March 22, 2004

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.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for March 17, 2004.  All voted “yes.”

Craig Davis discussed the Governor’s Crime Victim’s Rights Annual Conference in Topeka on April 27 & 28.  The cost is $60 per attendee. 

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to allow two officers to attendee the Governor’s Crime Victim’s Rights Annual Conference.  All voted “yes.”

Craig Davis discussed purchasing a seconded used vehicle for DEU.  Craig expects the City of Ottawa to pay for the maintenance of one of the DEU vehicle as has been done in the past.  The vehicle will be paid for out of the Law Enforcement Trust Fund and he is expecting to spend no more than $9,000.  Board agreed to title the vehicle to the City of Ottawa and when the vehicle is sold the money will go back to the Law Enforcement Trust Fund.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to allow Craig Davis to solicit bids for a used vehicle for DEU.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve payroll changes 04-231 for James Coombes and 04-232 for Mary Lu Burgoon both with Services for the Elderly.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve tax orders 2003-132 through 2003-137 and 2003-139 through 2003-147.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed a rezoning application filed by Kevin & Sheri Pietro to rezone approximately 10 acres from a 31.4 acre tract from A-1 to R-E and rezone approximately 46.23 acres from A-1 to A-2.  The property is located near the intersection of Oregon Rd. and K-68 Highway on the North side of K-68.  Larry stated the Planning Commission recommended approval.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 04-26 to rezone approximately 10 acres from A-1 to R-E and rezone approximately 46.23 acres from A-1 to A-2 owned by Kevin and Sheri Pietro and located in Section 35, Township 16, Range 20 (see resolution for complete legal description).  All voted “yes.”

Jared Eggleston said that he knows that a landfill in Topeka and Olathe will accept the waste from the Peoria site.  Jared also said he would like to look at the HazMat Trailer and get it back so it can be used.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to appoint Joseph Lee to the Board of Directors of Franklin County Aging Services to fill the vacant position due to the death of Leona Jones, with the term expiring December 31, 2005.  All voted “yes.”

Blaine Finch discussed Emergency Management Agency Funds that are available and will allow the county to meet its urgent deadline to do the All Hazards plan.  Blaine said he would like Scott Michie with Bucher, Willis & Ratliff Corporation to come and visit with the Board.  Board agreed.

Donna Crawford with Governmental Assistant Services discussed a project that the Franklin County Mental Health is planning on expanding the facility located on Eisenhower.  They are applying for CDBG Funding and will ask for no additional funding in County tax levy.  Diane Drake the Director of Franklin County Mental Health said they have decided to maintain both locations and do some remolding at the facility on 15^th St.  Diane discussed the number of people served over the last 15 years.  In 1989 they served 852 individuals and in 2003 they served 1,889 individuals at the Franklin County Mental Health Clinic.  There average monthly clients is 650 with 5,130 visits.  They are planning on adding between 12,000 to 15,000 square feet to the facility on Eisenhower.  They currently have around 8,000 square feet at that facility.  Board agreed to hold some public hearings in the evenings to answer questions of the public.

Florene Hart with Meals on Wheels asked if the Board would like to come at 11:00 on March 25 and help deliver meals and have lunch at the senior center.  Board said they would let her know.

Jason Parks discussed internet connection redundancy and increase update.  The hardware we were trying first will not work.  The next hardware box is in the price range of $7,500 and a monthly maintenance. 

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to purchase internet load balancing and redundancy hardware up to $7,500.  All voted “yes.”

Jason Parks discussed county listings in phone book.  Board agreed to have listing in SBC which is at no cost to the county.

Jason discussed cell phone policy and guidelines.  Jason is going to make a couple of changes to the draft policy and bring back for Board approval.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to go into an executive session at 11:50 for 5 minutes for personnel of non-elected with Board, Blaine Finch and Shari Perry present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Taylor opened the meeting at 11:55 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to go into an executive session at 11:55 for 10 minutes for personnel of non-elected with Board, Blaine Finch and Shari Perry present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Taylor opened the meeting at 12:00 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 12:00.

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