December 20, 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.
Jason Parks discussed a contract for virus protection on the computers. The lowest price quote he received is from Insight at $9.99 per license and purchasing 1001 licenses. The County will use around 100 licenses and the other licenses will be purchased by USD 290, Ottawa Library, City of Richmond, Law Library, Community Corrections and District Court.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to allow the purchase of 1001 licenses for virus protection from Insight. All voted “yes.”
Jason Parks discussed purchasing an estimated $5,000 for parts required to build, repair, or upgrade computer systems.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to allow up to $5,000 for spare computer parts to be paid out of the Information Technologies Fund. All voted “yes.”
Jason Parks discussed equipment that was damaged by lightning in May and August. Jason would like to purchase two network switches at a cost not to exceed $2,000.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to allow the purchase of two computer switches not to exceed $2,000. All voted “yes.”
Jason Parks discussed purchasing some shelving units, file cabinets and modular desk furniture not to exceed $1,000. Board agreed to allow purchases not to exceed $1,000.
Commissioner Ferguson moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Resolution No. 04-115 adopting a statement of policy and procedures for tax exemptions and incentives for economic development for Franklin County. All voted “yes.”
Mr. Cowdin asked what was going to be done about the road and the bridge at West Wilson. Board told Mr. Cowdin they are working on getting some assistance from the State and Railroad for funding of the replacement of the bridge.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Ferguson seconded to go into an executive session for 15 minutes for attorney client privileges at 9:25 with Board and Blaine Finch present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Taylor opened the meeting at 9:50 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for December 15, 2004. All voted “yes.”
Shari Perry discussed that she has received a letter from Alan Radcliffe to inform the Board he will not accept the position of Pomona Township Trustee that he was elected to in November.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to appoint Max Flager as the Pomona Township Trustee. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 04-116 exempting Franklin County from the GAAP requirements and causing financial statements and financial reports to be prepared on the basis of cash receipts and disbursements. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Ferguson moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 04-117 amending and clarifying the section dealing with bereavement leave in the Franklin County Rules and Regulation policy. All voted “yes.”
Becky Ortega discussed policy for acting supervisor pay.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Resolution No. 04-118 amending the Franklin County Rules and Regulations dealing with acting supervisor pay. All voted “yes.”
Becky Ortega discussed overtime pay year to date report.
Joe Montague with Oneok discussed the purchase of gas for hearing for the Courts Building, Jail and Courthouse. The agreement would be through April 2006. Blaine Finch will bring in the contact for the Board to sign.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 11:20.
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Clerk Chairman