January 9, 2006

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.

Larry Finch 536 N. Poplar discussed that we have a county attorney and that office should represent the county.

Weldon Harrod 336 Willow discussed county counselor bid process.

Commissioner Hay read a letter from Jim Bass, Sr. discussing auditor and grievance costs.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: amended minutes for January 4, 2006 and tax change orders 2005-70 through 2005-76.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to appoint Commissioner Taylor as Chairman for 2006.  Chairman Stottlemire and Commissioners Dunn and Waymire voted “yes.”  Commissioner Hay voted “no.”  Commissioner Taylor abstained.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to appoint Commissioner Dunn as Vice-Chairman for 2006.  Chairman Taylor and Commissioners Stottlemire and Waymire voted “yes.”  Commissioner Hay voted “no.”  Commissioner Dunn abstained.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to designate the Ottawa Herald as the official newspaper for 2006.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Hay moved to hold meetings on Monday mornings and Wednesday evening at the Annex.  Died for lack of second.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved to hold meetings on Monday and Wednesday mornings with the exception of the third Wednesday of each month to be an evening meeting.  Died for lack of second.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to hold the meetings on Monday and Wednesday mornings.  Chairman Taylor and Commissioners Dunn and Waymire voted “yes.”  Commissioners Hay and Stottlemire voted “no.”

Board discussed appointments to various boards.

Recessed at 9:00.  Back in session at 9:07.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve the following appointments:

Commissioner Waymire to Neighborhood Revitalization Board

Chairman Taylor to OFCED Board

Chairman Taylor to attend Ransom Memorial Hospital Board meetings

Commissioner Stottlemire to RC&D Board

Commissioner Dunn to Tourism Board

Commissioner Dunn to attend Ottawa Chamber Board meetings

Commissioner Stottlemire to attend Wellsville Chamber Board meetings

Harold Fuller and Rick Sawin as County representative to the Lake Region Committee with Chairman Taylor as alternate

All voted “yes.”

Board signed the Kansas County Association Multi-line Pool Public Official’s Bond.

Jay Newton discussed considering a resolution to waive the GAAP requirements in accordance with KSA 75-1120a.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve Resolution No. 06-003 causing the financial statements and financial reports of the County to be prepared on the basis of cash receipts and disbursements as adjusted to show compliance with the cash-basis and budget laws of the State of Kansas.  All voted “yes.”

Don McMican discussed foundation wall stabilization above grade proposal on the Courthouse.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve an agreement with Don McMican of DGM Consultants on services for foundation stabilization above grade on the Courthouse in the amount of $29,000.  All voted “yes.”

Tom Weigand discussed Chamber of Commerce year end report.

Larry Walrod discussed final plat for Lang Estates Subdivision.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to authorize the Chairman to endorse the Final Plat for Lang Estates Subdivision.  All voted “yes.”

Julie Roehl discussed JJA grant conditions for FFY2003 additional funds.  Board previously approved on November 30, 2005 and Chairman signed document.

Commissioner Hay read a letter from Elbert Swank regarding building permit for Commissioner Taylor.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to engage Scott Ryburn with Anderson & Bryd as County Counselor for 2006.  Chairman Taylor and Commissioners Hay and Waymire voted “yes.”  Commissioners Dunn and Stottlemire voted “no.”

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 10:33.

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                                     Clerk                                                                                  Chairman