September 3, 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 absent, 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 Larry Carrier with Ottawa Bible Church.

No public comment.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for August 27, 2008, tax change orders 2007-658 through 2007-666 and payroll dated August 31, 2008 in the amount of $918,010.98.  All voted “yes”.

Dee Shaffer, Administrative Director with Bea Martin Peck Animal Shelter gave update on Shelter volunteers, fund raisers, new building status and adoption practices.

Lisa Johnson discussed Emergency Preparedness Contract with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment with the Health Department.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve the contract between KDHE and the Health Department for the yearly renewal of the Emergency Preparedness contracts.  All voted “yes”.

Commissioner Stottlemire arrived at 8:41.

Nick Robbins discussed ride along agreement with Johnson County Community College with the Ambulance Department.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve a ride along agreement with Johnson County Community College and allow Nick Robbins to sign.  All voted “yes”.

Dustin Coureton discussed declaring three desktop computers as surplus property and donating them to the Franklin County Historical Society.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to declare three desktop computers as surplus property and donate them to the Franklin County Historical Society.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed naming a delegate and alternate delegate to represent Franklin County at the Kansas Workers Risk Compensation for Counties (KWORC) annual meeting.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to appoint Commissioner Hay as the voting delegate for the Kansas Workers Risk Compensation for Counties (KWORC) annual meeting.  Chair Farrell and Commissioners Dunn, Stottlemire and Taylor voted “yes”.  Commissioner Hay abstained.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to appoint Commissioner Stottlemire as the alternate voting delegate for the Kansas Workers Risk Compensation for Counties (KWORC) annual meeting.  Chair Farrell and Commissioners Dunn, Hay and Taylor voted “yes”.  Commissioner Stottlemire abstained.

Board discussed renewal questionnaire for 2009 KCAMP insurance.

Lisa Johnson discussed revised concealed carry prohibition resolution.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve Resolution No. 08-042 rescinding Resolution No. 06-076 and Prohibiting the Possession or Carrying of Certain Firearms While Upon Designated Property Owned and/or operated by Franklin County.  All voted “yes”.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to adjourn at 8:54.  All voted “yes”.     

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                         Clerk                                                                                                              Chair