April 4, 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 Dunn moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for 5 minutes at 8:35 for attorney client privileges with Board and Blaine Finch.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Stottlemire opened the meeting at 8:40 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to have the Clerk re-write the minutes for March 30, 2005.  Chairman Stottlemire and Commissioners Dunn, Taylor and Waymire voted “yes.”  Commissioner Hay voted “no.”

Craig Davis recommended to purchase four 2005 Ford Crown Victoria’s from Shawnee Mission Ford.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to purchase four 2005 Ford Crown Victoria’s from Shawnee Mission Ford for a total with trade-in in the amount of $75,964.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve tax orders 2004-157, 2004-167 through 2004-175.  All voted “yes.”

Darrell Wadkins discussed a list that Ottawa Family Physicians has submitted of items they would like repairs at their suite at the Annex.  Items include ceiling titles, carpet, outlet, sinks, water pressure and drawers.  Board asked Darrell to work with Blaine.

Larry Walrod discussed an application for a special use permit filed by David & Juanita Hornbaker for the placement and storage of portable toilets in an R-E zoning.  The portable toilets would be stored inside a 48x100 building.  Larry stated the Planning Commission recommended approval.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve Resolution No. 05-32 approving a special use permit application filed by David Hornbaker to permit the placement and storage of portable toilets in an R-E zoning located in Section 13, Township 17, Range 17.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed an application for a special use permit field by Amazing Grace Baptist Camp for the placement of an additional mobile home for staff housing in an A-1 zoning located at 4214 Eisenhower Rd.  Larry stated the Planning Commission recommended approval.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 05-33 approving a special use permit application filed by the Amazing Grace Baptist Camp to permit the placement of additional staff housing at the Christian Youth Camp in an A-1 zoning district located in Section 3, Township 16, Range 19.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed an application for a special use permit filed by Don Davis for the construction and operation of a dog kennel/breeding facility in an A-1 zoning.  The property is located on the South side of Jackson Rd. between Vermont Rd. and Virginia Rd.  Larry stated the Planning Commission recommended approval.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve Resolution No. 05-34 approving a special use permit application filed by Don Davis to permit the operation of a dog breeding/kennel operation in an A-1 zoning located in Section 33, Township 17, Range 21.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed a rezoning application filed by Tim Bowyer to rezone approximately 5.35 acres from A-1 to R-E.  Property is located at the intersection of Marshall Rd. and Tennessee Terr. on the West side of Tennessee Terr. and South of Marshall Rd.  The purpose is so the applicant can sell the remaining approximate 43.25 acres.  Larry stated the Planning Commission recommended approval.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 05-35 approving a rezoning application filed by Tim Bowyer to rezone approximately 5.35 acres from A-1 to R-E located in Section 12, Township 17, Range 20.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed a rezoning application filed by Tony Fowler to rezone approximately 35.30 acres from A-2 to R-E.  Property is located at the intersection of Shawnee Terr. and Vermont Rd. on the North side of Shawnee Terr. and on the West side of Vermont Rd.  Larry stated the Planning Commission recommend approval.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve Resolution No. 05-36 approving a rezoning application field by Tony Fowler to rezone approximately 35.30 acres from A-2 to R-E located in Section 32, Township 15, Range 21.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed a rezoning application filed by Jim Steadman to rezone approximately 20 acres from A-1 to A-2 the remaining 30.5 acres will continue to be used for agriculture.  The property is located near the intersection of Kingman Rd. and Nevada Rd. on the East side of Nevada Rd. and South of Kingman Rd.  Larry stated the Planning Commission recommended approval.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 05-37 approving a rezoning application filed by Jim Steadman to rezone approximately 20 acres from A-1 to A-2 located in Section 21, Township 17, Range 20.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for 15 minutes at 9:37 for attorney client privileges for pending litigation with Board and Blaine Finch present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Stottlemire opened the meeting at 9:52 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve payroll changes 05-40, 05-41 and 05-42.  All voted “yes.”

Becky Ortega discussed that there are some changes that need to be made to bring us into compliance with payroll.  Craig Davis would like to change the workweek to Saturday through Friday and changing the Sheriff patrol overtime to 40 hours instead of 43.  Becky stated there are only one or two counties that use the 43.  Chairman Stottlemire wanted to see what other counties do and wants Craig Dais to come over. 

Becky Ortega discussed the transition of payroll to the new software system and said she will need to hire some part-time help to get the data entered.

Blaine Finch said it was the attorney’s opinion that money can be transferred from the Clerk’s budget to the Human Resource budget to deal with functions.  In 1999 $63,000 was added to the Clerk’s budget for personnel and payroll functions.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to move $45,000 from the County Clerk’s budget to the Human Resources budget.  Commissioner Hay said this needs to wait until after the court hearing.  Blaine Finch said he recommended doing the transfer now.  Chairman Stottlemire and Commissioner Dunn, Taylor and Waymire voted “yes.”  Commissioner Hay voted “no.”

Blaine Finch discussed the benefit district for a road up by Wellsville that Darrin Sammons has discussed hard surfacing.  Blaine said he has contacted Dottie Riley about bonds.

Blaine Finch discussed we are planning on holding a public auction for the sale of surplus property on May 7.

Jim Haag discussed two motor graders that were purchased in November of 2000 and that the repurchase agreements are for 5 years or 7,500 hours.  Jim asked to contact Martin Tractor about purchasing two additional motor grader at the bid price we received last month.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to allow Jim Haag to negotiate with Martin Tractor for the purchase of two additional motor graders.  All voted “yes.”

Open bids at 10:30 for Fencing on Rock Creek Road.  Three were received.

C & C Construction                $3,823.22                $40.00 hour rock clause

Moore Fencing                        $3,000.00                $190.00 rock clause

L & L Fencing                         $1,541.00                $40.00 hour rock clause   

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to accept the low bid from L & L Fencing for Rock Creek Rd. in the amount of $1,541.00 and $40.00 per hour rock clause.  All voted “yes.”

Carroll Droddy discussed hard surfacing Montana Rd. & Shawnee Rd.  Jim Haag said that he has asked for cost estimates.

Ted McCurdy discussed EMS Expo 2005 annual meeting in New Orleans and he would like Doug George and Bruce Goddard to attend.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to allow Doug George and Bruce Goddard to attend the EMS Expo 2005 annual meeting in New Orleans.  All voted “yes.”

Jason Camis discussed proclaiming April 17-23 as National Volunteer Week.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve a proclamation proclaiming April 17-23 as National Volunteer Week and allow a celebration on the Courthouse lawn or in old Courtroom on April 18 from 4:30 to 6:00.  All voted “yes.”

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 11:10.

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                                     Clerk                                                                                                  Chairman