BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS

OFFICIAL MINUTES

November 6, 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 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 Mattix.

     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 Mattix to approve invoices in the amount of $320,432.68 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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EXECUTIVE SESSION:

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Mattix to recess to Executive Session at 9:08 AM to return at 9:15 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

Returned to session at 9:15 AM with no action taken and no decisions made.

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COMPUTER DEPARTMENT – MAINTENANCE ON 400 SYSTEM AND PRINTER:

Ken Collins, Computer Department Director met with the Board with maintenance contracts on the 400 System and on laser printers.  The contract is between Hubler & Associates and Montgomery County in the amount of $7,299.82 and will be debited from Computer Department Budget.  The following action was taken:

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Lewark-Wood to approve maintenance contracts on the AS400 Computer System and printers in the amount of $7,299.82 with Hubler & Associates to be debited from Computer Department budget.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Tucker.

    ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Mattix - Yes

                                                   Commissioner Tucker - Yes

                                                   Commissioner Lewark-Wood – Yes

RES. NO. 06-178

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:

Terry Bohr, Public Works, presented the weekly written report.  The following items were discussed:  Rock Report for October; Permit map for October; Motor for the distributor needs rebuilt or replaced; and Heat and air unit located in Public Works Office developed leak in the line.  Cost estimate for repairing the line is $4,000 to $5,000 and will take 3 to 4 days to complete.  The work will be done by Hawkins Plumbing, Independence.  The Board approved the repairs.  As a result of  this report, the following action was taken:

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Mattix to authorize Public Works to replace the motor in the distributor truck and purchase from Perl Chevrolet at a cost of $3,059.67 installed with an 18 month 1000,000 warranty.  Debit Road and Bridge.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lewark-Wood.

    ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Mattix - Yes

                                                   Commissioner Tucker - Yes

                                                   Commissioner Lewark-Wood – Yes

RES. NO. 06-

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EXECUTIVE SESSION:

ACTION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Lewark-Wood to recess to Executive Session at 9:30 AM and return at 9:40 AM  to discuss non-elected personnel with the County Clerk present.  Motion was seconded by Commissioner Mattix.

    ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Mattix - Yes

                                                   Commissioner Tucker - Yes

                                                   Commissioner Lewark-Wood – Yes

Returned to session at 9:40 AM with no action taken and no decisions made.

Discussion:  Approval was requested by the County Clerk to hire temporary part-time employee while one employee is on medical leave for approximately 8 weeks.  Approval was given by the Board.

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OTHER COUNTY BUSINESS:

1. Mileage rate for the county will be 48.5 cents per mile beginning Jan., 2007.
2. Acknowledged letters from Community Corrections and letter from Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission.

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ADJOURNMENT:    9:55 AM

ACTION:  Motion by Commissioner Mattix 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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