November 8, 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.

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application filed by Rick Leach to rezone approximately 20 acres from A-1 to A-2.  Property is located at the Southeast corner of the intersection of Rock Creek Rd. and Tennessee Roads, between Rock Creek Rd. on the North and Tennessee Drive on the South.  Larry said the Planning Commission recommended approval.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve Resolution No. 04-96 approving the rezoning application filed by Rick Leach to rezone approximately 20 acres from an A-1 to A-2, located in Section 25, Township 17, Range 20.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application filed by Perrie Swank to rezone approximately 5 acres from R-E to A-2 and rezone approximately 50 acres from A-1 to A-2.  Property is located near the intersection of Thomas Rd. and Florida Rd. on the West side of Florida Rd. North of Thomas Rd.  Larry said the Planning Commission recommended approval.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Resolution No. 04-97 approving the rezoning application filed by Perrie Swank to rezone approximately 5 acres from R-E to A-2 and rezoning of approximately 50 acres from A-1 to A-2, located in Section 28, Township 15, Range 18.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application filed by Jan Macek to rezone approximately 13.43 acres from A-1 to R-E and approximately 50 acres from A-1 to A-2.  Property is located near the intersection of Cloud Rd. and Eisenhower Rd. on the West side of Eisenhower Rd. approximately ¼ mile South of Cloud Rd.  Larry said the Planning Commission recommended approval.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve Resolution No. 04-98 approving the rezoning application filed by Jan Macek to rezone approximately 13.43 acres from A-1 to R-E, located in Section 3, Township 19, Range 19.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to accept letter of withdraw for special use permit application filed by Daryl and Cherrie Stottlemire.  Chairman Taylor and Commissioners Ferguson, Hay and Waymire voted “yes.”  Commissioner Stottlemire abstained.

Larry Walrod discussed special use permit application filed by Norman Mast for the operation of a Yearly Christmas Pageant.  Property is located north of Riley Rd. between Louisiana Terr and Louisiana Rd.  Larry said the Planning Commission recommend approval.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve Resolution No. 04-99 approving the special use permit application filed by Norman Mast to permit the operation of a yearly Christmas Pageant in an A-2 zoning, located in Section 3, Township 16, Range 19.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed the final plat for Nancy’s Place Subdivision to subdivide approximately 68.99 acres into three residential lots.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to authorize the Chairman to endorse the final plat for Nancy’s Place Subdivision and accept the rights of ways and easements.  All voted “yes.”

Jim Haag discussed converting the existing diesel tank to unleaded and to convert the existing unused tank to diesel at a cost of $3,850.  Jim said he had checked around and could not find any other vendors that would submit a bid.

Commissioner Ferguson moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to waive the bidding process and award the bid to Double Check Company to convert the existing fuel tanks at a cost of $3,850.  All voted “yes.”

Jim Haag discussed allowing the Assistant Road Superintendent to drive a county vehicle home at nights to Pomona for emergencies. 

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to deny the request to allow Jeff Welton to drive a county vehicle home to Pomona at nights.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for November 3, 2004.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the minutes for November 4, 2004 public hearing.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for November 5, 2004 for the canvass of the General Election.  All voted “yes.”

Carrol Droddy said the commissioners have a big decision to pick the right man for the County Administrator and to keep the budget down.  They will need to show savings, so voters can see if the right decision was made.  Mr. Droddy said in 2001 the CHIP Program showed Shawnee Rd was at the top of the list for chip and seal.  This is Sand Creek Rd. north on Montana Rd. around curves to Shawnee Rd. to pavement west of Leloup.  Mr. Droddy would like to see this road paved in the next two years.

Kathy Leach discussed leasing more space at the Annex for her business.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll change 04-357 for Janice Green with Services for the Elderly.  All voted “yes.”

Board received a request from Diane Drake with Franklin County Mental Health to appoint a commissioner or department head to participate on a committee to discuss changing the Clinic’s name.  Board agreed to appoint County Clerk Shari Perry.

Shari Perry discussed hiring an employee to fill a position in the Clerk’s Office.  Board agreed.

Jason Parks discussed nightly computer back ups.  Jason said the back ups are taking about 16 hours.  Jason proposed to do back ups on a computer and not to tapes anymore at an estimated cost for equipment at $4,000.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to allow the purchase of up to $4,000 for equipment to do back ups.  All voted “yes.”

Jason Parks discussed a statewide network that will interconnect schools, libraries, hospitals, and other state government entities.  Jason said he would have to hire additional help to do a project like this.

Jason Parks discussed training for his employees.  Blaine Finch is going to draft an agreement for the employees to sign.

Alan Radcliffe discussed a couple of grants and purchasing a hand held GPS unit to update flood maps on identifying high water marks on roads and bridges.  Board asked Alan to try and get a GPS demo first.

Blaine Finch discussed creating the position of County Administrator and presented a time line for the Board to follow.

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 11:55.

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                                          Clerk                                                                                             Chairman