Minutes, January 20, 2009

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING

 

MINUTES

 

JANUARY 20, 2009

 

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 20^th day of January 2009 at the Ellsworth County Courthouse. 

 

                                                            Members Present:

                                                            Albert W. Oller, 1^st District Commissioner

                                                            Kermit Rush, 2^nd District Commissioner

                                                            Terry L. Kueser, 3^rd District Commissioner

                                                                                                                       

1.                  OPENING BUSINESS:

 

Chairman Oller called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

 

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Agenda as printed.  Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Minutes of January 12, 2009.  Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

No one was present for the Public Forum.

 

Commissioner Kueser left the meeting at 9:30 to attend a funeral.

 

 

2.                  APPOINTMENTS:

 

Michelle Maze, EMS Director, presented a schedule of charges and her recommendation for increases in those charges.  Commissioner Rush moved to approve the recommended charges for
EMS services effective January 1, 2009.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 2-0.  Mrs. Maze had originally plan on applying for a grant for one monitor, but decided to apply for two of them and asked the Chairman to sign the paperwork.  Six people have enrolled in the new EMT class.

 

3.                  OLD BUSINESS:

 

There were no old business items.

 

4.                  NEW BUSINESS:

 

Commissioner Rush moved to approved Abatements 90 & 92 in the amount of $90.20.  Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

A request to have the service for World Day of Prayer on the Courthouse steps was approved.

A letter of support for the ECMC Learning Center was approved.

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve Resolution 09R01, A Resolution Setting Compensation for 2009.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

5.                  ADJOURNMENT:

 

Chairman Oller adjourned the meeting at 11:00 a.m.

 

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

 

 

 

Minutes, January 12, 2009

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING

 

MINUTES

 

JANUARY 12, 2009

 

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 12^th day of January 2009 at the Ellsworth County Courthouse. 

 

                                                            Members Present:

                                                            Albert W. Oller, 1^st District Commissioner

                                                            Kermit Rush, 2^nd District Commissioner

                                                            Terry L. Kueser, 3^rd District Commissioner

                                                                                                                       

1.                  OPENING BUSINESS:

 

Chairman Kueser called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

 

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Agenda as printed.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Oller moved to approve the Minutes of  January 5 and January 9, 2009.  Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

No one was present for the Public Forum.

 

2.                  ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND 2009 APPOINTMENTS

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to appoint Albert W. Oller as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Ellsworth County.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to appoint Kermit Rush as Vice Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Ellsworth County.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Rush moved to make the following appointments for the year 2009:

 

Health Supervisor                                                                   Ronda Kasiska

Noxious Weed-Landfill Supervisor                                        Teresa Shute

Road & Bridge Supervisor                                                     Richard Nondorf

Purchasing Officer                                                                  Janet Andrews

Health Officer                                                                        Dr. Ronald Whitmer

County Coroners                                                                   Dr. Dennis Kepka

                                                                                             Dr. Ronald Whitmer

                                                                                             Dr. Jerzy Smolka

Special Deputy Coroner                                                        Shawn McGowan, PA

Workman compensation Physicians                                       Dr. Ronald Whitmer

                                                                                             Dr. Dennis Kepka

                                                                                             Dr. Jerzy Slomka

                                                                                             Shawn McGowan, PA

EMS Director                                                                        Michelle Maze

EMS Medical Advisor                                                           Dr. Dennis Kepka

EMS Liaison                                                                          Shawn McGowan

Emergency Management Director                                           Kenny Bernard

Official Newspaper                                                                Ellsworth County Independent Reporter                                                                                          

Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Chairman Oller conducted the rest of the meeting.

  

 

3.                  APPOINTMENTS:

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive session at 9:15 a.m. until 9:25 a.m. to discuss non-elected personnel.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.  Ronda Kasiska, Health Supervisor, was included in the executive session.  The Commissioners returned to open session at 9:25 a.m.  No action was taken.  It was discussed that hail damaged metal sheeting from the health garage was available if anyone wanted it. 

 

Sheriff Ploutz reported he had received a grant for $16,200 for the Livescan machine purchased in December.  He will be interviewing three candidates for the deputy position next week.  Sheriff Ploutz asked if might be able to use some of the county building funds to put a training room in the basement of the jail.  The Commissioners asked that he get some estimates for the project.

 

Michelle Maze, EMS Director, reported she is expecting $12,965 in grant funds to be awarded for paramedic training for two full-time employees and three EMT's.  Also, she requested approval for write-offs in the amount of $7,477.23.  Commissioner Kueser moved to approve uncollectable accounts in the amount of $7,477.23.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.  Commissioner Rush moved to go into executive session with Mrs. Maze to discuss non-elected personnel from 10:00 a.m. until 10:20 a.m.  Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.  The Commissioner returned to open session at 10:20 a.m.  No action was taken.

 

Rick Nondorf, Road & Bridge Supervisor, reported that all signs in the county had been replaced.  Also, they discussed the speed limit on Highway 140 west with a decision made not to increase the speed limit at this time.  Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive session with Mr. Nondorf to discuss non-elected personnel from 10:30 a.m. until 10:40 a.m.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.  The Commissioners returned to open session at 10:40 a.m.  No action was taken.

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 11:00 a.m. until 11:15 a.m.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.  Teresa Shute, Noxious Weed-Landfill Supervisor, was included in the executive session.  The Commissioner returned to open session at 11:15 a.m.  No action was taken.

 

4.                  OLD BUSINESS:

 

There were no old business items.

 

5.                  NEW BUSINESS:

 

The Commissioners instructed the County Clerk to advertise the excess landfill land for bid.

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve Abatements 79,86,87 & 89 in the amount of $536.08.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Rush moved to approve After Prom donations for the three schools in the county in the amount of $50 each.  Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

6.                  ADJOURNMENT:

 

Chairman Oller adjourned the meeting at 11:45 a.m.

 

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

 

Minutes, January 9, 2009

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING

MINUTES

JANUARY 9, 2009

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 9^th day of January 2009 at 8:00 a.m. at the Ellsworth County Courthouse.

Members Present:

Albert W. Oller, 1^st District Commissioner

Kermit Rush, 2^nd District Commissioner

Terry L. Kueser, 3^rd District Commissioner

1. OPENING BUSINESS:

Chairman Kueser called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

 

2. OTHER BUSINESS:

The Commissioners continued to work on the salary compensation for employees and elected officials for 2009.

3. ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Kueser adjourned the meeting at 9:30 a.m.

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

 

 

Minutes, January 5, 2009

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING

MINUTES

JANUARY 5, 2009

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 5^th day of January 2009 at the Ellsworth County Courthouse.

Members Present:

Albert W. Oller, 1^st District Commissioner

Kermit Rush, 2^nd District Commissioner

Terry L. Kueser, 3^rd District Commissioner

1. OPENING BUSINESS:

Chairman Kueser called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Agenda as printed. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Minutes of December 29, 2008. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Larry Kleeman, Citycode Financial, asked the Commissioner to consider them when planning their next bond issue.

2. APPOINTMENTS:

Michelle Maze, EMS Director, reported that Rice County charges $8 a mile for an ambulance run, Lincoln County and Mitchell County $9 and Russell County $15. Commissioner Oller moved to increase the mileage rate for an ambulance run from $7.50 to $8.50 per mile effective today, January 5, 2009. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Upon the request of Mrs. Maze, Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 10:00 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The Commissioner returned to open session at 10:15 a.m. No action was taken.

The Commissioners conducted a worksession on 2009 salaries.

3. OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the December payroll in the amount of $200,095.30. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the December accounts payable in the amount of $372.752.47. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

The Commissioners reviewed the Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce dues, KWORCC and KCAMP premiums for 2009 and the mileage rate reimbursement. They decided to keep the mileage reimbursement at .45 per mile and to approve the other bills through the January accounts payable.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve Abatements 82-85 in the amount of $337.12. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

5. ADJOURNMENT:

The Commissioners recessed until Friday, January 9^th at 8:00 a.m. to continue their worksession on 2009 salaries.

 

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

 

 

 

 

 

Minutes, December 29, 2008

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING

MINUTES

DECEMBER 29, 2008

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 29^th day of December 2008 at the Ellsworth County Courthouse.

Members Present:

Albert W. Oller, 1^st District Commissioner

Kermit Rush, 2^nd District Commissioner

Terry L. Kueser, 3^rd District Commissioner

1. OPENING BUSINESS:

Chairman Kueser called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Agenda as printed. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Oller moved to approve the Minutes of December 22, 2008. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

2. APPOINTMENTS:

Herbie Harris presented his plat for Carneiro Estates for final approval. The Commissioners approved the plat with their signature making it ready for filing with the Register of Deeds.

Carl Miller, Appraiser, reported he had completed his evaluations and he was pleased with the new forms. The Commissioners discussed 2009 values of residential property and oil. Mr. Miller felt the residential property could be up and oil would be set by the State on an average price for the year. He has eight Protest Under Payment hearings set for Friday.

Joe Shepack, County Attorney, visited with the Commissioner about any issues that might be outstanding for the year.

Michelle Maze, EMS Director, reported Josh French had passed his EMT-I, Shawna Haase had passed her Paramedic examinations and she had hired Derek Walter. Unit 111 had to be repaired at a cost of $1,000. She has received a grant from the Board of EMS for Paramedic classes for Josh French and Lois Herman and one for training three EMT positions. Mrs. Maze is working on a grant now to use to purchase additional cardiac monitors. Presently, we charge $7 per mile on our runs but the average is $10. She inquired whether we wanted to increase the rate as Medicare does reimburse up to $10 and our rate has been the same for about four years. The Commissioners asked that she find out what the surrounding counties are charging and get back to them.

Sheriff Tracy Ploutz reported on the Special Law Enforcement Fund showing that he had not had any expenditure from the fund for 2008.

3. OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush moved to approve Abatements 73,74,76,77,78 and 80 in the amount of $8,006.92 and Adds 75 and 81 for $7,709.82. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

5. ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Kueser adjourned the meeting at 10:50 a.m.

 

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

 

Minutes, December 15, 2009

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING

MINUTES

DECEMBER 22, 2008

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 22^nd day of December 2008 at the Ellsworth County Courthouse.

Members Present:

Albert W. Oller, 1^st District Commissioner

Kermit Rush, 2^nd District Commissioner

Terry L. Kueser, 3^rd District Commissioner

1. OPENING BUSINESS:

Chairman Kueser called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Agenda with changes. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Minutes of December 15, 2008. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

2. APPOINTMENTS:

Roger Pearson, ECMC Administrator, briefly discussed the hospital building project and possible bond election. The Commissioners asked that he come up with a dollar amount for the scope of the project and they would then decide what funding mechanism would best suit their needs. They will contact Piper Jaffray and have a representative to come out and discuss the funding options sometime in January.

Jo Funk, Salina-Saline County Health Department, discussed the Carneiro subdivision being proposed and her findings in regards to water and sewer.

3. OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve Resolution 08R13, A Resolution Repealing The Intangible Tax In Ellsworth County. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve Abatements 68-70 & 72 in the amount of $517.92. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

5. ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Kueser adjourned the meeting at 10:30 a.m.

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk