These are the minutes for April 2005, as approved by the Bourbon County Commission.
| April 1, 2005 | April 4, 2005 |
| April 8, 2005 | April 11, 2005 |
| April 15, 2005 | April 18, 2005 |
| April 22, 2005 | April 25, 2005 |
| April 29, 2005 | |
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The Bourbon County Commission met in open session with Gary Houston and Bill Brittain present. Joanne Long was also present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Jason Silvers, reporter with the Fort Scott Tribune, was present. Clyde Killion gave a road report. Bill Brittain said that he spoke with officials from Phoenix Coal Company about the maintenance of Deer Road. It was determined that it would take someone about 10 hours per week to keep the road bladed daily. He asked the clerk to calculate the cost of a county road grader operator for 10 hours per week, including the county’s portion of tax liability, as well as the cost of a grader for that same period to give a figure to Phoenix Coal Company. If it is acceptable to him, we will make an agreement to have the grader operator maintain the road off of county time and bill the cost of labor and machinery to the coal company. The county used to calculate the cost of a grader at $25.00 per hour, but that should be higher due to rising fuel costs. KDOT of Chanute calculates the rate to rent a grader at $40.80, but that would be higher than the actual cost, so commissioners decided that $30.00 per hour was more accurate with the increase in fuel. David Neville and Frank McLean met with commissioners. Mr. McLean, of Joplin Roofing, is assisting David in writing the specs for the roof replacements. Mr. Neville also spoke with commissioners about electrical problems with the correctional center’s central heat and air. He had City Codes Officer, Brent Crays, take a look and has his written evaluation. Matt Brock will be doing the repairs but it will take 15 days for the parts to arrive. In the meantime, the County is liable if something were to happen. The County Attorney will probably suggest shutting the system down until repairs are made. Bill Brittain suggested writing a letter to the original electrician with the bill for the new work and the letter from the codes officer. That way he will know it was not acceptable and any future work will need to meet city codes even though the courthouse is exempt from them. Chemical quotes were received and opened. Three were presented. They were:
Bill Brittain made a motion to accept the low quote (UAP/Timberland). Gary Houston seconded and both voted in favor. Phil Hammons and Bud Penniman, Evergreen Cemetery, met with commissioners to ask the County for assistance with sealing the asphalt and chip and seal roads in the cemetery. The County, in past years, has provided the machinery and personnel while Evergreen Cemetery paid for the supplies to repair the roads. Evergreen Cemetery is a private cemetery which receives no tax levy. They would like the commissioners put the cemetery firmly on the project list for 2005. Rough estimates are that it would take 1,480 gallons of MC30, at approximately $1.17 per gallon, or $1,731.60, for the project. Commissioners will check with Clyde Killion on Monday to see if it is possible. Commissioners spoke of gas company trucks kicking up a lot of dust on county roads. Dust control was an option but it generally only allowed with a doctor’s note for health reasons and then the owner must pay. There was discussion of seeing whether the gas company would pay for treatments because of the extra trucks on the road. No action at this time. Susan Quick and Sharon Elder checked in with commissioners to see if they had spoken to City officials yet. Commissioner Brittain indicated he planned to speak with the city manager this afternoon. Laura Hyer informed commissioners that the communications group has recommended the County go with the analog system with new repeaters at narrow-band. We’ve also found out that the County’s hand-held radios can be either wide or narrow-band, but the mobile radios will all have to be replaced. A smaller group will now be working on the logistics of the plan. The cost of the program is quoted at $278,000. The ODP funds available total $174,000 and the City has indicated 911 funds will buy the console for dispatch. Laura would like to find out if 911 funds will be available to pay the balance or if the County will have to find the funds. Bill Brittain indicated he would find that out this afternoon when he speaks with the city manager. Ms. Hyer said that Bourbon County is slated to receive $110,000 in 2006 in ODP funding. That can either go toward courthouse security or for additional communications costs, a decision that the commissioners will have to make soon. Terri Johnson spoke with commissioners about the wiring issue. Because of the letter from the codes officer we have knowledge of the issue and would be liable if anything were to happen before the problem is fixed. Commissioners will have Matt Brock and David Neville speak with Mr. Crays to see if we can secure the area from access until the parts arrive, so as not to have to shut down the power. Terri thinks that if Mr. Crays sees that we are moving forward with repairs and blocking access to the area, he may allow us to keep the power on. However, Terri said that if we can’t get approval from Brent today, we must shut the power off and make arrangements for extra blankets for the prisoners in the cool evenings. Terri also indicated that the only documentation of the original work is in the commissioner minutes. Since we couldn’t locate an actual contract, it will be impossible to go after the original electrician for damages. Bill Brittain told Ms. Johnson his idea of writing a letter to the original electrician. Ms. Johnson thought that was a good idea. She then asked to have an executive session to discuss non-elected personnel. Gary Houston made a motion to go into executive session, for a period of five minutes, under the non-elected personnel and attorney/client privilege exceptions to the Kansas Open Meetings Act, to discuss a letter the commissioners received from a prisoner in the correctional center. Bill Brittain seconded and both voted in favor. Those present for the session were Gary Houston, Bill Brittain, Terri Johnson and Joanne Long. The session began at 11:40 am and ended at 11:45 am with no action. Richard Johnson, Martin Tractor, met with commissioners to discuss lease-purchase options for a road grader. No action. David Neville met again with commissioners for an update on the electrical issue. Commissioners informed him of the plan for him to meet with Brent Crays and Matt Brock and that if it was not successful, he will have to shut the power to the jail’s heating and air off. He will inform Sheriff Coleman of the possibility. After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 12:25 pm.
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The Bourbon County Commission met in open session with Terry Graham and Bill Brittain present. Joanne Long was also present. Gary Houston arrived at 9:08 am. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Mike Norris spoke to commissioners about air-cooled versus water-cooled air conditioning. He feels that it is better to go with air-cooled. Clyde Killion gave a road report. Commissioners learned that April 20, 2005, is Ecology Day at Fort Scott High School. Bourbon County will once again be helping out by donating trucks for the litter. Commissioners discussed the requested work at Evergreen Cemetery. Harold Coleman asked commissioners to come to the jail to view some proposed work. Commissioners said they would be down later this morning after viewing proposed ramp diagrams for the east entrance. Commissioners signed quarterly reports for Public Works. Susan Quick asked commissioners if there had been any news on the salary survey. There is no news yet. Commissioners reviewed three proposed drawings by Rick Zingre’ for the handicap accessible ramp on the east side of the courthouse. After the ramp viewing, the commissioners toured the jail with Sheriff Coleman. Laura Hyer spoke with commissioners about communications. Commissioners signed a letter indicating Bourbon County’s radio system selection. Bill Brittain made a motion to submit Option 2 of the ramp drawings to the ADA grant for the east entrance to the courthouse. Terry Graham seconded and all voted in favor. Raymond Taylor asked if commissioners could have a ditch cleaned out. Commissioners discussed the summer road projects. Judge Stephan and Karen Paddock spoke with commissioners about courthouse security. They believe that the entire courthouse should be secured over just district court. They wanted to reinforce what Justin Meeks said last week. It is a different world than 25 years ago and drugs and violence are prevalent. They feel that one entrance, secured with a metal detector and security guard will help out. They discussed the fact that over 650 criminal cases were filed in Bourbon County last year and that doesn’t take into account any civil or juvenile cases. Laura Hyer spoke with commissioners about training opportunities for officials. She will speak more about it on Friday. After routine business, the meeting adjourned at noon.
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The Bourbon County Commission met in open session with all commissioners and the county clerk present. Clyde Killion gave a road report. He stated that an Amish family has moved into Bourbon County and said that a buggy lane should be constructed in the immediate area. Don Russell stopped by to say that he is working on the ADA grant for the courthouse east entrance. Mr. Russell also reminded commissioners that Valu-Merchandisers is sending out feelers for assistance. Commissioners do not want to give a tax break on top of a tax break as that would not be fair to all the other businesses in the county. The business could qualify for assistance on its expansion areas. Commissioners will look at numbers that Mr. Russell will put together. Don Russell also dropped off information for Short-Go, Cactus Conversions and Cactus Trailer Sales for proposed tax abatements. The commissioners will review the information. Charlie Blevins spoke with commissioners about the south courthouse door. The other day the wind blew it back and caught his hand. He feels that if a small child were to have been there they would have lost a finger at least. He begged the commissioners to have the door fixed. Mr. Blevins also stated his desire to keep the downtown agriculture based like it used to be. Commissioners discussed the proposed plan for upkeep of Deer Road. The grader operator has not shown interest in the extra work at straight time. The commissioners would like to work something up that the coal company and the county can live with. It was asked if a county employee can legally do this work. Since it is a public road, it is not a problem. Jason Silvers, reporter with the Fort Scott Tribune, was present. At 9:30 am, the Board of Canvassers met to finalize the results of Tuesday’s City/School General Election. Those present were the commissioners, Joanne Long, Cecelia Kramer, Jason Silvers and Hazel Swarts. 40 ballots were considered for approval. 11 were not approved, one was approved on a partial basis and 28 were added wholly. Commissioners then broke a tie between Misty Adams and Leon McBride for Fulton City Commission. Mr. McBride won the coin toss. Commissioners signed the Abstract of Votes Cast at the April 5, 2005, election. Jim Harris, Berry Tractor, and Richard Johnson, Martin Tractor, presented grader quotes. No action at this time. Gary Houston left the meeting at 10:45 am. Harold Coleman met with commissioners. Bill Brittain made a motion to go into executive session, for a period of 15 minutes, under the non-elected personnel exception to the Kansas Open Meetings Act to discuss Correctional Center employees. Terry Graham seconded the motion and both voted in favor. Those present for the session were Terry Graham, Bill Brittain, Harold Coleman and Joanne Long. The session lasted from 10:48 am to 11:03 am and ended with no action. Commissioners opened hay bids for Elm Creek Lake. Only one bid was received, from Dwayne Neil for $723.00. Bill Brittain made a motion to accept the bid. Terry Graham seconded the motion and all voted in favor. David Neville spoke with commissioners about air conditioning. He has quotes from DC Refrigeration, Van Patten’s and Norris. No action at this time. However, there was discussion of split units versus water-cooled and whether or not there is a trend one way or the other. Commissioners would also like David to see if Marvin Williams to see if he is interested in quoting a price. Mr. Neville also presented specifications for the courthouse and correctional center roofs for the commissioners to approve. Bill Brittain made the motion to approve the roof specs. Terry Graham seconded and all voted in favor. David also informed commissioners that the front porch of the courthouse, on the east side of the building, is settling and could use some tuc-pointing. Commissioners requested that David contact a local restoration company to see what the porch needs and get back to them. Laura Hyer spoke with commissioners about emergency preparedness. Bill Brinker of Commenco was also present. Ms. Hyer presented a job description, taken from Kansas Statutes, which she needs to turn in to Kansas Division of Emergency Management. Joanne Long said that other counties already have a job description for emergency preparedness coordinator that she could use as a guide for forming Bourbon County’s. Ms. Hyer also presented a draft of a letter for the commissioners to write for dispatch to call emergency preparedness in disasters. Terry Graham made a motion to go into executive session, for a period of fifteen minutes, under the security exception to the Kansas Open Meetings Act. Bill Brittain seconded and both voted in favor. Those present for the session were Terry Graham, Bill Brittain, Joanne Long, Laura Hyer and Bill Brinker. The session began at 11:34 am and ended at 11:49 am with no action. After routine business, the meeting adjourned at noon.
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 meetings were read and approved. Richard Nienstedt and Eric Bailey met with commissioners to discuss the possibility of a city-wide and/or county-wide clean-up day. There was much discussion of the cost of such an endeavor and what items are allowed at the Transfer Station and what has to go to Iola’s dump. The Transfer Station is self-funded with gate fees and receives no tax levy. Officials will research the costs of the last time such a day was held and get back to the commissioners this Friday. No action. Clyde Killion gave a road report. Terri Johnson responded to commissioners’ request of whether the county can waive penalties on a property the city intends to pay the taxes on in the fire zone. Ms. Johnson cited K.S.A. 79-1763 and an Attorney General’s opinion which say the commissioners cannot waive taxes or penalties for anyone, public or private. Jason Silvers, reporter with the Fort Scott Tribune, was present. Richard Johnson, Martin Tractor, presented corrected figures for the lease/purchase of a road grader. He stated that Friday’s figures incorrectly showed 10 semi-annual payments and a balloon payment (5 ½ years) when it should only be 9 semi-annual payments and a balloon payment (5 years). He apologized for the error but assured commissioners that the equity was the same. No action. Gene Parker asked commissioners why there had been digging at the intersections of 40th and Grand and 40th and Fern. Commissioners explained that surveyors had been there and found stones but that the road beds should be firmly replaced soon. Don Russell met with commissioners. The commissioners relayed the information that the county could not abate the penalty on a property the City hopes to purchase in the fire zone. Mr. Russell also spoke with commissioners about the cost-benefit analyses for three businesses which hope to qualify for tax abatements. Susan Quick and Sharon Elder asked commissioners for an update on the salary study. Bill Brittain stated that Richard Nienstedt had been in contact with the League about doing a study. He is waiting to hear back. They asked if raises hinged entirely on the wage study. The commissioners said they did not, but that they wanted to have all employees’ wages evaluated. Sharon Elder also spoke with commissioners about the support agreement with Real Vision Imaging (RVI). She will pay the support but would like the person who signed the original contract to sign the new paperwork. That person was Gary Houston, so he signed the new support documents. Laura Hyer and Jackie Miller, the Southeast Kansas Regional Homeland Security Coordinator, met with commissioners to discuss emergency preparedness officials training. After a brief explanation of the typical types of disasters prevalent to the area, they asked commissioners what type of and who they would like to see have access to officials training sessions. Commissioners would like county and city officials, as well as police/sheriff and fire and officials from the smaller cities involved. It was decided to have the training during a workweek in the next month or so. All involved will check their schedules. Ms. Hyer and Ms. Miller also spoke with commissioners about training personnel on equipment purchased with ODP funds. There are periodic audits in which people must provide certification on equipment and, since most equipment is purchased through the County and then disbursed, the County is responsible for making sure training is completed. Commissioners reviewed and approved accounts payable and payroll for the period. Commissioners spent the later morning discussing salaries of public works employees. Terry Graham made a motion to raise Bill Keith to Maintenance III. Motion failed for lack of a second. Commissioners will continue the discussion Friday when Clyde Killion is available for comment. After routine business, the meeting adjourned at noon.
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The Bourbon County Commission met in the Commission Room of the Bourbon County Courthouse with all commissioners and the county clerk present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Richard Nienstedt and Eric Bailey met with commissioners to discuss the proposed free clean-up day. Commissioners decided that May was a good time and set up days for city, as well as county residents, to discard some items. The City of Fort Scott will pay tipping fees for any items the City trucks bring to the Transfer Station for the program and the County will waive all fees for any Bourbon County residents to bring acceptable items on Saturday, May 14, 2005, and Saturday, May 21, 2005. Vehicles must have current Bourbon County tags to enter and dump for free. Items that can be dumped free include: white goods (including washers, dryers, dishwashers and hot water tanks), metal items, bulky household items such as furniture and TVs. Items that will not be accepted free include: household trash, tires, batteries, commercial construction materials, hazardous chemicals, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and paint containers. Clyde Killion gave a road report. Terry Graham made a motion to raise Bill Keith’s salary to Maintenance III, $9.77/hr. Bill Brittain seconded the motion. Commissioners Graham and Brittain approved. Gary Houston abstained. Motion passes. The change will be present on Mr. Keith’s next paycheck. Terry Graham made a motion to go into executive session, for a period of fifteen minutes, to discuss non-elected Public Works personnel. Gary Houston seconded and all voted in favor. The session lasted from 9:18 am to 9:33 am. Those present for the session were the commissioners, Clyde Killion and Joanne Long. The session ended at 9:33 am with no action. Richard Johnson, Martin Tractor, presented commissioners with revised payment schedules for a grader lease. He indicated that the price of the equipment is the same, only the semi-annual payment amounts and final balloon payment amounts differ from the original quote. No action. Jason Silvers, reporter with the Fort Scott Tribune, was present. Laura Hyer and Delwin Mumbower spoke with commissioners about communications. They presented several maps showing radio coverage based on the location of the transmission tower. Commissioners would like to see a map showing the coverage under the proposed Voter Stations and with only one Voter Station before deciding on a location of the tower. Bill Brittain made a motion to go into executive session, under the security exception to the Kansas Open Meetings Act, to discuss proposed contracts for communications. Terry Graham seconded the motion and all voted in favor. Those present for the session were the commissioners, Laura Hyer, Delwin Mumbower and Joanne Long. The session began at 10:20 am and ended at 10:35 am with no action. Lee Davis spoke about spraying weeds. At 11:00 am, chemical quotes were opened. Three were received. They were:
Gary Houston made a motion to accept the quote from UAP/Timberland for $11,419.90. Terry Graham seconded and all voted in favor. Laura Hyer returned to the meeting to ask the commissioners, on behalf of Bourbon County Red Cross, for a monetary donation. Their annual budget is $6,000 and they have exhausted over $4,000 from the March 11th fire and subsequent fires. Any help would be appreciated, though she is asking for $2,000 or $2,500 and will ask the City to match whatever the County gives. The Red Cross would also like to become a regular part of the County’s budget. Commissioners and Ms. Hyer spoke about possible fund-raising activities to help out. Bill Brittain made a motion to give $2,000, from the Contingency Fund, to Red Cross in 2005. Terry Graham seconded and all voted in favor. No action was made at this time about adding the Red Cross as a regular allocation to the County Budget. Susan Quick and Sharon Elder asked for an update on the salary issue. Bill Brittain said that Richard Nienstedt is waiting to hear from the individual from the League of Kansas Municipalities (LKM) on a price. That individual is in training this week. Commissioners signed a letter to send to Fort Scott Dispatch on when to notify Emergency Preparedness in disasters. A copy of the letter was also forwarded to the city manager. Joanne Long told commissioners that Kenny Hoop, Meritage, stopped in yesterday to say that digging is about to begin. He wants to know if any permits are needed. Commissioners indicated that permits are required from the Public Works Department. Ms. Long will inform Mr. Hoop about the permit requirements. She also informed commissioners that Mr. Hoop stated they will only use two of the three County rights-of-way as they have decided to go around the other. Ms. Long also spoke with commissioners about the ambulance contract that expires December 31, 2005. As budget time is fast approaching, commissioners asked Ms. Long to contact Mercy to see what renewal costs will be. The County Clerk spoke with commissioners about discussing county business before 9:00 am. In order to avoid any Open Meetings Violations, the commissioners should abstain from any discussion of County business. As clerk, she tries to ensure the commissioners abide by all laws and she doesn’t want to get tangled up in any possible legal messes. Even though no decisions may be made, the public cannot be privy to discussions if they are held outside of the normal time parameter set by the meetings. Commissioners thanked the clerk for her diligence in the matter. Commissioners discussed paying employees’ mileage. As the county attorney reassured the commissioners that it is against county policy to pay employees for mileage to the worksite, commissioners also agreed to cease paying county mowers mileage and to stop them using their personal vehicle for transport to the mowers, effective May 1, 2005. Also, in the wake of the mileage situation, Terry Graham changed his mind about elected officials’ raises and informed the treasurer and register of deeds of the situation. The salary survey will still be conducted, but any raises at this time have been halted because of the turmoil it creates. After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 11:45 am.
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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 corrected. Jason Silvers, reporter with the Fort Scott Tribune, was present. Clyde Killion gave a road report. Jim Harris, Berry Tractor, met with commissioners about grader quotes. He asked if the commissioners would like to throw out the current quotes and start over with more specific specifications so that both companies are completely aware of what the County is looking for. Commissioners felt that was a good idea and asked Clyde Killion to revise the request for quotes. Terry Graham made a motion to go into executive session, for a period of fifteen minutes, to discuss non-elected personnel. Bill Brittain seconded and all voted in favor. Those present for the session were the commissioners, Joanne Long, Clyde Killion and Terri Johnson. The session began at 9:49 am and ended at 10:04 am. Terri Johnson spoke with commissioners about writing contracts for roof work. She said that she is not comfortable writing such contracts but would be happy to review any contracts. Bill Brittain made a motion to pay Richard Ramsey any mileage, up to Friday, April 15, 2005, as was promised to him for his job change. Terry Graham seconded and all voted in favor. Terry Graham mentioned that he has spoken with Uniontown City Officials, Randy Rockhold from USD 235, Jake Underwood and officials from Uniontown Fire Station about the county helping with the construction of a concrete pad for a new fire station that the district is trying to get. The County has helped for Fulton and Garland in the past. Commissioners agreed to help when the time comes. Terri Johnson updated commissioners on the County’s criminal caseload. She also indicated that the County would be incurring costs from the capital murder trial soon for expert witnesses. Terry Graham made a motion to go into executive session, for a period of 8 minutes, to discuss non-elected personnel mileage. Gary Houston seconded the motion and all voted in favor. Those present for the session were the commissioners, Terri Johnson and Joanne Long. The session began at 10:52 am and ended at 11:00 am with no action. Commissioners received three quotes for replacement of the courthouse and correctional center roofs. They were:
Commissioners asked David Neville to review the quotes to see that they are “apples to apples”. No action at this time. The City/County luncheon has been set for April 25, 2005, at noon at the BBQ Pit on South 69 Hwy. Joanne Long presented a resolution for the commissioners to consider. It is a listing of checks, over two years old, which Terry Sercer has asked us to cancel. They are all with Citizens Bank, N.A., and canceling them will close the County’s accounts there. Terry Graham made a motion to adopt Resolution 13-05. Gary Houston seconded the motion and all voted in favor. The resolution was signed and placed in the Resolution Book. Joanne Long presented an agreement between the County and Phoenix Coal Company, for the cost of an employee and grader for maintenance of Deer Road. After some modifications by the County Attorney, the commissioners signed the letter and sent it to Bob Hartley of Phoenix Coal Company. After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 12:05 pm.
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The Bourbon County Commission met in open session with all commissioners present. Cecelia Kramer was also present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Doylene Kennedy reported that the SEK Multi-County Health Department is making available to the county a laminating machine. It will be located in the Public Works Office. Ms. Kennedy also spoke with commissioners about the flood plain. Commissioners authorized sending letters out to those in the flood plain. Commissioners discussed payment of wages to a retiring employee. No action. Clyde Killion gave a road report. Mr. Killion asked to hire Jim Blair part-time at the Transfer Station. Commissioners approved the request. David Neville spoke with commissioners about the roof quotes. Commissioners said that they want specs in writing from each of the contractors with the actual warranty and a letter of coverage from their insurance companies before a decision is made. Mr. Neville also spoke with commissioners about the air conditioner in the Deeds office. Commissioners would like information about energy savings on each of the quoted machines before a decision is made. There was brief discussion of the proposed ramp for the courthouse. No action. Commissioners discussed the road from Lake Fort Scott to the Airport. Terry Graham made a motion to go into executive session, for a period of seven minutes, to discuss non-elected personnel and payroll for a public works employee. Bill Brittain seconded the motion and all voted in favor. Those present for the session were the commissioners, Terri Johnson, Kendell Mason and Cecelia Kramer. The session began at 10:28 am and ended at 10:35 am with no action. Bill Brittain made a motion to go into executive session, for a period of ten minutes, to discuss non-elected personnel. Terry Graham seconded and all voted in favor. Those present for the session were the commissioners, Terri Johnson and Cecelia Kramer. The session began at 10:40 am and ended at 10:50 am with no action. Terry Graham made a motion to go into executive session, for a period of fifteen minutes, to discuss non-elected personnel. Bill Brittain seconded and all voted in favor. Those present for the session were the commissioners, Harold Coleman, and Cecelia Kramer. The session began at 10:55 am and ended at 11:10 am with no action. Commissioners signed a letter, on behalf of Fort Scott Community College, supporting its efforts to allow tax credits for donations toward a new fine arts center. David Neville met again with commissioners to report on air conditioners. Mr. Neville said that the contractors suggest using a water-cooled unit. Terry Graham made a motion to award the air conditioning contract to DC Refrigeration at the cost of $13,750. Gary Houston seconded and all voted in favor. Laura Hyer spoke with commissioners about communications. She and Deputy Taylor discussed using the Heartland Communications Tower for communications. Commissioners approved that request. Ms. Hyer also asked about the purchasing process for emergency preparedness equipment. Commissioners said there would be no changes to the purchasing policy. After routine business, the meeting adjourned at noon.
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The Bourbon County Commission met in open session with all commissioners present. Joanne Long was also present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and corrected. Shirley Hurd, 2446 Limestone Road, presented a petition to commissioners for request of repair of road base and chip and seal work to Limestone Road between 240th and 250th. Commissioners will have Clyde review the road and report back to them. Commissioners discussed using Richard Ramsey as contract labor for the asphalt program. No action at this time. Harold Coleman reported to the commissioners that a random drug screening of correctional officers was conducted last Friday. Pat Jackson conducted the tests. Commissioners discussed the upcoming City/County luncheon today and topics to discuss at it. Jim Harris, Berry Tractor, and Richard Johnson, Martin Tractor, presented new grader quotes at 10:00 am. Each company presented quotes on two different size machines. They are:
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