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Franklin County Commissioners approve GIS contract, donations, subdivisions and routine business
Summary
At its June 22 meeting, the Franklin County Commissioners unanimously approved a GIS services agreement with a 3% fee increase and extended end date, a $3,500 donation to Preston Youth Football, the donation of a Chevrolet to the Fairboard with a $30,000 replacement budget, three minor land divisions, refunds for missed homeowners exemptions, and several contracts including Computer Arts.
Franklin County Commissioners unanimously approved several agreements, donations and land-use actions at their June 22 meeting.
The board approved an updated GIS Services Agreement with Oxford Mountain Analytics. Vendor Eric Sant requested a 3% fee increase; County Attorney Vic Pearson asked that the contract end date be changed from September 2026 to September 2027. Sant said county maps are updated quarterly. The motion to approve the agreement passed unanimously.
Commissioners approved a $3,500 donation to Preston Youth Football after a request from Vic Pearson, who also stated he serves as president of the program. Commissioners approved donating a Revaluation Chevrolet pickup to the Fairboard and authorized Assessor Chris Barton to seek a Durango or equivalent replacement for the Assessor’s office with a $30,000 budget.
On property-tax matters, Treasurer Janet Kimpton and Assessor Chris Barton told the board two homeowners had missed Homeowners Exemption filings. Commissioners voted to refund Dan Gaines $3,892.74 and to refund Gary Lauritzen $466.68 contingent upon receipt of a certificate of occupancy.
The board approved three Minor Land Divisions presented by Planning and Zoning: the Michael Taylor division, the David Steele division (shared access; septic approved for three lots), and the Janita and Blaine Porter division (road improvements completed; septic approved). All passed unanimously.
Clerk Camille Larsen presented the annual Computer Arts Agreement; County Attorney Vic Pearson reviewed it and noted a slight rate increase and new Automated Access and AI restrictions; the agreement was approved unanimously.
Deputy Clerk Sarah Williams presented a Department of Health and Welfare mosquito surveillance grant for $3,500 for the Abatement District. Commissioners voted to sign the state contract; the transcript lists the contract number as HC9584 in the presentation and HC9548 in the motion language. The county clerk’s office should confirm the correct contract number in the official record.
All recorded motions in these agenda items passed by unanimous vote as reflected in the meeting minutes.
