BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS

OFFICIAL MINUTES

September 15, 2005

The Board of County Commissioners, three members and the County Clerk present, met in regular session at 7:00 PM.

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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 Mattix to approve the agenda as amended.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lewark-Wood.

     ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Mattix - Yes

                                                   Commissioner Tucker - Yes

                                                   Commissioner Lewark-Wood – Yes

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Lewark-Wood to approve the minutes of August 29 and September 1, 2005 as presented by the County Clerk.  The motion was seconded by  Commissioner Tucker.

    ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Mattix - Yes

                                                   Commissioner Tucker - Yes

                                                   Commissioner Lewark-Wood – Yes

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APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF INVOICES:

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Lewark-Wood to approve invoices in the amount of $424,698.55 as presented by the County Clerk’s office.   The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tucker.

    ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Mattix - Yes

                                                   Commissioner Tucker - Yes

                                                   Commissioner Lewark-Wood – Yes

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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN – PLANNING & ZONING:

Mr. Jim Sheldon, Joe Tucker and Scott Barnhart met with the Board to discuss the updating of the Montgomery County Comprehensive Plan.  The present plan expires in 2005.  Mr. Sheldon suggested appointing someone to “spearhead” a committee.  They also stated much of the existing plan can be used in the updating.  They suggested Scott Barnhart oversee the updating of the plan and if he needs extra help it should be provided.  There will be further discussion at the Monday meeting.  No action was taken at this time.

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WORK SESSION – JAIL PROJECT:

The Board discussed committee members and goals for a committee to work on the expansion of the present or different facilities for the jail to take care of the overcrowding.  Committee members were suggested as follows:         Jack Lively, Chairman

                                             Jeff Chubb, Attorney

                                             Stan Veach, Sheriff

                                             Bob Booth, Jail Administrator

                                             Dickie Rolls, Caney

                                             Anita Atherton, Sycamore

                                             Bob Pierce, Independence

                                             Greg Hennen, Independence (4 County Mental Health)

                                             Ruth Bardwell, Coffeyville (Montgomery County Health)

                                             Ron Levis, Coffeyville (Banking)

                                             Russ Johnson, Independence

Items for the Committee to consider:           Funding

                                                                           Location

                                                                           Capacity (ages & genders)

                                                                           Staffing – Operations

                                                                           Privatizing

                                                                           Time frame

The Board would like a quarterly report made to the Commission as the committee works on the project.  The goal will be April, 2007 for a final recommendation.

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OTHER COUNTY BUSINESS:

1. Parking –

Discussed the possibility of county marked vehicles, Appraiser and Sheriff, parking further to the east in the parking lot to leave the “visitors” parking places open to the public doing business in the building.  No decision was made.

2. CAMA Beta System –

Ken Collins contacted the State on funding for the new Beta System for CAMA.  He was advised there would not be funding provided and it will be paid by the county.  The Cost will be approximately $5,000.00.  The Board approved proceeding with the necessary consultation and equipment to be installed and perhaps visiting with the Register of Deeds if there would be any funds available through the Technology Fund.  The Board will visit with Ms. Calhoun.

3. List of Former Jail Committee –

Commissioner Tucker requested the County Clerk provide a list of the former committee selected when the new jail was in the planning stages.  This information will be provided at the next meeting.

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ADJOURNMENT:    9:00 PM

ACTION:  Motion by Commissioner Tucker seconded by Commissioner Mattix.

    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

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