BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS

OFFICIAL MINUTES

July 7, 2003

The Board of County Commissioners, three members and the County Clerk present, met in regular session at 9:00 AM.

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 CALL TO ORDER:  Commissioner Taylor.

 INVOCATION:  Commissioner Hey.

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:  Commissioner Mattix.

AGENDA APPROVAL:

ACTION:   A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor to approve the agenda as amended.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hey.

             ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Taylor - Yes

                                               Commissioner Hey - Yes

                                               Commissioner Mattix - Yes

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

No minutes for approval.  Will be presented at the next meeting.

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APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF INVOICES:

No Invoices to be paid at this time.

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EXECUTIVE SESSION:

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Hey to recess to Executive Session at 9:07 AM to return at 9:20 AM to discuss non-elected personnel.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Taylor.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Taylor - Yes

                                               Commissioner Hey - Yes

                                               Commissioner Mattix - Yes

Returned to session at 9:20 AM with no action taken and no decisions made.

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EMPLOYEE CHANGE OF STATUS REQUEST – ROAD AND BRIDGE:

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Hey to table the employee change of status request for the Road and Bridge Department for one (1) week, (July 7, 2003 meeting).  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Taylor.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Taylor - Yes

                                               Commissioner Hey - Yes

                                               Commissioner Mattix - Yes

HUMAN RESOURCES:

Liz Schwatken, Human Resources Director, was called to the meeting to discuss the county policy for probationary period for newly hired employees.  After some discussion it was decided the employee handbook should remain the same and the following resolution was passed:

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Hey that no longer will the Board approve an automatic pay increase at the completion of the probationary period; this resolution does not affect the automatic offset for KPERS payroll deduction at enrollment of KPERS.  This resolution becomes effective with any employee hired beginning July 7, 2003.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Taylor.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Taylor - Yes

                                               Commissioner Hey - Yes

                                               Commissioner Mattix – Yes

RES. NO 03-90

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PUBLIC WORKS:

Barbara Curtis, Acting Public Works Director, presented the weekly written report.  The following items were discussed:  Major Bridge Replacement Status; Spears Manufacturing Company Roadway (1225 Road); Departmental Work Progress;  and Sewer District No. 2.  No action was taken as a result of this report.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor to recess to Executive Session at 10:05 AM to discuss non- elected personnel with Barbara Curtis present to return at 10:15 AM.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hey.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Taylor - Yes

                                               Commissioner Hey - Yes

                                               Commissioner Mattix – Yes

Returned from Executive Session at 10:15 AM with no action taken and no decisions made.

DISCUSSION OF COORDINATOR OF PUBLIC WORKS POSITION:

The Board received 16 applications for the position of Coordinator of Public Works.  Three of these applicants were interviewed; Robert Bever, Don Presson and Barbara Curtis.  As a result of these interviews, the following action was taken:

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor to appoint Barbara Curtis to serve as Coordinator of Public Works at an annual salary of $43,000.00 per year effective July 7, 2003.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hey.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Taylor - Yes

                                               Commissioner Hey - Yes

                                               Commissioner Mattix – Yes

RES. NO. 03-91

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COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT:

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor to approve a Cost of Living Adjustment to all employees based on $50.00 per month for the period January 1 thru June 30, 2003.  This amount is to be prorated for part-time employees and those hired during this six (6) month period.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Mattix.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Taylor - Yes

                                               Commissioner Hey - Yes

                                               Commissioner Mattix – Yes

RES. NO. 03-92

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OTHER COUNTY BUSINESS:

1.  Commissioner Hey reported on the CEDS (Community Economic Development Strategy) meeting.

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY BUDGET SESSION:

Larry Wright was present for the budget session.  Several changes were suggested and will be made for the Board’s review.  The next session will be at 10:00 AM, July 14, 2003.

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ADJOURNMENT:    12:20 PM

ACTION:  Motion by Commissioner Mattix, seconded by Commissioner Hey.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Taylor - Yes

                                               Commissioner Hey - Yes

                                               Commissioner Mattix - Yes

 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS

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 RUDY M. TAYLOR - Chairman

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 FRENCH L. HEY - Member

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 LEE MATTIX - Member

 ATTEST:

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                    County Clerk

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