Journal of the Commissioners

2005, eightY NINTH MEETING

CRAWFORD COUNTY COURTHOUSE, COMMISSIONERS’ BOARD ROOM

Girard, KS. Friday December 9, 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 and Commissioner Tom Moody were present.

County Clerk R.J. Wilson 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 (05-386) of Commissioner Moody and the second of Commissioner Kmiec that the consent agenda be approved including:

1.      Approval of the December 6, 2005 minutes of the Board of Commissioners’ meeting, and

2.      Authorizing the chairman to sign the duplicate vouchers and statements report for the previous week

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

            PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OPENING OF ANNOUNCED 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: Ms. Susie Steele and Mr. Jerry Coonrod discussing the efforts to have the Cato School placed on the National Register of Historic Places and the possibilities of grant funding for restoration that would require some matching funds.

Ms. Steele and Mr. Coonrod approached the Board representing Cato. One of the Coonrod ancestors was the first settler in the Cato area and Ms. Steele’s ancestors founded the town. She said she wanted to preserve the stories of the people and the history. She said the Cato school and the Christian Church are the only two structures that remain in Cato. She said that the Cato school is a good example of an 1860’s school building. She mentioned that the architecture of the site makes it of interest to the state historical society and the national registry of historic places. Mr. Coonrod mentioned that the first white child born in Crawford County was born in Cato and Mr. Kmiec was answered that Cato was the first school in Crawford County. Mr. Pichler was answered that there has no contact from Washington D.C. has yet to be made. She said that the nomination form took 20 hours to complete. She said she wanted to talk to Board because copies of the registry acceptance letter was sent to the Board. She said it will be necessary to place a new roof on the building as well as new doors and windows. Mr. Pichler was answered that the site is far from where people live. Mr. Steele answered Mr. Pichler that the site would be a good field trip site for school children, but not likely a museum. She said the history of one room schools could be taught at the site as well as wiener roasts and hayrack rides for the kids. She answered Mr. Pichler that the windows and doors would need to be of the original type and structure. Mr. Pichler suggested that a request for historical funds should be made in writing. Ms. Steele asked what sort of things would qualify for the grant. Mr. Moody answered that his road crew could help with limb pickup and some mowing as long as it was not on private property. Mr. Moody asked for a phone number of someone to call if his crew could come up and look at the site. The presenters provided their numbers to the Commissioner. Mr. Pichler mentioned that he would be concerned for insurance when the use of the building is established. Mr. Coonrod mentioned that the Cato Christian Church owns the school site.

Mrs. Steele mentioned that people are shocked when she says that it is Kansas historic site because there isn’t a lot out there. It was offered that the commissioners could view the school at any time. Mr. Moody said that he would have his foreman reach the folks. Mrs. Steele mentioned that the log cabin was actually the first school and the rock building was the second school. Mr. Kmiec asked if the building was sandstone or limestone. The answer was not readily available. Mr. Coonrod mentioned that he attended three years at the school.

Mr. Moody mentioned that the Reynolds Brothers live in that area. Mrs. Steele said that the brothers have been very helpful in the project. Mr. Moody said he used to buy cream from the brothers at their farm.

Mr. Pichler mentioned that it would be best for the folks to send in their historical request to the county clerk.

Item Two: Mr. Wilson, the County Clerk presenting an agreement for services between Class LTD and Crawford County Kansas for the provision of services to individuals with developmental disabilities in Crawford County and to allow the service provider to use county mill levy funds to provide the services. Mr. Wilson mentioned that this is an annual form that the Commissioners sign and that the County Counselor has reviewed the form. Mr. Wilson mentioned that the amount of budget is $143,500.

On motion (05-387) of Commissioner Pichler and the second of Commissioner Moody to approve the agreement for services between Class LTD and Crawford County Kansas for the provision of services to individuals with developmental disabilities in Crawford County and to allow the service provider to use county mill levy funds to provide the services.

Yeas: Commissioners Kmiec, Moody and Pichler

Nays:           

Present but not voting:

Absent or not voting:

The motion prevailed.

UNDER THE HEADING OLD BUSINESS

OLD BUSINESS

Item One: Mr. Pichler asked if anyone had been in touch with the sign director and if he had received bids for the six inch signs. No one had an answer readily available.

UNDER THE HEADING FUTURE BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

            FUTURE BUSINESS

Item One: December 13, 2005 – Mrs. Lynda Wilkinson presenting the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau annual budget and contract between the County, the Chamber of Commerce and the CVB.

Item Two: December 13, 2005 – Presentation of a Cereal Malt Beverage application for Anthony Pichler doing business as Pichler’s Chicken Annie’s.

Item Three: December 16, 2005 -- Presentation of a Cereal Malt Beverage application for Pete’s of Erie doing business as Pump’N Pete’s of McCune.

Item Four: December 20, 2005 – Bids for road rock will be opened during the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners.

Item Five: December 20, 2005 – Presentation of a Cereal Malt Beverage application for Louis Lipoglav doing business as Chicken Annie’s Original and C&B Investments doing Business as Chicken Annie’s of Girard.

Item Six: December 23, 2005 -- The Board will open bids received for the purchase of the Old County Landfill property from Crawford County.

Item Seven: December 27, 2005 – Successful bidders on road rock will be announced during the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

UNDER THE HEADING MOTION TO ADJOURN

MOTION TO ADJOURN

Item One: Adjournment

On the motion of Commissioner Moody and the second of Commissioner Kmiec to adjourn the December 9, 2005 meeting at 10:30 AM.

Yeas: Commissioners Kmiec, Moody and Pichler

Nays:

Present but not voting:

Absent or not voting:

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:

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R.J. Wilson

= Seal =                                  County Clerk

Taken RJW 12/9/2005 10:32:00 AM