December 2, 2005     Friday  9:00 am 

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. 

Frank Shelton updated commissioners on the holding tank survey of Fort Scott Lake.  49 surveys are complete at this time. 

Earl Brown asked commissioners about the Caretaker position at Elm Creek Lake.  He also asked if the County would give him a 75’ strip of land that adjoins his property.  Commissioners will get a description of the proposal and take it into consideration. 

Clyde Killion gave a road report.  He said that a low-water bridge is out on Deer Rd.  The County is resurfacing the road and should be finished by the end of next week.  Bill Brittain suggested getting Phoenix Coal Company to help with the expense since that is the designated coal road. 

Harold Coleman and commissioners discussed the possibility of having County prisoners sign a form saying that they will be responsible for their own medical bills.  No action. 

Cecelia Kramer informed commissioners that Joanne Long has amended her order for election equipment to allow for a second voting place in Fort Scott.  The addition does not exceed the allotted funds set up in the 2006 budget. 

Karen Paddock spoke with commissioners about the District Court budget.  She is doing very well this year and would like to purchase equipment with the County Attorney’s Office in the future which will benefit both offices.  Commissioners said she is well under budget at this time. 

Laura Hyer, Emergency Preparedness Director, and Jeff Davis, Fort Scott Fire Chief and interim Fort Scott Police Chief, met with commissioners to discuss communications.  Grants have been applied for to have two dispatch locations and for equipment which will locate a caller on cell phones when they call 911.  We are currently waiting to hear if those grants have been awarded.  Chief Davis did tell commissioners he feels that Bourbon County is making good progress with communications. 

Sharon Elder asked commissioners if she can replace worn carpet in her office.  Commissioners approved the request. 

After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 am. 

                                                                    THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                                    OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS

 

                                                                    (ss) Gary Houston, Chairman 

                                                                    (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner 

                                                                    (ss) Bill Brittain, Commissioner

ATTEST:

December 5, 2005       Monday      9:00 am 

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. 

Earl Brown of Hiattville met with commissioners again to discuss his request of the County to give a 75’ strip of land over to him.  Commissioners will have the County Attorney look into the request. 

Max Murray, Waste Corporation, met with commissioners to remind them of his offer to allow the County to try out the Arcadia landfill for an introductory offer.  Commissioners have been contemplating the offer but have yet to set a date.  They will speak with Clyde about trying it out the first of the year.  Bourbon County’s concern is that trucks would get stuck in the mud in wet weather. 

Joanne Long reviewed current budgets with commissioners.  With 92% of the 2005 year gone, some budgets may need to be amended prior to years end.  The General fund is okay overall but there are a few individual departments who are close to or are over budget at this time.  Other funds being reviewed are Employee Benefit, Landfill and Road and Bridge.  After review with the Treasurer’s office, the Employee Benefit and Road and Bridge funds are okay thanks to reimbursements which “stretch” the budget.  The Landfill fund is a non-taxed fund and will need to be amended. 

Joanne Long spoke with commissioners about the election equipment.  She informed commissioners that an appeal need not be filed to amend the amount being spent because it is using County monies.  Bill Brittain suggested that the Clerk appeal the amount being appropriated by the State so that we may receive additional funds in the future.  This would help equip additional polling places that would otherwise be consolidated and whose voters would have to travel additional miles to cast a ballot.   

Charles Cress informed commissioners of a portion of Poplar Rd. on which old furniture has been dumped.  Commissioners will inform Clyde Killion and have it taken care of.  Commissioners discussed penalties for littering and it was stated that one must observe the actual dumping in order to safely fine someone.  Simply looking for a name in the debris is not acceptable proof of the dumper’s identity. 

Mitzi Shead, reporter with the Fort Scott Tribune, was present. 

David Neville reported to commissioners the odor of gas near the correctional center door.  Mr. Neville is calling the gas company about it. 

Ann Ludlum presented commissioners with the Bourbon County Extension Council’s 2005 Program Accomplishment Report. 

Gary Houston left the meeting at 10:20 am.  After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 10:40 am. 

                                                                          THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                                          OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS

 

                                                                           (ss) Gary Houston, Chairman 

                                                                           (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner 

                                                                           (ss) Bill Brittain, Commissioner

ATTEST:

December 9, 2005     Friday  9:05 am 

The Bourbon County Commission met in open session with Gary Houston and Bill Brittain present.  Joanne Long was also present.  Terry Graham arrived at 9:20 am.  Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 

Clyde Killion gave a road report. 

Joanne Long reported that the health insurance enrollment went smoothly this week.  The employees had all their questions answered and seem to be satisfied with the change.  Rhonda Fernandez is working very closely with some of the employees to ensure that the transition is smooth. 

Susan Quick spoke with commissioners about a tax situation.  Last year, one of the properties in USD 235 was sold between the time the tax statements went out originally and the corrected statement was sent.  Othick Abstract Company paid the taxes in full in mid-November and the property was switched to the new owner.  Unfortunately, an additional $14.48 was owed on the property after the error on the mill levy was found.  Othick refuses to pay the balance and the new owner shouldn’t owe the balance.  Mrs. Quick asked commissioners to abate the balance.  Bill Brittain made a motion to abate $14.48 in 2004 property taxes for bill number 2729.  Gary Houston seconded and all voted in favor. 

Judy Orton updated commissioners on her office situation.  She has hired a replacement for Janice Ramsey who started December 1^st.  She has several employees who have been employed longer than 10 years which means they each have 20 days vacation to use before December 31^st or they lose it.  With final review, sick employees, holidays and the recent staff change it has been difficult to allow people to take vacation.  She asked that the commissioners revisit the policy of “use it or lose it” for vacation.  The commissioners will consider the request. 

Bud Blythe spoke with commissioners about a situation in which access to some of his property has been cut off by a neighbor gating and locking a section of county road.  There is uncertainty as to whether the road is in fact open or closed.  If it was closed, the property should be split and half given to Mr. Blythe and half to the neighbor.  If it is open, it should not be locked off.  Commissioners will review the matter with the county attorney. 

Harold Coleman informed commissioners that a former employee is suing the County.  The insurance company has been informed. 

Jim Harris, Berry Tractor, spoke with commissioners about road graders.  Commissioners would like to see lease-purchase prices for three machines. 

Laura Hyer spoke with commissioners about emergency preparedness.  The State of Kansas wants future emergencies to be run on Web EOC, from the internet.  She said that there is a grant opportunity coming up in which she will ask for between $15,000-20,000 for a part time data entry person for GIS and planning mitigation.  She would like to apply for it for Pat Corrao, who has helped her a lot in the last year.  It is a 100% grant for the first year so there is no cost to the County.  Commissioners stated that Social Security and Medicare would have to be paid for part time employees.  Bill Brittain suggested hiring him as contract labor.  That would not require matching tax amounts and it would be up to Mr. Corrao to report his earnings. 

Commissioners signed three copies of a contract between the County and Schwab Eaton for bridge inspections. 

Terry Graham left the meeting at 10:30 in order to meet Buford Stewart about a road. 

Larry Davenport spoke with commissioners about optional insurance possibilities and the Section 125 contract.  We currently have that with Birk Sather Davenport.  Mr. Davenport wanted to know if we were keeping it with him or changing it along with the health insurance.  Commissioners said we would keep it with BSD.  Mr. Davenport went over some of the specifics of the plan and also reviewed the optional insurance coverages which are offered to full time employees.  He reminded commissioners of the annual open enrollment and that we are to offer the plans to new employees.  Mr. Davenport will make the changes to the Section 125 contract and return to have it signed.  He also said we need to send cancellation letters to Coventry, Metlife and UNUM. 

Mitzi Shead, reporter with the Fort Scott Tribune, was present. 

Joanne Long asked commissioners to adopt a resolution amending the KWORCC bylaws.  The action was taken by the membership at the Kansas Association of Counties annual meeting and each member county must adopt the new bylaws and have them recorded.  Bill Brittian made a motion to adopt Resolution 22-05.  Gary Houston seconded and both voted in favor. 

After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 11:15 am. 

                                                                              THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                                              OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS 

 

                                                                              (ss) Gary Houston, Chairman 

                                                                              (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner 

                                                                              (ss) Bill Brittain, Commissioner

ATTEST:

December 12, 2005      Monday      9:00 am 

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. 

Clyde Killion gave a road report.  He also spoke with commissioners about looking for a 1-ton truck to replace the County’s 1-ton maintenance truck.  Commissioners approved the search for quotes. 

Mr. Killion also asked commissioners about closing the Landfill on Saturday, December 24^th, so employees can spend the holiday with their families.  Commissioners approved the request but confirmed that the Landfill would remain open regular hours on Saturday, December 31^st. 

Commissioners spoke with Terri Johnson about county road maintenance statutes.  She will research the situation further. 

Laura Hyer spoke with commissioners about contact persons of several local organizations in case of emergency.  She also said that she would be quizzing commissioners on emergency preparedness issues the last 30 minutes of commissioner meetings for the first 3 weeks in January. 

Bills and payroll for the period were approved. 

After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 11:30 am. 

                                                                    THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                                    OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS 

 

                                                                    (ss) Gary Houston, Chairman 

                                                                    (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner 

                                                                    (ss) Bill Brittain, Commissioner

ATTEST:

December 16, 2005      Friday        9:00 am 

The Bourbon County Commission met in open session with Terry Graham and Bill Brittain present.  Joanne Long was also present.  Gary Houston arrived at 9:10 am. 

Marty Pearson informed commissioners of two 1-ton trucks he has located for possible purchase.  They are both 1995 models for $4,000.  One has 100,000 miles and the other has 158,000 miles.  The commissioners would like Mr. Pearson to try to negotiate a better price for them not to exceed $2,750 or we can find something else. 

Karen Paddock spoke with commissioners.  Terri Johnson is covering court and is unable to come at this time.  She reminded commissioners of the state’s plan to have all district courts on “Full Court” computer programming.  Several modules have already been installed.  The next module is for prosecutors and would be of great benefit to Bourbon County as it has a large caseload for the office size.  It would link the county attorney’s office with the court system for filing documents.  It is also a costly system with all the licensing expenses.  The total package is $27,000.  District Court has $15,000 to put towards the program and the County Attorney has $5,000 at this time.  That would leave $7,000, either to be contracted in 2006 or to be paid from somewhere else.  None of the work will be done until 2006 if it makes a difference.  The commissioners will see if there is any money in 2005 to pay for it all at once but advised Mrs. Paddock to go ahead and order the $20,000 worth at this time. 

Commissioners received the Mercy Ambulance contract for services from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2007, with no monetary increase.  Bill Brittain made a motion to sign the contract for ambulance services.  Terry Graham seconded and all voted in favor.   

Lester Waring and Jerry Dunlay of Garland Fire Department met with the commissioners to acknowledge the work of Randy Hayden during a recent fire.  His assistance to the fire department moving hay bales helped cut down the time they would have been working the fire by 12-24 hours.  He was really appreciated and they wanted to let the commissioners know how grateful they were for him. 

Commissioners spoke with Harold Coleman.  Gary Houston met with Brent Crays of City Hall this week and learned that there were a lot of paper products in the sewer system which caused a backup in City Hall.  The types of products led Mr. Crays to believe that it was from the jail.  Sheriff Coleman isn’t sure it’s from the jail because they don’t have plates anymore as the meals come in Styrofoam clamshells but he will check into it. 

Commissioner Brittain asked the sheriff about the progress of switching inmate prescriptions to Diamond Pharmaceuticals.  The Sheriff said Jimmy Nichols would have that information. 

Terry Sercer met with commissioners to discuss some year-end budgets.  He brought a budget amendment for Landfill, per request of the clerk.  As it is a non-taxed fund, we just estimate expenditures, and they turned out to be higher than expected, probably because of fuel costs.  The commissioners would like Mr. Sercer to review the Road and Bridge and Road and Bridge Sales Tax funds to see what should be transferred at year end.  All other funds are fine and within budget.  Bill Brittain made a motion to publish the proposed Landfill budget amendment, increasing expenditures for 2005 from 93,230 to $112,000.  Gary Houston seconded and all voted in favor.  The budget hearing will be December 30, 2005, at 10:00 am. 

Frank Shelton updated commissioners on the Lake Fort Scott septic tank survey.  He is 50% done at this point. 

David and Connie May, Garland, met with commissioners to discuss the blasting done by Phoenix Coal Company in the southeast region of Bourbon County.  The most recent blasts are much louder than those in the past and have actually begun to make cracks in their home.  They have tried to shore up the ground on the side of the house closest to the site to prevent damage but it’s not working.  Bricks have started to fall off the foundation.  They said that the company is blasting late at night and on Sundays.  Several of their neighbors have the same complaints.  Mr. Brittain said that it is a civil matter.  He suggested the Mays contact the owner of the company, Bob Hartley.  Mr. Brittain will also contact Mr. Hartley on their behalf. 

Mitzi Shead, reporter with the Fort Scott Tribune, was present.  The commissioners asked Ms. Shead, who lives near Garland, about the blasting of Phoenix Coal Company.  She said her family can hear the blasts and her father noted that he has felt one. 

Frank Crystal spoke with commissioners about a payroll issue.  He was docked several days on this last paycheck because he missed the day before and the day after the Thanksgiving holidays.  He said he left a request on his supervisor’s desk for the Wednesday prior to the holiday for a doctor’s appointment and called in sick on the Monday following.  The supervisor could not locate the request and therefore the employee was absent without leave.  The employee’s handbook states that in order to be paid for holidays, an employee must work the day prior to and day after said holiday or have supervisor’s approval.  The commissioners will discuss the matter with Clyde Killion. 

Terry Sercer advised commissioners on the Road and Bridge Sales Tax transfer.  Not taking into account actual expenditures, he advises that the commissioners transfer at least $50,000 and no more than $200,000, based on actual expenditures.  This will leave in the Sales Tax fund what was budgeted as a carryover and will leave the Road and Bridge fund very well for next year.  Doylene Kennedy is working on the actual transfer amount.  Mr. Sercer also recommends including the Equipment Reserve Fund transfer, subject to audit, in whatever motion the commissioners word for the transfer of funds prior to year-end. 

Joanne Long spoke with commissioners again about time clocks.  A time clock would benefit the county in many ways.  It can record the time worked by elected officials, appointed officials and various part-time or unsupervised employees.  Commissioners asked the clerk to break down the costs of the time management system from Infinitec, which is on sale until the end of the year. 

Terri Johnson met with commissioners to discuss two separate road/property issues.  There is a law, K.S.A. 19-211(5), which allows for the County to dispose of real property which is surplus, is not public use, or which is unmarketable.  She needs to research the land in question further but it is possible under the right conditions.  As for the second road query, it falls under “prescriptive easement”.  She needs to research it further. 

After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 11:30 am. 

                                                                         THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                                         OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS 

 

                                                                         (ss) Gary Houston, Chairman 

                                                                         (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner 

                                                                         (ss) Bill Brittain, Commissioner

ATTEST:

December 19, 2005      Monday      9:00 am

 

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.

 

Several employees and department heads thanked the commissioners for the holiday dinner last Friday.

 

Clyde Killion gave a road report.  Commissioners noted that they saw County road crew out on Sunday because of the snow.  Mr. Killion asked commissioners if they have decided on a truck.  They have not.

 

Terry Graham made a motion to go into executive session, for a period of five minutes, to discuss non-elected personnel.  Gary Houston seconded and all voted in favor.  Those present for the session were the commissioners, Clyde Killion and Joanne Long.  The session began at 9:10 am and ended at 9:15 am with no action.

 

David Neville spoke with commissioners about the drainage problem the City brought up last week.  Mr. Neville looked into a grinder in the sewer system four years ago and they cost $14,000.  Commissioners would like Mr. Neville to get newer figures and to be sure they will handle large items like blankets.

 

Glenn Newcomer brought a copy of the Rural Living Handbook, a project he put together over the last year for new rural residents to Bourbon County.  Commissioners like the book.

 

Commissioners discussed the upcoming holiday.  As Christmas Day is on a Sunday, we have Monday, December 26^th scheduled as the observed holiday.  After discussion, Terry Graham made a motion to declare Friday, December 23, 2005, a holiday on a one-time basis.  Bill Brittain seconded and all voted in favor.  Commissioners asked the clerk to verify to employees who work weekends that the County will only pay for the actual holiday or the observed holiday—not both.  Several employees, upon hearing the courthouse would be closed Friday, thanked the commissioners.

 

Terri Johnson met with the commissioners to further discuss the road situations.  Bill Brittain made a motion to go into executive session, under the attorney/client privilege exception, for a period of ten minutes.  Terry Graham seconded and all voted in favor.  Those present for the session were the commissioners, Terri Johnson and Joanne Long.  The session began at 10:33 am and ended at 10:43 with no action.  As for the disposal of land, Mrs. Johnson noted that before the County disposes of any land, a notice of intent must be published and a public hearing set.

 

Tony French visited with the commissioners.  He is a member of the National Guard 891^st Unit and has just returned from Iraq.  Commissioners thanked Mr. French for his service.

 

After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 11:45 am.

 

                                                                              THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                                              OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS

 

                                                                              (ss) Gary Houston, Chairman 

                                                                              (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner 

                                                                              (ss) Bill Brittain, Commissioner

ATTEST:

 

(ss) Joanne Long, County Clerk

 

December 23, 2005—Holiday, no meeting

 

December 26, 2005—Holiday, no meeting

December 30, 2005   Friday  9:00 am

 

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.

 

Bills and payroll for the period were approved.

 

Clyde Killion gave a road report.  He informed commissioners that Elm Creek Lake will open for fishing on January 1, 2006.  Deer Road is expected to open sometime next week.

 

Joanne Long informed commissioners that the payroll upgrade is $4,700, which means a time clock program is about $10,000 from Infinitec to the end of the year.

 

Terri Johnson met with commissioners to discuss a few issues.  Terry Graham made a motion to go into executive session, for a period of five minutes, to discuss matters under the attorney-client privilege exception to the Kansas Open Meetings Act.  Gary Houston seconded and all voted in favor.  Those present for the session were the commissioners, Terri Johnson, Clyde Killion and Joanne Long.  The session began at 9:15 am and ended at 9:20 am.  In open session, the commissioners asked Mrs. Johnson to reject the offer made by the insurance company and send the latest bridge inspection information and a photo of the bridge in question.

 

Mrs. Johnson also voiced her opinion on whether time clocks are a good idea.  The matter was brought to her by a department head isn’t in favor of them.  As County Attorney, she doesn’t believe that elected officials can be required to punch a time clock and fears the added expense we would be required to pay when an employee needs to stay late to finish a project.  She also believes that it is up to the department head to ensure that an employee’s time is recorded correctly and if they are not, the commissioners should deal with that department head.  Joanne Long stated that Wage & Hour requires employees to be paid correctly and brought up circumstances where a time sheet is changed and she doesn’t know if the employee changed it or if the department head changed it.  A time clock would record changes and who made them so there would be no question.  She said that many businesses in Fort Scott of our size require employees to punch a time clock and it shouldn’t be a problem.  She feels it is part of the responsibilities we have as a taxpaying entity.  Terry Graham recalled a time when he used to work at a job where the first person in the door clocked everyone in and that could be a problem for us.  Commissioners would like to hear from the separate department heads on the matter before making any decisions.

 

The commissioners asked Mrs. Johnson about the land in Hiattville and where we are in disposing of it.  Joanne Long said she needed to know if the land was going to be sold or donated and said that several counties have done this in the past but we’re trying to make sure we do it properly.  It involves detailed legal descriptions and public hearings and mailings.  The commissioners said it is to be donated to the adjacent land owner.

 

David Neville gave commissioners a price on the grinder for the sewer lines, contingent on the actual size of the pipe.  Per the blueprints, the pipe is 6” in diameter.  The grinder costs $15,200 and the entire installation/purchase price with electric, plumbing and concrete would be $24,384.87.  He was told the grinder could chop up a 2 x 4 so it should handle anything in our sewers.  The average life of the cutters is five years before they would need to be replaced.  Bill Brittain wondered if there are any Urgent Need Grants available which would help pay for the system.  No action at this time.  Mr. Neville said there is a demo unit on a traveling truck available if the commissioners would like to see how it works.  Commissioners would like the company’s opinion on where to locate the system if we go with it.

 

Mitzi Shead, reporter with the Fort Scott Tribune, was present.

 

Frank Crystal met with commissioners to ask about the time he was docked on his paycheck surrounding Thanksgiving.  The commissioners informed Mr. Crystal that it is policy to dock an employee if they miss the days surrounding holidays.  Mr. Crystal knows of other employees who took vacation around holidays and asked if they were going to be docked as well.  The commissioners will look into the situation further.  Mr. Crystal asked if Terry Graham would call him with an answer.

 

Lee Davis presented quotes for chemicals.  Three quotes were received.  They were:

 

 

After reviewing the outstanding bills and payroll for the Noxious Weed fund, it was determined that Mr. Davis could not purchase the full amount of chemicals quoted.  The commissioners asked if the low bidder, Van Diest Supply, would allow us to purchase 800 gallons of Glyphosate at the same price per gallon.  After confirmation of the price, Bill Brittain made a motion to accept the quote from Van Diest Supply Company at the quoted prices for Amine and Garlon and for 800 gallons of Glyphosate, for a total cost of $11,412.90.  Terry Graham seconded and all voted in favor.

 

Gary Houston called the budget hearing to order for consideration of amending the Landfill budget for 2005.  Those in attendance were the commissioners, the county clerk and Mitzi Shead.  The Landfill Fund is not a levied fund and only collects money from gate fees.  Increased fuel costs and costs associated with the downtown fire removal were a contributing factor to the increased spending in the fund.  There is cash available but state law requires an amendment to a fund that is going to exceed its published expenditures unless there are reimbursable expenses.  As there was no opposition, Terry Graham made a motion to amend the 2005 Landfill Fund budget by increasing the expenditures from $93,230 to $112,000.  Bill Brittain seconded and all voted in favor.  Several copies of the amendment were signed by the commissioners and attested to by the clerk.

 

Joanne Long reported that the County’s workman’s compensation premium for 2006 is down by over $10,000 from 2005.  Commissioners were pleased and asked that a letter be sent to each office thanking the employees for their diligence for safety.

 

Laura Hyer spoke with commissioners about Emergency Preparedness Regionalization issues.  She also asked for an executive session.  Terry Graham made a motion to go into executive session, for a period of ten minutes, under the Security Exception to the Kansas Open Meetings Act to discuss Homeland Security issues.  Bill Brittain seconded and all voted in favor.  Those present for the session were the commissioners, Laura Hyer and Joanne Long.  The session began at 10:40 am and ended at 10:50 am where Terry Graham voted go return to executive session, for a period of five minutes, to continue discussion of Homeland Security issues.  Bill Brittain seconded and all voted in favor.  Those present for this session were the commissioners, Laura Hyer and Joanne Long.  The session began at 10:50 am and ended at 10:55 am with no action.

 

Doylene Kennedy spoke with commissioners regarding several issues.  The Commission agreed to continue with the recycling program in 2006, learned the Elm Creek Shelter House repairs are finished and authorized payment, made arrangements to pay grader invoices in the New Year, learned of a watershed conference in 2006 and of a Bureau of Local Projects.  Commissioners also signed a commitment of County Funds to Cohron, A.M & Son, Inc., for Bridge Project No. 6C-3695-01 STP-C369(501).  The County’s portion of the project is an estimated $183,900.

 

Commissioners received a request from the West Park Church of the Nazarene to replace a culvert pipe on 18^th Street.  They are beginning a food distribution program which will increase traffic at the church and they need an entrance from 18^th Street.  The City of Fort Scott has already agreed to contribute to the project.  The commissioners agreed to split the project with the City 50-50.  This is for gravel and the culvert pipe and installation.

 

Gary Houston made a motion to go into executive session, for a period of five minutes, to discuss non-elected personnel.  Terry Graham seconded the motion and all voted in favor.  Those present for the session were the commissioners and the county clerk.  The session began at 11:15 am and ended at 11:20 am.  The commissioners asked the clerk to write a letter to Frank Crystal explaining the deductions in his check surrounding the Thanksgiving holidays.

 

Terry Graham made a motion to transfer $142,151.84 from the Road & Bridge Sales Tax Fund to the Road & Bridge Fund to reimburse for materials and labor associated with the hard surface road program in 2005.  Gary Houston seconded and all voted in favor.

 

After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 11:40 am.

 

                                                                                THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                                                OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS

 

                                                                                 (ss) Gary Houston, Chairman          

                                                                                 (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner

ATTEST:

(ss) Joanne Long, County Clerk