November 28, 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 23, 2005.  All voted “yes.” 

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve tax change orders 2005-37 and 2005-38.  All voted “yes.”

Kevin Jones 2660 Indiana Terr. said he was in a month ago and ask for a response in writing and he has not received a response.  Kevin discussed purchasing policy and agenda item 10.5 on October 31. 

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to adopt the agenda.  All voted “yes.”

Item 10.1 Jim Haag discussed that during the 36 mile plan preliminary survey 97 section corners were recovered.  In order to prevent disturbing the new pavement new monuments should be set.  Taylor Design Group, PA has the information to re-monument the section corners and proposes to do it at their hourly rates with an estimated range of $10,500 to $12,500.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the Chairman to execute the agreement with Taylor Design Group, PA to re-monument 97 section corners at their hourly rates with an estimated cost of $10,500 to $12,500.  Chairman Stottlemire and Commissioners Dunn, Taylor and Waymire voted “yes.”  Commissioner Hay voted “no.”

Item 10.2 Darrell Wadkins discussed the carpet on the third floor of the jail.  It is about 15 years old, very worn and torn in some places.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to publish a solicitation of bids for new carpet for the third floor of the jail.  All voted “yes.”

Item 11.1 Jay Newton discussed closing agreement with IRS regarding lease purchase agreement with Shirley LLC.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve the Chairman to sign the closing agreement with the IRS regarding lease purchase with Shirley LLC on the Franklin County Annex property.  All voted “yes.”

With no further discussion the regular meeting was adjourned at 8:57.

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                                    Clerk                                                                                   Chairman

November 28, 2005

BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Chairman Donald R. Stottlemire called the study session to order at 9:07.

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.

Shari Perry discussed election polling places, equipment that is needed for compliance with HAVA, state funding and paper ballots and electronic voting.

Jay Newton discussed the County Commissioners’ agenda format.

Jay Newton discussed 2004 auditors’ management letter and 2005 audit.

Jay Newton discussed seeking proposals for professional services.

Jay Newton discussed commission meeting facilities.

Board recessed at 10:00.  Back at 10:08.

Shari Perry discussed pay for Election Official duties.

With no further discussion the study session was adjourned at 10:13.

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                                            Clerk                                                                                           Chairman