December 19, 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 consent agenda as follows: amended minutes for December 14, 2005 and tax change orders 2005-59 and 2005-61.  All voted “yes.” 

Chris Paus, director Lake Region Solid Waste Authority discussed adopting the 2005 revised Lake Region Solid Waste Management Plan.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve Resolution No. 05-126 adopting the Lake Region Solid Waste Management Plan.  All voted “yes.”

Jay Newton discussed Pomona City Law Enforcement Service contract.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve a contract between Franklin County and Pomona city for law enforcement services for a period of January 20, 2006 through January 19, 2007 in the amount of $44,176.  All voted “yes.”

Alan Radcliffe discussed consulting with E-Fm Consulting to perform 1) a vulnerability and risk analysis 2) update the Local Emergency Operations Plan and 3) perform a National Incident Management system alignment for the Local emergency Operation Plan.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to three contracts between E-Fm Consulting LLC and Franklin County to perform a National Incident Management System Alignment for the Local emergency Operations Plan, to perform a Local Emergency Operations Plan Update and to perform a Vulnerability and Risk Analysis.  All voted “yes.”

Jim Haag discussed approving an agreement for railroad signal installation at Delaware Rd. and BNSF Railway at no cost to the County.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve an agreement between BNSF Railway Company and Franklin County and the Secretary of Transportation relative to the construction and maintenance of Highway Crossing Signals on Delaware Rd in Section 4, Township 17, Range 18.  All voted “yes.”

Open carpet bids, three were received.

Mitchell’s Floor Covering                  $8,659.36               

Crooks Floor Covering                       $7,912.95

Bud Jennings                                      10,448.74

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to have Darrell Wadkins review the carpet bids for the third floor of the Jail and accept the lowest and best bid.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to appoint Larry Thurston to fill the unexpired term of Ohio Township Treasurer.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to accept the resignation of George Alexander from the Franklin County Board of Appeals.  All voted “yes.”

Rick Sawin and Jay Newton discussed reclassification of position in Noxious Weed and Solid Waste.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve the reclassification of a position in Noxious Weed and Solid Waste.  All voted “yes.”

Board recessed at 9:17.  Board back in session at 9:26.

Alan Radcliffe discussed approving a job description for a new position for Emergency Management Coordinator.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the position of Emergency Management Coordinator and advertise for the position.  Chairman Stottlemire and Commissioners Dunn, Taylor and Waymire voted “yes.”  Commissioner Hay voted “no.”

Jay Newton discussed establishing the duties and responsibilities of the County Administrator as delegated by the County Commission.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution 05-127 establishing the duties and responsibilities of the County Administrator as delegated by the County Commission.  All voted “yes.”

Jay Newton discussed seeking a proposal for a study to determine facilities needs for jail space, Sheriff’s Office, Juvenile Detention, County Attorney and District Court.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve seeking a proposal from Voorhis Associates, Inc. for a study to determine facilities needs.  All voted “yes.”

Jay Newton discussed considering seeking bids for the sale of the County Annex Building accordance with the statutory requirements.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to table the discussion on the sale of the Annex at this time.  All voted “yes.”

Board and Jay Newton discussed request for proposals for County Counselor and auditing for 2006.

Board agreed to interview attorney’s that submitted request for proposals for the position of County Counselor.

Commissioner Hay moved to accept the low bid for auditing services.  Died for lack of second.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to interview auditing firms that submitted request for proposals for auditing services for 2006.  Chairman Stottlemire and Commissioners Dunn, Taylor and Waymire voted “yes.”  Commissioner Hay voted “no.”

Board recessed at 10:02.  Back in session at 10:09.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to go into an executive session at 10:10 for 40 minutes to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel to discuss information technology issues in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4319 with Board, Jay Newton, Heather Jones and Jason Parks present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Stottlemire opened the meeting at 10:48 and reported no action taken no decisions made.

Board recessed at 10:48.  Back in session at 10:50.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to go into an executive session at 10:52 for 23 minutes to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel to discuss information technology issues in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4319 with Board and Jay Newton present.  All voted “yes.”  Chairman Stottlemire opened the meeting at 11:10 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.

Jay Newton discussed that the Chairman and Vice Chairman would not be at the evening meeting on Wednesday and that the Board needed to appoint a commissioner to chair the meeting.

Commissioner Taylor moved to not hold the evening meeting on Wednesday December 21.  Commissioner Taylor withdrew his motion.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to nominate Commissioner Dunn to chair the meeting on Wednesday December 21 at 6:30.  Chairman Stottlemire and Commissioners Hay, Taylor and Waymire voted “yes.”  Commissioner Dunn abstained.

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 11:13.

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                                       Clerk                                                                                                Chairman