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December 31, 2002 9:00 A.M.
The Board of County Commission met in regular session Tuesday December 31, 2002 Those present were Commissioner Storey, Commissioner Berrie and Commissioner Bonfy. Also present was Robert Wilson, County Counselor and Carmelita Clarkson, County Clerk.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to approve the minutes of December 20, 2002 with the correction in paragraph two (2) change the date of the agreement between City of Udall, Foster and Associates and Cowley County to January 1,"2003" Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to authorize the Chairperson to sign the agreement with the Board of County Commissioners of Cowley County, Kansas and Cowley County Developmental Services Inc. Cowley County designates "CCDS" as its Community Developmental Disability Organization to contract for Mental Retardation Services and to fund "CCDS" from a tax levies. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Berrie seconded for the Chairperson to sign the application for Cereal Malt Beverage License issued to Donna Kahrs, Little Hooker Bait Shop. Vote 3-0.
. Dean Bradbury CPA visited with the commission on the impact of the shortage of the demand transfers from the State.
. Dale Steward visited with the Commission in reference to over time for Mike Keesey work at the Memorial Lawn Cemetery. The discussion was to let the Cemetery Board address the payment.
. The Board of County Commission approved the 2002 year end transfers to the Special Equipment Funds.
General Fund Memorial Lawn Cemetery $ 7,000.00
County Attorney $10,000.00
Emergency Management $23,500.00
County Clerk $34,000.00
Data Processing $ 475.00
Technology $18,670.00
Register of Deeds $ 5,000.00
District Court $60,000.00
Other Funds
Election $ 3,000.00
Juvenile Intake Attendant Care $ 5,800.00
Noxious Weeds $28,400.00
Road & Bridge $389,552.10
Road & Bridge to Special Highway $116,503.37
. Bob Odell gave the commission an update on the Fire Inspection of the courthouse on November 27, 2002. All requirements have been addressed and some are complete and others will be corrected as soon as the work can be completed.
. Joe Shriver, State Representative 79th District. Visited with the commission about legislative matters to be addressed in the next legislative session. Also about some Lakewynds subdivision home owners association concerns. Robert Wilson, County Counselor was to work with the home owners association and the county commission on some problems to be addressed.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve the Claims for 12/31/02. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to approve the additional claims for 12/31/02. Vote 3-0.
. The Commission approved the payroll deposits for the month of December 31, 2002. Also approved the order to cancel the following check issued to Bair L P Gas in the amount of $194.33. also approved abatements #217 through #225.
There being no furthers business Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to adjourn the meeting at 11:28 A. M. Vote 3-0. The next regular meeting will be Monday January 6, 2003 9:00 A.M.
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Carmelita Clarkson
Cowley County Clerk
Approved as presented by commission 1/6/03
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December 20, 2002 7:00 P.M.
The Board of County Commission met in regular session Friday December 20, 2002 7:00 P.M. Those present were Commissioner Storey, Commissioner Berrie and Commissioner Bonfy. Also present was Robert Wilson, County Counselor and Carmelita Clarkson, County Clerk.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to approve the minutes of the December 2, 2002 meeting with the following corrections. In paragraph six (6) change, Berrie seconded to "Bonfy" seconded. In paragraph eight (8) insert Berrie "seconded", in paragraph nine(9) strike out the last sentence and insert" future renovation of intersection" and paragraph twelve
(12) and insert Treasurer's "office". Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Storey seconded to approve the agreement between Cowley County, City of Udall and Foster and Associates Planning Consultants of Wichita, KS for certain services provided to the Udall/Cowley County Joint Planning Commission, said services not to exceed $3,000.00, services to be from January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2003. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to purchase a 2000 Case 9010B Crawler Excavator from Victor L. Phillips Co. in the amount of $47,900.00 with a trade in on an 1985 Cruiz Air of $5,000.00 with final amount of $42,000.00. The purchase to be in the year 2003. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to authorize the Chairperson to sign the Juvenile Detention Contract and the Emergency Shelter Contract with the County Commissioners of Reno County, Kansas. Cost of services with be $130.00 per day for each client. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded for the Chairperson to sign the Cowley County Hazards Analysis Plan for Cowley County. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve the recommendation of Dexter Township Board to appoint Mike Steinbach to replace Frank Wilson as Dexter Township Trustee Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Storey seconded to sign a proclamation declaring Cowley County a LIFELONG COMMUNITY INITIATIVE in support of the Cowley County Council on Aging, Inc. and the citizens of Cowley County. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to go into a fifteen (15) minute executive session to discuss non-elected personnel. Vote 3-0. The regular meeting reconvened at 8:12 p.m. No decision was made in executive session.
. The Commission approved abatements 165-203.
There being no further business Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 P.M. The next regular meeting will be December 31, 2002 9:00 A.M.
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Carmelita Clarkson
Cowley County Clerk
Approved with correction by commission 12/31/02
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December 9, 2002 7:00 P.M.
The Board of County Commission met in regular session Monday December 9, 2002 7:00 p.m. Those present were Commissioner Storey, Commissioner Berrie and Commissioner Bonfy. Also present was Carmelita Clarkson County Clerk.
. Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting of December 2, 2002 as presented. Vote 3-0.
. Chairman Storey opened the hearing on the Goff/Warren road opening at 7:02 p.m. The road in question is located in Creswell Township in Section 17, Township 34 South Range 4 East. The attorneys and interested parties were present. No workable solution was reached. The Chairman declared the hearing closed at 7:43 p.m. It was decided to republish another hearing.
. Chairman Storey declared the hearing open at 7:40 p.m. for the amendment of the Juvenile Services budget. There were no comments from the audience. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve the amended budget as published. Vote 3-0. Commissioner Storey declared the hearing closed at 7:50.
. Rodger Webb interim Juvenile Services Administrator, Chief of Police City of Winfield Larry Dobbs and Glen Clarkson Advisory Board member gave the Commission the name of the person that the Juvenile Justice Advisory Board recommended to be the new Administrator. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to appoint Melody Pappan as 19th Juvenile Justice Administrator. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Storey declared the hearing for the economic exemption for Good Times Productions, Inc. open. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve Resolution 02-13, said resolution being pursuant to K.S.A. 199 Supp. 79-251 the application for exemption from ad valorem taxation for a period of ten (10) years beginning January 1, 2002 has been completed. Vote 3-0.Commissioner Storey declared the hearing closed.
. Harold Lake, Memorial Lawn Cemetery met with the commission and asked for permission to purchase a John Deer 4x2 Gator to use for work at the cemetery. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded for the purchase from D & D Farm Equipment in the amount $5,835.00. Vote 3-0.
. Dale Steward, County Engineer presented the applications for sign foremen. Commissioner Berrie moved commissioner Bonfy seconded to appoint Tim Brinigar to that position. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Berrie approved the order to cancel Public Works Accounts Receivable amounts. The amounts being Joe Jones $56.48, Sutton Heating $22.50, Coverite Architectural Metal, Inc $25.09. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to make an offer of $3,500.00 to purchase some land at the intersection of US 160 and Cowley County #3 for storage, of gravel etc., and to do some work to make the intersection safer to traffic. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to approve the resolution 02-14, said resolution being to support the proposed action by the Kansas Association of Counties contemplating filing a mandamus action challenging the authority of the Governor to cut demand transfers to Cowley County estimated to be $270,000.00. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to reappoint Dr. Rodger Maechtlen D.D.S of Arkansas City to the City-County Health Department Board to serve another three year term. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve the County Treasurer to close at 2:00 p.m. December 31, 2002, to close out the years business for 2002. Vote 3-0.
. Patty McDonald, Cowley County Treasurer gave the commission some information about the Governor's cuts of demand transfers. Revenue Sharing December 2002 $104,434.21 LAVTR January 2003 $115,585.18 and April 2003 Fuel Tax $50,055.58.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to pay the claims for December 9,2002. Vote 3-0. The commission also approved abatement #119- through #145.
. Approved the order to cancel the following checks. To Merle Snider Chev-Olds for $23.25 and to KPERS $6,187.60. were approved
There being no further business Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 P.M. Vote 3-0. The next regular meeting will be Friday December 20, 2002 7:00 P.M.
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Carmelita Clarkson
Cowley County Clerk
Approved with corrections by commission 12/20/02
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COUNTY COMMISSION
The Board of County Commission met in regular session Monday December 2, 2002 9:00 a.m. Those present were Commissioner Storey, Commissioner Berrie and Commissioner Bonfy. Also present was Robert Wilson, County Counselor and Carmelita Clarkson, County Clerk.
. Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Storey seconded to approve the minutes of the November 27, 2002 meeting with the correction in paragraph two (2) insert "$"before $505,000, and in paragraph three (3) correct the spelling of "to". Vote 3-0.
. Dale Steward, County Engineer discussed the sign foreman applications. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to go into a fifteen
(15) minute executive session to discuss non elected personnel at 9:13 a.m. Vote 3-0. The open meeting reconvened at 9:27 A. M. No decision was made in executive session.
. Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to re-advertise the position of sign foreman at $27,500 salary. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve Resolution 02-12 to cancel outstanding warrants by statute K. S. A 10-815 Total to General Fund $77.55 and Total Election Fund $99.38. Vote 3-0.
. The Commission heard a report on the Fire inspection of the building. Several deficiencies were noted. The problems need to be taken care of in sixty (60) days.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to go into a five
(5) minute executive session to discuss attorney-client privilege at 9:55 a.m. Vote 3-0 The open meeting reconvened at 9:59 a.m. No decision was made in executive session.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Storey seconded to go into a ten
(10) minute executive session at 10:00 a.m. to discuss non-elected personnel. Vote 3-0. The open meeting reconvened at 10:08. No decision was made in executive session.
. The commission approved abatement #64 through #89.
There being no further business, Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:11 a.m. The next regular meeting will be December 9, 2002 7:00 P.M.
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Carmelita Clarkson
Cowley County Clerk
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Wednesday November 27, 2002 9:00 A.M.
The Board of County Commission met in regular session Wednesday November 27, 2002 9:00 a.m. Those present were Commissioner Storey and Commissioner Bonfy. Commissioner Berrie was not present. Also present was Robert Wilson, County Counselor and Carmelita Clarkson County Clerk.
. Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Storey seconded to approve the minutes of November 20, 2002 meeting, with the correction in paragraph two
(2) change KDGE to "KDHE". Vote 2-0.
. Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Storey seconded to approve amending the Juvenile Services 2002 budget. Vote 2-0. The amended Juvenile Services budget will be 505,000, the cash is available to cover the amended figures. The hearing was set for 7:00 p.m. December 9, 2002.
. Marvis Gaddie and Amanda Iverson from the County Clerk's office discussed the State of Kansas Health Insurance Plan being made available to County employees. The plan will be looked at to see if the commission wishes to see if they want to offer it ot the employees.
. Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Storey seconded to authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement between The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway company and Cowley County and the Secretary of Transportation of the State of Kansas to construct and maintain Highway Crossing Signals at the intersection of 132nd Road and the company's tracts 1350 feet east of the Northwest corner of Section 8 Township 32 South Range 4 East. The County will maintain the advance warning signs only. Vote 2-0.
. Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Storey seconded to authorize the Chairman to sign the Landfill Well Monitoring agreement with Allied Environmental Consultants, Inc. for total project amount of $9,000.00. Vote 2-0.
. The commission approved the payroll deposits for the month of November 2002. Also approved the claims for November, 2002, and approved abatements #39 through #63.
There being no further business Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Storey seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:05 A. M. The next regular meeting will be Monday December 2, 2002 9:00 A. M.
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Carmelita Clarkson
Cowley County Clerk
Approved with corrections by commission 12/02/02
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Wednesday November 20, 2002 7:00 P.M.
The Board of County Commission met in regular session November 20, 2002 7:00 p.m. Those present were Commissioner Storey and Commissioner Bonfy. Commissioner Berrie was not present. Also present was Robert Wilson, County Counselor and Carmelita Clarkson, County Clerk.
. Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Storey seconded to approve the minutes of the November 12, 2002 meeting. Vote 2-0.
. Janice McCoy met with the commission to ask permission to go into the South Central Metro Region Proposed Bioterrorism Regionalization Preparedness and Response. There are seven (7) county's going together to share resources in this effort, those counties are Sedgwick, Reno, Marion, Harvey, Harper, Sumner and Cowley. Sedgwick will have the software to implement the program. Gloria Vermie RN, MPH, Coordinator Emergency Management, Sedgwick County Health Department will write the proposal that will be submitted to KDGE. The commission gave Janice permission to move forward on this program.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to reappoint Bob Mathews to the City-County Health Department as the Cowley County representative. Vote 2-0.
. The commission approved the abatements for November 20, 2002.
There being no further business Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Vote 2-0. The next regular meeting will be Wednesday November 27, 2002 9:00 A.M.
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Carmelita Clarkson
Cowley County Clerk
Approved with correction by commission 11/27/02
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Tuesday November 12, 2002 7:00 P.M.
The Board of County Commission met in regular session Tuesday November 12, 2002 7:00 P. M. Those present were Commissioner Storey, Commissioner Berrie and Commissioner Bonfy. Also present was Robert Wilson, County Counselor and Carmelita Clarkson, County Clerk.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to approve the minutes of November 4, 2002 and the minutes of the Canvass of the November 5, 2002 General election. Vote 3-0.
. Dale Steward, County Engineer discussed several items with the commission. A discussion concerning an employee to be in charge of the signs in the county (911 and other signs as needed) Dale was to put out a job description. Dale also discussed the restructure of the 4, 9, and 18 intersection north of Winfield, he was told to proceed with the plan.
. Dale presented a Memorandum of Understanding with the Winfield Correctional Facility to work inmates for Cowley County. The commission wanted to know if the liability insurance for the county will cover the inmates if they would be hurt.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Storey seconded for the chairman to sign the interagency/nonprofit agency agreement with the Correctional facility. The insurance covers the inmates per the insurance company Vote 3-0.
. Greg Kent discussed a request for information on all county properties, such as owner and all other information It was determined to be open records and he would have to comply with the request. A fee was decided on to be at least $1,600.00.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve the claims for November, 2002. Vote 3-0.
. The commission approved the cancellation of check No. 106044 to Betty M. Mavis for $69.53
There being no further business Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Storey seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Vote 3-0. The next regular meeting will be November 20, 2002 7:00 P.M.
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Carmelita Clarkson
Cowley County Clerk approved by commission 11/20/02
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Friday November 8, 2002 9:00 A. M.
The Board of County Commission met to canvass the votes for the November 5, 2002 General Election as K.S.A. 25-3101 states. Those present were Commissioner Storey, Commissioner Berrie and Commissioner Bonfy. Also present was Robert D. Wilson, County Counselor and Carmelita Clarkson, County Election Officer.
. Commissioner Storey declared the Board of Canvass open at 9:00 A. M. Several persons from the audience asked to speak. The ballots addressed were ones returned to the Election Office as provisional by the election board workers on election day. After some discussion the Commission were presented the 89 Do Not Count for there action.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to approve recommendation for the 89 and did not allow any of the 89 provisional ballots to be counted for several reasons. Vote 3-0.
. The Commission was presented the 42 Count. The commission looked at each reason and decided not to count one on the list. The Secretary of State was asked for an opinion on some of the reasons on the list. Commissioner Storey spoke with Brian Caskey from the Secretary of State. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve the count of 41 of the provisional ballots. Vote 3-0. The 41 ballots were opened by the commission and counted on the optical scan equipment.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve the count from election night and the canvas as presented, and sign the certification of votes cast. Vote 3-0.
There being no further business Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to adjourn. The canvass was declared closed at 10:00 A.M. Vote 3-0.
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Carmelita Clarkson
Cowley County Election Officer
Approved as submitted by commission 11-12-02
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Monday November 4, 2002 10:00 A. M.
The Board of County Commission met in regular session Monday, November 4, 2002 10:00 A.M. Those present were Commissioner Berrie and Commissioner Bonfy. Also present was Marvis Gaddie, Deputy County Clerk.
. Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to appoint Margie Berrie to serve as Chairman in the absence of Commissioner Storey. Vote 2-0.
. Commissioner Bonfy moved commissioner Berrie seconded to approve the minutes of October 31, 200 with the corrections in paragraph three (3) change ask to "asked" insert and "represent County Commission at meetings after interview committee" Bullet motion about a needs assessment committee for the Justice System. Vote 2-0.
. Greg Kent, County Appraiser asked the commission about a request for records that he had received. Commission advised to discuss the matter with the County Counselor and then fees could be addressed with the full commission at the next meeting. Greg discussed county cell phone use. He was advised the cell phone should be left to work.
. Patty McDonald County treasurer asked about closing her office for on hour around the first of December so her office could have Christmas lunch together. The Commission agreed it would be fine, but to publish when it would be closed so customers would be notified.
There being no further business commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 a.m. vote 2-0. The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, November 12, 2002 a.m. The canvass of the November 5, 2002 election will be Friday November 8, 2002 9:00 A.M.
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Marvis Gaddie
Deputy County Clerk
Approved as submitted 11-12-02
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Thursday October 31, 2002 9:00 A.M.
The Board of County Commission met in regular session Thursday October 31, 2002 9:00 A. M. Those present were Commissioner Storey Commissioner Berrie and Commissioner Bonfy. Also present was Robert Wilson, County Counselor and Carmelita Clarkson, County Clerk.
 | Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to approve the minutes of October 21, 2002 with the correction in paragraph five insert Commissioner “Bonfy” seconded to pay request No. six (6). Vote 3-0. |
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| The commission met with the County employees with the concerns with Coventry Health Insurance. Coventry Health representatives also were present. Commissioner Storey asked the Coventry representatives to step outside so the employees could talk to the Commission for a few minutes. Several employees were at the meeting. No decisions were made. |
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| Rodger Webb interim director of Juvenile Services ask the commission permission to advertise for a position as Cowley County Youth Services Administrator. Commissioner Bonfy agreed to set on the interview committee. Also received $2,600 grant to be used by January 11, 2003. |
Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to combine the positions formerly held by Glenda Martins and Beth Conway. Vote 3-0.
Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to appoint a needs assessment committee for Juvenile Services. Vote 3-0.
| Dale Steward, County Engineer asked the commission if they wanted to repair the loader being used at the transfer station or to seek bids for a new loader. The commission asked him to seek bids for a new loader. Dale discussed the repairs on the County Attorney’s office in Arkansas City and the road intersection on Cowley County 18, 4 and 9. |
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| Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve the claims for October 2002. Vote 3-0. Also approved abatement No. 48 |
There being no further business Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to adjourn the meeting at 12:00 p.m. Vote 3-0. the next meeting will be Monday November 4, 2002 10:00 a.m.
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Carmelita Clarkson
Cowley County Clerk
Approved with correction by commission 11-04-02
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Monday October 21, 2002 7:00 P. M.
The Board of County Commission met in regular session Monday October 21, 2002 7:00 P.M. Those present were Commissioner Storey Commissioner Berrie and Commissioner Bonfy. Also present was Robert D. Wilson, County Counselor and Carmelita Clarkson, County Clerk.
| Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Storey seconded to approve the minutes of October 14, 2002 with the correction in paragraph three (3) insert the work 8 inch “schedule” 40 PVC and in paragraph four (4) strike the letter”s” on the word absence. Vote 3-0. |
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| The commission heard a presentation from South Build judicial center representatives Jim Langford and Mike Kelley. |
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| Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to authorize the Chairman to sign the interlocal agreement with the City of Winfield, Kansas Unified School district 465 and Cowley County Community College to enter into an agreement to further neighborhood revitalization. Vote 3-0. |
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| Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve the City of Arkansas City, Kansas resolution No.2002-10-2078 annexing land to the City of Arkansas City owned by Daniel N. Givens and Vicki L. Givens located 560 Lord Road being in Section 29, Township 34 South, Range 4 East. Vote 3-0. |
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| Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner seconded to pay request No. six (6) in the amount of $35,356.00 to Wittur and $4,000.00 to Massey Consulting. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to authorize the Chairman to sign and also the County Treasurer. The checks will be issued when the grant funds are transferred to the County. Vote 3-0. |
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| Hal McCoy asked the commission to consider putting a 9/11 memorial in the parking lot in the Albertson courthouse annex. The commission did not make a decision at this time. They were to contact him later. |
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| The Commission approved an abatement No. 49. |
There being no further business Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. The next regular meeting will be Thursday October 31, 2002 9:00 A. M.
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Carmelita Clarkson
Cowley County Clerk
Approved with correction by commission 10-31-02
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COUNTY COMMISSION
Monday October 14, 2002 7:00 P.M.
The Board of County Commission met in regular session Monday October 14, 2002 7:00 p.m. Those present were Commissioner Storey, Commissioner Berrie, Commissioner Bonfy was not present. Also present was Robert Wilson, County Counselor and Carmelita Clarkson, County Clerk.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve the minutes of the October 7, 2002 meeting as presented. Vote 2-0.
. Commissioner Storey declared the hearing on order to vacate portions of streets within Rock Kansas, open. William A Taylor III represented Quentin Waples, Petitioner, presented the request. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Storey seconded to vacate a portion of Main Street in the Southeast Quarter of Section 17, Township 30 South, Range 4 East in Rock, Kansas and Hornaday Ave from the North line of Main Street in Rock, Kansas, South 140 feet to a line between Blocks 4 and 7 now vacated in Rock, Kansas. Vote 2-0. Commissioner Storey declared the hearing closed. at 7:15 p.m.
. Howard Young, Udall, Kansas presented the commission a letter from the Cowley County Engineer approving the earthwork for Deer Trail Road an access road to Turtle Rock Estates. Also discussed the installation of 8 inch 40 PVC pipe 40 feet in length to serve as entrance pipes to lots 3, 4 and 5. Mr. Young requested the $594.00 bond money being held in the County Clerk's office be returned to him. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Storey seconded to return the $594.00 to Mr. Young. Vote 2-0.The check was returned by the Clerk, by certified mail October 15, 2002.
. Gary Mangus, Assistant to the City Manager presented the Interlocal Agreement to adopt a neighborhood revitalization plan for properties in the City of Winfield. Due to the absences of Commissioner Bonfy, Gary was asked to come back to the October 21 2002 meeting. No decision was made at this meeting.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve the claims for October 14, 2002. Vote 2-0.
. The Commission approved abatement No. 45.
There being no further business Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Storey seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Vote 2-0. The next regular meeting will be October 21, 2002 7:00 P.M.
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Carmelita Clarkson, Cowley County Clerk
Approved with corrections by commission 10-21-02
Monday October 7, 2002 9:00 A.M.
The Board of County Commission met in regular session Monday October 7, 2002 9:00 A. M. Those present were Commissioner Storey, Commissioner Berrie and Commissioner Bonfy. Also present was Robert D. Wilson, County Counselor and Carmelita Clarkson County Clerk.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to approve the minutes of the September 30, 2002 meeting, with in paragraph four (4) insert Jim McGuire was to contact the city to see "if they want to review the regulations for flood property on East Poplar". Vote 3-0.
. Rodger Webb, Juvenile Services interim Administrator asked the approval for Juvenile Services to pay insurance premium out of the net worth funds in the amount of $1,437.01. The advisory board has approved the payment. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to approve the payment. Vote 3-0.
. Marvis Gaddie, Deputy County Clerk gave the commission an update on the budget balances for County departments as of September 30, 2002, and an estimate for the remainder of the 2002 budget year.
. Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Storey seconded to select Cook, Flatt and Strobel to provide bridge design services to Cowley County, this design work includes design field survey, hydraulic computer modeling, road and bridge design, permit submittal and R/W descriptions Geology will be on a cost reimbursable basis. County Bridge 1E-2-30-4 located 3.0 miles East and 1.5 miles North of Rock and Bridge 18C-3954-01 located 2.5 miles north of Cambridge. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to authorize the Chairman to sign the Third Quarter Financial Statement ending September 30, 2002 for publication Vote 3-0.
. The commission approved abatement no. 44.
. Charles Boully, George K. Baum and Co. briefly discussed the proposed Justice Center Facility as financial consultant.
There being no further business, Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:28 a.m. Vote 3-0. The next regular meeting will be Monday October 14, 2002 7:00 P. M.
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Carmelita Clarkson
Cowley County Clerk
Approved by Commission as presented 10-14-02
Monday September 30, 2002 9:00 A. M.
The Board of County Commission met in regular session Monday September 30, 2002 9:00 A. M. Those present were Commissioner Storey, Commissioner Berrie and Commissioner Bonfy. Also present was Robert Wilson, County Counselor and Carmelita Clarkson County Clerk.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to approve the minutes of September 20, 2002 with corrections in paragraph two (2) add, "approval to supplement the Immediate Intervention Program due to the $19,244.16 graduated sanctions funds that were cut by Juvenile Justice Authority". and in paragraph seven (7) insert Poor Farm Cemetery "stone". Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to approve the appointment of Rodger Webb interim director of the Cowley County Juvenile Services to serve until the five (5) member committee can determine the direction they want to pursue, and also to be the contact administrator of the State. Vote 2-0.Commissioner Storey removed himself from the vote due to close relationship to Rodger.
. Glenda Martens presented the commission, the application for Additional FFY 2000 Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant Funds.
. Jim McGuire, Joint Health gave the commission a report on a property west of Arkansas City that needed to be cleaned up around the premises. Jim also discussed a flood property that the City of Arkansas wanted to lease on East Poplar for a parking lot. FEMA does not permit altering the property, Jim was to contact the city to see if they wanted to pave the lot.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to resend the leases approved at the September 20, 2002 meeting. Lease agreement with the Lions Club and Jo and Bud Riley until the grant that was used to purchase the property after the flood has been officially closed. Vote 2-0
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to authorize the chairman to sign the radio dispatch agreement with City of Winfield and City of Arkansas City from January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2003 in the amount of $13,000.00. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to sign the order for hearing to vacate a portion of streets within a platted township located in Rock, Kansas . Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve the easement for Rural Water District No. 5 to construct a pump station on property in Section 27 Township 31 South Range 6 East. To continue as long as property is used for such purpose.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve the Agreement for Storage of Road Materials between Howard Morton, and Cowley Commissioners of Cowley County, Kansas located in Section 20 Township 32 South Range 3 East containing 2.3 acres at and amount of $500.00 for a period of two (2) years. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Storey seconded to approve Resolution 02-11 for a tax foreclosure sale. Vote 3-0.
. Albert Cooper of Cooper Services asked the approval from Commission to place a line along a township road in Bolton Township. Mr. Cooper had asked permission of the Township Board, they had referred him to the Commission. County Counselor was to contact Dennis Shurtz township board member and give him information that the Commission does not have jurisdiction over township roads.
. Steve Pierce and Douglas Boyd ACI Boland Inc met with the Commission with information for the Judicial Facility Center.
. Treanor Architects Daniel Rowe met with the Commission with information for the Judicial Facility Center.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Storey seconded to approve the claims for the month of September Vote 3-0.
. The Commission approved the payroll for the month of September. Also canceled a check issued to Dennett Tree Service, the check was reissued. Approved abatements number 42 and 43.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to go into a ten
(10) minute executive session at 10:50 a.m. to discuss pending litigation with attorney. Vote 3-0. The regular meeting reconvened at 11:04 a.m.
There being no further business Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to adjourn the meeting at 11:05 a.m. The next regular meeting will be Monday October 7, 2002 9:00 A. M.
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Carmelita Clarkson
Approved with addition by commission 10-07-02
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Friday September 20, 2002 7:00 P.M.
The Board of County Commission met in regular session Friday September 20, 2002 7:00 P. M. Those present were Commissioner Storey Commissioner, Berrie and Commissioner Bonfy. Also present was Robert Wilson, County Counselor and Carmelita Clarkson, County Clerk.
. Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Storey seconded to approve the minutes of the meeting of September 9, 2002. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to approve the recommendations of the Juvenile Corrections Advisory Board to transfer funds to the Administration from the Graduated Sanctions program in the amount of $23,355.79 and from the Prevention transfer to Administration $16,877.11 to Parenting Program $2,272.47 to Big Brothers/Big Sisters $4,000.00 and CASA $4,000.00. Vote 3-0.
. Glen Clarkson representing Larry Dobbs, Chairman of Juvenile Services Advisory board invited the commission to attend the special meeting called to discuss an appointment of a Juvenile Services administrator. The special meeting was called for Wednesday September 25, 2002 at the Mental Health Center at Strother Field.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to accept the resignation of Glenda Martens, Juvenile Services Administrator. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to appoint Randy Storey to serve on the negotiating committee to work with Cook Flat and Strobel on project 18C-3833-01 from K 15 North 4.5 miles Vote 3-0.
. Dale Steward, County Engineer discussed securing some land to change the road between Cowley 18 and Cowley 4, the intersection where several persons have been killed. He was to contact two certified appraisers to secure some land need to change the roads to make a safer intersection.
. Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to fix the Poor Farm Cemetery with names of the people that have been buried there. The cost is not to exceed $1,200.00 and Mike Keesey will do the labor to install the stone. Dale Steward, County Engineer will over see the work. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Storey seconded to approve two leases on flood property bought out by the county. One lease was for the Arkansas City Lions Club and one was to Bud and Jo Riley. After some discussion Commissioner Bonfy felt that the parcels should have been advertised to the public before it was leased. to private individuals Voting
Commissioner Berrie YES
Commissioner Storey YES
Commissioner Bonfy NO
The Commission asked the County Counselor to place an ad in the newspapers concerning the parcels.
. Commissioner Storey declared a five (5) minute recess at 8:30 p.m. The regular meeting reconvened at 8:35 p.m.
. Bob Odell, County Sheriff discussed letting the food service for the jail inmates out for bids. He also discussed the Judicial Center facility. The commission appointed a committee to study the site and how to fund it. Those appointments were Larry Dobbs, Glen Clarkson, Steve Roberts, Charles Batchelor, Bert Wilson, Randy Storey Terry McClure, Brad Mehlinger and Bob Odell. Bert Wilson was to write each appointee a letter to see if they would be willing to serve on the committee
. The Commission approved abatements 8-10 and abatements 21-41.
There being no further business Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m. Vote 3-0 The next regular Meeting will be Monday September 30, 2002 9:00 A. M.
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Carmelita Clarkson
Approved with corrections by commission 9/30/02
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Monday September 9, 2002 7:00 P.M.
The Board of County Commission met in regular session Monday September 9, 2002 7:00 P. M. Those present were Commissioner Storey Commissioner Berrie and Commissioner Bonfy. Also present was Robert Wilson, County Counselor and Carmelita Clarkson, County Clerk.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to approve the minutes as presented of the meeting of September 3, 2002. Vote 3-0.
. Jim McGuire met with the commission concerning a house west of Arkansas City that had weeds and some junk around the house. Jim was asked to write a letter to the residents and see if they would clean up the property.
. The commission also discussed with Jim McGuire, property in the IXL area. They approved allowing Fredrick Woods, owner of the property of one (1) acre or more to erect a modular home. The commission asked that he be required to get all the permits needed.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Storey seconded to appoint Jason Brewer, Arkansas City to the Board of Directors of the Cowley County Mental Health & Counseling Center. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to authorize the Chairman to sign the Appraisal Maintenance Specifications for the appraisal of property for 2003 in Cowley County, Kansas to be submitted to Property Valuation. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded for the Chairman to sign the Audit proposal for the 2002 year and additional special services as requested by the commission, with Edw. B. Stephenson & Co. CPA. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve the claims for September 9, 2002 Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to go into a fifteen
(15) minute executive session at 7:50 p.m. to discuss non elected personnel. Vote 3-0. No decision was made in executive session. The regular meeting reconvened at 8:05 p.m.
There being no further business Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 p.m. Vote 3-0. The next regular meeting will be Friday September 20, 2002 7:00 p.m.
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Carmelita Clarkson
Cowley County Clerk
Approved by Commission as presented 9/20/02
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COUNTY COMMISSION
Friday August 30, 2002 1:30 P.M.
The Board of County Commission held a brief Commission meeting Friday August 30, 2002. Commissioner Storey and Commissioner Bonfy and Robert Wilson, County Counselor was in Longmont Colorado attending a meeting in reference to the law enforcement center being studied by the County. Commissioner Berrie and Carmelita Clarkson, County Clerk was in the Commission room on the speaker phone. County Counselor Robert Wilson was also on the phone in Colorado.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve the payroll for the month of August 2002. Voting by phone Commissioner Storey Yes, Commissioner Bonfy Yes, Voting in person Commissioner Berrie Yes.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to approve the claims for the month of August, 2002. Voting in person Commissioner Berrie Yes, Voting by phone Commissioner Storey Yes, Commissioner Bonfy Yes.
There being no further business Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to adjourn the meeting at 1:34p.m. Voting by phone Commissioner Storey Yes, Commissioner Bonfy Yes. Voting in person Commissioner Berrie Yes. The next regular meeting will be Tuesday September 3, 2002 9:00 A. M.
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Carmelita Clarkson
Cowley County Clerk
Approved by commission as presented 9/3/02
COUNTY COMMISSION
Tuesday August 20,2002 7:00 P.M.
The Board of County Commission met in regular session Tuesday August 20, 2002 7:00 P.M. Those present were Commissioner Storey, Commissioner Berrie and Commissioner Bonfy. Also present was Robert Wilson, County Counselor and Carmelita Clarkson, County Clerk.
Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve the minutes of the August 12, 2002 meeting as presented Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Storey opened the budget hearing. The commission discussed the budget. There were no other persons present for the hearing. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to exempt the Board of County Commissioners from the 1.5 percent raise for 2003. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to accept the budget as published with amendment of 1.5 percent merit raises for County Employees. Vote 3-0.
. R. Stephen Pierce from ACI Boland, Inc met to present the Commission an update on their request to be considered when they decide to build a new Law Enforcement Facility.
. Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to authorize the Chairperson to sign the 2003 Soil Conservation budget approval. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded for the Chairperson to sign the Group Health Care contract with Coventry and the contract with Principal Life Insurance Co as the providers of the employees insurance. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to authorize the Chairperson to sign the EMC Insurance Company statement of values for coverage of County buildings. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Berrie Commissioner Bonfy seconded to send Blue Cross/Blue Shield a letter of termination with the company to provide Health insurance for County Employees, and a letter to Advance Life for termination of the Life Insurance for County Employees. Vote 3-0.
. The Commission approved change order 2001-1 to P & W Hoyt Inc for $46.00. Also canceled warrant #104557 in the amount of $74.68
. Commissioner Storey removed an issue from the table that had been discussed several meetings ago. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to require the Udall/County Joint Planning Board to refund $204.00 that was charged to Howard Young for some engineering work done on a parcel of land owned by Mr. Young in Maple Township. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to go into a five
(5) minute executive session for attorney client privilege at 7:50 p.m. Vote 3-0. No decision was made in executive session.
There being no further business Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:03 P.M. Vote 3-0. The next meeting will be on August 30, 2002 with Commissioner Berrie in the commission room and Commissioner Storey and Commissioner Bonfy by speaker phone. On August 26, 2002 Commissioner Storey and Commissioner Bonfy will be going to Longmont Colorado to learn about the projected Law Enforcement center proposed by the Jail committee.
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Carmelita Clarkson
Cowley County Clerk
Approved by commission with correction 9/3/02
The County Commission met in special session Tuesday August 6, 2002 2:00 P. M. for a budget work session. Commissioner Randy Storey called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M. Those present were Commissioner Storey, Commissioner Berrie and Commissioner Bonfy. Also present was Robert Wilson, County Counselor and Marvis Gaddie Deputy County Clerk.
. The commission discussed the 2003 County Budget. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve the County Budget for publication .Vote 3-0. The hearing for the 2003 Cowley County Budget was set for hearing on August 20, 2002 7:00 P.M.
There being no further business Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Storey seconded to adjourn the meeting at 3:35 P. M. Vote 3-0.
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Marvis Gaddie
Deputy County Clerk
Approved by commission 8/12/02
Monday August 5, 2002 9:00 A. M.
The Board of County Commission met in regular session Monday August 5, 2002 9:00 A.M. Those present were Commissioner Storey Commissioner Berrie and Commissioner Bonfy. Also present was Robert Wilson, County Counselor and Marvis Gaddie, Deputy County Clerk.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to approve the minutes of the July 31, 2002 meeting with the following corrections, in paragraph twelve (12) insert Letetia Qaurles "Arkansas City" in paragraph sixteen (16) insert City of Arkansas "City" in paragraph eighteen (18) omit "a" and insert "for" in paragraph nineteen (19) insert "fixed" to meet inspection. And in twenty-one (21) add "Vote 3-0". Vote 3-0.
. The commission discussed health insurance for employees Coventry and Delta Dental and Blue Cross was discussed. The Chairman declared a recess at 10:50 a.m.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Storey seconded to recess at 11:50 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Vote .3-0.
. The meeting reconvened at 1:00 p.m. The Commission worked on the County Budget for 2003. The chairman declared a recess at 2:40 p.m.
. The regular meeting reconvened. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to go with Coventry Health Insurance, Delta Dental and Principal Life Insurance for County Employees, with the County paying the premium. Vote 3-0.
. Chairman Storey called a special budget work session for 2:00 p.m. Tuesday August 6,2002
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve abatement #00310 Vote 3-0.
There being no further business Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to adjourn the meeting at 4:25 P.M. The next regular meeting will be August 12, 2002 9:00 A.M.
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Marvis Gaddie
Deputy County Clerk
Wednesday July 31, 2002 9:00 A. M.
The Board of County Commission met in regular session Wednesday July 31, 2002 9:00 A. M. Those present were Commissioner Storey, Commissioner Berrie and Commissioner Bonfy. Also present was Robert Wilson, County Counselor and Carmelita Clarkson, County Clerk.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to approve the minutes of the July 19, 2002 meeting with the addition in paragraph eight
(8) add Bill Mueller had a physical in "February 2002" while working for Kansas Bureau of Investigation. Vote 3-0.
. Tom Junkins, Cherokee Strip Land Rush Museum gave the commission a report of functions that the museum has during the year.
. Charlene Morris, Data Processing presented the Technology and Data Processing budget request.
. Sharon Handlin, Buterbaugh & Handlin gave the commission renewal rates for liability and Workmans Comp.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to go into a ten
(10) minute executive session to consult with legal council at 10:05 a.m. Vote 3-0. The open meeting reconvened at 10:15 a.m. No decision was made in executive session.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to grant a four (4) month extension for payment on grant #00-LG-011 for Wheatfield Investments Inc. d/b/a Central Plains Book Mfg. Vote 3-0. Due to some unforeseen circumstances the owner ask for the extension. The Cowley County Commission and The State Bank agreed to grant the extension.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded for the chairperson to sign the extension letter to send to the Department of Commerce and Housing for the extension of the grant. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to sign the Inspection of Bridge Hinge Pins from Bucher, Willis and Ratliff Consulting Engineers for the inspection at a cost of Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to go into an executive session to discuss non elected personnel at 11:29 a.m. Vote 3-0.The open meeting reconvened at 11:39 a.m. No decision was made in executive session.
. Commissioners accepted the recommendation of Dale Steward to appoint Larry Yarbrough as District 3 road foreman to replace Eldon Whiteman, who was killed in an accident June 28, 2002.
. Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to go into a ten
(10) minute executive session at 11:57 a.m. to consult with legal counsel. Vote 3-0 The open meeting reconvened at 12:12 p.m. No decision was made in executive session.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to appoint the members of the Juvenile Correction Advisory Board. Glen Clarkson , Educational Representative from Arkansas City, Marvin Estes Educational Representative from Winfield. Three County Commissions Appointees were Mary Benton and Linda Watson to replace two members that have resigned and Letetia Quarles Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to go into a fifteen
(15) minute executive session at 12:20 p.m. to discuss non elected personnel Vote 3-0. The open meeting reopened at 12:35 p.m. No decision was make in executive session.
. Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to employ David Maslin as special counsel at $95.00 per hour for the Warren-Goff road opening. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Storey seconded for the chairperson to sign the Emergency Management 2003 Cooperative Agreement Program Submission and sign the Kansas Division of Emergency Management to award The Local Emergency Planning Committee of Cowley County a Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness grant in the amount of $1,095.00 for the 2002 year. Vote 3-0.
. The Commission approved an abatement of specials to the City of Arkansas on a property in the last tax sale that was not on the property information at the time of sale The amount of $200.00 for weed mowing.
. The Commission told Lesslyn Moore to have the 1985 weed truck transmission fixed.
. The Commission also approved a Nancy Horst, Register of Deeds to purchase a new copier/printer/fax in the amount of $6,200.00 from Brown's.
. The Commission authorized some work to be done on the Albertson Courthouse Annex sprinkler system to get it to meet inspection.
. The commission approved the claims for July 31, 2002, also approved the payroll deposits for month July 2002. The commission authorized the cancellation of check #104274 to Wichita Tractor Co. in the amount of $245.82.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve abatements #00306 through #00309. Vote 3-'.
There being no further business Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to adjourn the meeting at 1:20 p.m. Vote 3-0. The next regular meeting will be Monday August 5, 2002 9:00 A.M.
. A special meeting was called by the Chairman to meet with the Cowley County Economic Development Agency. The open meeting convened at 4:00 p.m. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to go into a fifteen
(15) minute executive session at 4:05 p.m. to discuss confidential financial matters with council and representatives.Vote 3-0. The open meeting reconvened at 4:20 p.m. No decision was made in executive session. Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to go into another twenty (20) minute executive session at 4:22 p.m. Vote 3-0. The open meeting reconvened at 4:42 p.m. No decision was made in executive session.
Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to adjourn the meeting at 5:01 p.m. Vote 3-0.
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Carmelita Clarkson
Cowley County Clerk
Approved with corrections by commission 8/5/02
Friday July 19, 2002 9:30A. M.
The Board of County Commission met in regular session Friday, July 19, 2002 9:30 A. M. Those present were Commissioner Storey, Commissioner Berrie and Commissioner Bonfy. Also present was Robert Wilson, County Counselor and Carmelita Clarkson, County Clerk.
. Commissioner Bonfy moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve the minutes of the July meeting as presented. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Storey opened the public hearing on Case Z-02-02, Howard & Shirley Young change of zoning classification. Jerry Brown, Howard Young and attorney Steve Stark appeared. A discussion and the protest petitions were present. The protest petitions were found to be sufficient. Commissioner Storey moved, Commissioner Berrie seconded to over turn the Joint Planning Commission's decision to disapprove the zoning classification change from the A-1 to RR-1 on Turtle Rock South. Commissioner Storey called for a vote of the County Commission
Storey Yes
Berrie Yes
Bonfy No His reason being to uphold the decision of the Joint
Planning Commission to disapprove the change in classification from A-1 to RR-1
. Joe Haggard, Cowley County Economic Development chairman and other representatives again ask the commission to set aside 60,000 in the 2003 budget for the county commission to use for economic development.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded for the Chairperson to sign the Contract Amendment Request for time extension for Micro Loan ML-002. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to approve the Cowley County Community Corrections FY 2003 grant funds. Total budget 258,132 reimbursed funds of 22,277. Vote 3-0.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded for the Chairperson to sign the approval of the Budget Summary to be sent to Kansas Department of Corrections. Vote 3-0.
. Shawn Dutcher, and his brother and sister appeared before the commission with some concerns on an accident that occurred in Cowley County in May 2002.
. The commission gave approval for Bill Mueller to have a drug test only to go to work in the sheriff's office since he had just had a physical while working for the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve abatements #00296 through #00305 Vote 3-0.
. An order to cancel warrants #103607 to Avaya Financial Services $297.70, #104011 to Avaya Financial Services #104011 $297.70 # 103906 South West Butler Quarry #179.38. A refund to Robert Sherrard for interest of $105.44 and a refund to Merlin D Skibbe of $73.34.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to go into a fifteen minute (15) executive session at 12:14 p. m. to discuss non elected personnel and attorney client privilege. The regular meeting reconvened at 12:29 p.m. No decision was made in executive session.
There being no further business Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to adjourn the meeting at 12:30 P.M. The next regular meeting will be July 31, 2002 9:00 A.M.
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Carmelita Clarkson
Approved by commission with addition 7/31/02
Monday July 8, 2002 7:00 P. M.
The County Commission met in regular session Monday July 8, 2002 7:00 P. M. Those present were Commissioner Storey, Commissioner Berrie and Commissioner Bonfy. Also present was Robert Wilson, County Counselor and Carmelita Clarkson, County Clerk.
| Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to approve the minutes of July 1, 2002 with the addition in paragraph seven (7) to add “No decision was made in executive session”. Vote 3-0. |
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| One bid was received on a truck for the Cowley County Weed Department; The bid was received from Kline Motors, Winfield. The Commission opened the bid and reviewed the bid, after discussion Commissioner Berrie moved to accept the bid. The commission then asked Leslynn Moore to look at the bid and see if it contained the specifications she wanted. After she had time to review the bid. Commissioner Berrie restated her motion to take the bid from Kline Motors in the amount of $32,662.00, with 2 trade in vehicles for $3,700.00 with the option to spend another $100.00 for a twelve (12) ft bed, if needed for the spray equipment Commissioner Storey seconded the motion. Vote 3-0. |
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| The Commission heard requests from CASA, Mary Jarvis and Jennifer Brothers and Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Debbie Clark for help to fund the two departments. The commission did not make a decision at this time. |
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| Harold Lake presented the request for Memorial Lawn Cemetery and requested the commission give a ruling on the statement from the engineer’s office for work done during the ice storm. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to have Memorial Lawn Cemetery pay for the Correctional Facility crew that was reimbursed by FEMA in the amount of $2,716.88 and the remainder of $2,642.20 be taken out of the General Fund. Total amount being $5,359.08 Vote 3-0. |
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| Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to authorize the Chairperson to sign the Second Quarter Financial Statement to be published. Vote 3-0. |
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| Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve the claims for July 8, 2002 Vote 3-0. |
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| The commission approved abatement #00294 and #00295. Also approved a refund for $63.61 for the tax year 1999 and $65.67 for tax year 1998 for personal property taxes to USD 471. |
There being no further business Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Vote 3-0. The next regular meeting will be July 19, 2002 9:30 A. M.
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Carmelita Clarkson
Cowley County Clerk
Monday July 1, 2002
The Board of County Commission met in regular session Monday July 1, 2002 9:00 A.M. Those present were Commissioner Storey, Commissioner Berrie and Commissioner Bonfy. Also present was Robert Wilson, County Counselor and Carmelita Clarkson, County Clerk.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Storey seconded to approve the minutes of June 28, 2002 as presented. Vote 2-0.
. Sharon Handlin met briefly with the Commission about the EMC insurance, she will give them more information when she receives the rates for the coming year.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to go into a ten
(10) minute executive session at 9:06 a.m. to discuss non elected personnel and attorney client privilege. Vote 3-0. Sharon Handlin and Carmelita Clarkson also met in executive session. The open meeting reconvened at 9:16 a.m. No decision was made in executive session.
. Mathew June and Greg Kent met with the commission for an update on the ariel mapping of parts of the County.
. Leslynn Moore, Cowley County Weed Department presented the 2003 budget request.
. Dale Steward, Cowley County Engineer presented the 2003 budget request for all Road and Bridge departments.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to go into a twelve
(12) minute executive session at 9:39 a.m. to discuss non elected personnel Vote 3-0.The regular meeting reconvened at 9:50 a.m.
. The Commission gave permission for the employees that wished to attend the funeral of Eldon Whiteman, District Three Road Foreman, to use vacation time and attend the funeral on Tuesday July 2, 2002.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve fireworks permits for Phil Chenoweth, Donald & Cathy Evans, Cathy Bowman, Tim Brinigar, Kevin Sartin, Greg Kent.
. Patty McDonald, County Treasurer presented the 2003 budget request.
. Nancy Horst, County Register of Deeds presented the 2003 budget request.
. Bob Odell, County Sheriff presented the 2003 budget request.
. Jim Spring, County Attorney presented the 2003 budget request.
. Greg Kent, County Appraiser presented the 2003 budget request. The remaining departments will present budget requests in the next few weeks. Then the commission will work with all the requests.
There being no further business Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to adjourn the meeting at 11:40 A.M. Vote 3-0. The next regular meeting will be July 8, 2002 7:00 P. M.
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Carmelita Clarkson
Cowley County Clerk
Approved by commission with addition 7/8/02
Friday June 28, 2002 9:00 A. M.
The Board of County Commission met in regular session Friday June 28, 2002 9:00 A. M. Those present were Commissioner Storey Commissioner Berrie. Commissioner Bonfy was absent. Also present was Robert Wilson, County Counselor and Carmelita Clarkson, County Clerk.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve the minutes of the June 20, 2002 meeting with a change in the 8th paragraph reconvened the regular meeting at "8:50" to replace 9:00. Vote 2-0.
. Michael Fickel, FAIA met with the commission on the proposed Jail Facility. The commission encouraged him to talk to Sheriff Bob Odell.
. Jeremy Nelson, Cowley County Extension agent and Gaye Mackey, Wanda Jackson, and Graham Frazier presented the Extension Council budget. The commission will review the budget with the remainder of the budgets.
. Linda Young presented the Mental Health Budget. Mary Wood presented the Council on Aging Budget. The commission will also review these budgets with the remainder of the budgets.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve fireworks permits for Ken & Gloria Cokeley, Norman Barber, Craig Reed, Jean Yarbrough, Mandy Jarvis, Dave Tillemans, John Minkler, Robert Legrand, Donnie Underwood, M.W. Keesey, Greg Stout, Johnny Bringer, Paul D. Jones, Paul Brown. Vote 2-0
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Storey seconded for the Chairperson to sign the EMC Insurance evaluation to determine the appropriate insurance value for county properties Vote 2-0.
. Keith Wahglemuth, Cowley County Community Corrections asked the commissions approval to use some grant funds to purchase a new 2002 Ford Taurus SE with trade in of a 1999 Taurus from Kline Motors Winfield, Kansas for $11,501.00. Also six (6) new office chairs at $385.00 each and twelve
(12) reception chairs at $107.00 each and four (4) new desks for staff. Prison staff will construct L shaped desks with overhead storage for the cost of materials only $600.00 each. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Storey seconded to approve the purchases. Vote 2-0.
. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Storey seconded to call a ten (10) minute recess at 10:35 a.m. Vote 2-0. The regular meeting reconvened at 10:45 a.m.
. Commissioner Berrie moved commissioner Storey seconded to authorize the chairperson to sign the audit report letter to Edward B. Stephenson. Vote 2-0.
. The commission gave Leslynn Moore, Weed Director permission to seek bids for a truck and spraying equipment, said bids to be opened at the July 8th commission meeting.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to go into a 5 minute executive session to discuss attorney client privilege. Vote 2-0. the regular meeting reconvened at 11:37 a.m.
. Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve the claims for June 28, 2002 Vote 2-0.
. The commission approved the payroll for the month of June 2002. Also abatement #00288 through #00293. Also approved the order to cancel check #103405 for $501.00 to Jennings Tire it was a duplicate payment.
There being no further business Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to adjourn the meeting at 11:42 A.M. The next regular meeting will be Monday July 1, 2002 9:00 A.M.
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Carmelita Clarkson
Cowley County Clerk
Approved bu commission 7/1/02
Thursday June 20, 2002 7:00 P. M.
The Board of County Commission met in regular session Thursday June 20, 2002 7:00 P. M. Those present were Commissioner Storey, Commissioner Berrie and Commissioner Bonfy. Also present was Robert Wilson County Counselor and Carmelita Clarkson County Clerk.
| Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to approve the minutes of June 10, 2002 meeting with the correction in the first paragraph change, commissioner Storey to Commissioner “Bonfy” present. Vote 3-0. |
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| Beth Conway, Juvenile Justice Services met with the commission. Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to authorize the chairperson to sign the application for FY 2003 grant request, the amount allocated to the 19th Judicial District for Prevention is $103,152.50. Vote 3-0. |
| Commissioner Berrie moved Commissioner Bonfy seconded to approve the amendment of final plat for River Creek addition a subdivision in Section 18 Township 30 South Range 4 East, said amendment rescinds the acceptance of the dedication to the public highways, streets, alleys easements and public grounds. Vote 3-0. |
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| Commissioner Storey moved Commissioner Berrie seconded to approve the order that the costs of constructing a fence along the property line between the parties lying in the Southwest quarter Section 34 and between the Southeast quarter Section 34,Township 33 South Range 4 East shall include the cost of a survey of the property line and said costs shall be paid one-half by Cecil E. Eastman and one-half by Sheryl A. Cary. Vote 3-0 |