April 7, 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, Donald C. Hay, Donald R. Stottlemire and Donald E. Waymire present.   

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

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution 03-36, rezoning application for David & Mary Wagner (26-17S-19E) from R-E to I-1.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Resolution 03-37, rezone application for Mark Weigand (28-17S-19E) from A-1 to a portion R-E and a portion A-2.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Resolution 03-38, rezone application for Jack Ostermann (23-15S-19E) from A-1 to R-E.  Commissioners Taylor, Waymire, Stottlemire and Hay voted “yes,” Commissioner Ferguson voted “no.”

Rezoning request was submitted on Rick Leach property (23-15S-19E).  Bob & Mary Ann Chamberlin spoke in opposition of the request.  Stating there was an error in publication resulting in a violation of state statutes regarding time frame.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to send the application back through the process and to re-notify appropriate property owners.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Prairie Hills Estates Subdivision plat (28-17S-19E).  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve Resolution 03-39, amended special use permit #SX-0018 for William Gregg (34-16S-18E).  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution 03-40, rezone application for Daryl Bishop (35-15S-20E) from R-E to R-3A.  All voted “yes.”

Roy Baker questioned his options with the new payroll system.

Diane Drake and Kevin Shaw, from Franklin County Mental Health, were in to show the Board two awards that they had received.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve the minutes from the April 2, 2003 meeting.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the minutes from the April 4, 2003 canvass. Commissioners Ferguson, Waymire, Stottlemire and Hay voted “yes,” Commissioner Taylor abstained.
 
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to accept three properties into the Neighborhood Revitalization Program, 1108 E 7th St, 715 Liberty, and 635 S Locust.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve change orders 133-138.  All voted “yes.”

Dottie Riley presented the Board with options regarding KP&F payoff.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to proceed with refinancing of KP&F debt for rate savings.  All voted “yes.”

John Dowell discussed the tax sale with tentative dates being May 10 and May 17, 2003.  He also discussed HIPAA and proposed policy and agreements.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to go into executive session at 10:45 for 10 minutes for attorney client privilege with Board and John Dowell present.  All voted “yes.”  Reopened at 10:55 reporting no action taken no decisions made.

Sue McCay reported on the March Register of Deeds filings.  718 instruments with total fees being $51,510.46.
They also discussed the blue-line machine, on second floor, and getting it re-vented for use.

Keith Clark the director of Community Corrections requested that there be some allowances made for his employees regarding health insurance coverage and premiums.  Board will have Personnel check into it and get back to him.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve Solicitation of Bids for fencing on Rock Creek 3 project.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Ferguson moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Solicitation of Bids for CMK for 2003.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution 03-41 vacating a portion of Allen Road (17-19S-20E).  All voted “yes.”

Ray DeJulio, Tom Weigand and Board discussed the frontage road along 59 Highway south of Ottawa and how KDOT wants to change the entrances.

Board agreed that the Courtroom, on second floor of the Courthouse, could not be used on weekends when it required personnel to open and close.

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 12:35.



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