2007 05 21

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS

OFFICIAL MINUTES

May 21, 2007

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 Lewark-Wood.

INVOCATION: Commissioner Fowler.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Lewark-Wood.

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AGENDA APPROVAL:

ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Tucker to approve the agenda as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lewark-Wood.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Lewark-Wood - Yes

Commissioner Tucker - Yes

Commissioner Fowler – 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 $17,354.49, $495,650.10 and $13,500.00 as presented by the County Clerk’s office. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Fowler.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Lewark-Wood - Yes

Commissioner Tucker - Yes

Commissioner Fowler – Yes

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler to approve the minutes of May 14, 2007 as presented by the County Clerk. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lewark-Wood.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Lewark-Wood - Yes

Commissioner Tucker - Yes

Commissioner Fowler – Yes

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COMPUTER DEPARTMENT – EQUIPMENT PURCHASE:

Ken Collins, Computer Director presented the actual cost for the replacement of the optical drive in the AS400 Computer System with a larger hard drive in the amount of $13,000.00 instead of $11,400.00 as previously stated. The following action was taken:

ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Tucker to approve the quote of $13,000.00 for the replacement of the optical drive in the AS400 Computer System with a larger hard drive from Hubler and Associates, Springfield, Missouri. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lewark-Wood. Debit General Operating Capital Outlay Fund.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Lewark-Wood - Yes

Commissioner Tucker - Yes

Commissioner Fowler – Yes

RES. NO. 07-96

PUBLIC WORKS:

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler to recess to Executive Session with Robert Bever, Public Works Coordinator at 10:15 AM to return at 10:25 AM to discuss non-elected personnel. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Tucker.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Lewark-Wood - Yes

Commissioner Tucker - Yes

Commissioner Fowler – Yes

Returned to session at 10:25 AM with no action taken and no decisions made.

Commissioner Lewark-Wood advised she had called Representatives and Congressman Tiahrt about the high gas prices. She told them the “high gas prices are bankrupting the county”.

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COUNTY APPRAISER:

County Appraiser Bob Kline met with the Board. Commissioner Tucker questioned Mr. Kline on “what is going on with Charles Victor – Jiggs Tavern in Coffeyville”. The assessed valuation was being questioned. Mr. Kline will contact Mr. Victory.

The corrected address for Four State Maintenance and Triple T in Coffeyville, which should be

P. O. Box 591, was given to Mr. Kline by Commissioner Tucker.

Mr. Kline expressed concern about Pit Bull Dogs in Jefferson and his employees safety.

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SHERIFF:

Sheriff Stan Veach met with the Board at 10:33 AM and discussed the following:

Commissioner Lewark-Wood advised Sheriff Veach about the complaint from Merril Stevenson and he said he will have someone check it out.
Advised if an ordinance was passed on animal control, it would give the county some authority to act. No action was taken at this time.

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HUMAN RESOURCES – EMPLOYEE HEALTH FAIR:

Liz Schwatken, Human Resources Director, discussed the Employee Health Fair and the replies she had received from the letters sent to three providers. Only one response was received and it was from Regional Medical Laboratory, Independence, Kansas at a cost of $39.00 per employee. The following action was taken:

ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Tucker to approve the Employee Health Fair to be conducted by Regional Medical Laboratory, Independence, KS at a cost of $39.00 per employee with breakfast available during the fair. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lewark-Wood. Debit County General Operating Fund.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Lewark-Wood - Yes

Commissioner Tucker - Yes

Commissioner Fowler – Yes

RES. NO. 07-97

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OTHER COUNTY BUSINESS:

Labette Community College Agreement –

ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler to approve the agreement for services offered by Labette Community College to Montgomery County Firefighters. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lewark-Wood.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Lewark-Wood - Yes

Commissioner Tucker - Yes

Commissioner Fowler – Yes

RES. NO. 07-98

Computer Software Program for Payroll Department approved in the amount of $347.60.
Meeting with Caney residents set for June 14^th at 7:00 PM at the Caney City Hall regarding drainage problem.
Charter Resolution – Tourism Tax

ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Lewark-Wod to adopt a charter resolution exempting Montgomery County, Kansas from KSA 12-1697 and any act amendatory thereof and providing substitute and additional provisions on the same subject. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Tucker.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Lewark-Wood - Yes

Commissioner Tucker - Yes

Commissioner Fowler – Yes

Charter Resolution No. 06

Report from Emergency Preparedness Director Jim Miller on Strategic National Stock Pile.
Recessed for Department Luncheon at 11:15 AM.

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ADJOURNMENT: 12:30 PM

ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Tucker seconded by Commissioner Fowler.

ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Lewark-Wood - Yes

Commissioner Tucker - Yes

Commissioner Fowler – Yes

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS

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BILLIE LEWARK-WOOD, Chairman

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GENE TUCKER, Member

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TONY FOWLER, Member

ATTEST:

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County Clerk

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