October 13, 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.
Ted McCurdy discussed September monthly Ambulance report. Ted said they responded to 188 calls in September and had write-offs in the amount of $26,165.35.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to write off $26,165.35 for the month of September. All voted “yes.”
Ted McCurdy requested to send Cheri Kirkland and Ryan Murphy to an EMT-I training in Topeka at a cost of $355 per employee. Ted said the class is for 3 months with 134 hours of clinical hours.
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to send Cheri Kirkland and Ryan Murphy to EMT-I training with a 1 year employment agreement for pay back if they leave employment. All voted “yes.”
Board phoned Craig Davis about towers/equipment for radio communication.
Jason Parks introduced Darin Gates as the new Information Technologies employee. Board welcomed him aboard.
Jason Parks discussed cell phones and lack of policy. Jason asked if the county wants to provide cell phones for County business use only and/or reimburse employee at a set amount so the employee receives the bill and pays the bill and the phone would be owned by the employee.
Don McMican in about Vincent Roofing using lead coated copper, he said that they were about 50% complete on the roof. He said they are putting felt on hips and then covering them. Don said he didn’t know what the discussion has been on his proposal, but Vincent is moving right along and is not using a crane. Don said he was going to use the crane to look at the clock tower, but there is not crane, so he can’t look at the tower. Chairman Taylor said he didn’t feel that Don McMican’s proposal was needed. Don McMican said that Darrell Wadkins need to touch base with Vincent and should finish the roof before they leave.
Ray DeJulio and Scot Hamlin in and discussed dump truck bids. They recommended accepting the bid from KC Freightliner for Freightliner model M2-112 with a gross weight of 62,000 lbs. at a cost of $93,444 per truck.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Resolution No. 03-109 vacating a portion of Jackson Drive, beginning at a point of 1,420 feet East of the section corner at the Southwest Corner of Section 29, Township 17 South, Range 20 East, at the intersection of Nebraska Road and Jackson Drive, thence East to Middle Creek, in Sections 29 and 32, Township 17 South, Range 20 East. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to sign a service and repurchase agreement and amendment page with Martin Tractor for a 2003 Caterpillar 140H Motor grader. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio discussed a proposal from Taylor Design Group to perform surveying and engineering services on an on-call basis. Ray said he asked three other engineering firms for proposals, but received no other proposals. The basic services cost will be $500 per month. Additional service is available per agreement schedule fees.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to hire Taylor Design Group as an engineering consultant. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to go into an executive session for 5 minutes at 10:55 until 11:00 for personnel of non-elected with Board, Ray DeJulio and Blaine Finch present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Taylor opened the meeting at 11:00 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve payroll change 03-374 for Robert Hopkins in Public Works. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio discussed 2004 pay adjustments for Doug Farrell, Bob Kuiken and Jeff Welton. Board agreed and said to include proposals with payroll change for 2004.
Ray DeJulio discussed reports that he generates and asked the Board if they still want to receive them. Board agreed they would like to receive the FYI to Commissioner’s report and rock reports.
Ray DeJulio discussed the job description for Public Works Administrator and said that Hub Casper the County Engineer in Anderson and Coffey Counties is going to visit with the Commissioner’s.
Bill Gray and Melanie Herken-Johnson discussed 2004 United Way Drive, organizations that they will help and budgets and goals that they have set for 2004.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve payroll changes 03-371 for Erin McFadden, 03-372 for Christine Thornton and 03-373 for Vicki Matile all with 911. All voted “yes.”
Shari Perry asked the Board about payroll stuffers that Kansas State Bank had sent. Board agreed not to include them in payroll envelopes.
Shari Perry discussed that most courthouse employees are participating in March of Dimes – Blue Jeans for Babies Campaign, which is the week of October 20-24. With a $20 donation the employee will receive a T-shirt and will be allowed to wear blue jeans the entire week, with a $3 donation the employee will receive a sticker and will be allowed to wear blue jeans one day during the week. Shari said this is the first time the courthouse employees have done a campaign drive and she said it was successful.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 03-110 setting fees for appliance disposal at the Franklin County Solid Waste Transfer Station and repealing that section of Resolution No. 03-13 dealing with appliance disposal fees. All voted “yes.”
Shari Perry recommended paying the Health Department for the employee’s children’s vaccines out of the Commissioner’s budget. The Health Department will submit a bill just like they do for flue shots. Board agreed.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve the minutes for October 8, 2003. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 12:10.
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Clerk Chairman