COMMISSION MINUTES, JANUARY 29, 2007

The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, January 29, 2007, in the commission room at the Washington County Courthouse. Present: Alison Mueller, 1^st District Commissioner, Chairman; Gene Helms, 3^rd District Commissioner, Jason Brinegar, County Attorney and Lou Kern, County Clerk. Marcia Funke, 2^nd District Commissioner was absent due to illness.

Chairman Mueller called the meeting to order.

Next regular meeting will be Monday, February 5, 2007.

The board approved bills and payroll totaling $468,128.71.

Alison Mueller moved and Gene Helms seconded to appoint Jody Ouellette, Linn, to the unexpired term on the Washington County Hospital board. Motion carried.

Upon receipt of written request, Gene Helms moved and Alison Mueller seconded to extend the time for Titan West to finish construction for qualification under the Restated and Amended Revitalization Plan (RARP). Motion carried.

The board approved and Chairman Mueller signed cereal malt beverage license for Cedar Hills Golf Course.

Dale and Lila Keesecker spoke with the board.

The board approved and signed change order nos. 2006-44 through 2006-48.

Christy L’Ecuyer, Business Coordinator, gave monthly report of meeting attended and contacts made. The Restated and Amended Revitalization Plan (RARP) discussed with Francine Regan, County Appraiser, and Lou Kern, Clerk and Kathy Fritz, Deputy. Christy will attend a wind energy conference in Manhattan on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The board reviewed evaluations for Appraiser’s office employees and Chairman Mueller signed payroll change notices for Beverly Finlayson, Alanna Stamm and Jeanne Walker, effective January 1, 2007.

Ed Henry, CEO, and Dennis Ohlde, board member, Twin Valley Development Services Inc., presented 2007 contracts for the Community Developmental Disability Organization (CDDO) and County Service Provider (CSP). Gene Helms moved and Alison Mueller seconded to sign the contracts for $48,000.00. Motion carried. Ed spoke of the progress to accept electronic waste recycling.

Duane Bruna, Noxious Weed and Solid Waste Director, was also present with Mr. Henry and Mr. Ohlde. Duane reported that the regional solid waste council welcomes the opportunity to cooperate with Twin Valley Development Services Inc. for e-waste recycling. Chairman Mueller signed payroll change notice for Christine L’Ecuyer as temporary office help effective January 29, 2007. The board approved a chemical quote from Jem Flying in the amount of $2025.00.

Homer Naumann and Charles Turk, County American Legion board members spoke with the commission regarding the airplane at the airport and encouraged the commission to maintain the airplane. Mr. Naumann is compiling a history of the airplane. County Government Day is set for November 5, 2007.

Lyle and Norma Hennerberg, Hollenberg, tendered payment for a tract of land recently deeded to them.

Ann Hawk, Deputy County Treasurer, presented a sample resolution to be adopted by the commission and sent to Senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback asking that driver’s licensing remain within the individual counties. The board will act on the resolution next week.

Shirley Marrs, District Court Clerk, reported that District Magistrate Paul Monty will be sworn in on February 12, 2007. Electrical wiring and paint for the District Magistrate office was discussed. A new desk and chair will be ordered as well as a computer. District Court budget items were discussed.

The board spoke with District Judge Kim Cudney regarding 12^th Judicial Court Services and mental health issues.

Sonny Sager, Infinitec, Inc. marketing representative, and Ann Hawk, Deputy County Treasurer, met with the board. Permission was given to buy flat panel monitors with scanners and bar code readers for the counters from Infinitec for $2700.00. Installation is not included. Sonny presented pricing for replacement of the main frame server in January 2008 at $114,423.00.

The board adjourned at noon for lunch and reconvened at 1:00 P.M.

David Willbrant, Public Works Administrator, gave weekly work report. Utility permit with SBC/ATT was signed at a site in Coleman Township. David reported that Keystone Pipeline has asked if the county has an overload limit policy for county roads and bridges. A policy will be adopted. David presented evaluations for public works employees and Chairman Mueller signed payroll change notices effective January 1, 2007. Bridge project 4093 was discussed. The commission placed a call to Larry Beal, Housley Communications Inc., the contract for SBC/ATT to check on progress of a permit in Farmington Township. Mr. Beal told the board that the frost in the ground is what is delaying the installation.

The board met with participants under the Restated and Amended Revitalization Plan (RARP) to determine refunds under the plan. Refunds to taxpayers who have paid their taxes in full totaled $20,787.12 with $2,718.78 being returned to fund the economic development fund.

There being no further business the board adjourned at 3:45 P.M.

BOARD OF WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

ATTEST: ________________________________

Alison Mueller, Member

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Louella Kern Marcia Funke, Chairwoman

County Clerk

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Gene Helms, Member