BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
OFFICIAL MINUTES
June 25, 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 Tucker.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Fowler.
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AGENDA APPROVAL:
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler to approve the agenda as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tucker.
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 Tucker to approve invoices in the amount of $518,213.18 and $15,000.00 as presented by the County Clerk’s office. 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 MINUTES:
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Tucker to approve the minutes of June 18, 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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RANDY DIVER – FENCE ISSUE:
Mr. Randy Diver and Mr. Kenneth Evans met with the Board regarding the fence dividing the property leased by Mr. Diver and property owned by Mr. Evans. Mr. Evans said 1947 feet of fence is involved and Mr. Diver said this is not all partitioning fence in question. The issue was referred to the Public Works Coordinator to view and return to the Commission with the result of his inspection and the steps to be taken by the Board.
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FOUR COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH – 2008 BUDGET:
Mr. Ron Denney, Four County Mental Health Director, presented a letter for the Mental Health Funding Request. He also presented information on services and costs provided by the facility. Those attending the meeting were staff members and Four County Mental Health Board members.
An increase in the budget was requested and reasons for the request were explained by Mr. Denney. The Commissioners said they have had comments from the public on the number of vehicles owned by Four County. Mr. Greg Hennen gave a breakdown on the cost and savings per vehicle over the use of private vehicles. No decisions were made at this time regarding the request.
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PUBLIC WORKS:
Robert Bever, Public Works Coordinator, presented the weekly written report. The following items were discussed: Rock Report for May; Employee Change of Status for 90-day probation completion; Dust Control for 2007; Major Bridge Replacement Status; and Household Hazardous Waste list of items collected on June 20, 2007 at the HHW day. As a result of this report, the following action was taken:
Employee Status Change:
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Tucker to approve an increase in salary for Alana Boyle to $9.25 per hour based on recommendation by Public Works Coordinator’s evaluation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lewark-Wood.
ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Lewark-Wood - Yes
Commissioner Tucker - Yes
Commissioner Fowler – Yes
RES. NO. 07-116
Executive Session:
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Tucker to recess to Executive Session at 10:10 AM to return at 10:20 AM to discuss non-elected personnel with Robert Bever present. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fowler.
ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Lewark-Wood - Yes
Commissioner Tucker - Yes
Commissioner Fowler – Yes
Returned to session to extend Executive Session at 10:20 AM. Motion by Commissioner Tucker to extend the Executive Session with Robert Bever present from 10:21 AM to 10:26 AM. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Fowler.
ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Lewark-Wood - Yes
Commissioner Tucker - Yes
Commissioner Fowler – Yes
Returned to session at 10:26 AM with no action taken and no decisions made.
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SHERIFF:
Deputy Ron Wade appeared in the absence of Sheriff Veach. Mr. Wade asked if the Board had any questions and if not the Sheriff’s office did not have any business to bring before the Board. There were no questions by the Commission.
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COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS – 2008 BUDGET; CONTRACT AND NEW SALARY SCHEDULE:
Kurtis Simmons, Community Corrections Director, presented the following:
The following action was taken:
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Tucker to approve the Community Corrections Fiscal Year 2008 Budget, Director’s Contract and New Salary Schedule as presented. Funds will be paid through grant from Kansas Department of Corrections. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lewark-Wood.
ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Lewark-Wood - Yes
Commissioner Tucker - Yes
Commissioner Fowler – Yes
RES. NO. 07-117
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OTHER COUNTY BUSINESS:
ACTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler to approve an Occupational License for Sassy’s Bar and Grill, Sycamore, Kansas. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lewark-Wood.
ROLL CALL VOTE – Commissioner Lewark-Wood - Yes
Commissioner Tucker - Abstain
Commissioner Fowler – Yes
RES. NO. 07-118
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Recessed at 11:45 AM.
Returned to session at 1:00 PM.
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BUDGET WORK SESSION – 1:00 PM – LARRY WRIGHT:
A budget work session for the 2008 county budget was held at 1:00 PM with Larry Wright present. Changes were made by the Commission which brought the increase in mill levy down to approximately 4 mills over 2007 budgets. Final adjustments will be made at a later meeting after the valuations are compiled from the Appraiser’s office.
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ADJOURNMENT: 3:10 PM
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Lewark-Wood seconded by Commissioner Tucker.
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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