Meeting Information
Meet (including joint session) at Lecompton City Hall:
-Convene
-The Pledge of Allegiance
-Consider approval of minutes for July 18, August 20, 2007
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders
(b) Consider approval of lower bidder for DGCO Project No. 2007-6 Milling and Bituminous Overlay on Routes 1023 and 1045 (Keith Browning);
(c) Consider approval of lower bidder for DGCO Project No. 2007-11 for Hot-in-Place Recycling on Route 1029 (Keith Browning).
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Discussion on needed improvements on Woodson Avenue connecting County Roads 1029 and 1023 (Keith Browning)
(3) Discussion on needed improvements to the 300 Block of Elmore (Keith Browning)
(4) Discussion with Lecompton City Council on law enforcement opportunities with the Douglas County Sheriff's department (Ken McGovern)-No backup
(5) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Miscellaneous
(d) Public Comment
(6) Adjourn
Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday, September 5, 2007, after a field trip to view Woodson Avenue in Lecompton, Kansas. All members were present for the meeting.
Jones moved to approve the minutes of July 18, 2007 (as amended). Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried 3-0.
CONSENT AGENDA 09-05-07
McElhaney moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
► Commission Orders No. 07-155 (on file in the office of the County Clerk);
► Low bid for DGCO Project No. 2007-6 Milling and Bituminous Overlay on Routes 1023 and 1012 to Hamm Companies in the amount of $179,198.80, and authorized the Public Works Director to approve change orders totaling up to 10% of the contract amount; and
► Low bid for DGCO Project No. 2007-11 for Hot-in-Place Recycling on Route 1029 to Cutler Repaving, Inc. in the amount of $249,176.00, and authorized the Public Works Director to approve change orders totaling up to 5% of the contract amount.
Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS 09-05-07
The Board discussed improvements to Woodson Avenue connecting County Roads 1029 and 1023. Keith Browning, Director of Public Works, was present for discussion. Estimated improvement costs for street improvements along with the repair of brick sidewalks was projected at $2 million. Funding options and grants were discussed. Johnson stated that though the County could participate as some level, the City would carry the majority of the responsibility. Jones suggested the City consider their options and come to the County Commission during the CIP process to enter their project.
No action was taken.
Item No. 3 was removed from the agenda.
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT 09-05-07
The Board participated in a general discussion with Lecompton Council members regarding the need for local code and speed limit enforcement in the City of Lecompton. Ken McGovern, Douglas County Sheriff, was present for discussion. Exchanges included what types of code enforcement are needed, the Sheriff's staff's abilities to enforce local speed limits; and the possible need for a municipal
court for local citations issued. Jones commented that Lecompton is at a critical stage or transition period where they may be faced with becoming a full-service city.
No action was taken.
APPOINTMENTS 09-05-07
Johnson moved to appoint Martha Skeet, Lawrence, Kansas, to the Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging Board of Directors, for a three-year term. Skeet originally filled the unexpired term of Kathy Donner. The motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 09-05-07
McElhaney moved to approve accounts payable in the amount of $256,238.01 paid on 09/04/07. Jones seconded the motion and it carried 3-0.
McElhaney moved to adjourn; Jones seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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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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