October 22, 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 with New Life In Christ Church.

Lisa Johnson discussed request from Wellsville Legion for a $200 donation.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve request from Wellsville Legion for a $200 donation for their programs.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed calculation of fuel disbursements from the State of Kansas.

Herbert West 803 S East St Paola asked to read a letter about Heather Jones, request was denied.

Gene Hirt 125 South St Williamsburg discussed the placement of new walls on the Veterans Memorial, wind powered generators at West Franklin.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for October 15^th and October 20^th, 2008, claim vouchers dated October 21, 2008 in the amount of $1,915.99 and tax change order 2007-690.  All voted “yes”.

Larry Walrod discussed FEMA Provisionally Accredited Levee Agreement for an estimated 800 feet where the levee is in the county off of 7^th St.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to authorize the Chair and Public Works Director to sign the Provisionally Accredited Levee Agreement.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed two-year renewal agreement with KDOT for deputy overtime reimbursement through the STEP Campaign.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve renewal agreement with KDOT for deputy overtime reimbursement through the STEP Campaign.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed continuation of agreement with ASI to administer County Flex Spending Account for calendar year 2009.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve continuation of agreement with ASI to administer County Flex Spending Account for calendar year 2009.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed renewal of contract with Delta Dental to provide benefit service.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to renew the current contact with Delta Dental and decline the additional option.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed renewal with Vision Service Plan to provide benefit services.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to accept renewal contract with Vision Service Plan to provide benefit services for 2009.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed renewal of Reliance Standard Insurance Contract at no increase in premium rates.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to renew agreement with Reliance Standard Insurance at no increase in premium rates.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed amendments to the Franklin County Rules and Pay Plan.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve Resolution No. 08-047 rescinding Resolution No 08-015 and amending the Manual of Personnel Rules and Pay Plan of Franklin County.  Chair Farrell and Commissioner Dunn, Stottlemire and Taylor voted “yes”.  Commissioner Hay voted “no”.

Larry Walrod discussed grant of easement for lot split #0809-885 for Daniel Adams dividing approximately 18.66 acres into a 12.98 acre tract and a 5.68 acre tract.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to accept a grant of easement from Daniel Adams in Section 23, Township 17, Range 20.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed soliciting bids for Salt Storage Facility.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve the solicitation of bids for Salt Storage Facility.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed loan closing documents for the Revolving Loan in the amount of $3.4 million.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to execute Revolving Loan closing documents with KDOT in the amount of $3.4 million.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed executing proposal with Terracon for testing for quality control for the 2006 CHIP Project.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to authorize the Chair to execute proposal #14089257 with Terracon Consultants estimated at $23,320.  All voted “yes”.

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to adjourn at 9:12.  All voted “yes”.

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                         Clerk                                                                                                              Chair