2005, FIFTY-FIFTH MEETING

CRAWFORD COUNTY COURTHOUSE, COMMISSIONERS’ BOARD ROOM

Girard, KS. Tuesday July 19, 2005, 10:00 AM

The Crawford County Board of Commissioners met pursuant to Kansas Statutes Annotated Chapter 19, Article 2, Section 18 in due and regular session with open doors. Commissioner Anthony Pichler served as the presiding officer.

Commissioner Bob Kmiec was present.

County Clerk R.J. Wilson, assisted by Divisional Deputy Don Pyle, and County Counselor Jim Emerson were present and seated with the Board.

Chairman Pichler led the Pledge of Allegiance.

UNDER THE HEADING BUSINESS FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING

CONSENT AGENDA

On motion (05-221) of Commissioner Pichler and the second of Commissioner Kmiec that the consent agenda be approved including:

1. Approval of the July 15, 2005 minutes of the Board of Commissioners’ meeting:

Yeas: Commissioners Kmiec, Moody and Pichler

Nays:

Present but not voting:

Absent or not voting:

The motion prevailed and the consent agenda was approved.

SIGNING OF MOTIONS

The County Clerk presented the following motions for Commissioners’ signatures.

UNDER THE HEADING NEW BUSINESS

OPENING OF SEALED BIDS

MESSAGES FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS

MESSAGES FROM APPOINTED OFFICIALS

MESSAGES FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES

MESSAGES FROM THE PUBLIC

PROCLAMATIONS AND ORDERS OF THE BOARD

NEW BUSINESS

Item One: Mrs. Lynda Wilkinson, President of the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce concerning the introduction of Mr. Mike Dee, the new Director of the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. Mrs. Wilkinson mentioned that she has been back at the chamber for nine weeks. She said that she is attempting to build the staff back up and get some policies changed to help the Chamber move more smoothly in their business. Mrs. Wilkinson said that Mr. Dee understands vision and prosperity and he has a good background with non-profits. Mrs. Wilkinson said that she has been working with the County Clerk on an economic development project already and that she is happy to be back.

Mr. Dee approached the Board and said that he is in the start of his fifth week. He said a good time to start in a CVB position is in the middle of tourism season. That way a director can learn under a test of fire. Mr. Dee said that he wasn’t looking for this position but that the position found him. Mr. Dee said that he is looking to find the direction for the CVB. Mr. Dee said that he spent the last weekend at the Four State Farm Show. Mr. Dee reported that Brad Hobson is a good person to work with on the Board. Mr. Dee presented a brochure that was put together quickly to show that the CVB could demonstrate to the Farm Show organizers that Crawford County is proud to have the business of the Farm Show and the 20,000 to 25,000 people who attend. He said that he would like to share his productivity and passion.

Mr. Pichler was answered that Mr. Dee is from Kansas City originally. He said in 1989 he moved to Ft. Scott Community College to play football and he moved onto Pittsburg State University to play football. He is now married to a Pittsburg native and he has two children.

Mr. Dee reported that he has formed a strategic planning committee. He said the Board would examine what the next five years will look like and how our resources are marketed. Mr. Dee said that it is his charge to get out there to marquee new ideas and showcase the items the CVB has participated in from the past. Mr. Dee reported that there is a good fit for this committee. Mr. Dee said that the strategic plan excites him and he said in a year he would return and see how things are going.

Mr. Pichler welcomed Mr. Dee aboard and Mr. Kmiec encouraged him not to lose his energy. Mrs. Wilkinson reported that Mr. Dee would be heading to Manhattan to speak with Shrine Bowl Officials and to make sure that the Shrine Bowl knows that Crawford County will not miss a step with Mike. Mr. Wilkinson said that hopefully the strategic plan would be presented by the end of the year. Mrs. Wilkinson said that the new desire for the CVB Board would be to attract new events to the area to assist with the tax base of the county.

Item Two: Mr. Emerson the County Counselor concerning an unofficial detour agreement between the Kansas Department of Transportation and Crawford County for project No. 126-19 K-0219-01 designating 70^{th street as the unofficial detour for the K-126 project. Mr. Emerson said that the state will sponsor dust control on the road in question and that they will provide $22,750 based on an estimate of $3250 per mile for the dust control agents. Mr. Pichler was answered that the Sheriff is trying to keep semi trucks off the road. Mr. Kmiec mentioned that it would have been the plan to chip the road but the project approached too fast and this will delay any chipping. Mr. Pichler was answered that the road will be closed until the end of August. Mr. Pichler mentioned that it might be necessary to negotiate again with such a long expanse of time for the heavier traffic on the road. The County Counselor said that KDOT has been easy to work with on these agreements.}

^{On motion (05-222) of Commissioner Pichler the second of Commissioner Kmiec to authorize the chairman to sign the unofficial detour agreement between the Kansas Department of Transportation and Crawford County for project No. 126-19 K-0219-01 designating 70th street as the unofficial detour for the K-126 project.}

^{Yeas: Commissioners Pichler and Kmiec.}

^Nays:

^{Present but not voting:}

^{Absent or not voting: Commissioner Moody}

^{The motion prevailed.}

^{UNDER THE HEADING OLD BUSINESS}

^{OLD BUSINESS}

^{UNDER THE HEADING FUTURE BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS}

^{FUTURE BUSINESS}

^{Item One: July 22, 2005 – 9:00 AM. The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to learn more about the FY 2006 election division budget and hear about federal and state mandates that will affect the budget. The Board Meeting will follow the work session.}

^{Item Two: July 22, 2005 – Mrs. Judy Freeman, County Zoning Administrator will present the final plat for "Holly Estates."}

^{ANNOUNCEMENTS}

^{Item One: July 19, 2005 – 11:00 AM Groundbreaking for the new Farm, Inc. on ground previously owned by Crawford County. The groundbreaking will occur at 31st and Michigan and all Commissioners are invited.}

^{UNDER THE HEADING MOTION TO ADJOURN}

^{MOTION TO ADJOURN}

^{Item One: Adjournment}

^{On the motion of Commissioner Kmiec and the second of Commissioner Pichler to adjourn the July 19, 2005 meeting at 10:22 a.m.}

^{Yeas: Commissioners Pichler and Kmiec}

^Nays:

^{Present but not voting:}

^{Absent or not voting: Commissioner Moody}

^{The motion prevailed.}

^{Witness my hand in the taking of these minutes and my submission of the same for the approval of the Board of Crawford County Commissioners:}

^{____________________________}

^{R.J. Wilson}

^{= Seal = Crawford County Clerk}

^{Taken RJW 7/19/2005 10:21:08 AM, amended RJW 7/22/2005 1:07:56 AM}