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 Reverend Gail Davis.

No public comment.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve the consent agenda as follows: minutes for December 5, 2007 and tax change orders 2007-110, 2007-111, 2007-113 and 2007-117. All voted “yes”.

Tom Weigand gave update and annual report of Ottawa/Franklin County Economic Development.

Keith Clark discussed Juvenile Justice Authority’s application for FY2007 Unexpended Prevention and Intervention Funds in the amount of $11,876.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve the Juvenile Justice Authority’s application for FY2007 Unexpected Prevention and Intervention Funds in the amount of $11,876. All voted “yes”.

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0709-795 filed by Dennis Roberts to rezone approximately 10 acres from A-1 to RE located on the East side of Alabama Rd. between Riley Rd. & Reno Rd.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve Resolution No. 07-075 rezoning application filed by Dennis Roberts to rezone approximately 10 acres from A-1 to RE located in Section 11, Township 16, Range 17. All voted “yes”.

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0709-800 filed by Duane Anderson to rezone approximately 5.85 acres from A-1 to RE located on the East side of Georgia Rd, South of Reno Rd.

Commissioner Stottlemire moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to approve Resolution No. 07-076 rezoning application filed by Duane Anderson to rezone approximately 5.85 acres from A-1 to RE located in Section 14, Township 16, Range 18. All voted “yes”.

Larry Walrod discussed rezoning application #0709-799 filed by Jerry Harnden to rezone approximately 40.68 acres from A-1 to RE. The Planning Commission did not approve the request and recommended rezoning approximately 10 acres from A-1 to RE and rezone the remaining approximate 30.68 acres from A-1 to A-2 or Larry Stated they could rezone approximately 15 acres from A-1 to RE and rezone the remaining 25.68 acres from A-1 to A-2.

Jerry Harnden discussed that he would like to sell his house and the 40 acres but has not had any luck and that is why he is requesting the rezoning into two tracts, a 15 acre tract and a 25.68 tract.

Beth Chambers 4211 Pawnee Rd discussed not wanting the property rezoned and split. They do not want more neighbors, dogs and nuisances.

David Lee discussed this rezoning request is no different than the other two rezoning requests that were approved today.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Chairman Dunn seconded to approve Resolution 07-077 application filed by Jerry Harnden to rezone approximately 15 acres from A-1 to RE and approximately 25.68 acres from A-1 to A-2 after finding that the rezoning is in compliance with the comprehensive plan and findings set forth in the Golden case. All voted “yes”.

Recess at 9:45. Back in session at 9:50.

Rick Sawin discussed SRS Work Experience Program at the Recycling Center.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to approve an agreement with SRS for the Work Experience Program. All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed setting a public hearing for 9:30 am on December 26th to consider vacating a portion of Rock Creek Rd right of way in Section 23, Township 17, Range 20.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Taylor seconded to set a public hearing for 9:30 am on December 26th to consider vacating a portion of Rock Creek Rd right of way. Chairman Dunn and Commissioners Farrell, Hay and Taylor voted “yes”. Commissioner Stottlemire abstained.

Lisa Johnson discussed a contract with AT&T for services for our phone system for our Digital Loop Service/Super Trunk and a contract with AT&T to provide Internet services for two years.

Commissioner Hay moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve a contract with AT&T for services for our phone system and a contract with AT&T to provide Internet service for two years. All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed the need to amend the 2007 budget and hold a public hearing.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Hay seconded to hold a budget hearing for amending the 2007 budget on the 26th day of December at 8:30 for the purpose of hearing and answering objections of taxpayers relating to the proposed amendments. All voted “yes”.

Lisa Johnson discussed the end of year transfers.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve Resolution No. 07-078 authorizing the County Clerk to transfer monies from County Building to Building Improvement, Ambulance to Ambulance Special Equipment, Road & Bridge to Road & Bridge Special Equipment and General Fund to General Fund Equipment Reserve. All voted “yes”.

Jim Haag discussed the salt supply and purchasing up to 1,500 tons from North American Salt Company for $68.48 per ton.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Farrell seconded to approve the purchase of up to 1,500 tons of salt at $68.48 per ton from North American Salt Company. All voted “yes”.

Commissioner Taylor moved and Commissioner Stottlemire seconded to adjourn at 10:20. All voted “yes”.

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Clerk Chairman