JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS AND MINUTES
OF THE CHASE COUNTY, KANSAS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

April 29, 2022

April 29, 2022 at 10:00 am; Anthony Hazelton-Chairman, Randy Talkington-Vice chairman, Matt Miller-member, Connie Pretzer-County Clerk assembled in the Chase County Commission Chambers.  Hazelton opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.    

Motion to approve 04/29/2022 Warrants by Hazelton was 2nd by Talkington. Motion carried 3-0.

Motion to approve 03/25/2022 through 04/24/2022 Payroll by Hazleton was 2nd by Talkington.  Motion carried 3-0.

Motion to approve 04/11/2022 Minutes by Hazelton was 2nd by Talkington. Motion carried 3-0. 

Motion to approve 04/20/2022 Minutes by Hazelton was 2nd by Talkington. Motion carried 3-0.

Motion to approve Resolution 2022-05 (honoring Bill Luder) by Hazelton was 2nd by Talkington.  Motion carried 3-0.

Motion to approve Crime Prevention Request of $502.50 for child's lifetime fishing license for fishing derby by Hazelton was 2nd by Talkington. Motion carried 3-0.

Motion to approve purchase of vehicle for Road & Bridge from Bolton in the amount of $46,164 by Hazelton was 2nd by Talkington. Motion carried 3-0.

Miller reported that he had attended the Kansas Association of Counties conference last week.  Discussion on the National Association of Counties (NACo) and benefits of joining at prorated cost of $300 resulted in a Motion by Miller to join NACo and was 2nd by Talkington. Motion carried 3-0.  

Miller also reported on attending a Strong City Council meeting and requested that  Fire District #1 be able to obtain water from the city at their cost of $6.17 per 1,000 gallons. The City granted permission.

Motion to approve a bid of $890.00 from AAA Glass to replace front window at the Senior Center by Miller was 2nd by Talkington. Motion carried 3-0.

Julie Gover Walter and Kelsey Pfannenstil of the North Central Area Agency on Aging along with Chase County representative Dorothy Yeager and Senior Center Director Deb Haglund met with the Board to explain the services that the agency offers.  Basic information on the Older Americans Act was offered along with an explanation of benefits offered to our county residents. A popular visible benefit are the friendship meals offered to Seniors at a reduced cost. Walter explained that all seniors over age 60 who have filled out the necessary paperwork may receive a hot meal at a price they can comfortably afford. Commissioners thanked the women for the update, information and the services provided.  

A brief ceremony was held in recognition of over 40 years of service by retiring EMT Bill Luder. Luder was presented with a framed Resolution 2022-05 honoring his service.

Sue Smith asked for permission to hold the annual Folk Life Festival on the Courthouse Lawn the weekend of June 11th & 12th.  Commissioners gave their permission.  People bringing their dogs to the festival have caused problems and Smith asked permission to post "no dogs allowed" signage. Commissioners gave their consent.

Representatives from SEMA updated the BOC of progress within the county.  Areas of damage on Sharps Creek Road and SP Road will be addressed. SEMA will work with the county road & bridge supervisor as they continue moving south toward completion of the project.

At the Commission's request, County Treasurer Dow Wilson addressed concerns about the public being unable to leave a message for a call back when the office is unable to answer the phone.  Wilson explained that he had instructed his office to not answer the phone if they were helping a customer at the counter.  Wilson also stated that an answering machine was not a good option since there are three phones in the office and the message could go to an unoccupied phone and be unanswered for days. Wilson thanked the Commissioners for bringing the complaints to his attention.

County Fire Chief Steve Fillmore provided the Board with a map of county property at the Cedar Point fire station location.  A company is asking for a 10' by 10' easement to place a tower. Commissioners expressed no concerns if the tower will not be in the way.  Fillmore would also like to take bids this year for propane. He will keep the Board informed.

Meeting adjourned at 11:45. Next scheduled meeting is Thursday, May 12th at 7pm at Lake Kahola.

	ADOPTION OF ABOVE MINUTES	

      STATE OF KANSAS
     COUNTY OF CHASE

NOW ON This 16th day of May, 2022 as shown in the Minutes of this date's meeting, the above Minutes are hereby ADOPTED as the official record of the proceedings, business and actions of the Board of Chase County Commissioners during the session above described.

                                           BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

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							Anthony Hazelton, Chairman
                    SEAL

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							 Randy Talkington, Vice Chairman

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Matt Miller, Member

Attest: ____________________________
      Connie M. Pretzer, County Clerk