THE HUMBOLDT UNION, THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2019, PAGE 5

HUMBOLDT TURNED OUT indroves to the Humboldt City Square

Park, to view a screening of The Gooniesput on by A Bolder Humboldt. WINDOWS HAVE BEEN installed in

the old barber shop on Bridge St., whichhas been undergoing extension renova-

tions, spearheaded by A BolderHumboldt.

By Nick ReynoldsThe Allen County

Commissioners met Tuesday,June 11, at 8:30 a.m., in thecommission room of the AllenCounty Courthouse.

Chairperson Jerry Danielsjoined the meeting by phone.The meeting was called to orderpromptly at 8:30 a.m. with thePledge of Allegiance.

County clerk Sherrie Riebelbrought a few items to theattention of the commission.Mildred is asking about thestorm shelter again, as had beendiscussed at a previous meetingof the commission.

Riebel also noted a need todraft a resolution relating to therural opportunity zone, which isa program that helps studentsmoving back to Allen County topay off their student loans. Thecurrent recipient is due to timeout, and another needs to beassigned.

Sheriff Bryan Murphy sub-mitted an invoice from Westarfor the power lines installedleading to the site for the com-munications tower, to the tuneof $6,375. The question aswhere to charge it, it was decid-ed to pay it from the generalfund.

Public works director MitchGarner gave his weekly updateto the commission.

An issue was encountered atthe airport, with some of theconcrete on the runway buck-ling due to the rain. It has not

shut down operations, but is ahigh priority for the publicworks department.

The downed fuel pumps arenearly operational once more,with some electrical work beingall that is left. Garner reportedthat an electrician was out theredoing the wiring as he deliveredthe report.

Garner’s crews are also outmowing, but they have somemowers down for repairs.

Garner also brought up a pro-posal by Beth Toland to bringsome young students out to thelandfill as part of a summer sci-ence camp at the college.

He was originally hesitant,due to the potential safety haz-ards, but commissioner BillKing was in favor, thinking it agood learning opportunity.

County counselor BobJohnson also noted that withproper supervision, it would besafe. King was also suggestedto give the tour, having previ-ously been the public worksdirector. King agreed.

Commissioners then entereda five minute executive sessionfor non-elected personnel.

No action was taken whenthe open meeting resumed.

A question was raised regard-ing the county’s timeline inpreparing the site for the ruralfire district’s new barn; thecounty had previously agreed toprepare the site for construc-tion.

The board responded that the

county would get to it, but therain and floods had set thecounty back.

Judge Daniel Creitz, andDina Morrison, then presentedtheir budget for 2020, featuringa $38,000 increase over lastyear.

A brief breakdown of thebudget, shows CASA receivinga 10% increase, a $5,000increase for computer funds, asthe court’s computer systemsneed updated.

They have also budgeted toallow for the hiring of a courtreporter. They do not currentlyhave one, but are looking forone.

Creitz also mentioned a needfor court services to have morespace, as their current officesand courtrooms were too smalland cramped, and presentedsecurity issues as well.

Chairperson Daniels agreed,and stated that it was time thecounty look into, and begintalking about expanding on thecourt, to allow more space.

The commission entered afive minute executive sessionfor non-elected personnel, withthe counselor and commission-ers. No action was taken whenthe open meeting resumed.

With no further businessbefore the board, the commis-sioners adjourned until theirnext regular meeting Tuesday,June 18, at 8:30 a.m. in thecommission room of the AllenCounty Courthouse.

The USD #258 Board ofEducation met at the boardoffice, Monday, June 10, at 7p.m., with members, JoshWrestler, Joe Works, DonHauser, Kevin Heisler, HelenHarrington, Nathan Ellison,Kay Lewis/superintendent,Paula Kovacic/clerk, ScottBrady, Eric Spruill/IolaRegister

Heisler called the meeting toorder Pledge of Allegiance.

Hauser motioned to approvethe agenda with the addition ofConsent Agenda item 5I. Approve resignation ofCourtney Orth as ElementarySchool Secretary, breakfastcoordinator, and KRRSupervisor effective Friday,July 5, seconded by Harrington6-0.

No comments from groups orindividuals.

Ellison moved to approve theconsent agenda, seconded byHarrington 6-0.

Board minutes for Monday,May 13 and Tuesday, May 28were approved.

Financial statement and Maybills were approved.

Attendance and disciplinereports.

Principal reports.Athletic director report.Approval for superintendent

to make necessary budget trans-fers to close out year.

Cancel the Monday, June 24,meeting.

Approve Bret Hauser as HighSchool Golf Coach for a $2,978supplemental contract amount.

Heisler moved to go intoexecutive session to discussproposals for increasing basepay rate for teachers pursuant tothe exception for employer-employee negotiations underKOMA with the superinten-dent, and the open meeting willresume in the boardroom at7:25 p.m., seconded by Ellison6-0. Open session resumed. Noaction was taken.

Lewis discussed the ChildNutrition Program RenewalDocument Checklist. Heislermotioned to approve the 2019-20 school breakfast/lunchprices, seconded by Wrestler 6-0.

KASB Policy Updates (firstread). No ANW Coop report.No Humboldt RecreationCommission report.

Lewis reported planning tobuy a bus off the state bid list,one bus has to be retired to onlytransport kids to and from thesports complex. DCS is fin-ished with their assessment,they will be meeting Thursday,July 11 with Ellison, Heisler,and Lewis. They will start on aone, three, five, and ten yearcapital outlay plan.

Splechter, Johnson and Lewiswill go to teammates mentoringWednesday, July 17 as part of apilot program.

District leadership will begoing to a PLC trainingMonday, June 24 throughThursday, June 27 in Texas.

Food service audit went verygood.

The board decided to wait

until January to appoint presi-dent and vice president of theboard.

Writing a grant with ESDAC-CK to fund and purchase two

robot stations for Humboldt andIola.

7:40 p.m. Ellison motioned toadjourn, seconded byHarrington, 6-0.

Nick Reynolds/UNIONNick Reynolds/UNION

BOE discusses bus purchaseCommissioners continue to talk about ambulance barns

By Jeff FehrWarm temperatures returned

to Humboldt Speedway Fridaynight, as did heated action inall the classes at the 3/8th miletrack in southeast Kansas.

In NASCAR B Modifiedaction, Chanute’s TylerKidwell broke through andpicked up his first win on theseason in dramatic fashion.Kidwell passed Andy Bryant,winner of five features on theyear, on the third lap, runningthe ultra dangerous highlinearound the speedway. Kidwellmaintained that lead over the20 lap feature en route to hisfirst win on the year. Bryant,Brian McGowen, LeviMcGowen and Matthew Kayrounded out the top five. Heat

race wins went to McGowen,Bryant and Kay.

Home Savings BankNASCAR Factory Stocks sawa last corner pass for the winfor Chanute’s Jon Westhoff.Westhoff, again running thehighline, used that momentumto pass Derrek Wilson andWayne Johnson on the finalcorner. Wilson had led everylap, trying to hold offHumboldt’s Johnson, who alsoran the bottom of the speed-way for the majority of therace. Westhoff, starting sev-enth, picked up the win.Wilson, Johnson, Tad Davisand Scott Collins completedthe top five. Heat race winswent to Norman Mackley,Wilson and Johnson.

Tumbleweed Music FestivalStreet Stocks saw Collinsville,OK’s Dalton Garrison contin-ue his win streak as he back uphis win from last week. Thistime Garrison had to hold offHumboldt’s Nick Fritch, whoclosed within a car length inthe waning laps of the race.Heat race win also went toGarrison.

In Love’s Travel StopsMidwest Modified racing,Sparta, MO’s Rob Muilenburgstarted on the pole and ledevery lap on his way to yetanother win on the season.Muilenburg, surviving a laterace restart, picked up the winover Jerry Brown and RyanSmith. Heat race wins went toMuilenburg and KrewWalburn.

In the night’s final feature,Leavenworth’s James Lemkemade his two-hour haul wellworth it on his way to his firstA Feature win at HumboldtSpeedway. The victory was ahard fought battle betweenOverbrook’s Barry Luthi andLemke. Luthi passed Lemke,who had led from the start,only to see Lemke regain thelead in the closing laps of therace. Heat race wins went toLemke and Chanute’s CaydenVance.

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