March 2, 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 Taylor seconded to approve the minutes for February 28, 2005.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve tax orders 2004-155, 2004-156, 2004-158 and 2004-159.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to hire an outside auditor to look at the financial statements and contracts of the County.   All voted “yes.”

Blaine Finch said he would prepare a request for proposal for an audit and a list of firms that will receive the requests.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve Resolution 05-20 declaring a 1992 Star enclosed trailer with VIN #13YFS1620NC039601 as surplus property and donating it the Wellsville Fire Department for the purpose of supporting and maintaining a dive team.  All voted “yes.”

Board discussed members on the CHIP Committee.

Caren Rugg with the Franklin County Emergency Temporary Shelter Association discussed the County loaning the group money so they can obtain their grant money in the amount of $8,211.  The County would need to pay the expenses and receive the money back from the Kansas Emergency Shelter Grant Program.  Blaine is going to review and prepare an agreement between Franklin County and the Franklin County Emergency Temporary Shelter Association.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to go into an executive session for 20 minutes at 9:08 for attorney client with Board and Blaine Finch present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Stottlemire opened the meeting at 9:28 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.

Vernon Williams of 1464 Sand Creek discussed a tube that was installed on Idaho Rd. and it is putting water on his property.  Jim Haag said the right of way is 50 foot.  Mr. Williams said there is no ditch only what has been cut from the water.  Blaine Finch is going to look into it and issue a letter.

Darrin Sammons of 4557 Utah Rd. submitted a petition to create a benefit district.  Mr. Sammons said he needed guidance on how to proceed with fixing the problem.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve payroll change 05-029.  All voted “yes.”

Becky Ortega discussed policy for Standards of Conduct.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to sign an agreement with Gleason and Associates to perform standard background checks for the County Administrator position.  Commissioner Taylor rescinded his motion until Blaine Finch has reviewed the agreement. 

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution 05-21 amending Resolution 04-63 adding preparation of County Employee Payroll to the duties of the County Human Resources Department.  Commissioners Dunn, Taylor and Waymire voted “yes.”  Chairman Stottlemire and Commissioner Hay voted “no”.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve an agreement for consulting services to be performed by Phillips & Associates to update the comprehensive plan.  All voted “yes.”

Jim Haag discussed dump truck bids and recommended to accept the only bid from Doonan Truck & Equipment.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to purchase two Peterbilt dump trucks from Doonan Truck & Equipment including plows and spreaders at a cost of $216,955.80.  All voted “yes.”

Jim Haag discussed Joe Goracke, Garren Anderson, Clarence Riggs and Roy Bishop attending training on culverts and drainage.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the culvert and drainage training for Joe Goracke, Garren Anderson, Clarence Riggs and Roy Bishop in Topeka on April 8.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Dunn discussed possible jail and courts facility located where the existing parking lot is.  He discussed a building with a basement garage, 1^st floor sheriff staff and courts, 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th floors for inmates.

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 11:16.

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