April 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 Karen S Farrell asked all in attendance to join her in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Moment of silence.

Diane Drake discussed this being administration assistance day and updated commission on legislation and additional monies that the Elizabeth Layton Center will receive.

Dr. Gambrill discussed the Elizabeth Layton Center new addition and how the building is a great help being able to have everything in one location.

Kurtis Marozas discussed new building and how it is helping with there needs and client’s needs.

Matt Schurman thanked the commission for their support.

Darnell Johnson thanked the commission and discussed how things are getting better.

Kristina Hamilton thanked the commission for their support.

Tom Drake thanked commission for their support and discussed that the program that he does at the clinic is not being funded this year.

Reginia Van Rees discussed that they are getting started on the therapy room and it will be a great thing.

Jim Malson 3006 Riley Terr., Wellsville discussed the 3300 block of Riley Terrace which is a minimum maintenance road and the County has dumped dirt in the road and it has caused his wheat field to flood and he will be sending the County a bill.

Gene Hirt 125 South Street Williamsburg discussed School Resource Officers and wind generators.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for April 16 & April 21, 2008 and tax change orders 2007-858 through 2007-589.  All voted “yes”.

Ms. Dee Shaffer, Administrative Director of the Bea Martin Peck Animal Shelter introduced herself and discussed what her job is at the shelter.

Keith Clark discussed FY2009 Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application in the amount of $70,000 and a $30,000 cash match which will be made possible in conjunction with the Elizabeth Layton Center.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the FY2009 Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed agreements with USD 287, USD 288 and USD 289 to provide services of a School Resource Officer for the 2008-2009 school year.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve agreements with USD 287, USD 288 and USD 289 to provide a School Resource Officer for the 2008-2009 school year.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed agreement with USD 290 to provide instructors for the CTEC Criminal Justice Program for the 2008-2009 school year.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve an agreement with USD 290 to provide instructors for the 2008-2009 school year for the Criminal Justice Program.  All voted “yes”.

Rick Sawin discussed Boundary and Topographic Survey required by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for the Construction and Demolition portion of the landfill.  Bids were received as follows: Taylor Design Group $8,250, Timothy Reeves between $11,000 and $13,000 and Cates Surveying $8,000.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to accept the low bid from Cates Surveying in the amount of $8,000 for a Boundary and Topographic Survey at the Transfer Station/Landfill.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed a request from Roy Edwards to remove limestone blocks from the south ditch on John Brown Rd just east of Middle Creek.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the removal of limestone blocks by Roy Edwards from the south ditch on John Brown Rd just east of Middle Creek after filing a proof of insurance.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed soliciting bids for the 2008 Chip Seal Projects for 81.6 miles.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve the soliciting of bids for the 2008 Chip Seal Projects.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed soliciting bids for financing a Caterpillar 12M Motor grader.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve the soliciting of bids for the financing of a Caterpillar 12M Motor grader in the amount of $85,500.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed rezoning application #0802-821 for Linda Davis to rezone approximately 49.05 acres from A1 to A2 located at the intersection of Ellis Rd and Arkansas Rd on the North side of Ellis Rd and on the East side of Arkansas Rd.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve Resolution No. 08-013 rezoning approximately 49.05 acres owned by Linda Davis from A-1 to A-2 located in Section 24, Township 18, Range 17.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed an annual Loss Prevention Analysis prepared by KWORC recommending that a “NO SMOKING” sign be placed above the solvent parts cleaning equipment located on the South side of the main Public Works Shop.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to agree with the recommendation and that the sign had been placed.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed releasing the tax lien as established by Resolution 06-034 on the Robert Hooton property.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve Resolution No. 08-014 releasing the tax lien on property owned by Robert Hooton located in Section 2, Township 18, Range 19.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed requesting, request for proposals seeking bids for the 2008 auditing services.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve seeking request for proposals for bids for the 2008 auditing service.  All voted “yes”.

Alan Radcliffe discussed the exercise conducted for an emergency situation that was evaluated by the State.

Lisa Johnson discussed Resolution 08-009 the Pay Ranges for Classified Positions that had been approve with that resolution should take effective January 1, 2009 and all of the other rules and regulation changes should have been the only ones to take effective April 23, 2008.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Resolution No. 08-015 replacing Resolution No. 08-009 and making amendments to the Franklin County Personnel Rules effective immediately and the Franklin County Pay Ranges for Classified Positions effective January 1, 2009.  All voted “yes”.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to adjourn at 9 :32.  All voted “yes”.

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                                    Clerk                                                                                    Chair