May 12, 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.

Derek and Lisa Swank of 123 S. 10th Street in Centropolis in and said that there neighbor moved the boundary line.  The Planning Department has issued a building permit for a garage to Clifford Burgoon and he has moved the boundary line to build the garage.  Mr. Swank said that Mr. Burgoon is using the sewer survey to determine property boundary line.  Mr. Swank said that Mr. Burgoon has told him not to come on his property or he will be arrested.  Chairman Taylor said that maybe the Swank’s need to hire an attorney.  Larry Walrod said that Mr. Swank has been notified about a trailer on his property.  Mr. Swank said they use the trailer for hay and feed for a cow.  Chairman Taylor said that this is a civil matter.  Mr. Swank said they are selling their property because they don’t feel safe living there.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to give Mr. Swank 90 days to get the trailer on his property moved.  All voted “yes.”

Darrell Wadkins in about an employee that is retiring at the end of this month.  Board agreed to allow him to hire a new employee.

Darrell Wadkins discussed damage to the Annex Building.  Darrell said that he has contacted the KC Star about the damage.

Chet Leach of 3881 Rock Creek Rd. in about the water line.  He said that the water line was to be on the south side of the road and it is on the north side of the road.  Water line seems to be leaking and he can’t mow his ditch because of the leak and there is rock in the ditch.  Mr. Leach said that there needs to be a turn around at the end of Oregon Lane.  He also needs the rock cleaned up in his ditch and that his drive way sinks every time it rains.

 Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve payroll changes 03-296 for Deborah Kenyon, 03-297 for Vicki Matile, 03-298 for Parker Sayler and 03-299 for Erin McFadden.  All voted “yes.”

Open bids at 10:00 for interest costs to issue $808,000 in General Obligation Bonds for the payoff of KP&F prior liability obligation.  Three bids were received.

Bidder            Interest Cost    Discount        Net Interest Cost        Interest Rate
Kansas State Bank        $445,011.66       none        $445,011.66        5.75
Gold Capital Management    $428,019.16    $8,080.00    $436,899.16        5.63484
Country Club Bank        $399,206.67    $8,080.00    $407,286.67        5.262555

 Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to accept the bid from Country Club Bank for General Obligation Bonds for the payoff of the KP&F prior liability in the amount of $808,000 with an average annual net interest rate of 5.262555, which is at least a $195,000 savings.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve Resolution No. 03-56 authorizing the issuance and delivery of $808,000 principal amount of general obligation bonds, series 2003 and providing for the levy and collection of an annual tax for the purpose of paying the principal of interest on the bonds as they become due.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to publish a solicitation of bids for chip seal for 2003.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to publish a solicitation of bids for oil for chip seal for 2003.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve payroll change 03-276 for Matthew Rogers and 03-295 for James Harmann.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve and sign an agreement between The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company, Franklin County and the Secretary of Transportation of the State of Kansas to place crossing arms on Ohio Terr between Shawnee Rd and Riley Rd.  All voted “yes.”

Ray DeJulio said that Williams Pipeline has paid to upgrade the south 1,000 feet of Nebraska Road, currently a minimum maintenance road, between Pawnee Road and Sand Creek Road and asked the Board to pass a resolution to upgrade that portion to a full maintenance.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Resolution No. 03-57 authorizing the Public Works Department to upgrade the south 1,000 feet of Nebraska Road between Pawnee Road and Sand Creek Road to a full maintenance road.  All voted “yes.”

Ray DeJulio discussed vacating Allen Rd. between 4500 and 4650.  He said a bridge inspection would need to be done first and that Anderson County has previously vacated part of the road and will vacate the rest.

Rick and Laurie McKenzie of 3947 Labette Terr, Dick Turner and Nancy Taylor in about the roads in Peoria.  They also discussed some properties that need to be cleaned up.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to allow Chairman Taylor to sign an agreement for Shirley’s on the Annex purchase for Internal Revenue purposes.  All voted “yes.”

Keith Clark in about getting a credit card for Community Corrections.  Board agreed not to apply for a credit card.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve the minutes for May 5, 2003.  Commissioners Ferguson, Hay, Stottlemire and Waymire voted “yes.”  Chairman Taylor abstained, because he didn’t attend the meeting.

Chairman Taylor closed for lunch at 11:55.

Chairman Taylor opened the meeting at 1:00.  All present.

Board discussed an agreement between Franklin County and Landowners when work is done on private property.

Board discussed proposed guidelines for County Road Improvement Districts Program.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to go into an executive session for 40 minutes at 2:20 for personnel of non-elected with Board, Shari Perry, John Dowell, Ted McCurdy and Kristie Stinebaugh present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Taylor opened the meeting at 3:00 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 3:06.



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