COMMISSION MINUTES, JULY 19, 2010

The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, July 19, 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, and Lou Kern, County Clerk. Absent: Elizabeth Hiltgen, County Attorney due to trial matters.

Chairman Helms called the meeting to order with prayer.

The next regular meeting will be Monday, July 26, 2010 at 8:30 AM.

The board approved and Chairman Helms signed payroll change notice for Heath Todd due to failure to complete six months training period effective July 14, 2010.

Justin Dragastin, Kastl Powell Insurance, spoke with Janice Kearn, R.N., County Health Director, and the board regarding extra insurance coverage in the event that stored vaccine should be lost due to lack of refrigerated storage. The commission approved the purchase of the additional insurance. The board approved and Chairman Helms signed payroll change notice for Katie Applegarth as a prn employee effective July 20, 2010. Janice will meet with the commission July 26 at 1:00 P.M. to open bids for the purchase of a stand by generator. The board approved and Chairman Helms signed Amendment to Contract between KDHE and the County Health Department extending the grant term through August 9, 2011 in the amount of $10,970.01. At 9:10 A.M. Alison Mueller moved and Roger Otott seconded to enter into executive session with Janice Kearn for 15 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel. Motion carried. At 9:25 A.M. the board returned to regular session. No action was taken.

Duane Bruna, Noxious Weed and Solid Waste Director, reported that the recycling trailer in Hanover has been moved to a location north of Highland Haven. Duane will meet with the Hanover City Council to discuss where the recycling trailer is to be placed.

Linda Rettig, Washington County Hospital Assistant Administrator, presented 2011 budget request.

The commission spoke with Kevin McCann, USDA loan officer, Manhattan, via telephone. The board spoke with Todd Vandemeter, Pifer Jaffray, later in the afternoon.

David Willbrant, Public Works Administrator and the board discussed complaints from residents as to fence damage during last winter’s snowstorms. The commission decided that no action will be taken. David gave weekly work report and monthly budget report. Alison Mueller moved to adopt Resolution No. 06-10 relating to the costs for procurement of a permit agreement for use of public right-of-way. Roger Otott seconded and motion carried.

The board reviewed a quote from Pralle Enterprise for tree trimming on the courthouse lawn. Roger Otott moved and Alison Mueller seconded to accept the quote for $2150.00. Motion carried.

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

Meyler Gibbs, DDS, Washington City Councilmember, presented 2011 budget request for ambulance services.

The board adjourned at 3:15 P.M.