PLEASE NOTE: These are the unofficial minutes for the Pratt County Commission Meeting. Official minutes may be obtained from the County Clerks Office after they have been approved in the Commissioners Meeting the following Monday.

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January 6, 2008

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET JANUARY 6, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONER'S ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT: JOE R REYNOLDS, DWIGHT ADAMS AND CHARLES F RINKE.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, GAVE A ROUTINE REPORT.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

DAVID WILEY, SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR, DISCUSSED SECURITY CAMERAS FOR HIS BUILDING. DAVID REPORTED THE JJA THIRD QUARTER PAYMENTS HAVE BEEN PROCESSED.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, TALKED ABOUT OBTAINING BIDS TO REPLACE THE AWNING ON THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE BUILDING. DEAN SAID THEY WANT TO BUILD TWO MORE WIND SCREENS FOR THE LANDFILL.

TIM MCELYEA ASKED THE COMMISSIONERS WHO WAS PAYING FOR THE SHERIFF TO ATTEND FBI TRAINING AND THE COST AND IF HE WOULD CONTINUE TO BE PAID. AS AN ELECTED OFFICIAL HE WILL CONTINUE TO BE PAID. MR. MCELYEA SAID THERE ARE CHANGES THAT NEED TO BE MADE AT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER BEFORE PRATT COUNTY IS SUED AND THAT HE CAMPAIGNED AGAINST VERNON. MR. MCELYEA STATED THERE ARE PRISONER'S RIGHTS BEING ABUSED AND THAT A PRISONER WAS IN JAIL EIGHT DAYS BEFORE HE WAS ALLOWED A PHONE CALL. CHAIRMAN REYNOLDS TOLD HIM THEY WOULD TAKE HIS COMMENTS INTO CONSIDERATION. VERNON JOINED THE MEETING AND MR. MCELYEA ASKED HIM WHAT THE PURPOSE WAS FOR HIM ATTENDING THE FBI ACADEMY. MR. ELYEA MADE DEROGATORY COMMENTS ABOUT VERNON. VERNON TOLD HIM THAT THE PURPOSE OF ATTENDING THE TRAINING IT WAS TO IMPROVE HIS ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS. MR. MCELYEA LEFT THE MEETING. VERNON TOLD THE BOARD THE EXPENSES FOR THE TRAINING ARE PAID FROM THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT FUND AND WOULD BE REIMBURSED BY THE GOVERNMENT EXCEPT FOR MEALS. VERNON SAID THERE IS NO COST TO THE COUNTY FOR ATTENDING THE ACADEMY. VERNON DISCUSSED HIS 2009 BUDGET.

JOHN WHEELER AND D J MCMURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER, MET WITH THE COMMISSIONERS TO DISCUSS HIS NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION APPLICATION. THE BOARD APPROVED MR. WHEELER'S REQUEST TO STAY IN THE REVITALIZATION PROGRAM.

PEGGY LEE, LAKE COMMITTEE VICE-CHAIRMAN, DISCUSSED THE COST OF THE FLUSH TOILET AT THE LAKE. IT WILL BE DELIVERED IN APRIL. THE LAKE HAS RECEIVED A GRANT FROM KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND PARKS FOR $9800 FOR SIGNAGE AND BENCHES ON THE NATURE TRAIL.

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR, TALKED ABOUT ANNUAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS ON THE GENERATORS.

RICHARD ALLEN HAD SOME QUESTIONS ON HIS TRUCK TAXES. D J MCMURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER, ANSWERED THOSE QUESTIONS.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH PINEGAR, SMITH & ASSOCIATES, TOPEKA, KS TO REPRESENT PRATT COUNTY IN REGARDS TO LEGISLATIVE POLICY ISSUES RELATING TO AD VALOREM TAXATION OF NATURAL GAS STORAGE THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE KANSAS LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES OR BODIES IN KANSAS. DWIGHT ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, WAS SWORN INTO OFFICE AT NOON BY COUNTY CLERK, SHERRY KRUSE.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR MATCHING FUNDS FROM SOUTH WEST KANSAS AREA AGENCY ON AGING FOR $1500. JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED. MEETING ADJOURNED.

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January 12, 2008

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET JANUARY 12, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  JOE R REYNOLDS, DWIGHT ADAMS AND CHARLES F RINKE.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, PRESENTED A ROAD CROSSING PERMIT FOR WARREN HATZENBUEHLER TO BURY AN ELECTRICAL LINE 8 MILES NORTH ON 281 TO BYERS ROAD THEN 3 MILES WEST THEN SOUTH ¼ MILE FROM WEST SIDE OF ROAD TO EAST SIDE IN NW/4 19-26-13.  RANDY SAID THEY HAVE DONE SOME SHOULDER WORK IN THE LAKE BEND ADDITION. 

DWIGHT ADAMS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST SUBMITTED BY DAVID WILEY, SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR, TO PAY $651.00 OF THE JUVENILE SUPERVISION FEES COLLECTED BY THE DISTRICT COURT CLERK TO SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED. 

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INFORMED THE COMMISSIONERS THAT AN ELECTRONIC RECYCLING WASTE FACILITY HAS OPENED IN LYONS, KS.  DEAN WILL FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION. 

PEGGY LEE, LAKE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, REPORTED THE DUMP STATION IS IN PLACE AT THE LAKE BUT NOT HOOKED UP.  COMMISSIONER ADAMS ASKED ABOUT HAVING PADDLE BOATS OR CANOES AVAILABLE TO RENT AT THE LAKE.  PEGGY IS CHECKING WITH A COMPANY TO GET MORE INFORMATION. 

RICK SHRIVER, UNDERSHERIFF, DISCUSSED TAKING SEALED BIDS ON A SHERIFF’S VEHICLE.  RICK TOLD THE BOARD THERE IS NOW A LINK ON THE SHERIFF’S WEBSITE TO TYPE IN YOUR ADDRESS TO SEE IF THERE ARE REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS WITHIN A ONE-HALF MILE RADIUS. 

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #01-12-09 FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIES.  DWIGHT ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

DON SWIFT, LAKE SUPERINTENDENT, VISITED WITH THE COMMISSIONERS.

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR, DISCUSSED LIABILITY ISSUES WITH VOLUNTEERS AND AMBULANCE REPAIRS.  MARK INFORMED THE BOARD THAT THE LADDER TRUCK WORKED GREAT AND WAS A GOOD INVESTMENT. 

RICHARD SANDERS, JACK GALLE, GARY BARKER AND PHIL SHRACK MET WITH THE COMMISSIONERS TO DISCUSS THE CONDITION OF THE HOSPITAL.  RICH PRESENTED INFORMATION THAT THE HOSPITAL IS THE LARGEST EMPLOYER IN PRATT AND DRIVES THE COMMUNITY.  THE CORE HOSPITAL IS WEARING OUT AND THE COST OF UPGRADES AND REPAIRS WILL DO NOTHING BUT GO UP.  BOILERS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED WITHIN FIVE YEARS AT APPROXIMATELY $600,000 AND COPPER PLUMBING CONTINUES TO NEED REPAIRS.  THEY ARE ALSO FACING PRIVACY ISSUES AND ADA REQUIREMENTS.  MOST OF THE CURRENT SERVICES ARE OUT-PATIENT AND THE HOSPITAL WAS DESIGNED FOR IN-PATIENT CARE.  RICH COMMENTED THE MONEY RECEIVED FROM PRATT COUNTY FOR THE HOSPITAL BOARD IS LESS THAN WHAT IS SPENT ON NOXIOUS WEEDS AND THEY CANNOT LIVE WITH THE CURRENT MILL LEVY AND WILL BE ASKING FOR ADDITIONAL MONEY IN THE FUTURE.  CHAIRMAN REYNOLDS SAID THEY CANNOT ASK THE TAXPAYERS TO PAY ANY MORE TAXES.  RICH STATED THE PROJECT COULD POSSIBLY BE DONE IN STAGES AND THEY COULD LOOK AT A BONDING COMPANY.  SOMETHING HAS TO HAPPEN AND THEY ARE TRYING TO DEVELOP A SHORT-TERM PLAN.  PHIL SAID THE WIRING IS OUTDATED AND EVERYTHING HAS A DOMINO EFFECT WHEN MAKING REPAIRS.  GARY SAID THE CURRENT ESTIMATE TO REPLACE MECHANICAL AND RENOVATE THE EXISTING FACILITY IS BETWEEN $8 MILLION AND $12 MILLION. RICH INDICATED THIS HOSPITAL IS A SUCCESS STORY AND THE ENVY OF OTHER MEDICAL FACILITIES IN THE STATE.  CHAIRMAN REYNOLDS ASKED ABOUT WHERE WE WILL BE IF MEDICARE CONTINUES TO CUT REIMBURSEMENTS.  JACK SAID THE ENTIRE AREA BENEFITS FROM THE HOSPITAL AND WE SHOULD LOOK AT OPTIONS AND EXPENDITURES WILL CONTINUE TO GO UP.  COMMISSIONER ADAMS STATED WHERE WILL ALL THE MONEY COME FROM AND HE IS VERY CONCERNED. 

THE FOLLOWING OFFICIALS WERE SWORN INTO OFFICE AT NOON:
                COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT #2     DWIGHT ADAMS
                COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT #3     JOE R REYNOLDS
                COUNTY ATTORNEY                                                        KENNETH VAN BLARICUM
                REGISTER OF DEEDS                                                         SHERRY WENRICH
VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, WAS SWORN IN ON JANUARY 5, 2009.  COUNTY CLERK, SHERRY KRUSE, WAS SWORN IN EARLIER BY LORI VOSS, DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 1:05 P.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS AN ATTORY/CLIENT MATTER FOR TEN MINUTES.  DWIGHT ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 1:15 P.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

YOGI AND JUDY PATEL, COMFORT SUITES, DISCUSSED NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 1:20 P.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  DWIGHT ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 1:30 P.M. NO ACTION TAKEN.

THE BOARD DECIDED TO ALLOW YOGI PATEL, COMFORT SUITES, TO REMAIN IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM. 

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPOINT DWIGHT ADAMS AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO DESIGNATE THE BANKS OF PRATT COUNTY AS THE OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES AND TO DESIGNATE THE PRATT TRIBUNE AS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR PRATT COUNTY.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE A .50 PER HOUR RAISE FOR FULL-TIME HOURLY COUNTY EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE WITH THE JANUARY 11, 2009 PAYROLL PERIOD.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

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January 20, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET JANUARY 20, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, JOE R REYNOLDS, AND CHARLES F RINKE.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

DAVID WILEY, SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY  CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR ASKED TO PURCHASE SECURITY CAMERS, LIGHTS, PANIC BUTTONS AND SECURITY DOOR FOR HIS OFFICE, PURCHASED OUT OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND.  JOE E  REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE, DWIGHT ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED.  DAVID ALSO ADVISED THEM ABOUT AN UPCOMING JCAB MEETING. 

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPREVISOR, PRESENTED A ROAD CROSSING PERMIT FOR DARRELL BREHM FOR AN ELECTRIC LINE TO CROSS SE 70TH ST LESS THAN 1000’ FROM HIGHWAY 281 NORTH TO SOUTH IN NW/4 10-29-13; DON SWIFT FOR AMERINE UTILITIES, GREAT BEND, KS TO LAY A SEWER LINE ONE MILE SOUTH AND THREE MILES EAST OF PRATT BETWEEN SECTIONS 1 & 12-281-13 AT THE PRATT COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL LAKE. RANDY HAD BEEN ASKED ABOUT A MEMORIAL FOR ROGER HOUSE ON THE CAIRO BLACKTOP. GORDON IS GOING TO CHECK AND SEE IF IT IS PERMITTED ON THE COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY.

RICK SHRIVER, ACTING SHERIFF, GAVE A ROUTINE REPORT.  HE NEEDED THEIR APPROVAL TO SIGN CHECKS AT AN ACCOUNT AT THE PEOPLES BANK, JOE E REYNOLDS MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE HIS SIGNING CHECKS, CHARLES RINKE SECONDED.  MOTION CARRIED.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES GAVE A ROUTINE REPORT.

D J MCMURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER GAVE THE COMMISSIONERS AN ESTIMATE OF LOSS OF ASSESSED VALUE FOR NEXT YEAR.  REVISED A LETTER TO NEW PARTICIPANTS IN THE REVITALIZATION PROGRAM TO MEET WITH THE COMMISSIONERS BEFORE BEING ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM. 

TIFFANY BROWN, RSVP DIRECTOR, HAD A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE COMMISSIONERS TO SIGN SO SHE COULD TURN IN THEIR TRANSPORTATION GRANT APPLICATION.  SHE ALSO STATED HER RSVP GRANT WAS DUE TODAY. BILLS WERE APPROVED.

FAYE TRENT, GREAT PLAINS AND BRIAN HOFFMAN, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEMBER PRESENTED A MICRO LOAN FOR DORMAN VETERINARY CLINIC.  CHARLES RINKE MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE, JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED.  FAYE GAVE A UPDATE ON ALL CURRENT LOANS AND GRANTS.

RODNEY SEIDEL DISCUSSED A MOBILE HOME THE COUNTY HAD ACQUIRED AND WAS WANTING REMOVED FROM HIS PROPERTY. DAVE HOWARD, CITY WAS ALSO PRESENT. THE COMMISSIONERS AGREED TO MOVE IT OFF SEIDEL’S PROPERTY, RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REMOVAL TO LANDFILL.

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMS DIRECTOR AND DEBRA MCGRAW, PRATT COUNTY HEALTH DIRECTOR GAVE A REPORT ON THEIR COMBINED EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS/HEALTH BUILDING COMMITTEE MEETING.  MARK RECOMMENDED THEY LOOK INTO GETTING BIDS ON THE NEW BUILDING, HE STATED THE PRICE OF BUILDING MATERIALS ARE DOWN AND THERE ARE CONTRACTORS NEEDING JOBS, SO THE COST MAY BE LESS THAN ANTICIPATED.  DWIGHT ADAMS WAS IN FAVOR OF PURSUING BIDS TO SEE WHAT THE ACTUAL COST WOULD BE.  MARK ALSO DISCUSSED THE PAY SCALE AND HOW IT WOULD BENEFIT THE DEPARTMENT HEADS TO GO BACK TO THE RANGE-STEP TYPE OF SALARY SCALE.

DON SWIFT, LAKE SUPERVISOR, REPORTED ON TRENCHING AND IS CHECKING ON DIFFERENT DITCHERS.   THE COUNTY’S EQUIPMENT ISN’T ABLE TO TRENCH THE SOUTH SIDE.  PEGGY LEE, LAKE BOARD MEMBER DISCUSSED LAKE BUDGET, THE TRENCHING AND PIPE ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE, SHE WAS ADVISED TO GET SEALED BIDS SENT TO PRATT COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE.

DWIGHT ADAMS MADE A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 2:10 P.M. FOR TEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTERS, JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED. BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 2:20 P.M. NO ACTION TAKEN.

DWIGHT ADAMS MADE A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 2:25 FOR TEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTERS, JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 2:35.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

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January 26, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET JANUARY 26, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, JOE R REYNOLDS AND CHARLES F RINKE.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

APPROVED PURCHASE ORDERS

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, PRESENTED A ROAD CROSSING PERMIT FOR LD DRILLING INC., GREAT BEND, KS TO LAY A GAS LINE FROM THE INTERSECTION OF NE 80TH ST AND NE 130TH AVE SOUTH 1275’ CROSSING BETWEEN NE/4 27-26-11 AND NW/4 26-26-11. 

KENNETH VAN BLARICUM, COUNTY ATTORNEY, VISITED WITH THE COMMISSIONERS.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, REPORTED A SALINA COMPANY WILL PICK UP THEIR METAL PILE.  DEAN SAID HE APPROVED TWO SEPTIC SYSTEMS LAST WEEK AND TWO MORE ARE SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK.  DEAN TOLD THE BOARD THEY FOUND OUT WHO DUMPED OLD CARPET ALONG THE COUNTY ROAD.

TIFFANY BROWN, RSVP DIRECTOR, INFORMED THE BOARD SHE WAS CONTACTED BY PRATT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER TO TAKE OVER THE LIFE-LINE PROGRAM.  THE PROGRAM WILL BRING IN APPROXIMATELY $9,000 ANNUALLY. TIFFANY HAS A FEW QUESTIONS THAT WILL NEED TO BE ANSWERED BEFORE AGREEING TO OVER SEE THE PROGRAM.    

PEGGY LEE, LAKE COMMITTEE VICE-CHAIRMAN, DISCUSSED THE TRENCHING AT THE LAKE.  PEGGY TOLD THE BOARD THE DIRT HAS BEEN HAULED TO THE LAKE THAT BOB EPP DONATED. 

RICK SHRIVER, UNDERSHERIFF, DISCUSSED EMPLOYEE SALARIES.

JEANETTE SIEMENS, PRMC BOARD, INVITED THE COMMISSIONERS TO A NOON MEETING ON FEBRUARY 9, 2009 WITH THE PRMC BOARD TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED BUILDING FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT.      

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, REVIEWED FORM “MEMORANDUM OF MEETING WITH BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONS” ON THE TAX REBATE PROGRAM. 

BOB EPP PRESENTED A BILL FOR FUEL ON HAULING DIRT TO THE LAKE.  THE COMMISSIONERS HAD PREVIOUSLY AGREED TO PAY THE FUEL COSTS. 

DON SWIFT, LAKE SUPERINTENDENT, REPORTED THE REST ROOM AT THE LAKE WAS VANDALISED OVER THE WEEKEND.  SOMEONE TORE OFF THE TOILET SEAT AND PAINTED GRAFFITI. THERE WAS A SHERIFF’S REPORT FILED.

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR, DISCUSSED THE MITIGATION PLAN AND COURTHOUSE SECURITY.  MARK ALSO DISCUSSED OVER DUE ACCOUNTS.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 11:50 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR FIVE MINUTES TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 11:55 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

STAN BROWN AND KERMIT BROWN MET WITH THE COMMISSIONERS TO REVIEW THE NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM. 

MIKE GARRETT AND SHAWN WAGNER, HORIZONS MENTAL HEALTH, PRESENTED AN ORGANIZATIONAL CHART AND DECEMBER FINANCIAL STATEMENT.  MIKE DISCUSSED STATE FUNDING CUTS.  SHAWN REPORTED THEY HAVE HIRED TWO NEW EMPLOYEES FOR THE PRATT OFFICE. 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  MEETING ADJOURNED.

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February 2, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET FEBRUARY 2, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, JOE R REYNOLDS AND CHARLES F RINKE.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, SUBMITTED A ROAD CROSSING PERMIT FOR BEAR PETROLEUM, HAYSVILLE, KS TO LAY A 2 ½” PLASTIC WATER LINE NORTH EAST OF PRATT ON 61 HIGHWAY UNTIL IT JUNCTIONS WITH IUKA-CARMI ROAD 3/8 MILE NORTH; LINE WILL CROSS ROAD FROM BEARS BURKNER LEASE ON EAST SIDE OF ROAD TO WEST SIDE OF TOWNSHIP DIRT ROAD. 

CHAIRMAN ADAMS SIGNED THE SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008 FOR GREAT PLAINS DEVELOPMENT INC., MICRO-LOAN ACCOUNTS.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

DAVID WILEY, SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR, REPORTED ON THE JCAB QUARTERLY MEETING.  THE JCAB APPROVED ALL THE 3RD QUARTER PROGRESS REPORTS AS PRESENTED.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE 3RD QUARTER PROGRESS AND FISCAL REPORTS FOR ALL GRADUATED SANCTIONS AND PREVENTION REPORTS THAT ARE CURRENTLY BEING FUNDED BY THE KANSAS JUVENILE JUSTICE AUTHORITY IN THE 30TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS FOR FUNDING FOR STATE FISCAL YEAR 2010:  GRADUATED SANCTIONS:  SCKCCA JUVENILE INTAKE AND ASSESSMENT,  SCKCCA JUVENILE INTENSIVE SUPERVISION, SCKCCA CASE MANAGEMENT, SUMNER COUNTY JUVENILE INTAKE AND ASSESSMENT,  SUMNER COUNTY JUVENILE INTENSIVE SUPERVISION, SUMNER COUNTY CASE MANAGEMENT; PREVENTION:  SCKCCA TRUANCY PROGRAM, SUMNER COUNTY TRUANCY PROGRAM, USD 254 WE CARE PROGRAM, USD 382 BEYOND THE BELL PROGRAM, BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS OF SUMNER COUNTY, BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS OF PRATT.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED. 

ROSE VRATIL, RECYCLING CENTER EMPLOYEE AND DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE DIRECTOR, DISCUSSED THE RECYCLING CENTER.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 9:52 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED. THE BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 10:02 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.  DEAN REPORTED HE HAS CONTRACTED 2000 GALLONS OF DIESEL FUEL WITH HAMPEL OIL AT $2.09 PER GALLON.  THE BOARD APPROVED AND SIGNED THE ANNUAL NOXIOUS WEED ERADICATION PROGRESS REPORT FOR 2008.    

DEBBIE MCGRAW, HEALTH DIRECTOR AND MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR, ASKED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION.  JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION AT 10:22 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  DEBBIE MCGRAW LEFT THE SESSION AT 10:24 A.M.  THE BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 10:32 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.  

JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND BRIAN ATTEBERRY FOR THE COUNTY PAYING THE COST OF ATTENDING MICT CLASSES.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED. 

ROSE MARY SAUNDERS, RANSON FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS LLC, WICHITA, KS, ROBERT HEARN, JAMI MILLER AND DENNIS MOHLER, MET WITH THE COMMISSIONERS TO DISCUSS AN APPLICATION FOR THE SAWYER FIRE DISTRICT TO BUILD A FIRE STATION.  MS. SAUNDERS WILL WRITE THE GRANT TO APPLY FOR THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE KAN-STEP PROGRAM.  THE MATERIALS ARE PURCHASED WITH GRANT MONEY AND LABOR IS DONATED.  THERE IS A REQUIREMENT THAT 51% OF HOUSEHOLDS IN THE DISTRICT ARE LOW TO MODERATE INCOME.  MS. SAUNDERS IS ASKING THAT PRATT COUNTY SPONSOR THE APPLICATION.  THE PROCESS WILL START WITH A PUBLIC HEARING AND SITE VISIT.  MAXIMUM AMOUNT AVAILABLE IS $300,000.  ROBERT HEARN SAID THEY HAVE OUT GROWN THE PRESENT BUILDING AND CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY FOR A NEW FACILITY.  THERE WILL BE NO FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO THE COUNTY.  JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO SPONSOR THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE KAN-STEP APPLICATION FOR THE SAWYER FIRE DISTRICT.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, ASKED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TEN MINUTES.  JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION AT 10:47 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 10:57 A.M. NO ACTION TAKEN. 

CHAIRMAN ADAMS RECESSED THE MEETING AT 11:05 A.M. TO MEET WITH THE CITY COMMISSIONERS AT CITY HALL.   THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 11:15 A.M.  MARVIN NISELY, NISELY BROTHERS TRASH SERVICE, PRESENTED A POWER POINT PRESENTATION ON RECYCLING OF CARDBOARD.  HE WOULD LIKE TO PLACE CONTAINERS AT LOCAL BUSINESSES FOR RECYCLING OF CARDBOARD AND HAUL COLLECTIONS TO RENO COUNTY.  THERE WOULD BE A CHARGE TO COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS IF THEY WANTED A RECYCLING CONTAINER.  THIS WOULD IMPACT THE COUNTY RECYCLING CENTER AND ALSO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF TRASH THE CITY HAULS TO THE LANDFILL.  DEAN STAAB SAID THE RECYCLING CENTER MAKES APPROXIMATELY $6000 A YEAR FROM RECYCLING CARDBOARD.  THE CITY HAD PICTURES OF WHAT DUMPSTERS LOOK LIKE NOW WITHOUT RECYCLING.  COMMISSIONER REYNOLDS SAID THE COUNTY MIGHT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE A SERVICE AT NO COST TO THE CUSTOMERS BUT THE COUNTY NEEDS TO LOOK AT ALL OPTIONS.  COMMISSIONER BORHO SAID IT WOULD BE EXTENDING THE LIFE OF THE LANDFILL.  COMMISSIONER TAYLOR SAID HE RECYCLES HIS PAPER AND CARDBOARD AND TAKES IT TO WICHITA.  MR. NISELY ASKED WHETHER THE RECYCLING CENTER HERE WOULD HAVE ENOUGH ROOM TO TAKE THE CARDBOARD IF THEY BROUGHT IT THERE INSTEAD OF HAULING IT BACK TO RENO COUNTY. DEAN SAID THEY WOULD NEED TO SEE HOW MUCH SPACE WOULD BE NEEDED. COMMISSIONER RINKE AND COMMISSIONER ADAMS SAID WE NEED TIME TO LOOK AT THE FIGURES AND PUT A PENCIL TO IT.  COMMISSIONER TAYLOR SAID RECYCLING IS NOT A PROFITABLE BUSINESS AND ACTUALLY COSTS TO RECYCLE.  COMMISSIONER ADAMS ASKED IF MR. NISELY WOULD STOP WITH JUST RECYCLING CARDBOARD OR WANT TO EVENTUALLY TAKE ALL THE RECYCLING.  THE GROUP DISCUSSED PROPERTY TAXES AND PROPOSITION K.  COMMISSIONER HLAVACHICK ASKED ABOUT THE OLD CAFÉ BOUJEAU BUILDING AND WHAT THE COUNTY’S WAS GOING TO USE IT FOR.  VOLUNTEERS AT THE CHRISTIAN FOOD BANK HAVE INQUIRED ABOUT THE NEED FOR A SOUP KITCHEN.  THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL MEET WITH CITY COMMISSIONER HLAVACHICK TO LOOK AT THE BUILDING.  THE NEXT CITY/COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING IS MAY 4, 2009.  DWIGHT ADAMS RECESSED THE MEETING AT 1:05 P.M. TO RETURN TO THE COURTHOUSE.

THE COMMISSIONERS RECONVENED THEIR MEETING AT 1:15 P.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 1:40 P.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 1:55 P.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

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February 9, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET FEBRUARY 9, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

JAMES METCALFE, ROAD FOREMAN, GAVE A ROUTINE REPORT.  THE BOARD APPROVED TWO ROAD CROSSING PERMITS.  SOUTH CENTRAL WIRELESS, MEDICINE LODGE, KS TO LAY FIBER OPTIC CABLES FOR TWO CROSSINGS ON NE 40TH ST IN THE FIRST MILE IMMEDIATELY EAST OF STATE HWY 281, ONE CROSSING ON NE 10TH AVE ONE MILE EAST OF STATE HWY 281 JUST SOUTH OF INTERSECTION WITH NE 40 ST; NE 40TH ST IS FOUR MILES NORTH OF US HWY 54;  KANSAS GAS SERVICE TO INSTALL 953’ X 2” PE GAS MAIN SW AND SE 9-28-13, START AT 2080’ W OF C/L OF US 281 IN THE NORTH R/W OF SW 20TH ST THEN EXTEND EXISTING GAS MAIN WEST FOR 2080’ KEEPING IN NORTH R/W  TO INSTALL GAS SERVICE LINE GOING NORTH IN THE PRIVATE PROPERTY AT 300 SW 20TH ST. 

PEGGY LEE, LAKE COMMITTEE VICE-CHAIRMAN, GAVE A LAKE COMMITTEE REPORT.

AMY JONES, COUNTY TREASURER, REPORTED THEY ARE ACCEPTING CREDIT AND DEBIT CARD PAYMENTS EXCEPT FOR AMERICAN EXPRESS. 

RICH SANDERS ASKED IF ONE OF THE COMMISSIONERS WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND A SEMINAR FOR CITIES AND COUNTIES ON RISK MANAGEMENT.  CHAIRMAN ADAMS SAID HE WOULD LET HIM KNOW BY THE END OF THE WEEK. 

RICK SHRIVER, UNDERSHERIFF, WAS PRESENT FOR OPENING OF BIDS ON THE 2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA CAR.  THE BIDS WERE AS FOLLOWS:  JOHN BERTRAM, HAVILAND, KS $351.00 AND GREG VRATIL, PRATT, KS $688.00.  CHARLES MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM GREG VRATIL TO PURCHASE THE 2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA SHERIFF’S CAR FOR $688.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION AT 10:10 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR FIVE MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED. THE BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 10:15 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, PRESENTED THE 2008 YEAR END REPORT FOR THE AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT. THEIR COLLECTION RATE FOR 2008 WAS 68% WITH 920 RUNS AND A TOTAL OF 1186 CALLS.  MARK ASKED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 11:06 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 11:16 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

THE COMMISSIONERS RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS ON THE AMOUNT OF COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS GRANT FUNDS AND SB 123 SUPERVISION GRANT FUNDS REMAINING UNSPENT AT THE END OF FY2008.  SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS WAS AWARDED $17,329.58 FOR STAFF SALARY TO TEACH “GET IT RIGHT” AND FOUR LAPTOPS AND FOUR DOCKING STATIONS.

JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TREGO COUNTY, KANSAS FOR THE FEE SCHEDULE CHARGED FOR JUVENILES AT THE GREATER WESTERN KANSAS REGIONAL JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

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February 17, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET FEBRUARY 17, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE
COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F. RINKE AND JOE R. REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED. 

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR GAVE A ROUTINE REPORT.  HE DISCUSSED GOING TO A 10 HOUR, 4 DAY WORK WEEK TO SAVE MONEY.  THE COMMISSIONERS WANT HIM TO SEE HOW MUCH IT MIGHT SAVE BEFORE THEY WILL IMPLEMENT.

RICK SHRIVER, UNDERSHERIFF, GAVE A ROUTINE REPORT.

KEN VANBLARICUM, COUNTY ATTORNEY, GAVE A REPORT ON THE CITY OF PRATT PASSING A NON-SMOKING ORDINANCE.   HIS NEW ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY WILL START MARCH 2ND.  THE COUNTY IS GOING TO IMPLEMENT A NON SMOKING POLICY THAT WILL COINCIDE WITH THE CITY OF PRATT’S NEW POLICY.

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMS DIRECTOR AND DEBRA MCGRAW, HEALTH DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR DISCUSSED THE NEW HEALTH/EP BUIDLING.  MARK HAD PICTURES OF THE NEW BUILDING TO SHOW THE COMMISSIONERS.  COMMISSIONERS INFORMED THEM
OF A MEETING WITH WE CARE NEXT MONDAY AT 11:00.  MARK DISCUSSED THE PRICE OF VACCINES AND WHAT WE WERE BEING REIMBURSED.  HE INDICATED THEY COULD NOT CUT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT BUDGET FOR THESE REASONS.  MARK AND DEBBIE SUGGESTED CUTTING DAY CARE INSPECTIONS.  THEY ARE WRITING A LETTER TO KDHE SUGGESTING THEY NOT DO THEM, DUE TO COST AND SINCE KDHE ALSO COMES OUT TO DO THE INSPECTIONS.

MEMBERS OF THE SAWYER FIRE DISTRICT CAME IN TO DISCUSS APPLYING FOR A GRANT TO BUILD A NEW FIRE STATION IN SAWYER.  ATTENDING WERE JAMIE MILLER, DEE WEBER, MERLIN KESSLER AND KAN STOP ADMINISTRATOR ROSE MARY SAUNDERS.
ROSE MARY GAVE THE COMMISSIONERS A FLOW CHART AND POSSIBLE LOCATIONS FOR THE NEW STATION.  THE NEW STATION WOULD BE 6000 SQUARE FOOT.  THEY ARE APPLYING FOR $300,000 IN GRANT MONEY.

AT 11:20 A.M., CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 15 MINUTES TO DISCUSS ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTERS.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED. THE BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 11:35 A.M. NO ACTION TAKEN.

COMMISSIONERS ARE NEEDING TO IMPLEMENT A CELL PHONE POLICY AND CHECKING INTO JUST PAYING A SET AMOUNT TO COVER THE BASIC PLAN FOR THOSE EMPLOYEES WITH CELL PHONES THAT ARE NEEDED FOR COUNTY BUSINESS. 

BRIAN HOFFMAN, FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD REPORTED ON REVISING THEIR 3 YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN, DISCUSSED THE ENTERPRISE ZONE.  BRIAN ASKED THE COMMISSIONERS TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTIONS FOR THEIR PLAN, CHARLES RINKE MADE THE MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #021609 CONFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE QUALIFYING REGIONAL STRATEGIC PLAN AND REQUESTING THAT THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE REAPPROVE THE COUNTY OF PRATT AS A KANSAS ENTERPRISE ZONE DESIGNATED NON-METROPOLITAN BUSINESS REGION AND RESOLUTION #021709 CONFIRMING THAT A REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED AS REQUIRED BY THE 74-50-119C(1), FOR THE PURPOSE OF QUALIFYING THE COUNTY OF PRATT AS A DESIGNATED NONMETROPOLITAN BUSINESS REGION. JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR AND D J MCMURRY DISCUSSED PROPOSITION K AND THE BILLS THE LEGISLATURE IS ATTEMPTING TO PASS AND HOW THIS WILL IMPACT THE COUNTIES.  GORDON IS DRAFTING A LETTER ABOUT OUR VALUATIONS AND INCREASES IN RESPONSE TO THE ARTICLE PUBLISHED IN THE PRATT TRIBUNE RECENTLY.

TERRY THOMPSON, LAKE BOARD MEMBER GAVE AN UPDATE ON THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WILDLIFE AND PARKS AND THE COUNTY FOR THE SEWER LINE. HE REPORTED THAT WILDLIFE AND PARKS IS IN THE PROCESS OF WRITING THE AGREEMENT.  TERRY WANTED TO KNOW THE STATUS OF THE NEW ROAD BEHIND THE CAMP SITES FOR THE NEW CAMP AREA.  THE COMMISSIONERS ARE CHECKING WITH THE ROAD DEPARTMENT ABOUT A TIME FRAME AND WHAT MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE TO FINISH THE TOP.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, WAS ASKED ABOUT THE STATUS OF THE AGREEMENT WITH GARDEN OF WEEDEN. DEAN SAID THEY WOULD NOT SPRAY THE RECYLING YARD, THEY WOULD EITHER WEED EAT OR PULL THE WEEDS IN THE FUTURE.  THEY ARE DRAFTING A LETTER TO THEM INDICATING THIS.

AT 2:15 P.M. CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 10 MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL, JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED.   THE BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 2:25 P.M. NO ACTION TAKEN.

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February 23, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET FEBRUARY 23, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

SHANNON HAGEMAN, CENTURY 21 REALTOR, MET WITH THE COMMISSIONERS TO DISCUSS THE NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 516 EASTLAND AVE. 

SCOTT MULLER AND ROBERT COOK, KDOT, GAVE A PRESENTATION ON OPTIONS FOR SE 60TH AVE AND THE HIGHWAY 54 PROJECT. 

TIFFANY BROWN, RSVP DIRECTOR, HAD THE BOARD APPROVE BILLS AND SIGN CHECKS.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, GAVE A ROUTINE REPORT.

RICK SHRIVER, UNDERSHERIFF, REPORTED HE HAS BEEN BUSY WITH TRANSFERS.

PEGGY LEE, LAKE COMMITTEE VICE-CHAIRMAN, INFORMED THE BOARD THAT SHE HAD RECEIVED A BID FROM PENWELL EQUIPMENT CO. CASSODAY, KS FOR $13,620 TO INSTALL THE SEWER LINE AT THE LAKE. 

D J MCMURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER, DISCUSSED THE UNDERGROUND GAS STORAGE RESOLUTION.

MARY MILES, THE HEART OF KANSAS FAMILY HEALTH CARE, GREAT BEND, KS, MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR AND DEBRA MCGRAW, HEALTH DIRECTOR, MET TO DISCUSS HOW TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED RESIDENTS OF PRATT COUNTY.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

DAVID WILEY, DIRECTOR OF SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, HAS RECEIVED INFORMATION FROM THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AUTHORITY THAT THERE WILL BE AN $8700 REDUCTION ON FUNDING FOR THE 4TH QUARTER OF SFY2009.  DAVID SAID IT WILL BE THE MIDDLE OF MAY BEFORE HE WILL KNOW ABOUT THE SFY2010 FUNDING .

STEVE LAPRAD, PATTON, CRAMER AND LAPRAD, MARK MCMANAMAN, RANDY PHILLIPPI, D J MCMURRY, AMY JONES, TIFFANY BROWN, RICK SHRIVER, DAVID WILEY, CANDACE LATTIN AND SHERRY KRUSE MET WITH THE COMMISSIONERS TO DISCUSS BUDGETS.  STEVE LAPRAD TALKED ABOUT THE DROP IN ASSESSED VALUATION, SALES TAX AND CITY/COUNTY HIGHWAY MONEY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A ONE MILLION DOLLAR LOSS OF REVENUE FOR 2010.  STEVE SUGGESTED IMPLEMENTING A HIRING FREEZE THAT WOULD REPLACE EMPLOYEES BUT NO NEW POSITIONS, NO TRANSFERS TO THE SPECIAL EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND AND SPECIAL ROAD MACHINERY FUND, DEFER ANY CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND ELIMINATE NON-ESSENTIAL SPENDING.  GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, ALSO DISCUSSED THE PROPOSITION K LEGISLATION THAT HAS BEEN INTRODUCED AT THE STATE LEVEL WHICH WOULD PUT A 2% LID ON VALUATION INCREASES.  THE COMMISSIONERS WANT ALL DEPARTMENT SUPERVISORS TO WORK ON THE 2010 BUDGET AND PROJECTIONS FOR 2011. 

GARY BARKER AND CARTER BARKER MET WITH THE BOARD TO DISCUSS THE OPTIONS ON SE 60TH AVE AND THE BOARD RECOMMENDED THEY CONTACT KDOT FOR FURTHER EXPLANATIONS.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 2:40 P.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 2:55 P.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN. 

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March 2, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET MARCH 2, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS AND JOE REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED. 

THE COMMISSIONERS RECEIVED A LETTER FROM MARVIN NISLY, PRESIDENT OF NISLY BROTHERS INC., HUTCHINSON, KS INFORMING THEM THAT THE CITY OF PRATT HAS GIVEN HIM APPROVAL TO BEGIN PROVIDING RECYCLING CARDBOARD AND MIXED PAPER SERVICES TO BUSINESSES IN THE CITY BEGINNING MARCH 1, 2009. 

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, REPORTED THEY ARE DIGGING DITCHES AND BUILDING UP ROADS ALONG SW 130TH AVE. 

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, REVIEWED THE LETTER FROM NISLY BROTHERS.  DEAN INVITED THE BOARD TO ATTEND A MEETING ON SMALL ARID LANDFILLS ON MARCH 19 IN GARDEN CITY, KS.  DEAN IS ATTENDING A CONFERENCE IN LAWRENCE, KS THIS WEEK.

KENNETH VANBLARICUM, COUNTY ATTORNEY, INTRODUCED HIS NEW ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY, GATEN WOOD. 

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

PEGGY LEE, LAKE COMMITTEE VICE-CHAIR, DISCUSSED THE ELECTRIC AND TRASH BILL AT THE LAKE.  JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION THAT NO LAKE EXPENSES WILL BE INCURRED OR ANY BILLS PAID WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE COMMISSIONERS.  DWIGHT ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

RICK SHRIVER, UNDERSHERIFF, GAVE A ROUTINE REPORT.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR AND THE BOARD DISCUSSED THE LETTER FROM NISLY BROTHERS. 

JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND BETWEEN PRATT COUNTY KANSAS AND THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND PARKS DATED MARCH 2, 2009.  DWIGHT ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR, PRESENTED A STATE OF KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT GRANT APPLICATION FOR CHAIRMAN, DWIGHT ADAMS TO SIGN.

MARK PLOGER AND JODI DRAKE, EXTENSION AGENTS, PRESENTED THE K-STATE RESEARCH AND EXTENSION INFORMAL REPORT TO THE KANSAS LEGISLATURE FOR JANUARY 2009.  MARK REPORTED ON A “RULES OF THE ROAD” SEMINAR THAT WAS FEBRUARY 23, 2009, 4-H CLUB DAY FEBRUARY 21, 2009 AND TRACTOR SAFETY TRAINING COURSE ON APRIL 24 AND 25, 2009.  RIGHT NOW THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 180 KIDS ENROLLED IN 4-H ACTIVITIES.  JODI DISCUSSED THE WALK KANSAS PROGRAM, WORKSHOP ON FASHION AN EASIER LIFESTYLE WITH ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY ON APRIL 14, 2009 AND A PREVIOUSLY HELD SLEEP WORKSHOP PRESENTED BY DONNA MARTINSON, GEARY COUNTY FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES AGENT.  MARK AND JODI DISCUSSED BUDGET CUTS OF 6% FOR SFY2009 AND 10% FOR SFY 2010.    

JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #03-02-09 CONCERNING A SMOKING BAN FOR PRATT COUNTY.  DWIGHT ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

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March 9, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET MARCH 9, 2009 AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, GAVE A ROUTINE REPORT AND DISCUSSED THE HIGHWAY 54 PROJECT.

TIFFANY BROWN, RSVP DIRECTOR, TALKED WITH THE BOARD ABOUT ROUTINE MATTERS.

JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #03-03-09 FOR ORDERING A BUN BAN WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF PRATT COUNTY KANSAS.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

RICK SHRIVER, UNDERSHERIFF, REPORTED THEY ARE CONDUCTING INTERVIEWS FOR ROAD DEPUTY’S AND DETENTION OFFICERS.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, TOLD THE BOARD THAT THE RECYCLING CHECK RECEIVED WAS $4800 WHICH IS A 50% DECLINE BECAUSE OF THE MARKET FOR RECYCLABLES.  THE VOLUME IS NOT DOWN JUST THE PRICES.  DEAN REPORTED ON THE WEED CONFERNCE IN LAWRENCE, KS LAST WEEK.

PEGGY LEE, LAKE COMMITTEE VICE-CHAIR AND DON SWIFT, LAKE SUPERINTENDENT, TALKED ABOUT THE LIGHT POLES AND TRANSFORMERS AT THE LAKE AND THE ELECTRICAL HOOKUPS FOR TEN ADDITIONAL CAMP SITES.

TIM BRANSCOM, EMERGENCY MANAGER, DISCUSSED THE  MITIGATION PLAN FOR PRATT COUNTY.  THE PLAN WILL INCLUDE BUILDING CODE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RURAL RESIDENTS.

KENNETH VANBLARICUM, COUNTY ATTORNEY, DISCUSSED OFFICE SPACE FOR HIS NEW ASSISTANT. 

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR, TALKED ABOUT STORM SIRENS, THE BURN BAN AND GRANT INFORMATION.

MIKE SANDERS, SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS FOUNDATION ON CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY VICE CHAIRPERSON AND TRACY GREEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TOLD THE BOARD THEY APPRECIATE THEIR SUPPORT. 

MIKE SANDERS, SUPERINTENDENT USD 438, INVITED THE COMMISSIONERS TO ATTEND THE PATRON MEETINGS THAT SKYLINE SCHOOL WILL BE HOSTING TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CAPITAL OUTLAY MILL LEVY.  THE MEETINGS WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 AND WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2009.

PEGGY LEE, LAKE COMMITTEE VICE-CHAIR, TOLD THE BOARD THAT THE LAKE HAD RECEIVED A $1000 GRANT FROM WAL-MART FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT.

GARY BARKER THANKED THE COMMISSIONERS FOR THEIR HELP ON THE HIGHWAY 54 PROJECT AND SE 60TH  AVE. 

GREGORY S LUNDSTROM, CONSULTING AND INTERIM MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LINDSBORG, KS MET WITH THE BOARD TO DISCUSS HIS CONSULTING SERVICES.

MARVIN NISLY, NISLY BROTHERS, HUTCHINSON, KS MET WITH THE COMMISSIONERS IN RESPONSE TO HIS PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE CONTAINERS AT LOCAL BUSINESSES FOR RECYCLING OF CARDBOARD AND MIXED PAPER IN THE CITY OF PRATT. GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, TOLD MR. NISLY THAT THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE WITHIN PRATT COUNTY, KANSAS IS GOVERNED BY THE GYP HILLS REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND THE PRATT COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND THOSE PLANS WOULD HAVE TO BE MODIFIED.  COMMISSIONER ADAMS TOLD HIM THE COUNTY HAS A LOT OF MONEY INVESTED IN THE RECYCLING CENTER.  MR. NISLY WOULD BE HAULING THE CARDBOARD BACK TO HUTCHINSON TO BE RECYCLED.  DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, TOLD THEM CARDBOARD AND MIXED PAPER ARE PROFITABLE RIGHT NOW.  MR. NISLY SAID HE IS NOT INTERESTED IN RECYCLING OF PLASTICS, TIN AND GLASS.  THE COMMISSIONERS WERE CONCERNED ABOUT THE LOST REVENUE FOR THE LANDFILL.  MR. NISLY WILL PUT TOGETHER A PROPOSAL THAT WOULD ALLOW HIM TO COLLECT THE CARDBOARD AND HAUL TO THE RECYCLING CENTER AND POSSIBLY PROVIDE A CONTAINER FOR RECYCLING BOOKS.     

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CANVASSED BALLOTS FOR THE USD 382 SCHOOL BOARD PRIMARY ELECTION HELD ON MARCH 3, 2009.  THERE WERE NO PROVISIONAL BALLOTS AND THERE WERE NO CHANGES TO THE ELECTION RESULTS.

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March 16, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET MARCH 16, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, REPORTED THEY ARE CLEARING TREES IN THE EASTERN PART OF THE COUNTY ALONG THE COUNTY LINE.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO PURCHASE A 2007 INTERNATIONAL TRACTOR FROM ROBBINS INTERNATIONAL, WICHITA, KS FOR $94,500.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, PRESENTED THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT FOR SPRAYING STATE HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAYS.  THE COMMISSIONERS APPROVED AND CHAIRMAN ADAMS SIGNED THE AGREEMENT.  DEAN DISCUSSED USING CONCRETE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE RECYCLING CENTER NEXT TO THE GARDEN OF WEEDEN TO CONTROL THE RUNOFF.

RICK SHRIVER, UNDERSHERIFF, REPORTED VERNON CHINN WILL BE BACK TO WORK ON MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2009.

D J MCMURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER, TALKED ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM AND THE STORED NATURAL GAS HEARINGS.

MARVIN NISLY, NISLY BROTHERS, HUTCHINSON, KS, DISCUSSED HIS PROPOSED AGREEMENT WITH PRATT COUNTY FOR RECYCLING OF CARDBOARD AND MIXED PAPER.  MR. NISLY IS OPEN TO ANY LENGTH CONTRACT AND THAT IF THE COUNTY IS NOT INTERESTED HE WILL NOT BOTHER THE COUNTY AGAIN.

DAVID WILEY, SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR, ASKED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION AT 11:05 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 11:20 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION AT 11:20 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 11:35 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, ASKED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 11:45 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 12:00.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR, DISCUSSED UPDATES TO THE 800 MEGA HURST RADIOS AND UHF RADIOS.  A $67,162.53 COMMUNICATIONS GRANT WILL HELP PAY FOR THE UPGRADES. 

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #03-16-09 FOR ELECTED OFFICIAL SALARIES.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

MARVIN BLAKE VISITED WITH THE COMMISSIONERS CONCERNING THE PROPERTY AT
112 N MAIN.

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March 23, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET MARCH 23, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE, AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, REPORTED HE IS MEETING WITH KDOT THIS AFTERNOON ON THE HIGHWAY 54 PROJECT. 

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, GAVE A REPORT ON THE FBI TRAINING HE ATTENDED AND THANKED THE BOARD FOR THEIR SUPPORT. 

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, DISCUSSED THE SMALL FLOWS LANDFILL WORKSHOP.  DEAN TOLD THE BOARD WE NEED TO UPDATE OUR OPERATIONS PLAN.  THE NOXIOUS WEED DEPARTMENT IS GETTING THE SPRAY RIGS READY.  GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR AND DEAN TALKED ABOUT THE GYP HILLS REGIONAL SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE.

TIFFANY BROWN, RSVP DIRECTOR, PRESENTED BILLS AND CHECKS FOR THE BOARD TO APPROVE AND SIGN.

GORDON STULL ASKED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION AT 10:35 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR FIVE MINUTES TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 10:40 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

MARVIN BLAKE MADE A PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE THE BUILDING AT 112 N MAIN.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 11:00 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR FIVE MINUTES TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER ON SALE OF REAL ESTATE.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 11:05 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN. 

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE OFFER FROM MARVIN BLAKE TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY AT 112 N MAIN FOR $10,500.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

SUSAN PAGE, CEO AND PRESIDENT OF PRATT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MET WITH THE COMMISSIONERS TO DISCUSS THE MASTER FACILITY PLAN AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROBLEMS THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED.  SUSAN HOPES THAT THE COMMUNITY REALIZES THE VALUE OF THE HOSPITAL.  RICH SANDERS SAID HE HAS GOTTEN POSITIVE FEEDBACK FROM THE COMMUNITY.  COMMISSIONER ADAMS ASKED IF THE RESIDENTS OF PRATT COUNTY WANT TO PAY HIGHER AD VALOREM TAXES TO HELP PAY FOR THE HOSPITALS NEEDS.  COMMISSIONER REYNOLDS SAID WE NEED HELP FROM ALL TAX ENTITIES.  SUSAN THINKS WE CAN COMBINE EFFORTS TO DO WHAT IS BEST FOR THE HOSPITAL AND IN THE FUTURE THERE MAY BE HELP THRU LEGISLATION. 

RICH SANDERS, SANDERS INSURANGE AGENCY, DISCUSSED THE INSURANCE RENEWAL.  THERE WILL BE A 3% INCREASE IN PROPERTY AND $9000 INCREASE IN WORKMAN’S COMPENSATION PREMIUMS.

DAVID WILEY ASKED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 11:40 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TWENTY MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 12:00.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

KARL PIERCE, DIRECTOR, WIND POWER DEVELOPMENT, BP WIND ENERGY,  GAVE A PRESENTATION ON DEVELOPING A WIND FARM IN PRATT COUNTY SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 54.  PRATT COUNTY WOULD RECEIVE A $50,000 UP FRONT PAYMENT, $120,000 WHEN CONSTRUCTION STARTS AND $160,000 A YEAR.  AS SOON AS BP WIND ENERGY HAS REACHED AN AGREEMENT WITH WESTAR, MR. PIERCE WILL DISCUSS MORE DETAILS WITH PRATT COUNTY.

DEBBIE MCGRAW, HEALTH DIRECTOR, AND MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, DISCUSSED THE INCREASE IN IMMUNIZATIONS THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO ADMINISTER TO SCHOOL CHILDREN, THE COST OF THE VACCINE TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND HOW IT WILL IMPACT THEIR BUDGET.

BUD SIMMONS, STANION ELECTRIC, ASKED TO HAVE A RECYCLING CONTAINER LOCATED AT STANIONS.  COMMISSIONER ADAMS WILL HAVE DEAN STAAB CONTACT HIM.

GORDON STULL AND D J MCMURRY, APPRAISER, DISCUSSED SENATE BILL 312 ON GAS STORAGE ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION. 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

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March 30, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET MARCH 30, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, SUBMITTED A ROAD CROSSING PERMIT FOR L. D. DRILLING INC., GREAT BEND, KS FROM THE INTERSECTION OF NE 80TH ST AND NE 110TH  AVE GO SOUTH 1848’ CROSSING WILL BE FROM THE NE/4 OF 29-26-11 TO NE/4 28-26-11, FROM PRATT GO NORTH EAST ON HIGHWAY 61 TO PRESTON THEN EAST ON NE 80TH ST AND GO EAST TO NE 110TH AVE THEN SOUTH.  RANDY DISCUSSED ROAD CONDITIONS AND SNOW REMOVAL. 

DAVE HOWARD, CITY MANAGER, THANKED RANDY PHILLIPPI, MARK MCMANAMAN AND THEIR DEPARTMENTS FOR HELPING THE CITY OUT DURING THE SNOW STORM.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, TOLD THE COMMISSIONERS THEY ARE CLEARING ROADS AT THE LANDFILL.  DEAN TALKED ABOUT THE PURCHASE OF A VACUUM FOR CLEANING UP LITTER ALONG THE FENCES AT THE LANDFILL FOR APPROXIMATELY $2900.   THE COMMISSIONERS ASKED HIM TO CHECK WITH OTHER COUNTIES TO SEE HOW GOOD IT WORKS.

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, REPORTED HE WAS THANKFUL THERE WERE NO FATALITIES DURING THE SNOW STORM AND SAW A LOT OF GOOD COMMUNITY SPIRIT WITH PEOPLE HELPING EACH OTHER OUT. 

TIFFANY BROWN, RSVP DIRECTOR, PRESENTED YEAR-END BILLS WHICH THE BOARD  APPROVED AND SIGNED.

DAVID WILEY, SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR, ASKED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION AT 10:05 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  DWIGHT ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 10:15 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

ALICE OLDHAM, BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD RESPRESENTATIVE, PRESENTED THE ANNUAL REPORT AND GROUP RENEWAL INFORMATION.

KEN VANBLARICUM, COUNTY ATTORNEY, AND GATEN WOOD, ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY,  DISCUSSED THE LACK OF SPACE IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE.   SOME OPTIONS WERE PRESENTED IF EVERYONE INVOLVED APPROVES.

GEORGE CUBBAGE ASKED THE COMMISSIONERS IF THEY TOOK THE SPECIAL TRAIN RIDE TO LEARN ABOUT CROSSING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY.  THEY TOLD HIM NONE OF THE COMMISSIONERS WERE INVOLED.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:23 A.M. FOR TEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS DATA RELATING TO THE FINANCIAL AFFAIRS OF AN INDIVIDUAL.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 11:33 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR AND TIM BRANSCOM, EMERGENCY MANAGER, SUBMITTED A DISASTER RESOLUTION FOR THE BOARD TO APPROVE.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE DISASTER RESOLUTION
#03-28-09 PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF LOCAL DISASTER EMERGENCY FOR PRATT COUNTY, KS.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

DEBBIE MCGRAW, HEALTH DIRECTOR AND MARK MCMANAMAN, DISCUSSED THE COUNTY’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR QUARANTINE OF RABID ANIMALS, TESTING OF THOSE ANIMALS AND THE COSTS.  THE BOARD WILL MEET WITH MIKE HILL TO DISCUSS THE ISSUE.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, DISCUSSED SENATE BILL 312.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  MEETING ADJOURNED.

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April 6, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET APRIL 6, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

PEGGY LEE, LAKE COMMITTEE VICE-CHAIR, REPORTED ON PROJECTS AT THE LAKE.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, SUBMITTED A ROAD CROSSING PERMIT FOR VINCENT OIL CORP., WICHITA, KS TO LAY A SALT WATER DISPOSAL LINE ON SW 130TH AVE BETWEEN SW 60TH ST AND SW 70TH ST BETWEEN SECTIONS 4 & 5-29-15.  THE ROAD DEPARTMENT IS GRADING ROADS AFTER THE SNOW STORM.

DON SWIFT, LAKE SUPERVISOR, DISCUSSED THE CITY BILLING FOR TRASH PICK UP AT THE LAKE. 

ERIC NYSTROM AND THE COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSED HIS NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM APPLICATION.

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, DISCUSSED POLICY CHANGES TO THE PROBATION PERIOD FOR DETENTION OFFICERS AND DEPUTIES.  VERNON ASKED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  COMMISSIONER RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 9:35 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR FIVE MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  COMMISSIONER REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 9:35 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

JIM ZELTNER THANKED THE BOARD FOR THEIR EFFORTS AND MARK MCMANAMAN’S DURING THE SNOW STORM AND THE COOPERATION BETWEEN THE CITY AND COUNTY.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, REPORTED HE IS SENDING THREE EMPLOYEES TO HAZARDOUS WASTE TRAINING THIS WEEK.  DEAN HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH RICE COUNTY TO DISCUSS AN E WASTE DISPOSAL.  MORE DETAILS WILL BE AVAILABLE LATER.

MARVIN PROCTOR, PRATT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, PRESENTED A LIST OF EVENTS COMPLETED IN 2008.  MR. PROCTOR THANKED THE BOARD FOR THEIR SUPPORT.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO CONTINUE FUNDING OF $25,000 TO THE PRATT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR BUDGET YEAR 2010.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED. 

MIKE HILL, PRATT AREA HUMANE SOCIETY, DEBRA MCGRAW, HEALTH DIRECTOR, MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR AND GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR DISCUSSED STATUTES AND THE COUNTY’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR QUARANTINE OF RABID ANIMALS AND THE COSTS INVOLVED. 

NO ONE APPEARED FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SALE OF PROPERTY AT 112 N MAIN, PRATT,KS.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT WITH MARVIN BLAKE TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY AT 112 N MAIN, PRATT, KS FOR $10,500.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

GORDON STULL AND THE BOARD REVIEWED DRAFTS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH B P WIND ENERGY.

D J MCMURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER, TALKED ABOUT VALUATIONS ON EXEMPT PROPERTY.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  MEETING ADJOURNED.

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April 10, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET APRIL 10, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS AND CHARLES F RINKE.

THE COMMISSIONERS MET TO CANVASS BALLOTS FROM THE CITY/SCHOOL GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON APRIL 7, 2009.  LORI VOSS WAS ALSO PRESENT FOR THE CANVASS.  THERE WERE SEVEN (7) PROVISIONAL BALLOTS CAST AT THE ELECTION AND FIVE (5) WERE DETERMINED TO COUNT.  THE PROVISIONAL BALLOTS DID NOT CHANGE THE RESULTS OF ANY RACE.  THERE WAS A WRITE-IN TIE FOR THE BYERS CITY COUNCIL SEAT.  THE BOARD WILL DETERMINE THE WINNER ON MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2009 AT 2:30 P.M. 

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  DWIGHT ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED. MEETING ADJOURNED.

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April 13, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET APRIL 13, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

DAVID WILEY, SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR, PRESENTED AND REVIEWED THE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUNDING APPLICATION FOR SFY 2010.  JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR SFY2010.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  MR. WILEY DISCUSSED THE SFY 2010 CURRENT RESOURCE BUDGET SUMMARY AND SFY 2010 REDUCED BUDGET OF 5% SUMMARY. 

RANDY PHILIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR AND KEN VANBLARICUM, COUNTY ATTORNEY, DISCUSSED A CASE INVOLVING TRESPASSING CHARGES AT THE COUNTY SAND PIT.  RANDY SAID THEY WILL BE GRADING ROADS TOMORROW.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, REPORTED THEY ARE FIGHTING THE MUD AT THE LANDFILL.  DEAN SAID FIVE EMPLOYEES ARE NOW TRAINED IN HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE.  THE NOXIOUS WEED DEPARTMENT IS WAITING FOR THE WEATHER TO COOPERATE BEFORE THEY CAN START SPRAYING.

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, INTRODUCED A STAFFORD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR WHO IS SHADOWING HIM FOR THE DAY TO LEARN ABOUT BEING A SHERIFF. 

DON SWIFT, LAKE SUPERIVSOR, TALKED ABOUT THE TRASH BILLING AT THE LAKE.

GEARLD BROOKS VISITED WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ABOUT USING THE LAKE FOR AN AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS EVENT ON JULY 18, 2009. THERE WILL BE DETAILS TO WORK OUT BEFORE THE EVENT. 

PEGGY LEE, LAKE COMMITTEE VICE-CHAIR, SHOWED THE BOARD A PLAQUE  FOR DONATIONS TO THE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT THE LAKE.  PEGGY PRESENTED

A 2-5-10 YEAR PLAN FOR THE LAKE.

MERLIN KESSLER, KESSLER CONSTRUCTION, LLC, MET WITH THE COMMISSIONERS TO DISCUSS HIS NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM APPLICATION.  

JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION AT 10:57 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 11:07 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

NORMAN ARENDS, CHAIRMAN, COLORADO EAST BANK & TRUST, LAMAR, CO, MARGARET NIGHTENGALE, SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT, GRANT COUNTY BANK, ULYSSES, KS, KEVIN HARSHBERGER, SENIOR INVESTMENT MANAGER, METLIFE, OVERLAND PARK, KS, CHAD STEFFAN, SPECIAL ASSET MANAGER-VICE PRESIDENT, SUNFLOWER BANK, ELLINWOOD, KS, TED LOOMIS, REPRESENTING GATEWAY ETHANOL, D J MCMURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER AND GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, MET WITH THE BOARD TO DISCUSS THE ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT AND NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM FOR GATEWAY ETHANOL.  MR. ARENDS AND MS. NIGHTENGALE REPRESENT THE JUNIOR LENDERS ON THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT AND EXPRESSED CONCERNS ABOUT THE TERMINATION OF THE NRP PROGRAM FOR NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES.  MR. HARSHBERGER AND MR. STEFFAN REPRESENT THE SENIOR LENDERS AND SAID THE MINIMUM VALUATION IS A HINDERANCE TO SELLING THE PLANT.  MS. NIGHTENGALE SAID THEY ARE COLLECTIVELY WORKING TO GET THE PLANT IN OPERATION FOR THE COMMUNITY.  MR. ARENDS RESEARCH SHOWS THAT PRATT COUNTY IS MORE RESTRICTIVE THAN OTHER COUNTIES ON PAYMENT OF TAXES UNDER THE PROGRAM.  MR. STULL SAID THERE IS ANOTHER ATTORNEY THAT WAS INVOLVED WITH THE INITIAL NEGOCIATIONS AND HE WOULD NEED TO HANDLE ANY BUSINESS.

 MR. LOOMIS SAID THERE ARE SEVERAL UNKNOWNS AT THIS TIME AND BOTH SIDES ARE WORKING TOWARD RESOLVING THOSE ISSUES.  CHAIRMAN ADAMS SAID THEY SHOULD RESOLVE THEIR ISSUES AND COME BACK TO THE COUNTY WITH ANY PROPOSALS.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

CHARLES RINKE MADE  A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE DWIGHT ADAMS TO SIGN THE INTER- LOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN PRATT COUNTY AND RURAL FIRE DISTRICT NO. 11 AFTER CHANGES MADE BY THE COUNTY COUNSELOR.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

MARY MILES AND JILL NOKES, HEART OF KANSAS FAMILY HEALTH CARE INC., GREAT BEND, KS, DEBRA MCGRAW, HEALTH DIRECTOR AND MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR, DISCUSSED THE NEED OF A FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CLINIC IN PRATT TO SERVE THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED IN THIS AREA. 

JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN PRATT COUNTY AND RURAL FIRE DISTRICT NO. 11.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

THE BOARD DETERMINED BY COIN TOSS THAT TERRY NICKELSON WOULD FILL THE FIFTH SEAT ON THE BYERS CITY COUNCIL.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO DENY THE APPEAL FROM SHANNON HAGEMAN, CENTURY 21 GRIGSBY REALTY, TO ALLOW THE PROPERTY AT 516 EASTLAND, PRATT, KS TO REMAIN IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO DONATE $1000 TO THE MISS KANSAS ORGANIZATION TO BE PAID OUT OF TOURISM FUNDS.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS DWIGHT ADAMS MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  MEETING ADJOURNED.

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April 20, 2009

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

DAVID WILEY, SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR, REPORTED HE HAS HIRED A NEW OFFICE MANAGER.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, SUBMITTED A ROAD CROSSING PERMIT FOR DEUTSCH OIL COMPANY, WICHITA, KS  330’ WEST OF EAST LINE SE/4 12-27-15 TO 440’ WEST OF EAST LINE NW/4 13-27-15 IN BANNER TOWNSHIP. 

DON SWIFT, LAKE SUPERVISOR, DISCUSSED HIS MEETING WITH GEARLD BROOKS AND THE LAKE EVENT ON JULY 18, 2009.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, INTRODUCED HIS NEW DEPUTY THOMAS HARM.

D J MCMURRY, APPRAISER, TALKED ABOUT AN E-MAIL STATING GOVERNOR SEBELIUS APPROVED SENATE BILL 312 WHICH AMENDS STATE STATUES REGARDING THE DEFINITION OF “PUBLIC UTILITY” FOR TAX PURPOSES.

TIM BRANSCOM, EMERGENCY MANAGER, INFORMED THE BOARD THAT THE MITIGATION PLAN DRAFT WILL BE FINISHED SOON AND A PUBLIC MEETING HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR MAY 19, 2009.  TIM REPORTED HE WILL BE ATTENDING CLASSES IN HAYS AND RUSSELL.

TIFFANY BROWN, RSVP DIRECTOR, PRESENTED BILLS FOR THE BOARD TO APPROVE AND SIGN.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, DISCUSSED THE INFORMATION ON PLACING RV CAMPING SYMBOL SIGNS ALONG THE STATE HIGHWAYS NEAR THE PRATT COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL LAKE. 

THE BOARD RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE FAMILY CRISIS CENTER, GREAT BEND, KS THANKING THEM FOR THEIR SUPPORT IN 2009. 

KAREN DETWILER PRESENTED RETURNED MAILINGS FROM THE VICTOR GRAF CAMPAIGN TO SEE IF THEY COULD BE USED TO CLEAN UP THE VOTER REGISTRATION FILES.  KAREN DISCUSSED HOW LABOR INTENSIVE AND THE EXPENSES INCURRED IN CHECKING THE LIST.  SHERRY KRUSE, COUNTY ELECTION OFFICER, SAID THERE IS A PROCESS THAT IS SET BY THE STATE THAT HAS TO BE FOLLOWED BEFORE A VOTER CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE LIST. 

THE BOARD MET WITH KAREN DETWILER AND GALE BARBEE ON THEIR APPLICATIONS FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM.

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR, DISCUSSED PRATT COUNTY’S BURNING RESOLUTION. 

COMMISSIONER ADAMS TALKED ABOUT THE WIND ENERGY WORKSHOP HE ATTENDED IN SALINA, KS LAST WEEK.

MIKE GARRETT AND SHAWN WAGNER, HORIZONS MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, PRESENTED THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTH PERIOD ENDING MARCH 31, 2009.  MR. GARRETT SAID THEY APPRECIATE THE COUNTY’S SUPPORT AND WILL NOT BE ASKING FOR ANY INCREASE IN FUNDING FOR THE 2010 BUDGET.

PEGGY LEE, LAKE COMMITTEE VICE-CHAIR, DISCUSSED PROJECTS AT THE LAKE.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  MEETING ADJOURNED.

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April 27, 2009

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, GAVE A ROUTINE REPORT.

DON SWIFT, LAKE SUPERVISOR, REPORTED ON THE PROGRESS OF INSTALLING THE SEWER LINE AT THE LAKE.

AMY JONES, COUNTY TREASURER, TALKED WITH THE BOARD ABOUT FILLING THE VACANCY IN HER OFFICE.

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, HAD NOTHING TO REPORT.

CHAIRMAN ADAMS SIGNED RENEWAL DOCUMENTS WITH BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD FOR COUNTY HEALTH INSURANCE.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, REPORTED EVERYTHING IS RUNNING SMOOTHLY.  THE NOXIOUS WEED DEPARTMENT IS SPRAYING MUSK THISTLE. 

PEGGY LEE, LAKE COMMITTTEE CHAIRPERSON, DISCUSSED LAKE PROJECTS.  GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, REVIEWED THE REQUESTS FROM GEARLD BROOKS TO USE THE LAKE FOR AN EVENT ON JULY 18, 2009.

THE BOARD MET WITH WILLIE PELTIER, DEER RUN PROPERTIES, DARWIN FISHER, AND GORDON STULL ON THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM APPLICATIONS.

DAN LINK, LANDMARK ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS, HUTCHINSON, KS,  AND MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR, MET WITH THE COMMISSIONERS TO REVIEW INFORMATION ON A HEALTH/EP BUILDING. 

BRIAN HOFFMAN, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIRECTOR, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEMBERS PHIL SHRACK, KEVIN HAMM, FRANK LAUBHAN, GEORGE NUSZ AND DR. CHRIS POLK TALKED WITH THE BOARD ABOUT THE DESIRE FOR DR. POLK TO BUILD A DENTAL FACILITY IN PRATT.  BRIAN SAID DR. POLK HAS AGREED TO A TEN YEAR COMMITMENT WHICH WILL CREATE NEW JOBS AND INCLUDE PROCEDURES FOR OROTHODONTICS, IMPLANTS, CROWNS AND COSMETIC SURGERY. THE COMMISSIONERS WELCOMED THE IDEA THAT A FORMER RESIDENT WOULD WANT TO RE-LOCATE HERE AND OPEN A PRACTICE. THE BOARD AGREED TO PROVIDE A SHARE OF THE COST.  THE CITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD HAVE ALREADY COMMITTED $40,000 EACH.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR AND RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, REVIEWED THE SURVEY ON LOCATION OF A ROAD IN N/2 NE/4 28-27-15 AND SE/4 21-27-15.

GORDON STULL ASKED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION AT 1:07 P.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 1:22 P.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, PRESENTED A ROAD CROSSING PERMIT FOR LUMEN MIDSTREAM PARTNERSHIP LLC, PRATT, TO LAY A 6” GAS GATHERING PIPELINE IN NE/4 26-26-11, SE/4 23-26-11 NE ON 61 HWY TO 140TH SOUTH TWO MILES TO INTERSECTION ON WEST SIDE.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMUNICATION SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE RADIO SHARE-USER FOR TALKGROUPS AGREEMENT.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN DWIGHT ADAMS TO SIGN THE DEED FOR SALE OF PROPERTY TO MARVIN BLAKE.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

SUSAN PAGE, CEO AND PRESIDENT OF PRMC AND RICH SANDERS, MET WITH THE BOARD TO DISCUSS FUNDING OPTIONS FOR THE HOSPITAL. 

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR, PRESENTED INFORMATION ABOUT THE SWINE FLU DISEASE; DISCUSSED LOSING MONEY ON GIVING VACCINES.

GORDON STULL AND THE BOARD REVIEWED THE AGREEMENTS FROM BP WIND ENERGY AND DISCUSSED CHANGES. 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  MEETING ADJOURNED.

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May 4, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET MAY 4, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, SUBMITTED A ROAD CROSSING PERMIT FOR AT&T, HUTCHINSON, KS  PROJECT#7226271 ON SE 20TH AVE TO EXTEND EXITING LINE AND BURY NEW CABLE SOUTH ALONG EAST SIDE OF SE 20TH AVE STARTING APPROXIMATELY  ONE/HALF MILE SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 64 AND PLACE 2900’ OF NEW CABLE TO THE SOUTH.

BOB FLEENER, CHAPLAIN, PRATT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, INTRODUCED HIMSELF TO THE BOARD.  MR. FLEENER INVITED THE COMMISSIONERS TO ATTEND NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL DAY ON FRIDY, MAY 15 FROM 12:15 P.M TO 1:00 P.M. AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING.  THE PURPOSE OF THE EVENT IS TO SAY THANK YOU TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT.  MR. FLEENER EXPLAINED THAT HE WORKS WITH THE SHERIFF’S OFFICERS TO HELP THEM ANY WAY HE CAN.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, REPORTED THEY ARE STRUGGLING TO KEEP UP WITH THE MUDDY CONDITIONS AT THE LANDFILL.

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, REPORTED THAT JUDY WING ATTENDED A NATIONAL JAIL ADMINISTRATORS CONFERENCE IN KENTUCKY. VERNON DISCUSSED FEES TO COVER MENTAL HEALTH COSTS INCURRED BY INMATES.

TIFFANY BROWN, RSVP DIRECTOR, PRESENTED BILLS AND CHECKS FOR THE BOARD TO APPROVE AND SIGN.  TIFFANY SAID THE YEAR-END REPORTS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

KEN VANBLARICUM, COUNTY ATTORNEY AND STEVE LAPRAD, PATTON, CRAMER AND LAPRAD, TALKED WITH THE BOARD ABOUT THE DIVERSION FUND AND THAT IT SHOULD BE CONSOLIDATED WITH THE GENERAL FUND.  MR. VANBLARICUM WAS NOT AWARE IT WAS IN A SEPARATE FUND.  MR. LAPRAD NOTED THAT THE  SPECIAL PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FUND,  PROSECUTING ATTORNEY TRAINING FUND AND ATTORNEY INSUFFICENT CHECK FEES FUND CAN BE SEPARATE FUNDS.   

THE COMMISSIONERS MET WITH MARVIN BLAKE AND DAVID M BRADY ON THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM APPLICATIONS.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO AMEND PRATT COUNTY PERSONNEL POLICY TO INCLUDE A BAN ON SMOKE LESS TOBACCO PRODUCTS IN ALL COUNTY BUILDINGS AND COUNTY VEHICLES.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, ASKED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 10:40 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 10:50 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

CHAIRMAN ADAMS RECESSED THE MEETING AT 10:50 A.M. TO ATTEND THE CITY/COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING. THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 11:00 A.M. AT CITY HALL.  THOSE IN ATTENDANCE WERE CITY COMMISSIONERS JEFF TAYLOR, BILL HLAVACHICK, WILLY PELTIER, ERIC NYSTROM, VICTOR GRAF, KEN VANBLARICUM, CITY ATTORNEY, DAVE HOWARD, CITY MANAGER, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES RINKE, JOE REYNOLDS, LOU KRAMER, CITY CLERK AND SHERRY KRUSE, COUNTY CLERK.  MR. TAYLOR OPENED THE DISCUSSION ASKING ABOUT CITY/COUNTY CONSOLIDATION OF SERVICES AND OTHER COUNTIES THAT RECENTLY CONSOLIDATED.  MR. STULL SAID THAT IN SMALLER COUNTIES THERE IS NOT ENOUGH POPULATION AND LARGER COUNTIES DON’T HAVE THE RURAL POPULATION.  MR. TAYLOR KNEW IT WOULD HAVE TO BE VOTED ON AND PASSED BY A MAJORITY IN BOTH THE CITY AND COUNTY.  MR. STULL SAID THE THIRD CLASS CITIES WOULD BE EXCLUDED.  MR. ADAMS DISCUSSED A RECENT WORKSHOP HE ATTENDED ON WIND & SOLAR ENERGY.  B P WIND ENERGY HAS APPROACHED THE COUNTY ABOUT A WIND FARM.  MR. STULL SAID THEY ARE LEASING SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 54.  MR. VANBLARICUM ASKED WHAT BRINGS WIND COMPANIES TO THIS AREA?  MR. STULL SAID THE ELEVATION CHANGES AND WIND PATTERNS.  MR. PELTIER TALKED ABOUT WHAT IMPACT THIS WOULD HAVE ON THE OIL COMPANIES.  MR. HOWARD REPLIED THERE IS STILL A NEED TO GENERATE ELECTRICITY FROM FOSSIL FUELS WHEN WIND AND SOLAR ARE NOT AVAILABLE AND WIND ENERGY IS TO COSTLY RIGHT NOW.  MR. PELTIER DISCUSSED THE POSSIBILITY OF COMBINING FIRE DISTRICTS IN THE COUNTY SINCE IT WOULD BE MORE EFFICIENT.  MR. RINKE AGREED HE WOULD LIKE TO SEE THAT HAPPEN.  ALL THE DISTRICTS HAVE THEIR OWN FIRE CHIEF AND FIREMEN WITH LOCAL EQUIPMENT AND THERE WOULD STILL BE A NEED FOR THE REMOTE LOCATIONS AND TO PRESERVE LOCAL FIRE DISTRICTS.  FULL-TIME FIRE PERSONNEL WOULD BENEFIT ALL THE RESIDENTS OF PRATT COUNTY.  EVERYONE AGREED THAT THEY SHOULD LOOK AT THE ISSUES OF A COUNTY WIDE FIRE DISTRICT.  MR. TAYLOR SAID THEY WERE ALL ELECTED TO RUN THE CITY AND COUNTY AND DO WHAT WAS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC.  MR. VANBLARICUM SAID IF THE FIRE DISTRICTS WERE TO COMBINE IT COULD LEAD TO LAW ENFORCEMENT CONSOLIDATION.  MR. NYSTROM SAID IT COULD REDUCE THE MILL LEVY IN THE DISTRICTS.  MR. PELTIER ASKED WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?  MR. STULL SAID THERE WOULD BE INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH EACH DISTRICT BUT WE NEED TO START TALKING TO TOWNSHIP BOARDS AND SEE WHAT THE LEVEL OF INTEREST IS.  THE NEXT CITY/COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 17, 2009.  COMMISSIONER ADAMS RECESSED THE MEETING AT 1:05 P.M TO RETURN TO THE COURTHOUSE. 

THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 1:15 P.M. 

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 1:22 P.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR FIVE MINUTES TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 1:27 P.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

SUSAN PAGE, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF PRATT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, DISCUSSED THE MEDICAL COMPLEX. 

E J HANSON DISCUSSED THE TRAFFIC ON WEST RIVER ROAD.

JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT WITH CHARLES THIMESCH TO MAINTAIN THE COURTHOUSE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT LAWN.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

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May 11, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET MAY 11, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, REPORTED THEY ARE WORKING ON ROADS AND PUMPING OUT WATER HOLES.

KENNETH VANBLARICUM, COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GATEN WOOD, ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY, DISCUSSED OFFICE SPACE FOR THE ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY.  THE JANITOR’S STORAGE ROOM MAY BE THE BEST OPTION.

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, INFORMED THE BOARD THAT FOR APPROXIMATELY THE LAST SIX MONTHS HIS DEPARTMENT HAD NOT BEEN BILLING FOR HOUSING INMATES. THIS OVERSIGHT WILL BE CORRECTED. 

TIM BRANSCOM, EMERGENCY MANAGER AND MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, PRESENTED THE MITIGATION PLAN FOR PRATT COUNTY.  TIM ASKED THAT THE COMMISSIONERS LOOK IT OVER BEFORE THE MEETING ON MAY 19, 2009 AT 1:00 P.M. AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER.  MARK DISCUSSED LACK OF STORAGE IN THE EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS BUILDING.  THE BOARD SUGGESTED HE RENT A STORAGE UNIT.  MARK PRESENTED A LIST OF EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR RESCUE.  THE COMMISSIONERS APPROVED THE PURCHASE.  MARK ASKED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:10 A.M. FOR TEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 10:20 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.  MARK SUBMITTED BUDGETS FOR 2010 AND ESTIMATES FOR 2011 FOR AMBULANCE, HEALTH, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND 911. 

WILLIAM KELTNER, ALLIED ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC., WICHITA, KS AND DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, PRESENTED INFORMATION ON REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND DESIGN AND OPERATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE LANDFILL AND A PLOT PLAN CHECKLIST.

JACK BLACK AND JAN JORNS MET WITH THE COMMISSIONERS TO DISCUSS THE LAW LIBRARY. 

BOB EPP AND TERRY THOMPSON, LAKE COMMITTEE MEMBERS, TALKED ABOUT MONEY TO ADD A ROAD IN THE CAMPSITE AREA.  THE COMMISSIONERS TOLD THEM IT WOULD HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL AFTER THE JUNE DISTRIBUTION TO SEE HOW MUCH MONEY WOULD BE AVAILABLE.  THEY ALSO DISCUSSED PLACEMENT OF SIGNS ON STATE HIGHWAYS.

PEGGY LEE, LAKE COMMITTEE VICE-CHAIRMAN, REPORTED THEY HAVE RECEIVED THE FISHERY GRANT.

REID BELL, PRATT AIRPORT AUTHORITY, ASKED FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON ORDIANCE#0905 PASSED BY THE CITY COMMISSIONERS REGARDING REGULATING AND RESTRICTING THE HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES AND OBJECTS IN THE VICINITY OF THE PRATT INDUSTRIAL AIRPORT.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO SUPPORT CITY OF PRATT ORDIANCE #0905 TO REGULATE AND RESTRICT STRUCTURES AND OBJECTS IN THE VICINITY OF THE PRATT INDUSTRIAL AIRPORT.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  REID DISCUSSED DISPOSAL OF THE DEBRIS FROM THE HANGER AT THE AIRPORT.  KDHE HAS APPROVED THE DEBRIS TO BE BURIED.

DON SWIFT, LAKE SUPERVISOR, DISCUSSED THE NEWLY INSTALLED FLUSH TOILET.
THERE NEEDS TO BE SOME ADDITIONAL CONCRETE WORK FOR ABOUT $350.  THE COMMISSIONERS APPROVED PAYMENT FOR THE CONCRETE OUT OF THE TOURISM FUND.

COMMISSIONER REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO ADOPT THE PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL POLICE WEEK AND TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS’ MEMORIAL DAY ON MAY 15, 2009.  COMMISSIONER RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, INFORMED THE COMMISSIONERS THEY WILL START SUMMER HOURS ON TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2009.  ROAD DEPARTMENT SUMMER HOURS WILL BE 7:30 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M.

GATEN WOOD, ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY, VISITED WITH THE BOARD ABOUT USING THE JANITOR SUPPLY ROOM FOR HIS OFFICE.  THE COMMISSIONERS AGREED TO PAY FOR THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING.  THE REST OF THE COST WILL BE PAID FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY FUNDS.

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May 18, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET MAY 18, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, PRESENTED A ROAD CROSSING PERMIT FOR PAUL EUBANK, PRATT, KS TO LAY A GAS LINE AT SW 90TH AVE AND SW 30TH ST  NE/4 24-28-15.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO DONATE $200 TO THE 75’ERS DINNER.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

TIFFANY BROWN, RSVP DIRECTOR, SUBMITTED BILLS AND CHECKS FOR THE COMMISSIONERS APPROVAL.  TIFFANY IS ATTENDING THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON VOLUNTEERING IN SAN FRANCISCO, CA ON JUNE 21 – JUNE 25, 2009.

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, VISITED WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ABOUT ROUTINE MATTERS.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, INFORMED THE BOARD THE VACUUM FOR THE LANDFILL SHOULD BE DELIVERED SOON.  THE NOXIOUS WEED DEPARTMENT IS SPRAYING WHEN THEY CAN.

THE COMMISSIONERS MET WITH BUZZ WALKER ON HIS NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM APPLICATION.

BUD SIMMONS AND JACK MCCAWLEY TALKED WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ABOUT THE MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION PROGRAM AND RECOGNITION FOR GENE ROSE AND HIS SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.  GORDON STULL WILL DRAFT A CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION.

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR, DISCUSSED THE NEED FOR SOMETHING IN WRITING CONCERNING THE PRATT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S ROLE IN DOG BITE CASES. 

DAVID WILEY, SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR, TALKED ABOUT HE APPOINTMENT OF SEAN WAGNER TO THE JUVENILE CORRECTIONS ADVISORY BOARD.  COMMISSIONER RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPOINT SEAN WAGNER TO THE JUVENILE CORRECTIONS ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2010 TO DECEMBER 31, 2013.  COMMISSIONER REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  DAVID PRESENTED A PROPOSAL REQUESTING $27,500 FROM EACH OF THE FOUR COUNTY’S IN THE 30TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT TO HELP FUND THE STATE REDUCTIONS IN HIS SFY2010 BUDGET.  THE COMMISSIONERS WILL REVIEW THE PROPOSAL.  COMMISSIONER REYNOLDS SUGGESTED THE STATE SHOULD TAKE MORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDING.   DAVID REQUESTED THAT IF THEY DO NOT APPROVE THE $27,500 THAT PRATT COUNTY WILL AT LEAST PAY $10,000 FOR THE TRUANCY PROGRAM. 

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, ASKED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 1:12 P.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 1:22 P.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

DON SWIFT, LAKE SUPERVISOR, DISCUSSED THE DRIP WATER SYSTEM AT THE LAKE.

JIM MAYER, DOUGHERTY FUNDING LLC, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, NORMAN ARENDS, COLORADO EAST BANK & TRUST, LAMAR, CO, MARGARET NIGHTENGALE, GRANT COUNTY BANK, ULYSSES, KS, CHAD STEFFAN, SUNFLOWER BANK, ELLINWOOD, KS, KEVIN HARSHBERGER, METLIFE, OVERLAND PARK, KS, TED LOOMIS, THE PEOPLES BANK, PRATT, KS, D J MCMURRY, PRATT COUNTY APPRAISER AND GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, MET TO INFORM THE COMMISSIONERS THE TIF AND SENIOR LENDERS INVOLVED WITH GATEWAY ETHANOL  HAVE REACHED AN AGREEMENT.  MR. MAYER SAID THAT THE LENDING GROUPS HAVE AGREED ON A MINIMUM VALUE AND ARE ASKING THAT THE ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT BE AMENDED BECAUSE IT IS AN INTREGAL PART TO GETTING THE PLANT SOLD.  AT THIS TIME THERE ARE FOUR OR FIVE PARTIES INTERESTED IN PURCHASING THE PLANT.      

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, DEBBIE MCGRAW, HEALTH DIRECTOR, TIFFANY BROWN, RSVP DIRECTOR, AMY JONES, COUNTY TREASURER, DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, DAVID WILEY, SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR, MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY SERVICES DIRECTOR, D J MCMURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER AND SHERRY KRUSE, COUNTY CLERK MET WITH THE COMMISSIONERS TO DISCUSS THE PAY SCALE, MERIT RAISES, EVALUATIONS, EVALUATION FORMS AND PROCEDURES FOR  TERMINATON OF EMPLOYEES. 

D J MCMURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER, DISCUSSED STORED GAS VALUATIONS.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, SUBMITTED A DRAFT OF THE WIND ENERGY LICENSE AND ROAD AGREEMENTS FOR THE COMMISSIONERS TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS NEXT WEEK.

D J MCMURRY ASKED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 3:55 P.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 4:10 P.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

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May 26, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET MAY 26, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMERS PRESENT;  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, GAVE A ROUTINE REPORT.  ROAD DEPARTMENT SUMMER HOURS STARTED TODAY 7:30 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M.  THEY WILL NOT BE MIXING ANY ASPHALT THIS YEAR BUT WILL USE UP WHAT THEY HAVE AND SEAL LATER THIS SUMMER. 

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, INFORMED THE BOARD THAT THE PRATT AREA HUMANE SOCIETY REFUSED TO TAKE A DOG FROM A COUNTY RESIDENT.  VERNON DISCUSSED HIS 2009 BUDGET.  VERNON REPORTED THAT BURGULARIES ARE DOWN BUT HE EXPECTS AS THE ECONOMY GETS WORSE THEFTS WILL INCREASE.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

THE COMMISSIONERS RECEIVED A LETTER FROM DAVID WILEY, SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR, REQUESTING THEM TO APPOINT A PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO A ONE YEAR TERM.  DWIGHT ADAMS MADE A MOTION TO APPOINT CHARLES RINKE TO THE 30TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUVENILE ADVISORY BOARD FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2010 THRU DECEMBER 31ST, 2010.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, REPORTED THEY ARE FINISHING UP SPRAYIN FOR MUSK THISTLE; RECEIVED VACUUM TO USE FOR PICKING UP TRASH AT THE LANDFILL.

THE COMMISSIONERS MET WITH PHILLIP DICKSON AND LYDIA LEIS ON THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM APPLICATIONS.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, REVIEWED A LETTER ON PRATT COUNTY’S POLICY FOR HANDLING ANIMALS EXPOSED TO RABIES.

D J MCMURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER, GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, DAVE HOWARD, CITY MANAGER, WILLIE PELTIER, PRATT CITY COMMISSIONER, ERIC NYSTROM, PRATT CITY COMMISSIONER, REID BELL, PRATT AIRPORT AUTHORITY, STAN MCAHREN, TOWNSHIP #8 TRUSTEE, BILL KENWORTHY, TOWNSHIP #10 TRUSTEE, BILL HLAVACHICK, PRATT CITY COMMISSIONER, MIKE SANDERS, SUPERINTENDENT USD #438, VICTOR GRAF, PRATT CITY COMMISSIONER, RICHARD SANDERS, TOWNSHIP #12 TRUSTEE, DR. GLEN DAVIS, SUPERINTENDENT USD#382, MARSHA GIGGY, IUKA CITY MAYOR AND KENT ADAMS, PRATT COMMUNITY COLLEGE, MET TO DISCUSS AN AMENDMENT TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM. MR. STULL GAVE SOME BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON THE GATEWAY ETHANOL PLANT AND THE TAX REBATE PROGRAM.  MR. STULL STATED THAT PREVIOUSLY ANOTHER ATTORNEY HANDLED ANYTHING TO DO WITH GATEWAY ETHANOL AND PRATT COUNTY BUT NOW HE HAS NO CONFLICT.  THE ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT STATED THAT THE PLANT WOULD BE ASSESSED AT A MINIMUM VALUE OF $65 MILLION.  SINCE THE PLANT IS IN BANKRUPTCY, THE LENDERS ARE ASKING TO MODIFY THE DELINQUENT TAXES PORTION OF THE REBATE AGREEMENT AND REDUCE THE MINIMUM ON THE ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT.  CURRENTLY, ANYONE WHO DOESN’T PAY THEIR TAXES BY THE DUE DATE IS OUT OF THE PROGRAM.  THE PLANT CAN BE NO MORE THAN TWO YEARS DELINQUENT ON TAXES BECAUSE OF STATE LAWS.  CITY COMMISSIONER NYSTROM ASKED IF THE 2008 TAXES WERE PAID.  MR. STULL SAID THEY ARE CURRENT ON ALL THEIR TAXES.  MR. MCMURRY SAID THE LENDERS ASKED FOR A PROTEST HEARING ON THEIR 2009 VALUATION AND HE MET WITH THEM LAST WEEK.  CITY COMMISSIONER NYSTROM ASKED WHO MAKES THE ULTIMATE DECISION ON THE VALUATION OF THE PLANT.  MR. MCMURRY SAID HE DOES AS COUNTY APPRAISER.  MR. STULL SAID THE DISADVANTAGE TO THE COUNTY IS REPAYING THE BONDS AND KANSAS PARTNERSHIP LOAN PAYMENT AND THE COUNTY IS ASKING THAT THEY PAY AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE TO COVER THOSE COSTS.  CURRENTLY THE LENDERS ARE IN A POSITION TO CLEAN UP THE BANKRUPTCY AND TRY TO SELL THE PLANT BUT NO ONE WILL BE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING THE PLANT AS LONG AS THE CURRENT MINIMUM $65 MILLION ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT IS IN PLACE.  MR. MCMURRY SAID THE VALUE WILL INCREASE IF THE PLANT IS RUNNING.  DR. DAVIS SAID USD #382 WOULD LOOSE ABOUT $40,000 FROM THEIR SHARE OF THE TAX PAYMENTS.  MR. STULL INFORMED EVERYONE THAT THIS AMENDMENT TO THE REVITALIZATION PROGRAM WOULD ONLY APPLY TO COMMERCIAL PROJECTS THAT HAVE AN APPRAISED VALUE OF OVER $20 MILLION.  CITY COMMISSIONER NYSTROM SAID IT LOOKS LIKE IT WOULD HAVE THE MOST ECONOMIC IMPACT ON USD #382.  MR. MCMURRY SAID THEY PROBABLY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO GET THE PLANT UP AND RUNNING BEFORE THE 2009 TAXES WERE DUE.  COMMISSIONER ADAMS SAID THE COUNTY HAS MET WITH THE TIF AND SENIOR LENDERS.  CITY COMMISSION NYSTROM ASKED ABOUT IRB’S VERSUS THE REVITALIZATION PROGRAM AND MR. MCMURRY SAID IF IRB’S WERE ISSUED THERE WOULD BE NO TAX DOLLARS FOR 10-15 YEARS.  MR. HOWARD ASKED IF THEY CAN APPLY FOR THE REVITALIZATION PROGRAM ON ANY IMPROVEMENTS MADE TO THE PLANT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEMS.  MR. MCMURRY SAID THEY WOULD NOT BE ELIGIBLE SINCE THE ORIGINAL VALUATION WAS $65 MILLION.  COMMISSIONER ADAMS AND COMMISSIONER REYNOLDS AGREED THAT THEY NEED TO GET BACK IN BUSINESS AND SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE OR WE WON’T GET ANYTHING.  CITY COMMISSIONER PELTIER SAID IT SOUNDS LIKE THE COUNTY AND HAS SPENT A LOT OF TIME WORKING ON THIS AND HE APPRECIATES THEIR WORK INVOLVED. MR. STULL SAID THE TAXING ENTITIES WOULD NEED TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT AND HE WILL DRAFT THE REQUIRED PAPERWORK.       

DR. GLENN DAVIS, SUPERINTENDENT USD #382, TALKED WITH THE BOARD CONCERNING THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS.

THE COMMISSIONERS MET WITH JERRY BERRY ON HIS NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM APPLICATION.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #05-26-09 RE-APPOINTING
D. J. MCMURRY AS PRATT COUNTY APPRAISER FOR A FOUR YEAR PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2009 TO JUNE 30, 2013.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED. 

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June 1, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET JUNE 1ST, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, REPORTED THEY ARE DOING SOME DITCHING.  RANDY INQUIRED ABOUT THE WIND ENERGY PROJECT AND AGREEMENTS.

DAVID WILEY, SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR, REPORTED HE HAS NOT HAD ANY NEWS YET ON BUDGET CUTS.

PEGGY LEE, LAKE COMMITTEE VICE-CHAIR, DISCUSSED LAKE PROJECTS.

TIFFANY BROWN, RSVP DIRECTOR, DISCUSSED RECEIVING COMMODITIES NEXT WEEK.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, GAVE AN UPDATE ON MUSK THISTLE SPRAYING AND UPDATING THE LANDFILL OPERATIONS PLAN.

MARK PLOGER AND JODI DRAKE, PRATT COUNTY EXTENSION AGENTS, BRIAN SCHRAG, KENT GOYEN AND JERRY DEWEESE, EXTENSION BOARD MEMBERS, DISCUSSED THE 2010 EXTENSION BUDGET. THEY ARE ASKING FOR THE SAME BUDGET AMOUNT OF $185,000 FOR 2010.  MARK PRESENTED THE 2009 FISCAL CONDITIONS & TRENDS FOR PRATT COUNTY.  BRIAN SCHRAG SAID THEIR BUDGET CUTS FROM THE STATE WILL BE APPROXIMATELY $6000 AND NO MONEY FOR PUBLICATIONS AND POSTAGE.  JODI SAID THEY ARE TRENDING TO ON-LINE NEWSLETTERS.  MARK DISCUSSED THAT THE STATE WILL BE LOOKING AT A DISTRICT EXTENSION PROGRAM IN THE FUTURE BUT IT IS NOT A BENEFIT FOR PRATT COUNTY AT THIS TIME.  MARK PRESENTED INFORMATION ON THE 2009 PRATT COUNTY FAIR MARKET WHEAT SHOW AND MARKET WHEAT SHOW SPECIAL ELEVATOR DIVISION. 

JON NOVOTNY, PRESIDENT, PRATT COUNTY FAIR BOARD AND CALVIN BOYD, TREASURER, PRATT COUNTY FAIR BOARD, DISCUSSED MOWING AT THE FAIRGROUNDS.  THEY WOULD LIKE TO HAVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY TO USE A TRACTOR AND MOWER TO KEEP UP THE MOWING SINCE THE FAIR BUILDING HAS TURNED INTO A YEAR ROUND FACILITY. COMMISSIONER RINKE SAID PREVIOUSLY WE STOPPED PROVIDING THE EQUIPMENT DUE TO LIABILITY ISSUES BUT WILL CHECK WITH GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR.  JON AND CALVIN ALSO ASKED ABOUT HAULING IN SOME GRAVEL IN SPECIFIC AREAS.  JODI INVITED THE COMMISSIONERS TO BE CELEBRITY JUDGES FOR THE CUPCAKE DECORATING CONTEST ON JULY 22 AT THE 2009 PRATT COUNTY FAIR.  THE THEME FOR THE 2009 PRATT COUNTY FAIR IS “BARN TO BE WILD”. 

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

THE BOARD MET WITH NANCY MCNAY TO APPROVE THE NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM APPLICATION.

PATTY RICHARDSON, GREAT PLAINS DEVELOPMENT INC., DODGE CITY, KS, SUBMITTED A MICRO-LOAN APPLICATION FOR MARVIN BLAKE D/B/A STARVIN MARVINS.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MICRO-LOAN APPLICATION FOR MARVIN BLAKE.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  PATTY DISCUSSED THE STARTUP KANSAS PROGRAM WHOSE MISSION IS TO PARTNER WITH LOCAL OR REGIONAL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROVIDERS IN PROVIDING OR OBTAINING SEED CAPITAL FUNDING FOR KANSAS ENTREPRENEURS FOR FOR-PROFIT BUSINESS STARTUPS AND EXPANSIONS IN RURAL AND DISTRESSED KANSAS COMMUNITIES.  GREAT PLAINS DEVELOPMENT WOULD BE THE ADMINISTRATOR OF ANY FUNDS.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN GREAT PLAINS DEVELOPMENT INC., AND PRATT COUNTY FOR REVOLVING LOAN FUND ADMINISTRATION STARTUP KANSAS AWARDS.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

DAVE HOWARD, CITY MANAGER, DISCUSSED THE SUNFLOWER H20 PROJECT.  THEY WILL BE MAKING A PRESENTATION TO THE CITY COMMISSIONERS ON JUNE 15, 2009. 

GATEN WOOD, ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY, DISCUSSED THE REMODELING PROJECT FOR HIS OFFICE.

JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #06-01-09 ON THE LISTING OF THE BLACK-TAILED PRAIRIE DOG AS AN ENDANGERED SPECIES.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

DEBBIE MCGRAW, HEALTH DIRECTOR AND MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, DISCUSSED THE POLICY FOR HANDLING ANIMALS EXPOSED TO RABIES. 

SUSAN PAGE, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF PRATT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CHUCK WELLS, HEALTH CARE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, KANSAS CITY, DON PETERS AND JEANETTE SIEMENS, PRMC BOARD MEMBERS, RICH SANDERS, PRATT COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD MEMBER,  MET WITH THE COMMISSIONERS TO DISCUSS THE FINANCIAL SITUATION FOR PRATT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.  MR. WELLS WAS BROUGHT IN BY PRMC TO LOOK AT THE FINANCIAL CONDITION AND EVALUATE THE MASTER FACILITY PLAN PROJECT AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS.  MR. WELLS BELIEVES THERE WILL BE A SHORT WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE LOW INTEREST RATES.  THE HOSPITAL IS NOT IN A POSITION AT THIS TIME TO ADD ANY DEBT OR BORROW MONEY.  SEVERAL OPTIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AND THE GROUP WANTED TO KNOW IF THE COUNTY WAS WILLING TO BE INVOLVED IN LOOKING AT THOSE OPTIONS.  SUSAN SAID OPERATIONAL COSTS ARE DOWN RIGHT NOW AND THEY ARE WORKING ON WAYS TO REDUCE EVEN MORE.  COMMISSIONER ADAMS ASKED IF THEY ARE LOOKING AT A NEW FACILITY OR INFRASTRUCTURE OR SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN.  SUSAN SAID THEY ARE LOOKING AT ALL THE OPTIONS.  COMMISSIONER REYNOLDS NOTED THAT WE DON’T KNOW HOW THE NEW ADMINISTRATION WILL CHANGE HEALTHCARE.  SUSAN SAID THEY WILL COME BACK AND BRING SOME OPTIONS FOR THE COMMISSIONERS TO REVIEW.

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June 8, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET JUNE 8TH, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS AND CHARLES F RINKE.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, DISCUSSED COLLECTION OF JUVENILE DETENTION PLACEMENT FEES FROM PARENTS OF JUVENILE OFFENDERS. 

GEARLD BROOKS VISITED ABOUT THE CONTRACT FOR THE LAKE EVENT ON JULY 18, 2009; SECURITY; TRASH REMOVAL; DEPOSIT.  MR. BROOKS SAID HE HAD TALKED WITH DON SWIFT AND THEY THOUGHT A $250 DONATION TO THE LAKE WOULD BE ENOUGH.  COMMISSIONER ADAMS SAID THEY WOULD HAVE TO TALK WITH DON AND GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, SUBMITTED HIS 2010 BUDGET FOR $3,520,000 A REDUCTION OF $50,000 FROM THE 2009 BUDGET; PRESENTED A PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 2011 AT $3,780,000.  RANDY SAID THEY WILL NEED TO UPGRADE SOME EQUIPMENT WITHIN THE NEXT TWO YEARS.

PEGGY LEE, COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK COORDINATOR, DISCUSSED MOVING HER OFFICE TO 105B W 4TH ST.  RENT IS $225 PER MONTH PLUS UTILITIES.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE RENT AT $225 PER MONTH PLUS UTILITIES FOR OFFICE SPACE AT 105B W 4TH ST OWNED BY 4-T INVESTMENTS, PRATT.  DWIGHT ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

PEGGY LEE, LAKE COMMITTEE VICE-CHAIRMAN, PRESENTED A BID FROM MILSON CONCRETE TO FINISH THE BOAT RAMP AT THE LAKE.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM MILSON CONCRETE, SAWYER, KS FOR COMPLETION OF THE BOAT RAMP APRON AT THE LAKE FOR $1000 TO BE PAID FROM THE FISHERY GRANT.  DWIGHT ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  PEGGY REPORTED THE TRASH CANS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE TRAIL.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, PRESENTED THE 2010 NOXIOUS WEED BUDGET OF $192,000 AN INCREASE OF $11,500 FROM THE 2009 BUDGET.  THE LANDFILL BUDGET FOR 2010 IS $575,000 A SLIGHT DECREASE FROM 2009.  DEAN RECEIVED A LETTER FROM GARBER SURVEYING SERVICE, P.A. HUTCHINSON, KS TO PROVIDE SURVEYING SERVICES.  COMMISSIONERS APPROVED ITEM A:  SURVEY TO DEFINE THE TOE OF THE LANDFILL BY ESTABLISHING 13 POINTS WITH STEEL POSTS AND “EVERMARK” SIGNS WITH POINT COORDINATE DATA FOR $1750.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR AND THE BOARD DISCUSSED THE AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS ON THE LAKE EVENT.  COMMISSIONERS DECIDED TO ASK FOR $1000 DEPOSIT OF WHICH $500 WOULD BE REFUNDED WHEN THE LAKE WAS CLEANED UP. 

THE BOARD MET WITH KATHRYN WALKER, DON & GARY BLASI AND JUNETTE BEALBY ON THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM APPLICATIONS.

TED LOOMIS TALKED ABOUT THE ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENT FOR THE SENIOR LENDERS AND TIF LENDERS FOR GATEWAY ETHANOL.  MR. LOOMIS WANTED TO MAKE SURE THINGS CONTINUE TO MOVE FORWARD. 

DON SWIFT, LAKE SUPERVISOR, DISCUSSED THE AGREEMENT FOR THE LAKE EVENT.  DON STATED HE THOUGHT A $500 DONATION TO THE LAKE SOUNDED BETTER.

MIKE HILL, PRATT AREA HUMANE SOCIETY, MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR AND DEBBIE MCGRAW, HEALTH DIRECTOR, DISCUSSED THE COUNTY’S ROLE WITH RABID ANIMALS.  MIKE WILL NOTIFY DEBBIE AND SHE WILL OBTAIN A REPORT FROM THE CITY POLICE.  THE COUNTY WILL PAY FOR THE DOG IF THERE IS NO OWNER.  GORDON STULL SAID THE OWNER NEEDS TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COSTS.  MARK SAID THE CITY POLICE NEED TO FILE THEIR REPORTS IN A MORE TIMELY MANNER.   

 DEBBIE MCGRAW, HEALTH DIRECTOR AND MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, DISCUSSED THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR AND HEALTH ADVISOR CONTRACTS.  MARK INFORMED THE COMMISSIONERS MONEY WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE UPGRADED RADIOS FOR FIRE DISTRICTS.

GORDON STULL DISCUSSED A LETTER FROM THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AUTHORITY ON GRANT MONEY FOR COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE ANY OF THE COMMISSIONERS TO SIGN THE 2009-2012 DIRECT AND COUNTER-CYCLICAL PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. DWIGHT ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

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June 15, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET JUNE 15TH, 2009 AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

JOHNNA ROBERTS, DISTRICT COURT CLERK, PRESENTED THE 2010 DISTRICT COURT BUDGET FOR $120,000 NO INCREASE OVER 2009.

DAVID WILEY, SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR, REPORTED HE HAS APPLIED FOR A FEDERAL GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,500.  THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS IS TELLING DAVID THAT THEY ARE LOOKING AT ADDITIONAL CUTS IN STATE FUNDING STARTING IN JANUARY 2010. 

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, SUBMITTED ROAD CROSSING PERMITS FOR SOUTH CENTRAL TELCOM, MEDICINE LODGE, KS TO LAY FIBER OPTIC LINES ON NE 30TH ST AT 281 HWY 15-27-13 ACROSS TO 22-27-13; NE 20TH ST AT 281 HWY 22-27-13 ACROSS TO 27-27-13; NW 20TH ST AT 281 HWY 21-27-13 CROSS TO 28-27-13. 

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, PRESENTED THE 2010 BUDGET FOR THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR $1,011,663 A DECREASE OF $4000 FROM THE 2009 BUDGET. 

D J MCMURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER, SUBMITTED 2010 BUDGETS FOR APPRAISER AND GIS AT $258,300 AN INCREASE OF $6860 FROM 2009; COMPUTER $180,000 NO INCREASE. 

TRACY PETZ, RSVP, SUBMITTED BILLS AND CHECKS WHICH THE COMMISSIONERS APPROVED AND SIGNED.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, REPORTED ALL THE CONCRETE PILE AT THE LANDFILL HAS BEEN HAULED OUT; THE GRASSHOPPER MOWERS NEEDS REPAIRS; NOXIOUS WEED IS GEARING UP TO SPRAY FOR JOHNSON GRASS;  GORDON STULL AND DEAN DISCUSSED THE GYP HILLS SOLID WASTE REGIONAL COMMITTEE AND PLAN.

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, DISCUSSED COLLECTION OF JUVENILE DETENTION FEES WITH GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR.

PEGGY LEE, LAKE COMMITTEE VICE-CHAIR, AND BUD SIMMONS, LAKE COMMITTEE MEMBER, PRESENTED THE BUDGET FOR LAKE PROJECTS IN 2010 $52,039.47.  PROJECTS INCLUDE ADDITIONAL RV PARKING STALLS, ROAD FOR ADDITIONAL CAMPSITES; ADA DOCK, ADA TABLE AND BBQ.  PEGGY REPORTED THAT DON SWIFT, LAKE SUPERVISOR, ASKED HER TO TELL THE BOARD HE WILL NEED $18,000 FOR LAKE MAINTENANCE IN 2010.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO INCREASE THE LAKE FEES STARTING JULY 1, 2009 FOR RV HOOKUPS $15.00 PER DAY, PIER CAMPING $5 A NIGHT AND DISCONTINUE THE ANNUAL CAMPING FEE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2010.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

ROCHELLE WESTERHAUS AND RICK ABRAMS, PRATT PUBLIC LIBRARY, PRESENTED THE 2010 BUDGET FOR THE LIBRARY.  THEY ARE REQUESTING $54,000 AN INCREASE OF $2000 FROM 2009. 

SHERRY WENRICH, REGISTER OF DEEDS, PRESENTED HER 2010 BUDGET FOR $84,000 AN INCREASE OF $10,000 OVER THE 2009 BUDGET.                          

DEWAYNE BRYAN, PRATT HEALTH FOUNDATION, ASKED FOR THE BOARD TO SIGN A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE “TELEMETRY FOR LIFE” PROJECT APPLICATION AT PRMC.  THE PROGRAM WILL HELP DEPARTMENTS MONITOR A PATIENT’S CARDIAC AND VITAL SIGNS REGARDLESS OF THEIR HOSPITAL LOCATION.  COMMISSIONER ADAMS SIGNED THE LETTER OF SUPPORT.

PEGGY LEE, PRATT COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK COORDINATOR, REPORTED SHE HAS MOVED INTO HER NEW OFFICE LOCATION AT 105B W 4TH ST.  RENT WILL NOT BE EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 1, 2009.

THE COMMISSIONERS APPROVED NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION APPLICATIONS FOR THAD HENRY AND A J JACQUES.

TED LOOMIS VISITED WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ABOUT THE PROGRESS OF THE ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE SENIOR AND TIF LENDERS ON THE GATEWAY ETHANOL PLANT.  GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, SAID HE HAS NOT HEARD ANYTHING FROM THEM.

THE COMMISSIONERS APPROVED THE BILL FROM CDS, PRATT, KS FOR $522.23 TO EXTEND PHONE LINES TO THE OFFICE FOR ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY GATEN WOOD.

MIKE HILL INFORMED THE COMMISSIONERS HE HAS BEEN DISMISSED AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE PRATT AREA HUMANE SOCIETY AND THANKED THEM FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIP IN THE PAST.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONTRACTS WITH DR. WAKON FOWLER AS MEDICAL ADVISOR FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AT $300 PER MONTH AND WITH DR. WILLIAM G. CANNATA, HEALTH OFFICER FOR PRATT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AT $300 PER MONTH.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, DISCUSSED 2008 AND 2009 DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS. 

2010 BUDGETS FOR THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS WERE SUBMITTED BY SHERRY KRUSE, COUNTY CLERK:  COURTHOUSE, $237,000 NO INCREASE; COUNTY CLERK, $134,000 NO INCREASE; ELECTION, $70,000; COUNTY TREASURER, $168,200 NO INCREASE; COMMISSIONER $177,000 INCREASE OF $15,000 FROM LAST YEAR.

JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO DONATE $250 TO THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT.  DWIGHT ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  COMMISSIONER RINKE VOTED AGAINST THE DONATION. 

GORDON STULL AND MARK MCMANAMAN DISCUSSED A CLASS ACTION SUIT WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY ON ENGINE PROBLEMS. 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS DWIGHT ADAMS MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

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June 22, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONER MET JUNE 22ND, 2009 AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

ERIC MCMANAMAN, GARY WATSON AND RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, DISCUSSED ROAD CONDITIONS IN THE NW PART OF PRATT COUNTY.  ERIC SAID AN OPTION WOULD BE TO LET THE ROADS GROW OVER IN GRASS AND ALLOW THEM TO BECOME MINIMUM MAINTENANCE ROADS.  GARY PRESENTED PICTURES OF THE ROADS.  THE SANDY GROUND DOES NOT MAKE GOOD ROADS.  RANDY SUGGESTED IF THERE WAS SOME GOOD DIRT IN THE AREA THEY COULD BUILD UP THE ROAD.  ERIC AND GARY WERE SUGGESTING A NO COST WAY TO FIX THE PROBLEMS.  RANDY THOUGHT ALL THE LAND OWNERS WOULD HAVE TO AGREE TO A MINIMUM MAINTENANCE ROAD.  ERIC WANTED TO EXPRESS HIS APPRECIATION FOR THE WORK OF THE ROAD DEPARTMENT DURING THE MARCH SNOW STORM.  RANDY TALKED ABOUT THE FAIRBOARD USING A COUNTY MOWER AT THE FAIRGROUNDS. 

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, TOLD THE BOARD HE IS APPLYING FOR A $5000 LEPP GRANT FROM KDHE.  DEAN REPORTED THE LANDFILL PERMIT RENEWAL HAS BEEN SUBMITTED; THEY WILL GET $50 A TON FOR THE METAL PILE AT THE LANDFILL; INSPECTION FOUND CRACKS IN THE BALER; ELECTED OFFICERS FOR THE GYP HILLS REGIONAL SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE; DISCUSSED LOCAL SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE MEMBERS. 

THE COMMISSIONERS RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ON THE APPROVAL OF PRATT COUNTY AS A DESIGNATED NON-METROPOLITAN BUSINESS REGION.

DON SWIFT, LAKE SUPERVISOR, REPORTED THEY ARE STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE FLUSH RESTROOMS. 

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, HAD NOTHING TO REPORT.

BIDS WERE OPENED FOR CONTRACT JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE COURTHOUSE. ONE BID WAS RECEIVED FROM SHAWN FLEMMING, PRATT FOR $2500 PER MONTH.

THE COMMISSIONERS DID NOT MAKE A DECISION ON THE BID AT THIS TIME.

TERRY SMITH DISCUSSED OPTIONS FOR TAKING CARE OF THE ROADS.  TERRY SUGGESTED HIRING AN ENGINEER TO REVIEW THE ROADS AND OFFER SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS.

CHAIRMAN ADAMS SIGNED A RELEASE OF ASSIGNMENT ON LIFE INSURANCE POLICY FOR MICRO-LOAN ACCOUNT #99-ML-005-008.

SHERYL STEVENSON, TERRY STUDER, GREG GILES, ERNIE SEYFERT AND ERIN BATMAN, SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE, PRESENTED THE 2010 BUDGET.  THEY ARE REQUESTING $15,000 WHICH IS THE SAME AS LAST YEAR.  THE SOIL CONSERVATION BOARD HAS DECIDED NOT TO RECEIVE ANY COMPENSATION TO HELP OUT WITH THE BUDGET.

TRACY GREEN, DIRECTOR OF SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS FOUNDATION ON CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY, INC AND DONNA HOENER-QUEAL, BOARD MEMBER, MET WITH THE COMMISSIONERS TO DISCUSS THE 2010 BUDGET.  THEY ARE REQUESTING THE SAME AS LAST YEAR $48,500 AND WANTED THE BOARD TO KNOW THEY APPRECIATE THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT.

THE COMMISSIONERS APPROVED A NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR JONATHAN FLORA.

DAVID WILEY, DIRECTOR OF SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, DISCUSSED THE AGREEMENT WITH THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AUTHORITY ON FUNDING OF PROGRAMS.  IF THE COUNTY DOES NOT SIGN THE AGREEMENT THE 30TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WILL LOSE OUT ON $614,016.  DAVID SAID THAT PRATT COUNTY WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FUNDING DUE TO STATE CUTS.  THE 30TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUVENILE CORRECTIONS ADVISORY BOARD WOULD DETERMINE WHERE CUTS ARE MADE.  GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, SAID THE STATE HAS AGREED TO MAKE SOME WORDING CHANGES IN THE AGREEMENT.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AND CHANGES WITH THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AUTHORITY.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

TED LOOMIS MET WITH THE COMMISSIONERS TO CLARIFY THE $200,000 FEE FOR THE SENIOR AND TIF LENDERS AT GATEWAY ETHANOL.  THE FEE WILL BE PAID FOR THE LIFE OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM AND FULL AMOUNT DUE ON DECEMBER 20TH OF EACH YEAR.  

D J MCMURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER, EXPLAINED THE 2008 REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL/ SALES RATIO STUDY FOR PRATT COUNTY.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR AND GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, DISCUSSED MINIMUM MAINTENANCE ROADS VERSUS CLOSING A ROAD.

BOB EPP VISITED ABOUT HAULING ASPHALT AND DIRT TO USE AT THE LAKE.

KARL PIERCE, BP WIND ENERGY, ANDREW HINES, NICK HIZA AND MIKE RIGO DISCUSSED LANGUAGE CHANGES TO THE ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS AND LICENSING AGREEMENTS WITH PRATT COUNTY. THE COUNTY IS ASKING FOR AN ESCROW ACCOUNT TO PAY FOR ROAD ISSUES NOT MET BY BP WIND ENERGY; BP AGREED TO ARBITRATION LANGUAGE AS REQUESTED BY GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR; BP ADHERES TO STRICT HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAMS WITH TRAINED PERSONNEL TO HANDLE HIGH RESCUE SPECIALITIES; ABANDONMENT PROVISIONS WITH THE COUNTY WOULD SUPERCEDE INDIVIDUAL LEASES; WIND EASEMENT IN THE LEASE CONTINUES FOR 50 YEARS WHICH THE COUNTY BELIEVES LANDOWNERS ARE NOT BEING COMPENSATED FOR; HUNTING PROVISIONS ARE LIMITED TO DURING CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE; OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS ARE PERMITTED BY WIND LEASES.  KARL AND MIKE WILL WORK WITH GORDON ON FINAL LANGUAGE FOR THE AGREEMENTS. 

BUD SIMMONS, KANSAS SILVER HAIRED LEGISLATURE, ASKED THE COMMISSIONERS FOR A DONATION OF $500 ON BEHALF OF THE KANSAS SILVER HAIRED LEGISLATURE.  BOYD DAVIES WAS ONE OF THE FOUNDING FATHERS OF THIS GROUP IN 1982 AND IT IS THE LARGEST ADVOCACY GROUP IN KANSAS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO DONATE $500 TO THE KANSAS SILVER HAIRED LEGISLATURE.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, DISCUSSED INSURANCE ON THE WEATHER RADIO TOWER AND NIMS TRAINING.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED. MEETING ADJOURNED.

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June 29, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET JUNE 29TH, 2009 AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

JAMES METCALFE, ROAD FOREMAN, REPORTED THE BRIDGE AT WALDECK HAS A 6’ X 3’ HOLE IN IT AND THEY ARE WORKING TODAY TO GET IT PATCHED.  THIS BRIDGE WAS ON THE FIVE YEAR PLAN BUT WILL SEE IF IT CAN BE MOVED UP.  THE MOWERS ARE OUT.

DAVID WILEY, SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR, INFORMED THE BOARD THAT HIS 2010 BUDGET WILL BE REDUCED BY $18,000.  CHAIRMAN ADAMS SIGNED THE CONDITIONS OF GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE KANSAS JUVENILE JUSTICE AUTHORITY.  THE COMMISSIONERS AND DAVID REVIEWED A LETTER FROM JUDGE LARRY T. SOLOMON ON THE EXECUTION OF A WAIVER REGARDING FEDERAL BYRNE GRANT FUNDS.

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, GAVE A ROUTINE REPORT.

TIFFANY BROWN, RSVP DIRECTOR, PRESENTED BILLS AND CHECKS FOR THE COMMISSIONERS TO APPROVE AND SIGN.  TIFFANY REPORTED ON THE NATIONAL VOLUNTEER CONFERENCE SHE ATTENDED IN SAN FRANCISCO.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, PRESENTED A BID ON REPAIRS TO THE BALER:  HWI ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES, ST LOUIS, MO REPAIR AND REPLACE BEARINGS $2297 OR JUST REPAIRS FOR $1627.36.  DEAN WILL HAVE THEM DO THE REPAIRS AND REPLACE THE BEARINGS.  DEAN DISCUSSED THE RECYCLABLES REPORT AND FROM JANUARY THRU APRIL 2009 THEY COLLECTED 147 TONS BUT REVENUE IS DOWN.  DEAN REPORTED THAT FROM JULY 1, 2008 UNTIL JUNE 29, 2009 THEY HAVE DONE 38 NEW SEPTIC SYSTEMS OR REPAIRS TO SYSTEMS. 

BRIAN HOFFMAN, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIRECTOR AND PAUL OLSEN, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD, DISCUSSED THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BUDGET FOR 2010 AND ON-GOING PROJECTS.  BRIAN SAID THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD IS A GROUP OF DEDICATED PEOPLE.  PAUL OLSEN VISITED ABOUT THE MICRO-LOAN PROJECTS AND THAT THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL OVER THE YEARS LOANING OVER $675,000. 

PEGGY LEE, COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS COORDINATOR, ASKED TO PURCHASE A LOCKED MAIL BOX AT HER NEW LOCATION.  THE COMMISSIONERS APPROVED THE REQUEST.

RICH SANDERS, JACK GALLE AND PHIL SHRACK, HOSPITAL BOARD MEMBERS, DISCUSSED THE 2010 BUDGET.  THE HOSPITAL BOARD RECEIVED $110,000 FROM THE COUNTY IN 2008 AND FOR 2009 IT IS $100,000.  SO FAR IN 2009 THEY HAVE USED $99,000 AND WILL NEED TO DIP INTO THE RESERVES TO PAY ANY ADDITIONAL BILLS. THE HOSPITAL BOARD MEMBERS ASKED FOR 1.25 MILLS IN THE 2010 BUDGET.  THE BOARD SAID THEY WILL BE LOOKING AT ALL THE BUDGETS SOON.

GEARLD BROOKS AND WAYNE SCOTT, AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS, DISCUSSED THE JULY 18 EVENT AT THE LAKE.  GEARLD SAID HE HAS A LOT OF TIME INVOLVED WITH THIS AND WANTED TO GET THE AGREEMENT APPROVED SO THEY CAN PROCEED.  THE AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS AGREED TO PAY A $250 DONATION TO THE LAKE AND A $250 TRASH FEE AND ARE WILLING TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR NEXT YEAR.  THEY ARE ALSO ASKING FOR PERMISSION TO SERVE LIQUOR.  GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, WILL DRAFT THE NECESSARY RESOLUTION AND MAKE CHANGES TO THE AGREEMENT.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH CHANGES FOR THE AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS EVENT AT PRATT COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL LAKE ON JULY 18, 2009.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

DON SWIFT, LAKE SUPERVISOR, DISCUSSED RECENT CHANGES TO LAKE FEES.

THE COMMISSIONERS REJECTED THE BID FROM SHAWN FLEMMING FOR CONTRACT JANITOR SERVICES AT THE COURTHOUSE.

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, DISCUSSED DEPARTMENT POLICIES.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, TO START THE DELINQUENT TAX FORECLOSURE PROCESS.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  MEETING ADJOURNED.

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July 6, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET JULY 6, 2009 AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, REPORTED THE REPAIRS ARE FINISHED AND THE BARICADES ARE DOWN ON THE BRIDGE AT WALDECK AND THE WEIGHT LIMIT HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 10 TONS.  RANDY TOLD THE BOARD HE HAS A MEETING WITH FEMA TOMORROW ON REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FROM THE MARCH 2009 SNOW STORM.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

CHAIRMAN ADAMS SIGNED THE MICRO-LOAN AGREEMENT DOCUMENT BETWEEN MARVIN A BLAKE d/b/a STARVIN MARVINS AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PRATT COUNTY KANSAS. 

THE COMMISSIONERS APPROVED AND SIGNED THE FEDERAL RECOVERY ACT EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FUND PROJECT WAIVER REQUESTED BY CHIEF/DISTRICT JUDGE LARRY T. SOLOMON.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, REPORTED THE NOXIOUS WEED DEPARTMENT IS SPRAYING; RECEIVED CHECK FROM THE METAL RECYCLER OF $4097 FOR THE METAL PILE AT THE LANDFILL.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPOINT DEAN HOOVER AS PRATT COUNTY’S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SOUTHWEST KANSAS AREA AGENCY ON AGING SUB-REGION COUNCIL.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

BRIAN HOFFMAN, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIRECTOR, DISCUSSED THE INFORMATION ON THE COUNTY’S SUPPORT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

DON SWIFT, LAKE SUPERVISOR, REVIEWED THE BILL FROM PENWELL EQUIPMENT, CASSODAY, KS ON REPAIRS TO THE SEWER LINE AT THE LAKE. 

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, REPORTED THEY HAD NUMEROUS CALLS TO THE LAKE OVER THE JULY 4TH WEEKEND.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, ASKED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR FIVE MINUTES.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 10:13 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR FIVE MINUTES TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 10:18 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

THE COMMISSIONERS APPROVED A NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION APPLICATION FOR JOHN AND LAVERNE ROSENBURGER.

RICK ABRAMS, PORTER LOOMIS AND MIKE SANDERS VISITED WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ABOUT IMPROVING PRATT COUNTY.  PORTER LOOMIS WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF NOT HAVING A SPRING CLEAN-UP WEEK.  COMMISSIONER ADAMS SAID THE CITY OF IUKA HAD A CLEAN-UP RECENTLY AND IT BROUGHT OUT A LOT OF ITEMS.  THE BOARD RECOMMENDED THEY CONTACT THE CITY OF PRATT AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO ADDRESS THE CITY/COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING IN AUGUST.  RICK ABRAMS COMMENTED IT WOULD HELP BEAUTIFY THE COMMUNITY. GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, SAID IT WOULD BE SOMETHING TO INCLUDE IN THE LOCAL SOLID WASTE PLAN.

THE COMMISSIONERS APPROVED A NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION APPLICATION FOR ERIC ESTES.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, INFORMED THE COMMISSIONERS THERE ARE 36 PARCELS FOR THE TAX FORECLOSURE SALE AND LETTERS WILL BE SENT TO EACH OWNER.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #07-06-09 TO PROCEED WITH THE DELINQUENT TAX SALE. JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED. 

SHAWN FLEMMING DISCUSSED HIS BID FOR JANITOR SEVICES AT THE COURTHOUSE. 

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, TOLD THE COMMISSIONERS THEY ARE HAVING RADIO REPEATER PROBLEMS.

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July 13, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET JULY 13, 2009 AT THE COURTHOUSE 9:00 A.M. FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, SUBMITTED ROAD CROSSING PERMITS:  L D DRILLING INC., GREAT BEND, KS LAY A WATER LINE FROM JUNCTION OF NE 100TH AVE AND NE 80TH ST WEST 620’ NORTH TO SOUTH NE 110TH AVE AND NE 80TH ST SOUTH 585’ EAST TO WEST; SOUTH CENTRAL TELCOM, MEDICINE LODGE, KS REPAIR PHONE CABLE FROM PRATT 11 MILES NORTH 4 MILES WEST 2-26-12 AND FROM PRATT 6 MILES NORTH AND 6 MILES WEST 33-26-14.  RANDY SHOULD HEAR FROM FEMA THIS WEEK ON WHAT EXPENSES FROM THE MARCH SNOW STORM WILL BE REIMBURSED.

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, ASK FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION AT 9:07 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR FIVE MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 9:12 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, REPORTED THEY ARE SPRAYING BRIDGES AND CULVERTS ON COUNTY BLACKTOPS; LANDFILL EQUIPMENT RUNNING HOT BECAUSE OF THE TEMPERATURES BUT EMPLOYESS ARE WATCHING FOR ANY PROBLEMS.

DAVID WILEY, SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR, ASKED THE BOARD TO APPROVE A LINE ITEM TRANSFER IN HIS FY2009 BUDGET.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF $5811.61 FROM ONE LINE ITEM TO ANOTHER IN THE FY2009 BUDGET.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  DAVID PRESENTED AN FY2010 CARRYOVER REIMBURSEMENT PLAN BUDGET SUMMARY OF $50,672.82.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE FY2010 CARRYOVER BUDGET SUMMARY.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  DAVID REVIEWED THE FY09 YEAR-TO-DATE ADULT AND JUVENILE PROGRAM DATA FROM JULY 1, 2008 THRU JUNE 30, 2009.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE FY09 ADULT AND JUVENILE PROGRAM DATA.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

DON SWIFT, LAKE SUPERVISOR, GAVE AN UPDATE ON THE LAKE.

TIFFANY BROWN, RSVP DIRECTOR, PRESENTED BILLS AND CHECKS THAT THE COMMISSIONERS APPROVED AND SIGNED.

STEVE LAPRAD, PATTON, CRAMER AND LAPRAD, PRESENTED THE 2008 AUDIT FOR PRATT COUNTY AND DISCUSSED THE 2010 BUDGET.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #07-13-09 REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO THE LAKE RULES AND REGULATIONS.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED. 

JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, PRATT COUNTY KANSAS AND AMERICAN LEGION POST NO.86/AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS, PRATT COUNTY FOR AN ACTIVITY TO BE CONDUCTED AT PRATT COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL LAKE ON JULY 18, 2009. CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, REPORTED THAT CASE#9-CV-1052 MARIO J TURSINI. JR., AND MONA A TURSINI VS VERNON CHINN AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COUNTY OF PRATT HAS BEEN DISMISSED BY THE PLAINTIFFS WITH NO LIABILITY TO THE COUNTY.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE STIPULATION AND ORDER OF DISMISSAL IN CASE#9-CV-1052.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED. 

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, REPORTED HE HAS RECEIVED SEVERAL CALLS FROM PEOPLE RESPONDING TO THE DELINQUENT TAX SALE NOTICES THAT WERE MAILED OUT. 

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

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July 20, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET JULY 20, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

DAVID WILEY, SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR, PRESENTED A LETTER FOR CHAIRMAN ADAMS TO SIGN TO THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AUTHORITY ON LINE-ITEM CHANGES FOR THE FY2009 BUDGET.  CHARLES F RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE $18,233 LINE-ITEM TRANSFERS FROM JISP AND CCMA FUNDS:   TRAVEL AND SUBSISTENCE, EQUIPMENT, CONTRACTUAL, TRAINING AND OTHER TO PERSONNEL FOR THE FY09 BUDGET. JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

JAMES METCALFE, ROAD FOREMAN, GAVE A ROUTINE REPORT.  CHAIRMAN ADAMS DISCUSSED HAULING DIRT FOR A CULVERT AT JEFF SLADE’S.

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, REPORTED THEY HAD A QUIET WEEKEND.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 9:13 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR FIVE MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 9:18 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN. 

CHAIRMAN ADAMS SIGNED THE MICRO-LOAN ACCOUNT SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT FROM GREAT PLAINS DEVELOPMENT INC., DODGE CITY, KS.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, REPORTED LAST WEEK WAS A GOOD WEEK FOR SPRAYING.  DEAN SAID THEY WILL BE HAVING A BOOTH AT THE FAIR AGAIN THIS YEAR TO PROMOTE RECYCLING.

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, REPORTED THAT STARTING WITH THE SFY2010 BUDGET THE STATE OF KANSAS WILL NO LONGER PAY TO CLEAN UP METH LABS WHICH USUALLY COSTS AROUND $5,000 TO $10,000 DOLLARS.  THE STATE WILL NO LONGER PAY FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM THAT RUNS THROUGH THE DISPATCH AT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER.  VERNON WANTED THE BOARD TO KNOW THAT COULD BE ADDED EXPENSES FOR THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT.

STEVE LAPRAD, PATTON, CRAMER AND LAPRAD, DISCUSSED THE 2010 BUDGET.

JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION AT 10:50 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR FIVE MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 10:55 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION AT 11:00 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR FIVE MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 11:05 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN. 

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, AND THE BOARD DISCUSSED A LETTER FROM JERRY PENWELL, PENWELL EQUIPMENT CO., CASSODAY, KS ON INSTALLING THE SEWER LINE AT THE LAKE.  DON SWIFT, LAKE SUPERVISOR, JOINED THE MEETING TO DISCUSS THE LETTER.  GORDON STULL WILL FOLLOW UP ON THE LETTER.  DON REPORTED THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS EVENT AT THE LAKE SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2009. 

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, DISCUSSED IMPLEMENTING A POLICY ON TAKING PARTIAL DELINQUENT TAX PAYMENTS.  GORDON WILL TALK TO AMY JONES, COUNTY TREASURER.  GORDON UPDATED THE COMMISSIONERS ON CHANGES TO THE ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT AND LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH BP WIND ENERGY.       

BOB EPP PRESENTED FUEL RECEIPTS FOR REIMBURSEMENT ON HAULING BLACKTOP TO THE LAKE.

MIKE GARRETT, SEAN WAGNER AND SUSAN LYNCH, HORIZONS MENTAL HEALTH, MET WITH THE BOARD TO DISCUSS THE SECOND QUARTER REPORT AND ELEVEN MONTH FINANCIALS FOR FY2009.  MR. GARRETT SAID THEY ARE MANAGING THEIR EXPENSES VERY WELL.  THEY HAVE INCREASED STAFF BY THREE POSITIONS AND INCREASED REVENUES WITH THE SAME AMOUNT OF EXPENSES.  MR. GARRETT JUST WANTED TO LET THE COMMISSIONERS KNOW THEIR FINANCIAL SITUATION IS SOLID. 

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE SHERRY KRUSE, COUNTY CLERK, TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT WITH THE KANSAS CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP INC., STARTUP KANSAS PROGRAM.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED. MEETING ADJOURNED.

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July 27, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET JULY 27, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, TOLD THE COMMISSIONERS THEY WILL RECEIVE APPROXIMATELY $52,000 FROM FEMA AND STATE OF KANSAS FOR REIMBURSEMENT ON THE MARCH 27, 2009, SNOW STORM EXPENSES; SEALING WILL START AT THE END OF AUGUST; COMMISSIONER ADAMS DISCUSSED ROAD ISSUES FROM GREG GILES, MERLE ROSE AND GARY FITZSIMMONS.

MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED. 

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, INFORMED THE BOARD THEY HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW REFRIGERATOR FOR THE JAIL.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, REPORTED THEY ARE SPRAYING FOR KDOT; DISCUSSED THE GYP HILLS REGIONAL SOLID WASTE PLANNING COMMITTEE.

KENNETH VANBLARICUM, COUNTY ATTORNEY, TALKED ABOUT THE DELINQUENT TAX FORECLOSURE SALE.

THE COMMISSIONERS APPROVED NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION APPLICATIONS FOR BRIAN SIROKY AND FATB CONSTRUCTION.

JIM MAYER, DOUGHERTY & COMPANY LLC, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, MARGARET NIGHTENGALE, GRANT COUNTY BANK, ULYSSES, KS, CHAD STEFFAN, SUNFLOWER BANK, ELLINWOOD, KS, TED LOOMIS, THE PEOPLES BANK, PRATT, KS, D J MCMURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER AND GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, MET WITH THE COMMISSIONERS TO DISCUSS THE COUNTY’S REQUEST FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE BEGINNING IN 2009 TO ASSIST IN MEETING THE DEBT ASSOCIATED WITH THE ROAD BONDS.  MR. MAYER PRESENTED TAX REBATE INFORMATION AND REQUESTS FROM THE TIF LENDERS AND THE SENIOR SECURED LENDERS.

PATTY RICHARDSON, GREAT PLAINS DEVELOPMENT INC., DODGE CITY, KS, SUBMITTED THE STARTUP KANSAS CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP, INC. AWARD AGREEMENT AND LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN STARVIN MARVIN’S BBQ AND KANSAS CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP INC.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN MARVIN A BLAKE, D/B/A STARVIN MARVIN’S BBQ AND THE KANSAS CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP INC.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 11:48 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 11:58 A.M. NO ACTION TAKEN.

CHAIRMAN ADAMS SIGNED THE NOTICE TO TOWNSHIP #6 ON ISSUING A CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE TO GREEN VALLEY GOLF, PRATT, KS.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, DISCUSSED INFORMATION ON JERRY PENWELL, PENWELL EQUIPMENT, CASSODAY, KS AND HIS RESPONSE TO PROBLEMS WITH THE SEWER LINE AT THE LAKE; REVIEWED LETTER TO STEPHEN SIX, ATTORNEY GENERAL, FOR OPINION ON DELEGATION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF COUNTY ROADS; REVIEWED CELL PHONE POLICY; REPORTED ON PROGRESS OF DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE TAX FORECLOSURE SALE.

TERRY THOMPSON, LAKE COMMITTEE MEMBER, TALKED ABOUT A LAKE PROJECT.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  MEETING ADJOURNED.

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August 3, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET AUGUST 3RD, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, GOT APPROVAL FOR ROAD CROSSING AT ¼ NORTH OF SE 60TH AVENUE AND SE 10TH ST INTERSECTIONS. 

DJ MCMURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER, REPORTED ON TAX REP WANTING INFORMATION ON ETHANOL PLANT, WILL CHECK WITH GORDON STULL ON WHAT HE CAN LEGALLY REPORT TO THEM.

VERNON CHINN, PRATT COUNTY SHERIFF, GAVE A ROUTINE REPORT.

MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

TIFFANY BROWN, RSVP DIRECTOR, HAD BILLS FOR APPROVAL. REPORTED SHE WILL BE TAKING OVER RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SENIOR BOARD.

DEBRA MCGRAW, PRATT COUNTY HEALTH DIRECTOR, GOT APPROVAL TO PURCHASE REFRIGERATOR FOR VACCINES.

MARK MCMANAMAN, DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES, DISCUSSED BILLS FOR TRUCK ROLL OVER, WILL GET WITH DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR AND RANDY PHILLIPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR TO GET THEIR COSTS FOR ASSISTING IN CLEAN UP.

DISCUSSED RADIO TOWERS.  DISCUSSED THE OPTION OF PURCHASING A DEMO AMBULANCE LATER IN THE YEAR.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR GAVE REPORT ON SPRAYING.

RANDY PHILLIPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR DISCUSSED LABOR REPORT, WILL FILL IN SURVEY AND GIVE TO GORDON STULL FOR REVIEW. 

DON SWIFT, LAKE SUPERVISOR IS LOOKING INTO SYSTEM TO KEEP SAND OUT OF WELL WATER

TOM LANG, FISHERIES PROGRAM SPECIALIST, KANSAS WILDLIFE AND PARKS, PEGGY LEE AND BUD SIMMONS, LAKE COMMITTEE MEMBERS, DISCUSSED THE AVAILABILITY OF GRANTS.  TOM GAVE THE OPTION OF SIGNING A 10 YEAR LEASE FOR THE LAKE, COMMISSIONERS SIGNED THE 10 YEAR AGREEMENT.

BUD SIMMONS THANKED THE COMMISSIONERS FOR THEIR DONATION TO THE SILVER HAIRED LEGISLATURE.

PEGGY LEE, LAKE COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORTED ON SIGNS AND PAMPHLETS FOR THE TRAIL.

DJ MCMURRY, PRATT COUNTY APPRAISER DISCUSSED REVITILIZATION ISSUE.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  MEETING ADJOURNED.

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August 10, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET AUGUST 10, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, REPORTED THEY ARE PATCHING BLACKTOPS; TWO MOWERS ARE BROKE DOWN.

DAVID WILEY, SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR, INFORMED THE COMMISSIONERS HE HAS PRESENTED HIS YEAR END REPORT TO ALL THE OTHER COUNTY’S IN THE DISTRICT.  DAVID SAID HARPER COUNTY AND BARBER COUNTY ARE ALLOWING $10,000 EACH IN THEIR 2010 BUDGETS FOR TRUANCY PROGRAMS AND KINGMAN COUNTY IS BUDGETING $10,000 FOR TRUANCY AND $5000 FOR OTHER PROGRAMS.  DAVID REPORTED HIS FEDERAL GRANT APPLICATION OF $16,535 HAS BEEN APPROVED.

THE COMMISSIONERS REVIEWED INFORMATION FROM MID-CONTINENTAL RESTORATION CO INC, FORT SCOTT, KS ON MASONRY REPAIRS TO THE COURTHOUSE. 

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, REPORTED THEY HAVE LOTS OF TRASH BLOWING AROUND AT THE LANDFILL; PRICES ON RECYCLING MATERIALS HAVE INCREASED A LITTLE.

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, HAD NOTHING TO REPORT.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD ON PRATT COUNTY’S 2010 BUDGET.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE 2010 BUDGET FOR PRATT COUNTY.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION AT 10:33 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR FIVE MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 10:38 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, ASK TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 10:40 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TWENTY MINUTES TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED. THE BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 11:00 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, DISCUSSED A REQUEST FROM SUNFLOWER ELECTRIC TO USE THE COUNTY’S RADIO TOWER BUILDING TO HOUSE A GENERATOR AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT.  GORDON STULL SAID WE WOULD NEED AN AGREEMENT WITH SUNFLOWER ELECTRIC.

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR AND DEBBIE MCGRAW, HEALTH DIRECTOR, TALKED ABOUT A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH LOCAL PHARMACIES TO PROVIDE VACCINES AND SUPPLIES IN THE EVENT OF A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.  GORDON STULL WILL DRAFT AN MOU.

THE COMMISSIONERS APPROVED A REQUEST FROM BOB EPP TO PAY A REPAIR BILL ON HIS HI-LOADER HE HAS USED FOR LAKE PROJECTS.

D J MCMURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER AND MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, TALKED ABOUT GETTING INFORMATION ON HOW MUCH A LAPTOP AND SOFTWARE WOULD COST FOR USING IN AMBULANCES TO FIND EMERGENCY LOCATIONS.  THE ADDRESS COULD BE TYPED INTO THE COMPUTER AND IT WOULD GIVE DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE LOCATION OF THE EMERGENCY.  THE BOARD GAVE THEIR APPROVAL.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, INFORMED THE COMMISSIONERS HE RECEIVED AN INFORMAL RESPONSE FROM THE KANSAS ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE ON THE ROAD MAINTENANCE ISSUE AND WIND FARM PROJECTS.

TED LOOMIS, THE PEOPLES BANK, DISCUSSED THE DRAFT OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN PRATT COUNTY, GATEWAY ETHANOL LLC, AND DOUGHERTY FUNDING LLC.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED. MEETING ADJOURNED.

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August 17, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET AUGUST 17, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, REPORTED HE WILL ATTEND A MEETING WITH WILDLIFE AND PARKS ON THEIR SEWER SYSTEM; DISCUSSED END GUNS ON IRRIGATION SYSTEMS; CHAIRMAN ADAMS TOLD RANDY THEY APPRECIATE THE HELP ON THE ROAD AT THE LAKE.

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, GAVE A ROUTINE REPORT.

DON SWIFT, LAKE SUPERVISOR, DISCUSSED THE ROAD AND SEWER LINE AT THE LAKE.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, INFORMED THE COMMISSIONERS AN E-WASTE DISPOSAL FOR PRATT COUNTY HAS BEEN TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2009.  THE COMMISSIONERS APPROVED DEAN’S REQUEST TO PROCEED WITH ADVERTISING AND GETTING THINGS IN MOTION; APPROVED ROBERT TORRES TO ATTEND A SMALL FLOWS WORKSHOP IN OLATHE, KS ON AUGUST 27 & 28, 2009 TO LEARN ABOUT NEW TECHNOLOGY IN SEWER SYSTEMS.

CHAIRMAN ADAMS SIGNED THE CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR GREEN VALLEY GOLF COURSE.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 11:00 A.M. TO RECESS THE MEETING TO ATTEND THE JOINT CITY/COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING AT CITY HALL.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  DWIGHT ADAMS RECONVENED THE MEETING AT 11:07 A.M.  COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES RINKE, JOE REYNOLDS, GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, JEFF TAYLOR, MAYOR, CITY COMMISSIONERS, BILL HLAVACHICK, WILLIE PELTIER, VICTOR GRAF, ERIC NYSTROM, CITY ATTORNEY, KEN VAN BLARICUM, D J MURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER, LOU KRAMER, CITY CLERK AND SHERRY KRUSE, COUNTY CLERK WERE IN ATTENDANCE.  MAYOR JEFF TAYLOR ASKED D J MCMURRY TO EXPLAIN PROPERTY VALUATIONS AND WHY PRATT COUNTY WAS UP WHEN OTHER COUNTIES WERE SEEING A DECLINE.  D J SAID RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY VALUES HAVE NOT SEEN A DOWNWARD TREND YET AND STATE ASSESSED UTILITIES INCREASED.  ERIC NYSTROM INQUIRED ABOUT HOW OIL AND GAS VALUATIONS ARE DETERMINED AND D J EXPLAINED THE STATE SETS THE OIL VALUE AND THE MARKET SETS GAS PRICES.  PRATT COUNTY’S OIL AND GAS VALUATION DID INCREASE THIS YEAR. ERIC NYSTROM ASKED IF MOTOR VEHICLE VALUATIONS ARE INCLUDED AND KEN VAN BLARICUM SAID SOME PEOPLE TAG THEIR VEHICLES OUT OF STATE WHERE TAXES ARE CHEAPER.  ERIC NYSTROM INQUIRED IF SALE PRICES DETERMINE VALUATIONS ON REAL ESTATE AND DJ RESPONDED THAT ONE SALE DOES NOT AFFECT THE VALUE, THEY USE COMPARABLE SALES.  JEFF TAYLOR COMMENTED THAT HE DOESN’T THINK THIS AREA HAS SEEN THE AFFECTS OF THE RECESSION.  THERE WAS DISCUSSION ON EXEMPT PROPERTIES AND THEIR VALUES.  JEFF TAYLOR TALKED ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM AND IF THERE WAS SOME WAY TO SHOW HOW MUCH VALUE HAD BEEN GAINED BY THE PROGRAM AND HOW IS COMMERCIAL PROPERTY VALUED?  D J SAID HE WOULD SEE IF THEY COULD GET A REPORT TO SHOW THAT NRP INFORMATION AND AN INCOME APPROACH AND SQUARE FOOTAGE IS USED TO VALUE COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES.  ERIC NYSTROM ASKED WHO DETERMINES THE PERCENTAGE FOR THE DIFFERENT REAL ESTATE TYPES.  GORDON STULL EXPLAINED THERE WAS A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PASSED IN THE EARLY 1980’S THAT CHANGED EACH CATEGORY AND THE VARIOUS RATES.  THERE WAS SOME DISCUSSION ON WHY PRATT COUNTY’S LEVY IS ONE OF THE HIGHEST IN THE STATE AND ALL AGREED THAT THE COLLEGE MAKES A DIFFERENCE BUT IS VITAL TO THE AREA.  KEN VAN BLARICUM SAID ONLY THE HOME COUNTY CAN LEVY TAXES FOR THE COLLEGE.  THE GROUP DISCUSSED THE STATUS OF THE ETHANOL PLANT AND THAT IT IS STILL IN BANRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS; TALKED ABOUT SUNFLOWER H20 PROJECT.  THE NEXT JOINT MEETING WILL BE JANUARY 18, 2010.  COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RECESSED THEIR MEETING AT 12:50 P.M. TO RETURN TO THE COURTHOUSE.  CHAIRMAN ADAMS RECONVENED THE MEETING AT 1:00 P.M.    

D J MCMURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER AND GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, REVIEWED STATE REPORTS ON GAS.

TED LOOMIS, THE PEOPLES BANK, REPORTED ON THE STATUS OF THE AGREEMENT WITH DOUGHTERY FUNDING LLC AND GATEWAY ETHANOL.  THEY ARE STILL WORKING ON THE AGREEMENT.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  MEETING ADJOURNED.

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August 24, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY  COMMISSIONERS MET AUGUST 24, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

COMMISSIONER RINKE REPORTED ON THE SUNFLOWER H20 INITIATIVE MEETING AND PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT PHASE 1.  COMMISSIONER RINKE SUGGESTED THEY MEET WITH THE GROUP FOR MORE INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, SAID THEY ARE HAULING SEAL SAND AND PATCHING.  COMMISSIONER ADAMS ASKED ABOUT THE STATUS OF THE MINIMUM MAINTENANCE ROADS.  RANDY SAID HE HAD NOT HEARD ANYTHING FROM GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR.  RANDY ATTENDED THE MEETING WITH WILDLIFE AND PARKS ON THEIR SEWER SYSTEM AND CONNECTING WITH THE CITY OF PRATT.  A COST ESTIMATE IS BEING DONE.

MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, HAD NOTHING TO REPORT.

DON SWIFT, LAKE SUPERVISOR, SAID THEY HAD A BUSY WEEKEND AT THE LAKE AND HAVE BEEN FILLED UP WITH CAMPERS AND TENTS; COMMISSIONERS APPROVED THE PURCHASE OF WHEEL WEIGHTS FOR THE TRACTOR.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, INFORMED THE BOARD THEY ARE ALMOST FINISHED WITH SPRAYING FOR KDOT; DISCUSSED PUBLICITY ON THE E-WASTE DISPOSAL ON OCTOBER 10, 2009.

TIFFANY BROWN, RSVP DIRECTOR, PRESENTED BILLS AND CHECKS THAT THE BOARD APPROVED AND SIGNED.

COMMISSIONERS APPROVED AN AD FOR THE SKYLINE YEARBOOK.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PATTON, CRAMER AND LAPRAD, PRATT, KANSAS TO CONDUCT THE AUDIT FOR PRATT COUNTY FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009 NOT TO EXCEED $22,650.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, AND THE COMMISSIONERS REVIEWED THE JANITOR CONTRACT.  GORDON WILL MAKE NEEDED CHANGES TO THE CONTRACT. 

TIM BRANSCOM, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR, REPORTED ON THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN; DISCUSSED A WEBSITE FOR HANDICAP RESIDENTS TO REGISTER FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE IN THE EVENT OF A DISASTER.

DAVE HOWARD, CITY MANAGER, DEBRA MCGRAW, HEALTH DIRECTOR, AND MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR AND GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, DISCUSSED LIVING CONDITIONS IN TWO LOCAL APARTMENT BUILDINGS.

DEBRA MCGRAW, HEALTH DIRECTOR, PRESENTED A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT AND PRATT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS GRANT OF $13,922.  COMMISSIONERS APPROVED AND CHAIRMAN ADAMS SIGNED THE AGREEMENT.

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR AND GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, REVIEWED THE SUBLEASE WITH AMERICAN TOWER AND MID-KANSAS ELECTRIC COMPANY.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE SUBLEASE WITH AMERICAN TOWER AND MID-KANSAS ELECTRIC COMPANY.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  MARK REPORTED THE COST OF THE CHARGES FOR PRATT COUNTY IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT INVOLVING A SEMI LOADED WITH PIGS WAS $1624.42.  MARK INFORMED THE COMMISSIONERS THERE WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 90 RADIOS UPDATED TO BE NARROW BAND COMPLIANT WITH A GRANT OF $45,468.01 FROM THE STATE OF KANSAS. 

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, REVIEWED A RESOLUTION FOR MINIMUM MAINTENANCE ROADS.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION

#8-24-09 DECLARING MINIMUM MAINTENANCE ROADS FOR THE FOLLOWING:  THAT PORTION OF NW 60TH AVENUE SOUTH OF THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY OF NW 80TH STREET AND NORTH OF THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF NW 60TH ST AND THAT PORTION OF NW 50TH STREET EAST OF THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF NW 30TH AVENUE AND WEST OF THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF NW 20TH AVENUE.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  GORDON PRESENTED A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PLAN.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #8-24-09A APPROVING AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PLAN WITH CHANGES ON THE ASSESSED VALUE FROM $20,000,000 TO $5,000,000.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  GORDON REPORTED ON HIS REVIEW OF THE ADDITIONAL BILLING FROM PENWELL EQUIPMENT CO., CASSODAY, KS FOR REPAIRS TO THE SEWER LINE AT THE LAKE.  THE COMMISSIONERS AGREED TO PAY THE ADDITIONAL COST OF THE REPAIRS. 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  DWIGHT ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  MEETING ADJOURNED.

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August 31, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET AUGUST 31, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, REPORTED THEY WILL START SEALING COUNTY BLACKTOPS NEXT TUESDAY.

AMY JONES, COUNTY TREASURER, TOLD THE BOARD SHE IS INTERESTED IN THE COURTHOUSE JANITOR CONTRACT. 

DON SWIFT, LAKE SUPERVISOR, DISCUSSED REPAIRS TO THE TRACTOR/MOWER.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, REPORTED THE LANDFILL AND RECYCLING CENTER HAD BEEN INSPECTED BY THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT WITH NO VIOLATIONS.  KDHE DID RECOMMEND CHANGES BE MADE TO THE OPERATIONS PLAN.

DAVID WILEY, SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR, REPORTED THEY ARE TWO MONTHS INTO THE NEW FISCAL YEAR AND THINGS ARE RUNNING SMOOTHLY. THE TRUANCY PROGRAM CONTINUES TO GROW.  THEY ARE MEETING MONTHLY WITH PEGGY LEE, COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK COORDINATOR, ON CLIENTS WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK HOURS. 

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ADOPT THE 911 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF 75 CENTS PER MONTH PER EXCHANGE ACCESS LINE FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2010 THRU JUNE 30, 2010.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

D J MCMURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER AND GARY HAWORTH, I T DEPARTMENT, DISCUSSED THE STATE OF KANSAS PROVIDING A T1 LINE FOR PROGRAMS.

THE COMMISSIONERS DID NOT MAKE A DECISION ON HIRING A JANITOR FOR THE COURTHOUSE.  

PEGGY LEE, COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK COORDINATOR, PRESENTED AN ESTIMATE FOR A NEW COMPUTER HARDDRIVE.  THE COMMISSIONERS APPROVED THE PURCHASE. PEGGY TOLD THEM SHE WILL BE MEETING WITH THE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS STAFF MONTHLY TO KEEP UP ON CLIENTS WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS.  COMMISSIONER ADAMS DISCUSSED TRIMMING THE CATTAILS AROUND THE TRAIL. 

TED LOOMIS, THE PEOPLES BANK, VISITED WITH THE COMMISSIONERS AND GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, ABOUT THE PROGRESS OF THE ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT WITH DOUGHTERY FUNDING, LLC AND GATEWAY ETHANOL.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, DISCUSSED AGREEMENTS WITH BP ENERGY AND MEETING WITH CARL PIERCE. 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  MEETING ADJOURNED.

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September 8, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

DAVID WILEY, SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR, REPORTED THE FIRST QUARTER 30TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUVENILE FINANCIAL PROGRAMS WILL BE AUDITED BY THE STATE.  DAVID DOESN’T FORESEE ANY PROBLEMS.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, INFORMED THE COMMISSIONERS THEY HAVE PUT IN A CULVERT REQUESTED BY DEAN HEMPHILL.  CHAIRMAN ADAMS TOLD RANDY DENNIS HUFF SAID THANKS FOR BUILDING UP THE ROAD.

DON SWIFT, LAKE SUPERVISOR, GAVE A ROUTINE REPORT.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

THE BOARD RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE STATE OF KANSAS BOARD OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SAYING THEY HAD PERFORMED AN INSPECTION OF PRATT COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND THE SERVICE MET ALL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

MIKE REMPE, MIKE’S SERVICE & REPAIR, DISCUSSED REPLACEMENT OF THE BOILERS IN THE COURTHOUSE.

FRED NEWBY TALKED ABOUT ROAD MAINTENANCE IN HIS AREA OF THE COUNTY.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, REPORTED THE WATER WELLS AT THE LANDFILL WILL NEED TO BE TESTED; DEAN WILL CHECK ON A BRUSH PILE ON A LOT OWNED BY THE COUNTY AT THE CORNER OF CLEVELAND AND MOUND.

D J MCMURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER, ASKED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION AT 10:10 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 10:20 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

KENT MOORE, TOWNSHIP #8 TREASURER, TALKED ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM AMENDMENT AND DISCUSSED MINIMUM MAINTENANCE ROADS.

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, AND GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, DISCUSSED A REQUEST BY TROY SWONGER TO USE AN AMBULANCE AND RESCUE PERSONNEL FOR A DEMOLITION DERBY ON OCTOBER 4, 2009.  MARK SAID THERE WILL BE A CHARGE FOR PROVIDING THE AMBULANCE AND PERSONNEL.

TED LOOMIS, THE PEOPLES BANK, MET WITH THE COMMISSIONERS, GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, STEVE LAPRAD, PATTON, CRAMER AND LAPRAD, TO DISCUSS THE LANGUAGE IN THE DOCUMENTS BETWEEN GATEWAY ETHANOL, DOUGHTERY FUNDING AND PRATT COUNTY. 

EDDIE AND LISA PETROWSKY DISCUSSED ROAD PROBLEMS; MANURE TRUCKS TEARING UP ROADS; MINIMUM MAINTENANCE ROADS; MUD HOLES.

JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 9-8-09 DECLARING MINIMUM MAINTENANCE ROADS AND AMEND EXHIBIT “A” TO INCLUDE 3.  THAT PORTION OF NW 50TH STREET WEST OF THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF NW 30TH AVENUE AND EAST OF THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF NW 60TH AVENUE.  (ALSO DESCRIBED AS 50TH AVENUE BETWEEN SECTIONS 1-12, SECTIONS 2-11 AND SECTIONS 3-10 IN TOWNSHIP 27 SOUTH, RANGE 14 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., PRATT COUNTY KANSAS.)  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

REID BELL, PRATT AIRPORT AUTHORITY, INFORMED THE COMMISSIONERS BTI PRATT IS INTERESTED IN BUILDING A NEW FACILITY ON 25 ACRES IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER  OF AIRPORT PROPERTY.  REID WILL KEEP THEM INFORMED OF THE PROGRESS OF THE PROJECT.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, REPORTED TO THE BOARD ON A MEETING WITH CARL PIERCE, BP WIND ENERGY. 

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, ASK TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION AT 1:35 P.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 25 MINUTES TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 2:00 P.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  MEETING ADJOURNED.

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September 14, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, DISCUSSED THE RESIGNATION OF UNDERSHERIFF, RICK SHRIVER, AND SEARCHING FOR A REPLACEMENT.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, INTRODUCED HIS NEW ASSOCIATE, JOHN BEVERLIN.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, REPORTED THE ROADS AT THE LANDFILL WERE SLOPPY BUT ARE DRYING UP. 

TIFFANY BROWN, RSVP DIRECTOR, PRESENTED BILLS AND CHECKS THE COMMISSIONERS APPROVED AND SIGNED.

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, DISCUSSED REPLACING THE SIDEWALK AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND UPGRADES TO COMPUTER SOFTWARE.

BOB REBER AND LORI ANN REBER, B BAR L AND ASSOCIATES, ANTHONY, KS INTRODUCED THEMSELVES TO THE BOARD AND EXPLAINED THE SERVICE THEY PROVIDE.  THEY ARE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE  ASSOCIATION WHICH IS A NATIONAL  NETWORK OF SPORTSMEN’S CLUBS AND PRIVATE LAND IN AMERICA.  B BAR L PROVIDES A SAFE, PRIVATE PLACE AND HASSLE-FREE HUNTING FOR ALL TYPES OF GAME AS WELL AS CAMPING AND FISHING. 

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR AND JOHNNA ROBERTS, DISTRICT COURT CLERK, DISCUSSED THE AUDIT OF DISTRICT COURT BOOKS. 

TED LOOMIS, THE PEOPLES BANK, D J MCMURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER AND GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR MET WITH THE COMMISSIONERS TO DISCUSS CHANGES TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN PRATT COUNTY, GATEWAY ETHANOL LLC, AND DOUGHERTY FUNDING LLC. 

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, REPORTED HE IS CONTINUING TO PROCEED WITH THE DELINQUENT TAX SALE.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 11:55 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR FIVE MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED. THE BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 12:00.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, PRESENTED INFORMATION FROM BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE ON A WORK FIT PROGRAM FOR SCREENING POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES AND THOSE RETURNING TO WORK FROM WORKMANS COMPENSATION CLAIMS.  THE PROGRAM TESTS THE EMPLOYEES PHYSICAL CAPACITY AND ABILITY TO PERFORM THEIR JOB DUTIES.  THE COMMISSIONERS ASKED THAT KALA STEFFEN, BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, COME AND PRESENT THE PROGRAM.    

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO DONATE $1000 TO LEMON PARK LIGHTS TO BE PAID FROM TOURISM FUNDS.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  MEETING ADJOURNED.

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September 21, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET SEPTEMBER 21, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

DAVID KAIBEL, COMFORT SALES AGENCY INC, BLUE SPRINGS, MO, JIM COGGINS, COMFORT PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTING, WICHITA, KS, TOM WHITE, GREAT BEND REFRIGERATION INC, GREAT BEND, KS AND MIKE REMPE, MIKE’S SERVICE AND REPAIR, PRATT, KS DISCUSSED ISSUES WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING SYSTEM AT THE COURTHOUSE.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, REPORTED THEY ARE SEALING.

TRACY PETZ, RSVP, PRESENTED BILLS AND CHECKS THAT THE COMMISSIONERS APPROVED AND SIGNED.

PEGGY LEE, LAKE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, DISCUSSED FINISHING THE KIOSK FOR THE TRAIL AT THE LAKE.

SUSAN PAGE, PRESIDENT AND CEO PRATT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND HILLARY DOLBEE, FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRESENTED AN OPERATING STATEMENT FOR THE MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2009 AND THEY ARE HAPPY TO REPORT THE HOSPITAL IS OPERATING IN THE BLACK. REVENUES ARE UP AND EXPENSES ARE DOWN.  CUTS HAVE BEEN MADE IN SUPPLIES, CONTRACTS, OVERTIME AND NOT REPLACING STAFF WHEN THEY RESIGN.

DON SWIFT, LAKE SUPERVISOR, REPORTED EVERYTHING IS RUNNING SMOOTHLY AT THE LAKE.

BRIAN HOFFMAN, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIRECTOR, INFORMED THE BOARD THAT THEY ARE STILL MOVING FORWARD WITH THE POLK PROJECT.  DR. POLK HAS PURCHASED A SITE FOR HIS NEW OFFICE.  THEY WILL ALSO BE HELPING DR. HOPKINS, WHO PURCHASED DR. INGRAM’S PRACTICE, TO UPGRADE THAT OFFICE.  COMMISSIONER RINKE ASKED HOW THE TOURISM MONEY IS USED.  BRIAN SAID THEY GIVE GRANTS FOR LOCAL EVENTS AND DO REGIONAL ADVERTISING WHICH INCLUDES 93.1 RADIO STATION, KWCH TV ADS, LOCAL NEWSPAPER AND RADIO STATION.

A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD ON MINIMUM MAINTENANCE ROADS.  THOSE PRESENT FOR THE HEARING WERE:  ERIC MCMANAMAN, DOROTHY HUFFMAN, GARY WATSON, MARION STROBEL, RANDY PHILLIPPI, AND GORDON STULL.  GARY RELAYED A COMMENT FROM ANOTHER LANDOWNER THAT THIS MAY BE THE BEGINNING OF CLOSING ROADS COMPLETELY.  RANDY INDICATED THAT IF GRASS GROWS IT CAN ALSO CREATE PROBLEMS.  GORDON SAID IT WILL BE AN EDUCATION PROCESS FOR MAINTENANCE.  ERIC SAID IT WILL TAKE ONE OR TWO YEARS OF GRASS GROWTH AND HELP KEEP THE SAND FROM DRIFTING.  GARY SUGGESTED WE GIVE EXHIBIT “A” #1 AND #3 A TRY BEFORE CONTINUING WITH ANY OTHER ROADS. GORDON SAID WE CAN ALWAYS GO BACK TO GRADING THE ROADS.  THE BOARD AGREED TO THE MINIMUM MAINTENANCE ROADS AND GORDON WILL DRAFT A RESOLUTION. 

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, ASKED THE COMMISSIONERS ABOUT HAVING JOHN BEVERLIN WORK WITH DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, TO UPDATE THE SANITATION CODE.  THE BOARD GAVE THEIR APPROVAL.

TED LOOMIS, THE PEOPLES BANK, D J MCMURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER, GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, MET WITH THE BOARD TO FURTHER DISCUSS REVISIONS TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN PRATT COUNTY, GATEWAY ETHANOL LLC AND DOUGHTERY FUNDING LLC. 

KALA STEFFEN, BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING COORDINATOR, PRESENTED INFORMATION ON THE WORK FIT PROGRAM.  THE PROGRAM DOES PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND CURRENTLY EMPLOYED PHYSICAL CAPACITY PROFILE TESTING ON EMPLOYEES BASED ON JOB DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENTS.  THE COMMISSIONERS AGREED TO PROCEED WITH A CONTRACT TO START THE PROGRAM FOR PRE-EMPLOYMENT.

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, AND CLAYTON KESSLER, EMS CAPTAIN, DISCUSSED AUTOMATIC PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP DISPENSERS  FOR THE COURTHOUSE, HEATLH, AND AMBULANCE DEPARTMENTS; ESTIMATES TO TRIM TREES AND CONCRETE WORK AROUND THE COURTHOUSE; STORAGE BUILDING FOR COURTHOUSE. 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED. MEETING ADJOURNED.

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September 28, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET SEPTEMBER 28, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, SUBMITTED A ROAD CROSSING PERMIT FOR AT&T, HUTCHINSON, KS TO REPLACE BURIED SERVICE WIRES ALONG NW 10TH AVE APPROXIMATELY 1200 FEET SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF NW 10TH AVE AND NW 10TH ST.  RANDY ATTENDED A MEETING WITH KDOT AND THE RAILROAD TO DISCUSS GUARDED CROSSINGS.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTALS SERVICES DIRECTOR, REPORTED THEY HAVE FINISHED SPRAYING RIGHT-OF-WAYS FOR KDOT; A GROUP BICYCLING ACROSS KANSAS FOR RECYCLING AWARENESS WILL TOUR THE RECYCLING CENTER IN PRATT THIS WEDNESDAY MORNING; JILL NICHOLS FROM RICE COUNTY WILL REVIEW THE RECYCLING FACILITY IN PREPARATION FOR THE E-WASTE DISPOSAL.  DEAN PRESENTED BIDS ON A TRACTOR AND LOADER FOR USE AT THE LANDFILL.  THEY WERE AS FOLLOWS:

STRAUB:  2008 FARMALL 90/LX720 LOADER $26,712; 2009 FARMALL 95/LX730 LOADER, $28,267; 2009 8560 CAB/LOADER, $37,598.  BTI:  2009 JD 5065E $23,500; 2009 JD 5045E $20,100; 2009 JD 522 FARM LOADER $4,675; 2009 JD 553 FARM LOADER $4950; KINCHELOES: NEW KUBOTA 9540 4WD WITH LOADER $41,500; NEW KUBOTA 7040 4WD WITH LOADER, $39,500.  COMMISSIONERS APPROVED THE PURCHASE OF THE 2009 FARMALL 95/LX730 LOADER FROM STRAUB INTERNATIONAL, PRATT, KS FOR $28,267 TO BE PAID OUT OF THE SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FUND.

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, REPORTED HE HAS HIRED A NEW DETENTION OFFICER.

DAVID WILEY, SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR, INFORMED THE COMMISSIONERS HE HAS BEEN HAVING COMPUTER PROBLEMS AND THE STATE HAS ORDERED A NEW ONE; DAVID IS PREPARING FOR THE STATE AUDIT.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

THE COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSED ESTIMATES ON TRIMMING TREES AROUND THE COURTHOUSE.  THE BOARD APPROVED THE BID FROM ERIC NOTTER, PRATT, KS TO TRIM AND RE-SHAPE FIFTEEN TREES FOR $2250.

STEVE LAPRAD, PATTON, CRAMER AND LAPRAD, PRESENTED A LETTER TO PROVIDE COUNTY OF PRATT KANSAS FOR THE YEARS ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2008 TO AUDIT THE STATEMENTS OF CASH RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF THE CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT AND THE LAW LIBRARY OF PRATT COUNTY KANSAS.    CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO HAVE STEVE LAPRAD CONDUCT THE AUDIT FOR 2007 AND 2008 FOR THE CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT AND THE LAW LIBRARY OF PRATT COUNTY.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED. 

DON SWIFT, LAKE SUPERVISOR, DISCUSSED THE LAKE.

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, SUBMITTED BIDS ON REPLACING CONCRETE.  THEY WERE AS FOLLOWS:  SMILEY CONCRETE LLC, PRATT, KS REPLACE PORTIONS OF COURTHOUSE SIDEWALKS $10,755; REPLACE CURB BORDERING SOUTH SIDE OF PARKING LOT $4122; FIX LIMESTONE CAP ON WEST SIDE OF COURTHOUSE $1420; TEAR OUT AND REPLACE ALL EXITING SIDEWALK ON MAIN ENTRY OF EMERGENCY SERVICES BUILDING $1940; TEAR OUT AND REPLACE SIDEWALK AT HEALTH DEPARTMENT $3350; MILSON CONCRETE, SAWYER, KS: COURTHOUSE SIDEWALKS $10,922; CURBING $4928; LIMESTONE CAP $1555; EMS BUILDING $2268; HEALTH DEPARTMENT $3943.  JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM SMILEY CONCRETE, PRATT, KS.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

DEBRA MCGRAW, HEALTH DIRECTOR, SUBMITTED A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT AND PRATT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOCUS AREA 1, $13,720 RELATED TO MASS VACCINATION; FOCUS AREA #2 $1000 FOR ACTIVITIES RELATED TO EPIDEMIOLOGY AND SURVEILLANCE.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE GRANT FROM KDHE FOR A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE $14,720.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

MIKE REMPE, MIKE’S SERVICE AND REPAIR, DISCUSSED THE AIR CONDITIONING PUMP.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR AND TED LOOMIS, THE PEOPLES BANK, REVIEWED CHANGES TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN PRATT COUNTY, GATEWAY ETHANOL LLC AND DOUGHERTY FUNDING LLC.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED PROPERTY TAX INCREMENT REBATE AGREEMENT BETWEEN PRATT COUNTY, GATEWAY ETHANOL LLC AND DOUGHERTY FUNDING LLC.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED. 

JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE D J MCMURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER, TO SIGN THE AMENDMENT AND ASSIGNMENT OF ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN PRATT COUNTY, GATEWAY ETHANOL LLC AND DOUGHERTY FUNDING LLC.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, AND THE COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSED CORRESPONDENCE FROM NORTHERN NATURAL GAS COMPANY, OMAHA, NE TO EXTEND THE STORAGE BOUNDARY AT THE CUNNINGHAM STORAGE FIELD LOCATED IN PRATT AND KINGMAN COUNTIES KANSAS. 

GORDON STULL ASKED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 11:45 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 25 MINUTES TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 12:10 P.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

TIM BRANSCOM, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR, REPORTED THE NEXT DRAFT OF THE MITIGATION PLAN WILL BE READY IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS; THE STATE IS REQUIRING ANOTHER PLAN CALLED CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS.

GORDON STULL ASKED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION AT 1:15 P.M TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 25 MINUTES TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 1:40 P.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN. 

JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #9-28-09 DECLARING MINIMUM MAINTENANCE ROADS ACCORDING TO EXHIBIT “A”.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED. 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ADOURN THE MEETING.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  MEETING ADJOURNED.

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October 5, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET OCTOBER 5, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, SUBMITTED A ROAD CROSSING PERMIT FOR MIKE EGGING, PRATT, KS TO LAY A 3” POLY GAS SALES LINE FROM PRATT & 281 HWY SOUTH TO 40TH ST THEN ½ MILE EAST.  RANDY SAID THEY ARE FINISHED SEALING.

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, INTRODUCED HIS NEW EMPLOYEE, RUSTY HAMILTON, TO THE COMMISSIONERS.

KEN VAN BLARICUM, COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GATEN WOOD, ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY, DISCUSSED THE DIVERSION PROGRAM.  KEN VAN BLARICUM EXPLAINED WITH THE VOLUME OF CASES FILED THE DIVERSION PROGRAM CAN ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND DEFENDANT THAT REQUIRES CERTAIN CRITERIA BE MET BUT THINGS ARE HANDLED OUTSIDE THE COURT SYSTEM.  STATE LAWS SET UP THE DIVERSION FUNDS BUT DETAILS ARE DETERMINED BY THE COUNTY ATTORNEY.  KEN SAID THAT WAS ONE REASON HE WANTED AN ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTTORNEY WAS TO INITIATE A BETTER PROGRAM.  SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 WAS WHEN THE NEW PROGRAM AND FEES WERE IMPLEMENTED.  RULES ARE SPECIFIC TO EACH OFFENDER.  FEES ARE PAID TO THE DISTRICT COURT CLERK AND RECEIPTED IN BY THE COUNTY TREASURER AND PUT INTO THE GENERAL FUND AND ANY BALANCE AT THE END OF THE YEAR STAYS IN THE GENERAL FUND.  GATEN SAID THAT COMMUNITY SERVICE WILL STILL BE A PART OF THE DIVERSION PROGRAM.

PHILLIP SCHULZ, CHAIRMAN FOR THE B-29 COMMITTEE, MILT MARTIN, A C BOLAND, BUD SIMMONS AND MARSHA BROWN DISCUSSED THE BOMBERS ON THE PRAIRIE STARTING A MUSEUM AT THE AIRPORT.  THE PARACHUTE BUILDING HAS BEEN LISTED ON THE NATIONAL AND STATE HISTORICAL REGISTRY WHICH ALLOWS THEM TO APPLY FOR GRANTS.  THE CITY WILL TURN OVER THE PARACHUTE BUILDING TO THE COMMITTEE AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2009.  THEY HAVE RECEIVED BOMB GROUP ARCHIVES FOR THE MUSEUM, HOPING TO PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH HISTORY OF THE AIRBASE AND CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE PAST.  NUMEROUS E-MAILS HAVE ALSO BEEN RECEIVED ABOUT THE B-29 MEMORIAL.  THE BUILDING WILL NEED MAJOR RENOVATIONS AND THEY WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP THE COUNTY CAN GIVE THEM.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO DONATE $5000 TO THE BOMBERS ON THE PRAIRIE TO BE PAID OUT OF TOURISM FUNDS.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, PRESENTED A DRAFT OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RICE COUNTY AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PRATT COUNTY ON COLLECTION OF E-WASTE DISPOSAL.  GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, WILL REVIEW THE AGREEMENT.  DEAN DISCUSSED THE E-WASTE DISPOSAL SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2009.

PEGGY LEE, COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK COORDINATOR, DISCUSSED THE DIVERSION PLAN AND HOW IT AFFECTS COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS. 

THE LEADERSHIP 2000+ CLASS MEMBERS ATTENDED THE COMMISSIONER MEETING AND ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THEIR JOB AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

DENNIS MOHLER, SAWYER RURAL FIRE DISTRICT CHIEF, PRESENTED COST ESTIMATES OF THE PROPOSED FIRE STATION IN SAWYER.  THE BUILDING WILL BE 60’ X 120’ AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $299,000.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO SIGN THE LETTER  ACCEPTING THE COST ESTIMATE PROVIDED BY THE ARCHITECT TO CONSTRUCT THE SAWYER RURAL FIRE DISTRICT FIRE STATION PROJECT.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, DISCUSSED THE DIVERSION PROGRAM; EXPANSION OF NORTHERN NATURAL GAS STORAGE FIELD.

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, PRESENTED AN ESTIMATE TO REPLACE THE CONCRETE IN THE PARKING LOT BETWEEN THE COURTHOUSE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER.  JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE ESTIMATE FROM SMILEY CONCRETE LLC, PRATT, KS TO REPLACE BUSTED CONCRETE BETWEEN THE COURTHOUSE AND LEC.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

THE COMMISSIONERS GAVE THEIR APPROVAL TO BECOME A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER AND PAY THE $195 MEMBERSHIP FEE.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, PRESENTED THE BOARD A REVISED AGREEMENT BETWEEN PRATT COUNTY AND WORKFIT, GREAT BEND, KS.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE AGREEMENT FOR PHYSICAL CAPACITY PROFILE TESTING BETWEEN PRATT COUNTY AND WORKFIT, GREAT BEND, KS.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

THE BOARD RECEIVED A LETTER FROM HORIZONS MENTAL HEALTH CENTER REQUESTING NOMINEES TO FILL THE TERM OF DR. PHIL FARMER WHO RESIGNED FROM HIS POSITION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR HORIZONS MENTAL HEALTH CENTER.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

ROBERT SMILEY, SMILEY CONCRETE, SHOWED THE COMMISSIONERS WHAT AREAS OF THE CONCRETE WILL BE REPLACED BETWEEN THE COURTHOUSE AND LEC.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS DWIGHT ADAMS MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  MEETING ADJOURNED.

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October 12, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET OCTOBER 12, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT: DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

ROSE MARY SAUNDERS, RANSON FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS LLC, SENIOR CONSULTANT, WICHITA, KS, DISCUSSED DOCUMENTS FOR THE SAWYER FIRE DISTRICT FIRE STATION. CHAIRMAN, DWIGHT ADAMS, SIGNED THE STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES AND CERTIFICATIONS. JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #10-12-2009 CERTIFYING LEGAL AUTHORITY TO APPLY FOR THE 2010 KANSAS SMALL CITIES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FROM THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AND SUBMIT SUCH AN APPLICATION. CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED. JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #10-12-2009A ASSURING THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE THAT FUNDS WILL BE CONTINUALLY PROVIDED FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE FIRE STATION TO BE FINANCED WITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED. THE APPLICATION IS DUE BY NOVEMBER 1, 2009.

RANDY PHILLIP, ROAD SUPERVISOR, GAVE A ROUTINE REPORT.

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, HAD NOTHING TO REPORT.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

GARY CURTIS VISITED WITH THE BOARD CONCERNING VARIOUS ROADS IN THE COUNTY.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, REPORTED THAT THE E-WASTE DISPOSAL WAS A SUCCESS. CHAIRMAN ADAMS SAID IT WAS WELL RUN AND ORGANIZED. DEAN SAID THEY HAD 180+ VEHICLES DROP OFF E-WASTE AND HAD 18 PEOPLE HELP WITH WHAT WAS BROUGHT IN.

COMMISSIONERS AGREED TO REIMBURSE BOB EPP FOR FUEL COSTS FOR HAULING DIRT TO THE LAKE.

D J MCMURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER, DISCUSSED AN E-MAIL FROM THE RENO COUNTY APPRAISER ABOUT THE EXEMPTION ON LOW PRODUCING WELLS AND PURSUING LEGISLATIVE ACTION TO REVERSE THE EXEMPTION.

TIFFANY BROWN, RSVP DIRECTOR, PRESENTED BILLS THE COMMISSIONERS APPROVED AND SIGNED CHECKS.

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, PRESENTED A PRESS RELEASE ON THE FIRST H1N1 CASE CONFIRMED IN PRATT COUNTY; DISCUSSED REPAIRS TO THE LAMPS ON THE COURTHOUSE SQUARE.

THE BOARD OPENED BIDS FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE BOILERS IN THE COURTHOUSE. THEY WERE AS FOLLOWS:

GREAT BEND REFRIGERATION, GREAT BEND, KS $69,282

C&J PLUMBING, PATT, KS $33,888

ADAMS ELECTRIC&PLUMBING-OPTION A $40,970

ADAMS ELECTRIC&PLUMBING-OPTION B $55,350

ADAMS ELECTRIC&PLUMBING-ADD OPTION $ 7,629

OF DIRT & AIR SEPARATOR

THE BOARD DID NOT MAKE A DECISION ON THE BIDS.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, ASK TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER. CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 12:10 P.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER. JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED. THE BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 12:20 P.M. NO ACTION TAKEN.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED. MEETING ADJOURNED.

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October 19, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET OCTOBER 19, 2009 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

JAMES METCALFE, ROAD FOREMAN, REPORTED IN RANDY PHILLIPPI’S ABSENCE.  COMMISSIONER ADAMS DISCUSSED THAT GARY WATSON IS WILLING TO PLANT WHEAT ON THE TWO MILES OF MINIMUM MAINTENANCE ROADS IN HIS AREA. 

DAVID WILEY, SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR, REPORTED APPLICATIONS FOR 2011 JUVENLIE JUSTICE PROGRAMS WILL BE SUBMITTED SOON. 

DON SWIFT, LAKE SUPERVISOR, MADE A REQUEST TO PURCHASE A NEW CHAIN SAW.  THE BOARD APPROVED THE REQUEST.

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, DISCUSSED HIS 2009 AND 2010 BUDGET.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #10-19-09 FOR DETERMINING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS ON CASH BASIS AND BUDGET LAWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

THE BOARD APPROVED THE $400 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES.

THE COMMISSIONERS REVIEWED THE COMPLIANCE INSPECTION CHECKLIST FOR THE PRATT COUNTY LANDFILL AND HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY.  NO VIOLATIONS WERE IDENTIFIED

KEN VAN BLARICUM, COUNTY ATTORNEY, DISCUSSED COMPENSATION FOR ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY, GATEN WOOD, OUT OF DIVERSION FUNDS.  THE BOARD AGREED TO PAY $250 PER MONTH TO GATEN WOOD OUT OF DIVERSION FUNDS. 

SUSAN PAGE, CEO AND PRESIDENT OF PRATT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INVITED THE COMMISSIONERS TO ATTEND A MEETING WITH CHUCK WELLS ON NOVEMBER 2, 2009 AT 6:45 P.M. IN THE STANION CONFERENCE CENTER AT THE HOSPITAL TO DISCUSS FUTURE PLANS FOR THE HOSPITAL.  SUSAN REPORTED PRMC FINISHED THE 2009 FISCAL YEAR ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.

BUD SIMMONS PRESENTED INVITATIONS FOR THE COMMISSIONERS TO ATTEND AN OPEN HOUSE AT STANION WHOLESALE ELECTRIC ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009 FROM 4-6 P.M.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, ASKED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 10:10 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 10:20 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT WITH RICE COUNTY KANSAS TO SERVE AND ASSIST PRATT COUNTY IN THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF E-WASTE.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

DEBBIE MCGRAW, HEALTH DIRECTOR AND MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, PRESENTED A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT AND PRATT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE PHASE 3 FOCUS AREA 3 FOR $28,529.  THE BOARD APPROVED AND CHAIRMAN ADAMS SIGNED THE CONTRACT BETWEEN KDHE AND PRATT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, PRESENTED AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN PRATT COUNTY KANSAS AND MID KANSAS ELECTRIC COMPANY.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PRATT COUNTY KANSAS AND MID KANSAS ELECTRIC COMPANY TO UTILIZE THE TOWER SITE AND PERMIT MKEC TO USE A PORTION OF ITS TOWER SHELTER FOR PURPOSES OF INSTALLING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING CERTAIN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, DISCUSSED THE MOTION FILED BEFORE THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION TO INTERVENE, PROTEST AND REQUEST FOR EVIDENTIARY HEARING OF PRATT COUNTY KANSAS AND THE HAYNESVILLE SURFACE AND MINERAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC  TO PROTEST THE APPLICATION OF NORTHERN NATURAL GAS COMPANY FOR EXPANSION OF THEIR GAS STORAGE FIELD BOUNDARIES. 

ALTERNATE BIDS TO REPLACE THE BOILERS IN THE COURTHOUSE WERE AS FOLLOWS:  ADAMS ELECTRIC, PRATT, KS $66,727 FOR MOD CON 500 BOILERS; GREAT BEND REFRIGERATION INC, GREAT BEND, KS AND MIKE REMPE’S SERVICE CO, PRATT, KS $57,386 FOR MUNCHKIN HIGH EFFICIENCY 399,000 BTU BOILERS.  DWIGHT ADAMS MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM GREAT BEND REFRIGERATION, GREAT BEND, KS ALONG WITH MIKE REMPE’S SERVICE CO, PRATT, KS TO INSTALL THREE(3) MUNCHKIN HIGH EFFICIENCY 399,00 BTU BOILERS AT THE COURTHOUSE FOR $57,386 CONTINGENT ON THE DIRT AND AIR SEPARATOR BEING INCLUDED IN THE BID.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

D J MCMURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER, DISCUSSED THE COTTON GIN EXEMPTION;   NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION AMENDMENT; HELP WANTED AD.

TED LOOMIS, GATEWAY ETHANOL, GAVE THE BOARD AN UPDATE ON BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS.

THE COMMISSIONERS AGREED TO GIVE COUNTY EMPLOYEES THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2009 AS A HOLIDAY.

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October 26, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET OCTOBER 26, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, REPORTED CLEAN HARBORS PICKED UP 50 BARRELS OF RECYCLING MATERIAL FROM THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY LAST WEEK.  DEAN WILL ATTEND LANDFILL TRAINING NEXT WEEK.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, SUBMITTED ROAD CROSSING PERMITS FOR L D DRILLING, GREAT BEND, KS:  FROM JUNCTION OF NW 60TH ST AND NW 40TH (CROSS AT 4290’ SOUTH) GAS LINE FROM EAST TO WEST ACROSS ROAD; FROM NW 100TH ST AND NW 100TH AVE CROSS AT 1650’ FROM NORTH LINE (EAST TO WEST) 1” POLY GAS LINE.  RANDY SAID THEY ARE WAITING FOR THE ROADS TO DRY UP.

TIFFANY BROWN, RSVP DIRECTOR, PRESENTED BILLS AND CHECKS THAT THE COMMISSIONERS APPROVED AND SIGNED.

KEN VANBLARICUM, COUNTY ATTORNEY, DISCUSSED THE CUSTODIAL POSITION AT THE COURTHOUSE.  THE BOARD THOUGHT THINGS WERE WORKING GOOD THE WAY THEY ARE NOW WITH EACH OFFICE TAKING CARE OF THEIR OWN CLEANING.      

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, REVIEWED CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE LOGAN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CONCERNING A COALITION OF COUNTIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPPOSING THE LISTING OF THE BLACK TAILED PRAIRIE DOG AS A CANDIDATE SPECIES AND THEN AS AN ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES.  JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO SIGN THE MEMORANDUM REGARDING COALITION OF COORDINATING COUNTIES FOR THE PURPOSES OF FILING STATEMENTS, LETTERS AND OTHER COMMENTS RELATING TO OPPOSITION OF LISTING OF THE BLACK TAILED PRAIRIE DOG EITHER AS A CANDIDATE FOR CONSIDERATION AS AN ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

GORDON STULL ASKED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 11:45 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 12:00.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

MIKE GARRETT AND SHAWN WAGNER, HORZIONS MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, THANKED THE BOARD FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT.  MIKE PRESENTED THE FIRST QUARTER FINANCIALS AND VOICED CONCERNS OVER MORE BUDGET CUTS AT THE STATE LEVEL.  MIKE REPORTED THEY HAVE NOT REDUCED SERVICES BECAUSE OF BUDGET CUTS BUT HAVE CUT IN OTHER AREAS.  THE COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSED A REPLACEMENT FOR DR. PHIL FARMER ON THE HORIZONS MENTAL HEALTH BOARD TO FILL THE REMAINING TWO YEARS OF HIS TERM.  SHAWN PRESENTED FIRST QUARTER DATA FROM THE FOUR AREA OFFICES.

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November 2, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET NOVEMBER 2, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, DISCUSSED BIDS FOR A CONCRETE SLAB AT THE SHERIFF’S TRAINING FACILITY SITE. 

DAVID WILEY, SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR, REPORTED ON THE 30th JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUVENILE CORRECTIONS ADIVISORY BOARD MEETING IN ANTHONY, KS. THE JCAB APPROVED ALL FY2010 FIRST QUARTER  PREVENTION AND GRADUATED SANCTION REPORTS SUBMITTED BY PROGRAMS.  JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PREVENTION AND GRADUATED SANCTION PROGRAMS AS SUBMITTED TO THE JCAB.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  DAVID SAID THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AUDIT WENT WELL AND EVERY PENNY WAS ACCOUNTED FOR.  THEY WILL NEED TO RE-WRITE SOME POLICIES BY JANUARY 1, 2010. 

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, SUBMITTED A ROAD CROSSING PERMIT FOR CENTURY LINK TELEPHONE CO., ELLINWOOD, KS TO LAY FIBER OPTIC LINE ALONG NE 70TH ST AT 42” DEPTH.  RANDY REPORTED TWO OF HIS EMPLOYEES HAVE RESIGNED.

DON SWIFT, LAKE SUPERVISOR, TOLD THE BOARD THE WATER WELL AT THE LAKE WILL BE REPAIRED TODAY.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

TIM BRANSCOM, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR, DISCUSSED THE SECOND MEETING FOR THE MITIGATION PLAN TP BE ON NOVEMBER 17, 2009 AT 6:00 P.M. AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER.  TIM REPORTED HE HAD MET WITH DEPARTMENT HEADS ON THE CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN.  THE NEXT MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 10.  TIM TOLD THE BOARD THERE WILL BE AWINTER SAFETY PLANNING MEETING ON NOVEMBER 10, 2009 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER.  SEVERAL DIFFERENT AGENCIES WILL BE INVOLVED.

THE COMMISSIONERS RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR THE ANNUAL STATISTICAL AND PROCEDURAL COMPLIANCE REVIEW.  PRATT COUNTY HAS MET THE CRITERIA AND IS DETERMINED TO BE IN SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE.

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, DISCUSSED THE PUMPER ON THE TANKER; INSULATION OF THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BUILDING; BACK-UP GENERATOR FOR RADIO REPEATER AND NEW BUILDING.

PEGGY LEE, COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK COORDINATOR, DISCUSSED THE DIVERSION PROGRAM. 

D J MCMURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER, DISCUSSED PURCHASE OF A NEW WIDE FORMAT PRINTER AND SCANNER.  D J WILL GET SOME QUOTES.

DAVE TANGEMAN, FILE SAFE, SALINA, KS, TALKED WITH THE COMMISSIONERS CONCERNING COURTHOUSE SECURITY.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPOINT JOHN D. BEVERLIN II AS ASSISTANT COUNTY COUNSELOR FOR PRATT COUNTY.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.
                                                                                                           

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November 9, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET NOVEMBER 9, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

CRAIG EPP, PONDEROSA WITCHING LLC, WACO, TX, PRESENTED A ROAD CROSSING PERMIT FOR A SALT WATER DISPOSAL LINE ON SW 110TH ST 28-29-15.  RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, REVIEWED THE PERMIT.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.  

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, GAVE A ROUTINE REPORT.

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, HAD NOTHING TO REPORT.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, DISCUSSED THE CLEAN HARBORS DISPOSAL; REPORTED HIS LANDFILL MEETING IN SALINA WAS INFORMATIVE; TALKED ABOUT REPLACING THE GARAGE DOORS AT THE LANDFILL.

D J MCMURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER, DISCUSSED QUOTES FOR A WIDE FORMAT PRINTER/SCANNER.

PEGGY LEE, LAKE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, REVIEWED A LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH MACAULAY LIBRARY OF NATURAL SOUNDS, CORNELL LAB OF ORNITHOLOGY.  GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE AGREEMENT.

GORDON STULL ASKED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 11:30 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TWENTY MINUTES TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 11:50 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT WITH GREAT PLAINS DEVELOPMENT, DODGE CITY, KS, PRATT COUNTY AND THE PEOPLES BANK FOR A MICRO-LOAN ACCOUNT FOR HI-PLAINS VETERINARY SERVICES LLC.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL NOT MEET ON NOVEMBER 16, 2009. 

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  MEETING ADJOURNED.

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November 23, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET NOVEMBER 23, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT: DWIGHT ADAMS AND CHARLES F RINKE.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

COMMISSIONERS APPROVED A ROAD CROSSING PERMIT FOR CAPTIVA ENERGY LLC, HAYS, KS TO LAY A 3 INCH WATER LINE NORTH ON 281 HIGHWAY TO 80TH EAST ONE TENTH OF A MILE TO TANK BATTERY. 

JAMES METCALFE, ROAD FOREMAN, REPORTED ON ROAD WORK.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, ASKED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TEN MINUTES.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 9:15 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL FOR TEN MINUTES.  DWIGHT ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 9:25 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

TIFFANY BROWN, RSVP DIRECTOR, SUBMITTED BILLS AND CHECKS THAT THE BOARD APPROVED AND SIGNED.

DAVID WILEY, SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR, INFORMED THE COMMISSIONERS HE IS MONITORING STATE BUDGET CUTS; DISCUSSED THE TRUANCY PROGRAM AND HIS REQUEST FOR FUNDING FROM PRATT COUNTY; PAYING DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS OWED TO THE COUNTY AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR.

 DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, REPORTED HEARTLAND DOORS IS REPLACING THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER AT THE RECYCLING CENTER; ALLIED ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS AND GARBER SURVEYING WILL BE HELPING WITH THE NEW PIT AND ROADS AT THE LANDFILL.

THE BOARD OPENED BIDS FOR THE CONCRETE SLAB FOR THE SHERIFF’S TRAINING FACILITY.  THEY WERE AS FOLLOWS:      
                                                FLATWORK SPECIALIST, CUNNINGHAM, KS                        $37,327.50
                                                ARENSDORF CONSTRUCTION LLC, KINGMAN, KS             $27,549
                                                FATB CONSTRUCTION LLC, PRATT, KS                  $25,436.13
CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM FATB CONSTRUCTION LLC, PRATT, KS FOR $25,436.13.  DWIGHT ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

DON SWIFT, LAKE SUPERVISOR, DISCUSSED ADDITIONAL CAMPSITES AT THE LAKE.

TIM BRANSCOM, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, PRESENTED THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE MITIGATION PLAN FOR PRATT COUNTY.  IT WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE STATE BY DECEMBER 1, 2009 AND IF IT IS APPROVED BY THE STATE IT WILL BE SENT TO FEMA FOR APPROVAL.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 10:55 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ONE HOUR TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  DWIGHT ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 11:55 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 12:00 TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  DWIGHT ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 12:10 P.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR,  DISCUSSED THE MEDICARE ENROLLMENT APPLICATION FOR PRATT COUNTY AMBULANCE.  GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, REVIEWED THE APPLICATION AND WILL DRAFT A LETTER TO BE SUBMITTED.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, TO DRAFT A LETTER OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENTS TO CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES AND TO AUTHORIZE DWIGHT ADAMS TO SIGN THE LETTER. DWIGHT ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

D J MCMURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER, DISCUSSED THE PURCHASE OF A WIDE FORMAT COPIER/ PRINTER/SCANNER.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A CANON RSA REPLICATOR #SD443 MFP WIDE FORMAT COPIER/ PRINTER/SCANNER FROM SALINA BLUEPRINT, SALINA, KS FOR $15,695.  DWIGHT ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 2:30 P.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  DWIGHT ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 2:40 P.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  DWIGHT ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  MEETING ADJOURNED.

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November 30, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET NOVEMBER 30, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION AT 9:00 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 9:10 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 9:10 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 9:20 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

DAVID WILEY, SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR, PRESENTED THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AUTHORITY AUDIT OF GRANT EXPENDITURES DURING THE FIRST QUARTER OF SFY2010.  THEY IDENTIFIED ONLY TWO MINOR ISSUES DURING THE AUDIT.  DAVID REPORTED THAT 3RD AND 4TH QUARTER PREVENTION FUNDS WILL BE CUT BUT DOESN’T KNOW HOW MUCH AT THIS TIME. 

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, GAVE A ROUTINE REPORT.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, DISCUSSED CONCRETE WORK AT THE LANDFILL; NOXIOUS WEED DEPARTMENT IS DONE SPRAYING FOR THE WINTER; DON KITSON WILL BE WORKING AT THE LANDFILL AND ROBERT TORRES WILL BE WORKING AT THE RECYCLING CENTER.

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, TALKED WITH THE BOARD ABOUT PURCHASING TWO CHEV TAHOES THRU THE STATE CONTRACT AT APPROXIMATELY $25,000 EACH.  COMMISSIONERS APPROVED HIS REQUEST.  VERNON DISCUSSED INCREASING SECURITY IN THE JAIL BY UPDATING THE LOCKS.

NO ONE WAS PRESENT FOR THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AMENDED BUDGET HEARING.  JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE 2009 AMENDED BUDGET FOR PRATT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED. 

PAUL OLSEN, REPRESENTING GREAT PLAINS DEVELOPMENT AND BRIAN HOFFMAN, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIRECTOR, DISCUSSED TWO MICRO-LOAN ACCOUNTS.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MICRO-LOAN FUNDS FOR PRATT FURNITURE & CARPET INC., PRATT, KS AND CERTIFIED TREE SERVICE LLC, PRATT, KS.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  PAUL OLSEN INFORMED THE BOARD THAT GEORGIANNA NUSZ, THE COUNTY’S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD, WILL EXPIRE IN JANUARY 2010.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO RE-APPOINT GEORGIANNA NUSZ TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR A THREE YEAR TERM.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  CHAIRMAN ADAMS SIGNED THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS FOR CERTIFIED TREE SERVICE LLC AND PRATT FURNITURE &CARPET INC.

HOWARD JONES VISITED WITH THE COMMISSIONERS ABOUT PROPERTY TAXES AT 206 N STARR.

JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION AT 10:33 A.M. ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 11:03 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

JESSE & LURA MOORE DISCUSSED THEIR 2004 & 2005 DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE TAXES.  MR. MOORE TOLD THE COMMISSIONERS THERE WAS AN ERROR MADE IN INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE TREASURERS OFFICE ON HOW MUCH DELINQUENT TAX WAS OWED.  GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, WILL RESEARCH THE LEGALITIES OF THE REQUEST.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 11:30 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 12:00.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

ZACH DEEDS, REPRESENTING THE ROY & ELSIE BLYTHE FOUNDATION AND PAUL OLSEN, PRATT AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD, DISCUSSED A PROJECT FOR A RECREATION FACILITY ALONG FIFTH ST BETWEEN IUKA & HAMILTON STREETS.  THE FACILITY WOULD BE RUN BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS.  ZACH SAID THE PLANS ARE STILL EVOLVING BUT PLANS ARE TO HAVE BASKETBALL COURTS AND INDOOR TENNIS COURT.  THE FOUNDATION HAS ALREADY PURCHASED HOUSES IN THE AREA TO BE DEMOLISHED.  ZACH ASKED THE COUNTY’S HELP IN WAIVING THE LANDFILL FEES.  THE COMMISSIONERS WILL MEET WITH ZACH, PAUL AND DEAN STAAB NEXT WEEK.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE MICRO-LOAN ADDENDUM #4 TO LOAN AGREEMENT, PROMISSORY NOTE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH LINDA DEYOE D/B/A LDD ENTERPRISE.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE STATE OF KANSAS GRANT AGREEMENT NO. 09-ST-903 BETWEEN THE STATE OF KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE , PRATT COUNTY AND SAWYER FIRE STATION PROJECT.   CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 1:50 P.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 2:00 P.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 2:03 P.M.  TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 25 MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 2:28 P.M  NO ACTION TAKEN.

THE BOARD RECEIVED THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND AUDIT REPORT FOR HORIZONS MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC.

THE COMMISSIONERS APPROVED A REQUEST FROM D J MCMURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER AND MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, TO PURCHASE A PANASONIC TOUGHBOOK.  IT WILL BE A TRIAL COMPUTER TO BE USED FOR GIS AND AMBULANCE DEPARTMENTS.

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December 7, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET DECEMBER 7, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, TOLD THE COMMISSIONERS THEY ARE INVESTIGATING A GUN SHOT THRU A WINDSHIELD AT 130TH AVE AND HIGHWAY 54. 

DAVID WILEY, SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR, PRESENTED THE FY2010 FINANCIAL AUDIT FOR THE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROGRAM FROM THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.  THE KDOC SAID SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS IS A FISCAL STANDARDS CERTIFIED AGENCY.  ALL CORRECTIONS TO POLICIES AND PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN MADE AND THEY WILL ONLY BE REQUIRED TO BALANCE MONTHLY.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, REPORTED THEY ARE READY FOR THE SNOW IF NEEDED.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, DISCUSSED ESTIMATES ON CONCRETE WORK AT THE LANDFILL AND REPLACING THE OVERHEAD DOORS.

TIFFANY BROWN, RSVP DIRECTOR, SUBMITTED BILLS AND CHECKS FOR THE BOARD TO APPROVE AND SIGN.  TIFFANY DISCUSSED HIRING A PART-TIME SENIOR CENTER DIRECTOR AND ASKED THE COMMISSIONERS IF THEY WOULD BE WILLING TO PICK UP HALF THE COST.  THE BOARD AGREED TO PAY HALF THE COST OF A PART-TIME SENIOR CENTER DIRECTOR. 

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 10:10 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TWENTY MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 10:30 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

PAUL OLSEN, PRATT AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD AND ZACH DEEDS, REPRESENTING THE ROY & ELSIE BLYTHE FOUNDATION, DISCUSSED DISPOSAL FEES AT THE LANDFILL.  CHAIRMAN ADAMS ASKED FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT.  ZACH SAID IT WAS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, EVERYONE WOULD BE ALLOWED TO USE THE FACILITY AND THERE WILL BE MEMBERSHIP FEES TO COVER THE EXPENSES.  IT WILL BRING IN MAYB TOURNAMENTS AND USD 382 WILL USE THE COURTS.  PAUL ASKED FOR THE BOARD TO WAIVE THE LANDFILL FEES FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE HOUSES.  THE BOARD AGREED TO REDUCE THE LANDFILL FEES TO $20 PER TON SINCE THE LANDFILL IS NOT TAX SUPPORTED.  DEAN STAAB SAID THEY CAN ACCEPT THE MATERIAL BUT ASBESTOS AND METAL HAS TO BE REMOVED AND HE DOESN’T WANT THE CONCRETE.

PEGGY LEE, LAKE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, SHOWED THE BOARD PICTURES AND SIGNS FOR THE TRAIL AT THE LAKE.

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, AND GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, REVIEWED A LETTER TO CENTER FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN ADAMS TO SIGN THE LETTER TO THE CENTER FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES TO LEGALLY AND FINANCIALLY BIND PRATT COUNTY, KANSAS TO THE LAWS, REGULATIONS AND PROGRAM INSTRUCTIONS OF THE MEDICARE PROGRAM.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE KANSAS BOARD OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE REVOLVING AND ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM CY2010 AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE TWO AMBULANCE COTS FOR $10,904.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION AT 11:20 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR FIVE MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 11:25 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

TED LOOMIS, GATEWAY ETHANOL, AND D J MCMURRY, COUNTY APPRAISER, DISCUSSED THE $200,000 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR GATEWAY ETHANOL LLC AND DOUGHTERY FUNDING LLC.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, ASKED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 12:02 P.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 12:12 P.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

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December 14, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET DECEMBER 14, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPEVISOR, SUBMITTED A ROAD CROSSING PERMIT FOR COX COMMUNICATIONS TO LAY A FIBER OPTIC LINE FROM RISER POLE AT NW CORNER OF COUNTY ROAD 17 AND SE 20TH AVE APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE FROM PRATT; TRENCH 80’ SOUTH ALONG THE BACK SLOPE OF THE DITCH THEN FROM THE SE CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION BORE 100’ UNDER COUNTY ROAD 17 TO THE RISER POLE AT THE SW CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION SECTIONS 10-11 & 14-15 28-13. 

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE DIRECTOR, WILL BE PURCHASING CHEMICALS BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR.

JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION AT 9:40 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TWENTY MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 10:00 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, ASKED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 10:05 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 10:20 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 10:20 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TEN MINUTES TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 10:30 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

MARK PLOGER AND JODI DRAKE, EXTENSION AGENTS, PRESENTED INFORMATION ON THE POSSIBILITY OF FORMING AN EXTENSION DISTRICT WITH BARBER, KINGMAN AND STAFFORD COUNTY BY 2015.  THEY HAVE A MEETING SCHEDULED JANUARY 21, 2010 WITH ALL FOUR COUNTIES TO START EXPLORING THE OPTION.

PHIL SHRACK, RICH SANDERS, JACK GALLE, ROSS HOENER AND GARY BARKER, PRATT COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD MEMBERS, MET WITH THE COMMISSIONERS CONCERNING  CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW HOSPITAL.  IT IS A JOINT DECISION BETWEEN BOTH HOSPITAL BOARDS TO BUILD A NEW FACILITY IN THE $25-30 MILLION RANGE.  THE NEW FACILITY WOULD BE LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE COMPLEX TO RETAIN USE OF THE EXISTING BUILDINGS AND USE THE OLD BUILDING UNTIL CONSTRUCTION WAS COMPLETE.  TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF LOW INTEREST BONDS THE PROJECT NEEDS TO MOVE QUICKLY SINCE THE LOW BOND RATES ARE ONLY GOOD THRU 2010.  THE PROJECT WOULD FUND NEW CONSTRUCTION AND EXISTING DEBT.  THE HOSPITAL WILL PAY PART OF THE COST WITH THE ADDITONAL COST BEING PAID THRU A ONE PERCENT SALES TAX AND GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.  JACK GALLE SAID THEY WANT TO CONTINUE TO PROCEED BUT ARE STILL LOOKING FOR ANSWERS.  CHAIRMAN ADAMS ASKED WHAT THE PLAN WILL BE IF THE HOSPITAL CAN’T PAY AND THE SALES TAX DOESN’T RAISE ENOUGH MONEY.  THE COUNTY WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING THE DEBT.  RICH SANDERS DIDN’T THINK AN ADDITIONAL SALES TAX WOULD IMPACT LOCAL BUSINESSES.  THE HOSPITAL SERVES A LARGE AREA NOT JUST PRATT.  JACK SAID WHAT HAPPENS IF WE DON’T DO SOMETHING BECAUSE OUR MEDICAL COMMUNITY IS IMPORTANT.  SEVERAL THINGS HAVE TO FALL INTO PLACE FOR THIS TO HAPPEN.  ROSS HOENER SAID IT WAS IMPORTANT FOR THE COMMISSIONERS TO BE ON BOARD.  GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, ASKED IF OTHER ARCHITECTS, BOND COMPANIES AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES WILL BE ASKED TO BID ON THE PROJECT.  THERE MAY NOT BE ENOUGH TIME TO OBTAIN OTHER BIDS.

THE COMMISSIONERS MET WITH SUPERVISORS/ELECTED OFFICIALS TO DISCUSS THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK. 

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 3:00 P.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR 30 MINUTES TO DISCUSS NON-ELECTED PERSONNEL.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 3:30 P.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

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December 21, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET DECEMBER 21, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS AND CHARLES F RINKE.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, SUBMITTED A REQUEST TO TRANSFER $600,000 FROM THE ROAD DEPARTMENT TO THE SPECIAL MACHINERY FUND.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF $600,000 FROM THE ROAD DEPARTMENT TO THE SPECIAL MACHINERY FUND.  DWIGHT ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  RANDY REPORTED THEY ARE GEARING UP FOR THE APPROACHING SNOW STORM.

DON SWIFT, LAKE SUPERVISOR, VISITED WITH THE BOARD ABOUT AN ENCLOSED SHELTER AT THE LAKE.

THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, REPORTED HE HAS SEVERAL EMPLOYEES ON VACATION THIS WEEK.  DEAN IS WORKING WITH THE CITY ON DUMPING TRASH ON THE DAYS THE LANDFILL IS CLOSED OVER THE HOLIDAYS.

LARRY RIFFEY VISITED WITH THE COMMISSIONERS.

CHAIRMAN DWIGHT ADAMS SIGNED THE MICRO-LOAN AGREEMENT WITH PRATT FURNITURE & CARPET, PRATT, KS.

JIM ZELTNER TALKED WITH THE COMMISSIONERS AND SAID HE APPRECIATED THE LOWER TAXES THIS YEAR; THANKED THE BOARD FOR ALLOWING THE HAM RADIO REPEATER ON THE COURTHOUSE ROOF AND THEY NOW HAVE KANOK LINKING SYSTEM.

CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #12-21-09 FOR THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND LEVY.  DWIGHT ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR AND MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, DISCUSSED THE MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT FORMS. 

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, ASKED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 11:20 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TWENTY MINUTES TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  DWIGHT ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED AT 11:40 A.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, ASKED TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION AT 11:45 A.M. TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR TWENTY MINUTES TO DISCUSS AN ATTORNEY/CLIENT MATTER.  DWIGHT ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  THE BOARD RECONVENED INTO REGULAR SESSION AT 12:05 P.M.  NO ACTION TAKEN.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.  DWIGHT ADAMS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.  MEETING ADJOURNED.

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December 28, 2009

THE PRATT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET DECEMBER 28, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M. AT THE COURTHOUSE FIRST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS ROOM WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS PRESENT:  DWIGHT ADAMS, CHARLES F RINKE AND JOE R REYNOLDS.

THE MEETING WAS OPENED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

PURCHASE ORDERS WERE APPROVED.

RANDY PHILLIPPI, ROAD SUPERVISOR, GAVE A ROUTINE REPORT.

VERNON CHINN, SHERIFF, REVIEWED BIDS RECEIVED TO REPLACE DOORS IN THE JAIL WITH SMART CARD ACCESS.  DAN’S SAFE & LOCK SERVICE, PRATT, KS, $12,500 FOR SIX DOORS ADDITIONAL DOORS COST $2000 PER DOOR; CBS INTEGRATION, MANHATTAN, KS $18,066.53 FOR TEN DOORS.  CHARLES RINKE MADE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM CBS INTEGRATION, MANHATTAN, KS FOR $18,066.53.  JOE REYNOLDS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED.

JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #12-28-09 FOR THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND TRANSFERS:
                                COMPUTER                                        $  75,000
                                APPRAISER                                         $  15,000
                                HEALTH                                              $100,000
                                LANDFILL                                           $  25,000
                                AMBULANCE                                     $  90,000
                                EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS      $  10,000
                                NOXIOUS WEED                                $  18,000
CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

THE COMMISSIONERS RECEIVED A LETTER FROM GEORGE K BAUM AND COMPANY EXPRESSING THEIR INTEREST IN WORKING WITH PRATT COUNTY AND PRATT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IN DEVELOPING A FINANCING PLAN FOR PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MEDICAL CENTER.

DEAN STAAB, PRATT COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, GAVE A ROUTINE REPORT.

STEVE LAPRAD, PATTON, CRAMER AND LAPRAD, DISCUSSED YEAR-END CASH BALANCES IN FUNDS.

MARK MCMANAMAN, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR, BROUGHT THE NEW AMBULANCE FOR THE COMMISSIONERS TO VIEW.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR AND STEVE LAPRAD, DISCUSSED THE BALANCE OF FUNDS IN THE NE 30TH ST PROJECT ACCOUNT AND HOW THAT MONEY CAN BE USED.  GORDON SAID THE BOND RESOLUTION HAS TO BE AMENDED.

GORDON STULL, COUNTY COUNSELOR, REVIEWED THE PROGRESS OF THE STOTTS DRAINAGE POND.

JOE REYNOLDS MADE A MOTION TO ADOPT THE PRATT COUNTY EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2010.  CHARLES RINKE SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

CHAIRMAN ADAMS SIGNED A LETTER TO KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE & PARKS FOR A THREE MONTH EXTENSION TO COMPLETE THE ARTHUR FINCHAM NATURE TRAIL.

THE BOAD RECEIVED A LETTER FROM KANSAS JUVENILE JUSTICE AUTHORITY TO REPORT THE 30TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT HAS MAINTAINED COMPLIANCE WITH THEIR FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS.

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