BOARD OF McPHERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

 

JANUARY 10, 2006

REGULAR MEETING

10:00 A.M.

CHAIRMAN SCHROEDER PRESENT

COMMISSIONER TERRY PRESENT

 

 

Commissioner Terry made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.  Commissioner Schroeder seconded.  All voted aye.

 

No one spoke during Public Input Session at 10:00 a.m.

 

No action was taken on the minutes of January 3, 2006.  They will be held until next week’s meeting when all the Commissioners are present.

 

Commissioner Terry made a motion to approve the checks and claims.  Chairman Schroeder seconded.  All voted aye.

 

Commissioner Terry made a motion to approve the adds and abates register of January 6, 2006.  Chairman Schroeder seconded.  All voted aye.

 

Mr. Witte requested five minutes, from 10:09 to 10:14 a.m., in executive session to discuss non-elected personnel in the Administration Office.  Commissioner Terry made a motion to go into executive session as requested.  Chairman Schroeder seconded.  All voted aye.  The Commissioner returned to open session at 10:14 a.m.  No action was taken during executive session.

 

Larry Powell, County Sheriff, joined the meeting at 10:15 a.m. to request to seek bids and purchase four patrol cars for the Sheriff’s Department from Lacy Motors, the only dealership in McPherson County able to offer the police package.  This purchase was budgeted.  Commissioner Terry made a motion to approve the request to obtain bids and purchase vehicles as requested.   Chairman Schroeder seconded.  All voted aye.

 

Mr. Witte presented a Personnel Change Notice (PCN) for end of probation for Robyn Pearcy in the Administration Office, effective January 1, 2006.  Commissioner Terry made a motion to approve the PCN as presented.  Chairman Schroeder seconded.  All voted aye.

 

Mr. Witte requested five minutes, from 10:20 to 10:25 a.m., in executive session to discuss non-elected personnel in the Appraiser’s Office.  Commissioner Terry made a motion to go into executive session as requested.  Chairman Schroeder seconded.  All voted aye.  The Commissioner returned to open session at 10:25 a.m.  No action was taken during executive session.  Mr. Witte presented a Personnel Change Notice (PCN) for end of probation for Dianna Carter, County Appraiser, effective January 1, 2006.  Commissioner Terry made a motion to approve the PCN as presented.  Chairman Schroeder seconded.  All voted aye.

 

Dave Bohnenblust, Public Works Director, joined the meeting at 10:27 a.m. with a request to advertise for bids for 2006 Roadway Maintenance Materials (Asphalt Oils).  Since the price is fluctuating 10 to 20 percent above last year’s prices, Mr. Bohnenblust also requested to purchase as late as March of 2006 if there is indication that the price may go down.  Commissioner Terry made a motion to approve the request as presented.  Chairman Schroeder seconded.  All voted aye.

 

Mr. Witte presented the HOME Grant Quarterly Progress Report from Kansas Housing Resources Corp. HOME Investment Partnership Program.  The total grant amount was $338,150 and as of this report, $191,672.25 is still available.  Commissioner Terry made a motion to have the Chairman sign the Quarterly Progress Report as presented.  Chairman Schroeder seconded.  All voted aye.

 

Dillard Webster, Emergency Management/Communications Director, joined the meeting at 10:45 a.m.  Mr. Webster passed out a letter of invitation to the Commissioners and Mr. Witte for an information session concerning Foreign Animal Disease (FAD) to be held on January 16, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the Law Enforcement Center.  The speaker, Brian Archer, D.V.M. with the USDA will be discussing the seriousness of McPherson County’s part in beef and hog production in the county and livestock being transported through the county.  It is felt that this could become an area for terrorist activity. 

 

Mr. Webster also presented a request for a seven-day burn ban for all of McPherson County.  Because of the dry conditions, several of the surrounding counties have burn bans already in place.  Commissioner Terry made a motion to approve a countywide burn ban prohibiting any outside burning for the next seven days.  Chairman Schroeder seconded.  All voted aye.  The burn ban will be reviewed at next week’s meeting.

 

Dick Beasley, Community Corrections Director, joined the meeting to request signature on the Certification Form for the JABG Unexpended Funds.  The Grant application was approved at the November 29, 2005 meeting and the Certification Form now needs to be signed and sent to the State.  Commissioner Terry made a motion to have the Chairman sign the form as presented.  Chairman Schroeder seconded.  All voted aye.

 

Mr. Witte presented a Personnel Change Notice (PCN) to adjust hours from 20 hours per week to no more than 40 hours per week for Abbey Heidebrecht in the Administrator’s Office, effective January 1, 2006.  Commissioner Terry made a motion to approve the PCN as presented.  Chairman Schroeder seconded.  All voted aye.

 

At 11:30 a.m. the Commissioners recessed and reconvened at 1:00 p.m. at Public Works where they met for a work session with Public Works personnel.  No action was taken during the work session.  At 2:40  p.m. Commissioner Terry made a motion to adjourn.  Chairman Schroeder seconded.  All voted aye.

 

Commission Minutes taken by Irene R. Goering.

 

 

Don L. Schroeder, Chairman

Duane J. Patrick, Vice-Chairman

Harris G. Terry, Commissioner

 

 

Attest:  County Clerk

Susan R. Meng