These are minutes for the month of July 2003, as approved by the Bourbon County Commission.
| July 4, 2003 Holiday | July 7, 2003 |
| July 11, 2003 | July 14, 2003 |
| July 18, 2003 | July 21, 2003 |
| July 25, 2003 | July 28, 2003 |
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The Bourbon County Commission met in open session with all commissioners and the county clerk present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Laura Hyer, Fort Scott Tribune reporter, was present. Clyde Killion discussed vandalism to county property and roads and upcoming road projects. Troy Arnold met with the commissioners to inform them that 240th Street is very oily and it’s getting on the vehicles. Clyde will treat the road. Commissioners were reminded of the Issues After Hours meeting tonight at the Best Western. The commissioners discussed the state health insurance. No action. David Neville updated the commissioners on the status of air conditioning on the 2nd floor. He is waiting to hear from the City Codes Officer. Sheriff Coleman informed the commissioners of a downed stop sign at 235th and Valley Road. Commissioners received the monthly progress report from the Extension Council. Terry Graham signed a letter for assignment of the lease of the communications tower on Couch Street. After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 11:10 am. THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS (ss) Gary Houston, Commissioner (ss) Robert Query, Commissioner ATTEST: (ss) Joanne Long, County Clerk |
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The Bourbon County Commission met in open session with Gary Houston and Robert Query present. Joanne Long was also present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Clyde Killion presented quotes to purchase 75 culvert tubes. The cost from Welborn Sales, Inc. is $8,622.00; from Innovative Service & Suppy is $13,113.77; and Judy’s Iron & Plumbing is $9,486.00. Commissioners told Mr. Killion to go with Welborn Sales as they had the lower price. Mr. Killion also discussed the schedule for the laydown machine. After discussion it was decided to begin in Robert Query’s district. David Neville and Matt Block spoke to the commissioners about electrical problems on the correctional center roof. He brought estimates for two jobs. David would like the projects to be considered with regard to the 2004 budget. Mr. Neville also spoke to the commissioners about some problem trees in the courthouse yard. Commissioners advised Mr. Neville to seek opinions from tree experts and consult Lee Davis about a possible remedy for the Elm. Commissioners don’t want to do anything at this time about the Crabapple in front of the correctional center. David stated that 4 businesses will be submitting estimates for the air conditioner job he mentioned last week. As soon as he gets all four, he will present them to the Board. Judy Orton presented her 2004 budget request. She asked the commissioners to consider employee raises if they are at all possible, citing that raises were budgeted for 2003 but were not given due to tight financial times. Though people do not like their taxes or the mill levy to rise for any reason, costs continue to rise for our employees and they are being left behind with no pay increase. Commissioners received budget request for the following: District Court—revised from earlier request to reflect $75,000 for Capital Murder cases, County Commission, Coroner, Service for the Elderly, County Clerk and Election. Joanne Long informed the commissioners of a request by Don Russell to write a letter to the Department of Transportation in support of lowering the speed limit of US 69 HWY between Wal-Mart and Mercy Hospital to 45 or 55 MPH. Commissioners agreed to the request and a letter was drafted to that effect. Ms. Long asked the commissioners if they are ready to decide on the InfiniTec contract at this time. As Mr. Graham is not present, the commissioners do not want to make a decision at this time. Commissioners received the names and addresses of the jail assessment companies from Treanor Architects. The county commissioners left the meeting at 10:37 am to view the road conditions on 240th Street and 195th Street benefit districts. At 11:15 am, the commissioners returned to the meeting and reported that the roads look good. Karen Marlier spoke to the commissioners about duck blinds. She and her husband rent #11 at Elm Creek Lake. Their blind, which had been chained to a willow tree, is gone now, after the work on the lake. The commissioners reported that no blinds were destroyed during the draining, dozing and repairing of the lake. He also stated that the county is not responsible for the blinds, we just rent the spots. Mrs. Marlier is unhappy that her blind is gone, as it was secured to a tree, and she is also unhappy that there are no trees for cover on the south end of the lake now and the county raised the price of the duck blind space rental to $35. Commissioners discussed getting rid of the duck blinds after this year, as they are cause for much turmoil and keep people from fishing in the lake for about 5 months a year. No action at this time. Joanne Long asked the commissioners about a bill presented for payment for the Road & Bridge fund. After discussion with Clyde Killion, she is waiting for an explanation from Marty Pearson. After routine business, the meeting adjourned at noon. THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS (ss) Gary Houston, Commissioner (ss) Robert Query, Commissioner ATTEST: (ss) Joanne Long, County Clerk |
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The Bourbon County Commission met in open session with Terry Graham and Robert Query present. Joanne Long was also present. Gary Houston arrived at 9:10 am. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and corrected. The 2004 Noxious Weed budget proposal was submitted. Joanne Long spoke to the commissioners about setting a cut-off time for changes to payroll. After discussion it was decided that 4:00 pm two days before payday would be the cut-off for any changes. Example: Payday is Thursday, cut-off is 4:00 pm on Tuesday. Commissioners discussed the proposed contract with InfiniTec with no action. Commissioners would like to meet with Doug Rozean again. After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 11:30 am. THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS (ss) Terry Graham, Chairman (ss) Gary Houston, Commissioner (ss) Robert Query, Commissioner ATTEST: (ss) Joanne Long, County Clerk |
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The Bourbon County Commission met in open session with Terry Graham and Robert Query present. Joanne Long was also present. Gary Houston arrived at 9:20 am. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Commissioners received the 2004 budget request from the Treasurer and Register of Deeds offices. Clyde Killion gave an asphalting update. Anne Emerson, representative for US Senator Sam Brownback, presented a press release by the Senator concerning appropriation for flood control for Bourbon County. Ed French left the mercury from the spill earlier this year for the State to pick up today. He also spoke to the commissioners about Emergency Preparedness funding. Lynn Smith presented the computer budget request for 2004. Several aspects are contingent on whether the county signs a contract with InfiniTec. Delwin Mumbower spoke to the commissioners about storm-spotters. The current procedure that is being followed has spotters take positions when a watch is called in Bourbon County. There are times, like last Friday, when the watch is exceptionally long and there is only an hour of activity. Last Friday, the watch began at 3:00 pm and lasted until 9:00 am Saturday. This is wearing on the volunteer weather-spotters. Mr. Mumbower would like to amend the policy to alert the spotters of a watch and place them on stand-by but only activate them during a warning in a surrounding county or in Bourbon County. Delwin noted that any changes to the current system must be approved by Ed French, which it has, and adopted by the Commission. Terry Graham made the motion to adopt the amended guidelines for the storm-spotter network for Bourbon County. Gary Houston seconded the motion and all voted in favor. The new guidelines read as follows:
Susan Quick, Sharon Elder, Clyde Killion, Alec Beth, Joanne Long and Terri Johnson met with the commissioners to discuss the state health insurance plan. After discussion, no action was taken at this time. Terri Johnson briefed the commissioners on her 2004 budget. She will be asking for money in a contingency fund to pay for capital murder cases. Doug Rozean and Sonny Sagar, InfiniTec, met with commissioners to discuss the county’s computer contract. Mr. Rozean and Mr. Sagar explained that paying up front locks in prices and keeps costs down by eliminating annual increases. Commissioners would like to sign the contract but do not want to pay three years in advance. They would like to know if they can pay a year at a time, and pay for hardware in advance. Mr. Rozean will check with his finance officer to see what can be done. Bob Medina, Kansas Department of Waste Management, met with the commissioners to discuss a new state illegal dump site clean-up program. He also picked up the mercury, left by Ed French. Gary Houston left the meeting at 11:35 am with Mr. Medina to view two illegal dump sites in the county. Mike Hueston, Fire District 3, Mapleton, met with the commissioners to request a signature on a Training Officer Certification application. Commissioners asked if Fire District 3 had approved this class and Mr. Hueston confirmed. Chairman Graham signed the form. Mr. Graham signed documents for a bridge project. Mike Hueston requested rock in Mapleton to fill a hole. Commissioners stated that there is no rock available at this time, due to the asphalting schedule. After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 11:55 am. THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS (ss) Terry Graham, Chairman (ss) Gary Houston, Commissioner (ss) Robert Query, Commissioner ATTEST: (ss) Joanne Long, County Clerk |
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The Bourbon County Commission met in open session with Terry Graham and Robert Query present. Joanne Long was also present. Gary Houston arrived at 9:20 am. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved. Laura Hyer, Fort Scott Tribune reporter, was present. Commissioners received budget requests from the Correctional Center and the County Attorney. Terry Sercer updated the commissioners on the budget schedule. All budgets are due today so he will start working them up tomorrow, should have a draft for commissioners by Wednesday morning and will meet with commissioners Friday to begin working. Clyde Killion gave an asphalt update. Raymond “Skeet” George spoke with commissioners about Airport Road. It is in terrible shape. He wants to know who’s responsible for fixing it. Commissioners informed Mr. George that it is a City of Fort Scott road. Mr. George also asked why the county didn’t finish the Redfield road. Commissioner Graham stated that the county completed the projected area and will get to the rest at a later date. Verdon Dauben spoke to commissioners about paving a portion of his road. Commissioners explained a benefit district and also stated that with the Highway 54 construction, some work may be done to the road in the near future for that purpose. No action. Mr. Dauben and Ms. Hyer also asked what could be done about a burned structure near their houses. As it is located in the country and there is no county zoning, the commissioners have no jurisdiction to have it removed. Doylene Kennedy gave the commissioners a copy of a bridge inspection. Joe Savage spoke to the commissioners about the county budget. He is interested in a copy of the 2004 budget. Commissioners advised Mr. Savage that it is in the early stages and we should have copies of the proposed budget around the first of August. Lee Davis spoke to the commissioners about spraying weeds. David Neville updated the commissioners on the tree problems. Extra watering has helped and the Extension Office took a sample and found the tree has lace bugs. There is a treatment but it is for prevention, not repair. Mr. Neville spoke to the commissioners about fire alarm estimates. Commissioners are waiting from the approval of the State Fire Marshal before approving the low estimate. Commissioners also asked Mr. Neville to try to get more estimates on the electrical work on the roof. Joanne Long informed the commissioners that InfiniTec will accept the payment arrangement that was discussed at Friday’s meeting. They have sent paperwork to that effect. No action. After routine business, the meeting adjourned at noon. THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS (ss) Terry Graham, Chairman (ss) Gary Houston, Commissioner (ss) Robert Query, Commissioner ATTEST: (ss) Joanne Long, County Clerk |
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The Bourbon County Commission met in open session with all commissioners and the county clerk present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Laura Hyer, Fort Scott Tribune, was present. David Neville presented quotes for air conditioning work. No action. Terry Sercer, DBBJ&B, met with the commissioners to work on the 2004 county budget. This work session took most of the morning. Joanne Long reported that the 17 county meetings have been reduced to two per year and that Bourbon County will host in October 2004. Commissioners signed a letter of recommendation to induct Terry Hubenett into the Kansas Fair Hall of Fame. Commissioners signed a letter requesting the Bourbon County Regional Planning Commission re-submit exemption application for Millennium Industries. Joanne Long reported that the 30-day period for paying the 195th Street benefit district ended on Thursday. 7 of the 18 people paid their portion. She will go to financial institutions for the remaining portion for the special assessment. Robert Query left the meeting at 1:10 pm. After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 2:00 pm. THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS (ss) Terry Graham, Chairman (ss) Gary Houston, Commissioner (ss) Robert Query, Commissioner ATTEST: (ss) Joanne Long, County Clerk |
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The Bourbon County Commission met in open session with all commissioners and the county clerk present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Richard Nienstedt and Don Russell, City of Fort Scott, met with the commissioners to have a letter signed. It is a new copy of the Regional Planning letter that was signed on Friday. Clyde Killion gave a road update. Robert Query mentioned that the work on 18th Street at the Community College has been delayed until a telephone line is moved. David Neville spoke to the commissioners about the possibility of a raise. Commissioners are currently working up the 2004 budget. Laura Hyer, Fort Scott Tribune reporter, was present. Terry Sercer worked with the commissioners on the 2004 budget. Terry Graham made a motion to re-appoint Ken Anderson to a three-year term on the Tri-Valley Board, effective July 1, 2003. Robert Query seconded the motion and all voted in favor. After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 12:15 pm. THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS (ss) Terry Graham, Chairman (ss) Gary Houston, Commissioner (ss) Robert Query, Commissioner ATTEST: (ss) Joanne Long, County Clerk |
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