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October 7, 2009

BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Chair John E Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.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 Cliff Burks with Westminster Church.

Lisa Johnson discussed two expiring positions on the Franklin County Convention & Visitor’s Board.  She recommended appointing Dick Martin and Richard Mullins and to appoint Dana White to the position on the board that has been vacant.

Commissioner Hood moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to appoint Dick Martin, Richard Mullins and Dana White to the Franklin County Convention & Visitor’s Board.  All voted “yes”.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Hood seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for September 30^th and October 5^th, 2009.  All voted “yes”.

Nick Robbins discussed bids for new ambulance.  The bid from Murphy’s Fire & Rescue did not meet the bid specifications and he recommended accepting the bid from Lifeline Emergency Vehicle.

Commissioner Farrell moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to accept the bid from Lifeline Emergency Vehicle for a new ambulance in the amount of $148,954.  All voted “yes”.

Midge Ransom discussed Pandemic Funding Phase 1 in the amount of $38,725 and Phase II in the amount of $1,000 and the contract with the Kansas Department of Health & Environment.

Jean Higbie, Williamsburg discussed her background in nursing and working with pandemic response.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Hood seconded to approve contract with the Kansas Department of Health & Environment for Pandemic Funding Phase I and Phase II.  All voted “yes”.

Midge Ransom discussed a new staff position in the Health Department for the Pandemic Funding to fill the requirements of the H1N1 pandemic vaccination campaign.

Commissioner Farrell moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the request for a new staff position in the Health Department.  All voted “yes”.

Chair Taylor opened a public hearing at 6:50 to hear comments pertaining to vacating the 4300 to 4325 block of Ellis Road.

Jim Haag discussed vacating 4300 to 4325 Ellis Rd and this is the seconded time that this vacation has come before the Board.  Board viewed photos taken of the area.

Don Swenson 1335 Vermont Rd Rantoul owns 80 acres on the south side of the proposed vacation and requested that road be closed.  He has safety concerns, road is basically a dead end and the bridge has no sides and is very dangerous.

David Spencer 4392 Ellis Terr Lane owns 240 acres and uses the road to check fences.  He would like the road left open.

Chair Taylor closed the public hearing at 7:03 p.m.

Commissioner Hood moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to continue discussion on vacating a portion of Ellis Rd.  All voted “yes”.

Board agreed to go view 4300 to 4325 Ellis Rd on Monday at 10:00 during study session.

Jim Haag discussed purchase of right of way for Vermont Rd Bridge Project No. 30 C-4149-01 and agreements with Harry & Juanita Peckham in the amount of $1,835, Paul V Riley & David P Riley in the amount of $1,482.50 and Sylvester Ranch Inc in the amount of $1,000.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Hood seconded to approve agreements with Peckham’s, Riley’s and Sylvester Ranch Inc for the purchase of right of way for the Vermont Rd Bridge Project.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed adopting the K-68 Corridor Management Plan.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve Resolution No. 09-44 adopting the K-68 Corridor Management Plan.  Chair Taylor and Commissioners Farrell, Hood and Stottlemire voted “yes”.  Commissioner Hay voted “no”.

Jim Haag discussed the K-68 Corridor Interlocal Cooperation Agreement.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve the K-68 Corridor Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the Kansas Department of Transportation and Miami County, Franklin County, City of Louisburg, City of Paola and the City of Ottawa.  Chair Taylor and Commissioners Farrell, Hood and Stottlemire voted “yes”.  Commissioner Hay voted “no”.

Lisa Johnson discussed Ordering the Condemnation and Appropriation of Certain Interests in Real Estate for use in widening and otherwise improving Montana Road.

Commissioner Hood moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve Resolution No. 09-45 Ordering the Condemnation of real estate for the improving of Montana Road.  All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed Recovery Zone bond Notice of Intent to Issue.  Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds in the amount of $1,558,000 with possible uses being a new Franklin County Juvenile Services Facility and Recovery Zone Facility Bonds in the amount of $2,336,000 with possible uses being warehouse expansion, manufacturing expansion and land development for a new industrial park.

Commissioner Farrell moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the Notice of Intent to Issue Recovery Zone Bonds.  Chair Taylor and Commissioners Farrell, Hood and Stottlemire voted “yes”.  Commissioner Hay voted “no”.

Commissioner Hood moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to go into an executive session for 10 minutes at 7:19 for non-elected personnel with Board and Lisa Johnson present.  All voted “yes”.  Chairman Taylor opened the meeting at 7:29 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.

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

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