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September 23, 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 Pastor James Wiese with Faith Lutheran Church.

 

No public comment.

 

Commissioner Hood moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for September 16th and September 21st, 2009 minutes and tax change order 2008-340 through 2008-349 and 2008-351 through 2008-352.  All voted “yes”.

 

Open bids for new ambulance – 2 received.

Murphy’s Fire & Rescue $115,000

Rocky Mountain Emergency Vehicles $148,954

 

Commissioner Farrell moved and Commissioner Hood seconded to table decision on the purchase of an ambulance until next week after bids can be reviewed.  All voted “yes”.

 

Nick Robbins discussed State review and reported they meet all requirements.

 

Nick Robbins discussed August Ambulance Department report including activity, number of runs, total services billed, total collected and write-offs.

 

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Hood seconded to approve the write-offs in the amount of $27,679.69 and send $13,808.83 to the State set-off program for the month of August.  All voted “yes”.

 

Lisa Johnson discussed agreement with Provista Group Purchasing Organization to purchase medical supplies for the Health Department.

 

Commissioner Hood moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve agreement with Provista Group Purchasing Organization with the Health Department to purchase medical supplies.  All voted “yes”.

 

Lisa Johnson discussed contract with the Kansas Department of Health & Environment for the Health Department to provide WIC services for 2009-2010.

 

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve contract between the Franklin County Health Department and the Kansas Department of Health & Environment for WIC services for 2009-2010 in the amount of up to $80,809 plus any reallocated federal funds that may become available.  All voted “yes”.

 

Jim Haag discussed change order #2 and final on the Missouri Road Bridge Project.

 

Commissioner Hood moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve change order #2 and final on the Missouri Road Bridge Project in the amount of $484.50 increase.  All voted “yes”.

 

Jim Haag discussed Supplemental Agreement #1 for Vermont Road Bridge Project.

 

Commissioner Farrell moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to authorize the Chair to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Vermont Road Bridge Project No. 30 C-4149-01 removing the maximum amount of federal funds participating in the project.  All voted “yes”.

 

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0907-946 for Norma Babbitt to rezone approximately 10 acres from A-1 to RE located on the South side of Woodson Rd between Colorado Rd & Delaware Rd.

 

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Resolution No. 09-41 to rezone approximately 10 acres owned by Norma Babbitt from A-1 to RE located in Section 20, Township 15, Range 18.  All voted “yes”.

 

Lisa Johnson discussed surplus County property.  Recommended the following:

Place on Purple Wave

2002 New Holland Tractor, 2000 IHC 4700 Sign Truck, Grader Tires X6, Grasshopper Mower/Parts Only, John Deer Mower, HP Designjet 750c Plotter, John Deere Riding Lawnmower, Light Table w/Stand, Light Table w/o Stand and Digital Roller Plainimeters x2.

Dispose of at Transfer Station

Red Light, Airbags, Short Board, CPR Boards, Phones, Radios, Electronics and Speakers all from Ambulance Department.

Offer remainder of surplus property to municipal and tax supported entities and anything remaining after October 15th offered by internet auction to the public and sold to the highest bidder with unclaimed property disposed of at the Transfer Station and given the number of printers and fax machines it may be viable to attempt to dispose of said items on Purple Wave.

 

Commissioner Hood moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve recommendation on surplus property and dispose of.  All voted “yes”.

 

Lisa Johnson discussed waiving GAAP Requirements.

 

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve Resolution No. 09-42 waiving the GAAP requirements for 2009.  All voted “yes”.

 

Lisa Johnson discussed executing letters to VSP, Delta Dental and BCBS terminating insurance policies.

 

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Hood seconded to authorize the Chair to execute letter to cancel insurance coverage with VSP, Delta Dental and BCBS effective January 1, 2010.  All voted “yes”.

 

Lisa Johnson discussed Grant Award FY09 Recovery Act Rural Law Enforcement Assistance in the amount of $379,998 for the Sheriff Department.

 

Commission Hood moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to accept Grant Award FY09 Recovery Act Rural Law Enforcement Assistance in the amount of $379,998.  All voted “yes”.

 

Commissioner Hood moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to go into an executive session for 10 minutes at 9:02 for acquisition of real estate right of way with Board, Lisa Johnson and Jim Haag present.  All voted “yes”.  Chair Taylor extended the executive session for 5 additional minutes at 9:12.  Chair Taylor opened the meeting at 9:17 and reported no action taken, no decisions made. 

 

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Hood seconded to adjourn at 9:18 a.m.  All voted “yes”.

 

 

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