July 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 R. Stottlemire and Donald E. Waymire present.  
 
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Taylor at 8:30.
 
Jason Parks discussed the Sheriff’s Department hooking up to the Counties phone system with an estimated cost of $12,000 and updating the voice mail on the phone system at a cost of less than $20,000.  If we wait until after September 1 it would cost between $40,000 and $60,000.  Board agreed to get pricing and have Jason come back in with recommendations. 
 
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve payroll change 03-338 for Kenny Franklin with Public Works.  Chairman Taylor tabled the vote.
 
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for 10 minutes at 8:55 for personnel of non-elected with Board, Shari Perry and Lisa Dempsey present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Taylor opened the meeting at 9:05 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
 
Chairman Taylor asked for the vote on payroll change 03-338.  All voted “yes.”
 
Barbara Conus discussed increasing the fees for Family Planning supplies at the Health Department.
 
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to accept the recommendation from Barbara Conus and increase the fees for Family Planning supplies at the Health Department effective September 1, 2003.  All voted “yes.”
 
Barbara Conus discussed attending the National Association of County City Health Officials conference on September 9-12 in Phoenix Arizona.  Barbara said it would be no cost to the County.  Board agreed.
 
Commissioner Ferguson moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the minutes for July 28, 2003.  All voted “yes.”
 
Bill Chester, Mayor of Lane in and asked the Commissioners for assistance on the streets in Lane.  He said that Harbour Construction is doing work on their streets this year and that they are purchasing the chips and oil from the County.  He said that since they had to do the streets last year they don’t have enough budgeted to do them again this year and asked if an agreement could be worked out to defer between $2,500 & $4,500 that would be owed to the County until the first of next year.  Board asked Mr. Chester to get with Ray DeJulio and get an agreement worked up.
 
Chet Leach in about road being closed and asked where he can build his fence.  Board said they would have to vacate road first and he would receive notice.
 
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for 10 minutes at 9:40 for personnel of non-elected with Board, Craig Davis, Shari Perry and Lisa Dempsey present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Taylor opened the meeting at 9:50 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
 
Bob Thompson discussed cost to the County for Transfer Station being open on holidays.  Bob suggested being closed on New Years, Christmas and Thanksgiving, which are what is currently done and also adding July 4 and Labor Day.  Board agreed to set up a meeting with trash haulers, before making a decision.
 
Open bids at 10:00 for truck for Transfer Station.  Three were received.
 
Crown Chev – Lawrence
2004 Chev ¾ ton 4x2 4 door  $27,900
2002 Chev ½ ton 4x4 4 door with 18,000 miles $19,200
 
Beckman – Garnett
2003 Ford ½ ton 4x4 Super Crew $26,487.84
 
 
South Star – Ottawa
2003 Dodge ½ ton 4x2 Quad Cab $25,791
 
Board discussed bid specifications asked for a new or used two wheel drive vehicle.
 
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to accept the low bid from South Star for a 2003 Dodge ½ ton 4x2 Quad Cab in the amount of $25,791.  All voted “yes.”
 
Diane Drake with the Franklin County mental Health Clinic and two employees discussed services they offer to children with mental health needs and the number of clients they serve.
 
Kathy Leach in and discussed a new lease for space in the Annex that is large than her current space.  She asked about placing a sign on the glass at the entrance.  Board agreed to allow a sign to be placed at the entrance of the north side.
 
Commissioner Ferguson moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the Transfer Station to sell a 1994 Chev S-10 Blazer to the Public Works Department for $4,500 to replace a vehicle that was totaled in the hail storm.  All voted “yes.”
 
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to go into an executive session for 10 minutes at 11:35 for personnel of non-elected with Board present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Taylor opened the meeting at 11:45 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
 
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 11:45.
 
 
 
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