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THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
March
2, 2009
The Board of Kingman County Commissioners met in regular session, in the Commissioners’ Meeting
Room, Kingman County Courthouse, Kingman, Kansas, on March 2, 2009. Those present were: Carol Voran, Chairperson; Earl
Reno, Commissioner; John Steffen, Commissioner; Inge Luntsford, Master County Clerk.
Chairperson Voran declared that
a quorum was present and called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Reno made a motion
to approve the minutes of the County Commission Meeting of March 2, 2008. Commissioner Steffen seconded.
STAFF: Rick Batchellor, Appraiser, Frank Meisenheimer, County Counselor, Fred Simon, Emergency Preparedness Director,
Stan Goetz, HR/Planning/Zoning Director, Steve Ramsey, Community Service Supervisor, Cindy Chrisman-Smith, Health Officer,
John Wimer, Noxious Weed Director, Matt Ricke, County Attorney, Charlie Arensdorf, Public Works Director and Steve Bachenburg,
County Engineer.
VISITORS: Ira Hart, EMS Director, Martin Lohrke, Nashville Assistant Fire Chief, Lisa Long and Kim Cerny,
Extension Agents
CORRESPONDENCE: Commissioners received a letter from the Ninnescah Township Board recommending
Mike Rowley as the Trustee of Ninnescah Township. Commissioners will make an appointment to that position at the March
7, 2009 Commission Meeting.
STAFF REPORTS
Frank Meisenheimer, Fred Simon and Sheriff Randy Hill discussed an issue
in Rago. They also discussed the Code Enforcement Officer. Stan Goetz was called into the meeting to discuss the
Code Enforcement Officer position.
Steve Ramsey reported that all full time county employees have completed CPR
and First Aid. Steve and Fred Simon met with Commissioners to discuss medical equipment for the county buildings.
Fred and Steve reported that grant monies may be available. Commissioners gave approval for Steve and Fred to keep working
on information for grants and pricing for purchase of the equipment.
Charlie Arensdorf and Steve Bachenburg met with
Commissioners to discuss the stimulus funds. Charlie and Commissioners discussed the minimum wage change for summer
help.
Stan Goetz and John Wimer met with Commissioners. Stan reported that John accepted the position as Noxious
Weed Director. Stan, John and Commissioners discussed hiring part-time for the Noxious Weed Department. There
was discussion about hiring summer help for the office.
Stan Goetz reported on the Employment Law Update Seminar that
he attended. Stan submitted a copy of the minutes of the Kingman County Planning Commission for the meeting held on
February 23, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Stan requested approval to put the information on Neighborhood Revitalization Plan in
the newspaper. Request granted. Stan requested that Commissioners sign a thank you card for Stan Yoder’s
years of service. Commissioners signed the card. The following zoning permits were approved:
1.
Kenneth Thieme for a wood shed in the SE4 NE4 of section 15-30-9 issued February
20, 2009.
2.
Ida Thieme for an attached garage in the NW4 of section 14-30-9 issued February20, 2009.
3. John Brinley
for a pole barn in the N2 NE4 in Section 18-30-5 issued February 23, 2009.
4. Neville Welding Inc.
for offices in the NE4 NW4 of section 32-28-8 issued February 24, 2009.
NEW BUSINESS
Ira Hart submitted the February
EMS Report.
Commissioner Steffen and Commissioner Reno scheduled a fence viewing for March 23, 2009 at 3:00p.m.
The fence will be held at section 5-27-5 in Evans Township. The adjoining land owners will be notified by the County
Clerk.
OLD BUSINESS
Martin Lohrke met with Commissioners. Martin gave an overview of his education and knowledge
of burning. Commissioners, Frank Meisenheimer and Martin Lohrke discussed the burn ban options. Fred Simon submitted
a grassland fire danger index definitions and suggested revisions to section six burning regulations. Sheriff Randy
Hill was called into the meeting to discuss how the dispatchers would handle the calls for controlled burning.
Lisa Long,
Kim Cerny and Cindy Chrisman-Smith reported that the sign in front of the Health/Extension Office was repaired. The
sign now lights up at night. Lisa reported that a $200.00 grant was given to replace the face of the sign. The
grant was received from K–State Extension. Lisa submitted the following 3 quotes for changing the front of the
sign:
1. George Lay Signs Inc. in the amount of $714.20.
2. Classic Signs and
Designs in the amount of $450.00.
3. Hoover Sign Company in the amount of $1,035.00
MOTION
Commissioner Steffen made a motion to approve an upgrade parcel search for Orion in the amount of $1,000.00. Commissioner
Reno seconded, the vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Reno made a motion to amend the burn ban to allow limited burning
as follows:
1. Wind speed is less than 15 miles per hour.
2. Limited to days
in which the 24 hour index for grass land fire as issued by the National Weather Service is either low, moderate or high.
No burning should occur when the 24 hour order is very high or higher.
3. The resolution is extended
to March 16, 2009 unless modified earlier.
Commissioner Steffen seconded, the vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Reno
made a motion to approve the quote from Classic Signs & Designs in the amount of $250.00 from the general account and
the $200.00 grant. Commissioner Steffen seconded, the vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Reno made a motion to appoint
himself and Commissioner Steffen as fence viewers. Commissioner Steffen seconded, the vote was unanimous.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Reno made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Steffen seconded, the vote was unanimous.
February 23, 2009
The Board of Kingman County Commissioners met in regular session,
in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Kingman County Courthouse, Kingman, Kansas, on February 23, 2009. Those present
were: Carol Voran, Chairperson; Earl Reno, Commissioner, John Steffen, Commissioner; Inge Luntsford, Master County Clerk.
Chairperson Voran declared that a quorum was present and called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
Consent Agenda: Commissioner
Reno made a motion to approve the minutes of the County Commission Meeting of February 23, 2008. Commissioner Steffen
seconded.
Staff: Mark Schnittker, Custodian, Rick Batchellor, Appraiser, Sheriff Randy Hill, Stan
Goetz, HR Director, Fred Simon, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Cindy Chrisman-Smith, Health Officer, Charlie Arensdorf,
Public Works Director, Steve Bachenburg, County Engineer, John Wimer, Noxious Weed Director and Mendy Frampton, Activity Center
Director.
Visitors: Steve Drosselmeyer, Kingman City Fire Chief, Tim Sutherland with Sutherland Builder’s Inc.,
Kyle Clark with SCLEPG, Tina Spease, Commercial Security Consultant with ADT Security Services, Harry L Hunsley with Kirkham
Michael, Ed Mauler, President of L & M Contractors, Inc., Fred Vaughn, Kingman Hospital employee, Mike Eidem, Kingman
County Carnival Committee Board Member and Zelora Campbell.
Old Business: Tim Sutherland and Mark Schnittker met with
Commissioners to discuss the doors in front of the control panel on the first floor.
Mike Eidem met with Commissioners
to discuss funding for the carnival committee. Mike submitted information for Commissioners to review.
New Business:
Kyle Clark reported that grant funding might not be available for 2010. Kyle and Commissioners discussed options.
Kyle updated Commissioners on SCLEPP.
Zelora Campbell met with Commissioners to discuss the Ninnescah Township
Trustee position. Zelora resigned her position as Ninnescah Township Trustee effective February 23, 2009.
Steve
Drosselmeyer met with Commissioners to discuss a burn ban. Steve recommended that Commissioners put the burn ban in
place effective February 23, 2009.
Staff Reports: Rick Batchellor and Commissioners discussed state utilities.
Sheriff
Randy Hill submitted the Sheriff’s January Financial Report. Sheriff Hill, Stan Goetz and Commissioners discussed
starting wage for a part time dispatcher. Sheriff Hill and Commissioners discussed a part time jailer position.
Fred Simon introduced Tina Spease to Commissioners. Tina gave a presentation on security services that ADT Security
Services has available that would benefit Kingman County. Cindy Chrisman-Smith, Sheriff Randy Hill and Fred Vaughn were
in attendance for the presentation. No decision made at this time.
Fred Simon and Commissioners discussed a burn
ban. Fred recommended that Commissioners put the burn ban in place at this time.
Charlie Arensdorf and Steve Bachenburg
met with Commissioners. Bid opening for a bridge north of Midway for deck repair was held at 11:20a.m. Harry L
Hunsley opened the envelope and reported the information of the bid to Commissioners. Harry advised Commissioners that
he would take the information to his office to review and would return with a recommendation.
Charlie Arensdorf
and Commissioners discussed the following:
Summer Help
Stimulus Program – Designate Project
Discuss Rural
Bridge Site #13
Discuss equipment quotes
Discuss Personnel – retirement & new hire
Steve Bachenburg
gave the County Engineer’s Report to Commissioners.
Mendy Frampton submitted quotes for Commissioners to review
for bleacher rail inserts. The following quotes were submitted:
Davis Welding in the amount of $4,976.79
Dwane
Mark in the amount of $2,781.88
Birkenbaugh Manufacturing, LLC in the amount of $2,200.00
Andrews Welding
Service in the amount of $1,380.00
Stan Goetz reported that a department head meeting would be held on February 25, 2009.
Stan wanted Commissioners to be aware that he would begin the employee policy manual review with department heads for
changes, wording and inconsistency. Stan reported that he would attend the LEPC meeting this week. Stan
reported that he would be attending an Employment Law Update Seminar in February in Wichita. Stan and Commissioners
discussed Zoning/Planning issues. The following zoning permits were issued:
Joel Henning for a wood deck in the
SE4 SE4 SW4 – date issued February 10,
2009.
Bernie Bock for a storage shed in the NW corner NW4 of section
9-29-7 – date issued February 13, 2009.
Motion: Commissioner Steffen made a motion to purchase a door for the control
panel and for Tim Sutherland to do the labor on the doors. Commissioner Reno seconded, the vote was unanimous.
Commissioner
Steffen made a motion to approve a Contract for Appraisal Services dated February 17, 2009. Commissioners Reno seconded,
the vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Voran made a motion to accept the resignation of Rick Batchellor as Appraiser, effective
February 28, 2009. Commissioner Reno seconded, the vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Reno made a motion to approve the
Addendum to Contract for Appraisal Services dated February 23, 2009. Commissioner Steffen seconded, the vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Steffen made a motion to approve Resolution #2009- to adopt Resolution Appointing Pioneer Appraisal Services,
LLC to fill the unexpired term of Rick Batchellor. Commissioner Reno seconded, the vote was unanimous.
Commissioner
Steffen made a motion to adopt Resolution 2009 to Approve Pioneer Appraisal Services, LLC to the term of Appraiser from July
1, 2009 to June 30, 2013. Commissioner Voran seconded, the vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Steffen made a motion
to accept the quote from Dwane Mark in the amount of $2,781.88. Commissioner Reno seconded, the vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Reno made a motion to approve a burn ban. Commissioner Steffen seconded. The motion carried 2-yes
and 1-no.
Commissioner Reno made a motion to approve the contract from ADT Security Services. Commissioner
Steffen seconded, the vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Reno made a motion to donate $1,000.00 to the Kingman County Carnival
Committee for use of purchasing equipment. Commissioner Steffen seconded, the vote was unanimous.
Commissioner
Steffen made a motion to hire John Wimer as the Noxious Weed Director. Commissioner Voran seconded, the vote was unanimous.
Executive Session: Commissioner Voran moved for an executive session with the HR Director, County Counselor and Appraiser
for non-elected personnel matters from 9:38a.m. to 10:00.
Commissioner Reno seconded, the vote was unanimous.
The Board of County Commissioners returned to open session at 10:00.
Commissioner Voran moved for an executive session
with the HR Director and County Counselor for non-elected personnel matters from 3:00p.m. to 3:15p.m.
Commissioner
Reno seconded, the vote was unanimous. The Board of County Commissioners returned to open session at 3:15.
Commissioner
Voran moved for an executive session with the County Counselor for non-elected personnel matters from 3:40p.m. to 3:50p.m.
Commissioner Reno seconded, the vote was unanimous. The Board of County Commissioners returned to open session at 3:50.
Adjournment: Commissioner Steffen made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Reno seconded, the vote was unanimous.
February 9, 2009
The Board of Kingman County Commissioners met in regular
session, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Kingman County Courthouse, Kingman, Kansas, on February 9, 2009.
Those present were:
Carol Voran, Chairperson
Earl Reno, Commissioner
John Steffen, Commissioner
Inge
Luntsford, Master County Clerk
Chairperson Voran declared that a quorum was present and called the meeting to order at
8:00a.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Reno made a motion to approve the minutes of the County Commission Meeting
of February 9, 2008. Commissioner Steffen seconded.
STAFF: Susan Hubbell, Registrar of Deeds,
Frank Meisenheimer, County Counselor, Mendy Frampton, Activity Center Director, Mark Schnittker, Custodian, Stan Goetz, HR
Director, Sheriff Randy Hill, Charlie Arensdorf, Public Works Director, Steve Bachenburg, County Engineer and Rick Batchellor,
Appraiser.
VISITORS: Brian Wilborn, Senior Vice-President of Citizens Bank of Kansas.
WELLNESSWORKS WINNERS: Stephanie
McKennon, WellnessWorks Coordinator Deb Ziegler, Mary Schwartz, John Wimer and Tim Elliott. Commissioners presented
certificates and chamber bucks to the WellnessWorks Winners.
STAFF REPORTS
Mendy Frampton submitted the January
Activity Center Financial Report to the
Commissioners.
Stan Goetz submitted wind farm information for Commissioners
to review. Stan reported that Ken Fasbender accepted the position on the Planning/Zoning Board vacated by Stan Yoder.
Stan requested approval to attend the Kansas Association of County Planning & Zoning Officials meeting in Hutchinson in
April. Request granted.
Mark Schnittker and Commissioners discussed replacing doors in the hallway to cover
the electrical panel.
Sheriff Randy Hill submitted a Reporting Year 2008 report for the Federal Drug Fund, Sheriff Drug
Seizure Fund and Sheriff Equipment Fund for Commissioners to review. Sheriff Hill submitted the Equitable Sharing Agreement
and Certification report for Commissioners to sign. Commissioners signed the report.
Donna Rohlman and Brian
Wilborn met with Commissioners to discuss investment of county funds.
Charlie Arensdorf and Commissioners discussed dates
for the Annual Township Meeting. The decision was made that the meeting would be held on March 16, 2009 at the Noxious
Weed facility. Charlie, Steve and Commissioners discussed the Stimulus Package and Transportation Funds. Charlie
and Commissioners discussed machinery for 2009. Commissioners and Charlie discussed finalization of the inspection contract
for deck repair on Smoots Creek Bridge – North of Midway.
Susan Hubbell submitted the Registrar of Deeds January
Financial Report.
Inge Luntsford reported that the ice machine in the courthouse needs to be replaced. Inge submitted
the following quotes:
1. Eck Electric in the amount of $2,135.00.
2. Joe’s
Heating & Cooling in the amount of $2,435.50
MOTION
Commissioner Reno made a motion to approve the Contract
for Engineering Services between Kingman County, Kansas and Kirkham, Michael and Associates, Inc for deck repair on Smoots
Creek Bridge – North of Midway. Commissioner Steffen seconded, the vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Reno
made a motion to accept the quote from Eck Electric in the amount of $2,138.00. Commissioner Steffen seconded, the vote
was unanimous.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Voran moved for an executive session with the County Counselor and
HR Director for non-elected personnel matters from 10:15a.m. to 10:35a.m. Commissioner Steffen seconded, the vote was
unanimous. The Board of County Commissioners returned to open session at 10:35a.m.
Commissioner Voran moved for
an executive session with the County Counselor and HR Director for non-elected personnel matters from 12:27p.m. to 12:55p.m.
Commissioner Steffen seconded, the vote was unanimous. The Board of County Commissioners returned to open session at
12:55p.m.
Commissioner Voran moved for an executive session with the County Counselor, HR Director and Appraiser for
non-elected personnel matters from 1:47p.m. to 2:00p.m. Commissioner
Reno seconded, the vote was unanimous. The Board of County Commissioners returned to open session at 2:00p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Steffen made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Reno seconded, the vote was unanimous. THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
February 2, 2009
The Board
of Kingman County Commissioners met in regular session, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Kingman County Courthouse,
Kingman, Kansas, on February 2, 2009. Those present were:
Carol Voran, Chairperson
Earl Reno, Commissioner
John Steffen, Commissioner
Inge Luntsford, Master County Clerk
Chairperson Voran declared that a quorum was
present and called the meeting to order at 8:00a.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Reno made a motion to approve the
minutes of the County Commission Meeting of February 2, 2008. Commissioner Steffen seconded.
STAFF:
Charlie Arensdorf, Public Works Director, Mendy Frampton, Activity Center Director, Stan Goetz, HR Director, Donna Rohlman,
Treasurer, Rick Batchellor, Appraiser, Fred Simon, Emergency Preparedness Director, Steve Ramsey, Community Service Supervisor,
Cindy Chrisman-Smith, Health Officer, Mark Schnittker, Custodian, Frank Meisenheimer, County Counselor, Ron Bouska Kingman
County Auditor and Susan Hubbell, Registrar of Deeds.
VISITORS
Mike Novy, Zoning/Planning Board Member and Sandra
Owen, Harper Hospital CFO.
STAFF REPORTS
The Department Heads met with Commissioners to discuss an emergency paging
system for the courthouse. Donna Rohlman submitted quotes from CTA for Commissioners to review. The systems quoted
would use the current phone system by adding additional equipment. Cindy Chrisman-Smith explained the reason for adding
the emergency paging system to the current phone system. The Safety Committee and the Department Heads discussed the
proposal before presenting to the Commissioners. Department Heads recommended that the Commissioners approve the proposal
in the amount of $1,499.25.
Charlie Arensdorf and Commissioners reviewed the following:
1. Photos
on non CDL required dump truck.
2. Review December 2008 Financial Report.
3.
Discuss Annual Township Board Meeting.
4. Update “Road Closed Ahead” & “Bridge
Out” sign placed at NW 50 ST and NW 170 Ave.
5. Update on Rural #13 plan work.
6.
Sign 2009 Fuel Quote Sheet.
Cindy Chrisman-Smith submitted a proposal from Dell for a laptop computer in the amount of
$2,024.16.
Stan Goetz and Rick Batchellor met with Commissioners.
Stan Goetz reported that he would attend a variance
hearing in February. There was discussion about filling the position on the Planning/ Zoning Board vacated by Stan Yoder.
Stan reported that he would be attending a Kansas Association of County Planning & Zoning Officials Meeting in April.
Ron Bouska met with Commissioners to review a draft of the audit for 2008. Donna Rohlman met with Commissioners and
Ron to discuss the Investment Income & Securities.
NEW BUSINESS
Mike Novy gave Commissioners a presentation
on wind farms.
Sandra Owen reported that some bid packages was reduced and she needed to bring this to the Commissioners
attention. Sandra requested that Commissioners sign the second change order. Requested granted.
MOTION
Commissioner Voran made a motion to accept the proposal from CTA in the amount of $1,499.25. Commissioner Steffen
seconded, the vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Steffen made a motion to approve the quote from Dell in the amount
of $2,024.16 for a lap top computer. Commissioner Reno seconded, the vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Reno made
a motion to appoint Ken Fasbender to the Planning/Zoning Board. Commissioner Steffen seconded, the vote was unanimous.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Voran moved for an executive session with the county counselor for non-elected personnel
matters from 8:45 to 9:58. Commissioner Reno seconded, the vote was unanimous. The Board of County Commissioners
returned to open session at 9:58.
Commissioner Voran moved for an executive session with the Appraiser, HR Director and
County Counselor for non-elected personnel from 10:45 to 11:15. Commissioner Reno seconded, the vote was unanimous.
The Board of County Commissioners returned to open session at 11:15.
Commissioner Voran moved for an executive session
with the County Counselor for non-elected personnel matters from 12:28 to 12:38. Commissioner Steffen seconded, the
vote was unanimous.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Steffen made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Reno seconded,
the vote was unanimous.
THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
January
26, 2009
The Board of Kingman County Commissioners met in regular session, in the Commissioners’ Meeting
Room, Kingman County Courthouse, Kingman, Kansas, on January 26, 2008. Those present were:
Carol Voran, Chairperson
Earl Reno, Commissioner
John Steffen, Commissioner
Inge Luntsford, Master County Clerk
Chairperson
Voran declared that a quorum was present and called the meeting to order at 8:00a.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner
Reno made a motion to approve the minutes of the County Commission Meeting of January 26, 2008. Commissioner Steffen
seconded.
STAFF: Sheriff Randy Hill, Cindy Chrisman-Smith, Health Officer and Charlie Arensdorf, Public
Works Director.
VISITORS
Connie Schoenhofer with Leader Courier, Mike Eidem with Eidem Architects, David Wiley,
Community Corrections Director, Mike Garrett, Horizons Mental Health Director, Sean Wagner, Horizons Mental Health Department
Head Supervisor and Penny Wood, Horizons Mental Health Board Member.
STAFF REPORTS
Sheriff Randy Hill submitted
his monthly financial report. Sheriff Hill and Commissioners discussed exotic animal resolution.
Cindy Chrisman-Smith
and Commissioners met to discuss the Health Coalition Board appointment.
Charlie Arensdorf and Commissioners met to
open fuel bids at 11:00. The following bids were submitted:
1. Strohl Oil Co - Unleaded $1.389
- #1 Diesel $1.919 - #2 Diesel $1.599 - fluctuate with market price.
2. Farmers Isabel – Unleaded
$1.98 - #1 Diesel $2.65 - #2 Diesel $2.34 – firm.
3. Farmers Isabel – Unleaded $1.74 -
#1 Diesel $2.19 - #2 Diesel $1.88- fluctuate with market price.
4. Cairo Coop – Unleaded $1.570
- #1Diesel $2.066 - #2 Diesel $1.766 –fluctuate with market price.
5. Farmers Coop – No
bid included in the envelope.
NEW BUSINESS
Connie Schoenhofer met with Commissioners to discuss publication costs.
David Wiley submitted South Central Kansas Community Corrections Agency Year –To-Date Adult Program Entry Data
from July 1, 2008 Through December 31, 2008. David requested that the county continue providing the $10,000.00 to continue
the Truancy Program. David requested the $535.00 that was deposited in the general fund be paid out to SCKCC for juveniles
who need clothing, etc.
Mike Garrett, Sean Wagner and Penny Wood met with Commissioners. Mike submitted the Horizons
Mental Health Center Organizational Chart for Commissioners to review.
CORRESPONDENCE
Commissioners received a letter
from Gary Houston and Daniel Maltbie. Commissioners and the County Counselor discussed the letter.
MOTION
Commissioner
Reno made a motion to appoint Chris Helm as the Eureka Township Trustee. Commissioner Steffen seconded, the vote was
unanimous.
Commissioner Steffen made a motion to approve the law enforcement contract with Norwich City. Commissioner
Reno seconded, the vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Reno made a motion to designate the Leader Courier as the Official
County Newspaper. Commissioner Voran seconded, Commissioner Steffen abstained from voting. The motion carried.
Commissioner Voran made a motion to appoint Inge Luntsford as the Public Information Officer. Commissioner Reno seconded,
the vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Reno made a motion to appoint Bob Sterneker to the Health Coalition Board.
Commissioner Steffen seconded, the vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Voran made a motion to appoint Commissioner John
Steffen to the RC&D Board. Commissioner Reno seconded, the vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Reno made a motion
to pay the $535.00 to the SCKCC. Commissioner Steffen seconded, the vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Steffen made
a motion to approve the $10,000 requested for the SCKCC appropriation. Commissioner Reno seconded, the vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Reno made a motion to accept the fuel bid from Strohl Oil. Commissioner Voran seconded, John Steffen
abstained from voting. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Voran moved for an executive session
for non-elected personnel from 9:25 to 9:40. Commissioner Reno seconded, the vote was unanimous.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Reno made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Voran seconded, the vote was unanimous. THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
January
20, 2009
The Board of Kingman County Commissioners met in regular session, in the Commissioners’ Meeting
Room, Kingman County Courthouse, Kingman, Kansas, on January 20, 2008. Those present were:
Carol Voran, Chairperson
Earl Reno, Commissioner
John Steffen, Commissioner
Inge Luntsford, Master County Clerk
Chairperson
Voran declared that a quorum was present and called the meeting to order at 8:00a.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner
Reno made a motion to approve the minutes of the County Commission Meeting of January 12 & 20, 2008. Commissioner
Sterneker seconded.
STAFF: Rick Batchellor, Appraiser, John Wimer, Noxious Weed Director, Ron Bouska,
Auditor and Stan Goetz, Planning/Zoning/Hr Director.
VISITORS: Douglas Loyd with Douglas Loyd Architect
STAFF REPORTS
Rick Batchellor and Commissioners discussed property valuations.
John Wimer and Commissioners discussed Household Hazardous
Waste that has been left at the Noxious Weed Department. John requested that Commissioners sign the Kingman County Annual
Noxious Weed Management Plan. Request granted.
Douglas Loyd and Commissioners discussed tax credits. There
was discussion about the completed renovation. Ron Bouska, Douglas and Commissioners discussed the final funding of
the renovation.
Ron reported that he visited with Brad Williams about the $125,000.00 that is left in the diversion
fund. Brad indicated that all the bills have been paid out of the diversion fund to date.
Stan Goetz reported
that attended the Basics of Floodplain Management and received a Certificate of Training from the Department of Agriculture.
Stan requested that Commissioners sign the 2009 salaried non-exempt employee pay matrix. Stan and Commissioners discussed
the County Safety Policy. Commissioners will review the Safety Policy.
ZONING PERMITS
1.
Richard and Marilyn Depenbusch for a residence in the W2 NE4 NW4 of section 23-20-9. Issued January 16, 2009.
2.
Joe Ziegler for a garage in the NW4 of section 14-27-7. Issued on January 12, 2009.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner
Voran moved for an executive session with the Appraiser and the HR Director for non-elected personnel matters from 9:30 to
9:45. Commissioner Reno seconded, the vote was unanimous. The Board of County Commissioners returned to open session
at 9:45.
CORRESPONDENCE
Commissioners received the lease agreement between Kingman County Commissioners and St.
Patricks’s Catholic Church. Commissioners signed the agreement.
MOTION
Commissioner Steffen made a motion
to increase the mileage from $.42 a mile to $.47 a mile effective January 20, 2009. Commissioner Reno seconded, the
vote was unanimous.
Commissioners Steffen made a motion to transfer $125,000.00 from the diversion fund to the general
fund. Commissioner Reno seconded, the vote was unanimous.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Reno made a motion
to adjourn. Commissioner Voran seconded, the vote was unanimous. THE MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
January 12, 2009
The Board of Kingman County Commissioners met in regular session, in
the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Kingman County Courthouse, Kingman, Kansas, on January 12, 2008. Those present
were:
Carol Voran, Chairperson
Robert Sterneker, Commissioner until 10:00a.m.
Earl Reno, Commissioner
John Steffen, Commissioner starting at 10:00a.m.
Inge Luntsford, Master County Clerk
Chairperson Voran declared
that a quorum was present and called the meeting to order at 8:00a.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Reno made a motion
to approve the minutes of the County Commission Meeting of January 5, 2008. Commissioner Sterneker seconded.
EVALUATIONS:
Commissioners conducted employee evaluations from 8:15 to 10:00.
STAFF: Mendy Frampton, Activity
Center Director, Fred Simon, Emergency Management Coordinator, Stan Goetz, Zoning/Planning/HR Director, Frank Meisenheimer,County
Counselor, Mark Schnittker, Custodian, Charlie Arensdorf, Public Works Director and Steven Bachenburg, County Engineer
VISITORS: Frank Soukup, City Administrator, Stephanie McKennon, Wellness Works Coordinator, Bruce Hardesty and Bruce Schneider
with R&S Digital
STAFF REPORTS
Fred Simon, Bruce Hardesty and Bruce Schneider met with Commissioners to discuss
a contract with R&S Digital for the E- 911 Base Map for Data Conversion Services. Fred reported that he would be
taking Koren McCune’s place on the Kingman Pratt Area Animal Rescue Team (KPAART).
Stan Goetz met with Commissioners
to work on salaries. Stan reported on a meeting that he would be attending in January. Stan submitted a draft
for Commissioners to review for publication in the Kingman area papers for Planning/Zoning.
Charlie Arensdorf and Commissioners
discussed the following:
1. Update on construction schedule – Bridge North of Cunningham.
2. Finalize February 23, 2009 for bids to be opened on deck repair and overlay – Bridge
over
Smoots Creek north of Midway.
3. Fuel bids open January 26, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.
4.
Possible small dump truck purchase – non CDL required vehicle.
Steve Bachenburg gave the County Engineer’s
report.
NEW BUSINESS
Stephanie McKennon requested $250.00 for the Wellness Live and Learn Seminars to help pay for
the lunches. Commissioners and Stephanie discussed the request. Commissioners decided to give the Wellness Works
Committee $100.00.
CORRESPONDENCE
Bud Oak submitted his resignation as Eureka Township Trustee effective immediately.
Bud recommended Chris Helm as a replacement. Commissioners will appoint Chris Helm to the position at the January 26,
2009 Commission Meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Voran moved for an executive session with a county
employee for non-elected matters from 8:15 to 8:35. Commissioner Reno seconded, the vote was unanimous. The Board
of County Commissioners returned to open session at 8:35.
Commissioner Voran moved for an executive session with a county
employee for non-elected matters from 8:36 to 9:00. Commissioner Sterneker seconded, the vote was unanimous. The
Board of County Commissioners returned to open session at 9:00.
Commissioner Voran moved for an executive session with
a county employee for non-elected matters from 9:01 to 9:25. Commissioner Reno seconded, the vote was unanimous.
The Board of County Commissioners returned to open session at 9:25.
Commissioner Voran moved for an executive session
with a county employee for non-elected matters from 9:26 to 9:40. Commissioner Sterneker seconded, the vote was unanimous.
The Board of County Commissioners returned to open session at 9:40.
Commissioner Voran moved for an executive session
with a county employee for non-elected matters from 9:45 to 10:00. Commissioner Reno seconded, the vote was unanimous.
The Board of County Commissioners returned to open session at10:00.
MOTION
Commissioner Reno made a motion to transfer
$21,597.00 from the Activity Center Fund to the Activity Center Roof Fund. Commissioner Voran seconded, the vote was
unanimous.
Commissioner Reno made a motion to adopt Resolution 2009-5 DECLARING ROAD VACATED. Commissioner
Steffen seconded, the vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Reno made a motion to give the Wellness Works committee
$100.00 for the Live & Learn Seminars. Commissioner Steffen seconded, the vote was unanimous.
Commissioner
Reno made a motion to approve the E-911 Base Map for Data Conversion Services Contract with R&S Digital Services, Inc.
Commissioner Steffen seconded, the vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Reno made a motion to adopt Resolution 2009-6 A RESOLUTION
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE 2009 SALARIED NON-EXEMPT EMPLOYEE PAY MATRIX. Commissioner Steffen seconded, the vote
was unanimous.
Commissioner Reno made a motion to appoint Carol Voran as the chairperson for 2009. Commissioner
Steffen seconded, the vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Steffen made a motion to approve the Reap dues. Commissioner
Reno seconded, the vote was unanimous.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Reno made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner
Voran seconded, the vote was unanimous.
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