330 PAWNE'ECOUNTY,COMMISSIONERSJOURNALLarned, KansasRussell Dipnan - Howard Thompson - Edgar Clark

December 31, 1970

Di~, Thompson and Clark met in adjourned session. December monthly vouchers wereexanu.ned and approved as they appear in the warrant register of the County Clerk. Checkswere signed. Eulah Alnquist in with quarterly report of Clerk of District Court. Re-port signed by Russell Dipman, Chairman of Co. Commissioners. Robert Fort in to seeabout noxious weed supervisor job. The 2 cars which were purchased on bid from Rupp-Marconet Motors, Inc. on November 20, 1970 not delivered yet; the following action wastaken. Resolved by County Commissioners to include two sheriffs cars purchased for~,809.28 from Rupp-Marconet Motors Inc. on November 20, 1970 in 1970 business reportMotion by Clark, sec. by Thompson to adopt said resolution. Carried. Commissionerssigned the following orders.

ORDERTO: HELEN MILLOWAY,PAWNEECOUNTYTREASURERYou are hereby authorized to transfer the sum of $35,000.00 from the County Road &1Bridge Fund to the Special Machinery Fund.

Signed at Larned, Kansas, this 31st day of December, 1970.BOARDOFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERSOFPAWNEECOUNTY,KANSAS

TO: PAWNEECOUNTYTRfASURER,LARNED, KANSAS

You are hereby authorized to make the following deductions from the 1970 tax rolls.

NAME iWP. ORCITY VALUATIONTAX KIND

Andrew M. GardnerJean Jones EstateDennis H. CardenDouglas M. KeelingBarry ChesebroDan R. HamptonMelburn StudeElvin R. BrickleyEarl W. BerglundKenneth L. WelschLloyd Dick - All Sect. 15Opal BowmanGlenn E. MillerEdw. Wilson - estate -John P. KellerFrank BrannanHenry HabermanRobert F. BarnesDelmar QuilnbyWilliam D. BonhamDanny L. ZimmerschiedDonald LohrVinson W. GleasonGlanden E. Smith Jr.Henry G. FolkertsW. Howard ClineDale JosefiakRoger SpenceScott KeastOrville L. SchultzDeLos carrDennis DouglasCecil F. McBeeGeorge A. Strobel, Jr.Beulah EllisHoward E. BarstowSidne Sue Seeman (Business)Norman RobersonHoward H. BeckerEdna M. BeckerJohn L. SpomerMelvin M. MurphyJohn AlbertDonald D. Hudsoncarolyn J. BaeumelRalph 1. StrainDon TorrezCecil Lemuzwm. J. SchartzEva BaumannH. I. Weil

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PAWNEECOUNTY,COMMISSIONERSJOURNALLarned, Kansas

Russell Dipman - Howard Thompson- Edgar Clark

Church of Christ L3B2CDC#2Mrs. Jack ConardMikeBabbDavid L. HamanMarion D. ClarkUnited Methodist Clmrch #185cGary CaplingerHarlie R. CarrBenny E. ChesebroGary ClarkGene A. FarmerJohn GoldsberryFern W. HuntStephen L. LewisRaymondPerezMax SeegerJoseph H. SimmonsGordon Smith

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Larned CityLarned CityAsh Valley Twp.Plt. Valley Twp.Larned CityBurdet t CityLarned CityLarned CityLarned CityLarned CityLarned CityLarned CityLarned CityLarned CityLarned CityLarned CityLarned CityLarned City

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By order of the Board of County Commissioners this 31st day of December1970.

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~~The Board discussed other routine matters and adjourned to January 4, 1971.

January 7, 1

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in regular adjourned session. No regular meeting washeld January 4 because of weather conditions. James Walker brought in 4th quarterlyreport for Road & Bridge Dept. Total expenditures for the quarter $54,731.24.The following persons were in concerning applying for the noxious weed supervisorposition. (1) Nathaniel Williams (2) Larry Schenkel (3) Robert Redger (4) KentLichenwa1ter. Jack Clock & Harold Erway were in to discuss the Swanson property asadvertised in the Tiller & Toiler. No bid was submitted as the county has more againstthe property than they wanted to pay at this time. After discussing other routinematters, the Board adjourned to January 11, 1971.

January 11, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Dennis Heinrichs in with papersfrom Welfare Dept.; claims for reimbursement and monthly reports. Louis James, Co.Attorney, in with information in regard to Swanson property. Draus Ehert in withCivil Defense end of year report. At noon, County officials beginning their firstterm along with officials beginning new terms were sworn in. Lois Miller is the newClk. of Dist. Court &Leona Niedens begins her first elective term. The Board ofCounty Commissioners reorganized. HowardThompsonto serve as chairman and Edgar Clarkas Secretary. Gerald Horning, PIt. Grove Twp. Trustee, in for Snowglaze for snow plow.SamHouf in to thank County Road Dept. for cleaning snow off National Guard Armoryparking. Kenneth Showalter took pictures of new county officers and county commissioners.Cliff Manry in to see Howard Thompsonin regard to trip to Garden City. Ed Petersonvisited regarding land valuation in Sec. 4-22-16. James Walker, Road Supervisor, andCOmmissioners decided to open all driveways in plowing snow out of roads if necessary.Mr. Geo , Place with Foster-VanGundy engineering dept. in regarding bridge inspections.W. B. Weaver in to see about the Swanson property. The Board discussed other routinematters and adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to January 18, 1971.

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332,PAWNEE COUNTY, COMMISSIONERS JOURNAL

Larned, Kansas

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Russell Dipman- HowardThompson- Edgar Clark

January 18, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Charles Harland in with appli-cation for janitor position. James Walker, Road Supervisor, in with reports on financefor townships. Commissioners met with Dennis Heinrichs, Welfare Director, to reviewwelfare clients cases. Somecases closed and new ones added. Movedby Russell Dipman;sec. by "EdgarClark that Director's report be accepted. Carried. Cliff Hanry in tocheck on "Extension Council budget, meeting date. Meeting will be at noon April 13 at theBlue Goose. Nathaniel Williams and "EdMiller called in regard to weed supervisor posi-tion. Harold "Erwayvisited in regard to the Swansonproperty. Marilyn Koett called inregard to an extension phone in her back office. This has been taken care of. Mr.Robert Redger was hired as Noxious WeedSupervisor and Civil Defense Coordinator bothpositions to be effective February 1. Salary - WeedSupervisor $500.00 per month/Civil Defense Coordinator $50.00 per month. Civil defense phone number listing hasbeen changed and will be the same as the Noxious WeedDept. number 285-2014. WeedDept.office and phone located at 615 E. lOth st. James Fairchild, retiring supervisor, leftcheck for $12.25 to balance books from prior audit. County Commissioners have designatedthe three PawneeCounty banks as depository banks for the period ending on the secondMondayin January 1973. 'The three banks are First State Bank, Larned; First NationalBank & Trust Oo, , Larned; Burdett State Bank, Burdett. Stuart M. Hutchinson of Evans,Bierly, Hutchinson and Associates, visited in regard to bridge inspection. Will callback at a later date. W. B. Weaver & Harold Erway in to see about buying Swanson property.They will be in with bids MondayJanuary 25, 1971 to be opened at 1:30 P.M. Afterdiscussing other routine matters, the Board adjourned to Thursday January 21, 1971-

/I~~January 21, 1971

Chairman of the Boar

Di.pnan, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Mr. Clark goes to Pratt to attenda district noxious weed meeting and a mental health meeting in the evening. James Fair-child, retiring weed supervisor, also attended. Melvin Keller, 1311 Park, Larned,contacted commissioners in regard to the janitor position. He was given an applicationform to complete. Louis James, Co. Attorney, gave the commissioners a prepared resolu-tion and a deed to be signed by the County Clerk to convey the County's interest in theSwansonReal Estate in case of sale. (same to be conducted MondayJan. 25, 1971 at 1:30P. M. Ronald Young, County Clerk, discussed salary increases for all employees otherthan officials (elected) within the courthouse. Said he favored some raise in additionto the Blue Cross-Blue Shield benefits. No decision made at this time. HowardThomp-son, Russell Dipman& James Walker checked with Harry Marconet regarding the sheriff'scars. One has been received and was being serviced for use. Mr. Marconet gave titlepapers to both cars and HowardThompsonsecured license tags for both. Mr. Thompsonwill contact The Bauer Insurance Agency of Burdett in regard to the Comphrehensive Ins.The Bauer Agency now carries the county fleet insurance. Howard, Russell & James Walkerviewed the Arkansas River bridge. Mr. Walker feels that its replacement should be ourfirst concern due to its condition. The Board adjourned to Mo y January 25, 1971.

January 25, 1971

Dipnan, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. James Walker in with list of ratescharged townships for road work. Robert A. Redger, the new weed supervisor, was in. Hehas movedto Lamed and is ready to go to work. His Tele. No. is 285-2298. MarilynKoett, Co. Health Nurse, reported her extension phone was in and ready for use. CliffAtteberry in with report on sheriff's cars and to see about purchase of gas & oil.WayneBaxter, City Manager, was in to thank the County Commissioners for their coopera-tion in working with Larned City on various programs. Dennis Heinrichs, Welfare Director,in with some finance reports. Salary changes were approved by County Connnissioners tobe effective for January 1971.Anita Hergert From $280.00 to $300.00Beulah Selfridge From $265.00 to $285.00Opal Stroble From$300.00 to $310.00Lois Harms From $330.00 to '$340.00

Lorraine EricksonJune BerglundIlona OroszyEmil Haberman

From $330.00 to $340.00From $265.00 to $285.00From $330.00 to $340.00From$415.00 to $425.00

County Commissioners signed the following order.TO: PAWNEECOUNTYTREASURER,LARNED,KANSAS67550You are hereby authorized to transfer the 'sum of $586.95 to the County Coroner Fund asprovided in K.S.A. Supp. 19-1028. (1970) Said sum to pay PawneeCounty share of DistrictCoroner's salary for 1971. (including Soc. Sec.)Signed at Larned, Kansas, this 25th day of January, 1971-

BOARDOFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERS

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PAWNEECOUNTY,COMMISSIONERSJOURNALLarned, Kansas

Russell Dipman - Howard Thompson - Edgar Clark

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Twobids were submitted on Swanson property. W. B. Weaver's bid of $2,325.00 was higher;Clock & Erway made a bid of $2,300.00. The following order was signed by the Board.

ORDERDIRECTINGEXECUTIONAND DELIVERYOFDEED

WHEREAS,after jUdgment was duly entered in case numbered 9283 in the District Courtof Pawnee County, Kansas, wherein the Board of County Commissioners of Pawnee County,Kansas, was plaintiff and Arlyn Conard, et a.l., were defendants, foreclosing the lien ofthe plaintiff for delinquent taxes, interest, and costs upon the property described inplaintiff's petition, a public sale was conducted by the Sheriff of Pawnee County,Kansas, on July 13, 1970, as by law provided on the unredeemed lots -Andtracts of realestate described in said petition; and,

WHEREAS,no other bids were made at said sale in excess of the amount of judgmentlien, interest, and costs against the real estate hereinafter described, said county wasthe successful bidder for the following described tracts, to-wit:

All of Lots Twenty-Eight (28) and Thirty (30) and the West Half of LotThirty-Two (32), Block Seven (7) of Scott and AdamsAddition to the Cityof Larned, Pawnee County, Kansas; .

which sale and bidding-in of said tracts was subsequently approved and confirmed by theDistrict Court in and for Pawnee County, Kansas; and,

WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners of said county has negotiated a privatesale of said real estate to W. B. Weaver for cash in hand in excess of the originalamount of the jUdgment, lien in said case and interest thereon as provided by law, plusthe amount of the costs set forth in the order of sale and plus all subsequent taxesand special assessments on said real estate that were not included in said judgment,which amount is the highest and best offer received for the purchase of said tracts;and,

WHEREAS, such private sale is authorized by K.S.A. 79-2804 (f) and all of the require-ments and conditions of said statute have been met.

NOW, THEREFORE,in regular session duly assembled, it is ordered by the Board ofCounty Commissioners of Pawnee County, Kansas, that Ronald Young, County Clerk of PawneeCounty, Kansas, upon receipt of the consideration to be paid by said purchaser asaforementioned, execute and deliver to W. B. Weaver a good and sufficient deed con-veying the above described -real 'Estate to him.

Adopted and Entered in the records of its proceedings by the Governing Body of theCounty of Pawnee, State of Kansas, this 25th day of January, 1971.

iI~\~Chairman

BOARDOF COUNTYCOMMISSIONERSOFPAWNEECOUNTY,KANSAS.

Salary changes were approved by the County CoIlJIJlissioners for two road department employees;Jake Vanderslice to receive $2.25 per hour and Kenneth McGee$2.05 per hour. Both changesas of Jan. 1, 1971. The Board discussed other routine matters and adjourned at 5:00 P.M.to Thursday January 28, 1971.

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January 28, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Dennis Heinrichs visited in regardto food stamps for Doris Schaefner. She is not eligible but he stated she may appeal.Lois Miller, Clk. of Dist. Court, asked about extra help when needed. Melvin Haberman into see about janitor job. He will be back or let us know later. Mrs. Melvin Thompsoninto see about a part of old K-19 Highway that has been closed and is causing some trouble.SamHout in with drainage problem on highway south of Sec. 23-22-16 est of Zena Yeager'sfarm. Rev. Pipes in with a welfare problem with Mrs. Schaefner. Movedand Seconded thatwelfare allow food stamps. Robert Redger, WeedSupervisor, in for information and supplies.County CoIlJIJlissioners authorized purchase from The Berry Tractor & Fquipment Co. a RoscoeDistributor for road oil. Price $8,000.00. After discussing other routine matters, theBoard adjourned at 5:00 P. M. to Monday February 1, 1971.

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February 1, 1971

Dipman, Thompson and Clark met in regular session. Monthly vouchers were examined andapproved as they appear in the warrant register of the County Clerk. Checks were signed.Gerald Horning, Plt. Grove Twp. Assessor, visited in regard to grain & ensilage taxassessments of feed lots. Vonley Bucklin of the Larned Savings & Loan Assn visitedregarding investment of some idle funds with the Association. Hall Oil Co. in withlow bid on gas for sheriff's cars of 28.9 per gallon. Station is open from 7 A.M. to10 P.M. seven days a week. Harold Lamfers, Bucher &Willis Engineering, in discussingbridge inspection. Clinton Smith visited in regard to dumping sand for storage at schooldist. #18 (USD496)-Brick school. -Sawmill Twp.- Also discussed 18" X 30' culvert west ofRoy Sell driveway. Co. Atty was asked to write Harold DeWerff regarding no fund checkgiven for taxes 8-3-70, amount $547.1.4. Declared Feb. 15 a holiday for county employees.T~e Board adjourned at 5 :00 P.M. to Thursday FebruarY~4' 19

}/~urMj!;l-~y~ . ~ ~Chairman of the Board // Cou y Clerk /:;?/

c~34 )PAWNEECOUNTY,COMMISSIONERSJOURNALLarned, Kansas

Russell Dipman- HowardThompson- "EdgarClark

February 4, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. H. W. Barnett, Farm & RanchDirectory rep., to see commissioners. County Commissioners agreed to purchase four-teen (1JJ) directory's. Cost $107.00; invoice #38428. HowardBarstow called. DaleJosefiak in to see about some road work to be done in Santa Fe Twp. Orous Ebert willmeet with Robert Redger & the County commissioners. He will let us knowwhen. Appoint-ment made for February 8 at 10:30 A.M. for discussion with Marilyn Koett, County HealthNurse, O. R. Cram, Health Officer and the District Health Nurse. After discussing otherroutine matters, the Board adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to Monday,F ruary 8, 1971.

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February 8, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Dennis Heinrichs visited in regardto purchase of a kitchen stove by Marva McKnight. Movedby Edgar Clark, Sec. by RussellDipmanthat welfare dept. allow $62.00 for same. Motion carried. Robert Redger, WeedSupervisor, in to see about somefunds for expenses at school of instruction at K.S.C.Manhattan. Expense of $68.96 allowed. Wheat rent -County Farm for the years 1968-1969-1970 stored with PawneeCounty Co-op. Sold Feb. 4, 1971 Net $3,655.22. James Walker,Road Supervisor, called. Mari~ Koett, County Health Nurse, with Sister Edna Waltz andBarbara McFerson, Dist. Health Nurse, in to see us in regard to homehealth care andcomphrehensive health care to include three or more counties in a district. There willbe a survey taken and more information later. Carl Kristufek in to see commissionersabout valuation and tax on vacant, property on north broadway and old CommercialHotelbldg. at 9th & Broadway. Only income is from two low rent apts. in hotel bldg.Gerald Horning visited in regard to assessment of feed lot cattle. Assessment will bedone according to law. Lewis Blocker in to see about the value of the ~ 5-21-20. Hewasgiven the correct value of same. Marilyn Koett brought in the month health report.Resolution authorizing the acceptance of first amendmentto grant agreement contract no.DOT-FAO-69-CE-3849,relating to the development of the Larned-Pawnee County Airport.Motion made by Russell Dipman, sec. by Edgar Clark that the amendedresolution be adopted.Motion carried. Resolution complete in detail on file. The Board adjourned to ThursdayFebruary 11, 1971.

February 11,c~

1971

Chairman 0 the Boa

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Robert Redger, WeedSupervisor, inwith weed dept. employee contract. JamesWalker presented road agreement with pipelineco. for laying pipeline along road right-of-way. Cliff Manry, County Agent, visited inregard to Township& County Officials meeting on roads and spraying of weeds. Meetingdate set for March 25, 1971. Dennis Heinrichs visited. He has to go to Lyons, Ks, inthe afternoon. Dave Griffin, Berry Tractor Co. salesman, called. The companyis planninga trip for County Commissioners & Engineers to the Gallion factory March 2nd & 3rd or 22nd& 23rd. Dan Lewien with Marconet Motor Co. and Dilwyn Baugher with Robbins Ford Inc. werepresent for opening of bids on a pickup truck for the road dept. Shank Bros. Chevrolet ofBurdett had the low bid of '$1,850.00 with automatic transmission; $1,690.00 with standardthree speed transmission. County Comnissioners and County Attorney agreed to purchase pinsand medals for county spelling contest with personal funds. Cost not knownat this time.Other routitine matters were discussed before adjourning to Thursday February 18, 1971.

c~~February 18, 1971

Dipmanand Clark met in adjourned session. HowardThompsonon vacation. HowardBarstowcalled in regard to tax, drainage problems, road culverts etc. Stewart Hutchinson andGail Bierly of Bierly and Evans "Engineering firm called in regard to the county solid wasteprogram. Commissioners met with welfare dept. to study case load for March lst. Eightemergency cases approved; also total case load approved. Walter Crawford called in regardto oil lease on svh 9 & NVh 16-21-16, the county farm. Offered $2.00 per acre lst year &$1. 00 per acre thereafter. First notice for bids published Feb. 19th. Bids to be openedMarch 8, 1971. Louis James, County Attorney, will take care of leasing county farm.DonBomancalled to see about work. Hewas refered to James Walker, Road Supervisor.Robert Redger, WeedSupervisor, called to see about equipment and invoice on chemicals.The Board discussed other routine matters and adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to February 22, 1971.

February 22,

C~~Chairman of the BOar(iTNomeeting held. One of the worst snowstorms in many years. Highways,roads and streetsall blocked. Courthouse closed. State, County, Natl Guard and all other equipment putin service to relieve the situation.

--next meet~ng of County Commissioners scheduled for February 25--

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PAWNEECOUNTI',COMMISSIONERSJOURNALLarned, Kansas

Russell Dipman- HowardThompson- Edgar Clark

February 25, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. James Walker, Road Supervisor, inwith road reports and permit to acquire property for road improvements and bridges. CliffordAtteberry-, Sheriff, in to see about repairing Sheriff's car that was wrecked. Commissionerswill decide later whether to repair or trade. Robert Redger, WeedSupervisor, in with StateHighwaycontract for spray-ing highway; also presented the 1970 Annual WeedReport. Mr. Red-ger will have ~ailroad spray-ing contract at a later date. He reports that tanks on spraytrucks are in bad shape; maybe able to clean and treat them. Oliff Atteberry will get bidfrom B & B Salvage on wrecked sheriff's car and report at a later date. Other routine matterswere discussed by the Board before adjourning at 5:00 P. M. to MondayMarch 1, 1971.

bJZ~ c~~March 1, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in regular session. Monthly vouchers were examined andapproved as they appear in the warrant register of the County Clerk. Checks were signed.Marilyn Koett visited to submit her resignation as County Health Nurse. She plans to moveto Wichita in or~r to complete her education. Resignation to be effective March 26, 1971;full months salary to be paf.d to allow for vacation time. Judith Babbwas recommendedtotake her place. B & B Auto Salvage submitted a bid of $1,100.00 for Sheriff's wrecked car.Cecil Coddington called to see about getting some snow plow glaze. Visitors durirlg the daywere W. B. Weaver, Ralph Comptonand Jim Cams, salesman for Sellers Tractor & Equip. Co.The Board discussed other routine matters and adjourned at ~:~March4, 1911.4L~~ . ~~

March 4, 1971

DilJllB.Il,Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Dave Griffin, salesman for BerryEquipnent Co. called. The Commissioners and Road Supervisor will leave Larned Airportat noon March 21, 1971 for Galion Ohio for factory visit. Dennis Heinrichs called in re-gard to burial of a transient. Welfare Dept. should not be responsible. After discussingother routine matters, the Board adjourned to MondayMarch 8, 1971.

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March 8, 1971

Dipman,Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. James Walker, Road Supervisor, in withbids on pickup truck. Cliff Atteberry, Sheriff, in to see about car to replace Sheriff'scar that was wrecked. Myers Bridge Supplies called in regard to bridge materials. HeraldLamfers, with Bucher & Willis bridge engineering firm, called. He reported on bridges,engineering, inspection, prices etc. Connnissioners will let them knowlater what they intendto do. HowardBarstow and 'Elmer Fleske called in regard to sending letter or telegram toGov. Docking asking him to veto the salary increase bill. Also discussed was the differencein valuations of farm property between Stafford County and PawneeCounty. Conunissioners willsee what can be done if Stafford and others do not get in line with Pawnee Co. valuations.Harry Marconet of Rupp-Marconets Motors and Dilwy-nBaugher of Robbins Ford, Inc. presentedbids on new sheriff's car to replace the wrecked one. Robbins Ford, Inc. bid $2,578.34and Rupp-MarconetMotors bid $2,184.64; both with trade. Motion made by Clark, sec. by Dipmanto accept the Rupp-Marconet Motors bid. Carried. Walter Crawford in with oil lease on CountyFarm. Standard Oil & Gas Lease was aLgned by the County Commissioners to Strong's Inc. ofWichita, Kansas. first year's payment is $640.00; then $320.00 per year if lease is notterminated by the lessee. Elbert Smith called in regard to an industry building promoted byIndustrial Development Committee. Commissioners will be in Wichita to attend the State Weedand Pesticide Conference March 9 & 10. The Board adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to Friday Mar.12,1971.

~~March 12, 1971

Dipnan, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Poll books of City & School PrimaryElection were canvassed and confirmed. Nathaniel Williams called in regard to custodianpoaltion in courthouse. Commissioners employ-edhim to be effective April 1. Another applicantwas Robert Fraser. Helen Milloway, County Treasurer, in to see about master lists of motorvehicle license numbers for county. Marilyn Koett, Judith Babb & Mrs. King, the DistrictHealth Nurse, called. Mrs. Babb has been employ-edas the new County Health Nurse with hersalary to start March 22; her regular salary will be $525.00 per month. Movedby Dipman, sec.by Clark that a new pickup be purchased to be used by James Deighton, road foreman. Carried.TheBoard discussed other routine matters and adjourned at ~:OOP.M. to MondayMar. 15, 1971.

L~!flr~U~'\ ~~March 15, 1971

Dipman,Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Terry Huff, Carswell Pipe & Steel Co.representative, called. The road supervisor ordered some material. EdwardBoyd called inregard to county farm business; A.S.C.S. papers to be signed etc. Robert Redger, WeedSuper-visor, called in regard to statements for weed dept. Louis James, County Attorney, called inregard to county pickup truck that was wrecked to see what insurance companies will do.After discussing other routine matters the Board adjourned to Thursday March 18, 1971.

tkw~rfunChairmanof the Board

336 I PAWNEECOUNTY, COMMISSrONERS JOURNALLarned, KansasRussell Dipman- HowardThompson- Edgar Clark

March 18, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. JamesWalker, Road Supervisor, calledwith billing for a new pickup truck for the Road&Bridge Dept. Voucherwas examined andapproved as it appears in the warrant register of the County Clerk. Checkwas issued toShank Bros. Inc. in the amount of $2,850.00. County spelling contest will be held SaturdayMarch 20; medals &/or pins to be furnished by CountyAttorney & the County cozmnissioners.Jerry Crathorn, Dist. WeedSupervisor, Robert Redger, PawneeCo. WeedSupervisor, and thecounty Conunissioners checked the noxious weed dept. equipnent. Someof it will have to bereplaced. The 1972Noxious WeedDept. budget of $28,500.00 was adopted. Motion by Dipnan,sec. by Clark. Carried. Evans &Bierly representative on bridge inspection called. Theywill submit a bid. The Board adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to Thursday March 25, 1971.

~&~ c~~March 25, 1971

Dipman,.Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Dennis Heinrichs, Welfare Director,in with report on April payroll for assistance. Report okayed. Robert Redger in with twoapplications for weed dept. employmentof Earl Seifert &Wilbur DeanHelfrich. Helfrichcalled today. Meeting was held at Blue Goose at 10:30 A.M. for twp. officers, countycommissioners, road supervisor &weed supervisor. Cliff Manry, Extension Agenty, alsoattended. Jerry Crathorn, Diet. Supervisor, led the discussion & showedfilms on spraying.Robert Redger, WeedSupervisor, was next on program and discussed twp. spraying with twp.officials; spraying for farmers also discussed. Cliff Manry led a discussion on thevarious types of noxious weeds. Co. Conunissioners and twp. officials discussed the dump-ing of trash in road ditches and on highways; also road damage by the public Melvinmadea few remarks about the A.S.C.S. program. Meeting at the Blue Goose adjourned at2:00 P.M. and Commissionersreturned to courthouse. Evans-Bierly-Hutchinson and Associatescontract, on bridge inspection and federal aid secondary roads. $4,000.00 for serviceallowed. Dave Griffin, Berry Tractor Co. representative, called in regard to purchase ofnew rollers. Motion madeby Dipman, sec. by Clark that the county purchase two new rollersat '$17,200.00 with trade in. -

IPAWNEECOUNTY,COMMISSIONERSJOURNALLarned, Kansas

Russell Dipman - HowardThompson- Edgar Clark~-=~~--;;-;:~==-=~~==-,=---~~- _....=-.~--=========April 8, 1971

DiIJlWl,Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Walter Fleske visited in regard to.tax valuation adjustment. Louis James, County Attorney, was in and Commissioners gave himHarold DeWer:ffIs no fund check which was given in payment o:f taxes. Carol Beckwi.th visitedin regard to Larned Cemetery. Robert Bixby contacted in. regard to assessing new real estate.Hewill do tbe work. Dennis Heinrichs and Mrs. Kuhn from the State Welfare Dept. in withcounty report. Judy Babb, Co. Health Nurse, in with information on eye testing equipment.Lowell Bank in. with his bid on tax receipts. He had the low bid of $328.28 for the PawneePrinting Co. Other bids were Tiller & Toiler $369.10 and Consolidated-Salina $368.29.Bid was for 13,000 receipts 7000 Real Estate & 6000 Personal Property. B. G. Snodgrasscalled in regard to valuations on Sec. 5-20-19 and Nl!%1-20-20. Commissioners will checkbuilding valuations. Commissioners canvassed the City & School & Special Election voteand found everything to be okay. During a portion of' the afternoon, Russell Dipman, EdgarClark, Ronald & Claude Youngwent to St. John to meet with a representative from the StateProperty Valuation Dept. regarding valuation o:f rural real estate. The Board adjourned at;~~71. '~~chairman of the Board c~

April 12, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Robert Redger, WeedSupervisor, calledwith papers :for signatures of Commissioners. Glen Losey called. He was inter~s:ted in thenewruling on the tax situation. Judith Babb, Co. Health Nurse, called with a letter :fromthe Veterans Adm.wanting information in regard to a homeloan. Lois Miller, elk. of Dist.Court, Commissioners Dipman, Thompsonand Clark visited ~en's Typewriter Service and purchasedan adding machinge for Mrs. Miller's office. The Board discussed other routine matters andadjourned at 5:00 P.M. to Thursday.April 15, 1971.

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April 15, 1971

Dipman,Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Dennis Heinrichs, Welfare Director, metwi th the Connnissioners. Movedby Russell Dipman, sec. by Edgar Clark to approve the casepayments for May1, 1971. Edgar Clark has visited with SamKirby in regard to trash dumping.Anew land fill is being considered. Meeting has also been held with Keith Beckwith, ClayNewell and Leu.is Wendleburg o:f Stafford County. They called for information regarding air-port and runway construction. After'discussing various other routine matters, the Boardadjourned at 5:00 P.M. to MondayApril 19, 1971.

t~~ c~~April 19, 1971

Dipman,Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. W.WayneWilson called in regard tobrd.ngdrgthe Burnett tract 00 acres) in to the Larned City limits for development. Mr.Wilson will have more information later. Newappraisal will be made after the property hasbeen annexed by Larned City. Judith Babb, Co. Health Nurse, called with the salesman forvision tester. The machine was demonstrated and recommendedvery highly. Commissionerswill consider purchase after July 1. Dennis Heinrichs called in regard to welfare funds.Moneyis available within the tax levied but distribution will not be made until after June 1.Consequently, a request for advance will have to be made until distribution. LaVernHono-michl, Rupp-MarconetMotors representative, called with bill for new sheriff's car to replaceonewrecked. Price with trade-in $2,184.64. Trade allowance $1,250.00. Voucher was approvedas it appears in the waITant register of the County Clerk. Check was signed for same.TheBoard discussed other routine matters and adjourned to Thursday April 22, 1971.

'c~~April 22, 1971

IPAWNEE COUNTY, COMMISSIONERS JOURNAL

Larned, Kansas

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Russell Dipnan - HowardThompson- Edgar Clark

April 29, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Judy Babb, Co. Health Nurse, calledin regard to vision tester. Unified School Districts 495 & 496 mayhelp finance the visiontester. Dennis Heinrichs called with absentee employee forms to be okayed. Robert Redger,WeedSupervisor, called for information. He will work with prairie dog program. Blue Cross-Blue Shield representative called in regard to dental care insurance with the contract thecounty carries on employees. Vernon Schultz visited to check on air conditioner repairs.He was instructed to put the air conditioners in working order and to replace one. TheBoard discussed other routine matters and adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to MondayMay3, 1971.

~~~May3, 1971

Dipmanand Thompsonmet in adjourned session. 'Edgar Clark was in Topeka. Monthly voucherswere examined and approved as they appear in the warrant register of the County Clerk.Mrs. Dayton Fox reported the house on Sec. 4-20-18 was sold and movedto the Earl Unruhfarm on the m% 18-20-18. The Unruh's will be responsible for 1971 taxes on smile. RaymondFrick reported that he and MaxAlexander were bothered by trespassers who came in from thesouth entrance located south of the river at Sec. 34-23-17. Mr. Frick asked that the commatake steps to close the road. Later, Mrs. Alexander came in to protest. She was told theCommissioners and Road Supervisor would meet with RaymondFrick at the south entrance onMay6 at 1:45 P.M. The County Attorney will accompanythe commissioners. WayneWilsoncalled in regard to the closing of a road leading to the river from the north between Sec.20 & 21 in 21-15 (River 'I'wp.) The public is using same for the dumpingof trash. TheCommissioners will check Thursday May6. Dennis Heinrichs called in regard to salaryincreases of the welfare personell effective May1st. Paula Steen, Connie Fox, BarbaraStremel and Dennish Heinrichs are entitled to the increase. Elaine Brennen, Clerk-Typist,and Jeanne M. Vratil, Clerk-Steno, increases would be optional. Jean Strobel would notrecei ve an increase. Motion madeby Russell Dipmanand approved by HowardThompsontoapprove the following changes.Dennis Heinrichs From $739.00 to $776.00 - Paula Steen From $551.00 to $579.00Connie Fox From $551.00 to $579.00 - Barbara Stremel From $551.00 to $579.00Elaine MBrennan From $372.00 to $391.00 -Jeanne MVratil From $391.00 to $411.00Judy Babb, Health Nurse, presented her April report. Said she had contacted J. C. Chadwick,Supt. of USD#496 in regard to the eye vision tester. Mr. Chadwickagreed to present thematter of contributing a portion of the cost to the attention of board membersat their nextmeeting. At 5 :00 P.M., the Board adjourned to Thursday May6, 197

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May6, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Geo. Frizell called in regard to taxvaluation of irrigated and other ground. SamHour called with the 1972 Soil ConservationService budget. Budget was okay and agreed to by County commissioners. Robert Bixby inwith newvaluations on new residences & business buildings; also enlarged buildings andresidences. The Board discussed other routine matters and adjourned to May10, 1971.

&v-aJ!,~Chainnan of the Board

May10, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Glen Losey, HowardBarstow, LeonardWurm, Harold Young, Robert Bell, Walter Fleske, John Welch, Melvin Bryant, Paul Eikmeierand others called regarding 1971 real estate valuations. This group wants a further re-duction on farm land valuations. Several appeals were heard by the Commissioners actingas the County Board of "Equalization. Henry Kiewert's appeal of the valuation on his homeat 715 W. 7th, Larned was presented by Mr. Kiewert at 11:00 A.M. Commissioners will considerchange. At 1:30 P.M. Frances M. Noland appeared on her appeal of the valuation on thesEa 17-22-18. Commissioners voted to makeno change. Appeal of C. F. Kristufek was heldat 2:30 P.M. Mr. Kristurek did not appear in person but by letter. Decision to be madelater. JamesWalker, Road SUpervisor, and City Engineer called in regard to city andcounty problems. The main problem is in regard to land fills and trash disposal. Commissionersconsulted with County Attorney in regard to tax valuation reductions. Connnissioners canH:::Q~ro~r~~. ~B~rda~~,~Chairman of the Board cty Cl;rk /'

May11, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in a special session to equalize valuations on property asreported by Twp. Trustees during the time they were assessing personal property. Mostly,this involved newly irrigated crop ground. The Board adjourned at :00 P.M. to May12, 1971.

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May12, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in a special session. Blue Cross-Blue Shield representativemet with employees and commissioners in regard to family coverage on dental care. SamHour~et with Commissioners to check on irrigated acres in county. Called property valuation dept.an Topeka in regard to making percentage changes in valuation of some classifications of land.Authority was given to make changes at whatever percentage the Commissioners think proper.The Board discussed other routine matters and adjourned to Thursday May13, 1971.

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IPAWNEECOuNTY, COMMISSIONERS JOURNAL

Larned, Kansas

Russell Dipman- HowardThompson- Edgar Clark

May13, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Gerald Horning, PIt. Grove Twp.Assessor visited. He will check HowardBarstow's feed lot and buildings. Edgar Hayniecalled. He has purchased the Bradley property and believes the assessed valuation is toohigh; price paid $16,250.00. Charles Givens and RaymondDufford called in regard to drain-age. Someculverts are needed and some need opened. SamHour called to check regardingthis matter. Jack Mills, Edwards County Engineer and James Walker, Road Supervisor, . calledin regard to closing the Nettleton Bridge. A resolutien pertaining to this should probablybe passed. Commissioners met at noon with the Industrial Development committee in regardto bringing more housing and indu8try in to the county. Dennis Heinrichs, Welfare Director,called with information on welfare funds, regular assistance only. There may be a 20%cutin September. The following resolution was passed by the Board in there capacity as theCounty Board of 'Equalization.

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVEDby the 1971 County Board of Equalization of PawneeCounty, Kansas, inregular session duly assembled after having reviewed. the assessment rolls of said Countyas to the accuracy, completeness and uniformity of assessment and for the purpose of se-curing uniformity for assessment of all property in said County pursuant to K.S.A. 79-1602, the County Assessor of Pawnee County, Kansas, is hereby directed to apply to eachclass, sub-class, grade or sub-grade of land, as shown on each field sheet or propertyrecord card in the County, the following valuation percentage changes to be effective forthe tax year of 1971, to-wit:

IRRIGATEDNO.1 ... -4%IRRIGATEDNO.2 -2%UPLANDCULTIVATEDNO. 1.. -14%

BE IT FUR'lliERRESOLVEDthat The County Clerk of said County publish this resolutionin the official newspaper of said County.

PASSEDANDAPPROVEDby the County Board of :Equalization of PawneeCounty, Kansas,this 13 day of May, 1971.

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and adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to MondayMay17, 1971.

cau~~May17, 1971.

Dtpman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. SamHour called with information inregard to new feed lot and information on irrigated grass. Appeal of M. M. Fox regardingvaluation of land and building on sv% 23-21-16 was pr-esented at 9:30 A.M. The Board decidedto make no change since there will be a reduction under the resolution of May 13. The appealof Robert Bell regarding land valuations in township 21-16 was held at 10:30 A.M. The May13 resolution will mean a reduction in his valuations so the Board to make no further change.Richard Spre1er called in regard to the valuation on his new home in River Twp. The Comm-issioners explained howvaluations were determined and he was satisfied. The Commissionersmet with the welfare director in the regular monthly meeting. Movedby Dipman, sec. by Clarkthat his report be approved. Carried. Commissioners will look at the John Lanmanproperty tosee what can be done. Present 10~ valuation is $7,760.00 on this property located at 548West 5th. Robert Redger, WeedSupervisor, called in regard to disposal of empty spray con-tainers. Cliff Manry, Co. Agt., called with some samples of Dutch Elm disease. The elm treesin the county are inspected and a good many are dead. J~es Walker, Road Supervisor, called.Hehas checked on the Lee Combsdrainage problem on Morris & 2nd Street; Commissioners willrecheck and see what can be done; will talk with City "Engineer. The Board adjourned at 5:00P.M. to Thursday May20, 1971.

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May20, 1971

DiIJllAn,Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Dennis Heinrichs called with budgetreport. Motion made by Russell Dipman, sec. by Edgar Clark that the budget be IDinHlapproved as presented. Motion Carried. John Woelk called in regard to grading or ditchinga road on county line east side of Sec. 25 and 36-21-15. After working some on new taxvaluations, the Board adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to MondayMay24, 19 1.

JI~1J~,Chairman of the oard

q40 JpAWNEECOUNTY,CoocrSSIONERS JOURNALLarned, KansasRussell DiIJllan- HowardThompson- Edgar Clark

May24, 1971

Dipnan, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Judy Babb, Co. Health Nurse, calledin regard to the vision tester for the county health dept. County Commissioners decidedthat one should be available in the Health Nurse's office for use at .anytime needed. Ifownedby the school, the tester might not be available when needed. JamesWlker, RoadSupervisor, called in regard to lights on pickups since one had been stopped by the High-way Patrol. The Commissioners and Road Supervisor attended a noon meeting at Great Bendwith Evans & Bierly Consulting Engineers. Stewart M. Hutchinson is their representative onthe Arkansas River project. Robert Redger visited regarding a civil defense meeting andfor information. After discussing various other routine matters, the Board adjourned at5:00 P.M. to Thursday May27, 1971.

c~~May27; 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in regular session. Monthly vouchers were examined anda.pproved as they appear in the warrant register of the County Clerk. Adolph Stueckema.nncalled in regard to an acreage adjustment. JamesWalker called with bridge report andcontract on Hanston road with Foster-Van Gundyengineering firm. RaymondDufford calledin regard to pipe line companyblowing oil in fields whenblowing out pipe lines. HowardThompsonwill write Major Hager, Kansas State Board of Health, DodgeCity, to see what canbe done. Other visitors during the session were Gerald Horning, Harry Colglazier andCliff Atteberry, Sheriff. Lois Miller, Clk. of Dist. Court, called in regard to time offwhen necessary. The Board adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to Thursday June 3, 1971.

It~~ c~#rJune 3, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. JamesWalker, Road Supervisor, calledwith information in regard to officials meeting on July 1. Mr. Henry & Mr. Oakley, CivilDefense representatives, met with Commissioners and Robert Redger, Civil Defense Coordina-tor, in regard to the county civil defense program and with information for the countycoordinator. R. G. VanGundy,Foster-VanGundyengineering firm, called in regard to thePawneeRock bridge to be built in the future when funds are available. Ralph Johnson calledasking permission to tear downthe house on his mother's property and clean up the property.Permission was granted by the Board. Nathaniel Williams, Custodial Dept., is in the processof painting the Commissioner's room. After discussing other routine matters, the Boardadj ourned at 5 :00 P.M. to MondayJune 7, 1971.

~~~ C~~#71971June 7,

Df.pman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Dennis Heinrichs called in regard tomonthly reports & other welfare business. Movedby Dipman, sec. by Clark that the countyapply for federal funds to finance a housekeeper for the welfare dept. Motion carried.If' Federal funds available are not used, they are lost to county. Blue Cross-Blue ShieldRepresentative called to report that dental care for employees would be effective Aug. 1.Motion madeby Di.pman, sec. by Clark that a John Deere mowerbe purchased for HighwayDept.Lawrence Debes, salesman for MidwestMach. Inc, Gt. Bend, made the sale. Robert Redger &Cliff Atteberry, Sheriff, called in regard to a radio in the civil defense car. The Comm.consulted with the Co. Attorney regarding irrigation water on roads & highways from sprinklers& other methods of irrigation. Several complaints of near accidents from motorists.The Board discussed other routine matters and adjourned to MondayJune 14, 1971.

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'PAWNEECOUNTY, COMMISSIONERS JOURNAl..Larned, Kansas 3

Russell Dipman- HowardThompson- Edgar Clark

June 14, 1971

Dipman,Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. WayneWilson called in regard toland along river (Arkansas). He left maps of same. Joe Lewis called in regard to irri-gated acreage on Lewis Farm. Harry Thorne Jr. visited in regard to using old sandpit forfishing. Hewill stock it. Geo. Stansbury called in regard to taxes and valuation onproperty ownedby Berdine Stansbury. He believes there are more acres on tax roll than inthe farm. Commissionersmet with Welfare Director at 1:)0 P.M. to check welfare list forJuly 1. Welfare checks for clients will be mailed from Topeka on first of each month.Motion madeby Russell Di.pnanj sec. by Edgar Clark that Welfare Director's report beapproved. Motion Carried. No further appeals having been filed, The Board adj ourned sinedie as a Board of Equalization. At 5 :00 P.M., the Board adjour d to June 17, 1971.

~,-uI~Chairmanof the BoardJune 17, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Dennis Heinrichs called in regard toa letter of information on welfare checks to be mailed direct from Topeka. Elbert Smithvisited about the valuation on his homeat 715 W. 5th which he recently purchased. Mr.Henry Kiewert also visited again about valuation on his home. Commissioners have checkedMr. Kiewert1s homeseveral different years and valuation is not higher than like property.All real estate was reduced 15%last year. Board of Equalization has adjourned for 1971regarding changes on property which was appraised the same as 1970. Dave Griffin, BerryMachinery Co. representative called. Robert Redger, WeedSupervisor, called to reportacti vi ties in his dept. The Board met with Chamberof Commercethrough the noon hour todiscuss business &housing. After discussing other routine matters, the Board adjournedat 5:00 P.M. to MondayJune 21, 1971.

IiwmdJ~'Chairmanof the ~rdJune 21, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. James Walker, Road Supervisor, calledwith request for construction contract to be signed. Other routine matters were discussedand since no more business appeared, the Board adjourned to do harvest work with the nextmeeting to be MondayJune 28, 1971.

~:~June 28, 1971

Edgar Clark was in for Mondaysession. HowardThompson& Russell Dipmanin harvest fields.Robert Redger, WeedSupervisor & Civil Defense Coordinator, called. Commissionerswill seewhat to do with civil defense reimbursements; credit to Noxious WeedDept. or County Generalwhere it is carried as a line item. Arrangements madewith V.F.W. for South Central KansasAssn. of County Commissioners and Co. Engineers; 12:15 luncheon July 1, 1971. Adjourned at12 noon with the next meeting to be Wednesday June 30, ~

~.~ ~~June )0, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Monthly VOUcherswere examined andapproved as they appear in the warrant register of the County Clerk. Checks were signedfor issuance July 1. In addition to approving voucher-a, Louis James, Co. Attorney, pre-sented information in regard to the district meeting of commissioners and engineers.Salary of Phil Atteberry, deputy sheriff, increased $25.00 to a total of $485.00 as ofJuly 1, 1971. Dennis Heinrichs, Welfare Director, called in regard to checks sent fromTopeka. Hewants to see if some payments could be held up if not right or recipient noteligible. Welfare Dept. payments have to be sent to the State by the 24th of each month.Motion madeby Edgar Clark; sec. by Russell Dipmanthat the above be adopted. Motioncarried. Helen Milloway, County Treasurer, called in regard to her deputy, Lois Harms.Mrs. Harmshas been relieved of her position and is no longer an employee. Maurice Wildgen,District Judge, called in regard to the courtroom. It should be aircondi ti oned and arrangedto be used for all district court cases and other business. If remodeled, the courtroomcould be used the year around. Commissioners will see what can be done. Motion made byRussell Dipman; sec. by Edgar Clark that salaries of James Walker and James Deighton beraised $25.00 per month effective July 1. Motion carried. Newsalary for Walker $775.00;newsalary for James Deighton $575.00. At 5:00 P.M., the Board adjourned to ThursdayJuly 8, 1971. -Pawnee County is hosting SCKAdistrict meeting July 1-

Jkv?U~/~ ~Chairman of the BOa;{l cOUY'ClerkJuly 8, 1971

Dipman,Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Helen Milloway and RubyDennis calledin regard to help in the Treasurer's office. Jerry Russell, Blue Cross-Blue Shield rep.,called in regard to dental coverage on employees. Dental coverage has been changed tofamily plan for those carrying family coverage. Someemployees nowwant to change back tosingle dental coverage for all covered employees. Nochange can be made until 1st of theyear. Cliff Manry, County Agent, called in regard to workshop at Hays on ComprehensivePlanning Sept. 16 - Topeka Sept. 17. Commissioners attended a demonstra tion of road mowingequipment during part of the afternoon. The Board discussed other routine matters andadjourned at 5:00 P.M. to MondayJuly 12, 1971.

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q342 PAWNEECOUNTY,CoorrsSIONERSJOURNALLarned, KansasRussell Dipman- HowardThompson- Edgar Clark

July 12, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. James Walker, Road Supervisor,called with quarterly report. Commi.asf.onena and Road Supervisor decided to keep workingfor a new PawneeRock bridge. A.S.C. payment for county farm of $281.37 was received anddeposited with County Treasurer. County Commissioners appointed Robert BowmanTreasurerof Logan Twp. and Lawrence Romeiser Trustee of Ash Valley Twp. Dennis Heinrichs calledwith information on welfare changes and reports for signatures of HowardThompson, Chair-man. County Connnissioners decided monthly legal publication of claims allowed should bepublished as simple as possible-not in detail. Anyonewanting detailed information mayrefer to the Warrant Register of the County Clerk since this is a public record. RonaldDebes, salesman for Midwest Machinery Co., called. The mowerpurchased by the county wasdelivered. HowardBarstow visited to give Commissioners information on his silo and feedlot valuations. His silo is a glass lined HARVESTSTORE;large and quite valuable. He hastwo. Robert Redger, WeedSupervisor, called in regard to wages to be paid his assistantMike Giesse1. Commissioners set his wages at $2.00 per hour. After discussing otherroutine matters, the Board adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to Thursday July 15, 1971.

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Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Judy Babb, Co. Health Nurse, sent inher May& June report. She will call as soon as time penni ts in regard to the eye tes tingmachine. She also called in regard to health sanitation of food handlers, bakeries,restaurants, etc. Commissioners and Claude Youngchecked some valuations on Ward Feed Yardfarm and Comptonfarm. Comptonfarmstead has been sold. Robert Redger, WeedSupervisor &Civil Defense Coo~dinator, called in regard to Civil Defense and weed spraying. Louis James,County At torney, called. He was asked if we could regulate health sani ta"li on with foodhandlers; also could Commissioners crowd the gas companyon contesting their tax protest.~tine mat.ters and adjourne~~

Chainnan of the ~ C~ ~

July 19, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Dennis Heinrichs in with report andForm#DSW-104(Rev. 7-1-71) Kansas Dept. of Social Welfare listing new rates of paymentsto clients. G. L. VonFeldt of Byron Devine Co. in to make up the 1972 county budget.Randall Stromer called with report on noxious weed on Larry Uhlrich farm. It needs to besprayed soon. Commissioners will report to the weed dept. and have the supervisor check

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Chairman of the Boar Coun~ /"

July 22, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Commissioners attended coffee hourat 9:30 A.M. at a new homefor sale by Kazmaier Construction Co. Report was received fromClerk of District Court according to K.S.A. 58-405 in regard to annually reporting ofunclaimed witness fees. County Attorney will have same printed in The Tiller & Toiler.Lester Ideker called in regard to Watershed District #81. County Welfare meeting will beMonday7-26-71 at 9:00 A.M. Commissioners signed the following order.

TO: PAWNEECOUNTYTREASURER,LARNED, KANSASYou are hereby authorized to make the following deductions from the 1970 tax rolls.

NAME IWP. ORCITY VALUATIONSTAX KINDLynn Behnke Larned City 150 11.64MerwinWilBon Larned City 210 16.30Robert W. Wilson Larned City 290 22.51Mabel Caldwell Garfield City 210 12.08Eugene Seba Garfield City 480 27.60J.mes Bowman Pawnee Twp. 740 40.12Jack Stanton Doll & Betty A. PIt. Grove Twp. 240 12.62William Keener Larned Twp. 60 2.79Barbara. Bonnerlin Santa Fe Twp. 510 27.36J. E. Throckmorton Larned City 78.27Ted Burk Larned City 100 7. 76James D. Campbell Larned City 220 17.07Joyce Gales Larned City 280 21.73Dir. of Rev., State of Kans. Orange Twp. 510 25.09Pawnee County #304 Larned City 160 12.42PawneeCounty 1/1916 Larned City 130 10.09PawneeCounty #2 Garfield City 90 5.17PawneeCounty #18 Garfield City 20 1.15VFWPost 7271 #1376 Larned City 7,500 582.08Amer. Legion #23 Garfield City 650 37.37

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By order of the Board of County Connnissioners this 22nd day of July 1971.

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IPAWNEECOUNTY, COMMISSIONERS JOURNALLarned, Kansas ,

Russell Dipman- HowardThompson- Edgar Clark

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--Continued from page 342 --The Board discussed other routine matters and adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to July 26, 1971.

coont~FrJuly 26, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Commissioners met with welfare dept.at 9:00 A.M.; advisory committee discussed. Robert Lewis allowed $119.00 nowand work maybe available before anymore allowed. Welfare report was approved by the Commissioners.Cliff Manry, County Agent, called in regard to selling used jeeps stored at county yard.Carl Davis called for information in regard to homestead property tax relief. This ishandled through the state of Kansas. Leona Niedens, Probate JUdge, called in regard toattending summerjuvenile court seminar at Topeka. Commissioners recommendedthat sheattend. Vernon Schultz of Schultz Plumbing Co. called in to check on air conditioning.Oneunit needs expansion tank. He was instructed to 'install same. Nathaniel Williams,custodian replacing ])nil Habermanis to receive a salary of $425.00 per month. The Boarddiscussed other routine matters and adjourned to Thursday July 2 , 1971.

/i~,~Chairman of the Board

July 29, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Commissioners attended the coffeehour at th~ bakery at 9 :30 A.M. James Kirby called and left a check in the amount of$100.00 for pasture rent on the county farm. Publication notice of budget hearing received.Commissionerswill review it August 2. Commissioners viewed roads, bridges, water condi-tions, etc. between 2:00 and 4:00 P.M. Louis James, County Attorney, and Commissionersheld a discussion in regard to howmonthy county claims paid shou.Ldbe published. PerKansas law and various Attorney General opinions,-all. claims should be published anditemized. The Board adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to MondayAugust 2, 1971. .

NMuruJ!~ ~~ ~Chairman of the Bo~ COUIlCierk Z? "August 2, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in regular session. Monthly vouchers were examined andapproved as they appear in the warrant register of the County Clerk. Checks were signed.Elmer Amerine called in regard to some road work and drainage problems. Willis Eakin calledto inform the Commissioners he is well satisfied with exchanging sand for rock. MelvinMurphycalled to see about spraying Johnson grass. Nathaniel Williams, Custodian, calledto check with Commissioners regarding hours worked on lawn by extra help. James Carns,Sellers Equip. salesman, visited with Commissioners. Commissioners had lunch with DaveGriffin of Berry Tractor Co. Commissioners, Road Supervisor and wives will meet at GreatBendAugust 14th for dinners as guests of Mr. Griffin. Permission was given NathanielWilliams to make brochure rack for welfare dept. Commissioners reviewed the 1972 budget,publication and set the hearing date for 10:00 A.M. on August 13, 1971. Salary of MaurineYeager, Secretary in the Probate Judge's office was set at $300.00 per month. The Boardadj ourned at 5: 00 P.M. to Thursday August 5, 1971.

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August 5, 1971

Dipman, Thonpson and Clark met in adjourned session. Dennis Heinrich's called with reporton vacation time for Paula Steen; also reported DonnaMcDonald's check for $198.00 andregular reports. Robert Redger, WeedSupervisor & Civil Defense Coordinator, called withreports on collections and expenses for Noxious WeedDept. Hewas instructed to report onhours worked by additional labor. Mr. Redger also had some information on civil defense.Nathaniel Williams, Custodian, called and was instructed to keep record of hours on extrahelp. After discussing other routine matters, the Board adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to MondayAugust 9, 1971.

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August 9, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Judy Babb, Co. Health Nurse, calledin regard to eye testing equipment. Total price with 24 slides is $385.35. She wasauthorized to order same. Mrs. Roy Peak called in regard to a loom stored on top floor incourthouse. Commissioners will loan same to Hope, Enc, , school for retarded in Gt. Bend.The Board discussed other routine matters and adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to August 13, 1971.

344 PAWNEECOUNTY,COMMISSIONERSJOURNALLarned, KansasRussell Dipman- HowardThompson- Edgar Clark

August 13, 1971

August 16, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Jennifer Otte called. She was takingCITIZENSASKINGSURVEYIITaking a look at local government." Cliff Atteberry, Sheriff, DennisHeinrichs, Welfare Director, JamesWalker, Road Supervisor_and Louis James, Co. Attorney,called. SamHouf with the soil conservation district called. Orous Ebert, fire equipmentsalesman, visit~d with the commissioners. The Board discussed other routine matters andadj ourned at 5: 00 P.M to Thursday, August 19, 1971.

JJrrw-zurR (~August 19, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Dennis Heinrichs, Welfare Director,called with report on decrease in welfare payments. A meeting of the Commissioners in re-gard to welfare will be in Topeka October 14th and 15th. County Commissioners attendedcoffee hour at 9:30 A.M. JamesWalker, Road Supervisor, called with information in regardto the PawneeRock bridge. Gen. Statutes 1949 Sec. 68-1701, Page 2186, Secondary RoadSystem. Robert Redger visited in regard to civil defense. Officials from Topeka will callsome time in September to check on Gieger counters and supplies. Mr. Redger also askedabout help for possibly two months. Judy Babb , Co. Health Nurse, and Paula Steen, welfareworker, called in regard to attending a meeting at Great Bend. The Neighborhood Youth Corp.would like to place a client to work with the County Health Nurse. County Commissioners andthe Health Nurse approved same. Mr. G. M. Koontz, Engineer of Secondary Roads, and Mr.A. D. Moret, RoadEngineer with the State HighwayCommission, along with the Commissionersand Road Supervisor viewed the PawneeRock bridge and other bridges to see what conditionthey were in. James Cassaday in to see about work; he was sent to see Robert Redger, WeedSupervisor. The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to MondayAugust 23, 1971.

~~t~ ~~August 23, 1971

Dipmanand Clark met in adjourned session. HowardThompsonon vacation. Commissionersinvestigated break-in at Noxious WeedBuilding. Found broken lock but nothing was missing.Dennis Heinrichs called for signature on vacation time(leave). Clarence Welch called inregard to rental property located in Larned City. T. G. Bryant, Fort Larned Park Supt.,called in regard to jobs for teenagers, Ages 15 - 18 under the Neighborhood Youth Corp.Nathaniel Williams, Custodian, was in to see about coffee and donuts August 24 for meetingwith Keith Sebelius. Chest Unruh, Republican Committee, will have charge. Gene Vogt, CityManager, visited in regard to county planning in connection with Pride program. He willcheck with Commissioners later. Cliff Manry called in regard to fire equipment for RozelCity. Rozel seeks to obtain government surplus equipment. The Board discussed otherroutine matters and adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to Thursday August 26, 1 71.

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-August 26, 1971

Dipmanand Clark met in adjourned session. HowardThompsonon vacation. Arthur DeRoocalled in regard to drainage; a culvert in one location may help. Commissioners EdgarClark and Russell Dipmanattended the coffee hour in the Meyers Bldg. at the Larned StateHos pi tal. Mrs. Roy England, Chamberof Commer-ce Secretary, along with Commissioners Clarkand Dipmanattended the soil breaking program of Fuller Brush Co. at Great Bend. CharlesDipman, Morton Twp. Trustee, called. Dennis Heinrichs, Welfare Director, called withvouchers and check to be signed for $6,899.15 being the county share of welfare expense.After discussing other routine matters, the Board adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to August 30, 1971.

c~JLrAugust 30, 1971

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Di.pman,Thompsonand Clark m~t in adjourned session. Commissioners met with Welfare Director,Jane Cline and Roy Peak. They were appealing their cases from reducing the expense of sendingtheir retard daughter and son to school. Welfare expense payments down$4,181.00. Clientsreceiving $17.00 per monthwill now receive $15.00. Motion by Edgar Clark that welfare reportbe approved; sec. by Russell Df.pman, Motion Carried. James Walker, Road Supervisor, calledwith letter from the state HighwayDept. in regard to form 1303 relating to Sept. 16, 1971State HighwayCommissionletting at Pittsburg, Kansas. $48,000.00 to be used; m.ax:imu.m. of$57,562.00 could be used. Louis James, Co. Attorney, visited with information on townshipconsolidation. Townships can consolidate on their own or County Commissioners may disorganizesome of the townships and attach to others. Cliff Manry, County Agt., called in regard tofire truck license. Warren Teal, AmchenProducts Inc. salesman called. They are suppliersof weed spray chemicals. Dennis Heinrichs called with leave of absence vouchers. MarianStromer, Register of Deeds, was authorized to use the courthouse lounge on Thursday morningSept. 16. The Board adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to WednesdaySeptember 1, 1971.

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>I PAwNEECOUNTY,COMMrSSIONERSJOURNAl.

Lamed, Kansas

Russell Dipman - HowardThompson- Edgar Clark

September 1, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Dennis H~inrichs called with welarevouchers to be signed by Commissioners. All monthly vouchers ~nc1uding welfare voucherswere examined and approved as they appear in the warrant register of the County Clerk.Checks were signed. Louis James, County Attorney, called and wages for janitor's assistantwas discussed; time turned in was checked with Nathaniel Williams, janitor. Helen Mi110waycalled in regard to wages of Eugene Honomich1, new assistant. Commissioners agreed to payhim $1.75 per hour while in training as a possible deputy. Edgar Clark went with stateCivil Defense Representative Mr. Harvey A. Grubb to check on radiac instruments in thecounty fallout shelters. After discussing other routine matters, the Board adjoumed at5:00 P.M. to Thursday September 9, 1971.

September 9, 1911

Dipnan, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Cliff Manry called in regard to KansasCommunityResource DevelopmentWorkShop at Hays on Sept. 16, 1971. The Commissioners,Cliff Manry and SamHou! of the Soil Conservation Service will attend. Robert Redger, CivilDefense Coordinator, called with reports to sign and was given report of call from CivilDefense office in Topeka in regard to partial payment of salary. Civil Defense will pay 50%of Robert Redgerts salary starting Sept. 1. Letter was sent to the Topeka office statingsamewhich was signed by Edgar Clark & Robert Redger. James Walker, Road SUpervisor, calledwith report on recent bridge fire; the bridge was not damaged to bad and with minor repairis still in use. Movedby Russell Dipman, sec. by Edgar Clark that Commissioners grantpermission to Richard R. Horner to run natural gas pipeline under asphalt road between sec-tions 9-6 and installation of pipeline along west edge of right-of-way running north andsouth between Sec. 9-10. Motion carried. GeoBlackwell called in regard to mowingroads.Mowingwill be taken care of. Commissioners went to Burdett to check on closing of a streetin the west part of Burdett. Final decision will be made on MondaySept. 13, 1971 at thecourthouse. The P.M. was spent in Burdett. The Board adjourned to MondaySept. 13, 1971.

c~~September 13, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Ju~ !abb, Co. Health Nurse, calledwith .July and August report. She also asked about insurance on equipnent. County Auditorcalled in regard to republishing county budget, since utility valuations were considerablylower than estimated at the time budget was published in August. Hewas of the opiniontha t the original budgef had legally been published and no republication was necessary tochange the mill levy slightly. Cliff Manry called to make the arrangements for the tripto Hays on Thursday September 16. Mr. Manry also discussed prairie dog control & methodsof control. Dennis Heinrichs, Welare Director, called with information in regard tostarting work projects for welfare clients. The rules will inclUde 2 in one category andabout ten (10) in the other category. Project would also include tools and other equipment.It has to be a continuous steady project. No action was taken at this time. Dwight Shank,Dean Smith, Myrna Fox, Harold Fox, Jack Delaney, NormaK. Delaney & Mr. & Mrs. Earl Haymondcalled in regard to closing a street in Burdett. A petition was presented. Facts indicatedthere never was a street at this location; Vermont St. did not extend West of Spruce.Nodecision was made for this reason on advice of County Attorney. The Board discussedother routine matters and adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to MondaySeptember 20, 1971.

blfh~ county~~September 20, 1971

Dipnan, Thompsonand Clark met in adjoumed session. Commissioners signed contracts forconstruction of project no. 73 S 1569 (1) bridges on Hanston road; grading and 2 bridges$46,176.36 and 1 bridge sta. 223 + 11 $30,363.85 - Bemis Construction Co. Total cost tothe county $ 41,869.00. Nathaniel Williams, Custodian, called for permission to buy awindowwasher. Total cost $31.70 plus 75 per extra handle. Permission granted. Mrs.Melvin Keller called in regard to renting the county home. She will see the Commissionersafter looking at it. Robert Redger~ WeedSupervisor & Civil Defense Coordinator, calledin regard to reimbursement of some civil defense expense. Judy Babb, Co. Health Nurse,called in regard to State health representative calling on her. She reported on thepossibility of a contagious disease. Dr. Cram, Co. Health Officer, did not think it wasserious. No tests have been positive. It involves two students-one 5 & on 6 year oldin Burdett school. One is okay at this report; the other is doing okay. Welfare voucherwas approved and check sent to Topeka for $7,014.78 to take care of payments October 1st.County Commissioners and Road Supervisol: will attend the S.C.K.A. meeting at Pratt onOct. 1, 1971. The Board adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to Thursday September 23, 1971.

b/~ c~September 23, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjoumed session. Attended weekly coffee hour at 9:30 A.M.At 10:00 A.M. the Conunissioners & Road Superv. checked on some road oiling and other work.Commissioners also checked with Road Superv. on cost of vandalism insurance on equipnent.Motion made by Clark, sec. by Dipman that vandalism Insurance on county machinery be dis-continued. Motion carried; no further vandalism insurance ~ll be purchased. The Boarddiscussed other routine matters and adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to Mon y September 27, 1911.

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b6 'pAWNEECOUNT!,COMMISSIONERSJOURNALLamed, KansasRussell Dipman - Howard Thanpson - Edgar Clark

September 27, 1971

Dipnan, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Dennis Heinrichs, Welfare Director,was in with report on welfare clients for October lst. Movedby "Edgar Clark, sec. byRussell Dipnan that we accept his report. Motion carried. Judy' Babb, Health Nurse, calledin regard to needles, cotton balls & other supplies for her department. She was told tobuy where she could and to divide the business between the local drug stores. Canmissionerssigned the following order. ORDER

TO: HELENMILLOWAY,PAWNEECOUNTYTREASURERYou are hereby authorized to transfer the sum of $52,243.13 from the Secondary Road MatchingFund to the COUNTYROAD& BRIDGEFUND as provf.ded for in the 1971 Pawnee County budget ,Signed at Larned, Kansas, this 27th day of September, 1971.

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Cou ty ClerkT e Board discussed other rout)line matters and adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to Friday Oct. 1,1971.

c~#7=October 1, 1971 ,

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Monthly vouchers were examined andapproved as they appear in the warrant register of the County Clerk. Checks were signed.Nathaniel Williams, Custodian, called in regard to the lock on west door of the courthouse.Door has been left unlocked several times when offices are closed. He suggested that itbe changed to a self locking door with key to unlock. No action was taken at this time.The Board discussed other routine matters and adjourned at 5:00 P 11. to MondayOct. 4,1971.

October 4" 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in regular session. Dwight McVickers, field representativefor Clark & "Enersen, Hamersky, Schlaebitz, Burroughs & Thomsen of Lincoln, Nebraska, metwith Commissioners and Cliff Manry, County Agent, in regard to comprehensive water andsewer planning. No action was taken at this time. Canmissioners and Road Supervisorviewed the road dept. truck that was damaged by overturning; cab was damaged. Glen Loseyand Conrad Nelson called in regard to appointing a twp. trustee for Garfield Township.The Board adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to Thursday October 14" 1971.

,e1!~~ c~J'r=October 14, 1971

Dipnan, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Robert Redger, Weed Supervisor, calledin regard to prairie dog poison and weed control chemicals. Townships should furnish thematerials for same according to law. The Weed Supervisor was authorized to place the follow-ing order with AmchemProducts, Inc. of st. Joseph, Missouri.

Weedar 64 5 55 Gal Drums = 275 Gal @ 2.45Weedone LV-4 100 5 Gal Pails = 500 Gal @ 3.38Weedone LV-4 5 55 Gal Drums = 275 Gal @ 3.16

$ 673.751,690.00869.00

Total --- $3,1.32.7$The amount of $3,232.75 to be invoiced as a charge against the 1971 Pawnee County NoxiousWeed budget. The Commi.ssdonera. received a check for $377.00 from John Wilhite for alfalfahay off county farm. 30,160 lbs. @ $25.00 per ton. Dated Sept. 29, 1971. Judy Babb,Health Nurse, visited with report from meeting at Topeka. Planning in regard to health carefor persons who do not need doctor's care but need advice and information was the reason forthe meeting. John Hallock called to see about a stop or warning sign at Beef Builders feedlot entrance. On several occasions trucks and cars have pulled out in front of traffic andalmost caused an accident. The Board adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to MondayOctober 18, 1971.

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.. ,PAWNEECOUNTY,CCIofMISSIONERSJOURNAL

Larned, Kansas

Russell Dipman - HowardThompson- Edgar Clark

October 18, 1911

Dipnan, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Mrs. Melvin Keller called in regardto the County Home. They are moving in and Commissioners agreed to check on the Hane tosee what repairs are needed. County will fix storm windows and other necessary repairs.Mr. RoyBehrens called in regard to a road in Ash Valley Twp. on Sec. 2-20-11 (County line).Commissioners will view the road and check with township board. The board of County Cemm.appointed Marvin L. Warner to be Trustee of Garfield Twp. He replaces Ross Morrow. Mr.Morrowmoved out of the township and the county. Allen Klein called in regard to roaddrainage. The Road Supervisor knowswhat the problem is. Jack Zygmond,Tiller & Toilereditor, called for a discussion with county officials in' regard to consolidation of town-ships for voting; also consolidation generally for county, especially roads. Commissionersbelieve citizens should express their ideas & views. Advantages & disadvantages can beexplained. The Board adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to Thursday October 21, 1911.

1i!:21&~ c:a~~October 21, 1911

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. The custodian, Nathaniel Williams,asked about help in CD ting dead limbs out of some trees. He will need an extension ladder.Mr. Williams birthday is on Saturday, October 23 so he will be off duty. Cliff Atteberry,Sheriff, brought in the tax protest pet! tion of the Northern Nmural Gas Co. Jom Franz,Grant Twp. Trustee, called in regard to road work on a culvert and some drainage. RoadSupervisor was informed. Maurice Wildgen, District JUdge, called in regard to an electrictypewriter for Lois Miller, Clerk of the District Court. Another caller was Dave Griffin,salesman with Berry Machinery Co. Commissioners went with Road Supervisor to view roads,somebridges and culverts; also checked on some drainage problems. Robert Redger, weedsupervisor, called with report on meeting he attended; also civil defense. The Boarddiscussed other routine matters and adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to Thursday, October 28, 1911.

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October 28, 1911

DipllB.n,Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Robert Redger, Civil Defense Director,called in regard to the alert scheduled for Nov. 1-2-3-4. Teddy V. Gingrich and "EugeneGrizzell, Valley Center Twp. officers, called in regard to organizing townships intodistricts. Valley Center Twp. is well organized and does a good job of taking care oftheir roads. They are not in favor of any change. COlIUlIissionersmet with Dennis Heinrichs,Welfare Director, to review welfare cases; new cases checked. Movedby Russell Dipman, Sec.by 'Edgar Clark that welfare report be approved. Carried. Having a welfare advisory boardwas discussed. Irvin Unruh, River Twp. Trustee, called for information regarding townshipconsolidation. Conunissioners visited County Farm Hometo see what was needed in repairs andpest control. The Board adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to Monday, November1, 1911.

'~~~ c~~November1, 1911

DipllB.n,Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Louis James called to approve andsign vouchers. Monthly vouchers were examined and approved as they appear in the warrantregister of the county clerk. Checks were signed. Keith Gore called in regard to somesong books at the County Homewhich his Sunday school class was using whenMrs. Preston_ers, a class member, lived at the home. Commissioners authorized him to get the books.Cliff Manry, County Agent, called in regard to CoUnty-wide water & sewer plan and compre-hensive planning in connection with solid waste management. Meeting will be held later.The custodian called with plumber; he was having trouble with heating system.RaymondPolson, Keysville Twp. Trustee, called in regard to Northern Natural Gas Co. taxprotest. Helen Milloway, Co. Treasurer, called in regJiard to salary for Eugene "E.Honomichl. He will continue working as a clerk-typist so no change is to be made inhis salary which is '$1.15 per hour. Dale Josefiak visited in regard to changing channelof draw. The Board adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to Thursday, November4, 1911.

coun~hNovember4, 1911

Dipnan, Thompsonand Clark met in adJCI1Dedsession. Canmissioners attended coffee hour.Robert Redger, Civil Defense Coordinator, called to check on civil defense test scheduedfor today. Dennis Heinrichs, Welfare Director, visited. Cliff Manry, County Agent, andRoot. Frisby called in regard to workshop at Rozel school. Ken Tubbs with DirectoryService Co. called for renewal of county directories. Price $101.00. Dick Westerhousealso called. After discussing other routine matters, the Board adjourned at 5:00 P.M. toThursday, November11, 1911.

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PAWNEECOUNTY, CG1MISSIONERS JOURNALLamed, Kansas

Russell Dipnan - HowardThompson- Edgar Clark

November11" 1911

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjoumed session. W. B. Weaver visited in regardto valuations on some of his real estate properties. Hewill see the Commissionersagain after the 1st of January in regard to same. Bill Mason, representing Pitiley-BowesInc , , Stamford, Connecticut, called demonstrating postage meter-mailing machine. Movedby Russell Dipman, Sec. by Edgar Clark that the machine be used in County Treasurer'soffice w:i,ththe Commissioners to make final decision by Nov. 29, 1911 including postagemeter rental agreement. Motion approved. John Weinbrenner, auditor with Byron Devinefirm the official auditors for the county, called. Mr. Weinbrenner is new with the firmreplacing G. L. Vonfeldt. The Board adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to Monda1',November15, 1911.

November15, 1911

Dipnan, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. "ElmerLang called in regard to realestate valuation. The difference in valuation (increase) was the result of pasture landbroken out. All land now classified as upland cultivated. Cliff Manry, County Agent,called in regard to prairie dog poison. His office will send out follw up letters.Mrs. Helen Schulz called in regard to troublesome neighbors and some one killing cats.Cats which are not all hers have been thrown on her porch at 1102 Fry. She would like tosell and buy other property or sell a vacant lot to raise funds for building a garage forher car. Her problem was discussed with welfare director. Mrs. Schulz is in poor healthand receives welfare assistance. County Commissioners visited Nat'l Guard Armory andpurchased some repairs for chairs furnished by the county and kept at the Armory. Comm.also checked on some needed repairs to driveway, etc. Byron Ne1sm, Schendel "ExterminatorCo. of Great Bend, called to check on County Homefor control of cockroaches, termites andother insects. He will report back to Commissioners later. Dr. Robert Harder, StateWelfare Director, called for conference. Commissioners checked with him in regard tofurnishing a list of names and addresses of welfare clients to certain committees. To datewe cannot do this. Dr. Harder will check on the possibility of this. Christmas basketcommittee the only one considered. Albert Campbell, state Representative, and DennisHeinrichs, CountyWelfare Director, also at the meeting. Albert Campbell also asked aboutplacing a plaque on Pawnee Creek Bridge. After discussing other routine matters, the Boardadjourned at 5:00 P.M. to Thursday, November18, 1971.

November18, 1971

Dipnan, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. At 9:30 A.M., the Commissioners andRoad Supervisor attended the coffee hour at the I.G.A.. grocery. CoJllllissioners and RoadSupervisor attended"a demonstration of equipnent by Berry Tractor & Equipnent Co. at theCounty Shop. Maurice Wildgen" District Judge, called in regard to a study course to beheld at Reno, Nevada on criminal law administration. Total cost $422.00; county to pay$204.00. The county will be reiJli:>ursed. Approved by CoIllll:issioners. William Kendall, aValley Center resident, visited in regard to a road on south side of the twp. The threemiles west from east line involved. SamHour, soil conservation district rep., and CliffManry, County Agent, called in regard to AdamsRadio & Television Co. installing a soundsystem at National Guard Amory including speakers, barfels, transformers and otherneceesary equipnent. They would like to knowby January 15, 1972. Gene Vogt, CityManager and JamesWalker, Road Supervisor, in to see about solid waste disposal. Clark,Enersen, Hamersky, Schlaebilz, Burroughs & Thompson'Engineering Co. present for dis-cussion with ChuckLeider, Director of Planning. Water & sewage planning also wasdiscussed. Mr. Vogt and the Commissioners discussed present solid waste problems;city and county need to work out some kind of a program since the east half of the countyuses the city dump. The Board adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to Monday, November22, 1971.

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November22, 1971

Russell Dipmanand -HowardThompsonmet in adjourned session. (Edgar Clark in Arizona)Canmissioners asked the County Attomey to check on the legality of the county making acontribution on the purchase of sound equipment (see Nov. 18 minutes) for the NationalGuard Armory. James Edwards of Garfield City mentioned that he had paid $250.00 forlots and improvements that are assessed for $1130 + $.1.50or $1,280.00 (represents 100%).Told him to file forms after Jan. 1, 1972. Said he was improving the buildi~; thereforeappraisal of same would be needed. Dick Westerhous of Eaton Metal called on Commissionersand the Road Supervisor. Kenneth Dreese said that he was filing a complaint againstWIn. Keller for firing a rifle to harass Dreese's son when he is riding his minibike inthe pasture ownedby Pawnee County but rented to Jim Kirby. Commissioners received astatement from the Crawford-McDonaldInsurance Agency for 1 3 year policy dated Oct. 10and another of co-insurance dated Oct. 20, 1911 in the amount of $30,000 for the buildingand $4,000 for equipment .. combined premiumof $78.00 per year. These policies are onCounty Farm. Motion made by Russell Dipnan and seconded by HowardThompsonthat wediscontinue our coverage as the building is a liability and the equipment is of littlevalue. HowardThompsonsigned vacation leaves for the following welfare personell.Elain Brennan 1 day, Jeanne Vratil 1 day, Connie Fox 1 day, Barbara Stremel ~ day andDennis Heinrichs 1 day. The Board adjourned to MondayNovember29, 1971.

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p'PAWEECOUNTY,COMMISSIONERSJOURNAL

Lamed, Kansas

Russell Dipman - Howard Thompson- Edgar Clark---a~~======~November 29, 1971

Dipman, Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Commissioners decided to close theCourthouse on Dec. 24 for Christmas Holiday. SamHouf, soil conservation dept., withMrs. Gustav Stueckemann & sister presented irrigation information on some land levelingthat had been done. They were checking on taxes and valuations. The leveling andirrigation raised the valuation. Clyde Fulton and Virgil Hohl called in regard to Mrs.Adolf Hohl. She is in a rest home. They wanted to know about disposing of her property.Cliff Atteberry, Sheriff, called in regard to teletype equipnent. Commissioners decidedthey will not purchase at this time. Geo. Place with Foster-Van Gundy called in regardto bridge work. O'Roarke bridge is in worse condition than the PawneeRock bridge.Commissioners instructed the same engineering firm to handle design of bridge when built.Robert Handley, with Handley-Shaver Plumbing Oo, , called with contract estimate on airconditioning equipnent for welfare and probate court offices. Pitney-Bowes Repr. BillMason called in regard to postage stamp meter machine for mailing. Co. Treasurer's officehas a large quantity of mail. Commissioners did not consider purchase of machine at thistime. Vemon Schultz, Schultz Plumbing Co., called with estimate on air conditioningequipment for welfare and probate court offices. Dennis Heinrichs, Welfare Director,called for approval of Dec. 1 report. l-10vedby Russell Dip:na.n;Sec. by Edgar Clark thereport be approved. Motion carried. Kenneth McConnell, M& F Plumbing Co., called withinformation on air conditioning equipment to replace equipment in probate court andwelfare offices. Bids were submitted by all three firms on air conditioning equipment.The Board adjoumed to WednesdayDecember 1, 1971.

December 1, 1971

HowardThompsonand Edgar Clark met in adjourned session. Russell Dipman attending taxschool in Wichita. Monthly vouchers were examined and approved as they appear in thewarrant register of the county clerk. Checks were signed. Charles Tombaughvisited tosee about tax reduction for building a farm pond. Under certain conditions a tax re-duction is allowed. Mr VanGundyand Chas. Dolezal, with Foster-VanGundy engineering firmcalled with new information on O'Roarke bridge. Engineering work on Pawnee Rock bridgecan be used later. The Board adjourned at 5:00 P.M. to MondayDecember 6, 1971.

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Dip:na.n,Thompsonand Clark met in adjourned session. Dave Griffin, Berry Equip. Co. sales-man, called in regard to trading two old pieces of equipment in on a good used Cat. main-tainer and motor grader. Motion made by "Edgar Clark; seconded by Russell Dipman that anold oil distributor and one old maintainer motor grader #112-68E Model Cat. in on one No.12FMotor Grader. Trade price $16,900.00 to be paid February 1, 1972 subject to approvalafter Commissioners and engineer look at and check the machine. Canmissioners and JamesWalker, Road Supervisor, will meet with Dave Griffin in Wichita on WednesdayDecember 16.Evans & Bierley Engineering firm called for consultation on water and sewer planning withMaurice L. Miller of The Oblinger-Smith Corp. as consulting engineer in regard to solidwaste. The Board of County Commissioners wants to incorporate both