Sumner County Commissioner minutes: March 9 – March 10, 2020
Sumner Newscow report — The Sumner County Commissioner meeting minutes for March 9 and March 10, 2020
March 9, 2020, 9 a.m.
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the Commission Room of the Sumner County Courthouse. Those present were Chairman John Cooney, Commissioner Steve Warner, and Commissioner Jim Newell. Also present was County Clerk Debra A. Norris, County Treasurer Dannetta Cook.
At 9:25 a.m., upon unanimous vote, the Commission entered into executive session for 5 minutes with County Counselor Jack Potucek for an attorney/client privileged matter. At 9:27 a.m., the Commission reconvened in open session. Chairman Cooney advised no binding action was taken as a result of the executive session.
The Commission reviewed and unanimously approved the minutes of March 2 and 3.
Jan Grace, Campus Operations Officer (COO) for the Cowley College – Sumner County Campus provided a campus update to the Commission.
At 10:05 a.m., upon unanimous vote, the Commission entered into executive session for 60 minutes with Economic Development Director Stacy Davis to discuss data relating to the financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations partnerships, trusts, and individual proprietorships. Also present, by speakerphone were Garrison Hullinger, Garrison Hullinger Interior Design and Barry Decker. At 11:01 a.m., the Commission reconvened in open session. Chairman Cooney advised no binding action as a result of the executive session.
Counselor Potucek provided general review and updates.
The Commission reviewed and unanimously approved current year abatement orders in the amount of $2,260.36
There being no further business, the Board of County Commissioners adjourned at 11:47 a.m.
March 10, 2020 9 a.m.
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the Commission room of the Sumner County Courthouse. Those present were Chairman John Cooney, Commissioner Steve Warner and Commissioner Jim Newell. Also present was County Clerk Debra A. Norris.
Health Department Director Laura Rettig provided departmental updates with the Commission, including procedures concerning coronavirus risks. Continued discussion included policy updates, for Sumner County employees. Various issues concerning a policy were discussed and reviewed, including liability. County Counselor Jack Potucek will review all issues presented.
Appraiser Cindy Magill discussed the valuations and procedures with the Commission. Appraiser Magill advised information provided by the State drives the value increases and decreases on properties. Mass appraisal takes approximately 8 to 10 weeks to value over 18,000 properties. All comparable sales used for valuations are sales within Sumner County. Typically, 5-6 % of parcels are requested for hearing by the property owners. An invitation was extended to the Commission to sit and work within the office to see how the office works, to help with the understanding of the process and procedures.
Security officer Mike Yoder discussed the needs for first aid supplies in the Courthouse. A review of the necessary supplies was discussed. After the discussion, the Commission authorized Officer Yoder to research the cost of supplies and training necessary.
Granite Telecom representatives Al Alfieri and Robert Wager spoke to the Commission on cost savings program for phone services, by speakerphone. Also present was Information Technology (IT) Director Joe Buresh. Director Buresh will review the information provided and propose a plan at a later date to the Commission.
At 11:19 a.m., upon unanimous vote, the Commission entered into executive session for 20 minutes with County Counselor Jack Potucek for an attorney/client privileged matter. Clerk Norris and Director Buresh were also present. At 11:33 a.m., the Commission reconvened in open session. No binding action was taken as a result of the executive session.
The Commission spoke by speakerphone with Road and Bridge Director Melvin Matlock with departmental issues.
Counselor Potucek provided general review and updates.
The Commission reviewed and unanimously approved current year abatement orders in the amount of $103.68.
The Commission reviewed and approved mid-month payables in the amount of $354,907.82.
There being no further business, the Board of County Commissioners adjourned at 12:08 p.m.
