September 24, 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 8:40.

Craig Davis discussed School Resource Officer for Central Heights and Pomona Schools.  They didn’t received grants this year for the officers.  Mike Folks with USD 288 contacted Craig about if an arrangement could be worked out to still have an officer at the school.  Central Heights would pay for 9 months and the county would be responsible for 3 months of pay.  It would have to be determined if the county could provide a vehicle or if the school district would have to provide the vehicle.  Mike Folks said they would like to have an officer.  He doesn’t have permission from the School Board yet to contract with the County, but needs to know where the County stands.  Board asked Craig to get some more information on grant and costs.

Laura Stocker with Franklin County Women’s Transitional Services in about declaring October as National Violence Month.  She also asked to use the Courthouse lawn on October 9^th in the evening for a candle light ceremony.  Board agreed and asked her to contract Darrell Wadkins.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll change 03-365 for Lisa Cherney with Services for the Elderly.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to designate as the voting delegate and alternates for the 28^th Annual Conference.  John E. Taylor as delegate, Fred E. Ferguson as 1^st alternate and Donald E. Waymire as 2^nd alternate.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve the minutes for September 22, 2003.  All voted “yes.”

Board called Scott Hamlin about Rock Creek Rd, Tennessee Rd to Peoria, Marshall Rd, and berms along the side of the road. 

Jason Parks discussed new-hire for the Technologies department, signatures required regarding voice mail, purchasing for repairing fiber and virus on computers.

Blaine Finch discussed tax sale and that people are coming in and paying off their taxes. 

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to hold next tax sale after January 1, 2004.  All voted “yes.”

Blaine Finch discussed request from Arrowhead Roofing to allow free dumping of roofing material for Wilma Bushnell.  Blaine said after discussion with Bob Thompson he would recommend not allowing the free dumping.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to deny the request for free dumping for Arrowhead Roofing.  All voted “yes.”

Blaine Finch said he has received a letter from Kelly-Hill Company that there is rock on the railroad tracks and brush that has not yet been cleared.  Kelly-Hill has said they can’t complete the work in the time line that was proposed because of the conditions.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to go into an executive session for 15 minutes at 10:45 until 11:00 for non-elected personnel with Board, Shari Perry and Blaine Finch present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Taylor opened the meeting at 11:00 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.

Board discussed US 59 Highway improvements.

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 11:25.

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