BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
OFFICIAL MINUTES
July 31, 2006
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.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Mattix to approve the agenda as amended. 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 PAYMENT OF INVOICES:
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Tucker to approve invoices in the amount of $347,748.05 as presented by the County Clerk’s office. 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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MONTGOMERY COUNTY ACTION COUNCIL – WATCO:
Dennis Pruitt, Montgomery County Action Council Director met with the Board along with Mr. Ed McKechnie and Shane Stalford, both representing WATCO, Jerry Wallace, Ben Bellmore, Cherryvale City Council members and Trey Cocking, Cherryvale City Administrator.
Mr. Mckechnie explained to the Board SKO Railroad are the owners of WATCO and are located in Pittsburg, Kansas. He stated if this land is utilized by WATCO it should relieve some of the disturbance in the downtown Cherryvale area.
The city will expend approximately $90,000 to extend services if WATCO proceeds with their plans.
Gas lines must be lowered and the cost will be approximately $125,000 to Southern Star Gas Company.
The facility cost estimate is $750,000 to $800,000, will add six (6) jobs with good benefits. In the future possibly 20 to 25 jobs will be added. Presently five (5) employees will relocate that are presently employed by WATCO.
Mr. McKechnie said the Port Authority was not enacted and
they paid $50,000 in taxes last year.
There will be 2.1 mill in track if switch is relocated from downtown.
The land being donated by the city is part of the package but is still in discussion stage with the city.
Commissioner Mattix said he is interested in cooperating but wants to see agreements “before money is paid”.
Commissioner Tucker asked how many employees will be needed at the Cherryvale site. They replied 11 employees will be needed.
Dennis Pruitt asked Commissioner Mattix define “cooperate”. “Is that the financial for the gas line,” Mr. Pruitt asked.
Commissioner Mattix stated “Yes, with workable agreements”. Mr. McKechnie will draft the agreements before any action is taken by the county.
PUBLIC WORKS:
Barbara Curtis, Public Works Coordinator presented the weekly written report. The following items were discussed: Overlay on 2700 south of Tyro; Plans for chip and seal in mid-August; and study for handrail on the south steps of the courthouse.
Further discussion on asphalting of CR 3950 finished and south of Hwy 166 to OK line finished. Woodland View and Overlook Drive is on agenda for 2007.
Discussed the following:
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Lewark-Wood to approve the upgrade for the telephone system with Kansas Communications in the amount of $34,164. Debit County Capital Outlay Fund. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Tucker.
ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Mattix - Yes
Commissioner Tucker - Yes
Commissioner Lewark-Wood – Yes
RES. NO. 06-130
A request was made for caller ID to be added to the Sheriff’s Department at a cost of $1,437.60. The following action was taken:
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Mattix to approve the request for Caller ID to be added to the Sheriff’s Department telephones at a cost of $1,437.60. Debit County Capital Outlay for the initial cost for the installation.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lewark-Wood.
ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Mattix - Yes
Commissioner Tucker - Yes
Commissioner Lewark-Wood – Yes
RES. NO. 06-131
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF – ICE MACHINE:
Sheriff Stan Veach requested the ice machine be replaced at the Department of Corrections. Public Works Coordinator will research it and prepare specifications for bids.
Sheriff Veach updated the Board on applications for concealed weapon and reported none have been returned to his office as of this date.
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COUNTY APPRAISER – SCHEDULE FOR IMAGING FEES:
County Appraiser’s office would like for a county imaging request agreement with price sheet for imaging be drawn up by County Counselor. Approval was given by the Board for agreement to be prepared by County Counselor.
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OTHER COUNTY BUSINESS:
1.Executive Session –
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Mattix to recess to Executive Session at
9:10 AM to return 9:25 AM to discuss non-elected personnel. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lewark-Wood.
ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Mattix - Yes
Commissioner Tucker - Yes
Commissioner Lewark-Wood – Yes
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ADJOURNMENT: 11:00 AM
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Lewark-Wood 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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