Meeting Information
-Convene
-Pledge of Allegiance
-Consider approval of minutes of February 14, February 16, February 23, and <1/2xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />February 28, 2005
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders
(b) Consider approval of City/County Resolution amending the qualifications for members of the ECO2 Commission (Craig Weinaug)
(c) Consider approval of jail bids (Pam Madl)
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Public meeting for proposed mailbox installation regulations (Keith Browning)
(3) Consider approval of resolution establishing mailbox installation regulations (Keith Browning)
(4) Consider approval of Asphalt Supply Contract for 2005 Maintenance Season (Keith Browning)
(5) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Miscellaneous
(d) Public Comment
Jones called the meeting to order at 6:35 P.M. on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
McElhaney made a motion to approve the minutes of February 14, as amended, February 16, February 23, and February 28, 2005. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
CONSENT 03-09-05
Jones moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
- Approve Commissioners Order Nos. 5302, 5303, and 5304. Orders are on file in the office of the County Clerk;
- Approve Resolution No. 05-14, a Joint Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Lawrence, Kansas (the "City") and the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County, Kansas (the "County") amending the qualifications for members of the ECO2 Commission; and
- Approve the low bid received from B.A. Green Construction in the amount of $205,900 for the Douglas County Jail Expansion Project.
Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS 03-09-05
The Board discussed bids received for asphalt supply for the 2005 Maintenance Season. Keith Browning, Director of Public Works/County Engineer, was present for the discussion. Jones made a motion to approve the contract with LRM Industries, Inc. (Lawrence) to supply 5,001 tons to 8,000 tons of BM-2 asphaltic concrete at the unit price of $25.10 per ton, and approve the contract with Killough Construction (Ottawa) to supply 1,000-5,000 tons of BM-2 at the unit price of $22.80 per ton. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS 03-09-05
The Board conducted a public meeting regarding proposed mailbox installation regulations. Keith Browning, Director of Public Work/County Engineer, explained that in November 2004, the Board discussed this issue and requested certain changes to the proposed regulations. The Board also directed staff to schedule a public meeting and to notify mailbox owners who would likely be affected by the proposed regulations. Browning then conducted a video presentation.
Jones then asked for public comment.
Several members of the public spoke in opposition to the proposed regulations. Some indicated they were opposed to the regulations since they had installed sturdier mailboxes because the County crews continually wiped them out during snow removal and mowing season.
J Jennings, 1065 E 1000 Road, stated that while he agreed with the concept, he questioned whether the County would compensate him for his expenses since he was in compliance when he installed his stone mailbox for approximately $1,000.
Jones stated that he believed that was a fair question that the Board would have to take into consideration.
Keith N stated he had the same mailbox for the past sixty (60) years and didn't see a problem. He noted the snow plows were more of a problem.
John Williams, 1113 E 1500 Road, discussed problems with the location of his mailbox. Williams stated that his box had been knocked down, backed into by trailers, hit by snow plows and vandalized. Williams also stated his mailbox was too close to the road, but since he lives on a narrow road with a steep ditch, he had no other place to place it.
McElhaney stated he believed the regulations should be returned to the TSAC for additional input based on the feedback received from the public at this meeting.
Jones stated that the Board would not act on the proposed regulations at this meeting and indicated there would be an additional public meeting. Jones directed staff to notify the property owners once the meeting is scheduled and let them know where copies of the proposed regulations may be obtained.
Johnson stated his mailbox would be considered "non-compliant" and would need to be replaced.
APPOINTMENTS 03-09-05
Jones made a motion to appoint Wes Smith, Lawrence, KS and Sonya Johnson, Lawrence, KS to the Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Commission. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously. It should be noted that Smith is filling the unexpired term of Shannon C. Oury which ends June 30, 2006 and Johnson is filling the unexpired term of Todd L. Crenshaw which ends June 30, 2005.
MISCELLANEOUS & PLANNING 03-09-05
Jones discussed the joint meeting with the City of Lawrence Commission held on March 7, 2005 regarding the Southeast Area Plan. Jones noted that the City Commission appointed Commissioner Highberger to meet with a County Commissioner to discuss the Plan. Jones suggested that Johnson be the County's representative to discuss this issue. It was the consensus of the Board that Johnson meet with Highberger to work out some common ground to present to the Commissions for consideration and action.
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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