Meeting Information
-Convene
-Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders
(b) Consider acceptance of Oak Grove Estates #<1/2xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />2 Subdivision Road (Keith Browning)
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Consider approval of 2004-2005 Snow & Ice Control Manual (Keith Browning)
(3) Consider approval of Home Rule Resolution establishing regulations for mailbox installations on Douglas County rights-of-way (Keith Browning)
(4) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Miscellaneous
(d) Public Comment
(5) Adjourn
Jones called the meeting to order at 6:38 P.M. on Wednesday, November 3, 2004 with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA 11-03-04
Jones moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
- Approve Resolution No. 04-33 classifying the roadway in Oak Grove Estates #2 Subdivision as a township road and assigning maintenance of this roadway to Wakarusa Township.
Johnson seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS 11-03-04
The Board noted receipt of the 2004-2005 Snow and Ice Control Manual. Keith Browning, Director of Public Works/County Engineer, noted that this year's manual is substantially the same as previous years with two notable exceptions:
1. Repair of mailboxes. This year's manual states that the County will repair mailboxes damaged by road maintenance equipment or displaced snow and ice from the snowplow. In previous years, mailbox installations damaged by displaced snow and ice from the snowplow were the property owner's responsibility to repair. When mailbox installations are repaired, the mailbox will be reset on a 4" x 4" wood post. Rigid or oversized mailbox supports will not be reset or allowed to remain.
2. Addition of designated snow routes. This year's manual lists nine (9) designated routes for patrolling with maintenance equipment. In previous years, seven (7) snow routes were designated. The same nine trucks will be on the road as last year, however this year two trucks will be assigned designated routes rather than support other routes. It is felt this will result in more efficient snow and ice fighting efforts.
No action was taken.
PUBLIC WORKS 11-03-04
The Board discussed mailbox installation regulations. Keith Browning, Director of Public Works/County Engineer, presented a draft Home Rule Resolution establishing regulations for the accommodation of mailboxes and newspaper delivery boxes on Douglas County rights-of-way.
Johnson stated he was concerned that the people who will be impacted may not hear about the new regulations and wanted to be sure that the Board provide as much public notification as possible.
Browning stated that an inventory of County hard surfaced roads (not gravel or township roads) indicate approximately 125 non-conforming mailboxes.
Jones suggested that a public hearing be scheduled with notification sent to the approximately 125 individuals identified. No action was taken.
APPOINTMENTS & ZONING 11-03-04
Jones made a motion to reappoint Jim Bowen, Lawrence, Kansas, to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a three (3) year term which shall expire October 31, 2004. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENTS & ZONING 11-03-04
Jones made a motion to appoint Janet Grant, Lawrence, Kansas, to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a three (3) year term which shall expire October 31, 2004. Johnson seconded and the motion carried unanimously. It should be noted that Ms. Grant replaces Bill Underwood who was not eligible for reappointment.
APPOINTMENTS & ZONING 11-03-04
Jones made a motion to reappoint J. Stephan Lane, Lawrence, Kansas, to the Building Code Board of Appeals for a four (4) year term which shall expire November 3, 2008. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
Jones made a motion to adjourn; McElhaney seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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Charles Jones, Chairman Bob Johnson, Member
ATTEST:
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Patty Jaimes, County Clerk Jere McElhaney, Member
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