COMMISSION MINUTES, SEPTEMBER 24, 2007

The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, September 24, 2007, in the commission room at the Washington County Courthouse. Present: Alison Mueller, 1^st District Commissioner; Marcia Funke, 2^nd District Commissioner; Gene Helms, 3^rd District Commissioner, Jason Brinegar, County Attorney and Lou Kern, County Clerk.

Chairman Mueller called the meeting to order.

Next regular meeting will be Monday, October 1, 2007 at 8:00 A.M.

The board approved bills and payroll totaling $301,683.67.

Undersheriff Traci Hattesohl reported that a vehicle has been purchased on E-Bay. Gene Helms moved to purchase a 2007 Dodge Charger from Complete Rental and Service, Inc., Houston, Texas, for $16,954.68. Marcia Funke seconded and motion carried. The Tahoe and the Camaro will be offered for sale.

The board approved and signed change order nos. 2006-73 through 2006-80.

Duane Bruna, Noxious Weed and Solid Waste Director, reported on routine matters.

The board received the fiscal conditions and trends for Washington County as complied by Kansas State University. The data showed that between the years 2001 through 2005 that the real expenditures of Washington County were down 4.23%. The revenue received from the State of Kansas between 1997 through 2005 has decreased by 22% with a per capita average for Washington County decreasing by 15%.

Upon request of the Clifton Township board, Gene Helms moved to appoint Kent Condray to the unexpired term as Clifton Township Trustee. Marcia Funke seconded and motion carried.

Jim Beckwith, Executive Director, North Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging, spoke with the board.

Christy L’Ecuyer, Business Coordinator, reported that she is working on a revised county directory to include websites and e-mail addresses. Heartland Works presented information on how businesses can be assisted with training dollars. Information is to be mailed to all county businesses. Christy gave an update on the Smart Start program. Airport issues were discussed at the Washington County Development Corporation meeting and two airplane mechanics have expressed interest in establishing a part time mechanic business at the airport if a building were available. The revolving loan fund was also discussed with WCDC board members and the two local bankers that were present. Draft documents were presented to the commission. At 11:22 A.M. Marcia Funke moved to go into executive session for 5 minutes with Christy L’Ecuyer to discuss trade secrets. Gene Helms seconded and motion carried. At 11:27 A.M. the board returned to regular session. No action was taken.

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

David Willbrant, Public Works Administrator, gave weekly report, bridge grant update and budget report. Gene Helms moved to adopt the Spill Prevention Control and Counter Measures Control Plan for Washington County Public Works. Marcia Funke seconded and motion carried.

The board approved and Chairman Mueller signed Airport Improvement Program Grant Application Form for fiscal year 2009 requesting $25,000.00. The State would pay 75% of the cost up to $25,000.00 toward creation of an airport development plan.

There being no further business the board adjourned at 2:00 P.M.