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IOLA, KANSAS OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK June 21, 2011

The Allen County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. with Chairperson Robert A. Francis, Commissioner Dick Works, Commissioner Gary G. McIntosh and Sherrie L. Riebel, County Clerk.

Bob Johnson, Iola Register representative, was present to observe the meeting.

Commissioners corrected and approved the minutes of the June 14, 2011 meeting.

Alfred Link, Veteran’s Committee representative, and Jamie Mosbrucker, 891st Engineer Battalion Master Sergeant, out of the City of Iola, discussed expanding the veteran’s wall. Larry Robertson will be chief operating officer. Alfred asked if it was possible to provide backhoe and help on the concrete. Commissioners advised they would take under consideration. Discussion followed. Commissioners once again requested a plan before they take action on the construction of the wall. Commissioners did approve coordinating the use of the backhoe with Public Works. Commissioners expressed their thoughts that they should plan the future expansions on the back of the existing wall.

Commissioner McIntosh presented information on RC&D program.

Commissioner Works reported on the Thrive meeting at the City of Moran. He stated they do not have any storm shelters. He suggested they consider putting one in at the Moran Senior/Community Center. No action was taken at this time.

Sherrie reported on the LaHarpe Senior Center’s hot water heater. Discussion followed.

Bill King, Public Works Director, present bids for an air conditioning unit at the airport. Tholen’s Heating and Cooling for a Trane for $6,744.25 with a 5 year warranty on compressor, 5 year on parts, 1 year on labor, being able to install June 20th – 24th; Dale’s Sheet Metal for a Lennox for $6,258.22 with a 5 year warranty on compressor, 5 year on parts, blower coil 1 year, electric strip heat 1 year, half down payment, remainder when job is complete; Anderson Plumbing for a Rheem for $6,147.00 with a 10 year warranty on parts, work to be completed within 2 weeks from award; Holloway & Sons for an Amana for $4,834.00 with a 10 year warranty on parts, lifetime on compressor, start date 6/23/2011 with completion in 1 day. Commissioner Works moved to approve the purchase from Holloway & Sons. Commissioner McIntosh seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.

Bill presented a contract with Swab Eaton for the annual bridge inspection. Allen County has 224 bridges. Discussion followed. Commissioners requested he go out for bids.

Bill requested to hire a part time person to help the regular Special Bridge department through the summer. Commissioners approved.

Bill discussed collecting issues for landfill fees. Commissioners will visit with the County Counselor about the collection process.

Bill discussed roads projects, current and future.

Barbara Culbertson, citizen, expressed her concerns on the sale of fireworks. She requested to have a time limit curfew. Discussion followed. Thomas R. Williams, Allen County Sheriff, stated they could call law enforcement to report disturbance of peace. He stated he didn’t think issuing a curfew would take into consideration that each person’s tolerance level will vary. Discussion followed.

Tim Cunningham, Tri-Valley Developmental Services, Inc. Executive Director, and Bill Fiscus, Associate Director, Administration, presented information on 2011 services and 2012 budget request. Steve Uitts attended with them. John McRae, Susan Jones and Nila Dickason currently serve as commissioner appointments on the board. Tim presented minutes of the past board meetings. Tim reviewed their mission statement, direct supervision, geographic service area, service/support type and number served in Allen County, general public transportation, Iola service center and the CDDO staff and individuals served information. Discussion followed on how the state looks at the waiting list for services. There are currently 31 on the waiting list in Tri Valley Development Services area. Tim requested 2012 funding of $65,000 which is $5,000 more than 2011 budget. Discussion followed on cuts by the State on funding and the state is looking to move all costs to local levels. Tim stated they don’t even have the state budget for 2012 yet which for them starts July 1, 2011. There are four counties (Neosho, Bourbon, Allen and Woodson County) that pay into Tri-Valley Developmental Services, Inc. Commissioners noted they would take the request under consideration.

Steve Uitts stated he does about whatever needs done that they ask him to do. He waters the pocket park and shreds at the Tri-Valley building in Iola.

Bill Shirley, City of Iola Mayor, joined the meeting.

Daniel Creitz, 31st Judicial District Judge, Judy Froehlich, 31st Judicial Count Chief Clerk, and Dina Morrison, 31st Judicial Court Clerk, presented the 2012 budget proposal. The overall increase requested is $26,977. The increases are due to the increase of $25,000 for indigent services, $2,000 increase of repair and maintenance to reupholster jury chairs in large courtroom, increase of $25 for clerk dues, law library has assumed paying for the Westlaw Books for a decrease of $3,500, and an increase of $3,300 for office equipment with plans to replace the fax in the district court and replace desk and two office chairs in court services. Discussion followed.

Judge Creitz stated the drug court is still being reviewed. They are still ironing out issues and traveling to see what other drug courts are doing. Service providers have to buy into the services for them to work the way they should. Discussion followed. Drug court is something he would like to do but does not want to cost the county more monies. It is expensive to do. Judge Creitz reviewed what the drug court would accomplish.

John Green, Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging Executive Director, presented SEKAAA 2011 budget request for $2,000.00. John presented “Explore your Options” booklets to help the commission be informed on services provided by SEKAAA. John discussed training for Medicare Part B counseling. He and Sandra Hilldinger have signed up for that training. SEKAAA are participating with Farmers Market and have been handing out $30 vouchers for purchasing produce. SEKAAA provides services of Older Americans Act for assessments, attendant care, case management customers, counseling, homemakers, information and assistance, Lifelines, support groups (caregivers), transportation and respite; Nutrition Programs of congregate meals, assessments, home delivered meals; Senior Care Act in assessments, attendant care, bath, case management customers, homemakers, Lifeline, and mobility; Home and Community based services of helping with Medicare Part D. John reported during the last year the SEKAAA provided services to the elderly in Allen County totaling $248,583.00.

John discussed the open position on the SEKAAA Board. They meet every other month. Commissioners will make a decision soon.

John discussed congregate meals provider.

Chairman Francis opened the Water District #8 hearing. Ray LaRue, President of Rural Water District #8, and Richard Schneider, Rural Water District #8, were present for the hearing. They are applying for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of approximately $750,000. The Water District #8 would pay for a portion of the cost. The commission had said they would sponsor the CDBG. Discussion followed on issues for Rural Water District #8. They have two standpipes and want to replace with a pedestal tower. RWD#8 currently has 350 users on the system. No one opposing the request was present. Commissioner Works moved to close the Rural Water District #8 public hearing. Commissioner McIntosh seconded, motion passed 3-0-0.

M. Eric Ferrell, Alliance for Technology Commercialization President and Kseniya Gubkina, representative, presented information on what they do. They used a paper napkin for an example of what all it takes to develop an idea. Eric reviewed the steps to take an idea to market – the commercialization process. Eric reviewed a paper power point with the commission. Alliance for Technology Commercialization (ATC) was formed in 1998 to help the public to develop, transfer and commercialize new technologies. They reviewed the objective to create high value jobs and increase prosperity in the region. Their mission is to strengthen the economic base of Kansas by helping with start up and expansion, technology and development of support networks and infrastructure. Eric explained the value of ATC in detail and the history of funding. ATC has experienced 20% reduction of resources with which to serve clients in 2010, 2011 experienced an additional 4% in operating funding. Eric requested $3,000 in operational funding from Allen County. In return, ATC will waive fees for clients from Allen County for 40 hours of our services. It will allow Allen County’s inventors to benefit up to $1,750 per project. Discussion followed. He stated it is usually seven years for a successful project. Commissioners requested budgets for the past three years. They will take under consideration.

Alan Weber, Allen County Counselor, discussed NRP’s in Allen County.

Commissioners approved the following documents:

a) Clerk’s Vouchers Totaling $120,996.20 signed June 17 for June 20, 2011 payout

b) Payroll Changes

c) Journal Entries # 45, 46, & 48

With no further business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned until June 26, 2011, at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission room of the courthouse.

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Robert A. Francis, Chairperson Dick Works, Commissioner

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Sherrie L. Riebel, County Clerk Gary G. McIntosh, Commissioner

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