July 23, 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 Pastor Larry Carrier with the Ottawa Bible Church.
Gene Hirt 125 South St Williamsburg discussed John Brown Rd and the date of the City and Counties budget hearing.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for July 9th & 14th, claim vouchers dated July 15th in the amount of $1,154,650.24 and tax change orders 2007-643 through 2007-646. All voted “yes”.
Lisa Johnson discussed Federal Certification Reports for the Sheriff’s Department for 2005, 2006 and 2007.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve and execute the Federal Certification Reports for 2005, 2006 and 2007. All voted “yes”.
Jim Haag discussed setting a public hearing to discuss vacating Nebraska Rd from the south line of K-68 to the west line of relocated Nebraska Rd.
Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to set a public hearing on August 6th at 8:45 to discuss vacating Nebraska Rd from the south line of K-68 to the west line of relocated Nebraska Rd. All voted “yes”.
Jim Haag discussed reimbursements for damages due to storms from May 22nd to June 16th, 2008.
Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to authorize the Chair to execute documents for Disaster #FEMA-1776-KS for storm damage from May 22nd to June 16th, 2008. All voted “yes”.
Alan Radcliffe discussed Rapid Tag Accountability System and Homeland Security Grant.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve agreement and accept Homeland Security Grant equipment being the Rapid Tag Accountability System. All voted “yes”.
Larry Walrod discussed revised Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Lane Meadows Subdivision and modified Letter of Credit from Norman Johnston.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to accept a modified letter of credit and revised Subdivision Improvement Agreement for Lane Meadows Subdivision. All voted “yes”.
Larry Walrod discussed Grant of Easement for Lot Split #0806-867 for John and James Rosacker dividing approximately 40 acres into a 12.69 acre tract and the remaining 27.31 acres would be merged with the adjacent tract to the North creating approximately a 79.88 acre tract.
Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to accept Grants of Easement from John and James Rosacker located in Section 24, Township 18, Range 18. All voted “yes”.
Larry Walrod discussed Special Use Permit Application #0806-863 for Darren Kleitz located on the South side of Hamilton Rd, East of Vermont Terr. for the construction and operation of a contractors storage facility in an A2 zoning.
Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve Resolution No. 08-036 approving a Special Use Permit for Darren Kleitz to permit the Construction and Operation of a Contractors Storage Facility in an A2 Zoning with six conditions located in Section 9, Township 18, Range 21. All voted “yes”.
Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0805-847 for John and James Rosacker to rezone approximately 12.69 from A1 to RE located near the intersection of Finney Terr and Indiana Rd.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Resolution No. 08-037 rezoning approximately 12.69 acres from A1 to RE owned by John and James Rosacker located in Section 24, Township 18, Range 18. All voted “yes”.
Lisa Johnson discussed a request from the City of Ottawa for permission to annex a portion of Labette Rd (23rd Street) east of Princeton St. into the City of Ottawa.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve and execute Consent for Annexation for a portion of Labette Rd (23rd Street) right of way between Sections 12 & 13, Township 17, Range 19. All voted “yes”.
Board discussed 2009 budget and setting a budget hearing.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to reduce Public Works line item 500 CHIP funds from $300,000 to $150,000 and set public hearing for August 13th at 6:30 pm at the Franklin County Annex. All voted “yes”.
Board discussed audit proposals for the 2008 audit.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve Schlotterbeck & Burns to perform the 2008 audit and financial statements. Chair Farrell and Commissioners Hay and Taylor voted “yes”. Commissioners Dunn and Stottlemire voted “no”.
Open bids for new ambulance.
Rocky Mountain Emergency $134,973
Emergency Service Supply $141,275
Conrad Fire Equipment $142,139
Midwest Vehicle Professionals $144,266
Murphy’s Fire & Rescue $145,503.90
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to table decision on purchasing an ambulance until next meeting so bids can be reviewed. All voted “yes”.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to go into an executive session at 9:30 for 5 minutes for attorney client privileges with Board, Larry Walrod and Lisa Johnson present. Larry left session at 9:35. Board extended executive session at 9:35 for 15 additional minutes for attorney client privileges with Board and Lisa Johnson present. Board extended executive session at 9:50 for 5 additional minutes for attorney client privileges with Board and Lisa Johnson present. Chair Farrell opened the meeting at 9:55 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to adjourn at 9:55. All voted “yes”.
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Clerk Chair