December 26, 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 absent, 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.

Chairman Dunn opened a public hearing at 8:32 to hear and answer objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed 2007 amended budget for the use of funds.

No comments.

Close public hearing at 8:33.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve the 2007 amended county budget.  All voted “yes”.

Della Sandgren 2408 Brushcreek Dr. Lawrence discussed taxes, what’s and needs, saving a little here and a little there, Tauy Creek Bridge moving it to the City Park and bonds for Ottawa University.

Norman Wooge 3790 Pawnee Rd Ottawa discussed term limits.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for December 19, 2007.  All voted “yes”.

Kristi Lee Director of Convention and Visitors Bureau discussed appointments to the Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to table making any appointments until after the positions have been advertised.  All voted “yes”.

Chet Leach asked that the public hearing to discuss the vacation of the right of way on Rock Creek Rd be withdrawn.

Lisa Johnson discussed amendments to the New World System contract for Record Management System for the Sheriff’s Department.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve the amendments to the New World System contract for Record Management System.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed contract between Franklin County and the City of Pomona for law enforcement services for 2008.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve the law enforcement service contract for the City of Pomona.  All voted “yes”.

Becky Hastings discussed amendment to the Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response contract. 

Commissioner Farrell moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve the amendment to the Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response contract in the amount of $16,335.  All voted “yes”.

Becky Hastings discussed an open house for the Franklin County Health Department.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve an open house for the Franklin County Health Department for January 11, 2008 from 10 to 3.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed rezoning application #0710-804 for Robert & Sharon Sparks to rezone approximately 5 acres from A1 to RE located on the North side of K-68 Hwy between Florida Rd. and Georgia Rd.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve Resolution No. 07-079 approving rezoning application for Robert & Sharon Sparks to rezone approximately 5 acres from A1 to RE located in Section 34, Township 16, Range 18.  Chairman Dunn and Commissioners Farrell and Taylor voted “yes”.  Commissioner Stottlemire abstained.  Commissioner Hay absent.

Nick Robbins discussed November reports including number of runs, total services billed, total collected and write-offs.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve the November write-offs for the Ambulance Department in the amount of $16,099.39 and send $17,725.49 to the State Set Off Program.  All voted “yes”.

Nick Robbins discussed Franklin County Ambulance service fees.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the following rates effective January 1, 2008: ALS Critical Care $550.00, ALS Emergent $475.00, ALS Non-Emergent $350.00, BLS Emergent $400.00, BLS Non-Emergent $300.00 and Billable Mileage $9.00 per mile.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed BCBS agreement, Vision Service Plan agreement and Delta Dental agreement.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve the BCBS agreement, Vision Service Plan agreement and Delta Dental agreement for 2008.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed tax credits for the Franklin County Courthouse Restoration Project.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to authorize the Chairman to execute remaining schedules for the tax credits for the Franklin County Courthouse Restoration Project.  All voted “yes”.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to go into an executive session for 10 minutes at 9:10 for real estate with Board and Lisa Johnson present.  All voted “yes”.  Chairman Dunn opened the meeting at 9:20 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to adjourn at 9:22.  All voted “yes”.

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                                         Clerk                                                                                              Chairman