December 15, 2004
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Vice Chairman Donald R. Stottlemire and Commissioners Fred E. Ferguson, Donald C. Hay and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Stottlemire at 8:30.
Ethel Wallace discussed her concerns about the children that they have waiting in their office. Ethel said they have to change diapers, bottle feed and keep them active. Ethel would like to have somewhere to take the children and teenagers for them to get the proper actives and to get them away from the office so they can’t hear phone calls. The kids get in the office supplies and computer. Board asked Ethel to talk to Craig Davis and Darrell Wadkins.
Chairman Taylor arrived at 9:00 after hosting the monthly Alliance breakfast.
Shari Perry discussed that she has advertised three times requesting letter of interest for the vacancy of the Pottawatomie Township Clerk in January. She has received only one letter of interest from Carol Tawney.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to appoint Carol Tawney as the Pottawatomie Township Clerk. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for December 13, 2004. All voted “yes.”
Shari Perry discussed dividing the Special Alcohol Parks and Recreation money. Board agreed to divide the money equally among the six recreation commissions that submitted receipts.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve an annual software support agreement renewal with Real Vision Software. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve tax orders 2004-72 through 2004-78. All voted “yes.”
Shari Perry discussed holding a public hearing on December 29, 2004 to amend the 2004 county budget.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to hold a public hearing on December 29, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. in the commission chambers for the purpose of amending the 2004 County budget. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to approve a transfer in the amount of $35,000 from the General Fund to the Community College Fund. All voted “yes.”
Darrell Wadkins discussed the remodeling of restrooms in the south section of the Annex for public use. Board agreed to have Darrell contact Taylor Brothers to see if we could get another bid.
Shari Perry discussed running a Christmas Greeting on KOFO at a cost of $75. Board agreed.
Becky Ortega discussed Swim for Life memberships. She said that 7 employees have shown interest. Board agreed to allow a payroll deduction and have open membership twice a year.
Becky Ortega discussed the 3.75 percent COLA increase for employees for 2005. Board agreed with the 3.75 percent for all employees.
Becky Ortega discussed having a wage scale study done and that she will have the funds in her next year budget to cover it.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to solicit request for proposals for a salary study. All voted “yes.”
Becky Ortega discussed the County Administrator search process.
Becky Ortega discussed the bereavement policy and will bring in a resolution for changes.
Becky Ortega discussed bridging services. Board asked Becky to contact the City of Ottawa and other Counties and inquire what they do.
Chairman Taylor signed a Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement for federally forfeited cash, property, proceeds.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 10:55.
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Clerk Chairman