BUTLER
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Tuesday, February 18, 2003
Commission Chairman Will Carpenter called the Butler County Board of Commissioners to order at 9:00 a.m. Present were Commissioner Phil Anderson, Commissioner Randy Doll, Commissioner Will Carpenter, Commissioner Mike Wheeler, Administrator Will Johnson Jr., and Clerk Brenda Brychta. Commissioner Bill Shriver was absent.
Commissioner Doll motioned to approve the Minutes of the Butler County Commissioners of Monday, February 10, 2003 and Tuesday, February 11, 2003 as amended. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Butler County Director of Finance, Don Engels, came to the Board of Commissioners to submit the week of February 18, 2003 vouchers for approval in the amount of $143,197.64.
Commissioner Carpenter motioned to approve the vouchers for February 18, 2003 in the amount of $143,197.64. Commissioner Doll seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
ITEMS
OF BUSINESS
ITEM
#1 – CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE REVISED BUDGET FOR PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR THE
JUVENILE JUSTICE AUTHORITY.
Juvenile Justice Authority Director, Ann Carpenter, came before the Board of Commissioners to consider approval of the revised budget for prevention programs for the Juvenile Justice Authority. Ms. Carpenter stated that $5,147.00 in funding was received from the State to the District for prevention funds and the Joint Corrections Advisory Board. This would reduce the counties obligation, for Ms. Carpenter’s salary, by $1,537.00.
Commissioner Anderson motioned to approve the revised budget for prevention programs for the Juvenile Justice Authority and request the change be signed by Vice-Chair. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Commissioner Carpenter abstained.
ITEM
#2 – CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROCEED WITH
OBTAINING A PROPOSAL FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO THE SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE THE NORTHRIDGE ADDITION LOCATED NORTH OF AUGUSTA.
Director of Public Works, Darryl C. Lutz, came before the Board of Commissioners for authorization for the Director of Public Works to proceed with obtaining a proposal for engineering services from Goedeke Engineering for the sanitary sewer improvements to serve the Northridge Addition, located north of Augusta. The City of Augusta has approved the preliminary plat for the development.
Commissioner Doll motioned for approval authorizing Mr. Lutz to proceed with soliciting a proposal from Goedeke Engineering for services related to the sanitary sewer improvements to serve the Northridge Addition, located north of Augusta, contingent on approval of the final plat by the Board of Commissioners and creation of a benefit district. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
ITEM #3 – DISCUSS BIDS RECEIVED FOR MEDICAL SERVICES FOR COUNTY JAIL.
Butler County Jail Director, Ben Crooks, came before the Board of Commissioners to discuss contracts received from Dr. Richard Kuhns of El Dorado, Ks. and Eastern Healthcare Group based in South Carolina . Mr. Crooks recommended that the County Commission accept the proposal of Richard Kuhn’s, M.D. to provide medical services for the new jail until such time as the County Counsel and Dr. Kuhn’s attorney, Jim Hargrove, develop a final contract for the needed medical services.
Commissioner Doll motioned to accept the proposal of Dr. Richard Kuhns to operate the medical services for the new jail until such time as County Counsel Norm Manley and Attorney Jim Hargrove, develop a contract for the selected medical service. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Mr. Crooks also informed the Board that the U. S. Marshall Services notified him that the new rate they would pay for housing their inmates would be lowered from $57.12 to $51.37 per day. Mr. Crooks notified the U. S. Marshall Services that this was not acceptable. Mr. Crooks will keep the Board informed of any further developments.
RECESS
Commissioner Carpenter called for a recess at 10:10 AM.
RECONVENE
Commissioner Carpenter called the meeting to order at 10:20 AM
OTHER
ITEMS OF BUSINESS:
Administrator Johnson came before the Board to update the Codes Court progress.
Mr. Johnson stated that it should come out of the sub-committee easily.
Administrator Johnson came before the Board to inform them that Congressman Tiahrt called to request the luncheon on Wednesday, February 19, 2003 be move from 12:00 noon to 11:30 AM.
Administrator Johnson reminded the Board of the Wholesale Water meeting will be on Thursday at 9 AM at the City Hall in Benton, Ks. Jim Heinicke , City Manager of Newton and Wholesale Water and District Manager for Harvey County will be the speaker.
Administrator Johnson came before the Board to suggest they hire a financial advisor for the Northridge Addition in Augusta. Mr. Johnson suggested Chuck Boully be utilized for this. The Commission consented to using Mr. Boully.
Commissioner Doll asked to enter into the minutes a short commentary in honor of John Huston. Mr. Huston passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2003. Commissioner Doll noted that Mr. Huston served on the Township Board of Pleasant Township and on the Planning Commission. When Commissioner Doll was elected as County Commissioner in 1999, Mr. Huston was the first person to call him and was very interested in upcoming events before the Planning Commission. Mr. Huston was knowledgable in all issues and took a lot of time to investigate them. Mr. Huston was a great supporter of Commissioner Doll and did a great service to the community. He will be missed.
Commissioner Anderson informed the Board that he would be attending the City of Latham council meeting on March 10, 2003. Administrator Johnson agreed to also attend.
Commissioner Anderson reminded the Board that the Tour Butler meeting will be in Augusta, Ks. on Thursday evening February 20, 2003.
Commissioner Carpenter informed the Board that he had received a letter from the Sedgwick County Commission changing the name of Butler County Fire District #1 to Andover Fire District.
Commissioner Wheeler informed the Board that he had received comments questioning the need of continuing with the BCED (Butler County Economic Development) Board, since the perception was that they had less authority than before. Commissioner Carpenter stated that they only wanted more accountability and reporting by the BCED to the Board of Commissioners. Administrator Johnson stated there was still a need for the BCED to network with agencies and others.
Commissioner Doll suggested that Commissioner Carpenter, Doll or Shriver attend the BCED Board meeting on February 27, 2003 to show support for the board and answer any questions .
ADJOURN
Commissioner Carpenter motioned to adjourn the Butler County Board of Commissioners meeting of 2/18/03 at 11:00 AM. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.