June 28, 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.

Debbie Hough discussed 2005 proposed Treasurer’s budget.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve the minutes for June 23, 2004.  All voted “yes.”

Blaine Finch discussed Homeland Security Grant and another competitive grant that is available.  Blaine said he submitted for an additional $100,000 for an additional radio tower.

Barbara Conus discussed Mary Ann Parkin working with Kansas Department of Health and Environmental to finish the KWIC implementation until October 1, 2004.  Barbara would also like to keep Evonna James a temporary employee until Mary Ann is done working with KDHE.  The County receives reimbursement from the State for both employees. Board agreed.

Board asked Barbara Conus about immunizations and teen pregnancies. 

Board introduced Jim Haag as the Public Works Administrator Designee effective July 12, 2004.   He will be replacing Ray DeJulio as the Public Works Administrator after the first of next year.

Ray DeJulio discussed dust control for the 36 mile project.  Ray said we don’t have money for dust control. 

Commissioner Waymire said he received a call about signage for Acorn Bridge Project detour.  Ray said he would look into it.

Commissioner Stottlemire discussed money that Ottawa Chamber Economic Development receives for economic development purposes.  Commissioner Stottlemire said that the Wellsville Chamber should be receiving a portion of the levy.  Board phoned Tom Weigand.  Commissioner Stottlemire said he thinks the Wellsville Chamber should receive 10 percent of the tax levy.

Tom Weigand discussed economic development and said because of tax status and Kansas Statutes the tax levy money goes to Ottawa Chamber of Commerce and not Ottawa Franklin County Economic Development.

Ted McCurdy discussed replacing an air conditioner at the Ambulance Department.  He received three bids as follows: Hiatt $1,400, A & H Heating and Air Conditioning $964 and Adamson $960.  Ted recommended accepting the bid from Adamson.  Board agreed.

Ted McCurdy discussed 2005 proposed Ambulance Department budget.   

Craig Davis discussed 2005 proposed Sheriff, Jail and 911 Dispatch budgets.

Ethel Wallace discussed 2005 proposed Juvenile Detention budget.

Steve Brown discussed 2005 proposed Appraiser budget.

Steve Brown discussed promoting an employee.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve payroll change 04-273 for Barbara Coleman with the Appraiser’s Office.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for 15 minutes at 12:00 for non-elected personnel with Board, Blaine Finch and Shari Perry present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Taylor opened the meeting at 12:15 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.

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

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                                    Clerk                                                                                                   Chairman