September 7, 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 31, 2005 as amended. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve Resolution No. 05-88 adopting a policy on the taking and approval of minutes of the meetings of the Board of County Commissioners. Chairman Stottlemire and Commissioners Dunn, Taylor and Waymire voted “yes.” Commissioner Hay voted “no.”
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to remove the August 17, 2005 minutes from the table. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Hay moved to approve the minutes for August 17, 2005 as presented by the County Clerk. Died for lack of second.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to direct the County Clerk to re-draft the minutes of August 17, 2005 per Resolution No. 05-88. Chairman Stottlemire and Commissioners Dunn, Taylor and Waymire voted “yes.” Commissioner Hay voted “no.”
Mike Mustain, Vice President, Wellsville Chamber of Commerce discussed happenings in the City of Wellsville.
Tom Weigand, Ottawa Chamber of Commerce discussed how the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce works with the Wellsville Chamber of Commerce.
Weldon Harrod 336 Willow asked Board questions.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve the adoption of the agenda with the addition of 10.9 Audit Representation Letter. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve the consent agenda item 8.1 denying funding request for Franklin County Mental Health Clinic’s Risk Reduction Services program. All voted “yes.”
Item 10.1 Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0507-521 for Scheckel to rezone from an A-1 to an RE zoning district located near the intersection of Indiana Rd. and Cloud Rd. on the North side of Cloud Rd. and East of Indiana Rd.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve Resolution No 05-89 rezoning approximately 10 acres located in Section 31, Township 18, Range 19 and owned by Lynard Scheckel from A-1 to RE. All voted “yes.”
Item 10.2 Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0507-522 for Sundstrom Farms to rezone from an A-1 to RE zoning district located on the South side of Osborne Terrace between Kentucky Rd. and Louisiana Rd.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve Resolution No. 05-90 rezoning approximately 18.63 acres located in Section 28, Township 16, Range 19 and owned by Sundstrom Farms from A-1 to RE. All voted “yes.”
Item 10.3 Larry Walrod discussed the final plat for Phase II of Eagle View Estates Subdivision owned by George Wingert, Jr. and located on Thomas Rd.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to authorize the Chairman to endorse the Final Plat for Phase II of Eagle View Estates Subdivision located in Section 29, Township 15, Range 21. All voted “yes.”
Item 10.4a Jim Haag discussed that the Planning Commission as part of the planning process of Lane Meadows Subdivision, that Douglas Terr, a minimum maintenance road be brought to full maintenance in order to provide suitable access to the north four lots (Lots 8,9,10 and 11) of the subdivision. The developer of Lane Meadows Subdivision will pay for the road to be brought to full maintenance in the amount of $16,000 and Franklin County will do the work
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to return Douglas Terrace East of Virginia Rd. to full maintenance. All voted “yes.”
Item 10.4 Larry Walrod discussed the final plat for Lane Meadows Subdivision owned by Norman Johnston and located between Virginia Rd. and Virginia Terr. in Section 27, Township 18, Range 21.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement, accept the Irrevocable Letter of Credit for on-site improvements in the amount of $100,000 and authorize the Chairman to endorse the final plat for Lane Meadows Subdivision. All voted “yes.”
Item 10.5 Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0504-475 for Dora Ann Lingo to rezone from A-1 to RE zoning district located at the intersection of Pawnee Rd. and Indiana Rd. on the North side of Pawnee Rd. and on the East side of Indiana Rd.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 05-91 rezoning approximately 19 acres from A-1 to RE owned by Dora Ann Lingo located in Section 19, Township 16, Range 19. All voted “yes.”
Item 10.6 Larry Walrod discussed reappointing Jack Beauchamp and Kevin Spencer to the Franklin County Planning Commission and advertising for the position vacated by Lloyd McClure.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to reappoint Jack Beauchamp and Kevin Spencer to the Franklin County Planning Commission for an additional three years and advertise for the position that will be vacated by Lloyd McClure. All voted “yes.”
Item 10.7 Larry Walrod discussed that Kristie Stinebaugh and Juanita Peckham had submitted letters of interest to fill the current vacant position of the Franklin County Board of Zoning Appeals.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to appoint Kristie Stinebaugh to the Franklin County Board of Zoning Appeals. All voted “yes.”
Item 10.8 Craig Davis discussed immediately implementing a wage adjustment for commissioned officers of the Sheriff’s Department.
Commissioner Hay moved to approve the Sheriff’s recommendation and immediately implement a wage adjustment for Sheriff Deputies. Died for lack of second.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to table item 10.8 until Monday so they could obtain more information. All voted “yes.”
Item 10.9 Ron Henrickson discussed a 2004 audit representation letter which the County Clerk is refusing to sign and presented a letter for the Chairman to sign to present to the Clerk.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded that the Chairman sign letter and send it to the Clerk. Chairman Stottlemire and Commissioners Dunn, Taylor and Waymire voted “yes.” Commissioner Hay voted “no.”
Item 11.1 Ron Henrickson discussed a resolution authorizing the offering for sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2005.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve Resolution No. 05-92 authorizing the offering for sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2005. All voted “yes.”
Blaine Finch discussed retaining the firm of McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips for the Reynolds v Board of County Commissioners case.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to authorize the Chairman to sign a letter of agreement with McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips to provide legal services for the Reynolds v Board of County Commissioners case. All voted “yes.”
Ron Henrickson discussed trying a quarterly news letter for publication in the Ottawa Shopper.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to try the news letter one time and see what kind of response they receive. All voted “yes.”
Diane Drake, Dotty Riley and Donna Crawford discussed the expansion of the Mental Health facility at Eisenhower and Old 50.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 11:10.
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Clerk Chairman