Minutes, January 7, 2008

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

JANUARY 7, 2008

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 7^th day of January 2008 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

1. 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 Rush moved to approve the Minutes of December 31, 2007. Commissioner Kueser seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

2. APPOINTMENTS:

Sheriff Tracy Ploutz reported he had signed a contract with Allied Information Solutions for digital orthoimagery for the E-911 wireless system. With this technology, you will be able to almost pinpoint where a cellular phone call originates. The cost of the contract was $61,576 and will be paid from the E-911 grant funds the county has received. Phase I and Phase II are now completed and the county is in compliance with the legislative requirements.

Brent Goss, Extension Services, explained now that Michelle Brokes has finished her services with the department, they will start looking for a replacement. He explained the procedures and timeline necessary to fill the position. With that in mind, the earliest they could offer a position would be April 1, 2008.

Michelle Maze, EMS Director, has hired Heather Powell as a full-time EMT starting February 4, 2008. She will take over the billing responsibilities as Shawna Haase is going on shift and completing her Paramedic classes. All five the EMT's that were in the EMT-I classed passed their tests and are now certified. Mrs. Maze has a class schedule in Wilson starting this month.

Rick Nondorf, Road & Bridge Supervisor, present his evaluations and recommendations. Kirkham, Michael & Associates have contracted for some engineering work with Smoky Hill Wind Farm, LLC for work on bridges in the county that they plan to travel over with heavy equipment and need some reinforcement. Mr. Nondorf has no problems with the plans but wanted to make sure the county was not billed for the services. It was decided that Mr. Nondorf would talk with Matt Gilhousen of Smoky Hill Wind Farms and see how they wanted to handle the payment.

3. OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the 2008 premium for KWORCC insurance for $58,955. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the 2008 premium for KCAMP insurance in the amount of $75,166. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Ellsworth/Kanopolis Chamber of Commerce 2008 dues in the amount of $200. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Kansas Association of Counties 2008 dues in the amount of $1,606.45. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Rush moved to approve Abatement #112 for $233. Commissioner Oller seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

5. OTHER BUSINESS:

The Commissioner held a worksession at 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. to do evaluations for appointed personnel. They recessed for lunch at 11:50 a.m. and returned at 12:30 p.m. They continued their worksession on evaluations. The County Clerk was instructed to talk with Matt Gilhousen and arrange a meeting to discuss Phase II of the windfarm project.

 

6. ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Rush adjourned the meeting at 11:50 a.m. but returned to continue their worksession on evaluations until approximately 2:30 p.m.

 

 

Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk