Minutes, February 16, 2010

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING

 

MINUTES

 

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

 

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 16^th day of February 2010 at the Ellsworth County Courthouse. 

 

                                                            Members Present:

                                                            Albert W. Oller, 1^st District Commissioner

                                                            Terry L. Kueser, 3^rd District Commissioner

                                                           

                                                                                                                       

OPENING BUSINESS:

 

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

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Agenda as presented.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 2-0.

 

Commissioner Oller moved to approve the Minutes of February 8, 2010.  Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion.  Motion carried 2-0.

 

Gerald Pauley and Lois Wenz, Holyrood, questioned the Commissioner about their proposed sale of delinquent property that includes Iowa Trails.  Mr. Pauley has had conversations with the owner of the delinquent property and has made an offer to purchase some of the parcels.  However, the owner has not gotten back to him.  Also, the parcel that the old train station sits on is being renovated by a historical group and Mrs. Wenz was concerned what would happen with that.  Both Mrs. Wenz and Mr. Pauley will try and contact the owner of Iowa Trails.

 

APPOINTMENTS:

 

Teresa Shute, Noxious Weed-Landfill Supervisor, presented a proposal for weatherization and insulation to the landfill which included new doors, heaters and light fixture and replacement of a door at the Noxious Weed for a total of $10,739.  The Commissioners expressed some concerns about the projects and tabled any decision until they could look at the buildings.  They schedule an appointment to look at the projects next week at 11:00 a.m.

 

Jo Funk, Sanitarian with the Salina-Saline Health Department, presented a year-end reports for the LEPP program.  These reports included water testing, sewer and lagoon permits and testing for the unincorporated areas of the county and inspection of wells.  Also, Mrs. Funk discussed the new fees implemented for services since the State has cut funding.  She will be meeting with the County Attorney, Mr. Shepack, today to see if the new Sanitary Code for the LEPP area can be expedited with KDHE.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

The item, TotalNotify System, was tabled until next week.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve Resolution 02R10, A Resolution Authorizing A Tax Foreclosure Proceeding In Ellsworth County District Court.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Tim Davies with Marshall Motors visited with the Commissioners about the purchase of vehicles.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

Vice-Chairman Kueser adjourned the meeting at 12:10 p.m.

 

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

 

 

 

 

 

Minutes, February 8, 2010

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING

 

MINUTES

 

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

 

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 8^th day of February 2010 at the Ellsworth County Courthouse. 

 

                                                            Members Present:

                                                            Albert W. Oller, 1^st District Commissioner

                                                            Terry L. Kueser, 3^rd District Commissioner

                                                           

                                                                                                                       

OPENING BUSINESS:

 

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

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Agenda as presented.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 2-0.

 

Commissioner Oller moved to approve the Minutes of February 1, 2010.  Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion.  Motion carried 2-0.

 

Glenn Vessey, a Kanopolis citizen, questioned whether the county would have any responsibility for the curbing and guttering on Missouri street in Kanopolis as it maintained by the county.  He is in the process of putting a new sidewalk to his house and it was suggested that at that time the curb and guttering could be repaired and perhaps he could get some help from the county.  The Commissioner will talk with Mr. Nondorf, the Road & Bridge Supervisor and get back to him.

 

APPOINTMENTS:

 

Joe Shepack, County Attorney, discussed the Iowa Trails delinquent property.  The Commissioners had asked about doing a delinquent tax sale on the parcels as they are at least four years delinquent.  Mr. Shepack has checked the legal descriptions and they are fairly simple and could be sold as one tract.  He will check with the Treasurer and see what other property could be added to the sale.  The next step would be a Resolution authorizing the delinquent tax sale which he will prepare.

 

Commissioner Kueser called Mr. Nondorf at the Road & Bridge Department about Mr. Vessey's visit and Mr. Nondorf will respond to him concerning the curb and guttering on Missouri Street in Kanopolis.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

The Commissioners briefly discussed the TotalNotify System, but tabled it until Commissioner Rush would be available.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve Abatement #104 in the amount of $179.74.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 2-0.

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Cereal Malt Beverage license for Tower Harbor Marina.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 2-0.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

Vice-Chairman Kueser adjourned the meeting at 11:05 a.m.

 

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

 

 

 

 

 

Minutes, February 1, 2010

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING

 

MINUTES

 

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

 

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 1^st day of February 2010 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

                                                           

                                                                                                                       

OPENING BUSINESS:

 

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

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Agenda with an addition.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Minutes of January 25, 2010.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

No one was present for the Public Forum.

 

APPOINTMENTS:

 

Sylvia O'Neal, representing the FCE, thanked the Commissioner for their support last year and reported they had a record turnout for the Open Class Fair.  This year she is requesting support in the amount of $500.  Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the request of $500 in support of the Open Class Fair.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive session with Teresa Shute, Noxious Weed-Landfill Supervisor, to discuss non-elected personnel from 9:17 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.  The Commissioners returned to open session at 9:30 a.m. and no action was taken.  As requested, the Commissioners signed the Annual Noxious Weed Eradication Report to be sent to the State of Kansas.  A request has been made to store rain collection barrels to be sold at a later date in the landfill building.  The request was granted.

 

Rick Nondorf, Road & Bridge Supervisor, reported he had gotten the new Dodge truck and wanted to offer two 1995 trucks for sale by sealed bid.  Both are ½ ton, two wheel drives trucks with one having $135,000 miles and the other 126,000 miles.  The Commissioners authorized sale of the two pickups.  Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 9:55 a.m. until 10:05 a.m.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.  The Commissioners returned to open session at 10:05 a.m. and no action was taken.

 

Marvin Bush inquired about the establishment of a Historic Preservation Grant in 1997.  The Commissioners explained that it was a one year budget item not an establishment of a permanent or binding grant.  Mr. Bush has nominated the Holyrood Train Station to be put on the National Register of Historical Places and consideration will be given to that request at the Kansas Historical Society meeting on February 20.  This discussion brought up the fact that the entity, Iowa Trails that owns the Holyrood Train Station is four years delinquent on taxes on all their properties.

 

Carl Miller, Appraiser, gave copies of the letter he will be sending to the individuals that will be removed from the Neighborhood Revitalization program due to the fact they did not adhere to the program by letting their property tax go delinquent.  Also, Mr. Miller has requested a 30-day extension on sending out values due to the new Orion system.  Commissioner Kueser went into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 10:40 a.m. until 10:50 a.m.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.  The Commissioners returned to open session at 10:50 a.m. and no action was taken.

 

Ronda Kasiska, Health Supervisor, reported she had contacted B&B Plumbing about the air flow of the heating and cooling system if the remodeling of the outer office was to be done and they felt there would be no problem.  Commissioner Kueser moved to approve remodeling the Health Department by Ralph Doubrava at a cost to the county of $13,986.25 to be taken from the Health Capital Outlay fund.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

The Commissioners again discussed the TotalNotify System with Sheriff Tracy Ploutz.  Sheriff Ploutz thought the product would be beneficial to the county.  The County Clerk has not received the information from Nex-tech that was to be sent.  When the information is received, it will be put on the Agenda again.  Sheriff Ploutz reported the new tumblers for the lock at the jail had been ordered.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve Abatement 106 in the amount of $182.28.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the January payroll in the amount of $108,502.90.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve January accounts payable for $539,810.88 and prewritten warrants of $37,508.15 for a total of $577,319.03.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

The Dodge City Census Office requested use of the meeting room for the entire week of February 8-12 for classes.  The Commissioners approved the request for use of the facility but only during the hour the Courthouse is open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

Chairman Rush adjourned the meeting at 12:00 Noon.

 

 

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

 

 

 

 

Minutes, January 25, 2010

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING

 

MINUTES

 

JANUARY 25, 2010

 

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 25^th day of January 2010 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

                                                           

                                                                                                                       

OPENING BUSINESS:

 

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

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Agenda.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Minutes of January 19, 2010.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

No one was present for the Public Forum.

 

APPOINTMENTS:

 

Roger Masse, ECMC Administrator, presented financial reports for the month of December showing a monthly loss of over $200,000.  Revenues and utilization are down; however, it is that way statewide.  Straudwater & Associates will be having their reviews on the draft strategic plan on February 2^nd and the Commissioners are invited to attend.  The grant request for the storm shelter will be submitted today.  Presently, Dr. Whitmer is still using Dr. Kepka's office in Wilson and will be doing so until Wilson City makes some decision about the clean up of the Opera House.  The hospital auxiliary is buying a bariatric lift for the hospital.  It will be mobile so it can be moved from room to room.  The patient satisfaction surveys are showing that 78.8% would likely recommend ECMC.

 

Michelle Maze, EMS Director, reported that Unit 111 from Holyrood has been down and it will cost approximately $2,200 to fix.  She would like to do away with the ambulance and crown Victoria and purchase a new response vehicle.  The Blazer has been fully equipped and has been moved to Holyrood to use as response vehicle and it appears to be meeting the needs of the community.  She asked the Commissioners to sign a Kraft Grant that she is submitting to purchase monitors.  She has a bid from Kansas Doors, Inc. to replace the wash bay door and install photo eyes on all the doors in the amount of $4,125.  Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the proposal from Kansas Doors, Inc. for $4,125.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Jim Olmsted & Doug Kuntz, Nex-Tech, explained the TotalNotify System which is a mass notification system for emergencies.  Kenny Bernard, Emergency Management Director and Sheriff Ploutz were present for the presentation.  The system would use our GIS maps with an overlay of telephone numbers to notify county residents of emergencies.  The system would also have other applications.  The Commissioners tabled any decision until they could meet with other county entities.

 

Upon the request of Teresa Shute, Noxious Weed-Landfill Supervisor, Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 11:05 a.m. until 11:15 a.m.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.  The Commissioners returned to open session at 11:15 a.m. No action was taken.

 

Ronda Kasiska, Health Supervisor, presented the name of Cynthia Lamia to be hired as a nurse at the Health Department.  The Commissioners agreed on a salary range of 3 and step k.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

There were no old business items.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve Abatements 102 & 103 in the amount of $54.38.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to appoint Daniel Brett Rolfs as Trustee of Green Garden Township.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Upon a written opinion from the County Attorney, the Commissioners decided not to join Barton County in a lawsuit against the State of Kansas on HB 2372.

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve Resolution 10R01, A Resolution Setting 2010 Compensation for County Employees.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

Chairman Rush adjourned the meeting at 12:00 Noon to attend a meeting with a contractor at the Health Department for information on the modifications to the Health Department building.

 

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk