Minutes, January 6, 2014

 

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

                                                                                 

MINUTES

 

JANUARY 6, 2014

 

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 6^th day of January 2014 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 Kueser moved to approve the Agenda.   Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Minutes of December 30, 2013.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

No one was present for the open Public Forum.

 

ELECTION OF OFFICERS & APPOINTMENTS FOR 2014:

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the list of officers and appointments for 2014 as presented:  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.  After the election, Commissioner Kueser chaired the remaining meeting.

 

2014 ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Chairman:          Terry L. Kueser

Vice Chairman:    Albert W. Oller, Vice Chairman

 

2014 APPOINTMENTS

Health Supervisor                                                                     Ronda Kasiska

Noxious Weed-Landfill Supervisor                                            Teresa Shute

Road & Bridge Supervisor                                                         Richard Nondorf

Purchasing Officer                                                                    Janet Andrews

Health Officer                                                                           Dr. Ronald Whitmer

County Coroners                                                                      Dr. Ronald Whitmer

                                                                                                Dr. Jerzy Smolka

Special Deputy Coroner                                                            Shawn McGowan, PA

Workman compensation Physicians                                           Dr. Ronald Whitmer

                                                                                                Dr. Jerzy Slomka

                                                                                                Shawn McGowan, PA

EMS Director                                                                           Roderic Rees

EMS Medical Advisor                                                               Dr. Jerzy Smolka

EMS Liaison                                                                             Shawn McGowan

Emergency Management Director                                             Keith Haberer

Official Newspaper                                                                    Ellsworth County Independent Reporter                                                                                              
APPOINTMENTS:

 

Roderic Rees, EMS Director and Gaye Woods, Assistant, discussed the contract from Corizon Health, Inc., the new health provider for the Ellsworth Correctional Facility.  The contract would be for emergency services only and payment would be made at Medicare rates.  The safety of employees was discussed and the Commissioners were assured that a guard goes along with a patient as well as a follow car accompanies them to the hospitals.  Also, in the contract, it has a provision about operating within the laws of Tennessee and Mr. Rees will call and be sure that it reads Kansas.  Since they probably will be called anyway with or without a contract, Mr. Rees felt they had some assurances with a contract.  The Commissioner will discuss the matter with the County Attorney and get back to them.

 

Jamie Rathbun, Midway Extension District #15 Director, presented the standard K-State Research and Extension Office Space Agreement for their consideration.  Since they have combined with Russell County into a District, counties are no longer obligated to provide space at no charge.  It was discussed that perhaps a yearly fee could be included for janitorial services and maintenance such as light bulbs in the agreement.  Mrs. Rathbun will discuss it with her board and bring another agreement for their consideration.  Mrs. Rathbun also introduced one of the new specialists, Michelle Buchanan.

 

Upon the request of Ronda Kasiska, Health Supervisor, Commissioner Rush moved to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel from 10:10 am until 10:20 a.m.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 30. The Commissioners returned to open session at 10:20 a.m.  The following action was taken:

            Commissioner Oller moved to approve a janitorial contract for 2014 with Jessica Mikulecky.  Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

            Commissioner Oller moved to approve a lawn care and snow removal contract for 2014 with Huslig Lawn Care.  Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

            Commissioner Oller moved to approve a 2014 contract with Barbara Kennedy for pharmaceutical services at a rate of $26 per hour.  Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

            Commissioner Oller moved to approve a 2014 contract with Virginia Soukup for dietician services at a rate of $26 per hour.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

The Commissioners visited briefly with County Attorney, Joe Shepack, on the delinquent tax properties that he plans to put in a foreclosure sale.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

Commissioner Rush moved to approve a LEPG Cooperative Agreement with the Saline County Health Department for 2014.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the 2014 KAC dues for $1,914.19.  Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the request from the City of Ellsworth for the $28,000 budgeted for the airport project.  Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the KWORC premium for 2014 for $51,655.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Oller moved to approve the KCAMP premium for 2014 in the amount of $79,960.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the request of Robert Doepp, Wilson City Police Officer, to use his personal vehicle in an emergency situation.    Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 2-1.

 

Commissioner Oller moved to approve Resolution 2014R01, A Resolution Authorizing The County Attorney To Commence A Judicial Tax Foreclosure Proceeding.  Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Oller moved to approve Resolution 2014R02, A Resolution Abating Ad Valorem Taxes On Certain Real Estate Acquired By The County In A Tax Sale.  Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

Chairman Kueser adjourned the meeting at 11:30 a.m.

 

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk