The Stafford County Board of County Commissioners meeting minutes of August 9 with all Commissioners present.
Information: Kevin Davis, St. John City Council Member, addressed Commissioners to express his opinion the proposed new fire station is not needed. The St. John City Council previously voted 3/2 with Davis voting nay, in favor of the project. The Commissioners stated the building has not been approved yet as they are lacking final plans and costs before doing so.
Information: A final report of the hospital was given by Lisa Milton, County Treasurer. This is an unaudited reported provided monthly to hospital board members and Milton stressed the report does not reflect a “true picture” of the hospital’s actual financial condition.
Information: EMS collectible aging report was reviewed and auditors have requested old accounts be cleaned up. It was stated several accounts have been turned over to the set-off program through the State of Kansas. All present concur accounts that are delinquent two years or less be contacted for payment on a monthly basis.
Approved: Resolution 2010-18, annual resolution establishing 911 rate of .75 per month.
Information: Road Supervisor Phillip Nusser, has received recommendation, from Kirkham Michael and Associates that the curve on Old 50, known as Bartlett’s Curve, to remove the portion of the access road that comes out on the curve itself and widening the main access road. This will be modified in the fall.
Approved: Purchase of an extended cab/chassis in the amount of $22,933 from Doonan GMC. A flatbed will be purchased separately to install on the chassis. Money will come out of the Special Machinery Fund.
Information: Hearing held on Union Township Minimum Maintenance Road Request. No citizens present; regular meeting reconvened.
Approved: 30 day extension of Public Health Emergency Response Grant for H1N1.
Approved: Resolution 2010-20, Resolution Identifying Certain West Cooper Township Roads as Minimum Maintenance Roads.
Information: Extension Agents, Amy Collins and Glen Newdigger, reviewed proposed plans for office space in the Annex.
Information: Glenn Newdigger stated the wheat plot at the old Sandyland property has been harvested averaging 50+ bushels. He conveyed the appreciation of the area farmers for providing the land for the test plots.
Information: Proposed fire station construction for County and of city of St. John awaiting bids for electrical and plumbing. Nick Lauffer and EMS Director Steve Moody, presented a bid from Jeff’s Electric who submitted a bid for $14,652.62. The waterline and fire hydrant is estimated by the city of St. John to cost $2,651 for parts and boring under Fourth Street. Kansas Gas Service will charge $147 plus for service connect fee. No action was taken and it was requested more bids be obtained in order to get a clear picture of what the total cost will be.
