Now on this 2nd day of November 2009, the Board of Commissioners met in regular session with Chairman Doyle Kauk presiding. Others present were member Ron Schamberger and Troy Dewey and County Clerk Paula Bielser.

Schamberger made a motion to approve the October 26, 2009 minutes as amended and Dewey seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

The board discussed a request to acquire a credit card for use by the departments. The request was made mainly due to the fact that personal credit cards were being used when purchasing parts and repairs for the department`s computer maintenance. Following discussion, the board agreed to allow the request and agreed to a $1500.00 limit. A resolution will be submitted for the commissioners to approve at their next regular meeting.

Schamberger reported that he had visited with Randy Hrabe, Executive Director and Corina Cox, Grant Specialist at Northwest Kansas Planning & Development regarding a grant to purchase a new ambulance. The board agreed to have Cox meet with them at her earliest convenience.

At 8:35 a.m. Kauk made a motion for a 15 minutes executive session for the purpose of client/attorney privileged information. Schamberger seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The door opened at 8:58 a.m. with no motion being made. Present were the board and County Attorney Michael Haas.

Paulette Feldt submitted the weekly work maps. Following discussion on a new sand/gravel lease with Joe Pratt, Schamberger made a motion to approve the terms of the revised contract and Dewey seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Also discussed was testing other sites in the county for developing sand/gravel pits.

At 9:24 a.m. Dewey made a motion for a 10 minute executive session for the purpose of discussion of non-elected personnel. Kauk seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Present were the board and Feldt. No motion was made when the door opened at 9:20 a.m.

Sheridan County Health Complex CEO Steve Granzow was present to submit their September financial report. Granzow stated that he had attended a doctor recruitment fair at KU Medical Center the prior week, and that he has made applications to several programs which allow for a portion of student loans to be forgiven for doctors who will agree to practice medicine in under served areas.

No further business, Kauk made a motion to adjourn and Schamberger seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. The next meeting will be November 9, 2009 at the regular time and meeting place.