BUTLER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Monday, April 30, 2001

The Butler County Board of Commissioners was called to order by Commission Chairman, Bill Shriver. Present were Commissioners Randy Doll and Will Carpenter along with County Administrator, Jay Newton and Clerk’s Secretary, Tindel Jennison.

APPROVAL OF ADS & ABATES

Commissioner Doll moved to approve Ads totaling $3,042.06 and Abates totaling $429.18 per approval #2049. Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion that carried 3-0.

APPROVAL OF COUNTY VOUCHERS

Commissioner Doll moved to approve County Vouchers totaling $303,969.88 dated April 30, 2001. Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion that carried 3-0.

ECON. DEVELOP. UPDATE

Larry Powell updated the Board on Economic Development matters including the BNSF rail line (Andover to Augusta). The Board requested Mr. Powell to present written details such as a Proforma, Due Diligence, and a spreadsheet of a list of all required action items with completion dates leading to a commission decision. Ownership options was also requested.

CASA PROGRAM

The Court Appointed Special Advocate program is a program that was initiated April 16, 2001 to recruit, interview and train volunteers to work with the attorneys, court, foster family, blood family and the child to determine and obtain the best care for youths in the court system.

Before applying for grant funding, the local government must be contacted. If they choose not to fund, then Title II funds are available.

Commissioner Carpenter moved to deny the funding for Tri-County CASA, Inc. in the amount of $19,000. Commissioner Doll seconded the motion that carried 3-0.

COUNTY CLERK MATTERS

Twp. Treasurer Bonds

Ron Roberts, County Clerk informed the Board that 23 of the 29 Butler County townships had turned in proof of treasurer’s bonds. KSA 80-203 states that the township treasurer will be bonded (amount set by the County Commission Board).

Commissioner Shriver moved to set the township treasurer bond at a $10,000 minimum and to withhold quarterly apportionment funds until township treasurer bond and oath has been received by the County Clerk and to authorize the County Treasurer to send a letter to the townships regarding bonding (copying the County Commissioners). Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion that carried 3-0.

Augusta City 2002 Election

Mr. Roberts informed the Board that the City of Augusta is the only Butler County city holding elected officials elections in an even year. Thus they will pay the total bill for both the 2002 primary and general election.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Commissioner Doll moved to approve the minutes of Monday, April 23 and Tuesday, April 24, 2001 as amended. Commissioner Shriver seconded the motion that carried 3-0.

ADJOURNMENT

Commissioner Doll moved to adjourn. Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion that carried 3-0.