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Franklin County Board met Tuesday, April 19.

The Franklin County Board deals with a variety of issues relating to the management of the county government.

Here are the minutes as provided by Franklin County:

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD

MINUTES OF MEETING Apr 19, 2016

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS

MEETING

COUNTY CLAIMS

PUBLIC COMMENT

CLOSED SESSION

The Regular Meeting of the County Board, was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the County Board Room on the third floor Franklin County Courthouse by Chairman Randall Crocker.

Secretary, Greg Woolard, called the roll. Members in attendance were Randall Crocker, Neil Hargis, Ken Hungate, Stephen Leek, Danny Melvin, David Rea, Tom Vaughn, Jack Warren.

Absent was Alan Price.

Also attendances were Gayla Sink, Administrative Assistant to the County Board; Keith Ward, Recycling Coordinator; Nancy Hobbs, Circuit Clerk; Don Jones, Sheriff of Franklin County; and other interest parties.

Chairman Randall Crocker lead everyone in the in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Danny Melvin made a motion to accept the minutes of the March 22, 2016 Regular County Board meeting . Ken Hungate seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

David Rea made a motion to pay the claims on file. Stephen Leek seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

Chairman Randall Crocker asked the audience if they had any comments at this time. No one had any comments.

Chairman Randall Crocker stated that a closed session is not needed at this time.

COUNTY HIGHWAY

COURT SECURITY FEES

PUBLIC COMMENT

POLICY

DELINQUENT TAX

PROGRAM

Chairman Randall Crocker stated that there is nothing for the County Highway at this meeting.

Chairman Randall Crocker stated that the next item on the agenda is the resolution for the Court Security Fees and he explained about the cost study from Kim Meyer. The cost study increase will go from $25.00 to $45.00 on May 1, 2016 thru April 30, 2017 then go to $61.00 per case .

Danny Melvin made a motion to accept the resolution as presented. Jack Warren seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

Said resolution is made a part of these minutes as Resolution No. 2016–06.

Chairman Randall Crocker stated that the next item on the agenda is the resolution for the Public Comment Policy. He explained this policy.

Tom Vaughn made a motion to accept the resolution as presented. Stephen Leek seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

Said resolution is made a part of these minutes Resolution No. 2016–07.

Chairman Randall Crocker stated that the next item on the agenda is the Delinquent Tax Program resolutions regarding authorizing my signature (Randall Crocker) to execute deeds on parcels sold thru the County's Delinquent Tax Program.

Danny Melvin made a motion to accept the resolutions as presented. David Rea seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

Said resolutions are made a part of these minutes as Resolution No. 2016–08 thru 2016–13.

PERMANENT PART TIME HIRE - CIRCUIT CLERK

INTERN REPLACEMENT HIRE - STATES ATTORNEY

PART TIME VICTIM ADVOCATE HIRE – STATE ATTORNEY

FRANKLIN COUNTY CORONER SALARY

Chairman Randall Crocker informed the County Board that the next item on the agenda is the request to hire a Permanent Part Time Employee for the Circuit Clerk's office. He read a letter from Nancy Hobbs, Circuit Clerk.

Jack Warren made a motion to approve the request for hire in the Circuit Clerk's office. Danny Melvin seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

Said letter is made a part of these minutes.

Chairman Randall Crocker stated that the next item on the agenda is the Intern Replacement Hire for the States Attorney's office. He read a letter from Evan Owens, States Attorney explaining this position.

Jack Warren made a motion to approve the replacement hire for the State's Attorney's office. Danny Melvin seconded the motion. On roli call vote, all voted yes.

Chairman Randall Crocker then stated that the next item on the agenda is hiring a part time victim advocate for the States Attorney's office. This is in the same letter that was just read and Chairman Randall Crocker explained that this position is fully grant funded.

David Rea made a motion to approve the hiring as presented. Stephen Leek seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

Said letter is made a part of these minutes.

Chairman Randall Crocker stated that the next item on the agenda is the Franklin County Coroner Salary. David Rea informed the County Board that there is an increase of 3% for County office holders.

Tom Vaughn made a motion to accept the 3% salary increase for the Coroner. Ken Hungate seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

CAVE EASTERN FIRE Chairman Randall Crocker stated that the next item on the agenda is the appointment for the Cave  Eastern Fire Protection District.

Ken Hungate made a motion to reappoint Steve Sniderwin to the Cave Eastern Fire Protection District for a three year term ending May 6, 2019. Jack Warren seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

EWING NORTHERN FIRE Chairman Randall Crocker stated that the next item on the agenda is the appointment for the Ewing Northern Fire Protection District Board. He read a letter from Dean Cripps requesting to be reappointment to a three year term.

Danny Melvin made a motion to reappoint Dean Cripps to the Ewing Northern Fire Protection District Board for a three year term ending May 6, 2019. David Rea seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

Said letter is made a part of these Tinutes.

SESSER FIRE Chairman Randall Crocker stated that the next item on the agenda is the appointment to the Sesser Fire – 2 APPOINTMENTS Protection District Board.

Tom Vaughn made a motion to reappoint Mark Lappin and Wayne Shannon to the Sesser Fire Protection District Board for three year terms ending April 30, 2019. Neil Hargis seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

Hill CITY WATER Chairman Randall Crocker stated that the next item on the agenda is the appointment to the Hill City Water District Board. He read a letter from the Hill City Water District requesting the reappointment of April Tedrow for a five year term ending April 30, 2021. Ken Hungate seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes. Said letter is made a part of these minutes.

PLUMFIELD WATER DISTRICT - 2 APPOINTMENT

REGIONAL SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS - QUARTERLY REPORT

FRANKLIN COUNTY CLERK - MONTHLY REPORT 

Chairman Randall Crocker stated that the final appointment is to the Plumfield Water District.

Jack Warren made a motion to reappointment Marty Gayer and Dave Bartoni to the Plumfield Water District for four year terms ending May 1, 2020. Stephen Leek seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

Chairman Randall Crocker stated that the next item on the agenda is the Regional Superintendent of Schools quarterly report for Franklin-Johnson-Massac-Williamson County Boards.

Ken Hungate made a motion to approve the quarterly report as presented. Tom Vaughn seconded the motion . On roll call vote , all voted yes .

Said quarterly report is made a part of these minutes.

Chairman Randall Crocker stated that the next item on the agenda is the County Clerk's monthly report to the County Treasurer.

Danny Melvin made a motion to approve the County Clerk's monthly report to the County Treasurer as presented. Jack Warren seconded the motion. On roll call vote, all voted yes.

Said County Clerk's monthly report to the County Treasurer is made a part of these minutes.

AIDJOURNMENT Chairman Randall Crocker asked the Board if there were any questions. Danny Melvin made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Tom Vaughn seconded the motion. There being no further business Chairman Randall Crocker declared the meeting adjourned.