COMMISSION MINUTES – MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2004

 

The Commissioners met with all members.  Present were Richard Carlson, chairman; Tom Doperalski, vice chairman; and Barbara Kolde, member.  3rd District Commissioner-elect, Stan Hartwich, was also present for the meeting.

 

Barbara Kolde moved and Tom Doperalski seconded to pay 2005 annual dues and subscriptions to the League of Kansas Municipalities.  Dues are $675.85.  Motion carried 3 to 0.

 

Tom Doperalski moved and Barbara Kolde seconded to approve the Ambulance Agreement for calendar year 2005 in the amount of $765,000.

Motion carried 3 to 0.  (Attachment #1)

 

Tom Doperalski moved and Barbara Kolde seconded to reappoint Audrey Philip to a 3 year term as an alternate member on the Pawnee Mental Health Board.  Her current term expires December 31, 2004.  Motion carried 3 to 0.

 

The Commission discussed the request submitted by Judge Roth at last week’s Commission meeting for funding to Kansas Legal Services.  Commissioner Kolde asked if a contribution could be made from the special alcohol tax money.  Robert informed the Commission that money allocated to the organization would need to come from another source as the request did not meet the criteria set out by State statute for special alcohol tax money and would need to come from possibly the General Fund, Unclassified Department.  Tom Doperalski moved and Barbara Kolde seconded to allocate $1,000 to Kansas Legal Services.  This is to be a one time allocation.  Funding is to come from the County’s General Fund, Unclassified Department.  Commissioner Kolde also would like to have a report from the KS Legal Services regarding contributions from other counties in the district; Robert will attach a letter for this request.  Motion carried 2 to 1.  Commissioner Carlson voted against the motion stating he is opposed to using tax payer money for discretionary lawsuits.

 

Barbara Kolde moved and Tom Doperalski seconded to adopt Resolution 2004-70 approving the year end transfer of $650,000 from General Fund Road Department to Special Highway Fund.  Motion carried 3 to 0.  (Attachment #2)

 

Lois Schlegel, appraiser, met with the Commissioners to update them on activities in that department.  Payment under protest hearings are scheduled with Lois on January 13 and 14 for residential and January 20 & 21 with Devin Sprecker for commercial.

 

Chairman Carlson signed 2005 Class B Club Licenses for Black Jack Hills and Wamego Country Club.  2005 Cereal Malt Beverage licenses were signed for Wamego Country Club, The Little Grill, and Dara’s Fast Lane.

 

The Commissioners considered and acted on tax roll corrections.  (Attachment #3)

 

Barbara Kolde moved and Tom Doperalski seconded to approve the transfer of $52,480.00 from Unclassified Fund to Timber Creek Water Construction Fund as needed for year end to make a tank payment and purchase of the land where the tank is located.  Motion carried 3 to 0.

 

Commission approved minutes for December 13, 2004 and approved amended minutes for December 20, 2004 meetings.

 

Robert presented the Commissioners with copies of the Austin Peters Group study of the positions of Legal Secretary and Office Assistant/Diversion in the County Attorney’s office.  The Commissioners will consider these recommendations along with any others at one of the following meetings.

 

Tom Doperalski moved and Barbara Kolde seconded to adopt the 2005 fee schedule.  Motion carried 3 to 0.  (Attachment #4)

 

Robert reviewed the preliminary findings of the IRS audit with the Commissioners.  Robert informed them he is expecting a formal final report some time this week outlining any adjustments to be made for 2002.

 

Dale Handley representing Rural Water District #3 presented the Commissioners with documents requesting annexation of land into the water district.  Barbara Kolde moved and Tom Doperalski seconded to approve annexation of land owned by Scott Strathman into Rural Water District #3.  This is to be done upon review and approval of the county counselor.  Motion carried 3 to 0.

 

Barbara Kolde moved and Tom Doperalski seconded to go into executive session with county administrator to discuss contract negotiations.  Session to be from 11:05 until 11:30.  Motion carried 3 to 0.  Regular meeting resumed with no action taken.

 

Meeting was adjourned at 11:30.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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County Clerk                                                                         Chairman

 

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