November 28, 2007
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.
Moment of silence.
Invocation by Reverend Leonard Cheasbro.
Lisa Johnson discussed a letter from the City of Richmond about annexing a portion of US59 Highway.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve sending a letter to Richmond City about annexing a portion of US59 Highway.
Board discussed COLA increasing being effective December 21, 2007 instead of January 1, 2008. Board agreed that 2008 COLA increases will be effective December 21, 2007.
Board agreed to the placing of a port-a-potty on the Courthouse lawn for Christmas Parade.
Gene Hirt 1112 Augusta Lane Ottawa discussed an agreement with the City of Ottawa about Ambulance being placed and staffed at the Ottawa City Fire Department. Gene said he could not find an agreement and has found there is no written agreement.
Della Sandgren 2408 Brush Creek Dr. Lawrence discussed government control, spending, taxes, cost of living, recreation center and need to service taxpayers.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for November 14, minutes for November 14 study session, minutes for November 15, claim vouchers for November 15, 2007 in the amount of $845,071.28 and tax change orders 2007-59 through 2007-66 and 2007-69 and 2007-70 and 2007-72 through 2007-74 and 2007-76 through 2007-79 and 2007-81 and 2007-83 through 2007-89. Chairman Dunn and Commissioner Farrell voted “yes”. Commissioners Taylor and Stottlemire voted “yes” except abstained on November 15th minutes. Commissioner Hay voted “no”.
Commissioner Farrell moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve the November 15th minutes. Chairman Dunn and Commissioners Farrell and Hay voted “yes”. Commissioners Stottlemire and Taylor abstained.
Larry Walrod discussed Special Use Permit application #0709-792 for Karen McVay to located on the South side of Shawnee Rd approximately ½ mile East of Colorado Rd the installation and operation of a wind energy conversion system in an RE Zoning District.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve Resolution No. 07-072 approving a Special Use Permit application #0709-792 for Karen McVay to permit the installation and operation of a 33.5 foot high wind energy conversion system in and RE zoning district located in Section 5, Township 16, Range 18 with six conditions. All voted “yes”.
Sandy Praeger, Kansas State Insurance Commissioner discussed the duties of her office, how they help people in Kansas and the Health Policy Authority.
Board recessed at 9:55. Back in session at 10:00.
Jim Haag discussed agreement No. 175-07 with the Kansas Department of Transportation for Emergency Flood Relief on the Federal Aid System.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to authorize the Chairman and County Clerk to execute Agreement No. 175-07 with the Kansas Department of Transportation for Emergency Flood Relief on the Federal Aid System. All voted “yes”.
Jim Haag discussed prohibiting parking in the 3200 block of Nevada Terr.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve Resolution No. 07-073 prohibiting parking in the 3200 block of Nevada Terr. All voted “yes”.
Jim Haag discussed change order #1 to the Nevada Rd. contract with a net increase of $1,105.40 for stripping and deduct silt fencing and ditch checks from contract.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve change order #1 on the Nevada Road Contract with Killough Construction for a net increase of $1,105.40. All voted “yes”.
Jim Haag discussed purchasing twelve motor grader tires from Poindexter Tires in the amount of $9,900.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve the purchase of twelve motor grader tires at a cost of $9,900 from Poindexter Tires. All voted “yes”.
Jim Haag discussed bids for F550 Cab & Chassis truck for the Public Works Department.
Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to award the bid for a 2008 F550 Cab & Chassis truck to Shawnee Mission Ford in the amount of $26,864. All voted “yes”.
Jim Haag discussed the bids for two F350 Cab & Chassis trucks for the Public Works Department.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to award the bid for two 2008 F350 Cab & Chassis trucks to Shawnee Mission Ford in the amount of $47,854. All voted “yes”.
Jim Haag discussed bids for two F150 pickup trucks for the Public Works Department.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to award the bid for two 2008 F150 pickup trucks to Shawnee Mission Ford in the amount of $45,914. All voted “yes”.
Jim Haag asked the Board to defer action on the purchase of a gooseneck trailer for the Public Works Department.
Nick Robbins discussed bids for a F250 pickup for the Ambulance Department.
Commissioner Farrell moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to award the bid for a 2008 F250 diesel pickup truck with a topper, running boards and bed liner to Shawnee Mission Ford in the amount of $30,229. All voted “yes”.
Nick Robbins discussed purchasing three stair chairs for the Ambulance Department.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve the purchase of three Ferno EZ-Glide stair chairs in the amount of $6,150. All voted “yes”.
Nick Robbins discussed October Ambulance report of write-off’s, calls, status zero and training.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve the write-offs for the Ambulance Department for the month of October in the amount of $11,434.47 and to send $4,431.87 to the State Set Off Program. All voted “yes”.
Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve two leases for Annex space with Fourth Judicial District Community Corrections. All voted “yes”.
Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to adjourn at 10:35.
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Clerk Chairman
November 28, 2007
BOARD OF FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Chairman Dunn called the study session to order at 1:30 p.m. All present.
Lisa Johnson and Heather Jones discussed funding the Domestic Violence position for 2008. Heather will go over budget next year. She has funding that she can use to help with other projects.
With no further discussion the study session was adjourned at 1:53.
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Clerk Chairman