COMMISSION MINUTES, MARCH 10, 2008

The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, March 10, 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 a prayer.

Next regular meeting will be Monday, March 17, 2008 at 8:00 A.M.

The board paid bills and payroll totaling $188,935.47.

The board signed change orders 2007-52 and 2007-53.

Dick Powell, Kastl-Powell Insurance Agency, asked for a executive session with the board, however, the matter was referred to Jason Brinegar, County Attorney.

Janice Kearn, R.N., County Health Director, presented prices for replacing carpet in the County Health building. The board approved the purchase of carpet from Dusin Carpet for $3,581.50. March 29 is the date for the Health Fair. A food borne illness table top exercise involving 3 counties is set for March 22. Ladies Night out Breast Cancer awareness is scheduled for May 5 at 6:30 P.M. Child Check is this week in Linn and April 3 in Washington.

Verle Decker, Hollenberg City Mayor, asked when the gravel road to Hollenberg would be placed on the 5 year plan.

The board signed neighborhood revitalization plan refunds in the amount of $2,159.92.

Chairman Helms signed payroll change notice for April Kolle as a temporary part time corrections officer effective March 4, 2008.

Gary May, Rural Lakes Region Sanitarian, introduced Lisa Davies as the new Director for Rural Lakes Region and updated the board on pending and new permits.

Ralph Holsch reported that there is a positive attitude toward the establishment of a veterans’ memorial at the airport. Six plans have been submitted thus far and the deadline is March 15.

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

David Willbrant, Public Works Administrator, gave weekly work report. The board and David discussed a request from Quivira Pork LLC to put flex hose in the county right of way to pump manure from a lagoon. Christy L’Ecuyer, Business Coordinator, reported that she had spoken with Deb Ohlde, North Central Regional Planning representative, and there may be CDBG monies available to assist with the connecting link project. David reported that he did not purchase at a recent auction in Holton but will attend an auction in Kansas City as well as look at state surplus in Topeka. The board authorized Lou Kern, County Clerk, to increase the limit on David’s county credit card in the event that he makes purchases at the Kansas City auction. Bridge issues were discussed. A project officer for FEMA will meet with David next week. Concern for semi trucks on the south Greenleaf oil were discussed.

At 2:00 P.M. Chairman Overbeck called the Public Building Commission meeting to order. Issues with the locks and security cameras as well as the film on the windows were discussed. Replacing film on the windows will not solve the problem. Dan Rowe offered to place different lighting in the control room at his expense in an effort to resolve the problems with lighting. The meeting adjourned at 2:50 P.M.

The board placed a call to Gordon Slater with Allied Information Solutions regarding the E911 grant. Mr. Slater asked if the aerial mapping could begin prior to the grant being awarded. It was agreed Mr. Slater could schedule the flying however should Washington County not receive the grant funding Allied Information Solutions would pay for work done. The board spoke with Sheila Ouellette, Communications Director, and Debbie Swoboda, Emergency Management Coordinator.

The meeting adjourned at 3:15 P.M.