Ellsworth County Commission Minutes

Minutes, May 6, 2008

2008-05-13T08:19:00.001-05:00

ELLSWORTH COUNTY RECESSED COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

MAY 6, 2008

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 6^th day of May 2008 in recessed session 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 Kueser called the meeting to order. The Commissioners continued their worksession listed on the Agenda for May 5, 2008. No action was taken.

ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Kueser adjourned the meeting at 4:40 p.m.

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

Minutes, May 5, 2008

2008-05-13T08:18:00.001-05:00

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

MAY 5, 2008

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 5^{th day} of May 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

OPENING BUSINESS:

Chairman Kueser 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 April 28, 2008. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

APPOINTMENTS:

Teresa Shute, Noxious Weed-Landfill Supervisor, presented five bids for the shed to be removed from Noxious Weed property. Commissioner Kueser moved to accept the high bid from Neal Black in the amount of $1,010. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Mrs. Shute reported the free tire disposal is over and they received over 1,500 tires.

Roberta Waymaster, Technology Committee, presented a proposal to update the anti-virus software for the county computers at a cost of $1,966,47. Commissioner Rush moved to approve the purchase of 47 renewal anti-virus licenses at a cost of $1,966. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Mrs. Waymaster also reported that the quarterly reports show that people are still consistently using the website and the committee will meet with Globalink to help get it fresh and us make changes. The Committee is going to discuss doing some in-house computer training if needed and Bob Fitzgerald is constantly adding to our website devices that will benefit all departments when they have computer problems.

Michelle Maze, EMS Director, discussed the continued staffing problems at the EMS. Now she is down two people and the Commissioners gave her permission to hire two staff positions. The Commissioners also discussed the idea of hiring a contract Paramedic for weekend work to relieve that situation. The County Clerk was asked to check if that as possible under employment law. Mrs. Maze again asked if they had made a decision on removing the non-paid 5-hour sleep time and paying for the full 24 hours. The Commissioners replied they had not reached a decision on that as yet. She reported they had a mock exercise for the EMT students last weekend and it went real well and was very informative to all that participated.

Amy Boxberger, Central Kansas Community Corrections, presented her proposal for a grant that would better serve offenders by engaging them and their families with other resources available in the communities. "Heather", an Ellsworth County offender presently in the system, explained the difficulties she has had in accessing resources to facilitate her rehabilitation. Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2009 Central Kansas Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

The Commissioners held a worksession on salaries from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

OLD BUSINESS:

Commissioner Kueser moved to have the County Attorney draw up an ad requesting bids on 47,323 square feet of frontage land along Aylward Avenue with an easement to accommodate the hospital sign. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the April payroll in the amount of $163,325.95. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the April accounts payable in the amount of $376,018.23. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve 2007 Abatements #191 & #192 for $177.46. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Kueser recessed the meeting until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 6, 2008.

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

Minutes, April 28, 2008

2008-05-05T14:41:00.000-05:00

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

APRIL 28, 2008

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 28^th day of April 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

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 Kueser moved to approve the Minutes of April 21, 2008. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

APPOINTMENTS:

Herbie Harris informed the Commissioners that he had recently purchased some land in Carneiro on Highway 40 and shared his plans for developing the land. He has platted the land into eight lots of approximately 7.70 acres. The Kansas Department of Transportation has given him two entrances off of Highway 140 and he is working with Post Rock Rural Water to service the lots. Also, he will be developing protective covenants on the property. Mr. Harris just wanted to let the Commissioner know his plans and answer any questions they may have about the project.

Upon the request of Curt Glaser and Rob Fillion, representing Smoky Hill Development, Inc., Commissioner Rush moved to go into executive session for preliminary discussion relating to the acquisition of real property from 10:14 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The Commissioners returned to open session at 10:25 a.m. No action was taken.

Michelle Maze, EMS Director, reported that Heather Powell had completed her 90-day evaluation and asked that she be moved on the salary schedule. Also, Mrs. Powell will be leaving our employ on June 20^th as her husband has accepted a position in Greensburg. Commissioner Rush moved that upon a successful 90-day evaluation, Heather Powell be moved to 11-d on the salary scale effective April 29, 2008. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Mrs. Maze asked if a decision had been made to discontinue the 5-hour unpaid sleep time for EMS personnel and pay for the whole 24-hours. A discussion was held, but the Commissioner tabled the matter until they had more information and time to discuss it among themselves.

Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive session from 11:25 a.m. until 11:50 a.m. for preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property with the County Attorney, Joe Shepack. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The Commissioners returned to open session at 11:50 a.m. No action was taken.

OLD BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush reported that Duke Ranker called him to discuss the veteran grave markers that the county partially provides for those who request them. He asked to take them and have them retrofitted so they could not be stolen. There appeared to be no objection to this, however, Mr. Ranker will need to discuss this with the full Commission.

NEW BUSINESS:

There were no new business items.

ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Rush adjourned the meeting at 12:25 p.m.

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

Minutes, April 21, 2008

2008-04-28T15:11:00.000-05:00

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

APRIL 21, 2008

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 21st day of April 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

OPENING BUSINESS:

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

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

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Minutes of April 14, 2008 as corrected. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

APPOINTMENTS:

Roger Pearson, ECMC Administrator, presented a schedule of the Open Forums he is having with the employees of the hospital and invited the Commissioner to attend. The remodeling is on schedule and he present payment request #5 from the contractor. Upon the recommendation of the Board of Directors, Commissioner Rush moved to approve payment request #5 from C. V. Cale in the amount of $114,062. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The financial report for the month of March showed a loss of $100,195 and a year-to-date loss of $231,951. Since Deb Hyman will not be seeking another term on the Board, the Commissioner asked the Clerk to put an ad in the paper advertising the open position.

Upon the request of Joe Shepack, County Attorney, Commissioner Rush moved to go into executive session to discuss attorney-client information from 9:44 a.m. until 10:05 a.m. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The Commissioners returned to open session at 10:05 a.m. No action was taken.

Michelle Maze, EMS Director, reported her computer had crashed and asked permission to purchase a new Dell computer at a cost of $1,268. Commissioner Rush moved to allow the purchase of a Dell laptop computer in the amount of $1,268. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Mrs. Maze asked to go into executive session. Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 10:15 a.m. to 10:25 a.m. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The Commissioners returned to open session at 10:25 a.m. No action was taken.

OLD BUSINESS:

The old business item of ECMC Board of Directors was decided in discussions with Roger Pearson, ECMC Administrator.

NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the payment of dues to North Central Regional Planning Commissioner in the amount of $3,500.

ADJOURNMENT:

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

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

Minutes, April 14, 2008

2008-04-21T12:24:00.001-05:00

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

APRIL 14, 2008

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 14^th day of April 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

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 Kueser moved to approve the Minutes of April 7, 2008. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

APPOINTMENTS:

Becky Crowder, The Austin Peters Group, met with the Commissioners and presented her salary survey results. Also, attending were Nancy Hysong and Sheriff Ploutz. Mrs. Crowder reported the survey showed the county was definitely behind 1 ½% in their ranges and some individual positions were significantly lower. She suggested some changes that could be made in the 2009 budget year and suggested more increases could be phased in during the next couple of years. The Commissioners asked that she gather additional information as to the total implementation cost and get back with within the next two weeks.

Stacie Minson, Watershed Specialist with K-State Research & Extension, Pam Hays and Brad Kratzer, Soil Conservation District and Teresa Shut, Noxious Weed-Landfill Supervisor met with the Commissioners on several items. Mrs. Minion and co-worker James Leakier discussed water quality from the Smoky Hill River Basin after the recent rains and the new testing methods they are using to get their results. Also, Mrs. Minion has a grant to be used to collect old tires and has selected Ellsworth as one of the site for funding. It was decided the county would set April 26^th through May 3^rd for free dumping of old tires. Businesses would not be eligible and tires with rims are not acceptable. The grant money will pay for the tires to be picked up and processed.

Per the Commissioners' request, Teresa Shut, Noxious Weed-Landfill Supervisor presented the Commissioners with an updated bid from TRIB Construction for a 54' x 72' metal building. Commissioner Kueser moved to accept the bid from TRIB Construction for a metal building in the amount of $48,397. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. In the meantime, Mrs. Shute will clean out the small shed where the new building will be located and place an ad for selling the shed.

Michelle Maze, EMS Director, has had several inquires about the open Paramedic position, but the five hour deduction for sleep time is a problem. Mrs. Maze presented a new schedule whereby each full-time would have two 24-hour shifts each week and she would use part-time employees during the weekend with full-time staff. The purpose of this rescheduling would be to do away with the 5-hour non-paid sleep time. The Commissioners will take the recommendation under consideration. Mrs. Maze reported there had been a glitch in some billing with Medicare with some claims not being submitted and the time frame for filing the reports has expired. Therefore, the county will take an approximate loss of $7,000 on those claims. New policies and procedures have been established to keep this situation from occurring again.

Sheriff Tracy Ploutz reported he had applied for a grant to replace vests for the deputies. The grant will pay 50% of the cost of the vests. Also, he has applied for funding to replace the lifescan fingerprint machine. Legislation passed now requires palm prints to be taken and the present machines cannot be retrofitted, so they will have to have a new machine. The grant will not pay for the total cost of replacement and the additional amount will have to come from the Sheriff's budget.

OLD BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush will check with ECMC Board Member, Deb Hyman, to see if she is interested in a seconded term on the ECMC Board of Directors.

NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush moved to approve 2007 State Assessed Abatements 164-190 in the amount of $6,185.74. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

ADJOURNMENT:

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

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

Minutes, April 7, 2008

2008-04-15T08:19:00.000-05:00

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

APRIL 7, 2008

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 7^th day of April 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

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 March 31 & April 4, 2008. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

APPOINTMENTS:

Donna Barta and Peggy Pruitt, who have sons in the Ellsworth County Jail, met with the Commissioner to discuss treatment of their family members while in custody. The Commissioners clarified that the jail is the responsibility of the Sheriff and asked that they take their concerns to him. Arrangements were made for Mrs. Barta and Mrs. Pruitt to meet with the Sheriff immediately.

Teresa Shute, Noxious Weed-Landfill Supervisor, presented three bids for a metal building to be erected between the Noxious Weed and Road & Bridge to be used for recycling and storage by both departments. The lowest and best bid was from Trib. However, since it was a December bid, the Commissioners asked that she call them and get a fresh bid.

Rick Nondorf, Road & Bridge Supervisor, requested permission to purchase a John Deere tractor mower. Commissioner Rush moved to authorize purchase of a 2007 John Deere 6415 tractor with a Tiger side-mount rotary mower in the amount of $57,500 and to put the 1981 tractor up for bids. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush moved to approve March accounts payable in the amount of $229,171.25 and the early disbursements in the amount of $588.13. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to reject the additional insurance offered to the county for uninsured/underinsured motorists. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Kueser adjourned the meeting at 11:40 a.m.

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Janet L. Andrews

Minutes, March 31, 2008

2008-04-08T11:17:00.000-05:00

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

MARCH 31, 2008

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 31^st day of March 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

OPENING BUSINESS:

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

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

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Minutes of March 24, 2008. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

APPOINTMENTS:

Rick Nondorf, Road & Bridge Supervisor, reported that the speed study requested last year for Hwy 140 west to Wilson and the county line road south of Wilson to 156 have been approved and will be done this year. Mr. Nondorf met with Mr. Kihn and the Water Resource Board about the flooding that occurred last year on his property. Findings concluded that the work the county did on the road in that area did not affect the water flow and cause the flooding of Mr. Kihn's property. Since the county required a CDL license for employment at the Road & Bridge Department, Mr. Nondorf asked the county to pay the cost of obtaining a CDL license and also pay the renewal cost of those who already have the license. Commissioner Oller moved to reimburse the expense of obtaining a CDL license to the employee with the stipulation that the employee must work for the county at least one year from the date of obtaining the license. If the employee leaves before fulfilling the agreement, the full cost will be taken from his last paycheck. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Commissioner Oller moved to have the CDL renewal license fee for County employees paid by the County. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The bid on the bridge east of Kanopolis came in lower than expected and the county needs to send their 20% or $35,200. Mr. Nondorf reported on the various bridges the bridge crew was working on and the work that they planned to do at the 4-H barn. The salary information Mr. Nondorf had gathered was given to the Commissioners and will be forwarded to Rebecca Crowder who is doing our salary survey.

OLD BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush moved to approve Resolution 08R03, A Resolution Rescinding Resolution 99R13 And Imposing New Conditions Of Eligibility For Ellsworth Hospital Board Members. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

The County Clerk reported she had good comments on the new evaluation form. The Commissioner authorized the use of it for this year's evaluations.

NEW BUSINESS:

Commission Rush moved to approve Abatement 163 in the amount of $81.06. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the March Payroll in the amount of $156,078.38.

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

Commissioner Rush moved to approve Resolution 08R04, A Resolution Establishing A Setback Requirement For Structures Exceeding 150 Feet. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

The County Clerk explained that the Extension Service had asked to use our postage meter as their model is being discontinued and service would not be able. Since an upgrade to a larger and newer machine would not be financially feasible, they asked if the could use the county one and reimburse the county for the postage. Since the county machine has an accounting system and can track postage, the Commissioners agreed it could be used.

ADJOURNMENT

Chairman Kueser adjourned the meeting at 10:50 a.m. and the Commissions went on a tour of the road and bridge projects that are in progress and those that have been completed.

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

Minutes, March 24, 2008

2008-03-31T14:46:00.000-05:00

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

MARCH 24, 2008

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 24^th day of March 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

OPENING BUSINESS:

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

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

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Minutes of March 10, 2008. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

APPOINTMENTS:

Roger Pearson, ECMC Administrator, presented payment request #4 from C. V. Cale for hospital construction. Upon the recommendation of the ECMC Board of Directors, Commissioner Kueser moved to approve payment request #4 from C. V. Cale in the amount of $102,543. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The financial report for February showed the hospital had a profit of $145,300 and a year-to-date loss of $131,805. The Sunflower Health Network will hold their annual meeting on April 24^th. Mr. Pearson explained they would be adding two measurements to their "dashboard" reports. The cash on hand measurement would show how many days cash was available to run the hospital with the optimum being around 70 days. The other measurement would be debt, but they have not yet come up with a way to set the measurement. The Commissioners briefly discussed board terms with Mr. Pearson.

Teresa Shute, Noxious Weed-Landfill Director, reported that C&B Trucking, Lincoln, KS who presently takes our recycables is going to take e-waste and we can go there without any cost. Mrs. Shute discussed the shortage of Roundup this year. Presently, she has 175 gallons and when that is gone, she is not sure if she can get more and if so, the price will probably be doubled. The Commissioners put a limit of 10 gallons to each customer until the market stabilizes.

OLD BUSINESS:

The Commissioner discussed the term limits for the ECMC Hospital Board of Directors established with Resolution 99R13. Presently, after two 4-year terms, an individual is not eligible to serve on the board ever again. The Commissioners asked that the County Attorney prepare a new resolution stating that upon the completion of two 4-year terms an individual would be eligible for service again after being off the board for two years.

NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush moved to approve 2007 Abatement 162 in the amount of $324.24. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the transfer of Larry & JoEllen Schroeder and Randy Redding to the Rice County EMS service area as requested. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Permit Agreement For Use Of Public Road Right-Of Way with Smoky Hills Wind Project II, LLC. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve 224 donated hours of sick leave from various employees to Leo Oberle. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Per the request of Smoky Hills Wind Farm, the Commissioners asked the County Attorney, Joe Shepack, to look at their suggested improvements to our Resolution 07R03, A Resolution Establishing A Setback Requirement for Structures Exceeding 150 Feet. Mr. Shepack will review it and get back to the Commissioner by next week.

Commissioner Rush moved to purchase a cub cadet lawn mover and bagger from Choitz Bros. For $3,260. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

The County Clerk discussed a generic evaluation form for their consideration. After review, the Commissioners felt that it would suffice and asked that she show it to Department Heads and get their input.

ADJOURNMENT:

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

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

Minutes, March 17, 2008

2008-03-25T11:08:00.001-05:00

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

MARCH 17, 2008

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 17^th day of March 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

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 Kueser moved to approve the Minutes of March 10, 2008. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

APPOINTMENTS:

Kenny Bernard, Emergency Management Director, reported that the mobile command unit is now being stored at the EMS Building. In regards to the county's representation on the NCK Homeland Security Regional Council, Mr. Bernard will be our representative and Sheriff Ploutz will be the alternate. The storm spotter class will be held on April 1, 2008 at the Kanopolis Community Center at 6:30 p.m.

OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush moved to approve 2007 Abatements 158 & 159 in the amount of $262.70. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Oller moved to designate April as Fair Housing Month in Ellsworth County. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush moved to extend the landfill lease for one year to Troy Kralik for $2,786.85 and schedule it for bidding in March 2009. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Kueser adjourned the meeting at 10:25 a.m.

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

Minutes, March 10, 2008

2008-03-18T09:32:00.001-05:00

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

MARCH 10, 2008

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 10^th day of March 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

OPENING BUSINESS:

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

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

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

No one was present for the Public Forum.

APPOINTMENTS:

Sheriff Tracy Ploutz reported that Bill Salyers would be retiring on April 1^st and he would need to be replaced as our representative on the North Central Kansas Regional Homeland Security Council. Undersheriff, Tom Burtzloff, would be willing to serve but perhaps the Emergency Management Director, Kenny Bernard, should be consulted first. The Commissioners will contact Mr. Bernard and get back to him.

Michelle Maze, EMS Director, reported back on her attempt to hire a paramedic. It appears, from her conversations with interested individuals, the 5-hour sleep time on the 24-hour shift where they were not paid and our low salary are going to be a problem in getting someone to actually apply for the job. She would like to have the 5-hour sleep time changed and pay for the whole 24-hour shift. In doing so, the Commissioner pointed out, it would make an approximate 20% increase in pay for the individuals and affect the budget for this year which is already set. Since we are in the progress of doing a salary schedule at the present time there was no action on the request.

Rob Fillion, Director of Smoky Hill Development Corporation, and Jonathan Mitchell, Ellsworth City Administrator, presented the amended Ellsworth County Neighborhood Revitalization Plan for approval. Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Ellsworth County Neighborhood Revitalization Plan and Interlocal Agreements. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Ronda Kasiska, Health Supervisor, presented grant requests from the State of Kansas for signature. The requests were signed. Their server is going out and Mrs. Kasiska presented a purchase order in the amount of $1,869.49 for a replacement. Commissioner Rush moved to approve purchase order 1063 from the Health Department for purchase of a server in the amount of $1,869.49. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Mrs. Kasiska reported her husband would be able to fix the carpet and the Commissioners asked that she get an estimate before starting the work.

Rick Nondorf, Road & Bridge Supervisor, reported the dump truck was sold by bid for $25,000. He presented the Bridge Inspection Report completed by Kirkman Michael & Associates. A new portion of the inspection this year, due to the bridge failure in Minneapolis, is called "fracture critical". We have nine bridges in the county that is in that category and with the recent state mandates that could require additional inspection at $3,000 each every two years or close or replace the bridges. Some of them could be replaced if they had the time. We will have to wait to see how the state is going to enforce the mandates. Mr. Nondorf gave the Commissioners his list of equipment for replacement this year and it included a dump truck, 1981 mower and a welding truck.

OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush moved to approve 2007 Abatements 147-157 in the amount of $2,609.30. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

ADJOURNMENT:

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

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

Minutes, March 3, 2008

2008-03-11T09:00:00.001-05:00

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

MARCH 3, 2008

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 3^rd day of March 2008 at the Ellsworth County Courthouse.

Members Present:

Albert W. Oller, 1^st District Commissioner

Kermit Rush, 2^nd District Commissioner

OPENING BUSINESS:

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

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Agenda. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Minutes of February 25, 2008. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

APPOINTMENTS:

Gerald & Barbara Pickering, The Dry Dock, asked for permission to extend their business hours until 2:00 a.m. on March 7, 2008. The doors will be locked at 12:00 Midnight and beer will be only sold to those at the private party. Commissioner Rush moved to allow The Dry Dock to extend their business hours on March 7, 2008 to 2:00 a.m. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.

Michelle Maze, EMS Director, discussed a staffing problem. Presently, she and Gaye Woods are the only paramedics on staff as Terri Stone is out on work comp. With the service being an ALS service, doctors are expecting paramedics to staff the ambulance with patients needing the ALS service and she and Gaye are on call all the time. She will have two more paramedics once they finish their class and exams, but that will not be until December or January. The Commissioners suggested that she try and hire another paramedic as a solution to the problem.

Rob Fillion, Director of Smoky Hill Development Corporation, Inc. visited with the Commissioners on the language on "increments" that needed to be included in the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan. The Clerk will discuss the issue with the County Attorney and get back to Mr. Fillion. Upon the request of Mr. Fillion, Commissioner Rush moved to go into executive session to discuss confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts, and individual proprietorships from 10:44 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. The Commissioners returned to open session at 11:00 a.m. No action was taken.

Ronda Kasiska, Health Supervisor, asked to write-off old accounts in the amount of $740.12. Commissioner Rush approved the write-offs as requested. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0. Also, the carpet on the walls in the office is still coming down and she has inquired about getting someone to fix it. So far, she has not been successful. Her husband, has offered to do the work. The Commissioners agreed to let him do but to get an estimate before proceeding.

OLD BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush moved to approve Resolution 08R02, A Resolution Creating a "Neighborhood Revitalization Area" For all of Unincorporated Ellsworth County. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.

NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush moved to approve 2007 Abatements 144 & 145 in the amount of $155.46. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the February payroll in the amount of $159,175.76. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the February accounts payable for $182,673.10. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.

The item "ECMC Board Term Policy" was tabled until all Commissioners were present.

ADJOURNMENT:

Vice-Chairman Oller adjourned the meeting at 11:40 a.m.

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

Minutes February 25, 2008

2008-03-04T14:27:00.000-06:00

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

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

OPENING BUSINESS:

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

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

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Minutes of February 18 & 19, 2008. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

APPOINTMENTS:

Roger Pearson, ECMC Administrator, handed out the financial reports for January showing a loss of $76,000 for the month and $277,000 year-to-date. Mr. Pearson presented an application for payment from C.V. Cale, remodeling contractor, for $79,993. Upon the recommendation of the ECMC Board of Directors, Commissioner Rush moved to approve the invoice to C. V. Cale, in the amount of $79,993. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The Commissioners were invited to attend the informal employee meetings to be held April 21-25. The remodeling project is moving forward and Mr. Pearson again visited with the Commissioners about future building projects.

Teresa Shute, Noxious WeedLandfill Supervisor, reported she had contacted Rice County and we had already been included in their E-Waste grant proposal. They hope to have it up and running by May or June. As they are not yet operational, details and charges have to be worked out. Mrs. Shute was instructed to write a letter to Osborne County canceling our participation in their E-Waste program. Mrs. Shute inquired about purchasing an enclosed trailer to haul E-waste and also shredded paper. The Commissioners asked Mrs. Shute to inquire about a trailer that would meet her needs.

Joe Shepack, County Attorney, Jonathon Mitchell, Ellsworth City Administrator, Rob Fillion, Smoky Hill Development Corp. Director, and Carl Miller, County Appraiser, met with the Commissioners to agree on the language of the Neighborhood Revitalization plan that has been presented for passage. Mr. Shepack expressed his concern that the plan does not contain the language specified in the statute. First, the Commissioner will have to pass a resolution making certain findings before any plan can be approved. It was agreed that Mr. Shepack would draw up the proper resolution and after it has been approved the Commissioners could then approve the plan and interlocal agreement.

Carl Miller, Appraiser, informed the Commissioners that due to the delay in getting the state's Ag values, he has asked for an extension to March 28^th to send out the change of value notices on real estate.

Rick Nondorf, Road & Bridge Supervisor, presented contracts from the State of Kansas on the bridge south of Black Wolf for signature. In the contracts, it states the right-of-ways needed have been purchased, the utilities have been taken care and county funds are available for the project. The Commissioners signed all contracts presented. Mr. Nondorf again discussed the salary information he is gathering from different counties and municipalities.

OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush moved to approve 2007 Abatement #142 in the amount of $10.82. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the 2007 Inventory as presented by the County Clerk with the notation that she has not yet received the Emergency Management inventory. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Kueser adjourned the meeting at 11:50 a.m.

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

Minutes, February 19, 2008

2008-02-27T14:26:00.000-06:00

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

FEBRUARY 19, 2008

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 19^th day of February 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

OPENING BUSINESS:

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

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

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Minutes of February 11, 2008. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

APPOINTMENTS:

Jon Halbgewachs, Engineer with Kirkham, Michael & Associates, updated the Commissioners on the projects within the county in which they are involved. The floor of the bridge north of the Dlabal Bridge has been poured and they will be framing the walls this week. They are working with the windfarm on their construction on 12^th and 15^th road. The county bridge inspection is almost completed. At the present time because of the time consuming paperwork involved, they are considering putting the bridge inspection contracts on the Internet. The engineering plans for the bridge west of Kanopolis are now being finalized for bid letting in 2009.

Richard Nondorf, Road & Bridge Supervisor, presented the documentation needed to purchase right-of-way for a bridge near Black Wolf. Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the purchase of land for the right-of-way needed from Gladys Wagner and Frank Toman for $1,114. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Mr. Nondorf reported he had upgraded the phone system in the office as well as the cellular service and had purchased five low band radios. He has a 1995 Ford dump truck that he is advertising for sale by sealed bid. Lance Wiles has successfully completed his probation period and Mr. Nondorf asked that he be moved to 8-d. Commissioner Rush moved to advance Lance Wiles to 8-d on the salary schedule. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Mr. Nondorf has been calling different counties to get salary information and has found there is a wide difference in what counties pay. When he is finished gathering the information he will submit it to the Austin Peter Group who are updating the county's schedule. The County Clerk stated that in her conversations with Becky Crowder, The Austin Peters Group, she has informed them of Great Plaines moving into the area and the competitive wages they will be offering and also asked that she get information on salaries from the Ellsworth Correctional Facility. She has confirmed that she will do that.

Kenny Bernard, Emergency Management Director, discussed moving the mobile command unit to the EMS building. Also, he would like to have a hitch put on the unit and ECF will do it for materials only. The Commissioner approved the request for a hitch and will talk with the EMS Director again about moving the mobile unit into the EMS building. Mr. Bernard informed the Commissioners of a FEMA meeting on February 26^th for municipalities on the last disaster declaration.

OLD BUSINESS:

The Commissioners discussed comp time for exempt personnel and noted that personnel listed as exempt cannot receive comp time or overtime pay.

NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush moved to approve 2007 Abatement #141 in the amount of $27.52. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Phase II Escrow Agreement with Smoky Hill Wind Project. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the request for donation of sick leave. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

OTHER BUSINESS:

The Commissioners signed a proclamation for the 40-year Anniversary of Fair Housing to be returned to the State's Fair Housing Task Force.

ADJOURNMENT:

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

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

Minutes, February 18, 2008

2008-02-27T14:25:00.000-06:00

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

FEBRUARY 18, 2008

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 18^th day of February 2008 at the Ellsworth County Courthouse to facilitate a hearing for a road closure in Palacky Township.

Members Present:

Albert W. Oller, 1^st District Commissioner

Kermit Rush, 2^nd District Commissioner

Terry L. Kueser, 3^rd District Commissioner

Chairman Kueser called the Hearing to order. Ray Frehse, Palacky Township Clerk, was present to represent the township and no one was present to comment on the matter.

Commissioner Rush moved to vacate the road as described as follows:

The road in question lies between Sections 29 and 32 in Township

16 South and Range 10 West of the 6^th P.M. and commencing at 2^nd Road

and proceeding east approximately 5/8 of a mile, more or less, in

Ellsworth County, Kansas.

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

Chairman Kueser adjourned the meeting at 10:20 a.m.

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

Minutes, February 11, 2008

2008-02-21T08:21:00.000-06:00

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

FEBRUARY 11, 2008

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 11^th day of February 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

OPENING BUSINESS:

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

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

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Minutes of February 4, 2008. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum. However, Jenny Wise, Nursing Student, monitored the meeting for a class assignment.

APPOINTMENTS:

Teresa Shute, Noxious Weed-Landfill Supervisor, presented her Annual Noxious Weed Eradication Progress Report for signature. The Commissioners signed the report. They discussed the old lawnmower and decided to list it for bid in the classified section of the county website. Mrs. Shute has contacted Rice County on their E-Waste program but has not heard anything conclusive from them. Also, Mrs. Shute reported that taking the recycling to Lincoln was going well.

Michelle Maze, EMS Director, showed a coat that she would be purchasing for all the full and active part-time personnel. She chose it for safety reasons noting the bright color and protective material of the coat. The cost is $150 per coat. Recently, they had problems with the paging system and it needs new batteries at a cost of approximately $480. Mrs. Maze questioned where the cost of the batteries should be billed and it was decided they could be taken from the 911 fund. Upon the request of Mrs. Maze, Commissioner Rush moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 10:12 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. County Clerk, Jan Andrews, was included in the executive session. The Commissioners returned to open session at 10:20 a.m. No action was taken. Chairman Kueser asked if the emergency management mobile unit could be located at the EMS Building and Mrs. Maze replied that it could.

OLD BUSINESS:

The Clerk reported Scott County did not want to share the cost for data collection by the Austin Peter Group. Did the Commissioners want to continue? Commissioner Rush moved to contract with the Austin Peters Group to update our salary/range schedule for a cost of not more than $2,500. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush moved to approve 2007 Abatements 128-140 in the amount of $12,157.48. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve early payment of $22,500 to Brake & Associates for their work on the Mitigation Plan mandated by the State of Kansas. The money was a grant received from the State of Kansas.

ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Kueser adjourned the meeting at 10:30 a.m. The next regular Commissioner meeting will be held Tuesday, February 19^th. A road closing hearing for Palacky Township will be on February 18^th at 10:00 a.m.

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

Minutes, February 4, 2008

2008-02-12T10:18:00.000-06:00

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

FEBRUARY 4, 2008

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 4^th day of February 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

OPENING BUSINESS:

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

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

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Minutes of January 28, 2008. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

APPOINTMENTS:

Chairman Kueser presented Larry Sawyer, retired dispatcher, an award for his 32 years of service to the county and community. Also present was Penny VonLehe, Dispatch Supervisor.

Joe Shepack, County Attorney, reviewed with the Commissioners his opinion on the Neighborhood Revitalization Interlocal Agreement and the draft of the plan. Mr. Shepack felt that neither of the documents meet the requirements of the statue and, therefore, would not approve them. The Commissioners asked that he meet with them, Rob Fillion and Jonathan Mitchell at a later date to iron out the differences.

Jan Andrews, County Clerk, reported that she had contacted Austin Peters Group about reviewing our salary schedule to see if it needs to be updated. Since Scott County is interested in the same information, Mrs. Crowder suggested that we split the cost of the data gathering. Commissioner Rush moved to share the cost of data collection for a compensation review by Austin Peters with Scott County. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the January payroll in the amount of $159,938.62. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the January accounts payable in the amount of $549,937.81. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve 2007 Abatements 125-127 in the amount of $372.54. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

ADJOURNMENT:

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

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

Minutes, January 28, 2008

2008-02-05T16:38:00.001-06:00

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

JANUARY 28, 2008

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 28^th day of January 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

OPENING BUSINESS:

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

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

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

No one was present for the Public Forum.

APPOINTMENTS:

Roger Pearson, ECMC Administrator, presented three invoices for approval on the remodeling project in the amount of $88,981.22. Mr. Pearson went through his "dashboard reports" measuring their performance in utilization, financial and patient satisfactions against set goals. Several short term and long term goals were discussed and Mr. Pearson gave a short presentation that he gave to all the employees of the hospital where the mission statement was changed to "Improving Lives". Three of the long-term improvements discussed were the ECMC Training Center, inpatient service space private versus semi-private and connecting access to the administration building. The medical center had a profit of $26,720 for the month of January with a $200,691 loss for the year.

Rob Fillion, Smoky Hill Economic Development, Inc., Carl Miller, Appraiser, and Jonathon Mitchell, Ellsworth City Administrator, presented the Ellsworth County Neighborhood Revitalization Plan Amended for approval. Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Neighborhood Revitalization Interlocal Agreement contingent on approval by the Ellsworth County Attorney. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Pat Kinnaird and Clara McCoy, representing the Central Kansas Mental Health Center, gave a quarterly review of the services provided in Ellsworth County. She also discussed what legislative issues were of priority to them in this legislative session.

OLD BUSINESS:

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve $500 in funding for the Ellsworth County Open Class Fair. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush moved to approve Resolution 08R01, A Resolution Establishing Rates of Compensation for 2008. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve abatements 2007, 122-124 in the amount of $94.78. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

ADJOURNMENT:

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

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

Minutes, January 22, 2008

2008-01-28T16:41:00.001-06:00

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

JANUARY 22, 2008

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 22^nd day of January 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

OPENING BUSINESS:

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

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

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Minutes of January 14, 2008. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

APPOINTMENTS:

Michelle Maze, EMS Director, presented the year-end stats showing an income of $243,177.10 and 786 runs. The Commissioner discussed the ambulance units and when the next replacement would be needed. Mrs. Maze felt that Unit 111 would need to be replaced in 2009. The new EMT class have started and she has thirteen participants. The Commissioner gave approval to purchase two lateral file cabinets at $899 each.

OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve abatements 117,118,120, and 121 in the amount of $315.99 and added tax 119 for $19.44. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve a $50 donation to the Quivira Heights High School, Ellsworth High School and Wilson High School for their After Prom activities to be taken from the Special Alcohol Fund. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

The request for yearly funding from Ellsworth County Open Class Fair was tabled until more information was available.

OTHER BUSINESS:

Commissioner moved to approve a Civil Rights/Fair Housing Policy complaint procedure for Ellsworth County. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

The Commissioner discussed a policy for honoring Ellsworth County citizens who turn 100 years old. The Clerk will work on a policy and how it can be administered.

Commissioner Rush moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 9:55 a.m. until 12:00 Noon. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. County Clerk, Jan Andrews, was included in some of the executive session. The Commissioners returned to open session at 12:00 Noon. No action was taken.

ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Kueser adjourned the meeting at 12:15 p.m.

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

Minutes, January 14, 2007

2008-01-18T13:45:00.000-06:00

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

JANUARY 14, 2008

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 14^th day of January 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

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 Rush moved to approve the Minutes of January 7, 2008. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Steve Donley, Garfield Township Trustee, was present and expressed his concerns about "non-taxpayers" using Garfield Township roads excessively causing deterioration of the roads. Also, they have made repeated calls to Smoky Hill Wind Farms about the roads but their calls have not been returned.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS & APPOINTMENTS:

Commissioner Rush moved to appoint Terry Kueser as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners for the year 2008. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to appoint Albert Oller as Vice-Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners for the year 2008. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to make the following appointments for 2008: 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. Ronald Whitmer, Dr. Dennis Kepka, Dr. Jerzy Smolka; Special Deputy Coroner, Shawn McGowan, PA; Workman Compensation Physicians, Dr. Whitmer, Dr. Kepka, Dr. Smolka, Shawn McGowan, PA; EMS Director, Michelle Maze; EMS Medical Advisor, Dr. Dennis Kepka; EMS Liaison, Shawn McGowan, PA; Emergency Management Director, Kenny Bernard; Official Newspaper, Ellsworth County Independent Reporter. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

APPOINTMENTS:

Teresa Shute, Noxious Weed-Landfill Supervisor, reported on the E-Waste meeting she attended. A Solomon Valley E-Waste Coalition is being formed to handle the project and Mrs. Shute had a draft of the interlocal cooperative agreement for the County Attorney to approve. There is a proposed annual $500 dues and a cost, by weight, of the items being brought into the landfill. Since Rice County applied for an E-Waste grant, the Commissioners asked that she check with them to see if we might join their coalition, as it is closer. The next meeting of the Solomon Valley Coalition is February 6. The repairs to the Noxious Weed building have been made and she is still checking on estimates for the metal building.

Todd Regazio, Enel, Michael Herseth, Mortenson Construction, and Matt Gilhousen, Tradewind Energy met with the Commissioners to discuss Phase II of the windfarm. Mr. Gilhousen reviewed Phase I of the project, which is almost completed. There are 41 wind turbines and 34 are completed and schedule to go on line later today. They are ready now to start Phase II that will include 99 turbines of which 25-30 turbines will be located in Ellsworth County. The road agreement for Phase I has been assigned over to Phase II and the escrow agreement will either rollover to Phase II or be replaced with a Letter of Credit. The Phase II payment to the county will be $200,000 for the first year and $150,000 for the next nine years. However, Phase I payment for 2007 and 2008 will be paid in 2008 and possibly the first year Phase II payment. An informational meeting with the fire, EMS and law enforcement will be scheduled and sometime after that a mock run will be held to ensure the safety of the project and critique their response. Information was exchanged for billing and other services that might be required from Smoky Hill Windfarm, LLC.

Carl Miller, Appraiser, reported they had fifteen Payments Under Protest filed so far on the 2007 tax year.

Rick Nondorf, Road & Bridge Supervisor, presented a contract with Kirkham Michael & Associates for Engineering Service between Ellsworth County & Kirkham Michael Associates, Inc. to review all drainage structure under 12^th road and 15^th road north of I-70 and recommend improvements to those structures based off of axle loads provided by Tradewind Energy, LLC. Tradewind Energy, LLC will provide 100% of the labor and funding for structure improvements. Commissioner Rush moved to approve the aforementioned contract with Kirkham, Michael & Associates. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush moved to approve 2007 abatements 115-116 in the amount of $369.66. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve early payment of ad valorem taxes to the Services for the Elderly in the amount of $32,126. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Kueser adjourned the meeting at 12:30 p.m. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 22^nd as Monday is a holiday.

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

Minutes, January 7, 2008

2008-01-15T11:32:00.001-06:00

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

JANUARY 7, 2008

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 7^th day of January 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

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 Rush moved to approve the Minutes of December 31, 2007. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

APPOINTMENTS:

Sheriff Tracy Ploutz reported he had signed a contract with Allied Information Solutions for digital orthoimagery for the E-911 wireless system. With this technology, you will be able to almost pinpoint where a cellular phone call originates. The cost of the contract was $61,576 and will be paid from the E-911 grant funds the county has received. Phase I and Phase II are now completed and the county is in compliance with the legislative requirements.

Brent Goss, Extension Services, explained now that Michelle Brokes has finished her services with the department, they will start looking for a replacement. He explained the procedures and timeline necessary to fill the position. With that in mind, the earliest they could offer a position would be April 1, 2008.

Michelle Maze, EMS Director, has hired Heather Powell as a full-time EMT starting February 4, 2008. She will take over the billing responsibilities as Shawna Haase is going on shift and completing her Paramedic classes. All five the EMT's that were in the EMT-I classed passed their tests and are now certified. Mrs. Maze has a class schedule in Wilson starting this month.

Rick Nondorf, Road & Bridge Supervisor, present his evaluations and recommendations. Kirkham, Michael & Associates have contracted for some engineering work with Smoky Hill Wind Farm, LLC for work on bridges in the county that they plan to travel over with heavy equipment and need some reinforcement. Mr. Nondorf has no problems with the plans but wanted to make sure the county was not billed for the services. It was decided that Mr. Nondorf would talk with Matt Gilhousen of Smoky Hill Wind Farms and see how they wanted to handle the payment.

OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the 2008 premium for KWORCC insurance for $58,955. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the 2008 premium for KCAMP insurance in the amount of $75,166. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Ellsworth/Kanopolis Chamber of Commerce 2008 dues in the amount of $200. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Kansas Association of Counties 2008 dues in the amount of $1,606.45. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve Abatement #112 for $233. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

OTHER BUSINESS:

The Commissioner held a worksession at 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. to do evaluations for appointed personnel. They recessed for lunch at 11:50 a.m. and returned at 12:30 p.m. They continued their worksession on evaluations. The County Clerk was instructed to talk with Matt Gilhousen and arrange a meeting to discuss Phase II of the windfarm project.

ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Rush adjourned the meeting at 11:50 a.m. but returned to continue their worksession on evaluations until approximately 2:30 p.m.

Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

Minutes, December 31, 2007

2008-01-09T15:04:00.001-06:00

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

DECEMBER 31, 2007

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 31^st of December 2007 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 December 17, 2007. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

APPOINTMENTS:

Roger Pearson, ECMC Administrator, presented the first request for payment on the remodeling of the hospital in the amount of $12,804. Upon the recommendation of the ECMC Board of Directors, Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the payment request of $12,804 from C.V. Cale, Inc. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Mr. Pearson explained in detail how the entrances and other aspects of the hospital were being modified to facilitate the construction. The financial report showed a year-to-date loss so far this year of $240,928. There are two trial projects for the telecommunication grant, tele-health and education.

Tracy Ploutz, Sheriff, gave his yearly report on the Special Law Enforcement Fund showing a balance of $867.39. When questioned, Sheriff Ploutz answered that he had not purchased the flashlights with the nets and will not unless he can get more information on them. Jerry Slaight, Deputy, will start work today and go to the academy as soon as a slot opens and dispatcher, Darla Odle, started today.

Michelle Maze, EMS Director, presented a list of write-offs for approval. Commissioner Kueser moved to approve EMS write-offs in the amount of $8,535.34. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Mrs. Maze asked if they wanted to raise the charge for standby that is now $40. The Commissioners agreed to leave it at the present rate.

Ronda Kasiska, Health Supervisor, presented grant applications for signature.

Kenny Bernard, Emergency Management Director, updated the Commissioners on the recent ice and snow storms and the county's response. Shelters were established in three areas and one of the emergency management's generators was used for the shelter in Wilson. FEMA will be here Friday at 9:00 a.m. to visit with government entities and Post Rock Rural Water District.

OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve 2007 Abatements in the amount of $5,237.08 and Adds in the amount of $432.92. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve Resolution 07R14, A Resolution Transferring From The General Fund To The Equipment Reserve Fund. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Oller moved to approve the December payroll in the amount of $196,373.26. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Oller moved to approve the December accounts payable in the amount of $260,936.98. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve a letter of support for the Ellsworth County Council on Aging Transportation Grant. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the renewal of Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses for Kanopolis Tower Harbor Marina and Cliff's Service. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Rush adjourned the meeting at 11:50 a.m.

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

Minutes, December 17, 2007

2008-01-02T15:30:00.001-06:00

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

DECEMBER 17, 2007

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 17^th of December 2007 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 as amended. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Minutes of December 10, 2007. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Raymond Thomas was present and questioned the Sheriff's budget, expenditures and number of employees. Tasha Svaty, Ellsworth High School student, monitored the meeting for a government class.

APPOINTMENTS:

Rick Nondorf, Road & Bridge Supervisor, discussed the icy and snow-packed road conditions and how they were handling the situation. There are two bridge projects coming up, one east of Kanopolis and one out by Black Wolf. The Commissioners need to choose an inspection-engineering firm from the four applicants for these projects. They applicants are rated on criteria established by the State of Kansas. In regards to the question raised about wages that will be paid to workers who worked on December 11, 2007, it was decided later in the meeting, that all employees would be paid regular wages for that day. Two of the salt trucks are in the shop. Mr. Nondorf and Mrs. Shute, Noxious Weed-Landfill Supervisor, discussed with the Commissioner putting up a metal building that would house the recycling trailers and Road & Bridge machinery. An estimate in the amount of $45,000 was received from Trib Buildings that would meet their needs. Mr. Nondorf & Mrs. Shute asked if some of the funding for the building could come from the county building fund and the remainder from their individual budgets. The Commissioners felt the idea had merit and asked that they get at least two other bids before any decision is made.

Teresa Shute, Noxious Weed-Landfill Supervisor, reported the tractor was at Robl's for repair and the Landfill is still without power. A small propane heater is being used to heat the building. C&B Trucking has a recycling center in Lincoln and have expressed an interest in buying Ellsworth County's recyclables. Presently, they are taken to Great Bend and the county does not receive any payment for them. Upon the recommendation of Mrs. Shute, the Commissioners decided to try sending the recyclables to C&B Trucking in Lincoln beginning the first of year or the next time the bins are full and ready to go.

Michelle Maze, EMS Director, presented a list of write-offs for approval. The Commissioners tabled their decision until further information is given. Commissioner Kueser moved to terminate the contract between Deedra Stertz and the County for Paramedic training without any obligation on her part. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Joe Shepack, County Attorney, visited with the Commissioners about updating the county handbook and the Commissioner expressed their desire to have a policy immediately on handling weather emergencies and compensation.

OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

NEW BUSINESS:

The approval of the Permit Agreement for Use of Public Right-Of-Ways was tabled until requested information is received.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve payment of the Kansas League of Municipalities 2008 Annual Dues in the amount of $478.65. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve an amendment to the 2007 Audit Agreement with Bartlett, Settle & Edgerle. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve Resolution 07R10, A Proclamation Declaring A State of Local Emergency for Ellsworth County, Kansas as of December 11, 2007. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve Resolution 07R11, A Resolution Exempting Ellsworth County, Kansas From Generally Accepted Accounting Principles As Promulgated by FASB, Resolution 07R12, A Resolution Transferring From The Road & Bridge Fund to the Special Machinery Fund, and Resolution 07R13, A Resolution Transferring From The Health Fund To The Health Capital Outlay Fund. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve Abatements 41-62 in the amount of $42,989.08 and Added Taxes in the amount of $460.06. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 30.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the request from the City of Ellsworth to utilize $30,000 of county funds budgeted for airport improvements. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Rush adjourned the meeting at 11:50 a.m.

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk

Minutes, December 10, 2007

2007-12-17T14:24:00.001-06:00

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

DECEMBER 10, 2007

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 10^th of December 2007 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 as printed. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Minutes of December 3, 2007. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

APPOINTMENTS:

Teresa Shute, Noxious Weed-Landfill Supervisor, reported on the E-Waste meeting she attended at Osborne. In order to collect and transport E-Waste from the different regions, it was decided to form a coalition and each county involved was asked to appoint representatives to the organization. The Commissioners appointed Teresa Shute and Tisha Wacker to represent Ellsworth County on the Solomon Valley E-Waste Coalition. There are many problems to be addressed with this grant problem and Mrs. Shute will keep the Commissioners informed.

Geneva Schneider, County Treasurer, visited with the Commissioners on the short-term investments for tax revenues. She was finally able to get 4.52% from the Citizens State Bank.

Joe Shepack, County Attorney, asked the Commissioners if they wanted to charge a fee for the requested permit for use of the county's right-of-ways from Smoky Hill Wind Project II, LLC. Since they have not had a chance to review it yet, they will do that and talk with the Road & Bridge Supervisor and schedule it on the Agenda for next week. In the meantime, Mr. Shepack will check out their legal descriptions to make sure they are county roads not township roads.

Barbara and Jerald Pickering, owners of the Dry Dock, asked the Commissioners for a special permit to keep their establishment open until 2:00 a.m. January 1, 2008. The Dry Dock, which sells cereal malt beverages on premise, has a mandatory closing at 12:00 Midnight. Commissioner Kueser moved to issue a special permit to the Dry Dock to remain open until 2:00 a.m. on January 1, 2007. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Rob Fillion, Director of Smoky Hill Development Corporation, asked the Commissioner to consider giving the organization some of the remaining money in the county's economic development budget. These funds could be used to help fund their many expenses and projects including the Professional Development program. Commissioner Rush moved to give $7,726 from the Economic Development budget to the Smoky Hill Development Corporation to use at their discretion. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Jo Funk with the Salina-Saline County Health Department, discussed the newly written Sanitary Code and will meet with Mr. Shepack after the New Year to get it organized and submitted through the proper channels. Mrs. Funk also presented the Commissioners with a beautiful array of homemade cookies and candies.

Upon the request of Michelle Maze, EMS Director, 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. The Commissioners returned to open session at 11:15 a.m. Commissioner Kueser moved to go back into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 11:15 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. County Attorney, Joe Shepack, was included in the executive session. The Commissioners returned to open session at 11:30 a.m. No action was taken.

Upon the request of EMS employee, Deedra Stertz, Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 11:34 a.m. until 11:50 a.m. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The Commissioners returned to open session at 11:50 a.m. No action was taken.

Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive session from 11:50 a.m. until 12:05 p.m. to discuss non-elected personnel. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. County Clerk, Jan Andrews, was included in the executive session. The Commissioner returned to open session at 12:05 p.m. Commissioner Kueser moved upon the recommendation of EMS Director, Michelle Maze, to terminate the employment of Deedra Stertz effective December 14, 2007 unless a pre-termination hearing is requested within three days by Mrs. Stertz. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-1.

OLD BUSINESS:

Commissioner Rush moved to appoint Lavel Heitschmidt to represent Ellsworth County on the Juvenile Corrections Advisory Board. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve 2007 Abatements 34,35,36,37 & 38 in the amount of $110.10. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Rush adjourned the meeting at 12:20 p.m. There will be no Commissioner meeting the week of December 24, 2007.

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk