July 1, 2009 Minutes

July 1, 2009

BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Vice Chair Donald R Stottlemire called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

Roll Call: Chair John E Taylor absent, Vice Chair Donald R. Stottlemire present, Commissioner Karen S Farrell present, Commissioner Donald C. Hay present, and Commissioner David J Hood present.

Vice Chair Donald R Stottlemire asked all in attendance to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Invocation led by Donald R Stottlemire.

Lisa Johnson discussed mail ballot for the election of Kansas’ representative to the Governing Board of the National Association of Counties for a term September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2011. The two candidates Tim Norton and Duane Patrick appear on the ballot. Board discussed both candidates.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to cast ballot for Duane Patrick as a Kansas’ representative to the Governing Board of the National Association of Counties. All voted “yes”.

Gene Hirt 125 South St Williamsburg discussed Terracon report on John Brown Rd.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Hood seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for June 24 and June 29, 2009, claim vouchers dated June 30, 2009 in the amount of $533,230.39, tax change orders 2008-294 through 2008-297 and payroll dated June 30^th in the amount of $953,047.70. All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed 2010 Holidays for Franklin County.

Commissioner Hood moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve the 2010 Holidays as follows: New Year’s Day January 1st, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 18^th, Presidents Day February 15^th, Memorial Day May 31^st, Independence Day July 5^th, Labor Day September 6^th, Columbus Day October 11^th, Veterans Day November 11^th, Thanksgiving November 25^th and 26^th, and Christmas December 24^th. All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed contract with Blevins Asphalt Construction Co for 2009 Chip Seal Project in the amount of $740,500.90 and change order #1 for CM-L in subdivisions instead of CM-K in the amount of $20,882.60.

Commissioner Farrell moved and Commissioner Hood seconded to approve contract with Blevins Asphalt Construction Co for 2009 Chip Seal Project in the amount of $740,500.90 and not approve change order #1 for CM-L in subdivisions in the amount of $20,882.60. All voted “yes”.

Gene Hirt 125 South St Williamsburg discussed concerns that these roads in the 2009 Chip Seal Project get done.

Jim Haag discussed soliciting bids for up to 2,000 tons of Rock Salt.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve soliciting bids for up to 2,000 tons of Rock Salt. All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed requests for proposals for construction observation for the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Project on John Brown Rd for a 2 inch overlay between Kentucky Rd & Florida Rd.

Commissioner Hood moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve requesting, Requests for Proposals for the ARRA John Brown Rd Project for construction observation. All voted “yes”.

Commissioner Hood moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. All voted “yes”.

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