Meeting Information
-Convene
-Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Convene as Board of Directors of Hesper Charter Road Improvement District to hold a public hearing concerning imposition of special assessments for capital road improvements in Hesper Charter Road Improvement District, and take appropriate action thereon. (Evan Ice / Keith Browing)
(3) Convene as Board of Directors of Hesper Charter Road Improvement District to hold a public hearing concerning imposition of special assessments 2007 road maintenance in Hesper Charter Road Improvement District, and to take appropriate action thereon. (Evan Ice / Keith Browning)
(4) Consider approval of Application for a Class B Public Fireworks Display Permit requested by David and Sheryl Blevins (Keith Dabney)
(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 6:33 P.M. on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 with all members present.
CONSENT AGENDA 06-21-06
There were no consent items.
PUBLIC WORKS & RESOLUTIONS 06-21-06
The Board convened as the Board of Directors of Hesper Charter Road Improvement District. Evan Ice, County Counselor, was present. The President opened a public hearing for the purpose of receiving written or oral objections and considering proposed assessments for the costs of certain road improvements authorized by Resolution No. 05-18. No comments were received. Jones made a motion to close the public hearing; McElhaney seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Jones then moved approval of Resolution No. 06-19, a Resolution Levying and Assessing Special Assessments on Certain Lots, Pieces and Parcels of Land Liable for Such Special Assessments to Pay the Costs of Road Improvements in Hesper Charter Road Improvement District, Douglas County, Kansas; as Heretofore Authorized by Resolution No. 05-18 of the District; and Providing for the Collection of Such Special Assessments. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS & RESOLUTIONS 06-21-06
The President opened a public hearing for the purpose of receiving written or oral objections and considering proposed assessments for budgeted maintenance costs of roads within the District for 2007. No comments were received. Jones made a motion to close the public hearing; McElhaney seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Jones then moved approval of Resolution No. 06-20, a Resolution Levying and Assessing Special Assessments on Certain Lots, Pieces and Parcels of Land Liable for Such Special Assessments to Pay Budgeted Maintenance Costs for 2007 of Roads in Hesper Charter Road Improvement District, Douglas County, Kansas to be Paid through Special Assessments; and Providing for the Collection of Such Special Assessments. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
Johnson made a motion that the Board of Directors of Hesper Charter Road Improvement District adjourn; Jones seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS & SEWER DISTRICTS 06-21-06
The Board noted receipt of the following petitions:
- Petition for the Formation of a Sanitary Sewer Benefit District to be Named "Southeast Lawrence Sanitary Sewer Main Benefit District No. 1";
- Petition for the Formation of a Sanitary Sewer Benefit District to be Named "Southeast Lawrence Sanitary Sewer Main Benefit District No. 2"; and
- Petition for the Formation of a Sanitary Sewer Benefit District to be Named "Southeast Lawrence Sanitary Sewer Main Benefit District No. 3."
Craig Weinaug, County Administrator, noted that the City Commission unanimously approved financial participation contingent upon approval of a City/County Cooperation Agreement and final City staff approval of the sanitary sewer plans.
Jones made a motion to accept the petitions and directed staff to take appropriate actions. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
ZONING 06-21-06
The Board considered approval of an Application for a Class B Public Fireworks Display Permit received from David Blevins, 1016 N 1138 Road. Keith Dabney, Director of Zoning and Codes, noted that property owners within 1000 feet were notified of the Application, resulting in the receipt of one (1) letter opposing approval of the permit. Dabney also noted that the regulations do not prohibit a fireworks display in A-1 zoning.
Jones asked what was the purpose of the display. Dabney stated he was not sure. Johnson questioned whether any criteria was set as to what the purposes needed to be when the regulations were adopted. Dabney stated there were none. McElhaney suggested that there may be a need to define special occasions for applications of fireworks permits.
Johnson recalled talking about the need for a permit process and the need for a professional to be involved when applying for a Class B Permit, but if it's demonstrated this is not a good thing to approve within a subdivision because of noise, property damage, and/or complaints, the Board may need to revisit the issue. However, it seems unfair to impose that restriction now since there is no basis for denying it at this time.
Betty McElhaney noted concerns about the size of the fireworks, noise, and the effects it could have on livestock.
Jones stated he would not support the application noting concerns about the fall-out area, which is shown to be on an adjoining property, the owner of which is opposed to the permit.
Johnson stated he was inclined to approve the permit since it meets the criteria as set out; however, the Board may need to rethink the criteria and tighten up the regulations if there are a lot of complaints after this holiday season. He stated that he would prefer that the fallout area be confined to the property for which the owner is requesting the permit. Johnson then made a motion to approve the Application for a Class B Public Fireworks Display Permit; McElhaney seconded and the motion carried with Jones opposed.
MISCELLANEOUS 06-21-06
At 7:20 P.M., Johnson made a motion that the Board recess to go into executive session until 7:40 P.M. with Craig Weinaug, County Administrator, to discuss personnel. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously. The Board returned to regular session at 7:36 P.M. No action was taken.
Johnson made a motion to adjourn; Jones 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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