COMMISSION MINUTES, JUNE 21, 2010

The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, June 21, 2010 in the commission room at the Washington County Courthouse. Present: Alison Mueller, 1^st District Commissioner, Roger Otott, 2^nd District Commissioner; Gene Helms, 3^rd District Commissioner, Chairman, Brian Carroll, Interim County Attorney and Lou Kern, County Clerk.

Chairman Helms called the meeting to order with prayer.

The next regular meeting will be Monday, June 28, 2010 at 8:30 AM.

County offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2010, for the July 4^th holiday.

Arlene Dague, representing Washington County Historical Society, presented the 2011 budget request.

The board approved and Chairman Helms signed payroll change notice for Joni Wiese from Dispatcher I to Dispatcher II effective June 27, 2010 and Chris Speakman, Jailer, for completion of training period effective June 20, 2010.

The board received notice that the Appraiser is in compliance with the Real Estate Appraisal/Sales Ratio Study.

The board approved and signed change order 2009-103.

The board signed official minutes from May 24, 2010 to June 14, 2010.

Sheila Ouellette, Communications Director, gave monthly jail report. She discussed the three accounts that are under the Sheriff’s control at the request of the auditor. Towels and uniforms need to be purchased for the jail and could be purchased from one of those accounts. Alison Mueller moved to allow Bill Dickson and Theresa Herrs as additional signers on any of the three checking accounts under the control of the Sheriff. Roger Otott seconded and motion carried. Sheila presented 2011 budget requests for Communications; Jail; 911 and Sheriff.

At 10:40 A.M. Alison Mueller moved to go into executive session with Lou Kern, County Clerk, in order to speak with David Cooper, Fisher, Patterson, Sayler & Smith, for 10 minutes under the attorney/client privilege to discuss pending litigation. Roger Otott seconded and motion carried. At 10:50 A.M. the board returned to regular session. No action was taken.

Christy L’Ecuyer, Business Coordinator, and Duane Bruna, Noxious Weed and Solid Waste Director, presented 2011 budget request for Crossroads R C & D and reported on projects that the group has accomplished.

Duane Bruna, Noxious Weed and Solid Waste Director, reported that KDHE has renewed the transfer station permit. Duane has filed for a 90 day extension on the KDHE grant project. Duane will attend a Nebraska four county noxious weed meeting in Beatrice, Nebraska on June 30. Duane invited the commission to attend and said that the meeting is open to local farmers and ranchers. Duane hopes foster cooperation between Nebraska and Kansas in the control of noxious weeds.

Permission was given for the placement of “Relay for Life” signs on the courthouse lawn.

Twilya L’Ecuyer, representing Farm Bureau, accompanied by Christy L’Ecuyer, Business Coordinator, spoke with the board about the success of the North Central Kansas Specialty Crop grant project. Twilya asked the commission for a letter of support and monetary support for 2 years should the grant be re-awarded which the board approved.

Commission received budget requests from Ann Hawk, County Treasurer, and Lou Kern, County Clerk.

David Willbrant, Public Works Administrator, gave weekly work report and presented 2011 budget request. Keystone Pipeline inspection report has been received from CES Group Inc. The board signed a hangar lease with Roth Ag-Air.

The board recessed at 12:20 for lunch and reconvened at 1:15 P.M.

At 1:25 P.M. Alison Mueller moved to go into executive session with Brian Carroll, Interim County Attorney, and Lou Kern, County Clerk, under the attorney/client privilege for 10 minutes. Roger Otott seconded and motion carried. At 1:35 P.M. the board returned to regular session. No action was taken.

Janice Kearn, R.N. County Health Director, reported on car repairs required and the recent Medicare audit. The meeting with HMN Architects will be postponed until July 12 at 1:00 P.M.

Christy L’Ecuyer, Business Coordinator, presented a support letter for the Farm Bureau Specialty Crop grant application that the board signed. Christy reported that the Department of Commerce has urgent need grant funding available. Christy presented 2011 budget request.

Ted Lille, Washington County Hospital Board President updated the board on hospital issues. A boiler will be replaced by applying for a 60/40 energy grant. Ted asked the board if they would be willing to give the hospital a mill levy amount rather than an appropriation. The board guaranteed that the hospital would receive 3.35 mills.

The meeting adjourned at 3:00 P.M.