BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
OFFICIAL MINUTES
January 19, 2006
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 December 19 and December 29, 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 $55,577.11 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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CHAIRMAN AND BOARD TO RECOGNIZE MONTGOMERY COUNTY RURAL FIRE:
Commissioner Mattix recognized Montgomery County Rural Fire, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Health, Sheriff’s Department and all other entities involved in the gasoline spill due to a ruptured line located running under the Independence Country Club Golf Course. Those present were: Montgomery County Rural Fire Fighters including Chiefs and Coordinator, Emergency Preparedness Director, and Environmental Health Director/Zoning.
Commissioner Mattix asked Wilbur Schwatken to display the Firefighter Vehicle Tag that can be obtained through the Auto Tag Agency. Commissioner Tucker explained how the Firefighter Vehicle Tag began and his part in it.
A report was given by the environmental specialist, Brian Siben from Magellin Company, owner of the gas line. He gave information on how the cleanup will be handled and what the stage it is in at this point. He also stated they are concentrating on the lake cleanup and determining the restoration due to the spillage. Their goal is to remove the affected material and get the golf course back in operation as soon as possible. The Repair on the pipeline was completed today.
SURVEY ON DETENTION CENTER FROM 1999 - MR. BOB PIERCE:
Mr. Bob Pierce, a member of the 2006 Jail Committee and also a member of the 1999 Committee, met with the Board to express his concerns for taxes and present a survey conducted on the Detention Center in 1999. Sheriff Veach was also present. Mr. Pierce feels accomplishments can be made without an additional cost to the taxpayers of Montgomery County.
There was discussion on the need for a van for the Sheriff’s Department for transportation of prisoners. Mr. Pierce asked in donations could be obtained for this purpose. The County Clerk will check on the legality of obtaining funds by donation.
Commissioner Mattix stated the Board wants the Committee to “look into all aspects and possibilities” for funding and needs as set forth in the directive given to each Committee member.
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SHERIFF VEACH – EMPLOYEE STATUS CHANGES:
Sheriff Veach met with the Board and presented three (3) Employee Status Changes for deputies in his department. Mr. Veach stated he had eroded on the starting pay for Dathan L. Reed and Craig Medsker and started the employees at $12.28 per hour and he should have set the starting pay at $12.80 per hour. With the 3.5% raise on 8/15/05 Mr. Medsker salary should be $13.07 effective 1/1/06. Mr. Reed completed probation and with the Canine certified his salary should be $13.57 effective date 6/22/05. Kelly Stewart’s increase is due to promotion from Deputy I to Deputy II effective 1/1/06.
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Lewark-Wood to approve Employee Status Changes for Deputy Reed, Deputy Stewart and Deputy Medsker as presented by the Sheriff. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Tucker.
ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Mattix - Yes
Commissioner Tucker - Yes
Commissioner Lewark-Wood – Yes
RES. NO. 06-07
Sheriff Veach discussed the possibility of purchasing used radars from Coffeyville City for $250.00 each. Commissioner Tucker said he would be more comfortable with new units. Sheriff Veach was asked to check on prices for new radar units.
Commissioner Tucker asked for information on the remodeling project and Mr. Jim Caldwell’s employment status. Sheriff Veach advised Mr. Caldwell will be finished when the cabinets are installed and should be about three (3) more days. Discussion followed on the other work projects Mr. Caldwell has been doing for the Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff Veach feels he is saving the county money. Commissioner Tucker asked why he had been paid overtime and Sheriff Veach said he was not aware he had been paid overtime but should not be working extra hours. He will check on Mr. Caldwell’s hours.
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OTHER COUNTY BUSINESS:
2. Discussed Letter from Buzzi Unicem USA withdrawing their request to close county road. No action required.
ADJOURNMENT: 12:15 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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