Minutes, October 10, 2005

ELLSWORTH COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING

MINUTES

OCTOBER 10, 2005

The Board of Ellsworth County Commissioners convened this 10^th day October 2005 at the Ellsworth County Courthouse.

Members Present:

Lavel Heitschmidt, 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 with an addition. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Minutes of September 26 and October 3, 2005 as presented. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

No one was present for the Public Forum.

2. APPOINTMENTS:

David Rose, Mid West eServices, discussed the three offers for the former hospital building. One offer was for $100,000 and two for $150,000 with financing options. The offer from Greg Marsh Properties from Woodmere Realty & Investment was for $100,000 cash or $150,000 over a three-year period. Commissioner Kueser moved to accept a contract for the purchase of the former hospital building contingent upon receipt of 10% earnest money and review of the contract by the County Attorney. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motions. Motion carried 3-0. Closing was set for November 14, 2005.

Kevin Ludlum, EMS Director, presented a policy for use of the bank credit cards. Commissioner Rush moved to accept the policy as presented. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. In light of the issuance of credit cards, all other gas cards will be cancelled and the petty cash fund will be reduced to $100. Mr. Ludlum gave the Commissioners copies of the monthly run stats and financial reports and reported the work on the roof was to begin this week. Also, the tire rods on the department car will have to be replaced at a cost of $300-$400.

Ronda Kasiska, Health Supervisor, discussed flu shots for employees this year. They will bill the insurance company for them, and it was agreed that the county would pick up any additional expense. In order to save money, she has decided to not renew the janitorial contract of $600 for next year. The employees will take care of the daily maintenance and if additional heavy cleaning is needed they will seek that particular service. Mrs. Kasiska talked with Rolling Hills Electric and they are preparing a bid on the new garage. In her conversation with Mr. Anderson about his bid, he said the 220-service would be cheaper to operate than the 120-service. She expects a new bid from Anderson Electric.

Kenny Bernard, Emergency Management Director, presented a proposal for purchase of supplies to equip the Shelter & Response Trailer to accommodate fifty people. Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the purchase of supplies to equip the Shelter & Response Trailer in the amount of $1,558.25. Mr. Bernard has taken the federal and state's NIMS and ICS course and will be certified as an instructor.

David Smith, Ellsworth County Police Chief, reported they have had a house donated for a year for the family they hope to relocate to Ellsworth from the disaster area of New Orleans. They are now looking for an employable individual to come to the area and they are also seeking financial assistance for utilities and food. Cash donations can be funneled through the local banks.

David Bailey, Post Rock Rural Water District and Doug McKinney, North Central Regional Planning Commission asked the Commissioners to pass an interlocal agreement supporting the grant for Post Rock Water District. Commissioner Kueser moved to approve the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for Purposes of Supporting the Community Development Block Grant Sponsored by Ellsworth County on Behalf of Post Rock Rural Water District. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Tracy Ploutz, Sheriff, reported he had finished a cement project at the jail and had asked Ralph Doubrava to lay a concrete pad for a trash dumpster. He presented a revised policy on Use of Force that includes the use of Tasers. Upon the request of Sheriff Ploutz, Commissioner Kueser moved to go into executive to discuss non-elected personnel from 11:40 a.m. until 12:00 Noon. Commissioner Heitschmidt seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The Commissioners returned to open session at 12:00 Noon. No action was taken.

3. OLD BUSINESS:

There were no old business items.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

Commissioner Kueser moved to appoint Lavel Heitschmidt as delegate and Kermit Rush as alternate to the KCAMP Annual Meeting. Commissioner Rush seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

5. OTHER BUSINESS:

The Commissioner met with Ralph Doubrava to tour the front sides of the building that need to have something done to control the water drainage. After reviewing several options, they asked Mr. Doubrava to draw up an estimate for repair.

6. ADJOURNMENT:

Chairman Rush adjourned the meeting at 12:25 p.m.

 

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Janet L. Andrews, Ellsworth County Clerk