Tuesday, October 4, 2005
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.
ITEM
#1 – APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 05-51 ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM AS THE INCIDENT SYSTEM TO BE USED FOR PLANNING, RESPONDING, RECOVERY,
AND MITIGATING FROM BOTH NATURAL AND MANMADE DISASTERS WITHIN BUTLER COUNTY
Jim Schmidt, Director of Emergency Management/Homeland Security, came
before the Board for approval of a resolution to adopt the National Incident
Management System. The federal
government along with the State of Kansas requires a resolution establishing
the National Incident Management System (NIMS) to be used for planning,
responding, recovery, and mitigating from natural and manmade disasters within
each county in the State. The Federal
government has tied the compliance of institutionalizing NIMS to 2006 Office of
Domestic Preparedness Grant as well as other federal grants that may be applied
for by Butler County and its agencies or departments.
Mr. Schmidt came before the Board and related experiences he encountered
while working for FEMA in Mississippi due to Hurricane Katrina. Mr. Schmidt thanked the Commissioners for
the opportunity to provide assistance.
He said it was a fascinating learning experience. Mr. Schmidt stated that he ate MRE’s (meals
ready to eat), slept on the floor of a bus, and learned to take a shower using
a gallon jug of water.
Commission
Chairman Wheeler motioned to approve Resolution No. 05-51 establishing the
National Incident Management System, known as NIMS, as the incident system to
be used for planning, responding, recovery, and mitigating from both natural
and manmade disasters within Butler County.
Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM
#2 – CONSIDER MODIFYING THE SCOPE OF THE FLINTHILLS ROAD PAVING PROJECT TO
INCREASE PAVEMENT THICKNESS
Darryl Lutz, Director of Public Works, was absent because he was
attending intersection safety training in Wichita. Administrator Johnson recommended tabling this agenda item until
Mr. Lutz was present. The Board
discussed the issue of finishing this project and would like an estimated
completion date from the company.
Commissioner
Carpenter motioned to table Agenda Item #2 because Darryl Lutz was absent. Commissioner Doll seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM #3 – RECEIVE AND OPEN
PROPOSALS FOR LEASING OUT COUNTY OWNED FARMLAND
Administrator Johnson came before the Board to receive and open proposals
for leasing out county owned farmland.
Since 1998, Butler County has leased out the farm ground around the
Butler County Landfill on a cash basis.
The current tenant has been a good steward of the land and has always
made the lease payments in a timely manner.
It has been 7 years since the original lease agreement. The Board has directed the Director of
Public Works to advertise to receive bids for a new farm lease agreement. The current farm income to the landfill is
approximately $5,400 per year. Butler
County Legal Counsel has reviewed the proposed new agreement. Bids were received from:
James Berndsen $51.00 per acre for a total of $6,844.20 per year
Lanny Fieser $60.00 per acre for a total of
$8,052.00 per year
Commissioner Waldorf motioned
to accept the bids opened and read for leasing out farm ground around the
landfill on a cash-lease basis and ask the Director of Public Works to return
at a later time with a recommendation for awarding the lease. Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
RECESS
Commissioner Wheeler recessed the Board at 10:00 a.m. for 5 minutes.
RECONVENE
Commissioner Wheeler reconvened the Board meeting at 10:05 a.m.
APPROVAL OF ADDS & ABATES
None.
Commissioner Waldorf stated that he, Commissioner Doll, Shari Male, and Aaron Wells met with Dave Wood of Greater Wichita Economic Development. Mr. Waldorf said Mr. Wood was very insightful on the type of person to look for. After the committee met with the Economic Development Board, it was the consensus to look for a person with a sales background. The Board discussed the job qualifications for the Economic Development Director position.
Commissioner Waldorf motioned to accept the job
description for the Economic Development Director. Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Doll asked about the Appraiser position. Administrator Johnson stated that he would open the position up to out-of-state applicants. Mr. Johnson sent a letter to the people who have already applied and said he was going to re-advertise the position and put it in the National Appraisers publication.
Commissioner Woydziak stated that he would like to see the ordinance about discharging firearms in the county on the agenda next week.
Administrator Johnson stated that he would like the Commissioners to view the 9-1-1 area in the East Annex.
Administrator Johnson stated that there are two Communication Officer I positions to fill.
Commissioner Doll motioned to
fill two Communication Officer I positions.
Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Woydziak motioned
to adjourn the meeting of the Board at 10:30 a.m. Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.