`COMMISSION MINUTES, FEBRUARY 11, 2008

The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, February 11, 2008, 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 Helms called the meeting to order with prayer.

County offices will be closed on Monday, February 18, in observance of President’s Day.

Next regular meeting will be Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 8:00 A.M.

The board approved bills totaling $216,559.53.

The board approved and signed change order nos. 2007-46.

The board examined and confirmed annual reports of Brantford; Grant; Greenleaf; Haddam; Hanover; Highland; Independence; Linn; Logan; Lincoln; Little Blue; Lowe; Mill Creek; Sheridan; Strawberry; Sherman; Union and Washington Townships.

Marcia Funke moved and Alison Mueller seconded to sign a Notice of Intent to place the following question on the August 5, 2008, Primary Election ballot: “Shall Washington County, pursuant to K.S.A. 12-187, continue a county-wide retailer sales tax at a rate of 1% for 4 years, ending December 31, 2012, the County’s share to be used for the purpose of funding the construction of bridges, culverts, and low water crossings?” Motion carried.

Don Richardson, custodian, updated the board on routine maintenance matters. Permission was given for Don to purchase lawn chemicals from Zabokrtsky’s Hardware for $1476.85.

The board toured the jail facility with Sheriff Bill Overbeck; Undersheriff Traci Hattesohl; AHRS Construction and Treanor Architects.

Christy L’Ecuyer, Business Coordinator, gave monthly report. Christy presented prices for office furniture and the board requested that she review the pricing.

The board discussed funding the hospital budget for 2009.

Debbie Swoboda, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, reported that Washington County will qualify for FEMA ice storm damage. The Weather Watchers’ meeting is set for March 31. Debbie will be sending questionnaires to all county employees and printing photo identification cards. She will receive training on the county equipment identification system on March. 18.

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

David Willbrant, Public Works Administrator, presented 2007 inventory and discussed routine matters. A meeting is set for March 3, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. with the Washington City Council to discuss B street repairs. The county/township meeting is February 14, 2008 at 9:30 A.M. at the First National Bank, Washington. Marcia Funke moved and Alison Mueller seconded to sign a proposal for construction engineering services for federal aid project 4094 that is to be let in March. Hi Plains will place Washington County second in their schedule for asphalt mix. David discussed equipment needs and upcoming heaving equipment auctions. The board reviewed January budget progress.

Duane Bruna, Noxious Weed and Solid Waste Director, updated the board on routine matters. Alison Mueller moved and Marcia Funke seconded to purchase a used recycling baler from Haz Waste for $5300.00 and requested that the Treasurer and Clerk issue a check for the purchase. Motion carried.

Sheriff Bill Overbeck visited with the board. At 2:30 P.M. Alison Mueller moved to go into executive session with Sheriff Overbeck for 10 minutes to discuss non elected personnel. Marcia Funke seconded and motion carried. At 2:40 P.M. the board returned to regular session. No action was taken.

At 3:10 P.M. Marcia Funke moved to go into executive session with Undersheriff Traci Hattesohl and Jason Brinegar, County Attorney, for 10 minutes to discuss non elected personnel. Alison Mueller seconded and motion carried. At 3:20 P.M. the board returned to regular session. No action was taken.

At 3:30 P.M. Marcia Funke moved to go into executive session with Jason Brinegar, County Attorney, for 5 minutes under the attorney/client privilege. Alison Mueller seconded and motion carried. At 3:35 P.M. the board returned to regular session. No action was taken.

The board adjourned at 3:45 P.M.