Meeting Information
Meet in the Commission Chamber at the Courthouse
-Convene
-Consider approval of minutes for September 24, October 1, and October 8, 2007
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (b) Consider approval of Commission Orders; and
(a) Consider approval of joint resolution-ordinance TA-09-13-07 to subdivision regulations based on approval by Planning Commission in August 2007 and County Commission in September 2007. (Linda Finger)
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Consider approval for purchase of S330 Bobcat skid-steer loader for public works and use at Wells Overlook and consider approval for a waiver of formal bidding process (Jenny Hesseltine)
(3) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Miscellaneous
(d) Public Comment
(4) Adjourn
-9:00 A.M. -Joint meeting with City Commission/County Commission/School District at County Courthouse
AGENDA ITEMS:
(1) Proposed Neighborhood Revitalization Programs for Downtown and selected neighborhoods (Dave Corliss).
(2) Discussion of Southern Development Plan. Recommended plan has now been discussed and acted upon by the planning commission, city commission, and county commission, with some difference between the actions of the two governing bodies (Craig Weinaug).
(3) Discussion of the proposed revised Industrial and Employment Related Land Use Chapter of Horizon 2020. This item has now been discussed and acted upon by the planning commission, city commission, and county commission, with some differences between the actions of the two governing bodies (Craig Weinaug).
(4) Update on proposal for industrial park at the Lawrence airport, and discussion of proposed county and city involvement in financing public infrastructure to make the park possible.
(5) Update on Oread Inn project: Transportation Development district and tax increment financing discussions. (Dave Corliss)
Note: The Douglas County Commission meets regularly on Mondays at 8:30 A.M. and Wednesdays at 6:35 P.M. at the Douglas County Courthouse. Specific regular meeting dates that are not listed above have not been cancelled unless specifically noted on this schedule.
Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:34 a.m. on Monday, October 29, 2007 with all members present.
Jones moved to approve the minutes of September 24, 2007 (as amended), October 1 and October 8, 2007. The motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA 10-29-07
Johnson moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
► Ordinance No. 8193/Resolution No. 07-46 Joint Ordinance No. 8193 of the City of Lawrence, Kansas and Resolution No. 07-46 of the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County, Kansas Amending the Subdivision Regulations for Lawrence and the Unincorporated area of Douglas County, Kansas, December 19, 2006 Edition by incorporating by reference the "Subdivision Regulations for Lawrence and the Unincorporated areas of Douglas County, Kansas September 11, 2007 text amendments "Prepared by the Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Office and repealing the existing sections.
The motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
PURCHASING 10-29-07
The Board considered the purchase of a S330 Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader with A91 Option Package for the Public Works department. Jenny Hesseltine, County Administrator Intern, made a presentation outlining the use of the equipment at Wells Overlook Park. Public Works has explored purchasing equipment versus contracting out the work for clearing the site. Purchasing equipment was determined as the most cost-effective option. The following three bids were received:
Vendor
Description
Warranty
Cost
K.C. Bobcat, Inc.
S330 Bobcat Skid-Steer Loader
1 Year Full Machine Unlimited Hours
$59,807.48
Martin Tractor
Company - CAT
262C Skid Steer Loader
1 Year Full Machine
$69,991.00
Victor L. Phillips
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New Case 465 Skid Steer
1 Year Unlimited Hours Limited 2 Year Engine/2000 Hours
$80,999.00
Staff found the Bobcat skid steer loader to be best in terms of operation, safety and most cost effective and requested the Board waive the formal bidding process for its purchase.
Jones questioned if there would be enough projects to use this equipment in the future. Mike Perkins, Operation Division Manager of Public Works, stated the equipment would be used to work on box culverts and would reduce the amount of workers needed than with other equipment used. Johnson stated it would be more economical to purchase the equipment than to pay someone else to lease and then run the equipment. Perkins commented purchasing the equipment would allow more flexibility to do the work.
McElhaney asked if Public Works could remove the attachments to use with other equipment. Perkins stated they can and the price of the recommend equipment includes the attachments.
McElhaney moved to waive the request for proposal bidding process and approve the purchase of a forestry-clearing machine, S330 Bobcat Skid Steer Loader with A91 Option Package, in the amount of $59,807.48. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 10-29-07
Jones moved to approve payroll in the amounts of $735,108.60 paid on 10/05/07, $167.04 paid on 10/16/07 and $720,094.16 paid on 10/19/07; KYPERS in the amounts of $59,601.79 paid on 10/12/07, $59,333.05 paid on 10/26/07; FICA in the amounts of $54,163.55 paid on 10/12/07, $12.78 paid on 10/16/07 and $53,024.98 paid on 10/26/07; and accounts payable in the amount of $172,384.35 to be paid on 10/29/07. The motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENTS 10-29-07
Jones moved to approve the appointment of Terri Smith, Director of Emergency Management, to the Northeast Kansas Regional Homeland Security Council beginning January 2008. Smith replaces Mark Bradford, whose position will expire December 31, 2007. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
Jones moved to adjourn the meeting; McElhaney 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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