January 03, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Donald E. Waymire, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller and Thomas R. Weigand present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Waymire at 8:34 a.m.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:40.
Board discussed US 59 options.
Chairman Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the minutes for December 29, 1999. All voted “yes.”
Norman Wooge said that when the Board makes exceptions to the policy for certain departments that it causes problems. He said he was referring to the Treasurer Office and Sheriff’s Department.
Norman Wooge also discussed his options for US 59 highway.
Virgil Hermreck asked why the County is buying soft rock again. Ray DeJulio said he was not aware that we were buying red soft rock. Virgil Hermreck said that it has been put on Ellis Rd. west of Idaho Rd. again.
Commissioner Ogle left at 9:50.
Board phoned Hunt Midwest and left a message they wanted to know about the quality of rock from the Princeton Quarry.
Ray DeJulio in and discussed rock prices for 2000.
Hunt-Midwest 1999 2000 % of increase
Road rock 4.10 4.30 4.8
AB-3 4.10 4.30 4.8
Martin Marietta 1999 2000 % of increase
Road rock 3.55 4.00 12.6
AB-3 2.85 3.75 31.5
Caylor 1999 2000 % of increase
Road rock 4.00 4.50 12.5
Carl Feuerborn from Hunt-Midwest Quarry at Princeton called back in regards to rock quality at Princeton being soft. Mr. Feuerborn is going to fax data to Public Works Department in regards to hardness of rock. Board asked Ray DeJulio to call Martin Marietta and get the same data from them on hardness of rock.
Kevin Jones in about Y2K issues. He stated we had no major problems.
Board discussed the Franklin County Policies/vacation/sick leave/vehicle for department heads, etc.
Bill Gray with the Ottawa Times presented a letter to the Board regarding the legal newspaper for year 2000. Board also received a letter from the Wellsville Globe in regards to the legal newspaper for year 2000.
With no further discussion the meeting was closed at 11:47.
Clerk Chairman
January 05, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Donald E. Waymire, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller and Thomas R. Weigand present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Waymire at 8:37 a.m.
Juanita Zeek in about the amount of taxes that her office has collected to date.
Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the minutes for January 3, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 9:00.
Opened bids at 9:15 for lease/purchase in the amount of $65,000 and for the purchase of three new 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, Police Package cars.
Board received three bids for interest rates.
Gardner National Bank
$65,000 7.25% 3 years
Kansas State Bank-Ottawa
$65,000 5.49% 3 years
Team Bank
$65,000 6.75% 3 years $262.00 fees
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to accept the bid from Kansas State Bank. Vote put on hold until after bid open for cars.
Board received one bid for the purchase of three new year 2000 Ford Crown Victoria’s.
Shawnee Mission Ford
3 @ $20,035 = $60,105
Trade-in allowance
1992 Ford Taurus $ 200
1995 Ford Crown Victoria $1,900
1990 Ford Crown Victoria $ 400
Chairman Waymire called for the vote on accepting the bid from Kansas State Bank in the amount up to $65,000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to purchase three, year 2000 Ford Crown Victoria’s from Shawnee Mission Ford in the amount of $60,105 and trade in only the 1995 Ford Crown Victoria for $1,900. All voted “yes.”
Scott Lambers in and said he has been informed that the City of Lawrence and Douglas County is going to ask for a 30-day extension.
Norman Wooge said he would like the public comment changed from 9:30 to 11:30.
Tammy Shaffer phoned to talk to Board about a fence and right of way.
Kent Ramsey in about legal rates and asking the County to stay with them another year. Ottawa Times circulation is about 850 and the Ottawa Times Shopper is about 14,500. Kent said they will print legal publications in the Ottawa Shopper at no extra charge and continue to print the commissioners minutes free of charge in the Ottawa Times. The per inch charge is $5.00.
Jeanny Sharp with the Ottawa Herald in with a bid for the legal publications for the Ottawa Herald. She said their charge would be $4.94 per inch and that they would run the minutes in the Advantage paper at no charge and the legal publications in the Advantage at no charge. She said the Advantage paper is delivered to nonsubscribers of the Ottawa Herald and reaches about 8,000 households.
Rick Porter with the Lake Region RC&D in and discussed the 1999 Annual Report. He also discussed programs they do and what they are currently doing.
Darrell Wadkins in about talking to Mike Blaue about the fence between the Annex Parking Lot and his property. Darrell said Mike was going to contract his fencing contractor again and call Darrell and leave him a message about when the opening will be closed.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve added orders 1170-1171 in the amount of $225.42, abated orders 1620-1624 in the amount of $1,476.48 and refund orders 442-443 in the amount if $166.52. All voted “yes.”
Judge James Smith and John Steelman in about Juvenile programs. They received a prevention grant in the amount of $25,142.75 and CCMA 3rd Quarter money in the amount of $39,510.50, JIAS 3rd Quarter money in the amount of $10,294.50 and JISP 3rd Quarter money in the amount of $10,215.26.
Vern Brown with the Ottawa Herald in and gave the Commissioners a copy of the Ad-Vantage and told them they would print the minutes in the Ottawa Herald and the Ad-Vantage at no charge.
Kevin Jones in about connecting PC to printers and the AS400. He said we need some more wiring done and asked the Commissioners to give him a plan. Board asked Kevin to do some plans and get back with the Board.
Ray DeJulio presented a report on hardness of rock from Martin-Marrietta and Hunt Midwest.
Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Waymire seconded to go into executive session for ten (10) minutes at 12:00 for attorney client privileges with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Waymire opened the meeting at 12:08 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Larry Wright discussed with Board the fences on the trail that is owned by the Kansas Horseman Foundation. Larry is going to contact landowners that have them come in about the fences and set up a time to go and view the fences.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and leave subdivision codes as they are. After some discussion Commissioner Carey withdrew his motion.
With no further discussion the meeting was closed at 12:55.
Clerk Chairman
January 7, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a special meeting with Chairman Donald E. Waymire, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey and Harold L. Fuller present.
The special meeting was called to order by Chairman Waymire at 11:48 a.m. in the basement of the Jail for a luncheon with the Ottawa City Commissioners.
Present for the luncheon was Charles Gillette, Richard Jackson, Rocky Fleer, Gene Ramsey, Blaine Finch, Scott Lambers, Don Waymire, Raymond Carey and Harold Fuller, Shari Perry and Larry Wright and about fifteen attending from the public.
Charles Gillette spoke about the options:
3B or the eastern alignment, with some improvements to be reviewed, current figures from KDOT are; cost at 161 million, it would effect nine homes, two businesses and seventy property owners, involve 1175 acres and 1287 miles.
Alternate 5 or along existing highway, current figures from KDOT are; cost at 169 million, it would effect thirty homes, nine businesses and one hundred-one property owners, involve 1210 acres and 1303 miles.
Neither option.
Tom Weigand arrived at 11:55.
Gene Ramsey said it was a tough call, there are safety factors, they have talked long and hard, but a highway needs to be built. He said he is not in favor of either route. Mr. Ramsey said he has concerns about county taking over 59 highway and highway not coming into the city.
Blaine Finch said it is a hard issue. He said he was aware that people from Douglas County are here and thanked them, but he must think of the Franklin County people. Blaine said he doesn’t support either option and doesn’t want to waste resources. Blaine said there needs to be a diamond interchange not a fly over. Blaine said we need some improvement on Montana Rd. and some access for emergency personnel.
Richard Jackson said that KDOT only gave us two chooses and he favors the eastern alignment (3B).
Rocky Fleer said she has concerns about safety equipment and doesn’t want either option.
Raymond Carey said he doesn’t like either option. Has concerns about lost revenue to the City, cost of upkeep on the highway to the County and cost of repairs to the bridge over the river that the City would have to maintain.
Harold Fuller said he wants additional information regarding any study for an express way and without theses facts he can’t make a decision at this time. He recommended that since Douglas County has requested an extension until February 15, Franklin County should do the same.
Tom Weigand said we need more time. He said he was not happy with either option. Tom said he thinks all governing bodies need to get together and try to work out a plan that all can agree upon.
Don Waymire said that KDOT has only given two options and he feels we should wait and see if KDOT has more options or alternatives.
The Cities vote was as follows:
Commissioner Ramsey moved and Commissioner Finch seconded not to favor either option and ask for an extension until February 15, 2000. Chairman Gillette voted no, Commissioner Jackson voted no, Commissioners Ramsey, Finch and Fleer voted yes.
The Counties vote was as follows:
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to ask for an extension until February 15, 2000 and to send a letter to Dean Carlson, requesting some additional information. Chairman Waymire, Commissioners Carey, Fuller and Weigand voted “yes.”
Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Waymire seconded to go into executive session for five minutes for attorney client privileges at 12:25 with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Waymire extended the executive session for five more minutes at 12:30. Chairman Waymire opened the meeting at 12:35 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
With no further discussion the meeting was closed at 12:45.
Clerk Chairman
January 10, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Donald E. Waymire, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller, Bill Ogle and Thomas R. Weigand present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Waymire at 8:35 a.m.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the minutes for January 5, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Clyde Adams with the Wellsville Globe said their bid to serve as the legal county newspaper was $4.85per a column inch. He explained their investment and said they are an independent newspaper.
Bill Gray with the Ottawa Times said they have paid subscriptions to all areas of the County not just mainly in one area.
Jeanny Sharp with the Ottawa Herald said that they would print the minutes in the Herald and Ad-Vantage at no cost.
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to appoint Tom Weigand as Chairman. All voted “yes” with Commissioners Weigand abstaining.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to appoint Raymond Carey as Vice-Chairman. All voted “yes” with Commissioner Carey abstaining.
Commissioner Waymire moved to use the Ottawa Herald as the counties legal paper. Died for lack of second.
Commissioner Ogle moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to use the Ottawa Times as the legal county paper. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand appointed Commissioner Waymire to the Tourism Board.
Chairman Weigand appointed Commissioner Fuller to the RC&D Board.
Chairman Weigand will be a member on the OFCED Board.
Chairman Weigand asked Commissioner Carey to attend the Hospital Board meetings.
Board agreed to set meetings on Monday and Wednesday’s from 8:30 a.m. until business is completed and on the last Wednesday of every month from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 with locations of evening meetings to vary.
Board agreed to leave public comment time at 9:30.
Norman Wooge said public comment should be later so comments are still fresh in minds. Norman said he was disappointed in the choose of the legal newspaper. Norman said he has complained about the 3700 block of Pawnee Rd. because the water still stands on the road and culverts are plugged. Norman also said the county has plenty of managers (Public Works Director, Register of Deeds, Sheriff, Attorney, Treasurer, Clerk, Solid Waste Director, etc.) why would they hire a county manager?
Bob McDaniels said he needed rock bad in the 2800 block of Idaho Rd. Bob said he had reported it and nothing was done. Bob said he talked to blade man and got rock.
Lonnie Smith said he has concerns about Georgia Terr. and water going across the road. He said when it freezes it is a hazard.
Board discussed Commission districts.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to leave commission districts as they are. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to leave the bylaws the way they are. All voted “yes.”
Wayne Linder with the City of Wellsville in about lagoons and benefit districts. Mr. Linder has concerns with development around and near Wellsville and problems with septic systems in subdivisions. Board asked him to invite Commissioners to Wellsville for the February evening meeting to discuss high density development.
Roy Spencer in about Finney Rd. between Tennessee and Texas needing some rock. Board said they would look into it.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve the following payroll changes within the Ambulance Department 99-321 Chris Stanley going from full-time to part-time no benefits, 00-208 William Ward hired part-time no benefits at $8.67 per hour and 00-209 hire Joyce Shivley from part-time no benefits to full-time with benefits at $8.86 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve the application of Cloice L. Shepherd for a designation of an emergency vehicle. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to have Crestview appraised by a certified appraiser. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle left at 10:45.
Darrell Wadkins in about replacing the wood moldings around the drinking fountains in the courthouse hallways.
John Steelman and Vicki Mills in about clarifying some expenses. John said when equipment is purchased it is purchased with county budget money and not district money and becomes inventory of the county. John said when the Commissioners approve the budgets for District Wide and Judicial then it is his understanding they can spend how they see fit.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to purchase the bits needed to cut the lumber for the wood around the drinking fountains and Franklin County will retain possession of the bits. All voted “yes.”
Board left at 11:30 to view empty space at the Annex.
Chairman Weigand adjourned for lunch from the Annex at 12:15.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:00 with Chairman Weigand and Commissioners Fuller, Ogle and Waymire present.
Department heads present to discuss space needs: Steve Brown, Kevin Jones, Juanita Zeek, Sue McCay, Ray DeJulio, Sandy Dickson, Vicki Mills, John Steelman, Ethel Wallace, Rex Bowling, Bob Thompson, Darrell Wadkins, Larry Wright, Mike Pruner, Theresa Cummings and Ruth Wheeler.
John Steelman in and presented Board with space needs for district court.
Commissioner Carey arrived at 1:06.
Summary of needs for district court are as follows:
Additional Courtroom, with jury trial capabilities, Building Security, Heating and cooling, Juror assembly area, Clerk and CSO File Storage, Office space in the Clerks Office, Juvenile Justice Authority Restorative Justice program office space, CSO Meeting Room, CSO Reception and Waiting area.
Steve Brown discussed his offices being in one place instead of three. Steve asked about Annex space and said he would need 2,500 square feet plus 500 square feet for storage.
Theresa Cummings said she needs the space the Kevin Jones currently is using plus depending on Juvenile programs expanding to the space south of it.
Larry Wright said he needs additional storage space.
Rex Bowling said 911 space is all right at this time. Jail space is crowded because of Juvenile Detention. Sheriff Office space is all right. Storage space is a big problem.
Rex Bowling said Juvenile Detention is scattered everywhere. They need 6,000 to 7,000 square feet. Rex said class room space and staff space is a problem.
Juanita Zeek said Treasurer’s Office is fine. Motor Vehicle has real space needs.
Ray DeJulio said space all right for Public Works. Storage could be a problem.
Mike Pruner said his space is all right for know
.
Bob Thompson said his space is all right.
Darrell Wadkins would like to have an office at the Annex.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve payroll change 00-210 changing Angie Corwine with Community Corrections from full time to part-time with benefits. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle left at 3:00.
Board toured the courthouse.
Board discussed a county manager and if the questions should go on the November ballot. No decision was made.
Kevin Jones addressed the Board regarding standard technical specifications for computer and related equipment. Board agreed that Kevin should draft a proposal.
Kevin Jones discussed office space at the Annex and costs connected with moving to the empty space behind the County Health Department. Board directed Kevin to obtain estimates for moving his office there and report back to the Board.
With no further discussion Chairman Weigand adjourned the meeting at 4:39.
Clerk Chairman
January 12, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:35 a.m.
Carol Morgan in about grant of easement and changing the location of the tower on property owned by Nelson Fritts.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for January 7, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:47.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for January 10, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to go into an executive session for pending litigation for eight minutes at 9:07 with Board present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 9:13 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Norman Wooge said the Chairman of a Board shouldn’t make a motion.
Freone Hollinger discussed legals published in the paper. Freone said she thinks we need a county manager. She has had questions about the Crestview building.
Norman Wooge said department heads are controlling commissioners. He also has concerns about having no attorney present at commissioners meetings.
Ray DeJulio in and discussed a letter he received from KDOT in regards to Sand Creek Rd. east of US 59 Highway. Ray said at this time he is not going to add Sand Creek Rd. to the five-year plan.
Ray DeJulio discussed work request orders for 1999 and what was completed at this time.
Ray DeJulio said Board needs to discuss benefit districts and road standards. He said he needs to let bids for culverts and motor graders.
Board agreed to have High Plains Construction do some repair work on the bridge east of Centropolis.
Scott Lambers in about an abatement of taxes for the Our Own Hardware property.
Jack Beauchamp in about Idaho Rd. from K-68 to the Homewood exit needing some improvement because of the increased activity at the camp.
Ted McCurdy in and discussed the Ambulance Department December monthly report.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve the write-offs for the month of December in the amount of $13,267.54. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved the meeting to the basement of the Jail for the monthly department head luncheon.
Attending the luncheon was Don Waymire, Raymond Carey, Harold Fuller, Shari Perry, Ethel Wallace, Theresa Cummings, Steve Brown, Rex Bowling, Darrell Wadkins, Mike Pruner, Ray DeJulio, Bob Thompson, Kevin Jones, Ted McCurdy, Juanita Zeek, Sue McCay, Tom Weigand and Larry Wright.
Board arrived back in chambers at 1:25 with Chairman Weigand, Commissioners, Carey, Fuller and Waymire present.
Board discussed computer drops and equipment needs with the following departments: Kevin Jones, Theresa Cummins, Sue McCay, Juanita Zeek, Ted McCurdy, Mike Pruner, Darrell Wadkins, Bob Thompson, Brad Gilges, Ray DeJulio and Larry Wright.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for attorney client privileges for twenty minutes at 2:20 with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 2:40 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve added escaped order 1152 in the amount of 429.88, abated order 1625 in the amount of $799.46 and refund order 444 in the amount of $799.46. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the application for the designation of an emergency vehicle for Chad Bentley. All voted “yes.”
Board agreed for Clerk to get a board together to discuss possible changes to the personnel handbook.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:15.
Clerk Chairman
January 19, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey and Harold L. Fuller present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:35 a.m.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve Resolution 00-01 supporting Senate Bill No. 319 relating to the enforcement of county resolutions and codes and providing for the establishment of county code court systems. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve Resolution 00-02 repealing Resolution No. 99-62 dealing with a conditional use permit from American Tower, L.P. for the purpose of erecting a 330' telecommunication tower on property owned by Nelson H. Fritts. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve Resolution 00-03 amending the official zoning district map for a conditional use permit from American Tower, L.P. for the purpose of erecting a 330' telecommunications tower and associated communications facility on a tract of land owned by Nelson J. Fritts located in Section 17, Township 16 South, Range 20 East (see resolution for complete legal description). All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve an agreement for grant of easement between Mary Shinkle and Franklin County for a 35-foot wide public road and a 20-foot wide utility easement described as follows: The East 35 feet and the West 20 feet of the East 55 feet of the North 15 acres of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 16 South, Range 19 East of the Sixth Principal Meridian in Franklin County, Kansas. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the minutes for January 12, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve a transfer in the amount of $3,143.34 from Economic Development Fund 124 to General Fund 001. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 9:20 for personnel of non-elected with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 9:30 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Ronald Pfister of 2800 John Brown Rd. in about subdivision rules. Board said he needed to take this to the board of zoning appeals.
Ed Baldridge in about the counties technologies plan.
Chairman Weigand opened a public hearing at 10:00 for the purpose of bringing a portion of Stafford Rd. west from Vermont Rd. from a minimum maintenance road to a full maintenance road.
Chairman Weigand asked for public comment and there were no comments.
With no further comments Chairman Weigand closed the public hearing at 10:05.
Ray DeJulio discussed Greenwood Estates road system. Ray is going to talk to John Killough and get back with Board.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for five minutes at 10:17 for personnel of non-elected with Board, Ray DeJulio and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 10:22 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Chairman Weigand left at 10:23 to go to the hospital.
Chairman Weigand arrived back at 11:45.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 11:50 for attorney client privileges with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 12:00 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Chairman Weigand moved the meeting at 12:00 to the Middle School for the monthly joint meeting. Arrived at Middle School at 12:10.
Attending the luncheon was: Blaine Finch, Jane Yancy, Rocky Fleer, Raymond Carey, Bill Allegre, Lou Atherton, Scott Lambers, Bob Bezek, Jeanette Lowry, Gene Ramsey, Louis Reed, Jeff Mourning, John Coen, Tom Weigand, Shari Perry, Harold Fuller, Charles Gillette, Scott Bird, Richard Jackson, Larry Wright, Deb Barker, Joy Lundwig, Brad Howard, Rex Cummings, Kay Highbarger, Tom (a representative of Saddleman), Tony Keim, Ted Chapman (from OU).
Rex Cummings asked what space needs the city and county needs and if they could response within thirty days.
Discussed a tax abatement for Saddleman to locate in Ottawa.
Deb Barker discussed the railroad and the possibility of Ottawa City working with the Franklin County Convention in acquiring a part of it, so it will connect to the Old Depot.
Board left the Middle School at 1:20. Arrived back in Chambers at 1:30.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 2:10 for personnel of non-elected with Board, Larry Wright and Ray DeJulio present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 2:20 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Ray DeJulio reported that Francis Dalsing lost his glasses in the chipper. Board asked if he was wearing safety glasses and Ray said no. Ray said that the policy said he should have been wearing safety glasses.
Scott Lambers and Steve Brown in and discussed real estate property valuations.
Kevin Jones in about carpeting for the Annex.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-04 amending the personnel policies and procedures manual in section 15 dealing with health insurance. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-05 approving the unexpended balance remaining in the Special Prosecutor’s Trust Fund to be carried forward to the 2000 budget year. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion Chairman Weigand closed the meeting at 4:10.
Clerk Chairman
January 24, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey and Harold L. Fuller present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:35 a.m.
Francis Dalsing in about losing his glasses in the chipper and asking the commissioners to replace them. Francis said he thought that the commissioners replaced a pair lost by Darrell Macy back in 1996 or 1997. Board made no decisions.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:50.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for January 19, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Doug Lloyd has concerns about moving county offices out of down town. He wants a study and maybe use some of the empty down town buildings for county uses.
Cathy Sutton presented a copy of publication signed by down town business wanting county offices to stay down town.
Ed Baldridge expressed concern that moving county office to Annex will effect the down town.
Charles Scoville said that the down town wants to work with the Board to come up with a solution to keep this as a hub.
Bob Marsh said US 59 highway is going to have an impact on the down town area.
Commissioner Fuller said the Board has never talked about moving key departments out of the Courthouse.
Chairman Weigand said Earl Devore will be in later today to discuss space needs.
Commissioner Carey said courts have some needs and county offices have needs. Commissioner Carey said it has been looked into adding another story onto the courts building, but cost is too high.
Charles Scoville asked about using the Old Middle School.
Lonnie Smith in about neighbors’ child riding a four wheeler on a public road and carrying a hand gun.
Troy Smith said he just got out of jail on Friday. Mr. Smith said he was well when he went to jail but caught a cold and needed a doctor and was told he had to pay for a doctor if he needed one.
Rex Bowling and Kevin Kimball came over and Rex said he had talked to Lonnie Smith’s neighbors and said he would speak to them again. Kevin Kimball said that Troy Smith was a city inmate and he never completed any paper work requesting a doctor. Rex Bowling said that all cells have phones and that all calls are collect calls even local.
Troy Smith said that he was in cell 219A and that the heater didn’t work, that the air conditioner ran all the time. Rex Bowling said they were working on it. He said that a prisoner had damaged the thermostat.
Diane Gillenwater with Xerox in about copier in Register of Deeds and Personnel Office she is going to work on some proposals and get back with Sue McCay.
Kurt Frings and Mike Pruner in about septic system on Mr. Frings property. No decision was made and Board asked Mr. Frings to come back in on Wednesday, January 26, 2000 at 1:00 p.m.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 10:55 for attorney client privileges for pending litigation with Board, Larry Wright and Deanna Brown present. All voted “yes.” Board requested an additional five minutes at 11:05. Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 11:10 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 11:20 for personnel of non-elected with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Board requested an additional five minutes at 11:30. Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 11:35 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 00-214 resignation of Connie Gamberel as part-time Emergency Management Secretary effective January 28, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to purchase three emergency light bars for patrol cars from Gall’s in the amount of $2,852.22. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand recessed the meeting for lunch at 11:55.
Chairman Weigand, Commissioners Carey and Fuller back in session at 1:00.
Earl Devore in about space needs and studies. Mr. Devore is going to get back with Board on Wednesday with a cost for a study.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:00.
Clerk Chairman
January 26, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey and Harold L. Fuller present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:40 a.m.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the minutes for January 24, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Theresa Cummings in about a lease for the Annex for Community Corrections and the charge she pays for a janitor. She still doesn’t know what her budget will be for July 1, 2000-June 30, 2001.
Mike Ford in about receiving a harassing letter from Linda Taylor in regards to a personal matter not a county matter. The letter was sent in a county envelope. Mr. Ford said he has contacted three people with the State in regards to this matter and they are interested in the outcome. Mr. Ford said he would like to be contacted about the outcome of this.
Chairman Weigand left at 9:25. Chairman Weigand back at 10:18.
Board agreed that Hi Plains Inc. will do repairs on a bridge at Pawnee and Eisenhower and a low water bridge at Colorado and Stafford.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve the solicitation of bids for electrical construction and motor graders. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio and Scot Hamlin in and discussed semi tractor trucks. No decision made.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve payroll change 00-215 hired Brandi Armstrong to Juvenile Intake at $250.00 per month and $8.75 per hour when called out, payroll change 00-216 resignation of Dolly O’Keefe from Juvenile Intake effective February 1, 2000 and payroll change 00-217 approve a leave of absence from February 1, 2000-April 1, 2000 for Bobbiann Woods-Buck with Juvenile Intake. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller left at 11:00.
Chairman Weigand closed the meeting at 11:45 for lunch.
Chairman Weigand and Commissioner Carey back in session at 1:00.
Kurt Frings in about septic system on his property. Mr. Frings is going to get two bids.
Chairman Weigand signed a letter to Delton Kettler in regards to the septic system on Mr. Frings property.
Chairman Weigand signed a solicitation of bids for floor covering and office furniture.
With no further discussion the meeting was closed at 3:00.
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Clerk Chairman
January 31, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:35 a.m.
Jim and Genevieve Pede in about placing vending machines in the Sheriff’s Department. Board asked them to talk to Rex Bowling about the machines and he can report back to Commissioners.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:50.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the minutes for January 26, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Board called Donna Crawford about Centropolis Sewer District and she said they are waiting on a conditional letter from Rural Development. Board asked her to keep them informed.
Kevin Jones in about a call from AT&T about Internet service. Chairman Weigand asked Kevin to bring the contract into the Board on Wednesday after Larry Wright has approved it.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve and sign a lease purchase between Kansas State Bank and Franklin County for the purchase of three 2000 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors in the amount of $65,000 at 5.49% interest. All voted “yes.”
Sandy Dickson in about hiring a legal council for the planning commissioners. Board agreed that Larry Wright needs to be used for a legal council for planning commissioners.
Ray DeJulio and Scot Hamlin in about purchasing a semi tractor truck.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to purchase a 1995 Freightliner semi tractor truck from Kansas Truck Center in Salina with 419,000 miles in the amount of $27,300. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to purchase a Ranco belly dump trailer from Berry Tractor in the amount of $29,350.00. All voted “yes.”
Board agreed not to pay or reimburse Francis Dalsing for his glasses that he lost in the chipper.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve and sign a solicitation of bids for a 15 foot, 15 yard, dump bed. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve and sign a solicitation of bids for culverts and bands. All voted “yes.”
Earl Devore in with service proposal for Franklin County facilities space needs assessment.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to sign a service proposal with Devore & Associates for a space needs assessment not to exceed $5,500. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve a transfer in the amount of $1,412.79 from CCTV fund #513 to Community Corrections fund #516. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 00-218 transfer of Bradley Owen from 911 to Jail. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 00-223 resignation of Connie Gamberel from 911 effective January 28, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved to set elected officials salaries for the first year of the first term at the following salaries unless they have held the elected position that they are filing for in Franklin County before at Clerk-$30,000, Treasurer-$30,000, Sheriff-$40,000, Attorney-$46,000, Register of Deeds-$29,000 and Commissioners $6,000. Died for lack of second.
Commissioner Carey moved to set elected officials salaries for the first year of their first terms as elected officials at 20% less than the current officials salary unless they have held the same elected position previously in Franklin County. Died for lack of second.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to set elected officials salaries for the first year of their first terms as elected officials at 15% less than the current officials salary unless they have held the same elected position previously in Franklin County. Commissioner Carey amended his motion to include that Commissioners second year their salary would be adjusted to the full salary. Commissioners Carey and Fuller voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand and Commissioners Ogle and Waymire voted “no.” Failed for a lack of majority.
Commissioner Carey moved to place on the ballot the question to hire a county administrator. Commissioner Carey withdrew his motion.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 00-219 transfer Troy Funk from Juvenile to the Truancy Program with a salary increase from $9.53 to $9.66 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 00-220 to promote Kristopher Roy from part-time no benefits to full-time with benefits with no increase in salary. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 00-221 to promote Danny Jones from part-time no benefits to full-time with benefits, with no health insurance with a salary increase from $9.03 to $9.24 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 00-222 to hire Christopher Gamberel part-time with benefits effective February 1, 2000 to Juvenile at $8.74 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle left at 12:10.
Board left at 12:30 to view the intersection of Hamilton and Louisiana. Arrived at 12:45 and met with Scot Hamlin, Ray DeJulio, Don Howell and Robert Sawin. Discussed the water flow and the option of putting in a tube across Louisiana Rd. Scot is going to shoot the location and get back with Board.
At 1:10 met with John Killough, Scot Hamlin and Ray DeJulio in Greenwood Estates about Mr. Killough completing a road to his property line.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded that Mr. Killough will construct the road to county specs and leave as many trees as possible, all at Mr. Killoughs expense. All voted “yes.”
At 1:40 met with Eldon Turner to view old railroad right of way fences adjoining his property. No decision was made.
Board arrived back in chambers at 2:05.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-06 declaring a portion of Stafford Rd. west of Vermont Rd. to a full-maintenance road (from the intersection of Stafford Rd. and Vermont Rd. and to approximately one thousand nine-hundred eighty (1,980) feet west of said intersection located on the south line of the SE1/4 of Section 29, Township 15S, Range 21E and the north line of the NE1/4 of Section 32, Township 15S, Range 21E). All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to sign and publish an invitation for bids for the construction of road work in Franklin County, said work known as Marais Des Cygnes River Bank Restoration. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to give Kevin Jones the authority to apply for a credit card in the county’s name to be used for the purpose of purchasing computer repair parts and software off of the Internet. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:30.
Clerk Chairman
February 2, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Bill Ogle and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:33 a.m.
Commissioner Harold L. Fuller arrived at 8:45.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the minutes for January 31, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Board reviewed Franklin County Strategic Plan with Jeff Mourning, Ken Woods, Cal Lantis, Ed York and Lou Atherton.
Commissioner Ogle stepped out at 9:40.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-07 supporting the Regional Strategic Plan and requesting that the Secretary of Commerce and Housing approve Franklin County as a Kansas Enterprise Zone-designated non-metropolitan business region. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-008 reconfirming support for the qualifying Regional Strategic Plan and requesting that the Secretary of Commerce and Housing re-approve Franklin County as a Kansas Enterprise Zone-designated non-metropolitan business region. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle arrived back at 9:45.
Ted Fogle in about a bad check and the County Attorney’s Office trying to collect it.
Sue McCay in and discussed the monthly Register of Deeds report for January.
Larry and Eddy Ferguson in and discussed US 59 Highway.
Rex Bowling in about the contract with Pomona City for law enforcement service. Rex will get it drawn up and send to the City of Pomona.
Mr. Cowdin in and said he needs some rock on Osborne Lane and some clean up needs to be done from people dumping in the ditches.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 10:40 for real estate acquisition and pending litigation with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 10:50 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Chairman Weigand left at 11:00 to attend a Heartland Works meeting in Topeka.
Kevin Jones in about Internet Service contracts. Kevin is going to work up a spread sheet from all the vendors and come back in on Monday.
Commissioner Ogle left at 11:30.
Vice Chairman Carey signed a purchase order to pay the Franklin County Treasurer $317,398.20 to pay off temporary notes issued in 1999.
With no further discussion the meeting was closed at 11:37.
Clerk Chairman
February 7, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:37 a.m.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to appoint Commissioner Donald E. Waymire to the Neighbor Revitalization Committee. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:45.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for February 2, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Board discussed US 59 Highway options and solutions.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to publish solicitation of bids for chemicals for the Noxious Weed Department. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio discussed reports he received on hardness of rock from the Quarries.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for twenty minutes at 9:50 for personnel of non-elected with Board and Ray DeJulio present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 10:10 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Board discussed bid process for office furniture and floor covering not being done by the Franklin County Purchasing Policy. Chairman Weigand phoned vendors that submitted bids and told them what happened.
Chairman Weigand opened bids for floor covering.
The Carpet Warehouse
Suite 4
26 oz. Olefin commercial carpet and new cove base $1,217.76
22 oz solution dyed nylon commercial carpet and new cove base $1,596.44
28 oz solution dyed nylon commercial carpet and new cove base $1,785.76
Suite 2
26 oz olefin commercial carpet and new cove base $726.95
22 oz solution dyed nylon commercial carpet and new cove base $1,025.63
28 oz solution dyed nylon commercial carpet and new cove base $1,174.97
Crooks Floor Covering
Suite 2
648 sq. ft-26 oz Enumerator II or Centaur 3 carpet with glue down pad and labor $1,370.00
648 sq. ft-26 oz Steelgate 2 carpet with glue down pad and labor $1,757.91
648 sq. ft-28 oz Integrity carpet with glue down pad and labor $1,965.73
648 sq. ft-ceramic tile and labor $1,944.00
Board made no decisions for floor covering bids
Chairman Weigand opened bids for furniture for Information Technologies.
Navrats
Rosemont Velocity Installed $13,295.00
Didde Office Supply
Kobico Installed $9,000.00
Board made no decisions on furniture bids.
Kevin Jones discussed Internet bids that were submitted to him.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to accept AT&T proposal for Internet service for a twenty-four month period. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to go into an executive session for eight (8) minutes at 11:07 for pending litigation with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 11:15 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Cecil Kingsley with BG Consultants in and discussed Franklin Counties five year road plan.
Bob Rossman in about US 59 Highway. He asked the Board not to let them widen 59 highway, but to have a new four lane built. A loved one can’t be rebuilt or replaced.
Rex Bowling and Darrell Wadkins in about thermostats in the Jail. Board agreed to have Darrell replace the thermostats.
Commissioner Carey moved to place on the ballot in November the question of whether the people want to keep the half cent sales tax for the Hospital. Died for lack of second.
Commissioner Carey moved to place on the ballot in November the question if the people want to go back to township road system with the township doing the gravel roads and the county keeping up hard surface roads and bridges. Died for lack of second.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve abated orders 1626 - 1653 in the amount of $6,585.76 and refund orders 445 - 472 in the amount of $3,425.37. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 12:20 for pending litigation with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 12:25 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Chairman Weigand, Commissioner Carey, Fuller and Waymire, Clerk Shari Perry and Attorney Larry Wright left to attend a luncheon at the City Hall at 12:55.
Attending the luncheon was Scott Bird, Gene Ramsey, Charles Gillette, Richard Jackson, Blaine Finch, Rocky Fleer, Bob Bezek, Rex Cummings, John Coen, Dale Dieterich, Tom Weigand, Larry Wright, Kay Highbarger, Harold Fuller, Raymond Carey, Shari Perry, Kent Melcher, Brad Howard, Bill Gray, Don Waymire, Jeff Mourning, Cleon Rickel, Barbara with Kansas Department of Commerce, Rick Bywater, Jim Belcher, Tom Tomlin and Jim Federfelt all with Saddleman’s.
Jim Federfelt described the products that Saddleman makes and distributes and the facilities they have. He also described what the warehouse if located her would do.
Chairman Weigand, Commissioner Carey and Clerk Perry left at 1:50 to attend the funeral of Darrell Macy.
Chairman Weigand, Commissioner Carey, Fuller and Waymire arrived back in chambers at 2:45.
Board discussed Saddleman and possible tax abatement.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 3:02 for pending litigation with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 3:15 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Board discussed US 59 highway.
With no further discussion the meeting was closed at 4:20.
Clerk Chairman
February 9, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:30 a.m.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve the minutes for February 7, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 9:00.
Ron Bowling with Colonial Insurance in to discuss what they have to offer to employees.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 9:15 for pending litigation with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 9:25 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Neighborhood Revitalization Rebates 00-01 thru 00-15 in the amount of $17,872.36. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio in and discussed road projects that are being worked on.
Ray DeJulio discussed a Noxious Weed salary increase proposal for employees receiving HHW training.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve a Noxious Weed wage increase of 25 cents per hour after an employee becomes certified as an HHW Technician. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle left at 10:40.
Before making a decision to purchase furniture for Information Technologies the Board visited 911, District Court and Didde Office Supply.
Board back in chambers at 11:00.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to purchase the Rosemount Velocity furniture for Information Technologies from Navrats in the amount of $13,295.00. Chairman Weigand, Commissioners Waymire and Carey voted “yes.” Commissioner Fuller voted “no.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to sign an AT&T agreement for Internet service. All voted “yes.”
Sandy Dickson in about zoning and land use issues.
Chairman Weigand moved the meeting to the basement of the Jail for the monthly department head luncheon.
Attending the luncheon: Harold Fuller, Don Waymire, Tom Weigand, Raymond Carey, Larry Wright, Shari Perry, Sandy Dickson, Theresa Cummings, Ethel Wallace, Rex Bowling, Darrell Wadkins, Mike Pruner, Kevin Jones, Ray DeJulio, Bob Thompson, Steve Brown, Brad Gilges, Sue McCay.
Chairman Weigand and Commissioners Carey, Fuller and Waymire back in chambers at 1:15.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 1:17 for personnel of non-elected with Board present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:30 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to sign an addendum to real estate purchase agreement between Shirley, LLC and The Board of County Commissioners for property commonly known as the Franklin County Annex. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:15.
Clerk Chairman
February 14, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:35 a.m.
Bob Thompson in about Poe’s property. Larry Wright reported that the case has been closed.
Bob Thompson discussed spring clean up and free dumping at Transfer Station. Board agreed that April 14 and 15 would be when the spring clean up would be.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:50.
Kevin Jones in about budgets, software updates and equipment upgrades.
Ron Spencer in about Rock Creek Rd. He wanted the Board to know he has no complaints about roads and feels the county is doing a good job on them.
Kevin Spencer in about ditches being cleaned and brush being cleaned up. He said the county is doing a good job. Kevin also said that Ray DeJulio and Scott Hamlin are good to work with.
Cecil Frieden in about Horse Trail and fences. Mr. Frieden said something needs to be done about fences and weeds.
Commissioner Fuller moved that the Commission adopt the following response to KDOT regarding US 59. The Franklin County Commission declines to endorse either of the KDOT proposed routes for the new US 59 link between Ottawa and Lawrence, we believe KDOT should make this choice. However, we strongly encourage KDOT to upgrade and retain responsibility for the existing US 59, with special attention to the safety problems that have existed for years. If safety is KDOT’s primary concern as it should be, then this must be done. Motion died for lack of second.
Commissioner Waymire moved that neither route was the Boards choice, we feel KDOT should make that decision, and that the Board will support their choice. Also that the Board expects to have the old highway updated and safety issues addressed. Motion died for lack of second.
Chairman Weigand read part of a letter that he drafted to the Secretary of Transporation.
Chairman Weigand then moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to support KDOT’s preferred alignment, providing, before any construction begins on the new freeway, safety issues be addressed on the old route. Chairman Weigand and Commissioner Waymire voted “yes.” Commissioners Carey, Fuller and Ogle voted “no.” Failed.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Chairman Weigand seconded that the Commission is reluctant to endorse outright either freeway option, but it will support KDOT in its choice, provided, that which ever route is chosen KDOT will take immediate action to improve the highway safety, between Ottawa and the new junction, at the fly over. Chairman Weigand and Commissioners Carey, Fuller and Waymire voted “yes.” Commissioner Ogle voted “no.”
Richard Long with Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers in about their proposal for engineering work on Rock Creek Rd. No decision was made.
Ray DeJulio reported he has a request to bring a minimum maintenance road to full maintenance between 700 and 775 Tennessee Rd. No decision made.
Ray DeJulio reported he received two estimates to replace the guard rail on Rock Creek Rd. 1) Collins and Herman $6,381.00 2) Dennis Brown $3,150.00.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to hire Dennis Brown to replace guard rail on Rock Creek Rd. in the amount of $3,150.00. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio presented the Annual Noxious Weed Eradication Progress Report for 1999.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the minutes for February 9, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Darrell Wadkins and Juanita Zeek in about fire exit problem in the tag department. No decision made.
Board discussed the appraisal proposal on Crestview. Board decided not to do an appraisal until they get a report from Earl Devore on space study.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to appoint Thomas R. Weigand, Donald E. Waymire, Bill Ogle, Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller, Larry M. Wright and Shari Perry as Trustees of Franklin County Employee Healthcare Fund. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve added orders 1172-1181 in the amount of $4,309.30. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve refund order 473 in the amount of $52.16. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve added escaped orders 1153-1158 in the amount of $385.13. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 12:48 for attorney client privileges with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:02 and reported no action taken, no decision made.
Chairman Weigand closed the meeting for lunch at 1:05.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:45 with Chairman Weigand and Commissioner Carey, Fuller and Waymire present.
Board discussed budget process for year 2001.
Commissioner Ogle arrived at 1:57.
Board discussed county counselor, county administrator and a five year plan.
Commissioner Ogle left at 3:00.
Board discussed Hospital and monthly reports. Board called Bob Bregant and ask him to come and give Commissioners an update on the Hospital.
With no further discussion Commissioner Weigand closed the meeting at 3:30 p.m.
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Clerk Chairman
February 16, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:38 a.m.
Dr. John Leatherman with Kansas State University -Extension program in and discussed fiscal conditions and trends in Franklin County. He provided a copy of his report which is on file at the Extension Office. He said Franklin county is moving in a positive direction fiscally.
Commissioner Raymond R. Carey arrived during the presentation by Dr. John Leatherman at 8:50.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived during the presentation by Dr. John Leatherman at 9:15.
Ted McCurdy in about write-offs for the Ambulance Department for the month of January.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve the write-off’s of $37,102.82 for the month of January for the Ambulance Department. All voted “yes.”
Ted McCurdy reported that the motor in the 1994 Ford Explorer needs to be replaced he received three bids as follows: Carswell $2,870.00, Performance Auto $3,059.00 and Ottawa Ford $3,400.00. Ted recommendation is to use Performance because all the hoses are going to be replaced in the bid price.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the bid from Performance Auto in the amount of $3,059.00. All voted “yes.”
Donna Crawford with Governmental Assistance in about easements for Centropolis Sewer District. She is having trouble getting some of the easements signed.
Phillip Fishburn discussed a time line to begin construction of Centropolis Sewer District providing we get all easements.
Jeff Mourning, Ed York, Cal Lantis and Lou Atherton in about Franklin County Strategic Plan being approve by the Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing. Board thanked them for developing the plan with Ken Woods help.
Board received a phone call from Pam Sheffield and Ted McCurdy that uncollectible Ambulance bills are sent to the State of Kansas. If any of the people owing the county are to receive income tax refunds the state will send the refund to the county.
Dick Housler with Cook, Flatt and Strobel in about their proposal for engineering work on Rock Creek Rd. No decision made.
Jeff Norton an attorney representing National Credit phoned in regards to National Credit lease at the Annex.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for five minutes at 11:50 for attorney client privileges with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 11:55 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Board left to go to City Hall at 11:55 for a monthly luncheon.
Board arrived at City Hall at 12:00.
Attending the luncheon was Gene Ramsey, Richard Jackson, Charles Gillette, Scott Bird, Bob Bezek, Karen McAdoo, Rex Cummings, Blaine Finch, Kay Highbarger, Louise Reed, Bill Allegre, Jeanette Lowry, Don Waymire, Harold Fuller, Joy Ludwig, Shari Perry, Tom Weigand, Raymond Carey, Rocky Fleer, Scott Lambers.
Board asked the City to consider mediation to resolve a lawsuit the City has filed against the County in regards to damage to the Courtroom on the second floor.
Board arrived back in chamber at 1:00 with Chairman Weigand and Commissioner Carey, Fuller and Waymire present.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve the grant of easements for sanitary sewer system at Centropolis from Perrie W. Swank, Rockhold Farms, Inc., Keith O and Patricia Rockhold, Leland I. Gilliland Etux, Leland e and Ladena G. Gilliland, Clifford D. and Carol E. Burgoon, Rodney G. Simmons, Robert D. and Lori M. Gruver, Calvin Dale and Ruth M. Gruver, Lynn J. Ronnebaum, Ethel Gail Converse, Rex R. and Shirley D. Simmons and Brian J. Ottaway. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the designation of emergency vehicle permit for Matthew W. Young. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve payroll change 00-224 hire Galen Bristow full time to Noxious Weed at $8.41 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve payroll change 00-225 hire Ryan Scott Richeson full time to 911 at $9.24 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the Annual Noxious Weed Eradication Progress Report for 1999. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to sign an engagement letter with Agler & Gaeddert to do the tax return for 1999 for the Franklin County Employee Health care Fund not to exceed $650.00. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve the minutes for February 14, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payment request No. 8 for the Centropolis Sewer District in the amount of $3,290.00. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 4:30.
Clerk Chairman
February 23, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:43 a.m.
Trey Humphrey in about adding the name of Heartland China, Inc. to an existing UCC and deleting from the UCC Golden State Porcelain.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to sign changes to UCC involving change in ownership from Golden State Porcelain to Heartland China, Inc. All voted “yes.”
Ted McCurdy phoned about the ambulance at the Ottawa Fire Department. He said water is in the oil and he is getting bids to get the engine fixed.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for February 16, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Virgil Hermreck in about hiring a County manager. He wanted to know why the five commissioners can’t run the County. Why is a manager needed? Virgil said if they can’t run the county they need to resign. Commissioner Waymire said they want the voters to decide if we need an administrator.
Mike Pruner in with applications for grants in the amount of $76,720.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to sign grant applications for a State Formula grant in the amount of $20,000, Child Care Licensing Grant in the amount of $20,000, Maternal & Child Health Grant in the amount of $8,963, Family Planning Grant in the amount of $26,680, IAP Grant in the amount of $6,284 for a total of $76,720. All voted “yes.”
Opened bids at 10:00 from Murphy Tractor, Martin Tractor and Victor L. Phillips for the purchase of new graders. Board made no decision. Ray will work up a spread sheet and come back in Monday with a recommendation.
Opened culvert bids at 10:10 from J & J, Welborn and Metal Culverts for the purchase of round pipe, bands, arched pipe and arch bands. Board made no decision. Ray will work up a spread sheet and come back in Monday with a recommendation.
Board received a phone call from Senator Tyson about Bill 478 dealing with junk cars. Board agreed that KDOT should still have the responsibility for regulating and enforcing the cleaning of them in the county not just along state highways.
Opened dump bed bids at 10:25 from Sherer Truck Equipment, Durf’s Truck Equipment and Knapheide Truck Equipment. Board made no decision. Ray will work up a spread sheet and come back in Monday with a recommendation.
Opened chemical bids at 10:45 from Town & Country, Pueblo and Vandiest. Board made no decision. Ray will work up a spread sheet and come back in Monday with a recommendation.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to publish a solicitation of bids for tires. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio reported that Sandy Dickson can work from her home if she has a laptop computer, but we don’t have one. Board will talk about it and make a decision.
Jack Thompson in about a county road that goes up to some property he owns in Meadow Lake Estates. He wants the road extended so he can do a lot split. Board asked him to work through the Planning and Road Departments.
Bob Bregant and Tom Briggs in and discussed the hospital’s financial report for January 2000.
Kevin Jones in about the district court looking at purchasing a new phone system for the courts building.
Chairman Weigand closed for lunch at 11:55.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:05 with Chairman Weigand, Commissioners Carey, Fuller and Waymire present.
Ken White in about consulting engineering for the County. He is semi-retired and not wanting a lot of work. Mr. White said he doesn’t carry liability insurance therefore he couldn’t be used for bridge inspections.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve emergency vehicle designation application for Jared Shinkle for Ottawa Township for medical and fire calls. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-09 recommending that Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., having meet all requirements continue to receive an exemption from ad valorem taxes at its Franklin County Distribution Center for tax year 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve payroll change 00-228 to hire Charles Bowling in the County Attorney’s Office at $10.50 and pay salary out of Special Prosecutor Trust Fund. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-10 declaring Tennessee Road from its intersection with Cloud Road and to approximately one thousand nine-hundred twenty (1,920) feet north of said intersection to be a full maintenance road. Said Road is located on the east section line Section 36, Township 18S, Range 20E, of the 6th P.M. all in Franklin County, Kansas. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll changes 00-226 promote Barbara Conus with the Health Department from part-time to full-time effective April 1, 2000 salary change from $16.46 to $16.62 and payroll change 00-227 promote Donna Steward with Health Department added additional responsibilities effective March 1, 2000 with salary change from $15.91 to $16.20. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Chairman Waymire seconded to approve payroll changes 00-229 merit increase for Brian Garland with Community Corrections from $11.01 to $11.28 and 00-230 merit increase for Julie Roehl with Community Corrections from $11.67 to $11.96. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Chairman Waymire seconded to approve payroll change 00-231 promote Connie Jacobs with the Sheriff’s Department to part-time Emergency Management Assistant effective February 1, 2000 with an increase of $300.00 per month. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve a letter of engagement with Agler & Gaeddert to do the tax returns for the Franklin County Employee Health Care Fund with the fee not to exceed $700.00. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve added orders 1182-1188 in the amount of $2,202.75. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve added escaped orders 1159-1162 in the amount of $1,123.75, abated orders 1654-1670 in the amount of $2,475.67 and refund orders 474-486 in the amount of $1,581.72. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to go into an executive session for twelve minutes at 3:28 for attorney client privileges with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 3:40 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Board agreed to hold a public hearing at 9:00 a.m. on March 13 to consider a proposal from the City of Ottawa in regards to annexing 2440 E. Logan.
With no further discussion the meeting was closed at 4:20 and Board will meet in Wellsville tonight at 7:00 p.m.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Wellsville City Hall with Chairman Weigand and Commissioners Carey, Fuller and Waymire present.
Chairman Weigand spoke about what the commissioners have been dealing with lately. He said that a CHIP program has been developed and that some of the township officers have been attending those meetings. The commissioners are discussing a land use plan, investment in the courthouse, preparing for the sampler festival, lawn improvements (installing a sprinkling system and outside lighting) and working on improving Rock Creek Road.
Chairman Weigand said that the commissioners had a presentation by Dr. John Leatherman from Kansas State University and that the fiscal conditions and trends of Franklin County are positive. Dr. :Leatherman left a copy of the report with the Franklin County Extension Office.
Commissioner Fuller spoke about the CHIP program and what the additional two mills that the commissioners added to the mill levy is to be used for. He said the commissioners hope is to black top more county roads.
Chairman Weigand said the goal for the next ten years is to have almost everyone within two miles of a paved road in the more populated areas.
A gentleman asked if subdivisions are going to be required to have hard surfaced roads. Chairman Weigand said that the Board has not discussed that.
A gentleman asked if the county was going to change the acreage rule. Chairman Weigand said there has been some discussion, but no decision has been made.
Commissioner Carey said that benefit district can be established to pay for roads, curbs and drainage in subdivisions.
Mary Braun asked about extra territorial boundaries that city is looking at and how the county feels about it.
Chairman Weigand said that people want to live close to cities for convenience, but don’t want to pay city taxes. Chairman Weigand said that the Board of County Commissioners would hold a public hearing about extra territorial boundaries if the question comes to them.
Commissioner Fuller said when people live close to a town they benefit from the town. If a subdivision is built adjoining a city and causes drainage problems it would help if the city had extra territorial zoning so that they could have been part of the planning.
Terry Moyer said the county has codes and requirements for subdivisions so why would the city worry about it.
Commissioner Waymire said that the county is working with the residents of Centropolis to put in a sewer system and that the residents of the area will pay for it.
Commissioner Fuller said he believes that the cost causers should bear the cost.
Mary Braun asked who the County Commissioners were going to listen to the City of Wellsville or the residents within the one mile area.
T.J. Bivins asked if county rules were that inadequate that the city would need to govern them.
Commissioner Fuller said that Franklin County zoning codes are intended primarily for rural development and may not be satisfactory for subdivisions adjoining cities, since city plans for development might not be taken into account.
Chairman Weigand said that the same rules need to be followed for everyone and everyone treated the same or the rules need to be changed.
With no further discussion the meeting was closed at 8:35.
Clerk Chairman
February 28, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:42 a.m.
Juanita Zeek in about book repair on old tax roll books.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:46.
Juanita Zeek said that the estimated cost of repair for fifteen books is $6,014.
Board agreed to have nine books repaired at this time at the cost of about $3,298.
Richard Ybarra in with proposal for lawn maintenance.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to accept a lawn proposal from Midwest Estates Lawn Care for year 2000 for Courthouse Lawn as follows: Lawn Applications $165.00 per applications (5 applications per year are recommended), Grub Control $275.00 (one application early summer) and Core Aerification of lawn in September with light overseeding $550.00. All voted “yes.”
Lonnie Smith said he has concerns about a tree on the first curve on the Centropolis Road. He has concerns about tree falling on the road. Ray DeJulio asked him to call the Public Works Office and report his concerns.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve payroll changes 00-232 hiring Rusty D. Taul as an equipment operator at $9.03 per hour and 00-233 hiring Darrel Macy, Jr. as an equipment operator at $9.03 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio discussed Rural Water District #6 and work they have been doing. No decision made.
Ray DeJulio discussed with Board dump bed bids.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to purchase a dump bed from Durf’s Truck Equipment in the amount of $7,410.00. All voted “yes.” Commissioner Ogle not present.
Dick Heisler with Cook, Flatt and Strobel opened bids at 10:00 for Marais Des Cygnes River Bank Restoration Project as follows:
Beachner $146,181.30
Dufur $172,490.00
HDB $164,779.61
American Marking & Paving $104,359.14
Criqui Construction $121,728.04
Dunbar Trucking $142,523.50
Engineers Estimate (Cook, Flatt & Strobel) $139,501.50
Dick Heisler said they will review bids and get back with Board.
Ray DeJulio discussed with Board culvert bids. No decision was made and Ray will come back in for decision.
Ray DeJulio discussed with Board chemical bids.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to accept a bid for 24D Amine and 24D Lovol from Pueblo in the amount of $25,225.40. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to accept a bid for Trodon 22K and Remedy from VanDiest Supply in the amount of $14,779.60. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to accept a bid for Glyphosate from VanDiest Supply in the amount of $6,140.00. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to publish solicitation of bids for interest rates on money to purchase two motor graders. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for February 23, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to delay the closing on the Annex purchase until a proper survey is received and approved. Commissioner Fuller withdrew his motion. No vote taken.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to go into an executive session for fifteen minutes at 11:15 for attorney client privileges with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 11:26 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Ogle left at 11:23.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to allow Kevin Jones to purchase a new laptop computer not to exceed $1,500 and allow $750.00 to Kevin’s budget from General Fund Equipment for the purchase of his old laptop, which will be held by the County Clerk’s Office and signed out as a loaner to departments as needed. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for fifteen minutes at 11:45 to discuss real estate acquisition with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 12:05 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Juanita Zeek in and reported that she is going to retire at the end of her term.
Chairman Weigand adjourned the meeting for lunch at 12:20.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:28. Chairman Weigand and Commissioner Carey, Fuller, Ogle and Waymire present.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to go into an executive session for thirty minutes at 1:30 for personnel of non-elected with Board and Kevin Jones present. All voted “yes.” Commissioner Ogle left at 1:45. Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 2:00 and reported non action taken, no decisions made.
Judge James Smith in about sexual predator law and the expenses that the county is going to have to pay. Judge Smith said this could cause a problem with their budget this year. Judge Smith said they are currently dealing with one case.
Judge James Smith discussed with the Board Juvenile Justice.
Ray DeJulio in about hiring an engineering firm for Rock Creek Rd.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to use Kirkham Michael Engineers for the preliminary engineering necessary to get Rock Creek Road on the five year plan. All voted “yes.”
Board agreed to use Ken White, PE for some preliminary engineering for the west portion on Rock Creek Rd. west of Oregon Rd.
It was agreed not to exceed $2,000.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to accept the bid from J & J Metal Products for culverts for the year 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to go into an executive session for five minutes at 2:55 for attorney client privileges with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 3:00 and reported no decision made, no action taken.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve a transfer of $318,112.81 from Bridge Bond 1998A to County Bond and Interest. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion the meeting was closed at 3:26.
Clerk Chairman
March 1, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:30 a.m.
Chairman Thomas R. Weigand arrived at 8:35.
Todd Burroughs in about KSA 58-2005 land surveys and reviewed by County Surveyor before recordation. Todd said there was an attorney general opinion number 2000-11 that states a county may not impose a fee to offset its cost of review of subdivision plats.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:44.
Kevin Jones in about software program at the Sheriff’s Department and a potential need to replace them. Kevin also discussed wiring in Courts Building.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the minutes for February 28, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand left at 9:15 to go to a doctor appointment.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to go into an executive session for eight minutes at 9:52 for attorney client privileges with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Vice Chairman Carey opened the meeting at 10:00 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-11 urging the Kansas Legislature to restore funds to the State General Fund budget to finance the FY2001 demand transfer state aid programs from the State General Fund to counties and other units of local government. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into executive session for ten minutes at 10:22 for personnel of non-elected with Board and Shari Perry present. All voted “yes.” Commissioner Ogle absent. Vice Chairman Carey opened the meeting at 10:25 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to publish a solicitation of bids to survey and stake right of way on Rock Creek Road from Nevada Road to Ohio Road. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand arrived back at 10:38.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to sign an agreement for Grant of Easement between Roger G. Giese and Franklin County for a 35 foot wide public road and a 20 foot wide utility easement as described as follows: The West 35 feet and the East 20 feet of the West 55 feet of the North 273.65 feet of the South 1263.65 feet of the Southwest Quarter of Sec 13-16-18 and The South 35 feet and the North 20 feet of the South 55 feet of the East 1292.21 feet of the West 1952.21 feet of the Southwest Quarter of Sec. 13-16-18. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand left at 10:45 to attend a Heartland Works meeting in Topeka.
Board left at 10:45 to attend a ground breaking for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Center at 14th and Main.
Board arrived back in chamber at 11:35.
Vice-Chairman Carey closed the meeting at 11:40 for lunch.
Vice-Chairman Carey opened the meeting at 1:05 with Vice Chairman Carey, Commissioner Fuller and Waymire present.
Ted McCurdy in about the ambulance stationed at the Ottawa Fire Department that needs a new head gasket or a new oil cooler. Board agreed to have Ottawa Ford do the repairs.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll changes 00-239 resignation of Troy Gavel from the Ambulance Department and 00-246 hire Lawrence A. Temple as part-time no benefits at the Ambulance Department at $10.23 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll changes 00-240 promotion of Greg Dunn from an EMT to a Paramedic from $10.52 to $11.56, 00-241 promotion of Andrew Chilson from an EMT to a Paramedic from $12.06 to $12.50, 00-242 promotion of Joyce Shively from an EMT to a Paramedic from $8.62 to $10.11, 00-243 promotion of Randy Holtz from $9.12 to $10.11, 00-244 promotion of Scott Reynolds from an EMT to a Paramedic from $11.39 to $11.84 and 00-245 resignation of Allen Durbin from the Ambulance Department. All voted “yes.”
Steve Brown in and discussed valuation changes on real estate for year 2000.
Board discussed budget preparation for year 2001.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 2:16 for attorney client privileges with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Vice Chairman Carey opened the meeting at 2:26 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Board discussed vacation leave policy and Ambulance Department pay periods.
With no further discussion the meeting was closed at 3:55.
Clerk Chairman
March 6, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller, Bill Ogle and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:33 a.m.
County Clerk said that the bid that was accepted for Glyphosate from VanDiest Supply was not the low bid as previously recorded.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to purchase Glyphosate from Pueblo in the amount of $5,660.00 in lieu of the purchase from VanDiest Supply as stated in the minutes on February 28, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Thomas R. Weigand arrived at 8:40.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to appoint Jim Malson as a Non-Lawyer Member to the Fourth District Judicial Nominating Commission with term expiring March 1, 2004. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for March 1, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Bob Thompson, Ray DeJulio, Rex Bowling and Jimmy Dean in about a request from Kansas Department of Health & Environment to locate a regional collection station to temporarily house chemicals and supplies used for the production of illegal drugs. Board agreed that Bob and Rex can work with KDHE and see if we have a site that is suitable.
Bob Thompson said all the City Clerks have been sent letters about free dumping at the Transfer Station on April 14 & 15.
Bob Thompson and Ray DeJulio discussed Lake Region Authority proposed budget for July 1, 2000- June 30, 2001.
Virgil Hermreck in and asked about KPF interest on the buy back. Board said nothing has been done.
Ray DeJulio and Scot Hamlin and representatives from Victor L. Phillips, Murphy Tractor and Martin Tractor in and discussed motor grader bids for 2000. No decision was made.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to sign a contract with Kansas Department of Transportation Bureau of Construction and Maintenance for an agreement to treat Noxious Weeds in Franklin County. All voted “yes.”
Sue McCay in with monthly Register of Deeds report.
Rex Bowling in and Board asked him about the software package that the Sheriff’s Department currently is using.
Kevin Jones in about Community Corrections receiving a grant in the amount of $12,000 for computer equipment.
Kevin Jones in about purchasing some cable for computers.
Board discussed budget preparation for year 2001.
Chairman Weigand closed for lunch at 12:33.
Vice Chairman Carey opened the meeting at 1:30. Vice Chairman Carey, Commissioners Fuller and Waymire present.
Larry Wright discussed grant of easement form with Board. Board decided to discuss with Ray DeJulio and Larry Wright on Wednesday.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 1:50 for attorney client privileges with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Commissioner Ogle arrived at 1:55 and joined the executive session. Vice Chairman Carey opened the meeting at 2:00 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
With no further discussion the meeting was closed at 2:20.
Clerk Chairman
March 8, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:30 a.m.
Mike Pruner and Deanna Brown in to about the property on Haskell Road. Mike is going to send a letter about free dumping at the Transfer Station.
Mike reported that Mr. Graham has not been in to discuss the septic system on the property that he owns in Homewood.
Mike discussed the Seyler’s property and the drainage going into the county ditch. The Health Department is going to take a sample of the discharge.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:35.
Board discussed with Mike and Deanna the property in Peoria and what needs to be done.
Chairman Thomas R. Weigand arrived at 8:57.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 9:03 for personnel of non-elected with Board and Mike Pruner present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 9:13 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Donna Crawford in and discussed the appraisals that were received for the 5.5 acres for the lagoon site for the Centropolis Sewer District Project. She said that both appraisals were $6,600.00 for the 5.5 acres. Donna will send out a letter to the land owner with copies of the appraisals.
Donna Crawford said that she still has five easements left to get signed.
Board discussed vacation leave policy.
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the minutes for March 6, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Bob Cole in about ditch in front of Central Heights School and the draining problem. Mr. Cole said they had the ditch surveyed and have a solution to getting the ditch to drain. Board looked at the survey and Mr. Cole said that the water district and the surveyor would be out at the site if the county will come and fix the ditch.
Board agreed to get an engineer’s estimate on a couple of solutions for the ditch in front of the school.
Ray DeJulio discussed a meeting tomorrow in Chanute about K-68 Highway and Ray said he received traffic counts from KDOT on K-68 Highway west of town.
Ray DeJulio discussed Sand Creek Rd. east of US 59 Highway and what needs to be done to fix it and what the plans are for Eisenhower Rd. this summer.
Richard Jackson in per the Boards request about the third floor that ECAN uses. Board asked Richard how long it would take to find other office space if and when the county may need that area. Mr. Jackson said he didn’t know maybe thirty days, maybe sixty or ninety. No decisions made.
Larry Wright and Ray DeJulio discussed the counties current right of way policy.
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 11:17 for attorney client, real estate acquisition with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Board extended the executive session for five minutes at 11:27. Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 11:32 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Chairman Weigand left at 11:40.
Commissioner Ogle left at 11:45.
Ted McCurdy in with February report for the Ambulance Department.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to write-off $27, 310.04 for the month of February for the Ambulance Department, with $11,535.53 being Medicare adjustments and $10,142.12 being bad debt. All voted “yes.”
Vice Chairman Carey moved the meeting to the basement of the Jail for the monthly department luncheon at 11:57.
Attending the luncheon was Don Waymire, Raymond Carey, Harold Fuller, Larry Wright, Shari Perry, Sue McCay, Debbie Hough, Ethel Wallace, Theresa Cummings, Darrell Wadkins, Mike Pruner, Bob Thompson, Steve Brown, Ted McCurdy, Rex Bowling and Kevin Jones.
At luncheon Board discussed vacation policy and presented draft form for 2001 budget planning guidelines.
Board arrived back in chambers at 1:20. With Vice Chairman Carey, Commissioners Fuller and Waymire present.
Vice Chairman Carey, Commissioners Fuller and Waymire and County Clerk Shari Perry left at 1:40 to go to shop to view motor graders. At the shop met with Chairman Weigand, Commissioner Ogle, Scot Hamlin, Steve Korth, Ray DeJulio, Don Eimer and Scott Williams. Board listened to presentations about both Champion and Cat graders. No decision was made.
Bob Thompson came out to shop and told the Board that the north wall of the Transfer Station building is damaged from the wind today. Bob said it is still attached, but he is afraid that the wind might blow it off.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:55.
Clerk Chairman
March 13, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller Bill Ogle and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:37 a.m.
Bob Thompson in and discussed building that KDHE wants to locate at the Public Works yard. He presented an agreement from the state.
Chairman Thomas R. Weigand arrived at 8:40.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve payroll changes 00-248 Virginia Dowell of the Health Department from $16.62 to $16.72 for taking on additional duties and 00-249 Kelley D. Hawkins of the Clerk’s Office quit March 6, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve a transfer in the amount of $192.93 from Employee Benefits Fund 106 to Payroll Clearing Fund 940. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand opened the public hearing for the purpose of the annexation of 2440 E. Logan. Chairman Weigand, Commissioners Carey, Fuller and Waymire present.
Freone Hollinger said she has attended most of the meetings in regards to the annexation of 2440 E. Logan. Freone said she is opposed to island annexation and said that this Board is the last step.
Commissioner Ogle arrived in hearing at 9:12.
With no others wanting to speak at public hearing, Chairman Weigand closed the public hearing at 9:13.
Commissioner Carey asked if the counties planning board should have reviewed this annexation. Chairman Weigand said that this is in the Commissioners hands not the planning board.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded that after the findings that they find no hindrances in annexing the property located at 2440 E. Logan. All voted “yes.”
Freone Hollinger asked about the gas purchases that the county makes. Chairman Wiegand said that the county purchases gas at one cent over the distributors cost.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the minutes for March 8, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller left at 9:40 to attend a funeral.
Freone Hollinger said she wants to remind the Board about elections coming up and remember any questions they want to place on the ballot.
Norman Wooge said it would be nice to make the half cent sales tax more flexible for the county. Norman thanked the Commissioners for his new culvert. Norman said he is working for the Census Bureau and said that some rural roads are named wrong (Virginia and Shawnee and Tennessee going out of Peoria).
Virgil Hermreck said he heard the county is buying rock from Princeton again. Chairman Weigand said that Hunt Midwest has reduced the price to make the rock competitive with other rock we are buying therefore we are buying some rock from the Princeton Quarry.
Scot Hamlin in about running the Champion grader and the pros and cons.
Steve Korth discussed the Champion grader and the ability to cut ditches and the vibration in the steering.
Board opened bids for financing on motor graders at 10:10. Bids were received from Kansas State Bank-Ottawa, Commercial Federal-Ottawa, Baystone Financial-Manhattan and Team Bank-Paola. No decision was made.
Ray DeJulio said that Champion, John Deere and Caterpillar had submitted financing bids with their grader bids.
Ray DeJulio reported that Cook, Flatt and Strobel have made a recommendation that the construction contract for the Marais Des Cygnes Bank Restoration be awarded to American Marking and Paving Company, Inc. of Claycomo, Missouri.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to accept the bid of American Marking and Paving Company for the Marais Des Cygnes Bank Restoration in the amount of $105,159.14. All voted “yes.”
Jim Pickett and Richard Long with Cook, Flatt and Strobel in and submitted an agreement for engineering services for a road project starting at the bridge over Middle Creek and extending east approximately 1.4 miles.
Ray DeJulio reported that Mr. Shaffer who owns the RV Park on Idaho Rd. doesn’t want the millings torn up. Board agreed to leave the road as it is and not tear it up at this time.
Ray DeJulio reported that he thinks the county will have to increase dust control from $1.05 to $1.20. No decision was made.
Board discussed vacation policy with Ray DeJulio.
Commissioner Fuller arrived back at 10:55.
Commissioner Fuller moved to purchase one Champion and one Caterpillar grader. Died for lack of second.
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to purchase two 2000 Caterpillar 140H motor graders from Martin Tractor in the amount of $207,454. Commissioners Carey and Fuller voted “no” and Commissioners Ogle and Waymire voted “yes” and Chairman Weigand voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to accept an engineering proposal from Kirkham Michael & Associates to preform professional engineering services not to exceed $45,000 on the Rock Creek Road Project to be spent during 2000 and 2001. All voted “yes.” Commissioner Ogle stepped out and not present for vote.
Commissioner Fuller left at 11:45 for a funeral luncheon.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to publish a solicitation of bids for a lawn sprinkling project for the Courthouse lawn. All voted “yes.”
Kevin Jones in about wiring the county buildings with Cat 5 cable.
Chairman Weigand closed for lunch at 12:10.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:05. Board all present.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to sign an agreement with Pomona City for law enforcement functions for a period of January 20, 2000 through January 19, 2001. All voted “yes.”
Ethel Wallace in about part-time employees and the number of hours a part-time employee needs to work to get benefits. Board agreed that the policy states 20 hours per week.
Board called Jim Montgomery with Swearingen Realty in Dallas texas about the lease at the Annex for National Credit.
Board discussed 2001 budget planning guidelines.
Steve Brown in and discussed leasing a copy machine for two months.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to lease a copy machine from Hotz for $150.00 per month for up to 700 copies. All voted “yes.” Commissioner Carey stepped out and not present for vote.
Kevin Jones in about cable needs for computers and phones.
Board discussed purchasing a new generator for the Sheriff’s Department and Courthouse and putting the old one at the Annex.
Board agreed that Ray Carey, Harold Fuller, Kevin Jones and Darrell Wadkins will review needs for a generator.
Commissioner Ogle left at 3:03.
Board discussed lease at the Annex for National Credit.
Chairman Weigand signed a lease agreement between Board of County Commissioners of Franklin County and Ed Burrichter d/b/a “The Clinic Pharmacy.”
Chairman Weigand signed a lease agreement between Board of County Commissioners of Franklin County and Edward D. Jones & Co.
Board discussed asking the legislators to approve an increase of 1/4% sales tax for recreation purposes. Which will still have to be put to a vote of the people of Franklin County.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 4:15.
Clerk Chairman
March 15, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller, Bill Ogle and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:30 a.m.
Bob Thompson in about wind damage to Transfer Station building.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to repair the wind damage in the amount of $9,662.00 which will be paid by the insurance company and make structural modifications to the rest of the building to improve strength at a cost of $5,150.00 which will be paid out of the Transfer Station Fund. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 8:45 for attorney client privileges to discuss real estate with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand extended the executive session for five additional minutes at 8:55. Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 9:00 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve an application to include 114 S. Locust into the Neighborhood Revitalization Program for a 100% rebate for five years. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve transfers of $585.00 from Special Prosecutor Trust Fund 162 to General Fund Attorney Fund 001 and a transfer of $337.50 from Special Prosecutor Trust Fund 162 to General Fund Attorney Fund 001. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the minutes for March 13, 2000. All voted “yes.”
James Poe in about a salvage permit. Board referred him to the Planning Department.
Ray DeJulio discussed increase costs of dust control for this year.
Gordon Paul called in about an employee in the Appraiser’s Office being rude and short with him.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to increase dust control cost for year 2000 to $1.20 per running foot. All voted “yes.” Commissioner Fuller abstained.
Board opened bids for tires: two from Becker Tire & Treading, Inc., Cross Midwest Tire, GCR Truck Tire Centers, two from General Tire, Gilliland Tire & Engine, Goodyear Tire, Poindexter Tire, TCI Tire centers, LLC and D & D Tire. Ray DeJulio is going to work up a spread sheet and get back with Board.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to accept the bid from Commercial Federal for financing the two 2000 Caterpillar Motor Graders. All voted “yes.”
Board received auction quotes from Weatherbee, Beatty, Nelson and Stottlemire. Ray DeJulio is going to verify quotes as to if they include advertising and clerking and get back with Board.
Ray DeJulio reported that KOCH is going to chip and seal Vermont Rd.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for five minutes at 10:52 for personnel of non-elected with Board, Steve Brown, Robin Wright and Linda Taylor present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 10:58 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 00-253 Rhonda Overman from part-time with benefits at $9.03 to full time at $9.24. All voted “yes.”
Board called Ray DeJulio about a report of employees standing around on Old 50 Highway. Ray phoned back and said that one of the two days they were working on Old 50 they hauled 11 loads equaling 170 tons during a 7-hour period.
Board discussed a 2000 Edition of Kansas Tax Rate & Fiscal Data Book with all Kansas Cities and Counties listed.
Juanita Zeek in about the vacation leave policy and discussed what changes she thinks need to be done.
Board left chambers at 12:00 to attend a luncheon at the Jail. Attending the luncheon was Don Waymire, Bill Allegre, Raymond Carey, Harold Fuller, Joy Ludwig, Shari Perry, Louis Reed, Rex Cummings, Kay Highbarger, Blaine Finch, Gene Ramsey, Jeanette Lowry, Scott Bird, Charles Gillette, Richard Jackson, Scott Lambers, John Coen, Rocky Fleer and Larry Wright.
Board back in chambers at 1:10. Chairman Weigand, Commissioners Carey, Fuller and Waymire present.
Earl Devore and Deborah Van Ostran with Devore and Associates in and discussed the Franklin County Facilities Space Needs Analysis.
Scott Lambers and Blaine Finch in about asking the legislators for consideration to place 1/4% sales tax on the ballot to ask the voters of Franklin County for a sales tax increase for recreational needs.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to proceed to the legislators for approval of an additional 1/4% sales tax. Chairman Weigand and Commissioners Fuller and Waymire voted “yes.” Commissioner Carey voted “no.”
Commissioner Carey stated he thought that we should ask the legislators for ½%, not meaning that we would ask the voters to approve ½%.
Bob Bezek in about lawsuit dealing with the courtroom between the City and county.
Roger Bell in about replacing damaged trees on Courthouse lawn.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to have Roger Bell mark the trees that need to be removed on the courthouse lawn and have Roger replace with 10 to 15 trees for a cost of $1,000 plus tree guards. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 3:23 for attorney client privileges with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 3:33 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Waymire left at 3:45.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:55.
Clerk Chairman
March 20, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller, Bill Ogle and Donald E. Waymire present. Chairman Thomas R. Weigand attending hearing in Topeka on 1/4 sales tax increase.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:32 a.m.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for March 15, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Board discussed 2001 budget planning guidelines. Board agreed to have County Clerk E-mail guidelines and budget form to all departments.
Ray DeJulio discussed solicitation of bids for chip seal work for the year 2000.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to publish a solicitation of bids for chip seal work. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-12 to direct the Franklin County Public Works Department to erect a stop sign on Nebraska Road for southbound traffic on Nebraska Road at the intersection of Nebraska Road and Allen Road. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the bid of 6% from Stottlemire for auctioning the county auction to be held on April 8, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve the bid from Gilliland Tire & Engine for tires for the year 2000. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio discussed shoulders on Old 50 Highway and said that there were eleven loads of rock hauled on March 14 onto the shoulders. The only time the grader was sitting was when he was waiting on more rock and that wasn’t for very long, because eleven loads were hauled.
Ray DeJulio reported that Dufer wants to close Sand Creek Rd. in the 1700 block to put in a new bridge. Ray said he has no intention of closing the road.
Open bids for survey work at 10:03. Two were received.
Homestead Survey Bid #1 $15,200.00
Bid #2 $27,350.00
Taylor Surveying Bid #1 $12,000.00
Bid #2 $22,000.00
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to accept the bid from Taylor Surveying for surveying work on Rock Creek Rd. from Montana Rd. east to Oregon Rd. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio discussed guard rail repairs and said he thinks the county can do it with the sign crew.
Martin Fee with Rural Development in about Centropolis Sewer District.
Board reviewed the Letter of Conditions dated March 13, 2000, Letter of Intent to Meet Conditions, Request for Obligation of Funds for a loan of $281,100, Operating Budget, Equal Opportunity Agreement, Assurance Agreement, Applications for Federal Assistance and RUS Bulletin 1780-27, Loan Resolution.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve and adopt the following documents: Letter of Conditions dated March 13, 2000, Letter of Intent to Meet Conditions, Request for Obligation of Funds for a loan of $281,100, Operating Budget, Equal Opportunity Agreement, Assurance Agreement, Application for Federal Assistance and RUS Bulletin 1780-27, Loan Resolution and to authorize the Chairman and County Clerk to execute these and any related documents, at the appropriate time. The Chairman and the County Clerk are also authorized to take any other action necessary to obtain a loan from USDA Rural development. All pertaining to the Centropolis Sewer District. All voted “yes.” With Chairman Thomas R. Weigand absent.
Board went to view the 17 trees marked in Courthouse lawn to be removed. No decision made.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 12:30.
Clerk Chairman
March 22, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller, Bill Ogle and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:32 a.m.
Jim Grogan, Lou Atherton, Vern Brown and Mike Hiatt in about changing the clean up dates to April 28 and 29 because of conflicts on April 14 and 15 with other things happening in the county.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-13 whereas the Board of Franklin County Commissioners desire to enter into a lease-purchase agreement with Shirley, LLC for real property known as the Franklin County Annex. All voted “yes.”
Based on low bid, Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to use Kansas State Bank as the escrow agent for the lease purchase of the Annex. All voted “yes.”
Ed York in about removing the United Way sign from the Courthouse lawn. Mr. York said it will be stored until the campaign is started again.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for March 20, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Nancy Jacobs and Vicki Stainbrook in about removing the trees from the Courthouse lawn. They would like to have it happen over a number of years and not all at once.
Don McMican called about the proposal from Commercial Waterproofing on the work that needs to be done on the Courthouse because of water damage.
Steve Brown, Juanita Zeek, Sue McCay and Shari Perry in about proposed space allocation study and presented the Board with another proposal for the Courthouse. No decision made.
Rex Bowling, Brad Gilges and Kevin Jones in about computer software for 911, Jail and Sheriff’s Department. Rex said they like the software package of CIS and that the cost is about $109,000. Rex said they are going to write a grant and try to get some of the money for the upgrade.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve the proposal from Restoration and Waterproofing Contractors. After discussion Commissioner Waymire withdrew this motion until after discussion with County Attorney.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve a transfer of $7,031.86 from Employee Benefit Plan Fund 515 to Employee Benefits Fund 106 to correct a posting error in 1998. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to accept and sign a Grant of Easement for Sanitary Sewer between Gene S. Dyer and Franklin County for a tract of land Commencing at the Northwest corner of Lot 6, Block 78; thence South 148 feet to the Northwest corner of Lot 7, said Block 78; thence West 420 feet to the centerline of vacated Eleventh Street; thence North 8 feet; thence East 380 feet to the centerline of vacated 12th Street; thence North 140 feet; thence East to the point of beginning. All voted “yes.”
Board examined the annual reports of the Township Reports for the year of 1999.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 12:04.
Clerk Chairman
March 27, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice-Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Carey at 8:40 a.m.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve the proposal from Restoration and Waterproofing Contractors for work that needs to be done on the Courthouse. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes from March 22, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Juanita Zeek presented the delinquent Personal Property warrant register to the Board.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve fund transfers of $10,000 from Community Plan Grant (512) to JV Diversion Program (532) and $16,000 from Community Plan Grant (512) to JV Restorative Justice Program (526). All voted “yes.”
John Steelman and Judge Ed Smith were in to discuss Municipal Court using a courtroom, in the District Court Building, while the old courtroom is being repaired. John said he would contact the City and work out the arrangement.
Judge Smith expressed their concerns with the space proposal submitted by Devore & Assoc. with regard to moving Court Services to another location. Also discussed was the phone system proposal they had received from Kevin and other systems.
Joe Schweiger was in with an invitation, for the Board, to the Lane Recreation Club Open House on Sunday, April 2, 2000.
Kevin Jones was in to report on the interruption of Southwestern Bell phone service on Friday, March 24, at 6:00 p.m.
The Board asked Kevin about the phone proposal for District Court. It was decided that it was not economically feasible to provide identical phone service to all locations.
Chairman Weigand arrived at 9:55 a.m.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into executive session at 9:55 a.m. for attorney client with the Board and County Attorney for 10 minutes. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand reopened the meeting at 10:08 reporting no action taken, no decision made.
Sandy Dickson asked for a clarification of procedure, for the Planning Commission, with regard to zoning the remaining townships. It was decided that the procedure for zoning Cutler & Pottawatomie Townships to A3 with special use permits for business should be restarted. The Board also asked that the Planning Board list pros and cons of the 40 acre rule for an informational/educational meeting.
Bob Thompson reported that the dates for county wide clean up of April 28 and 29 would work out. Bob reported that the repairs for the Transfer Station were almost complete. He also reported that a baler at recycling went down and would cost more to repair it than it is worth. Board told him to look into costs and economics of a horizontal baler and get back to them.
Ray DeJulio discussed the procedure for dust control. Ray also reported on sign requests for Tennessee Rd. and also Indiana Rd.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to sign the agreement to take back ownership of the road bed of Reno Drive after the State is finished with the improvements at the I-35 LeLoup exit. All voted “yes.”
Ted McCurdy was in to report that the third motor, under warranty, put in the Explorer, has gone out and that it is being repaired again. He also asked about getting a small propane tank to put out at the communications tower on Old 50 Hyw, to run the backup generator, instead of the old bottles that can’t be filled on site.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the proposal of Loyd Builders, of $3,958.00 to do the basement finish work at the Ambulance Department paid for out of the Ambulance fund. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to go into executive session for five (5) minutes with the Board and Ted McCurdy present to discuss personnel of non-elected at 12:03 p.m. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand reopened the meeting at 12:08 p.m. reporting no action, no decision made.
The Board asked Commissioner Waymire to talk to Greg Colburn about the lights around the courthouse, and see if he could come to the Wednesday evening meeting, to check different possibilities to get rid of the shadows on the building.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve payroll change 00251 Fred Schnoke resignation. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
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Clerk Chairman
March 29, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller, Bill Ogle and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:30 a.m.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the March 27, 2000 minutes. All voted “yes.”
Gary Underwood was in to express his concerns with the legislatures proposed sales tax increase. He feels that if our sales tax is increased higher than surrounding communities it may push business out of the local area.
Kevin Jones reported that he should be out of his old office by Thursday, March 30, 2000 and in their new location.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to go into executive session for 10 minutes at 9:13 for attorney client with Board and County Attorney present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand reopened at 9:25 reporting no action taken no decision made.
At 9:35 a.m. the Board phoned Representative Bill Feuerborn to ask about the status of Senate Bill 480 and the bill concerning the states responsibility regarding the cleanup of salvage/dump sites.
At 9:50 Chairman Weigand, Commissioners Carey, Waymire and Fuller went out to view the trees that had been proposed for removal. The Board agreed that not all that had been proposed really need to be removed at this time. They tentatively agreed that only five (5) should be removed at this time. One, north of Courts Building, one, south of Courthouse and three, on the east side of Courthouse with trimming done on some others.
Theresa Cummings gave a Community Corrections update regarding their programs, JJA and moving into Information Technologies old office area.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll change 00266 Brian Garland resignation. All voted “yes.”
Theresa presented a letter to the Board regarding the proposed vacation policy changes, with her suggestions included.
Theresa reported that the ECC committee has started planning for the employee banquet and wanted to know how much money they would have to spend. The Board had budgeted $2,100.00 for the banquet.
Bob Thompson, Doris King, Ray DeJulio, Rick Sawin and Rex Bowling, from the county. Scott Lambers and Bob Bezek, from the city. Trevor Flynn and Bill Anderson with KDHE were all in to discuss the proposed storage facility for certain confiscated meth lab supplies/HHW items. In the facility there would be drums for each: corrosive materials, non corrosive materials and flammable materials. The State would be responsible for disposing of the materials at 1500 lbs. or whenever the Board preferred. There would be security cameras installed, and/or other security measures taken, by the state. The Board will get back with KDHE on whether they would try to get a special use permit, to put the facility at the HHW site, or put it at the Transfer Station.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to sign the Underwater Bridge Inspection proposal from the Secretary of Transportation. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle left at 11:15.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the Road Improvement and Culvert Replacement Project agreement with Engineering Services of Lawrence for Consulting Services. All voted “yes.”
Buddy Clark with Koch was in to explain and show different applications for road maintenance.
Closed for lunch at 12:00 p.m.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:00 p.m. with all members present.
At 1:30 p.m. the Preconstruction Conference for the Marais des Cygnes River Bank Restoration project began. Present were: Commission Chairman Weigand, Commissioners Ogle, Carey, Waymire and Fuller. Ray DeJulio and Scot Hamlin with Public Works, Lloyd Arnold with FEMA, Dick Heisler and Kevin Kraum with Cook-Flatt & Strobel, and Marlin Benton and Chad Madrid with American Marking & Paving Co., Inc.
The Board signed the contract with American Marking & Paving Co., Inc., as contractors, for the construction work on the Restoration of the river bank on Marshall Road.
Mr. Heisler went over the specifics and procedures for the project.
The conference ended at 2:00 p.m.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into executive session for 15 minutes, for attorney client and real estate acquisition, with Board and County Attorney present at 2:25. All voted “yes.” At 2:40 extended for 10 minutes. At 2:50 extended for five (5) minutes. Chairman Weigand reopened at 2:55 reporting no action taken no decision made.
The Board called Superintendent Kay Highbarger to invite her and/or others to the evening meeting, tonight, regarding Crestview.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve payroll change 00256-Mary Weiderholt, rehire, part time-no benefits. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve refund orders 487-489 in the amount of $154.74. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve abated orders1671-1675 in the amount of $221.52. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve added escaped orders 1163-1172 in the amount of $585.40. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to sign the DGM Consultants proposal to perform Spring 2000 services. All voted “yes.”
Closed at 3:25 p.m.
Opened at 7:00 p.m. with Chairman Weigand and Commissioners Carey, Fuller, Ogle and Waymire present.
There were about 24 in attendance.
Chairman Waymire said that the lease with the school district for Crestview is up this spring and the Board would like to do something with the building.
Joan Rothwell doesn’t like the school being located at Crestview, hearing the foul language, police coming and going, kids running across yards and trash being thrown in their yards.
Brad Ferguson said there are a lot of police calls, they were told students wouldn’t be walking to and from the school that they would be bused in, kids leaving and walking to Casey’s and back to school and littering, kids come during the evening and weekends to play basketball.
Steve Morrison said that his wife works at night and has trouble sleeping during the day. He said he is worried about drugs and weapons being placed on his property and his kids finding them.
Annette Ferguson said she works at the High School and realizes they need somewhere to have this school. She said the kids are loud and vulgar. She said they live in a quiet neighborhood and it is not a place for an alternative school.
Nancy Lillie said she has her house for sale and wonders if she will have a hard time selling it because of the school. She also said that there is a lot of trash.
Steve Morrison said he has lived there about one year and when he bought his house didn’t know the alternative school was there.
Nancy Oakes said that kids go through her back yard to play basketball.
Brad Ferguson said kids come in the evening when there is no school in session. He said he didn’t think kids should be there after hours. He said that the residents were told that students would all be transported in.
Nancy Lillie said that the way the building is designed and the open field in the back is a concern, because they can’t see what is happening behind it.
Brad Ferguson said he knew they could have worse.
Jewell Chapman said they have a lot more trash and that she has asked the kids not to walk through her yard. She said that the kids should not be allowed to have cigarettes that they are not old enough.
Melinda Manis said she just moved into the neighborhood and was not aware the school was there when she purchased her home. She has small children and is worried about them.
Edith Hogle said she has concerns about property damage and the projects that go on behind the school.
Kim Beets sent a letter to the Board and said she is afraid to let her daughters walk to school. She said that there are no reduced speed limit signs like around the other schools.
Annette Ferguson said she has problems with kids walking down the middle of the street and will not move to the side and yell language she doesn’t want to hear or her kids to hear.
Bryan Saudusky who works for the Mental Health thanked the neighbors for putting up with them for the last two years. He said that they try to control the kids. They are not allowed to search the kids for cigarettes or weapons. He said our community has to deal with these kids, they are ours.
Diane Drake the director of the Mental Health said that they have a variety of kids that go to the alternative school. She said she has concerns about the kids that go to the school and is concerned about the people in the neighborhood. She said that each situation is handled in a different manner. She understands the police coming and going is upsetting the neighbors. She said last summer they did hold summer school.
Annette Ferguson said she thought that they were going to move the school to the High School once the Middle School was complete.
Diane Drake said that modular units would not work as class rooms for these kids. These kids need space, not one large class room.
Beth Baldridge who works for the alternative school said she loves her job and that a place is needed for these kids. These kids need love and someone to care for them.
Kay Highbarger said that the law states if a child has special needs the school district must provide. These students can’t be in a class room with 20 to 25 other students because they are disruptive.
The residents said they would favor tearing down the building and selling the lots for new homes.
Board discussed the uses that are allowed for R-1 zoning.
Chairman Weigand said that the city would have to issue a special use permit for the alternative school to stay.
With no further discussion the meeting was closed at 8:25.
Clerk Chairman
April 3, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:33 a.m.
Greg Colbern in about lighting for front of Courthouse and options for the porch on second floor. The proposal is estimated at not to exceed $3,600.
Chairman Thomas R. Weigand and Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:42.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve the minutes for March 29, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Ed Taylor, Todd Burroughs and Sandy Dickson in about lot splits that were done prior to 1997. Sandy said that lot splits need to be completed and filed properly. They can not be grand fathered in as previously thought. It was decided that a lot split must be completed and filed before a building permit can be issued.
Open bids at 10:00 for Courthouse lawn sprinkling system.
Lawrence Landscape-$19,000.00 with 45 days to complete
Waterworks Irrigation-$29,980.01with 22 days to complete
Board made no decision.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve a transfer of $19,748.87 from Road & Bridge Fund 102 to FEMA Fund 502 for the counties contribution on Marshall Rd. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve a purchase order to purchase 20 does of Lymerix vaccine in the amount of $957.00. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the Lake Region Authority Budget from July 1, 2000 thru June 30, 2001 with Franklin County portion being $4,209.16. All voted “yes.”
Steve Brown in about promoting a current employee to replace an employee who is retiring and to hiring another employee as a data collector. No decision made.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to go into an executive session for attorney client privileges and personnel of non-elected for ten minutes at 11:40 with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 11:50 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Board went out with Darrell Wadkins and marked the five trees to be removed with yellow paint. Darrell is going to contract Bradley to get them removed.
With no further discussion the meeting was closed at 12:10.
Clerk Chairman
April 5, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice-Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller, Bill Ogle and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:33 a.m.
Sue McCay was in with her March revenue report. The Register of Deeds took in $39,596.07 in instrument filings which is up $21,383.00 from February.
Chairman Weigand arrived at 8:50.
Bob Thompson was in with an update on the results of the city commission meeting regarding the meth lab storage facility. It was suggested, by the County Commissioners, that KDOT may want to look at alternative sites within the county.
Ron Zimmerman with Kirkham-Michael was in to discuss the Centropolis Sewer District and putting the main for the lagoon in the right of way on Indiana Terr. (a minimum maintenance road), since there has been opposition in acquiring easements. He had already spoken with the road department and they had no problem with it as long as there were signs indicating the line was there.
The Board had no opposing view.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to sign the LEPP Grant for the Health Dept. in the amount of $14,884.00. All voted “yes.”
Mike Pruner reported on the sanitation inspections and that Deanna Brown will be taking some continuing education courses thru Chadwick University, which will cost about $2,500.00, to work toward her certification as a sanitarian.
Mike presented a contract for review, by the County Attorney, between the Health Department and a registered dietician for services 4-5 hours per month at $37.50 per hour to be paid out of the WIC Grant.
The Board and Mike agreed that the Health Department would pay $4,880.00 per month for rent in the current location.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into executive session for five (5) minutes for attorney client privilege with Board and County Attorney present at 9:30. All voted “yes.” Reopened at 9:35 reporting no action taken no decisions made.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into executive session for personnel of non elected for 10 minutes with Board and Mike Pruner at 9:38. All voted “yes.” Reopened at 9:48 reporting no action taken no decisions made.
Public comment at 9:50a.m.
Don Hay had a complaint about executive sessions and also told the Board they would be receiving a letter with regard to fixing the new bridge on Labette Road near his home.
Ray DeJulio in with FYI handout and special project budgets.
Bid opening at 10:00 a.m. for Franklin County section of Chip & Seal work excluding chips. Engineer’s estimate was $172,000.
Harbor Construction $193,332.50
Hi-Plains Sand Inc. $248,613.75
Lion Mark Inc. $226,122.50
John Hickey with Harbor Construction was present for questions.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve payroll change 00267 Janice Cotton promotion/adjustment for new position from $9.19 to $10.52 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Steve Brown requested a payroll change for Linda Taylor to bring her up to comparable positions.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 00268 Linda Taylor from $10.23 to $10.52 per hour. Commissioners Waymire and Ogle voted “yes.” Commissioner Carey, Fuller and Weigand voted “no” with the statement that they did not feel that mid-year was an appropriate time for an increase without change in duties or job description.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to go into executive session for personnel of non elected for 15 minutes with Board, County Attorney and Sheriff present at 10:45. All voted “yes.” Reopened at 10:55 reporting no action taken no decision made.
Chairman Weigand left at 11:00a.m. to attend the Heartland Works meeting in Topeka.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to sign Resolution 00-14 establishing the Franklin County Special County Highway Improvement Fund. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to sign Resolution 00-15 to erect stop signs on California Terrace at the intersection of California Terrace and Kingman Road. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to sign Resolution 00-16 to erect no parking signs on Osborne Terrace 200' east and 200' west of 1910 Osborne Terrace in 100' increments on both north and south sides.
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to sign a letter to Ottawa Family Physicians regarding their lease agreement. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve the minutes from April 3, 2000 meeting. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to proceed with the Crestview appraisal. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve payroll change 00257 Debra Sump resignation and 00258 Annette Wren new hire at $7.25 per hour no benefits. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into executive session for attorney client with pending litigation for five (5) minutes with Board and County Attorney at 12:00. All voted “yes.” Reopened at 12:05 reporting no action taken no decision made.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to sign a letter to our Attorney regarding the City’s lawsuit. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to set the purchase limit, on the County Credit Card, for Information Technologies at $2000.00. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 12:25p.m.
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Clerk Chairman
April 7, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met to canvass the Pomona City Election held on April 4, 2000 with Vice-Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Bill Ogle and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:41 a.m.
The three elected to Pomona City Council are as follows:
Lucille Crawford 50
Kirk Lauritsen 58
Kim Slankard 52
Write in votes were as follows:
Tom Bush 1
Billy D. Lloyd 15
Richard Adler 6
Chuck Winters 1
Jerry Herzog 1
Stan Lantis 1
William Boyd 1
The canvass was completed at 8:46 and the meeting was closed.
Clerk Chairman
April 10, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller, Bill Ogle and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:32 a.m.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to allow the Franklin County Horticulture Society to use the Annex parking lot from May 1 to November 1, 2000, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, for the Farmers Market. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve the minutes from the Pomona City election canvass on April 7, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand arrived at 8:43 a.m.
Commissioner Ogle left at 8:47 a.m.
Mike Pruner was in to advise the Board he plans to raise the fees at the Health Department effective May 1, 2000.
Mike submitted his contract proposal for Public Health Consultant to begin May 5, 2000 and run thru May 5, 2001. The Board will discuss the matter and get back with him on Wednesday, April 12.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve the minutes from April 5, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Kevin Jones was in questioning procedure for moving equipment and set-up of personnel in a new location, as to who is responsible for the cost and checking feasibility to do so. The Board indicated there was no specific policy for such, but whichever department was doing the moving would be responsible for the expenses and should consult with Technologies to determine feasibility.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to accept Ethel Wallace’s resignation from the Community Corrections Advisory Board (voting member) but remain on the board in an ex-officio status. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to appoint Harold Fuller to the Community Corrections Advisory Board (voting member). Chairman Weigand, Commissioners Carey, Waymire and Ogle voted “yes,” Commissioner Fuller abstained. Motion carried.
Ethel Wallace, as ex-officio, expressed her concerns about the combination of the Adult and Juvenile Corrections Boards. The Commissioners said they will contact all the Board members and have them in to discuss the matter.
Ray DeJulio reported the county sale of surplus property held on Saturday, was poorly attended and suggested that we have a sale every other year.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to hire Harbor Construction for the county’s portion of the chip & seal projects this year at a cost of $193,332.50. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the recommended change order in the amount of $5,740.00, to pour a concrete apron instead of rip rap at the bridge located at 1710 Sand Creek Road, paid from the Special Bridge fund. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio will be contacting the City of Lane to discuss road name confusion there and possible changes to correct the problem.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the purchase of a hydraulic auger drive unit and frame, from KC Bobcat, in the amount of $1,500.00 for use with the skid steer loader in the installation of guardrails. All voted “yes.”
Don McMican was in to give an update on the Courthouse repair.
The Board attended OFCED luncheon at 11:38.
The Board began the study session, in chambers, on Capital Improvement Plan at 1:45 p.m. Chairman Weigand, Commissioners Carey, Fuller and Waymire present.
The Board’s general consensus for Capital Improvement was:
2000-2005 Courthouse Restoration & Remodeling $1,000,000
2000-2005 Courts Building Repairs 250,000
2000-2005 Parking Lot 150,000
2000-2005 Recreation & Fairgrounds 750,000
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve payroll changes as follows:
00250 Casey Crane Resignation Jail
00252 Abe J. Schmidt Resignation 911 Dispatch
00269 Jeffery Kunard $6.75/hr pt-nb Recycle-Transfer Station
00272 Matthew William Young $9.24/hr new hire 911 Dispatch
00273 Marilyn J. Bennett $9.24/hr new hire 911 Dispatch
00274 Daniel Nathan Sink $9.24/hr new hire 911 Dispatch
All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve, Centropolis Sewer District, grant of easements with Karen S. Chase, Ludell and Lois Nielson, and Kevin L. Bradford. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve added-escaped orders 1173-1178 in the amount of $202.61. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand, Commissioners Waymire and Carey discussed, per phone, the fence situation with Mike Blaue at 3:00. The Board will get back with him with after further discussion and research.
With no further discussion the meeting was closed at 3:05 p.m.
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Clerk Chairman
April 12, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller, Bill Ogle and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:30 a.m.
Mike Pruner in about his contract for Public Health Consultant in regards to the Franklin County Health Department.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to enter into a contract with Mike Pruner for Public Health Consultant from May 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000. He will be reimbursed at the rate of $1,500.00 per month and a mileage reimbursement. It is further agreed that the county will pay his health insurance through June 30, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Raymond R. Carey arrived at 8:43.
Kurt Frings in about the septic system on his property that he purchased from Delton Kettler.
Kevin Jones in about wiring in Courts Building. He estimated the cost to be about $5,000. Board asked him to bring in a proposal.
Dan Andrews in about COF and wanting to become a quasi-governmental. He wants the counties (Franklin, Osage and Coffey) to appoint the board members.
Glenn Underwood in about his entrance to his business on K-68 Highway. He said that KDOT met with the Ottawa Planning Commission and two City Commissioners about the entrances. He was not invited to the meeting but Wingert’s were.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for attorney client privileges for ten minutes at 9:50 with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 9:58 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Marilyn Balko with National Credit in about installing lock access with a credit card type security system to their suite at the Annex. Board agreed that National Credit can install three security locks and that the maintenance department will have access also.
Juanita Zeek in to ask the Board what they are going to do about space needs. Juanita said that she needs to install a fax machine in the motor vehicle department. Board agreed she could purchase a fax machine.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve a transfer from Special Prosecutor Trust Fund 162 to General Fund 001504261 in the amount of $736.00. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the relocation of the KCAMP office. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll change 00-270 resignation of Tina George from 911. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve payroll change 00-275 hire Jesse P. Snow at $8.74 per hour with no benefits to the Jail. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to allow the clerk to purchase a paper shredder with the cost not to exceed $2,350.00. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for April 10, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Theresa Cummings in and discussed the Community Corrections Adult Comprehensive Plan with the Board.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to sign and approve the Community Corrections Adult Comprehensive Plan. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the write-offs for the month of March for the Ambulance Department in the amount of $22,202.60. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll change 00-259 promotion of Jeff Price for completing and passing Paramedic training increase from $10.35 to $11.39. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved the meeting at 12:00 to the basement of the Jail for the monthly department head luncheon.
Attending the luncheon was: Harold Fuller, Don Waymire, Juanita Zeek, Sue McCay, Theresa Cummings, Rex Bowling, Shari Perry, Ethel Wallace, Ray DeJulio, Bob Thompson, Steve Brown, Tom Weigand and Larry Wright.
Chairman Weigand and Commissioner Fuller and Waymire back in chamber at 1:30.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 1:32 for personnel of non-elected to conduct an exit interview. Board and William Edwards present. All voted “yes.” Chairman extended the session for five additional minutes at 1:42. Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:47 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Theresa Cummings in and discussed Adult and Juvenile Programs.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 2:16 for attorney client privileges for personnel of non-elected with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 2:26 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Board viewed Appraisers Office, Register of Deeds Office, Mail Room and third floor.
Board called Richard Jackson and notified him that the county needs the space on the third floor.
With no further discussion the meeting was closed at 3:31.
Clerk Chairman
April 17, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:35 a.m.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:40.
Chairman Thomas R. Weigand arrived at 8:43.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for April 12, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Rory Hale in and discussed the septic system on the property owned by Kurt Frings and the options to fix the system.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve payment request No. 10 for the Centropolis Sewer District in the amount of $524.00. All voted “yes.”
Board discussed burn permits and notification of neighbors and what good are burn permits if nothing is done to people that violate the permits.
Chairman Weigand left at 10:03.
Don McMican in and discussed the work that is being done on the Courthouse and the progress of it.
Kevin Jones in about an agreement to provide Internet access to the City of Ottawa. Kevin asked if any decision has been made on moving of offices in the Courthouse. Board said there has been no final decision.
Ray DeJulio discussed putting a portion of Rock Creek Rd. on the five-year plan. Ray said they plan on doing between Nevada Rd. and Montana Rd. on Rock Creek Rd. this year with a new surface.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve a request for a construction project to add Rock Creek Rd. from Oregon Rd. east to about Texas Terr. to the five year plan with an estimated cost of the project set at $820,000. All voted “yes.”
John Steelman in about Juvenile Justice.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve and sign the revisions to Juvenile Justice funding plan for year FYI 2001. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to designate John Steelman as the administrative contact for Juvenile Justice 4th District. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve payroll change 00-271 resignation of Shawn Chamber from the Sheriff’s Department. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve payroll changes 00-278 re-evaluation, Louise Wray from $9.78 to $10.15 and promotion and re-evaluation, Kristie Stinebaugh from $8.21 to $10.15. All voted “yes.”
Vice Chairman Carey closed the meeting for lunch at 12:03.
Vice Chairman Carey opened the meeting at 1:10.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-17 that Bankers’ Bank of Kansas is designated as a depository for the funds of Franklin County for the purpose of obtaining a credit card for the Information Technology Department with Kevin Jones being the only signature for this purpose. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand arrived at 12:20.
Chairman Weigand, Commissioners Carey, Fuller and Waymire, Ray DeJulio and Shari Perry left at 1:45 to view roads.
Board viewed millings at Idaho Rd. and I-35. Board agreed to leave as is.
Viewed Labette Terr. were ditches have been cleaned out and road rebuilt.
Viewed Stafford Rd. where the county is building a new road instead of not replacing the bridge.
Board arrived back in chambers at 3:35.
Board discussed a county manager.
Board discussed the lawsuit between the city and county.
Board agreed to invite all city councils to the May 31, 2000 evening meeting to discuss sales tax, county administrator, budgets and any thing they want to discuss with the County.
Commissioner Carey moved to set a newly elected Sheriff’s salary at $42,500 for the first year of the first term. Died for lack of second.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 4:41.
Clerk Chairman
April 19, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller, Bill Ogle and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:30 a.m.
Julie Furst, Audra Seyler and Beth Bartmess in about job evaluations and salaries. No decisions made.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to go into an executive session for five minutes at 8:55 for personnel of non-elected with Board and Larry Wright present. Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 9:00 and reported no action taken no decisions made.
Kris Kitchen and David Brennan with Heartland Works in about Workforce Investment Act and presented drafts of Chief Elected Officials’ Agreement, Bylaws of the LEO Board and Bylaws of Heartland Works, Inc.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve and sign the Chief Elected Officials’ Agreement for Kansas Workforce Investment Area II. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for April 17, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve payroll changes 00-281 hire Amanda Stratton part-time no benefits to Juvenile Detention at $8.74 per hour, 00-282 re-evaluation of job Christopher Gamberel from part-time with benefits to part-time with no benefits, 00-283 transfer Travis Altic from Juvenile Detention to Adult Detention. All voted “yes.”
Board discussed health insurance policy for new hires and clerk is going to redraft policy.
Board went to Register of Deed office and Appraiser’s Office to discuss remodeling.
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to go into an executive session for twenty minutes at 10:25 for attorney client privileges with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 10:45 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to payroll changes 00-285 resignation of William Edwards from County Attorney’s Office effective April 14, 2000 and 00-284 layoff of Florence Bartmess from County Attorney’s Office effective April 1, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 10:50 for personnel on non-elected with Board, Larry Wright and Ray DeJulio present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand extended the executive session for ten additional minutes at 11:00. Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 11:10 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Bob Thompson in about purchasing a mower for the Transfer Station. Board asked Bob to advertise for bids.
Rex Bowling in with bid from Suffron Glass to install doors and glass on the third floor of Jail.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to over ride the policy and to accept the bid from Suffron Glass in the amount of $5,597.00 to install doors and glass on the third floor of the Jail. Chairman Weigand and Commissioners Ogle and Waymire voted “yes.” Commissioner Carey and Fuller voted “no.”
Rex Bowling discussed the contract with Johnson County to house inmates. Rex said that they currently pay $35.00 per day per inmate. Board asked him to contact Johnson County about increasing the rate to $37.50 per day per inmate.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to accept Grant No. B2000-24 between Kansas Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $59,801.25 for Narcotics Control and System Improvement. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to sign and approve the application for a Bryne Grant. All voted “yes.”
Juanita Zeek in about moving the Motor Vehicle Department to the basement.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to sign a letter to Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing to request a 12-month extension to complete the new sanitary sewage collection and treatment system for the Village of Centropolis. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved the meeting at 11:55 to the Ottawa Country Club to attend the joint monthly meeting with the City of Ottawa and USD 290 School District.
At County Club Neosho County Community College Officials talked about the College.
Chairman Weigand, Commissioner Carey, Fuller and Waymire back in chambers at 1:22.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 1:30.
Clerk Chairman
April 24, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:35 a.m.
Donna Crawford and Keith Rockhold in about the lagoon site for the Centropolis Sewer District. Donna stated that the lagoon site is proposed to be placed on 5.5 acres of Mr. Rockhold’s property. The property has been appraised for $1,500 per acre. Donna stated that Mr. Rockhold wants $5,000 per acre.
Commissioner Harold L. Fuller arrived at 8:40.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 8:40 for the purpose of real estate acquisition with the Board and Donna Crawford present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 8:45 and reported no action taken, no decision made.
Karl Eisele, Steve Froggatte, Herman Norwood and Phyllis Rossman in to present the 2001 Franklin County Conservation District proposed budget. The Soil Conservation wants $41,200 from the County which is the same as last year.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to appoint Sonny Burch to the CHIP Committee to replace Bob Dunn who is retiring. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio discussed water standing in the ditch at the Central Heights School. Ray is going to send Mr. White (an engineer) do another option for fixing the problem. Ray said he is going to then send the options to Mr. Cole with Central Heights and ask him to make an appointment with the Commissioners to discuss options.
Ray DeJulio discussed the Blackstone Bridge. Board agreed to hold a public hearing about closing the bridge.
Mrs. Bowlby in about needing rock in the 700 block of Missouri Rd. Ray DeJulio said they will go look at it.
Darren Hibdon, Russell Sylvester and Jim Lancaster in and presented the 2001 County Extension Council budget. They are requesting $196,708 from the County up from $184,337.
Dan Andrews in and discussed COF Training Services budget and services they offer. Mr. Andrews said they are requesting $112,000 for the County same as last year.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve the minutes for April 19, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand left at 10:48.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve and publish a solicitation of bids for the purchase of a commercial grade zero turn mower. All voted “yes.”
Don McMican in and discussed progress of the restoration project on the Courthouse.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to sign and approve a proposal from Restoration and Waterproofing Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $6,540.00 to perform four days of stone prep work on the Southwest Tower. All voted “yes.”
Board discussed with Larry wright acquisition of real estate on the Centropolis Sewer District.
Juanita Zeek in about planting flowers in planters on the front and back of Courthouse. She is requesting four planters without flowers at a cost for the planters and liners at $259.80.
Board discussed the floor in the second floor Courtroom in the Courthouse.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to purchase four planters at a cost of $259.80. All voted “yes.”
Mike Pruner in and Board asked him not to stop offering lyme disease shots. Mike said he would have to redo his budget.
Mike Pruner in and discussed 2001 Local Environmental Protection Plan which was updated as of April 22, 2000.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 12:17.
Clerk Chairman
April 26, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller, Bill Ogle and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:30 a.m.
Roger Bell in about planting trees on Courthouse lawn. Board agreed to wait until fall to plant some trees on lawn.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for April 24, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Sue McCay in about remodeling work in the Register of Deeds Office. Board called Jerry Thompson to come in and look at the project.
Juanita Zeek in about moving Motor Vehicle Department downstairs. Board agreed that Juanita needs to work with Darrell Wadkins and Kevin Jones.
Deb Barker in and discussed the projects that the Historical Society is currently working on and the projects they want to do. The Historical Society is requesting $18,000 from the County for the year 2001 which is the same as last year.
Ray DeJulio in and discussed the Blackstone bridge on Haskell Terr. He said if the bridge is closed that the fire department and emergency personnel would have to go at least six miles out of the way. Board asked Ray to proceed with public hearing.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve payroll changes 00-288 promotion of Galen Bristow from $8.41 to $8.67 completed his household hazardous waste training and 00-289 promotion of Jim Droddy from $8.99 to $9.24 completed his household hazardous waste training. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 00-287 promotion of Francis Dalsing from $8.99 to $9.28 qualified to operate boom mowers. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio discussed the preliminary concept drawing for Rock Creek Rd. east of Middle Creek.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to sign and approve a contract between Franklin County and Harbour Construction, Inc. for chip and seal work to be performed by the Contractor in Franklin County which work is to commence on or before the 15th day of August 2000 and to be completed no later than the 30th day of September 2000. The sum of money has already been approved in a submitted and accepted bid. All voted “yes.”
Don McMican in and discussed progress on the Courthouse.
Sandy Dickson in about zoning and she reported that George Sell has resigned from the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes for personnel of non-elected at 11:20 with Board and Sandy Dickson present. All voted “yes.” Commissioner Ogle left session at 11:30. Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 11:34 and reported no action taken, no decision made.
Rex Bowling in and gave the Board a letter in regards to Juvenile Detention Facility and a report on 911 activities for 1999.
Rex Bowling discussed applying for another COPS grant and the cost to the County over the next three years and funding after the three years are up.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to sign and approve a contract between Johnson County and Franklin County for the housing of inmates in the Franklin County Adult Detention Center at a cost of $35.00 per day per inmate. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand adjourned for lunch at 12:07.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:12 with Chairman Weigand, Commissioners Carey, Fuller and Waymire present.
Commissioner Ogle arrived at 1:12.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to publish solicitation of bids to refinish the wood floor in the Courtroom on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse. All voted “yes.”
Board agreed to have Darrell Wadkins get bids for water hydrants for Courthouse yard.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into executive session for thirty minutes at 2:00 for attorney client privileges for acquisition of real estate and pending litigation with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 2:30 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to go into executive session for five minutes at 2:35 for personnel of non-elected with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 2:42 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve a transfer of $855.91 from Prevention Grant Fund #535500200 to Comm. Plan Grant Fund #512500200. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve payroll change 00-286 resignation of Jeff Stanley from the Ambulance Department. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve payroll changes 00-247 hire Amy Eberle part-time no benefits to Ambulance Department at $8.21 per hour and 00-264 hire Bruce Goddard part-time no benefits to Ambulance Department at $8.21 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve payroll change 00-292 to extend Bobbiann Woods-Buck leave of absence through June 1, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve added escaped orders 1179-1180 in the amount of $33.12. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve Neighborhood Revitalization Rebates 0016-0019 in the amount of $1,963.00. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve abated order 1676 in the amount of $155.00 and refund order 490 in the amount of $77.50. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand adjourned the meeting at 3:55 until 7:00 for the monthly meeting.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. with Chairman Weigand, Commissioner Carey, Fuller, Ogle and Waymire present.
Royce Swank and Bret Chartier with the Franklin County Fair Board in about relocating the fair grounds and estimates on the cost and options. Fair Board is going to keep the Commissioners informed as to the progress as to relocating the grounds.
Board discussed COPS grant and personnel manual.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 8:40.
Clerk Chairman
May 1, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:30 a.m.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:40.
Ray DeJulio discussed road closing requests from utilities. Board agreed to charge utilities if they don’t show up after the road has been closed.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the minutes for April 26, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Ken Chapman on behalf of the Veterans Memorial Committee presented the Board with a check for $15,000.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to accept the Veterans Memorial. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to accept the $15,000 and abide by the restriction and bylaw of the Veterans’ Memorial Corporation. All voted “yes.”
Board asked Larry Wright to draft a resolution to establish The Franklin County Memorial Fund Wall Fund.
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll change 00-294 retirement of Rex Woods from the Appraisers Office effective May 2, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve payment request No. 11 for the Centropolis Sewer District in the amount of $80.00. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve added escaped orders 1181-1182 in the amount of $10.60. All voted “yes.”
Ken Woods in about ECKAN moving out of the third floor. He said they plan on being out by May 15, 2000. Board asked to purchase the two air conditioners from ECKAN for a purchase price of $1.00 each. Ken is going to get back with Board in regards to the air conditioners.
Diana Drake and Stan Lantis and employees of Franklin County Mental Health Clinic in and discussed the legislative session and the clinic’s current needs and the programs they are doing in Franklin County. Diana presented the Board with a 2001 budget for the Franklin County Mental Health Clinic. They are requesting $127,500 from Franklin County up $7,500 from 2000.
Don McMican in about repairs and progress on the Courthouse Restoration. Don McMican is estimating we will need an additional $50,000 for this years project due to extensive repair to sandstone, lentils and arches were that recently determined. He had estimated that we would need $75,000 for this year.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve and accept a proposal from Restoration and Waterproofing Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $13,304. All voted “yes.”
Steve Brown in about office space and needs. Steve discussed moving the Appraisers Office to the Franklin County Annex. Board said that it would cost him about $25,000 per year for rent to move to the Annex.
Chairman Weigand closed for lunch at 12:07.
Chairman Wiegand opened the meeting at 1:05. Chairman Weigand, Commissioner Carey, Fuller and Waymire present.
Rex Bowling and Craig Davis in and discussed Sheriff’s budget for 2001.
Commissioner Ogle arrived at 1:12.
Rex Bowing and Craig Davis discussed the Jail budget for 2001.
Brad Gilges and Rex Bowling in and discussed the 911 budget for 2001.
Rex Bowling, Craig Davis and Kevin Kimball discussed the COPS Grant. Rex said part of the match could come from the Jail revenues.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve and sign an application for a COPS Grant. All voted “yes.”
Rob Gavin and Ron Zimmerman in and discussed the location of the Centropolis Sewer district lagoon. The owner of the site has asked for $5,000 per acre for his property. This is more than what was planned for.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to pay Keith Rockhold up to $27,500 for 5.5 acres for the lagoon site for the Centropolis Sewer District. All voted “yes.”
Mike Blaue in about his real estate that joins the Annex property. Board asked Larry to draft the paper work to take care of the fence and sidewalk.
Juanita Zeek in and presented her 2001 budgets for the Treasurer Office and Special Auto.
Sandy Dickson in about types of zoning in newly zoned townships.
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 2:40 for personnel of non-elected with Board and Sandy Dickson present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand extended the executive session for five additional minutes at 2:50. Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 2:55 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Barry Shirley and Mr. Glassman in and discussed and examined the lease purchase documents for the purchase of the Franklin County Annex.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve and sign a lease purchase between Shirley, LLC and The Board of County Commissioners of Franklin County for property commonly known as the Franklin County Annex for a purchase price of $1,400,000. All voted “yes.”
County Clerk stated that there have been no protest petitions filed in regards to the purchase of the purchase of the Annex.
Larry Wright discussed the lease purchase and maintenance agreements with Martin Tractor for two motor graders.
Larry Wright discussed a public hearing on closing the road at the Blackstone bridge on Haskell Terr. Between Ohio Rd. and Oregon Rd.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve payroll changes 00-295 hire Travis Morris part-time no benefits to Juvenile Detention at $8.74 per hour and 00-296 resignation of Christopher Gamberel from Juvenile Detention. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to sign a lease between the Board of County Commissioners and Heartland Pulmonary Internal Medicine for 2,145 square feet at the Franklin County Annex at $10.94 per square foot. The lease is for three years commencing on the 1st day of March 2000 and ending on the 28th day of February 2003. All voted “yes.”
Kevin Jones in about the phone system that was purchased for the District Court Building.
Steve Brown and Sue McCay in about office space in the Court House.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 5:05.
Clerk Chairman
May 8, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:32 a.m.
Rick Jennings with Comet Industries in and discussed a standby generator unit for the Courthouse Square. Board, Mr. Jennings, Kevin Jones, Rex Bowling and Darrell Wadkins went and viewed buildings.
Chairman Thomas R. Weigand arrived at 9:10.
Bob Cole, Ray DeJulio, Scott Hamlin and Roy Pine in about ditch in front of Central Heights School. Board discussed with them the options to solve the problem. Board agreed not to make a decision today.
Opened bids at 10:15 for commercial grade zero turn mower. Received bids as follow:
Edgecomb Small Engine Supply
Grasshopper Model 725, 25HP, 61" Deck $7,900.00
Gilliland Tire & Engine
Scag Model STT61-25CH, 25HP, 61" Deck $6,382.75
Husqvarna ZTH6125, 25HP, 61" Deck $6,544.96
Heritage Tractor, Inc.
Exmark Model 2560, 25HP, 60" Deck $6,374.25
Underwood Equipment Inc.
Gravely Model PM260Z, 25HP, 61" Deck $5,949.00
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to purchase the Gravely mower from Underwood Equipment. All voted “yes.”
Larry Mages, Jo Ellen Arnold and Bertha Compton in and presented 2001 budget for B. Martin Peck Animal Shelter. They are requesting $25,000 from the county up from $23,000.
Junior Snodgrass in about changing burn permits. He wants to be notified when his neighbors burn.
Lou Atherton and Earl Devore in and discussed 2001 budget for Economic Development. They are requesting $55,000 from the county.
Murray McGee in and presented their 2001 budget for Convention and Tourism. They are requesting $15,000 from the county.
Murray McGee also discussed the approval from Kansas Department of Transportation for a project that involves the construction of a regional Visitor Center with an estimated project cost of $448,598.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to sign and accept to concur with the proposed funding arrangement with the Kansas Department of Transportation a Transportation Enhancement project that involves the construction of a regional Visitor Center. Estimated federal funds in the amount of $358,878.40 with the share being $89,719.60. All voted “yes.”
Sandy Dickson in about changes to Board of Zoning Appeals in regards to term limits and time of meetings.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to change the Board of Zoning Appeals to no term limits and change the meeting times to November - March 7:00 p.m. and April - October 7:30. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-18 amending the official zoning district map for a zoning change for property owned by Joseph Strange to operate a small engine repair business on real estate located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, Township 18, Range 18 to rezone from an “A-3" Agricultural District to an “A-2" Agricultural-Transitional District. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-19 amending the official zoning district map for a zoning change for property owned by Carl W. & Shevawn R. Jones to operate a greenhouse on real estate located “Lot 3, Sloan’s Additions, an Addition in the North 75.64 acres of the NE Fr. 1/4 of Sec 3, Twp. 16S. , Rng. 21 E. to rezone from an “A-3" Agricultural District to an “A-2" Agricultural-Transitional District. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-20 amending the official zoning district map for a zoning change for property owned by Alva and Alice Schendel. Approved a conditional use permit from American Tower, L.P. for the purpose of erecting a 330' guyed telecommunications tower and appurtenant ground-based equipment and tower access road on the following property: A tract of land in the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 28, Township 16 South, Range 21 East (see resolution for complete description). The approval comes with three 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; 3) Tower will be constructed within one (1) year, and based upon the findings of fact. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand closed the meeting for lunch at 12:10.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:05 with Chairman Weigand and Commissioners Carey, Fuller and Waymire present.
Bob Marsh asked if the Friends Group needs to do a petition to put the question on the August ballot for sales tax money.
Mattie Perry said the Friends of Historical Building Committee had nothing to do with putting the Old Middle School on the National Register.
Chairman Weigand said they do not want to buck the school board and that the commissioners need a ruling from the County Attorney about the use of the sales tax.
Bob Marsh said August Election makes them rush things.
Commissioner Carey asked if they had a structured organization with a president, secretary, etc. Mr. Marsh said no.
Board agreed to wait until after the school board meets tonight and after the joint luncheon on May 17 to make a decision.
Jackie McGranahan with AFLAC in and discussed the benefits they offer for cancer, intensive care, life insurance, accident, etc.
Dan Andrews in about the county appointing board members to COF. Board said they would need to talk to County Attorney.
Steve Korth with Victor L. Phillips in and invited Board to the Champion Motor grader plant in Canada. Board told him to ask Scot Hamlin if he was interested.
Ted McCurdy in and discussed April monthly reports for the Ambulance Department.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the write offs in the amount of $27,712.25 for the month of April for the Ambulance Department. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll changes 00-260 promotion of Vicki Poe from an EMT to a Paramedic from $9.24 to $10.18, 00-261 promotion of Danielle Norman from an EMT to a Paramedic from $9.24 to $10.18, 00-262 promotion of Robert Bailey from an EMT to a Paramedic from $9.03 to $10.11, 00-263 promotion of Ted McCurdy completing training and becoming a Paramedic from $43,775.04 to $50,341.30 and 00-306 classification change, Scott Reynolds to Crew Chief from $11.84 to $12.06. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for fifteen minutes at 3:30 for personnel of non-elected with Board, Shari Perry and Ray DeJulio present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 3:45 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-21 authorizing Chairman Weigand to sign, execute and endorse documents necessary for the lease purchase of two 2000 Caterpillar Motor Graders. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to accept a grant of easement for a sanitary sewer between Franklin County and Craig A. Prouty for the following described land: Beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot 6 said Block 73, as shown on the original plat of said town of Centropolis; thence South 8 feet to the centerline of the alley; thence West 40 feet to the centerline of vacated Tenth Street; thence North 8 feet; thence East 40 feet to the point of beginning. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve contract amendment request #2 in regards to the Centropolis Sewer District. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve payroll changes 00-293 hire Mary Tolman as the new JJA Prevention Program Coordinator at $11.56 per hour and 00-303 hire Lori Miller as the new Restorative Justice Project Coordinator at $11.56 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve payroll changes 00-300 transfer Jeff Kunard from Recycling to Noxious Weed as summer help and 00-301 hire Clifford Badders to Noxious Weed as summer help at $7.91 per hour. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 5:10.
Clerk Chairman
May 10, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller, and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:39 a.m.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:45.
Mike Pruner and Deanna Brown in about a rural property that is 5 acres that is being proposed for a lagoon site. They are working with landowner and engineer.
Deanna Brown discussed Seyler, Graham, Lohman and Wooten issues.
Bob Thompson in and discussed needing to hire a temporary employee for the Transfer Station. Board agreed.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll change 00-297 hire Daniel E. Eigsti as a surveillance officer to Community Corrections at $10.61 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for May 1, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Thomas R. Weigand arrived at 9:53.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for May 8, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Wanda Smith in about renting some space at the Annex. Larry Wright is going to draft a lease for her review.
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve a contract for Mental Health Service between Franklin County Mental Health Clinic and Board of County Commissioners of Franklin County. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve payroll changes 00-304 hire Cynthia Guyett to Juvenile Detention full-time at $9.24 per hour and 00-305 hire Kevin McAdoo to Juvenile Detention full-time at $9.24 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve payroll change 00-307 hire Gwendolyn Brecheisen as a Data collector in the Appraisers Office at $8.21 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve payroll change 00-302 to hire Brad Carpenter for summer help as a mower at $8.46 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Board called Luella Penner and left a message in regards to square footage of Ottawa Family Physicians Lease at the Annex.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve change order #2 in regards to bridge and culvert repairs CF&S no. 99-529 in the amount of $25,757.55. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 11:17.
Clerk Chairman
May 15, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey and Harold L. Fuller present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:35 a.m.
Judge Sachse in about heating and cooling system in the District Court Building. Darrell Wadkins went over with the Judge to work out a solution.
Darrell Wadkins in about Life Care leasing the old Home Health area in Annex. Board said they don’t want to split up the office area, Life Care could possibly sub-lease some of the area, with the Commissioner’s approval, and any improvements would be paid by Life Care.
Commissioner Waymire arrived at 8:40.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 8:45 for personnel of non-elected with Board and Ethel Wallace present. All voted “yes.” Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:50 and joined in executive session. Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 8:55 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 00-312 Robert Geist leaving Juvenile Detention. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for May 10, 2000. All voted “yes.”
John Steelman in and discussed The Prevention Assessment and Referral Program for the 4th District and the Restorative Justice Project.
Board spoke to John Steelman about phone system purchase for the District Court Building.
Board discussed hiring a County Administrator.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-22 amending the Franklin County Environmental Sanitary Code “Section 2-7a.0 Waiver. The Board of County Commissioners, sitting as the Franklin County Board of Health, shall have the authority to grant exceptions to the requirements of this Code; provided that reliable information is submitted to the Board which justifies such exception and, provided further, that such exception will, if granted, continue to ensure the beneficial uses of the waters of the state and not create a nuisance.” After a lengthy discussion and after a phone call from Mike Pruner and the Board asked him to write up a procedure and policy guidelines. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to put the question on the August ballot whether the County shall have the authority to hire a County Administrator. After a lengthy discussion Commissioner Ogle withdrew his second. Motion died for lack of second.
Gerry Andrews with Onan in and discussed industrial power systems (generators).
Ray DeJulio reported that some welding cable was taken from the Public Works Shop during the last three weeks. Ray said he filed a report with the Ottawa Police Department.
Ray DeJulio discussed dust control costs. Refunds will be sent to owners that have refunds coming.
Ray DeJulio discussed the cut Southwestern Bell line on Sand Creek Rd.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to send notice to Greenwood Township Board that an application has been filed with the County by Bert Deselms for a license to sell cereal malt beverages at 3062 Georgia Rd. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to appoint John K. Steelman as the Fourth Judicial District’s JJIS manager. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve payroll change 00-308 to hire Oliemarie Rockers temporary no benefits to the transfer station at $8.21 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve abated orders 1677-1678 in the amount of $2,327.32 and added escaped orders 1183-1185 in the amount of $2,372.88. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand closed the meeting for lunch at 12:04.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 12:55 with Chairman Weigand and Commissioners Carey, Fuller and Waymire present.
Board discussed with Kevin Jones and Juanita Zeek in about electrical for Commissioners Room.
Commissioner Ogle arrived at 1:08.
Kevin Jones said that he has discussed the electrical, associated with department relocation in the Courthouse, with Gary Colbern.
Steve Brown in about moving the personal property office that is on the first floor to the third floor. Steve said if he couldn’t move his whole department he would like to leave all of his offices as is. Steve also discussed moving the Appraiser’s Office to the Annex.
Dave Edwards in about refinishing the courtroom floor on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse. No decision made.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve the Loyd Builders, Inc. bid for removing a part of a wall between the Register of Deeds and Appraiser’s Office and constructing two new walls in the Appraiser’s Office in the amount of $3,693.00. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve a solicitation of bids for an Automated Fingerprint Information System for the Franklin County Jail. All voted “yes.”
Board discussed policy manual.
Commissioner Ogle left at 4:00.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve an amendment to the 1993 interlocal agreement between Boards of County Commissioners of the six (6) county Lake Region Authority, regarding representatives and financing. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 4:15.
Clerk Chairman
May 17, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey Harold L. Fuller, Bill Ogle and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:45 a.m.
Mike Fox and Mike Pratt with Midland Railroad were in to update the Board on the TEA21 Grant. Mr. Fox stated they will administer the grant and that they hope to begin the project by September or October of this year.
Mike Pruner called at 9:20 a.m. to discuss Resolution 00-22 that was passed on May 15, 2000. Mike was going to call the County Attorney and talk to him about it.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the minutes from the May 15, 2000 meeting. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio reported on bridge construction and also discussed security issues at the shop.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to go into executive session for personnel of non-elected at 9:44 with Ray DeJulio, Deputy Clerk and the Board present for five (5) minutes. All voted “yes.” Reopened at 9:50 reporting no action taken no decision made.
The Board discussed, with Ray, putting up signs in the area where rock is being dumped and applied to roads, to alert the public of possible safety issues. Ray did think that was a reasonable request and would implement that as soon as possible.
Commissioner Waymire reported on a call he received from Chet Leach regarding Rock Creek Rd. west of the new bridge. Ray said he would have Scot check on it.
Kevin Jones was in with proposals from Performance Electric for relocating offices within the Courthouse as far as wiring needs.
Commissioner Ogle left at 10:20 a.m.
The Board signed a lease with Wanda Smith of Medical Transcriptions for space in the Annex.
At 10:30 the Board went to view the old ECKAN office on 3rd floor. They also viewed the Appraisers office on 2nd floor and the mapping office.
Don McMican with DGM Consultants was in with an update and pictures of the reconstruction of the Courthouse. Board discussed with Don McMican the next step of the restoration project. Don McMican is going to come back with a proposal for the next step.
Commissioner Ogle arrived back at 11:15.
The meeting was moved to City Hall at 11:55 a.m. for the City, County, School luncheon. The main topic on the agenda was the Recreation Task Force report.
Chairman Weigand, Commissioners Waymire, Carey and Fuller arrived back in chambers at 1:15 p.m.
The Board further discussed space and the moving of offices within the Courthouse.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into executive session at 2:00 for pending litigation with the County Attorney and Board present for 10 minutes. All voted “yes.” Reopened at 2:12 reporting no action taken no decision made.
Juanita Zeek was in to discuss the moving of her office.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:35 p.m.
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Clerk Chairman
May 22, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:30 a.m.
Juanita Zeek, Kevin Jones and Darrell Wadkins in about space needs for the Motor Vehicle Department. Juanita Zeek said that there is only 18 feet across in the Appraiser’s Office and she needs at least 22 feet. She said she has concerns about safety. She said that most of the people that come into the Courthouse go to the Motor Vehicle Department and there is no storage in the Appraiser’s Office.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:38.
Juanita Zeek said she needs to get people in and out. Juanita Zeek asked if she could move the security camera VCR to the Treasurer’s Office out of the Clerk’s Office.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to move Motor Vehicle Department to the basement. Chairman Weigand and Commissioners Carey, Fuller and Waymire voted “yes.” Commissioner Ogle voted “no.”
Board agreed to move Appraiser’s Office to third floor first, Commissioner’s to first floor next and Motor Vehicle to the basement last.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to appoint Don Johnson, Jim Ferguson, Floyd Elliott, Vernon Stewart to the Board of Zoning Appeals. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to amend the bylaws for the Franklin County Planning Commission in Article 3 Section 5 describing a quorum of the members. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller discussed a call he received from Hershel Poor in regards to speed on Stafford Rd. southwest of Wellsville.
Opened bids at 10:05 for AFIS Equipment. Two were received.
Printrak International Inc
Base equipment $60,000
Option-One way interface from local RMS to LSS 2000 $16,000
Option-Mugshot capture upgrade package $12,000
Identix
Base equipment $64,946
Option-Additional training per day $ 1,000
Board made no decision. Rex Bowling, Wayne Kissinger and Kevin Jones are going to review and get back with Board on Wednesday.
Board asked Rex Bowling about speed on Stafford Rd. southwest of Wellsville. Rex is going to investigate speed on the road.
Jerry Thompson and Jim McCray in about remodeling. Board asked Jerry to put in another exit door into new lobby area of Register of Deeds for Commissioners to use. Board asked Jerry to get with Steve Brown for changes in third floor office where the Appraiser’s Office is moving and to get back with them in regards to heating and cooling. Board also asked Jerry to put windows in both doors in the office where the Motor Vehicle Department is moving to in the basement.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for May 17, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Board discussed the Midland Railroad and called Mike Fox with Midland Railroad. Mike said that Franklin County will be kept informed.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to concur in the proposed funding arrangement and Franklin County is prepared to follow all required procedures to assure federal participation in the cost of the Transportation enhancement project along abandoned railroad right-of-way from Norwood to Ottawa. Estimated federal funds are $365,544 and the share is $91,386. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll change 00-309 hire Dustin Higbie as summer help at $8.46 per hour with no benefits as a mower operator. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve payroll change 00-313 accept resignation of Fred Boeck from Public Works. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll changes 00-276 Jimmy Reeder from part-time with benefits to full-time in the Jail effective June 1, 2000 and 00-277 Roger Keith from part-time no benefits to part-time with benefits effective June 5, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve payroll change 00-280 hire Susan Radcliffe as a CSW case manager at $11.01 as part of the Juvenile Justice Program. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to include the applications from 132 S. Main and 809 N. Sycamore in the Neighborhood Revitalization Program. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve abated orders 1679-1681 in the amount of $926.45 and refund order 491 in the amount of $873.36. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio in and discussed Chapter 5 of the Manual On Uniform Traffic Control Devices-Low Volume Rural Roads.
Board signed a letter to send to U.S. DOT in regards to traffic control, rural roads.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-23 adopting a flexible benefits plan. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for personnel of non-elected for ten minutes at 12:15 with Board, Rex Bowling and Shari Perry present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 12:23 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 12:24.
Clerk Chairman
May 24, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:30 a.m.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:36.
Juanita Zeek in about a 1999 year end transfer from motor vehicle to the general fund.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve a transfer of $23,425.70 from special auto fund 502 to county general fund 001 and the county treasurer can spend up to $3,400 of the transfer for moving expenses to move the motor vehicle department to the basement. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-24 establishing within the Franklin County budget a fund denominated “Veterans Memorial Fund. All voted “yes.”
Kevin Jones, Wayne Kissinger and Rex Bowling in about bids received for a fingerprinting system. They recommend purchasing the Identix System because it is an NT Base System rather than a unix system.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to purchase the Identix TP-600 Finger Printing System at a total cost of $64,946.00 to be paid for with a Bryne Grant and Information Tech budget with approximately $17,000 to $19,000 as a match.
Billie Burnett in about tubes on Sand Creek Rd. 41/2 miles west of 59 highway. Billie said he has concerns about the wing wall on the bridge.
Howard Johnson in about burn permits. He said that the burn permit says you are to notify any residents within 1,000 feet of the burn. Mr. Johnson said that James Wonderly owns the property where he lives and he is not calling him before he burns.
Board discussed with Ray DeJulio, Billie Burnett needing another tube. Ray said he is going to talk to Scot Hamlin and get back with Board.
Ray discussed a letter he sent to Martin Tractor about service and repurchase agreement for two motor graders.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to publish a solicitation of bids for repairs to 5610 Ford Tractor Engine. All voted “yes.”
Jim Braun in about Rural Water District #1 going to the City of Wellsville about condemning property in Miami County. He wanted to know why the City of Wellsville is involved in property in Miami County.
Opened bids at 10:05 for chip seal work two were received: Hunt Midwest-$6.50 per ton out of Garnett and start hauling June 15.
Martin Marietta-$7.50 per ton out of Ottawa and start hauling June 1.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to purchase 5,300 tons of chips for chip and seal work from Hunt Midwest at $6.50 per ton. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve a cereal malt beverage license to Bert Deselms. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 00-310 hire Jordan Powell as summer help, chemical applicator at $7.61. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to appoint Don Schamle to the Board of Zoning Appeals. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to allow Glenn Underwood to use the Annex Meeting Room in regards to property annexation for a charge of $30.00 which will be refunded if room is cleaned. All voted “yes.”
Board agreed that the first floor appraiser’s office will move to the third floor in the area that ECKAN vacated.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for May 22, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to go into a executive session for five minutes at 10:40 for personnel of non-elected with Board and Shari Perry present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 10:43 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Sandy Dickson in per Board’s request to discuss the forty acre rule.
Theresa Cummings in about an application for a Condition Violator Grant in the amount of $20,398.00.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to support the request for a Condition Violator Grant in the amount of $20,398.00. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to support the request for a Challenge Grant with Kansas Juvenile Justice Authority and that Franklin County can not currently provide financial support to the Fourth Judicial District Community Corrections program. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll change 00-320 change Angie Corwine from part-time with benefits to full-time with benefits effective June 1, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Joe Schweiger in about the Blackstone bridge in the 3600 block of Haskell Terr. Joe said he will not be able to attend the hearing in regards to closing of this bridge. Board asked him to send them a letter.
Board discussed with Joe Schweiger the burn permits and what can be done to fix the problems.
Joe Schweiger discussed the repeater at Lane and said it is not working. Joe asked if 911 tax money could be used to fix the repeater for the fire department. Board is going to look into it.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 11:50 for litigation with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 12:00 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Jim Stonequist in about the county helping fund an ambulance for Wellsville. He asked if the county could pay Wellsville $15,000 to $20,000 so they could have a stand alone Ambulance Department.
Chairman Weigand moved the meeting to the basement for the monthly department head luncheon at 12:03.
Attending the luncheon: Commissioner Waymire, Commissioner Carey, Commissioner Fuller, Larry Wright, Shari Perry, Juanita Zeek, Sue McCay, Ethel Wallace, Rex Bowling, Darrell Wadkins, Theresa Cummings, Kevin Jones, Ray DeJulio, Bob Thompson, Steve Brown, Chairman Weigand and Sandy Dickson.
Board back in chambers at 1:10.
Rex Bowling in and Board asked him about the repeater in Lane. Larry Wright said that the township fire department needs to budget for it.
Jim Stonequist in about repeaters and an ambulance in Wellsville City. Jim Stonequist said thank-you for the work on Stafford Rd.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to sign and send a letter to Kansas Department of Transportation in regards to LaVern Lohman/junkyard. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to sign an application for a Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant in the amount of $27,312.00 with a match of $3,035.00. All voted “yes.”
Board discussed the process to sell Crestview.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to list the Old Crestview Nursing Home with Realtors at $163,000 on a non exclusive listing. The Franklin County Daycare would be excluded from the sale with a realtor. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussing the meeting was adjourned at 3:30.
Clerk Chairman
May 31, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey Harold L. Fuller, Bill Ogle and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:27 a.m.
Bob Thompson in about appointing primary and alternate representatives to the Lake Region Authority. Bob said two need to be appointed to each.
Bob Thompson discussed payments from trash haulers at the Transfer Station. Board asked Bob to draft a policy and come back for more discussion.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve payroll change 00-311 transfer of B.J. Sawin from the Recycling Center to Transfer Station/Recycling at $7.61 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Thomas R. Weigand arrived at 8:55.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for May 24, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand opened a public hearing at 9:00 with 17 in attendance on the matter of the Blackstone Bridge on Haskell Terr.
Ray DeJulio discussed the bridge needing to be put on the 5-year plan if it is going to be replaced. Ray DeJulio said the estimated cost is about $250,000.
Mr. Blackstone said he uses the bridge daily to go to his barn, which is on the other side of the bridge from his house.
Mrs. Sharp lives at the foot of the hill. They have land on both sides and when roads are slick they can’t get out unless they use the bridge. She presented two pages of signatures objecting to removing the Blackstone Bridge on Haskell Terr.
Bob Snover, Jr. lives on the family farm and needs the bridge. Mr. Snover said they have a good road operator.
Ron Spencer said he farms and has livestock in the area. He wants the bridge to remain. If a new bridge is put in it needs to be large enough for farm equipment.
Jack Wray with Harrison Twp. Fire Dept. said they are against closing the bridge.
Jim Stonequist representing Franklin County Township Fire Departments said the bridge needs to stay for fire and medical equipment.
Mr. Sharp said the bridge needs to be maintained.
Bob Snover, Jr. said that the ditches need to be cleaned out.
Bob Snover, Sr. said there is a lack of maintenance on roads.
Mrs. Sharp said she understood that the money for the bridge was there in 1999.
Bob Snover, Sr. said when it rains, if the bridge was not there the property would be land locked.
Jack Wary asked if some repairs could be done instead of replacing it.
Chairman Weigand closed the hearing at 9:22.
Commissioner Waymire left at 9:24.
Bob Snover, Sr. asked if something was going to be done on the low water bridge on Ohio Rd.. Ray DeJulio said a land owner wouldn’t allow anything to be done.
Jack Wray asked about Kingman Rd. and trees needing to be cut. Ray DeJulio said they were on the list to be cut.
A gentleman asked about improvements to Rock Creek Rd. and how long it will be. Ray DeJulio said it would be at least five years until Chip project is complete.
Mike and Rebecca Blaue in about fence, sidewalk and easement by Annex property.
Mike Blaue said he already has an easement. He said his easement was for the west and south property line. He needs it for trucks to get to back of his building. Mr. Blaue said he would not sign a new easement with more restrictions. Board is going to get back with Mr. Blaue.
Commissioner Waymire arrived back at 10:20.
Homer Perry in about a corporate dairy farm. He said that the set-up proposed by John Coen, Rick Smith and John McFarland is to be closer than ½ mile from their house. He said they are worried about noise, roads, environment and health.
Larry Wright said that there will be hearing, but a zoning change would not be needed. Larry told them they need to contact Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Homer said they have contacted them.
Homer Perry left a copy of landowners signatures opposed to the dairy.
Blaine Finch and Ralph Finch in about Over the Hill Gang wanting to know if they could use the courthouse lawn.
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to allow the Over the Hill Gang to use the courthouse lawn on September 16. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-25 directing that stop signs be erected to stop northbound and southbound traffic on Georgia Rd. at the Road’s intersection with Stafford Road. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to sign and approve service and repurchase agreements for two 2000 Caterpillar Motor graders with Martin Tractor. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve payroll change 00-321 hire Amy Lee McFadden as a 911 dispatcher at $9.24. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve abated order #1682 in the amount of $295.19, refund #492 in the amount of $295.19 and added escaped 1186-1192 in the amount of $619.48. All voted “yes.”
Fred Hornbaker in about vacating First Street and Maple Street in Homewood. Larry Wright said that the Board needs to hold a public hearing to vacate. Board set hearing at 9:00 a.m. on June 12, 2000.
Kevin Jones in and discussed a power generator for the Annex and the Information Technologies and County Wide Phone Fund budgets.
Chairman Weigand closed the meeting for lunch at 12:12.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:05 with Chairman Weigand and Commissioners Carey, Fuller, Ogle and Waymire present.
Candy Wasser in about the direction that the Friends group should go and what they should be doing now. Chairman Weigand said he has asked the school district to get the Commissioners a question to put on the August ballot.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to endorse Ottawa’s application to be designated a partner in the Main Street Program. All voted “yes.”
Board asked Rex Bowling about truck parking on the east side of Nevada Terr. out by the Wal-Mart Distribution Center. He said that they have talked to them within the last three months.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for twenty minutes at 1:40 for attorney client privileges with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand extended the executive session for ten minutes at 2:00. Chairman Weigand extended the executive session for five minutes at 2:12. Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 2:15 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Juanita Zeek in about sales tax revenue, she said it was up a little.
Darrell Wadkins in about space for storage and where he should be putting files.
Board went and viewed remodeling in Appraiser’s Office and Register of Deeds.
Larry Wright discussed the 1/4 cent sales tax increase.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll change 00-323 hire Brandon L. Jones in the County Attorney’s Office at $27,500 per year. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 3:30 for personnel of non-elected with Board, Larry Wright, Kevin Jones and Shari Perry present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 3:40 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Chairman Weigand closed the meeting at 3:50.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. With Chairman Weigand and Commissioner Carey, Fuller and Waymire present.
Chairman Weigand asked if all the third class cities have their storm sirens and if they were working. June Orr, Mayor of Rantoul City said they don’t have one yet. John Croan said that Lane City has one, but it is not installed yet. Pomona City has one and it is working. Princeton City has one, but it is not installed yet. Richmond City has one and it is installed, but the radio alarm frequency needs to be changed.
John Croan said that the repeater for the fire department in Lane is not working. Chairman Weigand said that a decision will have to be made about who is going to pay for repairs.
Jim Stonequist from Wellsville/Franklin Township Rural Fire said that his department wants to operate their own Ambulance Service and want the County to help finance it.
Doug Lloyd discussed the plans for the Old Middle School. He said they were looking at a meeting room, youth center, daycare, indoor pool, but that they would also need a developer to utilize the remainder of the buildings.
Chairman Weigand said that he was part of a group that has viewed other facilities that have been turned into recreation buildings.
Mike Skidmore and Blaine Finch discussed a recreation facility. Mike said that a recreation report found that we need: Indoor Walking Track, Indoor Pool, Weight Room, Basketball Courts, Dance Room, Tennis Courts, Baseball, Softball, Football and Soccer Fields and that we need them on a county-wide basis. Blaine said that the facility that is being proposed is to be located on 80 acres: 25 acres Fair Grounds, 10 acres Aquatics Complex, 10 acres Softball, 10 acres Baseball, 10 acres Soccer and the rest being green space, parking and expansion. Blaine said that the 1/4 cent would be for 25 years and then sunset. Blaine said that the complex needs to be located in one location.
A gentleman asked why not expand Forest Park and Blaine Finch said it is not large enough and there are problems with the water table.
Blaine Finch said they would like the facility to be located within two miles of the City of Ottawa for utilities purposes and that there would be an appointed board from all areas of the county to make decisions (like the Hospital Board).
Chairman Weigand said we are a growing county and that he hopes the county will be able to hold the mill levy. Tom said that the Commissioners are going to discuss hiring a County Administrator on June 5 at 1:00 p.m.
John Croan said that he thought the reason we changed to five commissioners was so we would not need a county administrator.
Chairman Weigand said that the County Attorney Larry Wright said that we need to hire a County Counselor.
Freone Hollinger said we need to stay with five commissioners, she said most boards have five or seven members.
Norma Wooge said five commissioners are good and that four are up for election. He said maybe we could get some commissioners that can run the county without a manager.
Marilyn Talbott asked if it would be known where the property will be before we vote for sales tax. Blaine said site will not be picked until sales tax passes.
Chairman Wiegand asked if there was any interest in a recreation facility. John Croan said he could not see Lane City or Pottawatomie Twp. supporting one. Phyllis Johnson from Rantoul said if it was east of Ottawa she would support it.
Freone Hollinger said she is concerned about the fair grounds being connected with the facility.
With no further discussion the meeting was closed at 8:35.
Clerk Chairman
June 5, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:31 a.m.
Bob Thompson in and discussed billing to commercial trash haulers at the Transfer Station, a couple are slow payers. Bob is going to send a letter to them. Bob also reported he is not going to do anything at this time about the baler at the Recycling Center.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to appoint Bob Thompson and Harold Fuller as primary and Tom Weigand and Ray DeJulio as alternate representatives to the Lake Region Authority. All voted “yes.”
Sue McCay in with May monthly report for Register of Deeds Office.
Darrell Wadkins in about an employee that is going to be gone for at least eight weeks.
Chairman Thomas R. Weigand arrived at 9:06.
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the minutes for May 31, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Kevin Jones in about technology costs and billing departments for hardware and support costs.
Open bids, four were received for repair/overhauls of Noxious Weed Departments for 5610 Ford Tractor: Underwood Equipment $3,590.63, Olathe Tractor & Equipment $7,820.95, Shepherd Garage $3,131,83 and $2,589.33 and Greeley Tractor $3,734.73. Ray DeJulio and Rick Sawin are going to review bids and get back with Board.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to add the Blackstone Bridge on Haskell Terr. to the five year plan and sign a contract with Cook, Flatt & Strobel for engineering on the bridge. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve the Franklin County 2001 Annual Control Plan for Franklin County Noxious Weed Department. All voted “yes.”
Sandy Dickson in and discussed the Wildcat One Addition Plat.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-26 amending the Official Zoning District Map of Franklin County for a zoning change from “A-3" Agricultural District with an SX Permit to “B-2" Service Business District requested by Judy Haas located in Section 28, Township 16S, Range 21E. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve the Wildcat One Addition Plat. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to go into an executive session for five minutes at 10:50 with Board, Rick Meier and Shari Perry present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand extended the executive session for ten minutes at 10:55 with Board, Rick Meier, Shari Perry, Rex Bowling and Brad Gilges present. Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 11:08 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Don McMican with DGM Consultants in and discussed exterior repairs that have been completed, what they have discovered and future recommendations for the Courthouse Restoration Project.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to purchase up to $2,000 worth of bricks for the Courthouse Restoration Project. All voted “yes.”
Deanna Brown in about a request for variance for property owned by Steve and Rene Reese at 4513 Stafford Rd., Wellsville.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve a variance for Steve & Rene Reese property in regards to a septic system. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand closed the meeting for lunch at 12:05.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:05. Chairman Weigand, Commissioners Carey, Fuller, Ogle and Waymire present.
Chairman Weigand reported that Matt Matthews called and said he was totally in favor of hiring a county administrator.
Board discussed what a county administrator would be responsible for.
Commissioner Fuller said we need full-time management, five days a week. Harold said that fourteen counties in the state of Kansas already have administrators.
Commissioner Carey said five days a week is not the problem. A County Administrator could make decisions that individual commissioners don’t have the authority to make.
Commissioner Fuller said he thought there is a fear of public loss of meeting with the commissioners.
Commissioner Carey said the power of an administrator is what the Board empowers him/her with.
Chairman Weigand said that an administrator would be empowered with things such as: overseeing hiring, budget preparation, follow-up on detailed work, board selections and preparing back ground information.
Commissioner Fuller said he felt there is a lack of flow when the commissioners only conduct business two days a week.
Pam Howard asked if the voters get to vote on hiring an administrator if the voters would know what the administrator would be empowered to do before voting. She wanted to know if an administrator and counselor could be the same people.
Chairman Weigand said he wants to see what a new County Attorney has to say about a County Counselor.
Jerry Thompson spoke in favor of hiring a county administrator. He said the county is to great of a business to expect five people to run the County two day s a week. He doesn’t feel an administrator would take away his opportunity to call his commissioner. He felt the commissioners salary could be cut back and wouldn’t have to come up with a whole lot of money. The time has come and someone needs to be here full-time.
Chairman Weigand said that there are grants, but no one to write them.
Commissioner Carey said the commissioners have little control of elected officials.
Commissioner Fuller said there is no lack of communication currently between elected officials and commissioners.
Commissioner Carey said that elected officials do a good job on their budgets.
Gary Maxwell said the commissioners should have known what the job was before running. Gary said that if the commissioner’s hire an administrator they wouldn’t get re-elected.
Commissioner Waymire told Mr. Maxwell he could go upstairs and file for commissioner.
Norman Wooge said maybe the commissioners need to be her Monday, Wednesday and Friday’s. He thought being a commissioner was a full-time job.
Chairman Weigand said the commissioners all work hard and don’t skip out on any of their responsible.
Dorothy Nichols said she is glad the Board is discussing the subject of hiring an administrator. Commissioners are policy makers and if an administrator is hired the commissioners should take a cut in pay.
Gary Maxwell asked if we could go back to three commissioners if an administrator is hired. He also asked if the Board would pass a resolution to have the hospital board elected.
Commissioner Fuller said he thinks an administrator would pay for her/himself by saving the County money.
Commissioner Fuller said that the question of hiring a county administrator should go to a vote.
Noble Carter thinks that the question to hire an administrator should go on the ballot. He said government is getting to big.
Commissioner Waymire asked if the county would run better if some offices were not elected.
Commissioner Carey said that elected officials should be pre-qualified.
Kevin Jones spoke in favor of hiring an administrator.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve a bid proposal from Loyd Builders in the amount up to $17,429.00 for remolding of the third floor office. Chairman Weigand, Commissioner Carey, Fuller and Waymire voted “yes.” Commissioner Ogle voted “no.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to accept the bid from Greeley Farm Implement to overhaul the 5610 Ford engine on a mowing tractor in the amount no to exceed $4,136.47. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved to approve payroll changes 00-315 hire Janet L. Matthias part-time paramedic no benefits at $10.11 per hour, 00-324 resignation of Lori Johnson from Juvenile Intake and 00-325 hire Marlas Christian to Juvenile Intake at $500.00 per month and $8.75 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve payment request No. 11 in the amount of $32.00 on the Centropolis Sewer District. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to allow the Jaycees to use the Annex Parking Lot on July 1 from 8:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. for a dance with no liquor allowed and trash cleaned-up. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to abate order #1683 in the amount of $77.26 and refund order #493 in the amount of $77.26. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 4:10.
Clerk Chairman
June 7, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:30 a.m.
Jim Pickett with Kirkham and Michael Engineering and Bill Roth in about concerns Mr. Roth has about his property on Rock Creek Rd. and his property being split with the road being moved.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:47.
Rob Gavin and Jim Pickett with Kirkham and Michael Engineering in with the plans for Centropolis Sewer District.
Chairman Thomas R. Weigand arrived at 9:30.
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for June 5, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Howard Johnson in about burn permits. He is not being notified when a fire is started within 1000 feet of his home.
Bill Egidy of 329 North 1st St., Williamsburg in about sewer and water problems that he has in the City of Williamsburg. He said that the City will not help him locate the sewer line.
Jeff Mourning and Lou Atherton in and presented a letter to the Board in regards to hiring a county administrator. The Ottawa/Franklin Economic Development, Inc. Board of Directors unanimously support the hiring of a professional, full-time county administrator.
Jeff Mourning and Lou Atherton also discussed that the Board of Directors of Ottawa/Franklin County Economic Development, Inc. gave unanimous agreed that the Franklin County Commission should establish a county wide recreational steering committee.
Kevin Jones in about 2001 budgets for Information Technology Department and County-Wide Phone Fund.
Chairman Weigand left at 11:10.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve payroll changes 00-314 hire Carol Ahlvers to Services for Elderly at $5.75 per hour and 00-322 hire Patrick Howard to Services for Elderly at $5.75 per hour. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 11:50.
Clerk Chairman
June 12, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:34 a.m.
Theresa Cummings in and discussed Community Correction employees’ evaluations and salaries.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:47.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to publish a solicitation bid for a natural gas 20KW generator and 200 amp. transfer switch. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for June 7, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-27 directing the Franklin County Public Works Department to erect a stop sign on Jackson Road for eastbound traffic on Jackson Road at the intersection of Colorado Road, creating a three-way stop at said intersection. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio discussed Mr. White’s contract for engineering services.
Ray DeJulio discussed designed speed criteria for Rock Creek Rd.
Ray DeJulio discussed resolution 99-54 in regards to county purchasing right of way easement at a rate of 150% of the current estimated market value as estimated by the county appraiser.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to place the Blackstone bridge on Haskell Terr. on the five-year plan. All voted “yes.”
Sandy Dickson in and discussed a grant of easement for property located at the intersection of Sand Creek Rd. and Indiana Rd. in Section 24, Township 16, Range 19.
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve a grant of easement in Section 24, Township 16, Range 19. All voted “yes.”
Sandy Dickson discussed changing from COBA Building Codes to the new International Building Codes. No decision made.
Jerry Thompson in and discussed putting a protective vault in the Annex around the computer equipment. The estimated cost would be $22,643.00.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 9:55 for personnel of non-elected with Board, Rex Bowling and Rick Meier present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 10:05 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Scott Fast and Kelly Jorgensen with the Franklin County Daycare in about child care needs. The daycare is interested in purchasing Crestview to use as a daycare facility. They said that they could pay $40,000 to $50,000. Chairman Weigand said the county could do a lease purchase to sell it and the value of the building is $165,000 but we could not sell it for $40,000 or $50,000. Board asked them to come back with another proposal.
Ethel Wallace and Rex Bowling in about Juvenile Detention facility and space needs. Rex said some days the jail needs extra space. Board discussed adding an additional floor to the jail building or adding a building where the parking lot is on the corner of 3rd and Hickory. Board called Earl Devore and asked him to get with Ethel and Rex.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve change in plans and construction order No. 3 on 1710 Sand Creek Rd. and 3350 Butler Rd. in the amount of $1,013.75. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve and sign the Local Environmental Protection Plan Grant Agreement in the amount of $14,884.00. All voted “yes.”
Board agreed to allow the Sheriff to spend up to $15,000 out of the equipment fund on computers if the funding is not allowed in the Bryne Grant.
Board discussed the 2001 budget.
Chairman Weigand left at 12:00.
Vice Chairman Carey closed for lunch at 12:10.
Vice Chairman Carey opened the meeting at 1:20 with Vice Chairman Carey and Commissioner Ogle and Waymire present.
Board discussed the 2001 budget.
Commissioner Ogle moved to close the county offices on July 3rd . Died for lack of second.
Commissioner Ogle left at 3:50.
Vice Chairman Carey and Commissioner Waymire discussed the 2001 budget.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 4:20.
Clerk Chairman
June 14, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Bill Ogle and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:35 a.m.
Ray DeJulio reported that he had a request to vacate Butler Rd. first ½ mile west of California Rd. Ray said we would have to have a hearing.
Chairman Thomas R. Weigand arrived at 8:40.
Board discussed with Ray DeJulio the Road & Bridge and Special Bridge 2001 budgets.
Ray DeJulio reported that the FEMA project on Marshall Rd. is almost done. Some trees still need to be planted.
Commissioner Harold L. Fuller arrived at 8:57.
Larry Felix in about medical office space and the Franklin County Annex building availability.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to go into an executive session for 15 minutes at 9:45 for possible ligation with Board, Deanna Brown and Rick Meier present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand extended the executive session for five minutes at 10:00. Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 10:08 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Kevin Jones in and discussed 2001 proposed County Wide Phone budget and Information Technology budget.
Michelle Black with Midwest Assistance Program in and discussed the Centropolis Sewer District.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to go into an executive session for 10 minutes at 11:25 for personnel of non-elected with Board, Rex Bowling and Rick Meier present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand extended the executive session for 10 minutes at 11:35. Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 11:45 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the Ambulance Department May write-offs in the amount of $28,397.76 with Medicare being $16,932.19. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved the meeting to the basement of the jail for monthly department head luncheon at 11:57. Attending the luncheon was Bob Thompson, Ray DeJulio, Rex Bowling, Steve Brown, Shari Perry, Ted McCurdy, Harold Fuller, Raymond Carey, Don Waymire, Ethel Wallace, Darrell Wadkins, Juanita Zeek, Tom Weigand and Kevin Jones. Back in chambers at 1:12 with Chairman Weigand and Commissioners Carey, Fuller and Waymire present.
Lou Atherton, Jeff Mourning, Murray McGee, Mike Hiatt, Harold Wingert, Jim Trendel and Robin Bowman in and discussed the Tourism budget for 2001.
Jim Droddy in and said he was at the Sheriff’s Department for being accused of taking a sprayer from the Noxious Weed Department. Mr. Droddy said he didn’t take the sprayer and would take a lie detector test to prove it. He showed Board receipts for work that he has done with a county sprayer, but has always rented it.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the plans for the Centropolis Sewer District. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll change 00-316 Bruce E. Goddard from part-time no benefits to full-time with benefits as an EMT from $8.21 to $8.50. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll changes 00-327 resignation of Marilyn J. Bennett from 911 effective June 9, 2000 and 00-326 resignation of Bobbiann Woods-Buck from Juvenile Intake effective June 14, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve the minutes for June 12, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve July 3, 2000 as a holiday with all county offices being closed. Chairman Weigand and Commissioner Carey and Waymire voted “yes.” Commissioner Fuller voted “no.”
Board discussed Economic Development and Tourism budget for 2001.
With no further discussion the meeting was closed at 3:15.
Clerk Chairman
June 19, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:37 a.m.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to publish for bids for a standby power generator for the Annex. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:48.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for June 14, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Vice-Chairman Carey adjourned for breakfast for Allies Day at the Country Club at 8:58.
Vice-Chairman Carey opened the meeting at 9:45 with Vice-Chairman Carey, Commissioners Carey, Fuller and Waymire present.
Board discussed the 2001 budget.
Mr. Cowdin in about the County needing to pick up trash and wanting rock put on Osborne Terr. to his place of business.
Mike Pruner in about year 2000 immunization status for Franklin County.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve a service agreement between the Franklin County Health Department and Ransom Memorial Hospital to provide mammography services. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for 20 minutes at 11:20 for litigation with Board, Mike Pruner and Deanna Brown present. All voted “yes.” Vice-Chairman Carey opened the meeting at 11:40 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Sandy Dickson in about on-site technical support and training for zoning analyst in the amount of $800.00.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve on-site technical support in the amount of $800.00 for the Planning and Building Department. All voted “yes.”
Vice-Chairman Carey adjourned for lunch at 11:55 to attend a luncheon at the Country Club for Allies Day.
Vice-Chairman Carey opened the meeting at 1:08 with Vice-Chairman Carey and Commissioner Fuller, Ogle and Waymire present.
Rob Gavin with Kirkham Michael in about Centropolis Sewer District.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve & sign application for Department of The Army Permit and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for permit to discharge for the Centropolis Sewer District. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to authorize acting chairman Carey to sign Centropolis Sewer District Wastewater Systems Improvements Plan-Easement Plat. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve payroll changes 00-328 resignation of Tim Woods with the Sheriff’s Department effective June 3, 2000 and 00-329 resignation of Jeff Norling with the Sheriff’s Department effective July 2, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes for real estate acquisition at 2:12 with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Vice-Chairman Carey opened the meeting at 2:22 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Board reviewed 2001 budgets.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 4:47.
Clerk Chairman
June 21, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller, Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:30 a.m.
Ray DeJulio discussed fuel tanks at the county shop and that they find no discrepancy that would indicate that someone is stealing fuel. The tanks are activated by a card and mileage of the vehicle has to be entered.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:56.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to sign a proposal with Cook, Flatt and Strobel to furnish Engineering Consultation Services for the County. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to let bids for repair to the middle section of the roof at the Annex. All voted “yes.”
Donna Crawford in about Centropolis Sewer District and Rural Water District #5 expanding to the Village of Centropolis.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve added order #1189 in the amount of $38.53 and added escaped order #1193 in the amount of $10.28. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to send notice to the Williamsburg Township Board in regards to an application that has been filed with the County Commissioners by Save Rest Shop-Roger Shoemaker for a license to sell cereal malt beverages at 460 John Brown Rd. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve amendment no. 2 to Interlocal Agreement Establishing a Regional Solid Waste Authority and amendment no. 2 to Lake Region Solid Waste Authority Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement-Recycling, Resource Recovery and Waste Reduction. All voted “yes.”
Deanna Brown in and Board asked her if she would be willing to take the tests or the training that would be required to become the operator of the Centropolis Sewer District. She said she will check with the State.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for possible litigation for fifteen minutes at 10:45 with Board, Larry Wright and Deanna Brown present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 11:00 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes for real estate acquisition at 11:50 with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 12:00 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Chairman Weigand moved the meeting to the basement of the Jail at 12:00 to attend the monthly joint luncheon. Attending the luncheon was Scott Bird, Bill Allegre, Jeannette Lowry, Richard Jackson, Kay Highbarger, Jan Collins, Jeremy Shapiro, Scott Lambers, Tom Weigand, Shari Perry, Harold Fuller, Don Waymire, Raymond Carey, Rocky Fleer, Lewis Reed, Rex Cummings, Charles Gillette, Blaine Finch, Tony Keim, gene Ramsey, Laura Potter, Karen McAdoo.
Board back in chambers at 1:02. Chairman Weigand and Commissioners Carey, Fuller and Waymire present.
Jeff Courter a Wellsville City Council Member in about the issues that the City of Wellsville is facing in regards to sewer updates, fire, police and ambulance service and that the School District is going to ask for bonds for a new school. He said they are concerned about the 1/4 cent sales tax for recreational facilities. He said if the county has to levy two mills to maintain the recreational facility that is a lot of money. They don’t want the question on the ballot. There shower houses at the Wellsville pool need to have about $8,000 in repairs.
Blaine Finch spoke about the recreational facility and said they would be happy to go to Wellsville to talk to them about it.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to sign a real estate sales contract between Keith Rockhold Family Trust I and Patricia Rockhold Family Trust I and Franklin County to purchase real estate for the purpose of the Centropolis Sewer District lagoon. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to charge in accordance with K.S.A. 12-5040 the amount of premiums plus 25% for retired former employees and their dependents for health insurance. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for June 19, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio, Chairman Weigand and Commissioners Carey, Fuller and Waymire went to view road and ditch north of Havens Steel. Board arrived back in chambers at 3:17.
Candy Wasser in and discussed sales tax for recreational facilities.
Board called and received a call back from Joseph Krahn with Kansas Department of Transportation in regards to Lohman property in Peoria.
Board discussed Ransom Memorial Hospital and receiving reports.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 4:38.
Clerk Chairman
June 26, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice-Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Bill Ogle and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Carey at 8:40 a.m.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve payroll changes 00-330 transfer Rita Roenne from part-time clerk at $6.63 to part-time clerk/jailer at $9.03, 00-331 Justin Wadkins from part-time jailer at $8.74 to full-time jailer at $9.24, 00-332 transfer Travis Altic from jail at $9.82 to road patrol at $11.01, 00-333 transfer Tammy Moews from jail at $9.82 to road patrol at $11.01, 00-334 transfer Brad Owen from jail at $9.90 to road patrol at $11.01, 00-335 retirement of Anna Dimoush, 00-336 resignation of Jason Fletes and 00-337 resignation of Bill Gregg. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Thomas R. Weigand arrived at 8:57.
Chairman Weigand opened a public hearing at 9:10 to hear testimony on vacating First Street and Maple Street in Homewood.
No parties to provide testimony. Chairman Weigand closed the hearing at 9:11.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to vacate First Street and Maple Street of the original plat of the Town of Homewood in Section 1, Township 18 South, Range 18 East. All voted “yes.”
Theresa Cummings in about SE Kansas County Officials Meeting. Board is going to send a letter to the banks in regards to furnishing the meal.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the minutes for June 21, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Lou Atherton in about Wal-Mart Distribution tax abatement.
Board agreed to publish notice of public hearing to vacate a portion of Alabama Rd. in Sections 26 & 35, Township 18S, Range 17E on August 14, 2000 at 9:00 a.m.
Kevin Jones in about insurance on the county’s computers and phone system. Chairman Weigand called KCAMP in regards to our insurance.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 12:10.
Clerk Chairman
June 28, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:45 a.m.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Weigand seconded to approve the minutes for June 26, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to publish solicitation of bids for re-roofing a portion of the Annex. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve change order #1 for an increase of $19,504.80 on the Marais Des Cygnes River Bank Restoration Project. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand left at 9:35.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to sign a request for payment of CDBG Funds in the amount of $27,500 for the Centropolis Sewer District. All voted “yes.”
Don McMican in with core samples of sandstone arches and sills for the Courthouse. Don McMican discussed core samples and materials that will be used on the restoration of the Courthouse.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to pay Restoration & Waterproofing Contractors, Inc. for invoice 00-7826-2 in the amount of $20,372.90 and invoice 00-7826 in the amount of $6,540.00. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to authorize a total of $275,000 for year 2000 on the Courthouse Restoration Project. All voted “yes.”
Vice-Chairman Carey adjourned for lunch at 12:03.
Vice-Chairman Carey opened the meeting at 1:03 with Vice-Chairman Carey and Commissioner Fuller and Waymire present.
Ray DeJulio in and discussed hiring a working shop foreman and informed the Board that the State is going to be doing some overlay work on K-68 both east and west of the city.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to sign the closing statement for the purchase of the lagoon site for the Centropolis Sewer District. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand arrived at 1:30.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for twenty minutes at 1:40 for litigation and real estate acquisition with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 2:00 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Ray DeJulio, Steve Brown and Sandy Dickson in and discussed Resolution No. 99-54 in regards to acquiring easements.
Rodney Burns with Hutinett, Schlotterbeck and Burns in about refunding bonds 1999A. He stated that the break down for the Hospital’s portion of the payment is not correct. Board asked him to correct it from this time forward.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for five minutes at 3:45 for personnel of non-elected with Board, Larry Wright and Rex Bowling present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand extended the executive session for five more minutes at 3:50. Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 3:55 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Chairman Weigand adjourned at 4:10 until 7:00 p.m. for the monthly night meeting.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 7:03 with Chairman Weigand and Commissioner Carey, Fuller and Waymire present.
Freone Hollinger discussed vehicles that are for sale being parked in the Annex Parking Lot.
Board discussed the Capitol Improvement Plan.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 8:34.
Clerk Chairman
July 05, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice-Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller, Bill Ogle and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Carey at 8:33 a.m.
Candy Wasser, trustee, with the Franklin County Historical Society, presented a letter to the Board regarding their insurance expenses and alternatives other Counties and Cities have taken.
Chairman Weigand arrived at 8:55.
Don and Marilyn Hay along with their attorney, Bob Green, were in to explain and present their position regarding the Labette Road bridge. Mr. Green asked that he and the Hay’s receive a written response to the May 18, 2000 letter, that was sent to the Board, as soon as possible but, would like to have it, at least by the end of July.
Mr. & Mrs. Marlin Mooney were in to report on hazardous road conditions in the 200-300 mile of Jackson Rd. and also Arkansas Terr. north of the Jackson location. The Board forwarded the report to Public Works.
Bids were opened at 10:10 a.m. for a generator to be located at the County Annex. One (1) bid was received from Attema Marketing Inc., of Burnsville Minnesota. They bid an indoor unit and an outdoor unit, both, PSS20LS (124/240 volt single phase, 200amp UL recognized auto switch, 18KW on natural gas fuel.)
Indoor $10,118.00 + $200 shipping
Outdoor $10,806.60 + $200 shipping
Commissioner Carey will check the ventilation and feasibility , at the Annex, for the indoor unit and report back on Monday, so a decision can be made.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the June 28, 2000 minutes. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve Resolution 00-28, Amending Article 4 of Zoning Regulations, text regarding special use permits. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution 00-29, including Cutler Township within the Zoning Regulations of Franklin County. Roll call vote, all voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve Resolution 00-30, including Pottawatomie Township within the Zoning Regulations of Franklin County. Roll call vote, all voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio was in with reports from the Road Department.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session at 11:42 for personnel of non elected for five (5) minutes with Board, Ray DeJulio and Deputy County Clerk present. All voted “yes.” Reopened at 11:47 reporting no action taken no decisions made.
Board called Don McMican at 12:00 to discuss roofing bid for Courthouse.
Chairman Weigand adjourned at 12:20 for lunch.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:18 with Chairman Weigand and Commissioners Carey, Fuller and Waymire present.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to appoint Ed York to the Ransom Memorial Hospital Board to replace Adrian Derousseau and to reappoint Keith Gaeddert to the Board. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve a cereal malt beverage license for Save Rest Shop % Roger Shoemaker. Chairman Weigand and Commissioners Fuller and Waymire voted “yes.” Commissioner Carey voted “no.”
Chairman Weigand left at 1:26.
Board discussed the draft 2001 budget.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:30.
Clerk Chairman
July 10, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller, Bill Ogle and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:40 a.m.
Ray DeJulio in and discussed un-designating Tennessee Rd. north of Anderson County line and Louisiana north of Anderson County line as minor collector routes. Ray is going to talk to Anderson County before any action is taken.
Don McMican in with a proposal from Creative Sculpture and Restoration with a sum total of labor and expenses at $52,640.
Board talked to Don McMican about scaffolding safety concerns and lack of a adequate protective good fence.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve a proposal from Creative Sculpture & Restoration for time & expense at a rate of $50.00 hour/man plus expenses. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for July 5, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Dunn in about a rodeo in their neighborhood and what is going to be done about it. Sandy Dickson said the zoning department has pursued this issue since 1997. Sandy said nothing has been done and they need to be prosecuted for zoning violation.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve a designation of an emergency vehicle permit to Gary Cherney. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 00-338 change in Jeff Kunard pay from $8.46 to $3.31 effective July 1, 2000 due to City of Ottawa paying him $5.15 per hour for a youth program. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand, Commissioners Carey, Fuller and Waymire, Ray DeJulio and Shari Perry left chambers at 10:30 to view Sand Creek Rd. west of US 59 Hwy., FEMA project on Marshall Rd., Delaware Rd., Kingman Terr., Colorado Rd., bridge on Arkansas Terr. and low water bridge on Rock Creek Rd.
Arrived back at the courthouse at 12:45, with no further discussion the meeting was adjourned.
Clerk Chairman
July 12, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:30 a.m.
Sandy Dickson in about repealing amendment to Article 4, Section 116 of Zoning Regulations.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-31 repealing Resolution 98-80 dealing with existing legal businesses in newly zoned townships. All voted “yes.”
Kurt Frings in about septic system on property that Mr. Frings purchased from Mr. Kettler. Mr. Frings wants to move on and clear up this matter. Mr. Frings said that when he purchased the property there was $3,591.00 withheld at closing to bring the septic up to code. He said he was willing to settle with $2,397.00 that Mr. Kettler is willing to pay.
Ray DeJulio in and discussed closing or vacating Ohio Terr. between the 4200 and 4300 block. Ray is going to contract landowners before holding a hearing.
Ruth Wheeler, Kenna Kissel, Kurt Layton and Theresa Cummings in and discussed Juvenile Justice and Department of Corrections programs.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for five minutes for personnel of non-elected at 10:58 with Board and Theresa Cummings present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 11:04 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Board asked Kenna Kissel to have the executive board of the 4th Judicial District Community Corrections come in and discuss programs on Monday.
Ray DeJulio in about dust control applications and retreating some areas.
Ray DeJulio reported that we cut a phone line reinstalling a mail box after doing ditch work on Montana Rd. He expects to get a bill from the phone company.
Board agreed to publish to make a portion of Allen Rd. east of Richmond on the county line a minimum maintenance road.
Commissioner Fuller left at 11:45.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to write off $26,957.19 for the Ambulance Department for the month of June 2000. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved the meeting at 12:00 to the basement of the jail. Attending the luncheon was Theresa Cummings, Rex Bowling, Ted McCurdy, Juanita Zeek, Ray DeJulio, Bob Thompson, Kevin Jones, Darrell Wadkins, Sue McCay, Sandy Dickson, Ethel Wallace, Raymond Carey, Don Waymire, Tom Weigand and Shari Perry.
Chairman Weigand, Commissioner Carey and Waymire arrived back in chambers at 1:20.
Board discussed with Rex Bowling the Juvenile Detention Center and 4th Judicial District Community Corrections.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Neighborhood Revitalization rebates 00-18 thru 00-30 in the amount of $8,568.67. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire left at 2:35.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:15.
Clerk Chairman
July 17, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:30 a.m.
Ethel Wallace in per Board’s request in regards to becoming a department head over Juvenile Detention and not doing Juvenile Intake anymore.
Chairman Thomas R. Weigand arrived at 8:35.
Ray DeJulio in per Board’s request to discuss an accident with a rubber tire roller. Ray DeJulio said that the City of Ottawa has a summer youth program and the employee was supplied through that program. Ray also reported that the individual that was involved had eight hours of training on the equipment.
Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive for ten minutes at 9:30 for possible litigation with Board, Larry Wright and Ray DeJulio present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 9:40 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Board discussed a storage area for masonry supplies for the Courthouse restoration Project. Board agreed to store it in a building at the Public Works.
Board discussed with Ray DeJulio seeding Stafford Rd. and Main just outside the City of Wellsville where road work has been done. Ray is going to look into options and get back with Board.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve the minutes for July 12, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Executive Board of 4th Judicial District Community Corrections, Bill Craig, John Steelman, Rex Bowling, Diana Drake and Larry Wright in to discuss the structure of Juvenile Justice and having a director to take care of Juvenile Justice and Community Correction. Board agreed that the programs should have a director for all programs and State employees should not be supervising County employees.
Jack Wray in and thanked Board for tree trimming along Nebraska Rd. and south of Rantoul.
Robert Thompson and Rick Sawin in about youth program and having youths work for the County. Board will contact our insurance carrier.
Ethel Wallace in about Juvenile Detention Center and wages for employees.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to establish Ethel Wallace as a department head over Juvenile Detention effective today. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for five minutes at 11:25 for personnel of non-elected with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 11:44 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Larry Wright discussed the Kansas Horseman Foundation and Franklin County joining other counties to clear up the matters of what can be done with the old railroad right-of-way running east and west through the county.
Chairman Weigand closed for lunch at 12:01.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:00 with Chairman Weigand, Commissioners Carey, Fuller and Waymire present.
Ray DeJulio in and discussed grader districts and operators.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve payroll changes 00-340 promotion of Rusty Taul from an equipment operator I at $9.03 to a maintainer operator at $10.03 effective July 20, 2000 and 00-341 resignation of Mark Thompson from Public Works effective July 19, 2000.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve added escape orders 1194-1201 in the amount of $162.10 and abated order 1684 in the amount of $27.80. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve payroll change 00-339 hiring of Donna Sue Osborn to the Jail at $9.24 effective August 1, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Board discussed the 2001 budget.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded that effective July 15, 2000 the reimbursement rate for privately owned automobiles will be 32.5 cents. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve the following holidays for 2001: January 1, January 15, February 19, May 28, July 4, September 3, November 12, 22 and 23 and December 25. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 4:55.
Clerk Chairman
July 19, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:33 a.m.
Larry Felix in and discussed the trend for Medicare payments to continue to decline and resulting in losses for Hospitals.
Chairman Thomas R. Weigand arrived at 8:36.
Larry Felix discussed Hospital operating statement for June. Mr. Felix reported that for the month of June the Hospital shows a net income of $25,104 and for the year the Hospital has a $276,519 loss before including sales tax income.
Larry Felix asked the Board to reconsider budgeting the bond payments for the Hospital. Mr. Felix also said that without the sales tax money that the Hospital would surely close given its present financial condition.
Mr. Felix said that the Hospital board agreed that the bond payments for 2001 will be paid by the Hospital, but asked the Commissioners to reconsider including those payments or a portion of them in the County levy.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 9:10.
Ed York asked if the United Way sign can be put back up. Board agreed to have the sign installed again and asked that it be removed after the drive in a timely manner.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to allow the Franklin County Convention & Tourism to use the courtroom on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse on July 29, 2000 for the Kansas Explorer Rally. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey reported that he met with Ken White who is the engineer on the Rock Creek Road project and they met with Owen Frakes to discuss easements on Owen’s property.
Jim Stonquist in and asked about a weather siren for the City of Wellsville. The Board told him to talk to Jimmy Dean the Emergency Operations Director or Sheriff Rex Bowling.
Jim Stonequist asked that the County pay Wellsville $35,000 for them to run an Ambulance. Commissioner Fuller reported that he met with Ted McCurdy and said that they discussed putting a county ambulance in Wellsville to service only Franklin County. The ambulance would be run by volunteers and paid per call by the county. A study session by the Wellsville City Commission and affected parties has been recommended by Mayor Jeff Courter.
Don McMican, project engineer for Courthouse restoration said the progress on the south arch is going well. He also discussed guttering method options.
Kurt Layton in with annual salary increases for Community Correction employees.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll changes 00-342 Theresa Cummings from $37, 260.00 to $40,000 per year, 00-343 Kurt Layton from $15.19 to $16.35, 00-344 Spence Koehn from $12.61 to $14.15, 00-345 Angie Corwine resignation, 00-346 Jeff Welton from $12.94 to $14.15, Kenna Kissel from $11.62 to $12.61, 00-348 Mike Medina from $12.82 to $13.77, 00-349 Kraig Kirchner from $14.20 to $14.64, 00-350 JoAnn Heins from $12.77 to $13.77 and 00-351 from Julie Roehl from $11.67 to $12.67. All voted “yes.”
Ted McCurdy in and discussed locating an ambulance in the City of Wellsville.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the minutes for July 17, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved the meeting to the Middle School for the monthly joint meeting with USD 290 and City of Ottawa at 12:00.
Chairman Weigand, Commissioners Carey, Fuller and Waymire arrived back in chambers at 1:05.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to rescind the current policy on health insurance premiums for retired employees and charge 2%. After discussion Commissioner Waymire withdrew his second.
Chairman Weigand moved to charge retired employees the cost of health insurance premiums. Died for lack of second after discussion that it would cost retired employees more than what the current policy is.
Chairman Weigand left at 1:23.
Kevin Jones in about Community Corrections expanding to more office space at the Annex.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for five minutes at 2:05 for possible litigation with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Vice Chairman Carey opened the meeting at 2:10 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve payroll change 00-354 promotion of Wayne Kissinger to rank of Captain from $15.80 to $16.10 effective July 1, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Board discussed the room on the first floor of the Courthouse that they are moving their chambers to.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:45.
Clerk Chairman
July 24, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:36 a.m.
Larry Graham in about his septic system in Homewood. Mr. Graham said it is going to cost him $8,000 to $10,000 for the septic system. Vice-Chairman said that Mr. Graham needs to talk to Larry Wright that it is out of the Commissioners hands because it is already filed in court.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:40.
Bob Dunn in about rodeo on Nevada Rd. and the injury that happened last night and emergency vehicles that were apparently lost or given the wrong address.
Chairman Thomas R. Weigand arrived at 8:56.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 9:15 for personnel of non-elected with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 9:25 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve the minutes for July 19, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Board discussed department heads reporting vacation, sick leave or being absent.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 9:50 for personnel of non-elected with Board present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 9:53 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Bids were opened at 10:00 for Annex Re-roofing project three were received.
Vincent Roofing: Base Bid, SBS Modified Bituminous Material $70,200
Alternate No. 1 Removal of and Replacing of existing covering board per square foot @ $2.25
Alternate No. 2 Sixty mill EDPM Material installed as per manufacturer’s recommendation $61,500
Alternate No. 3 NO BID
Calendar days from time of notice to proceed to date of substantial completion-60 days
Diamond/Everley Roofing: Base Bid, SBS Modified Bituminous Material $56,400
Alternate No. 1 Removal of and replacing of existing cover board per square yard @ $16.00
Alternate No. 2 Sixty mill EDPM Material installed as per manufacturer’s recommendation $62,000
Alternate No. 3 Duro-Last or equivalent, installed in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications $51,900
Calendar days from time of notice to proceed to date of substantial completion-60 days
Midwest Coating, Inc.: Base Bid, SBS Modified Bituminous Material NO BID
Alternate No. 1 Removal of and Replacing of existing cover board per square yard NO BID
Alternate No. 2 Sixty mill EDPM Material installed in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications NO BID
Alternate No. 3 Duro-Last or equivalent, installed in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications $42,175
Calendar days from time of notice to proceed to date of substantial completion-90 days from notice to proceed
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to accept the bid from Midwest Coating, Inc. in the amount of $42,175 plus $800 for walk way protection. All voted “yes.”
Theresa Cummings in about using space in the Annex that was used by Southview. She said that the cost to remodel is $6,263.40, she wanted to know who was going to pay for this remodeling and Board agreed that she would pay for this and that her increase in rent will start September 1, 2000.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to appoint Theresa Cummings as the Fourth Judicial District’s Juvenile Justice Authority “Administrative Contact” and Juvenile Justice Information System “Direct Access Coordinator.” All voted “yes.”
Kevin Jones in about establishing a rate to charge for Technology Services for departments outside Franklin County Departments. It was agreed that the rate will be $50.00 per hour and Kevin will notify them.
Kevin Jones also discussed the Cancer Treatment Center being put on fiber network subject to them establishing a link to the network at their cost.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 00-317 hire Brian L. Knight part-time no benefits to Ambulance Department at $10.23 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Ted McCurdy in and discussed locating a County Ambulance in the City of Wellsville. Board and Ted McCurdy will discuss placing an Ambulance in the City of Wellsville at a meeting with the Wellsville City Council on Friday night at 7:00 p.m.
Chairman Weigand adjourned for lunch at 12:04.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:05. Chairman Weigand, Commissioners Carey, Fuller, Ogle and Waymire present.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve added escaped order #1202 in the amount of $69.94 and abated order #1685 in the amount of $37.52. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve transfers of $707.57 from General Fund Juvenile Detention to Juvenile Initiative Grant, $524.26 from General Fund Information Technologies to District Court Tech Grant and $793.12 from General Fund Commissioners to County Surveyor Acct. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 1:25 for attorney client privilege with Board, Larry Wright and Shari Perry present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:33 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Board discussed an offer to purchase Crestview.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to counter the offer of the purchase of Crestview. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to sign and approve the right of way certificate for the Centropolis Sewer District. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle left at 2:03.
Mike Pruner in about a grant for computer software.
Mike Pruner also discussed Deanna Brown finishing her degree so she can get her certification for septic inspections.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:45.
Clerk Chairman
July 24, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:36 a.m.
Larry Graham in about his septic system in Homewood. Mr. Graham said it is going to cost him $8,000 to $10,000 for the septic system. Vice-Chairman said that Mr. Graham needs to talk to Larry Wright that it is out of the Commissioners hands because it is already filed in court.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:40.
Bob Dunn in about rodeo on Nevada Rd. and the injury that happened last night and emergency vehicles that were apparently lost or given the wrong address.
Chairman Thomas R. Weigand arrived at 8:56.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 9:15 for personnel of non-elected with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 9:25 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve the minutes for July 19, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Board discussed department heads reporting vacation, sick leave or being absent.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 9:50 for personnel of non-elected with Board present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 9:53 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Bids were opened at 10:00 for Annex Re-roofing project three were received.
Vincent Roofing: Base Bid, SBS Modified Bituminous Material $70,200
Alternate No. 1 Removal of and Replacing of existing covering board per square foot @ $2.25
Alternate No. 2 Sixty mill EDPM Material installed as per manufacturer’s recommendation $61,500
Alternate No. 3 NO BID
Calendar days from time of notice to proceed to date of substantial completion-60 days
Diamond/Everley Roofing: Base Bid, SBS Modified Bituminous Material $56,400
Alternate No. 1 Removal of and replacing of existing cover board per square yard @ $16.00
Alternate No. 2 Sixty mill EDPM Material installed as per manufacturer’s recommendation $62,000
Alternate No. 3 Duro-Last or equivalent, installed in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications $51,900
Calendar days from time of notice to proceed to date of substantial completion-60 days
Midwest Coating, Inc.: Base Bid, SBS Modified Bituminous Material NO BID
Alternate No. 1 Removal of and Replacing of existing cover board per square yard NO BID
Alternate No. 2 Sixty mill EDPM Material installed in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications NO BID
Alternate No. 3 Duro-Last or equivalent, installed in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications $42,175
Calendar days from time of notice to proceed to date of substantial completion-90 days from notice to proceed
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to accept the bid from Midwest Coating, Inc. in the amount of $42,175 plus $800 for walk way protection. All voted “yes.”
Theresa Cummings in about using space in the Annex that was used by Southview. She said that the cost to remodel is $6,263.40, she wanted to know who was going to pay for this remodeling and Board agreed that she would pay for this and that her increase in rent will start September 1, 2000.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to appoint Theresa Cummings as the Fourth Judicial District’s Juvenile Justice Authority “Administrative Contact” and Juvenile Justice Information System “Direct Access Coordinator.” All voted “yes.”
Kevin Jones in about establishing a rate to charge for Technology Services for departments outside Franklin County Departments. It was agreed that the rate will be $50.00 per hour and Kevin will notify them.
Kevin Jones also discussed the Cancer Treatment Center being put on fiber network subject to them establishing a link to the network at their cost.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 00-317 hire Brian L. Knight part-time no benefits to Ambulance Department at $10.23 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Ted McCurdy in and discussed locating a County Ambulance in the City of Wellsville. Board and Ted McCurdy will discuss placing an Ambulance in the City of Wellsville at a meeting with the Wellsville City Council on Friday night at 7:00 p.m.
Chairman Weigand adjourned for lunch at 12:04.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:05. Chairman Weigand, Commissioners Carey, Fuller, Ogle and Waymire present.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve added escaped order #1202 in the amount of $69.94 and abated order #1685 in the amount of $37.52. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve transfers of $707.57 from General Fund Juvenile Detention to Juvenile Initiative Grant, $524.26 from General Fund Information Technologies to District Court Tech Grant and $793.12 from General Fund Commissioners to County Surveyor Acct. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 1:25 for attorney client privilege with Board, Larry Wright and Shari Perry present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:33 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Board discussed an offer to purchase Crestview.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to counter the offer of the purchase of Crestview. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to sign and approve the right of way certificate for the Centropolis Sewer District. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle left at 2:03.
Mike Pruner in about a grant for computer software.
Mike Pruner also discussed Deanna Brown finishing her degree so she can get her certification for septic inspections.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:45.
Clerk Chairman
July 26, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller, Bill Ogle and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:33 a.m.
Ted McCurdy in about cost of placing an Ambulance in the City of Wellsville.
Sue McCay in about putting records on CD’s. She recommended adding $2,500 to her budget so she can start the process of putting records on CD’s.
Juanita Zeek in asking what the game plan is for salaries for next year. She is requesting that she be allowed to hire a new employee before her term ends. She is requesting an addition $2,000.
Rick Sawin in about the Franklin County Sheriff Reserves using the Courthouse lawn on September 16, 2000 for a food booth for the River Run. Board agreed that would be all right.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to establish a policy that the cities where the emergency sirens are located will pay for the maintenance of them. All voted “yes.”
Vern Brown, Jeanie Sharp, Bill Gray and Linda Brown in about legal paper. Jeanie Sharp said that as of August 24 the Ottawa Times will cease publication. She asked that the legal newspaper become the Ottawa Herald.
Clyde Adams with the Wellsville Globe said they are cheaper than the Ottawa Herald for legals and they will run the commissioner’s minutes at no cost. He said that the cost for the Wellsville Globe is $4.85 per column inch and they sell about 1,200 copies per week.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to go into an executive session for fifteen minutes at 11:35 for personnel of non-elected with Board and Beth Duroche present. All voted “yes.” Vice Chairman Carey extended the executive session at 11:50 for five additional minutes. Vice Chairman Carey opened the meeting at 11:55 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Vice Chairman Carey adjourned for lunch at 12:14.
Vice Chairman Carey opened at 1:05 with Vice Chairman Carey, Commissioner Fuller and Waymire present.
Darrell Wadkins in about moving to Annex. He said he has to move out of the boiler room. Board agreed to budget for rent and the maintenance department will move to the Annex.
Board worked on 2001 budget.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Vice Chairman Carey seconded to publish notice of 2001 budget hearing for August 16, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. at the Franklin County Annex. Commissioner Waymire said he didn’t think we should budget this year to station an Ambulance in Wellsville. Commissioner Fuller and Vice Chairman Carey voted “yes.” Commissioner Waymire voted “no.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for July 24, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve a designation of an emergency vehicle permit to Scott Jackson. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:20.
Clerk Chairman
July 31, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey , Commissioners Harold L. Fuller, and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:30 a.m.
Juanita Zeek, Kevin Jones and Darrell Wadkins in about department offices moving. Juanita Zeek said she is going to close the motor vehicle department on August 11, 2000 to move the office to the basement.
Chairman Thomas R. Weigand arrived at 8:35.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:37.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for July 26, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to go into an executive session for five minutes at 9:00 for personnel of non-elected with Board and Shari Perry present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 9:05 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Don McMican in about progress of the courthouse restoration project and bids that he is receiving on different jobs of the project.
Clyde Adams spoke about the Wellsville Globe being the legal newspaper. Clyde said the newspaper cost $24.98 per year with publication of once a week.
The cost of the Ottawa Herald is $24.20 per quarter for publication of six days a week.
Wellsville Globe bid is $4.85 per column inch with the column inch width being 2 3/8 inches.
Ottawa Herald bid is $4.94 per column inch with the column inch width being 2 inches.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to use the Ottawa Herald as the official legal newspaper effective August 25, 2000. Chairman Weigand and Commissioners Carey, Ogle and Waymire voted “yes.” Commissioner Fuller voted “no.”
Ted McCurdy, Ambulance Department and Ken Keller with the Board of EMS in and discussed factors that need to be involved in making a decision on placing an ambulance in the City of Wellsville. Franklin County has an estimated 2,400 emergency calls per year with an estimated 184 calls in Franklin Township for the year 2000.
Commissioner Waymire left at 11:13.
Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 11:25 for personnel of non-elected with Board, Shari Perry, Ray DeJulio and Rex Bowling present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 11:38 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Ray DeJulio said that Cook, Flatt and Strobel are requesting an increase of $3,000 for engineering on the FEMA project on Marshall Rd. Board made no decision. Ray also discussed security measurers for the county shop.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 12:06.
Clerk Chairman
August 2, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey , Commissioners Harold L. Fuller, Bill Ogle and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:40 a.m.
Board agreed to solicit bids for street marking paint. Bids will be opened on August 14, 2000 at 10:00 a.m.
Vice Chairman Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to publish and hold a public hearing on August 28, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. to vacate all the alleyway in Original Block 33 from Oak Street west to Elm Street in the platted area of LeLoup, said alleyway located in Section 2, Township 16S, Range 20E. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to publish and hold a public hearing on August 28, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. to vacate a minimum maintenance road located beginning at the SE corner of the SE1/4 of Section 12, Township 19S, Range 17E, thence west approximately ½ mile to end of road (road commonly known as 400-500 Butler Road). All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to publish and hold a public hearing on August 30, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. to alter the following to a minimum maintenance road: beginning at the SW corner of the SW1/4 of Section 17, township 19S, Range 20E, thence east one thousand six hundred thirty feet (1630) said road located on Franklin/Anderson County line (road commonly known as Allen Road). All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to publish and hold a public hearing on August 30, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. to close the following road: beginning at the south side of the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad Crossing on Ohio Terrace located in Section 3, Township 16S, Range 20E and proceeding to the north side of the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad Crossing on Ohio Terrace. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand arrived at 9:45 a.m.
Sandra Dickson was in to discuss possible appointments to the Planning Board and also personnel issues in her department.
Sandra told the Board that she got an estimate for transmission repair, to the department car, for $1000.00. No decision was made as to getting it fixed at this time.
Commissioners Carey and Fuller left at 10:10 a.m.
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the July 31, 2000 minutes. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle left at 10:12 a.m. to meet with county employees in regards to placement of stand by generator at Annex.
Commissioners Fuller arrived at 10:40 a.m.
Bryon Cates was in to discuss the availability of the Planning Director, to the public, during regular business hours.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into executive session for ten (10) minutes for personnel of non-elected with Board and Deanna Brown present at 11:10. All voted “yes.” Reopened at 11:20 reporting no action taken no decision made.
Commissioner Carey arrived at 11:30 a.m.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into executive session for ten (10) minutes for personnel of non-elected with Board and Sandra Dickson at 11:30. All voted “yes.” Reopened at 11:40 reporting no action taken no decision made.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve Resolution 00-32 appointing Doris Jean King as the County Freedom of Information Officer. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand adjourned for lunch at 12:00 p.m.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:10 p.m. With Commissioners Waymire and Carey present.
Dale Howard with the City of Ottawa explained that they would be starting a project within the next 30 days to put a liner in the sewer lines from 5th Street to the levy. This would involve the block of the County offices, but would be done on a weekend, and be coordinated with the Sheriff’s office.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into executive session for 15 minutes with Board and Joe Suther at 1:15 for personnel of non-elected. All voted “yes.” Reopened at 1:35 reporting no action no decision made.
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to go into executive session for ten (10) minutes for personnel of non-elected at 1:35. All voted “yes.” Reopened at 1:45 reporting no action taken no decision made.
The Board went to view progress on Courthouse restoration at 1:50.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:05 p.m.
Clerk Chairman
August 2, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in an emergency special session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey and Bill Ogle present.
The special meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 5:30 a.m.
The purpose of the special emergency session is to hire additional counsel to assist the county attorney in the county attorney absents.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to adopt Resolution No. 00-33 and hire Frederick B. Campbell as additional counsel to the county attorney’s office. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion, Chairman Weigand adjourned the meeting at 5:36.
Clerk Chairman
August 7, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller, Bill Ogle and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:30 a.m.
Sandy Dickson in and discussed Church of Christ re-zoning property located: The N1/2 of the NE1/4 and the N1/2 of the S1/2 of the NE1/4 less railroad right of way, in Section 26, Township 17, Range 19. Application for a zoning change application was received from Kenneth Morton.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-34 amending the official zoning district map to re-zone a five-acre tract of land from “A-1" Agricultural District to “A-2" Agricultural-Transitional District to establish a church in Section 26, Township 17, Range 19. All voted “yes.”
Sandy Dickson discussed an application for a special use permit from Donald Maroney, Martin Marietta and property owners of record are Kenneth and Almeda Edwards.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-35 amending the official zoning district map to allow a special use permit to acquire additional reserves for quarry operations located in Section 13, Township 16S, Range 19E containing 12.5 acres (see resolution for conditions). All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll change 00-355 hire Gary J. Lingo to Public Works at $9.03 per hour effective August 7, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Ethel Wallace in about purchasing three radios for Juvenile Detention at a cost of $1,002.00.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to purchase three radios from Wheatland at a cost of $1,002.00. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for August 4, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for August 2, 2000 Special meeting. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for August 2, 2000 regular meeting. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle moved to place a question on the November 7, 2000 ballot about the county hiring a county administrator. Died for lack of second.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to pass a resolution to hire a county administrator. Board discussed having a job description for a county administrator. Chairman Weigand withdrew his second until Board can talk to County Attorney.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve a transfer of $7,158.93 from Dust Control Fund #528 to Road and Bridge Fund #102. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio said he has received a request to open a portion of Oregon Rd. south of Butler Rd. Ray reported it has not been a county road. Board agreed that the land owner should build the road to county specification and then the county will accept it as a county road.
Board received a phone call from Donna Crawford and Martin Fee in regards to preliminary title opinion for the Centropolis Sewer District. Larry Wright said he will get the paper work sent out today.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for thirty minutes at 10:45 for personnel of non-elected with Board, Larry Wright and Rex Bowling present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 11:15 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Board discussed with Larry Wright about hiring a county administrator or placing the question on the November 7, general election ballot.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-36 expressing the property taxation policy of the Board of Franklin County Commissioners with respect to financing the annual budget for Franklin County, for the fiscal year 2001. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved the meeting to the Depot for a luncheon. Attending the luncheon was Chairman Weigand, Commissioners Fuller, Commissioner Waymire, County Clerk Shari Perry, Charles Gillette, Deb Barker and Candy Wasser.
Board arrived back in chambers at 1:10. Chairman Weigand and Commissioners Fuller and Waymire present.
Lou Atherton in about a housing task force committee and what they are working on.
Commissioner Weigand moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to assist in paying for a survey on housing needs in Franklin County in the amount of $7,000.00. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve payroll change 00-356 hire Billye Berger to Community Corrections. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll changes 00-357 promotion of Brandon L. Jones from $27,500 to $30,000 effective August 1, 2000. If he doesn’t pass the bar exam, salary will go back to $27,500 and payroll change 00-358 resignation of Beth Duroche from County Attorney office. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded that the County Attorney be directed to draft a resolution establishing the office of County Administrator for presentation on Wednesday, August 9, 2000. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:35.
Clerk Chairman
August 9, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller, and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:35 a.m.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll change 00-361 Frederick L. Meier II, resignation from County Attorney’s Office. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve payroll change 00-360 Heather Haigh, new hire, Assistant County Attorney at $30,000.00. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle arrived at 8:45.
Ray DeJulio was in to discuss an applicant for the shop foreman position. He would like to offer the position at $32,000.00 with a possible increase, after six months, if work is done satisfactorily. Board felt this seemed fair considering the qualifications.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll change 00-359 Brad Carpenter, resignation from Noxious Weed Dept.. All voted “yes.”
Brad Gilges was in to propose a purchase of a new audio transmitter to replace what is currently in use. He was asked to check into possible grants available to cover this type of purchase and get back to the Board.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes from the August 7, 2000 meeting. All voted “yes.”
At 9:50 Craig Weinaug, Douglas County Administrator, called to explain his duties and responsibility as County Administrator as well as sources and suggestions for recruitment and advertising. He also gave some suggestions for hiring procedures as far as a committee and consensus of all involved.
Mildred Heathman was in to express her views on the County Administrator position.
Commissioner Ogle left at 11:00 a.m.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve the Appraisal Maintenance Specifications for the Appraisal of Property for 2001. All voted “yes.”
The Board called Commissioner Carey at 11:20, who was in Montana on vacation, to discuss the position of County Administrator.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution 00-37 establishing the office of County Administrator.
Commissioner Carey expressed that he preferred to put the question to the vote of the people.
With no further discussion, Chairman Weigand, Commissioners Waymire and Fuller voted “yes.” Commissioner Carey voted “no.”
The call with Commissioner Carey ended at 11:30.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve the July Ambulance report write-offs of $29,556.76. All voted “yes.”
Ted McCurdy reported that the Explorer was back in the shop with the same type of engine problems again. He reported there were 218 ambulance calls in July.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve payroll change 00-318 Scott T. Reynolds, promotion to Supervisor in the Ambulance Dept., $12.06-$13.10. All voted “yes.”
At 11:50 the meeting moved to the Jail basement for the Department Head luncheon. Those present were: Chairman Weigand, Commissioners Waymire and Fuller, Sue McCay, Juanita Zeek, Ethel Wallace, Darrell Wadkins, Ted McCurdy, Sandy Dickson, Bob Thompson, Ray DeJulio, Shari Perry and Malea Lutz.
Moved back to chambers at 1:10p.m.
Board discussed advertising for Administrator and qualifications required.
Doris King was in to discuss the Freedom of Information Officer position and present brochures as well as request for information forms she had designed. Board suggested she contact K.A.C. and the County Attorney to verify all information and interpretations.
With no further discussion the meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m.
Clerk Chairman
August 14, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller, Bill Ogle and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:40 a.m.
Bob Thompson in and discussed putting in a septic system at the Transfer Station. He received three bids: Dehn’s Backhoe Service $2,850, McClure Backhoe $1,800 and Eric Soper $1,300. Board asked Bob to get with Eric Soper and make sure quote includes everything. If quote is the same, Bob will go with Eric Soper to install septic system.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for August 9, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand opened a public hearing at 9:04 for the purpose of vacating a portion of Alabama Rd. locating at Sections 26 & 35, Township 18S, Range 17E.
Greg Lauver of 1593 Delaware Rd., Pomona asked what the plans are for Alabama Rd.
Ray DeJulio said the road would be closed and the bridge would be removed and proper signage would be added.
Larry Klink of 939 Alabama Rd. said the road is not being maintained and it wouldn’t make any difference to him if the road was closed. Larry said he would want it closed just past his drive way so nobody can drive on past.
Greg Lauver said Franklin County should maintain the portion of Alabama Rd. that has homeowners that live in Franklin County, he said Osage County doesn’t maintain it.
Chairman Weigand closed the public hearing at 9:15.
Ken White in with plans and cost estimates for Rock Creek Rd. improvements. Ken said before bids are let, rights of ways need to be acquired and move utilities that need to be moved.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve added escaped orders 1203-1209 in the amount of $198.08, abated orders 1686-1689 in the amount of $2,352.98 and refund orders 494-497 in the amount of $2,353.98. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle left at 10:04.
Ray DeJulio discussed items Larry Wright needs to do paper work on and right of way property up by Wellsville that is no longer needed.
Open bids for street marking paint, two were received.
Kansas Correctional Industries
13 drums yellow $5,953.35
17 drums white $6,647.00
Reflecting Beads NO BID
Rich Paint Manufacturing
13 drums yellow $5,362.50
17 drums white $5,423.00
Reflecting Beads $2,800.00
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to accept the bid from Rich Paint Manufacturing in the amount of $13,585.50. All voted “yes.”
Board signed Resolution No. 00-37 establishing the office of a county administrator. Resolution was adopted and approved on August 9, 2000.
Doris King in to discuss open records.
Juanita Zeek, Rex Bowling, Kevin Jones, Ray DeJulio and Darrell Wadkins in and discussed security issues.
Juanita Zeek said we need to address security for employees.
Ray DeJulio said that camera’s need to be installed at gas pumps, parts room and Noxious Weed Department.
Rex Bowling said he was contacted by Juanita Zeek about two weeks ago about security cameras’ and recording.
Juanita, Rex, Kevin, Ray and Darrell are going to look into options and get back with Board.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve a contract between the Board of County Commissioners of Franklin County and the Board of Education of the Unified School District No. 290 to continue to furnish an instructor, or instructors, for the Criminal Justice Program and USD 290 shall reimburse Franklin County $23,495.00 in nine installments beginning September 1, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll change 00-362 hire Nicole M. Roecker to the Clerk’s Office at $8.21 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller asked Larry Wright about the criminal cases that were dismissed and Larry said that all cases have been re-filed.
Chairman Weigand moved the meeting to the Annex to attend an appreciation luncheon for the Ambulance Department at 11:50.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned from the Annex at 12:35.
Clerk Chairman
August 16, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller, and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:30 a.m.
Commissioner Fuller said that there is a possible problem with dust on a detour from work KDOT is doing on K-68.
Mike Pruner in and introduced Luis Flores who is the new sanitarian for the Health Department.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 8:45 for personnel of non-elected with Board and Mike Pruner present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Thomas R. Weigand arrived and joined the executive session at 8:50. Chairman Weigand extended the executive session for five minutes at 8:55. Chairman Weigand opened the meeting and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for August 14, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve abated order 1690 in the amount of $482.48 and added escaped order 498 in the amount of $482.48. All voted “yes.”
Leroy Hildebrandt in and asked why voters didn’t get to vote for an administrator. Mr. Hildebrandt also asked about closing roads and concerns about closing to many.
Rex Bowling in and discussed requirement to change steel targets at the firing range at the Transfer Station.
Rodney Burns in and discussed the 1999 audit.
Kevin Jones in about employment policy on hiring and termination and problem with data and phone network.
Chairman Weigand moved the meeting to the City Hall at 11:52 for the monthly luncheon. Attending the luncheon was Cleon Rickel, Karen McAdoo, Bob Bezek, Marcia Mitchell, Tom Weigand, Tony Keim, Charles Gillette, Ed Baldridge, Scott Bird, Rocky Fleer, Gene Ramsey, Shari Perry, Don Waymire, Raymond Carey, Harold Fuller, Scott Lambers and Jeanette Lowry.
Board left City Hall at 12:52 and went to Heartland China to discuss plates, cups and candy dishes for the Southeast Kansas Officials Meeting.
Board left Heartland China at 2:00 and drove to Peoria to view property where tires are being cleaned up.
Chairman Weigand, Commissioner Carey and Waymire viewed quarry out on Tennessee Rd.
Arrived back at Courthouse at 2:55 and meeting was adjourned.
Clerk Chairman
August 16, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a special session for the purpose of a public hearing on the 2001 budget with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey and Donald E. Waymire present.
The special meeting was called to order and public hearing opened by Chairman Weigand at 7:00 p.m.
There were twelve in attendance.
Freone Hollinger asked what was included in the Commissioners budget. Board explained in general terms. County Clerk will send her a copy of Commissioners line items.
Virgil Hermreck asked about KPF retirement buyback and why we are still paying that kind of interest. Commissioner Waymire said that he went to Topeka to talk to KPF and was told that the decision was made back three years ago when the Sheriff Deputies and Ambulance employees changed from KPERS to KPF.
Virgil Hermreck asked why budget for Ambulance Department went up $140,000. Ted McCurdy ambulance director said that it is to add one paramedic and purchase a new ambulance, but that it would probably decrease some if an ambulance is not stationed in Wellsville.
Robert Thomas asked about break down for Ambulance budget. Chairman Weigand explained revenues and expenses.
Robert Thomas asked if storm siren for Wellsville and Centropolis is still in the budget. Commissioner Carey said to this point yes.
Virgil Hermreck asked how much the valuation went up. Chairman Weigand said from 127,748,293 to 135,400,606.
Virgil Hermreck asked about Annex Office line in the budget. Chairman Weigand said it is for operations and payments and no tax is levied.
Freone Hollinger asked if new roof for Annex is included in budget. Commissioner Waymire said yes.
With no further discussion, Chairman Weigand closed the public hearing at 7:55 p.m.
Clerk Chairman
August 21, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:35 a.m.
Glen Evans, B.J. DeGrande and Bret Chartier in and discussed a proposed subdivision for Rock Creek and Old 50 Highway. They said they plan on having one lagoon and an estimated forty homes. They wanted to know if the county would take over the maintenance of the lagoon and sewer system after construction. Board agreed to talk about it and look into how other counties have accepted similar systems.
Earl Devore in and discussed cost and construction for a Juvenile Detention Center. Mr. Devore estimated a 14-bed center costing $1,544,000 plus site work or a 10-bed center costing $1,432,000 plus site work.
Commissioner Waymire asked about employees volunteering to staff the Courthouse during the Sampler Festival, from 1:00 -6:00 on October 7 and from 1:00-4:00 on October 8.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve the minutes for August 16, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for the public hearing on August 16, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Leroy Hildebrandt asked about legal publications concerning the vacating of a portion of Allen and Butler roads. Board called Doris King to verify the date and times of hearings.
Leroy Hildebrandt also said he has concerns about right of ways and easements.
Leroy Wasmund phoned about Franklin County being placed under a drought disaster. He would like CRP ground to be released for haying and farmers would have access to low interest loans. Board called David Hornung at FSA to ask him to make application with the State
Ed Taylor asked about planning commissioners and asked about forty acre rule. After some discussion board decided to hold an informational meeting on September 27, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. at the Annex to discuss forty acre rule.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve and sign a re-plat of Shawnee Estates No. 3 in Section 34, Township 15 South, Range 21. All voted “yes.”
Sandy Dickson discussed a lot split for Jack Thompson concerning property he owns near Meadow Lakes Estates. Mr. Thompson asked the Board if they will assume maintenance of the road he intends to build in order to develop these lots. Sandy left to check into who owns the adjoining property.
Ray DeJulio reported on Rock Creek Rd. estimates and purchasing millings off of K-68 from the State. Board authorized Ray to purchase millings at $3.00 per ton.
Ray DeJulio said that he intended to hire Vernon Rhone as shop supervisor at $32,500 and not $32,000 as previously reported. Board agreed to $32,500.
Ray DeJulio discussed phase two of the Rock Creek Rd. project. Ray is researching alternate ways to complete the project.
Sandy Dickson back and reported who owned property opposite Mr. Thompson. Board agreed to accept the road if the narrow strip becomes part of right of way.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to appoint Angeline Baldwin Wootten to fill the unexpired term of Richard Dunn as Hayes Township Treasurer. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand adjourned for lunch at 11:50.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:10 with Chairman Weigand, Commissioners Carey, Fuller and Waymire present.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-38 accepting the street and drainage improvements in Walnut Creek Acres, as described in Plat III and Plat IV of Walnut Creek Acres. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve a Quitclaim Deed between Board of County Commissioners and Terry Silvius a tract of land in NE/4 of Section 33, Township 15S, Range 21E. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-39 directing that stop signs be erected to stop northbound and southbound traffic on Oregon Road at that Road’s intersection with Thomas Road. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to appoint Kevin Spencer to the planning commission. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve payroll change 00-213 to hire Luis Flores to Environmental Health as the Sanitarian at $14.90 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve payroll changes 00-364 resignation of Virginia Dowell from the Health Department and 00-363 promotion of Donna Steward with the Health Department from $16.20 to $16.72. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve payroll change 00-319 to hire Dennis Downey to the Ambulance Department as a Paramedic at $10.11 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to include the applications from 911 S. Walnut, 843 S. Ash and 822 N. Cherry in the Neighborhood Revitalization Program. All voted “yes.”
Board phoned Steve Zellner with Leavenworth County, Theresa Reeves with Miami County and Larry Walrod with Anderson County to discuss the forty-acre rule and how they have approached land use regulations.
Board discussed 2001 budget and called the auditor to make changes. Board will approve on Wednesday.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:40.
Clerk Chairman
August 23, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:35 a.m.
Board discussed ITT meeting that Commissioner Fuller attended this morning.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 9:00.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for August 21, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Doug Loyd in to introduce himself since board doesn’t seem to know him. He said he is not getting any work from the City, School District and County. He doesn’t even get a request for proposal. Chairman Weigand said Mr. Loyd is a victim of satisfactory work and ongoing jobs done by Mr. Devore. Board agreed to contract Mr. Loyd next time.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-40 and ratify the proclamation that an insufficient amount of rainfall over an extended period has resulted in the imminent threat of a local disaster in the form of large-scale fire damage to croplands and grasslands across Franklin County and hereby prohibit within Franklin County during the continuation of the said disaster emergency any of the acts described within the resolution. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-41 directing that stop signs erected at the intersection of Louisiana Terr. and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad in Franklin County be removed forthwith as crossing arms have been installed. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to go into an executive session for fifteen minutes at 9:43 for attorney client privileges for the purpose of litigation with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 9:57 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Fuller asked Larry Wright to draft a resolution in regards to placing a speed limit on a portion of Stafford Rd. at the southern edge of Wellsville.
Harry Peckham in about forty acre exemption rule.
Open Ambulance bids at 10:02.
Osage Industries Inc. $93,450 with $5,000 for trade-in and an additional $1,800 for optional equipment.
Wheeled Coach $90,918 with $7,400 for trade-in and an additional $1,378 for optional equipment.
Midwest Vehicle Professionals, Inc. $96,318 with $4,000 for trade-in and an additional $2,600 and $1,100 for added head room.
Commissioner Ogle left at 10:20.
Board looked at Midwest Vehicle Professionals Ambulance and Wheeled Coach Ambulance.
Board asked Ted McCurdy to review bids submitted and come back in with recommendation.
Bob Thompson in about septic system at the Transfer Station. Board agreed to have Eric Soper install septic system at a cost of $1,300.
Bob Thompson asked about bad checks that they receive at the Transfer Station. He asked if he could charge an additional bad check fee. Board asked him to talk to Juanita Zeek.
Bob Thompson and Theresa Cummings in about community service work and if they could work for the county. Theresa said they could be under the age of eighteen. Theresa Cummings is going to work up a policy for community service workers under the age of eighteen and bring into the Board.
Juanita Zeek and Larry Wright in about a tax sale. It was decided that Larry and Juanita would start work on it again and have a sale as soon as possible.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll changes 00-400 the layoff of Jordan Powell who was hired as summer help in Noxious Weed and 00-401 the resignation of Jeff Kunard from Noxious Weed. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to allow the Franklin County Breast Cancer Support Group to place pink ribbons on the trees on the Courthouse lawn during the month of October. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand adjourned for lunch at 12:05.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:08 with Chairman Weigand, Commissioners Carey, Fuller and Waymire present.
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve added escaped order numbers 1210-1211in the amount of $331.68. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Neighborhood Revitalization order number 00-31 in the amount of $1,077.03. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to adopt the 2001 county budget in the amount of $15,446,493. All voted “yes.”
Leroy Hildebrandt submitted a letter of interest for being a member of the planning commission.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve a contract between Wyandotte County and Franklin County for the housing of inmates for a compensation rate of $38.00 per day. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve a contract between Franklin County and the Board of Education of Central Heights Unified School District 288 for a School Resource Officer from June 1, 2000 and ending on May 31, 2001in the amount of $28,482.56. All voted “yes.”
Robert Bouse phoned about closing Ohio Terr. at the Railroad crossing. Mr. Bouse said he would like the road left open. He said he could not attend the public hearing on August 30, 2000. Board asked him to send a letter.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:32.
Clerk Chairman
August 28, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice-Chairman Raymond R. Carey, and Donald E. Waymire and Bill Ogle present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Carey at 8:35 a.m.
Chairman Weigand arrived at 8:52.
Ted McCurdy was in with his recommendation for the new ambulance. He, as well as his department, prefers the Osage Industries Ambulance considering the quality of construction verses price. He also would like to go ahead and order his next years ambulance at the same time if possible, if it is done at the same time he can get the second at $83,650.00 which allows $10,000.00 for trade-in. The Board wanted to discuss it further with council before making a decision.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the minutes from the August 23, 2000 meeting. All voted “yes.”
Darrell Wadkins was in with proposals from Hogelin Electric and Performance Electric for repair of the light pole in the Annex parking lot. Hogelin was $4,600.00 and Performance was $4,000.00-$5,000.00 maximum.
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to have Hogelin Electric perform the repair. All voted “yes.”
Jennie Sharp with the Ottawa Hearld introduced the new reporter, Darrin Peschka, who will be covering county news.
Leroy Hildebrandt reported that last week he saw a county truck on Eisenhower Road, hauling a backhoe, and it had no flags or oversized load signs on it which he felt was unsafe.
Ray DeJulio agreed to put flags and/or signs on the trucks when hauling oversized loads.
Opened hearing at 10:00 to discuss vacating alley in LeLoup. With no discussion hearing was closed at 10:01.
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to go into executive session for personnel of non-elected at 10:05 for five (5) minutes with Board, Ray DeJulio and Deputy Clerk present. All voted “yes.” Reopened at 10:10 reporting no action taken no decision made.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve payroll changes 00-406, Phillip Martin resignation and 00-407, Alan Matile discharge. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio reported on meeting with residents along Rock Creek Road regarding realignment, CHIP program and vacating portion of Stafford Road by Wellsville.
Opened hearing at 10:33 to discuss vacating Butler Road between the 400 and 500 mile.
Ray DeJulio had a letter from Mark Collins, on behalf of his mother, in favor of vacating the road.
Leroy Hildebrandt commented that he didn’t think we should be closing all these roads if they are not costing the county anything in maintenance.
Hearing closed at 10:37.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to proceed with a resolution closing the alley in LeLoup and the 400-500 mile of Butler Road. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve solicitation of bids for pickup, for Public Works road foreman, to be opened September 11, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Bob McCay was in with a complaint about the 800-900 mile of Clark Road.
Commissioner Waymire moved an Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve payroll changes 00-365, Deanna Brown resignation and 00-405, Neva M. Snyder layoff.
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve added escaped orders 1212-1213 for $19.41. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve a fund transfer of $260,000.00 from Health (108) to GF Equipment Reserve (517), $100,000.00 and County Building Improvement (520), $160,000.00. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into executive session with Board present at 11:25 for personnel of non-elected for five (5) minutes. All voted “yes.” Reopened at 11:30 reporting no action taken no decision made.
Harold Wingert, with Wingert Texaco, was in to express his concern regarding fuel drive-offs at his station and response time or procedure involved with getting assistance there.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 12:10.
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Clerk Chairman
August 30, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice-Chairman Raymond R. Carey, and Donald E. Waymire and Bill Ogle present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Carey at 8:30 a.m.
Darrell Wadkins was in to discuss hiring another employee for the maintenance department.
The Board told him to go ahead with the process.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to appoint Chairman Weigand as the voting delegate for the KAC Conference in November, and Vice-Chairman Carey as an alternate. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the purchase of an Ambulance from Osage Industries in the amount of $89,150.00 from the 2000 budget with a lease purchase of a second for $83,650.00 to be purchased in 2001. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the August 28, 2000 minutes. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to go into executive session for attorney client privilege at 9:15 for 15 minutes with County Attorney and Board present. All voted “yes.” At 9:32 extended for 10 minutes. Reopened at 9:42 reporting no action taken no decisions made.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to sign a contract with KDOT for reimbursement of $7,920.00 for work preformed by the county in 1998 as a result of flood damage to Vermont Road. All voted “yes.”
Open public hearing to change status of Allen Road at 10:00.
Ray DeJulio explained the reason for wanting to officially make the status of the road minimum maintenance, as that is how it has been treated for the past several years.
Bill McCrea, an adjacent land owner, expressed concern of access to his property.
Ray DeJulio will meet with Mr. McCrea, at site, to work out a possible compromise.
With no further discussion hearing closed at 10:15.
Open public hearing to close Ohio Terrace at Railroad crossing at 10:30.
Ray DeJulio explained that the railroad crossing was rated in the top 10 most dangerous in the state. KDOT requires that some action be taken to reduce incidents and the railroad preferred to close the road rather than put up crossing arms.
Beth Chambers, Bill McNish, Gary Lawrenz, Joe Broers, Howard Lawrenz, Merna Seyler, Bea Hughes, Ron Hughes, Don Schamle, Roberta Gloshen, Bernadine Broers, Martha Broers, Terry Broers, Joan Scott, Marie Rossi, Y’Vonne O’Dea, Robert Seyler, Robin Dunn, Daryl Gloshen, Dorothy Mohr, Dennis Kichler, Loren Jacoby, Karl Eisley, Gene Mohr, Doug Scott, and Angeline Baldwin all expressed strong opposition to closing Ohio Terrace.
Lloyd Lynn expressed concern that closing the road would present a financial burden to their farming operation, as part of their reason for locating in the area was to eventually set up a headquarters on their property near the crossing.
Ed Seyler explained that if the road is closed the only route to and from his home is through flood plane area, during rainy periods that is not an option, which presents a risk to he and his family members. He also stated that it would hurt his property’s value by limiting the access.
Rick Rathbun, with Lawrence Coop, stated that on behalf of his company they are strongly opposed to the road closing and offered suggestions to open up visibility in the area more.
Ron Broers stated he is very willing to have the brush and trees around the intersection removed, which is located along the right-of-way on his property.
Thomas O’Dea stated that he didn’t feel we should be bullied by the railroad into closing the road.
Robert Bowden said the county should look ahead to growth and not backwards.
Ray DeJulio stated that the intersection was scheduled for clean up this fall if the road is not closed.
The Board also received correspondence from Edgerton Coop, Robert and Janet Bouse and Lyle Turner. All were opposed to the road closing.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded not to close Ohio Terrace at the railroad crossing. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion public hearing closed at 11:05.
Rex Bowling was in to discuss the lease on his current copy machine. The company has a digital copy machine with printer capabilities he can get for the same payments he is currently making.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve payroll change 00-402, Dorothy Bethell retirement. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 12:00.
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Clerk Chairman
September 6, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice-Chairman Raymond R. Carey, and Donald E. Waymire and Harold Fuller present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Carey at 8:30 a.m.
Mike Blaue was in to discuss the fence at the annex and what needed to be done to finalize the issues. The Board will make a decision when they have all members present, next week, and send him a letter for approval.
Commissioner Ogle arrived at 8:40.
Pat Gleeson, 4691 Neosho Rd., was in to express his concerns about the dust situation on his road due to the construction on 68 Highway, with people using that road as a detour, the dry conditions have intensified the problem.
Kevin Jones was in to discuss various issues with the phone system. He also discussed requests he has received, regarding internet access, from Sacred Heart School and the Diploma Completion Center. Kevin was told to talk to the County Attorney and get more information before the Board would make any decisions.
Kevin reported that Performance Electric was scheduled to finish the wiring for Community Corrections and work on getting the generator ready at the annex on Friday, September 8, 2000.
Public comment at 9:40.
Delores Willis, 4708 Neosho Rd., commented on the large rocks on her road. Thought that some small gravel mixed with it would help the roughness and wash boarding problem.
Juanita Peckham thought that there needed to be some tree trimming done west of Marshall Rd., there are places that the grain trucks and large equipment have problems getting through.
Sandy Dickson was in with a Planning Commission recommendations for rezoning and a text change.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve Resolution #00-42, rezoning property owned by K. Dale Reese, Lot 2 of Moldenhauer Addition, from A3 to R1. All voted “yes.”
Sandy also presented the Planning Commissions recommendation for subdivision text change: “The division of land or further division of land into lots or parcels, each of which contains forty (40) acres or more, where such subdivision does not involve the creation of any streets or easements of access.” The Board did not feel they should make any decision on this until after their previously scheduled meeting, September 27, 2000.
Donna Lear was in asking if there was any available space, at the annex, for rent, and if she could be put on a list for openings of smaller suites if they should become available.
Ray DeJulio was in with alignment options for Rock Creek Road. He also discussed speed limit signs on Stafford Road up at Wellsville.
Dust control on the some of the roads north and south of the K-68 construction were discussed and also the costs involved and what options were available.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the minutes from the August 30, 2000 meeting. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve payroll changes 00-410, Wendy Jenkins, new hire in Community Correction as ISO at $12.67 per hour and 00-411, Chris Stanley, resignation. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve added escaped orders 1214-1216 in the amount of $219.26. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to reappoint Juanita Peckham to the Planning and Zoning Board. All voted “yes.”
Sue McCay was in with August Register of Deeds report. Total instruments filed were 560 and total income was $26,430.25.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 12:05.
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Clerk Chairman
September 11, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:30 a.m.
Kevin Jones in about sales tax exemption.
Kevin Jones asked about installing additional phone lines at his and Jason Riggins homes so they can dial into the County’s computer system. Board asked Kevin to get cost figures and get back with Board.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for September 6, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve and sign a lease agreement between Franklin County and Risk Management Alternative, Inc. for 6,020 square feet known as suite 2 at the Franklin County Annex. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve added escaped orders 1217-1218 in the amount of $24.04. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to reappoint Cathy Sumner to the Franklin County Planning Commission. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded that the county pay for the annual OFCED meal on September 18, 2000 for the County Commissioners. All voted “yes.”
Jack Thompson in about road he is wanting to build. The road is currently a private drive and Mr. Thompson will bring the road up to county specifications and the county would take over and it would be dedicated as a county road. Larry Wright said we need to hold a public hearing to open a road. Board called Sandy Dickson and she said that the property in question should be platted. Sandy said that if they are not going to do a plat, the Board needs to hold hearing and approve or disapprove the opening of the road.
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to hold a public hearing on 360 feet of Meadow Lake Rd. Chairman Weigand and Commissioner Carey and Waymire voted “yes.” Commissioner Fuller voted “no.”
Mr. Mealman in about the Richter Church cooking their ham and beans outside and burning ban. Board asked him to contract fire chief.
Juanita Zeek in about getting signs to notify people where the auto license department is located in the courthouse. Board agreed additional signs are required.
Open bids at 10:04 for the purchase of a ½ ton pickup for the Public Works Department.
South Star $19,917.00
KCR International NO BID
Creason Tawney $19,498.00
Beckman Ford $19,262.50 2001 model
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to accept the bid from Creason Tawney to purchase a ½ ton truck if the truck is a 2001 model. Vote put on hold until it can be determined what year the truck is.
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve payroll changes 00-412 resignation of Galen Bristow from Noxious Weed and 00-413 hire Thomas J. Bombardier to Public Works as an equipment operator at $9.03. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio discussed dust control on roads used for K-68 detour.
Commissioner Fuller moved to add dust control option to Marshall and Tennessee Rd. because of K-68 detour. Died for lack of second.
Ray DeJulio discussed Rock Creek Rd. improvements.
Board left chambers at 10:50 to meet Osage County Commissioners in the 900 block of Alabama Rd. Arrived at the site at 11:30. Osage County Officials arrived at 11:50. Board’s discussed that the north end would be closed approximately 200 feet south of the half section line and that the south end would be closed at the top of the hill. Stopped at 12:15 to eat lunch at Lucille’s in Williamsburg. Left Williamsburg at 12:55. Commissioner Carey, Fuller and Waymire back in chambers at 1:15.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll change 00-414 transfer Daniel Sink from 911 to Juvenile Detention. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand arrived back in chambers at 1:45.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to purchase a 2001 Ford ½ ton pickup from Beckman Motors of Garnett in the amount of $19,262.50. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand withdrew his previous motion to purchase the ½ ton pickup from Creason Tawney because it is a 2000 model.
Board discussed the personnel rules and regulations.
Board had a discussion with a possible tenant of the Annex.
Board discussed the personnel rules and regulations.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve payroll change 00-254 hire Kyle W. Stephenson as a part-time jailer at $8.50 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire left at 4:00.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 4:40.
Clerk Chairman
September 13, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:35 a.m.
Kevin Jones in about video images and alarms from remote sites.
Kevin Jones reported that to install a second phone line in his house and Jason Riggins house, the cost of the installation is $75.00 each and $20.62 per month for a data quality line. Board agreed to install an additional phone line in Kevin Jones & Jason Riggins homes.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for September 11, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio discussed Rock Creek Road preliminary construction cost estimates.
Ray DeJulio and Rick Sawin discussed purchasing another boom mower. Ray estimated that the cost would be $65,000.
Vice Chairman moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to publish for bids to purchase a boom mower. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio and Rick Sawin discussed the 5610 Ford Tractor needing a new engine. They received three quotes.
Greeley Farm Implement, new short block $6,086.50, rebuild original engine $4,696.50, Underwood Equipment, rebuild original engine $5,355.94 and Shepherds Garage, rebuild original engine $7,572.51.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to rebuild the original engine at a cost of $4,696.50 at Greeley Farm Implement. All voted “yes.”
Bob Cooper with the City of Richmond in and discussed the City of Richmond taking over maintenance of North and Front Streets in the City. The county would pug the roads and the City of Richmond would double chip and seal the roads and then the City of Richmond would take over maintenance of the roads.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to proceed with working with the City of Richmond to rebuild Front and North Streets and then turn maintenance over to the City. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio asked about putting windows in some of the doors at the Annex. Ray is going to ask Darrell Wadkins to get cost figures.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to include Marshall Rd. between Vermont Rd. and Tennessee Rd. and Tennessee Rd. between Marshall Rd. and K-68 for dust control because of K-68 detour. All voted “yes.”
Vice Chairman Carey opened a public hearing at 10:00 for the purpose of closing a portion of Stafford Rd. between 4500 - 4700 blocks. No one present. Vice Chairman Carey closed the public hearing at 10:01.
Steve Brown in about 1999 sales ratio study on real estate property.
Chris Kornhaus in and asked the Commissioners to close Eisenhower Rd. between Kingman Rd. and Rock Creek Rd. on September 23, 2000 for a cross country meet.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Vice Chairman seconded to close Eisenhower Rd. between Kingman Rd. and Rock Creek Rd. on September 23, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Vice Chairman Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the write-offs for the month of August for the Ambulance Department in the amount of $25,525.58. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Thomas R. Weigand arrived at 11:45.
Chairman Weigand moved the meeting to the basement of the Jail at 11:58 for the monthly department head luncheon. Attending the luncheon was: Tom Weigand, Harold Fuller, Raymond Carey, Tom Weigand, Shari Perry, Ethel Wallace, Sue McCay, Juanita Zeek, Doris King, Sandy Dickson, Bob Thompson, Ray DeJulio, Steve Brown, Rex Bowling, Ted McCurdy, Theresa Cummings, Kevin Jones and Larry Wright.
Chairman Weigand, Commissioners Carey, Fuller and Waymire arrived back in chambers at 1:12.
Keith King in about renting space at the Annex.
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to go into an executive session for twenty minutes at 2:00 for attorney client privileges and personnel with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand extended the executive session for an additional ten minutes at 2:30. Chairman Weigand extended the executive session for an additional five minutes at 2:30. Chairman Weigand opened the executive session at 2:35 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to hire Logan Riley Carson & Kaup, LC in updating the financial and operating data and filing information with the Nationally Recognized Municipal Securities Information Repositories for a fee of $750.00. All voted “yes.”
Board agreed to have Darrell Wadkins install two ceiling fans in the east courtroom of the District Court.
Board discussed the personnel rules and regulations.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 4:10.
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Clerk Chairman
September 18, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:32 a.m.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for September 13, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Board left at 9:00 to look at Old Crestview Nursing Home and new roof on Annex. Board arrived back at 9:50.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve added escaped orders 1219-1220 in the amount of $18.94. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Thomas R. Weigand arrived at 9:53.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to accept the roofing job at the Annex. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve payroll change 00-408 hire Vicky Eackard to Community Corrections at $8.58. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to appoint Raymond R. Carey as the voting delegate for Franklin County for matters pertaining to KCAMP. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to appoint Donald E. Waymire as the alternate voting delegate for Franklin County for matters pertaining to KCAMP. All voted “yes.”
Board discussed personnel policy manual.
Ralph Finch, Blaine Finch and Dean Sump in about car show this past weekend and asked Board if they had any concerns or questions. Board said we need to make sure fiber lines are located on courthouse lawn next time before stakes are placed.
Board called Donna Crawford about Centroplis Sewer District. Donna said we are still wanting for approval on the application.
Chairman Weigand adjourned for lunch at 12:10.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:05 with Chairman Weigand and Commissioner Carey, Fuller and Waymire present.
Sandy Dickson in and discussed with the Board a brochure that she worked up about land development including purpose, applicability and procedure.
Kevin Jones in about agreement between the Ottawa Regional Cancer Center and Ransom Memorial Hospital link to network fiber line. Board is going to talk to Larry Felix on Wednesday.
Kevin Jones said that he called to get bids for hooking up gas to the generator at Annex. He asked for bids from Steanson Plumbing and Carey Mechanical. Kevin reported that he only received a bid from Carey Mechanical and Steanson Plumbing said it would be a week or two to give us a bid. Board agreed to have Carey Mechanical hook up gas to the generator.
Mike Pruner in and discussed the Peck septic issue at 3057 Vermont Rd., Rantoul and property line issues.
Mike Pruner said he had obtained a grant for $38,000 for two years, to be used to educate the public on rape prevention.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to hire a person on a contract to educate the public about rape prevention. All voted “yes.”
Mike Pruner discussed hiring another ARNP to replace an RN that left at a rate of $20.00 per hour.
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to hire an ARNP at the Health Department to replace a RN that left. Chairman Weigand and Commissioners Carey and Waymire voted “yes.” Commissioner Fuller abstained.
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to appoint Dr. Bud Gollier to the Ransom Memorial Hospital Board effective October 1, 2000. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:45.
Clerk Chairman
September 20, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:38 a.m.
Larry Felix in and discussed Ransom Memorial Hospital finances and the direction the Hospital plans to go.
Don McMican in and discussed created sculptures and restoration, gutter and related masonry repairs (south half of building) and future plans on the courthouse restoration project.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to proceed with a letter of intent from Mid Continental Restoration Co., Inc. on work to be completed on cornice/guttering system and masonry above on south half of east and west elevations and the unfinished portion of the south elevation. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey left at 9:45.
Brad Gilges, Craig Davis, Sandy Dickson, Ray DeJulio, James Creighton, Larry Lloyd and Martin Drenkhahn in and discussed address system in Lane City and proposals to make it less confusing.
Commissioner Carey arrived back in chambers at 10:15.
Board agreed that Sandy Dickson will work up new addresses for Lane City and have Brad Gilges look at for approval before submitting to Lane City officials as a recommendation for them to consider. County Commissioners consider it a safety issue to have conflicting addresses for Sheriff and Ambulance calls. Any changes would have to be approved by the Lane City Council.
Ray DeJulio discussed cost of installing windows in four doors at the Annex. Ray said that Loyd Builders estimated the cost to be $102.00 per door. Board agreed to go ahead and install windows in four doors.
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to sign agreement between Kansas Department of Transportation District IV Office and the Board of Franklin County Commissioners with respect to the portions of Nebraska Rd. being relocated as part of I-35 reconstruction project 35-30K 5641-01. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to use the services of Ken White for additional engineering of next two miles up to Oregon Rd. on Rock Creek Rd. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey left at 10:55.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for five minutes at 11:10 for personnel of non-elected with Board, Ray DeJulio and Shari Perry present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the executive session at 11:15 and reported no action taken, no decision made.
Mike Blaue in and discussed changes he would like on easement between Mr. Blaue and Franklin County.
Commissioner Carey arrived back at 11:25.
Board and Mike Blaue agreed to changes. Larry Wright is going to re-draft changes and send to Mike Blaue.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for September 18, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved the meeting to the basement of the Jail for the monthly joint luncheon. Attending the luncheon was: Chairman Weigand and Commissioners Carey, Fuller and Waymire, Shari Perry, John Coen, Rex Cummings, Bill Allegre, Marsha Mitchell, Scott Lambers, Richard Jackson, Gene Ramsey, Scott Bird, Jan Collins, Karen McAdoo, Jeanette Lowry, Bob Bezek, Rocky Fleer, Louis Reed and Darrin Peschka.
Board back in chambers at 1:05.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve payroll change 00-409 resignation of Alton Carey from Service for Elderly. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for fifteen minutes at 1:15 for attorney client privileges with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand extended the executive session for five minutes at 1:30. Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:37 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Chairman Weigand signed a fifteen-year warranty with Duro-last for center portion of Annex roof.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:10.
Clerk Courthouse
September 25, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:30 a.m.
Ray DeJulio discussed low salaries and needing to hire employees, and he said he is receiving no qualified applications. Board asked him to come back with salary increases and cost.
Commissioner Raymond R. Carey arrived at 8:38.
Ray DeJulio received two quotes on belly dump trailer repairs: Topeka Trailer Repair, Inc. $3,600 and Martin Tractor Co., Inc. $5,450.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to accept the quote from Topeka Trailer Repair, Inc. in the amount of $3,600. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve payroll changes 00-418 resignation of Cliff Badders from Noxious Weed and 00-419 resignation of Mancil Porter from Public Works. All voted “yes.”
Roy Willis in about Virginia Rd. off of K-33 needing some road work. Board called Public Works and reported work.
Dan Fogle in about the burn ban. He wants to burn some brush piles at his old quarry.
Rick Sawin phoned and didn’t want the burn ban lifted.
Board phoned Jack Wray and he said to call Joe Sutton, because he is the fire chief of Harrison Township.
Board called Joe Sutton and he said he had no problem with lifting the burn ban.
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to lift the burning ban. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for September 20, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve payroll change 00-417 increase salary of Darrell Wadkins from $25,000 per year to $30,000. All voted “yes.”
Scott Lambers in about tax abatements.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 10:15 for personnel of non-elected with Board present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 10:25 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve abated order 1691 in the amount of $109.98 and refund order 499 in the amount of $109.98. All voted “yes.”
Board and Clerk left at 10:45 for Garnett. Arrived in Garnett at 11:15 and meet with Larry Walrod the Anderson County Planner and discussed Anderson County policies in regards to land planning. Went to lunch at 12:00 and arrived back in chambers at 2:00.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 2:33 for personnel on non-elected with Board, Shari Perry and Rex Bowling present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 2:43 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve payroll changes 00-424 increase Brandon L. Jones from $30,000 per year to $38,000 per year, 00-424 increase Heather L. Haigh from $30,000 per year to $38,000 both effective September 1, 2000, 00-420 increase Marilyn Bennett from $10.32 per hour to $10.50 per hour, 00-421 increase Julie Furst from $8.86 per hour to $10.35 per hour, 00-422 increase Audra Seyler from $10.18 per hour to $11.53 per hour, all three effective October 1, 2000 and 00-425 hire John Dowell effective September 29, 2000 at $51,500. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to sign and approve a proposal contract between Mid-Continental Restoration Co., Inc. and Franklin County for cornice/guttering system and masonry work on the south half of east and west elevations and the unfinished portion of the south elevation of the Courthouse at a cost of $78,700. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:10.
Clerk Courthouse
September 27, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:45 a.m.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for personnel of non-elected for five minutes at 8:50 with Board, Ray DeJulio, Larry Wright and Shari Perry present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 8:55 and reported no action taken, no decision made.
Ray DeJulio updated Board on Rock Creek Rd.
Ray DeJulio discussed salary adjustments for Public Works.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for September 25, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve payroll change 00-426 Rita Roenne with the Sheriff’s Department from part-time to full-time from $9.03 to $9.24. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to appoint Raymond R. Carey as the KWORC voting delegate and Donald E. Waymire as the alternate delegate. All voted “yes.”
Scott Fast and Kelly Jorgensen in about the Franklin County Daycare purchasing the Old Crestview Nursing Home property.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to accept the general term proposal from the Franklin County Daycare to purchase the Old Crestview Nursing Home property for $100,000 subject to a formal purchase agreement within the next 30 days. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to go into an executive session for personnel of non-elected for ten minutes at 10:30 with Board, Larry Wright, Rex Bowling and Shari Perry present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 10:40 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Rex Bowling discussed the Sheriff’s Department taking prisoners to court and needing to having a place for them before the Judge calls them to court. Rex said that he is going to meet with John Steelman and the Judge sometime next week.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for attorney client privileges for ten minutes at 11:05 with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 11:15 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for personnel of non-elected for ten minutes at 11:25 with Board, Larry Wright, Rex Bowling and Shari Perry present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 11:35 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Sandy Dickson in with a grant of easement.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to sign an agreement for grant of permanent right of way between County Investments, Inc., Carroll Bertram, President and Franklin County for a permanent right of way described as follows: The South 10 feet of the North 35 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 18 South, Range 19 East of the 6th P.M. Franklin County, Kansas. Except the West 330.00 feet thereof. All voted “yes.”
Rhonda Snyder phoned about address system in Lane City. She asked if EMS employees are required to take a test on 911 addresses. She said she would call Ted McCurdy and talk to him.
Sandy Dickson discussed rural development, planning and the 40 acre rule.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned until 7:00 p.m.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. with Chairman Weigand and Commissioner Carey, Fuller and Waymire present.
Chairman Weigand introduced Larry Walrod who is the Anderson County Planner and John Zoellner who is the Leavenworth County Planner.
John Zoellner spoke about Leavenworth Counties growth and how they are handling it. He said that when a road reaches 300 vehicles a day the road is usually hard surfaced, which represents a large cost to the county. This is a reason planning is important.
Larry Walrod spoke about what Miami County was doing when he worked there and how they are currently planning in Anderson County.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for five minutes for personnel of non-elected at 8:47 with Board and Shari Perry present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 8:52 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Holiday Acres No. 2 final plat. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 9:00.
Clerk Chairman
October 2, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:32 a.m.
Bob Thompson in about seeding that needs to be done at the Transfer Station. Board told him to get bids and make the decision and try to get it done the first of this week.
Chairman Thomas R. Weigand arrived at 8:47.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for September 27, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Leroy Hildebrandt in and asked about 40 acre rule.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 9:20.
Midge Ransom in about a Smart Start Grant and what the grant will provide for children prior to starting kindergarten. Midge said that the grant will be for $90,000, they must have a 10% cash match and 10% in-kind. They are asking for $1,000 from the county for part of the cash match.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 9:50 for personnel of non-elected with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 9:55 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Chairman Weigand opened a public hearing at 10:05 for the purpose of hearing testimony on the proposal to open the following described road: The Easterly 80 feet of the Southerly 360 feet a portion of the Northeast Quarter of Section 21, Township 17 South, range 19 East all running north from the centerline of the north end of Meadow Lake Road located in Meadow Lake Estates.
Ray DeJulio reported that all parties were sent letters in regards to the hearing.
Chairman Weigand closed the public hearing at 10:07.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to have the County Attorney draw up a resolution to open the road in Meadow Lake Estates. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio discussed salary adjustments.
Ray DeJulio discussed a bridge on Osborne Terr. just west of Eisenhower Rd. being placed on the historical register.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to allow the bridge on eight-mile creek on Osborne Terr. to be evaluated as possible placement on the historical register. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve the following payroll changes effective October 1, 2000:
00-427 Larry Farrar from $9.85 to $10.85
00-428 Ruth Zumbrum from $9.66 to $10.65
00-429 Garren Anderson from $9.41 to $10.77
00-430 Tom Bombardier from $9.03 to $10.02
00-431 Lonnie Joe Reed from $9.16 to $10.49
00-432 Randy Joe Goracke from $10.39 to $11.28
00-433 Kenny Franklin from $10.06 to $11.50
00-434 Alvin Miller from $11.01 to $11.50
00-435 Darrell Macy from $9.03 to $10.49
00-436 Bob Davis from $11.45 to $12.44
00-437 Rick Rochester from $10.81 to $11.84
00-438 David Reeves from $10.85 to $11.84
00-439 Bill Foote from $11.12 to $12.11
00-440 Rusty Taul from $10.03 to $11.84
00-441 James Branam from $11.17 to $12.16
00-442 Jim Schultz from $11.50 to $12.50
00-443 David Vestal from $11.84 to $12.88
00-444 Don Eimer from $11.95 to $12.94
00-445 Robert Sawin from $11.89 to $12.88
00-446 Ralph Shepherd from $11.89 to $12.88
00-447 Clarence McIlvain from $13.98 to $14.48
00-448 Doug Farrell from $11.39 to $11.89
00-449 Robert Hopkins from $11.50 to $12.00
and the following effective January 1, 2001
00-450 Dana Hermreck from $9.28 to $10.27
00-451 Francis Dalsing from $9.28 to $10.27
00-452 Sharon Middlebusher from $8.91 to $9.61
00-453 Valorie Weber from $9.91 to $10.23
00-454 Charlotte Jones from $9.36 to $9.73
00-455 Doris Jean King from $2,000 t0 $2,060.93 per month.
All voted “yes.”
Board opened tire bids. Four received: Poindexter Tires, Tire Center, Inc., Cross Mid-West Tire, Goodyear of Topeka. Board asked Ray DeJulio to review the tire bids and bring back in a spread sheet with recommendations.
Board agreed to go with original proposal recommendations by Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers on the alignment of Rock Creek Rd.
Bernardo Cruz with BCBS in and discussed health insurance.
Commissioner Weigand moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve payroll changes 00-255 hire Mauritta Mae Marconette to 911 at $9.24 and 00-464 hire Vernon Rone to Public Works at $32,500 per year. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve added escaped order 1221 in the amount of $9.11. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand closed for lunch at 12:05.
Chairman Weigand opened at 1:02. All present.
Chairman Weigand discussed 40-acre rule and how to handle the sub-division of land.
Jim Braun asked Commissioner Waymire about his comment in the paper about managing growth.
Leroy Wasmund said he has concerns about people not being able to take care of their property if they are to large.
Laura Ansley called to say that Prestige Real Estate supports the 40-acre rule exemption.
Cal Lantis spoke about smart growth and Mr. Lantis said he thinks we should use our zoning and sub-division regulations to control growth.
Chuck Cygan asked about one driveway verses four driveways and the effects.
Don Burroughs said we have everything we need to enforce problems we don’t need more regulations.
Cal Lantis asked if he could set up a luncheon and have Bill Yanek come and speak about smart growth.
Chairman Weigand said they would table the decision until after the luncheon about smart growth.
Sandy Dickson discussed with Board the cost of placing signs around the county about the county being zoned. No decision was made.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to go into an executive session for five minutes at 2:15 for personnel on non-elected with Board and Sandy Dickson present. All voted “yes.” Commissioner Ogle was absent. Commissioner Ogle joined the executive session at 2:18. Chairman Weigand opened the meeting and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll change 00-465 termination of Sandy Dickson effective October 2, 2000. Chairman Weigand and Commissioners Carey, Fuller and Waymire voted “yes.” Commissioner Ogle abstained.
Commissioner Ogle left at 3:00.
Valorie Weber in about compensation as interim planning director.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to appoint Valorie Weber as interim temporary planning director. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to keep active and collectable the delinquent personal property from 1994-1998 in the District Court. All voted “yes.”
Shawn Kelsey and Emily Mathis in and discussed dog runs at the animal shelter.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to pay $1,000 toward the cost of the runs and fencing out of the general fund. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to appoint Joe Suther as interim temporary building official. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for thirty minutes at 3:20 for personnel of non-elected with Board and Shari Perry present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 3:50 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Chairman Weigand moved the meeting to the Ottawa City Hall at 4:00. Attending meeting at City Hall was Chairman Weigand, Commissioners Carey, Fuller, Waymire and County Clerk Shari Perry. City officials were discussing the tax exemption for American Eagle Outfitters. Board left the meeting of the City at 4:20 and in the hallway of the City Hall, Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to support a ten-year tax abatement for the existing Our Own Hardware Building at 50% for American Eagle Outfitters. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned from City Hall at 4:24.
Clerk Chairman
October 4, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:30 a.m.
John Steelman and Larry Wright in about sexual predator trial costs. Board agreed to split the cost for this trial at fifty-fifty with the district court.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 9:00.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 9:05 for attorney client privileges with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 9:10 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Audra Seyler and Julie Furst employees of the County Attorney’s Office in and thanked the Commissioners for a pay increase.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for October 2, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle left at 10:30.
Ray DeJulio in and reported on bids on tires. The bids for Michelin XGLA2 Grader tires came in at the same cost from Tire Center, Inc. and Cross Midwest Tire at $5,700. Board tossed a coin and TCI won the toss.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to accept the bids from Tire Center, Inc. for 12 Michelin 1400 R24 XGLA2 Grader Tires in the amount of $5,700 and The Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Center for bid 10 Goodyear 1000-20 G286, 16 ply, 10 any brand 1000-20 inner tubes and 25 Goodyear 1400-24 G-2, 12 ply Grader Tires in the amount of $9,837.70. All voted “yes.”
Open bids for a boom mower at 10:00, two were received:
Martin Tractor-New Holland TS110 $68,655 and buzz saw $8,050
Wichita Tractor-New Holland TS110 $70,875 and buzz saw $8,395
Ray is going to look over bids and get back with Board on recommendation.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to accept the bid from Martin Tractor to purchase a New Holland TS110 in the amount of $68,655. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand closed for lunch at 12:05.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:10. All present.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to sign an agreement and easement between Shirley, LLC, Franklin County and Rebecca E. & Michael S. Blaue Trust. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-43 setting the maximum speed for vehicular traffic on Stafford Road between Stafford Road’s intersection with the municipal limits of Wellsville, Kansas, and that road’s intersection with Vermont Road at thirty-five (35) miles per hour and the maximum speed for vehicular traffic on Vermont Road between Vermont Road’s intersection with Stafford Road and Vermont Road’s intersection with Shawnee Terrace at thirty-five miles per hour and that the Franklin County Public Works Department is directed to post signage on those portions of Stafford Road and Vermont Road above-described in accordance with Kansas State law and applicable rules and regulations of the Kansas Department of Transportation. All voted “yes.”
Scot Hamlin and Rex Bowling in about phone lines on Reno Rd.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:40.
Clerk Chairman
October 9, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:30 a.m.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve payroll change 00-468 to hire Corey Brenner to Noxious Weed effective October 9, 2000 at $8.50 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Harold L. Fuller arrived at 8:35.
Ray DeJulio discussed Shawnee Estates Rd. in Terry Moyer’s sub-division. Ray said the road doesn’t meet county specifications. Ray is going to talk to Terry Moyer.
Ray DeJulio discussed having the West Wilson bridge and the bridge on Reno Rd. east of Tennessee Rd. inspected.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:40.
Ray DeJulio discussed a bill from Rural Water District #4 in the amount of $573.40. Board agreed to pay.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve payroll changes 01-001 increase Tanya Foster from $9.33 to $9.82, 01-004 increase Jim Droddy from $9.24 to $10.06, 01-005 increase Richard Sawin from $12.50 to $13.98 all effective January 1, 2001. All voted “yes.”
Ray discussed easements that are needed for Rock Creek Rd. Board called John Dowell and he is going to look into the easements.
Midge Ransom and Rebecca Dillard in about a Smart Start Grant. They have requested the county to pay $1,000 as part of the match they need for this grant.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to pay $1,000 toward the match for the Smart Start Grant if the grant is awarded next year. All voted “yes.”
Dale O’Hara in about the corner of Davis and Wilson and the hill needing to be cut down south of the intersection. Ray DeJulio said we do not have enough easement to do anything different to the road unless we get more easement. Board discussed posting signs about trucks entering the road. Board asked Ray to look into Bennett Rd.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for October 4, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Lloyd McClure in and said Luis Flores is doing a great job.
Valorie Weber discussed that she is currently works half of her time for Public Works and that doesn’t leave her enough time to do the planning things that need to be done.
Lloyd McClure asked about hiring someone in the interim to handle the work that Valorie Weber can’t do. Board phoned Eric Strauss in regards to helping with planning issues. Board left Eric a message to call.
Board phoned Doris King and said while Valorie Weber is filling in until a new planning director is hired to find someone else to fill in and answer the phone for Public Works.
Valorie Weber and Lloyd McClure discussed the rezoning on Dodson property just outside of Rantoul. Board said it will need to be tabled at this time.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to sign an agreement for grant of permanent right of way between Donald J & Mary Jane Lickteig and Franklin County described as The North 35 feet of the East 1166.72 feet of the Northeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 18South, Range 20East. All voted “yes.”
Eric Strauss phoned back and said he would help us in the interim of hiring a new planning director at a cost of $80.00 per hour for on the job time. Board agreed.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to sign a corrected agreement for grant of permanent right of way between Sheila C. Secrest and Franklin County in Section 32, Township 17South, Range 18East. All voted “yes.”
Sue McCay in about raises in the mid year for employees and increases for the first of the year only being 3%.
Chairman Weigand said unless you reduce staff or add responsibly that statement is correct.
Steve Brown said his employees are upset about the mid year increases. He has come to the Board and asked for increases and was denied. He said his employees are being left behind. He is concerned about keeping his staff.
Juanita Zeek said that most departments are doing more because of what the State is sending down for Counties to do. She also asked how the Register of Deeds was to reduce staff when she only has one employee.
Rex Bowling said all departments heads should have been notified about salary increases.
Chairman Weigand said this all began when Public Works couldn’t hire truck drivers and were losing employees to the City.
Steve Brown said the last employee he hired was the only one out of five applicants that would take the job for what we pay.
Board asked the department heads to come back on salary increases and how they will pay for them. Department heads are going to get together on salary solutions and get back with Board.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to write-off $30,981.10 for the month of September in the Ambulance Department. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll change 00-469 pay increase for Valorie Weber from $9.91 to $12.00 effective October 1, 2000 and runs until full time planning director is hired. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand closed the meeting for lunch at 12:15.
Vice-Chairman Carey opened the meeting at 1:05 with Vice-Chairman Carey and Commissioner Fuller, Ogle and Waymire present.
Vice-Chairman Carey, Commissioner Fuller and Waymire left the chambers at 1:15 to go watch a buzz saw being considered for purchase work. Board arrived on Nevada Terr. at 1:30 and watched the buzz saw and shredder work. Left demonstration at 1:55 and drove and looked at trash dumping on Neosho Rd. and went and looked at the West Wilson bridge. Arrived back at the courthouse at 3:05.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:06.
Clerk Chairman
October 11, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Bill Ogle and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:33 a.m.
Commissioner Harold L. Fuller arrived at 8:35.
Sharon Geiss with Mid-America Nutrition Program in about Meals on Wheels and other organization that they provide meals to. Sharon said that they have concerns about finances and payments. Sharon said that Mid-America Nutrition Program owes USDA $550,000 and Peoples National Bank $100,000 with payments of about $5,000 per month. Glenn Stottlemire said that he doesn’t understand how and why the hospital would bid on food service for outside services in other counties. Glenn said he can’t believe the Hospital can provide meals at $2.08. Glenn said that the Hospital must not to be figuring cost of staff time, utilities and insurance to provide these meals and that the Hospital is being helped by sales tax money. Bob Cooper said he doesn’t think the Hospital should be going into other counties to provide meals at cost to the taxpayers in Franklin County. Board asked Sharon Geiss to discuss options with USDA and get back with them.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes for personnel on non-elected at 9:40 with Board and Shari Perry present. All voted “yes.” Vice Chairman Carey opened the meeting at 9:50 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll change 00-467 hire Clarence Riggs to Public Works at $10.03 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Chris Kornhaus in about a regional cross country meet being held in Franklin County on October 21, 2000 between 11:30-4:00 he is requesting that Eisenhower Rd. be closed between Kingman Rd. and Rock Creek Rd. between those times.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to close Eisenhower Rd. for the cross country meet on October 21, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Joe Suther in about being appointed Building Official. Joe presented to Board salaries for surrounding counties and municipalities and is requesting a salary of $17.20 per hour. Board made no decision.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for October 9, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Board phoned Donna Crawford in regards to Centropolis Sewer District. She said that bids will be let soon.
Ray DeJulio reported that the inspection of West Wilson bridge was done yesterday and that the bridge is all right, but some work needs to be done on the approaches.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-44 approving a zoning change on a ten-acre tract of property owned by Alberta Best from “A-3" Agricultural district to “A-2" Agricultural-Transitional District located in Section 12, Township 18, Range 18. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-45 approving a zoning change on a five-acre tract of property owned by Chester Leach from “A-3" Agricultural District to “A-2" Agricultural-Transitional District with a special use permit located in Section 23, Township 17, Range 20. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-46 approving a zoning change on a tract of land owned by Larry D. and Elizabeth A. Shaffer from “A-3" Agricultural District to “A-2" Agricultural-Transitional District with a special use permit located in Section 25, Township 17, Range 18. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve payroll change 00-471 discharge of Gary Lingo from Public Works. All voted “yes.”
Kevin Jones in about providing data connectivity to USD 290 to connect the school districts administration building and their diploma completion center.
Vice-Chairman moved the meeting to the basement of the Jail for the monthly department head luncheon at 11:55.
Attending the luncheon was: Don Waymire, Raymond Carey, Harold Fuller, Ted McCurdy, Rex Bowling, Shari Perry, Juanita Zeek, Sue McCay, Darrell Wadkins, Ray DeJulio, Bob Thompson, Barbara Conus, Theresa Cummings and Kevin Jones.
Vice-Chairman Carey, Commissioners Fuller, Ogle and Waymire back in chambers at 1:05.
Ted McCurdy in about getting a Visa Credit Card. No decisions made.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for twenty-five minutes at 1:45 for personnel of non-elected with the Board only present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Carey opened the meeting at 2:10 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:17.
Clerk Chairman
October 16, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:30 a.m.
Eric Strauss in and discussed updating the Franklin County Comprehensive Plan for Planning & Zoning.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:35.
Mr. Strauss is going to present the updated plan to the Planning Commission on November 9. Mr. Strauss is going to come back next Monday to discuss the 40-acre rule exemption with the commissioners.
Board received a call from Mrs. Winkleman about Sand Creek Rd. from K-33 to Tennessee Rd. Board told her they would report the complaint and it will be looked at within 24 hours. Commissioner Fuller reported that he had also received a call from Dale VanHorn about the same road.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve payroll change 00-470 hire Wayne Adams in Public Works at $10.03 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio discussed crack sealing the road adjoining the Wal-Mart Distribution Center on Nevada Terr. and trying to get bids. Board asked Ray to call John Killough about contractors that do crack sealing of roads.
Ray DeJulio discussed Martin Tractor special price quote for two new left over 1999 Cat graders. Board asked Ray to get figures on the buy back. Board decided to let bids.
Fred Hornbaker in about Arkansas Terr. from Kingman Rd. north to the Railroad. Fred asked that the trees and brush be cleaned on the road.
Fred Hornbaker has concerns about septic inspections and he doesn’t think that inspections are getting done on residential sales of property as required by the sanitary codes.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 9:45 for personnel of non-elected and a real estate contract with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 9:55 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Luis Flores in about septic inspections on sales of existing residential properties. Board expressed their concerns about inspections. Luis is going to contact the Franklin County Board of Realtors and ask for their cooperation in this matter.
Juanita Zeek in about Bernardo Cruz with BCBS coming back with health insurance cost for next year. Juanita asked about going out for bids and it was decided it is to late in the year.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for October 11, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-47 vacating a portion of Alabama Road, beginning 2,820 feet south of the intersection of Alabama Road with Ellis Road, and ending 5,355 feet south of said intersection. Said Road is located in Sections 26 and 35, Township 18 South, Range 17, east in Franklin County, Kansas. Chairman Weigand asked for discussion and there was no discussion. Chairman Weigand and Commissioners Fuller, Ogle and Waymire voted “yes.” Commissioner Carey abstained from voting.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to go into an executive session for five minutes at 11:10 for personnel of non-elected with Board, Larry Wright and Shari Perry present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 11:15 and reported no decision made, no action taken.
With no further discussion the meeting was closed at 12:05.
Clerk Chairman
October 18, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller, Bill Ogle and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:30 a.m.
Theresa Cummings and Ethel Wallace in about Juvenile Intake duties.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to extend the Juvenile Intake responsibilities and duties to Ethel Wallace until July 1, 2001. All voted “yes.” Commissioner Ogle absent.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the minutes for October 16, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Juanita Zeek in about two pieces of property that are on the tax sale. She said that the Appraiser’s Office has done research and determined that the property has become part of the river. Juanita asked the Board to abate these taxes.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to abate the taxes, both current and delinquent on tax identification number GRE0111BG and GRE0111BE with the owner of property being A.M. Stevenson. All voted “yes.”
Juanita Zeek in about loaning between $50,000 and $100,000 at 6% interest for 3 to 6 months for improvements to Crestview. The loan will be paid back by the Franklin County Daycare.
Bob Cooper in about $10,000 that Services for the Elderly has that they want to transfer to Mid America Nutrition for them to use on some of their debt.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for fifteen minutes at 10:00 for attorney client privileges with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 10:12 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Board is going to schedule a meeting with the Hospital Board, Mid-America Nutrition Board and Richard Jackson to discuss Mid-America Nutrition.
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 10:25 for attorney client privileges with Board and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Wiegand opened the meeting at 10:35 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 11:00 for attorney client privileges with Board, Larry Wright and John Dowell present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 11:10 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Chairman Weigand moved the meeting at 11:20 to the Franklin County Annex for a luncheon and presentation on Smart Growth. Chairman Weigand, Commissioners Carey, Fuller and Waymire attended.
Bill Yanek with Kansas Association of Realtors was the speaker for the luncheon. There was approximately 25 in attendance seventeen of which were Realtors. Mr. Yanek spoke about smart growth is land use planning taking into consideration, the environment and economic development.
Cal Lantis said that he personally believed that the County Commissioners didn’t have the right to regulate land use.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for five minutes at 1:45 for personnel of non-elected with Board and Valorie Weber present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:47 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Board had more discussion of the 40-acre rule exemption.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:20.
Clerk Chairman
October 23, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller, Bill Ogle and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:40 a.m.
Eric Strauss discussed the 40-acre exemption. Mr. Strauss said that everything under 40 acres would be reviewed by the Planning Commission or the Planning Director. They would be reviewed for public facilities to making sure it doesn’t hamper further growth or cause no problems for neighbors. He recommended that the commissioners adopt the 40-acre exemption. Mr. Strauss said that a new planning director could look into having a different set of requirements in growth areas, after bringing the comprehensive plan up to date. Juanita Peckham said the planning commission voted 5-2 for the 40-acre exemption.
Eric Strauss discussed a proposal for updating the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Strauss proposal is to update the plan in three phases at a total cost of $15,000 over a six-month period.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to contract with Eric Strauss to update the Comprehensive Plan over a six-month period. Phase one will take thirty days to complete at a cost of $2,500, phase two will take two months to complete at a cost $5,000 and phase three will take three months to complete at a cost of $7,500, after each phase Mr. Strauss will give a report to the Commissioners. All voted “yes.”
Earl Devore and Ethel Wallace into and discussed the Juvenile Detention Facility space requirements and needs.
Howard Johnson in about burn permits. He believes his neighbor is violating the burn permit rules. Mr. Johnson would like something done. Board agreed to discuss with the Sheriff and County Attorney.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to go into an executive session for five minutes at 9:40 for possible real estate purchase with Board, Ethel Wallace and Earl Devore present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 9:45 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Ray DeJulio in and discussed trading in Almo sickle bar brush mower. Ray said he thought the cost was $6,000 and they will take it in on a trade and allow use $4,050. Board asked Ray to check and make sure the cost was $6,000.
Larry Felix-Ransom Memorial Hospital Administrator, Sharon Geiss-Mid America Nutrition Director, Richard Jackson-ECKAN Director, Services for the Elderly Board Members and USDA representatives in and discussed Mid America Nutrition.
Sharon Geiss discussed Mid America Nutrition, Meals on Wheels and the financial problems they are dealing with.
Larry Felix said that Ransom Memorial Hospital was contacted by Douglas County Senior Services about bidding for meals. Mr. Felix said that the Hospital was not required to hire more staff or purchase additional equipment because of receiving the contract.
Richard Jackson said that in the past he has had some complaints about quality of meals from Mid America Nutrition. It was unclear if quality was lost at meal sites or was coming out of Mid-America Nutrition.
Board asked Sharon Geiss to update her business plan and get back with the Board.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-48 amending the subdivision regulations of Franklin County in Article 1, Section 5.01 deleting the following: “Exemption A.: The division of land or further division of land into lots or parcels, each of which contains ten (10) acres or more, where such subdivision does not involve the creation of any streets or easements of access.” and inserting the following: “Exemption A.: The division of land or further division of land into lots or parcels, each of which contains forty (40) acres or more, where such subdivision does not involve the creation of any streets or easements of access.” This Resolution shall take effect on the 1st day of November 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to trade in the Almo sickle bar brush cutter for a buzz saw bar from Martin Tractor with cost of buzz saw bar being $8,050 and Martin Tractor allowing $4,500 for trade-in of the cutter for a final cost of $3,550. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve the minutes for October 18, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Marilyn Bennett in about getting compensated for time she works on the ECC projects. She asked to be paid for seven hours of overtime. Board told her that they would have to discuss it.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 1:18.
Clerk Chairman
October 25, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:40 a.m.
Commissioner Carey discussed a septic installer meeting that was last night at the Annex.
Bob Thompson in about Ottawa City clean up at Second Street Dam. Bob said that the City wants to bring the trash and tires to the Transfer Station at no cost. Board said Bob could make the decision about charging for tires depending on how many the city has.
Bob Thompson discussed Household Hazardous Waste collections and how to handle commercial business and a program that Safety Kleen offers.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for October 23, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand left at 10:00 to attend a meeting.
Bryon Cates in about 40-acre exemption and how the November 1 date is going to effect him. Board agreed that Bryon and Todd Burroughs could get a list to the Planning Department of job in process. Those jobs wouldn’t be effected by the November 1 date.
Mike Pruner in and discussed that he has received another $7,193 for the Family Planning grant and a $1,650 grant for education.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to go into an executive session for five minutes at 10:55 for personnel of non-elected with Commissioners Carey, Fuller, Waymire and Mike Pruner and Larry Wright present. All voted “yes.” Commissioner Carey opened the meeting at 11:00 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Chairman Weigand arrived back at 11:20.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive for ten minutes at 11:20 for personnel on non-elected with Board and Mike Pruner present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 11:30 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to hire Mike Pruner on a contract for an additional six months at $1,725 effective January 1, 2001. Chairman Weigand and Commissioners Carey and Waymire voted “yes.” Commissioner Fuller voted “no.”
Mike Pruner discussed salary increases and said that some of his employees feel they are getting the short end of the stick.
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve payroll change 00-472 resignation of Peggy Howard from Services for the Elderly. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to reappoint Glenn Stottlemire and Daryl Montague to the Franklin County Aging Services Board for a three-year term, their terms presently expire on December 31, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved the meeting to Mid-America Nutrition at 12:00 for lunch. Board ate what was packaged for Meals on Wheels that day and toured the building.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 1:25.
Clerk Chairman
October 30, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller, Bill Ogle and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:30 a.m.
Larry Mages in and discussed National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-49 designating November 5-11, 2000 in Franklin County, Kansas “National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve the minutes for October 25, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Employee Communication Committee Members Marilyn Bennett, Theresa Cummings, Valorie Weber, Arlene Udelhofen, Ede Ackmann, Mary Ferguson and Pam Sheffield in per Board’s request.
Board discussed Marilyn’s request from last week for overtime. Marilyn said that she has spoken to John Dowell and he is going to allow her time to work on the employee newsletter.
Theresa Cummings said that the Commissioner’s asked the ECC to plan the Southeast Kansas meeting and it took additional time.
Valorie Weber asked the Commissioner’s about the Ford Taurus that Planning and Building has. Board told her to take the car to Ottawa Ford and have the transmission serviced.
Valorie Weber also said that Mr. Dodson wants his property at Rantoul to be changed to industrial zoning. Valorie said to do this we must start the process again.
Don McMican in and discussed gutter work that has previously been done. Mr. McMican said that the lapping of sections was not done to specifications. Mr. McMican is going to get back to the contractor and discuss correcting the problem.
Board went outside with Mr. McMican and viewed sidewalks that have been broken by contractors. Board agreed broken sections will be temporarily fixed and after work is completed on the courthouse, sidewalks will be fixed right.
Kevin Jones in and discussed two letters that he gave to the Board in regards to phone bills. It was agreed that $1,342 in recurring charges will be dropped.
Kevin Jones discussed a translation liability problem with Southwestern Bell. Kevin said that recently Southwestern Bell failed to preform charges which would allow 911 to continue and it was interrupted for several hours. Board agreed to send a letter to Southwestern Bell.
Ray DeJulio in and discussed a bridge west of Tennessee on Reno Rd. Ray said engineering cost will not exceed $7,026. Board agreed to proceed with engineering.
Ray DeJulio reported that the following easements have been signed and accepted for Rock Creek Rd. Project: Owen T. Frakes in Sec. 17, Twp. 17, Rng. 20 - R.W. and M.E. Elizabeth Dolqueist, Rodney and Jan Croucher, Rochelle R. Turner, Juaneta F. Heckman, Gary and Susan Skiles all in Sec. 20, Twp. 17, Rng. 20 - Joseph V. and Terry Walleack, Alan and Nanette Maxwell, Wayne and Betty Ann LaGalle, Robert B. Killough all in Sec. 29, Twp. 17, Rng. 20.
Juanita Zeek in and presented Board with health insurance premiums for 2001.
Joe Suther in and discussed commercial building codes and fees for building permits.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve payroll change 00-473 increase for Joe Suther from $13.27 to $15.27 effective October 1, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Vicki Johnson in about the Sheriff’s Department vehicles and the need for some protection between the back seat and officers. Board told her they would talk to Rex Bowling.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 12:50.
Clerk Chairman
November 1, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand, Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:31 a.m.
Chairman Weigand said he received a call last night about a water district closing Labette Rd. east of Idaho Rd. yesterday and school district not being notified.
Board tried to phone Jr. Snodgrass and their was no answer.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:45.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for October 30, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio in and reported that the Sheriff’s Department was notified of Labette Rd. being closed yesterday.
Robert Saunders in and discussed recruiting for a County Administrator. Mr. Saunders explained how he would go about doing this service. Mr. Sanders said he thinks it will take about 90 days to hire someone. Mr. Sanders said he thought we may have to pay at least $65,000 to $72,000.
Sharon Geiss, Elizabeth Maxwell, Richard Jackson, Glenn Stottlemire and Mary Haley in and discussed fund raising for Meals on Wheels building and budgets for meals and building.
Chairman Weigand left at 11:30.
Commissioner Ogle left at 11:35.
John Dowell in and discussed hiring a County Administrator or a County Counselor.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 12:15.
Clerk Chairman
November 6, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:31 a.m.
Theresa Cummings in about requesting unexpended Community Corrections Grant Funds in the amount of $23,367.04. Theresa said she is requesting the funds to continue the employment of a surveillance officer.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve the application for the request of $23,367.04 from Kansas Department of Corrections. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for November 1, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Shari Perry, County Clerk reported that the following easements have been signed and accepted for Rock Creek Rd. Project: Jack A. and Marjorie A. Hughey in Sections 20 and 30, Township 17, Rng. 20 - Union Chapel in Section 19, Township 17 , Rng. 20 - Steve and Shelly Martin and Latimer Community Bldg. both in Section 30, Township 17, Rng. 20.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:55.
Chairman Thomas R. Weigand arrived at 9:00.
Jr. Snodgrass of 952 Douglas Rd. in about spraying sericea lespedeza in July. Mr. Snodgrass asked if spray doesn’t work if he can have his money back. Rick Sawin is going to check the lespedeza next year and see if spray worked. Mr. Snodgrass also has concerns about his neighbor that burns 80 acres by himself and the fire gets away from him and he has burned Mr. Snodgrass twice. Mr. Snodgrass thinks fines should be issued. Gene Gilliland said a report needs to be written and sent to Sheriff and/or Attorney Office to determine if a ticket needs to be written. Mr. Snodgrass wants to be notified when his neighbor is burning.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to go into an executive session to review applications for the position of County Administrator at 10:05 for thirty minutes with Board present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand extended the executive session for ten minutes at 10:35. Chairman Weigand extended the executive session for fifteen minutes at 10:45. Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 11:00 and reported no action taken, no decision made.
Bernardo Cruz with BCBS and Ray DeJulio, Ted McCurdy and Rex Bowling in and discussed health insurance premiums and funding for 2001.
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve the premiums for BCBS health insurance for 2001 as follows: Employee-county will pay entire premiums at $312.02 up from $244.22, Child-employee deduction out of check $82.09 up from $65.67, Spouse-employee deduction out of check $124.72 up from $99.77 and Family-employee deduction out of check $304.37 up from $243.49. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio reported that the cost of thirty signs to be posted to inform people that Franklin County is zoned would cost $600.00.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to purchase 30 Franklin County is zoned signs at approximately $600.00 to be paid out of Road & Bridge and possibly a transfer from the General Fund (Planning & Building) to Road & Bridge at the year of year. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio presented the CHIP Committee bylaw to the Board.
Ted McCurdy in and discussed 2001 salaries for the Ambulance Department per Board request. No decision made.
Commissioner Carey left at 12:10.
Commissioner Carey back at 12:45.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to contract with Robert Saunders to recruit a County Administrator. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 1:00.
Clerk Chairman
November 8, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:54 a.m.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 9:00.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the CHIP Committee bylaws. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for November 6, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Diana Drake and Kevin Shaw in and discussed a state grant to get two vans. The grant requires a 20% match which will be paid by Mental Health.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the grant application for the purchase of two vans for Franklin County Mental Health. All voted “yes.”
Diana Drake spoke about a program that Mental Health is going to do in the Wellsville School District. Diana said that they have received approximately $186,000 in funding from the state for the program.
Diana Drake discussed an addendum to contract for Mental Health Services between Franklin County Mental Health Clinic and the Board of Franklin County Commissioners. The scope of this agreement allows the Clinic to provide intensive in-home services for youth between the ages of 12 and 18, who are at risk or are in state custody and at risk of out of home placement or requiring reintegration.
Board opened bids at 10:00 for the purchase of two motor grades.
Received no bids from Victor L. Phillips and Murphy Tractor & Equipment.
Martin Tractor Buy Back
Two 1999 140H Caterpillar’s Selling Price Trade In Trade Difference 5 yr/7500 hrs
$171,470each $82,500each $88,970each $100,000each
Two 2000 140H Caterpillar’s $194,990each $82,500each $112,490each $105,000each
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to purchase two 1999 140H Caterpillar motor grades for $88,970 each. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 10:35 for possible real estate acquisition with Board, Rex Bowling and Ethel Wallace present. All voted “yes.” Vice Chairman Carey opened the meeting at 10:45 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to reappoint Connie Beckwith of Richmond, Brenda Skiles of Wellsville and Harold Wingert of Ottawa to the Convention & Tourism Committee with terms expiring in 2004. All voted “yes.”
Don McMican in and discussed the progress on the Courthouse Restoration Project. Don McMican informed the Board that they will be completing 75% of the total work for 2000 at a cost of 50% of the original amount budgeted.
Sue McCay in and gave the Register of Deeds monthly October report.
Vice Chairman Carey moved the meeting to the basement of the Jail for the monthly department head luncheon at 11:55.
Attending the luncheon was Raymond Carey, Fred Ferguson, Ethel Wallace, Shari Perry, Rex Bowling, Linda Taylor, Sue McCay, Darrell Wadkins, Bob Thompson, Ray DeJulio, Kevin Jones, Don Stottlemire, Don Waymire and Barbara Conus.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 12:40.
Clerk Chairman
November 10, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a special session to canvass the November 7, 2000 general election with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present. Also, present was County Clerk Shari Perry and Election Clerk Kristie Stinebaugh
The special meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:35 a.m.
Chairman Thomas R. Weigand arrived at 8:40.
First Precinct-Three Provisionals-None Counted
Second Precinct-Eighteen Provisionals-Two Counted
Third Precinct-Nine Provisionals-Two Counted
Fourth Precinct-Five Provisionals-One Counted
Fifth Precinct-Eleven Provisionals-Three Counted
Sixth Precinct-Six Provisionals-None Counted
Seventh Precinct-Eleven Provisionals-One Counted
Eighth Precinct-Twenty Nine Provisionals-Five Counted
Appanoose Township-Two Provisionals-None Counted
North Centropolis Township-Four Provisionals-One Counted
South Centropolis Township-Two Provisionals-One Counted
Cutler Township-No Provisionals
Franklin Township-Twelve Provisionals-Five Counted
Greenwood Township-One Provisionals-One Counted
Harrison Township-Three Provisionals-Two Counted
Hayes Township-Two Provisionals-None Counted
Homewood Township-No Provisionals
Chairman Weigand left at 11:00.
Lincoln Township-Four Provisionals-None Counted
Ohio Township-Three Provisionals-One Counted
Ottawa Township-Four Provisionals-None Counted
Peoria Township-One Provisionals-One Counted
Pomona Township-Two Provisionals-One Counted
Pottawatomie Township-Four Provisionals-One Counted
Richmond Township-Six Provisionals-None Counted
Williamsburg Township-Seven Provisionals-None Counted
Advanced-Seven Provisionals-Three Counted
The canvass was completed at 11:54.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 11:55.
Clerk Chairman
November 13, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:51 a.m.
Kevin Jones in and discussed a possible joint project with USD #290 in regards to firewall technology.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 9:10.
Board asked Kevin Jones to get with John Dowell and draft a contract between Franklin County and USD #290 with regards to joint use of a firewall.
Mr. Cowdin in and asked who turned him into the State on his salvage yards. Board told him they didn’t and that would go through the Planning Department.
Mr. Cowdin asked for some rock on Osborne Lane. Ray DeJulio said the county doesn’t put rock on minium maintenance roads. Commissioner Fuller asked Ray DeJulio to look at Osborne Lane to see if it needs to be graded. Mr. Cowdin said there is trash dumped down on the road and it is also on his property and he wants it cleaned up today. Ray DeJulio said that they are hauling rock today and would be unable to clean it up today.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-50 vacating the following: Beginning at the SE corner of the SE1/4 of Section 12, Township 19S, Range 17E, of the 6th P.M., thence west ½ mile to end of road, all in Franklin County, Kansas. (Road commonly known as 400-500 Butler Road.) All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-51 vacating the following: All the alley way in Original Block 33 from Oak Street west to Elm Street located in the platted area of LeLoup, said alley way located in Section 2, Township 16S, Range 20E, of the 6th P.M., all in Franklin County, Kansas. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Vice-Chairman Carey seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-52 vacating the following: Beginning 2,030 feet west of the Southwest Corner of Section 27, Township 15S, Range 21E of the 6th P.M., thence west on Stafford Road 540 feet: said 540 feet on south side of Section 28, Township 15S, Range 21E. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-53 directing that stop signs be erected to stop northbound and southbound traffic on Georgia Road at the road’s intersection with the BNSF Rail Road tracks in Franklin County, Kansas. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-54 directing that Meadow Lake Road be modified as follows; to make Meadow Lake Road extend 360 feet north of its north end: The Easterly 80 feet of the Southerly 360 feet of that certain parcel of land described in Deed Book 258 at Page 496 in the Franklin County Register of Deeds Office and being a portion of the Northeast Quarter of Section 21, Township 17 South, Range 19 East of the Sixth P.M. in Franklin County, Kansas. (See Resolution for particularly description.) All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-55 directing that a stop sign be erected to stop eastbound traffic on Neosho Road at that road’s intersection with Virginia Road in rural Franklin County, Kansas. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to accept a proposal from Geo Systems Engineering Inc. to do three mid-span borings on Reno Rd. east of Tennessee for a fee of $2,850.00. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for November 8, 2000. All voted “yes.” Commissioner Ogle absent.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Vice-Chairman Carey seconded to approve the minutes for November 10, 2000 to canvass the November General Election. All voted “yes.” Commissioner Ogle absent.
Board drew straws to determine winners of Peoria Township Trustee and Treasurer and Williamsburg Township Trustee and Treasurer. Winners as follow: Peoria Township Trustee- Tim Taylor; Peoria Township Treasurer- Richard Mount; Williamsburg Township Trustee-Roy Cooper and Williamsburg Township Treasurer-Sam Tipton.
Norman Wooge asked if there is going to be any changes on burn permits. Vice Chairman Carey said that it will be discussed after the first of the year.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 11:48.
Clerk Chairman
November 15, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:35 a.m.
Darrell Wadkins in about heating system at Annex. Board asked Darrell to get cost to zone doctor’s office and get back with them.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:43.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for five minutes at 8:50 for possible litigation with Board present. All voted “yes.” Vice Chairman opened the meeting at 8:55 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Vice Chairman Carey moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to go into an executive session for five minutes at 8:55 for personnel of non-elected with Board present. All voted “yes.” Vice Chairman Carey opened the meeting at 9:00 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for November 13, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Vice Chairman Carey seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 9:12 for attorney client privileges with Board, Kevin Jones and John Dowell present. All voted “yes.” Vice Chairman Carey opened the meeting at 9:22 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Bernardo Cruz in with health insurance contracts.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve and sign an agreement with BCBS to provide administrative services for Franklin Counties self funded health benefit plan for 2001. All voted “yes.”
Bernardo Crux discussed life insurance premiums and increasing from $10,000 to $15,000 per employee.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to sign and approve an agreement with Advance Insurance Company to provide $15,000 life insurance per employee for 2001. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio in and presented a draft copy of the Franklin County Subdivision Road Design Criteria and Standards.
Open bids at 10:00 for salt and sand.
Ottawa Ready Mix Salt at $21.50 per ton delivered Sand at $8.50 per ton delivered
Bones Salt at $22.00 per ton delivered Sand at $9.00 per ton delivered
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to accept the bids for salt and sand from Ottawa Ready Mix. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve a transfer of $1,416.00 from Dust Control fund 0528500200 to Road & Bridge fund 0102500900. All voted “yes.”
Vice-Chairman Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to publish and hold a hearing on a proposal to close the following described road: Beginning at 3949 Neosho Rd thence east to the intersection of Neosho Rd and Texas Rd.; said road located along the south line of Section 36, Township 16South, Range 20East of the 6th P.M. Said hearing will be held on December 4, 2000 at 11:00 in the commissioner’s chambers. Vice Chairman Carey and Commissioner Ogle and Waymire voted “yes.” Commissioner Fuller voted “no.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to sign and approve a contract with Michael G. Pruner to be the Public Health Administrator for the Franklin County Health Department for a period of January 1, 2001 through July 31, 2001 at a rate of $1,725.00 per month. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to sign and approve a training contract with Baker Environmental Consulting, Inc. for Louis Flores to attend a training seminar on lead based paint. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle left at 10:45.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Vice-Chairman Carey seconded to approve a change order from Mid-Continental Restoration in the amount of $55,903.00. All voted “yes.”
Vice-Chairman Carey moved the meeting to the Ottawa Middle School for the monthly joint meeting at 11:45.
Attending the luncheon was Richard Jackson, Gene Ramsey, Bill Allegre, John Coen, Scott Lambers, Louis Reed, Don Waymire, Harold Fuller, Raymond Carey, Shari Perry, Scott Bird, Ezra Sykes, Jane Yancy, Blaine Finch, Karen McAdoo, Charles Gillette, Jeanette Lowry and Tony Keim.
Left Middle School at 12:45. Arrived back in chambers at 1:00.
John Dowell in and discussed contract with Franklin County Daycare.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 1:35 for personnel of non-elected with Board, John Dowell and Valorie Weber present. All voted “yes.” Vice-Chairman Carey opened the meeting at 1:43 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 1:52.
Clerk Chairman
November 22, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Bill Ogle and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:31 a.m.
Commissioner Harold L. Fuller arrived at 8:35.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve added orders 1190-1211 in the amount of $1,538.47, abated orders 1692-1700 and 1101-1117 in the amount of $2,498.88, added escaped orders 1222-1232 in the amount of $193.34 and refund orders 500-506 in the amount of $182.06. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve payroll changes 00-353 Dan Eigsti six month evaluation increase from $10.61 to $11.01 and 00-475 resignation of Mauritta Marconette from 911. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve to pay Appanoose Township, City of Princeton, Pottawatomie Township, City of Rantoul, City of Richmond, City of Wellsville and City of Williamsburg $450.00 each from the Special Parks and Recreation Fund for recreation purposes. All voted “yes.”
Kevin Jones in and discussed a draft contract with USD 290 in regards to fiber optic lines and canceling maintenance on some phone equipment.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to cancel maintenance on 6 digital line circuit cards at a monthly charge of $96.00 and 2 analog line circuit cards at a monthly charge of $64.00. All voted “yes.”
Kevin Jones discussed the generator at the Annex. Board will discuss with Kevin later.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to accept an agreement between USD 290 and Franklin County, to allow both parties to use fibers in their respective fiber optic systems in order to provide alternative routing facilities for their respective networks. Franklin County must install a separate fiber cable between Hawthorne School and the Courthouse to accomplish this. All voted “yes.”
John Dowell discussed cost of the up coming murder trial and that the stair chair lift in the District Court needs repairing or replacing.
Don McMican in and discussed the restoration project on the Courthouse and replacing the hand railing on the stairs.
Bob Thompson in about some equipment that was purchased in 1995 from RC&D. He has someone that is interested in purchasing the tire bagel cutter. Board said it would have to be advertised and bids accepted.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve the minutes for November 15, 2000. All voted “yes.” Commissioner Ogle absent.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve and publish to hold a hearing on December 20, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Chambers to consider the adoption of the International Building Code (IBC) 2000 Edition, for the entire jurisdiction of Franklin County. All voted “yes.”
Craig Davis and Rex Bowling in and discussed 2001 salaries for Sheriff’s Department, Detention Center and 911 employees.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve a transfer of $15,000.00 from CRB fund 102 to CRB Special Equipment fund 103. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve a transfer of $3,404.93 from FEMA fund 505 to CRB fund 102. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-56 directing that stop signs be erected to stop northbound and southbound traffic on Georgia Rd. at the road’s intersection with Jackson Rd. in rural Franklin County. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-57 accepting the following modified portion of Stafford Road, as more particularly described, into the county road system: Thirty-five (35) feet on either side of the centerline described as Beginning at the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 15 South, Range 21 East of the Sixth Principal Meridian, in Franklin County, Kansas; THENCE North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West for a distance of 257.48 feet along the North line of said quarter section to the True Point of Beginning; THENCE along a curve to the right having a radius of 450.00 feet and an arc length of 435.90 feet, being subtended by a chord of South 62 degrees 15 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 419.05 feet along the centerline of said roadway as now exists; THENCE South 34 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 240.90 feet along said centerline as now exists to the centerline intersection with Vermont Terrace as now exists. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ogle moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve December 26, 2000 as a holiday for County employees. All voted “yes.”
Vice-Chairman Carey closed for lunch at 12:05.
Vice-Chairman Carey opened the meeting at 1:08 with Vice-Chairman Carey and Commissioner Fuller and Waymire present.
Juanita Zeek in about investing the Veteran’s Memorial Fund money and renewing the CD.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to charge employees that fall under House Bill 2838 the BCBS billed rates at 100% for 2001 as follows: Employee $275.86, Employee/Child $532.36, Employee/Spouse $593.13 and Employee/Dependents $849.63. All voted “yes.”
Board discussed the draft employee’s policy manual.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:04.
Clerk Chairman
November 27, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was not called to order, lack of quorum.
November 29, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey and Commissioners Harold L. Fuller, and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:30 a.m.
Juanita Zeek in about compensation for motor vehicle duties.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to compensate Juanita Zeek $5,669.36 for the duties of motor vehicle. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Thomas R. Weigand arrived at 8:40.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:50.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the minutes for November 22, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve an agreement for grant of permanent right of way between Dennis Ruttan of Ruttan Property Management, Inc. and Franklin County described as follows: The South 35 feet of the Southeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 18 South, Range 19 East of the 6th P.M., Franklin County, Kansas; Except the East 330.94 feet thereof. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve an agreement for grant of permanent right of way between Alberta M. Best and Franklin County described as follows: The West 35 feet of the North 1201.05 feet of the Southwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 18 South, Range 18 East of the 6th P.M., Franklin County, Kansas; Except the North 400.72 feet thereof. All voted “yes.”
Valorie Weber discussed Lohman property and Fiehler property.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to sign two corrective Quit Claim Deeds between The Board of County Commissioners and Roger A. Williams, Sr., dba Williams Associates. Property described as Lots 15 and 17, in Blocks 11, in the City of Ottawa and Lot 2, in Block 51, in the City of Ottawa. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for fifteen minutes at 9:35 for personnel of non-elected with Board and John Dowell present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Wiegand opened the meeting at 9:50 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 9:55 for personnel of non-elected with Board present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 10:05 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Juanita Zeek in about salaries for 2001.
Steve Brown and Sue McCay in about salaries for 2001.
Chairman Weigand left at 10:40.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to do solicitation of bids for 1) Phone system enhancement, 2) Data network switch, 3) Wide area network router, 4) AS400 Upgrade Equipment, 5) Digital Imaging System, 6) Fiber Optic Cable for Hawthorne to County Courthouse. All voted “yes.”
John Dowell in about phone system in County Attorney’s Office.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to publish a solicitation of bids to purchase a used semi-tractor. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand arrived back at 10:55.
Craig Davis in and presented salary increases for 2001 for 911, Jail and Sheriff’s Department.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to publish a solicitation of bids to purchase moving radar units, car camera video systems and Motorola radios. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve added orders 1212-1213 in the amount of $365.44, refund orders 507-508 in the amount of $125.48 and abated orders 1118-1129 in the amount of $2033.60. All voted “yes.”
Open bids at 11:30 to finance lease purchase for two motor graders.
Martin Tractor 6.9% bid not received on bid form
Commercial Federal 5.7% $207,483.74
Peoples Bank 6.7% $212,342.97
Team Bank 6.52% $211,694.41
Kansas State Bank 6.99% $213,907.33
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to accept the bid from Commercial Federal at 5.7% to finance two motor graders. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve the Ambulance Department write-off’s for the month of October in the amount of $29,364.73. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to sign agreements to finance paramedic training for Doug Waller, Bruce Goddard and Dawn Clements. All voted “yes.”
Ted McCurdy discussed a 1994 Ford Explorer that is having engine problems again. Board asked him to talk to the Ford dealership about complete new engine.
Chairman Weigand closed for lunch at 12:12.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:00. Chairman Weigand and Commissioner Carey, Fuller and Waymire present.
Board discussed a contract with Robert Saunders about recruiting a County Administrator.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to sign an agreement with Robert J. Saunders for recruitment and selection services for a County Administrator. All voted “yes.”
Don McMican in about Courthouse restoration project.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 2:02 for personnel of non-elected with Board present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 2:12 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to compensate Shari Perry $5,669.36 for duties as Election Officer. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to compensate Sue McCay $5,669.36 for the collection of filing fees. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:55.
Clerk Chairman
December 4, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand and Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:30 a.m.
Sue McCay in about purchasing about $8,000 in office furniture.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:40.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to go into an executive session for 10 minutes at 8:45 for personnel of non-elected with Board and John Dowell present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 8:55 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Eric Strauss in about planning issues and the Planning Comprehensive Plan.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve the minutes for November 29, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Open Aerial Photography bids at 10:00.
Markhurd of Overland Park, KS $48,875.00
M.J. Harden Assoc. of KC, MO $61,450.00
Air Maps Inc. of Elkhart, IN $79,530.00
Walker and Associates of Fenton, MO $64,400.00
Horizons, Inc. of Rapid City, SD $71,950.00
Board asked Steve Brown to review bids and get back with recommendation.
Chairman Weigand opened a public hearing at 11:00. Purpose of public hearing to close the following described road: Beginning at 3949 Neosho Rd. thence east to the intersection of Neosho Rd. and Texas Rd.; said road located along the south line of Section 36, Township 16 South, Range 20 East of the 6th P.M.
Mr. Bo Killough asked that the road not be closed as proposed, but be closed West of his gate at the quarry and east of a point so he can access his property from the west. This will allow closing the road at a point so the County wouldn’t have to build a culvert.
Chairman Weigand closed the public hearing at 11:07.
Ray DeJulio is going to get with Bo Killough and Harold Fuller about the location of where to close the road.
Ray DeJulio requested that tool allowance for shop employees be increased from $20.00 a month to $50.00 per month per each mechanic. Board asked Ray to get some more information and get back with them.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to pay Kansas Gas $4,800.00 to relocate two meters on Rock Creek Rd. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio discussed Indiana Terr. up by Centropolis. Indiana Terr. is a minimum maintenance road, but the Centropolis Sewer District lagoon ponds are going to be located on this road and something needs to be done on the box culvert. Board asked Ray to have Kirkham Michael Engineering look at the culvert.
Ray DeJulio discussed the intersection of Sand Creek and Davis Rd. Ray recommended to change the stop signs so Davis traffic has to stop to help the large trucks make the corner.
Murray McGee in and discussed an agreement between Franklin County and the Secretary of Transportation for a Visitors Information Center a Transportation Enhancement Project. This project will be funded as a TEA-21 in the amount of $380,000.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve and sign an agreement between Franklin County and the Secretary of Transportation for the Visitors Information Center. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the County Clerk to purchase a Sharp Digital Copier from Carlson Office Systems in the amount of $3,888.00. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand closed the meeting for lunch at 12:05.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:05. Chairman Weigand and Commissioner Carey, Fuller and Waymire present.
Darrell Wadkins, Bob Thompson, Steve Brown, Ray DeJulio, Ted McCurdy, John Dowell, Ethel Wallace, Kevin Kimball, Rex Bowling, Barb Conus, Juanita Zeek, Debbie Hough, Kevin Jones and Sue McCay in and discussed salaries for 2001.
Ray DeJulio discussed raises for Public Works.
Steve Brown discussed raises for all County employees and the need for market adjustments.
John Dowell discussed salary and market adjustments that the State has given.
Kevin Jones discussed salary and market adjustment that he knows about in the State Offices.
Rex Bowling discussed salaries for county employees and adjustments.
Juanita Zeek said that the City of Ottawa has approved a 2% cost of living adjustment for all City employees, 3% merit raise for all employees and up to an additional 2% merit increase for all employees who have served for five years or more. Juanita said that they have approved longevity pay for 2001 as follows: 0-1 $0, 1-5 $200, 6-10 $300 and 11 plus $400 - longevity pay for 2002 as follows: 0-1 $0, 1-5 $300, 6-10 $450 and 11 plus $600 - longevity pay for 2003 as follows: 0-1 $0, 1-5 $400, 6-10 $600 and 11 plus $800 and longevity pay for 2004 as follows: 0-1 $1, 1-5 $500, 6-10 $750 and 11 plus $1,000.
Commissioner Fuller talked about the increase in health insurance premiums and some employees not seeing an increase because of it.
Chairman Weigand asked about paying each employee $60.00 per month plus 3%.
Board said they would discuss salaries and get back with department heads.
Theresa Reeves in and interviewed for the Franklin County Planning Director.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve Eric Strauss to start Phase 2 on the Franklin County Comprehensive Plan for Planning and Zoning. All voted “yes.”
Board discussed a longevity bonus pay for employees and salary increases.
With no further discussion the meeting was closed at 4:50.
Clerk Chairman
December 6, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand and Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:30 a.m.
Kevin Jones in about salary increases for himself and Jason Riggins.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to publish a notice of hearing on amending the 2000 budget. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve and sign an audit engagement letter with Hutinett, Schlotterbeck and Burns, L.L.C. for the audit of the financial statements of Franklin County, Kansas for the year ending December 31, 2000 in the amount of $13,100. All voted “yes.”
Sue Snodgrass in about Escort herbicide that she purchased from Noxious Weed. Mrs. Snodgrass doesn’t think she should have to pay for the chemical because it didn’t appear to work for her. Board said that the County doesn’t warranty chemicals and she needs to pay her bill for chemicals and address her complaints to the manufacturer.
Open bids at 10:06 for wastewater system for Centropolis.
Contract I Contract II Contract III Sub Complete Complete
J.J. Westhoff Construction no bid $106,531 180 210
Cutting Edge $459,658 $162,693 $645,255 180 240
King’s Construction no bid $112,734 120 150
Highberger Farms no bid $128,393 160 180
Hall’s Backhoe no bid $133,854 120 150
J & S Excavation no bid $99,864 120 150
Lyle Rockers Excavating no bid $76,828 120 150
Emcon $742,977 no bid 365 400
Rob Gavin with Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers is going to review the bids and get back with the Board.
Richard Long with Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers discussed Indiana Terr. up by Centropolis which needs to have some culvert work done so it can be used for the sewer lagoon construction. Board asked him to talk to Ray DeJulio.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to purchase some new office furniture for the Register of Deeds in the amount of $7,995.00 from Navrats. All voted “yes.”
Steve Brown and Roy Baker in about proposed aerial photogrammatic bids. Steve recommended that the Board accept the bid from Markhurd.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to accept the bid from Markhurd at $48,875 and add one optional service of 0.5 pixels for 1"=100' scale areas at a cost of $4,475 for a total cost of $53,350. All voted “yes.”
Board talked to Kevin Jones about a county credit card and services that were charged. Board said it was to be for purchasing computer repair parts and software off of the Internet.
Board interviewed Dean Diediker for the position of Franklin County Planning Director.
Chairman Weigand closed the meeting at 12:25 for lunch.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:10 with Chairman Weigand and Commissioner Carey, Fuller and Waymire present.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve the minutes for December 4, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to appoint Peter Frevert to the Franklin County Board of Zoning Appeals. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to appoint Rod Harris to the Franklin County Planning Commission. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve a transfer in the amount of $53,000 from General Fund 001518701 to County Wide Phone Fund 529-403700. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve payroll change 00-476 to hire Kim Barrington to the Health Department at $20.00 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Board discussed 2001 salaries.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:10.
Clerk Chairman
December 11, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice-Chairman Raymond R. Carey and Commissioners Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Carey at 8:51 a.m.
Kevin Jones in and discussed electrical power system failure on December 7, 2000 at the Franklin County Annex. Kevin said the problem was diagnosed as an incoming phase failure. Kevin said that he notified Ransom Memorial Hospital, the Ambulance Department, 911, Courthouse and Annex departments that their phones would be off for approximately 15 minutes. Kevin said he tried to call Don Waymire, Raymond Carey and Harold Fuller to inform them of the problem and couldn’t reach any of them. Kevin suggested that maybe the Chairman of the Board carry a pager.
Chairman Thomas R. Weigand and Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 9:00.
Kevin Jones said that he contacted the county insurance company and they told him we were not covered for power surges.
Kevin Jones said that the Doctor’s want to be connected to the Hospital. Board said that the Doctor’s should make the request through the Hospital and expect to pay for the connection. Kevin said that Mike Pruner of the Health Department wants some more computer drops. Board said the cost should be paid out of the Health Department funds.
Loren Middlebusher in about life insurance premiums. His bid is .29 per thousand dollars of coverage plus about $35.00 a month for billing. Advance Life bid was .29 per thousand dollars and no other charges.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for December 6, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to appoint William H. (Bill) Wood, Jr. from the Richmond area to the Franklin County Planning Commission. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio discussed a building at the corner of Rock Creek Rd. and Nebraska Rd. that is on the right of way about ten feet. Ray said the county could buy the building for $8,500 or leave it at this time. Board agreed to leave at this time.
Ray DeJulio reported that he checked out the flat faced rollers at the State Surplus and he didn’t think any of them were good enough for us to be interest in at this time.
Ray DeJulio said he is working with Kirkham Michael about Indiana Rd. improvements near Centropolis.
Ray DeJulio said he had a request to do some work on Oregon Rd. between Shawnee Rd. and Thomas Rd.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve added orders 1214-1215 in the amount of $415.77, abated order 1130 in the amount of $349.99 and refund order 509 in the amount of $349.99. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve payroll change 00-477 to hire Monte Nieder to the maintenance/custodian department effective December 13, 2000 at $9.20 per hour. All voted “yes.”
Ted McCurdy in and informed the Board that an Ambulance was involved in an accident last night. Ted said it was one that is to be traded in on a new one that is to arrive this month.
Ted McCurdy discussed purchasing a 2001 Ford Explorer and trading off a 1994 Ford Explorer that has had engine problems. Ted said that it will cost $4,067.00 to put a new Ford engine in it. Board asked him to check with other Ford Dealerships on cost of a new engine.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the write-offs in the Ambulance Department for the month of November in the amount of $24,931.12. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve a transfer in the amount of $36,803.00 from Ambulance Fund 152500406 to Ambulance Special Equipment Fund 153600750. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Raymond R. Carey left at 11:30.
Board discussed salaries for 2001.
Commissioner Bill Ogle left at 12:00.
Board continued to discuss 2001 salaries.
With no further discussion the meeting was closed at 12:45.
Clerk Chairman
December 13, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice-Chairman Raymond R. Carey and Commissioners Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Carey at 8:35 a.m.
Commissioner Bill Ogle arrived at 8:40.
Chairman Thomas R. Weigand arrived at 8:45.
Board discussed salaries for 2001.
Mike Pruner in and discussed operations of the Health Department.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to go into an executive session for ten minutes at 9:45 for personnel of non-elected with Board and Mike Pruner present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 9:55 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to accept Mike Pruner’s resignation and terminate his contract as administrator of the Franklin County Health Department effective December 31, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-58 causing Franklin County financial statements and financial reports to be prepared on the basis of cash receipts and disbursements for the year of 2001. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-59 approving that all revenues from Countywide Retailers’ Sales Tax paid over to t he Franklin County Treasurer during Franklin county’s fiscal year 2001 be apportioned and transferred as follows: 10% of revenues be apportioned, deposited, or transferred to the Franklin County Capitol Improvement Fund #520 and the remaining 90% be credited to the General Fund of Franklin County. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to appoint Barbara Conus as the interm Franklin County Health Department Director beginning January 1, 2001. All voted “yes.”
Board interviewed Bonnie Johnson for the position of Franklin County Planning Director.
Board received a phone call from Southwestern Bell in regards to phone problems that we have been having with 911. Rex Bowling said that the Sheriff’s Department is having problems receiving and making calls dues to congestion problems in the Southwestern Bell Network. The County Attorney said he has also been having trouble and doesn’t have phone service much of the time. Southwestern Bell is working on a correction and hopes to at least help the problem by this afternoon.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-60 implementing an employee Longevity Bonus plan for Franklin County. All voted “yes.”
Ted McCurdy in and discussed a 1994 Ford Explorer that has had recurring engine problems. Board asked him to get an estimate from Beckman Motors in Garnett to put a new engine in it.
Chairman Weigand moved the meeting to the basement of the Jail at 12:00 for the monthly department head luncheon.
Attending the luncheon was: Ted McCurdy, Theresa Cummings, Mike Pruner, Barb Conus, Sue McCay, Rex Bowling, Darrell Wadkins, Bob Thompson, Ray DeJulio, John Dowell, Steve Brown, Ken Halliburton, Kevin Jones, Don Waymire, Raymond Carey, Tom Weigand, Harold Fuller and Shari Perry.
Chairman Weigand and Commissioner Carey and Waymire back in chambers at 2:30.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll changes 00-479 probationary period ended on Susan Radcliffe salary increase from $11.01 to $11.95 and 00-480 probationary period ended on Mary Tolman salary increase from $11.56 to $11.95 and resignation effective December 29, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for December 11, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to sign a professional service agreement with Markhurd for aerial photography. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to purchase a Panasonic “Real-time” Time lapse VCR at a cost of $920.00 from Advance Detection Security Systems. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-61 approving the Bylaws and Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Kansas Workers Risk Cooperative for Counties (KWORCC). All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:50.
Clerk Chairman
December 18, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand and Commissioners Raymond R. Carey, Harold L. Fuller and Bill Ogle present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:40 a.m.
Ray DeJulio in and reported about last weeks snow storm.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to sign a quit claim deed between The Commissioners of Franklin County and The City of Wellsville for property located in Section 33, Township 15S, Range 21E (see deed for complete legal). All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to sign a grant of easement between Robert and Janet Bouse and Franklin County for a tract of land in Lot 3 of the Northwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 16S, Range 20E of the 6th P.M. (See easement for complete legal). All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio discussed some bids from High Plains Construction Co. to do some repair work on varies bridges and culverts. Ray said all estimates are less than $5,000 on each project.
Ray DeJulio discussed the tool allowance for the mechanics and the tire-man. Ray recommends that the tool allowance be increased from $20.00 a month to $50.00 a month. Board asked Ray to work up some information and get back with them.
Theresa Cummings in about Community Corrections employees receiving a longevity bonus. Board asked Theresa to get her Board’s approval and determine if she will have the money in her budget.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve the minutes for December 13, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Mr. Cowdin in and asked how a minium maintenance road is defined and how you can get a road back to full maintenance.
Kevin Jones in with bids for 580 virus defense licenses. Kevin said the low bid was with Broughton International at $14.17 per license for a total cost of $8212.60. Kevin said that the County would use 125 of the licenses and that USD 287 and USD 290 would pay the County for their shares. Board asked Kevin to have USD 287 and USD 290 to send the County Clerk a letter in regards to how many licenses they will be refunding the County for before the licenses are purchased.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve the purchase of 580 virus defense licenses from Broughton International when the commitment letters are received by the County Clerk. All voted “yes.” Commissioner Ogle absent.
Kevin Jones requested a $100.00 per month for vehicle allowance for himself and Jason Riggins. No decision made.
Open bids as follows:
Radio bids for Sheriff’s Department
LETT $15,806.28
TF Comm $14,428.00
Wheatland NO BID
Radar bids for Sheriff’s Department
Law Enforcement Equip NO BID
Applied Concepts $3,579 and $5,985
McClain Marketing $5,630
Kustom Signals $4,797
Video Camera’s for Sheriff’s Department Vehicles
Law Enforcement Equip $3,323.55
Kustom Signals $3,554 and $4,010
McClain Marketing $3,995
IPT $3,332
Mobile Vision $3,565
Board asked Craig Davis to review all bids and come back in with recommendation.
Commissioner Don Waymire arrived at 10:50.
Robert Saunders in and discussed hiring a County Administrator and profile questionnaire that was answered by elected department heads and Commissioners.
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to sign a lease purchase agreement between Commercial Federal Bank and Franklin County for $178,000 for the lease purchase of two Caterpillar Motor Graders and adopting and signing a Public Leasing Resolution. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand closed the meeting for lunch at 12:25.
Vice-Chairman Carey opened the meeting at 1:18 with Vice-Chairman Carey and Commissioners Fuller and Waymire present.
Board interviewed Larry Walrod for the position of the Planning Director.
Chairman Weigand arrived at 2:20.
Board listened to taped complaint from Jr. Snodgrass on the Noxious Weed Department.
Commissioner Fuller left at 2:45.
Board called Bonnie Johnson at 2:50 to invite her back, on Wednesday at 9:45 a.m., to the commission meeting.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve payroll change effective January 1, 2001, 01-031 Robert Thompson from $30,000 to $32,032, 01-032 Darren Rocker from $11.01 to $12.00 per hour, 01-033 Leona Adams from $9.66 to $10.15 per hour, Chad Bloomer from $9.57 to $10.03 per hour, 01-035 Lloyd Boles from $8.86 to $9.41 per hour, 01-036 Chad Wheat from $8.86 to $9.41 per hour and B.J. Sawin from $7.61 to $7.84. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:42.
Clerk Chairman
December 20, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Thomas R. Weigand and Commissioners Raymond R. Carey and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Weigand at 8:30 a.m.
Doris King was in with the Safety Committee report. KWORCC has paid out on 36 accidents totaling $147,600.00 so far in 2000 for the county. There were only 26 in 1999. The Committee suggested some sort of incentive to help cut down on future accidents.
Commissioner Ogle arrived at 8:47.
Open bids at 9:00 for Phone System Enhancements, Data Network Switch, Wide Area Network Router, AS400 Upgrade Equipment, Digital Imaging System and Fiber Optic Cable from Hawthorne to County Courthouse.
Three bids were received for Phone System Enhancements. WKT-Attorney $23,147.00, USD 290 $23,445 and Sheriff $37,194.00, Cisco Systems, Inc. all included in lump sump of $65,000 and Avaya-Attorney $37,216.00, USD 290 49,962.40 and Sheriff $102,455.20. Five bids were received for Data Network Switch. Alexander Open Systems $22,774.60 with trade, Infinitec $31,336.45 no trade, Avaya $59,972.60 no trade, Nextec $26,212.00 with trade and Networks Plus $26,998.00 with trade. Four bids were received for Wide Area Network Router. Alexander Open Systems $15,539.96, Infinitec $15,388.60, Nextec $13, 295.01 and Networks Plus $10,717.00. No bids were received for AS400 Upgrade. Two bids were received for Digital Imaging System and One bid was received for Fiber Optic Cable from Hawthorne to County Courthouse. K & W Underground $10,850.00
Board asked Kevin Jones to review all the bids and come back with recommendations.
Larry Felix with Ransom Memorial Hospital in with Hospitals report and reported on strategic plan for 2001.
Chairman Wiegand opened a public hearing at 10:05 to consider the adoption of the International Building Code 2000 Edition to replace the Council of American Building Officials One and Two Family Dwelling Code, 1995 Edition.
Joe Suther discussed with the Board the differences between the two codes and there was no public comment.
Chairman Wiegand closed the public hearing at 10:12.
Board decided to table any decision on the International Building Code 2000 Edition until December 27, 2000 at 11:30.
Bonnie Johnson in for a second interview for the position of Planning Director.
Jack Wray in and asked about the County starting a brush pile on fire and leaving it. He said that the burn permit states it must be attended and not left alone. Board said they would talk to Ray DeJulio about it.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to go into an executive session for fifteen minutes at 10:35 to discuss possible employment with Board and Bonnie Johnson present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 10:50 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to hire Bonnie Johnson to start working February 1, 2001 as the Franklin County Planning Director at $44,000 a year and the county will pay for continuing education, pay dues and pay expenses to attend the National Planners Meetings. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Chairman Weigand seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-62 adopting Road Design Criteria and Standards for Franklin County Subdivisions (a copy is attached). All voted “yes.”
Open bids for a used Semi Tractor at 11:00 two were received.
Gordon Paul-1996 Ford $18,725 with a 50/50 drive train warranty for one year.
Kansas Truck Center-1994 Freightliner $23,250.
Board asked Ray to look at trucks and authorized the purchase of the truck from Gordon Paul as the low bid if it is what we are needing.
Ray DeJulio and Rick Sawin discussed purchasing a snowplow and salt spreader to mount on a one ton truck to clean off parking lots.
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to purchase a Western Snowplow from Knaphide for $3,100 and a Swenson 8' stainless steel spreader from Murphy Tractor for $4,850. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio discussed the salt storage building and he estimated that it would cost $100,000 to bid a new one. Board asked Ray to send a letter to the City of Ottawa about salt storage.
Craig Davis in with recommendations on radio, radar units and video camera bids.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to purchase the radios from TF Comm for $14,428. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to purchase three radar units from McClain Marketing for $5,630 each. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to purchase six video cameras from Law Enforcement Equipment for $3,323.55 each. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve the minutes for December 18, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand adjourned for lunch at 12:10.
Chairman Weigand opened the meeting at 1:05 with Chairman Weigand and Commissioners Carey and Waymire present.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve the following payroll changes.
01-016 Robert Baliley from $10.11 to $10.44
01-012 Dawn Clements from $8.99 to $9.28
01-020 Dennis Downey from $10.11 to $10.27
01-011 Greg Dunn from $11.56 to $11.89
01-021 Amy Eberle from $8.21 to $8.46
01-007 Loren Evans from $12.11 to $12.22
01-018 Doug George from $12.50 to $13.43
01-008 Bruce Goddard from $8.50 to $8.79
01-013 Randy Holtz from $10.11 to $10.27
01-024 Brian Knight - no change
01-025 Janet Matthias - no change
01-027 Ted McCurdy from $50,341.30 to $51,851.56
01-019 Danielle Norman from $10.18 to $10.49
01-026 Teri Novotny - no change
01-014 Vicki Poe from $10.18 to $11.39
01-009 Jeff Price from $11.39 to $12.61
01-006 Scott Reynolds from $13.10 to $13.77
01-010 Pam Sheffield from $10.32 to$11.56
01-015 Joyce Shively from $10.11 to $11.32
01-022 Larry Temple from $10.23 to $10.56
01-017 Doug Waller from $9.19 to $9.45
01-023 William Ward - no change
01-029 Ray DeJulio from $50,000 to $51,500
01-030 Scot Hamlin from $42,016 to $43,284.80
01-038 Elsie Ackmann from $9.28 to $9.57
01-039 Roy Baker from $14.75 to $15.74
01-040 Gwendolyn Brecheisen from $8.21 to $9.24
01-041 Steve Brown from $56,150.52 to $57,835.04
01-042 Janice Cotton from $10.52 to $11.50
01-043 Janet Lloyd from $9.53 to $10.02
01-044 Sandra Roebuck from $9.03 to $10.02
01-045 Linda Taylor from $10.23 to $10.56
01-046 Robin Wright from $8.79 to $9.24
01-047 Donna Young from $9.78 to $10.27
01-048 Barbara Conus from $16.62 to $18.00
01-049 Robin Dotson from $9.19 to $9.49
01-050 Mary Ferguson from $8.74 to $9.03
01-051 Luis Flores from $14.90 to $15.81
01-052 Mary Parkin from $9.94 to $10.27
01-053 Mary Platt from $10.73 to $11.06
01-054 Tracie Pope from $8.24 to $9.19
01-055 Donna Steward from $16.72 to $18.00
01-056 Malea Lutz from $12.55 to $12.94
01-057 Shari Perry from $40,581.96 to $41,799.42
01-058 Kristie Stinebaugh from $10.15 to $10.49
01-059 Velma Wray from $10.15 to $10.49
01-060 Dorothy Brockus from $10.77 to $11.12
01-061 Jody Edwards from $8.62 to $9.16
01-062 Debbie Hough from $12.50 to $12.88
01-063 Dia Kraushaar from $9.57 to $9.90
01-064 Venita Norton from $8.99 to $9.53
01-065 Joyce Preller from $9.94 to $10.27
01-066 Barbara Swanson from $11.01 to $11.34
01-067 Juanita Zeek from $35,707.56 to $36,778.79
01-068 Marilyn Bennett from $10.50 to $10.81
01-069 John Dowell - no change
01-070 Julie Furst from $10.35 to $10.68
01-071 Heather Haigh from $38,000 to $40,000
01-072 Brandon Jones from $38,000 to $40,000
01-073 Audra Seyler from $11.53 to $11.89
01-074 Sue McCay from $32,085.00 to $33,047.55
01-075 Arlene Udelhofen from $10.44 to $10.77
01-076 Travis Altic from $11.01 to $12.44
01-077 Kenneth Campbell from $15.01 to $16.73
01-078 Jeffry Curry from $12.39 to $13.05
01-079 Craig Davis effective 1-8-01 $51,500
01-080 Jimmie Dean, Jr from $12.77 to $15.10
01-081 Phillip Depriest from $12.77 to $13.42
01-082 Frank Gregg from $12.00 to $12.65
01-083 Sharon Haas from $10.89 to $11.23
01-084 Curtis Hall from $11.01 to $12.44
01-085 Ruth Jansen from $12.61 to $13.21
01-086 Kevin Kimball effective 1-8-01 $42,000
01-087 Frederick Kissinger from $16.10 to $16.90
01-088 Stephen Lunger from $13.32 to $15.09
01-089 Robert Moews from $12.94 to $14.04
01-090 Tamara Mount from $11.01 to $12.44
01-091 Bradley Owen from $11.01 to $12.44
01-092 Alan Radcliffe from $15.25 to $15.80
01-093 Roger Shambaugh from $15.03 to $16.24
01-094 Michael Voights from $9.90 to $12.28
01-095 Dana White from $9.90 to $10.23
01-096 Ghezai Habtemicael from $8.79 to $9.57
01-097 Daniel Longfellow from $8.67 to $9.53
01-098 Elsa Maddox from $8.50 to $9.24
01-099 Kathleen Mundy from $8.37 to $9.03
01-100 Darrell Wadkins from $30,000 to $30,900
01-101 Michael Brady from $9.90 to $10.39
01-102 Shirley Brooks from $8.86 to $9.16
01-103 Darold Cain from $9.99 to $10.49
01-104 Joyce Hahn from $10.61 to $11.12
01-105 Connie Jacobs from $12.82 to $13.43
01-106 Roger Keith from $8.74 to $9.03
01-107 Charles LeMaster from $9.90 to $10.03
01-108 Donna Osborn from $9.24 to $9.99
01-109 James Reeder from $9.82 to $10.11
01-110 Rita Roenne from $9.24 to $9.99
01-111 Jesse Snow from $8.74 to $9.03
01-112 Kyle Stephenson from $8.50 to $8.79
01-113 Nancy Thompson from $9.99 to $10.49
01-114 Justin Wadkins from $9.24 to $9.99
01-115 Joe Suther, Jr. from $15.27 to $15.74
01-116 Vicki Evans from $9.82 to $10.61
01-117 Monica Finch from $9.90 to $10.69
01-118 Joette French from $10.15 to $10.96
01-119 Bradley Gilges from $18.14 to $18.87
01-120 Toni Manna from $10.06 to $10.86
01-121 Vicki Matile from $9.24 to $10.11
01-122 Amy McFadden from $9.24 to $10.11
01-123 Sarah Peffley from $9.82 to $10.61
01-124 Ryan Richeson from $9.24 to $10.11
01-125 Toni Schmidt from $9.90 to $10.69
01-126 Matthew Young from $9.24 to $10.11
01-127 Kevin Jones from $61,800 to $66,744
01-128 Jason Riggins from $23.77 to $25.67
01-139 Tracy Brock from $9.90 to $10.27
01-129 Troy Funk from $9.66 to $10.02
01-130 Michele Goracke from $9.53 to $10.18
01-131 Cynthia Guyett from $9.24 to $9.53
01-132 Kenneth Halliburton from $11.23 to $12.16
01-140 Danny Jones from $9.24 to $9.85
01-133 James Lee from $9.90 to $10.27
01-134 Kevin McAdoo from $9.24 to $9.53
01-141 Travis Morris from $8.74 to $9.03
01-135 Rhonda Overman from $9.24 to $9.82
01-136 Kristopher Roy from $9.57 to $10.18
01-137 Daniel Sink from $9.24 to $9.53
01-142 Amanda Stratton from $8.74 to $9.03
01-138 Ethel Wallace from $37,568.00 to $38,695.04
All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-63 authorizing to transfer monies on or before the 1st day of February 2001 not to exceed the following amounts: General Fund to Capital Improvement $197,000, General Fund to General Fund Special Equipment $203,000, Ambulance Fund to Ambulance Fund Special Equipment $60,000, Election Fund to Election Fund Reserve $35,000, Noxious Weed to Noxious Weed Special Capital $20,000, Road and Bridge to Road and Bridge Special Equipment $120,000, County Buildings to Capital Improvement $50,000, Employee Benefits to Employee Benefit Plan $200,000 and Health Fund to Health Special Equipment $30,000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 00-64 amending Article 4 of the Zoning Regulations of Franklin County, Kansas. All voted “yes.”
Board agreed that Community Correction employees will receive the longevity bonus pay out of the County Fund and that the money will be paid back to the County on or before July 15, 2001.
Ed Taylor in and discussed lot splits.
Chairman Weigand moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve payroll change 00-478 retirement of Griffith L. Evans, Jr. effective November 30, 2000. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to close all County Departments at 12:00 noon on December 29, 2000 and that all employees will stay until 4:00 p.m. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion the meeting was closed at 2:20.
Clerk Chairman
December 27, 2000
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Raymond R. Carey, Commissioners Harold L. Fuller and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Carey at 8:31 a.m.
Commissioner Ogle arrived at 8:45.
Ray DeJulio was in to report on salt shortage. Said we would be getting another shipment but at a higher cost.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the December 20, 2000 minutes. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Weigand arrived at 9:00.
Opened 2000 Budget Amendment Hearing at 9:07. Reviewed proposed amendments. No public comment. Closed hearing at 9:09.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve budget amendments as follows.
General Fund 4,778,225
Ambulance Fund 824,210
County Wide Phone 169,531
Election Fund 135,000
Health Fund 727,845
Road & Bridge Fund 2,720,557
Special Parks & Rec. 3,150
Bond & Interest Fund 1,354,576
All voted “yes.”
Board discussed fax from DGM Consultants regarding bricks for Courthouse repair and their costs.
Commissioner Carey presented Commissioners Fuller, Ogle and Weigand plaques, in appreciation for their dedication and service for their term of office.
Kevin Jones presented the Commissioners with information regarding the savings and actual income he and Jason have brought the County. He also discussed disposition of unused property.
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve holding a silent auction on January 25, 2001 to dispose of unused, outdated computer equipment. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to accept the bids of KW Underground, for overhead fiber to Hawthorne School for $10,850.00, Infinitec AS400 upgrade for two units at $1,206.90 per unit and Networks Plus Cisco Router 3640 for $8,773.00. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to allow Kevin Jones and Jason Riggins each, $100.00 per month, for a car allowance. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to approve Resolution 00-65 adopting the International Building Code, 2000 edition for the unincorporated territory of Franklin County. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Ogle seconded to approve a 3% payroll increase for Gene McAdoo and David Griffin for 2001. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Carey moved and Commissioner Fuller seconded to approve payroll changes for Services for the Elderly drivers as follows:
01-143 Carol R. Ahlvers from $5.75 to $6.50 01-144 Mary Lu Burgoon from $6.25 to $6.50
01-145 James H. Coombes from $6.25 to $6.50 01-146 Charles R. Donart Jr. from $6.25 to $6.50
01-147 C. Kenneth Edwards from $6.25 to $6.50 01-148 Patrick T. Howard from $5.75 to $6.50
01-149 Donald W. Smith from $6.25 to $6.50
All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Fuller moved and Commissioner Carey seconded to appoint Wendell Davis as Williamsburg Township Treasurer, Nancy Taylor as Peoria Township Treasurer and A. Russ Baise as Hayes Township Trustee. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion the meeting was closed at 12:20.
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Clerk Chairman