BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
OFFICIAL MINUTES
December 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 Mattix.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Tucker.
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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FINK TRANSPORTATION/LARGE CAR LOGISTICS:
Cherryvale Mayor John Wright, Councilman Ben Bellmore, and Councilman Jerry Wallace met with the Board to discuss the trucking project Fink Transportation/Large Car Logistics, proposed by Mr. Jeff Fink of Cherryvale. In attendance representing the project were Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Fink and Dennis Pruitt of Montgomery County Action Council. Also in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tincknell and Karen Seifert of Cherryvale on behalf of the residents.
Mayor Wright began by stating the goal of the Cherryvale Commission is economic development of the community. He said population figures are dropping. The Commission is requesting the County help with the project proposed by Mr. Fink for trucking, with a commitment for 2200 feet of roadway for the truck service area along Maple Street.
The city of Cherryvale will move master water meter on the water line and has made plans to extend sewer line services to the rodeo grounds.
Commissioner Mattix distributed maps of the area. He advised the audience “the County is not holding up the project”. There has been lots of discussion and Mr. Mattix is interested in working with the city, not holding up the project. He also stated Main Street should be improved from the highway east to Maple.
Commissioner Lewark-Wood said she understood the county’s part of the road is not as many feet as Mayor Wright quoted.
Dennis Pruitt advised the Board in the grant approval prior to project the city of Cherryvale wants the County to assume all of street costs including streets within the city limits at a cost of $458,017.
Mr. Richard Tincknell said “the entire county will be paying for the development, not just Cherryvale”.
Dennis Pruitt advised the Board there is a February or March, 2006 deadline for the grant applications and will be considering CDBG and EDA applications.
Commissioner Tucker asked for clarification of the city limits. He also asked why there is no plan for the project, just estimates.
Mrs. Tincknell asked about Hazardous Material being on the grounds by the trucking firm. She was advised KDHE and the developers will be responsible for regulations.
Karen Seifert stated the roads need to be improved first and it is their understanding the entrance will also be the exit.
Commissioner Mattix asked for the recommendations from the Board of County Commissioners.
Commissioner Tucker stated feels plans are needed. Commissioner Tucker was advised there may be future development in this area. One other person has inquired. This is a 34 acre industrial park and this project will be 15 acres now being proposed.
Mr. Jerry Wallace wants to move along as soon as possible.
Commissioner Lewark-Wood questioned committing to the grants and was told by Mr. Pruitt “the county can back out even after applications are submitted”. He also said he didn’t want to go to all the work and then have an entity “back out”. He did clarify there will be 2200 feet of road work.
The following action was taken:
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Mattix to support the City of Cherryvale in providing funds for the road project for the developing of the Industrial Park for 2250 feet of road work at 10% of the total cost of $458,017.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lewark-Wood.
ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Mattix - Yes
Commissioner Tucker - Yes
Commissioner Lewark-Wood – Yes
RES. NO. 05-241
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Mattix authorizing Dennis Pruitt of Car Logistics, Cherryvale, Kansas. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lewark-Wood.
ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Mattix - Yes
Commissioner Tucker - Yes
Commissioner Lewark-Wood – Yes
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY RURAL FIRE DISTRICT #1:
Randy Haymaker, MCRFD#1 Board President, met with the Commission. He reported the MCRF#1 Board had voted to request and recommend a 10% salary increase for Wilbur Schwatken beginning January 1, 2006. He cited the funds Mr. Schwatken has saved Montgomery County and the good job he is doing. He stated “he has saved the budget several thousand dollars”.
Commissioner Mattix said the request will be taken into consideration. No action was taken at this time.
RADIO BIDS:
Mr. Schwatken presented bids for eight (8) portable two-way radios. He stated they want to try these before buying more. One radio will be used in each department . Bids were as follows:
Mobile Radio Service, Inc., Great Bend, KS $5,520.00
Davis Communications, Bartlett, KS $5,960.00
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Lewark-Wood to approve the low bid to Mobile Radio Service, Inc. Great Bend, Kansas for eight (8) portable two-way radios. Debit Montgomery County Rural Fire District # 1. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Tucker.
ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Mattix - Yes
Commissioner Tucker - Yes
Commissioner Lewark-Wood – Yes
RES. NO. 05-242
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS:
Emergency Preparedness Director Jim Miller gave reports as follows:
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OTHER COUNTY BUSINESS:
A letter from Paul Kritz, County Counselor regarding Farmland Industries v Montgomery County was discussed. He presented two options and the County Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Kritz and advise the Board decided on Option B and refer to the Kansas State Board of Tax Appeals.
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ADJOURNMENT: 8:35 PM
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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