November 23, 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 November 16, 2005.  Died for lack of second.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve the minutes for November 16, 2005 with the strikethroughs and additions in italics as noted.  Chairman Stottlemire and Commissioner Dunn and Taylor voted “yes.”  Commissioners Hay and Waymire voted “no.”

Sharon Geiss with Mid-American Nutrition discussed Meals on Wheels program and the addition of providing more meals and adding Douglas and Lyon Counties.  Chairman Stottlemire discussed that the contact they have daily with the elderly when delivering meals is important.

Board recessed at 9:00.  Back in session at 9:04.

Diane Drake with Franklin County Mental Health discussed funding for expansion of Eisenhower location.  Dotty Riley, Bond Attorney discussed that a resolution has already been passed to support financing in part through Industrial Revenue Bonds.  There would be an estimated savings of $6,000 to $8,000 a year for issuing Certificates of Participation vs. Industrial Revenue Bonds.  Stan Lantis, President of Mental Health board discussed growth in mental health.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve Resolution No. 05-112 determining the intent of Franklin County to issue certificates of Participation in a principal amount not to exceed $1,600,000 to pay the cost of constructing an addition to Franklin County Mental Health Clinic, Inc.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve tax change orders 2005-27 through 2005-30 and 2005-33 through 2005-36.  Chairman Stottlemire and Commissioners Dunn, Hay and Waymire voted “yes.”  Commissioner Taylor abstained.

Chairman Stottlemire discussed a letter received from Elizabeth Maxwell regarding appointing a commissioner to the East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging policy board.  Board agreed that Commissioner Hay be appointed to the East Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging Policy Board.

Chairman Stottlemire discussed annual Kansas Association of Counties meeting.

Commissioner Hay stated a letter was received by Jim Bass.

Shari Perry discussed she has received no letters of interest for the unexpired term of Ohio Township Treasurer.

Recessed at 9:52.  Back in session at 9:56.

Larry Walrod discussed that he has received five letters of interest for the vacant position on the Planning Commission.

Public Comment

Wendell Barker 2573 Highway 59 discussed hiring outside counsel on personnel issues and budget constraints on elected officials.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to adopt the agenda with the additional of item 10.1 Jay Newton.  All voted “yes.”

Item 10.1 Jay Newton presented explanation of vehicle that was locked in at the Transfer Station.

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 10:15.

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