June 22, 2005

BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Chairman Donald R. Stottlemire called the meeting to order at 8:30 and asked all in attendance to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call: Chairman Donald R. Stottlemire present, Commissioner John E. Taylor present, Commissioner Donald C. Hay present, Commissioner Roy C. Dunn present and Commissioner Donald E. Waymire present.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve the minutes for June 20, 2005.  Chairman Stottlemire and Commissioners Dunn, Hay, Taylor and Waymire voted “yes.”

Dale Watts with KOFO asked about the interview process for the Ambulance Director.  Ron Henrickson said it will start the first week of July.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to waive the adoption of the agenda and go into executive session for one hour immediately following public hearing item 9.1 for attorney client privileges relating to seeking legal advice from County Counselor.  All voted “yes.”

Chairman Stottlemire opened a public hearing at 9:00 to consider the adoption of the 2003 edition of the International Fire Code.

Larry Walrod stated after further research of the scope of the Fire Code and discussion with County counsel, County Administrator and the County Emergency Management Coordinator, it was agreed that the County did not have the resources to effectively administer and enforce the Fire Code at this time.

With no further comments, Chairman Stottlemire closed the public hearing at 9:02.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to table any further consideration of the Fire Code at this time.  All voted “yes.”

Board, Blaine Finch, Ron Henrickson and Becky Ortega went into executive session at 9:05.  Chairman Stottlemire opened the meeting at 10:05 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to go into an executive session for 30 minutes at 10:05 for attorney client privileges relating to seeking legal advice from County Counselor with Board, Blaine Finch, Ron Henrickson and Becky Ortega present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Stottlemire opened the meeting at 10:30 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.

Chairman Stottlemire read proposed Resolution No. 05-58.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve Resolution No. 05-58 authorizing the transfer of $205,782.54 from line item 5517500200 (County Equipment Reserve) to line item 5940200011 (Payroll Staging) for the purpose of paying back pay to employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Taylor read a news release.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve the news release about payment for past employee overtime.  Chairman Stottlemire and Commissioners Dunn, Taylor and Waymire voted “yes.”  Commissioner Hay voted “no.”

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to hold a press conference.  All voted “yes.”

Rhiannon Ross with the Ottawa Herald asked what is getting cut from the equipment reserve fund.  Chairman Stottlemire said nothing it is a reserve fund.

Dale Watts with KOFO asked if the auditors had reviewed any of this.  Chairman Stottlemire said he could not answer that question.  Ron Henrickson said no the auditors had not reviewed any of it.

Chris Bales with KOFO asked what the time table was.  Chairman Stottlemire said they would get paid immediately.

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 10:55.

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