Meeting Information
Agenda
Jones called the meeting to order at 8:32 A.M. on Monday, March 28, 2005 with two members present. McElhaney was absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA 03-28-05
Johnson moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
- Approve Commissioners Order No. 5308;
- Approve Resolution No. 05-16 granting a cereal malt beverage license to Clinton Store;
- Approve the low bid from Hutchinson Salt for the supply of 2,000 tons of highway de-icing salt at a total cost of $64,820;
- Accept the low bid for magnesium chloride from Scotwood Industries at a unit cost of $0.386 per gallon for the user fee dust palliative program; and
- Pull the item "Consider approval of Grant Proposal for Public Safety Computer equipment" for discussion.
Motion was seconded by Jones and carried.
GRANTS & EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS 03-28-05
The Board discussed a request for permission to proceed with a grant application to secure funds to improve dispatching capabilities that will benefit the emergency responders and citizens of Douglas County. Ron Olin, Chief of Police, was present for the discussion. Olin explained that the Lawrence Police Department is applying for an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $22,000. The money must be spent on a project that benefits law enforcement and emergency responders for all of Douglas County. The grant requires the governing body of the benefitting county to give approval before the grant request can be submitted. The grant will not require matching funds or obligate Douglas County to spend any monies. If the grant is approved, the monies would be used to upgrade Computer Aided Dispatching. After discussion, Johnson moved approval of the request, seconded by Jones and carried.
PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS -- LONE STAR & RESOLUTIONS 03-28-05
Keith Browning, Director of Public Works/County Engineer, presented a resolution amending the rules and Regulations of Lone Star Lake Park. Browning explained that since the Board entered into an agreement with the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks, Lone Star Lake permits for fishing, boats and motors were no longer required, which necessitates the need to amend the rules and regulations. The Board made various changes to the resolution which will be approved at a later date. No action was taken.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 03-28-05
Johnson moved approval of accounts payable in the amount of $409,142.20 to be paid 03/28/05; comp payout payroll in the amount of $23,226.60; electronic funds transfers in the amounts of $1,777.47 for FICA and $741.79 for KPERS to be paid 03/25/05. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS 03-28-05
At 8:50 A.M., Jones made a motion that the Board recess to go into executive session until 9:35 A.M. with Craig Weinaug, County Administrator; Ken McGovern, Sheriff, Ron Olin, Chief of Police, Bob Fairchild, Administrative Judge; and Linda K ster-Vogelsang, Court Administrator, to discuss matters relating to the security of the Judicial & Law Enforcement Center. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried. It should be noted that McElhaney was present via speaker phone for the executive session. At 9:30 A.M., Jones made a motion to extend the executive session until 10:00 A.M. Johnson seconded and the motion carried. The Board returned to regular session at 9:57 A.M. No action was taken.
Johnson made a motion to adjourn; Jones seconded and the motion carried.
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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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