BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS

OFFICIAL MINUTES

 February 14, 2005

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 Mattix.

INVOCATION:  Commissioner Tucker.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:  Commissioner Lewark-Wood.

AGENDA APPROVAL:

ACTION:   A motion was made by Commissioner Lewark-Wood to approve the agenda as amended.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tucker.

     ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Mattix - Yes

                                                   Commissioner Tucker - Yes

                                                   Commissioner Lewark-Wood – Yes

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COUNTY APPRAISER – EXECUTIVE SESSION – NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL:

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Mattix to recess to Executive Session at 9:11 AM to return at 9:21 AM with Jim Shontz, County Appraiser, Kathy Craig, County Appraiser Office Manager and Liz Schwatken, Human Resources Director present.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Tucker.

     ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Mattix - Yes

                                                   Commissioner Tucker - Yes

                                                   Commissioner Lewark-Wood – Yes

Returned to session at 9:21 AM with no action taken and no decisions made.

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HUMAN RESOURCES – AFLAC (AMERICAN FAMILY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF COLUMBUS):

Liz Schwatken, Human Resources Director and Bill Teichgraeber representing AFLAC, met with the Board to explain the unreimbursed medical expense portion of the program.  There are approximately 30 employees participating in this program at the present time.  Mr. Teichgraeber and Ms. Schwatken had researched the maximum amount of reimbursements issued and they found $2,000.00 to be the maximum.  The following action was taken:

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Mattix to set a cap of $2,000.00 as the amount allowed per employee for unreimbursed medical accounts under the AFLAC Plant.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lewark-Wood.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Mattix - Yes

                                                Commissioner Tucker - Yes

                                                Commissioner Lewark-Wood – Yes

RES. NO. 05-51

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PUBLIC WORKS:

Barbara Curtis, Public Works Coordinator, presented the weekly written report.  The following items were discussed:  Corrugated Pipe Bid; Fence for Impound Yard; Major Bridge Replacement Status; and Noxious Weed Annual Report.  As a result of this report, the following action was taken:

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Tucker to accept and approve the low bid from J & J Metals, Paola, Kansas for Corrugated Pipe in the amount of $8,526.00 for the list price of the unit prices of various types, sizes and thickness of the pipe, FOB Independence, Kansas.  Debit Road and Bridge Fund.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lewark-Wood.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Mattix - Yes

                                                Commissioner Tucker - Yes

                                                Commissioner Lewark-Wood – Yes

RES. NO. 05-52

Other topics discussed were:

1. List of road repairs needed –
2. County Auction – Set for May 7^th with Commissioner Tucker designated as the coordinator and will be held at the County Barn.
3. Granted permission for the Public Works Department to close at 3:00 PM for a retirement party for Gail Clark on February 25^th.
4. Instructed the Public Works Coordinator to check on bio-diesel and ethanol enhanced gasoline for county vehicles and equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH/PLANNING AND ZONING – APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Scott Barnhart, Environmental Health/Planning and Zoning Administrator, presented recommendations for the Montgomery County Planning Commission members.  Those recommended  to be appointed were Joe Tucker, Richard Cain, Sorrels Dewoody and Jim Barnett.  The following action was taken:

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Mattix to accept and approve the report of the Planning and Zoning Administrator and appoint the following members to serve on theMontgomery County Planning Commission:  Joe Tucker, Richard Cain, Sorrels Dewoody and Jim Barnett.  Motion was seconded by CommissionerLewark-Wood.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Mattix - Yes

                                                Commissioner Tucker - Yes

                                                Commissioner Lewark-Wood – Yes

RES. NO. 05-41

Mr. Barnhart reported the Dearing Interlocal Agreement is close to closure and will be presented for the approval of the Board as soon as possible.

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OTHER COUNTY BUSINESS:

1. Occupational License – Greg’s Place:

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Lewark-Wood to approve the Occupational License for Greg’s Place, Caney, Kansas.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Tucker.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Mattix - Yes

                                                   Commissioner Tucker - Yes

                                                   Commissioner Lewark-Wood – Yes

RES. NO. 05-53

2. Amend Res. 04-89 for AIW –

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Tucker to amend County Resolution 04-89 and reissue the resolution to read 50 additional employees instead of 100 additional employees for American Insulated Wire, Coffeyville, Kansas for the Constitutional Abatement Provision to allow this abatement.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Mattix.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Mattix - Yes

                                                   Commissioner Tucker - Yes

                                                   Commissioner Lewark-Wood – Yes

RES. NO. 05-54

ADJOURNMENT:    10:21 AM

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

    ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Mattix - Yes

                                                   Commissioner Tucker - Yes

                                                   Commissioner Lewark-Wood – Yes

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS

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LEE MATTIX, Chairman

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GENE TUCKER, Member

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BILLIE LEWARK-WOOD, Member

ATTEST:

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                    County Clerk