November 14, 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 Taylor seconded to approve the minutes for November 7, 2005.  All voted “yes.” 

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve the minutes for November 9, 2005.  All voted “yes.”

Chairman Stottlemire discussed that the Board will not meet on November 21, 2005 due to lack of quorum.  Board will be attending the KAC Annual Conference.

Commissioner Waymire discussed that the corner of Wilson and Cherry is being considered for annexation into the Neighborhood Revitalization Program.

Chairman Stottlemire discussed sending thank you letters to volunteers for the success of Franklin County 150^th Anniversary celebration.

Chairman Stottlemire introduced Jay Newton as the interim County Administrator.

Carroll Droddy 4069 Montana Rd. asked to be placed on the agenda at a time other than public comment.

Wendell Barker 2573 US 59 Highway welcomed Mr. Newton to the community.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the agenda with the addition of item 10.5 Carroll Droddy and item 11.2 Blaine Finch executive session.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to remove item 8.1 Jay Newton approval of extra compensation for County Treasurer per KSA 8-145 from the consent agenda.  All voted “yes.”

Item 10.1 Jim Haag discussed bids that were received for flexible delineators.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to accept the lowest responsible bid from J & A Traffic Products in the amount of $2,760 for 200 flexible delineators.  All voted “yes.”

Item 10.2 Jim Haag discussed an agreement with Cook, Flatt & Strobel Engineers for the design of the West Wilson Bridge (#16.5-12.3)

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve an agreement for the design of the West Wilson between Franklin County and Cook, Flatt & Strobel Engineers in the amount of $69,500.  All voted “yes.”

Item 10.3 Jim Haag discussed that the Kansas Department of Transportation requires a Request for Construction Project Form be executed in order for the West Wilson Bridge to be placed on the Five Year Plan.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded authorizing and directing the Chairman, County Clerk and Public Works Administrator to execute the Request for Construction Project Form for the West Wilson Bridge.  All voted “yes.”

Item 10.4 Alan Radcliffe discussed waiving the bid process and approve the purchase of personal protective equipment (bunker gear) for Emergency Management.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve waiving the bid process due to only one company being able to produce bunker gear known as G-Xtreme and approve the purchase of bunker gear from Casco Industries in the amount of $1,524.  All voted “yes.”

Item 10.5 Carroll Droddy 4069 Montana Rd. discussed funding for the Montana Rd. hard surface project.  Jim Haag said he would be talking to Jay Newton about funding.

Chairman Stottlemire recessed the meeting at 9:06.  Board back in session at 9:13.

Item 11.1 Becky Ortega discussed flexible spending account agreement with FBD Consulting offering employees the opportunity to contribute pre-tax dollar to offset qualifying health care expenses.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve the flexible spending account agreement with FBD Consulting.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to not hold the monthly evening meeting on November 16.  Commissioners Taylor and Waymire voted “yes.”  Chairman Stottlemire and Commissioners Dunn and Hay voted “no.”

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to go into an executive session for 15 minutes at 9:30 for attorney client privileges with Board, Blaine Finch and Jay Newton present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Stottlemire opened the meeting at 9:45 and reported non action taken, no decisions made.

Blaine Finch discussed that he has received two complaints from employees regarding conduct of a commissioner.  Blaine said the complaint needs to be investigated fully and fairly and that he has a conflict of interest because he represents all commissioners.  Blaine asked that the Board authorize himself and Jay Newton to obtain a third party investigator to investigate the complaints and report back to Board.  Blaine said he has contacted the counties insurance company (KCAMP) and obtained a list of parties to contact that would be up to the task.  Blaine said that any of the four would be fine, but he would first contact the attorney in Kansas City and go on down the list if necessary.  Blaine asked for authorization to proceed.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to authorize Blaine Finch and Jay Newton to proceed and hire a third party to investigate the two complaints regarding conduct of a commissioner.  Chairman Taylor and Commissioners Dunn, Taylor and Waymire voted “yes.”  Commissioner Hay said he would abstain because the compliant was against him. 

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 9:50.

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