May 7, 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 Fred Martin.
Della Sandgren 2408 Brushcreek Dr. Lawrence discussed fair market values and spending.
Robert Douthat 1601 S. Hickory Ottawa discussed Hill’s Pet Food, the City of Ottawa and Land Use Plan.
Richard Warren 717 W. 7th St. Ottawa discussed tax structures.
Helen Hood 1119 N. Hickory Ottawa discussed taxes and valuations.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Chairman Dunn seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for April 25 and April 30, 2007, claim vouchers for April 30th in the amount of $248,980.52, tax change orders 2006-269 through 2006-273, payroll for April 12th in the amount of $1,742.89, payroll for April 30th in the amount of $875,492.40 and approve applications for 741 Liberty, 733 Pecan and 1014 S. Walnut into the Neighborhood Revitalization Program and annex 931 N. Locust into the NRA District. Chairman Dunn and Commissioner Taylor voted “yes.” Commissioners Farrell, Hay and Stottlemire voted “no.”
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve the minutes for April 25th and April 30th, 2007. All voted “yes” except on April 25th minutes Commissioner Farrell abstained.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve the claim vouchers for April 30th in the amount of $248,980.52 and tax change orders 2006-269 through 2006-273. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Farrell moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve applications for 741 Liberty, 733 Pecan and 1014 S. Walnut into the Neighborhood Revitalization Program and annex 931 N. Locust into the NRA District. All voted “yes.”
Board agreed to have payroll approval item placed on a study session.
Diane Drake presented a video showing the need and benefit of mental health services throughout the State of Kansas.
Chairman Dunn read the following Proclamation.
Whereas, May has been designated National Mental Health Month; and
Whereas, the World Health Organization has reported that worldwide up to 20 percent of children and adolescents suffer from an impairing mental illness, yet only one in five receive the treatment they need; and
Whereas, the World Health Organization has reported that worldwide one in four adults suffer from a diagnosable mental illness in a given year; and
Whereas, the Elizabeth Layton Center, Inc., has been providing care for the mental health needs of the citizens of Franklin County for 50 years; and
Whereas, the Elizabeth Layton Center, Inc., averages over 10,000 client visits per month; and
Whereas, the Elizabeth Layton Center, Inc., has some of the highest outreach rates in the State of Kansas; and
Whereas, the Elizabeth Layton Center, Inc. expanded its ability to provide services in both Franklin and Miami Counties and is currently operating from five locations; and
Now, Therefore, in support of National Mental Health Month, and Elizabeth Layton Center, Inc., we urge all citizens of Franklin County to
Participate in efforts to increase public awareness and understanding of the physical, mental and emotional health needs of all children, adolescents, and adults
Advocate for improved quality of access to mental health services and for the increased availability of effective mental health services that are culturally, age and gender appropriate, and that meet local needs
Support the efforts of Elizabeth Layton Center, Inc., to ensure that these important services and benefits continue to be available to the citizens of Franklin County
Whereas, in recognition of the pressing need to increase public awareness of the importance of emotional well being, the need to reduce stigma and discrimination that prevents may people from seeking help for mental wellness, and the need to improve the availability and quality of mental health services,
Now, Therefore, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, hereby proclaim May 2007 to be
MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
And further recognizes the Elizabeth Layton Center, Inc., for 50 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Franklin County.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve Proclamation No. 07-005 proclaiming May as Mental Health Month. All voted “yes.”
Board recessed at 9:20. Back in session at 9:25.
Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0702-719 for Kevin & Kimberly Froggatte to rezone approximately 20.1 acres from A-2 to RE located at the intersection of Riley Rd. & Georgia Terr on the West side of Georgia Terr and on the North side of Kingman Rd.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve Resolution No. 07-026 rezoning approximately 20.1 acres owned by Kevin and Kimberly Froggatte from A-2 to RE located in Section 2, Township 16, Range 18. All voted “yes.”
Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0703-726 for Robert & Jacalin Hiles to rezone approximately 10 acres from A-1 to RE located on the South side of Clark Rd. between Nebraska Rd and Nevada Rd.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve Resolution No. 07-027 rezoning approximately 10 acres owned by Robert and Jacalin Hiles from A-1 to RE located in Section 8, Township 19, Range 20. All voted “yes.”
Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0703-727 for Rodney & Jennifer Stockard to rezone approximately 30.32 acres from R3A to A2 located on the West side of US 59 Hwy between Finney Rd. and Finney Terr.
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve Resolution No. 07-028 rezoning approximately 30.32 acres owned by Rodney & Jennifer Stockard from R3A to A2 located in Section 14, Township 18, Range 19. Chairman Dunn and Commissioners Farrell, Stottlemire and Taylor voted “yes.” Commissioner Hay abstained.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to advertise for letters of interest for the vacate positions on the Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals. All voted “yes.”
Jim Haag discussed agreement #65-07 with the Kansas Department of Transportation which defines the respective responsibilities for reconstructing Montana Rd. between Sand Creek Rd. and the new US-59 Hwy.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve agreement #65-07 with the Kansas Department of Transportation for reconstructing Montana Rd. between Sand Creek Rd. and the new US 59 Hwy. All voted “yes.”
Craig Davis discussed appointments to the Criminal Justice Building Committee.
Chairman Dunn moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to appoint Commissioner Farrell and David Alderman to the Criminal Justice Building Committee. Chairman Dunn and Commissioners Hay, Stottlemire and Taylor voted “yes.” Commissioner Farrell abstained.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to additional appoint Craig Davis, Heather Jones, Keith Clark, John Steelman and Ethel Wallace to the Criminal Justice Building Committee. All voted “yes.”
Craig David discussed contract with USD 289 for a School Resource Officer for 2007-2008 school year.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve a contract with USD 289 to provide a School Resource Officer for the 2007-2008 school year. All voted “yes.”
Craig Davis discussed a contract with USD 288 for a School Resource Officer for the 2007-2008 school year.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve a contract with USD 288 to provide a School Resource Officer for the 2007-2008 school year. All voted “yes.”
Doug Harris discussed outdoor warning siren policy. Lisa Johnson is going to draft a policy covering warning sirens.
Lisa Johnson discussed foreclosure proceeding.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve Resolution No. 07-029 authorizing foreclosure proceedings and the sale of real property for delinquent taxes. All voted “yes.”
Nick Robbins discussed March write-offs in the amount of $17,077.60 for the Ambulance Department and sending $9,889.63 to the State of Kansas Set Off Program.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the March write-offs for the Ambulance Department in the amount of $17,077.60 and to send $9,889.63 to the State of Kansas Set Off Program. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve Resolution No. 07-030 approving that the financial statements and financial reports of Franklin County be prepared on the basis of cash receipts and disbursements and approving a GAAP waiver (generally accepted accounting principles). All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to appoint Diane Drake, Bill Allegre and Phil Gibson to the Ransom Memorial Hospital Board. Chairman Dunn and Commissioners Farrell, Stottlemire and Taylor voted “yes.” Commissioner Hay voted “no.”
Jim Haag discussed a contract with Terracon for sampling, testing and a recommendation for the 13 mile project.
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to table contact with Terracon and place on a study session agenda for May 14. All voted “yes.”
Board recessed at 10:25. Back in session at 1:30 at the Fire Station in Wellsville.
Board, Doug Harris, Nick Robbins and Lisa Johnson meet with City of Wellsville Council and staff and discussed the facility in the Fire Station at Wellsville. County will send a letter to the City of Wellsville with items that need to be done to the facility for an Ambulance to be staffed and stationed in Wellsville.
With no further discussion the meeting was adjourned at 2:10.
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Clerk Chairman