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C20081202                                                                                                                                           December 2, 2008

 

                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:  John Crosby, Fire Chief; Don Button, Emergency Management Coordinator; J.D. Neufeld, Civic Center Manager; Todd Hampton, City/County Building Official; Jerry Jo Deckert, EMS Director; Mary K. Sullivan, Register of Deeds; Rita Gee, Treasurer; Anita Alvarado, Health Department Administrator; David Graber, Transfer Station Manager; Lance Babcock, Sheriff; and Randy McCauley, Road Department Administrator. Years of Service Awards were presented to the following employees: James Biddle, Deputy Sheriff - 10 years; Susan Elliot and Tyra Olson, Dispatchers – 10 years each; Pete Clinesmith, Road Department Noxious Weed Director – 10 years; Ron Hauser, Road Department Mechanic – 20 years; and Luie Diaz, Road Department Shop Foreman – 25 years.

                Madison Traster made the motion to approve the minutes of the November 7 and November 14, 2008 minutes and the claims against the various funds of the county. Carl Higgs seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

                 J.D. Neufeld, Civic Center Manager, presented quotes for a new printer/copier/fax machine. The Fair Board agreed to pay half the cost for the new machine with each department spending a little over $300. The commissioners approve this expenditure.  Mr. Neufeld presented quotes for scheduling software. The commissioners decided not to purchase the scheduling software at this time due to other needs at the civic center. Mr. Neufeld told the commissioners he is interested in taking the Certified Public Manager course being offered in 2009. Madison Traster made the motion to allow J.D. Neufeld to take the CPM course in 2009. Carl Higgs seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Tuition will be paid through the general fund.  Carl Higgs made the motion to recess into executive session for 5 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. After 5 minutes the meeting continued in open session with no action taken.

                Jerry Jo Deckert, EMS Director, reported a walk in door at the ambulance station needs to be replaced. She said ambulance personnel will install the door. Carl Higgs made the motion to approve the purchase of a steel door from Rick’s Lumber and a cost not to exceed $940.92. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Ms. Deckert requested approval to purchase 2 new office computers. Madison Traster made the motion to approve the purchase of 2 computers at a cost of $999.98 plus shipping.  Carl Higgs seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Ms. Deckert told the commissioners she is interested in taking the CPM course being offered. Carl Higgs made the motion to approve Ms. Deckert attending the CPM Course in 2009. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Ms. Deckert informed the commissioners about problems they are having with Medicare charges. She will email an update regarding this after attending a workshop in Salina for this purpose.

                Lynda Fort, Ulysses Centennial Committee Member, presented the proposed budget for the Centennial celebration. She said the City of Ulysses is contributing $8,000 for the celebration. Carl Higgs made the motion to approve contributing $8,000 to the Centennial Committee to be paid from the general fund. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

                After reviewing a proposal from Fiss Architecture/Design, P.A. regarding remodeling the restrooms at the Civic Center, Carl Higgs made the motion to accept the proposal at a cost not to exceed $15,000. Madison Traster seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

                Department heads met with Don Button to go over continuity of operations plans for their department. Following review of the forms, it was decided that Mr. Button would meet separately with department heads to complete their forms.

                The commissioners reviewed a letter from Great Plains Development regarding a delinquent micro-loan to Steven Melius, d/b/a U Town Cycles in the amount of $15,000.00. The decision was made to have Great Plains Development pursue loan repayment through the county attorney.

                The commissioners adjourned to meet again in regular session on December 16, 2008.

 

 

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Linda McHenry, County Clerk                                                                     Marty Long, Chairman