October 27, 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.

Gary Chadwell in with concerns about the elevation of Nebraska Rd. being raised.  Mr. Chadwell wants a letter form the County that states the County will take care of any problems if water gets in his basement caused by the road being raised.  Mr. Chadwell said that the group discussed the road not being raised at the first meeting they had with Mr. DeJulio.  Board agreed to have Larry Walrod, Jim Haag and Gary Chadwell come back in next week to discuss the raised elevation of the road.

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

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve payroll changes 04-353 for Joshua Green and 04-355 for Edward Mayhan both with the Jail.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for 15 minutes at 9:15 for attorney client privileges with Board and Blaine Finch present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Taylor opened the meeting at 9:30 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.

Bev Griffin from LaCygne said her husband was given a ticket at the railroad crossing on North 59 Highway.  She said the set-up was not correct.  Board advised her to contact her state representatives and the county attorney’s office. 

Don McMican discussed bids for removing the coating on the Courthouse foundation.  Three bids were submitted.

MTS Contracting $42,500

Mid Continental Restoration $77,155

Restoration & Waterproofing $23,470

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to accept the low bid from Restoration & Waterproofing in the amount of $23,470 if County Counselor and Kansas State Historical Society approves the agreement.  All voted “yes.”

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 10:45.

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