BUTLER
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Monday, October 31, 2005
CALL TO ORDER
Commission Chairman Mike Wheeler called the Butler County Board of Commissioners to order at 9:00 a.m. Present were Commissioner Will Carpenter, Commissioner Randy Doll, Commissioner Randy Waldorf, Commissioner Dan Woydziak, Administrator Will Johnson, Jr., and Clerk Recorder Tammy Bridges.
Commissioner Woydziak motioned to approve the minutes
of the Butler County Commission Meetings of Monday, October 24, 2005 as written
and Tuesday, October 25, 2005 as amended to correct a name in the motion for
Item #1. Commissioner Doll seconded the
motion. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Waldorf abstained since he was
not present at the meeting.
Since the bids for the pumper truck for Fire District #3 were due at 10:00 a.m. today, October 31, 2005, Item #1 was moved further down in the Agenda.
ITEM #2 – WORK SESSION – REVIEW OF 1995 AND 2000 COUNTYWIDE SURVEYS
The Board discussed and reviewed 1995 and 2000 Countywide surveys. Administrator Johnson stated that the survey
in 1995 concentrated more on internal operations and issues. The survey in 2000 addressed quality of life
issues and a high priority at that time was widening major roads leading into
Wichita. There was discussion regarding
another survey and addressing the County’s Comprehensive Plan. No action was taken.
RECESS
Commissioner Wheeler recessed the Board meeting at 10:00 a.m. for 5 minutes.
RECONVENE
Commissioner Wheeler reconvened the Board meeting at 10:05 a.m.
ITEM
#1 – RECEIVE AND OPEN BIDS FOR A NEW PUMPER TRUCK FOR FIRE DISTRICT #3
Danny Armstrong, Fire District #3, came before the Board to receive and open bids for a new pumper truck. This truck is being purchased with help from a grant from FEMA. Bids were received from three fire truck manufacturers:
Company Amount
Mid-West Vehicle Professionals $234,013
Weis Fire and Safety No Bid
Crimson Fire $212,317
Commissioner Woydziak motioned
to accept the bids and allow staff to review them and return at a later date
with a recommendation. Commissioner
Carpenter seconded the motion. Motion
carried 5-0.
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS
Commissioner Woydziak motioned
to approve the vouchers for October 31, 2005 in the amount of $254,332.17. Commissioner Waldorf seconded the
motion. Motion carried 5-0.
OTHER ITEMS OF
BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Carpenter stated that he attended a Regional Economic Area Partnership (REAP) meeting and they are starting a campaign about the benefits of having an airline offering lower fares in the area and how it benefits Butler County. They are taking the proposal to the State and asking them to contribute and will also be asking the Board about a financial contribution.
Commissioner Woydziak asked about the 9-1-1 Center and when the department would be moving into their new space at the East Annex. Administrator Johnson said the 9-1-1 Center would be delayed in moving to the new space because of the rainstorm that left some rain in the basement of the East Annex.
Commissioner Doll asked about the plaque for the East Annex. Administrator Johnson stated that PKHL Architects is working on the plaque.
Commissioner Wheeler stated that he has received phone calls asking about voting on building a casino in Butler County. Commissioner Waldorf stated that he has received phone calls from people stating that they do not want a casino in the county. Mr. Woydziak stated that the Legislators in South Central Kansas are split on the issue. He said a consensus of the legislators is needed in order for Butler County citizens to vote on a casino.
Administrator Johnson said that the Extension Council annual meeting and dinner would be on Thursday, November 17, 2005 in the Gold Room at Butler Community College.
Administrator Johnson stated that Bradford Memorial Library discontinued their outreach program, which is a library checkout program for seniors. The consensus of the Board was to put this item on the agenda and ask Connie Rausch, Department on Aging, for more information.
Administrator Johnson stated that there is an issue about the owner of Prairie Rose not wanting to pay the maintenance costs of maintaining the road. It was the consensus of the Board to talk with Darryl Lutz, County Engineer, about this issue at a later date.
Commissioner Woydziak stated Phil Hughey’s retirement reception was very nice and was well attended. Mr. Woydziak said that he appreciates Phil’s 41 years of service. Commissioner Wheeler stated that the County did a good job of recognizing Phil’s 41 years of employment with the County.
Commissioner Carpenter stated that the 4-H Achievement Night is Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the 4-H Building.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Woydziak motioned
to adjourn the meeting of the Board at 10:55 a.m. Commissioner Doll seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.