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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS OFFICIAL MINUTES
July 28, 2003 The Board of County Commissioners, three members and the County Clerk present, met in regular session at 9:00 AM.
******** 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 Mattix. ROLL CALL VOTE Commissioner Taylor - Yes Commissioner Hey - Yes Commissioner Mattix - Yes
******** APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hey approve the minutes of July 21, 2003 as presented by the County Clerk. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mattix. ROLL CALL VOTE Commissioner Taylor - Yes Commissioner Hey - Yes Commissioner Mattix - Yes
******** APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF INVOICES:
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Mattix to approve invoices in the amount of $18,019.25 as presented by the County Clerks office. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Taylor. ROLL CALL VOTE Commissioner Taylor - Yes Commissioner Hey - Yes Commissioner Mattix - Yes
******** DR RICHARD BARTA, DVM FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE UPDATE: Dr. Barta presented information and an update on Federal and State policies in the event of an outbreak in the state of Foot & Mouth Disease (Hoof & Mouth Disease). Dr. Barta gave symptoms and information on what has to be done in the event the disease is detected. The disease does not affect humans but devastates economy. The incubation period is 7 to 10 days and there are only three (3) continents that do not have the disease, North America being one of them. If the disease is detected, the area must be sealed for 1.5 miles. The state is asking for each county to develop a policy and information to be available to know what to do in the event it is even suspected. The county has a committee assigned to recommend a policy to the Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner Hey asked that Scott Barnhart, Environmental Health Director, be on the committee. ******** The Board recessed at 9:30 AM to view the new camera system installed in the Department of Corrections. Returned to session at 9:45 AM.
COMPUTER DEPARTMENT COMPUTER PURCHASE REQUEST: Ken Collin, Computer Department Director, requested approval to purchase a laptop computer at a cost of $1,299.00 plus shipping from Tiger Direct. The following action was taken: ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hey to approve the purchase of a laptop computer from Tiger Direct in the amount of $1,299.00 plus shipping for the Computer Department. Debit Computer Department Funds. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Mattix. ROLL CALL VOTE Commissioner Taylor - Yes Commissioner Hey - Yes Commissioner Mattix - Yes RES. NO. 03-98
******** CLARIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION OF JULY 21, 2003: Commissioner Taylor stated he had used the term Sale of Real Estate Property for an Executive Session at the previous meeting. He has researched and found the Executive Session is allowed for Accusation of Real Estate. The session was on the proposed sale of Dearing School and all future discussion will be in open session.
******** PUBLIC WORKS: Barbara Curtis, Public Works Coordinator, presented the weekly written report. The following items were discussed: Major Bridge Replacement Status; Spears Manufacturing Company Roadway (1225 Road); Departmental Work Progress; Disposition of a 1989 Boom Mower and Sewer District No. 2 Bids. As a result of this report, the following action was taken: ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Mattix to approve the disposition of a 1989 Boom Mower by the Public Works Department through the sale to a municipality in the amount of $1,000.00. Commissioner Hey seconded motion. ROLL CALL VOTE Commissioner Taylor - Yes Commissioner Hey - Yes Commissioner Mattix - Yes RES. NO. 03-99 Ms. Curtis reported a County owned loader had been vandalized west of Independence. The cost of damaged had not been assessed at the present time. Salary increases were presented for Terry Bohr and Richard Erickson. Increases were approved as follows: Richard Erickson for successful completion of probation 3.5% (33 cents per hour). Terry Bohr Promotion from Bookkeeper III to Supervisor II 3.5% (40 cents per hour). Request was made to post and advertise a Bookkeeping position in the Public Works Department. The following action was taken: ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hey to approve the posting and advertising for a Bookkeeper position in the Public Works Department. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Mattix. ROLL CALL VOTE Commissioner Taylor - Yes Commissioner Hey Yes Commissioner Mattix - Yes RES. NO. 03-100
******** EXECUTIVE SESSION: ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Mattix to recess to Executive Session at 10:15 AM to return at 10:20 AM to discuss non-elected personnel. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hey. ROLL CALL VOTE Commissioner Taylor - Yes Commissioner Hey - Yes Commissioner Mattix - Yes Returned to session at 10:20 AM with no action taken and no decisions made.
******** MONTGOMERY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CONTRACT LABETTE COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Ruth Bardwell, County Health Director, presented a contract between Montgomery County and Labette Community College for nursing students to observe at the Montgomery County Health Offices. This contract was presented with no changes from the previous year. ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hey to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the contract for 2003-2004 between Montgomery County and the Labette County Community College to enable student nurses at the Labette County Community College to observe nursing practices at the Montgomery County Health Offices. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Mattix. ROLL CALL VOTE Commissioner Taylor - Yes Commissioner Hey Yes Commissioner Mattix - Yes RES. NO. 03-101
******** OTHER COUNTY BUSINESS: 1. Commissioner Hey reported on a meeting at County Counselor Paul Kritzs office with several attorneys present. The meeting was to discuss the concern for payment for assignments to attorneys by the courts. A Public Defenders Office was discussed and could possibly be shared with other counties. 2. Paul Kritz will be asked to attend the next meeting for a 30 minute executive session.
******** ADJOURNMENT: 10:55 AM
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Mattix, seconded by Commissioner Taylor.
ROLL CALL VOTE Commissioner Taylor - Yes Commissioner Hey - Yes Commissioner Mattix - Yes BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
_____________________________________ RUDY M. TAYLOR - Chairman
_____________________________________ FRENCH L. HEY - Member
_____________________________________ LEE MATTIX - Member ATTEST:
_____________________________________ County Clerk
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