Just an FYI - We did not receive the minutes from the Washington County Commission meeting until Thursday morning last week, which was after the paper had come out. It was a controversial meeting and I hear there might be a group of concerned citizens attending next weeks meeting. We will print the minutes in this weeks paper, but here they are if youd like to see them now: The Board of County Commission (BOCC) for Washington County met in regular session on Monday, January 5th, 2015 in the Commission room at the Washington County Courthouse. Members present: Alison Mueller, 1st District Commissioner, Chairman; Roger Otott, Vice Chairman, 2nd District Commissioner; and Gary Ouellette, 3rd District Commissioner. Kathy Fritz, Deputy County Clerk, was present to record meeting minutes. Commissioner-Elect Tim Mueller was also present. The next regular meeting will be Monday, January 12th, 2015 at 8:30 A.M. Chairman Mueller called the meeting to order. The Board received a debt service billing from Security Bank for basic rent payments of interest due on Revenue Bonds issued in 2013. The jail payment totaled $14,675 and the hospital payment totaled $156,175. The Board also received a list of current wages for all employees and copies of the unofficial minutes and financial statements from Washington County Hospital for the month of December. The Board asked Diana Svanda, Payroll Clerk, questions about payroll and various billings. Fritz submitted bills and payroll totaling $445,315.78. The Board received public notice from KDHE indicating a cattle facility located in sections 32 of Farmington Township has applied for a permit renewal. There is no change in the permitted animal units. The notice will be on file in the Clerk’s office for public viewing. Comments are due by January 31, 2015. Janice Kearn, County Health Administrator, reported Mary Sue Pifer submitted retirement notice effective March 1, 2015. Kearn will be advertising in the newspaper to fill the position. Interviews for the County Health Department project were discussed. Scheduling is underway for interviews on January 20th. Duane Bruna, Environmental Science Director, discussed various matters. The Board gave Bruna permission to buy coffee with County funds. Justin Cordry, Sheriff, asked permission to purchase a used 800 scanner for the jail. The Board approved the purchase. Cordry informed the board he has selected a dog for the K9 program. Leslie Manning met with the Board to discuss the Community Gardens. The Board directed Manning to discuss the matter with the Extension Office. Elizabeth Hiltgen, County Attorney, joined the meeting. Commissioner Ouellette made a motion to enter into executive session under non-elected personnel and to include Commissioner-Elect Tim Mueller and Hiltgen. Commissioner Otott seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Upon returning to regular session, Commissioner Otott made a motion to terminate David Willbrant, Public Works Administrator, and Michael Schuessler, Public Works Administrator’s Assistant, citing the need to have a more efficient Public Works Department. Commissioner Ouellette seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Chairman Mueller asked Fritz to contact Schuessler and ask him to join the meeting. David Willbrant, Public Works Administrator, presented an Agreement for the Kansas Local Bridge Improvement Program with KDOT. Commissioner Otott made a motion to sign the agreement. Commissioner Ouellette seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Chairman Mueller informed Willbrant and Schuessler they were terminated effective immediately. The meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.
Posted on: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 18:24:43 +0000
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