Meeting Information
-Convene
-Consider approval of a Proclamation for "Kansas Family and Community Education Week"- October 7-13, 2007 (Margaret Fuston)
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders; and
(b) Consider approval of Resolution No. 6738 requesting the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County find and determine that the "island" annexation of approximately .952 acres, located north of the intersection of N. 1300 and E. 1700 Roads, will not hinder or prevent the proper growth and development of the area or that of any other incorporated city located within Douglas County. (Mary Miller is the Planner)
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Presentation by Shirley Martin Smith, Chair of Community Commission on homelessness, regarding the Homeless Housing Vision.
(3) Consider approval of resolution amending a Planning and Zoning Classification from "A" Suburban Home Residential to "A-1" Suburban Home District-Red Tail Ridge (Keith Dabney)
(4) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Miscellaneous
(d) Public Comment
(5) Adjourn
Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
PROCLAMATION 10-03-07
Margaret Fuston, President of the Family Communication Counsel, read a proclamation for "Kansas Family and Community Education Week," October 7 - 13, 2007. Johnson moved to approve the Proclamation; Jones seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA 10-03-07
Jones moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
â–ºResolution No. 6738 of the City of Lawrence, Kansas requesting the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County make certain findings regarding the annexation of property pursuant to K.S.A. 12-520c d s not hinder or prevent the proper growth and development of the area or that of any other incorporated city located within Douglas County.
Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
HOMELESS HOUSING 10-03-07
Shirley Martin-Smith, Chair of the Community Commission on Homelessness, made a presentation to the Board from the Task Force on Homelessness in the Douglas County community. Martin-Smith stated homelessness is a countywide issue and we need to address the entire population. The housing vision of the Task Force to adequately house individuals and families experiencing homelessness consists of five components: emergency shelter; multiple site temporary housing; transitional housing; permanent supportive housing and permanent housing. These options allow for progress and growth toward increased stability and independence. The Task Force plans to meet with social service agencies and faith-based entities to collaborate on how to issue services by establishing a "clearing house" to manage information on housing availability. Martin-Smith stated the Commission on Homelessness may need to seek assistance from the County and therefore may make a request for during next year's budget hearings for 2009.
ZONING 10-03-07
The Board considered approval of Resolution No. 07-39 relating to amending the zoning classification change from A (agricultural) to A-1 (Suburban Home Residential District) for Red Tail Ridge. Keith Dabney, Director of Zoning and Codes Department, was present for discussion. Dabney stated he received a building permit application for Red Tail Ridge and found that the property was still zoned agriculture due an oversight at the Planning office. The rezoning was approved on September 15, 2004, but the resolution was not completed nor was it published.
Jones moved to approve Resolution No. 07-39, a resolution relating to and amending a regulated planning and zoning classification within the unincorporated territory of Douglas County, Kansas for Red Tail Ridge. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS 10-03-07
Jones suggested the Board of County Commissioners attend the work-study session with the City regarding the revision of the tax abatement model due to state tax changes, and to invite the school board to attend.
MISCELLANEOUS 10-03-07
Jones stated he would like to add to a Wednesday agenda the discussion on vicious dog with Midge Winstead giving an update on the effectiveness of the new law.
Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting; Jones 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, Membe
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