July 2, 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.

Lisa Johnson discussed Service for the Elderly vehicles.  Board agreed to sign a letter transferring ownership of the following vehicles: 2006 Ford Eldorado Aerotech, 2000 Chevy Eldorado Aerolite, 2005 Ford Eldorado Aerotech, 2004 Chevy Edlorado Aerotech, 2003 Chevy Venture and a 2004 Chevy Venture to Franklin County Services for the Elderly.

Gene Hirt 125 South Williamsburg discussed meeting in Richmond about police department, Nebraska Dr off of Nevada Rd and sink holes in John Brown Rd.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for June 25^th and 30^th, claim vouchers dated June 30^th in the amount of $215,038.67, tax change orders 2007-628 through 2007-631 and payroll dated June 30^th in the amount of $932,151.15.  All voted “yes”.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to adjust the rate of mileage reimbursement to 50.5.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed KDOT revolving fund application and the need to re-apply since the project has changed.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve application to KDOT for $3,400,000 for revolving fund loan.  Chair Farrell and Commissioners Hay, Taylor and Stottlemire voted “yes”.  Commissioner Dunn abstained.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to award bid 1A (Montana/Shawnee Roads $2,119,126.77) to Killough for the 2006 Chip Project.  Chair Farrell and Commissioners Hay, Taylor and Stottlemire voted “yes”.  Commissioner Dunn abstained.

Larry Walrod discussed Local Environmental Protection Program (LEPP) Grant application for approximately $13,631.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to sign LEPP Grant Agreement with KDHE for $13,631 to assist the County with protection and restoration of watersheds and water quality throughout Franklin County.  All voted “yes”.

Board discussed appointing Lisa Johnson to County Administrator/County Counselor position for a one year period.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve employment agreement appointing Lisa Johnson for a period of one year commencing on the 1^st day of July renewing automatically for one year unless county gives at least a 90 day notice as County Administrator/County Counselor.  All voted “yes”.

At 9:00 Chair Farrell reconvened a public hearing from June 11^th to discuss the vacation of Tenth Street from North of Centropolis Ave to the North line of Block 52 and Block 53 and the alley in Blocks 52 & 53.

There were no public comments.

Chair Farrell closed public hearing at 9:04.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to vacate Tenth Street from North of Centropolis Ave to the North line of Blocks 52 & 53 and the alley in Blocks 52 & 53.  All voted “yes”.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to adjourn at 9:05.  All voted “yes”.

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                               Clerk                                                                                                           Chair