June 15, 2009
Commissioner Spicer, Commissioner Mayo, and Commissioner Thurlow were present for a regular meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. The minutes were approved as printed. Payroll in the amount of $144,521.15 was reviewed and approved. A bill in the amount of $4,176.29 was approved by the Board.
Stephen McAnally, County Appraiser, presented the 2010 proposed budget. After reviewing the request, the budget was left with the Board for study.
Lori Feldkamp, Big Lakes Development, Inc., met with the Board to present the 2010 proposed budget. Mrs. Feldkamp reported on the funds from the State of Kansas that is being cut. The request for the 2010 budget was the same as the request for the 2009 budget.
Wayne Fowler, Clay County Park, met with the Board. Income, expenses, and wages were all reviewed for the park.
Dana Rickley, County Health Administrator, met with the Board. Permission was granted to purchase a replacement copier from Central Office Service and Supply. Mrs. Rickley also presented the Health Department 2010 proposed budget and left it for review.
Commissioner Thurlow made a motion to accept the bid in the amount of $3,670 from Chris Cross, Inc. to build an oak display case for the Riley Rankin Artifacts collection that is being donated to Clay County. Commissioner Mayo seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Vernon McGee, McGee Roofing, and Arnie Knoettgen, County Maintenance, met with the Board. The insurance payments and the estimates for repair on the wind and hail losses were reviewed by the Board.
Jennifer Rozean & Nicholas Rozean, Tiger Shark Swim Team, met with the Board requesting a donation to help fund the swim team. Commissioner Mayo made the motion to pay $300 out of the alcohol fund to the Tiger Shark Swim Team. Commissioner Thurlow seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Chuck Dunn, Sheriff, gave his weekly report and presented the Sheriff’s Department’s 2010 proposed budget. It was left for review.
Steve Liby, Highway Administrator, met with the Board. Several roads and culverts in the County were discussed.
Pam Kemp, EMS Director, presented the 2010 proposed budget to the Board. It was left for review. The possibility of replacing an ambulance was discussed.
The Board adjourned at 12:20 p.m.
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Michael W. Spicer, Chairman Kayla Wang, County Clerk