June 2, 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.
Larry Walrod discussed an application from David Hill to rezone approximately
20 acres from A-1 to R-E. One tract approximately 12 acres located
in the NE corner of Section 24, Township 15, Range 19 and another tract approximately
8.5 acres located in the SE corner of Section 24, Township 15, Range 19.
Larry Walrod stated that the Planning Commission recommends denial because
of the configuration of the proposed lot #3 and the need to provide access
from Montana Road over the railroad right of way.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to send rezoning
application from David Hill back to the Planning Commissioner. All
voted “yes.”
Larry Walrod discussed an application from Rick Leach to rezone approximately
29.81 acres from A-1 to R-E and 10.34 acres from A-1 to R-3A located west
of the intersection of US 59 Hwy. and Woodson Rd. in Section 23, Township
15, Range 19. Larry Walrod stated that the Planning Commission recommends
approval. Larry Walrod said that a subdivision plat will be filed at
a later date.
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve
Resolution No. 03-63 approving rezoning of approximately 29.81 acres from
A-1 to R-E and 10.34 acres from A-1 to R-3A all located in Section 23, Township
15, Range 19 and owned by Rick Leach c/o Homestead Builders, Inc. All
voted “yes.”
Larry Walrod discussed an application from Dennis Domnanish to rezone approximately
5 acres from an A-1 to R-E located on the west side of Ohio Rd. approximately
½ mile south of Finney Rd. Larry Walrod stated that the Planning
Commission recommends approval.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve Resolution
No. 03-64 approving rezoning of approximately 5.69 acres from A-1 to R-E
located in the east half of Section 21, Township 18, Range 20 and owned by
Domnanish Farms Inc. All voted “yes.”
Larry Walrod discussed an application from Bill Leib to rezone approximately
10 acres from A-1 to R-E located on the east side of Louisiana Rd. approximately
¼ mile south of Jackson Rd. Larry Walrod stated that the Planning
Commission recommends approval.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution
No. 03-65 approving rezoning of approximately 10 acres from A-1 to R-E located
in Section 34, Township 17, Range 19 and owned by Bill Leib. All voted
“yes.”
Larry Walrod discussed an application from Russell Sylvester requested by
Eleanor Coen to rezone approximately 21.5 acres from A-2 to R-E located about
¼ mile east of Indiana Rd. on the south side of Kingman Rd.
Larry Walrod stated that the Planning Commission recommends approval.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve Resolution
No. 03-66 approving rezoning of approximately 21.5 acres from A-2 to R-E
located in Section 19, Township 17, Range 19 and owned by Eleanor Coen.
All voted “yes.”
Larry Felix in per Board request. Board asked Larry to notify them
60 days prior to the Ransom Memorial Hospital Board Members terms expire.
Commissioner Stottlemire asked about the by-laws and Larry Felix said he
would send a copy to the Board.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to re-appoint Milton
L. Sampson, Lena Mae Janes and David Alderman to the Ransom Memorial Hospital
Board of Trustees. All voted “yes.”
Steve Brown in and discussed 2002 Final real Estate Appraisal/Sales Ratio
Study.
Diane Drake, Marg Stevens, Donna Crawford and Doug Loyd in about Franklin
County Mental Health looking at applying for a Community Block Grant.
Diane Drake discussed 10 years growth pattern from 1989 to 2002 for the Franklin
County Mental Health Clinic. Diane discussed the State Hospitals closing,
finances by funding sources (Medicaid, State Funding and County contributions),
number of individuals served, space needs that are still needed for medical
records at the Eisenhower site and rooms to serve children visits.
They are looking into adding on about 7,000 to 8,000 square ft. at an estimated
cost of $85.00 per square ft. at the Eisenhower site.
Donna Crawford discussed Community Development Block Grant funding for the
expansion of the Franklin County Mental Health Clinic at the Eisenhower site
and if the grant should be applied for this year or wait until next year.
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to apply
for a $400,000 Community Development Block Grant for the expansion of the
Franklin County Mental Health Clinic at the Eisenhower site. All voted
“yes.”
Darren Hibdon in with quarterly report for the Extension Office. He
said they have had horse meetings, no till farming and pasture land (brush
management and noxious weed) meetings and tractor safety meeting. They
are seeing a lot of insect problems, questions about rent of farm land and
pastures, gardening questions and West Niles Virus questions. Darren
said that lagoons need to be treated for mesquites. They are gearing
up for the Fair and doing leadership camps.
Ray DeJulio discussed Franklin County Noxious Weed Annual Control Plan.
Commissioner Stottlemire asked about problem with State property and railroad
right of way. Ray said he would find out and let him know.
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve
the 2004 Annual Control Plan for Franklin County Noxious Weed. All
voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio said he had received a request from Mr. Charles Cowdin to vacate
Osborne Lane, between Eisenhower Terr and Louisiana Terr. Ray said
that it would land lock to parcels, but that Mr. Cowdin would give easements.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to publish
to hold a public hearing for a proposal to vacate a portion of Osborne Lane,
between Eisenhower Terrace and Louisiana Terrace, in Section 26 and 27, township
16 South, Range 19. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to accept
an easement between Retail Distribution West, L.L.C. and the Board of County
Commissioners located in Section 30, Township 16, Range 20. All voted
“yes.”
Chairman Taylor asked Ray DeJulio about issuing bonds to do some of the gravel
roads that are listed on the CHIP Plan into hard surface since interest rates
are low and construction costs are low. Ray is going to get some estimated
costs.
Barbara Conus in and discussed drug and alcohol testing for CDL drivers.
Barb said that CDL drivers drug testing must be conducted by a state certified
lab and that Ransom Memorial Hospital has the equipment to do an EBT but
no one certified at this time to perform the test. She is working with
Linda Reed with RMH on this issue. Barbara Conus discussed pre-employment,
post accident and suspicion drug testing. She said she could purchase
kits for $10.82 each and if the test was positive they would need to send
to a lab for further testing and is she is waiting on the cost for a second
lab quote. Barb said that they could also do saliva swab testing for
alcohol and if positive they could then be taken to RMH once they have someone
certified to work the equipment, the cost of the swab is $2.45 each.
Board agreed to purchase the kits and do pre-employment, post accident and
suspicion drug testing at the Health Department for all employees except
CDL drivers.
Barbara Conus discussed hiring an ARNP or PA 1 day a week for the Health
Department and ½ day a week for the jail and juvenile detention center.
Commissioner Waymire asked why we had a full-time ARNP if it was not needed.
Barbara said she didn’t hire the ARNP full-time and her schedule was not
very full part of the time.
Board asked Barbara Conus about hiring an employee temporary full-time with
benefits. Barbara said that KDHE will reimburse the county for 100%
of the costs associated with hiring her.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve
payroll change 03-315 for Evonna James. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Taylor closed for lunch at 12:15.
Chairman Taylor opened the meeting at 1:15. All present.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve the
minutes for May 28, 2003. All voted “yes.”
Board discussed the Commissioner’s budget for 2004.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:15.
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Clerk
Chairman