Minutes, October 4, 2010

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING

 

MINUTES

 

OCTOBER 4, 2010

 

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 4^th day of October 2010 at the Ellsworth County Courthouse. 

 

                                                            Members Present:

                                                            Albert W. Oller, 1^st District Commissioner

                                                            Kermit Rush, 2^nd District Commissioner

                                                            Terry L. Kueser, 3^rd District Commissioner

                                                           

                                                                                                                       

OPENING BUSINESS:

 

Chairman Rush called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

 

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Oller moved to approve the Minutes of September 27, 2010.  Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

No one was present for the Public Forum.

 

APPOINTMENTS:

 

Gary Wacker of Kanopolis asked the Commissioners to check with state officials regarding the possible establishment of a commission in Ellsworth County to access sub-surface water.  He explained that there are areas in the county that have as many as five veins of water that could be productive.  However, he did not know how water right were distributed but felt the county should check into the possibilities.  The Commissioners agreed and will see what information they can obtain.  Mr. Wacker questioned if the county still had an enterprise zone and if so, he needed the zone number in order to access the program.  The county is part of a regional enterprise zone and the County Clerk will get him the number.

 

Upon the request of Rob Fillion, Smoky Hill Economic Development Director, and Tim Vandall, Ellsworth City Administrator, Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive session to discuss confidential financial data and trade secrets from 10:00 a.m. until 10:15 a.m.   Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.  The County Clerk was included in the executive session. The Commissioners returned to open session at 10:15 a.m. and no action was taken.

 

Rick Nondorf, Road & Bridge Supervisor, discussed the meeting with Saline County last Wednesday about a bridge on the county line that needs to be replaced.  Commissioner Oller moved to approve $5,000 for Ellsworth County's portion of the replacement of Eff Creek Bridge on the Saline/Ellsworth County line.  Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.  Commissioner Rush moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 10:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.  The Commissioners returned to open session at 10:45 a.m. and no action was taken.  Mr. Nondorf reported he had received a letter from the state congratulating the county, the Road & Bridge department and Kirkham, Michael & Associates on the maintenance and replacement of bridges in the county.

 

Teresa Shute, Noxious Weed - Landfill Supervisor, requested a raise for a landfill employee, Mr. Hoffhines who was hired in February.  Commissioner Kueser moved to raise Ed Hoffhines to 12,g on the salary schedule.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.  The recycling van is at ECF being repaired.  The air-conditioner and heater have been fixed and they also found other items that are in need of repair.

 

Mervyn Harms reported that Mr. Parks, one of our representatives on the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging has resigned and a representative needs to be appointed to replace him.  He has talked with Keith Adams and he has agreed to serve if appointed.  Commissioner Kueser moved to appoint Keith Adams as our representative on the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.  Since Mr. Harms' appointment expires on December 31, 2010, Commissioner Kueser moved to reappoint Mervyn Harms to another term on the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

Jan Andrews, County Clerk, reported the Courthouse façade replacement has had some delay due to machinery problems.  The contractor wanted to know if we wanted the granite that was taken from the façade.  If not, they would dispose of it.  The Commissioners agreed the contractors could dispose of it.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the September payroll in the amount of $179,096.50.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the September accounts payable for $118,522.38 and pre-written warrants for $17,794.38 for a total of $136,316.76.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve a 2008 Refunding Warrant in the amount of $27.52.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve a 2009 Abatement for $49.90.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

Chairman Rush adjourned the meeting at 11:35 a.m.

 

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk