BUTLER
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Monday, February 3, 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 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, January 27, 2003 and Tuesday, January 28, 2003 as amended. 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 $111,041.12 for 2/03/03. Commissioner Shriver motioned to approve the vouchers, in the amount of $111,041.12 for 2/03/03. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM
#1 - DAVID KEHLER, EXTENSION OFFICE, TO DISCUSS THE JANUARY 28, 2003 MEETING ON
FOREIGN ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL IN BUTLER COUNTY AND THE COUNTY’S ROLE IN THE
PROGRAM.
David Kehler of the Butler County Extension Office came before the Board of Commissioners to present the review of the January 28, 2003 meeting on Foreign Animal Disease Control in Butler County and the County’s role in the program.
Mr. Kehler discussed how easy it would be to introduce a foreign disease in animals, namely Foot and Mouth disease, and the plans for destruction of these animals. The Federal and State government have funds designated to pay for the cost of the animal destruction.
Mr. Kehler answered inquiries regarding the proposed new theater at the southeast corner of Central Avenue and Griffith Street. Commissioner Carpenter telephoned Stan Stewart, City of El Dorado Manager, and asked that he come before the Board of Commissioners to answer questions regarding the parking spaces for the proposed new movie theatre.
Mr. Stewart said he would be here later this morning.
RECESS
Commissioner Carpenter called for a 10-minute recess of the County Commissioners at 10:00 AM.
RECOVENE
Commissioner Carpenter called the meeting of the County Commissioners at 10:10 AM.
ITEM
#2 – RECEIVE BRUCE WELLS WITH FLINT HILLS RC&D ANNUAL REPORT.
Bruce Wells of the Flint Hills Resource Conservation & Development department (RC&D) came before the Board of Commissioners to present the RC&D annual report. This report lists the 2002 project summaries for ongoing and completed projects.
ITEM
#3 – REVIEW 2002 BUTLER COUNTY HIGHLIGHTS
2002
BUTLER COUNTY HIGHLIGHTS
Administrator Johnson came before the Board of Commissioners to present the 2002 Butler County Highlights.
DISPOSITION
OF A HORSE, PER KSA 21-4311
Administrator Johnson came before the Board of Commissioners to adopt the procedure for disposition of a horse, which was taken into custody.
Commissioner Shriver motioned to adopt the procedure for disposition of a horse per KSA 21-4311. Commissioner Doll seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0
APPROVAL
OF RESOLUTION 03-13, RESOLUTION 03-14, RESOLUTION 03-15 AND RESOLUTION
03-16
Commissioner Shriver motioned to approve Resolution 03-13, Resolution 03-14, Resolution 03-15, and Resolution 03-16, all pertaining to the Elk River Windfarm. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion. Board polled:
Anderson – Yes
Carpenter – No
Doll – No
Shriver – Yes
Wheeler – Yes
Motion passed 3-2.
OTHER
ITEMS OF BUSINESS:
PARKING
SPACES FOR THE PROPOSED NEW THEATER
Stan Stewart, El Dorado City Manager, and David Wagner, El Dorado City Engineer, came to the Board of Commissioners to answer questions pertaining to the parking spaces to be used by the proposed new theater, which is to be located at the corner of Central Avenue and Griffith Street. Of particular concern is the parking spaces available for the Butler County Community Building. Mr. Stewart will prepare a letter stating the exact location of new and existing parking spaces, around the proposed theater and Community Building, and a site plan of the proposed theater, by the developer, B & D Theaters of Liberty, Mo. Mr. Stewart will have both papers to Administrator Johnson by this afternoon. (February 3, 2003). The information received will be reviewed at the Board of Commissioner meeting on February 4, 2003.
COUNTY
TREASURER’S BUDGET VS HIRING NEW EMPLOYEE
Administrator Johnson stated that he and County Treasurer, Neal Parrish, reviewed the budget for the County Treasurer’s office and found that the necessary budget cuts were made in areas other than employee salaries. Mr. Johnson stated that Mr. Parrish stressed his need to hire a full time position to fill the vacancy created by the transfer of Brenda Brychta to the County Clerk’s office and the fact that he has one other employee out with cancer. Mr. Shriver stated the need to discuss the sharing of one employee between the County Treasurer’s office and the County Clerk’s office. Administrator Johnson will discuss this situation with Neal Parrish, County Treasurer, and Ron Roberts, County Clerk.
SENATE
BILL 85 – RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX EXEMPTION
Commissioner Shriver suggested that he and another commissioner attend the public hearing on Senate Bill 85, which would eliminate the 100% energy tax exemption for renewable energy sources. He would represent the County Commissioners in suggesting a phased in personal property tax for windfarms. Commissioner Carpenter stated that he would be willing to also attend the public hearing on Wednesday. Commissioner Carpenter asked Administrator Johnson to prepare a letter stating the Commissioners position. Commissioner Shriver could then use this letter to express the County Commissioners feelings of this matter.
LATE
START FOR BOARD MEETING ON 2/10/03:
Commissioner Carpenter reminded the Board of Commissioners that the meeting next Monday, February 10, 2003 would begin at 10:00 AM instead of 9:00 AM.
BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE:
Commissioner Carpenter suggested that the Board members and their wives bowl to support the Bowl For Kids Sake project on a date to be decided later.
FIRE
BOARD MEETING:
Commissioner Carpenter reminded the Board members of the Fire Board meeting on February 13, 2003 and that they need to the review the list of questions sent to them by the Fire Board. Commissioner Doll stated that he thought the Fire Board representatives should come before the County Board of Commissioners and present any questions that needed to be answered. Administrator Johnson said he would follow up with Ray Marbut to see if a representative of the Fire Board would come before the Board of Commissioners to present any questions to them.
CHANNEL
12 NEWS TOUR OF NEW JAIL FACILITY:
Commissioner Carpenter stated that Channel 12 News would like a tour of the new jail facility prior to the grand opening. This would give advance media coverage. Butler County Sheriff, Stan Cox, will be at the Commissioners meeting tomorrow and will be asked if this tour could be arranged.
ADJOURN
Commissioner Shriver motioned to adjourn the Board of Commissioners meeting at 12:05 P.M. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.