February 19, 2003

BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman John E. Taylor and Commissioners Fred E. Ferguson and Donald C. Hay present.   

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Taylor at 8:30.

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application from Harold Fields to rezone approximately 10 acres from A-1 to R-E located at the intersection of Colorado and Shawnee Roads, on the South side of Shawnee Road.  Larry Walrod said the Planning Commission recommended approval.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve Resolution No. 03-25 approving the rezoning of a tract of land from A-1 to R-E, owned by Harold and Winifred Fields and located in Section 5, Township 16, Range 18.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed a grant of easement from Harold and Winifred Fields.

Commissioner Ferguson moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to accept an agreement for Grant of Permanent Right of Way between Harold A. & Winifred A. Fields and Franklin County located in Section 5, township 16, Range 18.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed property located at 2449 Alabama Terr. and the clean up that has been done.

Chairman Taylor said that Larry Walrod, Lisa Dempsey, John Dowell, Bob Thompson and Ray DeJulio have been doing a good job at getting properties cleaned up.

Barbara Conus in about smallpox.  Risks are small but there is a risk.  She wants protection under workmen’s com.  Barbara said RMH has opted out.  Barbara said that Dr. Ransom feels there is a need for the vaccinations.  Barbara said that if the vaccinations are on a volunteer basis, her nurses don’t want to participate.  Barbara asked if they don’t participate, they would like to still go to the clinics.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to enter into a lease with Heartland Pulmonary Internal Medicine for space at the Annex.  All voted “yes.”

Norman Wooge discussed Oregon Rd. between K-68 and Pawnee he said lots and lots of rock has been put on the road.  Road is lower than the ditches and there is too much lime on the roads.

Chet Leach in about utility cuts being made in the roads and cuts not being compacted when fixed.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve payroll change 03-245 for Kurt Layton.  All voted “yes.”

Kurt Layton introduced Keith Clark as the new Community Corrections Director.

Board reviewed two suggestions from the suggestion boxes.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve the minutes for February 17, 2003.  All voted “yes.”

John Dowell said in regards to Mr. George Hall’s comments on last Wednesday he takes great pride in doing his job.

Larry Felix in and discussed the study the Hospital did in regards to smallpox.  They assembled a team and had conference calls with KDHE and collected information.  Phase I would include a select number of Hospital employees to start the vaccines.  Larry said they considered the risks and benefits of the vaccine.  He said there has been no cases of smallpox since the late 1970’s.  Larry said the Hospital opted out of Phase I and that the State said they could still at a later date participate.  The Hospital is continuing to study with staff and they are taking measures if there is a terrorist attack and that they handle contagious viruses every day.  Larry said the vaccine is a live virus and as ling as you have the sore it is contagious.  It can be spread to other people and the Hospital sees it as another risk.  Larry said there is a three-day window from being exposed to receiving the vaccine.  Larry said few Hospital have opted in to participate in Phase I.  Larry said if there was an outbreak the vaccination would be given to everybody.  Larry said that Phase II would include other agencies including EMS, firefighters and other emergency employees.  Phase III, Larry said would be later this year or first of next year and it is his understanding that the vaccine is not a live virus.  
Board agreed the Health Department should do the training for the smallpox vaccines, but opt out of Phase I and employees will not receive vaccinations.

Larry Felix asked about renting vacate space at the Annex.  Larry is going to get with Jerry Thompson on costs to remodel.

Ray DeJulio in and discussed Rock Creek 4, between Texas and Utah.  Ray said the fences are all at 50 feet and the right of way is 66 feet.  Ray would like to have a road survey done and talk to landowners about an additional 5-foot right of way.

Ray DeJulio discussed the back-slope and fence replacement policy.

Ray DeJulio discussed a request from Mr. George Hall to do some work to a road and then vacate the road.  Ray said we would have to hold a public hearing.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to accept an easement between Marguerite Gibson and Franklin County for property located in Section 30, Township 16, Range 20.  All voted “yes.”

Ray DeJulio discussed soliciting bids for the annual bridge inspection.  Board agreed to send notice to engineers we have used in the past and not publish in the newspaper.

John Dowell discussed request for fence viewing from Robert Curtin.

Chairman Taylor moved the meeting to the USD 290 Office at 11:53 for the monthly luncheon.  Attending was Louis Reed, Marge Stevens, Weldon Padgett, Cleon Rickel, Scott Bird, Rocky Fleer-Husted, Brad Howard, Bob Bezek, Richard Jackson, Fred Ferguson, Don Hay, Shari Perry, Ed Taylor, Deborah Henningsen, Charles Gillette, Gene Ramsey, Bill Allegre.

Board back in chambers at 1:05 and with no further comments, Chairman Taylor adjourned the meeting.



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