Commission Chairperson, Will Carpenter, called the Butler County Board of Commissioners to order at 9:00 AM. Present were Commissioner Phil Anderson, Commissioner Randy Doll, Commissioner Bill Shriver, and Commissioner Mike Wheeler, and Clerk Brenda Brychta.

Ron Roberts, County Clerk and Clark Allemang, County Appraiser, came before the Board for approval of the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan format and asked that the stipulation be made that this format be used by all cities planning to develop a neighborhood revitalization plan.

Neal Parrish, County Treasurer, came before the Board to request enforcement of item # 2 under Standards and Criteria for Review and Approval which states: "Any property that is delinquent in any tax payment or special assessment shall not be eligible for a rebate and forfeits any current and future rebates". It was the consensus of the Board to support the enforcement of item #2 under Standard and Criteria for Review and Approval.

Commissioner Shriver motioned to approve the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan format and stipulate that this format be used by all cities planning to develop a Neighborhood Revitalization Plan. Also, at the 3-year renewal, all current participants shall adhere to this new Neighborhood Revitalization Plan format. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

It was the consensus of the Board to have a resolution drawn up to enforce this new NRP format.

Clark Allemang, County Appraiser, and Kathy Briney, Deputy County Appraiser, came before the Board to describe the Property Value Division (PVD) Maintenance Plan for 2005 and request approval of said plan.

Commissioner Carpenter motioned to approve the Property Value Division (PVD) Maintenance Plan for 2005 values. Commissioner Doll seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

Don Engels, Finance Officer, came before the Board to present an overview of the current county financial status.

Commissioner Shriver suggested a department head meeting be scheduled in October 2003, for the purpose of discussing the current budget.

Commissioner Carpenter motioned to recess the Board for 5 minutes at 10:00 AM

and then to go into Executive Session at 10:05 AM.

Commissioner Anderson motioned to adjourn to Executive Session, for 20 minutes from 10:05 AM to 10:25 AM, to discuss matters of non-elected personnel related to the County Appraiser’s position. Commissioner Doll seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Those in attendance were Commissioners Anderson, Carpenter, Doll, Shriver and Wheeler.

Commissioner Carpenter reconvened the meeting of the Board at 10:25 AM.

Phil Hughey, Assistant County Engineer, Lynn Christian, Bloomington Township and John McClure came before the Board to discuss flooding on Hopkins Switch Road between 157^th Street and 170^th Street where the County maintains a low water bridge.

With FEMA’s funding, Bloomington Township dug a 15-foot ditch along this road

and raised this roadbed. Mr. McClure asked the Commissioners to view the area before making any recommendations. Commissioners Carpenter and Anderson stated they would be available to view the area this week. Commissioner Carpenter also asked Mr. Hughey to check the culvert east of this road.

It was the consensus of the Board that the road be closed to the public until the township has made repairs. Commissioner Anderson will contact the school and inform them of the road closing. There will be further discussion on this problem next week.

Neal Parrish came before the Board to present copies of letters from a delinquent taxpayer on the NRP program. These letters stipulated that the mortgage company was at fault for the late payment of taxes. Mr. Parrish suggested that County Counsel, Norm Manley, write a letter to City Manager, Gus Collins, suggesting that said taxpayer not be given a distribution check and be eliminated from the NRP program for one year. It was the consensus of the Board to follow this suggestion. Mr. Parrish will consult with Attorney Norm Manley.

Commissioner Doll stated that at the Quad County meeting they were informed of a $15,000 cash reserve in their account and would appreciate any suggestions or recommendations with what to do with this money.

Todd Kennemer, Director of Planning and Zoning, came before the Board to present changes to the Windfarms Guidelines. Mr. Kennemer stated that approximated $150,000 would need to be deposited into escrow annually, by the Windfarm Companies, until the year 2020 to cover costs of decommissioning the wind towers. The balance will be made up with bonds. Further discussion will be scheduled on the Commission Agenda for Monday, September 22, 2003.

Commissioner Wheeler excused himself from the meeting at 11:35 AM.

Commissioner Carpenter suggested that Get Well wishes and flowers be sent to Marilyn Newton, employee of GIS/Mapping.

Commissioner Carpenter stated that he was in favor of offering the public the use of credit cards for payment of property taxes. Commissioner Doll recommended that Mr. Parrish be asked to come before the Board for further discussion. It was the consensus of the Board to schedule Mr. Parrish to appear before the Board at a later date.

Commissioner Carpenter motioned to appoint Rick McNary to the Economic Development Board. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Commissioner Carpenter stated that he needed input on the names to be entered on the plaque for the new Courthouse. It was the consensus of the Board to include former Commissioners Linsey Cutsinger and Neal Parrish, as well as the current Commissioners, on the plaque.

Commissioner Carpenter reminded the Board of the Kansas Chamber of Commerce meeting in El Dorado on Thursday, September 25, 2003.

Commissioner Carpenter stated he would be attending the Health Summit in Topeka on Friday, September 26, 2003.

Commissioner Shriver motioned to adjourn at 12:20 PM. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.