The Bourbon County Commission met in open door session with all Commissioners present.

Jim Harris, County Coordinator, was present.  Mr. Harris asked that the Commission give him a list next meeting of the challenges facing Bourbon County.  He will use it in a program with Leadership Bourbon County this Spring.

Mr. Harris asked if the commission would approve getting sealed bids for Tires from Bourbon County Dealers.  He presented the sealed bid proposal instructions that they would receive.  After discussion, Terry Graham made the motion to ask for sealed bids for the listed tires.  Robert Query seconded the motion.  Fred Judy voted in favor.

Discussion of the County selling asphalt was had, but no decisions were made.

Robert Query made a motion to approve all four Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses.  Terry Graham seconded the motion.  Fred Judy voted in favor.

John Swarts came to discuss salary for the County Attorney and Assistant County Attorney.

Terry Graham made a motion for the Commission to go into Executive Session for a period of 20 minutes to discuss non elected personnel.  Fred Judy seconded the motion.  Robert Query voted in favor.  The Executive Session started at 9:30 am with the Commission, County Clerk and County Coordinator present.  Regular session reconvened at 9:50 am.

Judy Orton, County Appraiser, came to ask the Commission to repair the air conditioner in the basement.  The basement is being used for Payment Under Protest Hearings and is very uncomfortable with no air.  The Board visited the basement with Mrs. Orton and upon returning to the meeting, told her that a repairman had been called.

Barbara Swearingen came to ask what could be done about cars coming down their dead-end road.  Someone had driven down the road recently and killed her dog by running over it.  There are now two "dead-end" road signs, but Mr. Harris said they would look at the situation and see if there was anything additional they could do.

The Commission adjourned at 3 pm after routine business.

                                                             BOURBON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

                                                             (ss) Robert Query, Chairman

                                                             (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner

ATTEST:

The Bourbon County Commission met in open session in the Commission Room of the Bourbon county Courthouse with Commissioners Terry Graham and Robert Query present.  County Coordinator, James Harris, was also present.  Minutes of the previous meeting were corrected and signed.

Jim Harris discussed current and upcoming road projects with the commissioners.

Alec Beth, Southeast Kansas Regional Correctional Center Administrator, presented the Commission with contracts for housing prisoners for 2001.  They were from Linn and Allen Counties.  The commissioners signed the contracts.

Terry Henning and Harvalee Waltmire appeared before the Board to ask about the allocation of Parks and Recreation funds for 2001.  They are interested in the Fulton Community Building and Osaga Historical Society.  They commissioners said they would discuss the matter this Friday when the new commission meets.

At 12:00 pm the newly elected officials were sworn into office in the lobby of the second floor.

In the afternoon session, Terry Graham, Robert Query and Gary Houston met in the Commission Room.  County Clerk, Joanne Long, was also present.

Terry Graham made a motion to appoint Robert Query Chairman for the year 2001.  Gary Houston seconded the motion.  All in favor.

Robert Query made a motion to appoint Gary Houston Vice-Chairman for the year 2001.  Terry Graham seconded the motion.  All in favor.

Gary Houston asked the commission about the employee handbook.  He was given a copy.  There was general discussion about policies.  No action.

Resolution 01-01 was presented to the Commission.  It was the schedule of Holidays for the Courthouse.  There was discussion about Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve 2001.  It was decided to grant a whole day holiday for Christmas Eve and no holiday for New Year's Eve.  After those changes were made, Robert Query made a motion to accept Resolution 01-01.  Terry Graham seconded the motion.  All commissioners voted in favor and it was signed by the board and placed in Resolution Book 3.

Robert Query made a motion to accept Resolution 01-02, regarding the depositories and newspaper for the county.  Terry Graham seconded.  All voted in favor.

Terry Graham made a motion to accept Resolution 01-03, regarding the waiver of generally accepted accounting principles.  Robert Query seconded.  All voted in favor.

Resolution 01-04 and 01-05 were presented to the Commission.  They are the Salary Resolutions for County Employees and Elected Officials.  After some discussion and brief changes in some titles and salaries, Terry Graham made a motion to accept Resolutions 01-04 and 01-05.  Gary Houston seconded.  All in favor.  All of the above Resolutions were signed and placed in Resolution Book 3.

After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 4:30 pm.

                                                     THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                     OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS

 

                                                     (ss) Robert Query, Chairman

                                                     (ss) Gary Houston, Commissioner

                                                     (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner

ATTEST:

The Bourbon County Commission met in open door session with all commissioners present.  County Coordinator, Jim Harris, was also present.

John Swarts, County Attorney, came before the commissioners to discuss the copier in his office.  It is broken.  He is in need of purchasing a new one.  He asked the commissioners if he could do so in two equal payments over two years.  The commissioners okayed the purchase.

Commissioner Query mentioned the committees to which they county was associated.  He suggested keeping the same committee assignments as last year.  They will review them and discuss them at a later date.

Mr. Query asked Jim Harris to call the Post Office to check on 911 addressing.

Mr. Graham read a request from the City of Bronson for 911 signs.  Jim Harris will look into the price of the signs.  No action at this time.

Robert Query asked if the county could check into grants for handicap accessible piers at Elm Creek Lake.  Mr. Harris will check into it.

The Commission received a letter from the Downtown Program regarding a January 29, 2001, luncheon regarding funding to fix privately owned buildings in the downtown Fort Scott area.  No action.

Resolution 01-06 regarding Closed Days for the Transtor Station and Resolution 01-07 a list of warrants to be cancelled that are over two years old, were presented to the commission.  Robert Query made a motion to accept Resolution 01-06.  Terry Graham seconded.  All in favor.  Robert Query then made a motion to accept Resolution 01-07.  Terry Graham seconded.  All in favor.  Both Resolutions were signed and placed in Resolution Book 3.

The Board Appointed Trustees and alternate Trustees to Bourbon County Fire District #3 as follows:

Lloyd Ivey came to speak to the commissioners about his road west of Slick Rock Road.  During rains he can't get into or out of his drive.  No action.

Harvalee Waltmire and Terry Henning appeared before the Board to ask for money in 2001 for the Fulton Community Building out of Special Parks & Recreation Fund to pay for insurance.  Terry Graham seconded and all voted in favor.  Terry Henning also requested money for the Osage Historical Society.  No action taken at this time.

The commission signed appreciation certificates for the Rural Fire Department volunteers.

Ben Culbertson came to discuss brush along the county road near Garland.  No action.

Brent Geneva came to ask about people losing trash on the road between the city and the dump.  Commissioner Houston said he would discuss the problem with the sheriff.

After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 3:00 pm.

                                                             THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                             OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS

 

                                                             (ss) Robert Query, Chairman

                                                             (ss) Gary Houston, Commissioner

                                                             (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner

ATTEST:

(ss) Joanne Long, County Clerk

January 15, 2001     Monday

The Board of County Commissioners of Bourbon County, Kansas, met in open session at 9:00 am in the Commission Room of the Courthouse.  All Commissioners, County Coordinator, Jim Harris and County Clerk, Joanne Long were present.  Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

Dan Meara appeared briefly before the board to say that the County Sheriff's Tax Sale will take place on February 28, 2001, at 9:00 am.

At 9:00 am, proposals for a garden tractor were opened.  They were received from Fort Scott Farm, Fort Scott Truck & Tractor, R & R Equipment and Mayco Ace Hardware.  The commission asked Mr. Harris to review the proposals to see if they met the required specifications and to report back to the board next Friday before any decisions are made.

Mr. Harris mentioned the Upcoming Government Day in Topeka.  It is February 7, 2001.  He wanted to know if any of the commissioners would be joining him.  He needs to know by next week.  He also mentioned receiving two emails from Richard Nienstedt of the City of Fort Scott.  The first was concerning Neighborhood Revitalization.  There will be a meeting Tuesday, January 30, 2001, at Fort Scott Community College.  Terry Graham recommended that Jim Harris and either Robert Query or Gary Houston attend.  Mr. Harris will inform Richard Nienstedt.  The second email was about proposed joint city/county commission meeting on the first Monday of each month.  The agenda can be alternated.  The city would put together the first agenda (February 5).  Terry Graham and Gary Houston thought it was a good idea.  Robert Query was in favor as long as the county could add items to the agenda on months that the city was in charge of writing one.  Mr. Harris will inform Mr. Nienstedt of the decision.

Bob Marshall, Chamber Executive Committee, stopped in to invite the commission to the Eggs & Issues Breakfast on Saturday, January 20, 2001.

At 9:30 am, tire bids were opened.  Bids were received from Severy's, Sin Tire and Comstocks.  The bids were as follows:

The commissioners wanted to see about picking the best line item price rather than a total bid, since none of the bids were totaled.  Mr. Harris will work up the specifications and present a report to the board next Friday.

Jim Harris is preparing to take bids on culverts.  There was discussion of the request lines on the bid spec sheet.  The commissioners would like to get bids on polyethylene culverts as well as welded, riveted and lock.  Mr. Harris will add the column to the bid sheet before mailing them out.  Bids will be opened at 9:00 am January 26, 2001.

Mr. Harris reported on a recent meeting he attended.  Other road projects were discussed.  Mr. Query asked about striping on asphalted roads in the county.  There was general discussion about the possibility of borrowing one or the feasibility of purchasing one.  It was mentioned that the Kansas Department of Transportation would require a written policy by the county if striping was begun.  No action.

A "Slow Children Playing" sign for Drywood Township was discussed.  The order has been written and the sign should be up shortly.  Mr. Houston asked about the possibility of assisting the Railroad in clearing the southeast tree line at the intersection of Poplar Road and BNSF Railroad.  Mr. Harris will contact the railroad.

Jim Harris mentioned he will be scheduling a Blood Borne Pathogen meeting for the county.  He will notify department heads of the date.

There was discussion about the continued problem of litter along Condensory Road on route to the Transfer Station.  Sheriff Coleman was present for this discussion.  There is a Resolution stating that loads must be covered, however there are still some problems with loose debris.  He suggests spot inspections at the entrance gat to see who is in compliance.  He feels that a majority of the incidents are accidental.  The commission and the sheriff want people to care about our community and hope these inspections will renew their interest in the fight against pollution.  It was asked if tickets have ever been issued for the offense and the sheriff said that there had been.  He also said that there was a lot of voluntary picking up of litter in the area.  It was confirmed that the fees for the Transfer Station are generally $1.00 per bag up to 7 bags, and 8 or more bags was determined by weight.

Judy Orton, County Appraiser, appeared before the board to discuss the Agricultural Use Values for the current year.  She stated that the values are up across the board from last year.  It was stated that the values are determined by a formula including an 8 year rolling average.  She mentioned that the surrounding counties, Allen, Crawford and Linn were also up for all soil types from last year and it's probably statewide.  Mr. Graham would like copies of the last eight reports to view.  Mrs. Orton will get those for him.

County Attorney, John Swarts, appeared before the commission.  Terry Graham made a motion to adjourn into executive session for a period of five minutes to discuss non-elected personnel.  Gary Houston seconded the motion.  All in favor.  Those present were Robert Query, Terry Graham, Gary Houston and John Swarts.  The executive session lasted from 11:36 to 11:41 am.  At 11:41 am, the open session reconvened with no further action.

At 1:00 pm, the commissioners asked that all department heads, or someone from each department, appear before the board to get final recommendations on the county's medical health insurance.  Those present were the commissioners, Jim Harris, Joanne Long, Sharon Elder, Jackie Gunsaullus, John Swarts, Harold Coleman, Alec Beth, Judy Orton and Linda Evans.  The proposed bids were presented to the department heads, and after discussion, a poll from each office was taken.  It was decided to accept the Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Kansas Blue Select Plan with $15/$30 prescription drug card.  The premiums are $268.44/single and $593.96/family (with $268.44 paid by county).  Terry Graham made a motion to accept Blue Select Option 2 health insurance with the $15/$30 prescription card.  Robert Query seconded and all voted in favor.

Sheriff Coleman brought forms for an approved grant to be signed by the commission.  The grant totals $4,150.00 and will be used to upgrade and replace weapons and computer equipment.  The total Bourbon County funds required for this grant is $450.00.

After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 3:00 pm.

                                                                    THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                                     OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS

 

                                                                    (ss) Robert Query, Chairman

                                                                    (ss) Gary Houston, Commissioner

                                                                    (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner

ATTEST:

The board of county commissioners of Bourbon County met in open door session in the commission room of the courthouse.  All commissioners were present.  County Clerk, Joanne long, and County Coordinator, Jim Harris, were also present.

Jim Harris discussed current road projects for the county with the board.  He also mentioned that February 7, 2001, is Government Day in Topeka.  Mr. Harris, Gary Houston and Terry Graham will attend.

The fax line in the Register of Deeds office was discussed.  It used to be the only fax line for the courthouse and all office paid for its use.  Now that nearly every office has its own private fax line, it was asked that it only be charged to the Register of Deeds office and the Treasurer's office, as they were the only offices to use it.  The commissioners agreed and asked that the two offices work out an agreement.

Jim Bussone, Game Warden for the area from Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks, stopped in to see the commissioners.  No action.

Crystal Hathaway with the Friends of the Fort Scott Animal Shelter came to ask the commissioners if they could place a bulletin board of animals in the shelter in the lobby of the courthouse.  The commissioners okayed the request.

After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 3:00 pm.

                                                      THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                      OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS

 

                                                      (ss) Robert Query, Chairman

                                                      (ss) Gary Houston, Commissioner

                                                      (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner

ATTEST:

The board of county commissioners of Bourbon County, Kansas, met in open session in the commission room of the courthouse with all commissioners present.  Also present was the County Clerk, Joanne Long and the County Coordinator, Jim Harris.

Jim Harris told the commission that he worked up the price for cold mix.  The City of Fort Scott has asked to purchase cold mix from the county and the commission asked Mr. Harris to work up the actual cost of the mix.  He said that the mix costs $25.40/ton to produce at the current oil prices.  It was decided to sell the cold mix to the City of Fort Scott for $30/ton, allowing the additional $4.60/ton for maintenance and upkeep of the equipment.  These prices represent the current oil prices only and are subject to change.  It was also decided to sell our cold mix for any public use.

Mr. Harris told the commissioners that he has been asked by Judy's Iron & Culvert that the county not sell culverts to private citizens-aside from the initial entrance culverts and those for public use.  All commissioners agreed to the request.

Mr. Harris had the tire quote workup from Monday.  It was decided to purchase the following tires:

At 9:30 am culvert quotes were opened.  They were as follows:

Terry Graham made a motion to go with the Welborn Sales bid for culverts.  Gary Houston seconded the motion.  All in favor.

Don Cummings came to ask the commissioners what the plans for the old county barn were.  The commissioners told him the sheriff stores impounded cars there.  There is a property on the sheriff tax sale across the street from the old barn.

2001 Commission committee assignments for Bourbon County are as follows:

Judy Orton, County Appraiser, came to speak to the commission about the upcoming sheriff sale.  It is scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, 2001, 9:00 am.  She said that this is not a good date for her office, citing that she is short an employee and values must be set March 1.  She hopes the commissioners will include her in the planning of the next tax sale to schedule it on a date convenient to everyone.

After routine business, the meeting adjourned at noon.

                                                    THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                    OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS

 

                                                   (ss) Robert Query, Chairman

                                                   (ss) Gary Houston, Commissioner

                                                   (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner

ATTEST:

The board of county commissioners met in open session in the commission room of the courthouse with all commissioners present.  Jim Harris was also present.

After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 3:00 pm.

                                                       THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                       OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS

 

                                                       (ss) Robert Query, Chairman

                                                       (ss) Gary Houston, Commissioner

                                                       (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner

ATTEST: