September 5, 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.

Moment of silence.

Gene Hirt 1112 Augusta Lane Ottawa discussed the way Anderson County does their budget hearing and why they do not have an administrator.

Della Sandgren 2408 Brushcreek Dr. Lawrence discussed real estate tax values, budget and wasteful spending.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for August 29, 2007 and payroll dated August 31, 2007 in the amount of $848,955.79.  All voted “yes.”

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0707-775 filed by Theodore A. Madl to rezone approximately 42.50 acres from A-2 to A-1, rezone approximately 20 acres from RE to A-2 and rezone approximately 32.70 acres from A1 to A2 located on the South side of Woodson Rd. between Ohio Rd. and Oregon Rd.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve Resolution No. 07-056 rezoning approximately 42.50 acres from A-2 to A-1 and rezone approximately 20 acres from RE to A-2 and rezone approximately 32.7 acres from A-1 to A-2 owned by the Madl Family Estates in Section 22, Township 15, Range 20.  All voted “yes”.

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0707-777 filed by Giles Harber to rezone approximately 40 acres from A-1 to A-2 located on the West side of Alabama Rd. South of Labette Rd and North of Kingman Rd.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Resolution No. 07-057 rezoning approximately 40 acres from A-1 to A-2 owned by Giles Harber in Section 14, Township 17, Range 17.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed installing a stop sign for westbound Riley Rd. at the intersection of Indiana Rd and Riley Rd.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve Resolution No. 07-058 directing that a stop sign for westbound traffic on Riley Rd be installed at the intersection of Indiana Rd. and Riley Rd.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed the plans and specifications for an overlay of Nevada Terr. South of K-68.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve the plans and specifications for an overlay of Nevada Terr. South of K-68 Highway and authorizing advertising for bids.  All voted “yes”.

Alan Radcliffe discussed agreement for the acceptance of 2006 Homeland Security Grant equipment being a 2008 Chev 1 ton 4x4 truck and a 32 foot gooseneck trailer with equipment.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve the agreement with North Central Regional Planning Commissioner and accept the 2008 Chev 1 ton 4x4 truck and a 32 foot gooseneck trailer with equipment.  All voted “yes”.

Rick Sawin discussed closing the Transfer Station for asphalt work on Friday, September 14^th at 2:30 and reopen at 7:30 Monday, September 17^th.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve the closing of the Transfer Station on September 14^th at 2:30 and reopen at 7:30 on September 17^th.  All voted “yes”.

Board discussed soliciting bids for the 2007 audit.

Commissioner Farrell moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to solicit bids for the 2007 County audit.  All voted “yes”.

Board discussed the Southeast Kansas County Officials Association Meeting.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to go into an executive session for 5 minutes at 10:03 for attorney client privileges with Board and Lisa Johnson present.  All voted “yes”.  Chairman Dunn opened the meeting at 10:05 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.

Commissioner Farrell moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to go into an executive session for 10 minutes at 10:05 for personnel of non-elected with Board present.  All voted “yes”.  Board extended at 10:15 for 5 additional minutes.  Chairman Dunn opened the meeting at 10:17 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:18.  All voted “yes”.

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