BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS

OFFICIAL MINUTES

 September 15, 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 Taylor

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:  Commissioner

AGENDA APPROVAL:

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

ACTIONA motion was made by Commissioner Mattix approve the minutes of September 8, 2003as presented by the County Clerk.  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 PAYMENT OF INVOICES:

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Hey to approve invoices in the amount of $510,101.14 and $683.90 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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ABATEMENTS:

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor to approve abatements in the amount of $56,550.00.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hey.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Taylor - Yes

                                               Commissioner Hey - Yes

                                               Commissioner Mattix - Yes

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REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT – SHERIFF’S VEHICLES:

A letter requesting the purchase of additional equipment for the two 2004 Crown Victorias recently purchased was presented to the Board from Sheriff Jack Daniels.  The following action was taken:

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Mattix to authorize the Sheriff to purchase additional equipment for the two (2) Crown Victorias recently purchased in the amount of $1,124.62 through Quality Motors, Independence, Kansas.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Taylor.  Debit County General Capital Outlay Fund.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Taylor - Yes

                                               Commissioner Hey - Yes

                                               Commissioner Mattix – Yes

RES. NO. 03-116

 

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FOUR COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CDBG GRANT RESOLUTIONS:

Greg Hennen, representing Four County Mental Health, met with the Board and presented the following for adoption for the CDBG Grant Application for Four County Mental Health:

1.        Resolution assuring the Kansas Department of Commerce that funds will be continually provided for the operation and maintenance of a mental health facility to be financed with Community Development Block Grant Funds.

2.        Resolution certifying legal authority to apply for the 2004 Kansas Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program from the Kansas Department of Commerce and authorizing the Chairman to sign and submit such an application.

3.        Residential Anti-displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan under Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as Amended.

            ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Hey adopting the following:

Resolution assuring the Kansas Department of Commerce that funds will be continually provided for the operation and maintenance of a mental health facility to be financed with Community Development Block Grant Funds.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Mattix.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Taylor - Yes

                                               Commissioner Hey - Yes

                                               Commissioner Mattix – Yes

RES. NO. 03-117

 

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Hey adopting the following:

Resolution certifying legal authority to apply for the 2004 Kansas Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program from the Kansas Department of Commerce and authorizing the Chairman to sign and submit such an application.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Mattix.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Taylor - Yes

                                               Commissioner Hey - Yes

                                               Commissioner Mattix – Yes

RES. NO. 03-118

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Hey adopting the following:

Residential Anti-displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan under Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as Amended.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Mattix.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Taylor - Yes

                                               Commissioner Hey - Yes

                                               Commissioner Mattix – Yes

RES. NO. 03-119

 

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY RURAL FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1:

Gene Tucker requested permission to purchase 20 – 1 inch nozzles and 10 1 ½ inch nozzles at an estimated cost of $15,000.00.

ACTIONA motion was made by Commissioner Mattix to approve Montgomery County Rural Fire to receive bids for 20 – 1 inch nozzles and 10 1 ½ inch nozzles at an estimated cost of $15,000.00 Motion was seconded by Commissioner Taylor.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Taylor - Yes

                                               Commissioner Hey - Yes

                                               Commissioner Mattix – Yes

 

 

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OTHER COUNTY BUSINESS:

1.        Occupational License – My Place, Cherryvale, Kansas

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor to approve the Occupational License for My Place, Cherryvale, Kansas.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Mattix.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Taylor - Yes

                                               Commissioner Hey - Yes

                                               Commissioner Mattix – Yes

RES. NO. 03-120

 

2.        Solid Waste Management Plan Review Resolution –

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor and seconded by Commissioner Hey to approve the Montgomery County Solid Waste Plan Review Report as submitted to the Board of County Commissioners, Montgomery County, State of Kansas, by the Montgomery County Solid Waste Committee on September15, 2003 as a result of the Montgomery County Solid Waste Committee meeting on September 4, 2003, as follows:

 

Calendar Year 2003

 

Evaluate

 

3.        Review all programs currently in place for possible expansion.

 

Implement

 

4.        Monitor illegal dumping problems and increase enforcement.

 

5.        Incorporate permit numbers with individual information.

 

6.        Prioritize continued monitoring of illegal burning sites in Montgomery County.  Work with Bureau of Air Quality, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, on increased number of burning sites.

 

Evaluate

7.        Continue monitoring illegal dumping problems and increase enforcement and institute rural collection; monitoring and enforcement by county agencies. 

 

8.        Mandatory trash collection in 1st and 2nd class cities and unincorporated communities.

              (Plan for implementation between city and county officials to be resolved by these entities.)

 

9.       Additional limited hours at the existing landfill factors in increased illegal dumping for non-contractual services.  The Committee will request tonnage report and life expectancy of existing disposal site.

 

10.     Review by Montgomery County Solid Waste Committee each year of all programs currently in place for possible expansion.

 

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Taylor - Yes

                                    Commissioner Hey - Yes

                                                            Commissioner Mattix - Yes

RES. NO. 03-115

 

11.     Letter to Realtors from County Appraiser –

Bill Hendrix, County Appraiser explained the charges and reasoning for requesting forms be completed before information is given out from his office.  Charges are based on charges approved by the Board as set forth by the Attorney General.

 

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PUBLIC WORKS:

Barbara Curtis, Public Works Coordinator, presented the weekly written report.  The following items were discussed:  Major Bridge Replacement Status (County Bridge No. 107 and County Bridge No. 1145); Departmental Work Progress (Chip and Seal Program and Sewer District No. 2 Grant meeting); and Sign Post Driver replacement request.

ACTION: 

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

 

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Hey to recess to Executive Session at _____ AM to return at ______ AM to discuss non-elected personnel.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Mattix.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Taylor - Yes

                                               Commissioner Hey - Yes

                                               Commissioner Mattix - Yes

 

Returned to session at ______ with no action taken and no decisions made.

 

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ADJOURNMENT:    10:20 AM

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

            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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