COMMISSION MINUTES, NOVEMBER 5, 2007

The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, November 5, 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, and Lou Kern, County Clerk. Absent: Jason Brinegar, County Attorney

Chairman Mueller called the meeting to order.

No commission meeting was held on October 29 due to lack of a quorum.

County offices will be closed on Monday, November 12, 2007 at 8:00 A.M. Next regular meeting will be Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 8:00 A.M. County Government Day, sponsored by the American Legion Council, will commence at 9:00 A.M. on November 13.

The board approved bills and payroll totaling $129,102.20.

Don Richardson, custodian, reported that the boiler system has passed inspection. Don introduced Matthew Keller who will be job shadowing with Don during work study days.

Marcia Funke has resigned her position on the KCCA Executive Committee due to time constraints.

Charles Friedrichs, Marshall County Smart Start Director, presented information on the joint Smart Start grant application to the commission; Beth Woerner; Cindy Kongs, and Janice Kearn, R.N., County Health Director. The planning grant is due January 1, 2008. The request for proposal will be out next week. Janice requested that training classes be held in Washington County and that the steering committee members be involved in the planning meetings.

Marcia Funke reported that she has been contacted by residents regarding a possible hog facility in Logan Township. Gene Helms has been receiving calls as well.

Duane Bruna, Noxious Weed and Solid Waste Director, discussed routine matters. Insurance on recycling trailers was discussed. Reduced fees for housing demolition will be offered next year.

Shirley Marrs, District Court Clerk, spoke with the board about the use of the Information Network of Kansas website on the public computers on the 12^th Judicial District. A fee would be charged for the public usage. Shirley asked that the revenue generated by the fees be placed in a separate account for District Court technology. No decision will be made until the system is being used. Shirley asked that the 2008 holiday schedule be furnished prior to the re-organization of the county commission in January.

The board approved and Chairman Mueller signed official oath and bond for Kent Condray as Clifton Township Trustee.

Sharon Pierce, Public Works Secretary, presented public works weekly report in the absence of David Willbrant, Public Works Administrator. Marcia Funke moved and Gene Helms seconded to sign a Certificate of Local Agency to Kansas Department of Transportation on project 101-C-4094-01. Sharon reported that Mrs. Woodburn has donated her portion of the project. Riley County and Republic County have each closed a shared bridge. Airport issues were also discussed.

Meeting adjourned at 1:40 P.M.