August 23, 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.
Keith Clark discussed year end 2004 Substance Abuse Program and Surveillance Program for Community Corrections. The Surveillance Program was very beneficial, but had to be terminated in FY2005 as a result of a decrease in funding. Keith said that they will attempt to offer surveillance services by utilizing existing staff.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve Community Corrections Evaluation Summary Year-End 2004 Outcomes for Outpatient Substance Abuse Program and Surveillance Program. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve payroll changes 04-329 for James Armstrong and 04-330 for Timothy Hough both with Juvenile Detention. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for August 18, 2004. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve Resolution No. 04-70 abating certain taxes not able to be recovered at tax sales #30 and #31 in the amount of $45,033.11. All voted “yes.”
Bob Thompson discussed Transfer Station, Recycling, Household Hazardous Waste expenses and receipts year to date.
Bob Thompson discussed purchasing a new Skid Steer Loader for the Transfer Station. Bob is going to have one brought in to test.
Bob Thompson discussed serving on a committee to overhaul the Solid Waste Management Plan for the State of Kansas.
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to allow Bob Thompson to serve on a committee to assist the State of Kansas on the overhauling of the Solid Waste Management Plan. All voted “yes.”
Bob Thompson discussed working on a couple of grants for Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste.
Larry Walrod discussed getting some request for proposals for a consultant to assist the County with the update of the County Comprehensive Plan.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to do a request for proposals for a consultant to assist with the update of the County Comprehensive Plan. All voted “yes.”
Debbie Hough discussed delinquent personal property taxes. Debbie said that delinquent personal property taxes are flagged in the Motor Vehicle Department, so if they go to another county in the state, they still will show having delinquent taxes and will not be able to tag a vehicle until delinquent taxes are paid.
Mr. Cowdin asked if Osborne Lane could be closed. Mr. Cowdin said it is just a dumping place and a mess. Board said they would discuss it with Ray DeJulio.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve tax orders 2003-202 through 2003-204. All voted “yes.”
Open bids at 10:00. Three were received.
Ed Bozarth
5-2004 Chevy Trackers 4x4 $17,793; $17,267; $18,154; $18,168; $17,592
3-2004 Chevy Trackers 4x2 $16,298; $16,298; $16,796
Beckman Motors
2004 Chevy Tracker 4x4 $16,250.98
Ottawa Ford
2004 Ford Escape 4x4 with 16,896 miles $18,331.28
Commissioner Stottlemire asked if we really need to purchase another vehicle for the Appraiser’s Office. Steve Brown said most of the time he has a vehicle available to him.
Commissioner Stottlemire asked Steve Brown if he really need to purchase another vehicle, since they just purchased two new vehicles. Steve said most of the time he has a vehicle available to him. Commissioner Stottlemire said he could use the commission van if it is available also.
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to reject all bids to purchase another vehicle for the Appraiser’s Office. All voted “yes.”
Doris King discussed audits that the Safety Committee has completed. Doris suggested two changes to the Personnel Rules and Regulations. The regulations state that prior to driving any County vehicles, the driver shall complete a safety check for defects or hazards and complete a vehicle inspection sheet. The safety committee members do not feel that it is fair to require employees to do this, if all departments do not require their employees to complete the inspection sheets. The safety committee would also like added to the regulations that all county employees be required to take the defensive driving course.
Jim Haag discussed publishing a notice to vacate a section of Ellis rd. between 4300 and 4325.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to publish a notice of public hearing to vacate a portion of Ellis Road in Section 20, Township 18, Range 20. All voted “yes.”
Board discussed with Ray DeJulio the US 59 Highway upgrade and if KDOT needed to come down and answer some questions.
Ethel Wallace was in and introduced Ken Halliburton and requested to hire a temporary part-time no benefit employee. Board agreed.
Blaine Finch discussed a request from the City of Ottawa for annexation of property. Board set a public hearing on October 25, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the Annex Meeting Room.
Mrs. Newhouse discussed a problem with road signage, her address is 3351 K-33 Hwy., but the sign on the road says Virginia Rd. Board said they would talk to Ray DeJulio and the Sheriff’s Department. She was concerned if she needed emergency vehicles if they could find her place.
Blaine Finch said that 37 applications have been received for the Human Resource Director. Blaine suggested a committee including the Miami County HR Director, City of Ottawa Manager and Fort Scott HR Director and some county department heads. Blaine said he will come back with a complete list for the committee who will interview applicants and then make recommendations to the Board.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 11:35.
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Clerk Chairman