Meeting Information
-The Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders; and
(b) Resolution Amending a Planning and Zoning Classification from "A" Agricultural District to "A-1" Suburban Home District (Keith Dabney)
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Consider approval of a home rule resolution authorizing the Public Work's Director to accept certain right-of-way conveyances on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (Keith Browning)
(3) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Miscellaneous
(d) Public Comment
(4) Adjourn
Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 with two members present. Jones was absent.
CONSENT AGENDA 03-28-07
Johnson moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
► Commission Orders No. 07-118 (on file in the office of the County Clerk); and
► Resolution Relating to and Amending a Regulated Planning and Zoning Classification within the Unincorporated Territory of Douglas County, Kansas (Mears Addition) from "A" Agricultural District to "A-1" Suburban Home District.
The motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried.
PUBLIC WORKS 03-28-07
The Board considered a home rule resolution that authorizes the Public Works Director to approve right-of-way conveyances on behalf of the Board when 1) right-of-way for an existing road is widened and 2) when the County is not paying money in exchange for the additional right-of-way.
Johnson stated this resolution allows an administrative decision be made to expedite the entrance permit process. A typical situation for which right-of-way conveyances would be accepted by the Public Works Director is for the construction of frontage roads. Johnson asked if the County provides services in exchange for right-of-way, could this be viewed as providing services at a cost. Browning responded, "no," if the owner wants residential access and the access needs to be along a frontage road. The County is willing to put the frontage road in, but the owner must provide some additional right-of-way.
McElhaney questioned whether the Public Works department has the time and manpower to take on the additional responsibility. Browning responded it d s, but this will take away from some other tasks. The County Administrator reminded the Commissioners that some additional staff would be required to implement the new subdivision Regulations and access management standards. The amount of staff required and the length of time that staff would be needed, would be decided by the County Commissioners as a part of the 2008 budget discussions.
McElhaney questioned if this process could involve townships. Browning stated it could happen on township roads, especially in Wakarusa Township, because there are some minor arterials. Regulations state that on any road classified higher than a local road, the township must have the County sign off on the entrance permit. When the property owner applies for a building permit, the Zoning & Codes department will review to make sure the request meets new Access Management regulations.
McElhaney moved to accept the Home Rule Resolution 07-3-2 authorizing the Public Works Director to accept certain right-of-way conveyances on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners. Johnson seconded the motion and it carried.
ACOUNTS PAYABLE 03-28-07
McElhaney moved to approve accounts payable in the amount of $139,295.12 to be paid on 04/02/07. The motion was seconded by Johnson and carried.
McElhaney moved to adjourn; Johnson seconded and the motion carried.
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Bob Johnson, Chairman Jere McElhaney, Vice Chair
ATTEST:
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Jamie Shew, County Clerk
Time and Date