The Board of County Commissioners
met in regular session at 9:30 a.m. with all members and the County Clerk
present.
Ann Papay,
Appraiser, and Ken Lawhon, Terry Lawhon, and Tom Fuhrmann, Landmark Appraisal,
met with the commissioners. Gene Schwein made the motion to recess into
executive session for 30 minutes for the purpose of discussing non-elected
personnel. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. After
30 minutes the meeting continued in open session.
Ray
Velasquez and Jose and Barbara Olivas asked the commissioners to waive the fees
for use of the Civic Center for Cinco de Mayo. They explained that they are a
non-profit organization and there is no charge to attend the celebration. The
commissioners agreed to waive the fees.
Don Button,
Emergency Management Coordinator, talked to the commissioners about the
city/county exercise being held on Saturday. He presented an update on his
department. Discussion was held on the 1988 ambulance currently in possession
of the Emergency Management Department. Since the county no longer has any need
for the ambulance, Gene Schwein made the motion to approve its sale to Kiowa
County for $2500 where it will be used as a communications vehicle. Madison
Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Ron
Lofland, Transfer Station Manager, and Frank Goldsby, Public Works
Administrator, talked to the commissioners about the annual spring clean up. It
will start Saturday and continue through next week. Discussion was held on the
letter from Gere’s of Garden City requesting a letter of support and commitment
for their grant proposal. It was agreed that Mr. Lofland would submit a letter
of support to the company. Bids for a new heater for the shop at the Transfer
Station were opened. Webber Refrigeration and Heating bid $1,580; Ross of
Ulysses bid $1,232.04 for one unit and $1,094.60 for one unit; and Maupin’s
Electric bid $999.30. Madison Traster made the motion to approve the low bid
from Maupin’s not to exceed $999.30. Gene Schwein seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
Gene
Schwein made the motion to approve the minutes of the April 1 and April 4, 2003
meetings. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Nancy
Ramski, Civic Center Building and Grounds Manager, and Frank Goldsby, Public
Works Administrator, met with the commissioners. Discussion was held on the
civic center being closed on Good Friday. Discussion was held on adding six
skylights to the covered arena. Malone Enterprises declined to bid on the project.
Madison Traster made the motion to approve the bid from Grant County Implement
not to exceed $1,807. Gene Schwein seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously. Mrs. Ramski requested approval to join the Chamber of Commerce
Ambassador Club through the Civic Center. The commissioners approved her
request. Approval was given to solicit bids for a sidewalk at the Civic Center.
Lance
Babcock, Sheriff, and Loy Henderson, reported that the juvenile detention
center is changing their billing procedures. The county will prepay based on
prior usage. An informational packet regarding this is being sent to the
commissioners.
Loy
Henderson requested approval to have the fees waived for the monthly meeting of
the Cowboy Church. The commissioners approved his request.
Gene
Schwein made the motion to approve the claims against the various funds of the
county. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Tom Kramer,
Road Foreman, and Frank Goldsby, Public Works Administrator, met with the board.
Mr. Kramer presented four quotes on used tractors. Gene Schwein made the motion
to accept bid # 2 from Grant County Implement not to exceed $27,400 with trade.
Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Discussion was
held on asphalt inspection for this year. Madison Traster made the motion to
approve the quote from Kirkham Michael for 2003 asphalt inspection. Carl Higgs
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Goldsby reported that Leland
Shapland is giving up the county ground he farms. He said two individuals are
interested in the ground. The decision was made to lease the property to Jerry
Klein. Discussion was held on purchasing ½” crushed rock for a road project.
Approval was given to purchase the bigger rock. Approval was also given to
solicit bids for sealing sand.
Scott
Nichols, Chamber Manager, Gene Pflughoft, Economic Development Director, and
Lynda Fort, Ginger Anthony, and Yogi Patel, Tourism Committee Members presented
an update on Tourism. Mr. Pflughoft reported that he is trying to find out what
he can do to help existing businesses in the community. He is planning to start
an entrepreneurship class in the near future.
Gene Schwein made a motion to appoint Betty Woodruff to the
Tourism Board of Directors replacing Shari Davison who moved. Madison Traster
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Approval was given to use the
parking lot north of the courthouse for the citywide garage sale if necessary.
The
commissioners adjourned to meet again in regular session on May 6, 2003.
Linda McHenry, County Clerk Carl
Higgs, Chairman