IOLA, KANSAS OFFICE OF THE ALLEN COUNTY CLERK January 6 ...

Sherrie reported to the commission a permanent easement issue with Sewer District #1. It willbe turned over to the County Counselor.Bill King, Public Works Director, discussed a vehicle accident at the county shop. He reportedthe brakes were set the night before but something happened and the truck rolled west and endedup in a 6-foot ditch, breaking the axle and greatly damaging the vehicle.Bill discussed a letter from the Humboldt Postmaster concerning weeds obstructing views at theintersections of 2000 Street & Idaho Rd and 200 Street & Iowa (SE corner). Bill reported mostof the problem is trees in the fencerow. Commissioners approved Bill to contact the landownersconcerning inside the fencerow. Bill stated a stop sign would be the best answer to the concern.Bill discussed a request from Jerry Swanson not to mow the ditches out by his business Buddy’sPointe. This is so the quail will stay on his side of the road. Discussion followed on what wouldbe beneficial for Allen County. If the ditches are not mowed at least once a year the sprouts getout of hand and require more work to remove them. Commissioner’s requested the mowers tomow one strip this year and mow to the fence next year.Bill discussed a letter from Federal Aviation Administration concerning the Allen CountyAirport’s return traffic way. Bill stated he hasn’t filled out the grant papers at this time butwould like permission to proceed. The FAA has estimated the entitlement available to AllenCounty to be $432,900 for FY-2005. Commissioners approve Bill to apply for the grant.Bill reported a concern from Monarch about the bridge around Monarch. The bridge has to beput on the five-year plan before it will be considered by the state. The commissioners discusseda rehab program for replacement of the bridge. Bill will check on other options that might bequicker. Discussion followed.Bill discussed landowners owning land on either side of the Hegwald Bridge. Discussionfollowed on previous meeting with the landowner.Commissioner Regehr moved to go into executive session for 10 minutes to discuss non-electedpersonnel. Commissioner Works seconded, motion passed 3-0-0. Those in the room will beCommissioner Thompson, Commissioner Regehr, Commissioner Works, Bill King, PublicWorks Director, and Sherrie L. Riebel, Allen County Clerk. The time is now 9:12.Commissioners reconvened at 9:22 a.m. No action was taken.Commissioners discussed the proposed road at Allen County Community College. Discussionfollowed.Bill discussed ditches west of Humboldt. The county crews are working on rebuilding ditches.Robbie Atkins, Allen County Sheriff, stated he had bids for pagers for Humboldt Emergencyservices. Bids were submitted for a Motorola Monitor IV Pager Tone & Vibrate 1 Channel,includes charger and ni-cad batteries, programmed to customer’s requirements, standard 1-year