June 4, 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.

Invocation by Leonard Cheasbro.

Gene Hirt 125 South St Williamsburg discussed storms, roads and budget meetings.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for May 28^th, claim vouchers dated May 31^st in the amount of $608,444.65, tax change orders 2007-604 through 2007-611 and payroll dated May 30^th in the amount of $886,391.14.  All voted “yes”.

Larry Walrod discussed Special Use Permit Application #0804-838 for Russ Pitts for the construction and operation of a contractors storage/shop facility located on the West side of Texas Rd., South of Stafford Rd.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Resolution No. 08-021 approving a Special Use Permit for Russ Pitts to permit the construction and operation of a contractors storage/shop facility in an A-2 zoning located in Section 36, Township 15, Range 20 with six conditions.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed a Memorandum of Understanding between Franklin County Sheriff and the City of Wellsville to pay a portion of the cost associated with the New World Systems Software.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Franklin County Sheriff and the City of Wellsville to pay $16,000 towards the cost of the software for the New World Systems and pay up to but not to exceed 5% of the yearly maintenance fees for the system on an annual basis.  All voted “yes”.

Dustin Coureton discussed a request to replace the County firewall and perform a network and security assessment.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to waive the purchasing policy & approve the bid from Alexander Open System for firewall replacement and network/security assessment not to exceed $20,900.15.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed setting a Public Hearing for 9:00 on June 11^th to consider vacating five foot on each side of Tenth Street between Centropolis Ave and the north line of Block 52 and the alleys on Block 52 and 53 in the Township of Centropolis.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to hold a public hearing on June 11^th to hear comments regarding vacating five foot on each side of Tenth Street between Centropolis Ave and the north line of Block 52 and the alleys on Block 52 and 53 in Centropolis.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed a resolution accepting the upgrading of Georgia Rd. from Douglas Rd. north ¼ mile as a full maintenance road.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve Resolution No. 08-022 upgrading a portion of Georgia Road to full maintenance located in Section 26 and 27, Township 18, Range 18.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed authorizing the Chair and County Clerk to execute the documents for the financing of a model 12M Motor Grader with Bank of the West.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to authorize the Chair and County Clerk to execute documents for the financing of a model 12M Motor Grader with Bank of the West.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed storm damage and that the gas boy system at the Public Works Shop.

Alan Radcliffe discussed storm damage in the County and that the governor signed a state disaster.

At 9:00 a Public Hearing was continued to hear comments on the 2008 Environmental Sanitation Codes.

Larry Walrod discussed notable changes to the codes as follows: Reduction of the lot size for the use of a lagoon system from 10 acres to 5 acres, expansion of lateral fields to meet KDHE design criteria, establishing the Planning Commission as the appeals board, clarification of the enforcement policy and penalties for violation, clarifying design criteria for sanitation systems within the designated floodplain, provides for alternative systems, including drip irrigation, aerated septic tanks, mound systems, composting toilets, holding tanks and low pressure pipe with sand filter and establishing the Planning/Environmental Health Department as the Administrating Office of the Code rather than the County Health Department.  Larry stated that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment has reviewed and approved the changes.

Lloyd McClure discussed the changes are a good deal and lays out things better.

Gene Hirt discussed he is glad to see the reduction from 10 acres to 5 acres and the alternative systems.

Chair Farrell closed the public hearing at 9:12.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve Resolution No. 08-023 adopting a County Sanitation Code entitled “Franklin County 2008 Environmental Sanitation Code” for the unincorporated area of Franklin County.  All voted “yes”.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to adjourn at 9:18.  All voted “yes”.

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                                    Clerk                                                                                    Chair