June 11, 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 Reverend Gail Davis

Gene Hirt 125 South St Williamsburg discussed John Brown Rd. at Acorn School, Marshall Rd. west of town at Idaho, health insurance premiums for employees and Richmond City Police Department.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for June 2, 3 and 4, 2008, tax change orders 2007-612 through 2007-619.  All voted “yes”.

Keith Clark discussed the Juvenile Justice Authority’s grant conditions for the Prevention, Intervention and Graduated Sanctions Block Grants for state fiscal year 2009.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve the Juvenile Justice Authority’s grant conditions for the Prevention, Intervention and Graduated Sanctions Block Grants for state fiscal year 2009.  All voted “yes”.

Chair Farrell opened a public hearing at 8:45 to discuss the update of the Franklin County 5 year plan.

Jim Haag discussed that the letting will be in January 2009 for the Vermont Rd Bridge.  It is the only project listed on the 5 year plan.

Chair Farrell closed the public hearing at 8:50.

Jim Haag discussed soliciting bids for tires.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the solicitation of bids for tires for the Public Works Department.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed contract for 2008 Chip Seal Project with Vance Brothers Inc.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the contract for 2008 Chip Seal Project to Vance Brothers Inc in the amount of $1,103,022.80.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed placing a plaque on the Missouri Rd Bridge to provide information for future inspections and credit to individuals involved in the project, the plaque would be of no cost to the county.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the placing of a plaque on the Missouri Rd Bridge at no cost to the county.  All voted “yes”.

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0803-833 for Levi Spratt to rezone approximately 10 acres from A-1 to RE located on the West side of Utah Rd. between Kingman Rd. and Rock Creek Rd.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve Resolution No. 08-024 rezoning approximately 10 acres from A-1 to RE owned by Levi Spratt located in Section 19, Township 17, Range 21.  All voted “yes”.

Gayla Stofko discussed renewal of the New Directions Agreement.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to decline the renewal agreement with New Directions and send a letter of non-renewal.  All voted “yes”.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to continue and set a new public hearing for July 2^nd at 9:00 to consider vacating 5 foot of each side of Tenth Street between Centropolis Ave and the north line of Block 52 and to vacate the alleys in Block 52 and Block 53 all in Centropolis.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed annual tax exemption for Wal-Mart Distribution Center cross-dock.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Resolution No. 08-025 that Wal-Mart Stores East, Inc. continues to receive an exemption from ad Valorem taxes at its Franklin County Distribution Center cross-dock for tax years 2007 and 2008.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed terminating the service and rental agreements with Logan Business Machines for the mail machine and entering into an agreement with Pitney Bowes for a new mail machine for service and lease.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to terminate the service and rental agreements with Logan Business Machines and enter into an agreement with Pitney Bowes for a new mail machine for service and lease.  All voted “yes”.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to go into an executive session for non-elected personnel at 9:13 for 5 minutes with Board and Lisa Johnson present.  All voted “yes”.  Chair Farrell extended the executive session at 9:18 for 5 additional minutes.  Chair Farrell opened the meeting at 9:22 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to adjourn at 9:23.  All voted “yes”.

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                                    Clerk                                                                                    Chair