September 26, 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 absent, Commissioner Donald C. Hay present, Commissioner Roy C. Dunn present and Commissioner Donald E. Waymire present.

Peggy Hannah, Deputy Assistant State Treasurer discussed Agricultural Production Loan Deposit Program that they assist farmers with, the Learning Quest an education savings program, unclaimed property and bond service program. 

Lucinda Anstaett, Director of Cash Management monitors all cash coming into the State and all cash going out.

Rick Porter, RC&D Coordinator introduced Ryan Neiss, State Forester discussed three programs that he works with being Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry, Riparian Forestry Initiative on the Marais des Cygnes Watershed and Timber Stand Improvement Workshops.

Chairman Stottlemire recessed the meeting at 9:40.  Board back in session at 9:47.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to appoint Donald R. Stottlemire as the voting delegate and John E. Taylor as the alternate voting delegate for the 2005 KWORCC annual meeting.  Commissioners Dunn, Hay and Waymire voted “yes.”  Chairman Stottlemire abstained.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to nominate Jim Wise, Miami County Commissioner to the KWORCC Board of Trustees.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Hay moved to approve the minutes for September 21, 2005.  Commissioner Waymire said he could not vote to approve the minutes, because they do not conform to the resolution that was adopted regarding minutes.  Died for lack of second

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to have the Clerk redo the minutes for September 21, 2005 according to the resolution.  Commissioner Hay said that Cheri Kirkland made it clear she wanted her comments in the minutes.  Commissioners Dunn and Waymire voted “yes.”  Commissioners Hay and Stottlemire voted “no.”

Chairman Stottlemire asked Blaine Finch to get an attorney generals opinion on the minutes.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve the agenda.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the consent agenda item 8.1 approve solicitation for tire bids for Public Works and 8.2 award bid for Square Stubs and Posts with defined hardware to J & A in the amount of $6,807.  All voted “yes.”

Shari Perry discussed the new statewide voter registration software program and that Franklin County is scheduled to go live on Friday.

Jim Haag updated the Board on the 36 mile road upgrade.

Chairman Stottlemire gave Blaine Finch a letter regarding the Kansas Housing Grant.

Chairman Stottlemire read the calendar.

Chairman Stottlemire said he had heard from Alan Radcliffe, Emergency Management Director who is helping in Mississippi.  Alan is an overseer working on the third floor of an office building.

Commissioner Dunn discussed Wal-Mart DC 10 year anniversary celebration and tour that he attended.

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 10:14.

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                                   Clerk                                                                                                    Chairman