October 20, 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 was in to request signing an agreement with Sherry Kirkland regarding the EMT Program. The County Counselor will review the contract and get back to the Board.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to allow the Ambulance Department to go ahead and solicit bids for 2003 or 2004 ambulances this year. All voted “yes.”
Darrell Wadkins discussed the progress with the roofing projects. There have been some complaints from the District Court building employees about noise.
Board discussed memo from John Dowell regarding a seminar in Wichita. Board left a message for John to contact them.
Ray DeJulio was in to further discuss the truck bids and his trip to view different trucks.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to purchase two of the low bid trucks from Doonan Truck & Equipment out of Wichita. Commissioners Taylor, Ferguson, Hay and Waymire voted “yes.” Commissioner Stottlemire voted “no.” Motion carried.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll changes 03-375 Adria Butler temporary, part-time no benefits, 03-366 Renea Sammons 6 month increase, and 03-378 Robert P. Shipley resignation. All voted “yes.”
Norman Wooge expressed his concerns regarding a hill in the 3800 mile of Pawnee Road. Norman stated he had requested that some rocks be removed from the hill approximately 2 years ago but instead the hill was built up with dirt. He stated that he felt a recent car accident at the location was contributed to by the road conditions.
Rebecca Dillard with Habitat for Humanity was in to request the use of the Annex meeting room approximately four times a year for informational meetings. Board agreed to the use and waived costs as long as the room was cleaned afterward.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve October 15, 2003 minutes. All voted “yes.”
John Steelman and Vickie Mills were in to discuss the costs of the District Court construction project.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve ordering of the counter system for District Court. Commissioners Taylor, Waymire, Hay and Ferguson voted “yes.” Commissioner Stottlemire voted “no.” Motion carried.
Jason Parks further discussed the cell phone project and policy. He will be sending prospective policy to department heads, this will then be discussed at the November luncheon.
Commissioner Stottlemire reported on various meetings he had attended regarding the Master Fire Plan and the Firefighters Association.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to cancel the October 22, 2003 commission meeting due to lack of agenda items. Commissioners Taylor, Ferguson, Hay, and Waymire voted “yes.” Commissioner Stottlemire voted “no.” Motion carried.
The Board discussed plans to attend the KDOT Public Meeting regarding US 59 Highway from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the County Annex on October 22.
Commissioner Ferguson moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve a transfer from the General Fund CHIP line item to the CHIP Fund of the remaining $75,000.00. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 11:30.
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Clerk Chairman