May 21, 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.

Keith Clark and Diana Drake in and discussed the Community Correction budget for 2003 which ends June 30, 2003.  Keith said that they are going to have $20,000 to $23,000 budget left from money they receive from the Department of Corrections and $100,000 budget left from Juvenile Justice Authority.  They would like to make some year end purchases and adjust their budgets to make the expenditures.  Keith said the expenditures would need to be justified and they can justify that they need new computers.  The computers they have are from 2 ½ years to 6 years plus years old and need updating.  Keith estimates that the new computer would cost $28,550.  Keith said the other equipment they need is 4 digital cameras, 3 label makers, 3 printers, 1 laminating machine, 1 key cabinet, 3 dry erase boards, 1 round table, software, copier, 1 shredder, 5 file cabinets, 3 breathalyzers and a new vehicles, with a cost for the other equipment estimated at a cost of $35,797.  Keith said that all this equipment is needed and if the money is not spent it has to be sent back to the State.  Keith said with these expenditures they would still be sending back about $64,000.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the computer and other equipment purchases for needed expenditures for Community Corrections.  All voted “yes.”

Keith Clark discussed Juvenile Accountability and Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG) application for $22,010 with a cash match of $2,446.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the Juvenile Accountability and Incentive Block Grant application.  All voted “yes.”

Diana Drake discussed the Whirlwind Program not being funded through JJA anymore.  Diana said that the Mental Health is going to apply for a grant to continue this program, because they feel it is a very good program for children.

Commissioner Ferguson moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve payroll changes 03-302 for Daniel Longfellow, 03-309 for Doug Waller and 03-311 for Jordan Powell.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve the minutes for May 19, 2003.  All voted “yes.”

John Dowell discussed surplus property that the county has acquired through the recent tax sale.

Chairman Taylor opened a public hearing at 10:00 for certain real estate that is surplus property and not required for public use and to dispose of real estate located in Section 2, Township 17, Range 19 at approximately 402 W. 9th St. and Lot 6, Block 1, Brockway’s 3rd in the City of Wellsville.

No public comments

 Chairman Taylor closed the public hearing at 10:02.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Resolution No. 03-59 disposing of a tract of real property described as Lot 6, Block 1, Brockway’s 3rd Addition to the City of Wellsville and granting a quit-claim deed to the City of Wellsville and Resolution No. 03-60 disposing of a tract of real property described as the East 25 feet commencing at the NE corner of the SW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 2, Township 17, range 19, thence 75 feet, thence South 175 feet, thence East 75 feet, thence North 175 feet to the place of beginning, reserving 40 feet off the North side for Ninth Street in the City of Ottawa and granting a quit-claim deed to Tom and Bertie Wilson, who have gratuitously maintained the property for the last number of years.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Ferguson moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for 20 minutes at 10:30 for personnel of non-elected with Board, Shari Perry, Ted McCurdy and John Dowell present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Taylor opened the meeting at 10:50 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to go into an executive session for 20 minutes at 11:00 for personnel of non-elected with Board and Barbara Conus present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Taylor opened the meeting at 11:20 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.

Barbara Conus discussed hiring a new nurse practitioner.  She is going to do some checking into hiring one full time or part time and get back with the Board.

Barbara Conus discussed vaccines for children and if the county wants to provide what the State is not going to provide for any longer.  Board agreed to provide the shots for free if they can’t afford to pay for them.

Barbara Conus discussed that there is no longer a State contract for birth control, so the prices will have to be raised.

Barbara Conus discussed that small pox phase 1.5 has started and that we have the option to participate.  Barbara said that at this time she doesn’t want to.

Board presented Dan Longfellow a plaque for his retirement with the County.

Darrell Wadkins in about the damage that was done to the Annex building.  The KC Star has agreed to pay for the damages.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve payroll changes 03-242 for Kraig Kirchner, 03-243 for Kelley Thompson and 03-244 for Shelly Pool (a contractual employee).  All voted “yes.”

Chairman Taylor moved the meeting at 11:55 to the USD 290 Board Office for the monthly luncheon with the school district and City of Ottawa.  Attending the luncheon was Bill Allegre, Charles Gillette, Richard Jackson, Deb Henningsen, Weldon Padgett, Eric Bushman, Andy Gasaway, Bob Bezek, Jan Collins, Gene Ramsey, Scott Bird, Rex Cummings, Don Hay, Don Stottlemire, Fred Ferguson, Rocky Fleer, Ed Taylor, Shari Perry, Don Waymire and Marg Stevens.

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 1:00.



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