BUTLER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Monday, June 18, 2001

The Butler County Board of Commissioners was called to order by Commission Chairman, Bill Shriver. Present were Commissioner Will Carpenter, County Administrator, Jay Newton and Commission Secretary, Marcy Zwall. Commissioner Randy Doll was on vacation.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Commissioner Carpenter moved to approve the Butler County Commissioner Meeting minutes of Monday, June 11, 2001, and Tuesday, June 12, 2001. Commissioner Shriver seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.

Commissioner Carpenter moved to approve the Public Building Committee Meeting minutes of Monday, June 11, 2001. Commissioner Shriver seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.

APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS

Commissioner Carpenter moved to approve vouchers totaling $302,484.86, dated June 15, 2001. Commissioner Shriver seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.

WALNUT RIVER BRIDGE STUDY OF REHABILITATION PROPOSALS

Darryl Lutz, County Engineer, presented & reviewed cost proposals and statements of qualifications from engineering firms solicited for providing professional services related to study, design and plan preparation for the proposed rehabilitation of the Walnut River Bridge east of Augusta, on SW 100^th St. (Old 54 Hwy). Commissioners had requested Mr. Lutz’s review said proposals & make recommendations. Mr. Lutz indicated he had worked with Finney & Turnipseed for past work, & still relies on them for some troubleshooting. However he also noted that he was confident in both companies. Mr. Newton advised considering using a “new” company so as not to appear to be “locked in”. Commissioners debated the benefits of using a firm that is known & trusted, as well as one that is fresh, competent & reputable.

Commissioner Shriver moved to approve MKEC Engineering Consultants to do the consulting & proposal work to come up with a plan for the Old 54 Highway Bridge.

Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.

Commissioner Shriver advised Mr. Lutz to inform Finney & Turnipseed that the board was not disapproving of their proposal, but rather was interested in diversity of companies used for bridge work.

PRELIMINARY BUDGET

Administrator Newton presented a memo regarding the assessed values of 2001 for 2002 Budget, noting that it was merely a preliminary overview of the General Fund Budgets Request (“just as he received them”). Commissioner Shriver requested last year’s budget for comparison. Mr. Newton assured him that comparisons would be included.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES

Administrator Newton presented a letter received from Randy Allen, Executive Director of Kansas Association of Counties, requesting either the Board vote for candidate Lonie Addis, Labette County Commissioner, as Kansas’ representative to the National Association of Counties,

or delegate someone from Butler County. The Commission chose not to take any action on this matter.

ADJOURNMENT

Commissioner Carpenter moved, having no further business before the Board, to adjourn. Commissioner Shriver seconded the motion. Motion carried 2-0.