Commission opposes authority to remove unoccupied trailers
Staff writer
Marion County Commission discussed proposed changes to zoning rules Monday with Marion County Planning Commission.
At a previous meeting, Commissioner Randy Dallke said he opposed a rule change that would give the county the power to remove manufactured homes that were still habitable.
The proposed regulations would allow noncompliant manufactured homes to remain, as long as they are “habitable and occupied.” Dallke opposed the requirement that a home stay occupied.
“That’s my only issue with it,” he said.
Planning commission members Marquetta Eilerts, Bob Maxwell, and chairman David Mueller said they were not opposed to removing the occupied requirement.
Planning/Zoning and Environmental Health Director Bobbi Strait emphasized that the rule would only apply to trailers that don’t meet county standards.
The commissioners returned the proposed rules to Planning Commission to reconsider.
In other business:
- Linda Ogden of Marion County Communities in Schools asked to contract with the Health Department to administer part of a $159,708 grant the organization received. Ogden requested the county hire a full-time nurse to make home visits with at-risk children, and a part-time person to coordinate a program offering scholarships for childcare training. The Health Department would receive $61,220 to cover its expenses. The commission asked Ogden to prepare a contract to review.
- The county’s insurance premiums went up to $100,958 for the year. The premiums were $98,278 in 2008.
- A contract was approved with Kevin Robinson for trash hauling until the county receives a new truck. The contract is for 30 days, and Robinson will receive $75 per hour to haul county solid waste. The contract covers fuel and the use of Robinson’s truck.
- Commission approved pay increases for two dispatchers for a year of service with the county. Chelsea Weber and Sarahanne Unruh will receive $12.77 per hour, up from $11.95 previously.
- Rick and Cathy Miller were approved for inclusion in the county’s neighborhood revitalization program. They are building a second structure at 1103 N. Industrial Road, Marion.
- Kansas will pay for the computers and software licenses for Orion, the new computer system the County Appraiser will be required to use in the future. Appraiser Cindy Magill said the county has used CAMA since 1989.
- The commission met for five minutes with Road and Bridge Superintendent John Summerville and County Attorney Susan Robson in closed session for matters covered by attorney-client privilege. No action was taken afterward.