August 30, 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.

Barbara Conus discussed 2004/2005 Bioterrorism contract for $34,844.

Barbara Conus discussed herself and Mary Ann Platt attending the Kansas Public Health Association Annual Conference September 28 & 29 in Topeka.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Barbara Conus and Mary Ann Platt attending the Kansas Public Health Association Annual Conference.  All voted “yes.”

Barbara Conus discussed making some improvements to the reception area at the Health Department for privacy reasons.  Barbara would like to add a second window located in a hall.  Barb has received a bid from Loyd Builders in the amount of $1,250.  Board ask Barb to get other bids.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to allow an additional window installed after three bids have been received.  All voted “yes.”

Barbara Conus discussed a Bioterrorism educational class on shipping and packaging diagnostic, chemical and infectious substances.  Barbara would like for Alan Radcliffe and herself to attend.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to allow Alan Radcliffe and Barbara Conus to attend a Bioterrorism educational class on September 22.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 04-71 prohibiting the use of stickers on ballots counted by optical scanning systems as recommended by the Franklin County Election Officer.  All voted “yes.”

Kristie Stinebaugh discussed sexual harassment training for employees on October 5 with 3 training sessions.  Board agreed.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to enter into a contract between Kansas Department of Health & Environment Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response and Franklin County to participate in state-sponsored funding for the Bioterrorism Program’s in the amount of $34,844.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to go into an executive session for 10 minutes at 9:10 for non-elected personnel with Board, Shari Perry, Kristie Stinebaugh, Craig Davis and Blaine Finch present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Taylor opened the meeting at 9:15 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to grant an extension of sick leave bank as proposed by Craig Davis.  All voted “yes.”

Blaine Finch discussed that the documents for the 36 mile plan were signed and sent to Kansas Department of Transportation on Friday.

Blaine Finch recommended Susan Gray, Miami County Human Resources Director,  Bob Johnson, Fort Scott Human Resources Director,  Judy Hasty, City of Ottawa Human Resources Director, Craig Davis, Sheriff and himself for the committee interviewing and making recommendations to the Commissioners for the Human Resource Director. 

Diane Drake and Donna Crawford discussed a public hearing for September 13 that the Commissioners will conduct on the expansion project for the Franklin County Mental Health.  They plan on issuing Industrial Revenue Bonds and applying for a grant for the project.

Bob Chamberlin discussed a road problem.  Bob said it is due to a new house and driveway that was put in across from his house.  Bob said he has spoke to Ray DeJulio and they have fixed the road once.  Bob said the problem is with the driveway and tube that was installed for the new residence.  Board asked Bob to go and talk to the Public Works Department again.

Howard Witham of 4221 Indiana Rd and Bob Yakle discussed a minimum maintenance road between 1700 and 1850 Riley Rd.  They would like the brush and trees cleaned up on the road.  Board said they would go out and view the road.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for August 25, 2004.  All voted “yes.” 

Board and Dale Watts left at 10:15 to view the 1700 block of Riley Rd.   Back at 11:30.

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 11:30.

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