June 30, 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 in and discussed Greystone Estates Subdivision Final Plat submitted by Don & Linda Leach.  Larry received a letter of credit from Wellsville Bank for completing the road and drainage improvements.  Planning Commission recommends approval.  Larry said that covenants and restrictions have already been filed.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to accept right of ways and easements on Final Plat of Greystone Estates Subdivision.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed Still Meadow Farms #2 Subdivision Final Plat submitted by Rick Leach, Homestead Builders, Inc.  Larry said that the Planning Commission recommends approval.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to accept right of ways and easements on Final Plat of Still Meadow Farms #2 Subdivision.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed a letter he received from Kansas Department of Health and Environment regarding the material on the property that was owned by Lohman’s in Peoria.

Larry Walrod and John Dowell discussed Terrace Estates Subdivision and deed restrictions or covenants.  

Ray DeJulio presented fence bids for Shawnee Road.  Ray reported that Horace Bowden withdrew his bid and Ray recommends accepting the low bid.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to accept the low bid for fencing on Shawnee Road from Bar D Bar in the amount of $2,000.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to publish a solicitation of bids for tires.  All voted “yes.”

Ray DeJulio discussed Rock Creek Rd. project and work on road by Transfer Station.

Commissioner Ferguson moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve payroll change 03-325 for Velma L. Wray.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for June 25, 2003.  All voted “yes.”

Jim Stonequist in about bill from the Ambulance Department for service.  Mr. Stonequist said he didn’t sign any paper work with the Ambulance Department when he was transported.  John Dowell said that he could request that the City of Wellsville pay the bill.  Mr. Stonequist said it was a County action not the City of Wellsville.  John Dowell said that the City of Wellsville was the arresting entity.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll change 03-326 for Danielle M. Paris.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve a one month contract with Brandy Wisdom with Community Corrections.  All voted “yes.”

John Dowell discussed Kenton Granger lawsuit, tax sale #31 and installing a small elevator in the District Court Building.

Steve Brown in about updating the auto cad software on a seconded computer to auto cad lite at a cost of $543.75.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve the software purchase for the Appraiser’s Office at a cost of $543.75.  All voted “yes.”
Steve Brown discussed continuing education programs that he is required to take at a cost of $190 this program is on property tax law and he would also like permission for Linda Taylor to attend.  Steve would also like to attend an education program on valuation of cell towers which is held in Wichita at a cost of $100.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to allow Steve Brown and Linda Taylor to attend the education programs.  All voted “yes.”

Jake Faren with Tropical Snow Stands in and discussed putting a stand in the Annex Parking Lot.  Board agreed not to give him permission to put a stand in the Annex Parking Lot.

Board discussed department head evaluation.

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 12:00.



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