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OFFICIAL MINUTES
August 26, 2009, 22nd DAY OF
THE JULY ADJOURN TERM
The County Commission met in The Commissioner’s Hearing Room at 10:55 AM with,
Chuck Pennel present and Jim Strafuss present via teleconference and Danny Strahan
absent. Bob Paulson, Rene Brusca, Helen Soutee, Rick Findley, and Jim Yust were also
present. The following proceedings were had and made a matter of record:
ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
Commissioner Strafuss moved that we accept the ThyssenKrupp Elevator bid for $1,020
per month for the elevator maintenance contract. Commissioner Pennel seconded the
motion. The motion passed by vote Pennel (aye), Strafuss (aye) and Strahan (absent).
Bob Paulson will review the contract and add an attest page for signatures.
TRANSFER STATION POLICY
The Commission discussed the policy on open accounts and checks for payment. The
Commission considered a policy of only taking Debit and Credit cards unless approved
list of commercial accounts which have filled out an application for open account for
which we will take a check. No checks from residential.
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
11:17 AM
RECONVENED
11:20 AM
The Commission reconvened with Commissioners Pennel and Strafuss present and
Commissioner Strahan absent.
TRANSFER STATION POLICY
Rick Findley, County Auditor, and Helen Soutee, County Treasurer will look into instant
check processing machine and cost and then the Commission will decide on the policy.
CONTRACT – JOHN LAWLER - AIRPORT
Commissioner Strafuss moved to approve a renewal of John Lawler’s Business contract
with the airport as the Airport Board has already approved the contract and submitted it
to the Commission for approval. Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. . The
motion passed by vote Pennel (aye), Strafuss (aye) and Strahan (absent).
CONTRACT – LPA GROUP - AIRPORT
Commissioner Strafuss moved to accept the LPA group $29,975.10 contract for the
County’s Share on the taxiway and apron rehabilitation at the County Airport.
Commissioner Pennel seconded the motion. . The motion passed by vote Pennel (aye),
Strafuss (aye) and Strahan (absent).
SHARED LEAVE POLICY
Commissioner Pennel moved that we adopt a shared leave policy. The motion died for
lack of a second.
The Commission was in agreement that employees could donate their comp time for
employees that are out of sick time and notified the auditor’s office of that position.
RECESS
12:13 PM
RECONVENED
12:45 PM
PROSECUTORS OFFICE – BANK ACCOUNT CHANGE
Jeff Merrill, County Prosecutor, brought an issue to the Commission concerning
differences in the Bank Accounts that he inherited from the previous Prosecutor.
The Commission advised Jeff Merrill (the county prosecutor) to turn over expired money
orders to the Treasurer and to not spend any money to try to find a shortage as the cost
would be more than the shortage and the record keeping was inadequate to do a proper
audit.
RECESS
1:13 PM
RECONVENED
1:26 PM
GREEN WASTE
Jeff Hansen and George Pezold of Hansen’s Tree Service talked to the Commission about
turning green waste into mulch and compost. They suggested putting one container for
leaves and one for grass at the transfer station and maybe one for shingles. The
Commission will study the situation and consult with Frank Preston concerning area
needed to implement such a suggestion.
Presiding Commissioner Pennel declared a recess.
RECESS
2:04 PM
The minutes were taken and typed by Jim Yust, Deputy Clerk.
Commission Minutes
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