January 3, 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 meeting were read and approved. 

Clyde Killion gave a road report.  He also mentioned that he would be picking up the new truck today. 

Joanne Long informed commissioners of the increase in the county’s health insurance premiums.  She asked if we would be opening it up for bid.  After discussion, the commissioners authorized requesting bids by February 3, 2005, to be opened February 4, 2005. 

Lane Cutler spoke to commissioners about gravel on Grand Road west of the lake for approximately one half mile.  Commissioners asked Mr. Cutler to inform them when he has the ditch cleaned out before they deliver the gravel. 

Jim Littell and Ed Covey of Short Go, Inc. and Jason Arndt of Cactus Conversion, along with Don Russell, met with the commissioners.  Short Go, Inc. and Cactus Conversion are new businesses to the county.  Mr. Russell wanted the commissioners to meet with the men to discuss the County’s tax abatement policy.  This is not a formal request, just an informational meeting.  Short Go, Inc. is what used to be Twister Trailer and Cactus Conversion is located in the Industrial Park in the old SBC building.  Mr. Covey took a moment to clarify to the commissioners that Twister Trailers has always been a positive force in the community and that Millenium Industries was in the process of purchasing Twister Trailer when they defaulted on the tax abatement policy in 2004.  Jim and Jason Arndt have always been good businessmen.  Mr. Covey wanted the commissioners to know that.  The commissioners agreed.  The abatement policy would be 100% for 5 years or 50% for 10 years.  A tax abatement analysis would have to be prepared and then a public hearing.  Both businesses would hope to receive credit for their current employees:  eighteen and seven respectfully.  Commissioners asked if Bourbon County Economic Development Council (BEDCO) could pay for the analyses.  The gentlemen thanked the commissioners for their time. 

Sharon Elder and Lora Holdridge met with commissioners.  Terry Graham made a motion to go into executive session for a period of ten minutes, under the non-elected personnel exception to the Kansas Open Meetings Act, to discuss the health insurance policy and the Community Pool.  Gary Houston seconded and all voted in favor.  Those present for the session are the commissioners, Joanne Long, Sharon Elder and Lora Holdridge.  The session began and 10:00 am and ended at 10:10 am.  In the open session, commissioners scheduled a meeting of the Executive Board for the Community Pool for 9:15 am, Friday, January 7, 2005. 

Laura Hyer informed commissioners that she has had no luck in finding a space to lease as an Emergency Operations Center (EOC).  She will use the courthouse until something else opens up.  Commissioners asked Ms. Hyer if there were grants available to purchase a building.  Ms. Hyer thinks that matching grants are available and suggested the possibility of sharing the building, and cost of the building with several other public entities. 

Ms. Hyer noted that she received a check for $6,000 for reimbursement for emergency preparedness expenses in 2004.  She also mentioned that the next LEPC meeting is scheduled for 5:15 pm, Tuesday, January 11, 2005. 

Joanne Long asked commissioners about Ms. Hyer’s employment status, as she became a full-time employee on January 1, 2005.  She asked if Ms. Hyer would be an exempt employee or non-exempt under the FLSA.  After discussion, the commissioners stated that Ms. Hyer would be FLSA exempt with no vacation or sick leave.  She would be paid a salary and no overtime.  The commissioners asked Ms. Hyer to document her hours for their information.  Ms. Hyer stated that she plans to work 8:00 am to 3:30 pm daily.  She spoke with commissioners about possibly getting the old truck from the Sheriff’s Department donated for her use for trips. 

Joanne Long presented the KCAMP insurance renewal.  Commissioners approved payment. 

Ms. Long presented the 2005 KAC dues.  Commissioners approved them for payment. 

Joanne Long spoke to commissioners about a payroll/time management/human resources package from InfiniTec.  As a pilot county we can save a lot on the package.  She presented one-year and two-year payment options.  Commissioners asked the clerk to find out how much the payroll is alone. 

Commissioners reviewed two price quotes for an oil burning stove at the county barn.  They were: 

Commissioners approved purchase of the Lanair from C.W. Rhoton of Bronson, for $5,890.00.  Commissioners are still negotiating the installation. 

Hubert Thomas presented commissioners with an agreement between RWD 2, Bourbon County and the Marmaton Watershed over responsibilities at Cedar Creek Lake.  Robert Query made a motion to enter into the agreement.  Terry Graham seconded and all voted in favor.  Commissioners signed the agreement.  Mr. Thomas will have the other two parties sign the agreement and return a completed copy for our records. 

Joanne Long reported that a company is interested in quoting the county prices for telephone service, including long distance rates.  They would like a copy of our most recent phone bill.  Commissioners authorized the clerk to fax the bill with the prices blanked out. 

Doylene Kennedy asked the commissioners about a person renting Shelter House #1 at Elm Creek Lake and the surrounding land for an entire weekend.  It is for a charity fund-raising event.  Commissioners told her to charge $100 flat fee. 

Ms. Kennedy also mentioned to commissioners that she needs to change out all her files for the year-end but cannot do it with her injured arm.  She would like to hire her daughter to help her.  After discussion, commissioners authorized Stephanie Lockwood to assist her mother in changing out the files for a fee of $50. 

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:

January 7, 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 corrected. 

David Neville informed commissioners that there is flooding in the basement records area.  He feels it’s ground water from the over-saturation of rain this week.  He asked to purchase a sump pump.  Commissioners approved the request. 

He also spoke about getting prices for replacing the roofs.  Gerald Beerbower has said he will assist us with that project.  Mr. Beerbower also stopped in to talk to the commissioners about the roof. 

Clyde Killion presented quotes for drilling.  They were: 

Commissioners approved the quote from American East Explosives. 

Sharon Elder, Joanne Long, Judy Orton, Harold Coleman, Clyde Killion and the commissioners met as the Executive Board to discuss a request by Lora Holdridge to apply for Community Pool time.  Terry Graham made a motion to go into executive session, for a period of 12 minutes, for the Community Pool request under the non-elected personnel exemption of the Open Meetings Act.  Robert Query seconded and all voted in favor.  Those present for the session were the commissioners, Joanne Long, Sharon Elder, Harold Coleman, Judy Orton, Clyde Killion, and Lora Holdridge for part of the session.  The session began at 9:22 am and ended at 9:30 am when Terry Graham made a motion to go back in to executive session for a period of 15 minutes to continue the discussion, still under the non-elected personnel exemption of the Open Meetings Act.  Robert Query seconded the motion and all voted in favor.  This session began at 9:30 am and ended at 9:45 am.  Those present were the commissioners, Joanne Long, Sharon Elder, Clyde Killion, Judy Orton and Harold Coleman.  At 9:45 am, the regular meeting returned and the majority of the Executive Board in attendance voted not to change the parameters of the 6-month probation period, thus rejecting the request by Lora Holdridge for Community Pool leave at this time. 

Jason Silvers, reporter with the Fort Scott Tribune, was present. 

Lee Davis met with commissioners with two quotes for a furnace at the Noxious Weed barn.  They were: 

No action at this time, as commissioners would like to know more about the Sterling brand. 

Commissioners discussed placement of barricades during the high water this week.  Sheriff Coleman received three complaints of barricades located right before the high water, instead of at the beginning of the road.  The drivers had to turn around and find another route.  Commissioners discussed possibly putting barricades at the beginning of the intersection of the road and at the high water. 

Laura Hyer discussed the declaration of disaster from Governor Sebelius in Bourbon County this week.  She felt that everyone did a great job and felt it was a good exercise for her to see how everything works. 

Lynn Smith presented two quotes for wiring in the Clerk and Treasurer’s Offices.  They were: 

Terry Graham made a motion to accept the quote from Brock Electric.  Gary Houston seconded and Graham and Houston voted in favor.  Robert Query voted against the motion.  Motion passed. 

Ms. Smith also spoke to commissioners about the possibility of obtaining high speed internet service for the courthouse.  She has spoken to Cebridge Connections and RTS Microsystems.  Commissioners asked Ms. Smith to speak with District Court and the County Attorney’s offices that currently have Cebridge Connections.  No action at this time. 

Lynn Smith then spoke to commissioners about the rising cost of health insurance.  The renewal rates for her spouse’s coverage will cost her approximately $70 more each month over last year.  The proposed raise the commissioners are considering is for $50 per month.  The health insurance has gone up each year, along with the cost of gas, food, bills, etc., but we haven’t received a raise in pay to supplement.  It’s getting to the point that she can’t afford the insurance, but she can’t afford not to have it either.  She would like the commissioners to consider that when they are discussing salaries this year. 

Troy Krenzel and Charlotte LaRue, See-Kan RC&D, introduced themselves to the commissioners and discussed area projects.  Commissioners asked if an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was an acceptable project for Bourbon County.  Mr. Krenzel thinks it would be, and asked commissioners to let him know when we have a plan.  They also discussed the need to update the Master Fire Plan for Bourbon County.  Laura Hyer informed commissioners that Don Banwart and Jeff Davis are working on the County’s plan. 

Terry Graham left the meeting at 10:50 am.   

Commissioners received a letter from Franklin Township officers, David Klepac, Treasurer, and Tom Ridge, Clerk, asking commissioners to appoint Tom Bradbury as Franklin Township Trustee.  Gary Houston so moved.  Robert Query seconded and both voted in favor. 

Joanne Long presented commissioners with a request from KCAMP to pass a resolution adopting amended bylaws for KCAMP.  Robert Query so moved.  Gary Houston seconded.  Both voted in favor. 

Commissioners authorized Marty Pearson to purchase an overhaul kit for a piece of county equipment. 

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:

January 10, 2005         Monday      9:00 am 

The Bourbon County Commission met in open session with Terry Graham and Gary Houston present.  Joanne Long was also present. 

Several individuals representing the City of Fort Scott and rural fire departments met with commissioners to discuss dispatching.  Those present were Teddy Wilson, Mike Hueston, Delwin Mumbower, Jeff Davis, Wilma Graham, Laura Hyer, Fred Gress, Richard Nienstedt, Betty Wunderly, John Wunderly, Jay Reyes, Jenny Page, Larry Arndt, Robert Jackson and Ronnie Brown.  Topics of discussion included mutual aid agreements, mapping, GIS mapping, response and 911 funds.  Various fire officials signed a copy of a map which showed boundaries of the different fire districts, changed in 2004 with the creation of Fire District 5 and the dissolution of Fire District 1.  Dispatch will use that map to re-draw the response lines in the computer.  It was also mentioned that Chief Reyes and Chief Davis present Richard Nienstedt with recommendations on spending 911 funds which Mr. Nienstedt presents to the City Commission. 

Jason Silvers, reporter with the Fort Scott Tribune, was present. 

Mel Antrim stopped in to remind the commissioners of the first meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee, which is scheduled for Thursday evening at Buck Run.  He would also like a county commissioner to sit on the committee as an ex-officio member. 

The newly elected county officials were sworn into office at 11:45 am by District Judge Gerald Hart. 

At 1:00 pm, the County Commission met in open session with Terry Graham, Gary Houston and Bill Brittain present.  Joanne Long was also present. 

Terry Graham made a motion to appoint Gary Houston Chairman for the year 2005.  Bill Brittain seconded and Graham and Brittain voted in favor.  Mr. Houston abstained.

Gary Houston then made a motion to appoint Terry Graham Vice-Chairman for 2005.  Bill Brittain seconded and all voted in favor.

Joanne Long presented resolutions 01-05, 02-05, 03-05 and 04-05 for consideration.  They are holidays, official county depositories and newspaper, waiver of generally accepted accounting principals, and mileage resolutions.  Bill Brittain moved to adopt them all.  Terry Graham seconded and all voted in favor.

Commissioners discussed the request from Mel Antrim for a commissioner to be an ex-officio member of the Citizens Advisory Committee.  Commissioners agreed they might attend the meetings, but did not want to sit on the committee as a member.

Joanne Long presented the commissioners with a proposal for re-districting the county commission.  After discussion, commissioners agreed not to change the commission boundaries.

Ms. Long asked about the wages of county employees.  Per commissioners' request, she presented a proposal with most employees reflecting a 3% increase versus a $50 monthly increase.  After discussion, the commissioners approved a $50/month increase for all full-time employees, with the exception of the assistant county attorney, the county appraiser, the emergency preparedness director and Elm Creek Lake Caretaker.  All miscellaneous jobs, temporary jobs or part-time jobs were also excluded from the increase as well.

As for the elected officials, the commissioners would like some budget information from the neighboring counties, including total wages, total budget, number of employees, hours of operation and county population to determine if a larger increase is warranted.  Ms. Long indicated she would have that information by Friday.

After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 2:10 pm.

                                                              THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                              OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS

 

                                                               (ss) Gary Houston, Chairman

                                                               (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner

                                                               (ss) Bill Brittain, Commissioner

ATTEST:

January 14, 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 meetings were read and approved. 

Jason Silvers, reporter with the Fort Scott Tribune, was present.

Lee Davis came to see if the commissioners had decided on a heater for the weed barn.  After reviewing information on the Sterling heater and the warranties for both, Terry Graham made a motion to purchase the Lennox heater from Norris, for its warranty.  Bill Brittain seconded and all voted in favor. 

Joanne Long mentioned that a correction was needed on the holiday resolution for President’s Day.  Commissioners authorized the correction to February 21^st. 

Charlie Blevins spoke to commissioners about a recent article in which a County employee asked about raises.  Mr. Blevins is against any raises for County employees and feels that if any are given, he should get a reduction in his taxes.  He also feels that elected officials know what the job paid when they ran for it. 

Joanne Long asked for commissioners’ signatures for KCAMP and the Secretary of State. 

Bills and payroll were approved for the period. 

Bill Brittain asked Clyde about a report he heard about metal shavings in the transmission of a County grader.  Clyde said that the oil is tested regularly and that Caterpillar considers that normal wear and tear.  Commissioners asked if the oil could be tested independently for a second opinion.  Clyde will arrange it. 

The commissioners spent part of the morning discussing the hard-surface road program and leasing compared to buying road graders. 

Karen Paddock asked commissioners to view the basement storage issue with her. 

Doylene Kennedy had Gary Houston sign an annual report of the water level at Elm Creek Lake. 

Joanne Long presented commissioners with the requested salary and budget figures from area counties.  No action at this time. 

Harold Coleman spoke to commissioners about work-release housing, prisoner medical expenses, prisoner meals and the recent suicide in the jail.  He also mentioned that Mike Feagins would be attending a car auction next Tuesday to hopefully replace a truck with 200,000+ miles.  John Taylor will go with him.  LEPC would like the old truck when it is replaced and Harold is considering making a deal for it. 

Dean Mann spoke with commissioners about the County’s chip and seal program. 

Laura Hyer spoke to the commissioners about See-Kan RC&D.  She is the County’s appointed board member.  Among the topics of discussion, Ms. Hyer indicated there is a national conference in late February she would like to attend for Bourbon County.  She indicated that she allotted funds in her budget for these types of things.  She also informed commissioners of the multi-hazard training for schools which will be held at Fort Scott Community College February 23-24^th.  See-Kan RC&D also has grant writing workshops available that Ms. Hyer showed interest in. 

Laura also asked Gary Houston to sign a letter to FEMA indicating there is no reportable damage from the floods and ice last week.  Mr. Houston signed the letter. 

Commissioners also discussed communications and locations for an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) with Ms. Hyer. 

Jeff Kramer, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Kansas, met with commissioners to ask to have health profiles filled out by County employees in order to bid on health insurance.  Commissioners authorized the request.  The health profiles will be distributed this afternoon with the employees’ paychecks. 

Joanne Long asked commissioners to act on a request from the outgoing Osage Township Treasurer to appoint Kathy Valentine to the open post.  Gary Houston made the motion to appoint Ms. Valentine as Osage Township Treasurer.  Terry Graham seconded and all voted in favor. 

Terry Graham made a motion to go into executive session, for a period of twelve minutes, under the Land Acquisition Exception to the Kansas Open Meetings Act, to discuss storage locations.  Gary Houston seconded the motion and all voted in favor.  Those present for the session were the commissioners and Joanne Long.  The session began at 11:48 am and ended at noon with no action. 

After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 12:10 pm. 

                                                                      THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                                       OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS 

                                                                       (ss) Gary Houston, Chairman 

                                                                       (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner                                     

                                                                       (ss) Bill Brittain, Commissioner

ATTEST:

January 21, 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. 

Karen Paddock spoke to commissioners about storage.  Laura Hyer met with many of the departments about their space in the basement on Thursday. 

Clyde Killion gave a road report. 

Jason Silvers, reporter with the Fort Scott Tribune, was present. 

Sharon Elder and Shirley Hurd spoke to commissioners.  Ms. Hurd will be filling in for a few weeks while Lora Holdridge is out of the office for medical reasons.  Commissioners must set the part-time wage, according to resolution, so Sharon asked commissioners what Ms. Hurd would be paid.  Based on her previous five years experience in the office, and on Sharon’s recommendation, the commissioners agreed to pay Ms. Hurd $8.50 per hour. 

Commissioners received correspondence from Mary Bruner.  She has just finished a term on the Southeast Kansas Mental Health Board and is asking not to be re-appointed.  She would like the commissioners to appoint someone rural in her place.  No action at this time. 

Joanne Long asked commissioners who they would appoint to sit on the Southeast Kansas Juvenile Board, in place of Robert Query.  No action at this time. 

Johnny Walker updated commissioners on tearing down the old county barn. 

Sharon Elder asked about requesting a detailed doctor’s release when Lora Holdridge returns.  Commissioners agreed she should be able to get that from her doctor.  They also suggest providing Ms. Holdridge with a copy of the job description so the doctor can address all the physical requirements. 

Brian Harper, a correctional officer with the SEKRCC, met with commissioners to discuss work-release housing.  Several of the correctional employees have been working on a proposal to house the work-release prisoners off-site.  Commissioners asked him to continue his research and report back to the commissioners. 

Harold Coleman and Laura Hyer met with commissioners to discuss security issues and emergency preparedness.  Ms. Hyer asked for an executive session, to discuss confidential security data.  Terry Graham made a motion to go into executive session, for a period of 10 minutes, under the Security Exception to the Kansas Open Meetings Act.  Gary Houston seconded and all voted in favor.  Those present for the session were the commissioners, Laura Hyer, Harold Coleman and Joanne Long.  The session began at 10:23 am and ended at 10:33 am with no action. 

Ms. Hyer spoke to the commissioners about home preparation booklets that she is working on with Red Cross and Wal-Mart.  She also discussed the upcoming Foreign Animal Disease (FAD) meeting at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds. 

In the discussion of communications grants, Ms. Hyer recommends the following:  Phase 1: hardening of buildings, three relay towers throughout the county and equipment purchase; Phase 2:  dispatch, EOC and equipment purchase; Phase 3:  ADA alert and equipment purchase. 

Sheriff Coleman has offered to sell his old truck to Emergency Preparedness for $4,000, and would take payment of $2,000 in 2005 and $2,000 in 2006.  Commissioners discussed whether a car would be more cost effective, but it was determined, due to the road conditions of some locations the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator would have to travel, a truck would be best.  Commissioners authorized Ms. Hyer to purchase the Sheriff vehicle over two years as she suggested. 

Commissioners signed three excavation permits.  Two were for Craw-Kan and one from Hendricks ENT. 

Commissioners discussed re-instating city/county meetings once per month.  Commissioners agreed to the first Friday of the month.  Bill Brittain will contact the city officials to see if that will work. 

Joanne Long presented the commissioners with a proposal from TSG Communications for changing the County’s phone service.  After running the numbers, Terry Graham made a motion to change the County’s phone service to TSG Communications.  Bill Brittain seconded the motion and all voted in favor. 

Joanne Long spoke to commissioners about the health insurance for a County employee who is off work for medical reasons.  She has not been employed long enough to qualify for Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).  The employee is concerned over her health insurance premiums while she is off work.  Commissioners consulted the employee manual which states that the insurance will continue to be covered for up to three months for an employee who is off work due to disability.  Commissioners felt the employee qualified for this clause. 

Terry Graham made a motion to appoint the following to the Fire District 3 Board as Trustees and Alternates: 

Gary Houston seconded the motion and all voted in favor. 

Joanne Long spoke to commissioners about the difference in the office staff’s pay between the Appraiser’s Office and other offices.  In 1996, when Maxine Drake retired, part of her wage was distributed to the other office employees and the position was not going to be re-filled, but it has been re-filled and the wages are still higher than the other offices. 

After routine business, the meeting adjourned at noon. 

                                                                          THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                                          OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS 

 

                                                                          (ss) Gary Houston, Chairman 

                                                                          (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner 

                                                                          (ss) Bill Brittain, Commissioner

ATTEST:

January 24, 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 meeting were read and approved. 

Clyde Killion gave a road update. 

Commissioners spent much of the morning discussing the cost of crushing rock compared to purchasing rock, the type of rock used on roads and the asphalt plant. 

Joanne Long told commissioners that Randy Rockhold has been suggested to fill the vacancy on the SEK Mental Health Board.  After consulting with Mr. Rockhold on whether he is interested in the appointment, Terry Graham made a motion to appoint Mr. Rockhold to the SEK Mental Health Board.  Gary Houston seconded and all voted in favor. 

On the discussion of the Juvenile Board, Gary Houston made a motion to appoint Bill Brittain.  Terry Graham and all voted in favor. 

Jason Silvers, reporter with the Fort Scott Tribune, was present. 

Joanne Long spoke to commissioners about the possibility of getting time clocks for county employees.  She has had demonstrations from two companies and InfiniTec also offers a time clock program.  Bill Brittain will bring up the subject at his county commissioner meeting in Wichita this Thursday and Friday to see what other counties are doing.  Commissioners would also like to see some prices from the companies Ms. Long has spoken with. 

Bill Brittain informed commissioners that he spoke with City of Fort Scott officials about the city/county lunch on the first Friday of the month.  They would like to schedule the February meeting for the 11^th as the 4^th is not good for some.  Commissioners look forward to the meeting. 

Joanne Long presented Resolution 05-05 for consideration.  It is a list of warrants/checks to cancel as they are over two years old.  Gary Houston made motion to cancel the warrants/checks.  Bill Brittain seconded and all voted in favor.  The resolution was signed and placed in the Resolution Book. 

After routine business, the meeting adjourned at noon. 

                                                                        THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                                        OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS 

 

                                                                        (ss) Gary Houston, Chairman 

                                                                        (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner

ATTEST:

January 28, 2005         Friday        9:00 am 

The Bourbon County Commission met in open session with Terry Graham and Gary Houston present. Joanne Long was also present.  Bill Brittain was at New Commissioner training in Wichita.  Minutes of the previous meeting were approved. 

Jason Silvers, reporter with the Fort Scott Tribune, was present. 

Clyde Killion gave a road report.  He mentioned that his crew is prepared for the forecasted bad weather this weekend. 

Charlie Blevins stopped in to speak to commissioners but decided to wait until next week when all were available. 

Bills and payroll for the period were reviewed and approved. 

Doylene Kennedy presented commissioners with a report from Schwab-Eaton for the bi-annual bridge inspection.  Commissioners will review it further when Commissioner Brittain is here. 

Lu Warren, 6^th Judicial District Community Services, met with commissioners to introduce herself and to present proposed documents for consideration which will update the inter-local agreement between Bourbon County and the District.  She would like to have commissioners review the documents, have them looked at by the county attorney and she will meet with them in the near future to hopefully update the inter-local agreement, which was last signed in 1999. 

Barb Swearingen spoke to commissioners about the T-intersection at 230^th Street and Kansas Road.  Over the holidays, there were several vehicles that over-shot the turn and ended up in the brush.  She would like some signage put up to warn of the curve or a stop sign put back up.  Commissioner Houston will view the intersection this afternoon and the commissioners will pick up the discussion on Monday when Mr. Brittain is here. 

Laura Hyer spoke to commissioners about 911 expenditures.   

Ms. Hyer also presented commissioners with a draft of a resolution she would like the commissioners and county attorney to review regarding the County offering assistance to other entities in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. 

Joanne Long read a letter to commissioners from Rex Wilson and Richard Ramsey, Marion Township Treasurer and Trustee, respectively.  They informed commissioners that the current Marion Township Clerk, Gary K. Wise, has moved out of the township, leaving a vacancy in the office.  They recommend the commissioners appoint Jared Lord to the vacancy.  Terry Graham made a motion to appoint Jared Lord as Marion Township Clerk.  Gary Houston seconded and both voted in favor. 

After routine business, the meeting adjourned at noon. 

                                                                                   THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                                                   OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS

 

                                                                                   (ss) Gary Houston, Chairman 

                                                                                   (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner 

                                                                                   (ss) Bill Brittain, Commissioner

ATTEST: 

January 31, 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 meeting were read and corrected. 

Clyde Killion gave a road report. 

Commissioners discussed the T-intersection at 230^th Street and Kansas Road.  Commissioners will view the intersection this week. 

Bill Brittain gave a brief report on his meeting last week. 

Commissioners reviewed the bi-annual bridge inspection quote from Schwab-Eaton.  Commissioners approved the quote. 

Harold Coleman spoke to commissioners about a low-water crossing. 

Jason Silvers, reporter with the Fort Scott Tribune, was present. 

Joseph Johnson spoke to commissioners about bad roads in the vicinity of 250^th Street and Limestone.  

Joanne Long presented Resolution 09-05 for review.  It is the resolution that Laura Hyer brought to commissioners on Friday.  The county attorney has looked it over and made minor changes.  Terry Graham made a motion to adopt the resolution.  Gary Houston seconded and all voted in favor. 

Sam Mason spoke with commissioners about the storage issue.  He thinks that maybe the City and County can go together to find a building and pool their resources.   

Mr. Mason also thanked commissioners for appointing Randy Rockhold to the SEK Mental Health Board.  He thinks he will be a fine addition. 

Johnny Walker spoke to commissioners about work at the old county barn. 

Commissioners discussed changing the time employees are paid.  No action at this time. 

After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 11:55 am. 

                                                                          THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                                          OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS

 

                                                                          (ss) Gary Houston, Chairman 

                                                                          (ss) Bill Brittain, Commissioner 

                                                                          (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner

ATTEST: