November 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 to approve the minutes for August 17, September 21, October 26 and November 2, 2005.  Died for lack of second.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve the minutes for November 2, 2005.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to table the minutes for August 17, September 21 and October 26 until an attorney general opinion is received.  Chairman Stottlemire and Commissioners Dunn, Taylor and Waymire voted “yes.”  Commissioner Hay voted “no.”

Blaine Finch discussed memo he presented to Board regarding minutes.

Jim Haag discussed a meeting in Chanute that Kansas Department of Transportation is hosting regarding how counties can partner with Department of Transportation on projects.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve tax change orders 2005-1 through 2005-5 and 2005-7 through 2005-18.  All voted “yes.”

Jerry Wallis 3947 Eisenhower Rd. asked that he be placed on the agenda at a later place, so he can ask questions and get answers.

Wendell Barker 2573 US 59 Hwy. discussed that at 6:15 a.m. this morning the agenda was still not posted for today’s commission meeting.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve the agenda with the addition of  9.1 Jerry Wallis, item 10.5 Ohio Township Treasurer appointment and item 10.6 County Clerk Compensation for Election Duties.  All voted “yes.”

Item 9.1 Jerry Wallis 3947 Eisenhower Rd. discussed the hiring of an interim county administrator.

Item 10.1 Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0508-532 filed by Eric & Cindy Soper and property owner Mark & Julia Thomas to rezone from an A-1 to an RE located at the intersection of Haskell Terr. and Florida Rd. on the North side of Haskell Terr. and on the West side of Florida Rd.  Larry stated the Planning Commission recommended approval.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve Resolution No. 05-109 rezoning approximately 7.57 acres located in Section 33, Township 17, Range 18 from A-1 to RE and owned by Mark and Julia Thomas.  All voted “yes.”

Item 10.2 Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0509-546 filed by Brent Dorsey to rezone from an A-1 to an RE located near the intersection of Sand Creek Rd. and Utah Rd. on the West side of Utah Rd. and North of Sand Creek Rd.  Larry stated the Planning Commission recommended approval.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 05-110 rezoning approximately 10 acres located in Section 18, Township 16, Range 21 from A-1 to RE and owned by Brent Dorsey.  All voted “yes.”

Item 10.3 Larry Walrod discussed Final Plat for Prairie Creek Acres Subdivision application #0509-551 owned by Rod Stockard and located at the intersection of Finney Terr. and US Highway 59 on the South side of Finney Terr. and on the West side of US Highway 59.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to accept the easements and right of ways for Final Plat of Prairie Creek Acres Subdivision.  Chairman Stottlemire and Commissioners Dunn, Taylor and Waymire voted “yes.”  Commissioner Hay abstained.  

Item 10.4 Rick Sawin discussed accepting yard waste free of charge at the Transfer Station.  This will be used for compost and turned into a useable cover material for the C & D area and areas in which the soil has difficulty growing grass.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to accept leaves and grass clippings at the Transfer Station free of charge.  All voted “yes.”

Chairman Stottlemire recessed the meeting at 9:13.  Board back in session at 9:20.

Item 10.5 Shari Perry discussed the time frame presented to the Board for the appointment of the unexpired term of the Ohio Township Treasurer.  Board agreed.

Item 10.6 Shari Perry discussed compensation for election duties that the Clerk has always received, being the same as the Treasurer does for Motor Vehicle duties.  This year the amount is $5,707.84 which is 56 cents more than last year. 

Commissioner Hay moved to compensate the County Clerk and County Treasurer $5,707.84 for Election and Motor Vehicles duties as done in the past.  Died for lack of second.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to table the decision on compensating the County Clerk and County Treasurer for Election and Motor Vehicle duties until Monday.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to cancel the Wednesday, November 9^th meeting, nothing on the agenda.  All voted “yes.”

Chairman Stottlemire read the calendar.

Item 11.1 Jim Haag discussed revision to the 2006 salaries for elected officials.  Commissioners approved the 2006 salaries for elected officials prior to approving the implementation of findings of the wage and compensation in total effective January 2006.  As a result some adjustments need to be made to the salaries.  Commissioner Hay said that the Treasurer, Clerk and Register of Deeds need to be brought up in salary with the Attorney and Sheriff.  Shari Perry gave the Board the average salaries for elected officials from the KAC.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve Resolution 05-111 setting the salary of the elected officials for 2006.  Commissioner Hay moved to amend the motion to reduce the salary of the County Attorney.  Amendment died for lack of second. Chairman Stottlemire and Commissioners Dunn, Taylor and Waymire voted “yes.”  Commissioner Hay voted “no.”

Item 11.2 Chairman Stottlemire and Commissioners Dunn, Taylor and Waymire signed the agreement between Franklin County and Jay Newton.

Item 11.3 Jim Haag discussed advertising for the County Administrator position.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve the advertising for the County Administrator position.  All voted “yes.”

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 9:45.

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                                           Clerk                                                                                            Chairman