COMMISSION MINUTES, JUNE 25, 2007

The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, June 25, 2007, in the commission room at the Washington County Courthouse. Present: Alison Mueller, 1^st District Commissioner, Chairman; Marcia Funke, 2^nd District Commissioner; Gene Helms, 3^rd District Commissioner; Jason Brinegar, County Attorney and Kathy Fritz, Deputy County Clerk.

Chairman Mueller called the meeting to order.

Next regular meeting will be Monday, July 2, 2007 at 8:00 A.M.

Marilyn Kolle, Register of Deeds, presented her budget request for 2008.

Don Richardson, custodian, met with the board and discussed routine matters.

Gene Helms reported on the 12^th Judicial District Community Corrections/Juvenile Justice meeting that he attended last week. District Judge Kim W. Cudney spoke with the board later about the Community Corrections/Juvenile Justice board. Alison Mueller moved to appoint Gene Helms to another term on the Community Corrections/JJA board. Marcia Funke seconded and motion carried.

Roine Tegethoff, County Treasurer, and Ann Hawk, Deputy, met with the board regarding questions on the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan.

Duane Bruna, Noxious Weed and Solid Waste Director, met with the board. The Solid Waste Management Plan was reviewed with the corrections suggested by the state. Marcia Funke moved to adopt Resolution 13-07 providing for the adoption of the Washington County Solid Waste Management Plan. Alison Mueller seconded and motion carried. Duane reported that he and Kathie Otney have met with FEMA for damages due to the storm at the transfer station.

John Cyr, North Central Kansas Regional Planning Commission Executive Director, presented his budget request for 2008 and spoke of matters relating to NCK Regional Planning.

The board received written notice from Lyle D. Lange of his resignation as Clifton Township Trustee.

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

David Willbrant, Public Works Administrator, presented 2008 budget request and gave weekly work report. At 1:10 P.M. Gene Helms moved to go into executive session for 10 minutes with David Willbrant to discuss non-elected personnel. Marcia Funke seconded and motion carried. At 1:18 P.M. the board returned to regular session. No action was taken.

Sheriff Bill Overbeck and Undersheriff Traci Hattesohl discussed wages for new hires at the jail facility.

At 2:23 P.M. Gene Helms moved to go into executive session with Jason Brinegar, County Attorney, for 15 minutes under the attorney/client privilege. Marcia Funke seconded and motion carried. At 2:23 P.M. the board returned to regular session. No action was taken.

Christy L’Ecuyer, Business Coordinator, met with the board.

Meeting adjourned at 2:50 P.M.