October 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 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 October 24, 2005 as amended. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve tax change order 2004-302. All voted “yes.”
Chairman Stottlemire discussed contributing an additional $100 to the 150th anniversary celebration and giving a 150th anniversary paper weight to each entity that attends the summit.
Wendell Barker 2573 US 59 Highway discussed that he had heard it suggested that elected officials are subject to the personnel policy.
Kevin Jones 2660 Indiana Terr. discussed the Information Technologies and asked for a written notice sent to his mailing address within 30 days of how the Board is going to proceed with an audit of the IT Department.
Weldon Harrod 336 Willow asked what the status of Mr. Henrickson was. Chairman Stottlemire said they could not talk about personnel. Mr. Harrod said they have a right to know. Chairman Stottlemire directed questions to Blaine Finch, but said he could not discuss personnel either.
Brett Tucker 919 S. Ash representing the Veterans Day Committee asked if the County would support them with a $500 contribution for this year’s activity. Commissioner Hay asked him to go to the Chamber and ask for money. Chairman Stottlemire said they needed to add it to the agenda to discuss it.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve the agenda with the additions and amendments change 10.1 to 10.2 add 10.1 Discuss contribution of funds to Veterans Day Committee, add item 10.3 Becky Ortega discuss employee benefits, add item 10.4 discuss summit and add 10.5 Executive session for attorney client. All voted “yes.”
Item 10.1 Board discussed contributing to the Veterans Day Committee for this year’s activity.
Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to support the Veterans Day Committee with $500. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Dunn left at 9:00.
Item 10.2 Blaine Finch discussed transferring the Homeless Shelter Grant from FRETSA to ECKAN.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to transfer the Homeless Shelter Grant from FRETSA of ECKAN. All voted “yes.” Commissioner Dunn absent.
Item 10.3 Becky Ortega discussed employee benefits for 2006.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the employee benefits package for 2006. Chairman Stottlemire and Commissioner Taylor and Waymire voted “yes.” Commissioner Hay voted “no.” Commissioner Dunn absent.
Becky Ortega discussed HIPAA agreement between Franklin County and FBD.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the HIPAA agreement between Franklin County and FBD. Chairman Stottlemire and Commissioners Taylor and Waymire voted “yes.” Commissioner Hay said he had never had a chance to review the agreement and voted “no.” Commissioner Dunn absent.
Item 10.4 Board discussed summit meeting and giving those in attendance a cup or paperweight. Board agreed that if there were enough cups that would be alright, but no paperweight.
Julie Coleman, District Environmental Administrator Bureau of Environmental Field Services with KDHE discussed feedlots, petroleum storage tanks, public water supplies, wastewater treatment facilities, solid waste facilities, hazardous waste generators, air emission sources, complaints and spill responses.
Board recessed at 9:37. Back in session at 9:40.
Item 10.5 Blaine Finch asked for an executive session for attorney client privileges.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session for 20 minutes at 9:40 for personnel of non-elected with Board and Blaine Finch present. All voted “yes.” Commissioner Dunn absent. Chairman Stottlemire opened the meeting at 10:00 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to terminate the contract of Ron Henrickson, County Administrator. All voted “yes.” Commissioner Dunn absent.
Chairman Stottlemire read the following statements:
Today the Board of Commissioners has voted to terminate the contract of County Administrator Ron Henrickson. In a continuation of the Board’s long standing policy of ensuring the confidentiality of private information for its employees, this Board will not breach the privacy owed to Mr. Henrickson as a former employee by discussing specific issues. It is appropriate to say that the Board believed that it was time for a change and that change was in no way motivated by recent statements made by individual members of this institution. The Board believes that Ron Henrickson assisted in creating the foundation for the County Administrator position and we wish him well in all future endeavors. The Board will now begin the process of looking for an interim administrator with experience and the ability to guide the county through the process of looking for its next administrator. Until that interim can be appointed Jim Haag is appointed as the acting county administrator. The Board remains committed to the office of administrator as created by the voters of Franklin County, and looks forward to finding the right candidate to handle day to day administration of the county and provide the best possible level of service to the citizens of Franklin County.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to appoint James Haag as the acting County Administrator. All voted “yes.” Commissioner Dunn absent.
Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to renew the membership with the National Association of Counties. Chairman Stottlemire and Commissioners Taylor and Waymire voted “yes.” Commissioner Hay voted “no.” Commissioner Dunn absent.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 10:10.
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Clerk Chairman