December 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.

Invocation by Reverend Matt Benorden.

Della Sandgren 2408 Brush Creek Dr. Lawrence discussed spending, longevity pay, cutting jobs and lowering the mill levy.

Vista Hanson 708 Olive Ottawa discussed Christmas bonus, commissioners not listening and not doing what people want.

Gene Hirt 1112 Augusta Lane Ottawa discussed 2007 longevity pay, spending and severance pay for ex-administrator.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for November 28^th regular meeting, November 28^th study session and December 3^rd study session, claim vouchers for November 30^th in the amount of $405,010.98, tax change orders 2007-91 and 2007-92 and 2007-94 through 2007-101 and 2007-103 through 2007-109, 2007 longevity pay in the amount of $163,272.76, payroll dated November 30^th in the amount of $885,120.78 and payroll dated December 3^rd in the amount of $993.03.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed a petition presented by Randall J. & Laurie A Miller to open a 70 foot right of way from Riley Rd to their property through the property of Kenneth M & Almeda S Edwards.

Bob Bezek attorney for Kenneth M. & Almeda S Edwards discussed how his clients felt about the right of way and what they wanted to do.

Randall Miller 2410 Pleasant Valley Dr. discussed that their property was land locked because of the new highway and he needs access to it.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to find the petition presented by Randall J. & Laurie A. Miller to be a legal petition and to publish it.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed installing a stop sign for northbound Nebraska Terr at the intersection of Woodson Rd.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve Resolution No. 07-074 directing that a stop sign for northbound traffic on Nebraska Terrace be installed at the intersection of Woodson Road and Nebraska Terrace.  All voted “yes”.

Keith Clark discussed an application with the Kansas Department of Corrections for FY2007 unexpended funds in the amount of $8,637 to purchase nine new desktop computers and software for Adult Intensive Supervision staff.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the Kansas Department of Corrections FY2007 unexpended funds application.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed an agreement with New World Systems for a pc based Record Management System.  This system will be in conjunction with the City of Ottawa and the City of Wellsville.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve an agreement with New World Systems for a Record Management System.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed Domestic Violence Coordinator position in the County Attorney’s Office for 2008.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the Domestic Violence Coordinator position in the County Attorney’s Office for 2008.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed bids received for the 2007 county auditing service.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to reject both bids and start over with the bid process.  Commissioners Farrell and Hay voted “yes”.  Chairman Dunn and Commissioners Stottlemire and Taylor voted “no”.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to accept the low bid for county auditing services for 2007 from Agler & Gaeddert for one year.  Chairman Dunn and Commissioners Stottlemire and Taylor voted “yes”.  Commissioners Farrell and Hay voted “no”.

Lisa Johnson discussed bids for carpet for the Courts Building.

Commissioner Stottlemire and Commissioners Hay seconded to accept the bid from Mitchell’s Floor Covering in the amount of $10,468.67 for carpeting in the courtrooms and judge’s chambers in the Courts Building.  All voted “yes”.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to accept the resignation of Calvin L. McBride as the Pottawatomie Township Clerk and publish for letters of interest to fill the un-expired term.  All voted “yes”.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to not open the Commission Chambers for public use.  All voted “yes”.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:40.  All voted “yes”.

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Clerk

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Chairman