November 24, 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.

Commissioner Fred E. Ferguson arrived at 8:45.

Doug George in and discussed the purchase and installation of a generator for back-up at the Ambulance Department. Doug said that they are waiting on grant money. Commissioner Taylor asked if we could go ahead and purchase the generator and reimburse our self. Blaine said that we need to wait until we get the grant money. Darrell said that the generator at the jail was just as important as the one that is at the Ambulance Department. Blaine said to go ahead and pick the vendor.  When the grant money comes in we could purchase the generator and not have to wait. Bids that we had from last time are not good anymore. Board asked Doug if he would call and ask the vendors if they would still honor them.

Doug George also discussed approval to replace the carpet in the crew room and hallway at the Ambulance Department. The Board asked Doug to get a few bids.

The Board went to executive session for 10 minutes at 8:50 for non-elected personnel with Board, Doug George and Blaine Finch present. Chairman Taylor opened the meeting at 9:00 and reported that no action taken, no decisions made.

Keith Clark in and discussed Community Corrections Act Agencies Application for FY2005 Unexpended Funds. Kansas Department of Corrections is requesting $24,922.34.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve the request for Community Corrections Act Application for FY2005 Unexpended Funds in the amount of $24,922.34. All voted “yes”.

Keith Clark discussed FY2006 Intervention / Prevention Program Applications for Teen Court, Substance Abuse Program, Family Intensive Therapy, CASA of the Fourth Judicial District and The Hive Youth Center.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the Intervention Program Application for Family Intensive Treatment in the amount of $29,960, and to approve the Prevention Program Application for Teen Court, Substance Abuse Program, CASA of the Fourth Judicial District and The Hive Youth Center in the amount of $125,171. All voted “yes”.

Keith Clark discussed FY2005 Applications for Unexpended Funds for the Fourth Judicial District in amount of $26,956.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve the application for Unexpended Funds for the Fourth Judicial District in the amount of $26,956. All voted “yes”.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve payroll change 04-365 for Paris Stahl with Community Corrections.  All voted”yes”.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for November 17, 2004. All voted “yes”.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve tax orders 2004-46, 2004-48 through 2004-59. All voted “yes”.

Larry Walrod in and discussed final plat for Kentucky Estates to subdivide approximately 35.06 acres into four lots.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve the final plat for Kentucky Estates. All voted “yes”.

Larry Walrod requested that John Raney attend training in St. Louis at the Plan Review Institute the cost of attending is $599.00, plus transportation, lodging, and evening meals.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve John Raney to attend the training in St. Louis. All voted “yes”.

Larry Walrod discussed reorganizing the Building Code Board of Appeals.

Tom Weigand in and discussed a tax abatement for Heartland Wall Panels. They are now located in Paola and would like to move into the Stark Truss Building in Ottawa. Board asked Tom Weigand to reschedule a meeting to meet with the owner of Heartland Wall Panels.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to go into executive session for 15 minutes at 11:15 for non-elected personnel with Board, Malea Lutz, Kristie Stinebaugh and Blaine Finch present. All voted “yes”.  Chairman Taylor opened the meeting at 11:30 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.

Doug George in and requested additional compensation for his additional duties/responsibilities. Blaine suggested waiting until the Human Resource Director is working. Board agreed to wait until December 1, 2004.

With no further discussion on the meeting was adjourned at 11:50

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