July 31, 2020

Kiowa County Community Center

July 31, 2020

Bert Lowery, John Bertram, Ronald Freeman, Kristi Cooper, Chay Howard, Kerri Ulrich and Matt Christenson and Jeff Blackburn attended the meeting.

Consent agenda included: Agenda, Payroll reports, Accounts Payable reports and commissioner minutes of 07/17.

After the prayer given by Jeff Blackburn, Ron opened the meeting at 9:00. Ron asked about an invoice on a laptop and questioned the purchase procurement policy. Matt explained the purchase of the iPad Kristi and Matt explained the purchase policy. Next Ron asked about a purchase of an iPad that labeled for streaming meetings from the media center. Matt explained the purchase and use of the iPad, but Ron had concerns on that tax dollars were used to purchase the item. Matt explained that the purchase is will be reimbursed through the Spark funds. After some further discussion Bert moved to approve the consent agenda and John seconded, motion carried 3-0.

Matt Christenson came to discuss the roof at the library located in Mullinville. He presented a quote from Bryan Gumpenberger $5325.39 and AH Contracting $9250 and after review of the bids, Ron moved to accept Bryan Gumpenberger bid and Bert seconded, motion carried 3-0.

Kristi Cooper presented an annual agreement with Computer Information Concepts (CIC) in the amount of $23,870 for our computer software. After review of the contract, Bert moved to renew the agreement with CIC and John seconded, motion carried 3-0.

Chay reported the tax sale is still moving forward and the NRP program is official. Next, he gave updates with the new executive order 20-59 regarding school’s guidance of opening back up particularly regarding masks being worn. He explained that the Commissioners will need adopt a resolution for the schools to opt out of wearing masks so they can move forward with their individual plans. By consensus they agreed to opt out of the executive order and Chay will draw the resolution and present it at the next meeting.

During Commissioner discussion Kristi read Resolution 2007-15 for purchase procurement policy. She read the section regarding purchase limits and requirements and explained that anything over $4000 would require approval from the board of commissioners. She explained she followed the policy on the purchase of the laptop. Ron wanted it on the record that tax dollars will be spent on equipment for live streaming the meetings. Next, Bert mentioned that he wanted it on the record that he supports the Kiowa County Memorial Hospital board on the changes the board is looking at and the other both agreed to support the board.

Meeting adjourned at 9:40

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