COMMISSION MINUTES, NOVEMBER 1, 2010

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

Chairman Helms called the meeting to order with prayer.

The next regular meeting will be Monday, November 8, 2010 at 8:30 AM. County Government Day will begin at 9:00 A.M.

The board approved bill and payroll totaling $278,205.58.

The board approved the purchase of soda pop for County Government students from the drug and alcohol fund.

Duane Bruna, Environmental Sciences Director, reported that the new building is now finished. The commission signed off on the final paperwork. Duane and Justin Hill will attend a solid waste management class in Hutchinson this week.

The commission called the Clay County Commission at 10:00 A.M. to discuss a new business in Clifton. The Clay County Commission had approved a $5,000.00 revolving loan to the business that is on the Washington County side and asked the Washington County Commission to consider some sort of similar assistance.

Gloria Moore, Tourism Director, gave her monthly report.

Christy L’Ecuyer reported that USDA has approved the pre-application for funding for a new hospital. A community meeting will be scheduled in the near future.

David Willbrant, Public Works Administrator, gave weekly work report. The board approved the purchase of a new power washer. Keystone Pipeline officials want to come to Washington County to review the claim submitted for damages to county and township roads.

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

The board spoke with Elizabeth Hiltgen, County Attorney, on several pending issues.

The meeting adjourned at 1:30 P.M.