July 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.

Larry Walrod discussed an application from Raymond Love and property owner being William Thompson to rezone approximately 3 acres from A-1 to R-3A located at the SE corner of the SE1/4 of Section 1, Township 16, Range 18.  Larry Walrod stated that the Planning Commission recommends approval.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 03-71 approving rezoning of approximately 3.44 acres from A-1 to R-3A located in Section 1, Township 16, Range 18 and owned by William Thompson.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed an application from Ludell Neilson to rezone approximately 1.25 acres from A-1 to R-1 located adjacent to the Townsite of Centropolis and although not part of the Townsite Plat, it is served with public water and sewer in Section 30, Township 15, Range 19.  Larry Walrod stated that the Planning Commission recommends approval.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 03-72 approving rezoning of approximately 1.24 acres from A-1 to R-1 located in Section 1, Township 15, Range 19 owned by Ludell Neilson.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed an application from Terry Silvius, Ramblin S, LLC to rezone approximately 14 acres from A-1 to R-E located at Utah Rd. and Thomas Rd. in Section 19, Township 15, Range 21.  Larry Walrod stated that the Planning commission recommends approval.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve Resolution No. 03-73 approving rezoning of approximately 13.93 acres from A-1 to R-E located in Section 19, Township 15, Range 21 and owned by Terry Silvius.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed an application from John Schnieders to rezone approximately 10 acres from R-E to C-2 located on the East side of Eisenhower Rd. approximately 500 feet South of I-35 right of way in Section 14, Township 17, Range 19.  Larry Walrod stated that the Planning Commission recommends approval.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve Resolution No. 03-74 approving rezoning of approximately 10 acres from R-E to C-2 located in Section 14, Township 17, Range 19 and owned by John Schnieders.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed an application from Suzanne Santoyo to rezone approximately 10.18 acres from A-1 to R-E located in Section 30, township 16, Range 21 North of K-68 and East of Texas Rd.  Larry said that there is an existing home on the property that is uninhabitable and the applicant wants to provide a residence for her parents on the property.  Larry Walrod stated that the Planning Commission recommends approval.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 03-75 approving rezoning of approximately 10.18 acres from A-1 to R-E located in Section 30, Township 16, Range 21 and owned by Suzanne Santoyo.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed an application from Royce Powelson to rezone approximately 3.18 acres from A-1 to R-3A located at Cloud Rd. and Oregon Rd. in Section 35, Township 18, Range 20.  Larry Walrod stated that the Planning Commissioner recommends approval.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Resolution No. 03-76 approving rezoning of approximately 3.18 acres from A-1 to R-3A located in Section 35, Township 18, Range 20 and owned by Royce Powelson.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed an application from David Hill to rezone approximately 11.93 acres from A-1 to R-E located in Section 24, Township 15, Range 19.  Larry Walrod stated that the Planning Commission recommends approval.  Chairman Taylor questioned if the rezoning was for 11.93 acres or 12.10 acres.
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to table any action on the rezoning request from David Hill until Wednesday and a correct legal description could be obtained.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed an application from TLC, LLC to rezone approximately 41.82 acres from A-1 to R-3A located in Section 2, Township 16, Range 20 generally blocks 12-19 of the vacated plat for the LeLoup Townsite.  Larry said the purpose for the zone change is to permit the application of a preliminary subdivision plat for 10 residential lots ranging in size from 3 acres to 4.48 acres.  Larry Walrod stated that the Planning Commission recommends approval.  Chairman Taylor questioned the legal description.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to table any action on the rezoning request from TLC, LLC until Wednesday and a correct legal description could be obtained.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed an application from Jay Chaffee to rezone approximately 5 acres from A-1 to R-E and approximately 35 acres from A-1 to A-2 located in Section 32, Township 15, Range 19.  Larry said the purpose for the zone change is for construction financing.  Larry Walrod stated that the Planning Commission recommends approval.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve Resolution No. 03-77 approving rezoning of approximately 5 acres from A-1 to R-E and approximately 35 acres from A-1 to A-2 located in Section 32, Township 15, Range 19 and owned by Jay Chaffee.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed an application from Tim Maier to rezone approximately 11.40 acres from A-1 to R-E located at the Southeast corner of the intersection of Oregon Rd. and Rock Creek Terr. In Section 23, Township 17, Range 20.  Larry said the purpose for rezoning a 10 acre tract from an 80 acre tract is for financing purposes.  Larry Walrod stated that the Planning Commission recommends approval.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Resolution No. 03-78 approving rezoning of approximately 11.40 acres from A-1 to R-E located in Section 23, Township 17, Range 20 and owned by Tim Maier.  All voted “yes.”

James Fredricks of 1800 Indiana Rd. in and thanked the Board for cleaning up Old 50 Highway.  He also asked the Board about the Cancer Center closing.  Board said they didn’t know anything about the center closing.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve payroll changes 03-322 for Joyce Shively, 03-323 for Bruce Goddard and 03-324 for Davis Owen.  All voted “yes.”

Tom Weigand and Weldon Padgett in and discussed an agreement for Economic Development Services.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the minutes for July 2, 2003.  All voted “yes.”

Ray DeJulio discussed copier service agreement with Copy Products for the copier in the Public Works Office.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to sign a copier service agreement with Copy Products, Inc. for a copier in the Public Works Department.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to publish a solicitation of bids for fencing on Rock Creek Road, Project 3.  All voted “yes.”

Barbara Conus in and discussed a request from Therese Campbell to contribute $500 towards her malpractice premiums to be a Physician Assistant for the Health Department.  Board asked Lisa Dempsey to re-write the contract to include the $500, but to have it pro-rated if she leaves before the year of the contract and to include that she provide proof of workmen’s comp insurance.

Hub Casper in and discussed an application for permit to construct, alter, or operate a Solid Waste Disposal Area in Coffey County.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded that the Chairman sign a public entity disclosure statement to be sent to KDHE regarding the regional compact for the management of solid waste and Coffey County.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the proposed 2004 budget for Lake Region solid Waste Authority and Franklin County share or assessment of $1,154.63.  All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to go into an executive session for 30 minutes at 11:15 for personnel of non-elected with Board and Bob Thompson present for his yearly evaluation.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Taylor opened the meeting at 11:45 and reported no decisions made, no action taken.  

Steve Brown in and discussed training for 2 field data collectors at a cost of $115 each.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to send two field data collectors to training at a cost of $115 each.  All voted “yes.’

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 12:10.


      
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