September 15, 2004
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman John E. Taylor and Commissioners 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 FY2005 reimbursement budget. This is carryover reimbursement monies from FY2004 and will be used for shortfalls in facilities and drug screens.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve carryover of $15,869.08 for shortfalls in facilities and drug screens. All voted “yes.”
Keith Clark discussed contract for services for Floyd W. Cole to provide assistance to the Fourth Judicial District Community Corrections Substance Abuse Program as a Counselor’s Assistant.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve a contract for services between Fourth Judicial District Community Corrections and Floyd W. Cole. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve tax order 2003-212. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for September 13, 2004. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Resolution No. 04-83 amending the Franklin County Personnel Rules and Regulations, adding on page 69 Section D (24) Anyone who has the potential of driving for the county or who operates any county vehicle or equipment, including all county employees and elected officials, is required to take the defensive driving course as provided by the county, and to take the renewal course as often as may be recommended by the National Safety Council. Current employees who have not completed the training but who operate county vehicles or equipment will take the course at the soonest available offering following November 1, 2004. New employees shall be required to take the defensive driving course at the soonest available offering following the date of their hiring by the County. This resolution shall take effect and be in full force beginning November 1, 2004. All voted “yes.”
Board discussed the time of work for department heads and county vehicles that are driven home by employees.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to go into an executive session for 5 minutes at 9:40 for non-elected personnel with Board and Blaine Finch present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Taylor opened the meeting at 9:45 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Opened a public hearing at 10:00 to consider the vacation of a portion of Ellis Rd.
Dave Spencer of 4392 Ellis Terr. does not want the road closed.
Don Swenson requested that the road be closed. He is getting crops drove through and concerned about bridge being unsafe.
Jolene Thoele said that sometimes the road has ruts and she can not get down the road to move cattle. She would have no problem with vacating that portion of Ellis Rd.
With no further comments the public hearing was closed at 10:20.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to deny vacating a portion of Ellis Rd. in Section 20, Township 18, Range 20. All voted “yes.”
Ray DeJulio discussed holding a public hearing to vacate a portion of Indiana Terr. between Stafford Rd. and Thomas Rd. on the East edge of Centropolis.
Jim Haag discussed holing a public hearing to vacate an alley in LeLoup.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to publish notice to hold public hearing to vacate a portion of Indiana Terr. and an alley in LeLoup. All voted “yes.”
Jim Haag discussed sandblasting and painting the underside of the fuel pump roof, two fuel tanks and eight columns in the salt structure. Jim recommended accepting the low bid from Master Blasters with epoxy.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to accept the low bid from Master Blasters for epoxy in the amount of $6,300. All voted “yes.”
Board discussed the K-68 detour for the railroad. Ray DeJulio said that the railroad called Public Works and said they were closing the road. Ray said he was not sure if KDOT had been notified about K-68 being closed.
Board discussed with Jim Haag and Ray DeJulio the possibility of changing work hours. Jim Haag said he didn’t see any reason the Board of County Commissioners would need to formally set the hours of work. Commissioner Hay said he had a difference of opinion, since the Board is who gets the complaints when no one is around to answer questions. Chairman Taylor said that when the public calls in they don’t want to talk to a secretary. Ray said that they take messages after he leaves and he returns the calls the next day and there are not very many calls that come in for him after he leaves. Chairman Taylor said he didn’t understand why they could not work 8-5. The City of Ottawa PW Director does and his office is at City Hall, so he can be reached when needed.
Jim Haag presented the Osborne Lane recommendation 1) Do nothing and 2) Improve road to full maintenance with existing low water crossing.
Jim Haag presented the West Wilson Bridge recommendation 1) Close and remove the bridge.
John Dowell discussed hiring an attorney. Since he is leaving office in January or before, he thinks it would be a good idea to bring someone on board, but there may not be enough money in the attorney budget and he may need an additional $10,000.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to allow the County Attorney’s Office to hire another attorney and provide an additional $10,000 if needed. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Taylor left at 11:50. Vice Chairman Stottlemire moved the meeting at 11:50 to the basement of the Jail for the monthly luncheon with USD 290 and the City of Ottawa. Attending the luncheon was: Don Waymire, Don Stottlemire, Don Hay, Shari Perry, Dale Watts, Andy Gassaway, Richard Jackson, Scott Bird, Weldon Padgett, Charles Gillette, Gene Ramsey, Marge Stevens, Bill Allegre, Blaine Finch and Jan Collins.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 12:45.
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Clerk Chairman