COMMISSION MINUTES, APRIL 28, 2008

The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, April 28, 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, May 5, 2008 at 8:00 A.M.

Permission was given for the Extension office to mount a 3x5 sign on the wall to the right side of the basement door.

Mary Tate and Anita Bott, Pawnee Mental Health board members, presented a proclamation to the commission. Alison Mueller moved and Marcia Funke seconded to proclaim May as Mental Health Month. Motion carried.

Francine Regan, County Appraiser, met with the board to discuss vehicle purchase. Alison Mueller moved to purchase a 2008 program Trailblazer from Nordhus Motors Inc., Marysville, with 9,800 miles for $18,600.00 to be paid from multi use equipment reserve fund. Marcia Funke seconded and motion carried.

Don Richardson, custodian, discussed landscaping to be done by Steven Colgrove as his Eagle Scout project. Alison Mueller will call Horticultural Services for prices on arborvitae and barberry bushes. Don presented contract for irrigation system maintenance. Alison Mueller moved to sign a contract with Hergott Irrigation for 2008. Marcia Funke seconded and motion carried.

The commission received registered notice from the Kansas Development Finance Authority of its intent to issue bonds for Michael A. and Babette J. Crimmins as Beginning Farmers to purchase land in Section 33, Kimeo Township.

James Hedstrom, U.S. Cellular representative, to discuss renewal of the cellular telephone contract. Alison Mueller moved to renew the contract with U.S. Cellular for 2 years; to purchase a Razr cell phone for $19.95 for Emergency Management and to purchase an air card for $50.00 with an unlimited plan for $60.00 per month for the Appraiser’s office laptop computer. Marcia Funke seconded and motion carried.

Marcia Funke reported on her attendance at the North Central Kansas Regional Planning Commission meeting last week.

David Willbrant, Public Works Administrator, gave weekly work report and reported on flooding in the northwest and northern parts of the county. Chairman Helms signed the corrugated metal pipe bid as awarded last week. The non directional beacon for the airport has been repaired. David reviewed monthly budget report.

The board approved and Chairman Helms signed transfer of 40 hours of earned time from Janice Kearn to Deanna Rahe.

Jason Brinegar, County Attorney, spoke with the board on several matters.

Janet Lancaster, Blue Cross and Blue Cross representative, met with the board to discuss signing a new contract with Advance Insurance Company. Alison Mueller moved to sign the agreement with Advance Insurance Company. Marcia Funke seconded and motion carried.

Alison Mueller moved and Marcia Funke seconded to adopt Resolution 05-08 abating solid waste assessment fees for Gambino’s Pizza for 2010. Motion carried.

Christy L’Ecuyer, Business Coordinator, and the board discussed a letter of explanation that Christy had drafted on the B Street project. It was decided that the draft will remain a work in progress for the time being.

The board adjourned at 12:00 P.M.