Minutes, October 20, 2014

 

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

                                                                                 

MINUTES

 

OCTOBER 20, 2014

 

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 20^th of October 2014 at the Ellsworth County Courthouse. 

                                                            Members Present:

                                                            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 as amended.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 2-0.

 

Commissioner Rush moved to approve the Minutes of October 13, 2014.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 2-0.

 

No one was present for the Public Forum.

 

APPOINTMENTS:

 

Rick Nondorf, Road & Bridge Supervisor, reported he had put in a grant request for funding for the Mulberry Bridge.  Also, they are working on the final mowing for this year.

 

Carl Miller, Appraiser, presented contracts that he plans to offer to each city for the pictometry. Four cities, Ellsworth, Wilson, Kanopolis and Holyrood would have a three year contract with the county for use of the pictometry.  After the three years, they would also have a service fee.  He would like for the Commissioners to sign the contract before presentation to the cities.  Commissioner Kueser moved to enter into an agreement with Ellsworth City, Kanopolis City, Wilson City and Holyrood City for a three year contract at individual prices for access to the pictometry system.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 2-0.  Commissioner Kueser moved to approve an agreement with Pictometry International Corp. for digital photography and services.  Commissioner Rush seconded the motion.  Motion carried 2-0.  Mr. Miller handed out a proposal for change in the oil and gas exemptions that could be introduced for legislation this next session.

 

Roger Masse, ECMC Administrator, explained how they are handling the Ebola situation, however, those procedures are being updated on a daily basis.  The Board is going to be meeting on setting goals and identifying the forward movement of the hospital.  The 2013 audit should be ready in November.  The Board asked if the new board appointments could be made prior to July 1, so they could attend and get up to speed before actually taking office.  The Commissioners express their approval of that suggestion and are ready to accept recommendations for appointment.  The have interviewed for the Human Resources position and are ready to offer the position.

 

Teresa Shute, Noxious Weed & Landfill Supervisor, reported that Lyons would no longer be taking our e-waste.  She has gotten a call from a Salina dealer that will pick it up.  The Commissioners agreed to give the new company a chance.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

Commissioner Rush moved to approve Payment Request #4 (Final) for Quality Glass in the amount of $27,300.90.  Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion.  Motion carried 2-0.

 

Commissioner Rush moved to approve Payment Request #5 (Final) for Openhandesign for $3,767.50.  Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion.  Motion carried 2-0.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

 

Chairman Kueser adjourned the meeting at 11:10 a.m.

 

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk