August 31, 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 Waymire seconded to approve the minutes for August 29, 2005.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to table the minutes for August 17, 2005 until September 7.  Chairman Stottlemire and Commissioners Dunn, Taylor and Waymire voted “yes.”  Commissioner Hay voted “no.”

Item 5.1 Blaine Finch discussed change of address for Claude Sluder.  Blaine recommended since the Board is aware of address being incorrect it could be a liability issue if county does not change it.  Commissioner Taylor said he drove out there and did not see a big problem with leaving the address the way it is.  Commissioner Taylor said it needs to be properly marked.  Commissioner Dunn said two wrongs do not make it right.  Commissioner Dunn said the address needs to be changed. 

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to put Claude Sluder’s address in proper sequence.  Commissioners Dunn, Taylor and Waymire voted “yes.”  Chairman Stottlemire and Commissioner Hay voted “no.”

Commissioner Hay read a letter from Robert Detwiler regarding county clerk’s salary.

Jerry Wallis 3947 Eisenhower Rd asked about answering questions from Mr. Detwiler.

Commissioner Stottlemire said this is not a question and answer session, but public comment.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to adopt the agenda.  Commissioner Hay stated he wanted more information about 11.1 General Obligation Bonds.  Chairman Stottlemire and Commissioners Dunn, Taylor and Waymire voted “yes.”  Commissioner Hay voted “no.”

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve the consent agenda item 8.1 approval to publish the Public Hearing Notice for the Community Development Block Grant for the Franklin County Mental Health Clinic, Inc. and item 8.2 approval for Chairman to sign contract with Harbour Construction, Inc. for seal coat application for 2005.  All voted “yes.”

Open bids at 9:00 for Bi-Annual Bridge Inspection for 2005.  Two bids were received.

Vendor                                   Cost/Bridge          #Bridges               Total Bid               Five-truck load ratings

BG Consultants                    $42.60                     244                          $10394.40               $285

Cook, Flatt & Strobel           $40.00                     244                          $9760.00 $150

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to accept the Bi-Annual Bridge Inspection bid for 2005 from Cook, Flatt & Strobel.  All voted “yes.”

Item 10.1 Keith Clark discussed at the end of each fiscal year Community Corrections is required to submit a Year End Outcome report to the Kansas Department of Corrections.  The report documents the progress made toward meeting the program objectives outlined in the Comprehensive Plan.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve the Community Corrections Evaluation Summary/Year End Outcome Report for FY2005 – Kansas Department of Corrections.  All voted “yes.”

Item 10.2 Keith Clark discussed that annually, Community Corrections agencies that collect reimbursements from offenders are required to submit a Reimbursement Budget Summary and Narrative to the Kansas Department of Corrections.  This budget consists of any reimbursement funds that were not expended in the prior fiscal year and any reimbursements collected (alcohol and drug treatment fees, supervision fees) during the prior fiscal year.  For FY2006 Community Corrections had $12,154.60 in unexpended funds and $12,519.20 in reimbursements received.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the fiscal year 2006 Reimbursement Budget Summary and Narrative for the Kansas Department of Corrections in the amount of $24,673.80.  All voted “yes.”

Item 10.3 Craig Davis discussed hiring up to four full-time officers.  One needs to be hired in conjunction with a Federal Grant.  Two officers are currently on military duty and another officer is resigning effective September 12.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to allow Craig Davis to hire up to four full-time deputies.  All voted “yes.”

Randy Allen with KAC phoned and discussed prescription drugs for inmates with the Board and the rates.

Item 11.1 Ron Henrickson asked the Board to continue until Wednesday September 7, a resolution authorizing the offering for sale of General Obligation Funding Bonds, Series 2005.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to table a resolution authorizing the offering for sale of General Obligation Bonds.  All voted “yes.”

Ron Henrickson discussed rock price increase.

Ron Henrickson discussed that they will holding workshops on Franklin County Mental Health expansion and the Comprehensive Plan.

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 9:58.

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                                         Clerk                                                                                          Chairman