Meeting Information
-Convene
-Pledge of Allegiance
-General Bunting to present awards to Hurricane Katrina Relief Workers
-Presentation of Presidential Award
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Consider approval of resolution amending usage fees at the Douglas County Fairgrounds (Harold Stewart)
(3) Consider approval of alternative aggregates for 2006 Chip Seal Program (Keith Browning)
(4) Consider approval of bids for crushed rock for road maintenance (Keith Browning)
(5) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Miscellaneous
(d) Public Comment
Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M. on Monday, February 20, 2006 with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Major General Tod M. Bunting, Adjutant General of the State of Kansas, conducted a brief presentation of awards to the Hurricane Katrine Relief Workers.
CONSENT AGENDA 02-20-06
Jones moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
- Approve Commissioners Order Nos. 06-114, 06-115, 06-116, 06-117 and 06-118. Orders are on file in the office of the County Clerk.
Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS 02-20-06
The Board discussed alternative aggregates for the 2006 chip seal program. Keith Browning, Director of Public Works/County Engineer, noted that the contract for chip sealing county routes has been renewed with Vance Bros, Inc. In accordance with the contract terms, Vance submitted proposed unit prices for 2006 along with documentation of any proposed unit price increases. The base bid calls for utilizing CM-L aggregate, which is expanded shale aggregate and is the darker colored chip we have used for the last several years. The add-alternate bid calls for utilizing CM-K aggregate, which is the lighter colored crushed limestone chip. It is necessary to let Vance Bros, Inc. know which aggregate Douglas County wishes to utilize for the 2006 chip seal program. Browning stated that while the cost of utilizing CM-L aggregate has significantly increased, it is still recommended over the CM-K aggregate. After discussion, McElhaney made a motion that the Board concurs that CM-L expanded shale aggregate should be utilized for the 2006 chip seal program. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS & PURCHASING 02-20-06
The Board discussed bids received for crushed rock for road maintenance. Keith Browning, Director of Public Works/County Engineer, stated that sealed bids were opened and two bids were submitted for AB-3 aggregate and one bid was submitted for SS-3 aggregate. After discussion, Jones made a motion to accept the bid from Hunt Martin for the supply of AB-3 @ $5.00 per ton, and accept the bid from Hamm Quarries, Inc. for the supply of AB-3 @ $5.75 per ton and SS-3 @ $6.50 per ton. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
FAIRGROUNDS & RESOLUTIONS 02-20-06
Harold Stewart, Douglas County Administrator Intern, presented a proposed plan that would attain the goal set out by the Board to collect 50% of the operating costs for the Fairgrounds as directed by the Board at their meeting held on December 12, 2005. Trudy Rice, Douglas County Extension Director, and Bill Bell, Director of Buildings and Grounds, were also present for the discussion.
It was the consensus of the Board to table action until Wednesday, March 8, 2006, in order to allow time for additional public input. No action was taken.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 02-20-06
Jones moved approval of accounts payable in the amount of $1,962,416.92 to be paid 01/23/06; accounts payable manual checks in the amount of $20.00; payroll in the amount of $647,517.20; and electronic funds transfers in the amounts of $47,577.25 for FICA and $49,724.58 for KPERS to be paid 02/17/06. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously
BUDGET 02-20-06
The Board discussed the 2006 Budget document acknowledging a job well done by Debbie Sparkes, and directed the County Administrator to draft a note of thanks.
MISCELLANEOUS 02-20-06
At 9:10 A.M., Johnson made a motion that the Board recess to go into executive session until 10:00 A.M. with Craig Weinaug, County Administrator; Pam Madl, Assistant County Administrator; Ken McGovern, Sheriff; Kenny Massey, Undersheriff; Steve Brown, Lieutenant; Kay Kent, Executive Director of the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department; and Kim Ens, Disease Control Program Coordinator of the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, to discuss security issues. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously. The Board returned to regular session at 9:53 A.M. No action was taken.
Johnson made a motion to adjourn; Jones seconded and the motion carried.
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Bob Johnson, Chairman Jere McElhaney, Member
ATTEST:
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Jamie Shew, County Clerk Charles Jones, Member
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