Minutes 31, 2014

 

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

                                                                                 

MINUTES

 

MARCH 31, 2014

 

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 31^st day of March, 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 Kueser called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

 

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Agenda with additions.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Oller moved to approve the Minutes of March 24, 2014.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

APPOINTMENTS:

 

Roger Masse, ECMC Administrator, presented the financial report for February showing a profit for the month.  The financial model they are working with is not satisfactory, but they have not been able to produce one that meets their specific needs.   The balance sheet continues to be strong.  The 2015 budget process is ongoing.  In the handouts, there were some graphs that indicate that the health fair and community blood draws have slowed down.  The new MRI, hopefully, will be operational by the end of the week.  Dr. McWilliams has signed her contract and will be starting practice in September.  Dr. Kayla Gray will be going to Hays and will paying back her loan.  He and Commissioner Rush had a very informative meeting with Senator Moran.

 

Fire Chiefs, Bob Kepka, Larry Langerman, Mark Breford and Dustin Neuman, met with the Commissioners to go over the proposed Controlled Burn Resolution.  After much discussion, revisions were given to the County Clerk and she will work with the County attorney on one portion of it and send a copy back to them.

 

Shawn Estrel, Sanitarian with the Salina Health Department, went over final plans for the adoption of the Ellsworth County Sanitary Code.  A resolution will be prepared and as soon as the plan is approved by KDHE, public hearings will be held before final passage.

 

Upon the request of Rob Fillion, Smoky Hill Economic Corp. Director and Tim Vandall, Ellsworth City Administrator, Commissioner Rush moved to go into executive session from 11:20 a.m. until 11:35 a.m. to discuss confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.  The Commissioners returned to open session at 11:35 a.m. and no action was taken.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

Commissioner Rush moved to approve March payroll in the amount of $193,115.48.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0. 

 

Commissioner Oller moved to approve March accounts payable in the amount of $95,702.57 and prewritten warrants for $90,029.09 for a total of $185,730.66.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Rush moved to approve Payment Request #3 for $1,720.03 for Doubrava Woodworking.  Commissioner Oller seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Commissioner Oller moved to approve payment to Richard Kerby for $1,869.70 for repairs to the Courthouse walls.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

Chairman Kueser adjourned the meeting at 11:45 a.m.

 

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk