C20080715 July
15, 2008
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular
session at 9:30 a.m. with all members and the County Clerk present.
Carl Higgs made the motion to approve the
minutes of the July 1, 2008 meeting and the claims against the various funds of
the county. Madison Traster seconded the motion and following clarification of
several vouchers the motion passed unanimously.
In the public forum portion of the meeting,
Shayla Hernandez-Jacquez asked if the commissioners would consider
participating in the new issue of “Experience Grant County” at a cost of
$429.00. Carl Higgs made the motion to participate in the advertisement at a
cost of $429.00. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Randy McCauley, Road Department Administrator,
and Bonnie Rose, R & B Administrative Assistant, reviewed that department’s
2009 budget request. The commissioners reviewed and approved 3 road-crossing
permits.
Henry Helmke, Southwest Kansas Alcoholism and
Drug Addiction Foundation, Inc., requested the county budget $6,000 for his
agency in 2009. Mr. Helmke reported a name change for the facility. It will now
be a reintegration facility instead of a treatment facility due to prohibitive
State regulations.
Chairman Long reported that according to the County Attorney, Tammy Reese has agreed to accept the county’s offer of $7,500 for the
right-of-way and land necessary to complete the truck bypass. Therefore, the
condemnation proceeding will be canceled.
J.D. Neufeld, Civic Center Building and Grounds
Manager, re-presented concrete bids for the fire lane and porch area.
Commissioner Traster said he thought this was a want more than a need. Chairman
Long agreed he has seen concrete in much worse condition. The commissioners
tabled a decision on this until after bids are opened for the bathroom remodel
later today. Carl Higgs made the motion to recess into executive session for 30
minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Madison Traster seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously. After 30 minutes the meeting continued in open
session.
Carl Higgs made the motion to
recess into executive session for 20 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel.
Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. After 20 minutes
the meeting continued in open session.
The commissioners recessed for
lunch with the City of Ulysses. Those attending from the city were: Thadd
Kistler, Mayor; Daron Hall, City Manager; Mary Smith, City Clerk; and Council
Members, Ann Papay, John Battin, and Scott Malone. The new city manager was
introduced and general discussion was held.
Billie Sue Upshaw, Western
Prairie Care Home Administrator, and Larry Rumburg, Care Home Board of Trustees
Member, presented their 2009 budget request of $996,431.00 for the care home
and $65,448.00 for Park View Assisted Living.
J.D. Neufeld, Civic Center
Manager, and Bob Forsen, Consultant, attended the commissioner meeting. One bid
was received from AB Tech for remodeling the bathroom at the Civic Center. That bid was for $119,609.00. Madison Traster made the motion to reject the bid
submitted for the bathroom project due to the cost. A building project costing
$100,000 has different requirements than one under that amount. Carl Higgs seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Carl Higgs made the motion to recess
into executive session for 10 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Madison
Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. After 10 minutes the
meeting continued in open session.
Scott Nichols, Grant County
Recreation Commission Director, and David Seibel, C.J. Nava met with the
commissioners. Mr. Seibel reported that Mr. Nava is now the president of the
board of directors. Mr. Nichols reported they have no specific budget needs
from the county for next year.
LaVonne Michael, Board on Aging
Director, and Board Members, Betty Warner, Ray Velasquez, Pam Menzie, Mary
Cott, and Jane Ann Prusa, presented their 2009 budget request of $479,475.51.
Carl Higgs made the motion to
recess into executive session for 30 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel
with Robin Hathaway, county attorney. Madison Traster seconded the motion and
it passed unanimously. After 30 minutes the meeting continued in open session.
The commissioners adjourned to
meet again in regular session on August 5, 2008. They will have a special
budget workshop with the county’s auditor July 24, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.
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Linda McHenry, County Clerk Marty
Long, Chairman