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February 24, 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 absent, 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 Reverend Bruce Beatty with Church of Nazarene.

No public comment.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for February 17, 2010, tax change order 2009-182 and payroll dated February 26, 2010 in the amount of $932,859.24.  All voted “yes”.

Midge Ransom discussed a Kansas Medical Assistance Program to provide a new service for dental care fluoride treatments for young children and that a new Kansas Medical Assistance Provider Agreement is needed.

Commissioner Farrell moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve a new Kansas Medical Assistance Provider Agreement so the Health Department can provide fluoride treatments for young children.  All voted “yes”.

Midge Ransom discussed a program contract with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to offer Hepatitis A and B vaccinations to all adults over age 19 that are at high risk of contracting the disease at no cost.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Adult Hepatitis Program Contract.  All voted “yes”.

Larry Walrod discussed vacancy on the Board of Zoning Appeals due to resignation of Floyd Elliott and advertising for the vacant position and sending Mr. Elliott a thank you for service.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to advertise for the vacant position on the Board of Zoning Appeals and to send Mr. Elliott a thank you for his years of service.  All voted “yes”.

Rick Sawin requested to solicit bids for Herbicides for the Noxious Weed Department.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve the solicitation of bids for Herbicides for the Noxious Weed Department.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed tire bids that were received and opened for tires for the Public Works Department and gave Board recommendation.

Commissioner Farrell moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to award the tire bids for #1, #3 and #4 to GRC and bids for #2 and #5 to Performance Tire.  All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed executing an agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation and BG Consultants for the construction inspection of Vermont Road Bridge.

Commissioner Farrell moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to authorize the Chairman and County Clerk to execute an agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation and BG Consultants for the construction inspection of Project No 30-C-4149-01, Vermont Road Bridge.  All voted “yes”.

Larry Felix gave an update on Ransom Memorial Hospital including how the economy is affecting the hospital, people with no insurance and under-insured, replacement of equipment and updates to facility, new doctors and surgeons.

Commissioner Farrell moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to go into an executive session for 10 minutes at 9:23 for attorney client privileges with Board, Lisa Johnson and Jim Haag present.  All voted “yes”.  Chair Hood opened the session at 9:33 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.

Commissioner Farrell moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to go into an executive session for 15 minutes at 9:35 for personnel of non-elected with Board and Lisa Johnson present.  All voted “yes”.  Chair Hood opened the session at 9:50 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.

Commissioner Farrell moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded that the Appraiser’s annual evaluation will be done by Chair Hood and Lisa Johnson.  All voted “yes”.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to adjourn at 9:51 a.m.  All voted “yes”.

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