COMMISSION MINUTES – MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2003

 

The Commissioners met with all members.  Present were Barbara Kolde, chairman; Richard Carlson, vice chairman; and Tom Doperalski, member.

 

Commissioner Kolde signed Resolution 2003-31 approving order vacating easements between Lot 18 and Lot 19, Prairie Crest Subdivision for Albert L. and Shirley J. Serrault Trust.  The Commission previously approved the order at a hearing held on March 17, 2003.  Motion carried 3 to 0.  (Attachment #1)

 

Tom Doperalski moved and Richard Carlson seconded to sign a letter of commitment to North Central-Flint Hills Agency on Aging, Inc to pledge $1,709.00 to be used as matching funds to secure Incentive Funds from the Kansas Department on Aging.  These funds shall be made available for Senior Care Act services for older Kansans in Pottawatomie County as authorized by an Area Agency on Aging case manager.  Motion carried 3 to 0.  (Attachment #2)

 

Richard Carlson moved and Tom Doperalski seconded to approve the LEPP (Local Environmental Protection Plan) Grant Agreement with KDHE (Kansas Department of Health and Environment).  The base grant amount $10,015.  Target Grant application request is $3500-$4000.  The purpose of the Target Grant is to purchase new Computer PC, Arc View mapping system (software), and hand held GPS unit for well and septic location.  Motion carried 3 to 0.  (Attachment #3)

 

George Hough, emergency management director, met with the Commissioners to discuss disposal of two vehicles that were used by the Belvue Fire Department.  Both are in need of some repair and were hauled to the county yard.  Disposal will be by sealed bid.  Counselor will draft a resolution to do this.

 

Board considered and acted on property statement.

(James E & Marion Bradley)

 

John Watt, attorney for Rural Water District #4; C.A. Boswell and Della Sass also representing the water district, met with the Commissioners at 10:00 for a hearing to discuss annexation of properties into RWD #4.  Formal petitions and Resolutions of the Board of Directors of RWD #4 have been filed, notice of hearing published, and formal notices were mailed to all parties involved.  One area is south of Onaga and the other is in the St. Marys area.  There was no opposition from the water district or residents.  Mr. Watt informed the Commission that the district is already servicing these individuals and this is follow-up paperwork that needs to be completed and filed.  Commissioner Carlson asked about placing these annexations on the map for emergency management and GIS.  Mr. Watt informed them that they are already included on the current maps.  Richard Carlson moved and Tom Doperalski seconded to approve Resolution 2003-32 approving the order attaching lands to Rural Water District No. 4, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.  This order is for property south of Onaga.  Motion carried 3 to 0.  (Attachment #4)  Richard Carlson moved and Tom Doperalski seconded to approve Resolution 2003-33 approving the order attaching lands to Rural Water District No. 4, Pottawatomie County, Kansas.  This order is for property near St. Marys.  (Attachment #5) 

 

Richard Carlson moved and Tom Doperalski seconded to appoint the Commission Chairman as their representative to serve on the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce board.  When the Commission reorganizes in January, the Chairman will be appointed to serve for that year.  Motion carried 3 to 0.

 

Brenda Krause, GIS director, met with the Commissioner to inform them that she has a preliminary contract for the aerial photography of portions of the county.  Contract is being negotiated with Markhurd and has two options.  Option A is the lower one and is for only areas selected by the Commission.  Option B includes the rest of the county.  Brenda also informed the Commission of problems with the copier in her office.  It is an older machine and parts are no longer available.  She had a quote of approximately $6000 for a new copier and also discussed the possibility of sharing the cost with the zoning office.  This copier will take colored copies and would be useful to the zoning office.  Brenda stated that she had about $2000 in her budget to use towards the purchase.  Commissioner Carlson stated he would like for her to check on the cost to lease a copy machine and also what the maintenance cost would be.

 

Greg Riat, sheriff, met with the Commissioners to present them with the contract for the 2003 Country Stampede.  Chairman signed the contract.  (Attachment #6)

 

Richard Carlson moved and Tom Doperalski seconded to go into executive session with the Sheriff at 11:50 for 5 minutes to discuss a security issue.  Motion carried 3 to 0.  Regular meeting resumed with no action as a result of the session.

 

Greg updated the Commission on issues and activities in the Sheriff’s department.

 

Approved minutes for June 9, 2003.

 

Meeting was adjourned at 12:20.  The Commissioners will meet with Administrator at 1:00 for a budget work session.

 

 

 

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County Clerk                                                                         Chairman

 

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