Meeting Information
Agenda
Jones called the meeting to order at 6:45 P.M. on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA 02-23-05
There were no consent items.
PUBLIC WORKS 02-23-05
The Board conducted a public meeting to discuss Route 1055 improvements. Keith Browning, Director of Public Works/County Engineer, provided an introduction with a hand-out sheet and answered questions.
Jones announced that a public hearing would be scheduled for Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at the Douglas County Courthouse to hear design concerns and specific problems. Jones explained that the purpose of this meeting was to help neighbors understand what the project was and how the project would impact everyone.
Browning stated that the County would put notes on the plans to take as few trees as possible. Questions about drainage were raised. Browning explained that the Division of Water Resources of the Department of Agriculture will be looking at the hydrology characteristics before a permit is issued.
In response to a question, Browning agreed to meet with the township to consider improvements to the township road to minimize safety concerns caused by people using non-official routes to get around the construction. No action was taken.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 02-23-05
Johnson moved approval to authorize a letter to the Douglas County Treasurer authorizing the Treasurer to credit the account of Professional Moving & Storage in the amount of $90.00 against their delinquent taxes as authorized by state statute. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
Jones made a motion to adjourn; Johnson seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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Charles Jones, Chairman Bob Johnson, Member
ATTEST:
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Jamie Shew, County Clerk Jere McElhaney, Member
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