January 23, 2008
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Chair Karen S Farrell called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Roll Call: Chair Karen S Farrell present, Commissioner Donald R. Stottlemire present, Commissioner Donald C. Hay present, Commissioner John E. Taylor present and Commissioner Roy C Dunn present.
Chair Farrell asked all in attendance to join her in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Moment of silence.
Norman Wooge 3790 Pawnee Rd Ottawa discussed resolutions the Board needs to do to make things right and discussed the opening of the quarry across the road from his property.
Carrol Droddy 4069 Montana Rd Ottawa had questions and asked for answers about what provisions are being made to hard surface Montana/Shawnee.
Jed Hermreck 944 Georgia Rd Williamsburg discussed cost to upgrade road and wanted on the agenda but was told he could not be placed on the agenda.
Gene Hirt 125 South St Williamsburg asked why agenda was not on the county web site and discussed quotes for road.
Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for January 16, 2008, tax change orders 2007-154 through 2007-159 and emergency vehicle permits for James Savage, Richard Sawin, Adam Bell, Francis Dalsing, Robert Stegner and James Kelly Meyers. Chair Farrell and Commissioners Dunn, Hay and Stottlemire voted “yes”. Commissioner Taylor voted “yes” on all except the minutes for January 16, 2008 and he abstained.
Chair Farrell read the following proclamation:
Realtor Recognition Week
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Board of Realtors established its charter
November 5, 1957 and is currently celebrating its 50th year of
service to the residents of Franklin County and the surrounding area.
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Board of Realtors currently consists of 85
members, 7 secondary members, 14 affiliate members and is a part of 1.3 Million
members that belong to the National Association of Realtors.
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Board of Realtors not only help make the dream of homeownership a reality, they also help build better communities. For instance they help support Habitat for Humanity and participate in the Kansas Disaster Relief Fund that helped rebuild homes and communities following the devastation of Katrina in the south U.S. and contributed to Greensburg, KS, relief efforts.
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Board of Realtors supports the future of
our community by providing scholarship funds to 128 high school students since
1978.
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Board of Realtors has taken part in public
service programs such as Suitcases for Kids, a program in which suitcases are
provided to foster children in the State of Kansas.
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Board of Realtors sponsor community events
such as the annual Parade of Homes Tour.
The Board of Franklin County Commissioners of Franklin County, on behalf of its citizens, do hereby proclaim the week of February 3rd through 10th as:
REALTOR RECOGNITION WEEK
And express the hope that this year’s observance will promote awareness and understanding of the Franklin County Board of Realtors and the services it provides.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve Proclamation 08-01 proclaiming the week of February 3rd through 10th as Realtor Recognition Week. All voted “yes”.
Craig Davis discussed the need to reject vehicle bids and re-solicit bids for sheriff vehicles.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to reject all bids for sheriff vehicles and re-solicit. All voted “yes”.
Ethel Wallace discussed 4th quarter Juvenile Detention Center reports.
Nick Robbins discussed December 2007 reports including total calls, status zero, call time and training.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve the December write-offs for the Ambulance Department in the amount of $21,126.88 and to send $11,246.18 to the State set-off program. All voted “yes”.
Nick Robbins discussed a contract with RMH to provide a Medical Advisor for the Franklin County Ambulance Department.
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve a contract with RMH for $1,500 per year to provide a Medical Advisor for the Franklin County Ambulance Department. All voted “yes”.
Nick Robbins discussed Zoll maintenance contract for four E-Series Monitors.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve a maintenance contract for one year with Zoll for monitors in the amount of $5,038.20. All voted “yes”.
Nick Robbins discussed a 3 year oxygen contract with Pax Air to supply medical oxygen at a cost savings.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve a contract with Pax Air for medical oxygen. All voted “yes”.
Larry Walrod discussed the Final Plat for Ochs Estates Subdivision application #0709-794 for Larry & Vanessia Ochs located on the South side of Rock Creek Rd between Idaho Rd & I-35.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to authorize the Chair to endorse the Final Plat Ochs Estates Subdivision accepting all easements and rights of way as shown on the plat. All voted “yes”.
Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0711-811 for Robert & Bonnie Hull to rezone approximately 24 acres from A-2 to RE located on the East side of Nebraska Rd between Labette Terr and Labette Rd.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve Resolution No. 08-01 rezoning approximately 24 acres owned by Robert & Bonnie Hull from A-2 to RE located in Section 8, Township 17, Range 20. All voted “yes”.
Board recessed at 9:25. Back in session at 9:35.
Jim Haag discussed rejecting bids for the purchase of a gooseneck trailer and re-solicit.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to reject the bids submitted for a gooseneck trailer for the Public Works Department and re-solicit. All voted “yes”.
Jim Haag discussed declaring the following as surplus property: new 3 point hitch for a Ford/New Holland Tractor, approximately a 20 year old furnace, headache rack off of flat bed or dump truck, dump bed, Mac charging system tester, natural gas generator, miscellaneous hydraulic pars, quick release plow attachment, Valk 10 foot plow, utility trailer, miscellaneous truck rims, new alternator fits 12 volt 215 Amp Ford, and engine rebuild table with steel wheels.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to declare the items to be surplus property and allowing their sale on Purple Wave. All voted “yes”.
Lisa Johnson discussed Annex Lease Agreements with Ransom Memorial Hospital.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve the leases for office space at the Franklin County Annex with Ransom Memorial Hospital. All voted “yes”.
Lisa Johnson discussed appointing a non-lawyer member to the Fourth District Judicial Nominating Commission. James Malson currently serves in this position and the term expires on the first Monday in March 2008.
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to advertise for letters of interest for a non-lawyer member for the Fourth District Judicial Nomination Commission. All voted “yes”.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve payment request #25 for the Elizabeth Layton CDBG project in the amount $133,492.17. All voted “yes”.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:50. All voted “yes”.
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Clerk Chair