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September 2, 2009

BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Chair John E Taylor called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.

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

Chair John E Taylor asked all in attendance to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Invocation led by Chair Taylor.

No public comment.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Hood seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for August 26, 2009 and August 31, 2009, claim vouchers dated August 31, 2009 in the amount of $1,005,941.68 and tax change orders 2008-325 through 2008-330 and 2008-332 and 2208-334 through 2008-337.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed a request from the Power of the Past Antique Engine and Tractor Association to waive the Transfer Station dump charges during the Power of the Past Antique Tractor Show on September 14^th.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Hood seconded to waive the Transfer Station dump charges for the Power of the Past Antique Engine and Tractor Show on September 14^th.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed accepting four new Dell Computers at no cost to the county for use in the Appraiser’s Office to operate the new ORION valuation system.

Commissioner Hood moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to accept the four computers from the Kansas Department of Revenue for use in the Appraiser’s Office to operate the new ORION system.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed purchase of right-of-way for the Montana Road Project between Sand Creek Rd and the new US-59.  Negotiations have resulted in agreements with James C Dunn and Kenneth and Almenda Edwards.

Commissioner Hood moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to authorize the purchase of right-of-way for the Montana Road Project between Sand Creek Road and new US-59 with James C Dunn and Kenneth and Almenda Edwards.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed Supplemental No 1 to Agreement No 101-09 for the John Brown Overlay Project to incorporate the revised project special provisions 03-10-09-R7 required contract provisions ARRA Act of 2009 of reporting requirements.

Commissioner Farrell moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to authorize the Chairman to execute Supplemental No 1 to Agreement No 101-09 for the John Brown Overlay Project.  All voted “yes”.

Larry Walrod discussed a request to waive building permit fee for Edward & Merna Seyler for construction of a new residence to replace home that was destroyed by an explosion and fire.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Hood seconded to waive the building permit fee for Edward & Merna Seyler to replace their home at 4002 Nevada Rd.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed agreement No 249-09 for Federal-Aid Construction Engineering Inspection Services by George Butler Associates, Inc for the John Brown Overlay Project to be paid by federal funds.

Commissioner Hood moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement No 249-09 for Federal-Aid Construction Engineering Inspection Services by George Butler Associates, Inc. for the John Brown Overlay Project.  All voted “yes”.

Commissioner Hood moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to go into an executive session to discuss land acquisition for 20 minutes at 8:45 with Board, Lisa Johnson and Jim Haag present.  All voted “yes”.  Chair Taylor opened the meeting at 8:55 and reported no action taken, no decisions made. 

Commissioner Hood moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to adjourn at 9:00 a.m.  All voted “yes”.

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