May 28, 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.

Chair Farrell opened a public hearing at 8:35 to hear comments on the 2008 Environmental Sanitation Codes.

Larry Walrod asked the Board to continue the public hearing to June 4^th at 9:00.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to continue the public hearing to hear comments on the 2008 Environmental Sanitation Codes until June 4^th at 9:00.  All voted “yes”.

Gene Hirt 125 South St Williamsburg read letters from the following people regarding Nebraska Dr and Nevada Rd.:

Ed Seyler 4002 Nevada Rd., Lynn Jones 3790 Nebraska Dr., Lori Ishmael 3623 Nevada Rd., Marshall Wootten 3820 Nebraska Dr., Shirley Broers 3781 Nebraska Dr., and Tammy Hedtke 3927 Nebraska Dr.  Gene discussed that he had met with Raymond Rumford about the drainage problem.

Bob Wootten 3938 Nebraska Dr. discussed the road problems at Nebraska Dr and Nevada Rd and that he had made numerous calls to commissioners and the Public Works Department trying to get something done.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Chair Farrell seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for May 21^st and Emergency Vehicle Permits for Matthew Hastings and Jordan Powell.  All voted “yes”.

Reg Ayres, Director of Community Support Services at the Elizabeth Layton Center discussed the following programs they offer: Medication Management, Case Management, Crisis Case Management, Attendant Care/Supported Housing/After Hours Support, Certified Peer Support, Psychosocial/Educational Programs/Group, and Homeless Outreach/Case Management.

Diane Asher, State Coordinator with KU discussed the Integrated Dual Diagnosis and Supported Employment Services at the Elizabeth Layton Center and the outstanding job they do at the center.

Open bids for a mower tractor for the Public Works Department.  Three were received.

Vendor                                   Cost with out Trade                             Cost with Trade

McConnell Machinery                           $45,900                                                   $41,900

Kan Equipment Inc                                 $43,400                                                   $39,900

Martin Farm Power                                                $46,495                                                   $42.995

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to accept the low bid from Kan Equipment Inc in the amount of $39,900.  Chair Farrell, Commissioners Dunn, Hay and Stottlemire voted “yes”.  Commissioner Taylor voted “no”.

Lisa Johnson discussed the agreement with Diebold for the purchase of a new safe for the Treasurer’s Office.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve an agreement with Diebold for the purchase of a new safe for the Treasurer’s Office.  All voted “yes”.

Rick Sawin discussed the 2009 Noxious Weed Annual Control Plan.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve the 2009 Noxious Weed Annual Control Plan.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed that KDOT is requesting Franklin County update the 5 year plan and they want to know the public involvement that contributed to the 5 year plan and Jim recommended holding a public hearing.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to set a public hearing for June 11^th at 8:45 to hear public comments on the KDOT 5 year plan.  All voted “yes”.

Larry Walrod discussed that the Local Environmental Protection Plan (LEPP) Grant requires a committee and recommend appoint Lloyd McClure, Guy Crabill, Rick Sawin, Rick Porter, Keri Harris and Darren Hibdon.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to appoint Lloyd McClure, Guy Crabill, Rick Sawin, Rick Porter, Keri Harris and Darren Hibdon to the Local Environmental Protection Plan Grant Committee.  All voted “yes”.

Larry Walrod discussed subdivision improvement agreement and letter of credit for Prairie Lakes Estates #2 Subdivision.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve the improvement agreement and accept the letter of credit for Prairie Lakes Estates #2.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed filling the vacant positions of Richmond Township Trustee and Clerk. There were no letters of interest submitted.  Board asked Lisa to contract Richmond leaders and see if they could find someone interested.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to adjourn at 9:40.  All voted “yes”.

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                                    Clerk                                                                                    Chair