Commission Board Meeting on Mon, October 27, 2003 - 9:00 AM


Meeting Information

  • Convene
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Consider approval of minutes of October 20, 2003

CONSENT AGENDA
 (1) (a) Consider approval of  Commission Orders

REGULAR AGENDA
 (2) Consider approval of Detour Agreement with KDOT for use of Route 1061 South of US 56 (Keith Browning)

 (3) Consider recommendation of vehicle purchase (Jackie Waggoner)

 (4) Consider approval of Temporary Business Use Permit from Donna Wingert to sell dried fruits and nuts @ 693 E 1250 Road (Keith Dabney)

 (5) Other Business
  (a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
  (b) Appointments  (Board of Zoning Appeals)
  (c) Miscellaneous
  (d) Public Comment 

 (6) Executive Session to discuss potential litigation

 (7) Adjourn

Johnson called meeting to order at 9:02 A.M. on Monday, October 27, 2003, with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

McElhaney moved approval of the minutes of October 20, 2003. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.

CONSENT AGENDA 10-27-03
McElhaney moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:

  • Note receipt of fee reports for the month of September, 2003.

Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.

PUBLIC WORKS & AGREEMENTS 10-27-03
The Board considered approval of an Official Detour Agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation for use of Route 1061 south of US 56 Highway. Keith Browning, Director of Public Works/County Engineer, was present for the discussion. KDOT plans to replace a concrete box culvert on K-33 Highway approximately 0.2 miles north of N 100 Road next spring. They wish to utilize Route 1061 between N 100 Road and US 56 Highway for a portion of the signed detour. The agreement stipulates that KDOT and Douglas County will inspect and document the condition of Route 1061 prior to routing K-33 traffic to the detour. Following the use of Route 1061 as the detour, KDOT will restore Route 1061 to pre-detour conditions. KDOT has also agreed to pay for the application of dust palliative material for the entire one-mile section of N 100 Road between Route 1061 and K-33 Highway. The Department of Public Works will arrange for the dust palliative application. Jones made a motion to approve the Official Detour Agreement with KDOT; McElhaney seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

PURCHASING & SHERIFF 10-27-03
The Board discussed the purchase of vehicles for the Sheriff's Office. Jackie Waggoner, Purchasing Agent, presented this item. Waggoner noted that Douglas County and the City of Lawrence participated in a regional cooperative bidding process for the acquisition of 2004 vehicles. The Sheriff's Office has allocated funds to purchase seven (7) patrol vehicles in 2003. The two patrol vehicles awarded on the contract were Ford Crown Victoria and Chevrolet Impala. The Sheriff is interesting in purchasing the Impala awarded to Roberts Auto Plaza of Platte City, MO. While the base cost is $17,200 per unit, the Sheriff's Office has added optional equipment totaling $300 per unit. The cost of removing and installing radio equipment and striping for all unites is anticipated to cost $11,305. All vehicles being replaced will be sent to auction. Jones made a motion to approve the purchase of seven (7) patrol vehicles from Roberts Auto Plaza in the amount of $122,500 and also authorized the expenditure of $11,305 for removal and installation of radio equipment and striping for all the units. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.

ZONING 10-27-03
The Board considered approval of a request for a Temporary Business Use Permit received from Donna Wade Wingert, for the operation of a Flea Market to allow the retail sale of dried fruit and nuts from her residence at 693 E 1250 Road, Lawrence, KS. Keith Dabney, Director of Zoning & Codes, was present for the discussion. Dabney noted that the proposed hours of operation will be from 7:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M., from November 1 through December 15, 2003. The proposed location of the Temporary Business Use Permit would be in Mrs. Wingert's accessory building located at her residence. It is anticipated the parking area would be sufficient for approximately 20 parking spaces and space available for 200 plus vehicles on a gravel surface. Jones made a motion to approve the Temporary Business Use Permit, seconded by Johnson and carried. McElhaney abstained due to the fact that Mrs. Wingert is related to his wife.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 10-27-03
Jones moved approval of accounts payable in the amount of $136,314.23 to be paid 10/27/03. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.

APPOINTMENTS 10-27-03
Johnson made a motion to appoint Dr. Sherri Vaughn, 1311 Wakarusa Drive, Lawrence, KS, to the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Board to the fill the unexpired term of Dr. Joan Brunfeldt, who has recently resigned. Dr. Vaughn's term will expire in March 2004. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.

APPOINTMENTS 10-27-03
Jones made a motion to reappoint J. Stewart, P.O. Box 3008, Lawrence, KS, to the Board of Zoning Appeals to a three-year term expiring 10/30/06. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.

MISCELLANEOUS & ZONING 10-27-03
At 9:35 A.M. Johnson made a motion to go into executive session until 10:00 A.M. with Craig Weinaug, County Administrator; Keith Dabney, Director of Zoning & Codes; and Evan Ice, County Counselor, to discuss potential litigation. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously. The Board returned to regular session at 9:58 A.M. No action was taken.

 Jones moved for adjournment.  McElhaney seconded and the motion carried.

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Bob Johnson, Chairman                         Jere McElhaney, Member

ATTEST:

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Patty Jaimes, County Clerk                    Charles Jones, Member

Location

County Courthouse
1100 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA