BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
OFFICIAL MINUTES
November 15, 2004
The Board of County Commissioners, three members and the County Clerk present, met in regular session at 8:30 AM at the road viewing site located at County road 1600 and 2100.
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CALL TO ORDER: Commissioner Hey.
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Those attending the road viewing were Mr. Charles Roberts, Karen and Mike Deal, Mr. and Mrs. David Elshiemer, Board of County Commissioners, Barbara Curtis, Vasco Brown and the County Clerk.
After discussion and Mr. and Mrs. Deal expressing opposition to the road closing, the following action was taken:
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Mattix to “leave the road as is” and deny the road closing request for the following legal description: A portion of Road 948, as described in Road Record Book 3, Page 454 in the Montgomery County Public Works Office and more particularly described as follows: Beginning 700 feet from the road right-of-way of the Southwest Corner of Section 3 and the Northwest Corner of Section 10, Township 35S, Range 14E of the 6th Principal Meridian, Montgomery County, Kansas; thence west approximately 1940 feet and there ending.
The above described Road having a 33 foot right-of-way.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Taylor.
ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Hey - Yes
Commissioner Mattix - Yes
Commissioner Taylor - Yes
RES. NO. 04-169
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The road viewing session ended and the Board recessed at 9:00 AM to reconvene at the Commissioner’s meeting room.
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Commissioner Hey called the meeting back into session at 9:20 AM at the Courthouse.
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INVOCATION: Commissioner Mattix.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Hey.
AGENDA APPROVAL:
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Mattix to approve the agenda as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Taylor.
ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Hey - Yes
Commissioner Mattix - Yes
Commissioner Taylor - Yes
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor to approve the minutes of October 25, November 1, and November 8, 2004 as presented by the County Clerk. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mattix.
ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Hey - Yes
Commissioner Mattix - Yes
Commissioner Taylor - 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 $9,953.64 and $221,546.01as presented by the County Clerk’s office. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mattix.
ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Hey - Yes
Commissioner Mattix - Yes
Commissioner Taylor - Yes
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COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS – FY 2004:
Kurtis Simmons, Community Corrections Director, presented the FY 2004 Outcome Report for the approval of the Board for the FY 2004 budget. The following action was taken:
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hey to approve the report for the FY 2004 Outcome Report for Community Corrections as submitted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Taylor.
ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Hey - Yes
Commissioner Mattix - Yes
Commissioner Taylor - Yes
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HUMAN RESOURCES – EXECUTIVE SESSION:
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor to recess to Executive Session at 9:30 AM to discuss non-elected personnel with the Board and Liz Schwatken, Human Resources Director present, to return at 9:45 AM. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Mattix.
ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Hey - Yes
Commissioner Mattix - Yes
Commissioner Taylor - Yes
Returned to session at 9:45 AM with no action taken and no decisions made.
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SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – EMPLOYEE SALARY INCREASES:
Richard George, Acting Sheriff, met with the Board. After visiting with Sheriff-elect Stan Veach, Sheriff George advised the Board he would not be presenting the requests at this time.
The Board asked Mr. George about two (2) employees requesting their records be expunged of action taken on grievances. Mr. George recommended granting the employees requests due to circumstances under which disciplinary action was taken by department supervisor. The following action was taken:
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor to reverse the disciplinary action taken by grievances proceedings for Deputy Wallace Simmons and Deputy Robert Dierks and their records be expunged of such action. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Mattix.
ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Hey - Yes
Commissioner Mattix - Yes
Commissioner Taylor - Yes
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PUBLIC WORKS:
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hey to recess to Executive Session at 10:05 AM to return at 10:15 AM to discuss non-elected personnel with Barbara Curtis present. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Mattix.
ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Hey - Yes
Commissioner Mattix - Yes
Commissioner Taylor - Yes
Returned to session at 9:45 AM with no action taken and no decisions made.
Gordon Schaffer addressed the Board on a road complaint near the State Lake on CR 3400 and 4100. Commissioner Taylor will discuss the complaint with Public Works.
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OTHER COUNTY BUSINESS:
1. Holiday Vouchers:
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Mattix to approve Holiday Vouchers from Montgomery County grocery merchants in the amount of $25.00 each to be distributed by the Payroll Department to each county employee as determined by previous year distribution. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hey.
ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Hey - Yes
Commissioner Mattix - Yes
Commissioner Taylor - Yes
2. Christmas Dinner Door Prizes:
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hey to approve an amount not to exceed $250.00 for door prizes to be awarded at the Employees Christmas Dinner. These prizes will be obtained by Human Resources and a drawing will be held to determine the winners. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Taylor.
ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Hey - Yes
Commissioner Mattix - No
Commissioner Taylor - Yes
3. Occupational License – American Legion – Caney, Kansas:
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor to approve the issuance of an Occupation License to the American Legion, Caney, Kansas. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hey.
ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Hey - Yes
Commissioner Mattix - Yes
Commissioner Taylor - Yes
4. Draw-down for Grant – 4 County Mental Health:
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Mattix to authorize the Chairman to sign on behalf of Montgomery County, a drawdown for funds for the Four County Mental Health Grant. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Taylor.
ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Hey - Yes
Commissioner Mattix - Yes
Commissioner Taylor - Yes
5. Inter-local Agreement – Dearing City and Montgomery County:
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Mattix to request the County Counselor draft an agreement between the City of Dearing and Montgomery County for assistance with the environmental issues in within the city limits of Dearing, Kansas and to continue the use of the Environmental Health Department on septic sewer issues. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Taylor.
ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Hey - Yes
Commissioner Mattix - Yes
Commissioner Taylor - Yes
RES. NO. 04-174
6. Letter of Support for Southeast Kansas Area Transit Coordinating Council, Inc. (SKAT):
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor to issue a resolution in support for Southeast Kansas Area Transit Coordinating Council, Inc. (SKAT) to the Kansas Department of Transportation for Section 16/18 capital and/or operating funds. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Mattix.
ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Hey - Yes
Commissioner Mattix - Yes
Commissioner Taylor - Yes
RES. NO. 04-175
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ADJOURNMENT: 10:50 AM
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner Mattix.
ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Hey - Yes
Commissioner Mattix - Yes
Commissioner Taylor - Yes
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
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FRENCH L. HEY, Chairman
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LEE MATTIX - Member
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RUDY M. TAYLOR - Member
ATTEST:
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