August 1, 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 present.
Chairman Dunn asked all in attendance to join the Pledge of Allegiance.
Invocation by Matthew Benorden.
Della Sandgren 2408 Brushcreek Dr. Lawrence discussed taxes, appraisals, county departments and wants versus needs.
Carrol Droddy 4069 Montana Rd. Ottawa discussed the meeting of October 19, 2005 and the motion to do the Montana Rd. project around to Ohio Rd next as a hard surface road. He asked what is going to happen.
Gene Hirt 1112 Augusta Lane Ottawa discussed the number of Sheriff’s sales that are happening due to foreclosures and asked if people were going to choose to pay their taxes or put food on the table.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for July 25th regular meeting, July 25th study session and July 30th study session, claim vouchers dated July 31, 2007 in the amount of $312,043.44 and payroll dated July 31, 2007 in the amount of $850,243.74. All voted “yes.”
Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0706-766 for Ray Taylor to rezone approximately 5 acres from A-1 to RE located on the East side of Georgia Rd. between Osborne Rd and K-68 Hwy.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve Resolution No. 07-049 rezoning approximately 5 acres located in Section 35, Township 15, Range 18, owned by Ray Taylor from A-1 to RE. All voted “yes”.
Larry Walrod discussed an amendment to the Franklin County Zoning Regulations revising the definitions for Sexually Oriented Businesses and repealing Resolution 95-05.
Commissioner Hay
moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve Resolution No. 07-050 relating
to
Adult Businesses and Repealing Resolution No. 95-05. All voted “yes”.
Keith Clark discussed the Federal Edward Bryne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program and the need to approve the Grant Assurances for FY2008. The Elizabeth Layton Center received $147,059 in federal money with a cash match of $49,019 to facilitate a parental modeling program in seven counties.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Grant Assurances for FY2008. All voted “yes”.
Keith Clark discussed requesting an extension for the FY2007 Parental Modeling Program.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve the Parental Modeling Grant extension letter for FY2007. All voted “Yes”.
Rick Sawin discussed asphalt repair work and overlay that needs to be done at the Transfer Station. He received a bid from Killough Construction for repair work in the amount of $27,299.67 and overlay entire area with a 2 inch overlay at a cost of $66,378.28.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to waive the purchasing policy and allow Killough Construction to proceed with repair and overlay at the Transfer Station for a cost of $93,677.95. All voted “yes”.
Jim Haag discussed soliciting bids for tires.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve publishing a solicitation of bids for tires. All voted “yes”.
Jim Haag discussed the proposal from B.G, Consultants, Inc to develop plans and specifications to pave Nevada Terr from K-68 Hwy to the entrance of the Wal-Mart Distribution Center.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to authorize the Chairman and County Clerk to execute a proposal with B.G. Consultants to develop plans and specifications to pave Nevada Terr. from K-68 to the entrance of the Wal-Mart DC. All voted “yes”.
Jim Haag discussed the large chip and seal maintenance project scheduled for this year and hiring Taylor Design Group to prepare the plans and do the construction observation.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to deny hiring (contracting) with Taylor Design Group for the 2007 Chip Seal Maintenance Project and to continue to do the project with County personnel doing the observation of the project. All voted “yes”.
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve a contract with USD 290 for the CTEC Criminal Justice Program for the 2007-2008 academic year. All voted “yes”.
Lisa Johnson discussed a Clinical Site Agreement for Kansas City Community College for students to do clinical ride along with the Ambulance Department.
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve a Clinical Site Agreement with Kansas City Kansas Community College Emergency Medical Training Program. All voted “yes”.
Alan Radcliffe discussed Emergency Management 2008 Cooperative Agreement that he will receive approximately $7,349 for.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the Kansas Emergency Management 2008 Cooperative Agreement Program Submission. All voted “yes”.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to publish a notice of budget hearing for August 15th, 2007 at 6:30 pm at the Franklin County Annex for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed use of all funds and the amount of ad Valorem tax. Chairman Dunn and Commissioners Farrell, Stottlemire and Taylor voted “yes”. Commissioner Hay voted “no”.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Resolution No. 07-051 expressing the property taxation policy of the Franklin County Commissioners with respect to financing the 2008 annual budget for Franklin County. All voted “yes.”
Commissioner Taylor discussed the county hosting the Southeast Kansas Officials Meeting.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:50. All voted “yes”.
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Clerk Chairman