Meeting Information
-Convene
-Pledge of Allegiance
-Consider approval of minutes of May 10 and <1/2xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />May 22, 2006
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders
(b) Consider approval of acquisition of road right-of-way for E 1300 Road between
N 100 Road and N 150 Road, Project 2005-8 - 6 of 8 tracts (Keith Browning/
Michael Kelly)
(c) Consider approval of Annual Review of Solid Waste Management Plan (Keith
(Browning)
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Presentation by Judge Fairchild about changes in state law with regard to jury compensation rates and compensation for indigent defense panels
(3) Convene as Board of Directors of Hesper Charter Road Improvement District to consider approval to schedule a public hearing and direct notices be sent regarding proposed special assessments (Evan Ice)
- Assessments for Capital Expenses
Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:34 A.M. on Monday, June 5, 2006 with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Jones moved approval of the minutes of May 10 and May 22, 2006. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
CONSENT 06-05-06
McElhaney moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
- Approve Commissioners Order Nos. 06-151, 06-152, and 06-153. Orders are on file in the office of the County Clerk;
- Note receipt of fee reports for the month of April, 2006;
- Pull the item "Consider approval of acquisition of road right-of-way for E 1300 Road between N 100 Road and N 150 Road, Project No. 2005-8 -- 6 of 8 tracts" for discussion; and
- Approve Annual Review of the Douglas/Jefferson Counties Regional Solid Waste Management Plan.
Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS & AGREEMENTS 06-05-06
The Board discussed the acquisition of road right-of-way for E 1300 Road between N 100 Road and N 150 Road, Project No. 2005-8. Keith Browning, Director of Public Works/County Engineer, and Michael Kelly, County Surveyor, were present for the discussion. McElhaney asked whether the County would be compensated from the Kansas Department of Transportation for the right-of-way acquisitions. Kelly stated that this is a County purchase which would not be compensated by the State. McElhaney then made a motion to approve the following contracts for Project No. 2005-8: Thomas L. LaFountain and Lisa D. LaFountain; Roger A. Dressler and Norma J. Dressler; Tanya L. Moore; Harry A. North and Betty A. North; Larry W. Pippert and Lisa D. Pippert; and George Robert Butell. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
DISTRICT COURT & BUDGET 06-05-06
Administrative Judge Robert Fairchild appeared before the Board to discuss compensation for indigent defense panel attorneys. The Legislature has approved an increase in the hourly fee for attorneys appointed to felony cases from $50 to $80. Local attorneys have asked for an increase in their fees for several years but have not had an increase since 1988. District Court will be asking for an increase in the hourly rate in addition to the 18% increase in the annual budget in upcoming budget hearings.
Angie Stoller, President of the Douglas County Bar Association; Jim George, local attorney; Hatem Chalme, Vice President of the Douglas County Bar Association; Greg Robinson, local attorney; and Judge Paula Martin spoke in favor of the increase.
Johnson stated for the record that his son is a licensed practicing attorney in Douglas County and serves as a member of the panel. It was the consensus of the Board that this would not be considered a conflict of interest. No action was taken. The increase will be considered during the 2007 budget hearings.
DISTRICT COURT & BUDGET 06-05-06
Administrative Judge Robert Fairchild appeared before the Board to discuss changes in State law with regard to juror compensation rates. Kansas counties may choose to pay jurors $10 to $50/day for juror fees beginning July 1, 2006. Currently, jurors are paid $10/day. The Board requested that the Judge submit a recommendation regarding juror fee increases to the County Administrator for consideration during the 2007 budgeting process.
PUBLIC WORKS 06-05-06
The Board convened as Board of Directors of Hesper Charter Road Improvement District. Evan Ice, County Counselor, presented documents relating to the following described improvements:
Resolution No. 05-18
Construction of aggregate base with chip sealed roadway surface and drainage structure replacements on the following roads within the District:
N 1100 Road: from E 2200 Road thence east a distance of approximately 8,900 feet;
N 1137 Road: all of that portion situated in Hesper Heights subdivision;
E 2300 Road: from N 1100 Road thence north a distance of approximately 2,640 feet; and
E 2300 Road: from N 1100 Road thence south a distance of approximately 1,320 feet
The documents presented are as follows:
Exhibit A - Statements of Final Costs
Exhibit B - Assessment Roll Certification
Exhibit C - Notice of Public Hearing
Exhibit D - Forms of Notice of Hearing and Statement of Cost Proposed to be Assessed.
Jones made a motion to take the following action:
1. Approve each of said documents in substantially the form attached hereto;
2. Establish June 21, 2006 at 6:30 P.M. to meet for the purpose of hearing any and all written or oral objections to the respective assessments set forth therein;
3. Cause the County Clerk, as Secretary of the District, to publish Exhibit C in the official County newspaper not less than 10 days prior to such public meeting date;
4. Mail Exhibit D to each and all owners of property affected by such assessments at their last known post office address on the same date as the publication of Exhibit C; and
5. File each of said documents of record in the office of the County Clerk and make the same available for public inspection.
Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
Ice then presented documents relating to the maintenance costs of the District for calendar year 2007:
Exhibit A - Statement of Budgeted Maintenance Costs - 2007
Exhibit B - Assessment Roll Certification
Exhibit C - Notice of Public Hearing
Exhibit D - Forms of Notice of Hearing and Statement of Cost Proposed to be Assessed.
Jones made a motion to take the following action:
1. Approve each of said documents in substantially the form attached hereto;
2. Establish June 21, 2006 at 6:30 P.M. to meet for the purpose of hearing any and all written or oral objections to the respective assessments set forth therein;
3. Cause the County Clerk, as Secretary of the District, to publish Exhibit C in the official County newspaper not less than 10 days prior to such public meeting date;
4. Mail Exhibit D to each and all owners of property affected by such assessments at their last known post office address on the same date as the publication of Exhibit C; and
5. File each of said documents of record in the office of the County Clerk and make the same available for public inspection.
Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
McElhaney made a motion that the Board of Directors of Hesper Charter Road Improvement District adjourn; Johnson seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 06-05-06
Jones moved approval of accounts payable in the amount of $358,658.78 to be paid 06/05/06. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENTS 06-05-06
The Board noted receipt of the resignation of Karen Smith from the Douglas County Community Corrections Youth Services Advisory Board. Jones made a motion to appoint Erika Nilles-Plumlee, Lawrence, KS, to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Smith. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously. It should be noted that Ms. Nilles-Plumlee's term will expire April 1, 2008.
Jones made a motion to adjourn; McElhaney seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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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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