Labette County implemented participation in the continuation of a Neighborhood Revitalization Program with the City of Parsons, at Monday’s commission meeting.
Parsons City Manager Fred Gress and Parsons City Attorney Ross Albertini discussed the continuation of a NRP in the City of Parsons. Those interested will apply in Parsons, have pre-inspections and file it with the city, but it will be certified with the county with up to 90 percent rate rebate. The commissioners approved the county portion that states all real and personal property taxes has to be paid and up-to-date for the county to participate from the county level.
“This is a vast improvement than in the past,” County Counselor Fred Johnson said. “We really do like the program for the betterment of everybody,” Commissioner Brian Kinzie said. “We are proud to be a part of it,” Commissioner Lonie Addis said.
IN OTHER ACTION on Monday:
• Johnia Franklin and Lume Poe gave an update on GIS classes they took. The classes had eight to nine students in all different fields. We learned more hands on training. It was down to our level, they said. We already using some of the our training in making maps, 911 addressing on grids, etc. We got to keep the books and we can use them for reference, Poe said. “It help with two of us going,” Poe said. Now the noxious weed department is implementing some of it into their computer work. “This (class) did exactly want we asked for,” Commissioner Addis said.
• Approved Cummins Central Power of Joplin for engine repair work on the A16 dump truck at a cost of $10,919 that includes a year warranty or 100,000 miles.
• Approved O’Brien Ready Mix contract for cement at a variety of cost from $98.50 for PSU 3000; $100.30 PSU 3500 and $102.50 PSU 4000. The county will receive a $10 cu. yd. discount. The contract is through Dec. 31, 2009.
• Midwest Mineral received the rock contract through March 31, 2010 for AB3, KOT D50 4”, Chips and Rip Rap.
• Signed a resolution for Great Southern Bank as one of the county depository. They recently purchased TeamBank of Parsons. No changes will be made.
• Document Destruction of Erie will be shredding old records. The Sheriff’s Dept. will have six boxes; Health Dept., 43 boxes; County Attorney 30 boxes, Treasurer’s office 20 boxes and Counselor office will have several.
• Approved a cereal malt beverage application for “The Dam Bait Shop” at 435 19,000 Road in Cherryvale.
Next meeting will be Tuesday, March 31.
