Meeting Information
<1/2xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />6:15 P.M. Reception for Marion Johnson
6:35 P.M.
-Convene
-Pledge of Allegiance
-Recognition of Marion Johnson's appointment as President of the International Association of Assessing Officers
-Consider approval of Minutes for October 4 and October 9, 2006
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders
(b) Consider adoption of a proposed Home Rule Resolution for Access Management and Road Classification Standards that creates Article 5 in Chapter IX of the Douglas County Code (Keith Browning)
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Miscellaneous
Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
RECOGNITION 10-25-06
The Board congratulated Marion Johnson, County Appraiser, on his appointment as President of the International Association of Assessing Officers. Johnson spoke to the Board outlining his responsibilities as President. Johnson also thanked his staff for their support, without which he could not meet the obligations of his post.
Johnson moved to approve the minutes of October 4, 2006 and October 9, 2006, as amended. The motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
Johnson opened the meeting for public comment.
Dorthea Jackson, Douglas County resident, stated concerns whether Douglas County residents would be allowed to build on the front or back portion of their property under the new Conservation Easement regulations. Jackson also stated she'd like to see all rural road speed limits to be reduced to 35 miles per hour.
PUBLIC WORKS & ACCESS MANAGEMENT 10-25-06
The Board continued the discussion on the proposed Home Rule Resolution for Access Management and Road Classification Standards that creates Article 5 in Chapter IX of the Douglas County Code. Keith Browning, Director of Public Works, discussed revising the proposed resolution to allow for a 250 foot frontage on local roads to eliminate grandfathering of current landowners.
Johnson moved to adopt the Home Rule Resolution for Access Management and Road Classification Standards that creates Article 5 in Chapter IX of the Douglas County Code with a revision to 9-501 of the Resolution revising text to allow 250 foot of frontage on local roads. Jones seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
BLACK JACK BATTLEFIELD & GRANT FUNDS 10-25-06
The Board was submitted a written request by Judy Billings to approve a commitment for a grant funds request to be submitted to the Kansas Department of Commerce, Department of Travel & Tourism, for the purpose of doing an interpretive plan for Black Jack Battlefield. The total grant of $52,000 requires a 60% match equaling $32,100 with $15,000 raised in private funds. Billings is asking that the Board commit to $16,200, which is a requirement prior to grant review.
Johnson moved to approve the request to commit $16,200 toward the 60% match of the $52,000 grant as necessary for the interpretative plan for the Black Jack Battlefield with the amendment that Judy Billings give Jere McElhaney a call to discuss the grant. The motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
Jones moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Johnson and 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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