December 8, 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.

Board discussed a letter they received from the County Extension Office asking the Commissioners to consideration to pay $4,500 of their rent from the County General Fund, so they can give their employees a 3% raise.  Board agreed not to fund the $4,500 from the General Fund.

Larry Walrod discussed an amendment to zoning regulations C-2 (Highway Commercial).  The amendment would permit a gas well exploration company with a Special Use Permit in C-2 zoning.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 03-118 revising Article 11, Section 11-3.01 of the Franklin County Zoning Regulation and the following uses may be permitted by approval of a Special Use Permit as provided in Article 17. 1) Any use permitted by Special Use Permit in the C-1 Zoning District, 2) Anhydrous ammonia, propane and butane bulk storage and distribution, 3) Communication structures, antennas and towers, 4) Crematories, funeral homes and mortuaries, 5) Public utility and service facilities (a) Substations and (b) Outdoor storage yards, 6) Truck and freight terminals, 7) Used auto and truck repair shops and garages, 8) Used auto, truck/trailer, manufactured home, mobile home and recreational vehicle sales, 9) Utility substations, pumping stations and water towers and 10) Oil and gas well supply sales, service and office facilities, including storage and repair of exploration equipment and the outside storage of pipe and related materials, providing storage of outside materials is completely enclosed with a six foot high enclosure or is screened from view of adjoining properties.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed a rezoning application to rezone approximately 4.1 acres owned by Robert Gregg from A-1 to R-3A, located at the intersection of Finney Rd. and Montana Rd. on the South side of Finney Rd.  Planning Commission recommended approval.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve Resolution No. 03-119 rezoning a 4 acre tract of land located in Section 19, Township 18, Range 20 and owned by Robert A. Gregg from A-1 to R-3A.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed a special use permit application filed by G.P. Georges for the operation of a hunting preserve in an A-1 District.  Property is located at 4627 Pawnee Road.  Planning Commission recommended approval.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve a special use permit to permit the operation of a hunting preserve/controlled shooting facility in an A-1 zoning located in Section 21, Township 16, Range 21 and owned by G.P. Georges.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application filed by Janet Peters/Peoples Bank on behalf of property owners Gordon & Robert Dickerson to rezone approximately 5 acres from A-1 to R-E, located West of Eisenhower Rd. on Sand Creek Rd.  Planning Commission recommended approval.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve Resolution No. 03-121 rezoning a 5 acre tract of land located in Section 15, Township 16, Range 19 and owned by Gordon and Robert Dickerson from A-1 to R-E.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application filed by Robert Peine to rezone approximately 7.3 acres from A-1 to R-E, located at the SE corner of the intersection of Douglas Rd. and Missouri Rd. on the East side of Missouri Road.  Planning Commission recommended approval.

Commissioner Ferguson moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve Resolution No. 03-122 rezoning a 7.3 acre tract of land located in Section 36, Township 18, Range 19 and owned by Robert Peine from A-1 to R-E.  All voted “yes.”

Ray DeJulio discussed the need for a stop sign at the intersection of Kingman Rd. and Eisenhower Rd.  Study was done by Taylor Design Group and they determined need for stop sign.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve Resolution No. 03-123 directing a stop sign should be placed for westbound traffic on Kingman Road at the tee intersection of Kingman Road and Eisenhower Road.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Ferguson moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve payroll changes 03-384 for Peggy Pearson with Noxious Weed and 03-385 for Calvin Shaffer with Public Works.  All voted “yes.”  

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application filed by Terry Mohr to rezone approximately 10 acres from A-1 to R-E, located at the intersection of Rock Creek Rd. and Eisenhower Rd. on the South side of Rock Creek Rd.  Planning Commission recommended approval.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Resolution No. 03-124 rezoning a 10 acre tract of land located in Section 26, Township 17, Range 19 and owned by Terry Mohr from A-1 to R-E.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application filed by Tim & Alison Maier to rezone approximately 18.8 acres from A-1 to R-E, located South of the intersection of Oregon Road and Rock Creek Terr. on the East side of Oregon Rd.  Planning Commission recommended approval.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve Resolution No. 03-125 rezoning an 18.88 acre tract of land located in Section 23, Township 17, Range 20 and owned by Tim and Alison Maier from A-1 to R-E.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application filed by Doug & Brenda Sims to rezone approximately 10 acres from A-1 to R-E, located at the intersection of Pawnee Rd. and Oregon Rd. on the North side of Oregon Rd.  Planning Commission recommended approval.  Blaine Finch said he represents Doug and Brenda Sims.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 03-126 rezoning a 10 acre tract of land located in Section 22, Township 16, Range 20 and owned by Doug and Brenda Sims from A-1 to R-E.  All voted “yes.”

Dennis Woolman discussed reducing acres on sub-division regulations requiring water.

Jack Beauchamp said he agreed with Dennis.  Some people want a small acreage for a horse or livestock and want to haul water.  The county should not prohibit people from buying and selling their property because of water availability. 

Dennis Woolman said that farm ground will be eaten up if regulations are left at 20 acre tracts.

Karen Weichert with Midland Hospice discussed that they are looking for a new site.  She asked about the Mental Health facility on 15^th Street.  They want to do an in house facility here in Franklin County.  Board said that she would need to talk to Diana Drake that the County Commissioners could not make a commitment.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the minutes for December 3, 2003.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve a transfer in the amount of $63,333.45 from Computer Software Fund to 911, Sheriff, Jail and Ambulance Funds.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve tax order 2003-44 through 2003-45.  All voted “yes.”

Darrell Wadkins discussed alarms at the Annex.  Darrell recommended to purchase camera’s to determine who is not locking the building and the option of assessing fines to tenants.  Darrell said the cost would be around $1,300 for two cameras’ and equipment.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to solicit bids for four cameras’ and video equipment at the Annex.  All voted “yes.”

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

Larry Walrod discussed final plats for Maier Farm #2 and Prairie Meadows #4.  Larry recommended approval of both plats.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to accept all easements and rights of way for Maier Farm #2 final plat.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to accept all easements and rights of way for Prairie Meadow #4 final plat, which is a replat of Lots 1 & 2 of Prairie Meadows #2 and a replat of Lot 1 of Prairie Meadows #3.  All voted “yes.”

Craig Davis discussed having large numbers of inmates.  They are averaging 60 to 65 inmates a day and have had as many as 80.  They can hold 80 inmates for a very short period of time.  The large number of inmates on the weekends, because of court commitments causes staffing concerns and potential other problems.  Craig discussed possible solutions.  Chairman Taylor is going to contact Earl Devore about possible remodeling.

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 12:15.

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