STAFFORD — The Stafford County Commissioners met March 14 for a regular meeting at the Stafford County Courthouse. The following are unapproved minutes.
Present were commissioners Clayton Grimmett, Roger Fanshier and J.D. Hager.
Chairman Grimmett called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.  Minutes of the March 7 regular meeting were approved.
Executive Session
At the request of Grimmett, an executive session was conducted to discuss non-elected personnel with commissioners; Reuel Foote, Stafford County Hospital Board chairman; and County Clerk Nita Keenan.
Road Supervisor
Phillip Nusser, Stafford County road supervisor, presented an agreement with Heft and Sons LLC to mix the asphalt for 2011. The proposal is based on 12,000 tons, at $ 6.75/ton, for a total of $81,000. Approval passed to accept the contract with Heft and Sons.
A request for a salary increase for Nusser was presented for consideration – moving from Range 14, Step D to Range 14, Step E, effective March 1, which was approved.
Emergency Services
Steve Moody and T.J. Rockenbach, emergency services personnel, commended the law enforcement personnel, EMS and Fire Departments for the job that they did the previous weekend with all of the vehicle accidents and fires in Stafford County. Moody informed the board that a few fires were suspicious in nature, perhaps intentionally set. The public is being asked to watch for strange vehicles in strange places, and call in any abnormal activities to help stop the fires from being set.
The EMS/Fire Department bay project at the old KDOT building was discussed. The intent of the $25,000 Ina Maye Toland bequeath to the department was to be used for the fire department. It was the consensus of the board to have a resolution drawn up by the county counselor so that the money could be used for the project, with any left over amount being earmarked for upgrades to the radio system.
Resolution Approved
Resolution 2011-R-6, A Resolution Directing “Found Money” to a Specific Fund, was approved. The resolution addresses any restitution amounts received from a former road department employee through the office of the Clerk of the Stafford County District Court be deposited into the Special Machinery Fund of the Road and Bridge Department.
Economic Development
Carolyn Dunn brought in a two-week update on the activities that she has been busy with in regards to economic development.
County Cleanup
County Clerk Keenan informed the board that the annual Stafford County Cleanup week has been scheduled for April 4 to 9.
Mid-month Accounts Payable
Throughout the morning, mid-month accounts payable checks were signed from the following funds: General $24,514; Road & Bridge $26,444; Health $1,338; Fire $2,116; Noxious Weed $30; Appraiser $771; Solid Waste $8,379; EMS $1,708; Motor Vehicle $343; Insurance Reserve $256; E-911 $120; PHEP Grant $230; E-911 Wireless $592; Appraiser Capital Outlay $2,118; Sp Cap Improv $167,808; Risk Mgmt $257; County Attorney Forfeiture $17; Deeds Tech $28; for a total of $237,076.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m.