BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Chairman Roy C. Dunn called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.

Roll Call: Chairman Roy C. Dunn present, Commissioner Donald R. Stottlemire present, Commissioner Donald C. Hay present, Commissioner John E. Taylor present and Commissioner Karen S. Farrell present.

Chairman Dunn asked all in attendance to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Invocation by Gail Davis.

Hugh Bogle, Area Engineer #4 with KDOT discussed projects they are doing in Franklin County.

Board recessed at 8:55. Back in session at 9:00.

Gene Hirt 1112 Augusta Lane Ottawa discussed the Patriot Guard Group and the Ambulance Station in Wellsville.

Della Sandgren 2408 Brushcreek Dr. Lawrence discussed spending in local and state government and sales tax and employees withholding tax owed to the State.

Norman Wooge 3790 Pawnee Rd Ottawa discussed right to speak at a public meeting, studies that have been done and Wellsville’s need for Ambulance.

Chairman Dunn announced that the Commission had received a letter of resignation from Doug Harris.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to accept the letter of resignation from Doug Harris. Chairman Dunn and Commissioners Farrell, Hay and Taylor voted “yes”. Commissioner Stottlemire voted “no”.

Commissioner Farrell moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to appoint Lisa Johnson as the Interim County Administrator. All voted “yes”.

Chairman Dunn read news release.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for October 24, 29 and 30, 2007 and claim vouchers dated October 31, 2007 in the amount of $648,832.82. All voted “yes.”

Lisa Johnson discussed lease agreement with Edward Jones.

Commissioner Taylor and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve a lease agreement with Edward Jones for five additional years. All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed documents that need to be signed for a lease purchase with Kansas State Bank for the purchase of a 140H Cat Motor Grader.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve a lease purchase agreement with Kansas State Bank for the purchase of a 140H Cat Motor Grader in the amount $77,418. All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed final plat for Prairie Lakes Estates No 2 Subdivision, application #0709-791 for John Thompson located between Old Highway 50 and Interstate 35 and Louisiana and Meadow Lake Roads.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to authorize the Chairman to endorse the Final Plat for Prairie Lakes Estates No 2 Subdivision accepting all easements and rights of way. All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed final plat for Walnut Creek Acres Seventh Plat Subdivision application #0709-796 for S & S Land Company, LLC located on the West side of Vermont Rd between Woodson Rd and Thomas Rd.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to authorize the Chairman to endorse the Final Plat for Walnut Creek Acres Seventh Plat Subdivision accepting all easements and rights of way. All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed setting a Public Hearing for November 14 at 9:00 am to consider vacating 2nd Street in Imes between Hickory Street and Elm Street.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to hold a public hearing for November 14th at 9:00 am to hear comments regarding to vacating 2nd Street in Imes between Hickory Street and Elm Street. All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed a Service and Repurchase Agreement for a 140H Cat Motor Grader with Martin Tractor.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to authorize the Chairman to execute the Service and Repurchase Agreement with Martin Tractor for a 140H Cat Motor Grader. All voted “yes”.

Alan Radcliffe discussed an agreement for accepting Homeland Security Grant Equipment as follows: 1) Personnel Accountability System, 2) Interoperable Communications/Radio Equipment and 3) Public Health Trailer and Truck.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve an agreement to accept the Personnel Accountability System, Interoperable Communications/Radio Equipment and Public Health Trailer and Truck. All voted “yes”.

Gayla Stofko discussed an engagement letter with Agler and Gaeddert to prepare the 2007 State and Federal Tax Returns for the Employee Health Care Fund.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve an engagement letter with Agler and Gaeddert to prepare the 2007 Tax Returns for the Employee Health Care Fund not to exceed $700. All voted “yes”.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve a request from the Veterans Day Celebration Committee to use the 4th and Main Street location to announce the parade on November 10th, use the War Memorial to have a short ceremony to honor our troops and continue a donation of $1,000. All voted “yes”.

Board recessed at 10:00. Back in session at 10:05.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to go into an executive session for 30 minutes at 10:05 for personnel of non-elected with Board and Lisa Johnson present. All voted “yes”. Chairman Dunn opened the meeting at 10:27 and reported no action taken, no decisions made.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve an agreement with Lisa Johnson to appoint her as the Interim County Administrator for Franklin County. All voted “yes”.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:29. All voted “yes”.

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Clerk Chairman