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C20071002                                                                                                     October 2, 2007

 

            The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. with all members and the County Clerk present.

 

            The monthly department head meeting was held with the following in attendance: Lance Babcock, Sheriff; David Graber, Transfer Station Manager; J.D. Neufeld, Civic Center Building and Grounds Manager; John Crosby, Fire Chief; Todd Hampton, Fire Chief; Rita Gee, Treasurer; Anita Alvarado, Health Department Administrator; Jerry Jo Deckert, Emergency Medical Service Director; Mary K. Sullivan, Register of Deeds; and Randy McCauley, Road Department Administrator.

 

            Carl Higgs made the motion to approve the minutes of the September 18, 2007 meeting and the claims against the various funds of the county. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

 

            Marty Long made the motion to appoint Don Button as the principal coordinator for overall NIMS compliance. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

 

            Rita Gee, Treasurer, presented a proposal for a new printer for her office. Carl Higgs made the motion to approve the purchase of an IBM printer from Nex-Tech at a cost not to exceed $2,315.74. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

 

            Nine bids for Hospital Bonds were received. Madison Traster made the motion to accept the low bond bid from County Club Bank of 3.832407%. Carl Higgs seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

 

            Randy McCauley, Road Department Administrator, presented motor grader bids. Representatives from the grader dealers presented information on their equipment. Madison Traster made the motion to approve the low bid, with trade, for the Volvo motor grader at a cost of $75,000.00 with a 5-year buy back of $116,130.00. Carl Higgs seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

 

            The commissioners recessed for lunch with the hospital board at Park View Assisted Living. Those attending from the hospital were: Robert Ohlen, Administrator and Board Members, Steve Alford, Mike Brewer, Dr. Mark Gerstberger, and David Seibel. General discussion was held.

 

            Carl Higgs made motion to dispose of the following county equipment: 2 old typewriters, a fax machine and a copier from District Court; 2 old computers from the health department; and an old typewriter from the clerk’s office. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

 

            Penny Noyes, DOVES, presented possible floor plans for office space at the old Duckwall building. She said they would need about 1200 square feet. The commissioners will have Bob Forsen prepare a drawing and cost estimate for the project.

 

            Scott Nichols, Chamber of Commerce Manager, proposed a resolution, which would allow organizations to apply for a permit to allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages at the Civic Center. Carl Higgs made the motion to adopt Resolution 07-07 exempting the Grant County Civic Center from any prohibition against consumption of alcoholic liquor on public property contained in K.S.A. 41-719 for a period of 365 days unless terminated earlier.  Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

 

            John Crosby, Fire Chief presented quotes for bunker gear. Carl Higgs made the motion to approve the low bid from Weis Fire Equipment for 15 new sets of bunker gear at a cost not to exceed $21,120.00. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Crosby received approval to take a truck to Wichita for repairs. Permits for sirens and lights on personal vehicles were discussed. Mr. Crosby recommended issuing the permits as was done in years past. The commissioners approved this. Mr. Crosby will work on getting the permits processed.

 

            Anita Alvarado, Health Department Administrator, met with the commissioners. She reported hiring a person to replace the vacant position left by her promotion. General discussion was held on her first six months as administrator. Later in the day Carl Higgs made the motion to increase the Health Department Administrator’s wages by $1.00 per hour due to the successful completion of 6 months in that position.

 

            Madison Traster made the motion to recess into executive session for 17 minutes for the purpose of discussing contractual matters. Carl Higgs seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. After 17 minutes the meeting continued in open session.

 

            LaVonne Michael, Senior Center Director, Jim Anderson and Betty Warner, Board on Aging Members presented a letter from a structural engineer regarding using the old care home as a Senior Center when it becomes available. Mrs. Michael said the structure of the building is adequate for a senior center. The commissioners asked her to get an estimated cost for remodeling the care home to meet the needs of the seniors. The commissioners asked that it be a turnkey deal that includes heating and air conditioning. Mrs. Michael will contact architect Kent Carmichael regarding this and bring it to a later meeting.

 

            Bob Forsen, Consultant, met with the commissioners. Chairman Marty Long asked Mr. Forsen to look at the proposed plans presented by the DOVES to determine what it will cost to put offices in the old Duckwall building. Mr. Forsen said he would do this.

 

            Mary K. Sullivan, Register of Deeds, presented information on mold on 2 walls in her department. Carl Higgs made the motion to approve the quote from Phoenix Restoration for $1956.71 to remove the mold and paint the walls. Marty Long seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The clerk will contact the road department to see if they can develop specifications for sealing the outside of the Register of Deed’s basement wall as well as putting concrete from the front (West) outside steps to the North steps. The concrete will need to be stamped with a pattern to help with the aesthetics of the building and yard.

 

            The commissioners adjourned to meet again in regular session on October 16, 2007.

 

 

 

 

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Linda McHenry, County Clerk                                      Marty Long, Chairman