Meeting Information
-Convene
-Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders
(b) Consider approval of Notice to Townships (Jamie Shew)
(c) Consider approval of Agreement for Housing of Inmates in Douglas County Jail
between <1/2xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Douglas County, Kansas and The City of Eudora, Kansas (Ken
McGovern)
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Consider approval of 2006 Cost of Living Adjustment (Pam Madl)
(3) Discussion with Evan Ice, County Counselor, regarding the City's options for annexation and when those options would require some action by the County Commission, and a description of the options and process for adoption of the rural subdivision regulation proposals (Craig Weinaug)
Jones called the meeting to order at 8:36 A.M. on Monday, December 5, 2005 with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA 12-05-05
Jones moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
- Authorize Notice to Townships for cereal malt beverage licenses to Grant Township for Midland Farm Store, "The Bird", and Paradise Saloon; Eudora Township for Eudora Riverview Golf; and Clinton Township for Clinton Marina; and
- Pull the item "Consider approval of Agreement for Housing Inmates in Douglas County Jail between Douglas County, Kansas and The City of Eudora, Kansas" for discussion.
Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
SHERIFF & AGREEMENTS 12-05-05
The Board considered approval of an Agreement between Douglas County, Kansas and the City of Eudora, Kansas for Housing Inmates in Douglas County Jail. Craig Weinaug, County Administrator, stated that this contract charges the same rates as the contracts for the other cities in Douglas County. Jones asked whether these charges were consistent with the surrounding counties. Weinaug stated that he did not know. Jones then questioned whether the charges included administrative costs or just operational costs. Pam Madl, Assistant County Administrator, stated that they were actual expenditures, including staff time, but capital costs were not included. Jones made a motion to approve the Agreement; motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously. Jones requested that next time these contracts are renewed staff provide information as to whether Douglas County's charges are consistent with the other counties in the area.
PERSONNEL 12-05-05
The Board discussed the 2006 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). Pam Madl, Assistant County Administrator, presented the U.S. Department of Labor Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers and various Average Price Data. The Board included a 2% COLA in the 2006 budget. Madl noted that 2% appears to be somewhat low given the data provided. The value of 1% would be $145,316 and 0.5% would be $72,658 if the Board were to approve an increase in the COLA award.
Jones questioned the revenue projections. Craig Weinaug, County Administrator, stated that the projections were on track. If the Board approved an increase, it could be absorbed, but it would have an impact on the budget in 2007.
Johnson stated he wasn't particularly excited about adding $145,000 to the budget, but didn't think a 3% COLA is out of line with what is happening now.
McElhaney noted that employees also receive merit increases. Weinaug pointed out that some employees also receive a 1% experience award.
Jones stated that from a management standpoint, it's a mistake to blur these concepts and call it all COLA.
McElhaney disagreed. He stated that it should all be looked at. He noted that he didn't have a problem with giving even a 5% COLA, but he wanted to know where the money would come from.
Ken McGovern, Sheriff, spoke in favor if increasing the COLA.
Kay Pesnell, Register of Deeds, noted that basic housing costs have gone up between 5 and 8%.
Browning stated that COLA increases are to keep employee's pay the same, it's an adjustment for inflation and should be looked at and apart from other issues. He noted problems with retaining employees in years past, but stated that hasn't been a problem lately.
Johnson said he felt that 2% seemed adequate at the time the budget was set. However, he believed that increasing it to 3% would be the right thing to do.
Jones agreed but indicated that he would like to have a more serious discussion in the spring about the merit and experience awards.
Johnson made a motion to approve a 3% COLA for 2006. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 12-05-05
Jones moved approval of accounts payable in the amount of $169,289.54 to be paid 12/05/05; District Attorney longevity payroll in the amount of $4,500; and electronic funds transfers in the amounts of $345.44 for FICA and $126.32 for KPERS to be paid 12/02/05. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS 12-05-05
At 9:30 A.M., Jones made a motion that the Board recess to go into executive session until 9:55 A.M. with Craig Weinaug, County Administrator; Pam Madl, Assistant County Administrator; Ken McGovern, Sheriff; Kenny Massey, Undersheriff; and David Dillon, Lieutenant, to discuss security. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously. At 9:55 A.M., Jones made a motion to extend the executive session until 10:30 A.M.; Johnson seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The Board returned to regular session at 10:23 A.M. No action was taken.
Jones made a motion to adjourn; McElhaney 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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