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January 7, 2009

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 sending a letter of support for a Kansas Department of Transportation Grant for the Franklin County Services for the Elderly.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire endorsed the Franklin County Services for the Elderly and agreed to send a letter of support for a Kansas Department of Transportation Grant for capital assistance and operating funds in purchasing buses for transportation.  All voted “yes”.

Chair Farrell presented Commissioner Dunn with a plaque for his years of service on the commission.

Gene Hirt 125 South St Williamsburg discussed legislative coffee, school funding and county budget and spending.

Helen Hood 1119 N Hickory Ottawa discussed getting a minister for the invocation at the meetings.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for December 22, 2008, claim vouchers dated December 31, 2008 in the amount of $421,626.91, tax change order 2008-99, payroll dated December 31, 2008 in the amount of $944,336.49, emergency vehicle permits for: Adam Bell, Francis Dalsing, Matthew Hastings, Jeffrey D Herrman, Jordan Powell and Richard Sawin, include 609 S Cherry, 747 S Oak, 832 S Oak, 810 E 8^th, 215 W 2^nd and 710 N Main into the Neighborhood Revitalization Program and send notice the Greenwood Township Board that an application has been filed with the County Clerk for a license to sell cereal malt beverages at Hickory Hollow Golf Course.  All voted “yes”.

Craig Davis discussed soliciting bids for five new four door sedans for the Sheriff’s Department.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to solicit bids for five new four door sedans for the Sheriff’s Department.  Chair Farrell and Commissioners Dunn, Stottlemire and Taylor voted “yes”.  Commissioner Hay voted “no”.

Lisa Johnson discussed that eleven proposals were received for Digital Orthographic Aerial Photography.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to table a decision on proposals for Digital Orthographic Aerial Photography for two weeks and review them during the next study session.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed reimbursement of Rural Water District #6 for the cost of relocating the waterline for the Vermont Road Bridge Replacement.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to table any decision on reimbursement to Rural Water District #6 until after they have a study session with water district.  All voted “yes”.

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0810-887 for Bob Greenfield to rezone approximately 24.01 from A-2 to RE located at the intersection of Riley Rd & Louisiana Terr on the North side of Riley Rd and on the West side of Louisiana Terr.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Resolution No. 09-01 rezoning approximately 24.01 acres from A-2 to RE owned by Bob Greenfield located in Section 3, Township 16, Range 19.  All voted “yes”.

Larry Walrod discussed Final Plat for Greenfield South Acres Subdivision application #810-889 for Bob Greenfield to divide approximately 24.01 acres into two residential lots.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to authorize the Chair to endorse the Final Plat for Greenfield South Acres Subdivision accepting all easement and rights of way.  All voted “yes”.

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0810-888 for Larry Baker to rezone approximately 5 acres from A-1 to RE located on the East side of Alabama Rd approximately 1 ½ miles South of Cloud Rd.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve Resolution No. 09-02 rezoning approximately 5 acres from A-1 to RE owned by Larry Baker located in Section 11, Township 19, Range 17.  All voted “yes”.

Larry Walrod discussed Grant of Easement for Lot Split #0811-899 from Larry E Baker and Elaine Brewer.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to accept a Grant of Public Road and Utility Easement from Larry E Baker and Elaine Brewer located in Section 11, Township 19, Range 17.  All voted “yes”.

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0810-894 for Denise Kost to rezone approximately 8.72 acres from A-1 to RE and approximately 34.69 acres from A-1 to A-2 located on the North side of Rock Creek Rd East of Colorado Road.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve Resolution No. 09-03 rezoning approximately 8.72 acres from A-1 to RE and approximately 34.69 acres from A-1 to A-2 owned by Denise Kost located in Section 20, Township 17, Range 18.  All voted “yes”.

Larry Walrod discussed Grant of Easement for Lot Split #0811-897 from Denise Kost.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to accept a Grant of Public Road and Utility Easement from Denise Kost.  All voted “yes”.

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0811-895 for Mike Bealmer to rezone approximately 27.8 acres from A-2 to RE located on the South side of Thomas Terr and on the East side of Eisenhower Rd.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Resolution No. 09-04 rezoning approximately 27.8 acres from A-2 to RE owned by Mike Bealmer located in Section 23, Township 15, Range 19.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed contract with City of Pomona for Law Enforcement Service.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve a Law Enforcement Contract with the City of Pomona.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed the property at 114 E 2^nd St in the City of Ottawa that the County acquired at the last tax sale.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to place 114 E 2^nd St on the next tax sale.  All voted “yes”.

Board recessed at 9:32.  Back in session at 9:41.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to go into an executive session for one hour at 9:42 for personnel of non-elected with the Board present.  Lisa Johnson joined the executive session at 10:30.  Board extended the executive session at 10:42 for 15 minutes.  Chair Farrell opened the meeting at 10:45 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Dunn seconded to adjourn at 10:45 am.  All voted “yes”.

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                         Clerk                                                                                                              Chair