Meeting Information
-Convene
-Consider approval of minutes for May 2, May 8, May 9, May 22, and May 23, 2007
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders;
(b) Consider approval of resolution granting Cereal Malt Beverage License Area Management Corp. for consumption on the premises of 1423 East 900 Road (Marni Penrod);
(c) Consider approval to "Request for Construction Project" form for Five-Year Plan Project (Keith Browning); and
(d) Consider approval to solicit bids for Project No. 2006-12, Benefit District Improvements to N 600 Road from Route 1055 (E1700 Road) to E1750 Road (Keith Browning)
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Consider 2007-08 Capital Improvement Plan (Pam Madl)
(3) Executive Session for the purpose of consultation with County Counselor on matters which would be deemed privileged under the attorney-client relationship. The justification is to maintain attorney client privilege on a matter involving Douglas County.
(4) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Miscellaneous
(d) Public Comment
(5) Adjourn
-6:00 P.M.-Joint meeting with City Commission/County Commission/ School District (City Hall)
Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, June 4, 2007 with all members present.
McElhaney moved to approve the minutes of May 2, May 8, May 9, May 22 and May 23, 2007 as amended. The motion was seconded by Jones and carried 3-0.
CONSENT AGENDA 06-04-07
Jones moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
► Commission Order No. 07-132 (on file in the office of the
County Clerk);
► Cereal Malt Beverage License to Area Management Corp for consumption on the premises located at 1423 E 900 Rd., Lawrence, KS 66044;
► Request for Construction Project (DOT Form 1302) for the replacement of Douglas County bridge number 09.64N-10.00E for Five-Year Plan Project; and
► Solicit bids for Project No. 2006-12, benefit district improvements to N 600 Road from Route 1055 (E 1700 Road) to 1750 road.
The motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried 3-0.
MISCELLANEOUS 06-04-07
Paul Bahnmaier, President of the Lane Museum, asked the Board for their support encouraging the citizens of Douglas County to vote for the Constitution Hall State Historic Site in Lecompton as one of the Eight Wonders of Kansas. The Board directed Craig Weinaug, County Administrator, to draft a proclamation for the June 11, 2007 meeting.
Bahnmaier thanked Keith Browning, Director of Public Works, for keeping the residents of Lecompton apprised of the Lecompton Bridge project. Browning stated the project is still on schedule for completion on August 12, 2007.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 06-04-07
The Board discussed the 2007 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) summary. Pam Madl, Assistant County Administrator, led the discussion. The total available fund balance for 2007 is $10,463,406. Jeff Dingman, City Administrator for Baldwin City, asked for verification that project Route 1055 (6th St. Baldwin) from Indiana to south city limit was listed in the CIP. Keith Browning, Director of Public Works, verified the project is listed with construction planned for 2008. Dingman also requested the improvement of Route 1055 (6th Street) from U.S. Highway 56 north to Route 12 (N 400 Road) be added to the project list due to rapid development in the area. Browning discussed the need for upgrading county roads, beyond just maintenance, for future projects. The Board also discussed other long term project needs. No action was taken.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 06-04-07
McElhaney moved to approve accounts payable he amounts of $131,912.31 paid on 05/29/07; and $281,604.21 paid on 06/04/07. The motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENTS 06-04-07
The Board noted receipt of the resignation of Eugene Westerhouse from the Eudora Township. Jones made a motion to appoint Keith Knabe, Eudora, Kansas, to fill the remainder of Mr. Westerhouse's unexpired term and until a successor is elected and qualified. The motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously
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 Charles Jones, Member
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