Opening Comments
Commissioner Peatross gave prayer. He asked
the public for further comment. There were none.
Pledge of Allegiance
Any wishing to participate.
Road Items
Mr. Douglas Nielsen presented final Pay Request Number
Fourteen (#14) from Horrocks Engineers for the preliminary and
final designs of the Lake Fork Bridge Project in the amount of
eight thousand, seven hundred sixteen dollars and fifty cents
($8,716.50). He stated this amount is the fee for retaining
Horrocks Engineers and is five percent (5%) of the project cost.
Commissioner Stradinger motioned to approve Pay Request #14.
Commissioner Peatross seconded the motion. Both commissioners
voted aye and the motion passed.
Commissioner Stradinger stated she has received a phone call
from a citizen regarding the gates on Sundown Ridge. Mr. Nielsen
stated this is the last road on the west side of the county
running off of Highway Forty (Hwy 40). He stated that the last
time he was on the road the gates were down but he will check
again.
...Deputy County Attorney Roland Uresk joined the
meeting...
Ordinance 04-225 Inmate Labor
Commissioner Peatross stated there was a discussion last
Monday concerning Ordinance 04-225. Attorney Uresk stated that
this is an ordinance to repeal Ordinance Eighty-Eight (88) in
the county codebook that restricts the usage of inmate labor on
private property. Commissioner Stradinger motioned to adopt
Ordinance 04-225 allowing inmate labor to be used on private and
public property at the county’s supervision. Commissioner
Peatross seconded the motion. Both commissioners voted aye
and the motion passed.
Resolution 04-12 Establishing Building Fees For Board Of
Appeals
Attorney Uresk stated Resolution 04-12 establishes fees to apply
for an appeal with the board and a reimbursement schedule for
board members. Commissioner Stradinger motioned to adopt
Resolution 04-12. Commissioner Peatross seconded the motion.
Both commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.
Agreement for Civil Services With Mark Nielsen
Attorney Uresk stated that this agreement was for civil services
by the Sheriff. He stated Mr. Mark Nielsen is already a county
employee with the Sheriff’s Office but is required to complete
contracted civil services when he is off-duty from the Sheriff’s
Office. Commissioner Stradinger motioned to approve the
agreement with Mark Nielsen for civil services. Commissioner
Peatross seconded the motion. Both commissioners voted aye
and the motion passed.
Agreement for Building Inspection Services with James
Lisonbee
Commissioner Peatross stated this item was discussed during
morning work session (see minutes of morning session). Attorney
Uresk stated there have been two (2) changes to the previous
agreement with Mr. James Lisonbee. He stated his compensation
for inspections has been reduced from forty-seven dollars ($47)
per hour to thirty-seven dollars ($37) per hour and that he will
be allowed use of the county vehicle when available.
Commissioner Stradinger motioned to approve the agreement with
Mr. James Lisonbee. Commissioner Peatross seconded the motion.
Both commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.
Agreement for Rental Space with Attorney Marea Doherty
Attorney Uresk stated this was an agreement between the county
and Attorney Marea Doherty for rental space in the old county
courthouse. He stated the space would be rented at a rate of one
hundred dollars ($100) per month beginning August 1, 2004.
Commissioner Stradinger motioned to approve the agreement with
Attorney Marea Doherty. Commissioner Peatross seconded the
motion. Both commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.
Agreement for Medical Services with Kennon Tubbs, M.D.
Attorney Uresk stated the Sheriff’s Office is in need of medical
services for the inmate population. He stated there has been an
indemnification section added to the agreement. Commissioner
Stradinger motioned to approve the agreement with Kennon Tubbs,
M.D. Commissioner Peatross seconded the motion. Both
commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.
Minutes of Meeting Held July 19, 2004
Commissioner Stradinger motioned to approve the minutes as
corrected. Commissioner Peatross seconded the motion. Both
commissioners voted aye and the motion passed.
Vouchers
Andrea Arnold presented vouchers #88854 through #88959 in the
amount of one hundred thirty-two thousand, five hundred
forty-eight dollars and thirty-one cents ($132,548.31).
Commissioner Stradinger motioned to approve the vouchers.
Commissioner Peatross seconded the motion. Both commissioners
voted aye and the motion passed.
Adjournment
The commission adjourned the meeting at 1:40 p.m.
