November 5, 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 Robert Gruenwald with Bible Baptist Church.

 

Marvin Hutchinson thanked the Commission for meeting in Wellsville on Strategic Plan and the Legion thanked the Commission for the donation.

 

Gene Hirt 125 South Williamsburg discussed Strategic Plan, getting GPS’s in ambulances, K-68 west of town and Veteran’s Wall.

 

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows:  minutes for October 29th and November 3rd, tax change order 2008-1 and payroll dated October 31st in the amount of $875,865.15.  All voted “yes”.

 

Chair Farrell read the following Proclamation:

 

WHEREAS, today there are many Americans in harms way around the World including  many from the State of Kansas endure daily uncertainty of their fate; and

 

WHEREAS, we as Americans believe that freedom is precious because it has been won and preserved for all at a very great cost; and

 

WHEREAS, the courage, commitment, and devotion to duty demonstrated by those servicemen and women who risk their lives for our sake has moved the hearts of the citizens of Franklin County; and

 

WHEREAS, the dignity, faith, and valor of these servicemen and women reminds us of the allegiance we owe to our nation and its defenders both past and present;

 

NOW, the Board of Franklin County Commissioners, of Franklin County on behalf of its citizens, do hereby proclaim November 7th through 11th, 2008 as

 

VETERAN’S RECOGNITION WEEK

 

THEREFORE, in support of the veteran’s, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners urges all citizens of Franklin County to join in honoring all veterans with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

 

Dated this 5th day of November, 2008.

 

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve Proclamation 08-009 proclaiming November 7th through the 11th as Veteran’s Recognition Week.  All voted “yes”.

 

Keith Clark discussed adding a hunter’s safety course to the Ottawa Middle School After School Program curriculum in FY2008.  Jason Circle discussed how this course will be taught.

 

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the addition of a hunter’s safety course to the OMS After School Program.  All voted “yes”.

 

Lisa Johnson discussed Memorandum of Understanding between the Northeast Regional Homeland Security Council and Franklin County Emergency Management for radios.

 

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to allow Alan Radcliffe to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the Northeast Regional Homeland Security Council for radios.  All voted “yes”.

 

Lisa Johnson discussed Resolution to waive GAAP requirements for 2008.

 

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Resolution No. 08-048 waive the GAAP requirements and cause financial statements and financial reports of Franklin County for 2008 to be prepared on the basis of cash receipts and disbursements.  All voted “yes”.

 

Larry Walrod discussed Grant of Easement for Lot Split 0809-880 for Warren Nelson dividing approximately 122.42 acre tract into a 13.15 acre tract and a 109.27 acre tract.

 

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve a Grant of Easement for Warren Nelson dividing approximately a 122.42 acre tract into a 13.15 acre tract and a 109.27 acre tract located in Section 26, Township 17, Range 18.  All voted “yes”.

 

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0804-843 for Warren Nelson to rezone approximately 13.15 acres from A-1 to RE located on the North side of Jackson Rd between Georgia Rd and Idaho Rd.

 

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Resolution No. 08-049 rezoning approximately 13.15 acres from A-1 to RE owned by Warren Nelson located in Section 26, Township 17, Range 18.  All voted “yes”.

 

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0809-872 for Christopher and Carlene Canterbury to rezone approximately 6.25 acres from A-1 to RE located near the intersection of Texas Rd & Shawnee Rd on the North side of Shawnee Rd. East of Texas Rd.

 

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to approve Resolution No. 08-050 rezoning approximately 6.25 acres from A-1 to RE owned by Christopher and Carlene Canterbury located in Section 31, Township 15, Range 21.  All voted “yes”.

 

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0809-876 for Christopher & Carlene Canterbury to rezone approximately 55.615 acres from A-1 to R3A located near the intersection of Texas Rd & Shawnee Rd on the North side of Shawnee Rd. East of Texas Rd.

 

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve Resolution No. 08-051 rezoning approximately 55.615 acres from A-1 to R3A owned by Christopher and Carlene Canterbury located in Section 31, Township 15, Range 21.  All voted “yes”.

 

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0809-879 for Van, LLC/Bill Penny to rezone approximately 30.58 acres from A-1 to RE located at the intersection of Oregon Rd & Sand Creek Rd, East side of Oregon Rd. and on the North side of Sand Creek Rd.

 

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve Resolution No. 08-052 rezoning approximately 30.58 acres from A-1 to RE owned by Van, LLC/Bill Penny located in Section 14, Township 16, Range 20.  All voted “yes”.

 

Open bid for Salt Storage Facility.  One received.

 

Park Lane Construction & Development Corp.  $187,404 and overhead door option an additional $15,500.

 

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to table decision on bid from Park Lane Construction & Development for Salt Storage Facility.  All voted “yes”.

 

Lisa Johnson discussed 2004 dump truck needing an estimated $7,290.22 in repairs.

 

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve repairs to a 2004 dump truck in the estimated amount of $7,290.22.  All voted “yes”.

 

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to appoint Debbie Hough to fill Commissioner Taylor’s seat on the canvass board on November 10th.  All voted “yes”.

 

Commissioner Dunn moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to adjourn at 9:19.  All voted “yes”.

 

 

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                         Clerk                                                                                                              Chair