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ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING
MINUTES
April 19, 2010
The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 19th day of April 2010 at the Ellsworth County Courthouse.
Members Present:
Albert W. Oller, 1st District Commissioner
Kermit Rush, 2nd District Commissioner
Terry L. Kueser, 3rd District Commissioner
OPENING BUSINESS:
Chairman Rush called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Agenda as printed. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Minutes of April 12, 2010 with a correction. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
No one was present for the Public Forum.
APPOINTMENTS:
Amy Boxberger, Central Kansas Community Corrections, presented her Comprehensive Plan and Budget Request for 2011. Since there might be a cut in State funding, she has proposed two budgets; one using the current allocations and one with a 7% reduction. Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the submission of the Comprehensive Plan and Budget Request for 2011 for Central Kansas Community Corrections. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3-0. Commissioner Oller moved to appoint Commissioner Terry Kueser to another term on the Central Kansas Community Corrections Advisory Board. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Upon the request of Sheriff Tracy Ploutz, Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive session from 9:28 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. to discuss non-elected personnel. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The Commissioners returned to open session at 9:45 a.m. No action was taken. Sheriff Ploutz presented a invoice from Computer Solutions in the amount of $1,327 for a new computer for the 911 mapping system that he would like to have taken from the 911 fund. The Commissioners agreed that the invoice can be paid through the 911 fund.
Upon the request of Michelle Maze, EMS Director, Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 10:00 a.m. until 10:10 a.m. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The Commissioners returned to open session at 10:10 a.m. Upon the recommendation of Mrs. Maze and successful completion of the probationary period, Commissioner Kueser moved to move Derek Walter to 10b and Gaye Woods to 4e on the salary schedule effective April 1, 2010. The probationary period for Kathy Engelland has been extended for 60 days. Mrs. Maze reported that Josh French has resigned effective April 29th and that she has emailed all part-time employees that a fulltime position is available. So far, she has had three that have expressed an interest. They are still on schedule to have an EMIT class in the high school this year. Nine students have shown an interest and six is needed in order to have the class. The class will begin in August, 2010 and will be through Barton Junior College with Mrs. Maze being the instructor. With the passage of HB 262, the State will change all the present certifications. In most cases, additional classes will be needed for recertification. She and her training officers will be teaching those classes. The Commissioner discussed with Mrs. Maze the possibility of trading the 1994 Crown Victoria for a Chevrolet Tahoe from the Highway Patrol used car program. They are already wired for radios and that alone would be a savings.
OLD BUSINESS:
There were no old business items.
NEW BUSINESS:
Commissioner discussed Resolution 2010R02, A Resolution Amending Existing Resolution 2001-R-03, Outlawing Burning Under Certain Circumstance And Providing For Criminal Penalties for Violations. The County Clerk was asked to give the resolution back to the County Attorney for changes and once those changes were made, to send it to the area fire chiefs for their input. The time for input will be from date of mailing until April 30th. If nothing is heard by that time the resolution will be scheduled for passage at their regular meeting on May 3, 2010.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Rush adjourned the meeting at 12:15 p.m.
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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk
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ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING
MINUTES
April 12, 2010
The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 12th day of April 2010 at the Ellsworth County Courthouse.
Members Present:
Albert W. Oller, 1st District Commissioner
Kermit Rush, 2nd District Commissioner
Terry L. Kueser, 3rd District Commissioner
OPENING BUSINESS:
Chairman Rush called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Agenda as printed. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Minutes of April 5, 2010. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
No one was present for the Public Forum.
APPOINTMENTS:
Teresa Shute, Noxious Weed-Landfill Supervisor, asked permission to hire a seasonal worker as she has done in the past. Permission was granted. She has received permission from KDHE to move the burn pit and will proceed to do so. However, she has not heard anything more on our application to expand the landfill. The new burn pit and CD pit will probably need to be fenced and when that is done an adjustment of the lease on the unused landfill land will need to be made. The new sign for the landfill has been completed by the inmates at Ellsworth Correctional Facility and they did an excellent job.
Ronda Kasiska, Health Supervisor, presented papers to sign on the purchase of the new Chevrolet Equinox. She ordered it in silver and it should arrive in six to eight weeks.
OLD BUSINESS:
The Commissioners discussed the letter received from Saline County about the replacement of Eff Creek Bridge over Mulberry Creek. Since it borders on Saline, Ellsworth and Lincoln Counties, all three counties will have to share the cost of the bridge. FEMA will cover 75% of the cost of the bridge, KEM will cover 10% and the remaining cost will be split between the three counties in proportion to their respective valuations. Presently, it appears Ellsworth County's cost would be $10,011.39. Since Mr. Cable, Saline County Engineer, asked the counties to respond if they had any questions or comments, the Commissioners asked the County Clerk to email Mr. Cable their concerns that the closing and bidding of the bridge was done unilaterally, however, we are being asked to participate in the funding of the bridge.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Commissioners reviewed the 2011 budget request from the Wilson Senior Center for $17,000, the same as last year. Their requested will be taken under consideration when formulating the 2011 Budget.
Commissioner Oller moved to place a ΒΌ page ad in the Ellsworth County Independent Reporter progress supplement at a cost of $169.95. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-1.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Rush adjourned the meeting at 11:00 a.m.
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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk
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ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING
MINUTES
April 5, 2010
The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 5th day of April 2010 at the Ellsworth County Courthouse.
Members Present:
Albert W. Oller, 1st District Commissioner
Kermit Rush, 2nd District Commissioner
Terry L. Kueser, 3rd 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 March 29, 2010. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
No one was present for the Public Forum.
APPOINTMENTS:
Ronda Kasiska, Health Supervisor, reported she had found a Chevrolet Equinox that she interested in trading for the Ford Explorer. It is a 2010 model at a cost of $21,066 and with the trade-in; the total cost would be $18,566. Commissioner Kueser moved to allow the purchase of a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox with trade-in for $18,566. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Rick Nondorf, Road & Bridge Supervisor, discussed building bridges out of the Special Bridge Fund. At the present time, it will be five years before we are eligible for a bridge through the State's 20/80 bridge program and there are other bridges in the county that need to be replaced. He has talked with Kirkham, Michael & Associates and they can design a bridge and contract it out. The approximate cost would be around $300,000 and we have the money available through our Special Bridge Fund. At the present time, he is considering a bridge at 11th Rd and Highway 140. Commissioner Kueser moved to have Mr. Nondorf move forward on the bridge replacement as requested. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Commissioner Oller moved to appoint Olen Svoboda as the 1st District representative to the Board of Directors for the Smoky Hill Development Corp. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Commissioner Rush moved to approve Abatements 126 & 127 in the amount of $410.76. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Commissioner Kueser moved to approve March accounts payable, $101,444.29 and prewritten checks, $56,302.40 for a total of $157,746.69. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Chairman Rush signed a Proclamation designating April as Fair Housing Month.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Rush adjourned the meeting at 10:05 a.m. and the Commissioners accompanied Mr. Nondorf, Road & Bridge Supervisor, for a tour of roads and bridges.
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Janet L. Andrews
Ellsworth County Clerk
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ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING
MINUTES
March 29, 2010
The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 29th day of March 2010 at the Ellsworth County Courthouse.
Members Present:
Albert W. Oller, 1st District Commissioner
Kermit Rush, 2nd District Commissioner
Terry L. Kueser, 3rd District Commissioner
OPENING BUSINESS:
Chairman Rush called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Agenda as printed. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Minutes of March 22, 2010. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
No one was present for the Public Forum.
APPOINTMENTS:
Sheriff Tracy Ploutz, reported the new pickup is in and ready for signage. Also, he has accepted a proposal from Shawn McGowan, PA for health care at the jail for $1,310 a month. This will also include a nurse or CNA to give medication to the inmates. He stated this service would greatly limit the liability for him and the employees. The contract will be effective April 1, 2010. The Commissioners discussed with the Sheriff the calls they had been receiving concerning the county's burn policy. The Sheriff, too, has received calls but he has been abiding by the resolution we have in place. It was decided the Commissioners would meet with the fire chiefs at their earliest convenience to discuss the policy and see if they would want to be the contact person for a controlled burn.
Ronda Kasiska, Health Supervisor, discussed buying a new vehicle and whether they wanted her to use the present vehicle as a trade-in or sell it through the bid process. She has looked at a used Edge with 16,000 miles on it and they want $24,300 and she has tried a Pontiac Vibe with 1,400 miles for $18,995. After much discussion, the Commissioners asked Mrs. Kasiska to check out some new vehicles and to use the present vehicle as a trade-in.
OLD BUSINESS:
There were no old business items.
NEW BUSINESS:
Commissioner Kueser moved to approve Abatements 120-125 in the amount of $1,015.10. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
The appointment of a board member to the Smoky Hill Development Corp. was tabled until next week.
Commissioners Rush and Oller will be attending the North Central Highway Meeting, April 7th in McPherson.
Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the March accounts payable in the amount of $162,173.10. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chairman Rush adjourned the meeting at 10:20 a.m.
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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk
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