Meeting Information
-Convene
-Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Consider resolution adopting revisions to the County Subdivision Regulations (either as a jointly adopted resolution or a separate action of the County Commission) (Linda Finger)
(3) Consider amendments to the County zoning regulations: articles 6, 7 and 18 (Linda Finger)
(4) Consider amendments to Horizon 2020 Chapters 4 and 5 (Growth Management Chapter and Residential Development Chapter) (Linda Finger)
(5) Consider resolution amending article 28 of the county zoning regulations pertaining to flood plain management (Linda Finger: Back up to be provided)
(6) Consider approval of amended 2006 Budget (Debbie Sparkes)
(7) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Miscellaneous
(d) Public Comment
(8) Adjourn
Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 with all members present.
CONSENT AGENDA 12-20-06
Jones moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
► Note receipt of additional fee reports for the month of November 2006
The motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
PLANNING & SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS 12-20-06
The Board discussed a resolution adopting revisions to the County Subdivision Regulations. Johnson opened to public comment.
Dorthea Jackson, Douglas County resident, commented that the Board has worked very hard and finally reached an agreement with the other two groups. She suggested the County offer seminars to Douglas County residents to inform them of the new regulations. Jones agreed seminars are a great idea. There should be an implementation strategy meeting. Jones also directed Linda Finger, County Consultant, to design a PowerPoint presentation and asked for Finger's assistance with implementation strategy. Finger also suggested sending a memo to the three other cities to inform them of the changes and start date.
Craig Weinaug, County Administrator, stated the City implied they are initiating additional staffing to implement the new regulations. Jones commented the Board needs to address: educational materials, who to make presentations to, and staffing issues. Jones read for the record, the following letter the County Commission addressed to the City Commission on December 20, 2006.
December 20, 2006
City Commission
City Hall
6 East Sixth Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
Dear Fellow Commissioners:
We are most appreciative of the unanimous support the City Commission gave to the subdivision regulations last night. This is a remarkable step forward in managing growth in the unincorporated area of the County. We want to thank you all for your fine work, patience and persistent good faith. The County Commission looks forward to continuing discussion of Transferable Development Rights and/or other incentive approaches to encouraging preservation. We also remain committed to a thorough review of these regulations in one year.
Respectfully,
Bob Johnson Jere McElhaney Charles Jones
Chairman Co-Chair Member
Jones moved to adopt the revisions to the subdivision regulations, Ordinance No. 8064, Resolution No. 06-41, a Joint Ordinance of the City of Lawrence, Kansas and Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County, Kansas providing for the adoption of "Subdivision Regulations for Lawrence and the Unincorporated areas of Douglas County, December 19, 2006 Edition" incorporating by reference said edition, and codifying the code in "The Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas Edition" Chapter 20, Article 8 of the Development Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas and Amendments thereto and repealing the existing Chapter 21 of the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, and codifying in the Douglas County Code Chapter XI, Article 1. McElhaney seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
Jones moved to approve Resolution No. 06-42, a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County, Kansas Adopting Text Amendments to Articles 6, 7 and 18 of the Zoning Regulations for Unincorporated Territory of Douglas County, Kansas. McElhaney seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
Jones moved to approve Resolution No. 06-43, a Resolution of the Board of county Commissioners of Douglas County, Kansas adopting text Amendments to Article 28 of the Zoning Regulations for the Unincorporated Territory of Douglas County, Kansas. McElhaney seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
Jones moved to approve the development of a Joint Ordinance/Resolution to amend Chapters 4 and 5 of Horizon 2020 based on Planning Commission recommendation on October 18, 2006. McElhaney seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
CEREAL MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE 12-20-06
Jones moved to authorize the Chairman or Vice Chair to sign the "Notice to the Township Boards" for the Cereal Malt Beverage License for Midland Farms Store and Cecil Monday's Bar & Grill and to approve the license after the 10-day notification period. McElhaney seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET 12-20-06
Jones moved to approve the amended 2006 Budget, noting amendment reflects the movement of money within the Budget. The motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 12-20-06
Jones moved approval of accounts payable in the amount of $557,545.53 to be paid 1218/06; Manual checks in the amount of $980.00; payroll checks in the amount of $724.43 for Public Works Safety Awards; and Electronic Funds Transfers in the amounts of $57.71 for FICA and $16.46 for KPERS to be paid 12/15/06. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
McElhaney moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Jones 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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