Commission Chairman 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, Commissioner Mike Wheeler, Administrator Will Johnson and Clerk Brenda Brychta

Larry Kleeman, of Triplett, Woulf & Garretson, came before the Board for approval of Resolution 03-65, authorizing the issuance of $1,975,000 in taxable Industrial Refunding and Improvement Revenue Bond Series 2003 for Butler County Health Services, L.L.C.

Closing date will be September 30, 2003 and the refund will take place on October 1, 2003.

Commissioner Shriver motioned to approve Resolution 03-65, authorizing the issuance of $1,975, 000 in taxable Industrial Refunding and Improvement Revenue Bond Series 2003 for Butler County Health Services, L.L.C. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

Todd Kennemer, Director of Planning and Zoning, came before the Board with revised Wind Farm Guidelines. After a lengthy discussion, Mr. Kennemer was asked to make additional changes and additions and report back to the Commission on Tuesday, September 23, 2003.

Darryl Lutz, Director of Engineering, came before the Board to discuss the Hopkins Switch and Bloomington Road flooding. Mr. Lutz stated that it should be the land owner/farmer’s responsibility to put the water channel, on the east side of the road, back the way it was or have the channel blocked to stop the water flow. He stated that the county would maintain the bridge.

Commissioner Anderson stated that the road, if posted at 3 tons limit and properly maintained, is safely passable with a car, but not a school bus.

Commissioner Shriver suggested a letter be sent to the township, stating this recommended course of action. Mr. Lutz will return tomorrow with a draft of the letter.

Jim Keller, Superintendant of Schools for Douglass, stated that he and Ben Bray, Transportation Director, would also send a letter, on this matter, to the township.

Commissioner Doll motioned to adjourn to Executive Session at 10:20 AM until 10:45 AM to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Those in attendance were Commissioners Anderson, Carpenter, Doll, Shriver and Wheeler and Administrator Johnson.

At 10:45 AM Commissioner Doll motioned to extend the Executive Session 15 minutes until 11:00 AM. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

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

Administrator Johnson came before the Board to present the qualifications for the position of County Appraiser, as listed by State Statute. A resolution would have to be drawn up to appoint Kathy Briney as County Appraiser for 1 ½ years, which is the remaining term of Clark Allemang, current County Appraiser.

A brief review of the names to be listed on the Judicial Center plaque was made for Mr. Johnson, who was absent, last week, when the plaque was approved.

Commissioner Anderson motioned to approve the minutes of Monday, September 15, 2003 and Tuesday, September 16, 2003 as amended. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

Commissioner Wheeler motioned to approve vouchers in the amount of $742,784.35.

Commissioner Doll seconded the vote. Motion carried 5-0.

No Adds or Abates today.

Commissioner Anderson informed the Board of the ground breaking for the new Rose Hill City Hall and Police Station at 6 PM on Thursday, September 25, 2003.

Commissioner Doll stated he would attend the Economic Development Board on Thursday, September 25, 2003. Commissioner Shriver stated that he would like salvage of the railroad to be discussed at this meeting. Commissioner Anderson stated that he would like to see the attendance of Board members be listed on their report.

Commissioner Shriver informed the Board that Bill Ingram was resigning from the Tax Committee and he would find a replacement.

Commissioner Shriver asked Administrator Johnson to check into the regulations regarding licensing vehicles in Kansas when the company is located in other states.

Administrator Johnson reminded the Board of the Department Head luncheon on 10/13/03 at noon. This is a change from 10/14/03.

Commissioner Carpenter motioned to appoint Jim Hittle to the Department of Aging Board to replace Betty Wohlgemuth, who has resigned. Commissioner Shriver seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

Administrator Johnson stated that there were now 142 inmates in the jail and 95 of these are billable.

Administrator Johnson stated that the retirement party, for Clark Allemang, County Appraiser, will be Wednesday, October 1 at 2 PM in the Commission Room.

Commissioner Shriver motioned to adjoin the meeting of the Board at 11:45 AM. Commissioner Doll seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.