Minutes, November 9, 2009

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING

 

MINUTES

 

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

 

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 9^th day of November 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 Oller moved to approve the Minutes of November 2, 2009.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

No one was present for the open forum.

 

2.                  APPOINTMENTS:

 

EMS Director, Michelle Maze, discussed the county's position on letting certified EMT's under 18 years of age drive an ambulance.   Presently, any new EMT who is hired by the county has to take a training course before being allowed to drive an ambulance.  The Commissioners asked that Mrs. Maze write a policy regarding the training before being allowed to drive an ambulance with an age specification of 18 years.  In regards to the Home Depot grant received, the Commissioners asked that it be used on the existing training room as they see no need for an additional training room at this time.  Also, in the future, they would like to be informed of the intent to apply for a grant before rather than after the grant is received.  Mrs. Maze was commended on her efforts for securing the grant.

 

Robert Fillion, Smoky Hill Development Corporation, LLC Director, announced that he had submitted his resignation to his board effective December 4, 2009.  They have accepted his resignation and have started a search for a new director.  He plans to help a friend with his political campaign in Colorado.  The Commissioners congratulated him on his new position and thanked him for all he has done for Ellsworth County.

 

Leonard Haverkamp and Duke Ranker, representing the veteran organizations, again discussed grave markers for veterans who do not belong to one of the legion organizations.  It is the legion policy to put grave markers out for those that are members only.  The Commissioners have a policy that any family who does not have a marker can request one from the county for one-half of the cost of the marker which has been $12.  Mr. Haverkamp requested that the county pay the full cost of the marker.  The Clerk was asked to put the item on the Agenda for the next meeting.

 

Chairman Oller left the meeting at 11:00 a.m.  Vice-Chairman Rush chaired the remaining meeting.

 

Rick Nondorf, Road & Bridge Supervisor, brought pictures of the fire damaged Opera House in Wilson and discussed what assistance they might be able to render if asked.  If the structure facing Old Highway 40 is unsafe, he may have to take it down as Old 40 is a county road.  However, he will wait until he is called upon.  He has furnished the barricades being used to block off the area.

 

Joseph Beem, a citizen of Ellsworth County who is renovating the old jail building, had been told that the county had some slate they would like to get rid of and he was interested in it.  The Commissioners told him it was marble, not slate, and suggested he go to the Noxious Weed Department where it is being stored to make sure it is something he would want and then come back to the County Clerk with a bid. 

 

3.                  OLD BUSINESS:

 

There were no old business items.

 

4.                  NEW BUSINESS:

 

There were no new business items.

 

5.                  ADJOURNMENT:

 

Vice-Chairman Rush adjourned the meeting at 12:00 Noon.

 

 

______________________________________________

Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minutes, November 2, 1009

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING

 

MINUTES

 

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

 

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 2^nd day of November 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 Kueser moved to approve the Agenda as printed.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Minutes of October 26, 2009.  Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

No one was present for the open forum.

 

2.                  APPOINTMENTS:

 

Teresa Shute, Noxious Weed-Landfill Supervisor, reported that the old 1973 International truck they sold on bid earlier in the year has never been paid for or picked up.  They have called the buyer several times, but it still remains on the property.  She has received another offer for the truck for $150 and he will pick it up immediately.  Commissioner Kueser moved to sell the 1973 International truck to Pat Carlin for $150.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Upon the request of Janet Andrews, County Clerk, Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 9:15 a.m. until 9:25 a.m.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.  The Commissioners returned to open session at 9:25 a.m.  No action was taken.  The County Clerk informed the Commissioners that KEMSA is now certifying 17 year olds as EMT's and our EMS Director wondered about them driving an ambulance.  In checking with our liability carrier, they stated it was the county's decision as to whether they wanted to allow them to drive an ambulance, but that decision could be reflected in the premiums.  The Commissioners will discuss this with the EMS Director at the next meeting.

 

Rick Nondorf, Road & Bridge Supervisor, reported he had the shell of an old tractor sitting in the yard and was approached to buy it for $750.  The Commissioners gave permission to sell it if possible but make sure the money is available.   Mr. Nondorf would like to trade the 1997 Galion and has gotten four bids.  They are:  2008-865 Case with 300 hrs with trade-in $138,066; a 2003 Cat with 2,600 hrs with trade-in $117,500; a 2008 John Deere 670D with 240 hrs with trade-in $134,995; a new Komatsu with trade-in $140,000.  They are bringing out the John Deere for a demonstration and they already have Komatsu graders in the fleet.  The Commissioner gave Mr. Nondorf the authority to choose between the John Deere and Komatsu for purchase.  Also, Mr. Nondorf would like to upgrade a truck.  He would sell the 1995 Chevy with 134,000 miles and purchase outright a 2010 Dodge ¾ ton.  Commissioner Rush moved to authorize purchase of Dodge ¾ ton pickup at a cost of $21,318.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.  Presently, they are finishing the mowing for the county and townships and building a bridge in Noble Township and replacing one with a culvert in Sherman Township.

 

3.                  OLD BUSINESS:

 

There were no old business items.

 

4.                  NEW BUSINESS:

 

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the October accounts payable and prewritten warrants in the amount of $192,766.17.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the October payroll in the amount of $175,023.50.

 

5.                  ADJOURNMENT:

 

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

 

 

 

_____________________________________________

Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk 

 

Minutes, October 26, 2009

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING

 

MINUTES

 

OCTOBER 26, 2009

 

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 26^th day of October 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 Kueser moved to approve the Agenda with an addition.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Minutes of October 19, 2009.  Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

No one was present for the open forum.

 

2.                  APPOINTMENTS:

 

Roger Masse, Ellsworth County Medical Center Administrator, reported that Roger Pearson, former ECMC Administrator, was being awarded the Charles A. Billings award at the Annual Kansas Hospital Association meeting on November 12^th in Wichita.  If they would like to attend, please call his secretary.  At the end of September, the hospital showed a year-to-date loss of $86,590.  The Strategic Assessment is in progress and the firm doing the assessment will want to visit with the Commissioners when on site, December 2^nd or 3^rd.  The Assessment is due for completion in January.  Other items reported:  still looking into mitigation grant for the security shelter; the surveys continue to be strong especially in recommending ECMC for services; open forums will be held in November and they are still working on recruitment.

 

Michelle Maze, EMS Director, reported EMT, Lois Herman, had resigned and since no part-time employees are interested in accepting a full time position, she will be advertising for the position.  Mrs. Maze applied for a Home Depot Grant and the EMS service was awarded $2,500 which she would like to put to a training room.  They have one upstairs in the building, however, it is not large enough and the stairs are difficult for some of the people who attend the Red Cross CPR training.  The Commissioners asked that she delayed any action on a training room at this time.

 

Roberta Waymaster, Technology Committee, presented a bill from TigerDirect for $105.98 for Expression Web software.  This will replace Frontpage that is presently being used on our website.    Commissioner Kueser moved to approve payment of $105.98 for new software for the county website.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.  Mrs. Waymaster reported that since changing from EMS to the Road & Bridge Department, Mr. Fitzgerald has less time to work on the website and suggested that in the future they look into the possibility of hiring an IT person.

 

Sheriff Tracy Ploutz, had a car go down and it is not worth spending additional money to repair.  He requested the Commissioner sign a purchase order for a 2006 Crown Victoria from the Highway Patrol.  Commissioner Kueser moved to approve purchase order #116 to the Kansas Highway Patrol in the amount of $11,650 for a 2006 Crown Victoria.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Teresa Shute, Noxious Weed-Landfill Supervisor, presented three bids for the electrical work on the recycling building.  Of the bids, Nece Electric had the low bid.  Commissioner Rush moved to accept the bid from Nece Electric in the amount of $5,285.60 for wiring the recycling building.  Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

3.                  OLD BUSINESS:

 

Upon review of the salary surveys, Commissioner Kueser moved to allow direct deposit of payroll check for those who request it effective with the January, 2010 payroll.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.  However, the Commissioner decided not to implement bi-monthly payroll at this time.

 

Upon the recommendation of the County Clerk & Treasurer, Commissioner Rush moved to approve Lindburg Vogel Faris & Pierce, Chartered for auditing services.  Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.  Upon notification, they will issue a contract for approval.

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve payment to Michael Merriman and Ellsworth County Independent Reporter, LLC in the amount of #3,509.19.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

4.                  NEW BUSINESS:

 

There were no new business items.

 

5.                  ADJOURNMENT:

 

Chairman Oller adjourned the meeting at 12:10 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

 

Minutes, October 19, 2009

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING

 

MINUTES

 

OCTOBER 19, 2009

 

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 19^th day of October 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 Rush moved to approve the Minutes of October 12, 2009.  Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

No one was present for the open forum.

 

2.                  APPOINTMENTS:

 

Ronda Kasiska, Health Supervisor, presented a contract for signature for the Response Phase 3, Focus 3 portion of the H1N1 funding.  Commissioner Kueser moved to enter into a contract with the Kansas Department of Health & Environment for the Response Phase 3, Focus Area 3 funding of the H1N1 flu vaccine in the amount of $19,282.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.  Mrs. Kasiska updated the Commissioners on the flu shots given and the vaccine available.  Presently, she is out of both vaccines but expects a shipment of the H1N1 soon.  With the H1N1 money, she did purchase a refrigerator at a cost of $3,846 for vaccine storage.  She is working with both #327 & #328 school districts to disseminate flu information during the school conferences.

 

Dave Smith, Ellsworth Police Chief, inquired about the landfill waiver given cities.

 

Upon the request of County Attorney, Joe Shepack, Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive session to discuss matters covered by attorney client privilege from 10:10 a.m. until 10:40 a.m.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.  Included in the executive session were County Clerk, Janet Andrews and Sheryl Budke, Computer Solutions representative.  The Commissioners returned to open session at 10:40 a.m.  Commissioner Kueser moved to continue the executive session to discuss matters covered by attorney client privilege from 10:40 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.  The County Clerk and Mrs. Budke continued in the open session.  The Commissioners returned to open session at 10:50 a.m.  Commissioner Kueser moved to enter into an agreement with Computer Solutions to provide additional security for all county computers with the purchase and installation of a Sonicwall for the Noxious Weed, EMS, Road & Bridge & Health Department at a cost of $4,115.  The Commissioner will also update the one located in the Courthouse on the AS400.

 

Upon the request of County Attorney, Joe Shepack, Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive session to discuss matters covered by attorney client privilege from 10:55 a.m. until 11:15 a.m.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.  County Clerk, Janet Andrews, was included in the executive session.  The Commissioners returned to open session at 11:15 a.m.  No action was taken.

 

3.                  OLD BUSINESS:

 

There were no old business items.

 

4.                  NEW BUSINESS:

 

The Commissioners reviewed the four audit proposal they received.  They asked the County Clerk & Treasurer to review the proposals and make a recommendation.

 

5.                  ADJOURNMENT:

 

Chairman Oller adjourned the meeting at 12:00 Noon.

 

 

 

______________________________________________

Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk