August 29, 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 him in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Invocation by Chaplain Matthew Benorden.

Jeff Fritts 3697 Nevada Rd Ottawa discussed a bridge on Sand Creek Rd and a portion of Nebraska Rd being brought up to full maintenance.

Della Sandgren 2408 Brushcreek Dr. Lawrence discussed article in paper written by Marie Taylor, fair market values of real estate, mill increases, budget, doing away with some departments and wants and needs.

Gene Hirt 1112 Augusta Lane Ottawa discussed West Franklin School District Resource Officer and Chairman Dunn read a letter from Dotson Bradbury thanking him for supporting the need for a Resource Officer.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for August 22, 2007, claim vouchers for August 31, 2007 in the amount of $328,645.54 and tax change orders 2006-347 and 2006-348.  All voted “yes”.

Larry Walrod discussed lot split #0708-782 for Kevin W & Kimberly D Froggatte and the offered grant of easement.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to accept a grant of easement from Kevin W & Kimberly D Froggatte located in Section 2, Township 16, Range 18.  All voted “yes”.

Larry Walrod discussed Final Plat for Maple Lane Subdivision Phase I filed by Lee Schmid Construction Inc and owned by Walter & Susan Key located on the West side of Eisenhower Rd. between Woodson Rd & Thomas Rd. A letter of credit has been provided along with protective covenants.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to authorize the Chairman to endorse the Final Plat for Maple Lane Subdivision Phase 1 accepting all easements and rights of way as shown on the Plat in Section 22, Township 15, Range 19 and accepting a letter of credit in the amount of $125,000 and the subdivision improvement agreement.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed setting as Public Hearing for 9:00 am on September 12^th to consider opening a 765 foot portion of Delaware Rd north of Labette Rd to serve a small tract containing a house and outbuildings.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to hold a public hearing on September 12^th at 9:00 am to consider opening a 765 foot portion of Delaware Rd north of Labette Rd.  All voted “yes”.

Board agreed to hold a study session on September 10^th to go and view Delaware Rd.

Jim Haag discussed purchasing right of way from Ray W & Orpha Potter and Fred & Sheila Ferguson on Missouri Rd.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the Missouri Rd. right of way purchase from Ray & Orpha Potter in the amount of $1,250 and the right of way purchase from Fred & Sheila Ferguson in the amount of $2,750.  All voted “yes”.

Commissioner Farrell moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to include 409 E 5^th, 127 S Locust and 512 S Locust applications into the Neighborhood Revitalization Program.  All voted “yes”.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve holidays for 2008 as follows:  January 1, January 21, February 18, May 26, July 4, September 1, November 11, November 27, November 28, December 25 and December 26.  All voted “yes”.

Gayla Stofko discussed the county contribution of $8.00 per month towards wellness memberships for employees.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve financial support in the amount of $8 a month towards wellness memberships for employees to include Ottawa Nautilus, Ultimate Woman and Ottawa University.  All voted “yes”.

Board recognized Barbara Conus who is retiring as Director of the Health Department after 15 years of service.

Board asked Jim Haag to get figures to repair bridge on Sand Creek Rd.

Commissioner Stottlemire asked for representatives to be contacted to come in and update the Board.

Commissioner Farrell asked for request for proposals for audits to be placed on the agenda.  Lisa Johnson will look at the audit agreement.

Commissioner Taylor asked about health insurance benefits and survey to employee’s and accrued leave benefit fund.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to adjourn at 9:37.

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