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, Administrator Will Johnson Jr., and Clerk Brenda Brychta. Commissioner Mike Wheeler was absent.

Commissioner Anderson motioned to approve the Minutes of the Butler County Commission Meetings of Monday, May 26, 2003 and Tuesday, May 27, 2003. Commissioner Shriver seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0

Butler County Director of Finance, Don Engels came before the Board of Commissioners to present the vouchers for June 2, 2003, in the amount of $877,635.45.

Commissioner Carpenter motioned to approve the vouchers in the amount of $877,635.45. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Commissioner Doll motioned to approve Adds & Abates #2148. Adds are in the amount of $1,506.12 and Abates are in the amount of $5,798.54. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

Larry Powell, Director of Economic Development, came before the Board to present his monthly report on meetings with existing businesses/owners, railroad activity, new business prospects and close out of projects.

Mr. Powell reported on several encroachments on railroad easements and stated that he was in contact with those responsible and would report later on the progress.

Mr. Powell stated that he was meeting with Chuck Schneider of Schneider Grain, tomorrow night, to sign a new lease and collect the 2002 past due lease payment. Powell stated that Ms. McClure of McClure Construction has been out of town, until this week, so he hopes to have that lease signed this week, also.

Larry Powell, Director of Economic Development, came before the Board for consideration of the Bylaws of Butler County Economic Development.

Commissioner Shriver motioned to approve the bylaws of the Economic Development Board and allow the Chair to sign. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

ITEM #3 – CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR MEDICAL SERVICES WITH EL DORADO INTERNAL MEDICINE, L.L.C.

Administrator Johnson came before the Board for approval of the agreement for Dr. Kuhns and staff to provide comprehensive health care at the Detention Center by licensed health care professionals.

Commissioner Doll motioned to approve the agreement with Dr. Kuhns to provide comprehensive health care at the Detention Center by licensed health care professionals and allow the Chair to sign. Commissioner Shriver seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Will Johnson, County Administrator, came before the Board for approval of documents relating to transfer of leases and insurance coverage for Fire District #1 to the City of Andover.

The first document is an agreement between Koch Financial Corporation, Butler County and City of Andover regarding Andover’s assumption of the lease payments on equipment purchased by Butler County Fire District #1 (BCFD) through lease-purchase agreements with Koch Financial.

Commissioner Doll motioned to approve the Novation Agreement with the Fire District #1, the City of Andover and Koch Financial Corporation, which, in summary transfers the leases of fire trucks from Fire District #1 to City of Andover, and allow the Chair to sign. Commissioner Shriver seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

The second document is an agreement between City of Andover and BCFD #1 stating that both will be insured under the same policy sharing the same limits as respects Emergency Services each is providing under contract.

Commissioner Doll motioned to approve the agreement stating that both the City of Andover and BCFD #1 will be insured under the same policy sharing the same limits as respects Emergency Services each is providing under contract and allow the Chair to sign. Commissioner Shriver seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Commissioner Carpenter called a 10-minute recess of the Board at 10:00 AM.

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

Lewis Hughey, Administrator of Building and Grounds, came before the Board to discuss the maintenance and upkeep of all county buildings and equipment.

Commissioner Carpenter suggested they explore any options for putting maintenance work out to bids for service such as heating & air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, janitorial and lawn service.

Administrator Johnson and Mr. Hughey will work together to discuss ideas, make suggestions and present a summary in a week or two.

Commissioner Anderson verified, with the Board, the dinner with the City of Andover at Mascio’s Restaurant on Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at 6 P.M.

Administrator Johnson reminded the Board of the June 10, 2003 dinner at Butler County Community College and the evening meeting of the Board at 7 P.M. There will be no morning session of the Board on this date.

Upcoming evening Meetings of the Board of Commissioners:

June 17, 2003 at 7 P.M. meet in the City of Douglass.

July 15, 2003 at 7 P.M. meet in the City of Benton.

There will be no morning sessions of the Board on these dates. Administrator Johnson will publish this information.

Pam Dunham, Administrator of GIS/Mapping, William Wagner, also of GIS/Mapping, and Terry Chastain, of Computer Services, came before the Board to demonstrate the internet capability to pull up maps showing CAMA numbers, County Districts, Aerial views, etc.

Commissioner Anderson asked to verify the start of the budget process. Johnson stated the budget process starts July 7, 2003 and should last about 2 weeks.

Administrator Johnson informed the Board that the Johnson County contract with the new jail is still in processing. Butler County has offered the Linebacker insurance policy, which will cover anything over $500,000 and up to $1,000,000 to Johnson County and are waiting for a response.

Commissioner Doll informed the Board that the State of Kansas still has the lease, for approval, between the County and landowners of Bridlewood and when he receives it he will have it reviewed by County Counsel and then bring it to the Board..

Administrator Johnson informed the Board that there was a meeting with the Emergency Medical Services, 911, Emergency Management and the Sheriff on the closing of Highway 77 between Augusta and Douglass by KDOT. Serious concerns exist because there will not be an access road while this road is closed.

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At the request of Administrator Johnson, Commissioner Shriver motioned to adjourn to Executive Session for 5 minutes, at 11:30 AM, to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel. Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Commissioner Carpenter reconvened the meeting of the Board at 11:35 AM.

Commissioner Doll motioned to adjourn the meeting of the Board on June 2, 2003 at 11:35 AM. Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.