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Kiowa County Commissioners Meeting

February 28, 2019

Bert Lowery, John Bertram, Ronald Freeman, Kristi Cooper, Scott McCann, Matt Christenson, Tony Factor and Jay Schmidt attended the meeting.

Consent agenda included: Agenda, Payroll reports, AP reports and Commissioner minutes of 2/19.

After the prayer was given by Tony Factor, Bert opened the meeting. John moved to approve the consent agenda as presented and Bert seconded, motion carried 3-0.

Jay Schmidt came to give updates for the Public Works departments which included; mine safety refresher course for CDL drivers held yesterday, monthly webinar regarding local road safety plans held by Trans System and heavy metal pile at landfill.

Kristi Cooper presented tax correction for approval. Ron moved to approve the tax correction as presented and Bert seconded, motion carried 3-0.
Matt Christenson came to give updates on the new Health department building and presented a quote from Foley for a generator and transfer switch in the amount of $28,180. Ron moved to approve the quote from Foley and John seconded, motion carried 3-0.

Scott McCann came in to discuss the purchase of the lots south of the Sheriff office located on Wisconsin Ave. He informed them they would like to purchase 3 lots in the amount of $1000 per lot for the new building that they are planning on building. After some discussion on the purchase, Bert moved to approve the purchase for 3 lots in the amount of $1000 each and John seconded, motion carried 3-0. They also asked for them to check into the other lots and if they are willing to sell them for the same price that they give Chris permission to purchase those as well. Scott will talk with Chris and have him report back if needed.

During Commissioner discussion Kristi presented Resolution 2019-5 requiring event liability insurance for usage of County buildings for events involving alcohol for approval. She explained that this would replace the last resolution they approved that was for any events that would have been required to provide the liability insurance. Bert moved to adopt Resolution 2019-5 as presented and Ron seconded, motion carried 3-0.

Meeting was adjourned at 10:38

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