COMMISSION MINUTES, JUNE 9, 2008

The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, June 9, 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; and Lou Kern, County Clerk. Absent: Jason Brinegar, County Attorney.

Chairman Helms called the meeting to order with prayer.

Next regular meeting will be Monday, June 16, 2008 at 8:30 A.M.

The board viewed the landscape planting done by Boy Scout Troop 86 to assist Steven Colgrove with his Eagle Scout project. The commission thanks the troop for all the hard work done.

Duane Bruna, Noxious Weed and Solid Waste Director, reported on routine maintenance and that he will be spraying noxious weeds on county properties this week. Marcia Funke moved to adopt Resolution No. 06-08 abating a solid waste assessment fee. Alison Mueller seconded and motion carried. Permission was given for Duane to purchase a commercial weed trimmer.

At 9:00 A.M. Chairman Helms opened the floor for public comments on the five year bridge plan. Attending were Sharon Pierce, Public Works Secretary and Mike Schuessler, Public Works Administrative Assistant. No other appearances were noted. After review and discussion Alison Mueller moved and Marcia Funke seconded to adopt the five year bridge plan. Motion carried. Sharon gave work report and reported on FEMA reimbursements in the amounts of $23,044.00 and $49,011.00. David Willbrant spoke with the board via telephone.

The Riley County Commission called to discuss a mutual bridge project on the Riley/Washington county lines. The Riley County Public Works Administrator is to meet with David Willbrant, Public Works Administrator, and make a recommendation for consideration at a later date.

Robbin Cole, Executive Director, and Anita Bott, Washington County representative board member, Pawnee Mental Health Services, Inc., spoke with the commission regarding the 2009 budget request.

Gary May, Rural Lakes Region Sanitarian, met with the board.

Gloria Moore, Tourism Director, updated the board on her activities during May as well as upcoming events.

Debbie Swoboda, Emergency Management Coordinator, reported on storm damage in the county on Thursday. Washington County will apply for an emergency management performance grant in the amount of $7500.00.

There being no further business the board adjourned at noon.