May
16, 2006
The Board of County Commissioners
met in regular session at 9:30 a.m. with all members and the Chief Deputy Clerk
present.
Madison Traster gave a brief report from the Kansas
County Commissioner Association (KCCA) meeting he attended in Manhattan, Kansas. The commissioners agreed to participate in the KAC insurance survey.
The commissioners adjourned into
executive session for the purpose of reviewing personnel evaluations.
Donnie Young, Representative for Avalon Energy
LLC; Gary Riley, and Gene Pflughoft, Economic Development; and Ann Papay met
with commissioners. Carl Higgs made the motion to recess into executive
session for 45 minutes for the purpose of discussing confidential data relating
to financial affairs of corporations, partnerships, and individual
proprietorships. Marty Long seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
After 45 minutes the meeting continued in open session. Marty Long made the
motion to give Avalon Energy, LLC a ten year, 100 % tax abatement for the
construction and use of an ethanol plant. Carl Higgs seconded the motion and
it passed unanimously.
Lance Babcock, Sheriff and Bob Forsen presented
drawings for the expansion of the Law Enforcement Center. The proposed building
will be 38’ wide and 64’ long with a basement and will extend out to the west
of the present facility. Costs of construction were discussed and the
commissioners decided unanimously to continue the study of this matter and its
effect on the 2007 budget. In other business, Sheriff Babcock requested
permission for 2 of his deputies to join the Multi-Jurisdictional Sert Team.
Carl Higgs made the motion to approve purchasing equipment and having 2
deputies represent Grant County on the Multi-Jurisdictional Sert Team for a
cost not to exceed $6,000. Marty Long seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Tom Kramer, Road Department Administrator
presented road crossing permits. Mr. Kramer informed the commissioners Road
& Bridge has a truck broken down with an estimated cost to repair of
$5,500. He asked permission to replace a 4 wheeler in the Noxious Weed
Department. The commissioners gave permission to get bids for a new 4 wheeler.
The commissioners met with Ed Wiltse, Mayor; Ann
Papay, Council Member and Bud Newberry, City Administrator for lunch at the
Park View Assisted Living facility. The proposed Law Enforcement Center expansion plans were reviewed with the city.
Marty Long made the motion to approve Resolution
06-03 to establish Western Prairie Care Home as a home for the aged in
accordance with the provisions of KSA 19-2106 et seq., as amended. Carl Higgs
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Carl Higgs made the motion to
approve Resolution 06-04 to identify the improvement of facilities (new building
project) for Western Prairie Care Home and the appointment of its governing
board. Marty Long seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
The commissioners adjourned into
executive session for the purpose of reviewing personnel evaluations.
Jerry Jo Deckert, EMS Director presented quotes
for new tables and chairs to be used in the training room at the EMS building. Quill for $4,000.44; Today’s Office Furniture for $3,332; and Southern
Office Supply, Inc. for $3,012. Marty Long made the motion to purchase tables
and chairs from Southern Office Supply, Inc. not to exceed $3,012. Carl Higgs
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Ms Deckert reported the EMS open house is moved to June 4th due to the conflict with Ulysses High School
Graduation.
Carl Higgs made the motion to approve the
minutes of the May 2, 2006 meeting and the claims against the various funds of
the county. Marty Long seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Carl Higgs made the motion to approve
participating in the Grant County Pride Edition of the Ulysses News at a cost
of $600. Marty Long seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Discussion was held on the county mileage reimbursement
rate and it was decided to leave it at the present rate. Rita Gee submitted a
quote for the purchase of a new computer using the motor vehicle operation
fund. The commissioners approved the request.
Carl Higgs made the motion to adjourn at 4:25
p.m. to meet again in regular session on June 6, 2006.
Linda McHenry, County Clerk
Madison Traster, Chairman