March 31, 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.
Craig Davis said that he has not had time to get bids on a vehicle for the DEU.
Craig Davis discussed changing the Jail Administrator position to exempt status. Board said they needed some more information.
Craig Davis discussed promoting a part time detention officer to a part-time commissioned law enforcement officer. This promotion would be after he attends the part time academy. Board agreed.
Craig Davis discussed the possibility of the creation of a Regional Detention Facility. They are looking into grants that are available. Board agreed to allow them to explore the ideas.
Craig Davis discussed the upcoming possible retirement from the Sheriff’s Department. He proposed to change the status from KPF to KPERS and the employee would return after 30 days off as a KPERS employee. He would no longer be a commissioned law enforcement officer just the 911 Director. Board agreed they were not interested in the change.
Scott Michie with Bucher, Willis and Ratliff discussed the fiscal year 2002 Emergency Management Agency funds to do the All Hazards Plan. The State has $699,000 from the Federal Government to five to counties in the State. Scott said that 55 counties have applied for the funds. Franklin County has asked for between $17,000 and $20,000.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve payroll changes 04-208 for Adria Butler, 04-223 for Johnny Raney, both with Planning Department and 04-234 for Donna Shead with the Health Department. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve the minutes for March 29, 2004. All voted “yes.”
Jim Stonequist asked about the Home Land Security monies for this year. Blaine Finch is going to look into it.
Board discussed bond debt limit and codes court issues with Pat Apple who has filed for Senate District 12 and Rick Lorenzo who has filed for House District 10.
Malea Lutz discussed ADA requirements for polling places. The Clerk’s Office is going to notify the townships and other voting locations about changes that need to be made prior to July 1, 2004 and get costs estimates.
Jason Parks discussed cell phone policy and guidelines.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the Cell Phone Policy and Guidelines. Chairman Taylor, Commissioners Ferguson, Stottlemire and Waymire voted “yes.” Commissioner Hay voted “no.”
Larry Walrod discussed a rezoning application from Hughes Family Limited Partnership to rezone approximately 10 acres from A-1 to R-E. Property is located near the intersection of Marshall Rd. & Texas Terr. on the South side of Marshall Rd. on the West side of Texas Rd. Larry stated that the tract will have an on site well and onsite septic system and that the Planning Commission recommended approval.
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 04-27 rezoning a tract of land located in Section 7, Township 17, Range 21 and owned by Hughes Family Limited Partnership from A-1 to R-E. All voted “yes.”
Larry Walrod discussed an agreement and contract with Kansas Department of Health and Environment for Illegal Dump Site #7 for the clean-up of property owned by Tim King located at 205 S. 10th St. in Centropolis. The State will pay for 75% of the clean-up with a maximum of $10,000 and the County would be responsible for 25% which can be done with in-kind work.
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 04-28 authorizing Franklin County to enter into a contract with the Secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and contribute to the clean up of what has been described as “Franklin County Illegal Dump #7”. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to authorize the Chairman to sign a contract between The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Franklin County for the clean-up of “Franklin County Illegal Dump #7 located in Centropolis and owned by Tim King. All voted “yes.”
Bill Bebb with Envirotech phoned the Board about doing the dust control in Franklin County this year. The company is just starting expand into this area and they would like to be considered.
Phil Collins and Jim Wilson with Scot Wood Industries discussed the dust control work that they have done for the County in the past. There bid was the lowest bid for the product, but they were a little higher on the water. Phil said that one thing that needs to be considered is you do not always have to use water. They have come back in the past and retreated when needed at no cost to the county or landowner and they are committed to working with the county this year on timely applications.
Ray DeJulio recommends accepting the dust control bid from Scot Wood Industries.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to accept the bid from Scot Wood Industries for dust control for 2004. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio discussed selling a dump truck at an auction in Osage County at a quarry that is having an equipment sale. The auction is April 28th and the commission that will be charged is 8%. Blaine Finch is going to draft a resolution to declare the dump truck surplus equipment so it can be sold.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to go into an executive session for 10 minutes at 11:50 for personnel of non-elected with Board, Shari Perry and Blaine Finch 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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Clerk Chairman