SEDGWICKCOUNTY

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

April 29, 2014

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Beck, withBauerle,Sandquistand Beckman present. Donna Wall joined the meeting as a guest.

Bauerle moved to approve the agenda as presented. Second by Sandquist, carried.

Payable vouchers and payroll were reviewed. Bauerle moved to approve payable vouchers and payroll. Second by Sandquist, carried.

Minutes of the April 22, 2014 meeting were reviewed. Bauerle moved to approve the minutes as presented. Second by Sandquist, carried.

Lori Zeilinger, Zeilinger Law Office, joined the meeting. Sandquist moved to go into executive session on April 29th at 8:38 a.m. for a conference with the County Attorney for the purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions under C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b). We will discuss personnel issue / EEOC. No business will be conducted and no decisions will be made. Bauerle second, carried. The time is now 8:52 a.m. and the executive session has been concluded. The participants in the executive session were: Jim Beck, Gene Bauerle, Glen Sandquist, Christy Beckman and Lori Zeilinger. For the record, if any person who participated in the executive session believes that any substantial discussion of any matters not included in the motion to go into the executive session occurred during the executive session, or that any improper action occurred during the executive session in violation of the Open Meetings Law, I would ask that you state your concerns for the record. Seeing none, we will continue with the next agenda item. Zeilinger left the meeting.

Connie Juhl, Sedgwick County Economic Development, joined the meeting. Discussion was held on the possibility of hiring an assistant grant writer to help Juhl, which would be partially funded by the Stretesky Foundation. Juhl explained to the Board that there are a lot of duties required of her and although an assistant grant writer would be helpful, she feels the need for help with all of the daily duties and would appreciate a part time to full time position in general. The Board will contact the Stretesky Foundation to find out some more details. Juhl told the Board that she has been working with the three local foundations and has done research on the public/private donation balance. Juhl then presented documentation on projects in progress. Juhl left the meeting.

Thelma Sandquist joined the meeting to let the Board know that the Sedgwick High School Reunion Committee will be hosting their reunion in August of 2015 and to find out all of the details. Discussion was held. Beck moved to approve the $50 fee for the use of the fairgrounds for the Sedgwick High School Alumni Reunion to be held in August, 2015. Bauerle second, carried. Sandquist left the meeting.

Beck reported on the PEVD meeting he attended. The Fairboard voted that there will be a terminal show on pigs for 2014. By definition, any pig brought to the fair will leave on the slaughter truck. The Board will back the Fair board up on this decision.

Discussion was held on the payport website proposal for the Treasurer’s office. Beck explained that the Board previously approved this request. Discussion was then held on HP situation and the Board would like to request quotes from Platinum Technology.

Discussion was held on the bid presented by Miller Construction for the fairground project. Bauerle moved to approve Miller Construction to put 28 gauge steel around the horse barn. Sandquist second, carried. Beck reported that the Fairboard got a grant to purchase a small tractor.

Let it be known that there will be a meeting next week with the Board, Amy Miller and Connie Juhl to discuss the assistant grant writer details.

Bauerle moved to approve the Red Cross Shelter Agreement. Sandquist second, carried.

Beck updated the Board on the constituent that was sent a letter concerning soil erosion and that they have since stated working their ground.

Discussion was held on Road & Bridge possibly building a stage for use at the fairgrounds. The Board agreed that this would be a good winter project.

Sandquist gave a report on the County Express bus situation and that there will be a bus available for our County.

Dan Pederson, Accountant, joined the meeting. Pederson gave the Board the Local Highway Finance Report for review. Bauerle moved to approve the Local Highway Finance Report. Sandquist second, carried. Sandquist moved to approve the write off of the following outstanding warrants as of April 29, 2014: Check # 44782 – 5/04/2001 - $73.00, Check #47223 – 5/06/2001 - $9.00, Check # 67568 – 12/07/2010 -$12.00, Check #68409 – 4/28/2011 - $22.00 Bauerle second, carried. Sandquist moved to approve the interfund transfers of receivables/payables for the Solid Waste, Concrete and Road & Bridge. Bauerle second, carried. Pederson left the meeting.

Meeting was adjourned.

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James Beck, Chairman Christy M. Beckman, Clerk to the Board