BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS

OFFICIAL MINUTES

 September 8, 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:

ACTIONA motion was made by Commissioner Mattix approve the minutes of August 25, 2003 as presented by the County Clerk.  The motion was seconded by  Commissioner Taylor.

             ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Taylor - Yes

                                               Commissioner Hey - Yes

                                               Commissioner Mattix - Yes

 

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APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF INVOICES:

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Hey to approve invoices in the amount of $19,496.00, $173,726.50 and $76,580.28 as presented by the County Clerk’s office.   The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mattix.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Taylor - Yes

                                               Commissioner Hey - Yes

                                               Commissioner Mattix - Yes

 

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DEARING SCHOOL DISCUSSION:

The Dearing School proposal discussion was continued with Commissioner Taylor reviewing each proposed use for the facility and stating his choice would be “The Castle” proposed by Harty and Barb Blackert as No. 1; Don and Dorothy L. Kendrick as No. 2; and John R. Reese as No. 3.

Commissioner Mattix agreed with the choices and $500.00 to be paid for the facility.

Commissioner Hey also agreed with the choices but also stated that possibly the facility could be used by all three but he was not placing this as a restriction on the individual being awarded the property.

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Hey the proposal for the Dearing School facility by Harty and Barb Blackert be the number 1 choice for awarding the facility with Don and Dorothy L. Kendrick number 2 and John R Reese as number 3 in the event Mr. and Mrs. Blackert would withdraw their proposal.  The Board of County Commissioners will write a letter to the Blackerts informing them that they have been selected to receive the deed for the Dearing School at a price of $500.00 with the suggestion that the other two parties that applied for the property be considered for use within the facility if possible.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hey.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Taylor - Yes

                                               Commissioner Hey - Yes

                                               Commissioner Mattix - Yes

RES. NO. 03-111

 

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Mattix to offer a sales contract to Harty and Barb Blackert for the Dearing School Facility in the amount of $500.00 and instruct the County Counselor to write the sales contract.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Taylor.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Taylor - Yes

                                               Commissioner Hey - Yes

                                               Commissioner Mattix - Yes

RES. NO. 03-112

 

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PUBLIC WORKS:

Barbara Curtis presented the weekly written report.  The following items were discussed:  Spears Manufacturing Company Roadway (1225 Road); Departmental Work Progress (Road and Bridge and Sewer District No. 2); and asked if the Board was interested in visiting with company representatives.  The Board advised they would be interested in visiting with some company representatives if necessary.  Ms. Curtis will consult with the Board before scheduling them.

Discussed the bookkeeping position for Public Works.  Commissioner Hey said he would like to see the position start at a lower wage.  Bookkeeping position throughout the courthouse was discussed and will possibly be reviewed at a later date.

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Mattix to advertise for a Bookkeeper III position at a starting salary of $9.00 for the Public Works Department.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hey.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Taylor - No

                                               Commissioner Hey - Yes

                                               Commissioner Mattix - Yes

Ms. Curtis requested a part-time employee on Road and Bridge be transferred to full-time to fill a vacancy in the department.

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Mattix to transfer one part-time employee to full-time in the Road and Bridge department at a salary of $7.92 effective September 22,2003.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Taylor.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Taylor - Yes

                                               Commissioner Hey - No

                                               Commissioner Mattix - Yes

RES. NO. 03-113

 

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OTHER COUNTY BUSINESS:

1.        Solid Waste Management Revision Resolution – Tabled until September 15, 2003 meeting.

2.        Executive Session – County Clerk – Non-Elected Personnel

3.        Transfer of funds to Drug Task Force from Special Law Enforcement.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor to recess to Executive Session at 11:00 AM to return at 11:15 AM to discuss non-elected personnel with the County Clerk present.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Mattix.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Taylor - Yes

                                               Commissioner Hey - Yes

                                               Commissioner Mattix - Yes

Returned to session at 11:15 AM with no action taken and no decisions made.

 

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TRANSFER OF FUNDS – SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO DRUG TASK FORCE:

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Hey to approve the transfer of $10,000 from Special Law Enforcement Funds to the Montgomery County Drug Task Force at the request of Sheriff Jack Daniels to be used for equipment, supplies and operational expenses  for the Task Force.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Mattix.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Taylor - Yes

                                               Commissioner Hey - Yes

                                               Commissioner Mattix - Yes

RES. NO.03-114

 

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ADJOURNMENT:    11:20 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

 

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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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