February 7, 2005
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners met in a regular session with Chairman Donald R. Stottlemire and Commissioners Roy C. Dunn, Donald C. Hay, John E. Taylor and Donald E. Waymire present.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Stottlemire at 8:30.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve the minutes for February 2, 2005. All voted “yes.”
Art Godfrey, Chairman Miami County Commission phoned about having a meeting about a regional jail facility. Mr. Godfrey said they are planning on holding it in March and will notify the Board. The other counties that have been asked to participate are Anderson, Linn and Johnson.
Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application filed by Ludell Neilson to rezone approximately .76 acres from A-1 to R-1. The property is located near the intersection of Indiana Rd. and Javens Ave. on the East side of Indiana Rd. Larry said the Planning Commission recommended approval.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 05-13 rezoning approximately .76 acres owned by Ludell Neilson from A-1 to R-1 located in Section 30, Township 15, Range 19. All voted “yes.”
Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application filed by Roger Johnson to rezone approximately 10 acres from A-1 to R-E and to rezone approximately 30 acres from A-1 to A-2. The property is located near the intersection of Georgia Rd. and Thomas Rd. on the East side of Georgia Rd. and on the South side of Thomas Rd. Larry said the Planning Commission recommended approval. Board agreed to have Larry get the legal description changed to make it clear on tract B.
Larry Walrod discussed an application filed by Western Wireless for a special use permit to permit the construction and operation of a communication tower in an A-1 zoning district. The property owner is Margaret Wollen and is located adjacent to the city limits, across from Hope Cemetery near the intersection of Neosho Terr. and K-68 Highway on the South side of Neosho Terr. and West of K-68. Larry said the Planning Commission recommended approval with 8 conditions.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 05-14 a special use permit for Western Wireless to permit the construction and operation of a 150 foot high communication tower in an A-1 zone on property owned by Margaret Wollen located in Section 34, Township 16, Range 19 with the following conditions: 1) That the monopole tower base and equipment area be enclosed with a 6’ high chain link fence with security barbed wire. Access to the enclosed area shall be locked at all times except when being used by company employees. 2) That lighting on the tower shall be in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration lighting standards. 3) That the communication facilities comply with all requirements of the Federal Communication Commission. 4) That a sign be placed on the security fence to include a telephone number of a responsible party in the event of an emergency. 5) That the tower base, equipment area and access easement be kept free of noxious weeds, litter and debris. 6) That all electronic equipment associated with the communication tower be maintained at an elevation at least one foot above the Base Flood Elevation as determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 7) That the applicant agrees to provide space for County emergency and safety users, at no cost to the County, in the event that such services are deemed necessary to provide service to Franklin County and 8) That the Special Use Permit shall be null and void by operation of law if said permit has not been initiated and utilized by commencing the activity or use at the site specified in said permit within one year of the date of approval. All voted “yes.”
Larry Walrod discussed modifying a resolution on fees concerning the costs of inspections and licensing associated with the Franklin County Environmental/Sanitary Code. The resolution is not to change the fee amounts, but clarify the effective dates of the licenses to be effective for one year, from January 1 to December 31.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve Resolution No. 05-15 rescinding Resolution 01-13 and approving and adopting certain fees concerning the costs of inspections and licensing associated with the Franklin County Environmental/Sanitary Code for Onsite Sewage Facilities. All voted “yes.”
Jim Stonequist asked about the HazMat Trailer and if could be given to the Wellsville Fire Department to establish a dive team in the county. Board said they would look into disposing of it as county property.
Tom Weigand discussed that the Strategic Plan needs to be updated.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve payroll changes 05-015, 05-016 and 05-017. All voted “yes.”
Becky Ortega discussed that the top 20 candidates have been selected for the next step of the interview process for the County Administrator and asked that Ina Agnew with Ottawa University be added to the selection committee.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to added Ina Agnew to the selection committee for the County Administrator position. All voted “yes.”
Shari Perry asked the Board to add an elected official to the selection committee. Board asked Becky Ortega to contact Craig Davis and if he could not be on the selection committee to contact Heather Jones.
Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 05-16 amending the Personnel Rules and Regulations to include bridging of service. All voted “yes.”
Becky Ortega recommended that all county employees get ID badges and they can be made at the Sheriff’s Department.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to go into an executive session for 7 minutes at 10:23 for non-elected personnel with Board, Becky Ortega and Steve Brown present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Stottlemire opened the meeting at 10:30 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Open bids at 10:30 for the purchase of a truck for the Planning and Building Department. Seven bids were received. One bid from Laird Noller was received after the 9:30 deadline and was not opened.
Crown Chevrolet 2005 Chevy $22,440.14
Olathe Ford 2005 F150 $18,815.00
Beckman Ford 2005 F150 $17,091.00
Beckman Ford 2005 F150 $21,342.00
Crow-Moddie 2005 F150 $21,999.00
Burlington Motors 2005 Chevy $21,665.18
Burlington Motors 2005 Chevy $20,398.89
Shawnee Mission 2005 F150 $20,833.00
Board asked Larry Walrod to review the bids and come back with a recommendation.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 05-17 rezoning approximately 10 acres from A-1 to R-E and approximately 30 acres from A-1 to A-2 owned by Roger Johnson and located in Section 26, Township 15, Range 18. All voted “yes.”
Alan Radcliffe discussed the train derailment up by Wellsville and what is being done.
Jim Haag discussed the dust control program for 2005.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve the 2005 dust control program. All voted “yes.”
Jim Haag discussed Jeff Welton attending Risk Management Training.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve Risk Management Training for Jeff Welton. All voted “yes.”
Jason Parks discussed the purchase of consumables. He would like to make two large purchases per year.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to allow the purchase of up to $5,000 of consumables twice a year. All voted “yes.”
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 12:07.
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