January 5, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand Commissioners Charles W. Mavity, Jr. and  Bill Ogle present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 9:15 a.m.

 

A gentleman asked the Board if they were going to do what the people in the township want or what the planning commission recommends.

 

Noble Carter presented Chairman Weigand with a list of people in Pottawatomie Township that are apposed to zoning.

 

Gene Gilliland, Mabel Gilliland, Donna Crawford and Richard Preller in about Centropolis Sewer District.  They will hold a meeting at Centropolis Township Hall on January 15, 1998 at 7:00 p.m.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve a transfer from the General Fund to Annex Revenue in the amount of $800.00 as a loan to be paid back 1-30-98.  All voted “yes.”

 

Don Slone presented Board with two letters that he had received about zoning.

 

Don Slone stated that a public hearing was held on zoning Appanoose and Peoria Township and the Planning Commission voted 6-1 to zone both townships.  He presented the resolutions for zoning Peoria and Appanoose Townships.  Chairman Weigand stated that they will vote on them January 7, 1998 at 10:00 a.m.

 

Don Miller of Appanoose Township spoke in favor of zoning, not just for Appanoose Township but County wide.

 

Larry Win a lands use attorney for Merle Haas said that a need for a resolution to deal with non conforming use permits at the same time or before zoning of Peoria Township.  He stated that there needs to be a handle on unzoned areas.

 

Chairman Weigand read a portion of a letter sent by Robert D. Kunard: I think it’s kind of suspicious, that another landfill, just so happens, to want to move into this Township at this time.  And that the County, wants to get out of the business just as this zoning issue comes up again.  Commissioner Mavity stated that the County was not looking to get out of the Transfer Station business.

 

Jim Cain in and presented the Board with the committee members for the Regional Solid Waste Management Committee.  There were three people in to discuss a landfill included in the Solid Waste Plan.

 

Chairman Weigand read a letter from KDOT in response to the joint letter that was sent about the removal of the US-50 Business bridge.  KDOT will proceed with the design of I-35 and the frontage road as explained at the last public meeting in Ottawa.

 

Rex Bowling in with bids requests for lease purchase on two vehicles for the Sheriff’s Department for interest rates.  They are as follows:

Peoples National Bank & Trust in the amount of $42,000 a rate of 5.45% with 36 monthly payments of $1,267.28 and a total interest cost of $3,622.12, Intrust Bank no bid submitted at this time and Kansas State Bank in the amount of $42,000 a rate of 5.35% with 36 monthly payments of $1,266.00 and a total interest cost of $3,548.54.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to accept the bid from Kansas State Bank.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve the minutes for December 31, 1997.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Weigand signed a transfer from General Fund Recycling to Solid Waste in the amount of $6.50.

 

Rex Bowling reported that he received a bill from the Franklin County Health Department for Heptis shots for 911, Ambulance and Sheriff Department employees.  He said he didn’t think that he had been charged for them in the past.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Weigand seconded that the Commissioners would pay for them out of the Commissioner’s Fund.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Weigand closed the meeting for lunch at 12:02.

 

Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:15.  With Chairman Weigand and Commissioner Ogle present.

Commissioner Mavity arrived at 1:17.

 

Larry Wright reported that the temporary notes were delivered to the Attorney General’s Office on Friday, January 2, 1998.

 

Board discussed the Commissioner Districts and population figures. 

 

Commissioner Ogle moved to leave Commissioners Districts the same. Died for lack of second.  Board will discuss again on Wednesday.

 

Trey Humphrey in and reported about Heartland China.  He said that a public hearing will be held on January 21, 1998 at 1:00 p.m. in Commissioners Chambers on closing.

 

Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to sign a UCC for equipment for Heartland China.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve a license to retail cereal malt beverages in original and unopened containers and not for consumption on the premises to David E. Reece dba Dave & Gails located at 460 John Brown Rd. Williamsburg for the year of 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Kent Griggs in with a quotation of $56,145 for workers compensation for Franklin County.

 

Ted McCurdy in about purchasing a new Ford Explorer.  Ottawa Ford was called about a bid that they submitted and they are going to rework and call back.

 

Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve added orders 1049-1050 in the amount of $47.99.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve added escaped orders 957-958 in the amount of $19.69.  All voted “yes.”

 

The Department Head lunch will be January 14, 1998.

 

Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to take the flag to half mass in memory of Robert Pinet.  All voted “yes.”

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:55.

 

 

 

_________________________________________                                     ____________________________________________

                               Clerk                                                                                                                     Chairman

 

 

 

January 7, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Commissioners Charles W. Mavity, Jr. and  Bill Ogle present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Mavity at 9:35 a.m.

 

Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve the minutes for January 5, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Weigand arrived at 10:25.

 

Harold Fueller stated he had left a letter for the Board stating the reasons why he favors zoning.

 

Norman Wooge wants zoning postponed in Peoria Township for business.

 

Bo Killough a landowner in Peoria Township has concerns after meeting last night.  He has questions about the way zoning will affect business that is currently in place.

 

Andy Fields of Appanoose Township spoke in favor of zoning.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve resolution No. 98-01 to amend and include all of the unincorporated area within Peoria Township into the Zoning Regulations of Franklin County, Kansas.  That it hereby be zoned as Agricultural District (A-3).  Chairman Weigand and Commissioner Mavity voted “yes.”  Commissioner Ogle opposed.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve resolution No. 98-02 to amend and include all of the unincorporated area within Appanoose Township into the Zoning Regulations of Franklin County, Kansas.  That it hereby be zoned as Agricultural District (a-3).  Chairman Weigand and Commissioner Mavity voted “yes.”  Commissioner Ogle apposed.

 

Board was thanked for public education on zoning.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to sign agreement with Kansas Department of Transportation to treat noxious weed infested areas on State Highway rights-of-way.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Weigand signed purchase order 971867 to Pitney Bowes for a 2-month lease purchase in the amount of $1,554.70.

 

Chairman Weigand signed purchase order 971868 to Pitney Bowes for update for a postage PC in the amount of $195.00.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to transfer $150,000 from the General Fund (001) to General Fund Equipment Reserve (517).  All voted “yes.”  Commissioner Ogle absent.

 

Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to allow the County Treasurer to do transfers from department funds for phone bills.  All voted “yes.”  Commissioner Ogle absent.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to have the County Treasurer request vouchers from County Tenants at Annex for year for rent payments.  All voted “yes.”

 

Jack Maxwell with OU in about video conferencing.  Ottawa University is interested in buying time from County on fiber line.  They would like to have a price of what the County would charge for this service of the use of our equipment.  The Board will meet with Jack Maxwell and Lucent to discuss options Monday, January 12, 1998 at 2:00 p.m.

 

Rex Bowling and Brad Gilges in about Delvin Contractors (FM Communications) preparing to dismantle the tower with the emergency  radio equipment on it.  Rex and Brad have been told their radio’s could be down 24 hrs to 30 days.  A call was placed to the attorney for Delvin Contractors and he is going to contact Hayden Tower Co. and call Rex Bowling back.

 

John Steelman in about questions on vouchers for District Court and District Wide.  John stated if they wanted to come over to the Court’s Building he will show them every piece of equipment that has been purchased with District Court money.  Board discussed putting some records in a room at Crestview and changing locks at Court’s Building.

 

Chairman Weigand closed for lunch at 12:25.

 

Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:08.  Weigand and Mavity present.

 

Commissioner Ogle arrived at 1:10.

 

Valarie Hill in about meeting set for the Regional Solid Waste Committee on Tuesday, January 13, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. at Lake Region Authority Office at 121 East 2nd St. to meet with Herzog about the proposed landfill.

 

Ray DeJulio reported he spoke with Mr. McNish about right-of-way on Nevada Terr.  He doesn’t think there will be a problem acquiring right-of-way.  The County will have to replace a couple of fences.

 

Ray presented the Board with the last seven (7) years of rock purchases and which grader districts received it.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve purchase ord. 971343 to Jackson Welding for a flatbed with wood floor 7'x14' with eight hole wheels in the amount of $1,330.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve payroll change 97416 discharge Kevin McKee.  All voted “yes.”  Commissioner Ogle absent.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve payroll change 97417 hire Jason Taylor to part-time EMT at $8.59 per hour.  All voted “yes.”  Commissioner Ogle absent.

 

Rex Bowling into discuss 1998 salaries for Craig Davis, Brad Gilges, Kevin Kimball and Ethel Wallace.

 

Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 9855 for Ethel Wallace from $12.73 to $13.58.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to close the meeting for Attorney Client Privileges at 2:50 p.m. for ten (10) minutes.  Board and Larry Wright present.  All voted “yes.”  Opened 3:00 p.m.  Chairman Weigand reported no action taken.

 

Gordon Paul and Danny Lambeth into discuss lawsuit County has filed against Mr. Lambeth regarding storage of truck trailers on property owned by Mr. Lambeth in Franklin Township.  He wanted to know what the problem with him having two trailers with hay on them and one trailer with fence posts in it.  His land joins a cemetery and he would not do anything to disgrace the cemetery.  Danny Lambeth stated the trailers on his property are for ag purposes.  Don Slone stated that trailers are coming and going and property is zoned A-2.  Trailer storage is not permitted in A-2 zoning.  Chairman Weigand stated the issue is not the hay it is his trailers.

 

Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to close the meeting for Attorney Client Privileges at 3:30 p.m. for ten (10) minutes.  Board, Rex Bowling and Larry Wright present.  All voted “yes.”  Opened 3:40 p.m.  Chairman Weigand reported no action taken.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Weigand to sign Law Enforcement Contract between Franklin County and the City of Pomona for the period of January 20, 1998 through January 19, 1998.  Contract amount of $32,212.68 payable in four (4) equal installments with the first installment due on the 15th day of January 1998 and the remaining installments due on the 15th day of April 1998, the 15th day of June 1998 and the 15th day of September 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Ogle moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to make Ethel Wallace and Brad Gilges not exempt (will be paid overtime) employees as of January 1, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Rex Bowling reported that they have stopped dismantling the radio tower until arrangements can be made for possible installation of County’s own tower back on the site.

 

Jim Poe called to talk to the Board about the possible landfill in Peoria Township.

 

Chairman Weigand signed a contract between the Board and Ray Cummiskey to perform professional services as a Facilitator for the Fourth Judicial District Juvenile Justice Community Planning Team.  The agreement states Ray Cummiskey salary is $46,785 between December 24, 1997 and June 30, 1998 and a salary of $46,375 between July 1, 1998 and June 30, 1999. Provided that appropriate legislation and funding from the State of Kansas is forthcoming.  It is understood by both parties that in the event funding is not available.  This agreement shall terminate. 

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to transfer $40,000 from Ambulance fund 152 to Ambulance Special Equipment fund 153.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to accept bid and approve purchase order 970377 to Ottawa Ford for a 1998 Ford Explore 4x4 for the Ambulance Dept. in the amount of $24,898.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 970814 to Service Brass for Veterans Grave Markers in the amount of $1,555.00 plus shipping.  All voted “yes.”

 

Larry Wright discussed a letter that the Clerk received from Wendell Barker about Lee Bond.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 4:27.

 

 

 

_________________________________________                             _______________________________________________

                                     Clerk                                                                                                            Chairman

 

 

 

 

 

January 12, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Charles W. Mavity, Jr. and  Bill Ogle present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 9:05 a.m.

 

Darrell Wadkins in about icy steps.  It was suggested putting chain with a sign to use basement entrance.

 

Commissioner Ogle moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve the minutes for January 7, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve transfer of $100, 000 from Health (108) to Health Special Equipment (109), transfer $28,000 from Service for Elderly (148) to Service for Elderly Special Equipment (147), transfer $20,000 from Special Bridge (130) to Road and Bridge Special Equipment (103), transfer $30,000 from Special Road and Bridge (132) to Road & Bridge Special Equipment (103).  All voted “yes.”  Commissioner Ogle absent.

 

Valorie Weber in and Board wants her to do a survey audit of all County employees for our workman’s compensation.  Valorie will contact Carl Eyman with KWORK.  All employees will be interviewed by Valorie Weber for the purpose of workmen compensation insurance (duties, responsible, risks, etc.).  Chairman Weigand asked her not to let it get in the way of her duties at Health Department.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve purchase order 970200 to Merck for Heptis A & B vaccines in the amount of $1,303.60.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved the Chairman Weigand stay Chairman for the year of 1998.  Died for lack of seconded.

 

Chairman Weigand moved that Commissioner Mavity become Chairman for the year of 1998.  Died for lack of seconded.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved that Commissioner Ogle become Chairman for the year of 1998.  Chairman Weigand seconded. Two voted “yes.”  Commissioner Ogle abstained.

 

Chairman Ogle moved that the Ottawa Times stay the legal paper.

 

Bill Grey spoke about the Ottawa Times being the County legal paper.

 

Todd Frantz spoke about Ottawa Herald wanting to become legal paper.

 

Juanita Zeek County Treasurer spoke about the response she received with the Ottawa Times being the legal paper.  They also put them in the Ottawa Shopper free of charge. 

 

Shari Perry County Clerk spoke about the service that the Ottawa Times gives.  I give them a call and they respond promptly.

 

Commissioner Weigand seconded the motion made by Chairman Ogle to keep the Ottawa Times the legal paper.  Two voted “yes.”  Commissioner Mavity abstained.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve Resolution No 98-03 that all revenues from Countywide Retailers’ Sales Tax be paid to the Franklin County Treasurer during the fiscal year of 1998 and be apportioned and transferred as follows:  1) Ten percent (10%) to the Franklin County Building Improvement Fund.

2) The remaining ninety percent (90%) to the General Fund of Franklin County.

All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-04 that receipts paid over to the Franklin County Treasurer for deposit in the Special Prosecutor’s Trust Fund, which resulted in an unexpended balance remaining in said fund at the conclusion of the 1997 budget year, shall be carried forward in the Special Prosecutor’s Trust Fund and such funds shall be expended only in accordance with the policies of the Board of County Commissioners for the expenditure of general funds during the ensuing budget year and any year following.  All voted “yes.”

 

Jim Cain in about Steven Finch with the National Guards wanting to use some grounds at the Transfer Station for training sessions.  Commissioner Weigand suggested that he get a written agreement.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to allow the National Guards to use a certain area at the Transfer Station for training with a written agreement.  All voted “yes.”

 

Jim Cain discussed the participation in the National Tree Trust’s Community Tree Planting program for planting at the Transfer Station.  He will receive 1,600 seedings on 4/6/98.  Jim said that he will need all the help he can get to get them planted.

 

Jim also reported that he received a letter from Kansas Department of Health and Environment about the groundwater sampling analysis for Franklin County Landfill.  KDHE requests the county to install one monitoring well downgradient from TW-4.  This new monitoring well will be used to determine the lateral extent of contamination in the groundwater.

 

Theresa Cummings in about Crestview and options or if she is staying where she is.  Board said it would be best to meet with Earl Devore  and herself at Crestview about changes needing to be made.

 

Ray DeJulio in about a possible black plastic flexible gas line installed by George Sell without a permit.

 

Ray DeJulio reported he had received another request to bring a minimum maintenance road to full maintenance.  Ray thinks that the policy needs to be changed on the amount of rock that needs to be put on a new road.

 

Chairman Ogle closed the meeting at 11:10 to view roads.

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 1:40.  Chairman Ogle, Commissioners Weigand and Mavity present.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to accept an agreement for grant of easement between Fred M. Wise and Lois J Zielinski as grantors and Franklin County as Grantee.  The Grantor grants a 35-foot wide public road and a 20-foot utility easement with legal descriptions contained in Lot Split #97-004.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve purchase order 971682 to Olmsted Electric to update exit lights in District Court in the amount of $1,276.80.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to close the meeting for Attorney Client privileges at 2:05 p.m. for ten (10) minutes.  With Board and Larry Wright present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 2:14 p.m. and reported no action taken.

 

Board discussed paying $150,000 out of Capital Improvement General Fund and using $50,000 of sales tax money that is apportioned for the Franklin County Building Improvement Fund to pay toward the Ambulance Department Addition.

 

Board studied the Commissioners Districts and Larry Wright determined that first district has 30.2%, second district has 34.7% and third district has 34.9% based on the 1990 Census of Population and Housing.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to leave the Commissioners District as they are presently.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand volunteered to be on the six County Regional Solid Waste Committee.

 

Chairman Ogle volunteered to be the representative for the Hospital.

 

Commissioner Mavity volunteered to be on the Tourism Committee.

 

Chairman Ogle will be on the Ottawa/Franklin Economic Development Committee.

 

Chairman Ogle and Commissioner Weigand seconded to accept application for  designation of emergency vehicle for Richard Sawin.  All voted “yes.”

 

The Board agreed that for the month of January that all supplies purchased from the purchasing department will be reimbursed to the Board of County Commissioners.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to appoint Thomas R. Weigand as Co-Chairman for 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:03.

 

 

__________________________________________                                  ____________________________________________

                                 Clerk                                                                                                                        Chairman

 

 

 

January 14, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioners Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:04 a.m.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for January 12, 1998. All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to sign a transfer from Special Road & Bridge(132) to Road & Bridge(102) in the amount of $5,841.20. All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to sign Added Order 1051 for $128.63. All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to sign Added Escape Orders 959-961 for $159.04. All voted “yes.”                

Ray Cummiskey was in asking for suggestions of names of people for the Juvenile Justice Community Planning Team.

 

Rory Hale was in regarding the meeting to be held Thursday night in Centropolis about the sewer district.

 

Commissioner Weigand arrived at 10:30 a.m.

 

Virgil Jones, from the Rantoul area, called about rock on his road (Hamilton), said he called about a year and a half ago and nothing had been done yet.  The information was forwarded to the Road Department.

 

Rex Bowling was in for the bid opening for two new patrol cars (1998 Crown Victorias).  Shawnee Mission Ford submitted a bid of $39,522.00 with no trade in and $35,045.00 with trade in of three vehicles.  Olathe Ford submitted a bid of $39,960 with no trade in and $32,960 with trade in of three vehicles.  Ottawa Ford declined to bid.  Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to accept Olathe Ford’s bid of $32,960.00 for two 1998 Crown Victorias with trade in of a 1988 Mercury Cougar, 1993 Chevy Caprice and a 1994 Chevy Caprice.  All voted “yes.”

 

It was addressed with Sheriff Bowling that there will need to be rent for DEU budgeted next year.

 

Sheriff Bowling discussed the jail elevator problem and possible corrective measures.

 

Ted McCurdy was in with the 1997 Ambulance Report.  December  write offs for Medicare were $10,968.38, Medicade was $3,672.90, and $9,607.85 was turned over to the collection agency and the County Attorney.   He also discussed possible uses of items from Crestview to be used at the Ambulance Department once the addition is completed, if they have no other use for them.

 

Chairman Ogle closed the meeting for lunch at 11:56 a.m.

 

Chairman Ogle  reopened the meeting at 1:20 p.m. with Chairman Ogle and Commissioner Weigand present.

 

Ray DeJulio and Scott Hamblin were in for a study session with the commissioners to discuss Road Department philosophy, goals and priorities.

 

Commissioner Mavity arrived at 2:15 p.m.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to close the meeting for twenty (20) minutes for Attorney Client privledge, with Larry Wright, Ray Dejulio and the Board present.  All voted “yes.” Chairman Ogle reopened the meeting at 3:03 p.m. and reported no action taken.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned 3:04 p.m..

 

 

 

________________________________________                                                _______________________________________

                   Clerk                                                                                                                      Chairman

 

 

 

January 21, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Commissioners Charles W. Mavity, Jr. and Thomas  R. Weigand present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Weigand at 9:48 a.m.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to close the meeting for attorney client privileges at 9:50 for five (5) minutes.  With Commissioners Weigand and Mavity and Larry Wright present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle joined the meeting at 9:53.  Commissioner Weigand reopened the meeting at 9:55 and reported no action taken.

 

Board went to view Crestview with Earl Devore and Theresa Cummings at 10:00.

 

Board back from Crestview at 10:45.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to accept the dedication of easement and rights of ways for Walnut Creek Acres, Fifth Plat.  All voted “yes.”

 

Closed at 11:10 to view John Brown with Ray DeJulio and Scott Hamlin.

 

Lunch at City Hall at 12:00.

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 1:07.  All Board present.

 

Trey Humphrey in for public hearing.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to sign quarterly progress report.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to sign and approve grant closing out for Golden State Porcelain.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve the minutes for January 14, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray DeJulio in about some possible salary changes that he would like to make.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to increase the salary of Sharon Middlebusher from $7.93 to $8.05 and Julie Hamilton form $7.91 to $8.02.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to increase the salary of Tom King $7.90 to $8.02 and Chris Jahr from $7.65 to $8.02.  All voted “yes.”

 

County Clerk read a letter from Raylene Quaney about an old well or cistern that is located just north of her drive at 2312 Florida Road Pomona.  Board asked Clerk to turn letter over to Rory Hale.

 

Debb Fortney in and reported that it would cost around $33,000 to hook Sheriff Office up to new phone system including lines and phones and around $86,000 to hook up District Court.

 

Jack Maxwell with OU in about buying time from the Counties video network for use of video classes.  Also, interested in looking into  connecting to our fiber lines.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:25.

 

 

 

 

______________________________________                                ______________________________________________

                               Clerk                                                                                                       Chairman

 

 

 

January 26, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Ogle, Commissioners Charles W. Mavity, Jr. and Thomas  R. Weigand present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:07 a.m.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve the minutes for January 21, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Department Head lunch will be February 11, 1998 in the basement of Jail.

 

Juanita Zeek in with request for salary increases for Debbie Hough, Sally McGonigle and Venita Norton. 

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve payroll change 98-210 for Sally McGonigle from $7.91 to $8.21, payroll change 98-211 for Venita Norton from $7.45 to $8.21 and payroll change 98-212 for Debbie Hough from $11.11 to $11.21 effective 1-1-98.  All voted “yes.”

 

Jack Wray in about race track in Harrison Township.

 

Charlotte Jones in and discussed the job classifications for Sheriff Department and findings from the salary committee.

 

Rex Bowling, Brad Gilges and Charlotte Jones in to discuss reclassification for 911 and Sheriff Department.  Brad stated that as of January 1, 1998 a dispatcher receives $9.01 and in July 1, 1998 an increase to starting salary of $9.27.  Currently dispatcher salaries range from $9.04 to $10.15.  Rex wanted to know about a possibility of expanding class on grades.  Commissioner Mavity asked Charlotte to increase the grades up 4% and bring back to the Board for changes or approval.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve Larry Wright County Attorney salary for 1998 at $50,000.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve payroll change 98-166 for Arlene Udeldoffen from $8.97 to $9.34.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve payroll change 98-195 for Donna Steward from $14.29 to $14.90 and payroll change 98-188 for Martha Dodd from $13.23 to $13.79.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand  moved and Commissioner Mavity  seconded to approve payroll change 98-9 Kendall Broers, 98-18 Debbie Swank and 98-22 Dusty Wilson part-time dispatch positions were eliminated.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve payroll change 98-185 for Marshall Wotten from $7.87 to $8.59.  All voted “yes.”

 

Rex Bowling discussed his concerns about telephones and backup if phones go down.

 

Board asked for bids from Otis and Montgomery for elevator agreement.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve a shift difference in salary for Adult Detention and Juvenile Detention in the amount of 1500 hours to 2300 hours .25 cents per hour and 2300 hours to 0700 hours .50 cents per hour.  All voted “yes.”

 

Don Slone and Ray DeJulio in about copy prices being charged by public works to internal departments.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve to lower the charge for internal departments to .05 cents.  Chairman Ogle and Commissioner Weigand voted “yes.”  Commissioner Mavity abstained.

 

Ray DeJulio in and discussed Nevada Terr. and Bill McNish right-of-way, letting bids for rock, vandalism on stop signs at Vermont Rd. and John Brown Rd., track a loader sent up for repairs and service and hired a new blade man for the northeast district and that Scott is proposing to redo grader districts.  Board had no problem with the changes of the grader districts.

 

Art Miller in about Old 50 bridge, he would like to see a frontage road put in.

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 98-53 for Scott Reynolds transfer from Detention Center to Ambulance Department, 98-127 for Dawn Clements from part-time to full-time Ambulance Department from $8.59 to $8.74,  98-128 for Steve Welter to part-time Ambulance Department at $8.59, 98-129 Jason Taylor to part-time Ambulance Department at $8.59,  98-146 Sean Snethen to Community Corrections as a surveillance officer at $10.10, 97-418 for Scott Reynolds to Ambulance Department  at $12.12.  All voted “yes.”  Commissioner Mavity absent.

 

Chairman Ogle adjourned the meeting for lunch at 12:00.

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 1:05.  Chairman Ogle, Commissioner Weigand and Mavity present.

 

Darrell Wadkins in about odor in the jail elevator and what solution might be.  Darrell will contact a company out of Kansas City to conduct another test.

 

Jim Cain in about installing a well at the Transfer Station for monitoring purposes.  Jim will get back with KDHE about size of well required.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve a local training area agreement between Kansas Army National Guard and Board of County Commissioners for access of land at Transfer Station (see agreement for description of property).  All voted “yes.”

 

Jim Cain had a bid for a portable power washer.  He was asked to submit more than one bid.

 

Jim Cain submitted a bid for a shed.  The Board asked him to wait for bids on a power washer.

 

Jim Cain stated that he was contacted by Jerry Taylor with KC Paving about bidding on them brining in 1500 tons of concrete and rebar the cost would be $10.00 per ton or free if County can use it.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve purchase order 980051 for 40 cases 8 ½ X 11 copy paper  and 20 cases green bar from Didde’s at a total cost of $1,439.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray DeJulio in about putting lights at salt building and spreader racks.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve purchase order 980153 to Performance Electric for electrical work at salt building and spreader racks in the amount of $2,170.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve purchase order 983049 to Poindexter Tire for 50 O-rings at $250.00 and 15 tire tubes at $495.00 in the total amount of $745.00 and purchase order 983050 to General Tire for 10 S370 24.5 tires in the amount of $2,061.10 and 16 S370 22.5 tires in the amount of $3,107.04 for a total amount of $5,168.14.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray DeJulio reported that the signs for Centropolis were done and he wanted to know who was going to install them.  Board decided that the Public Works Department would install them.

 

Ray reported that Cook, Flat & Strobel call and needed to know about the bridge south of Wellsville. 

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded that the bridge south of Wellsville needs to be resigned and taken off of the five (5) year plan.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve purchase order 980151 to Gateway 2000 in the amount of $1,462.00 and purchase order 980152 to Gateway 2000 in the amount of $1,462.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to reconsider and table the agreement between Kansas Army National Guard and the Board.  All voted “yes.”

 

Board agreed to pay half of Valorie Weber’s salary for month of January out of Commissioners budget.

 

Kevin Jones was interviewed by the Board.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded payroll change 98-66 for Richard Nold from part time at $7.49 to full time at $8.02 and payroll change 98-220 for Venita Norton from $7.45 to $8.21 in Election.  All voted “yes.”

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:26.

 

 

 

_____________________________________                                                 __________________________________________                                    Clerk                                                                                                                             Chairman

January 28, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Ogle, Commissioners Charles W. Mavity, Jr. and Thomas  R. Weigand present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:05 a.m.

 

Juanita Zeek in with long distance (AT&T) reports.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded that pay be frozen until policy is established to set up specific criteria for  merit mid year raises from evaluations, etc.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve the minutes for January 26, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Mike Pruner in about buy out of the lease on a 1996 Blazer.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve purchase order 980300 to Creason Tawney Chevrolet for buy out of the lease in the amount of $15,630.48.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve purchase order 980651 to Gateway 2000 for two Gateway  Computers and shipping in the amount of $3,086.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

A letter from Valorie Weber was presented with sample questions for an employee survey on workman comp.

 

Larry Wright in with a letter to be sent to Wendell Barker in response to request for a hearing on behalf of Lee Bond.

 

Larry Wright in with a Resolution for consideration about the Sheriff Departments parking lot.

 

Board requested County Attorney to draft a letter to City for Handicapped parking to be moved to the end of the 30 minute parking zones  on Hickory and enforced and current handicapped changed to County vehicle parking.

 

Bob Green in for public hearing and presented the Board with  statements and evidence on attaching land to Rural Water District #3.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the attachment of land to Rural Water District #3.  Land described as follows: Tract 1 Owner Lawrence W. Reh and Janet Reh 2920 Ellis Rd., Richmond KS.  The Northwest Quarter and the North Half of the Southwest Quarter, all in Section 30, Township 18, Range 20, Franklin County, Kansas.  All voted “yes.”

 

Shari and Darrell Stottlemire in to report damage caused to their vehicle from gravel coming off of a County truck.  He reported County truck was driving carelessly.  Larry Wright said Stottlemires need to make a claim in writing to County Clerk and it will be looked into.  They said the damage happened on January 22, 1998 about 10:00-10:30 on Rock Creek Rd. about three miles East of US 59 Highway.  Stottlemires said there were four County trucks in a row traveling down the road.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to accept agreement for grant of easement 97-003 between Floyd Moldenhauer and Franklin County in Section 29, Township 15, Range 21.  All voted “yes.”

 

Don Slone in with Resolution for consideration for zoning Pomona Township.  The Board will vote on issue on February 2, 1998 at 10:00.

 

Don also talked to Board about TT&T on Old 50 Highway.

 

Don reported to the Board that he hired Brad Vandris to do the building inspections.

 

Jim Cain in and submitted bids for a power washer.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 971581 for a Hy-Flo Bearcat power washer in the amount of $2,760.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve purchase order 971587 to Henry Hildebrandt for a 8X10 storage shed at Transfer Station in the amount of $866.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Rory Hale in about Kansas Small Flows Assoc. to establish uniform codes and continuing education in the on site waste water recycling industry.

 

Debb Fortney in to answer questions that Rex Bowling and Brad Gilges have about hooking up to the new phone system.  Debb is not recommending that 911 come on our phone system at this time.

 

Adjourned for lunch at 12:43.

 

Commissioner Weigand opened the meeting at 1:15.  Commissioner Weigand and Mavity present.

 

Ray DeJulio, Scott Hamlin and KOCH were in with proposal for work on Vermont Rd from John Brown to K-68 based on core samples on 8.8 miles at of a cost estimate of $174,000 per mile with a 15-year warranty.

 

Chairman Ogle arrived at 1:53.

 

Board would like to have a community meeting for people living in the area when we do this project.

 

Earl Devore and Theresa Cummings in about remodeling currant location at a cost of $2,000 or remolding west wing of old Crestview building at a cost of $15,000-$16,000 this doesn’t include any parking issues.  Earl said he checked on zoning and he thinks it will require a special use permit and it would take about 60 days for zoning changes.  The west wing would give Community Corrections 4250 square  feet.  The Board said that they will pay for remodeling and install phones and Community Corrections will pay $2,894.00 per month including utilities.  Theresa is going to get with her Board and get back with Commissioners.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve the changes in the policy to return a minimum maintenance road to full maintenance.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to accept the Mental Health Parity that replaces House Bill 2737 on our BCBS.  All voted “yes.”

 

Rex Bowling, Brad Gilges, Kevin Kimball and Charlotte Jones in about pay roll changes.  After  discussion on shift differential and salaries.  Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve payroll change 98-21 Dana Wiederholt from $8.43 to $8.73, payroll change 98-47 Darold Cain from $8.28 to $9.16, payroll change 98-48 Nancy Thompson $8.28 to $9.16, payroll change  98-50 Dorothy Bethell from $8.28 to $9.16, payroll change 98-51 Shirley Brooks from $7.61 to $8.21 and payroll change 98-52 Curtis Hall from $8.21 to $8.73.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve abated orders 1415-1433 in the amount of $3,272.18.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve added order 1052-1054 in the amount of $676.03.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve refund orders 293-299 in the amount of $518.73.  All voted “yes.”

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 4:15.

 

 

 

____________________________________________                      ________________________________________________

                                      Clerk                                                                                                               Chairman

 

 

 

 

February 2, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Ogle, Commissioners Charles W. Mavity, Jr. and Thomas  R. Weigand present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:05 a.m.

 

Steve Brown was in with report regarding Payment Under Protest Hearings.  There have been approximately 50 held this year resulting from December tax payment filings.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to accept the minutes from the January 28 meeting.  All voted “yes.”

 

Don Slone was in with decision made by Planning Commission regrading Pomona Township zoning.  Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to accept the Commissions recommendation and sign Resolution #9805 zoning Pomona Township.  Two voted “yes” Chairman Ogle voted “no” motion carried.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved to accept the Planning Commissions findings in regard to the Ottawa Speedway and deny  the special use permit request. Commissioner Mavity seconded.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved to accept Planning Commissions decision regarding TT&T Towing erection of a 131' lattice communication tower with a lighted sign Resolution #9806.  Commissioner Weigand seconded.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve Resolution #9807 appointing the Planning Director as Franklin County Building Official.  All voted “yes.”

 

Charlotte Jones was in with purchase order #980052 to Apple Market for a six-month supply of coffee in the amount of $554.40.  Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve said order.  All voted “yes.”

 

Payroll change #98225 Julie Roehl to give credit for years of service for a part time employee. Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to accept change.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ted McCurdy and Darrell Wadkins were in with proposals for installing hand dryers at the Ambulance Dept., Annex and Courthouse.  Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve purchase order #980951 for $679.60 for Ambulance Dept. dryers and purchase order #980952 for $564.14 for Courthouse and Annex building dryers.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle left at 11:40 a.m.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to go into a closed session with County Attorney Larry Wright in regard to attorney client privilege at 11:52a.m. to reopen at 12:00p.m.  All voted “yes.”  Meeting reopened at 12:00p.m. with no action taken.

 

Meeting adjourned at 12:00p.m. for lunch

 

Commissioner Weigand reopened the meeting at 1:05p.m.  With Commissioners Mavity and Weigand present.

 

Gary Shoffner with Cook-Flatt & Stroble in to discuss the possible addition of the bridge at  LeLoup #BSN260 to the second phase of the Bridge Bond project.  Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to accept the proposal.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle arrived at 1:10p.m.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to look toward the letting of the second phase of the Bridge Bonds.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray DeJulio was in with a letter to the Ottawa City Commission requesting that they appoint someone to the C.H.I.P. committee from the city.

 

Ray submitted Noxious Weed Program Audit Report.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to close the meeting for 10 minutes at 1:40p.m. for attorney client privilege, with Commissioners and County Attorney present. All voted “yes.”   Meeting reopened at 1:55p.m.  No action taken.

 

The commissioners asked Jeff Mourning from Kansas State Bank to figure the cost on a $300,000.00, three year, Temporary Note for the Ambulance expansion and Jail elevator addition.  He was also asked to get together with the County Treasurer and check the costs and savings of direct deposit for the county.

 

Theresa Cummings was in with a copy of the letter sent to Jim Shaw regarding special use permit for Community Corrections at Crestview.

 

Norman Wooge had a question about the money given to the Administrator of Motor Vehicles and to the Elections Official in October.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to close the meeting at 3:43p.m. for 10 minutes for  attorney client privilege with the commissioners and the County Attorney present.  Meeting reopened at 3:50.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to give County Attorney Larry Wright the authority to do whatever necessary to represent the county in regard to the George case.  All voted “yes.”

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:50p.m.

 

 

 

_________________________________________             __________________________________________

   Clerk                                                                                                Chairman

 

 

 

 

February 4, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Ogle, and Commissioner Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:01 a.m.

 

Commissioner Weigand arrived at 9:40.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to close the meeting for 10 minutes.  Commissioner Weigand rescinded his motion.

 

Board talked to Don Slone about The Stottlemires coming to his house last night.  Don stated that the setting of a mobile home uses CABO codes unless manufacture requires more then manufactures setting requirements are used.

 

Deb Fortney with Lucent Technologies in and talked to John Steelman, Rex Bowling and Lou Atherton about hooking up the Sheriff’s Department and District Court to fiber lines.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to sign and enter into a purchase/service agreement with Lucent Technologies for upgrades to phone system.  The agreement can be canceled by February 28, 1997.  All voted “yes.”

 

Jeff Mourning with Kansas State Bank in with a quotation of 4.05 percent for a temporary note rate with six semi-annual payments of $50,000 principal plus interest for the Ambulance addition and service elevator for Jail.  First payment will be due February 15, 1999.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to have a lease agreement with Community Corrections for office space at Crestview at a monthly rate of $2,125.00 including $266.00 payment for remodeling for five years.  All voted “yes.”

 

Theresa Cummings will find out how much it will cost for phone and computer installation and report to Board.

 

Chairman Ogle adjourned for lunch at 11:56.

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 12:52.  With Chairman Ogle and Commissioners Weigand and Mavity present.

 

Scott Williams with Martin Tractor and Ray DeJulio into discuss leasing road maintainers.

 

Ray reported that State wants County to collect mercury for a 60 day period.

 

Ray gave the Board a draft copy for a change in policy for tube entrance.

 

Ray said that the City of Ottawa is going to clean sweep Annex parking lot.

 

Don Slone, Rory Hale and Mike Pruner in about how complaint policy should be handled.

 

Commissioner Weigand left at 2:30.

 

Kevin Jones in and said he had to turn down the job of computer administrator.  He said he would like to take the job but he felt that the  person holding the position needs to live in the County because of marketing of the fiber lines.  At this time he could not move his family here.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:50.

 

 

____________________________________________                            _____________________________________________

                                Clerk                                                                                                          Chairman

 

 

 

 

February 9, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Ogle, and Commissioner Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:01 a.m.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for February 4, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Don Slone in and presented to the Board names for the Building Code Board of Appeals: Donna Hones Rayson-Architect, David A. Barkley-Building Contractor, Charlie Adamson-HVAC, Gregg Colbern-Electrical, Ray Steanson-Plumbing.  Board will discuss approval at a later time.

 

Scott Williams with Martin Tractor and Ray DeJulio in with proposals for grader lease purchase.

 

Commissioner Weigand arrived at 10:40.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to trade in one 1991 140G Caterpillar and one 1992 140G Caterpillar  and purchase two new Caterpillar 140H motor graders with equipment and accessories needed to meet Franklin County’s requirements.  At a total cost of $172,732 with trade ins.  Martin Tractor offered a Governmental Lease @ 5.75% for five years with a guarantee buy back.  Board will check with local banks on an interest rate.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to sign the annual Noxious Weed report to be sent to State.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray DeJulio reported that Mr. Ralph Tinnin wants $1,800 for .8 acres of right of way for a bridge project, Bob Jones and Mr. Richardson  will proceed to Court and Gene Adams has already given right of way to County.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to settle and pay Mr. Ralph Tinnin $1,800.00 and County will replace his fence.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order #980157 to TK Enterprises for the hauling of 10,000 tons of millings at a cost of $2.00 per ton.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray DeJulio reported that the Gas Boy System was down at the shop so they could not bill departments for fuel.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to purchase a new printer, keyboard and monitor at a cost of $1,000.00 to update the current system.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray DeJulio asked the Board to proceed with vacating a triangle piece of property located between 2667 and 2699 Tennessee Rd.  Board agreed and will ask Larry Wright to proceed.

 

Ray DeJulio asked the Board about the spending of reimbursements for Noxious Weed and getting a newer Attorney General opinion for the spending of them and budgeting of them.  County Attorney said he would check into it.

 

Chairman Ogle adjourned for lunch at 11:25.  Commissioners Weigand and Mavity going to attend a meeting at OU with Lucent, Chamber and Business owners about fiber lines and options available.

 

Commissioner Weigand opened the meeting at 1:35.  Board all present.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to appoint Donna Rayson, David A. Barkley, Charlie Adamson, Gregg Colbern, Ray Steanson to the Building Code Board of Appeals.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle absent.

 

Bob Herring in about closing Indiana Terr.  He doesn’t want the road closed but stated that some neighbors did.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve added escaped order 962 in the amount of $3.72, refund orders 300-303 in the amount of $349.16, abated orders 1434-1440 in the amount of $770.45 and added orders 1055-1061 in the amount of $788.72.  All voted “yes.”

 

Karen Cain the Director of the Alternative School in about renting 4500 to 5000 square feet at Crestview.  The Board told her that it is $6.00 per square feet plus remolding.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve payroll change 98-147 Michael D. Medina new hire to Community Corrections.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to close the meeting for Attorney Client Privileges at 3:12 for five minutes.  Board and Larry Wright present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 3:17 and stated no action taken.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve Resolution No 98-08 designates the county parking lot, located adjacent to and serving the Franklin County Adult Detention Center and the Courts Building, restricted to parking of official county vehicles and vehicles of employees of the said two buildings.  The Franklin County Sheriff in consultation with the Franklin County Attorney and the District Court Administrator, shall assign spaces within said parking lot to county departments and/or individual employees, and the Franklin County Sheriff shall be responsible for advising the affected county departments and employees of such assignments.  All voted “yes.”

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:41.

 

 

___________________________________________                   _______________________________________________                                     Clerk                                                                                                                     Chairman

February 11, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Commissioner Weigand and Commissioner Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Weigand at 9:10 a.m.

 

Tom Stottlemire in about building codes.  He will be back in later when Don Slone is in.

 

Chairman Ogle arrived at 9:30.

 

Darrell Wadkins and Rex Bowling in about evaluator in Jail and the sewer gas smell.

 

David Atterberry with George K. Baum in about issuing one million dollars for bridge bonds the estimated payments would be ten years at 4.75% with a payment of $130,000, fifteen years at 5% with a payment of $96,000 and twenty years at 5.25% with a payment of $82,000.  George K. Baum will also work on a flex payment plan.

 

Don Slone in and introduced Brad Vandris to the Board. He was hired as the new Building Inspector.

 

Tony Stottlemire in and stated there was a misunderstanding and he was not having any trouble on building permits.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to accept dedication of easements and rights of way for Bowden’s Addition subject to: no building permits shall be issued for any residential structures until there is verification in writing from Rural Water District No. 5 that public water is available and water service has been acquired.  All voted “yes.”

 

Rory Hale in and discussed Centropolis Sewer District.

 

Ted McCurdy in and reported that the addition at the Ambulance is scheduled to start in March.

 

Ted reported that he had to order a new garage door opener for garage door #1 with an approximate cost of $1,000.00.

 

Ted hopes that the new paramedic program will start in July.  After an employee completes the course which the County will pay for, they must stay a County employee for three years or pay the County back a pro-rate cost of course.  Ted said that eight people from his department are going to attend the course.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to accept total write-offs for January for the Ambulance Department in the amount of $25,517.07 with Medicare being $14,680.44.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle adjourned for department head lunch at 11:55.

 

Commissioner Weigand opened the meeting at 1:18.  With Commissioner Weigand and Mavity present.

 

Theresa Cummings and Ethel Wallace in with a grant application in the amount of $39,750.00 with no County match.  They submitted the application and will know in a couple of weeks if it is accepted.

 

Chairman Ogle arrived at 1:21.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to accept the grant if the County receives it.  All voted “yes.”

 

At 1:30 bids were opened al follows:

Hunt Midwest-AB3 up to 15,000 tons $3.90 and more than 15,000 tons $3.75

        Road Rock up to 20,000 tons $4.00 and more than 20,000 tons $3.75

                         Pug AB3 $4.50 ton

Fogle Quarry-AB3 $2.50 ton

                       Road Rock $3.20 ton

                       Pug AB3 $2.50 ton

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to accept the bids as submitted.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to accept and establish Resolution No 98-09 establishes procedures in requesting new entrances, the installation of new private entrances and maintenance of entrance and culverts.  See Resolution for requirements.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve purchase order 980502 to Gateway 2000 for a computer at the Ambulance Department in the amount of $1,497.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity went to attend the pre-bid for the Old Depot at 2:00.

 

Chairman Ogle went to view the proposed landfill location at 2:30.

 

Commissioner Mavity arrived back at 2:45.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve the 1998 salary schedule.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle absent.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:07.

 

 

__________________________________________                                 _____________________________________________

                                  Clerk                                                                                                                       Chairman

February 18, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioner  Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:02 a.m.

 

Richard Latimer of 3773 Neosho Rd. Was in about some road work needing done of Neosho Rd.  Chairman Ogle said he would report it to Public Works.

 

Commissioner Weigand arrived at 9:09.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 98-227 transfer of Deanna Brown from Public Works/Planning & Zoning to Health.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve rebate #0001 of Neighborhood Revitalization to Donald Higgins in the amount of $7,480.03 on 1997 taxes.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve the minutes for February 11, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Board left at 9:40 to view the fence between Henry Dehn and James Stinbaugh at California Rd and Rock Creek Rd.

 

Board arrived back from fence viewing at 11:15.

 

Tim O’Dea was in with Bob Stocking (a grant writer) and a resident of LeLoup to discuss LeLoup Sewer District.  He wanted an opinion from the County Attorney on the plan that was done in 1979 and if it was still usable or if they needed to start over.  County Attorney Larry Wright advised them they would need to form a district.  What was done in 1979 is no longer valid.  The petitions that he has need to be redone because they need to have landowner signature, address and date of signature and attested signature of who witnessed and passed petitions.  He will pass new petitions and file them and then Board will hold a public hearing and make a decision on creating a sewer district for LeLoup.

 

Chairman Ogle adjourned for a City/County lunch at the Jail at 11:56.

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 1:20.  All present.

 

Jim Lewis was in and told the Board that his accountant’s figures on Crestview showed that he owed the County $797.00.  He said he would send a check and a closing statement.

 

Leonard Burgoon in about roadside thistles on Al Coffman’s.  Rick Sawin was called and he said they were roadside thistles and is not a Noxious Weed.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve payroll change 98-224 to hire Brad Vandris as building inspector at $9.62 per hour.  All voted “yes.”

 

Don Slone and Juanita Zeek in about needing a Resolution for filing of surveys and taxes need to be paid before filing of the survey.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve and sign two agreements for grant of easements.  Lot split  98-001 Lois M. Nitcher in Section 16, Township 17 and Range 18 and lot split 98-002 Donald W & Monda L. Hough in Section 35, Township 16 and Range 18.  All voted “yes.”

 

Juanita Zeek in about purchasing new office furniture and wanting Darrell to remove some heat registers.  She said an estimated cost is about $13,500.  She was asked to bring in a purchase order.  She also wanted to have her office painted and Darrell said he would paint it on the weekend.

 

Commissioner Weigand left at 2:00.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve refund orders 304-322 in the amount of $1,933.74, 1996 refund orders 323-324 in the amount of $693.65, abated orders 1441-1452 in the amount of $18,795.89, 1996 abated orders 1453-1456 in the amount of $918.32, added orders 1062-1066 in the amount of $1,710.94 and added escaped order 963 in the amount of $69.78.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Mavity left at 2:30.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:40.

 

 

 

___________________________________________                           ______________________________________________

                               Clerk                                                                                                                   Chairman

    

 

  

February 23, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioner Thomas R. Weigand present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:05 a.m.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for February 18, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve payroll change 98-230 to hire Rick Rochester to Public Works as Equipment Operator I at $8.75 per hour.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ted McCurdy in and stated that it looks like the Paramedic training will start the 1st part of July.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to enter into agreements to finance Paramedic training with Leonard A. Runnels, Greg A. Dunn, Loren R. Evans, Georgia K. Young, Scott T. Reynolds, Randy G. Holtz, Ted L. McCurdy and Andrew E. Chilson.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ted McCurdy asked about the antenna located at Crestview and some table and chairs.  Board asked Ted to get with J.B. Hall and Mike Pruner about the antenna at Crestview and one that Mike has.

 

Larry McDaniels in about Mortgage Revenue Bond program in 1997-1998.  The program assists first time home buyers with closing costs-down payment for the acquisition of their home.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to sign a Cooperation Agreement between Sedgwick County and Franklin County pursuant to the Kansas Local Residential Housing Finance Law and Resolution No. 98-10 Authorizing the execution of a cooperation agreement pursuant to the Kansas Local Residential Housing Finance Law. Between the cooperating jurisdiction, the authority and powers conferred by the Kansas Local Residential Housing Finance Law in connection with the issuance of Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds.  All voted “yes.”

 

Mrs. Robertson from LeLoup in about grading and putting rock on roads in LeLoup.

 

Scott Lambers and Lou Atherton in about US 59 Hwy. and how to proceed.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to enter into an agreement with Cook, Flatt and Strobel for design surveys and preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for replacement of Bridge No. 21.0-18.4 (BSN260) located near the West edge of LeLoup over Wolf Creek along the North line of Section 2, Township 16 South, Range 20 East.  Route # FAS263.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 98-0161 to Terracon for 94 miles of road coring in the amount of $17,850.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray DeJulio reported that RWD #3 will not locate their water lines and he has told them that the County will not be responsible if one is cut.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 98-0100 to Franklin County Recycling to deposit in Peoples National Bank to purchase cans in the amount of $2,000.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 98-0165 to Taylor Surveying for survey field time and office calculations and drafting on a portion of Nevada Terr. in the amount of $1,022.50.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve purchase order 98-0167 to Halco, Inc. for a Hydraulic spreader model # 1800 plus freight in the amount of $5,315.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to accept Grant of Permanent Easement between Ralph C and Jane E. Tinnin and Franklin County.  A tract of land in Lot 9 lying South of the road right of way and East of Middle Creek in the Northeast Quarter of Section 26, Township 17 South, Range 20 East. Containing 0.456 acres more or less.  Also Grant of Temporary Easement between Ralph C and Jane E. Tinnin and Franklin County.  A tract of land in Lot 9 lying South of the road right of way and East of Middle Creek in the Northeast Quarter of Section 26, Township 17 South, Range 20 East. Containing 0.0888 acres.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle signed the HHW Transfer Station Permit.

Blaine Finch in about US 59 Hwy. and he stated there should not be a conflict between going for Federal money and staying where we are on State list.  We don’t want to get dropped off of the State list.

 

Don Slone in with Staff Report of February 19, 1998 meeting of the Franklin County Planning Department.

 

Judge Smith, John Steelman and Vicki Mills in to discuss phone system.  Judge Smith doesn’t want to be connected to the County Attorney and has concerns about different systems at the other three Counties that he serves.  They would like to know more about the phone system.

 

Chairman Ogle adjourned for lunch at 12:00.

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 1:03.  Chairman Ogle and Commissioner Weigand present.

 

Board received a letter from L.A. Witham to resign from the Franklin County Planning Commission effective February 19, 1998.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to close the meeting for non-elected personnel matters at 1:08 with Chairman Ogle, Commissioner Weigand, Larry Wright and Rex Bowling present for ten minutes.  All voted “yes.”  Opened at 1:18 and Chairman Ogle reported  no action taken.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to close the meeting for non-elected personnel matters at 1:18 with Chairman Ogle, Commissioner Weigand and Larry Wright present for ten minutes.  All voted “yes.”  Opened at 1:28 and Chairman Ogle reported no action taken.

 

Darrell Wadkins and Rex Bowling in about sealing water out of jail elevator pit.  A cost estimate for sealing of $21,000.00 has been received from Montgermery Kone.  Board asked Darrell to contact elevator company and have them come down on February 25 so they can meet with them.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to close the meeting for Real Estate Acquisition at 1:50 with Chairman Ogle, Commissioner Weigand and Larry Wright present for five minutes.  All voted “yes.”  Opened at 1:55 and Chairman Ogle reported no action taken.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 98-228 Curtis Hall from part-time to full-time at Jail at $9.28 per hour and payroll change 98-229 Mike Voight from part-time to full-time at Jail at $9.03 per hour.  All voted “yes.”

 

Rory Hale in about dumping on private and County property and submitted a proposed Resolution for Nuisance Regulations.  Board tabled Resolution until a later date.

 

Chairman Ogle signed SFY 1998 Local Environmental Protection Plan July 1, 1998-June 30, 1999.  Amount of Base Funding Requested $15,875.00.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 98-226 Beth Bartmess from part-time to full-time at County Attorney at $8.41 per hour.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 980088 to Navarats for a desk and return for Appraisers Office in the amount of $762.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-11 after examining evidence presented by the Franklin County Clerk, the Board hereby finds that Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. at its Distribution Center located in rural Franklin County continues to meet the projections set forth in the original schedule.  The Board recommends that Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Continue to receive an exemption from ad valorem taxes at its Franklin County Distribution Center for the tax year of 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Darrell Wadkins in about City using Courtroom on second floor.  Damage is being done to chairs in courtroom and public restrooms in the basement.  Board called Scott Lambers about the problems.

 

Board examined Township reports ending December 31, 1997.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:00.

 

 

____________________________________________                    _________________________________________________

                                  Clerk                                                                                                                     Chairman

 

 

 

February 25, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioner Thomas R. Weigand present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:35 a.m.

 

Albert Grosdidier was in about Labette Terr. East of County line between Alabama Terr. and Arkansas Rd.  He said it was a minimum maintenance road.

 

Don Slone in about replacing L.A. Witham on the Franklin County Planning Commission.  Don wants to get a little better representation of Townships on Board.  He is going to take applications.  Two people on the Boards terms are expiring this year and Don thinks another will resign because he is retiring this year.

 

Don Slone asked Larry Wright about Lambeth case.  He said it was set for pre-trial on Tuesday.

 

Mike Pritchard with the Job Service in about not coming to Courthouse anymore.  The last time is February 27, 1998 on third floor.  They have setup Internet service at the Library for Job Service.  He thanked the Board for letting them use the third floor.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for February 23, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Rory Hale and Rob Gavin with Kirkham Michael a Consulting Engineer in and presented an Affirmation to the Board for the creation of  a Sewer District for Centropolis.  The boundaries of the proposed sewer improvement district were described.  The nature of the improvement is a sewer collection system with discharging lagoon.  The collection system will be a combination of gravity and low pressure sewers.  The estimated cost of the improvement is $767,699.  The funding is proposed to be derived from a combination of either a USDA Rural Development of Community Development Block Grant and a loan from either Rural Development, Kansas Department of Commerce or State Revolving Loan Program.  The proposed method of assessment shall be based on a service charge assessed on each connection to the sewer in the district in an amount not to exceed $25.00 a month.  If in accordance with 19-27a04(b) it is determined by the Board of County Commissioners that the proposed improvement district is not feasible, all costs and expenses of the work, including preliminary planning, engineering, legal and other preliminary work of skilled personnel employed by the Board, shall be paid for by Community members signing the petition.

 

Commissioner Weigand left to attend meeting of the Family Planning Advisor Board at the Health Department at 11:10.

 

Chairman Ogle adjourned for lunch at 11:35.

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 1:10.  Chairman Ogle and Commissioner Weigand present.

 

Darrell Wadkins, Rex Bowling, Kevin Kimball and two representatives from Montgomery Kone in and discussed the jail elevator.  Montgomery Kone is going to come in tomorrow and remove blocks to see if we can see what the problem is.

 

Rex Bowling and Kevin Kimball in and discussed with Board the Sheriff Department bullet proof vests.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to purchase 12 to 15 new vests at about $525.00 each to be paid out of  Law Enforcement Trust.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 980802-980803 to Bob Barker for jail supplies in the amount of $3,638.44.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to purchase four stop sticks 12 feet long in the amount of $435.00 each to be paid out of Law Enforcement Trust.

 

Rex said he had not received his new patrol cars and he was going to check how much longer it was going to be.

 

Jim Pond who represents Wave Wireless Network was in and talked to Board about what they have to offer.

 Theresa Cummings in with a bid to install phones at Crestview for Community Corrections.  She contacted Kansas Communications and they bid $6,000.00.  Board asked her to contact Mike Jones about installing and Hospital about phone equipment.

 

Ray Carey in about his wife walking on Ellis Terr., Alabama Rd., Ellis Rd. and Arkansas Rd. and picking up wire after the County spread the crushed concrete.  Commissioner Weigand called Scot Hamlin about it.

 

Bids opened the bids at 3:00 for the Historic Rehabilitation Old Depot Museum.  Two bids were submitted as follows:

May Contractors, Inc. of Lawrence, Ks.

Base Bid, lump Sum Cost                                                                       $699,000

Calendar Days to Substantial Completion                                             290

Unit Price No. 1 (Replace Porch Rafter)                                                                $63.00

Unit Price No. 2 (Replace SF of Porch Decking)                                   $2.50

Unit Price No. 3(Install Supplemental Roof Framing)                           $86.00

Unit Price No. 4(Apply SF of Stone Consolidant Materials)                                $7.50

Unit Price No. 5(Replace SF of Interior Plaster)                                    $7.60

Loyd Builders, Inc. of Ottawa, Ks.

Base Bid, Lump Sum Cost                                                                     $821,369

Calendar Days to Substantial Completion                                             240

Unit Price No. 1(Replace Porch Rafter)                                                 $150.00

Unit Price No. 2(Replace SF of Porch Decking)                                    $3.10

Unit Price No. 3(Install Supplemental Roof Framing)                           $250.00

Unit Price No. 4(Apply SF of Stone Consolidant Materials)                                $12.00

Unit Price No. 5(Replace SF of Interior Plaster)                                    $8.50

The architect is going to go over bids and get back with Board.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to allow the County Attorney to purchase five printers, one PC, one fax and installation of used carpet, to be paid out of Special Prosecutor Trust with cost no to exceed $3,443.00.   All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to close the meeting for non-elected personnel matters at 1:27 for five minutes with Chairman Ogle, Commissioner Weigand and Larry Wright present.  All voted “yes.”  Opened at 1:32 and Chairman Ogle reported no action taken.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve abated orders 1457-1459 in the amount of $765.07 and refund orders 325, 327, 328 and 329 with 326 voided in the amount of $507.79.  All voted “yes.”

 

Darrell Wadkins in and stated that the water was shut off on stools and sinks in the men’s bathroom on Tuesday, February 24 during Court.  Stools were full and restroom was a mess.

 

Darrell also wanted the Board to know that some County Departments that use the Annex meeting room are not cleaning it after use.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:45.

 

 

 

____________________________________________                     ________________________________________________

                               Clerk                                                                                                                   Chairman

 

 

 

 

March 2, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioners Thomas R. Weigand and Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:01 a.m.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for February 25, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

George Steward and Phyllis Schamle in with concerns about an article in newspaper about Landfill.  They wanted to know if money made at Transfer Station could be spent anywhere else.  Commissioner Mavity said he thought it could go to the General Fund.

 

Charlotte Jones in about policy book and wanted to know if Board had read it.  Board wanted Larry Wright to read it over first.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve payroll changes 98-148 Spence Koehn, Community Correction completed six months probation period from $11.21 to $11.5, 98-221 Jeffrey Stanley, Ambulance Department new hire at $8.74 per hour, 98-232 Henry Moore, Public Works hire as Equipment Operator I at $8.75 per hour, 98-231 Henry Moore, Public Works  resignation as Equipment Operator I, 98-234 Crystal Adell, Public Works as Clerk I at $7.61 per hour, 98-235 John King, Public Works resignation, 98-236 Steven Fredericks, Franklin County Juvenile resignation, 98-237 Megan Haas, Franklin County Juvenile resignation.  All voted “yes.”

 

Doyle Sobba in about consolidation of Richmond City and Richmond Township Fire District.  Tom stated that Board wouldn’t force them to form a District.  They each have their own governing bodies.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to close the meeting for non-elected personnel matters at 10:20 for ten minutes with Chairman Ogle, Commissioners Weigand and Ogle, Larry Wright and Kevin Jones present.  All voted “yes.”  Opened at 10:25 and Chairman Ogle reported no action taken.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to hire Kevin Jones at $60,000 per year with a contract  between April 1, 1998-July 31, 2002 as the Director of Information Technologies with a 90-day clause for either party to terminate.  Commissioner Weigand and Mavity voted “yes.” Chairman Ogle opposed.

 

Chuck Linn and Bo Killough in about meeting set for Tuesday night.  Mr. Linn stated that the Solid Waste Plan needs to be amended and that the local zoning and solid waste needs to approve.  Mr. Linn felt that if Planning Commissioner approved that KDHE would approve also.  Mr. Linn feels it is possible to have a Landfill that will not leak but he would not guarantee that it would not leak.  Mr. Linn said County would not be responsible for any damage if it leaks.  Commissioner Mavity asked Mr. Linn if he was an employee or consultant.  He stated that he was hired as a consultant by Herzog.  Mr. Linn stated that they would need to take in 200,000 tons of trash a year  to make the landfill work.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve transfer from General Fund to Golden State CDBG in the amount of $3,400.  All voted “yes.”  Commissioner Mavity absent.

 

Jeff Mourning with Kansas State Bank in and discussed interest rates for the purchase of motor graders.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to finance the motor graders with Kansas State Bank at an interest  rate of 5.20% interest for five years with first annually payment due March 1, 1999.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray DeJulio asked the Board if they wanted to continue to offer a monetary award for a safety suggestion.  Board agreed.

 

Ray told the Board that Lake Region brought in 12.5% of the States HHW.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve purchase order 980169 to TK Enterprises to haul crushed cement in the amount of $1,776.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray DeJulio asked Board about applying for Grant for an addition at Recycling Center with an up to 40% match.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to have Earl Devore look at and figure the cost of a 20x34 addition.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve purchase order 980171 to General Tire of Topeka for 58 tires in the amount of $8,618.39.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray asked Board about question that had come up about Greenwood Estates and County installing tubes and not charging landowners.  Board said County does not install tubes for free.

 

Ray reported the Vermont Rd. needs three new cross tubes.  Board wants KOCH to replace and County will provide the tubes.  Guard rails need to be replaced and Scot is checking on a cost.

 

Ray said that he had been asked about cleaning out ditches on Sand Creek.  He told the Board that the County only has a  50 feet right of way and we need 70 feet.

 

Chairman Ogle adjourned for lunch at 11:55.  Commissioners Weigand and Mavity and County Clerk Shari Perry attended a lunch at Franklin County Mental Health.

 

Commissioner Weigand opened the meeting at 1:35.  Commissioners Weigand and Mavity present.

 

Don Slone in and presented the Board with a copy of the CABO Codes.

 

Don gave each of Board members a copy of KSA 65-3407 which deals with application for a Solid Waste processing facility or Solid Waste disposal area.

 

Deb Barker with the Franklin County Historical Society in and discussed with Board the bids for the Old Depot Museum.  The Historical Society has collected nearly $135,000 and the procedure for the project is that they are to transfer there 20% of the project total to Franklin County 30 days after the bids are let.  The FCHS has $127,000 in  a CD at Peoples Bank that will mature on April 17, 1998 giving them $134,200 leaving a shortfall of $12,209.  The Board agreed to let them reinvest for an additional six months to make around $7500 and the County will cover first few months’ draws.  The 80% of the funds are to be provided by KDOT and will be reimbursed by direct funds transfer.  The FCHS will deposit its 20% in October including the $4709 they must raise besides the principal and interest on the CD.  They will continue with fund raising to cover cost overruns.  Fund 532 will be set up for Depot Restoration.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to accept Grant of Easement between Bob F. Jones and Franklin County described as a tract of land in the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 17 South, Range 20 East of the 6th P.M. (See easement for more complete legal) and Grant of Temporary Easement between Bob F. Jones and Franklin County  described as a tract of land in Lot 9 lying West of Middle Creek in the Northeast Quarter of Section 26, Township 17 South, Range 20 East of the 6th P.M. (See easement for more complete legal) All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle absent.

 

Ethel Wallace in about taking over the responsible of District-Wide Intake Coordinator.   A Fund of 510 will be set up for Juvenile Intake.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve payroll change 98-240 Ethel Wallace as District-Wide Intake Coordinator at a rate of $500 per month.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle absent.

 

Chairman Ogle arrived at 2:04.

 

Chairman Ogle signed purchase order to KDOT and Diamond Coach Corporation for the purchase of a 1998 PT2000 13 passenger  raised roof floor plan 5090-C Van.  Purchase price is $32,440 with KDOT paying 80% and Services for the Elderly paying 20%.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve transfer from Special Prosecutor Trust Fund #162 to Prosecutor Attorney Training Fund #504 for 1997 bills paid out of an incorrect fund in the amount of $494.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ludell Neilson and Linda Motter in and presented petitions to the Board for the creation of the Centropolis Sewer District according to KSA 19-27a05.

 

Steve Lunger with Franklin County Sheriff’s Department in about report filed by James Stinebaugh about missing cattle possibly sold by Henry Dehn.  He wanted to know if any remarks were made at fence viewing about it.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to close the meeting for non-elected personnel matters at 3:15 for  ten minutes with Chairman Ogle, Commissioner Weigand and Mavity, Larry Wright and Kevin Jones present.  All voted “yes.”  Opened  at 3:25 and Chairman Ogle reported no binding action taken.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:35.

 

__________________________________________                                 _____________________________________________

                             Clerk                                                                                                                                 Chairman

 

 

 

 

March 4, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioners Thomas R. Weigand and Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:01 a.m.

 

Phyllis Schamle into talk about meeting with Herzog last night.

 

Board discussed phone system.  Commissioner Weigand stated that we don’t pay line charges anymore and long distant charges are four cents per minute.  Commissioner Weigand thinks that the upgrade needs to be put off until Kevin Jones is working for County and can do more checking on who would use it and Sheriff and District Court hook up on hold until then also.

 

Chester Fredricks in asking permission to use Annex Parking Lot from May 1-November 1 for Farmers Market on Wednesday evening and Saturday mornings.  Board asked him to ask Ray DeJulio where to place the sign and check with City.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve the use of Annex for Farmers Market.  All voted “yes.”

 

Steve Brown and Roy Baker in about the current pin plotter that he has.  They would like to purchase a Hewlett Packard DesignJet model 750C model 36' ink jet plotter.  The two bids they received are Drexel Supply of Kansas City, Kansas at $5,506.25 and Mid-Kan Blueline Inc. at $6,467.00.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve purchase order 980093 to Drexel Supply in the amount of $5,506.25.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve purchase order 980172 to Bob Jones for payment for easement located in Ne/4 NW/4 26-17-20 in the amount of $900.00 and purchase order 980173 to Ricky R and Evelyn M. Richardson for payment for easement located in NE/4 26-17-20 in the amount of $1, 500.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to accept Grant of Easement between Frank Campbell, Jr. and Avis June Campbell and Franklin County described as a tract of land in the Southwest Quarter of Section 6, Township 16 South, Range 18 East of the 6th P.M. (See easement for more complete legal.) and Grant of Easement between O. Earl Gilliland, Trust, O. Earl Gilliland, Trustee and Franklin County described as a tract of land in the Southeast Quarter of Section 1, Township 16 South, Range 17 East of the 6th P.M. (See easement for more complete legal.)  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to accept Grant of Easement between Ricky R. and Evelyn M. Richardson and Franklin County described as a tract of land in Lot 9 lying North of the road right of way and East of Middle Creek in the Northeast Quarter of Section 26, Township 17 South, Range 20 East of the 6th P.M. (See easement for more complete legal.)  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve purchase order 980911 to Navrats for Office Furniture for Treasurers Office in the amount of $14,000.00 and approve parcel transfer from Special Auto Fund #502 to General Fund #001 in the amount of $14,000.00 and the rest of transfer in the amount of $5,561.34 in June.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve payroll changes 98-233 Elizabeth Runnels resignation with County Attorney Office, 98-238 Kevin Carey hired with Franklin County Juvenile Detention part-time no benefits at $9.03 per hour and 98-239 Melissa Dean hired with Franklin County Juvenile Detention part-time with benefits at $9.03 per hour.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle absent.

 

 Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve transfer from Capital Outlay Fund #001 to Building Improvement New/Old Fund #520 for correction of progress payments to Devore in the amount of $10,894.50.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle absent.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to sign loan agreement to Kansas State Bank for two motor graders for $172,732.00 plus interest of $27,795.23 with five annual payments.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to notify Lucent that we would like to extend the contract for a discussion in six months.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand called Debb Fortney and they will not extend the contract.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to terminate the contract with Lucent for Sheriff and District Court to join County phone system and video conference.  All voted “yes.”

 

Don Slone in with resolutions that will be up for a vote on Monday, March 9, 1998.

 

1) Conditional Use Permit to M & P Rentals on a tract owned by Roger E & Edith A Shoemaker.  Questions about an easement for septic system owned by William R & Trena L Beckman.

2) Zoning change from Agape Christian Center of Ottawa, Inc. To change from B-1 Interchange Business District to A-1 Agricultural District in Section 5, Township 17 and Range 20.

3) Amending the Zoning Regulations of Franklin County pertaining to existing legal businesses in newly zoned townships.

 

Ethel Wallace in about vacation time for Julie Roehl.  Board wants to stay with County policy and she will receive 96 hours vacation for 1998.  She will be treated as a 4-year employee.  She has worked four years part-time and two years full-time.

 

Chairman Ogle closed for lunch at 11:55.

 

Chairman Ogle opened at 1:15.  Chairman Ogle and Commissioners Weigand and Mavity present.

 

John Cillessen, Regional General Manager for KOCH Materials Company was in with Ray DeJulio to discuss Rehabilitation of Vermont Road.  They would like to have a public information meeting with landowners.  Phase I-From the intersection of Rock Creek Road in Rantoul, South 3.6 miles to John Brown Road.  Phase II-From K-68 highway South to the intersection of Rock Creek Road in Rantoul.  This project will be warranted by KOCH and financing through KOCH will be for 15 years at 5.75% interest rate.  Board wants first payment to start March 1999.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to the acceptance of proposal and authorization to enter into a contract with  KOCH for Rehabilitation of Vermont Road.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 980177 to Martin Tractor for two motor graders in the amount of $172,732.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve purchase order 980174 to Welborn Sales, Inc. of Salina, Ks. for tubes in the amount of $22,892.10.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray reported that an accident occurred yesterday with a Public Works truck and KCPL power line when bed was lifted.  He said all tires on a vehicle were ruined.

 

Ray said that damage was caused 3/4 mile South of LeLoup on Tennessee Rd. by farm equipment.  Ray was asked to file a report with Sheriff’s Department.

 

Ray said an employee at Noxious Weed has been offered $2.25 more per hour than she currently makes here from  Miami County.  Board said that they could not do anything about it.

 

Rex Bowling in about parking lot at Sheriff’s Department needing to have some kind of signs.  Also, reported an accident with a patrol car.  He reported that no damage was done to Sheriff vehicle but damage to other vehicle.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to sign Employment Agreement with Kevin Jones as Director of Information Technologies of Franklin County.  All voted “yes.”

 

Jim Cain in about last nights meeting with Herzog.  Discussed what fees can be used for.

 

Harold Fueller in about petitions and how they need to be done.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:40.

 

 

 

__________________________________________                                   ___________________________________________

                                  Clerk                                                                                                                   Chairman                           

 

 

March 6, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in session to canvass the votes for the Primary Pomona City election held on March 3, 1998 with  Commissioners Thomas R. Weigand and Charles W. Mavity, Jr.,  County Clerk Shari Perry and Venita Norton present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Weigand at 9:15 a.m.

 

Votes were as follows:

 Richard Adler                                          41           

Bob Barkley                                            30

Jim Best                                                  19

Lucille Crawford                                     61

Billy D. Lloyd                                        64

Robert J. Sobba                                       56

Jack Smith                                               32

David M. Stoneking                                42

Jim Thomas                                            25

 

Board eliminated Bob Barkley, Jim Best and Jim Thomas other six will be on General ballot to be held on April 7, 1998.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 9:34.

 

 

 

_________________________________________                   ______________________________________________

                              Clerk                                                                                                         Chairman

 

 

 

March 9, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioner Thomas R. Weigand present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:03 a.m.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve the minutes for March 4, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Board called Bob Green about Ottawa Retirement Village.  Chairman Ogle and Commissioner Weigand stated that the County has no interest in purchasing ORV in any manner.  All agreed to break off the dealing with The Howe’s.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve transfer of $819.86 from General Fund Commissioner  8001501104 to General Fund Clerk 8001502102.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve added Escaped Orders 964-966 in the amount of $46.29.  All voted “yes.”

 

Theresa Cummings in about City Planning Commissioner meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 11, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall in regards to Community Corrections moving to Crestview.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve Added Orders 1067-1070 in the amount of $429.38.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve Refund Order 330 in the amount of $16.02.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 980301 to Merck for Hept B Vaccines in the amount of $1,219.50.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity arrived at 9:35.  He had attended an Aging meeting.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve Abated Orders 1460-1462 in the amount of $249.30.  All voted “yes.”

 

Board discussed the proposed calendar for the General Obligations Bonds, Series 1998A and the debt structuring analysis.  The four possible options are as follows:

Option 1 - 15 years with level payments, total $10,142,986

Option 2 - 20 years with level payments, total $10,329,216

Option 3 - 15 years with interest only thru 2005, total $10,270,712

Option 4 - 20 years with interest only thru 2005, total $10,451,634

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to use Option 3, 15 years with interest only thru 2005.  All voted “yes.”

 

Board called Dave Arteberry and told him that they had decided to go with Option 3 for payment.

 

Judy Hancock in about the wording on the text amendment change to legal non conforming business operating in a newly zoned township.

 

Harold Fueller stated they don’t do crushing at Quarry.  They on a rare occasion bring in a loader and load Miami County trucks. 

 

Don Slone will reword text amendment back to original text amendment with vehicle for extension and bring back this afternoon.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-12 Amending the Official Zoning District Map of Franklin County, Kansas on property owned by Agape Christian Center of Ottawa, Inc. and described as follows: The W/2 of the SW/4 of Section 5 and the E/2 of the SE/4 lying South of the Marais Des Cygnes River of Section 6, all in Twp 17S, Rng 20E (see Resolution for exception).  A said tract of land for the purpose of rezoning from a “B-1" Interchange Business District to an “A-1" Agricultural District be approved with two (2) conditions: 1) Building permits required for the redevelopment project; 2) Sanitation permit is required for the handling of on-site sewage disposal in accordance with the current Franklin County Environmental/Sanitation Code; and based upon the findings of fact.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve the minutes for March 6, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Charlotte Jones in with response to direct deposit survey:

Direct Deposit Monthly - Yes                                               70

Direct Deposit Monthly - No                                                59

Paid Every Two Weeks with Mandatory Direct Deposit - Yes            64

Paid Every Two Weeks with Mandatory Direct Deposit - No                             68

Board is going to take under consideration.

 

Rex Bowling and Brad Gilges along with Sonny Sagar a representative with SSI in about Peripheral Hardware Proposal to include:

Upgrade OS400 to V4R2MO                                                                 $4,983.00

128 Mb 200 MHZ IPCS with 1 port 100 Mb                                       $7,000.00

Ethernet adapter w/expansion gate

Warp Server for V420                                                                             $2,000.00

3 COM Etherlink ISA adapters                                                              $2,471.25

(CAT 5/UTP) 5 pack

IBM 8225-001 Fast Ethernet Hub                                                         $2,895.00

4 Gb DASD                                                                                            $3,600.00

IBM 8225-001 W/FC#42H3744                                                            $3,620.00

TOTAL                                                                                                 $26,569.25

Board wants to bring the proposal up again after April 1, 1998.

 

County Clerk Shari Perry presented to Board findings of Affirmation to the Board of County Commissioners for the Creation of Sewer District.  It was determined by the Appraisers Office the Sewer District is estimated to be 319.08 acres and the petitions signed total  253.60 acres.  It was found that more than 51% of the acreage of land in the proposed sewer district is represented in the petition.  Larry Wright stated that the next step is to contact an Engineer for a feasibility study.  Board called Rob Gavin with Kirkham Michael to do the feasibility study.  Commissioner Weigand asked him to let them know the approximate cost of the study.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to sign the fence viewing report in regards to Henry Dehn and James Stinebaugh.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle closed the meeting for lunch at 11:56.

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 1:12.  Chairman Ogle and Commissioner Mavity present.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to accept the write offs for February for the Ambulance Department in the amount of $27,242.06 with insurance adjustments being $17,397.45.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 98-241 hire Casey Ryan Crane to Sheriff Detention at $8.74 per hour.  All voted “yes.”

 

J.B. Hall in about purchasing a generator or battery back up for the Emergency Operation Center.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 98-242 hire Bradley A. Owen as full-time 911 Dispatcher at $9.03 and payroll change 98-243 resignation of Jerrod Fredricks from 911 Dispatcher.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle left at 2:50.

 

Commissioner Weigand arrived at 2:50.

 

Board gave Charlotte Jones approval to purchase up to 50 of the Franklin County Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual Edition of March 9, 1998.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-14 under home rule adopted Franklin County Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual Edition of March 9, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-13 Amend the Zoning Regulations of Franklin County Pertaining to Existing Legal Businesses in Newly Zoned Townships.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-15 Authorizing the And Delivery of $299,999 Principal Amount of Temporary Notes, Series 1998.  For the Purpose of Financing Improvements to Certain Public Buildings (Ambulance Department Expansion and Jail Elevator).  All voted “yes.”

 

Debb Fortney with Lucent in and discussed with Board phone system and charges.  Board wants to know what the demand is and what the County will get in return.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to close the meeting for non-elected personnel matters at 5:10 for ten minutes with Commissioners Weigand and Mavity and County Attorney present.  All voted “yes.”  Opened at 5:20 and Commissioner Weigand reported no action taken.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 5:20.   

 

 

 

 

___________________________________________                             _____________________________________________

                                  Clerk                                                                                                                  Chairman

 

 

 

 

March 11, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Commissioners Charles W. Mavity, Jr. and  Thomas R. Weigand present.  Chairman Ogle absent.

 

The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Weigand at 10:00 a.m.

 

Bids were opened for chemical materials for 1998 as follows:

 

East Kansas Chemical Co.

500 gallons (4#/g A.I.) 2,4-D Amine in 2 ½ gallon containers                                  $9.23 gallon

2000 gallons (4#/g A.I.) 2,4-D Lovol in 2 ½ gallon containers                               $11.13 gallon

60 gallons Tordon 22K in 1 gallon containers                                                        $73.95 gallon

100 gallons Remedy in 1 gallon containers                                                             $75.70 gallon

 

Pueblo Chemical & Supply Co.

500 gallons (4#/g A.I.) 2,4-D Amine in 2 ½ gallon containers                                                $9.35 gallon

2000 gallons (4#/g A.I.) 2,4-D Lovol in 2 ½ gallon containers                               $11.47 gallon

60 gallons Tordon 22K in 1 gallon containers                                                        $74.85 gallon

100 gallons Remedy in 1 gallon conatainers                                                           $76.93 gallon

 

Van Diest Supply Co.

500 gallon (4#/g A.I.) 2,4-D Amine in 2 ½ gaoon containers                                 $9.43 gallon

2000 gallons (4#/g A.I.) 2,4-D Lovol in 2 ½ gallon containers                               $11.26 gallon

60 gallons Tordon 22K in 1 gallon containers                                                        $74.35 gallon

100 gallons Remedy in 1 gallon containers                                                             $77.33 gallon

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to accept the low bid from East Kansas Chemical.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray DeJulio in with letter he received from Wal-Mart concering issues with Nevada Terr.  Concerns are as follows: 

1) Tractor/trailer rigs parked on both sides of Nevada Terr cause a very unsafe traffic situation as two large vehicles try to pass between the parked rigs.

2) The drivers of these rigs are leaving trash/waste thrown on the shoulder/apron.

3) Some small fuel spills have been noticed recently.

4) Residents of the area that use Nevada Terrace must encounter and maneuver around and through the parked rigs.

5) The asphalt apron has started to deteriorate as well as the drainage.

The Board agreed to install on the East side shoulder of Nevada Terrace No Parking/No Standing zone from Hwy 68 to just past the Wal-Mart truck entrance and that the West side of Nevada Terrace be designated as a Temporary Standing area.  The County will place trash cans on the West shoulder and Wal-Marts yard crew will continue to help keep clean.

 

Ray also discussed a letter received from Williams Natural Gas Co. about fixing Nebraska Rd.  Commissioner Weigand asked Ray to check with KDOT and see when they are going to rework the exits on I-35 and maybe when can do work at same time.

 

Ray gave the Board the proposed 1998 work plan and the chip seal district plans thru 2000.

 

Mike Pruner in with Annual Grant Application being sent to Kansas Department Health and Environment .

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to sign the Annual Grant of Application for the Health Department.  All voted “yes.”

 

Bill Kerns the operator/manger of Rural Water District #6 in to tell the Board about Water District.  He said Hickory Creek dumps into the Marais Des Cygnes River and 3 ½ miles down the river they have a Johnson Screen outlet which is 3 ½ feet under water at most times.  He doesn’t understand why we want to haul in everybody elses trash into the County and deal with it.  He said the Board needs to protect the people in the County and their health needs need to be considered.  He said that a lot of oil wells in the County have been abanded and the State is having to plug them, but we all know who is paying for it.

 

Commissioner Weigand closed for a Department Head Lunch at the Jail at 11:56.

 

Commissioner Weigand opened at 1:20.  Commissioners Weigand and Mavity present.

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded that septic system inspections will be done by County and not private contractors.  The cost will be $75.00 for real estate transactions.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity left at 1:55.

 

Karen Cain with the Alternative School was in about the good job that Mental Health has done this year with the Alternative School.  They still don’t know what they are going to do about a facility.  Commissioner Weigand thought the Board could offer Crestview to them for $1,000.00 per month including utilities for one year and they would do any improvements they want.  She is going to talk to School Districts about this offer and get back with Commissioners.

 

Commissioner Mavity arrived at 2:40.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve added escaped #967 in the amount of $285.80.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve abated order # 1463 in the amount of $314.34.  All voted “yes.”

 

Roxanne Mettenburg in about landfill concerns.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve a Cereal Malt Beverage License for Silver Lake Golf Course and application made by Lee Butler after Greenwood Township Board recommended it be granted.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to Contract For Professional Services with Kenneth W. Woods as the Fourth Judicial District Juvenile Justice Facilitator replacing Ray Cummiskey who resigned the position.  Mr. Woods will be paid $2,916.67 per month and reimbursed at the rate of thirty-one cents ($0.31) per mile for use of his vehicle.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-16 that section “6.14.1 Bonus Pay” of the Personnel Procedures and Policy Manual, Edition of March 9, 1998, be revised (See Resolution for change).  All voted “yes.”

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 4:07.

 

 

 

_________________________________________                         ______________________________________________

                                 Clerk                                                                                                           Chairman

 

 

 

 

March 16, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Ogle and Commissioner Charles W. Mavity, Jr.  present.  Commissioner Weigand absent.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:45 a.m.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for March 11, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Rex Bowling and Ray Dean Steanson in about water a line problem at Jail and Courts Buildings.  There has been a temporary repair on current line.  They are proposing to put Courts Building on separate line and meter and cap off existing line when the elevator is installed and put in new line for Jail.

 

Rex reported that the 1998 cars from Olathe Ford are not in stock yet, he said that Olathe Ford and Shawnee Mission Ford have 1997's in stock and he is going to get bids on 1997's and come back in this afternoon.

 

Don Slone in with Planning Commissioner Meeting Agenda for Thursday, March 19.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 980205 to Gateway for an E3000 200 in the amount of $1,350.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Don also invited the Board to the KACPZO meeting being held at the Sirloin Stockade at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 20, 1998.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 980180 to Martin Tractor Company for repairs on the track loader in the amount of $21,295.42.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 980181 to Welborn Sales for tubes for Vermont Rd. in the amount of $4,939.50.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray Dean Steanson in and said estimate to run new service will be $4,830.00, estimate for a water meter will be $1,000.00, estimate to fill in hole and patch concrete $2,000.00 and already have done about $2,000.00.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to have Steanson Plumbing fix the water problem.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray DeJulio discussed with Board the 1997 Safety Program Report.

 

Ray reported that an ad will be run in the newspaper for dust control and that applications and payment will be accepted until April 6, 1998.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 98-244 hire Garren L. Anderson to Public Works as an Equipment Operator I at $8.10 per hour.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-17 Authorizing the Offer  for Sale of $1,050,000 Principal Amount of General Obligations Bonds, Series 1998A.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle adjourned for lunch at 12:04.

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 1:08.  Chairman Ogle and Commissioner Mavity present.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to reject the original bids from January 14, 1998 for the two 1998 patrol cars.  All voted “yes.”

 

Rex in with two new bids for in stock vehicles as follows:

 

Olathe Ford

1997 Ford Crown Vic Police Interceptor               $19,957.00

1997 Ford Crown Vic Police Interceptor                               $19,636.00

Less Trades                                                             $ 7,000.00

Total                                                                       $32,593.00

 

Shawnee Mission Ford

1998 Ford Crown Vic Police Interceptor                               $19,714.00

1998 Ford Crown Vic Police Interceptor                               $19,714.00

Less Trades                                                             $  5,700.00

Total                                                                       $33,728.00

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to accept the bid from Olathe Ford in the amount of $32,593.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-18 Creating a Sewer District Encompassing the Town of Centropolis and Certain Tracts of Land Near the Town of Centropolis for the sole purpose of preparing a preliminary survey, and not for the construction of sewer improvements.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve a transfer from County Building Improvements Fund 520 to Centropolis Sewer District in the amount of $7,000.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:44.

 

 

 

 

_______________________________________                                  ____________________________________________

                              Clerk                                                                                                                   Chairman

 

 

 

 

March 18, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Ogle and Commissioner Charles W. Mavity, Jr.  present.  Commissioner Weigand absent.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 8:56 a.m.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve the minutes for March 16, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to sign a letter to Department Heads for a two-hour Sexual Harassment Workshop for employees.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve payroll changes: 98-246 Kenna Kissel with Community Corrections per annual evaluation from $9.61 to $9.85, 98-247 Jo Ann Heins with Community Corrections as new hire at $11.11, 98-248 James Reeder as part-time no benefits to Juvenile at $9.03.  All voted “yes.”

 

Rex Bowling in about hauling rock to firing range.  He estimated that they would need 300 to 500 tons with an estimated cost of $2,000 to $3,000.  Rex said it can be paid out of Law Enforcement Trust.

 

Nathan Coons 4085 Oregon Rd in about needing rock and ditch work done.  Have a problem with water running down the road.  Chairman Ogle said he would try to get something done.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 980915 to Navrat’s in the amount of $1,521.27 for Vehicle Reg. Envelopes for Special Auto.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle adjourned for lunch at 11:30.  Commissioner Mavity and Clerk Perry attended the Mayor’s Prayer Luncheon at OU.

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 1:32.  Chairman Ogle and Commissioner Mavity present.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to accept a grant of easements and right of ways.  Lot split 98-003 Grantees Ike H and Thelma White described as follows: A 35-foot wide public road and a 20-foot utility easement as follows: Across the East line of the North Half (½) of the North Half (½) of the Northeast Quarter (1/4) of Section Sixteen (16), Township (19), Range Twenty-one (21).  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 980183 to Cook, Flatt & Strobel for work performed thru 2-13-98 for service on Federal Aid Bridge Project in the amount of $5,595.70.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray DeJulio presented to Board Chemical prices for Noxious Weed for 1998.

 

Board signed lease purchase with Kansas State Bank in the amount of $34,093.00 for the purchase of two 1997 Ford Crown Vic’s for the Sheriff’s Department. 

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to appoint Thomas Weigand, William Ogle, Charles Mavity, Larry Wright and Shari Perry as Trustees of Franklin County Employee Healthcare Fund.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve abated orders 1464-1465 in the amount of $505.25.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve refund order 331 in the amount of $291.47.  All voted “yes.”

 

Bo Killough in and said that he had a verbal agreement with County on providing standard tubes in Greenwood Estates because he was building the roads.  He is going to be back in Monday when Commissioner Weigand is in.

 

Theresa Cummings in about City Planning meeting in which it was denied for Community Corrections to move to Crestview which is zoned R-1 with a special use permit.  Board asked Don Slone to submit a zoning change to City of Ottawa.

 

Linda Motter, Ludell Neilson, Gene Gilliland in about Centropolis Sewer District.  Board wants to make sure everybody within district area understands if the district isn’t created that property owners that signed the petitions will have to reimburse County for money spent.  They thought everyone understood as it was on the petition.  The Public Hearing date was set for April 14 at 7:30 at the Centropolis Township Hall if Kirkham Michael Engineers is finished with their professional engineering in connection with the proposed Sewer District.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to close the meeting for non-elected personnel matters at 3:55 for five minutes with Chairman Ogle, Commissioner Mavity and County Attorney Larry Wright present.  All voted “yes.”  Opened at 4:00 and Chairman Ogle reported no action taken.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to sign Valorie Weber’s time sheet for month of March to be paid by Board of County Commissioners.  All voted “yes.”

 

Karen Cain in and said that the Alternative School will lease Crestview for one year for $1,000 per month and they will do any needed remolding at their expense.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to sign the agreement with Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers for the preliminary engineering report for the Centropolis Sewer District at a cost of $1,950.00 to be paid after the completion and acceptance of the report by the Board of County Commissioners and agreement with Governmental Assistance Services for the preparation of a 1998 Community Development grant through the Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing, Community Improvement grant for construction of a new sanitary sewer system and a 1998 Community Development Block Grant funds if 51% of the citizens of Centropolis are of low to moderate income at a cost of $4,150.00 to be paid in three equal payments as follows: April 1, 1998, June 2, 1998 and September 2, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 4:25.

 

 

______________________________________                                    _____________________________________________

                               Clerk                                                                                                                     Chairman

 

 

 

March 23, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Ogle and Commissioners Thomas R. Weigand and  Charles W. Mavity, Jr.  present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 8:59 a.m.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to close the meeting for Attorney Client privileges at 9:15 for ten minutes with Chairman Ogle, Commissioners Weigand and Mavity, Attorney Rick Meier and Rory Hale present.  All voted “yes.”  Opened at 9:25 and Chairman Ogle reported no action taken.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve transfer  from Longevity Fund #309 to Employee Benefits Fund #106 in the amount of $210.78 to close out the fund to prepare for 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve transfer from County Building Improvement New/Old Fund #520 to Annex Revenue Fund #524 in the amount of $19,781.25 to cover utilities.  All voted “yes.”

 

Juanita Zeek discussed direct deposit of the payroll.  Participation in direct deposit must be optional with each employee.  Board agreed to not offer direct deposit at this time.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to commence proceedings to vacate that portion of E104 Woodson Road (Permanent Road Record No. 156) from 1300 Woodson Road to 1420 Woodson Road and located in Section 23, Township 15 South, Range 18 East.  Board will view on the 6th day of April 1998 at 1:30 at the described road and will hold hearing on the 8th day of April 1998 at 9:00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand left to attend a funeral at 9:56.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for March 18, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand back at 11:10.

 

Don Slone in to discuss Township Zoning Meeting and Zoning Issue for Crestview.

 

Chairman Ogle adjourned for lunch at 11:54.

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 12:56.  Chairman Ogle and Commissioners Weigand and Mavity present.

 

Board went to view a bridge with Scot Hamlin in the 3800 block of Arkansas Rd.

 

Board returned at 2:05.  No decision made.

 

Bo Killough in and discussed with Board Greenwood Estates Subdivision and providing tubes.  Board agreed that in 1995 a verbal agreement between Board and Bo Killough was that the County would provide one tube per lot and that Bo would install.  Bo is going to get with Ray DeJulio and determine how many tubes are still needed.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:30.

 

 

 

___________________________________________                          ______________________________________________

                                    Clerk                                                                                                        Chairman

 

 

 

March 25, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Ogle and Commissioner Thomas R. Weigand present.  Commissioner Mavity in Salina at a Compost Meeting for Landfills.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:10 a.m.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for March 23, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Richard Latimer in about K-68 and Tennessee Rd and 3773 Neosho Rd both needing road work.  Commissioner Weigand called Public Works and reported.

 

Board opened survey question that was sent out by Richmond Township Board to all landowners of Richmond Township.  Shall the fire department of Richmond Township merge with the Richmond City Fire Department to form a new fire district?  Yes 79 No 30

 

Brad Gilges and Rex Bowling in about purchasing a new logging recorder.  The current recorder came from the City of Ottawa in 1988 and they want to install it at the Ambulance Department.  Bids were received from five companies and was narrowed down to two as follows:

 

Voice Products

1 Racal, 32 Channel Digital Recorder and software for five computers                                                 $26,485.00

1-4 GB Hard Drive                                                                                                                                                 $     793.00

Shipping                                                                                                                                                  $      -0-

Installation                                                                                                                                              $      -0-

GRAND TOTAL                                                                                                                                   $27,278.00

Maintenance after warranty $3,246.00 parts and labor, not to go up over 5% each year.

 

Dictaphone

1 Dictaphone, 32 Channel Digital Recorder and ProLog Software for Networking 5 comp. & Server  $22,695.75

Shipping                                                                                                                                                  $     150.00

Installation                                                                                                                                              $     857.23

GRAND TOTAL                                                                                                                                   $23,702.98

Maintenance after warranty $2,994.09 parts and labor, after year six, $3,369.87.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve the purchase of the Voice Products Digital Recorder to be paid out of Emergency Phone Fund in the amount of $27,278.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Rex Bowling discussed needing to remodel 911 Dispatch area in the near future.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to accept dedication of easement and rights of way from Ernest Keith Melton, executor of the Eunice L. Melton estate, Ernest Keith Melton and Dorothy Elaine Rusk grants a 35-foot wide public road easement and a 20-foot wide utility easement on, under, over and across the South side (Neosho Road) and the East side (Virginia Road) o the land described as follows: The East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 33, Township 16, Range 21, Containing 80 acres, more or less.  All voted “yes.”

 

Jack Wray in to say thanks for the rock in 4700 Nebraska Rd.

 

Chairman Ogle adjourned for a retirement luncheon for Mary McAdoo in the basement of Jail at 11:30.

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 12:58.  Chairman Ogle and Commissioner Weigand present.

 

Ray DeJulio, Scot Hamlin and Clarence McIlvain in to discuss with Board repairs that need to be done on equipment.

Dozer needs repaired and estimated cost is $10,000.00.

A road grader that was at landfill need repair.

Turbo went out of truck estimated cost of $1,400.00

Board agreed to fix the grader and truck and hold off on fixing the dozer until maybe this fall.

 

Ray and Board discussed putting a box in 3800 block of Arkansas Rd with an estimated cost of $15,000.00.  Ray reported that 19 other tubes located North of K-68 would have to be put off until next year if this box on Arkansas Rd is put in.  Scot is checking with the ASCS Office about water flow on Arkansas Rd.

 

Ray reported including millings that 37% of rock budget has been spent to date.

 

Ray told Board that the State has been called about pot holes on Tennessee Rd and K-68 and that they will call them again.  Ray also told Board that 3773 Neosho Rd is on a minimum maintenance road.

 

Board went to jail for Mary McAdoo’s Retirement at 1:55.

 

Back from jail at 2:35.

 

Ray reported concerns about street signs in Centropolis.

 

Ray discussed with Board that the steps need to have a more abrasive sand applied both East and West.  Board agreed to have it done.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve purchase order 980188 to National Sign for stop signs, double arrow and no parking sign in the amount of $1,120.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 980190 to Lett Electronics, Inc. of Topeka for a 12-month service agreement on 1 repeater, 1 m100 base and 3 command remotes in the amount of $1,080.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 980185 to Cook, Flatt and Strobel  for 1997 bridge replacement program work performed February 98 on bridge soundings in the amount of $2,528.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 980189 to Cook, Flatt and Strobel for field check plans completed for bridge numbers 1.2-22, 10.6-8, 11-12.8, 17-12.5 and 22.0-2.95 in the amount of $30,000.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 980162 to Cook, Flatt and Strobel for consultant fees for BSN260, bridge number 21.0-18.4 in the amount of $15,600.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 980191 to Ottawa Coop for stationary fuel tank 1,000 gallon for tank, pump, nozzle, hose, gauge and freight in the amount of $1,297.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 98-250 for Audra Seyler from Secretary at $8.86 to Admin. I at $9.53 and payroll change 98-251 for Beth Bartmess from Secretary at $8.58 to Admin. II at $9.53.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 98-252 discharge Carrie McMullan from County Attorney Office effective March 18, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to rescind the above motion  until questions can be asked to County Attorney. All voted “yes.”

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:25.

 

 

 

_________________________________________                                   ____________________________________________

                                     Clerk                                                                                                                   Chairman

 

 

March 30, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Ogle and Commissioner Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:15 a.m.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for March 25, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Deb Barker in about furniture in County Building.  She is going to meet with Ray to see if we can move it to another building and go ahead  and sell material at County Auction.  If it is sold would not be able to remove for at least 30 days.  Ray is going to report later this afternoon.

 

Commissioner Weigand arrived at 9:25.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to close the meeting for personnel issue at 9:35 for fifteen minutes.  With Board, Larry Wright and Charlotte Jones present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 9:46 and reported no action taken.

 

At 10:00 Bids were opened for General Obligation Bonds, Series 1998A as follows:

BIDDER NET INTEREST COST$                     AVERAGE ANNUAL NET                                                                                             CHECK/BOND

 INTEREST RATE %

 

UMB Bank                             $584,715.68                            4.734859                                 Check

Piper Jaffray                           $592,536.81                            4.798193                                 Bond

County Club Bank                  $576,729.57                            4.670190                                 Check

Commerce Bank                      $591,968.39                            4.793590                                 Check

George K. Baum                     $594,696.44                            4.8156                                                     Bond

MCM                                     $585,560.31                            4.7416                                                     Bond

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to accept the bid for General Obligation Bonds, Series 1998A from County Club Bank.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-19 authorizing the issuance and delivery of a $1,050,000 principal amount of general obligation bonds for series 1998A.  All voted “yes.”

 

William Snyder from Wellsville area in about failing sewer system.  He stated that Jim Cain told him to put in 850 feet of lateral.  He needs to put in a lagoon and wants County to pay for part of it because he was told to put in laterals and they have failed.  Rory Hale said that a lagoon will cost $1,500 to $2,000.  Commissioner Weigand stated that County doesn’t warranty any sewer system that is installed.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to wave the permit fee for Mr. Snyder’s lagoon.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve payroll change 98-252 discharge Carrie McMullan from County Attorney Office effective March 18, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 980416 to Voice Products of Wichita for logging recorder for 911 in the amount of $27,278.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to release first payment on April 1, 1998 to Donna Crawford for the Centropolis Sewer District.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity left at 11:30.

 

Chairman Ogle adjourned the meeting at 12:00 for lunch.

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 1:04.  Chairman Ogle and Commissioners Weigand and Mavity present.

 

Ray DeJulio reported that they have room at Old County Shop for Historical Society furniture and buildings can be sold at sale.

 

Ray DeJulio reported to the Board that he had visited with Mr. Titsworth  concerning the property right-of-way acquisition for a bridge project on Rock Creek Road at Middle Creek (30 C 3290-01).  Specified procedures for acquisition of right-of-way were not followed, but we did follow the “spirit” of the procedures since we did not coerce the property owners during the acquisition of the property.  Mr. Titsworth said that the County could safely sign the form 1303 so we can move toward the bidding process.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to sign Authority and Method Procedure for County Federal Aid Project No. 30 C 3290-01 for right-of-way clearance utility arrangements.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to commence proceedings to vacate the following: Commencing at a point on the West line of Section 13, Township 17 South, Range 20 East of the Sixth Principal Meridian, said point being 30 feet South of the Northwest Corner of said Section 13 and on the South line of Labette Road; thence South along the West line of said Section 13, a distance of 841.83 feet, more or less, to a point on the Northwesterly right-of-way of Kingman Terrace as now exists, and terminating at a said point, commonly known as 2667 Tennessee Road to 2699 Tennessee Road.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray DeJulio reported that the ASCS Office said that the section on Arkansas Terr. that needs to have a tube replaced drains 172 acres with a 6-foot tube in the amount of $2,272.00.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve payroll changes 98-253 resignation of Rick Nold from Recycling, 98-255 resignation of Jim Brannon from Public Works and 98-254 Ruth Zumbrum from part-time with benefits to full-time with benefits beginning 3-25-98 in Public Works.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray DeJulio reported that the new barricade trailer was stolen from County Shop this weekend. 

 

Ray DeJulio stated that over the past month that two separate residents of the County had removed gravel from roads and put in driveways.

 

Ray reported that the cost of guard rails for Vermont Rd. is $42,500, he wanted to know if they could be financed with the Vermont Rd. Project.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve purchase order 980881 to Wiseman Lawn Equipment of Gardner for rotary broom and mount kit in the amount of $1,700.00.  Chairman Ogle and Commissioner Mavity voted “yes.”  Commissioner Weigand opposed.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve a contract for professional services with Thomas Powell of Iola as a Hearing Officer for 1998 hearings.  All voted “yes.”

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:35.

 

 

 

_____________________________________                                       ____________________________________________

                              Clerk                                                                                                                  Chairman

April 1, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Ogle and Commissioners Thomas R. Weigand and  Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:05 a.m.

 

Board is going to notify the City of Ottawa about termination of the use of the second floor Courtroom effective June 1, 1998.

 

Eugene Hart in about needing to put in a 4-way stop at California Rd. and Jackson Rd.  He is concerned about the sped on vehicles and not being able to slow down and ending up going through his fence.  He wants something done before someone gets seriously hurt.

 

Gary Shofner with Cook, Flatt and Strobel in and discussed bridge projects.

 

Ray DeJulio in and discussed doing a traffic study on California Rd. and Jackson Rd. to put in a 4-way stop.

 

Darrell and Sherri Stottlemire in and Larry Wright told them that the facts were checked and have changed and asked them to contact KCAMP.

 

Harry Peckham in about low water bridge and zoning meeting.  He thinks we need zoning to go along with our growth.  He stated it should be for the best interest of the County as a whole.

 

Kenneth Woods in and discussed changes in the Juvenile Justice System under the Juvenile Justice Reform Act and The Community Planning Grant.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to close the meeting for personnel issues at 10:53 for ten minutes.  With Commissioners Weigand and Mavity and Larry Wright present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle not present.  Commissioner Weigand opened the meeting at 11:00 and reported no action taken.

 

Charlie Sedlock with Hamm’s Quarries in about our current lease with them concerning the Transfer Station.  He said our lease doesn’t expire until 2004 and they would like to wait until then to extend it because of  changes in growth and rates could be lower.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve the Lake Region Authority Budget for 7-1-98 through 6-30-99 for a total of $28,529.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to sign an agreement between Franklin County Commissioners and May Contractors, Inc. for the Historic Rehabilitation of the Old Depot Museum.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve the minutes for March 30, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve added escaped orders 968-970 in the amount of $92.90.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle adjourned the meeting for lunch at 12:12.

 

Commissioner Weigand opened the meeting at 1:10.  Commissioners Weigand and Mavity present.

 

Don Slone in discussed what was submitted to City of Ottawa for the rezone change at Crestview.  He said the Planning Commission will hear it on May 13, 1998.

 

Don presented to Board staff report for March 19, minutes for Planning Commission meeting of March 19 and draft resolutions for zoning of Centropolis, Cutler, Homewood and Pottawatomie Townships.

 

Commissioner Weigand closed the meeting at 1:20 to go view sites with Don Slone and Bill Tellier on zoning issues.

 

Commissioner Weigand opened the meeting at 3:43.  Chairman Ogle, Commissioners Weigand and Mavity present.

 

Kevin Jones in about office equipment and the moving of some cabinets from Health Department storage.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-20 appointing Dr. David Edalati as District Coroner for the Fourth Judicial District and the following appointed as Deputy District Coroners in the Fourth Judicial District:

Dr. Paul Adams, Dr. David Henderson, Dr. David Leitch, Dr. Donald Janes, Dr. Nelson White, Dr. Michael Kenndy, Dr. John Shell, Dr. James Seeman, Dr. Scott Corder, Dr. John Dundee, Dr. R.A. Gollier, Dr. Willard Ransom, Dr. Takeshi Seto, Dr. Ernest Ojaleye and Dennis Spratt.  All voted “yes.”

 

Juanita Zeek and Sue McCay in about changing parking on Hickory Street to one hour parking.  Board asked Larry Wright to call City and see if it could be removed from City Commissioners agenda for tonight.  It was discussed that all other elected officials have parking  places and Juanita, Sue and Shari do not.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve payroll changes 98-249 for Brent J. Lee-Nighingale rehire part-time EMT-A at Ambulance Department at $8.21 per hour, 98-256 for Chris Stanley hired part-time EMT-I at Ambulance Department at $8.62 per hour, 98-257 for Brent Macklin hired part-time EMT-I at Ambulance Department at $8.62 per hour, 98-262 for Vicki Poe a promotion to EMT-I at Ambulance Department from $8.67 to $8.74 and 98-264 for Danielle Norman a promotion to EMT-I at Ambulance Department from $8.67 to $8.74.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to give the garage door openers that are listed on a sale bill from the Ambulance Department  to Cutler Township Fire and the other to Ohio/Princeton Fire.  All voted “yes.”

 

Board received a call from Andy Haney from the City of Ottawa in regards to the parking on Hickory Street.  They are going to go out and look at how many are 30 minute and how many are not restricted and call him back.  They to call Mr. Haney back and could not reach him.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 4:23.

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 4:49.  Chairman Ogle and Commissioners Weigand and Mavity present.

 

Andy Haney came in and Board discussed handicapped parking moving to Hickory Street and Mr. Haney said that there would have to be some changes made on ramps and slope grades to move handicapped parking to the street.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to have Mr. Haney pull the changes submitted from the City Commissioners agenda for tonight until further discussion.  All voted “yes.”

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 4:54.

 

 

 

______________________________________                                        ___________________________________________

                              Clerk                                                                                                                         Chairman

 

 

April 6, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Ogle and Commissioner Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:03 a.m.

 

Jim Cain in about Clean Up and free dumping at Transfer Station.  Board agreed to have it April 17 and 18, 1998.

 

Commissioner Weigand arrived at 9:25.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to accept the dedication of easement and rights of ways for Triple J Estates Plat located on Vermont Rd South of Neosho Rd with the following conditions: 1) No building permits shall be issued for any residential structures until there is verification in writing from Rural Water District No. 6 that public water is available and water service has be acquired 2) Waster stabilization ponds shall not be utilized within this subdivision .  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for April 1, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve payroll changes 98-259 transfer of Dana Wiederholt from part-time Adult Detention at $8.74 per hour to full-time Secretary/Clerk at $9.03 per hour, 98-260 promotion of Sharon Haas from Secretary/Clerk at $9.36 per hour to Secretary at $10.11 per hour and 98-261 retirement of Mary McAdoo from Sheriff’s Office.  All voted “yes.”

 

Don Slone in asking Board to zone Cutler, Centropolis, Pottawatomie and Homewood Townships.

 

Commissioner Weigand had the following statement:

 

The difference, as I see it, between the votes on Peoria, Appanoose, Williamsburg, Greenwood and Ohio Townships and the present townships under consideration are the following facts: The planning commission narrowly passed the motion to recommend to us.  No one from the townships to be zoned testified at the hearing in favor of zoning.  Interviews I have had since the hearings with the parties have convinced me that there are people in these townships that are willing to take a chance on what may happen on the land with out zoning controls in place.  I do not agree with their stance, but until more citizens of these townships come forward asking to be protected, then I choose to take the moderate approach that I have taken on this issue in the past.  Zoning should only happen when a sufficient number of people in the townships understand the protection offered by land use planning mechanisms and when these people are willing to stand up in a public meeting and testify.

I have been contacted by several people in each of these townships that were intimidated by the behavior exhibited at the zoning hearings by the anti-zoning forces.  Each of these people and people from already zoned townships have expressed the necessity of zoning these townships.  We have a lot more protection in place today than we had two years ago regarding sanitary sewer construction and repair, building permits and building codes.  However, these townships are islands in a sea of protected townships and counties.  They are at risk of not having a voice in growth and construction in their communities.

As I have expressed to all, it is not a question of if these townships are zoned, but when, and we all know how difficult it is to unwind the clock once something happens.

 

Commissioner Weigand read a letter from Peter Frevert as follows:

 

“The theory of the communists may be summed up in a single sentence: Abolition of private property.”  (Karl Marx).  I think that this is exactly what opponents of zoning have in mind.  They want to remove the right of the property owner to protect his or her property from intrusion by neighboring property owners and to do this in the form of junkyards and other low industrial uses of agricultural land.  They parade around in the costumes of freedom and free enterprise but what they really are up to is trashing neighborhoods, including their own.  In the long run the only way they can get away with this is to take away the right of neighbors to protect the integrity of their property and in effect junk the whole township and county.

Show me a serious opponent of zoning and I will show you a neighborhood junker.  They have turned the zoning argument upside down but they know exactly what they are doing: Trashing the county for profit. Even if they “been here for a hunnert thirty years.”

Property owners who understand this problem should contact the county commissioners.  This is an important problem.  There are in fact people out there who would be more than happy to make profit by trashing neighborhoods in the county, and the absence of zoning gives them their best chance to do this.

 

Jim Poe, Robert McDaniel, Noble Carter and James Luther spoke against zoning.

 

Don Miller of Appanoose Township spoke in favor of zoning and what it protects.

 

Mary Burch spoke in favor of zoning and stated they owned property in zoned townships and it has not affected them.

 

Les Reiner had a suggestion to save agricultural property that one resident per 40 acres be allowed.

 

Marla Sloop spoke about her job and zoning department and the need for County wide zoning.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to exclude Pottawamotie Township from County zoning.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to exclude Cutler Township from County zoning.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-21 to include Homewood Township within the zoning regulations.  Commissioners Weigand and Mavity voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle opposed.

 

Chairman Ogle moved to exclude Centropolis Township from County zoning.  Chairman Ogle asked for second three times.  Dies for lack of second.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-22 to include Centropolis Township within the zoning regulations.  Commissioners Weigand and Mavity voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle opposed.

 

Janet Davis was interviewed for the planning commission.  She said we need to plan for the future.

 

Donald Stottlemire was interviewed for the planning commission.  He lives in Cutler Township, but owns a business in Ottawa and a lot of rental properties in other townships.

 

Kevin Jones in about what he is working on.  Checking all computers and software for the year 2000, Internet and E-Mail.

 

Rex Bowling in about replacing the DEU vehicle.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the purchase of a vehicle out of Law Enforcement Trust not to exceed $3,000.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle adjourned for lunch at 11:55.

 

Board went to view a portion of Woodson Rd. to vacate at 1:10.

 

Commissioner Weigand opened the meeting at 2:30.  Commissioner Weigand and Mavity present.

 

Chairman Ogle arrived at 2:40.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-23 after a traffic study was conducted by the Franklin County Public Works Department that stop signs be erected for the northbound traffic on California Road and the westbound traffic on Jackson Road at the intersection of California Road and Jackson Road, causing vehicular traffic to stop in all directions at said intersection.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-24 returning California Road from 4100 to 4200 located along the East Section line in the Southeast Quarter of Section 1, Township 16South, Range 17 East of the 6th P.M. for a distance of approximately ½ mile to full maintenance.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-25 returning Butler Road from 600 to 700 located along the North Section line in the Northeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 19South, Range 18East of the 6th P.M. for a distance of approximately ½ mile to full maintenance.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle signed a contract with Terracon Consultants for core samples.

 

Donna Edgecomb of Greenwood Township in about changing boundaries on fire departments.  She said she is closer to Williamsburg Township.  Greenwood Township contracts with Pomona Township for fire protection.  Williamsburg/Homewood is going to get together with Greenwood and Pomona Township Boards to try and work out an agreement on fire protection.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve abated orders 1466,1467,1468 and 1471 in the amount of $1,082.58 with 1469 and 1470 voided.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve refund orders 332-333 in the amount of $527.49.  All voted “yes.”

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:47.

 

 

 

_____________________________________________                              ___________________________________________

                                        Clerk                                                                                                                                  Chairman

 

 

April 8, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Ogle and Commissioners Thomas R. Weigand and  Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:03 a.m.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-26 a joint resolution vacating a portion of the County line road between Douglas County and Franklin County otherwise known as Franklin County Permanent Road Record No. 156 and otherwise known as E 104 Woodson Road.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve the minutes for April 6, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Board interviewed George Stewart for the opening on the Planning Commission.

 

Don Slone talked to Board about letter of resignation from Charles Gillette from Zoning Appeals.  Board did not see any conflict of interest with City and did not accept resignation.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to select Don Stottlemire to Planning Commission and to consider the other two candidates for the two positions open in September.  All voted “yes.”

 

Gary Shofner in and discussed the Bridge Bond Program and the estimated expenditures.  He estimated that the Counties share of the federal aid projects to be $404,000.

 

Ray DeJulio in and discussed CHIP Committee Program and what they are moving toward.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve payroll change 98-268 to hire Chad Wheat to Recycling at $8.02 per hour.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ethel Wallace in and Chairman Ogle signed Grant Award Document and the Grant Conditions agreement from Juvenile Justice Authority for the Community Initiatives Program in the amount of $39,750.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to close the meeting for attorney client privilege for 10 minutes at 11:30.  With Chairman Ogle and Commissioners Weigand and Mavity and Larry Wright present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 11:40 and reported no action taken.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the Ambulance Department write-offs for the month of March  in the amount of $18,677.09 with Medicare Adjustment being $8,464.96 and Medicaid Adjustment being $4,114.79.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to accept a bid proposal from Carey Mechanical for new urinal installation in Courthouse in the amount of $1,615.00 and Mages Concrete Construction for men’s restroom floor and repair sidewalk at courts building.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle closed the meeting at 12:02.  Board attended a Department Head Lunch.

 

Commissioner Weigand opened the meeting at 1:23.  Chairman Ogle, Commissioners Weigand and Mavity present.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to close the meeting for personnel issues for 25 minutes at 1:25.  With Chairman Ogle and Commissioners Weigand and Mavity and Don Slone present.  All voted “yes.”  Commissioner Mavity left at 1:50.  Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 2:08 and reported no action taken.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve payroll change orders 98-265 resignation of Kathleen Bayer from Juvenile Detention, 98-266 hired Travis Altic to Juvenile Detention at $9.03 and 98-270 resignation of Chris Jahr from Noxious Weed.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve added escaped orders 971-976 in the amount of $872.66.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve abated order 1472 in the amount of $1,164.19.  All voted “yes.”

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:55.

 

________________________________________                          ______________________________________________

                                  Clerk                                                                                                       Chairman

 

 

April 10, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in session to canvass the votes for the General Pomona City election held on April 7, 1998 with  Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioner Charles W. Mavity, Jr.,  County Clerk Shari Perry and Venita Norton present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:15 a.m.

 

Votes were as follows:

 

Richard Adler                                          37           

Lucille Crawford                                     61

Billy D. Lloyd                                        85

Robert J. Sobba                                       75

Jack Smith                                               35

David M. Stoneking                                41

 

Write-ins were as follows:

 

Jonnie Milliman                                      1

W.R. Barkley                                          1

John Love                                               1

Jim Best                                                  2

 

 

Board confirmed Billy D. Lloyd, Robert J. Sobba and Lucille Crawford as elected to the position of Pomona City Council

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 9:21.

 

 

 

_________________________________________                   ______________________________________________

                              Clerk                                                                                                         Chairman

 

 

April 13, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Ogle and Commissioner Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:04 a.m.

 

Commissioner Weigand arrived at 9:05.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for April 8 and April 10, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Rex Bowling, Brad Gilges and Kevin Jones in about AS400  upgrades.  Kevin stated that the Sheriff upgrade is estimated at about $30,000 and the Courthouse upgrade is estimated at about $85,000.  He is looking into having one main computer for Sheriff and Courthouse.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to close the meeting for non-elected personnel for ten minutes at 10:15.  With Chairman Ogle and Commissioners Weigand and Mavity and Darrell Wadkins present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 10:32 and reported no action taken.

 

Commissioner Mavity asked Darrell to advertise for a maintenance person.

 

Board asked Darrell to look into how much a pager would cost per month.

 

Chairman Ogle signed a transfer of $425,000 from 303 fund Bridge Bond 1997A to 300 fund Federal Match 1997A.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve Jim Cain to hire one person for summer help at Transfer Station at $7.25 per hour.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle closed the meeting for lunch at 11:50.

 

Commissioner Mavity opened the meeting at 1:02.  Chairman Ogle and Commissioners Weigand and Mavity present.

 

Board went to view a portion of 2667 Tennessee Road to 2699 Tennessee Road for proceedings to vacate.

 

Chairman Ogle and Commissioner Mavity back from viewing at 2:00.

 

Rex Bowling and Kevin Kimball in about a new position at jail for a Control Room Operator at a Grade 2.

 

Board agreed to transfer an employee from 911 to Control Room Operator and transfer an employee from Juvenile to 911 and they will not replace the employee at Juvenile.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:46.

 

 

 

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                                      Clerk                                                                                                              Chairman 

 

 

April 14, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a public hearing for the purpose of hearing testimony regarding the formation of a sewer district in and near the Town of Centropolis with Chairman Ogle and Commissioners Thomas R. Weigand and  Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 7:40 p.m.

 

Rob Gavin with Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers spoke about raw sewage and the size of the proposed sewer district and which system is most cost feasible.  He said the Town of Centropolis is suited for a gravity system, but that the rest of the proposed district is not.

 

Options discussed are as follows:

 

1) Gravity Sewer Alternative is only for Town of Centropolis, serving only 56 houses at an estimated cost of $325,000 and the cost of a discharge lagoon estimated at $167,350.

 

2) Low Pressure Grinder Pump Alternative is where a grinder pump and wet well is installed at each residents and then it goes to a lagoon.  The estimated cost is $516,650 and the estimated cost of the lagoon is $167,350.

 

3) S.T.E.P. Sewer Alternative is a septic tank at each residents with a filter and tanks have to be pumped every three to seven years.  The estimated cost is $463,450 and the estimated cost of the lagoon is $167,350.

 

4) Combination Gravity and Pressure Collection System which is a combination of the gravity system for the Town and the low pressure grinder pump for the outside area.  The estimated cost is $452,200 and the estimated cost of the lagoon is $167,350.

 

Kirkham Michael is recommending the Combination System for the proposed district.

 

Donna Crawford with Governmental Assistance Services stated that she has almost completed the home income surveys for the block grant.

 

Phillip Fishburn who works for Midwest Assistance and receives Federal funds for operation stated that they receive no money from the community.  They work with communities to help them receive Rural Development money which is paid back over a 40 year period and that he also needs to conduct a survey on household income.

 

Meeting as opened at 8:50 for testimony for 30 minutes.

 

Larry Wright spoke about what the per household payments could be without grants.

 

A resident of Centropolis said that they didn’t want the State to come in and do the system and they have to pay for it.

 

Rob Gavin said that all figures are just preliminary estimates and that they can come up with a system that they can afford.

 

Rick Randal said he would like to see the gravity system.

 

Richard Powers said he wants the entire community (proposed district) included and not to limit the monthly charge to $25.00.  He said between $25.00 and $35.00 would be all right with him.

 

Phil Pearce lives south of the proposed district and is not upset that he is not included, he has enough property if he every  needed to change his system.

 

Brian Ottaway said he wants to keep cost down, but that it will benefit the whole town.  He said he could put in a gravel pit on his property  but it would probably fail.

 

Warren Chase lives by Cemetary and is in favor of what ever has to be done so that it is not running in the ditches anymore.

 

Elwin Henry said he is not in the proposed district but favors it and that he signed the petition.

 

Gene Gilliland said he would have four hook ups and wants the cost keep down.  He didn’t want to see it killed because the cost is $26.00 per month.

 

Lois Houston said she really wants the sewer system because it will clean up the water supply.

 

Dick Preller said that they have no choice and that he hoped for the best and that they needed to help as many as they can.

 

Richard Power said that people that live to far out to be cost effective could pay extra to be hooked on.

 

With no further testimony the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

 

 

 

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                                   Clerk                                                                                                       Chairman

 

 

 

April 15, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Commissioners Thomas R. Weigand and  Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Weigand at 9:10 a.m.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve the minutes for April 13, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Richard Latimer in about Neosho Rd, he lives at 3773 Neosho Rd.  Commissioner Weigand called Ray and he said they would go and look at it.

 

Chairman Ogle arrived at 9:20.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-27 to vacate a portion of a road commonly known as 2667 Tennessee Road to 2699 Tennessee Road.  All voted “yes.”

 

Board agreed that the Planning and Zoning will pay the Ambulance Department $2,500 for a 1990 Ford Bronco.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve payroll changes 98-258 for Dawn Clements leave of absence from Ambulance Department starting March 18, 1998,  98-267 Kevin Carey discharge from Juvenile, 98-274 Abe J  Schmidt transfer from Juvenile Detention to 911 Dispatch, 98-275 Todd Hosler new hire at Noxious Weed part-time no benefits for mower operator at $7.91 per hour, 98-276 Douglas Johnson new hire at Noxious Weed part-time no benefits for mower operator at $7.91 per hour, 98-277 Francis Dalsing transfer from Maintaince to Noxious Weed, 98-278 Debbie Peffly resignation from Elderly.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve the monthly service charges for a cellular phone for Elderly and Personnel with 50% out of each fund.  Chairman Ogle and Commissioner Mavity voted “yes.”  Commissioner Weigand voted “no.”

 

Commissioner Mavity closed the meeting at 11:30 to attend at luncheon at the Country Club on issues about US 59 Highway.

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 1:43.  Chairman Ogle and Commissioners Weigand and Mavity present.

 

Chris Hockley a student from KU who is working on a visitors guide for the Ottawa Herald was in to talk to Board about County mission.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for the public hearing held on April 14, 1998 for the testimony regarding the formation of a sewer district in and near the Town of Centropolis.   All voted “yes.”

 

With no further discusion the meeting was adjourned at 2:55.

 

 

 

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                                 Clerk                                                                                                                 Chairman

 

 

 

April 20, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioner  Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:03 a.m.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for April 15, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand arrived at 9:06.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve payroll changes 98-279 hire Jason M. Carlile to Jail at part-time no benefits at $8.74 per hour and 98-280 hire Kristopher Roy to Juvenile Detention at part-time no benefits at $8.74 per hour.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve added escaped orders 977-979 in the amount of $20.58.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to sign a contract with AT&T Wireless Services for a pager for Darrell Wadkins, first month $28.40 and thereafter $10.45 per month.  All voted “yes.”

 

Bill Brown has purchased the property from Wanda Briggs on K-68 Highway.  He was told by Mr. Hall it was zoned commercial.  The Planning Commission recommends approval of the request to rezone approximately 3.0 acres from A-2 (Agricultural District ) to B-1 (Interchange District) subject to the following conditions:

    1) Remove all automobiles that are not in running order and currently licensed.

   2) Sanitation inspection is required for the handling of on-site sewage disposal in accordance with the current Franklin County                   Environmental/Sanitation Code.

 

Juanita Zeek in about purchasing twelve chairs at a cost of $290.00 each.  Departments purchasing chairs are as follows: three to Treasurer,  one to Motor Vehicle, three to Clerk, one to Election, two to Register of Deeds, one to Public Works and one to Personnel.

 

Chairman Ogle closed the meeting at 12:02.

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 1:13.  Chairman Ogle and Commissioner Mavity present.

 

Ray DeJulio in about old asphalt dumped in River on Neosho Rd.  He called water resources and they said old asphalt was all right to dump in the river, he asked them to send him a letter.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to void purchase order 980181 in the amount of $4,939.50 to Welborn Sales and approve purchase order 980200 in the amount of $5,104.70 to Welborn Sales.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 980199 to Newman Traffic Signs in the amount of $845.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 980198 to James Cope and Sons in the amount of $13,717.20 for concrete millings at I-35 and Williamsburg.  The bill will be paid in June.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve purchase order 980197 to Hunt Midwest for 8,250 tons of rock at $5.75 per ton from the Garnett Quarry for a total amount of $47,437.50.  The bill will be paid in July.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve purchase order 980196 to T.K. Trucking for the hauling of 8,250 ton s of rock from the Garnett Quarry to 3080 John Brown Highway for a total amount of $16,500.00.   The bill will be paid in July.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to sign the Quarterly Report for Gold State Porcelain CDB Grant.  All voted “yes.”

 

 Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve payroll changes 98-273 transfer Tamara Moews from 911 to Jail Control Room Operator from $9.17 per hour to $9.03 per hour and 98-272 resignation of Bryan Hastert from County Attorney Office.  All voted “yes.”

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:47.

 

 

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                                       Clerk                                                                                                                      Chairman

 

 

 

April 22, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioners Thomas R. Weigand and   Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:03 a.m.

 

Chairman Ogle co-signed, along with Mayor Finch, a letter to Sam Sheldon, President U.S.D. 290, inviting representatives to the joint City/County/School meeting on May 27 at the Franklin County Jail.

 

Theresa Cummings was in with a report on the Adult Comprehensive Plan for Fiscal Year 1997.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to accept the report.  All voted “yes.”

 

Theresa also reported on the ECC activities scheduled for the year.  They are planning an Employee Picnic for June 27, 1998 at Forrest Park from 5:30-9:30, at the shelter house, and to also rent the pool for the employees to use from 8:30-9:30 that evening.  The committee asked for $1,300.00 to fund this and the Employee Banquet for this year.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to allow the committee $1,300.00 to use for these projects.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved to approve the minutes from the April 20th Commission meeting, Commissioner Mavity seconded.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray DeJulio reported that he had canceled the agreement with Fogle to haul rock from Garnett. 

 

Ray also had the estimate for right-of-way and fence moving on McNish property.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to accept the estimate of $1,099.00 to purchase right-of-way and build fence  on the McNish property.  All voted “yes.”

 

The Board asked Ray to contact Mr. Kramer,  regarding rock on a minimum maintenance road, to come in and talk with them.

 

Don Slone in with release of Zoning Violation for Richard & Sharon Reeder property.

 

Deb Barker in to help explain payments from KDOT on Depot Restoration Project.  KDOT will be reimbursing our  contractor payments, less 5%, for each draw, with the remaining to be paid on completion of the project, which is scheduled for November. The Historical Society will be giving their 20% in October when the CD comes due.

 

The commission talked with Deb Fortney on the phone regarding the phone system.  She will get back with them with more information.

 

The meeting was closed for lunch at 12:02.

 

The meeting reopened at 1:10. with Commissioners Weigand and Mavity present.

 

Deb Fortney, with Lucent, called back with more information on the phone system.  The board wanted to discuss their options further.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to go into executive session from 1:45-2:00p.m. for Attorney Client  privilege with Commissioners and County Attorney present. All voted “yes.”

 

Meeting reopened at 1:55,  no action taken.

 

Meeting adjourned at 2:15.

 

 

 

_________________________________________             ______________________________________________

                Clerk                                                                                                                   Chairman

April 27, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioners Thomas R. Weigand and Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:09 a.m.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to close the meeting for attorney client privileges at 9:18 until 9:30 with Board and Larry Wright present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 9:30 and reported no action taken.

 

Ray DeJulio in and discussed minimum maintenance roads.

 

Rory Hale and Ray DeJulio discussed dumping on Neosho Rd.  Rory stated that KDHE said that you can’t dump in the river.  Board said County had hands tied unless someone is sen dumping.  Board asked them to apply for a grant for clean up.

 

Ray received a bid from Bryan Ohlmeier to fix a low water bridge on Utah Rd one mile south off of K-68 in the amount of $6,450.00. 

Ray told the Board that they were going to rent a breaker for the backhoe for one week.

 

Ray discussed with Board the ditches on Stafford Rd. that were put in last year and they are redoing them because they are washing out.

 

Ray would like to purchase a computer program to track and compute all road projects for a total expense on each road.  The cost of the program is about $8,000.00.

 

Ray said that Mr. Jim Ryan had received a letter from a lady about the intersection of Marshall and Vermont needing a four-way stop.  Board will view it in May.

 

Ray discussed Resolution 96-21, working on roads and ditches and the amount of right of way needed.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve purchase order 981159 to Performance Electric to do some cabling at the Annex in the amount of $1,184.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve transfer from Ambulance fund 8152500900 to County Wide Phones fund 8529 in the amount of $908.31 to correct error in deposit.  All voted “yes.”

 

J. B. Hall in about purchasing two new sirens with battery backup for placement in the City of Ottawa.  Costs from Federal Signal Corporation are as follows: two rotating eletromechanical siren’s $12,080.00, two siren controls $4,800.00, two radio controls $2,320.00, two antennas $28.80 and shipping for both $220.00 for a total cost of $19,448.80.  Options as follows:  installation on pre-installed class 2-55 ft poles $5,000.00,  two wood poles and poles installation $3,000.00, eight Delco batteries $560.00. 

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded that the County will pay ½ of the $19,448.80 and the City will pay the other ½ and the cost of  installation of the poles and the batteries.  Total County will pay is $9,724.40.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand amended his motion to include that the County will pay $275.60 for part of the batteries for a total cost of sirens and batteries not to exceed $10,000.00 Commissioner Mavity seconded.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to close the meeting for attorney client privileges at 11:38 until 12:00 with Board and Larry Wright present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 12:00 and reported no action taken.

 

Chairman Ogle closed the meeting for lunch at 12:00.

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 12:58.

 

Jerry Thompson in with final cost estimate for Ambulance Department as follows:

 

   General Conditions                              $7,097.00

   Sitework                                               $6,476.00

   Concrete                                              $50,859.00

   Masonry                                             $80,942.00

   Structural Steel                                     $9,156.00

   Carpentry                                           $18,474.00

   Dampproofing    

         Foundation Drainage                          $655.00

         Roofing                                         $24,022.00

         Insulation                                        $2,155.00

   Windows and Doors                          $25,117.00

   Finishes

         Drywall                                          $4,413.00

         Floor Covering                               $3,134.00

         Painting                                           $5,472.00

         Suspended Ceilings                          $1,593.00

   Remodel to Existing                              $6,933.00

   Shelter Area and Fencing                       $2,934.00

   Plumbing                                             $14,616.00

   H.V.A.C.                                                 $9,239.00

    Electrical                                              $16,121.00

 

Base Bid Total                                     $289,408.00

 

   Alternate No. One                                              

Finish Restroom in Basement                                 Add $4,766.00

   Alternate No. Two

Stucco Wood Fascias                                             Add $5,027.00

   Alternate No. Three

Replace Existing Exhaust System                           Add $5,220.00

   Alternate No. Four

Thru Wall Units in Sleeping Rooms

In Lieu of Roof Top Unit                                Deduct   $1,846.00

   Alternate No. Five

Add For Exit and EM Lighting                               Add $1,663.00

   Alternate No. Six

Top Quality Single Sump Pump In

Lieu of Twin Pumps                                       Deduct   $1,000.00

   Alternate No. Seven

Insulated Steel Overhead in Lieu of

Glass Door On Back of Bay                           Deduct   $1,050.00

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to add alternate number one, five, six and seven,  skip alternate number two, alternate number three use existing exhaust system just move to addition part of building, alternate number four hook up sleeping rooms to existing units.  Jerry will rework changes and come back with final.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve the purchase of two Gateway computers for the Health Department in the amount of $1,594.00 each.  All voted “yes.”

 

Darrell Wadkins in and discussed that he has hired a new person and the Board gave him the approval to use the garage at Crestview for storage.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve added escaped orders 980-981 in the amount of $90.44.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve abated order 1473 in the amount of $46.20.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve refund order 334 in the amount of $23.10.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for April 22, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Don Slone in about Crestview rezoning.  Commissioner Weigand asked Don to proceed and if it is turned down then putting a question on the ballot to sell Crestview.  Commissioner Mavity agreed.

 

Linda Motter and Ludell Neilson in about down sizing the Centropolis Sewer District to only the Village.  Board asked her to get everyone to come in at same time to discuss down sizing.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve payroll change 98-285 to hire Julie Furst to County Attorney Office at $8.30 per hour and 98-286 to hire Cheryl Hedges to County Attorney Office at $8.50 per hour.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve payroll change 98-282 to hire Shelly Hubbard as summer help as a mower operator at $7.71 per hour.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve transfer of $2,500.00 from General Fund Planning and Building fund 8001512101 to General Fund Planning and Building fund 8001512102 posting error.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to sign agreement between Johnson County and Franklin County for the Housing of Inmates in the Franklin County Adult Detention Center.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the County Attorney to purchase two computers not to exceed $3,000.00 and pay out of Special Prosecutor Trust.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to allow Commissioner Weigand to go talk to Don about planning and zoning policy.  All voted “yes.”

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 4:02.

 

 

 

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                                         Clerk                                                                                                                Chairman

 

 

 

May 4, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioners Thomas R. Weigand and Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:03 a.m.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve the minutes for April 27, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to close the meeting for attorney client privileges at 9:20 for twenty minutes  with Board, Larry Wright and Dotty Riley present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 9:40 and reported no action taken.

 

Commissioner Mavity discussed with Ray DeJulio a complaint from Mike Ford about a road up by Wellsville.  Ray will be in later to discuss in detail.

 

Ray reported that the dust control applications started today.

 

The Public Hearing to put bridge #BSN260 west of LeLoup on Federal Aide Project that was scheduled for 9:30 will be rescheduled there was no public notice published.

 

After a traffic study was conducted by the Franklin County Public Works Department, concludes that the intersection of Pawnee Road with Georgia Road, constitutes a hazard to motorists and recommends that appropriate stop signs should be erected.

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to direct the Franklin County Public Works Department to erect a stop sign for northbound and southbound traffic on Georgia Road, causing north-south vehicular traffic to stop at said intersection.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 981103 to Bryan Ohlmeier for $6,450 to modify the low water crossing on Utah Road 1 mile South of K-68 Highway.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to sign Grant of Easement between William R. and Diane E. McNish and Franklin County described as a tract of land in Section 33, Township 16 South, Range 20 East of the Sixth Principal Meridian, see easement for a more particular description.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve payroll changes 98-288 hire Brian Gilges as summer help as a labor at Noxious Weed at $7.61 or to backpack railroads at $8.00 per hour, 98-289 hire Thane Combs as summer help as a labor at Noxious Weed at $7.61 or to backpack railroads at $8.00 per hour, 98-290 hire Dana Hermreck as summer help as a labor at Noxious Weed at $7.84 per hour.  All voted “yes.”

 

Lloyd McClure in about communication problems with Sanitation Department and read a letter as follows:

 Dear Commissioners,

I, Lloyd McClure DBA as McClure Backhoe & Excavating, do hereby request, as soon as possible, a copy of the Franklin County Sanitation Code presently in force.  I have been unable to obtain a copy of the present code through numerous requests to the sanitarian.

I further request a hearing before an Appeals Panel for a violation letter received 4-28-98 (If this is applicable under the Sanitation Code presently in force).  Because of the inability to obtain a copy of said Code, I cannot determine if a violation exists, if proper procedures were followed or if an appeal of the violation is even possible.

I also request (If applicable) a transcription of the hearing be taken because of the possibility of further litigation being pursued.

Thank you very much for attention to this matter.

Respectfully, Lloyd McClure.

 

Board decided they need to appoint a Hearing Officer for Sanitation and let Lloyd McClure know when his hearing is.

 

Ralph Taylor in about the County taking permit money before a permit is issued and about violation issued to Lloyd McClure.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to appoint Ray Dean Steanson to the position of the Hearing Officer for Sanitation Codes.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve payroll change 98-292 to hire Michael David as a summer help laborer at Solid Waste at $7.25 per hour.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle closed the meeting for lunch at 11:55.

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 1:08.  Chairman Ogle, Commissioner Weigand and Mavity present.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve added escaped orders 982-986 in the amount of $4,673.31.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve refund orders 335-339 in the amount of $208.04.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve abated orders 1474-1479 in the amount of $390.27.  All voted “yes.”

 

Don Slone in and discussed the property at K-68 and Nebraska Terr. owned by Billy Brown.  He stated that the vehicles were removed and septic was inspected.

 

 Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-29 to amend the official zoning district map of Franklin County.  The zoning change for Billy E and Iota Brown who has a equitable interest in the property be changed from A-1 Agricultural District to B-1 Interchange Business and described as follows:  Commencing at the SE corner of the SW/4 of Section 29, Twp 16S, Rng 20E (see Resolution for complete description).  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-30 amending the “Zoning Regulations of Franklin County Pertaining to Article 4, Zoning District as follows: 1.)  Removal  of Zoning Districts A-4, Agricultural-Transitional District, and B-4, Service Business District, from Article 4, Zoning Districts.  2.)  Change Lot Size Depth and Width Requirements in Zoning Districts: A-1, A-2, A-3, R-1, R-2, MH-1, MH-2, B-1, B-2, and B-3 to show a minimum of 4 to 1 Depth and Width Ratio.  All voted “yes.”

 

Don Slone discussed a hearing held for the placement of a tower  up by Wellsville by M & P Rentals.  We will hold a third hearing because all landowners were not notified.

 

Ray discussed with Board that we need to have a selection and a negotiation committee for a Federal Aide Bridge Project.  Ray will come back in Monday with three from CHIP committee to serve on both committees.

 

Ray reported that the notice on Vermont Road meeting is being sent out Wednesday and will be published both in Ottawa Herald and Ottawa Times.

 

Ray reported that the KCC is plugging some oil wells in the 4600-4800 block of Rock Creek Rd. and they will fix the road when completed.

 

Ray sent a letter to Mrs. Quall’s about her request to put stop signs at Marshall and Vermont.  Ray said that no accidents have occurred over the past four years at that intersection.

 

Ray sent a letter to the ready mix companies about dumping and cleaning out trucks in County ditches.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded that Ray could attend a conference in Madison Wisconsin on Mastering The Budget Process In Public Works and the effective preparation and presentation.  The estimated cost of the motel is $237.00, estimated cost of airfare is $215.00 and the cost of the conference is $795.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray said he will send Michael Ford a copy of the policy on minimum maintenance roads.

 

Rob Gavin with Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers, Donna Crawford with Governmental Assistance Service, Linda Motter and Ludell Neilson in about Centropolis Sewer District.  Donna Crawford stated that they had to downsize to just the Village of Centropolis to make it for the CDB Grant on low to moderate income.  She said they should be eligible for $270,00.  Rob Gavin stated that the estimated cost of the gravity system in the Village with a lagoon is $534,600.  The Board will hold a public hearing on May 11, 1998 at 2:30 in the Commissioners Chambers to discuss new legal description of the district and a public hearing to approve Grant application on June 3, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. at Centropolis Township Hall.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve purchase order 980600 to Best Buy for three computers, three monitors and three Ethernet cards for the County Attorney’s Office in the amount of $3,934.55.  All voted “yes.”

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:20.

 

 

_______________________________________                        _________________________________________________

                              Clerk                                                                                                             Chairman

 

 

 

May 11, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioner  Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:03 a.m.

 

 Commissioner Weigand arrived at 9:08.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-31 authorizing the execution of a base lease from Franklin County to The Kansas State Bank.  The Board of County Commissioners of Franklin County has determined it necessary and desirable to enter into certain lease purchase documents as described to pay the cost of constructing an expansion to the ambulance department at the County hospital and an expansion to the County jail.  Commencing on or about May 1, 1998 and terminating upon the earlier of payment of all Rental Payments and other amounts due under the Lease Purchase Agreement or August 15, 2001, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms of the Lease Purchase Agreement.  All voted “yes.”

 

Kevin Jones in with review/projects that he has been addressing and upcoming issues.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to appoint Dennis Woolman, Sonny Burch and Ray DeJulio to the selection and negotiation committee for a Federal Aide Bridge Project at Middle Creek on Rock Creek Rd.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray discussed Eisenhower Road and traffic.  Ray will draft a letter to send to KDOT about Eisenhower from 23rd Street to K-68.

 

Ray reported that the dust control cost was 93 cents per foot not including manpower or equipment use and application is complete.

 

Ray said that Jim Goracke is coming back to work next week from vacation.  He is going to offer him a job at the shop and freeze his wages and make an adjustment at next increase.

 

Ray is going to make some adjustments on grader districts as follows: Bill Foote to Jim Goracke district, Mark Thompson to Bill Foote district and David Reeves to Mark Thompson district.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 981107 to Killough Construction, Inc. for #1 remove and replace asphalt 501SY 1/4 mile S of Pomona in the amount of $3,110.00, #2 remove and replace asphalt 1,027SY 2 miles N of Pomona in the amount of $5,315.00 and #3 place 2" overlay 205 tons 1 mile S of Pomona in the amount of $6,150.00.  A total amount of $14,575.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve purchase order 980109 to SDS Drum Reconditioned for 75 HHW Barrels at $18.00 each with freight est of $120.00 for a total of $1,470.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity  seconded to approve purchase order 981105 to Murphy Tractor and

Equipment to repair John Deere 770 road grader in the amount of $11,710.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray discussed paying off shredder and Commissioner Mavity is going to look into funding arrangements.

 

Ray discussed face masks being put in all County vehicles, stairs from second to third floor on the east end need to have rubber on them so they are not slick, Annex needs to have battery backups on exit lights and safety committee wants to purchase coloring and activity books.

 

Juanita Zeek in about carpeting in her office.

 

Don Slone in with request of multi-year contract starting July 1, 1998 at $40,000 and gave Board a list of his accomplishments over the last year.  Commissioner Mavity wants to table and discuss and make a decision on Monday, May 18, 1998.

 

Don discussed the Crestview zoning meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 13, 1998 at City Hall at 7:00 p.m.  Chairman Ogle will attend.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 980303 to Merck for 50 doses of Heptis B vaccine in the amount of $1,182.00 and the Federal vaccine injury tax of $37.50 for a total amount of $1,219.50.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve payroll changes 98-293 Paris Stahl from DEU at $11.67 per hour to 911 dispatcher at $11.01 per hour this is a temporary move she will be transferred back to a road deputy, 98-294 Jeff Curry from 911 dispatcher at $9.28 per hour to Sheriff Patrolman at $10.52 per hour this is a temporary move he will revert back after Paris Stahl is transferred back to road patrol and 98-295 Jimmie Dean from road patrol at $11.01 per hour to DEU at $11.67 per hour.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve transfer from Road and Bridge 8102500900 to Road and Bridge 8102403731 in the amount of $210.00 to correct deposit on April  16, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve transfer from General Fund Capital Outlay 8001513400 to Bridge Bond 1998A 8301500200 in the amount of $135.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Board discussed invoices from First National Bank for $30.00 and First Kansas Federal Savings for $30.00 for research on case 98-IQ-1 and they are to be paid by County Attorney. 

 

 Chairman Ogle closed the meeting for lunch at 12:00.

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 1:10.  Chairman Ogle and Commissioner Weigand present.

 

Kenneth Chapman in and discussed Veterans Memorial and estimated that they need $40,000 more and that they have raised $80,000.  Board said they would like to see it started and they think they need to take bids to find out dollar amounts.  Kenneth said they are meeting on Wednesday and invited Board to attend.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve the minutes for May 4, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 2:37 for the purpose of a public hearing for the downsizing of  Centropolis Sewer District.

 

Rob Gavin with Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers said that downsizing is needed in order to comply with the requirements to receive a GDB Grant.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to accept the engineers recommendation to downsize Centropolis Sewer District to the revised legal description dated May 4, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle closed the public hearing at 3:05.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:25.

 

 

 

__________________________________________                                    __________________________________________

                              Clerk                                                                                                                       Chairman

 

 

 

May 13, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioner  Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 8:58 a.m.

 

Jeannie & Troy Good from Wellsville in about 9.92 acres of property they purchased in Franklin Township.  Regulations say you will have at least 10 acres to put in a lagoon.  He said that 1/4 mile from his property there are three septic systems that do not work.  That is why he wants to start with a lagoon and not a septic system.  The Board would like the Good’s to see if the neighbor will sell them a small piece of property so they will have 10 acres.  The Board doesn’t want to bend the rules, because everyone will want the rules bent.

 

Don Slone discussed with the Board the City Planning Meeting tonight about Crestview.

 

Don discussed Board of Appeals and some terms are up this year.

 

Don presented to Board three copies of Martin Marietta’s Application for Rezoning and Special Use Permit to Conduct Mining Operations.  It is scheduled for the June 11, 1998 study session.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve Resolution 98-32 to create a sewer district encompassing the Town of Centropolis (see Resolution for legal description).  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to close the meeting for personnel of non-elected officials at 10:45 for fifteen minutes.  With Chairman Ogle, Commissioners Weigand and Mavity and Larry Wright present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle reopened the meeting at 11:00 and reported no action taken.

 

Chairman Ogle left at 11:05.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve the minutes for May 11, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ted McCurdy was in with April write-offs totaling $26,071.68 for the Ambulance Dept.  Medicare adjustments of $14,681.76 and Medicade adjustments of $4,117.31.  Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to accept write-offs.  All voted “yes”.

 

Ted  had payroll changes; 98284 Georgia Young-resignation, 98284 Steven Welter-discharge, 98298 Brent Lee-discharge, 98299 Chris Stanley-new hire and 98300 Teri Cloyd-new hire.  Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to accept payroll changes.  All voted “yes”.

 

Ted also reported that Jeff Price and Danielle Norman will replace Loren Evans and Georgia Young in the Paramedic Class.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 11:57 for the Department Head lunch.

 

No afternoon session-Salina Conference.

 

 

 

_______________________________________                                  ___________________________________________                          Clerk                                                                                                       Chairman

 

 

 

May 18, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioner  Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:00 a.m.

 

Bob McDaniel, Chet Leach, Virgil Hermreck, Noble Carter, Charles Peed, Les Reiner, G.R. Belt and Ray Carey in with questions about the increase of $10,000 and multi-year contract for Don Slone.

 

Bob McDaniel wanted to know how you warrant a $10,000 increase and all of his benefits.  Chairman Ogle said they had made no decisions.

 

Chet Leach asked if the road department was going to get a 2% raise.  Commissioner Mavity said they have not made any decisions about next years salaries.  Commissioner Mavity said that road department started at $7.61 per hour with experience can start higher.  Chet said that was not a lot a money for someone running a maintainer.  Chet said we gave DeJulio a large raise and Commissioner Mavity said that he was over several departments.

 

Virgil Hermreck said that every time Mr. DeJulio is put over another department that he gets another raise.  Commissioner Mavity said he has not received a raise for quite some time.  Virgil asked how much he is drawing and Commissioner Mavity said he gets $50,000 per year.  Virgil said he heard that we were paying the new computer man $60,000 per year.  Commissioner Mavity asked him if he wanted to see the figures on how much we have saved on hiring a computer man.  We are not farming it out to different agencies.  Commissioner Mavity said we do not just do this kind of thing and give out raises or do this or that until we figure if we will save money.  Commissioner Mavity said that the computer budget is $89,000.

 

Bob McDaniel and Chet Leach questioned all the four wheel drive vehicles and if they are maintained.  They don’t understand why we need to purchase $20,000 vehicles when we could purchase S-10's or Rangers.  Commissioner Mavity said they would look into that.

 

Bob McDaniel wanted to know when the budget hearing would be and Commissioner Mavity said it would be in August and published in the paper and asked them to come in and look at it.

 

Bob McDaniel said he was glad we were saving money on the computers, but said he and a lot of people see waste and taxes keep going up.

 

Les Reiner said they met a Jeep on John Brown Rd and wanted to know why they were driving a four-wheel drive vehicle.  He said they could drive a cheaper vehicle and if they need to walk 100 yards if would not hurt them and save County a lot of money.  If it is muddy, they could wait until it dries out.

 

Bob McDaniel said he would like to see taxes level off or go down or stop.  He said they are not getting anything for it.  He said he has not had a load of rock in four years.

 

Commissioner Mavity said the only place they are looking at increasing is the road budget.

 

Charles Peed said it was a rip out to charge fees for services like building permits.

 

Commissioner Mavity said they need to meet with departments head before budgets and tell them what they are going to get.

 

 

Bob McDaniel wanted to know if the maintainer operators get paid by the mile.  Commissioner Mavity said no.

 

Charles Peed wanted to know about magnets on graders.  Commissioner Mavity said the grader operators are to use them.  Mr. Peed said they don’t use them because they rattle and they take them off.  Mr. Peed wanted to know why they are not told to use them or give them a release.  He said there are other people wanted a job.  Commissioner Mavity said they are four short and if he knew someone please send them in.  Chet Leach said paying $7.61 per hour they are not going to go to work for the County when they can work for Wal-Mart of Ottawa Truck with less of a headache and more money, if we would pay $12.00 per hour we could get employees.  He said $7.61 per hour would not pay rent in Ottawa.  He said morale is not there e because the department head receives $50,000 and $40,000 you got everybody so mad they don’t want to work.  Morale is very bad, but how would you feel when you take this guy out of the weed department and jump him up to $50,000 a year, well what did I do wrong I should have tried for this job the morale is not there.

 

G.R. Belt would like something done about ditches at 4583 Douglas Rd.

 

Commissioner Weigand arrived at 9:23.

 

Chet Leach wanted to know when construction was going to start on Rock Creek bridge.  Commissioner Weigand said bids would come in July and would start soon there after.

 

Bob McDaniel told Commissioner Weigand they were not in favor of giving Don Slone a $10,000 increase.  Commissioner Weigand said  whoever had the job was going to want a salary and they have Franklin Counties rules to enforce.  Commissioner Weigand said a planner had to be able to take a betting and keep on ticking.  Commissioner Weigand said that kind of increase distorts all other department head salaries.  Commissioner Weigand said a planner would cost the County $25,000 to $45,000 depending on education and experience.  Les Reiner said he remembered Mr. Slone saying when he took the position that he was ready to take the heat and that goes with the salary he accepted.  Commissioner Weigand said if he has a better opportunity and wants to move on we should not talk him out of it, we need to look at what we are paying him and what it would take to hire someone to do the job and correctly.

 

Commissioner Weigand said we have more regulations than we had a year ago.  He said people have come to them and asked for building codes and zoning because they were not getting jobs done correct and bids were not on a level playing field.  Commissioner Weigand said they do not want the taxpayers as a whole paying for the growth in Franklin County.  He said we need to deal with septic systems and the use of the land and selling 10 acre lots are wearing out the roads.

 

Virgil Hermreck said we have to many regulations we have no freedom any more and people don’t want all of these regulations.  Every time you turn around you are hiring more people and raising taxes.

 

Chairman Weigand said we have a janitor that has been with us more than five years and is making less then $8.00 per hour.

 

Virgil Hermreck said Don is getting in the same grove as the County Appraiser they have attitudes.  They are working for us taxpayers and we don’t need that.

 

Commissioner Mavity said that the road department is only 40% of the budget.  He said we could tell the Sheriff and Ambulance Departments to stop at midnight and everyone is on their own.  There are ways to cut the budget but there would be a lot of people in here if you cut services.

 

Ray Carey wanted to know where we purchase or gas for heating.  He said the Hospital and Schools deal on open market for fuel.

 

Don Slone in and discussed Crestview options.  He said the homeowners were very pleased that we withdrew Community Correction s and the Alternative School, but the Alternative School was not happy the next day when they read the newspaper.  He said there were some technical problems in the finding of fact and needs to know where the Commissioners want to go from here.  The said the meeting was run like a goat rope.  They went right from introduction to the public hearing without applicants’ presentation and after they got numerous questions they said he should have presentation.  Don said Mr. Bowers stood up and wanted to know who was here for the County.  He recommended that the change the future land use map so the County can use the building for office use and revert to Residential  use if County sells it, but that fell on deaf ears. Don said it was asked why the County doesn’t get rid of Annex and use Crestview.  Don and Commissioner Weigand said that was not the issue.  Don said the request went down on a 6-0 vote.  Don told them they were handcuffing the County on the use of our building.  Don stated he would not do anything until the City Commissioners for final decision.  The public is aware that the Alternative School can go in there and they have no legal recourse.  Don said the staff report he received was incomplete  and the public had the entire report before he presented anything.  Commissioner Weigand said we need to let the Alternative School use half of the building.  Don recommended that the Commissioners send a letter to the City Commissioners and ask for the building to be used for offices and if and when the County sells it, it will revert back to Residential, but don’t take our building from us.

 

Commissioner Weigand stated that he was in full support of Don and told Don you have to have a strong personality and a strong will and own self esteem, because you are not going to get it from the job.  Commissioner Weigand said he had a concern about the large increase sending a  wrong signal.  Commissioner Weigand’s proposal would be to step him up to $35,000 on July 1st, 1998 and step him up the first of the year to $37,500.  He said if he could not do that he would understand and he doesn’t want him to move.

 

Chairman Ogle said that Don was doing a good job and knows what he was doing.  He would not go along with giving him $35,000 on July 1, but maybe on January 1, 1999.  Don stated that he could be the good old boy but he would not be doing his job.

 

Don asked the Board if they were aware of the two threats that he had.  One with a cemetery plot and one last week wanting to know if  he had purchased his bullet proof vest.  Don said the last one was turned into the Sheriff’s Department.

 

Commissioner Mavity asked if he had talked one on one to anyone.  Don said about the salary no, about the job yes.  Commissioner Mavity thought that one of the Commissioners should sit down and talk to Don one on one and see if they could all agree.  Commissioner Mavity said he would not agree with a multi-year contract and he said we need to get it on a renewal of January 1.

 

Rory Hale in about meeting tonight with all of the installers.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded that the policy shouldn’t allow a licensed septic installer to hold a license to inspect septic systems and that the County will only do them if need be.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray DeJulio discussed with the Board a letter he is sending to KDOT in regards to Eisenhower Rd.  He said if the Board didn’t have a problem with it he would drop it in the mail.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve purchase order 981110 to Newman Traffic Signs for post and delineators in the amount of $1,330.50.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve purchase order 980110 to Peoples National Bank to be put in checking account for the purchase of aluminum cans in the amount of $2,000.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle signed purchase order 981109 to University of Wisconsin for registration of Mastering the Budget Process to be held July 20-22 in the amount of $795.00.

 

Ray stated that he had talked to the survey companies in town about locating and replacing the thirteen section corners on Vermont Rd. and that by law we have to put them back.  He said that Taylor Survey bid $2,200 no matter how many they have to locate and Homestead bid $125.00 per locate.  Ray said that would be cheaper because there is only 13.  He will bring in purchase order later.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve payroll change 98-303 for David Reeves from Equipment Operator I at $8.37 to Blade Operator I at $8.74.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray told Commissioner that they were going to need a lot of water for the John Brown project and Roland Sass has agreed but wants a written agreement.

 

Ray told Commissioner that he thought the house movers need to have a bond on file with County.  Commissioner Weigand asked him to contact Rex Bowling about this issue.

 

Ray said he received a note from Gary Shoffner about letting bids for Bridges.  He said he only has four of the six right of ways description and he has not started to acquire the right of ways.  He would like the month of May to acquire what he can.  He said that there is no way he can let bids in early July.

 

Ray said that they recalculated dust control and figured 97 cents a foot.

 

The city of Princeton wants the County to do some chip and sealing and Ray said we would do it.

 

Sonny Burch, Dennis Woolman and Ray are going to meet on Wednesday to select an inspector for the project.

 

Ray told Board CHIP meeting is tomorrow evening.

 

Ray reported that the shouldering is coming along good on Eisenhower and that they are putting in two tubes for Rex Hughes.

 

Ray reported they will be rocking the Nebraska Terr bridge project this week and put up guard rails after that.  Next week they are going to start removing the concrete boxes.

 

Ray stated that the John Deere has close to 5000 hours and what to do with sleeves.  Commissioner Weigand said to go ahead and take out sleeves while it is apart.

 

Ray reported that they are working on Peckham’s low water bridge today.

 

Ray said that County will do John Brown and start in June and that Killoughs will be doing Colorado Rd in June. 

 

Karen Cain, Dr. Ludwick, Henry Huddlestun and Don Williams in and presented Board with a contract for the Alternative School to be located at Crestview.  They reviewed the contract and said they would have Larry Wright look at it.  The Alternative School would like to use the west wing.  Karen Cain said they already have a permit for the Alternative School.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 980601 to ESS for 125 plastic sleeves for ballots in the amount of $1,000 plus shipping.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve abated order 1480 in the amount of $1,075.83.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve refund order 340 in the amount of $478.62.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve added escapes 987-988 in the amount of $35.41.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity and Weigand and County Clerk Shari Perry will attend a Budget meeting in Topeka on Wednesday.

 

Chairman Ogle closed the meeting for lunch at 12:00.

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 1:05.  Chairman Ogle and Commissioners Weigand and Mavity present.

 

Cal Lantis with the Franklin County Board of Realtors in with concerns about mortgage splits when mortgage companies will only mortgage 10 acres and if a person has 17 acres.  Don said they can’t do this unless they do a lot split.  This could cause some problems if they default on a mortgage.  Cal thinks there has to be something besides the appeals’ process maybe filling out a form that goes with the sale.  Commissioner Weigand said he will help come up with a form for request for mortgage split and get with Board of Realtors.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to close the meeting for personnel non-elected for ten minutes at 1:36.  With Chairman Ogle and Commissioners Weigand and Mavity present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 1:53 and reported no action taken.

 

Rex Bowling in about billing house movers for escort service he figured $12.22 per person per hour without benefits or expenses.  Rex said he would get with County Clerk.

 

Commissioner Weigand left at 2:00.  Asked them to call him if Don needed an answer.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was closed at 2:50.

 

 

 

______________________________________                                     ________________________________________

                              Clerk                                                                                                                          Chairman

 

 

 

May 27, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioner Thomas R. Weigand present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:05 a.m.

 

Jim Braun, Orville Poppy, Stephanie Poppy, Geo Alexander, Don Miller, George & Audry Stewart, Don & Phyllis Schamle, Cathy Sumner,  Rachael Slone, Sherri Slone, Marla Sloop and Harold Fuller were in  with concerns about planning and zoning and Don Slone.

 

George Stewart not here to speak for Mr. Slone from my observation he is quite capable of doing that him self.  I would like to make a few comments in support of any consideration that the Commissioners might be considering for his professional services rendered.  As you know, as well as I, the last year has not  been an easy year for someone in his position and it has been my observation that he has been willing to make those hard decisions and unpopular decisions, just because it is unpopular does not mean it is not right and Don has been the lightening rod of the County for some of the things that have been going on.  I feel that his monetary compensation of $30,000 is not adequate for his responsibilities and duties.  If you looked into the private or professional sector, you would find that so. My feeling is that you have someone on board that is doing a good job for you, if you don’t compensate him well for the job he does then the next person you hire might be cheaper or at the same salary, but professional performance might not be what you want it to be.  He and his wife would support any consideration that the Commissioners are looking at as far as financial compensation.  He would hate to see him go somewhere else.  Mrs. Stewart said she would second what he said.

 

Harold Fuller said he would second what George said.  He wanted to know what his organization was.  Commissioner Weigand said he is responsible for two employees.   Marla Sloop said he had a budget of $80,900 after a revision in September.  Mr. Fuller said in the private sector his compensation is about 50% of what it should be.

 

Don Miller said Don Slone has improved himself and he took the job at a reduced salary for the education and background he has, and with his guidance we are 90% zoned.  We have tried to do that for years, with his guidance for the planning commission we are zoned.  He has the talent and ability and respect for the people he works for and with.  He thinks we should pay him.  A good employee is hard to find  with his leadership abilities.  He should be paid comparably to what the other Counties pay.  His job is as important as a communication engineer or road supervisor.  With zoning land values will increase which will bring in more revenues and we can build the roads and schools we need.  He thinks he should be paid at least what he asked, that would be the least we could do.  He is worth a lot more than that.

 

Jim Braun wanted to know if Mr. Slone was an employee of the County.   Commissioner Weigand said he was an employee of the County.  Mr. Braun did some rough drafting on his $30,000 a year and after his deductions he might be making a whopping $12.50 per hour.  Don is doing a fantastic job and would like to see him stay.  You might be able to hire someone for that salary, but what are you going to get,  someone fresh out of college with no experience.  He thinks Don’s military background is good for what he has to do, they require discipline and he can continue that with the job he has.  He hates to see the man leave.

 

Geo Alexander has been on the planning and zoning commission for twelve years having worked with several of these guys and they have not been anything compared to Don.  We need to keep that man if we can, he is worth every bit what he receives plus.  He is a good man to work with and very organized.  You need to give it a lot of consideration.

 

Don Schamle said he thinks Don should have a raise.  Like the gentleman said making $12.50 per hour, I know he puts in a lot more than 40 hours a week.  Last winter and this spring he has put in more than 40 hours a week.  He has done a good job for the County and Townships.

 

Cathy Sumner said she has been on planning commission with Don since September.  She did not work with any of his predecessor, but has seen a lot of things that Don has done that she likes.  She doesn’t want to see him leave.  She said if she had a masters degree and the experience he has she would not work for $12.50 per hour.  The man needs a raise he can live on and support his family, you need to give it consideration and give the man what he is asking for.

 

Phyllis Schamle said the people of Peoria Township owe him gratitude because through his leadership we have been zoned.  It is a good thing for the County.  All the things that have been tried in the County in the past are getting accomplished and is a good thing.  She would like to see him stay and work with us in the County.  We need him.

 

Orville Poppy said he was new to the County.  He has lived in the County about five years and the first four years he didn’t see much going on at all.  Over the last year we have seen a lot of results and those results are coming from this mans work.  He thinks we have a winner and should try to keep him. 

 

Jim Braun said his figures were a rough draft and didn’t include any overtime just based on 2080 per year.  If you consider overtime, you are looking at minimum wages.  With his masters and other qualification it would be hard to find someone at that salary.

 

Commissioner Mavity arrived at 9:15.

 

Commissioner Weigand said the concerns of the Commissioners is Don is a professional and has an education and good manner for this position and he agrees with them he is not being paid for his responsibilities or his education,  but Don came to work here knowing that although it was his first position nothing has changed except his performance over the last year which has been very good for the County.  He  does an important part in keeping the County out of lawsuits.  In this day and age you make a mistake and your going to get sued.  Another concern is other department heads having similar or lessor duties than they.  Given an increase of what Don is asking for is quite an increase.  We have to consider the impact to the Counties budget and argument that will come if Don is increased.  There has been a couple of things the Commissioners have had a problem with, the way the salary issue came up and that is the way the whole thing was presented to them, as an ultimatum, either pay me or I am leaving.  Commissioner Weigand doesn’t want to see him leave.  We are putting together a team in the County and getting competent people in the planning and zoning area and sanitary area and road and bridge area that the public has to deal with and trying to get a professional team that is consistent and treats everybody on equal basis and we have that team.  He said he was going to do what he could to keep that team, but there is not an irreplaceable person that works for the County.  We are in a time of very rapid change and we need Don.

 

Don Miller said he feels that with Don Slone we have no choice.  We need the leadership and the team and when other department heads come in that is what you will have to take, that is what you were elected for, but that is tough when you are cornered and have your back against the wall.  He doesn’t see any other choice because someone else will take Don Slone.  He has indicated that he would like to stay here and has just bought a house here.  He likes the County and the people and wants to work here and knows we need to do our part.  You have to pay him a comparable wage to what other Counties pay.  It would be a wrong choice not to pay him want he asked for.

 

George Stewart asked the Board what the County budget was and Commissioner Mavity said twelve million and $10,000 out of twelve million is what.  I realize that you are on a tight budget, but that is pretty petty.  He understands the ultimatum, but hates to see a power struggle.

 

Commissioner Weigand said his concern was we could end up going without someone for a while and end up hiring someone for the same amount of money he is requesting.

 

Harold Fuller said he was struggling with the same thing of not keeping him and who are you going to get to replace him with the management skills he has.  Don has brought this County from the nineteenth century to the twentieth century and we could not find someone with as much dedication as he has for the salary that we are paying him.

 

George Stewart said he has seen it happen before that you let a person leave and that person can’t be replaced with someone else at the same or less salary with the same qualifications.  You are not going to see people standing in line to take a $30,000 job with the responsibility, heat and emotional verbal abuse that the man has taken over the last year. He said he would not give it a second thought.

 

Commissioner Mavity said he had been through this before, when you give someone a big raise and I get calls out of this world because we did it.  We needed someone to take care of our computers going into the twentieth century and we have to have our computers ready, we need those people.  We don’t do these things all of the sudden, we do it by reaction, we have to know we are going to save money or can pay for it.  We saved money by hiring the computer person and maybe we will save money by doing this, I don’t know.  The thing is we all have to agree to do it and that it is right and right now we are not all agreeing.  We are going into a budget time and we have to agree.

 

George Stewart said that the Commissioner job is difficult, if they have an unqualified person for that position and you will find it more difficult.

 

Don Miller said he didn’t think the salary we are paying the computer guy is not out of line and the salary that you are paying your road supervisor is not out of line.  This is the way the world lives and if you don’t pay your going to sink.  Commissioner Mavity said he went to a coffee yesterday and the people there told him we were not paying our people enough money.  These were people of our town and older people.  On one hand people say we pay too much and on the other hand they say we are not paying enough.

 

George Stewart said it is hard bringing someone in at a lower salary and tough making that next step to compensate them if you want to keep them.  Commissioner Weigand said good people are not expensive, it’s the people you should have passed on years ago.

 

Commissioner Mavity said they listened to the group last Monday and it is nice to see someone for something and against something both to hear both sides.  If you guys wouldn’t have shown up, the nay-sayers would have won.

 

Geo Alexander said we have spent a long time trying to get this County straightened out and we have worked hard at it and I think the man deserves more money.  We have other guys that we are paying a lot more money to and don’t have any qualifications he has got.  We have one sitting right here beside us and our roads are going to ----.  Commissioner Weigand said his comment is out of order and  disagreed with him. 

 

Marla Sloop said she is trying to figure out the future her of the department in which she works in.  She has seen it in the past as very lax, unknowledgeable and not knowing how to handle the department correctly.  Now she is under a supervisor that is knowledgeable, knows how to handle the position and how to defuse situations.  She doesn’t see how you are going to find someone coming out of college that has the qualifications to handle legally the position set forth by State Statues to keep you out of court.  You will have people walking in and out of the position and a consultant costs $80.00 per hour.  The big situation that keeps coming up is the funding for the raise.  Commissioner Mavity said that was not the main issue for not giving the raise and we have other people we have to keep in mind, we can take care of the funding.  Marla said she remembered an article in the paper of comparable jobs in other Counties around the area and some individuals were given 33% increases and will probably come back for another increase.  If you pay Don what he is asking for that will leave at the end of the year a +.02 in his salary line item.  Commissioner Weigand said the budget was not the entire issue.  Commissioner Mavity said they know what the budget is they are not stupid. Marla said Don gets in high stress situations. 

 

Jim Braun asked what the main issue was, if it was the approach.  Commissioners Mavity and Weigand said that was the biggest and the effect it will have with other employees. 

 

Marla said the other employees are not under contract or elected officials.  She said a contract position was how well you negotiate that contract. 

 

Harold Fuller said he didn’t know how they are handling all the growth and sooner or later that department will have to be expanded.  When the department is expanded compensation should be considered.

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting for a public hearing at 9:38 for the purpose of adding BSN260 the bridge west of LeLoup to the five-year plan.

 

Ray DeJulio said the engineer suggested that the bridge be replaced, we will be able to get Federal Funds and would be to the advantage  of Franklin County to add this to the list. 

 

Chairman Ogle asked if the bridge was in bad shape and Ray said the engineer determined it needs to be replaced.

 

Commissioner Weigand said if there were no other comments he would move to close the hearing at 9:43 and Chairman Ogle seconded.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 98-306 to hire James Branam as a blade operator at $9.66 per hour.  All voted “yes.”  Commissioner Mavity absent.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to sign an agreement with Roland Sass of 3286 Finney Road for up to 200 tanker loads of water to rebuild John Brown Highway approximately eight miles east of US59 for $5.00 per load.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity said we needed to discuss the Neighborhood Revitalization Program and what the County is going to charge per property to recover some cost of administration.  It was agreed that it would not be a percentage of the rebate, because it would not be the same for every property owner and that a fee of $50.00 per property would be charged.

 

Ray said he was notified that as part of the warranty of Vermont Rd that a surfacing index over the ten-year period, Koch would take the first 28% of inflation and over the next 15 years, Koch will accept the first 44.8% inflation.  The county will have to make up some difference if there is an inflation.  Ray said they should talk about it at the meeting in Rantoul tonight.

 

Ray said the negotiation and selection committee for the bridge project has selected Cook, Flatt & Strobel.

 

Ray reported the Labette Rd. is being damaged by the big trucks that are doing work on I-35 he wants to close Kingman and Commissioner Weigand asked him to check with the farmers in the area.

 

Ray said he met with the KCC at the railroad crossing at Louisiana Terr and Osborne Lane and that the KCC has considered it a dangerous intersection and are adding it to a list to put in signals.

 

Ray asked the Board if we need to have an agreement with Martin-Marietta for some repair cost to Sand Creek Rd caused by big trucks coming and going for the Quarry.

 

Don Slone gave the Commissioners the revised planning commission bylaws, but he will have to come back in Monday, because Terry Silvius is out of town and has not signed them.  He would like Larry Wright to look at it, before the Commission approves.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve and sign an agreement for Grant of Easement in 16-19-19 for a lot split of Ambrose Scheckel and accept the dictation of right of way and easements.  All voted “yes.”

 

Freon Hollinger in about Nebraska Rd. south of K-68 is in very bad shape, she said she talked to Ray about it today.  She said someone graded her road on Saturday, she was not going to mention a name, but they left it a mess.  She also said she did not believe in employees  telling you they want a great big increase in wages.  She asked the Board to keep in mind the 68 traffic way and the city annexing property out that way.

 

Don Slone told the Commissioners that he had heard some comments that he was very bold in his comments.  You guys need to figure that you got a year and I gave you 110% and got away cheap.  Don said if he didn’t care about what he was doing he would not be in here,  his family cares and the Commissioners care.  He doesn’t think he is out of line, but politically they may think he is out of line and whatever the Board recommends it will get capped.  The salary increase was not a stepping stone to get out of here.  He said he discussed these desirers  when working on budgets.  What other employees are being paid has nothing to do with his salary.  However, what other counties are paying  for a planning and building director is.  Commissioner Weigand asked Don if $35,000 now and $37,500 in January would be acceptable and Don said he is not worth any more in January than he is right now.  Commissioner Weigand said he would like to keep him here.  Chairman Ogle said he would like to keep him.  Chairman Ogle said to him $10,000 a year is a lot of money, but he is not saying he is not worth it and that he knows what he is doing.  Commissioner Mavity said that he didn’t handle it right.  He said he has weighted this and if they don’t pay him more they are going to have to go out and try to find someone else and pay a lot of money, if someone wants to make a motion I will vote for it.  Don asked why it was not handled right and Commissioner Mavity said you came in and said I want $40,000 and I want to know by Friday.  Commissioner Mavity said if he was in private business he would say go, but he doesn’t want to see him go, so he has to think want he means to us.  Commissioner Mavity said they want to sign a $40,000 year contract on July 1 then he will go along with it.  He knows what is right and what other people think doesn’t bother him, because he knows the situation.  Don said him and Rory Hale are asked daily to bend the rules and they will not do it and it makes them mad when asked.  When the Commissioners tend to side with the public when they have not been truthful, it makes their jobs difficult.  When someone wants a variance there is a process with the Boards that are set up to do them. 

 

Commissioner Weigand said they should take into consideration both parties that came in on the issue and the knowledge that they have.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved to increase Don’s salary to $37,500 starting July 1, 1998 and go up to January 1, 2000.  Died for a lack of second.  Commissioner Mavity said he would have a decision by 4:00 p.m. today.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve transfer of $19,833.64 from Special Auto to the General Fund. All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to split the rent for Solid Waste and Telecommunications.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to close the meeting at 11:35 for fifteen minutes for Attorney Client  with Board and Larry Wright present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 11:50 and reported no action taken.

 

Darrell Wadkins in about spider and roach problems in the jail, but we have so much paper stored in boxes it is hard to control and in the jail can’t spray heavy.

 

Chairman Ogle closed the meeting at 11:57 to attend a joint meeting at the jail with the City of Ottawa and the School District.

 

Commissioner Weigand opened the meeting at 1:23.  All present.

 

Jim Cain in about taking tires at the Transfer Station.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve payroll change 98-307 to hire Jefferson G. Scott at Solid Waste at $7.25 per hour.  All voted “yes.”

 

Paul Herring who is with Timberline Software Corporation made a presentation to the Board and Ray DeJulio said he would like to budget to purchase the software for  construction cost accounting in 1999.  Costs of upgrades are done through a yearly maintenance, usually less than $1,000 per year. A basic package cost around $6,000 and with training and a five-year period with additional bundles you will have $15,000 to $19,000 in it.

 

Scott Lambers in and said the City is going to try to use the east steps for Court and bring in there own chairs.  Scott asked the County to send the City a bill for repair on the chairs in Courtroom.

 

Gary Shoffner with Cook, Flatt and Strobel was in and Commissioner Mavity asked if it would cost us to stake the right of way before we acquire it.  Gary said it would be an additional cost that we could measure it from the plans and the points of center lines.

 

Gary talked about setting a bridge letting in July and we would have about two months to acquire rights of way.  August the 5th was set for the letting.  They will prepare the notice and send it down to Ray to publish in newspaper.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve 98-302 to hire Griff Evans to the maintenance department at $8.67 per hour.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve refund order 341 in the amount of $367.50.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve abated order 1481 in the amount of $367.50.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve added escaped orders 989-991 in the amount of $223.01.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to include the applications form 402 S. Main and 840 Cypress into the Neighborhood Revitalization Program.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve a transfer in the amount of $43.28 from Road & Bridge to General Fund Planning and Building.  All voted “yes.”

 

Kevin Jones in with proposal for software and hardware to upgrade our AS/400 from a model F20 to a model 170, in the amount of $75,376.01.  He doesn’t have a cost of the software for the NT and hubs for the Sheriff’s Department.  We will have one AS/400 between the Sheriff’s Department and the Courthouse.  This upgrade needs to be done as soon as possible so Clerk can do her July abstract.  She can’t put updates on to pull across values from Appraiser’s Office the way we are now.  They will give us $1,700 trade-in on our old F20 model and the computer in Sheriff’s Department we owe about $14,000 on it and will turn back over to IBM.  The Sheriff’s Department is mandated by the State to have ASTRA Network by July 27th.  Kevin asked the Board if they wanted to finance this, that total cost will be around $100,000.  Kevin said we could finance this at 2.9% and Commissioner Mavity said we have the money.  Kevin said we have the internet project we need to do also.  Kevin said he would have the ICC financing paper work by Monday so we can see what are payments would be.  Rex Bowling said he plans to keep making his $700 payment. Kevin said he plans on having all the costs by Monday.  Commissioner Weigand asked when he was going to have internet cost and he said he has it but he is waiting on hub costs.  Kevin said he priced this through Lockwood and they were $4,000 more.

 

Shari Perry and Kevin Jones talked to Board about purchasing an oil and gas software package.  Cost of software is around $5,000 plus training.  Commissioner said they would talk to Steve about sharing some of the cost and training would not have to be paid until next year.

 

Kevin told Board he is mailing our application for a spin number with the Federal Government so we can provide the internet to USD 290.

 

Kevin said he has received proposals from Netspace International, AT&T and Rural Telephone not a $200 range between them.  A T1 will cost about $2,400 per month and the school has commented to pay between $1,000 and $1,400 per month, the Hospital around $400 per month and the County $600 to $800 per month this is not with daily-up access.

 

Carol Callihan in with problems she is having in getting permits for property she has purchased on Kingman Rd. and property she is trying to sell at 3389 Utah Rd. Don Slone said that there are back taxes and a violation on the property she is trying to get a permit for and she doesn’t own the property.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded that we will charge seven cents a minute to users of the phones and $4.00 per line for maintenance.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to close the meeting for personnel of non-elected officials for ten minutes at 4:00 p.m. with Board present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 4:05 and reported no action taken.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to offer Don Slone $37,500 starting July 1, 1998 and running through December 31, 1999 with no contract.  Commissioners Mavity and Weigand voted “yes” and Chairman Ogle opposed.

 

Don said he would like to have a contract and Board said they would give him a contract if he wanted one and Don will call them and let them know by Monday.

 

Henry Dehn in about fence viewing the Board had done and Commissioner Weigand said the Board didn’t look at the part of the fence  that Mr. Dehn is responsible for and remembered it being in good shape.  Larry Wright will draft a letter for the Board to approve on Monday to clarify.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for May 13, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for May 18, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to close the meeting for personnel of non-elected officials for three minutes at 4:39 with Board, Larry Wright and Rex Bowling present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 4:42 and reported no action taken.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 4:43.

 

 

 

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                               Clerk                                                                                                                     Chairman

 

 

 

 

June 1, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioners Thomas R. Weigand and Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:00 a.m.

 

Commissioner Mavity talked to Board about holding a special meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Chambers for the residents of the Crestview area.  Board agreed to hold the meeting.

 

A group of citizens were in and discussed with the Board issues they see as concerns.

 

Bob McDaniels questioned Dons Slone’s increase in salary.  He said he thought after leaving the meeting on May 18th he was not going to get the big raise or contract.  He also wanted to know why they were not notified of the other group coming in on May 27th.  Commissioner Weigand said he did not know until he came in that morning and asked Bob if they notified the group that came in on the 27th that they were coming back in this morning.  Bob said he just called people.

 

Chester Leach wanted to know if they were going to try and put on the ballot a question about a special levy for road improvement.  Commissioner Weigand said that the CHIP Committee was working on it and anyone was welcome to attend the meetings.

 

Commissioner Weigand said that Don Slone’s average salary for the past year and the next year and one half will be around $33,000.

 

Alton Carey talked to Board about road hazards and the ordeal his grandson had with a large rock in the road.

 

Charles Neal brought in a paint bucket of rebar that his wife had picked up off the road and asked why the blades were not using there magnets.

 

Ray Dean Steanson, Lloyd McClure, Mike Pruner and Rory Hale in with hearing report: Franklin County vs. McClure Backhoe

   The three main points in this case are as follows:

1) The homeowner did violate Sec. 1-3.34 by not posting a septic permit.

2) McClure Backhoe did violate the sanitary codes by installing a lagoon with no posted permit.

3) Franklin County Health Department violated code by not issuing or denying a permit within 30 days of application as per                      Sec. 1-3.32.

Mr. Steanson opinion is that all three parties were in violation of Franklin County Sanitary Code.  Therefore, it is his recommendation that the complaint be withdrawn at this time.  It is important that the County have the ability to regulate and discipline the installers and homeowners/contractors when necessary.  However, he believes there were too many violations in this case for any one of the three parties to be singled out for disciplinary action.

 

He stated that he thinks that the present system as implemented will continue to cause homeowner/contractor confusion, and future violations will be inevitable.  As a result, he recommends that the present system be changed so that building permits are always issued subsequent to sanitary permits.  In addition, a copy of septic permits should be sent to the septic contractor to post on the job in case the homeowner/contractor has not posted the permit.

 

Douglas and Miami Counties have both required septic permits be issued before application for a building permit.  This would stop confusion of homeowner/contractor in regard to septic system permit requirements and alleviate problems for the County and septic installers.

Signed-Ray Dean Steanson, Hearing Officer

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to accept findings and withdraw compliant.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity  seconded to withdraw Lloyd McClure’s violations that have been issued to this point and he can work within the County.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle absent.

 

Glenn Stottlemire in about selling a Service for the Elderly van.  Commissioner Mavity said if it was not needed they should sell it.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to apply for a local environmental protection grant through the Helath Department in the amount of $15,875.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Tom Stottlemire in about the grading of Rock Creek Rd. Four times in the last ten days and the dust problem it is causing.  Commissioner Weigand called Scot Hamlin about it.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to accept the Amendments to the By-laws of the Planning Commission.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to pass Resolution 98-33 to close Old 50 Hwy at 8:00 a.m. on June 20 and reopen at 2:00 a.m. on June 21 for Jayhawker Days within the City of Williamsburg.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to sign the 1999 Juvenile Justice Authority Grant for supervision of Juvenile Offenders.  All voted “yes.”

 

Norman Wooge in and asked the Board to consider passing a Resolution to put a question on the ballot to expand the Commissioner districts from three to five.  The Board said they would let him know on Wednesday.

 

Don Slone was in and accepted the offer of $37,500 with an eighteen month contract.

 

Chairman Ogle closed at 12:00 for lunch.

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 1:03.  Chairman Ogle and Commissioner Mavity present.

 

Kevin Jones in with software and hardware upgrade for a AS400 Model 170 with a total cost of $84,851.76 plus some additional hardware to connect the Sheriff and County Attorney and Ambulance to Courthouse for an estimated cost of about $100,000.

 

Commissioner Weigand arrived at 1:05.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve the computer up grade.  All voted “yes.”

 

Fred Adamson in about using water from Courthouse and Courts Bldg.. to water the flowers in sidewalk planters.  Board agreed.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve the minutes for May 27, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Darrell Wadkins in about beds that are still at Crestview and what the school is going to take care of, as far as lawn, windows, snow removal, etc.

 

Charlotte Jones in about workmen’s comp and sick leave policy.

 

Mike Pruner and Rory Hale in about codes and process.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to sign an addendum to report of fence viewing between Dehn and Stinebaugh Section 19, Township 17, Range 18 and Section 24, Township 17, Range 17.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to sign a contract with Governmental Assistance for the purpose of preparation of Rural Development application and submit application in accordance within the rules and regulations set forth by each State and Federal agency  for the unincorporated area of Centropolis at $38.50 per hour not to exceed $1,100.  All voted “yes.” 

 

A gentleman was in and requested a stop sign be installed for north and south traffic at Clark Rd. And Nebraska Rd.  Commissioner Weigand called and asked Doris King to prepare a resolution.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:42.

 

 

 

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                                Clerk                                                                                                      Chairman   

 

 

 

June 1, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a special session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioners Thomas R. Weigand and Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 7:00 p.m.

 

Commissioner Weigand spoke about the Alternative School using Crestview, he can think of no place they can go that they can afford for a one year period or until they have a modular unit available at the High School.  He feels we need to try and help them.

 

Edith Hogle said she was under the understanding that it had been withdrawn.

 

Commissioner Weigand said that the County wanted to use it for our own use for storage and offices, but the City Planning Commission would not consider to rezone for that purpose.

 

Commissioner Weigand stated that the school is permitted as it is currently zoned R-1.

 

Bryan Sadowski with the Franklin County Mental Health spoke about the Alternative School Program.  He said that two of the school districts currently bus their kids in and he could see what he could do about Ottawa kids.  They are there Monday - Friday during the school year from about 7:30 until 4:00.  He thinks that the program has grown in a positive way and that they have parent involvement.  They have two case managers for the Alternative School and usually 22 to 25 students ranging from the sixth grade through the ninth grade.  The students are supervised at all times and breaks would be in the back.

 

The area residents are all worried, that property values will decrease and lose the security they have in the neighborhood.

 

Brad Ferguson said that parents in this neighborhood care and are worried about the safety of their children.

 

The Board asked the group for ideas where to put the Alternative School and received three ideas: the old Wal-Mart, basement of the old City Hall and Neosho Community College.

 

Board asked them to meet with the School Board to help them find another location.

 

Board asked them to report back within two weeks, if they have an alternative site.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 8:20.

 

 

 

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                                  Clerk                                                                                                       Chairman

 

 

 

June 3, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioners Thomas R. Weigand and Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:00 a.m.

 

Don Slone and Rory Hale in about establishing a procedure for policy of septic permits.  The permit must be submitted with a soil profile.  Building and septic permits will be issued at the same time and fee not collected until permits are issued.  Board asked to see a draft in policy change before they will vote on it.

 

Rory Hale was asked to go and flag Carol Callihan septic for where the dirt needs to go.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to sign a Purchase/Service Agreement with Lucent Technologies, provided that USD 290 accepts their proposal for hardware and software to add schools and backup for Annex in the amount of $343,237.55.  The County will only have a lease purchase of $273,237.55 and the school  having a lease purchase of $70,000.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Brad Gilges in with facts relative to a complaint by Jr. Snodgrass from his perspective.  The complaint is on a fire at the Snodgrass residents on April 23, 1998.  The response time, the manner in which the fire was fought and no citation being issued was Mr. Snodgrass complaints.

 

Board agreed to have the fire chiefs come in and discuss burn permits and issuing of citations.

 

Chester Leach said that there was an accident at Middle Creek bridge yesterday and something needs to be done about a guard rail.

 

Residents were in and asked the Board to pass a resolution and put to the vote to increase the Commissioners from three to five.

 

Norman Wooge said that two more commissioners would cost the County about $25,000 a year and maybe we would not have to hire an Administrator.

 

Board received a call from Jim Poe requesting five Commissioners.

 

Virgil Hermreck said he wants five Commissioners.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to put off the decision of a resolution to put to a vote if the number of County Commissioners should change until after the June 15 evening public meeting.  All voted “yes.”

 

KOCH has notified the County they cannot do a lease purchase on Vermont Rd unless we put this out for bids.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve Resolution 98-34 adopting a proposal related to the construction of Vermont Road between K-68 and Rantoul and Vermont Road between Rantoul and John Brown Highway.  Proposals are to be submitted by prospective bidders to the Board prior to the 29th day of June 1998 at 10:00 a.m.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand asked Ray DeJulio to put up used guard rail at Middle Creek Bridge.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to accept a proposal  for  construction  engineering services with Cook, Flatt and Strobel Engineers for project No. 30C-3290-01 with a breakdown of compensation at $66,445.00 and a net fee being in the amount of $8,242.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-35 determining the intersection of Louisiana Terr with the Santa Fe/Burlington Northern railroad tracks to be a hazardous crossing by the Kansas Corporation Commission and that the Franklin County Public Works Department erect stop signs for the northbound and southbound traffic on Louisiana Terr at the Santa Fe/Burlington Northern railroad tracts causing vehicular traffic to stop in both directions at the intersection.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 981114 to Welborn Sales in the amount of $6,480.00 for fifteen 15x30 tubes and fifteen 24x30 tubes.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded that each County vehicle shall have a pocket mask and each department shall pay for their own.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray DeJulio discussed with Board County roads that need to be vacated, roads that need to be minimum maintenance roads and roads that are full maintenance but no road record found.

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to have Ray start the process on the above roads.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray DeJulio reported that the job that was done by Killough Construction on Colorado Rd was rejected and Killoughs came back and redone it.

 

Ray DeJulio and Clarence McIlvain discussed the purchase of dump trucks and the Board decided they would go with Clarence and look at them.

 

Theresa Cummings in to update Board on Community Corrections.

 

Chairman Ogle closed the meeting at 11:50.  Commissioner Weigand and Mavity and County Clerk went to the Franklin County Mental Health Clinic for lunch.

 

Commissioner Weigand opened the meeting at 1:23.  Commissioner Weigand and Mavity present.

 

Rex Bowling and Brad Gilges in about phone system and budget for 1999.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve payroll change 98308 the resignation of Michael D. David from Solid Waste.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle arrived at 2:25.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to close the meeting for personnel of non-elected at 2:25 for five minutes with Board and Larry Wright present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 2:30 and reported no action taken.

 

Elsa Maddox in about the City using the Courtroom and leaving chewing tobacco and gum and spilling pop, causing her lots of extra work.  Commissioner Weigand said the City agreed to monitor and pay damages.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to cancel the agreement with the City of Ottawa for the use of the Courtroom on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse.  All voted “yes.”  Larry Wright is going to bring a letter for Board to sign on Monday.

 

Don Slone in about Martin Marietta application and changing date of planning commission meeting to July 2nd instead of June 25th.

 

Chairman Ogle signed a support service agreement between the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Franklin County Health Department.  The State will provide laboratory service for HIV testing and counseling and the County will provide counseling and testing.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:37.

 

 

 

___________________________________________                            ______________________________________________

                               Clerk                                                                                                                 Chairman

 

 

 

June 3, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a public hearing for the purpose of Centropolis Sewer District Grant with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioners Thomas R. Weigand and Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 7:05 p.m.

 

In attendance were Rory Hale, Donna Crawford, Phil Fishburn, Shari Perry and ten Centropolis residents.

 

Donna Crawford said that the estimated cost of a gravity and lagoon system after the downsizing is around $528,600 and should bring the per month charge down to between $25.00 and $26.99.  She is working on a grant for $270,000 and submitting for a Rural Development loan of $258,000.

 

Donna Crawford asked if there was any public comment the Centropolis Sewer District Project or any other Project in Franklin County.

 

There was no public comment on this project or any other.

 

Phil Fishburn with Rural Development said he had received about 85% of the surveys for Rural Development back, but he could not tell if they can get a grant through Rural Development until he gets in a few more survey responses.

 

Donna Crawford said she had four resolutions that the Board would need to pass of follows: Authority to Apply Resolution, Operation & Maintenance Resolution, Commitment Resolution and Antidesplacement Resolution.

 

Phil Fishburn said that monthly charges could change after the district is established because of budget shortfalls or maintenance increases.

 

Linda Motter said they do not know where the lagoon is going to be yet.

 

Phil Fishburn discussed a sewer user agreement that could be started and residents could pay $15.00 to $20.00 per month to start their maintenance fund.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 7:43.

 

 

__________________________________________                           _____________________________________________

                                 Clerk                                                                                                             Chairman

 

 

 

June 8, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioners Thomas R. Weigand and Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:04 a.m.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for June 1, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for June 3, 1998 public hearing at Centropolis.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve a payment to Loyd Builders in the amount of $15,318.00 for Ambulance Addition.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 98-309 James Reeder from PT no benefits to PT with benefits with Juvenile Detention.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve the minutes for June 1, 1998 special meeting.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for June 3, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Board discussed with Don Slone a conditional use permit for M & P Rentals to erect a communication tower.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve Resolution 98-36 to amend the official zoning district map of Franklin County, Kansas for the purpose of erecting a 270' guyed wire, multiple carrier communication tower on the following tract of land owned by Michael E. and Lisa M. Douglas: A tract of land lying in the Northeast Quarter of Section 5, Township 16 South, Range 21 East (see resolution for more particularly described legal).  With two conditions: 1) The communications tower shall comply with all FAA lighting standards and daytime lighting to be a white strobe and nighttime lighting to be red lights; 2) Applicant shall provide FCC inspections on all equipment installed upon the tower with their yearly status report due by July 1st of each year; and based upon the findings of fact, whereby recommending that the Official Zoning District Map of Franklin County, Kansas be amended to reflect the approved Conditional Use of the said property.  All voted “yes.”

 

Don Slone reported that to date they have issued 22 site built and 15 mobile home permits and total fees collected in the amount of $13,032.

 

Juanita Zeek in about Jerry Harnden, Transamerica Real Estate Tax Service and Fleet Mortgage Company in regards to a tax payment complaint.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to sponsor a waste tire amnesty program.  All voted “yes.”

 

Board agreed to allow the Solid Waste employees at the Transfer Station to take July 4th instead of July 3 as the Holiday.

 

Mrs. Troy Good was in about a concrete problem with Ottawa Ready Mix and she was shorted at least three yards and then with Penny Ready Mix because Ottawa Ready Mix called them and told them not to deliver, because they had already started the job.  Board told her to go to small claims court.

 

Board discussed with Larry Wright changing Commissioners Districts from three to five.

 

Chairman Ogle closed the meeting at 11:50 for lunch.

 

Commissioner Weigand opened the meeting at 1:02.  Commissioners Weigand and Mavity present.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve Resolution 98-37 that the Franklin County Public Works Department conducted a traffic study at  the intersection of Nebraska Road with Douglas Road and that the Franklin County Public Works Department be directed to erect stop signs for the eastbound and westbound traffic on Douglas Road, causing traffic to stop in both directions at said intersection.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle absent.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve Resolution 98-38 that the Franklin County Public Works Department conducted a traffic study at the intersection of Nebraska Road with Clark Road and that the Franklin County Public Works Department be directed to erect stop signs for the northbound and southbound traffic on Nebraska Road, causing traffic to stop in both directions at said intersection.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle absent.

 

Chairman Ogle arrived at 1:08.

 

Ray said he has sent a letter to Mr. Zarley in regards to making a request to bring Woodson Rd., a minimum maintenance to full maintenance.  Commissioner Mavity asked him to contact Douglas County about easement.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to sign a joint letter with the City of Ottawa to send to Secretary Dean Carlson in regards to Eisenhower Rd. and detour.  Chairman Ogle and Commissioner Weigand voted “yes.”  Commissioner Mavity abstained.

 

Ray DeJulio updated Board on right of way easements for bridge projects.

 

Brad Gilges in with 1999 budget proposal for 911.  He is proposing stating salary to increase from $9.24 to $9.73 and his overall budget from $338,088 to $368,349 with the Counties share at $189,762.

 

Commissioner Weigand asked Brad to work up a budget with a 3% increase on starting salary and a 3% increase for current employees and to break the salaries out from employees benefits.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:15.

 

 

 

________________________________________                               ______________________________________________

                                 Clerk                                                                                                                  Chairman

 

 

 

June 10, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Commissioners Thomas R. Weigand and Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Weigand at 9:00 a.m.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve the minutes for June 8, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Phyllis Rossman, Karl Eisele, Harry Peckham and Gene VanHorn in with the 1999 proposed Soil Conservation budget.  Their 1998 budget was $62,000 and their 1999 budget is $63,850.  They are requesting from the County the same as 1998 in the amount of $40,000.  They updated the County on the projects that the Soil Conservation is working on.

 

Commissioner Weigand left at 9:45.

 

Chairman Ogle arrived at 10:00.

 

Donna Crawford in with paperwork that needs to be done for the Centropolis Sewer District grants and rural development.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-39 Authority to apply for the 1998 Kansas Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program from the Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing and Authorizing the Chairman to sign and submit such an application.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-40 Stating commitment to seek funding through the Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing, Small Cities CDBG program in the amount of $270,000 and further commitment, by the County, to leverage project costs in the amount of $258,600 from Rural Development.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-41 Providing for the long range financing of operation and maintenance costs associated with the sanitary sewer collection and treatment system for the Centropolis Sewer District.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve and sign a Statement of Assurances and Certifications for the grant application of Centropolis Sewer District.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle signed a CDBG Disclosure Report for the grant application of Centropolis Sewer District.

 

Chairman Ogle signed an Applicant Certification Federal Collection Policies for Consumer or Commercial Debts for the grant application of Centropolis Sewer District.

 

Chairman Ogle signed a Water and Waste Eligibility Certification for the grant application of Centropolis Sewer District.

 

Chairman Ogle signed an attachment to SF-424 for City applicants for the grant application of Centropolis Sewer District.

 

Chairman Ogle signed an Equal Opportunity Agreement for the grant application of Centropolis Sewer District.

 

Chairman Ogle signed an Assurance Agreement for the grant application of Centropolis Sewer District.

 

Chairman Ogle signed a Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters-Primary Covered Transactions for the grant application of Centropolis Sewer District.

 

Chairman Ogle signed an Application for Federal Assistance for the Centropolis Sewer District.

 

Chairman Ogle signed a Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (Grants) for the Centropolis Sewer District.

 

Chairman Ogle signed a Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transactions for the Centropolis Sewer District.

 

Chairman Ogle signed a Certification for Contracts, Grants and Loans for the Centropolis Sewer District.

 

Karen Cain in about the School District signing a lease with the County for the use of Crestview. 

Commissioner Weigand arrived at 11:25.

 

Board told Karen Cain that they will make a decision next Wednesday on signing the lease.

 

Ted McCurdy in with monthly report for the Ambulance Department.  May charges were $58,210.03, payments were $25,617.79 and write offs were $16,035.69.  Ted also updated the Board on the addition at the Ambulance Department.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the write offs in the amount of $16,035.69.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to sign the Residential Antidisplacement and Relocation Assistance Plan under Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as Amended for the Centropolis Sewer District.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle closed the meeting at 11:55.  Board attended a Department Head Luncheon at the Jail.

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 1:12.  Chairman Ogle and Commissioners Weigand and Mavity present.

 

Jim Cain in with a bill for the City of Wellsville for a clean up that the City had on May 30, 1998.  The Board agreed to write off the bill and asked Jim to contact them and have them have theirs the same time the County does it.

 

Ray DeJulio reported that he contacted Douglas County about Woodson Rd. and they said they think that it is under their control.

 

Ray reported that they could rent a roller for $1,700 a month plus rent for a trailer.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve added-escaped orders 992-999 in the amount of $321.45.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve refund orders 342-344 in the amount of $9,618.19.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve abated orders 1482-1484 in the amount of $9,898.05.  All voted “yes.”

 

Rick Sawin, Ralph Ferguson, Stan Lantis, Joe Schweiger, Roger Keith, Jim Stonequist, John Croan, Doyle Sobba, Jack Wray, Alan Radcliffe, Brad Gilges and Rex Bowling were in and discussed burn permits.  It was suggested that maybe a voice mail phone line, where it asked you to enter your permit number and location number and down load to 911 computers, citations issued and by whom and changing fine amounts.  Board will consider the changes.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 4:30.

 

 

 

____________________________________________                        _______________________________________________

                                  Clerk                                                                                                                    Chairman

 

 

 

June 15, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioner  Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:05 a.m.

 

Commissioner Weigand arrived at 9:08.

 

Richmond Township Board and member of the Richmond City Council in and presented Commissioners with names for joint fire board and a list of equipment from both board to be transferred to the fire district.  Township Board names submitted are as follows: Dorothy Brock, Joe Horne, John Lutz, Ambrose Scheckel and Charles Hirt.  City Board names submitted are as follows: Edwin Horstick, Larry Fox, David Yeagle, Tom Ferguson and Chuck Collins.  Both Boards recommended one from township board, one from city council and three at large.

 

Don Slone in with his new contract.  Board will discuss and get back to him this afternoon or Wednesday.

 

Bob McDaniels, Virgil Hermreck and Norman Wooge in and discussed County issues.

 

Bob McDaniels asked if vehicles were still going home.  Chairman Ogle said he didn’t think it had changed.  Questions about purchase of a John Deere Gator for the use by Ambulance and Transfer Station.

 

Elsa Maddox in about what Board is going to do about Courtroom being used by City of Ottawa.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve purchase order 980948 to the Franklin County Treasurer for a partial 1997 payment on a self loan in the amount of $75,601.50 for landfill/transfer/recycle and paid out of Solid Waste Special Cap fund 988.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve purchase order 981241 to Ramsey Printing for 40 cases of 8 1/2x11 copy paper at #23.97 each and total price of $958.80.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve added escaped order number 1000 in the amount of $6.11.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to appoint to the new joint Richmond City/Richmond Township Fire Board  as follows: Chuck Collins, Charles Hirt, Edwin Horstick, Ambrose Scheckel and Joe Horne.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle closed for lunch at 11:57.

 

Commissioner Weigand opened the meeting at 1:00.  Commissioner Weigand and Mavity present.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to renew and sign the FY1999 Community Corrections Condition Violator Grant Application in the amount of $42,504.38.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve payroll change 98-304 for Brandon Ripley as a new hire to Noxious Weed in the amount of $7.61 per hour and payroll change 98-321 for Mancil Porter as a new hire to Public Works as an Equipment Operator at $8.10 per hour.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve payroll change 98-310 for Angie Corwine as a new hire to Community Corrections at $11.11 per hour.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle arrived at 1:05. 

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to accept and sign a Grant of Easement by and between Dean F. Lickteig as owner and the County of Franklin in Section 8, Township 19 South, Range 21 East (see the grant of easement for full description of easement).  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray DeJulio presented Board with traffic counts on roads and maps of counts.

 

Ray received two bids for asphalt oil with the following specifications: 158,000 gallons of Polymer Modified Emulsion (EA-90P), and 65,000 gallons of RS-1H at various locations throughout the County.

Bids as follows:

 

Vance Bros. Inc.                                                                      EA-90P                   0.945 per gallon

RS-1H                     0.555 per gallon

No pump charge, Transportation rates are based on 44,000 lb. minimum loads and three hours free waiting time will be allowed after which there is a charge of  $36.00 per hour.

 

KOCH Materials Company                                                   EA-90P                   0.8790 per gallon

RS-1H                     0.5147 per gallon

The delivered price includes three hours free unloading time, after which demurrage will be billed at $38.00 per hour.  There will be no pump charges.  The price also includes all technical services, including a chip seal design to insure optimal performance.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to accept the bids from KOCH Materials Company.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for June 10, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve payroll change 98-305 to hire Florence Bartmess in the County Attorney’s Office as part-time no benefits at $7.50 per hour.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve an Employment Agreement between Franklin County as the Employer and Don E. Slone as the Employee at an annual base salary of $37,500 effective the 1st day of July 1998 with no salary increase effective prior to the 1st day of January 2000.  All voted “yes.”

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:02.

 

 

 

________________________________________                             _____________________________________________

                              Clerk                                                                                                               Chairman

 

 

 

June 17, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a special session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioners Thomas R. Weigand and Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 7:28 p.m.  There was twenty-five in attendance.

 

Commissioner Weigand stated the purpose of the meeting was the issuing of septic permits and the installation of septic systems.

 

An installer had concerns about time lapses between application and the time permit is issued and the notification of sanitary office twenty four hours before construction begins.

 

Rory Hale stated that each installer was issued a general information pack and a homeowner is given a general information packet and applications when they come in and no money is collected until a permit is issued.

 

Lloyd McClure stated that part of the problem is everybody in the office is not trained the same.

 

Rory Hale stated that a soil profile is done on every application, both lagoon and septic system and before you can get a building permit you have to have a septic permit.

 

Ray Dean Steason thinks the new system of issuing permits will work better.

 

Lloyd McClure had questions about 40 acres requirement in codes.

 

Commissioner Weigand asked for a count from the installers on who were having problems and who was not. Ten were having no problem  and one having problems.

 

Fred Hornbaker has problems with a pumper fee of $100.00, capping all hoses before leaving a site and having his truck inspected.

 

It was suggested that a newsletter be sent out every six months to installers on updates and changes.

 

George Harris wanted to know if everyone knew the difference between a failing system and an overloaded system.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 8:43.

 

 

_______________________________________                              __________________________________________

                                Clerk                                                                                                       Chairman

 

 

 

June 17, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioners Thomas R. Weigand and Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:05 a.m.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve the minutes for June 15, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to sign Heartland Works Local Elected Officials Agreement.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve added escaped orders 1001-1002 in the amount of $18.19.  All voted “yes.”

 

Norman Wooge spoke to Board that he was asked by Don Slone to apologize to the Board for Norman’s comments about Don coming on his property for the issuing a special use permit.  Board called Don and asked him to come in.

 

Virgil Hermreck asked if Board made up the contract for Don.  Commissioner Weigand said it was like his original contract with a couple of changes.

 

Bob McDaniels said that Miami County has two 4x4 vehicles and they are used to push snow.  He also said that he had made several hundred phone calls and only one person had no complaints about County.

 

Ray DeJulio in and said that a minimum maintenance road needs at least six inches of rock to bring it to a full maintenance and a maximum  of ten inches.

 

Bob McDaniels has concerns about Idaho Rd. used by people from City  to go to the camp. He  would like traffic counts done on a weekend and signs installed.

 

Chairman Ogle asked about fixing Sand Creek Rd. west of US 59 Hwy.  Ray said we don’t have the money in this years budget.

 

Don Slone in about Norman Wooge’s application for a Special Use Permit.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to sign and accept  Grant of Easements between Billie E and Linda L. Woods and Franklin County a tract of land in the Northeast Quarter of Section 26, Township 16 South, Range 19 East (see easement for full legal ), a tract of land in the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 16 South, Range 19 East (see easement for full legal and a Grant of Temporary Easement between Billie E and Linda L. Woods and Franklin County a tract of land in the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 16 South, Range 19 East  (see easement for full legal).  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray discussed CHIP Committee and Board asked him to bring in two budgets for 1999.

 

Ray reported that Douglas County said that the portion of Woodson Rd. that Mr. Zarley has requested to be a full maintenance belongs to Franklin County.

 

Ray said that the dust control seems to be working pretty well.  He has had one complaint.

 

Ray said that the request from Charles Hirt to fix a minimum maintenance 3/4 miles north of Allen on Georgia will not be done and he sent him the policy.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to wave the policy and take out the bridge on Georgia Rd. per Charles Hirt request and put in a tube.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve payroll change 98-287 to change the job description of Robin Dotson to Fiscal Clerk from $7.61 to $8.58.  All voted “yes.”

 

Juanita Zeek in about City of Ottawa using the Courtroom and disruptions to her office.

 

Chairman Ogle closed the meeting at 11:45 to go to City Hall for joint monthly luncheon.

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 1:18.  Chairman Ogle and Commissioners Weigand and Ogle present.

 

Darrell Wadkins in about alarm system at Crestview and phone line has been disconnected.

 

Darrell Wadkins asked Board about putting electric plugs in Transfer Station office at Annex and Board didn’t approve.

 

Board asked Darrell to get bids on replacing carpet in the north hallway at Annex.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to include the applications from 714 Pine, 729 Beech, 735 Beech, 743 Beech, 747 Beech, 734 Pine, 742 Pine and 746 Pine into the Neighborhood Revitalization Program.  All voted “yes.”

 

Kevin Jones in about Internet service.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve purchase order 980946 to Lucent Technologies for  tracer wire at all locations in the amount of $10,758.85.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve purchase order 981180 to Central Locating Service, LID to do locates on fiber cable in the amount of $675.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve purchase order 981183 to Kevin Jones for expenses in the amount of $516.76.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to put on the November ballot, a question authorizing the County to sell Crestview.    Larry Wright will draw up resolution.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to allow access on July 1, 1998 and enter into a lease agreement with USD 290 for a portion of Crestview for the alternative school.  All voted “yes.”

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:20.

 

 

________________________________________                                  ____________________________________________

                                 Clerk                                                                                                                     Chairman

 

 

 

June 17, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a special session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioners Thomas R. Weigand and Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 7:28 p.m.  There was twenty-five in attendance.

 

Commissioner Weigand stated the purpose of the meeting was the issuing of septic permits and the installation of septic systems.

 

An installer had concerns about time lapses between application and the time permit is issued and the notification of sanitary office twenty four hours before construction begins.

 

Rory Hale stated that each installer was issued a general information pack and a homeowner is given a general information packet and applications when they come in and no money is collected until a permit is issued.

 

Lloyd McClure stated that part of the problem is everybody in the office is not trained the same.

 

Rory Hale stated that a soil profile is done on every application, both lagoon and septic system and before you can get a building permit you have to have a septic permit.

 

Ray Dean Steason thinks the new system of issuing permits will work better.

 

Lloyd McClure had questions about 40 acres requirement in codes.

 

Commissioner Weigand asked for a count from the installers on who were having problems and who was not. Ten were having no problem  and one having problems.

 

Fred Hornbaker has problems with a pumper fee of $100.00, capping all hoses before leaving a site and having his truck inspected.

 

It was suggested that a newsletter be sent out every six months to installers on updates and changes.

 

George Harris wanted to know if everyone knew the difference between a failing system and an overloaded system.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 8:43.

 

 

 

_______________________________________                              __________________________________________

                                Clerk                                                                                                       Chairman

 

 

 

June 22, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioners Thomas R. Weigand and Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:06 a.m.

 

Board discussed holding night meetings, but were not in favor of it, no decision made.

 

Ray DeJulio reported that the rubber tire roller was rolled.  The employee and the roller were not hurt.  Do to the installation of a roll bar  and the employee having his seat belt on.

 

Ray received a letter from Mr. Cramer and Mr. Zarley about bringing 1/4 mile of Woodson Rd to full maintenance.  Ray said if will not require much rock because Mr. Cramer has already put rock on the road.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to bring 1/4 mile of Woodson Rd to full maintenance.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray said he had talked to KDOT about Eisenhower Rd. And they are going to video tape and inspect it.

 

Ray brought in a resolution for speed limit signs to be installed on Sand Creek Rd.  Board tabled it until they can talk to Rex Bowling.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to sign and accept a Grant of Easement between Harold E. And Kyong Suk Heironimus and Franklin County described as a tract of land in the North Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 9, Township 19 South, Range 21 East (see easement for complete legal) and a Grant of Temporary Easement between Harold E and Kyong Suk Heironimus and Franklin County described as a tract of land in the North Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 9, Township 19 South, Range 21 East (see easement for complete legal).  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray said he has received last verbal grant of easement on the Rock Creek bridge project.

 

Ray said he has talked to Railroad about crossing on Davis Rd. and they want to put in a concrete crossing.  The Counties share will be about $14,000.  He has not worked up an estimate on the approach and will make a formal request to the City of Ottawa for a cost share on the project.

 

Ray reported that he called Cook, Flatt and Strobel about the Ohio Rd. low water crossing and removed it from bridge projects.

 

Ray said they are trying to work on Nevada, but the batch plant is down and they cannot get any patch.

 

Ray gave the Board a copy of a memo he is thinking about sending to Chet Leach about his comment on the radio on Friday.

 

Ray discussed the County doing chip and seal for the city of Pomona and the roads that are connecting links.

 

Ray brought in two different purchase orders for dock pads for the recycling center.  Board wants to look at the site and wants some information from the manufacturer.

 

Ray said that they are looking into the road that goes to the church camp.

 

Ray asked the Board what projects they want to include in next years budget.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to let Ralph Tanner use the Courthouse steps on June 29, 1998 to kick off his campaign.  All voted “yes.”

 

Jeff Mourning with Kansas State Bank in and asked the Commissioners if they had any needs or questions that he could help them with.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-42 directing the County Election Officer to submit the following question to the electors of Franklin County on the General Election Ballot:  “Shall the county home, formerly known as “Crestview Nursing Home,” be sold?”  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-43 creating a consolidated fire district designated as “The Richmond City-Township Consolidated Fire District” which encompasses the entire area within the boundaries of Richmond Township, the body shall be composed of five members of whom one member shall be appointed for one year, two members for two years and two members appointed for three years; thereafter, each member shall be appointed for a term of three years.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-44 appointing the governing body of the Richmond City-Township Consolidated Fire District as follows:  Joe Horne-one year, Ambrose Scheckel-two years, Edwin Horstick-two years, Charles Hirt-three years and Chuck Collins-three years.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle closed the meeting at 11:54 for lunch.

 

Commissioner Weigand opened the meeting at 1:10.  Commissioner Weigand and Mavity present.

 

Chairman Ogle arrived at 1:18.

 

Rex Bowling and Brad Gilges in and discussed Sand Creek Rd and if there was a need for speed limit signs.  Rex said the Craig Davis is working up a report of accidents on the road and will report later.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to close the meeting for personnel issues of non-elected officials at 1:43 for seven minutes.  With the Board, Rex Bowling and Brad Gilges present.  All voted “yes.”  At 1:43 Board extended the closed meeting for ten more minutes.  Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 2:00 and reported no action taken.

 

Rex asked about Dana Wiederholt receiving credit for her years of service for working part-time.  Board agreed that she shall receive 1/2 time benefit from December 20, 1993 until she stated working full time.

 

Nancy Staneart was in about 2362 Delaware Rd being a minimum maintenance road and she needs some help on it.  Board told her they would look at it and send her a letter.

 

Darrell Wadkins in about Annex roof leaking and the air conditioner at the jail.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve added escaped orders 1003-1006 in the amount of $84.16.  All voted “yes.”

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:55.

 

 

___________________________________________                     _______________________________________________                                    Clerk                                                                                                             Chairman

 

 

 

June 24, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioners Thomas R. Weigand and Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:00 a.m.

 

Kevin Jones in about purchasing fire protection in the Phone/Computer room at the Annex.  He received a bid from Tec-Larm Firm System in the amount of $5,825.00.  Board asked him to contact Richard Towe with the city about any other companies that might do this.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to accept a proposal from Infinitec to purchase an Oil & Gas Software Application in the amount of $2,500 to be paid by Clerk and training not to exceed $2,160.00 to be paid by Appraiser.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for June 17, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Charlotte Jones in about a change in our form for request for Family/Medical Leave.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to revise the FMLA form to read; 1.  You are __eligible ___not eligible ___eligible pending receipt of a valid medical certification confirming the need for leave under the FMLA.  All voted “yes.”

 

Charlotte was in about the ECC Committee was to print a Franklin County Survivor’s Assistance Handbook to assist the Employee’s Beneficiary(s) in the event of an employee’s death.  Board tabled at this time.

 

Charlotte asked the Board about funeral leave for in-laws, aunts, uncles and etc.  Board asked her to check with  the City of Ottawa about their policy.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to close the meeting for personnel issues of non-elected officials at 9:43  for ten minutes.  With Board and Charlotte Jones present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 9:53 and reported no action taken and to continue the closed meeting for personnel for seven minutes, with Board present.  Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 10:00 and reported no action taken.

 

Norman Wooge in about setting up a table in the Annex parking lot to collect signatures for five member commissioner petitions.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to allow the committee for five commissioners to use a 20x20 area in the northeast corner of the Annex parking lot on Saturday’s and Sunday’s until September 1, 1998, but if there is a complaint by the tenants, Commissioners may withdraw.  Chairman Ogle and Commissioner Weigand voted “yes.”  Commissioner Mavity abstained.

 

Norman Wooge wanted to know why the Commissioners would not pass a Resolution to put the question on the November ballot for five commissioners.  Chairman Ogle said he wants a petition to determine if it goes on the ballot.  Commissioner Weigand said he wants the voters to determine if it goes on the ballot.

 

Norman Wooge asked the Commissioners why more bids were not taken on the phone system.  Commissioner Weigand said that Kansas Communication was not able to supply and bid what the County wanted and that Lucent was approved by the State of Kansas and we didn’t have to take bids.  Ray DeJulio and Juanita Zeek held discussions with Southwestern Bell, but Southwestern Bell was aunable to bid on what we needed.

 

Kevin Jones in with bids on PC’s:

Equuscs

Pentium 266                                                            $822

64 meg RAM                                                          $  35

Windows 95

4 gig hard drive

2 meg video ram                                                      $  27

3.5" floppy

20x or faster CD rom                                              $  56

3com 10/100 ethernet card     pci                            $  63

sound card, keyboard, PS2 style mouse

TOTAL                                                                  $1,036

Options

speakers                                                                  $ 12

15" monitor                                                             $194

17" monitor                                                             $352

internal 56k modem                                                $   91

Colorado t5000                                                       $218

additional tapes                                                       $   29 each

Microsoft office                                                      $217

 

SSI

266 Pentium processor                                          

64 MB RAM

4.2 Gb Hard Drive

32x CD ROM

2 MB Video

Win95

Sound Card

3 Com 10/100 Card                     

TOTAL                                                                  $1,999

Options

15" Monitor                                                            $299

17" Monitor                                                            $459

Speakers                                                                  $ 28

US Robotics 56K                                                    $199

 

Gateway

266 Pentium processor

32 MB RAM

2 Gb Hard Drive

8 MB Graphics Accelerator

13X min/32X max CD-ROM & 3.5" Diskette Drive

GP Series Mid-Tower Case, keyboard, mouse

Windows 95 and Windows 98

TOTAL                                                                  $1,399

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve Kevin Jones to purchase a pentium 266 with a Colorado t5000 back up with five tapes in the amount of $1,404.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for the evening of June 17, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for June 22, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve purchase order 981403 for two PC’s for the Treasurer Office from Equuscs in the amount of $2,669.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity closed the meeting for lunch at 11:44.

 

Commissioner Weigand opened the meeting at 1:06.  Commissioners Weigand and Mavity present.

 

Chairman Ogle arrived at 1:10.

 

Ray DeJulio in and discussed dump trucks.

 

Ray said they are having trouble with roller and Sellers Equipment Co. said nothing is wrong with it.  He said we are using one from Soldier Township for $100.00 per day.

 

Ray said he received a call from the railroad about fixing the tracks and road on Davis Rd.  He said the Railroad will have to close the road for about three days.  Ray has sent a formal request to City of Ottawa for a cost share.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve payroll changes 98-322 for Tad Clark resignation from recycling and 98-323 for Bobby Joe Urton hire for part-time summer help at the Recycling Center at $6.50 per hour.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray reported that KOCH has sent a copy of a contract to Larry to look over on Vermont Rd. Project.

 

Midland Railroad doing work on Railroad crossings and they are not real safe.

 

Ray gave the Board a copy of the letter that he sent to the City of Pomona.

 

Ray presented the ideal Public Works budget for 1999 based on needs.  Grand total 1998 budget is $2,386,880 and the ideal for 1999 is  $4,648,520.67.

 

Ray presented his proposed 1999 public works budget in the amount of $2,783,856 up$396,976 from 1998.

 

Rex Bowling and Craig Davis in with a three-year accident report between 1995 and 1997 on Highways and Rural Roads with a map designation showing sites.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve purchase order 980602 to Equuscs for the purchase of three pentium 266 computers and two 17" monitors in the amount of $3,812.00 for the County Clerk’s Office.  All voted “yes.”

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:35.

 

 

 

_______________________________________                                  _____________________________________________

                                  Clerk                                                                                                            Chairman

 

 

 

June 29, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioner  Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:00 a.m.

 

Commissioner Weigand arrived at 9:05.

 

Ted McCurdy discussed with Board a letter he sent to City requesting no parking on the south side of 14th street.

 

Ted presented Board with a 1999 budget request in the amount $710,000 an increase of 5% over 1998.

 

Commissioner Weigand asked him if he could reduce his new vehicle line item by $30,000 to $30,000 for 1999.

 

Dan Andrews with COF discussed with Board his facilities in Coffey and Osage Counties and licenses that have to be obtained.  Dan talked about the loss of revenue from recycling since the Franklin County Recycling Center has started paying for cans.

 

 

Dan is requesting funding for COF from the County for 1999 in the amount of $147,000 an increase of $30,000 over 1998.  He said they are requesting no increase in Osage County and no increase in Coffey but requested $600,000 in building improvements.

 

Open one bid from Koch Materials Company of Wichita at 10:07 for the Rehabilitation of Vermont Road.  Road 1-Vermont Rd, K-68 South to Rantoul $941,884.16, Road 2-Vermont Rd, Rantoul to John Brown Hwy $657,407.52 for a total lump sum of $1,599,291.68.

Payments will be made over a fifteen-year period at an interest rate of 5.75%.

 

Ray DeJulio submitted to Board the proposed 1999 salaries for the Road & Bridge and a draft two 1999 budget.

 

Ray discussed that the City of Ottawa is not willing to participate in cost sharing of Railroad on Davis Road.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 981121 to Newman Traffic Signs for posts, markers and stop signs in the amount of $1,185.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved to accept the bid from Koch in the amount of $1,599,291.68 for the Rehabilitation of Vermont Road.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to sign and approve the contract between Koch and Franklin County for the Rehabilitation of Vermont Road.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve the minutes for June 24, 1998.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle absent.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to sign a letter to Peggy Sharpe Manager, Provider Audit and Reimbursement with Wellmark, Inc. stating that the Board of County Commissioners function as the governing body of the hospital as well as the home health agency.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve and sign a grant for Child Care Licensing and Registration Program in the amount of $12,739.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Diana Sullivan with the Franklin County Mental Health and three employees were present to present the 1999 budget, requesting $115,000 from the County which is an increase of $5,000 over the 1998 budget.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to close the meeting for personnel of non-elected officials at 11:50 for five minutes with Board present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 11:55 and reported no action taken.

 

Chairman Ogle closed for lunch at 11:57.

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 1:02.  All present.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to close the meeting for personnel of non-elected officials at 1:05 for twenty minutes with Board and Mike Pruner present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 1:27 and reported no action taken.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to close the meeting for personnel of non-elected officials at 1:27 for ten minutes with Board and Mike Pruner present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 1:35 and reported no action taken.

 

Mike Pruner presented his 1999 budget in the amount of $434,100 which is the same overall amount as 1998.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve and sign the Tax Exempt Installment Sale Proposal between AT&T and Franklin County in the amount of $257,119.50 for equipment and $25,732.00 for installation for a total of $282,851.50 for five years semi annual at 5.3% interest rate.  All voted “yes.”

 

Jim Cain presented his 1999 budget for the Transfer Station in the amount of $672,00, Special Caps $20,000 and RSWC $8,000 which is the same as last year.

 

Juanita Zeek in and presented for 1999 budgets for the Treasurer’s Office in the amount of $145,851.00 and Special Auto in the amount of $111,700 which are the same as last year.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:53.

 

 

__________________________________________                             ____________________________________________

                                Clerk                                                                                                               Chairman

 

 

 

July 1, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioner  Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present. Commissioner Thomas R. Weigand on vacation.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:07 a.m.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve the minutes for June 15, 1998 evening meeting.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve the minutes for June 29, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray DeJulio reported that in the last twelve months they have purchased 7,200 pounds,  sold 10,500 pounds and collected $3,221.00 of aluminum cans.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to increase travel reimbursement rates effective for travel taking place on or after July 1, 1998 to 32 cents per mile.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray reported that they did a traffic count on Idaho Rd ½ mile south of Labette on the weekend and the average was 295 cars per day.  He sent a letter to Walter Butler and W.G. and Arlene F. Couzins in regards to straighten the curves.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to adopt Resolution 98-45 entitled A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FRANKLIN COUNTY, KANSAS, TO ENTER INTO A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT TO FINANCE THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO VERMONT ROAD IN THE COUNTY, AND AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FINANCING.  All voted “yes.”

 

Sue McCay in and presented 1999 budget for the Register of Deeds in the amount of $76,500 an increase of $4,740 from 1998.  She reported that fees collected this year thru June 29 are $135,761.07.

 

Darrell Wadkins it about signs County Attorney wants purchased and posted in the Sheriff Department parking lot about no parking unauthorized will be towed.  The cost is $118.40 and Board will ask County Attorney he wants to pay for them.

 

Darrell said that Carey Mechanical recommended the County purchase an air compressor to blow out the compressors at the jail.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to purchase an air compressor in the amount of $224.97.  All voted “yes.”

 

Theresa Cummings is about grants that have been awarded to Community Corrections for July 98-June 99 as follows: $40,000 to continue substance abuse treatment services for condition violators, $298,169.41 for adult services for offenders, $50,560.00 for case management for Juvenile Justice Authority and $66,446.00 for Juveniles on probation.

 

Rick Sawin on behalf of the Franklin County Sheriff Reserves in to ask permission to use the courthouse lawn during the River Run on September 12th to cook pork burgers and the money will be used to purchase bullet proof vests for the reserves.  Board said it was ok.

 

Chairman Ogle closed the meeting at 11:45 for lunch.

 

Board went to tour Old Depot at 1:00.

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 1:50.  Chairman Ogle and Commissioner Mavity present.

 

J. B Hall in and presented Board with the 1999 budget for Emergency Preparedness in the amount of $39,500 an increase of $2,000 from 1998.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:00.

 

 

________________________________________                              ______________________________________________

                                  Clerk                                                                                                               Chairman

 

 

 

July 6, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioner  Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present. Commissioner Thomas R. Weigand on vacation.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:08 a.m.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve the minutes for July 1, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Rex Bowling in about posting dangerous roads instead of speed limits on them.  He also asked about road name signs and the damage that the heat and sun are doing to them.  Board will ask Ray when they are going to do repairs to Sand Creek Rd.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to sign and approve an agreement between the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas and Franklin County, Kansas for the housing of inmates in the Franklin County Department of Corrections beginning September 1, 1998 and ending August 31, 1999 at a rate of $37.50 per day per inmate.  All voted “yes.”

 

Don Slone presented to Board the building fees collected from January - June in the total amount of $15,432.00.  Don also presented to Board building inspector salary range from other jurisdictions with an average of $12.88 to $17.48.  Don said he would like to hire a new inspector for $23,000 to $25,000 per year.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 98-324 Ruth Jansen a temporary move to 911 from road deputy and payroll change 98-325 Paris Stahl temporary transfer.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle adjourned for lunch at 10:55.

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 1:04.  Chairman Ogle and Commissioner Mavity present.

 

Kevin Jones in and discussed the Information Technology Departmental Cost Allocation for 1999 budget.

 

Rex Bowling in with Juvenile Detention Center proposed budget for 1999.  County funding in the amount of $177,968.00.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to close the meeting for attorney client privileges for ten minutes at 2:55.  With Board and Larry Wright present.  All voted “yes.”   Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 3:01 and reported no action taken.

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:20.

 

 

 

______________________________________                                ___________________________________________

                           Clerk                                                                                                      Chairman

 

 

 

July 8, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioner  Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present. Commissioner Thomas R. Weigand on vacation.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 8:57 a.m.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to close the meeting for personnel of non-elected officials at 9:00 for twenty minutes with Board, Rex Bowling and Brad Gilges present.    All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 9:14 and reported no action taken.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve payroll change 98-339 Vicki L. Wheeler discharge from 911 effective 7-2-98.  All voted “yes.”

 

Rex Bowling presented the 1999 Jail budget in the amount of $247,851.40.

 

Chairman Ogle closed the meeting at 9:42 to go attend a KDOT meeting at the Annex.

 

Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 11:17.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve the minutes for July 6, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-46 A traffic study conducted by the Franklin County Public Works Department, concludes that the intersection of Jackson Road with Eisenhower Road, constitutes a hazard to motorists and recommends that appropriate stop signs should be erected by the Franklin County Public Works Department for the eastbound and westbound traffic on Jackson Road causing traffic to stop in both directions at said intersection.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the Ambulance write offs for the month of June in the amount of $31,231.19 with Medicare $13,279.98 and Medicaid $8,640.72.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve Ambulance Department  payroll changes  98-301 Scott T. Reynolds complete probation period from $12.16 to $12.44,  98-341 Karen D. Sutton hire part-time at $8.62 per hour and 98-342 Troy J. Gavel hire part-time at $8.62.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle closed the meeting for a Department Head lunch at the Jail at 11:56.

 

Ray DeJulio in and discussed US 59 Hwy at Shawnee Rd and the right of way.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve and sign a Grant of Easement between Kenneth and Janice Claerhout and Franklin County.  A tract of land in the South Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 17 South, Range 19 East (see easement for complete legal description).  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve and sign a Grant of Temporary Easement between Kenneth and Janice Claerhout and Franklin County.  A tract of land in the South Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 17 South, Range 19 East (see easement for complete legal description).  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve and sign a Grant of Easement between Karen S. Kressin and Franklin County.  A tract of land in the Northeast Quarter of Section 26, Township 17 South, Range 19 East (see easement for complete legal description).  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve purchase order 981123 to Welborn Sales in the amount of $20,778.60 to tubes.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ray DeJulio presented the 1999 proposed budget for Recycling/Household Hazard Waste and Mowing in the amount of $105,060.00 and will submit the proposed 1999 Noxious Weed budget on Monday.

 

Ray  presented a letter to the Board requesting that some shop employees be allowed to use the County Shop for personal use.  Board will  discuss at a later date.

 

Ray said he had talked to Railroad and they will fix the Railroad crossing on Davis Rd at no cost to the County with a wooden crossing.

 

Ray reported that the dust control on Rock Creek Rd has given out and no longer is working.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the bid from Mitchell’s to replace the carpet that was damaged by water in Juvenile Detention in the amount of $389.72.  All voted “yes.”

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:35.

 

 

 

_________________________________________                      ___________________________________________                                             Clerk                                                                                               Chairman

 

 

 

July 13, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Bill Ogle and Commissioners Thomas R. Weigand and  Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ogle at 9:00 a.m.

 

Diane Sullivan called about funding from the State being cut $12,000.  They are requesting an additional $6,000 on the 1999 budget from  what they have already submitted.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve Resolution No. 98-47 Amending The Official Zoning District Map Of Franklin County and approving a Conditional Use Permit for M & P Rentals for the purpose of erecting a 300' guyed wire, multiple carrier communication tower on a tract of land owned by Roger E and Edith A. Shoemaker in Section 18, Township 18S, Range 18E beginning in the NW corner of the NW/4 (see resolution for complete legal description).  Two conditions are placed on the conditional use permit as follows: 1) The communications tower shall comply with all FAA lighting standards and daytime lighting to be a white strove and nighttime lighting to be red lights; 2) Applicant shall provide FCC inspections on all equipment installed upon the tower with their yearly status report due by July 1st of each year and based upon the findings of fact.  All voted “yes.”

 

Don discussed the Moldenhauer Addition Plat. 

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to accept the dedication of easement of rights of way for the Moldenhauer Addition Plat.  All voted “yes.”

 

Don talked to Board about hiring a new building inspector for a salary of $23,000 to $25,000 per year.  He was asked to advertise the inspector position for $20,000 to $25,000 per year.  Boards wants to interview Don’s three top choices.

 

Juanita Zeek in about the July payment on self-loan for Landfill/Transfer/Recycle Closing for a total of $207,000 and a December payment of $75,601.50.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve purchase order 981404 to the Franklin County Treasurer in the amount of $207,000 for self-loan payment.  All voted “yes.”

 

Juanita discussed bids for interest from local banks.  She also told the Board that an Annex T-note is due August 1 in the amount of $28,173.77.

 

Bud Taylor with Taylor Brothers Construction in about dumping on the embankment of the river on a portion of Neosho Rd.  He said he was given permission by Lee Bond and other contractors do it to.  Ray DeJulio said it was illegal to dump anything in the river.  Also, contractors will be sent a letter about dumping in the river.

 

Ray discussed the Railroad crossing on Davis Rd and cutting down the approaches and put on a 4" asphalt overlay and it would cost the County about $7,000.  Board suggested that we do a chip and seal instead of asphalt at crossing.

 

Ray presented the Board with the 1998 work plan.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to close the meeting for personnel on non-elected officials at 11:37 for ten minutes with Board and Ray DeJulio present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 11:45 and reported no action taken.

 

Ray DeJulio said they could find no road records on Neosho Terr to California Terr.  The City of Pomona is in control of 7th St. but the County will continue to grade the west half.  Ray contacted Brad Gilges and Don Slone about the addresses and they are going to reissue addresses for that area in Pomona.

 

Ray discussed with Board US 59 Hwy plans for a four-lane highway.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve and sign change order #2 for the Old Depot Rehabilitation in the amount of $4,775.00.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Ogle closed the meeting at 12:04 for lunch.

 

Commissioner Weigand opened the meeting at 1:03.  Commissioners Weigand and Mavity present.

 

Chairman Ogle arrived at 1:05.

 

Rex Bowling in and discussed his budget for the Sheriff Department for 1999.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to close the meeting for personnel of non-elected officials at 2:09 for ten minutes with Board, Larry Wright and Rex Bowling present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Ogle opened the meeting at 2:18 and reported no action taken.

 

Chairman Ogle moved and Commissioner Mavity seconded to approve purchase order 981457 to Seaton for signs for the Sheriff’s Parking Lot in the amount of $118.40 to be paid out of County Building Fund 150.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for July 8, 1998.  Chairman Ogle and Commissioner Mavity voted “yes.”  Commissioner Weigand abstained.

 

Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Ogle seconded to sign and enter into agreements between Franklin County Mental Health Clinic, Inc. and the Board of County Commissioners.  The Clinic’s purpose is providing services of the mental health or psychiatric for the residents of Franklin County.  One contract for January 1, 1997 and ending December 31, 1997 and another contract beginning January 1, 1998 and ending December 31, 1998.  All voted “yes.”

 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:52.

 

 

 

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                                      Clerk                                                                                        Chairman

 

 

 

July 15, 1998

 

BOARD OF  FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Commissioners Thomas R. Weigand and  Charles W. Mavity, Jr. present.

 

The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Weigand at 9:02 a.m.

 

Don Slone gave the Board a copy of a letter from Harold L. Fuller requesting to be on the Franklin County Board of Zoning Appeals.  Don recommended that he be appointed to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

 

Commissioner Mavity moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to appoint Harold Fuller to the Franklin County Board of Zoning Appeals.  All voted “yes.”