The
Commissioners met with all members.
Present were Barbara Kolde, chairman; Richard Carlson, vice chairman;
and Tom Doperalski, member.
Robert
Reece, administrator, discussed the following topics with the Commissioners
(1)
Copier
for GIS. No decision at this time.
(2)
Continuing
the recycling program for 2004. No
decision at this time.
(3)
County
has received a check in excess of $25,000 from previous years workers comp
audit.
(4)
Meeting
with the City of Manhattan. It is Pottawatomie
County’s turn to host the meeting. The
Commission was not interested in meeting with the City of Manhattan.
(5)
Commission
discussed an event fee in conjunction with the Country Stampede. As a result of that discussion Robert was
directed to obtain a copy of the permit used for the Renaissance Festival held
in Bonner Springs as well as any fee schedules they may have for the event.
(6)
Approved
Rodney Biesenthal attending a summer training conference in Garden City July 16
through 18.
(7)
Directed
Robert to have water fountains ordered to be placed in the courthouse, county
shop, and health department. The
Commission has decided to no longer purchase bottled water for county buildings
as they feel that the quality of water in the city of Westmoreland has improved
as a result of being supplied by Rural Water District.
(8)
Commission
directed Robert to contact the school district to inquire about purchasing the
tract of land behind the water tower.
This is located across the street from the county office building.
(9)
Commission
approved and chairman signed FY02 Carryover Reimbursements Plan-Community
Corrections with Shawnee County Department of Community Corrections. (Attachment #1)
Gary
Conklin, county counselor, updated the Commission on issues he has addressed. A letter was mailed to Steve DeHart
requesting a key to the water pump house be given to Leu Lowrey. As the building belongs to the county, Leu
should have access if necessary.
Board
considered and acted on property statements
(Brenda
J Martin, Robert W Rezac, Edwin D Martin, Elton Jean Hudson, Dolores A Ebert,
David D & Mary Jo Nelson, 6 G Farm LLC, James E & Lynda S Rosander, Roy
E & Martha J Wood (2), Krouse Brothers Inc, Joseph P Baumchen Trust et al,
Byers Land & Cattle Co, Don E Morford, John J & Agnes M Martin, Daniel
E & R R Kolterman, Louis H & Darlene F Rice, Lorraine Dunafon, Norman K
Brackenbury (2), & Norman K & PA Brackenbury)
Commission
reviewed the annual township report for Union Township.
Rodney
Biesenthal, noxious weed director, met with the Commissioners to discuss the
following
(1)
His
department has a lot of bales of hay to pick up near the landfill.
(2)
Continuation
of the recycling program. The
Commission wishes to continue with the household hazardous waste program, but
not with recycling. Rodney was directed
to contact the 5 communities participating in the recycling program and inform
them that the recycling program done through the county will end as of January
1, 2004. The county will sell the
recycling trailers to any of the communities wishing to continue with the
program on their own. The communities
currently participating in the recycling program are Onaga, St. George, St.
Marys, Wamego, & Westmoreland.
George
Hough, emergency management director, met with the Commissioners with an update
on his department. George presented the
Commission with the Emergency Rescue Unit Agreement for their approval and
signature. The Agreement is between the
County and Fire District No. 2, Joint Fire District No. 3, Joint Fire District
No. 4, and Fire District No. 8.
Chairman wants to review the agreement before signing. George stated that he would have light and
siren permits for their signatures on July 28.
Details are final for placement of a hydrant at the intersection of
Onaga Rd and Hartwich Rd. George will
have a maintenance contract for the Cascade system with an individual from
Olathe.
Greg
Riat, sheriff, met with the Commissioners to update them on his
department. Commissioner Doperalski
signed the forms for reimbursement for the grant regarding DUI testing. Greg stated that he would leave his 2004
budget the same as for 2003. He added
that he would need another officer next year.
In discussing events occurring during the Stampede, the Commission
stated that they are considering imposing a fee added to the purchase of
tickets. This could have an effect on
the amount of money contracted to the sheriff’s department with Country
Stampede LLC, but the fee would generate a lot more money. Greg also informed the Commission that the
county has been housing prisoners in Jackson and Wabaunsee counties.
At
10:00 bidding was closed for two jeeps previously used by the Belvue Fire
Dept. At 10:15, Chairman Kolde opened
and read the bids received. Bids
submitted were: Greg Cerny of Belvue –
Vehicle #1 $150 and Vehicle #2 $50;
Dale Force of Olsburg – Vehicle #1 $250 and Vehicle #2 $400. Richard Carlson moved and Tom Doperalski
seconded to award the bid to the high bidder, Dale Force for $250-#1 and
$400-#2. Motion carried 3 to 0.
Richard
Carlson moved and Tom Doperalski seconded to sign the Emergency Rescue Unit
Agreement between the county and Fire Dist. No. 2, Jt. Fire Dist. No. 3, Jt.
Fire Dist. No. 4, and Fire Dist. No. 8.
Motion carried 3 to 0.
(Attachment #2)
The
Commission approved the second half 2003 allocation for Pawnee Mental Health in
the amount of $27,500.
Greg
Webster presented the Commission with forms for their consideration. The forms were regarding conditional use
permit information for Greg Wilson for a demolition landfill for Howie’s
Recycling. (Attachment #3)
Merrie
Pinick, Ray Morris, Linda Tessendorf, and Elna Moore representing the
Historical Society met with the Commissioners to discuss and explain uses of
their budget money. The group requested
permission to place on right of way, signs stating names of old rural schools
previously on that location. There are
currently 5 museums in the county. The
group updated the Commission on projects they are currently working on. The Commission stated that they do not
anticipate cutting the Historical Society budget.
Richard
Carlson moved and Tom Doperalski seconded to allocate $500 from the special
parks and recreation fund to the City of Olsburg. This will be to help with improvements at Greenwood Park.
Barbara
Kolde moved and Richard Carlson seconded to approve the purchase of one copier
for the GIS and Zoning offices. Motion
carried 2 to 0 as Commissioner Doperalski was out of the room.
Approved
minutes for July 7, 2003.
Tom
Doperalski moved and Richard Carlson seconded to adjourn the meeting at
11:50. Motion carried 3 to 0. The Commissioners will meet at 1:00 with
Administrator for a budget work session with county attorney and regional
library representatives. Schwerdt
Design representative will also meet with them to discuss renovation of the
courthouse.
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County
Clerk Chairman
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Vice Chairman
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Member