COMMISSION MINUTES, MAY 19, 2008

The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, May 19, 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, May 26 for Memorial Day.

Next regular meeting will be Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 8:30 A.M.

The board approved bills and payroll totaling $503,102.60.

Arlene Dague; Arlene Hiesterman; Bob and Jane Ross; Bob Boston; Jim Scheetz; Jo Rippe and Jack Barley, Washington County Historical Society volunteers, met with the commission. The commission had originally sought to put a mill levy question on the August 2008 Primary Election ballot. Upon advice of the county attorney and due to the fact that the organization is a non profit corporation the only option that the commission would have is whether or not to fund the budget.

At 9:25 A.M. Marcia Funke moved to go into executive session with Lou Kern, County Clerk, for 5 minutes to discuss non elected personnel. Alison Mueller seconded and motion carried. At 9:30 A.M. the board returned to regular session. No action was taken.

Les Gauby, President, and Kenny Johnson, board member, Washington County Fair Board Association, and Glenda Keller, FACS Agent, and Ross Mosteller, Ag Agent, met with the commission regarding sion on commission support for building a horse barn at the fairgrounds. The fair board has visited with the Washington City Council, the land owner, and the Council may be able willing to lease the land on a long term lease. No cost estimates have been procured to date. The commission is not able to finance a building at this time due to budget constraints and is not able to guarantee loan payments. Other items discussed included the beer garden at the entertainment, the parade route and lack of a carnival.

Duane Bruna, Noxious Weed and Solid Waste Director, presented a quote for a storm shelter at the transfer station from Stamm Masonry for $3245.00 that the commission approved. Duane reported on routine matters. The spray rig will soon be available for rent. Duane presented 2008 Noxious Weed Management Plan. After discussion, Alison Mueller moved to accept the 2008 Noxious Weed Management Plan. Marcia Funke seconded and motion carried.

Bev Finlayson, Deputy Appraiser, presented payroll change notice for Mendy Kellogg, effective May 27, 2008 that was signed by Chairman Helms.

Chairman Helms signed payroll change notice for James Kern as a jailer effective May 19, 2008.

Gloria Moore, Tourism Director, gave an update on monthly happenings and upcoming events.

Christy L’Ecuyer, Business Coordinator, reported on various matters.

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

The board decided not to honor a request from the Hanover FLBA for funding to attend national convention.

David Willbrant, Public Works Administrator, gave weekly work report. Chairman Helms signed payroll change notices for Eric Savage as seasonal laborer, effective June 2, 2008 and Michael Lambert, due to resignation effective May 15, 2008. Upon David’s review and recommendation, Alison Mueller moved to accept the bid of Welborn Sales for the purchase of signs. Marcia Funke seconded and motion carried. The board approved the fuel quote of Leiszler Oil. Bridge project 4094 should begin this week. The hearing on the 5 year bridge plan is scheduled for June 9 at 1:00 P.M. The board and David will tour county bridges on June 2 beginning at 10:00 A.M. Marcia Funke moved and Alison Mueller seconded to sign airport hangar leases with Jem Flying and Roth Flying. Motion carried. The board approved the expenditure of $5,000.00 to Ham Binding for the preservation of public works records.

Debbie Swoboda, Emergency Management Coordinator, reported that grant monies are available to hire someone to type all resources in Washington County. Debbie will be the in kind match for the grant. The commission asked that Debbie apply for the grant funding. The State Fire Marshall has ordered that all records stored under the basement stairwell at the law enforcement center must be moved. Discussion centered around moving her office to a room on the main floor of the law enforcement center that is only used part time.

The commission adjourned at 2:45 P.M. to tour the camera exhibit at the museum and spoke with Mr. John Leubs who has donated a large portion of the display.