January 2, 2008

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.

COF Training Services asked the Board of County Commissioners to sign a letter of support for a grant application for capital assistance and operating funds in purchasing two 13 passenger small buses with wheelchair lifts for transportation service for their handicapped consumers.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to sign a letter of support for COF to apply for the grant funding.  All voted “yes.”

Della Sandgren 2408 Brushcreek Dr. Lawrence discussed taxes, wants and needs that the county has.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for December 26, 2007, claim vouchers in the amount $798,550.60, tax change orders 2007-121 through 2007-126 and 2007 -128 through 2007-134 and also payroll dated December 31 in the amount $878,708.70.  Chairman Dunn and Commissioners Farrell, Stottlemire and Taylor voted “yes”.  Commissioner Hay abstained.

Craig Davis discussed permission to solicit bids for up to 9 new patrol vehicles; two SUV type vehicles and one pickup and six cars.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the request to solicit bids for up to 9 new patrol vehicles, two SUV’s and one pickup. Chairman Dunn and Commissioners Farrell, Stottlemire and Taylor voted “yes”.  Commissioner Hay voted “no.”

Becky Hastings discussed Emergency Preparedness-Pandemic Flu Grant contract for September 1, 2007 – August 8, 2008 in the amount of $13,201.00.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve the contract for the Emergency Preparedness-Pandemic Flu Grant. All voted “yes.”

Board discussed the applications of 521 S. Mulberry, 1205 E. 9^th, 846 S Olive, 409 W 2^nd, 739 Cypress, 738 S Cherry, 216 S Main and 405 N Main for the Neighborhood Revitalization Program.

Commissioner Farrell moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to accept 521 S Mulberry, 1205 E 9^th, 846 S Olive, 409 W 2^nd, 739 Cypress, 738 S Cherry, 216 S Main and 405 N Main into the Neighborhood Revitalization Program.  Chairman Dunn and Commissioners Hay, Stottlemire and Taylor voted “yes”.  Commissioner Farrell voted “yes” on all except abstained on 1205 E 9^th.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to go into an executive session for 10 minutes at 9:05 for attorney client privileges with Board and Lisa Johnson present. All voted “yes.” Chairman Dunn opened the meeting at 9:15 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.

Chairman Dunn opened a public hearing at 9:15 to discuss the upgrade of a portion of Georgia Road.

Jed Hermreck 944 Georgia Road Williamsburg discussed the upgrading of a portion of Georgia Road.

Gene Hirt PO Box 37 Williamsburg discussed the upgrade of a portion of Georgia Road, resolutions regarding the issue of building permits and also the minutes regarding the issue.

Helen Hood 1119 N Hickory Ottawa stated the commissioners finally hired someone that is in compliance Lisa Johnson.

Della Sandgren 2408 Brushcreek Dr. Lawrence discussed the taxes that the Hermrecks would have to pay and that she feels that they should not have to pay them if they can’t even get to their house.

Close public hearing at 9:35.

Lisa Johnson discussed the time line that Jim Haag has researched on the issue regarding the upgrade of a portion of Georgia Road.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to change the limit from one half mile to a fourth of a mile or what it would take to get from the intersection of Douglas and Georgia past the Hermrecks driveway including a turn around all costs would be paid by the Hermrecks.  Chairman Dunn and Commissioners Farrell, Stottlemire and Taylor voted “yes”.  Commissioner Hay voted “no”.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to adjourn at 9:45. All voted “yes.”

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                                         Clerk                                                                                              Chairman