October 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 corrected. 

Commissioners received the monthly progress reports from the Extension Office. 

Charles Parsons met with commissioners to try to finalize the roof contract.  He will have updated insurance and bond documents for us as soon as the Secretary of State’s Office reports that his L.L.C. is reinstated.  He will also send over the warranty from CertainTeed as a part of the contract document.  He said that 90 days is what he needs to finish the roof, so as soon as he’s allowed to begin, we can put an ending date on the contract.  There was also discussion of the damages amount for not being completed in time, without a written extension.  Mr. Parsons feels that 90 days is sufficient for the project, so whatever the County feels is appropriate in the damages field is okay with him. 

Harold Coleman asked commissioners for permission to tear out a partial wall in the Sheriff’s Office.  The commissioners viewed the wall last Friday.  Bill Brittain made the motion to approve the removal of a wall in the Sheriff’s Office.  Terry Graham seconded and all voted in favor.  The expansion will allow for additional office space for Deputy Gillispie. 

Martin Pearson gave a road report. 

Terri Johnson stopped in to inform commissioners that the Contractor’s Alliance L.L.C. is still not reinstated.  Joanne Long offered to keep checking on its status.  Ms. Johnson also asked about the Owner’s Representative.  After discussion, Bill Brittain made a motion to appoint David Neville as Owner’s Representative for the roof contract.  Terry Graham seconded the motion and all voted in favor. 

Bill Brittain made a motion to set the damages amount for the roof contract to $1,000 per day.  Terry Graham seconded.  After discussion, the motion failed as all voted no. 

Gary Houston then made a motion to set the damages amount for the roof contract to $1,250 per day.  Terry Graham seconded and all voted in favor. 

Laura Hyer presented commissioners with the intergovernmental agreement for Eric Shoemaker, FSFD, to go with the others to Biloxi, Mississippi, to work in the EOC.  Gary Houston signed the form. 

Mrs. Hyer also mentioned that the deadline for rural areas to apply for storm sirens through the CDBG program passed October 1^st.  The City of Fulton has applied and Laura is helping the communities of Hiattville, Devon and Pawnee.  Other areas were given the opportunity but did not return their surveys in time. 

Sharon Elder asked commissioners about the air conditioner in her office.  Commissioners received information from Van Patten and DC Refrigeration last Friday but wanted to wait to speak with Terry Graham before making a decision.  Van Patten suggested building a wall around the existing unit and DC Refrigeration wants to move it inside the small closet on the second floor.  Both the janitor and DC Refrigeration have measured the closet and feel it will fit.  Commissioners would like to have a quote from another company to move the unit into the closet or a suggestion that hasn’t been thought of yet.  They feel that DC Refrigeration should have known when it was putting the unit in that it would not work properly and quietly in its current location so commissioners would like a second opinion. 

Gary Houston left the meeting at 10:55 am to attend a Lake Fort Scott meeting at City Hall. 

After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 11:05 am. 

                                                                        THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                                        OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS 

 

                                                                       (ss) Gary Houston, Chairman 

                                                                       (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner 

                                                                       (ss) Bill Brittain, Commissioner

ATTEST:

October 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 approved. 

Gary Houston signed quarterly reports for the Landfill. 

Dennis Weinrich, Anthony Construction Management, met with commissioners to discuss the possibility of using his company for inspection services.  Commissioners asked Mr. Weinrich to speak with Doylene Kennedy. 

Bill Brittain made a motion to appoint Gary Houston KCAMP voting delegate and Bill Brittain alternate at the November conference.  Terry Graham seconded the motion and all voted in favor. 

Joanne Long asked commissioners about two bills that have been submitted for payment.  One is for mileage reimbursement for a meeting that hasn’t taken place yet and the other is for a magnetic sign for the County Sanitarian that was made to read “Engineering Technician” rather than County Sanitarian.  The commissioners upheld the policy not to pay for mileage until after it is traveled and said to pay for the magnetic signs and they would speak to Mr. Shelton about ordering ones that read “County Sanitarian” or just “Bourbon County” on them.  They will keep the “Engineering Technician” signs for possible use in the future. 

Martin Pearson gave a road report. 

Jimmy Nichols spoke with commissioners about inmate meals and meds.  In order to get the contract with Diamond Pharmaceuticals, we need a letter from everyone who prescribes medication to the inmates.  They have received responses from everyone except Mental Health.  Mr. Nichols asked if the commissioners would write a letter to the Mental Health office asking for the information.  The commissioners will write the letter.  As for the meals, the Department of Corrections has no set guidelines for minimum calories per day for prisoners.  The previous figures we received were based on increased daily activity of prisoners.  Therefore, it will be easier for the County to cut back on hot meals that are catered by having cold cereals for breakfast and a bagged lunch with only one hot meal.  Bill Brittain suggested using microwaves and TV dinners, as they already indicate their nutritional information on the sides and microwaves would not need venting as a traditional stove or oven would.  Mr. Nichols will continue research. 

Lynn Smith spoke with commissioners about a budget item.  She inadvertently left out the Infinitec 3^rd year payment from the 2005 budget and only budgeted for the bank payment of the AS400.  The payment is due and mandatory.  Commissioners thanked Mrs. Smith for notifying them of the problem. 

Gary Houston signed an agreement between Bourbon County and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP).  It is for a bridge replacement project on the Marmaton River.  It says that Bourbon County will remove 28 trees for the project and will re-plant 84 trees of similar native type which will be required to survive 3 years.  This is to protect the Broadhead Skink, which is on the Endangered Species List. 

Charles Parsons and Pat Bishop met with commissioners to discuss the progress of the roof contract.  The County does not have all the paperwork from Mr. Parsons regarding the bonds and the warranty. 

Terri Johnson met with commissioners.  She asked for an executive session for attorney/client discussions.  Gary Houston made a motion to go into executive session, for a period of five minutes, under the attorney/client exception to the Kansas Open Meetings Act.  Bill Brittain seconded and all voted in favor.  Those present for the session were the commissioners, Terri Johnson and Joanne Long.  The session began at 10:37 am and ended at 10:42 am.  No action. 

Gary Houston 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.  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 10:48 am and ended at 10:58 am with no action. 

Bill Brittain made a motion to have Gary Houston contact Charles Parsons and tell him that on advice of counsel, if we can’t get the warranty by 9:00 am Monday, October 10, 2005, we will have to rescind the motion on the roof contract.  Terry Graham seconded the motion.  Brittain and Graham voted in favor and Houston voted against.  Motion carried.  Mr. Houston made the call. 

Sharon Elder asked commissioners the progress on the air conditioner.  We’re still waiting on information from Van Patten’s. 

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                  

                                                                                    (ss) Bill Brittain, Commissioner

ATTEST:

October 10, 2005        Monday      9:02 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. 

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

Charles Parsons, pat Bishop and Terri Johnson spoke with commissioners about the roof contract.  The requested warranty information is being overnighted to the corporate office in Dallas and should be back, fully executed, this Tuesday or Wednesday.  The new bonding documents should be ready later today.  Once the information gets here, Terri Johnson is to review it for the commissioners to decide on Friday.  Joanne Long informed commissioners that David Neville is not comfortable being the Owner’s Representative in the contract.  Commissioners will appoint someone else. 

Joanne Wenzl, President of Pawprints on the Heartland, and Mary Kay Caldwell, Vice President, met with commissioners to review the program of the Spay/Neuter van and to request funding.  They have been in business since 2001, as a not-for-profit organization, are the only van of its kind in the state of Kansas and have spayed or neutered about 15,000 pets in Southeast Kansas in that time.  Their funding has been solely through grants up until now, but the grant applications are asking for matching funds at this time.  They are traveling to all the counties in the covered area asking for financial help.  They will see Counties, Cities and private industry for assistance.  The spay/neuter van comes to Bourbon County once per month and has serviced 1103 pets since 2001.  This low-cost service helps keep the pet population in check and means fewer pets are euthanized.  It is a pro-active program.  The commissioners agreed the program is very important but stated that the 2006 budget has already been set.  They may have funds at the end of the year but cannot help before the November 1 deadline given by the grants.  Ms. Wenzl and Ms. Caldwell did say that any monies collected from Bourbon County would be used in Bourbon County. 

Larry Davenport, Jim Sather and David Birk, BSD Financial met with commissioners to review their services with Bourbon County and to request to be the agent of record for Preferred Health to obtain a health insurance quote for Bourbon County.  Most insurance companies will allow multiple agents to obtain quotes for insurance, but Preferred Health only allows one agent to do so.  Another agent approached us this spring and has provided a quote earlier in the year, but BSD is a local company and a Bourbon County taxpayer and has history with Bourbon County. They would like to be our agent of record.  It will be the same quote regardless of who presents it.  Bill Brittain made a motion to authorize BSD Financial to be the Agent of Record for Bourbon County with Preferred Health.  Terry Graham seconded and all voted in favor. 

Bill Brittain left the meeting at 10:30 am. 

Jim Harris, Berry Tractor, stopped in to remind commissioners that Berry has lots of good equipment if the County needs anything.  No action. 

Bills and Payroll for the period were reviewed and approved. 

After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 am. 

                                                                      THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                                      OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS 

 

                                                                      (ss) Gary Houston, Chairman 

                                                                      (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner 

                                                                      (ss) Bill Brittain, Commissioner

ATTEST:

October 14, 2005        Friday        9:00 am 

The Bourbon County Commission met in open session with all commissioners present.  Cecelia Kramer was also present. 

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

Clyde Killion gave a road report. 

Ray Shannon, DC Refrigeration, met with commissioners to explain moving the air conditioner from the Register of Deeds office into the closet on the 2^nd Floor.  Van Patten’s never returned a quote for the project. 

David Klepac met with commissioners to discuss Boulware Cemetery.  He cannot locate the maps which explain the layout of plots.  Terry Graham explained the procedure for plotting off vacant land and will help Mr. Klepac at the site. 

Claude Norris visited with commissioners about the entrances to Fort Scott, especially from the East on US 54. 

Troy Beerbower met with commissioners to discuss the roof contract.  He asked commissioners why the price has gone up from the original quote and why the commissioners did not check on the quality of materials that will be used.  Bill Brittain explained that there were additional aspects that needed to be added to met specifications and that cost a little extra. 

On the subject of the roof, it was noted that the fully executed warranty application still is not here.  It was mailed from the main office in Texas and is on its way. 

Harold Coleman spoke with commissioners about drug task force grants. 

Gary Houston signed the draft letter regarding Lake Fort Scott residents.  The letter will go to City Hall to be signed by Richard Nienstedt and then sent to the residents of Lake Fort Scott. 

Bill Brittain left the meeting at 10:40 am. 

Laura Hyer has received orders for deployment for the hurricane relief effort.  She and two other team members will be going to Mississippi, west of Biloxi, to work on the long-term recovery planning.  She leaves Tuesday and reminded commissioners that Delwin Mumbower will be filling in for her in her absence. 

Mrs. Hyer also asked commissioners if she could attend the National Council of Readiness and Preparedness in Washington, DC, November 16, 2005.  The cost is $95 for registration and $223 for air fare.  Commissioners approved the request. 

Evelyn Bradley, Assembly of God Church, asked commissioners for donations for a mission.  Commissioners advised Ms. Bradley that the County cannot do this. 

Jim Adams met with commissioners to discuss an easement on Juniper Road.  After discussion, Terry Graham made a motion to pay Dwayne Neil $680 and Jim Bill & Barbara Adams a total of $880 for a temporary easement and right of way for Project 6-C3695-01, also known as Hell’s Bend Bridge.  Gary Houston seconded and both voted in favor. 

After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 11:35 am. 

                                                                          THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                                          OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS 

 

                                                                          (ss) Gary Houston, Chairman 

                                                                          (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner 

                                                                          (ss) Bill Brittain, Commissioner

ATTEST:

October 17, 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. 

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

Arnold Schofield, Charman of the Bourbon County Historic Preservation Association (HPA) met with commissioners to thank them for their continued assistance with the Ralph Richards Museum.  Mr. Schofield presented commissioners with a spreadsheet of revenues and expenditures of the HPA and said that he is here to ask for additional monetary support or the museum may be forced to close.  He also plans to ask the City Commission for assistance.  He explained that recent projects involving the Union Block Building and the MKT Freight Depot have depleted the reserves and revenues are not making up the difference.  There were plans to put a woodworking shop in the Depot but nothing has come of that so far.  The current building the Ralph Richards Museum is located in is not ideal for a museum as the building is very old and not well insulated.  Ideally any museums should be located closer to the Fort and in modern buildings with security and fire prevention.  That would cost upwards of $200-250,000.  Grants are harder to come by for historical societies as they were more available in the 1990s.  Mr. Schofield assured the commissioners that if the Ralph Richards Museum is to close the HPA would still be active and would seek a new location, perhaps in the Old Congregational Church.  The church, which is on the National Historic Register, creates enough revenue in rental fees, weddings and funerals that it pays for itself each year, more or less.  Mr. Schofield also informed the Commission that receiving additional funds from the County and/or the City would not guarantee that the museum could stay open.  Commissioners will consider the request. 

Gary Houston asked Mr. Schofield about two historic bridges in Bourbon County.  They are located north of Fort Scott and are out of the way.  If they were to be moved closer to Fort Scott, they would lose their National Historic Register status.  Mr. Schofield informed commissioners about the Cultural Heritage Tax for properties on the State or National Register.  He said that we could apply for a grant to help rehabilitate the bridges as a tourist attraction. 

Charles Parsons updated commissioners on the roof contract status.  We have the payment and performance bonds and are now waiting for the fully executed warranty application.  Mr. Parsons said that it is on its way and should be here today.  Commissioners reminded Mr. Parsons that Terri Johnson wants to look over all the documents before the commissioners sign the contract.  Joanne Long informed commissioners that Mrs. Johnson is out of the office until Wednesday.  Commissioners discussed Gary Houston signing the contract if/when Mrs. Johnson says it’s okay to do so.  Mr. Parsons said that he will have materials shipped soon but commissioners asked Mr. Parsons not to have any materials delivered until the contract is signed. 

Laura Hyer met with commissioners.  She ships out tomorrow morning for Kiln, Mississippi.  Eric Shoemaker and Toby Nighswonger shipped out this past weekend.  Mr. Nighswonger replaced Amanda Proffitt who had a death in the family.  Chief Davis also has three other FSPD officers who would like to go on a future deployment.  Gary Houston signed the request for the police officers. 

Clyde Killion gave a road report.

Harold Coleman asked for someone from the county barn to assist removing shelves at the correctional center. 

Hunt Farley and Bob Hartley, Phoenix Coal Company, met with commissioners to discuss upcoming mining plans.  The new site would be located west of the current mining site and would affect Deer Road and 250^th Street in Drywood Township.  Bill Brittain made a motion to authorize Gary Houston to sign a road variance for Phoenix Coal Company.  Terry Graham seconded and all voted in favor.  Mr. Houston signed the road variance agreement. 

After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 am. 

                                                                    THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                                    OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS 

 

                                                                    (ss) Gary Houston, Chairman 

                                                                    (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner 

                                                                    (ss) Bill Brittain, Commissioner

ATTEST:

October 21, 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.  Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 

Bill Brittain made a motion to rescind an earlier motion appointing David Neville as the Owner’s Representative for the roof contract.  Terry Graham seconded and all voted in favor. 

Terry Graham made a motion to appoint Gary Houston as Owner’s Representative for the roof contract.  Bill Brittain seconded and all voted in favor. 

Charles Parsons met with commissioners.  All documentation, including a letter extending the No Dollar Limit Warranty from CertainTeed through 2006, has been received and Terri Johnson has approved the contract for signature.  Dr. Parsons will begin working on Monday and chose a completion date of January 27, 2006, which is 90 days plus Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.  The west parking lot will have to be closed to the public.  Dr. Parsons signed the contract for Contractor’s Alliance.  Gary Houston signed the contract for Bourbon County.  Dr. Parsons would like the first draw down of funds as soon as possible.  Joanne Long indicated that the Clerk’s Office was issuing two early checks today, so if he can get the receipts to us this morning, we can add it to them.  She indicated that the steps to write two checks are the same as to write two hundred.  Dr. Parsons agreed to get the receipts to us this morning. 

Clyde Killion gave a road report. 

Joanne Long informed commissioners that two employees in the Attorney’s Office are leaving the County’s employment.  The County paid for their notary bonds and stamps and they want the commissioners to decide what will be done with them.  The bonds are in the employees’ names so the county is not liable for anything they notarize.  The stamps are in the employees’ names and would be no good for anyone else.  The bonds can be cancelled but the County will not get any refund on them.  After discussion, the commissioners agreed to allow the departing employees to keep their notaries with the stipulation that any renewals would be the responsibility of the individuals. 

Joanne Long also informed commissioners that one of the employees who are leaving, Whendi Embry, will be coming back on Fridays for a while to help out.  She asked if she would be paid the hourly rate of the position for the hours worked, like they did for Lee Norris in the Correctional Center.  The commissioners agreed. 

Bill Brittain informed commissioners that he spoke with Anne Emerson about getting a letter to Senator Brownback about inmate medical costs.  The clerk typed a letter for the commissioners to sign to get to the senator through Mrs. Emerson. 

Commissioner Brittain also spoke with Sheriff Coleman about writing a similar letter.  The Sheriff said the Kansas Sheriff’s Association is working on state legislation which would cap inmates’ medical bills at the Medicare rate.  The state of Colorado has already passed such a law.  Bill Brittain will talk with John Swope at Mercy Hospital to see if they would consider the proposition before it is a state law. 

Paul Ballou, FSFD, presented commissioners with the paperwork to sign by the County to allow two additional people to go to Biloxi to help with hurricane clean-up efforts.  This is for one police officer and one fireman from Fort Scott.  Gary Houston signed the documents. 

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

Rhonda Fernandez presented a health/life and dental insurance quote to the commissioners.  As the deadline for submitting health insurance quotes is not until October 31^st, the commissioners did not publish the premium amounts.  Instead, Ms. Fernandez just went over the benefits of the plans she presented. 

Bill Brittain left the meeting at 11:15 am. 

Jim Adams signed paperwork for an easement.  His check will be ready later today. 

Commissioners approved 3 early checks for payment. 

After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 12:20 pm. 

                                                                               THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                                               OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS

 

                                                                               (ss) Gary Houston Chairman 

                                                                               (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner 

                                                                               (ss) Bill Brittain, Commissioner

ATTEST:      

October 24, 2005        Monday      9:00 am 

The Bourbon County Commission met in open session with all commissioners and the county clerk present. 

Clyde Killion gave a road report. 

Terri Johnson spoke with commissioners about Whendi Embry coming back once per week for a while after she starts her new job.  Commissioners discussed this last Friday with the clerk and said they would pay her the hourly rate for that position for the hours she works. 

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

Terry Graham left the meeting at 10:10 am to take paperwork and a check to Dwayne Neil regarding an easement. 

Jerry Witt asked commissioners for a culvert replacement.  Gary Houston called Clyde Killion about it.  Mr. Witt thanked commissioners. 

Charlie Blevins met with commissioners to complain about horses on Old 69 (215^th Street) this morning.  He claimed that one of them was being broken on the road and forced another into his oncoming lane.  Mr. Blevins was forced into the ditch to avoid hitting them.  He doesn’t like that the horses can be on the road without liability insurance like vehicles must have. 

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:

October 28, 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. 

Frank Shelton updated commissioners on the Lake Fort Scott project.  He began surveying last weekend. 

Terri Johnson spoke with commissioners about the roof work.  She has been asked by the Judge to see if the loud roof work can be suspended next Tuesday and Wednesday because there is a jury trial scheduled.  Commissioners think the loud work should be near complete.  Reinstalling the roof should not be noisy. 

Joanne Long also pointed out a change in the contract concerning one of the change order items.  It is to replace #12 on the courthouse portion of the contract.  Terri Johnson gave her opinion that the change order changes the contract so that no additional changes to the document are needed at this time. 

Mrs. Johnson also asked for approval of up to 10 hours per week overtime for Angel Wilson to the end of the year while new employees are being trained.  Commissioners approved the request. 

Joanne Long stated that Mr. Parsons has requested a second payment of the contract.  He has asked for 60% of the remaining unpaid portion of the courthouse project.  Ms. Long indicated his calculations would actually allot payments of approximately 85% and that much work has not been completed.  Mr. Houston will view the roof and make a determination. 

Clyde Killion gave a road report. 

Joanne Long asked commissioners if the County will host a holiday dinner this year.  Commissioners approved Ms. Long to make the arrangements. 

Karen Paddock asked commissioners about the security of the courthouse.  The commissioners explained the ramp grant information will not be available until January.  Mrs. Paddock indicated she is still considering when to hire a security officer. 

Larry Davenport and Dave Rexroat presented the Coventry renewal and a few options for health insurance. 

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

Harold Coleman spoke with commissioners about two topics.  First, he is getting a taser gun for the correctional center.  He plans to train all his Sheriff staff and four from the correctional center on it.  The gun requires four cartridges which cost $16.95 each.  He also said the lights in the jail need replaced.  He recommends a two-bulb system for approximately $317.50 each.  There are 13 lights that need replaced.  He will do some in 2005 and the rest in 2006 to lessen the burden on the budget. 

Payroll for the period was approved. 

The commissioners received the monthly report from the Extension Office. 

Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Gooding spoke with commissioners about a gravel road.  They would like it paved. 

Wilma Graham asked commissioners if the City of Redfield can purchase two 20 MPH signs.  Commissioners will call the shop to see if we have them. 

The rest of the meeting was spent discussing what to pay on the roof contract.  After discussion, it was determined to remove the materials from the cost and pay the remainder of 60% on the labor, less what we’ve already paid.  That comes to $8295.28. 

After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 12:15 pm. 

                                                                               THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                                               OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS 

 

                                                                               (ss) Gary Houston, Chairman 

                                                                               (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner 

                                                                               (ss) Bill Brittain, Commissioner

ATTEST: 

October 31, 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 9:30 am.  Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 

Clyde Killion gave a road report. 

Harold Coleman updated commissioners on jail situations.  There was a disturbance this weekend that required using a taser stick on a prisoner. 

Gary Houston arrived at 9:30 am. 

David Neville and Darrell Spencer spoke with commissioners about plumbing in the correctional center.  There is no separate shut-off for water to the jail at this time.  Currently the courthouse must be shut off too.  With frequent attempts to flood the jail, it is becoming evident that a separate shut-off mechanism is needed.  They presented two quotes for supplies to have a shut-off valve for the correctional center placed in the Control Room.  The cameras in the jail are in the hallways, not in separate holding rooms.  Officers manually check every hour, but a lot can happen in an hour.  Commissioners approved the request and suggested limiting the time every hour that water is on to 10-15 minutes at the top of each hour. 

Accounts payables for the period were read and approved. 

After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 am. 

                                                                       THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

                                                                       OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS 

                                                                       (ss) Gary Houston, Chairman 

                                                                       (ss) Bill Brittain, Commissioner 

ATTEST: