August 10, 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 as amended for August 8, 2005.  All voted “yes.”

Tom Weigand discussed Economic Development Services for 3^rd quarter and what is going on.

Don McMican discussed coating removal on Courthouse foundation. 

Dale Watts with KOFO asked about letter Cheri Kirkland gave Chairman Stottlemire last week and he returned to her with answer on Monday.  Chairman Stottlemire gave Dale a copy.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to adopt the agenda.  All voted “yes.”

Open bids for bridge repairs to structure 18.5-18.0 located at 3815 Oregon Rd.  One bid was received.

Hi-Plains Construction        $29,637

Jim Haag said that the engineers estimate is $8,500.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to table the acceptance of bid for bridge repairs to structure 18.5-18.0.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to table the Chip Seal bids until Monday.  All voted “yes.”

Item 10.1 Becky Ortega discussed employee assistance program and asked the Board to terminate services with The Consortium Inc and authorize the County Administrator to sign agreement with New Directions.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to authorize the County Administrator to enter into an agreement with New Directions for an employee assistance program.  All voted “yes.”

Item 10.2 Becky Ortega discussed random drug testing that has been conducted with The Consortium for CDL drivers.  Becky recommended that we terminate services with The Consortium and authorize the County Administrator to sign an agreement with Kansas Drug Testing Inc for random drug testing for CDL drivers and also include employees in the Ambulance, Sheriff, Juvenile Detention and Community Corrections to random drug testing.  The collection will also change from the Health Department to Ransom Memorial Hospital.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to authorize the County Administrator to enter into an agreement with Kansas Drug Testing Inc for post-accident, reasonable suspicion drug/alcohol and random drug testing for CDL drivers, Ambulance, Sheriff, Juvenile Detention and Community Corrections employees and change the collection site to Ransom Memorial Hospital.  All voted “yes.”

Item 10.3 Becky Ortega discussed Occupational Medicine (Worker’s Compensation) process change.  Currently employees that are injured on the job go to the Health Department and then referred to Ottawa Family Physicians for additional treatment if necessary.  Becky recommended that the Board authorize the County Administrator to sign an agreement with Ransom Memorial Hospital for employees work related injures.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to authorize the County Administrator to enter into an agreement with Ransom Memorial Hospital for occupational medicine to assist the county in managing workers’ compensation injuries.  All voted “yes.”

Item 10.4 Keith Clark discussed the 4^th quarter Fourth Judicial District program reports that have been submitted to Juvenile Justice Authority.

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 10:00.

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                                       Clerk                                                                                                Chairman