These are minutes for the month of January 2008, as approved by the Bourbon County Commission.
January 4, 2008
January 7, 2008
January 11, 2008
January 14, 2008
January 18, 2008
January 21, 2008-Holiday
January 25, 2008
January 28, 2008
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January 4, 2008        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 9:15 am.  Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
 
Clyde Killion gave a road report.  He showed the commissioners information on a bucket truck for sale.  No action.    
 
Mr. Killion advised commissioners that he will be looking for up to 3 pick-ups next week at an auction and asked commissioners for a price cap.  Commissioners said $5,000 each.
 
Terri Johnson was provided legal descriptions for the sewer district from the Register of Deeds office.  It is a stack of each lot and her office staff will type them up in the resolution.
 
Terri Johnson and Valorie Leblanc also discussed the County’s Section 125 Cafeteria Plan which allows deduction of insurance premiums pre-taxed.  Our previous plan ended December 31st.  We need a new one in place.  Rhonda Fernandez can administer it for us.  After brief discussion, Terry Graham made a motion to hire Rhonda Fernandez and Professional Insurance Consultants as the Cafeteria Plan administrator for Bourbon County.  Bill Brittain seconded the motion and all voted in favor.
 
Doylene Kennedy informed commissioners of an award received by our rock quarry.  It is the 2006 Safe Mine Achievement Award.  Commissioners were pleased.
 
Ms. Kennedy also spoke with commissioners about pay increases.  She thanked commissioners for them but asked, in light of the fact that Road & Bridge cut off for pay on December 25th, if the new rates would begin on December 26th or January 1st.  It would take more figuring to split the period between pay rates.  Commissioners said the rates are effective January 1st.  Ms. Kennedy thanked commissioners.
 
Doylene also asked if the County would continue reimbursing the grader men $75.00/year on their electric bill.  This is for the energy used to plug in their road graders on cold nights.  Commissioners agreed.
 
David Neville asked commissioners if they were ready to make a decision on the security cameras for the courthouse.  Terry Graham made a motion to accept the estimate from Tiedemann for $27,643.16 installed with an additional two outside cameras.  Gary Houston seconded and all voted in favor.  Mr. Neville asked about cameras for the jail, as they are in need of replacement.  Commissioners asked Mr. Neville to get estimates.  Those cameras would need audio as well as video
 
Mr. Neville asked about the grinder.  He has a service agreement from Fluid Equipment Company.  Commissioners asked him to look into a trap and to talk to Browns Septic about that.
 
David presented estimates for alarming the south door.  They were: 
 
Matt Brock
$1,361.76
Keenan Systems
$1,720.50
 
Bill Brittain made a motion to go with Matt Brock for $1,361.76.  Terry Graham seconded and all voted in favor.  We will wait to go to one entrance after the security cameras are installed.  David said the panic bars for the east doors have been ordered
 
Nina Yakel informed commissioners of a break-in at the lake.  Much of the plexi-glass windows in Shelter House 1 were destroyed.  She asked commissioners for authority to put up shutters that would close on the open window frame to prevent this type of destruction in the future.  She also asked to purchase a surveillance camera to monitor areas that aren’t visible to the Caretaker’s House.  Commissioners approved the request for shudders and asked her to shop around for prices on a camera and get back with them.
 
Mrs. Yakel asked commissioners if she could get her family on the County’s health insurance.  Aside from the fact that they are part-time, commissioners said it would probably be less expensive to get an outside policy for the children.
 
Bill Brittain asked Clyde Killion if any employees attend “Dig Safe” meetings.  Mr. Killion said that all bridge crew goes now.  Commissioners think it would be good if there’s a class locally to send our grader men.  Clyde agreed.
 
Mike Hueston, mayor of Mapleton, met with commissioners.  He said Mapleton is working on improving their arena but it isn’t draining well.  He asked if the County would help move some dirt across the road to raise it.  As it is on city property commissioners approved the request.  They asked Mr. Hueston to coordinate with Clyde Killion once it’s dry enough.
 
Mr. Hueston thanked commissioners and also asked for a whistle for the City.  They will inform Clyde. 
 
Bill Brittain informed Mike Hueston about the conversation with John Woodrich of Mercy about getting permission for rural rescuers to perform patient care on victims.  Mr. Hueston will keep the commissioners informed on the progress.
 
Marty Pearson presented commissioners with the cost for the front axle to the Noxious Weed truck.  It will cost between $800 and $1,000.  Commissioners approved the repair.
 
Judy Orton met with commissioners to discuss the new CAMA system, ORION.  During KAC, there was discussion of getting an Ad-hoc committee together to look into the system compared to the contract specifications.  The program is being installed in sections throughout the state and southeast Kansas is the last install.  She just wanted to inform commissioners of the situation.
 
Commissioners asked Ms. Orton about value trends.  She informed them that Bourbon County didn’t have a big, booming growth so we’re not having a big drop either, as other counties are experiencing.
 
Lora Holdridge asked commissioners about what she read in previous minutes about the ambulance budget and asked if it is really over $12,000 per month.  Commissioners said that it is, but clarified that it doesn’t have anything to do with transferring inmates, it is a subsidy for the whole county’s ambulance service.
 
Gary Houston made a motion to elect Bill Brittain Chairman in 2008.  Terry Graham seconded and all voted in favor.
 
Terry Graham made a motion to elect Gary Houston Vice-Chairman in 2008.  Bill Brittain seconded the motion and all voted in favor.
 
Joanne Long spoke with commissioners about the new salaries.  One employee is new enough that she would make less on the 2008 system than she did in December 2007.  So as not to make less than she did, commissioners approved that she be paid what she did in December 2007. 
 
Joanne Long presented the following resolutions for consideration:
 
01-08                             Holidays
04-08                             GAAP Waiver
05-08                             Official Depositories and Newspaper
06-08                             Mileage Reimbursement
07-08                             Cancel Checks Over 2 Yrs Old
 
Bill Brittain made a motion to adopt the above resolutions.  Gary Houston seconded the motion and all voted in favor.
 
Laura Hyer spoke with commissioners about mitigation plans to talk about repairs to the courthouse. 
 
Ms. Hyer also spoke with commissioners about pay for employees who worked during the flood.  Commissioners advised her that they would have been paid overtime.  She asked if anyone hadn’t been paid for it, to pay them now.  She has FEMA money for it.  Commissioners advised her that the FEMA money would be to reimburse the County for paying them for working during the disaster.
 
Ms. Hyer thanked commissioners for talking to Mercy about the documentation needed for rural responders.
 
Laura Hyer and Tom McNeil spoke with commissioners about Flood Plain Management.  The flood plain is changing and the County needs to notify people who will be in it so they have the time to get flood insurance before the map is approved.  She’ll bring a rough draft of the letter before it goes out.
 
David Neville returned to say that a trap can be put in which will be everything we need except the electricity and a pad for the grinder to sit on.  The County crew would need to dig the hole so he would coordinate with Clyde.  There was discussion of whether to put the pad in now or later.  Commissioners said it can be the judgment of those installing whether to put the pad in now or later.
 
Delta George presented the monthly progress reports for the Extension Office. 
 
Commissioners asked her to assist David with the lawn so it will stay as nice as last year.  Ms. George said the most important thing will be weed control. 
 
After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 11:50 am.
 
                                                                            THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
                                                                            OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS
 
                                                                            (ss) Bill Brittain, Chairman 
                                                                            (ss) Gary Houston, Commissioner 
                                                                            (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner
ATTEST:
(ss) Joanne Long, County Clerk 
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January 7, 2008        Monday         9:00 am
 
The Bourbon County Commission met in open session with all commissioners present.  Shirley Goltra was also present.  Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
 
Sharon Elder, Susan Quick and Harold Coleman met with commissioners to ask why wages didn’t have the 1/3 increase from the salary survey as projected in 2006.  Susan Quick also inquired as to her base pay and that she thought it would increase to match the Register of Deeds.  Commissioners will need to speak with the auditor before settling these inquiries.
 
Doylene Kennedy presented quarterly sales tax reports for the Landfill and the CDL report for signature.  Commissioners signed them.
 
Marty Pearson informed commissioners that we need a new screen for the rock crusher.  No action.
 
Sharon Carpino, Crisis Resource Center of Pittsburg, Ann Ackerman, Wilma Leach, Pat Jackson and Harold Coleman met with commissioners to discuss implementing a task force to determine the needs of Bourbon County.  A meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2008, from noon to 1:00 pm, to try to build a task force.  There are currently safe houses in Pittsburg and Coffeyville.
 
Laura Hyer met with commissioners to discuss mitigation funding.  She will be attending a meeting in Lawrence for further discussion.
 
Bill Brittain left the meeting at 10:30 am to attend another meeting.
 
Jim Irons and Brett Sayre from AT&T met with commissioners to discuss a damage claim.  In an effort to remain in good standing with Bourbon County, they are going to back away from any claims submitted and mark the slate clear.  Mr. Irons informed commissioners that he is the area contact on communication issues in the future and he’ll make sure any concerns make it to the right group.  He asked the commissioners to have Terri Johnson contact him if any more issues arise from this claim.
 
Bob Daylong asked commissioners for gravel near his drive.  He said that the snow plow has removed all his gravel on Irish Rd.
 
David Neville asked commissioners where to designate parking for deliveries once the doors are locked down and alarmed for security.  Commissioners designated three marked parking places on the east side of the block (National Ave.) at the north end.  David said he’s already cleared it with the City and has ordered signs to put up there which will designate the delivery parking area.
 
After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 12:10 pm.
 
                                                                             THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
                                                                             OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS
 
                                                                             (ss) Bill Brittain, Chairman
                                                                             (ss) Gary Houston, Commissioner
ATTEST:
(ss) Joanne Long, County Clerk
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January 11, 2008                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.
 
Clyde Killion gave a road report.  He also informed commissioners of vehicles he purchased at auction this week.  They were a ½ ton Chevy and ¾ ton Chevy.  He said we still are in dire need of a sign truck.
 
Bill Brittain signed a report on Water levels at Elm Creek Lake and an agreement for Federal Surplus Property to use the truck we purchased in a legal manner.
 
Terry Graham left the meeting at 9:15 am for a doctor’s appointment.
 
Joanne Long spoke with commissioners about an advertisement for a court officer/bailiff and the class reimbursement policy in the handbook.  The bailiff is to be a county employee paid from the district court budget.  No action on the class reimbursement topic.
 
Ms. Long presented a proposed contract with Diehl, Banwart, Bolton, Jarred and Bledsoe for audit and budget services.  Bill Brittain made a motion to hire DBBJB for 2007 auditing and 2009 budgeting services for $12,590 and $2,100 respectively.  Gary Houston seconded the motion and both voted in favor.  Bill Brittain signed the contract.
 
Commissioners signed documentation with Stewart Realty to extend the listing of the property on Osage Rd.
 
Nina Yakel spoke with commissioners about Elm Creek Lake security again.  Commissioners approved the purchase of surveillance cameras from Wal-Mart, due to vandalism.
 
Gene Parker met with commissioners to get approval to order Taser cartridges.  He said they are used in training as well as on patrol.  Commissioners approved the purchase.
 
Marty Pearson spoke with commissioners about the new vehicles purchased this week.  He said they are very nice for the money spent.  He is concerned that they will not be kept clean.  Commissioners said that they should be cleaned out at the end of each day.
 
After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 11:35 am.
 
                                                                    THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
                                                                    OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS
 
                                                                    (ss) Bill Brittain, Chairman 
                                                                    (ss) Gary Houston, Commissioner 
                                                                    (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner
ATTEST:
 
____________________________
(ss) Joanne Long, County Clerk
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January 14, 2008         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.
 
Bills and payroll for the period were reviewed and approved.
 
Clyde Killion gave a road report.  There was discussion of rock production.  He said there are lots of out of state C&D at the landfill because we’re cheaper than where they come from.  He asked commissioners if we should raise the rates.  No action.
 
Susan Quick met with commissioners to discuss her Treasurer wage.  She presented a copy of the minutes from February 16, 2007, where it was supposed to be corrected.  It was only partially corrected and she would like it to match the Register of Deeds base wage and be retroactive to January 1, 2007.  Terry Graham made a motion to amend the Treasurer’s salary to match the Register of Deeds salary, retroactive to 1/1/2007.  Bill Brittain seconded the motion and all voted in favor.
 
David Neville spoke with commissioners about parking for deliveries.  He also said the City is unhappy about our plans for the trap in the sewer.  Commissioners advised David to have the plumber talk to Amanda Proffitt at the City.
 
Jimmy Nichols met with commissioners about medical costs being on the rise.  He asked if he can meet with the Sheriff at Allen County to see how other counties are handling things.  Bill Brittain told Mr. Nichols to contact Judy Moler at KAC. 
 
Mr. Nichols is also looking for a vacant building for CERT training.  Commissioners advised him to call Clyde about a building we own that might work.
 
Harold Coleman informed commissioners of prices for locks for jail doors.  They cost $928 from Montgomery Door Closing Company.  Commissioners approved the expense.
 
Bill Brittain informed the sheriff that we’re waiting to hear from a different architect on the jail project.
 
Laura Hyer spoke with commissioners about mitigation for courthouse repairs.  She will take it before a state committee before it goes to FEMA.  She said it probably will be denied as a maintenance issue.    
 
Ms. Hyer is also planning an ICS 300 course for county employees and responders.  She will keep commissioners informed.
 
Marty Pearson discussed equipment repairs.
 
Tom McNeil spoke with commissioners about the new floodplain maps.  He said Shane Walker is helping him as some are hard to read.  He is issuing a press release to news outlets to notify people of the changes.
 
Mr. McNeil also notified commissioners of problems with the Jeep.  He said that the computer is fried and Shepherd’s said it will cost about $600 to replace.
 
After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 11:40 am.
 
                                                                                     THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
                                                                                     OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS
 
                                                                                     (ss) Bill Brittain, Chairman 
                                                                                     (ss) Gary Houston, Commissioner 
                                                                                     (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner
ATTEST:
(ss) Joanne Long, County Clerk
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January 18, 2008         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.
 
Darrell Spencer, Jimmy Nichols, Harold Coleman and Ron Gray met with commissioners.  They met with judges this morning and are reporting that they will be housing out all of our female prisoners and only hold males here.  The female prisoners will be booked here and then transferred to Cherokee County.  This will allow us to house some Linn County prisoners to off-set the expense.  In the future, if the number of inmates were to decrease significantly, we can bring them back.
 
Bill Brittain said we’re getting new numbers soon from HMN architects on the jail project.  
 
Delwin Mumbower presented the list of chief and assistant chiefs for commissioners to appoint trustees and alternates to the Fire District 3 board.  Bill Brittain made a motion to appoint the following as trustees and alternates to the Fire District 3 board:
 
STATION
TRUSTEE
1st ALTERNATE
2nd ALTERNATE
Uniontown
Alvin Beerbower
Jared Lord
Mike Vanzant
Bronson
David Harper
Dinah Glaze
Alan Stewart
Fulton
Teddy Wilson
Roger Jones
Joshua Wilson
Mapleton
Marty Crystal
Mike Hueston
Brandon Whisenhunt
Devon
Jeff Reed
Steve Herring
Mark Crystal
Hiattville
Ronnie Brown
 
Robert Jackson
 
Terry Graham seconded the motion and all voted in favor.  Delwin mentioned that he may soon have a name to fill the vacancy in Hiattville.
 
Clyde Killion gave a road report.  He also presented landfill fees for C&D in surrounding counties and our collections in 2007 from out of county trucks.  We are a lot lower than all of them.  Terry Graham made a motion to raise our out of county C&D fees to $22.00, effective February 1, 2008.  Bill Brittain seconded the motion and all voted in favor.  Bill Brittain made a motion to raise the minimum C&D to $11.00 for up to 1,000 lbs, also effective, February 1, 2008.  Gary Houston seconded the motion and all voted in favor.
 
Jim Covey stopped in and asked commissioners for some rock in a ditch at Maple and 185th Street.  The commissioners will tell Clyde about it.
 
David Neville informed commissioners that the City will not let us use street parking for deliveries.  He also said that he spoke with Eric Bailey and Amanda Proffitt about our sewer plans and they are going forward.  Unfortunately, the sewer line intersects a phone line from our basement to the Health Department.  It will cost $3,500 to move the line and involves removing the concrete slab for the dumpster.  Commissioners don’t know why the Health Department phone line is coming from our basement and asked David to speak with the phone company about it.  It’s the phone company’s responsibility to give phone service, but they shouldn’t have to come through the courthouse to do it
 
Mr. Neville also asked commissioners about re-routing the downspouts on the west side of the courthouse in preparation of resurfacing the parking lot.  Commissioners want to see prices.
 
Cynthia and Gary Smith met with commissioners.  Their house near Fulton was robbed last week.  They have questions about the Sheriff’s department.  The commissioners fund the department but aren’t responsible for day-to-day operations.  Dispatch is contracted through the City Police Department.  The primary ambulance is at Mercy and there’s a back-up ambulance at the Fire Department.  Though the county subsidizes the ambulance operations, they are run by Mercy.  Laura Hyer is our Emergency Preparedness Coordinator.  They asked the commissioners if they know the ratio of solved to unsolved crimes is in the county.  Commissioners don’t have any data on that.  Mrs. Smith said she heard from a County employee that it is 80% unsolved to 20% solved, though they have no supporting documentation.  There was discussion of Neighborhood Watch programs and what people can do to protect themselves, as the law doesn’t allow using deadly force to protect property.  Mrs. Smith is worried what will happen to her homeowner’s insurance.  They feel that the sheriff budget is too low and needs to be increased to provide protection to the rural areas.
 
The Smiths asked commissioners if they ever hold town hall meetings and said it might be a good way for citizens to speak to them.
 
A public meeting for the Bourbon County Solid Waste Management Plan was opened at 10:00 am.  The three commissioners and Joanne Long were present.  After hearing no comments, the meeting closed at 10:10 am.  Terry Graham made a motion to adopt Resolution 08-08, review and revision to the Plan.  Bill Brittain seconded the motion and all voted in favor. 
 
Joanne Long informed commissioners that Ron Wood’s appointment to the Sixth Judicial District Nominating Committee will expire this March.  Ms. Long contacted Mr. Wood and he indicated he’d like to be re-appointed.  Gary Houston made a motion to re-appoint Ron Wood, for a term from March 3, 2008 through March 5, 2012.  Bill Brittain seconded the motion and all voted in favor.
 
Joanne Long spoke with commissioners again about the education reimbursement policy from the handbook.  Commissioners spoke to Kendell Mason about it.  No action at this time. 
 
Ronnie Brown asked commissioners to make a couple appointments for the Southeast Kansas RC&D.  Based on recommendations from Mr. Brown, Terry Graham made a motion to appoint Katie Casper to the SEK RC&D council and Laura Hyer to SEK RC&D Foundation.  Bill Brittain seconded the motion and all voted in favor.
 
Mr. Brown also informed commissioners of fire department issues.  He is the newly elected chief of the Hiattville department of Fire District 3.
 
David Neville spoke with commissioners about the costs to move Karen Rocher’s office from the north to near the hallway between the Sheriff and Correctional offices.  This is in preparation of going to one entrance, so that she is the contact for person’s who wish to speak with the Sheriff’s Department.  Commissioners viewed the office with Mr. Neville to get a better idea of what it will entail.  No action at this time.
 
After routine business, the meeting adjourned at noon.
 
                                                                                   THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
                                                                                   OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS
 
                                                                                   (ss) Bill Brittain, Chairman 
                                                                                   (ss) Gary Houston, Commissioner 
                                                                                   (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner
ATTEST:
(ss) Joanne Long, County Clerk
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January 25, 2008      Friday  9:08 am
 
The Bourbon County Commission met in open session with Bill Brittain and Gary Houston present.  Joanne Long was also present.   Terry Graham arrived at 9:26 am.  Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
 
Clyde Killion and Marty Pearson met with commissioners.  Dustin Moreland, Van Keppel Company was present.  Mr. Moreland presented commissioners with prices for screens to produce quarry rock.  Commissioners are expecting another company to present prices on Monday. 
 
Clyde presented the price for a shot from Buckley Powder.  There is a slight increase over previous prices. 
 
David Neville met with commissioners to update them on the phone line under the west parking lot situation.  He spoke with AT&T.  If we were to relocate the line around the edge of the building, we would save the concrete pad but it would cost more for wiring changes and we’d still have a bill from AT&T for around $3,000 for the work they would do.  Commissioners asked Mr. Neville to contact Mike Tindel to see if he has any options for us. 
 
Lee Davis asked commissioners to transfer his remaining funds from 2007 Noxious Weed to his Equipment Fund.  This will be done in February after all the 2007 bills have been paid out.
 
Rick Freeman and Adam Kuehl, HMN Architects, met with commissioners to discuss the jail proposal.  They discussed the county’s needs for more beds and a possible location option.  The architects will put something together and return at 10:00 am on February 8th.
 
Laura Hyer spoke with commissioners about her financial situation.  She said she has two job offers and would like the commissioners to begin to think about a possible replacement for her.  Bill Brittain asked her if she has spoken with Harold Coleman about the work he needed done and also would like to know from Laura how much money she would need to stay.  Laura didn’t answer but said that she would give ample notice to them if/when she decides to leave employment. 
 
After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 11:55 am.
 
                                                                       THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
                                                                       OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS
 
                                                                       (ss) Bill Brittain, Chairman 
                                                                       (ss) Gary Houston, Commissioner 
                                                                       (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner
ATTEST:
(ss) Joanne Long, County Clerk

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January 28, 2008                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.
 
Bills and payroll for the period were reviewed and approved.
 
Jack Black distributed a DVD to commissioners that he thought they should view.
 
David Neville updated commissioners on the situation with the phone line in the parking lot.  He spoke with Mike Tindel and he thinks that we can get away from the large charge from AT&T.  He thinks we can abandon the current line and go around.  He still has to speak with AT&T and we’d still have to dig a trench.
 
David also presented prices for the sheriff’s department remodel.  They were: 
Construction/electrical
Great Expectations
$6,867.18
Pat Wood Construction
$7,560.00
Carpet/tile-installed
Ruddick’s
$1,617.00
Kennedy Floor Covering
$2,786.00
Derailed Commodities
$2,940.64
 
Commissioners approved the construction/electrical through Great Expectations and the carpet and tile from Ruddick’s.  Mr. Neville suggested also re-carpeting the correctional center offices at the same time for an additional $860.  Commissioners approved the expense.
 
Charlie Blevins met with commissioners to discuss the valuation of property in Bourbon County and the feeder lot southwest of Fort Scott.  Commissioners informed Mr. Blevins that they have no control over property valuations and said that KDHE and the City of Fort Scott are monitoring the situation with the feed lot to ensure that the water quality is not worsened.
 
Laura Hyer stopped in to inform commissioners that John Woodrich and Christy Keating from Mercy will meet with commissioners at 11:00 am on February 4th to work on the protocols needed for rural responders.  She will invite Delwin Mumbower as well.
 
Clyde called to inform commissioners of an available truck from Elbrader’s that might work for a sign truck.  Commissioners did not approve the purchase.
 
Bill Brittain made a motion to give $1,000 to the US 69 Hwy Association, from the General Fund.  Gary Houston seconded the motion and all voted in favor.
 
Bill Brittain made a motion to go into executive session, for a period of five minutes, under the Non-elected Personnel exception to the Kansas Open Meetings Act.  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 10:21 am and ended at 10:26 am with no action.
 
Terry Graham made a motion to go back into executive session for discussion of non-elected personnel for a period of five minutes.  Gary Houston seconded the motion and all voted in favor.  Those present for the session were the commissioners and the county clerk.  The session began at 10:26 am and ended at 10:31 am with no action.
 
Bill Brittain made a motion to go into executive session, for a period of five minutes, for discussion of 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 10:46 am and ended at 10:51 am with no action.
 
David Neville spoke with commissioners about a tree on the southeast corner of the courthouse lot.  We’ve had two different people tell us it can’t be saved.  Ronnie Coulter can take it down for us.
 
Bill Brittain made a motion to go into executive session, for a period of 10 minutes, to discuss non-elected personnel.  Gary Houston seconded and all voted in favor.  Those present for the session were the commissioners, Joanne Long and Harold Coleman.   The session began at 11:20 am and ended at 11:30 am with no action.
 
David Neville met again with commissioners to discuss the phone line situation.  AT&T still wants $2,000 to abandon the existing line and cap it off.  We’d still have the trench to dig and additional expense in running the line around.  He still wants to talk to Mike Tindel when he comes to see what he thinks.  Commissioners also said that Terri Johnson has a phone number that AT&T gave us if we ever had any problems, and we may need to call it before it’s over.
 
After routine business, the meeting adjourned at 11:55 am.
 
                                                                              THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
                                                                              OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS
 
                                                                             (ss) Bill Brittain, Chairman 
                                                                             (ss) Gary Houston, Commissioner 
                                                                             (ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner
ATTEST:
(ss) Joanne Long, County Clerk

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