Commissioner Proceedings 9/10/24

November 1, 2024

The Wallace County Board of Commissioners met in regular session with, Larry Townsend, Chairman, Michael Cowles, Commissioners, Becky Larson, Commissioner, and Micaila Lock, County Clerk present. 
Warrants # 31677 – 31736 in the amount of $ 77,326.55 were approved for payment. Payroll warrants in the amount of $71,981.89 for the working period of August 18,2024, through August 31, 2024, were approved for payment. 
Will Walker entered the meeting 
Brian Gaily entered the meeting
Chairman Townsend called the meeting to order at 8:32 am
Kathy McDaniel Representing the senior center entered the meeting
Kathy discussed the door bid that she has received to improve the door at the senior center to make it more handicaps assemble 
Duane Barber, Building and Grounds supervisor, entered the meeting. 
Duane discussed the repairs of the south side of the senior center, along with getting tires for his mower. Talked about the repairs that are needed to the boiler system on a part that needs to be replaced for the chlorine system. Discussed the north park and replacing the wood chips. 
Anthony Garcia, Road and Bridge supervisor entered the meeting
Anthony discussed the resolution for the heavy trucks road signs and getting them ordered so that we can get them put up. He gave updates on his department. Along with giving a resignation from Andrew Heyl. 
Commissioner Larson moved to accept the resignation of Andrew Heyl.  Commissioner Cowles seconds.  AYE 3   NAY 0 
Chairman Townsend made motion to approve Resolution 2024-16. Commissioners Larson seconded.  AYE 3   NAY 0 
Doug Springsteel landfill supervisor entered the meeting.
Doug gave updates on the landfill and how everything is looking out there 
Commissioner Cowles made a motion to approve August 27th, 2024, minutes as amended. Commissioner Larson Second.  AYE 3   NAY 0
Marshall Unruh, Sheriff entered the meeting 
Marshall discussed the bridge project and the projected date on when they might have the bridge ready to be travelable by the end of September as long as the bridge passes inspection 
Kim Frodin County Appraiser entered the meeting
Kim discussed the duties of what the appraiser has to do for the county and having a agreement wrote up for her commissioners in her other county. Getting the resolution for the state to appoint her as the county appraiser so the state can accept her figures when she certifies to the county clerk
Brodie Poe, entered the meeting 
Brodie discussed having a formal contract drawn up for landowners that allow the county to get sand from for the county roads. 
Recess at 12:04 pm 
Lissa Sexson, Wallace County Community Development entered the meeting
Resume at 1:00 pm
Lissa discussed the progress of the storefront and signage incentives, KDOT safe route to school to help improve sidewalks in Sharon Springs and Weskan. The Wallace County art and culture group have improved the theatre with the grants and have an opening date that will be posted to the public by the group shortly.
Brad and Elline Porubsky, Representing Hope Springs entered the meeting 
They gave updates on Hope Springs replacing the chairs for the dining room. Having the outside sprinkler system looked at. Also, possible needing to replace the stove and oven that way they work properly. Having McClure plumbing and heating to look at the heating and air to see what needs repaired.
There being no further business meeting adjourned at 3:10pm 
ATTEST:

Micaila Lock, County Clerk

Larry Townsend, Chairman                                                                                         
Becky Larson, Commissioner
Michael Cowles, Commissioner