January 13, 2010 Minutes

January 13, 2010

BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Chair David J Hood called the regular meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.

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

Chair David J Hood asked all in attendance to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Invocation led by Chair Hood.

Dan Andrews with COF Training Services gave an update on agency. They have had substantial cuts and have had to make large cuts including staff, activities and services. They will still provide services for health and safety.

Board discussed resolution establishing the meeting schedule for 2010.

Commissioner Farrell moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Resolution No. 10-02 establishing the meeting schedule of the Board to be every Wednesday morning at 8:30 and the first and third Monday of each month at 8:30 for study sessions. All voted “yes”.

Public Comment.

George Toumberlin 3231 Finney Rd Princeton discussed snow removal and medical emergency he had. Road is minimum maintenance past his house but they are treating the whole road as minimum maintenance.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for January 11, 2010 and tax change orders 2009-101 and 2009-107. All voted “yes”.

Diane Drake discussed mental health services and contract between Franklin County and The Elizabeth Layton Center to provide mental health services in 2010. John Peimann discussed change to sliding fee scale for mental health services.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve contract with Elizabeth Layton Center to provide mental health services in 2010. All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed agreement between Franklin County, City of Ottawa and the Ottawa/Franklin County Economic Development.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve agreement with Ottawa/Franklin County Economic Development for 2010. Chair Hood and Commissioners Farrell, Stottlemire and Taylor voted “yes”. Commissioner Hay voted “no”.

Lisa Johnson discussed sheriff contract for law enforcement with the City of Pomona and that it included a two percent increase.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve law enforcement contract with the City of Pomona with a two percent increase for 2010. All voted “yes”.

Dustin Coureton discussed annual maintenance contract with Manatron.

Commissioner Farrell moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve annual maintenance contract with Manatron in the amount of $29,218.04. All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Ottawa for the purchase of up to 100 tons of road salt if available.

Commissioner Farrell moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Ottawa for the purchase of up to 100 tons of road salt. All voted “yes”.

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0911-975 for Ellen Rufkahr to rezone approximately 75.10 acres from A-1 to A-2 and approximately 10 acres from RE to A-2 located at the intersection of Nevada Rd and Nebraska Dr on the West side of Nevada Rd and on the South side of Nebraska Dr.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve Resolution No. 10-03 rezoning approximately 75.10 acres from A-1 to A-2 and approximately 10 acres from RE to A-2 owned by Ellen Rufkahr located in Section 8, Township 16, Range 20. All voted “yes”.

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0911-976 for Bill Woods to rezone approximately 7.58 acres from A-2 to RE located near the intersection of Indiana Rd and Osborne Rd on the West side of Indiana Rd and North of Osborne Rd.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve Resolution No. 10-04 rezoning approximately 7.58 acres from A-2 to RE owned by Bill Woods located in Section 25, Township 16, Range 18. All voted “yes”.

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0911-977 for Jan Schaake to rezone approximately 41.60 acres from A-1 to RE located near the intersection of Missouri Dr and Shawnee Rd on the East side of Missouri Dr and North of Shawnee Rd.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve Resolution No. 10-05 rezoning approximately 41.60 acres from A-1 to RE owned by Jan Schaake located in Section 35, Township 15, Range 19. All voted “yes”.

Larry Walrod discussed Final Plat for Schaake Estates Subdivision and asked the matter to be continued until next week.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to continue the discussion of the Final Plat for Schaake Estates Subdivision until next week. All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed engagement letter with Agler and Gaeddert to prepare the 2008-2009 state and federal tax returns for the Employee Benefit Health Care Fund.

Commissioner Farrell moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve letter of engagement with Agler and Gaeddert to prepare the 2008-2009 state and federal tax returns for the Employee Benefit Health Care Fund not to exceed $900. All voted “yes”.

Board discussed snow removal and if any policies need to be adopted.

Commissioner Farrell moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to adjourn at 9:41 a.m. All voted “yes”.

_____________________________ ______________________________ Clerk Chair