Commissioner Proceedings 3/26/24

May 14, 2024

The Wallace County Board of Commissioners met in regular session with, Larry Townsend, Chairman Michael Cowles, Commissioner, Becky Larson, Commissioner, and Brionna Colvin, County Clerk present.  
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Townsend at 8:34 a.m.
Warrants # 30926-30988 in the amount of $ 121,117.18 were approved for payment. Payroll warrants in the amount of $120,908.60 for the working period of March 3, 2024 through March 16, 2024 were approved for payment. 
The Board of County Canvassers convened at 9:00 a.m. and reviewed the provisional ballots.  All reports were reviewed and approved. 
Commissioner Cowles makes a motion to accept the provisional ballots as counted. Commissioner Larson seconded. Aye 3, Nay 0. The motion carried unanimously.

Adjourn as Board of Canvassers. 
Clerk Colvin presented the Civic Plus contract. That has been approved for payment.
Clerk Colvin presented a road crossing permit on behalf of S&T Communications.
Chairman Townsend gave an update on Kansas Natural Resource Coalition. KNRC is filing comments and is against the takeover of all emergency services that OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is trying to accomplish. 
Bills were presented for payment. All bills were approved.
Commissioner Larson moved to approve the March 12, 2024 minutes. Commissioner Cowles seconded.Aye 3, Nay 0. The motion carried unanimously.  
Duane Barber, Building and Grounds entered the meeting. 
Roy Lehman’s has worked on the Sheriffs Office heater. The District Court heater has stopped working as of yesterday. Duane will get ahold of Roy to fix the District Courts heater. Duane will get information on the diving board at the swimming pool and get it to the Clerk’s Office to search for some diving boards. Duane was able to get the sewer vent pipe extended. 
Marshall Unruh, Sheriff and Lance Finley, Undersheriff entered the meeting.
Marshall has talked to Tom Harrison, and he will do the auctioneering for the tax sale. The new generator has been installed for the sheriff's office. Marshall is going to increase the wages for part time deputies. The commissioners would like to have a scope of the jail sewer pipes. Clerk Colvin will give Will Walker a call.
Commissioner Cowles makes a motion to approve resolution 2024-05. Commissioner Larson seconded. Aye 3, Nay 0. The motion carried unanimously. (Resolution 2024-05 A Resolution Declaring A Drought - Emergency and Level Two Fire Ban in Wallace County, Kansas, was published in the April 9, 2024 issue of The Western Times)
Doug Springsteel, Landfill Supervisor entered the meeting.
Doug has been in contact with the recycling company and informed her that the commissioners would like to discuss options with her. Doug discussed his revisions to the Landfill 5-year plan with the commissioners. The public hearing has been scheduled for April 9th at 10:00 am. 
Charles Moser, County Attorney entered the meeting.
The commissioners and Charles discussed the economic development contract. The temporary speed limit sign for old highway 40 was also discussed.
Recess at 12:09 pm.
Reconvene at 1:02 pm.
Lissa Sexson, Wallace County Community Development Director entered the meeting.
Lissa has submitted a grant application to KDOT that Kathie Lay, Road Clerk, had researched. Lissa was able to receive letters of support from local legislators and a member of the community. USD #241 has been granted their check for the childcare project. No new updates on the storefront and signage, hiring incentive, and housing incentive. 
Tonya Medina, County Health Nurse and Administrator entered the meeting.
Tonya presented a sheet that has all of the grants listed she plans to re-apply for. The IAP grant funds the immunization program that Tonya offers. The Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) funds the Emergency Preparedness Program. Tonya is also applying for an All-hands-on-deck grant that funds a drug and alcohol program. Lance Finley, Marshall Unruh, and Tonya will work together to create a D.A.R.E. program.
The commissioners agreed to allow Tonya to continue applying for the grants.
Terry Dobbs with TeHe Enterprises, Inc. entered the meeting. 
Terry, the commissioners, and Clerk Colvin went to the Swimming Pool to discuss what needs to be done. Terry presented an estimate to sandblast, paint and re-caulk the pool. 
Applicant entered the meeting.
Commissioner Cowles moved to go into executive session at 3:01 pm for Personnel exception-Personnel matter of individual NON-ELECTED personnel for 10 minutes and return at 3:11 pm. Invited in are the 3 commissioners, Clerk Colvin and applicant.  Commissioner Larson seconded.Aye 3, Nay 0. 
Returned to regular session at 3:11 pm. No decision was made.
Applicant entered the meeting.
Commissioner Larson moved to go into executive session at 3:21 pm for Personnel exception-Personnel matter of individual NON-ELECTED personnel for 15 minutes and return at 3:36 pm. Invited in are the 3 commissioners, Clerk Colvin and Applicant.  Chairman Townsend seconded. Aye 3, Nay 0. 
Returned to regular session at 3:36 pm. No decision was made.
Chairman Townsend moved to go into executive session at 3:36 pm for Personnel exception-Personnel matter of individual NON-ELECTED personnel for 10 minutes and return at 3:46 pm. Invited in are the 3 commissioners, Clerk Colvin and Applicant.  Commissioner Larson seconded. Aye 3, Nay 0. 
Returned to regular session at 3:46 pm. No decision was made.
Marshall Unruh re-entered the meeting.
Clerk Colvin presented road crossing permits 2024-03, 2024-04 and 2024-05 on behalf of S&T Communications.
Chairman Townsend makes a motion to approve the road crossing permit 2024-03, 2024-04 and 2024-05. Commissioner Larson seconded. Aye 3, Nay 0. The motion carried unanimously.  
Clerk Colvin presented abatements 2023-00026 and 2023-00027 totaling $545.88 to be adjusted on the tax roll.
Commissioner Larson moves to approve abatements 2023-00026 and 2023-00027 totaling $545.88 Chairman Townsend seconded.  Aye 3, Nay 0. 
Clerk Colvin presented the Weskan Township 2023 Annual Report for review. 
Chairman Townsend makes a motion to approve the financial report for Weskan Township. Commissioner Larson seconded.Aye 3, Nay 0. 
The county vehicle has been repaired and is available for county employees to drive.
Chairman Townsend moves to accept the bid from TeHe Enterprises, Inc. for $93,780.00 to sand blast, repair seams, and to completely re-paint the pool. Commissioner Larson seconded. Aye 3, Nay 0. 
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 4:31 pm.

ATTEST:
Brionna Colvin, County Clerk
Larry Townsend, Chairman
Becky Larson, Commissioner
Michael Cowles,Commissioner