May 14, 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.

Gene Hirt 125 South Street, Williamsburg discussed Sullivan and Hermreck’s roads being completed, wind generators and the City of Richmond dissolving their police department.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for April 30, 2008, tax change orders 2007-594 through 2007-603 and payroll dated April 30, 2008 in the amount of $895,228.47.  All voted “yes”.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve the close out of the Franklin County Mental Health Expansion CDBG and payment request #29 in the amount of $348,081.35.  All voted “yes”.

Chair Farrell read the following proclamation:

National Mental Health Month

WHEREAS, May has been designated National Mental Health Month; and

WHEREAS, the World Health Organization has reported that worldwide up to 20 percent of children and adolescents suffer from an impairing mental illness, yet only one in five receive the treatment they need; and

WHEREAS, The World Health Organization has reported that worldwide one in four adults suffer from a diagnosable mental illness in a given year; and

WHEREAS, The Elizabeth Layton Center, has been providing care for the mental health needs of the citizens of Franklin County for 51 years; and

WHEREAS, The Elizabeth Layton Center, averages over 7,200 client visits per month; and

WHEREAS, The Elizabeth Layton Center, has some of the highest outreach rates in the State of Kansas; and

WHEREAS, The Elizabeth Layton Center, is currently operating at full capacity from both its 15^th Street and Eisenhower locations; and

NOW, the Board of Franklin County Commissioners, of Franklin County on behalf of its citizens, do hereby proclaim the month of May as

NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH MONTH

THEREFORE,  in support of The Elizabeth Layton Center, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners urge all citizens of Franklin County to participate in efforts to increase public awareness and understanding of the physical, mental and emotional health needs of all children, adolescents, and adults. 

To advocate for improved quality of access to mental health services and for the increased availability of effective mental health services that are culturally, age and gender appropriate, and that meet local needs. 

To support the efforts of Elizabeth Layton Center, in its fundraising campaign to ensure that these important services and benefits continue to be available to the citizens of Franklin County.

In recognition of the pressing need to increase public awareness of the importance of emotional well being, the need to reduce stigma and discrimination that prevents many people from seeking help for mental wellness, and the need to improve the availability and quality of mental health services.

In support of the Elizabeth Layton Center, and its 51 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Franklin County, Kansas.

Diane Drake discussed mental illness and budget cuts.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve Proclamation No. 08-05 designating May as National Mental Health Month.  All voted “yes”.

Jay Logan with Emergency Services at the Elizabeth Layton Center discussed the services his department offers.

Open bids for 2008 Chip Seal Projects.

Vance Brothers Inc Alternate Bid                     $1,103,022.80

APAC-Kansas Inc Alternate Bid                      $1,322,408.81

Hi-Plains Sand Inc Alternate Bid                       $1,165,680.80

Engineers Estimate Alternate Bid                      $1,168,099.50

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to accept the low bid for the 2008 Chip Seal Projects after review by Public Works Department.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed bids for financing of a 12M Motor Grader and recommending accepting the low bid from Bank of the West.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to accept the low bid from Bank of the West of 3.556% for financing a 12M Motor Grader.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed the safe in the Treasurers Office needing to be replaced and recommending accepting the bid from Diebold.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to accept the bid of $8,023 from Diebold to replace the safe in the Treasurers Office.  Chair Farrell and Commissioners Dunn, Stottlemire and Taylor voted “yes”.  Commissioner Hay voted “no”.

Kurt Layton discussed the Kansas Department of Correction FY2009 Comprehensive Plan and budget in the amount of $377,278.03 (current), $482,078.03 (enhanced) and $453,414.13 (reduced 5%).

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve the Kansas Department of Corrections FY2009 Comprehensive Plan and budget application.  All voted “yes”.

Nick Robbins discussed a grant from U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co. to receive a 2008 Polaris Ranger for the use in patient care in the rural areas.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to accept a 2008 Polaris Ranger from the U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co.  All voted “yes”.

Nick Robbins discussed the Ambulance Department reports for the month of April including activity, number of runs, total services billed, total collected and write-offs.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to accept the April Ambulance Department write-offs in the amount of $31, 178.56 and to send $10,115.07 to the State Set-off Program.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed agreement with Cook, Flatt & Strobel for construction inspection service for the Missouri Road Bridge Replacement Project 2007-1 in the amount of $57,400.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve an agreement with Cook, Flatt & Strobel for construction inspection services for the Missouri Road Bridge Replacement Project 2007-1 in the amount of $57,400.  Chair Farrell and Commissioners Dunn, Stottlemire and Taylor voted “yes”.  Commissioner Hay voted “no”.

Jim Haag discussed after review of the bids for Project 2007-1 Missouri Road Bridge Replacement that Beachner was the low bid at $375,516.81.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to accept the low bid of $375,516.81 from Beachner for Project 2007-1 Missouri Road Bridge Replacement.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed soliciting bids for a mower tractor.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to solicit bids for a mower tractor.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed soliciting bids for the 13 mile project.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to solicit bids for 2006 County Highway Improvement Project of approximately 11.2 miles.  All voted “yes”.

Board recessed at 9:35.  Back in session at 9:45.

Larry Walrod discussed grant of easement for lot split #0804-841 for Rick and Kathy Leach.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to accept a grant of easement from Rick and Kathy Leach located in Section 34, Township 18, Range 21.  Commissioners Dunn, Hay, Stottlemire and Taylor voted “yes”.  Chair Farrell abstained.

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0802-825 for Rick Leach to rezone approximately 16.04 acres from A2 to RE located at the intersection of Virginia Terr & Cloud Terr on the West side of Virginia Terr and on the North side of Cloud Terr.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve Resolution No. 08-018 rezoning approximately 16.04 acres from A2 to RE owned by Rick Leach located in Section 34, Township 18, Range 21.  Commissioners Dunn, Hay, Stottlemire and Taylor voted “yes”.  Chair Farrell abstained.

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0802-826 for Cole Fredricks to rezone approximately 5 acres from A1 to RE located at the intersection of Haskell Rd and Idaho Rd on the South side of Haskell Rd and on the East side of Idaho Rd.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve Resolution No. 08-019 rezoning approximately 5 acres from A1 to RE  owned by Cole Fredricks located in Section 1, Township 18, Range 18.  All voted “yes”.

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0803-831 for Legacy Contractors to rezone approximately 8.8 acres from C2 to I1 located on the West side of K-33 Hwy South of I-35.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve Resolution No. 08-020 rezoning approximately 8.8 acres from C2 to I1 owned by Legacy Contractors located in Section 33, Township 15, Range 21.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed asphalt repairs and recommended that the Board waive the purchasing policy.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to waive the purchasing policy and approve Killough’s to do the following patching: John Brown – Idaho Rd west to Old 50, Indiana Rd – Stafford to Shawnee, Shawnee Rd – Indiana to Idaho, Idaho Rd – Shawnee to Labette and Labette Rd – Idaho to Colorado.  All voted “yes”.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve the 2007 agreement with the Elizabeth Layton Center.  All voted “yes”.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to adjourn at 10:22.  All voted “yes”.

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                                    Clerk                                                                                    Chair