January 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM - City of Franklin Regular Meeting

Call Meeting to Order Roll Call

Verification of Open Meetings Notice
I encourage residents to participate in our council meetings. Public comment is an essential part of our democratic process. To ensure everyone has a fair opportunity to speak, we are implementing a three-minute time limit for each speaker per topic during the public comments section. This will allow us to hear from as many community members as possible. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to create a space that is respectful and open to all.  Thank you 

Mayor Communications

• Thank you from Franklin County Historical Society 
• Set up a committee to work with Jr Stover on updating some ordinances.  
• LARM proof of loss of the water well. 
• Reminder on filing dates for the 2026 election;  
  • The following seats are up for a 4-year term: 
    Mayor, Margaret Siel; Council member Dave Platt, and Council Member Dave Duncan.
    Incumbents' first day to file is January 5th 2026 until February 17, 2026.
    Non-Incumbents' first day to file is January 5th until March 2, 2026.

Consent Agenda

Minutes of the previous meetings

Treasurer's Report

Budget Report

Payroll

CLAIMS

• All approved claims, except for Duncan Welding, will be processed in a separate motion. 

Permits:Ethan Hausserman, fence permit, Sam Gerdes, new structure; Bill Fries, new structure 

Payroll date adjustments for 2026. These adjustments ensure payroll distribution occurs in advance of the holidays. 

Payroll Date Adjustments for 2026

• Friday, June 19, 2026
  • This payday will be changed to Thursday, June 18, 2026.
• Friday, July 3, 2026
  • This payday will be changed to Thursday, July 2nd, 2026.
• Friday, January 1, 2027
  • This payday will be changed to Thursday, December 31, 2026.

Freedom Claims quarterly report

2024-2025 Workers' Comp. Audit from LARM 

Franklin County Sheriff's report 

Franklin Little Flyer Academy Report

Discussion and Action Items

Discussion on the wholesale power contract with Southern Power District

Discussion and action approval of a $37.50 claim from Duncan Welding for services to the City of Franklin.

Discussion and action on NRD Lower Republican Association water rate and agreement. 

Discussion and action on South Central Economic Development District membership for 2026 for $5,000 for Franklin County.

Discussion and action on nominations for the 2026 representative designation and the alternate designation for the South Central Economic Development District board. 

Discussion and action on the proposed expansion of the Construction and Demolition site (C&D) of approximately 30,000 cubic feet to the north of the current cell. 

Discussion and action on City-wide cleanup dates for Spring and Fall 2026 

Discussion, action and update on the RCRP grant for the park and library addition. 

• Painting of light poles 
• Painting the entry sign
• Solar Bench
• Gaga Ball pit
• Sign for Disc Golf course
• Lights around the pickleball courts/basketball court
• West shelter house

Discussion and action on the invoice from South Central Economic Development District for RCRP grant of $5,000. This is 50% of the grant administration 

Discussion and action on invoice from Duncan Theis Construction for RCRP grant Library addition of $67,803.00 with 5% retention for landscaping in the spring of 2026 in the amount of $26,777.00

Discussion and action on the RCRP grant - change order for wet soil at the Library project with Duncan Theis Construction Inc in the amount of $7,044.00

Discussion and action on NAHTF grant, Marcellus building — Radon Mitigation change order for $14,465.00.  Updates on construction. 

Discussion and action on Johnson Electric's quote for the transfer switch needed for the new water well installation.  

Ordinances

Ordinance #818 Inoperable and unlicensed 

Public Comments

Adjourn