October 3, 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 absent, 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 led by Reverend Gail Davis with Grace Episcopal Church.

 

Leroy Hildebrandt 2645 Indiana Ter, Ottawa discussed Wright Tree Service and the chemical that they are using to kill the trees on the side of the road.

 

Della Sandgren 2408 Brushcreek Dr, Lawrence discussed Franklin County and bringing appraisals to fair and equal values. 

 

Gene Hirt 1112 August Ln, Ottawa discussed taxes going up in Franklin County and in the surrounding cities.

 

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes from September 26th, claim vouchers dated September 30 in the amount of $254,182.70, tax change orders 2006-357, 2006-358 and 2006-364 thru 2006-371, payroll for August 21st through September 20th in the amount of $875,442.28, additional payroll in the amount $1,143.29 and the Emergency vehicle permit for James Savage.  All voted “yes.”

 

Chairman Dunn read a proclamation as follows:

Whereas, women and children continue to survive violence in their own homes; and

Whereas, Franklin County has the fourth-highest per capita incidence of reported domestic violence cases in Kansas; and

Whereas, the problems of domestic violence are not confined to any group or groups of people, but cross all economic, racial and social barriers; and

Whereas, domestic violence can result in emotional damage, physical harm and/or death to members of her family; and

Whereas, Franklin County, Kansas, complies with SB-356 that requires all law enforcement agencies in Kansas to adopt written policies regarding domestic violence calls; and

Whereas, during October 2007, Women’s Transitional Care Services and other concerned agencies and groups in Franklin County sponsor and promote Domestic Violence Awareness Month to focus community-wide attention on battered women and their children and to promote support of shelters and community programs that serve them;

Now therefore, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims October 2007.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

In Franklin County, Kansas, and urges all its citizens to actively support and participate in ongoing programs designed to reduce and eventually eliminate domestic violence as a societal problem.

 

Commissioner Farrell moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to declare the month of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. All voted “yes.”

 

Crystal Camis discussed the Proclamation and that they are working on getting grants to hire more staff to help the ratio of Domestic Violence in Franklin County.

 

Larry Walrod discussed the appointment of 3 expired terms on the Planning Commission recommending reappointing Dennis Woolman, Laura Ansley and William (Bill) Lister to another term on the Franklin County Planning Commission.

 

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to reappoint Dennis Woolman, Laura Ansley and William (Bill) Lister to the Franklin County Planning Commission. Chairman Dunn and Commissioners Farrell and Taylor voted “yes”.  Commissioner Hay voted “no.”

 

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0707-776 for Scot Ellis to rezone approximately 3 acres from an A-1 to an R-3A located on the West side of Georgia Road between Rock Creek Road and Jackson Road.

 

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve Resolution No. #07-062 to rezone approximately 3 acres from A-1 to an R-3A owned by Ellis Properties located in Section27, Township 17, and Range 18.  All voted “yes.”

 

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0707-779 for Robert Altic to rezone approximately 30 acres from an A-1 to an A-2 located on the West side of Delaware Road between Sand Creek Road and Pawnee Road.

 

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve Resolution No. #07-063 to rezone approximately 30 acres from A-1 to an A-2 owned by Robert Altic located in Section 20, Township 16, and Range 18. All voted “yes.”

 

Jim Haag discussed considering awarding the bid for various culvert pipes to Welborn Sales in the amount of $6478.20.

 

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve the bid for various culvert pipes to Welborn Sales in the amount of $6,487.20. All voted “yes.”

 

Jim Haag discussed considering approving the purchase of a 140H Motor Grader from Martin Tractor Company in the amount of $77,318.00.

 

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve the purchase of a 140H Motor Grader from Martin Tractor Company in the amount of $77,318.00. All voted “yes.”

 

Jim Haag discussed authorizing the Chairman to sign proposal letter for in-depth inspection of Tauy Creek Bridge in the amount of $2,398.00 with Cook, Flatt & Strobel, Engineers, P.A.

 

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to sign the proposal letter for the in-depth inspection of Tauy Creek Bridge in the amount of $2,398.00 with Cook, Flatt & Strobel, Engineers, P.A. All voted “yes.”

 

Doug Harris discussed the Fourth Judicial District Community Corrections in conjunction with the Elizabeth Layton Center requesting permission to move $1,699.00 out of the training and other line items into the equipment line item to purchase a new computer and projector. All other funds will be used as originally described in the original extension request.

 

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve the transfer of funds in the Fourth Judicial District Community Corrections in the amount of $1,699.00. All voted “yes.”

 

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve Resolution No. #07-064 for the apportionment of revenue received from the county wide retailer’s sales tax in the amount of $66,987.50 shall be credited to the Employee Benefit Plan fund 515.  All voted “yes”.

 

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to go into an executive session for 10 minutes at 9:17 for Attorney Client with Board, Doug Harris, Lisa Johnson and Larry Walrod present.  All voted “yes”.  Chairman Dunn opened the meeting at 9:34 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.

 

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to go into an executive session for 10 minutes at 9:38 for Non-Elected Personnel with the Board and Doug Harris present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Dunn opened the meeting at 9:55 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.

 

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to adjourn at 9:55.  All voted “yes”.

 

 

 

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                                       Clerk                                                                                                                Chairman