BUTLER
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Monday, February 10, 2003
Commission Chairman Will Carpenter called the Butler County Board of Commissioners to order at 10:00 a.m. (Late start due to REAP meeting) Present were Commissioner Phil Anderson, Commissioner Randy Doll, Commissioner Bill Shriver, Commissioner Mike Wheeler, Administrator Will Johnson Jr., and Clerk Brenda Brychta.
Commissioner Shriver motioned to approve the Minutes of the Butler County Commissioners of Monday, February 03, 2003 and Tuesday, February 04, 2003. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
Butler County Director of Finance, Don Engels came to the Board of Commissioners to submit the weekly vouchers for approval in the amount of $152,832.81 for February 10, 2003.
Commissioner Shriver motioned to approve the vouchers, in the amount of $152,832.81 for February 10, 2003. Commissioner Doll seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
RECEIVE
BUTLER COUNTY SHERIFF, STAN COX.
Butler County Sheriff, Stan Cox, came before the Board of Commissioners to present Pam Dunham with a Certificate of Appreciation for her help, over and above her required duties.
ITEM
#1 – CONSIDER REPLAT OF LIN’S ACRES, A SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 21, T29S, R43,
BUTLER COUNTY, KS. [Case no. PL-03-05]
Director of Planning & Zoning, Todd Kennemer, came before the Board of Commissioners for consideration of a replat of Lin’s Acres, a subdivision in Section 21, T29S, R4E, Butler County, Ks. [Case No. PL-03-05]
Commissioner Doll motioned to approve the replat of Lin’s Acres, a subdivision in Section 21, T29S, R4E, Butler County, Ks. [Case No. PL-03-05] Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Commissioner Anderson abstained. Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM
#2 – CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR DISPOSAL OF VEHICLE TO THE EL DORADO SENIOR CENTER.
Butler County Department on Aging Director, Connie Rausch, came before the Board of Commissioners for consideration of a request for disposal of a vehicle, a 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan, to the El Dorado Senior Center.
Commissioner Shriver motioned to approve the request for disposal of a vehicle, a 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan, to the El Dorado Senior Center. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM
#3 – WORK SESSION – DISCUSSION ON PREVIOUS WIND FARM CUP
Director of Planning and Zoning, Todd Kennemer, came before the Board of Commissioners to discuss the previous wind farm CUP (Conditional Use Permit). Items discussed were: 1) use of County utility easement, 2) building permit and inspection fees, 3) cost of decommissioning, 4) transfer of ownership and 5) financial question asked of the contracting company.
Mr. Kennemer was asked to come before the Board of Commissioners, on a bi-weekly basis, for further discussion of these matters and any other matters requested by the Board of Commissioners.
OTHER
ITEMS OF BUSINESS:
Administrator Johnson came before the Board of Commissioners for authorization to fill a part-time position at Juvenile Intake department. Juvenile Intake Administrator, Ann Carpenter came before the Board of Commissioners to explain that this position is fully funded by grants. The Board of Commissioners agreed to the filling of this part-time position
Administrator Johnson came before the Board of Commissioners to ask for authorization to fill two out of three vacancies in the Treasurer’s Office/Motor Vehicle Office. The Board of Commissioners agreed to the filling of the two positions.
Administrator Johnson came before the Board of Commissioners to remind them that the Real Estate Tax Sale is scheduled for March 21, 2003 at 9:00 AM. Also, response to the Sheriff’s letters to delinquent personal property owners has been slow.
Administrator Johnson came before the Board of Commissioners stating that the State of Kansas is seeking $24,000 reimbursement for asbestos removal from Bridlewood Estates. Mr. Johnson stated that he would be appeal.
Administrator Johnson came before the Board of Commissioners stating that purchase of copy paper for the county offices will be approximately $5,700.00. Commissioner Doll suggested the county seek bids before purchasing the paper.
Administrator Johnson came before the Board of Commissioners to inform them that he would be attending the Codes Court Hearing in Topeka on Thursday, February 13, 2003.
Commissioner Carpenter asked for a decision on the date for participation in the Bowl For Kids Sake program. It was agreed to bowl on April 26, 2003 at 2:00 PM .
Commissioner Shriver excused himself, from the meeting, at 12:05 PM.
ADJOURN
Commissioner Anderson motioned to adjourn the Board of Commissioners meeting at 12:15 P.M. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0.