The Franklin County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 29 voted to authorize three administrative actions intended to advance personnel and property matters.

The board voted, by voice, to authorize County Administrator Danzel to enter contract negotiations on behalf of the county for a human‑resources manager. Commissioners made the motion and the board recorded the action by a voice vote in which all present said “aye.”

The board also instructed the administrator to work with the county treasurer to prepare for next week a declaration that one tax‑title property be declared surplus and transferred into full control and ownership of Franklin County. That motion also passed by voice vote.

Separately, the board approved a request from the Planning and Economic Development director, Wes McCart, to hire a grant‑funded long‑range natural resources planner to assist with the county’s comprehensive plan update and climate‑related planning tasks. McCart told the board the position is funded by grant resources and is necessary for the comprehensive plan and climate elements; the hire was approved by voice vote.

All actions were routine voice votes recorded during the meeting; the transcript shows no roll‑call tally and no recorded dissents. The motions were made and seconded on the floor and carried by the unanimous voice “aye” of commissioners present.

No additional details (including the tax‑title property parcel ID or the exact contract terms for the HR manager) were specified in the public discussion; the board directed staff to return with the necessary documents and any required notice or agenda items for the next meeting.