COMMISSION MINUTES, JUNE 4, 2007         

 

The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, June 4, 2007, in the commission room at the Washington County Courthouse.  Present:  Alison Mueller, 1st District Commissioner, Chairman; Marcia Funke, 2nd District Commissioner; Gene Helms, 3rd District Commissioner; Elizabeth Hiltgen, Assistant County Attorney and Lou Kern, County Clerk.

 

Chairman Mueller called the meeting to order. 

 

Next regular meeting will be Monday, June 11, 2007 at 8:00 A.M.

 

The board approved bills and payroll totaling $392,997.70.

 

Christy L’Ecuyer, Business Coordinator, spoke with the board about re-instituting a revolving loan fund for businesses.  Republic County is using a loan through KDOCH is lending at 3.5% below prime interest rate.  Greely County is using county money to fund their revolving loan fund and is setting the rules.  Christy has spoken with local bankers to get their input.  920 housing surveys were sent out and 312 have been returned.  Christy asked the board to consider tax rebates for new residential housing as the surveys have indicated interest. Marcia Funke inquired about the age group and income levels of persons sending in the surveys.  Christy attended a KDOT planning session to develop a 20 to 30 year plan.  Children’s Cabinet meeting is June 13 at Mayberry’s.  Rep. Sharon Schwartz may be in attendance.

 

Gloria Moore, Tourism Director, updated the board on upcoming events and incoming tours.

 

Duane Bruna, Noxious Weed and Solid Waste Director, updated the board on routine matters.  The Solid Waste Management Plan must be reviewed by numerous agencies.

 

Jerry Fowler, Kirkham Michael Engineering, spoke with the board about his recommendations for bidding professional services.

 

The commission authorized the use of the courthouse lawn for First National Bank Fall Fest in September and for Farmer’s Market.

 

Everett Lutjemeier, Washington County Hospital Administrator, met with the board.  The board will not be able to sign a letter of guarantee for the issuance of general obligation bonds without a vote of the people.

 

Don Richardson, custodian, reported on routine maintenance matters.

 

The board signed letters to two RARP participants.

 

At 11:25 A.M. the board; Duane Bruna and Lou Kern traveled to the Grant Township Pasture.  At 12:00 noon Auctioneer Raymond Bott sold the E/2 SE/4 of Section 12, Township 3 South, Range 1 East, to Leland Medearis for $83,000.00.  Gene Helms moved and Marcia Funke seconded to enter into a contract of sale with Mr. Medearis for the sale of the property with 10% of the purchase price down and the balance on or before July 1, 2007.  Motion carried.  The group traveled back to Washington.

 

The board adjourned at 12:40 P.M. for lunch and reconvened at 1:20 P.M.

 

David Willbrant, Public Works Director, gave weekly work report.  No bids were received for the 1:00 P.M. bid opening for installation of the garage door at the airport.  The board authorized David to check with Duane Bruna to see if a garage door can be bought and installed by the same company that will be used at his department.  The Vining City Mayor has requested that public works grade the city streets within the city.  Due to the fact that Washington County is not a county road unit system public works will not be able to honor that request.  Structures in Clifton Township were discussed and are not a priority at this time. Marcia Funke inquired about some potholes on the north Washington oil.   The board approved a request for payment of CDBG funds in the amount of $73,250.00.

 

David Willbrant, Public Works Administrator, and Christy L’Ecuyer, Business Coordinator, were present when the commission spoke with Jim Prescott, Keystone Pipeline representative, about how roads will be handled during construction of the pipeline.  Mr. Prescott will get answers and report back to the board. 

 

Meeting adjourned at 3:30 P.M.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

           

                                                                                    BOARD OF WASHINGTON COUNTY                                                                                                     COMMISSIONERS

 

ATTEST:                                                                      ________________________________

                                                                                    Alison Mueller, Chairman

 

__________________________                                            ________________________________

Louella Kern                                                                 Marcia Funke, Member  

County Clerk                                     

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                                                                                    Gene Helms, Member