December 27, 2006

BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Chairman John E. Taylor called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. and asked all in attendance to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call: Chairman John E. Taylor present, Commissioner Donald C. Hay present, Commissioner Donald R. Stottlemire present, Commissioner Roy C. Dunn present and Commissioner Donald E. Waymire present.

Della Sandgren 2408 Brushcreek Dr. Lawrence discussed the need to change the way the State of Kansas values property and property valuations in Franklin County.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for December 20, 2006.  All voted “yes.”

Chairman Taylor opened a public hearing at 8:38 for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed amended use of funds for the 2006 budget.

No comments.

Chairman Taylor closed the public hearing at 8:40.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to amend the 2006 County budget as published.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed a grant of easement for lot split #0612-696 owned by Terence and Paula Lamb.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to accept a grant of easement from Terence and Paula Lamb located in Section 14, Township 16, Range 19.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0608-663 for property owners Gerald Shepherd and Tim & Janet Matthias with applicant being Julie Shepherd to rezone approximately 20 acres from A-1 to A-2 and approximately 10 acres from A-1 to RE located on the South side of Rock Creek Rd. between Colorado Rd. and Delaware Rd.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve Resolution No. 06-081 approve rezoning for Gerald Shepherd and Tim & Janet Matthias of approximately 20 acres from A-1 to A-2 and approximately 10 acres from A-1 to RE located in Section 29, Township 17, Range 18.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0610-677 for Terry & Paula Lamb to rezone approximately 20.12 acres from A-1 to A-2 and to rezone approximately 10.4 acres from A-1 to RE located on the South side of Reno Rd. between Reno Rd. between Eisenhower Rd. and 59 Highway.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Resolution No. 06-082 approve rezoning for Terence and Paula Lamb of approximately 20.12 acres from A-1 to A-2 and approximately 10.04 acres from A-1 to RE located in Section 14, Township 16, Range 19.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0610-680 for Joe Reams to rezone approximately 18.76 acres from A-2 to RE located near the intersection of Labette Terr and Nebraska Rd. on the North side of Labette Terr. and East of Nebraska Rd.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve Resolution No. 06-083 approve rezoning for Joe Ream of approximately 18.76 acres from A-2 to RE located in Section 8, Township 17, Range 20.  All voted “yes.”

Jim Haag discussed a modification of the contract with BG Consultants for a Pre-Design Report for Nevada Terr.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to authorize a Letter of Modification to the contract with BG Consultants, Inc. for the Nevada Terr project.  All voted “yes.”

Craig Davis discussed the annual renewal to provide law enforcement services to the City of Pomona.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve a contract between Franklin County and the City of Pomona for law enforcement services.  All voted “yes.”

Alan Radcliffe discussed Topeka FM one year service agreement at a cost of $1,616.65 per month.

Commissioner Waymire moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve a one year agreement with Topeka FM at a cost of $1,616.65 per month.  All voted “yes.”

Nick Robbins discussed November write-offs for the Ambulance Department in the amount of $24,366.53.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Waymire seconded to approve the write-offs for the Ambulance Department for the month of November in the amount of $24,366.53.  All voted “yes.”

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve payment request #10 for Mental Health CDBG in the amount of $14,034.20.  All voted “yes.”

Jason Parks discussed annual renewal of McAfee Virus Software Protection.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to accept the low bid from TLIC for 1025 McAfee Virus Software Licenses in the amount of $7,314.20.  All voted “yes.”

With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 9:20.

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