April 25, 2007

 

BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

 

Chairman Roy C. Dunn called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.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 absent.

 

Chairman Dunn asked all in attendance to join the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Invocation by Reverend Joel Fredericks.

 

No public comment.

 

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for
April 18, 2007 and tax change orders 2006-264 through 2006-268.  All voted “yes.”

 

John Wise discussed using the Courthouse lawn on September 15 and 16, 2007 for the Ole Marais des Cygnes Car Show.

 

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the request for the use of the Courthouse lawn on September 15 and 16 for the River Run.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve the use of the Courthouse lawn on May 3rd at noon for National Day of Prayer.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve Deb Barker to give a tour of the Courthouse on May 1, 2007 to Dan Dolittle’s class from Eugene Field.  All voted “yes”.

 

Larry Walrod discussed lot split #0703-733 for Orvel Calvert.

 

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to accept a Grant of Easement from Orvel Calvert located in Section 6, Township 16, Range 21.  All voted “yes.”

 

Jim Haag discussed the 2007 Baldwin City Bike Race and the use of Ohio Rd. on June 23rd.

 

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded the approval for the 2007 Baldwin City Bike Race to use Ohio Road from approximately 8:00 am to noon on Saturday, June 23rd, 2007.  All voted “yes.”

 

Jim Haag discussed the award of $750,000 for Montanan Rd. between US-59 Hwy and Sand Creek Rd. Project 30 KA-0841-01. 

 

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to authorize the Chairman to execute the Certification of Project Applicant for Project No. 30 KA-0841-01 (US-59 Hwy and Sand Creek Rd.) to be governed by the Code of Conduct.  All voted “yes.”

 

Jim Haag discussed the selection of Federal Aid Projects for the 5 year plan including the bridge on Vermont Rd. 1.8 miles North of Rantoul and West Wilson Bridge which is currently suspended.

 

Chairman Dunn opened a public hearing at 9:00 a.m. to receive public comment on the selection of Federal Aid Projects for the 5 year plan.

 

No public comments.

 

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to close the public hearing after there were no public comments.  All voted “yes.”

 

Sue McCay discussed transferring old school records to the Franklin County Historical Society.

 

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to transfer the old County School records to the Franklin County Historical Society.  All voted “yes.”

Keith Clark discussed FFY2006 Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG) in the amount of $6,642.

 

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve FFY2006 Juvenile Accountability Block Grant in the amount of $6,642.  All voted “yes.”

 

Keith Clark discussed the Kansas Department of Corrections 3 year Comprehensive Plan Amendment for fiscal year 2008 and 2009.

 

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the 3-year Comprehensive Plan Amendment for fiscal year 2008 and 2009.  All voted “yes.”

 

Ethel Wallace discussed the Juvenile Detention 2007 Quarterly Report.

 

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to accept the 1st quarter Juvenile Detention Report.  All voted “yes.”

 

Barbara Conus discussed Memorandum of Understanding with East Central Kansas Public Health Coalition.

 

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to authorize Barbara Conus to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with East Central Kansas Public Health Coalition.  All voted “yes.”

 

Board recessed at 9:25.  Back in session at 9:35.

 

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to endorse a Special Community Service Program for Ransom Memorial Hospital.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve payment request #15 for the Mental Health CDBG.  All voted “yes.”

 

Larry Walrod discussed participation in the K-68 Hwy Corridor Management Study and benefits to County.

 

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to support the continuation of the study of the K-68 Hwy Corridor Study.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded that once the Fire Station is up to correct standards and approved by Nick Robbins, Ambulance Director there will be an Ambulance stationed in Wellsville City 24 hours a day on a trial basis.  All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to adjourn at 10:15.  All voted “yes.”

 

 

 

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                                              Clerk                                                                                         Chairman