November 3, 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.

Jim Haag discussed three written bids for a new engine for a 1990 Chev truck.

O’Reilly Auto Parts                               $1,679.00

Auto Zone                              $1,859.99

Advance Auto Parts               $1,862.88

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to accept the low bid from O’Reilly Auto Parts in the amount of $1,679.  All voted “yes.”

Jim Haag discussed three written bids for a new transmission for a 1990 Chev truck.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to accept the low bid for a BP400T transmission.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for October 27, 2004.  All voted “yes.”

Jim Haag, Larry Walrod and Gary Chadwell discussed the raising of Nebraska Rd. and the possibility of it causing water to get into Mr. Chadwell’s basement.  Jim Haag discussed a bid that was received for the installation of a sump pump in the amount of $1,936.59.  Mr. Chadwell said at prior meetings Ray DeJulio was told that the residents did not want the road raised. 

Commissioner Hay moved to give Gary Chadwell a letter that states if he gets water in his basement caused by the County raising the road the County will pay for damages.  Died for a lack of second.

Commissioner Hay said if an agreement can not be given, then the road needs to be lowered back down.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to continue negotiations with Gary Chadwell and approve the installation of the sump pump.  All voted “yes.”

Keith Clark discussed 1^st quarter program reports for Community Corrections and the hiring of two new employees.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve payroll changes 04-349 for Dennis Roberts and 04-350 for Paris Stahl both with Community Corrections.  All voted “yes.”

Darrell Wadkins discussed the utility survey that was completed.  Darrell said he is going to meet with a company about purchasing natural gas, he is also looking into thermostats, air handlers and lighting.  Darrell recommends that at this time we do not do request for proposals and that he will work on some of the recommendations.  Darrell discussed that he has been trying to get some software to document the work that is done on equipment.

John Spiess of 2321 Kentucky Rd. read a letter that he gave to the Board regarding water run off problem that goes through his yard.

Kristie Stinebaugh discussed receipts for reimbursement from employees, offering Swim for Life Aquatic Fitness Center memberships through payroll deductions, the Boiler and Machinery Insurance Policy and the Consortium Agreement that provides drug and alcohol testing.  Kristie said the cost is increasing from $3.50 per employee to $5.00 per employee.

Board asked Blaine Finch to look at the current boiler policy and the new policy that KCAMP if offering and give them a recommendation.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to sign an agreement with the Consortium for drug and alcohol testing.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve payroll change 04-358 for Edward Mayhan with the Jail.  All voted “yes.”

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

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                                       Clerk                                                                                                                  Chairman