January 17, 2007
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Chairman Roy C Dunn called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Roll Call: Chairman Roy C Dunn present, Commissioner Donald R. Stottlemire present, Commissioner Donald C. Hay present, Commissioner John E. Taylor present and Commissioner Karen S. Farrell present.
Chairman Dunn asked all in attendance to join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation was by Reverend Katrina Palan.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for January 8, 2007, claim vouchers in the amount of $1,483,799.75, emergency vehicle permits for Jordan Powell and Adam Bell, tax change orders 2006-142 through 2006-152 and notice to Ottawa Township Board that application has been filed by Grampa’s BBQ for a cereal malt beverage license. Chairman Dunn voted “yes” on all items except tax change orders and he abstained on them. Commissioners Hay, Farrell, Stottlemire and Taylor voted “yes.”
Don McMican discussed update on the Courthouse Restoration Project Construction on the below grade level and said it is near completion.
Chris Paus with Lake Region Solid Waste discussed the proposed Lake Region Solid Waste Management Plan.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Resolution No. 07-005 adopting the Lake Region Solid Waste management Plan. All voted “yes.”
Gayla Stofko discussed engagement letter with Agler & Gaeddert to prepare the 2006 state and federal tax returns for the Employee Health Care Fund at an estimated cost of $700.
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve a tax service engagement letter with Agler & Gaeddert to prepare the 2006 Franklin County Employee Health Care Fund tax returns. All voted “yes.”
Jim Haag discussed bids received for posts and hardware and awarding the bid to J & A Traffic Products.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to award the bid for posts and hardware for signage to J & A Traffic Products in the amount of $6,482. All voted “yes.”
Jim Haag discussed awarding the bid for flat signs to National Sign Company in the amount of $6,282.50.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to award the bid for flat signs to National Sign Company in the amount of $6,282.50. All voted “yes.”
Jay Newton discussed reappointment of Dr. Willard Ransom as the County Coroner and appointments of Deputy Coroner.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve Resolution No. 07-006 appointing Dr. Willard B. Ransom as District Coroner of the Fourth Judicial District and appointing Deputy District Coroner. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to appoint Doug Higbie to fill the vacant office of Homewood Township Clerk. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to go into an executive session for 20 minutes at 7:40 for non-elected personnel with Board and Jay Newton present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Dunn opened the meeting at 8:00 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
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