Meeting Information
-Convene
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders;
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Discussion of proposal from Lawrence Community Shelter to use the sanctuary portion of the County's building at 13th and Massachusetts as an interim overnight homeless shelter for up to 24 months (Loring Henderson)
(3) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Miscellaneous
(d) Public Comment
(4) Adjourn
Thellman called the regular session meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 with all members present.
CONSENT AGENDA 06-03-09
Thellman moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
► Commission Order No. 09-025 (on file in the office of the Clerk);
Motion was seconded by Flory and carried unanimously
MISCELLANEOUS/HOMELESS SHELTER 06-03-09
In light of new information received regarding an alternative location for a temporary homeless shelter, the item regarding the request by the Lawrence Community Shelter to use the sanctuary portion of the County's building at 13th and Massachusetts Street as an interim overnight homeless shelter for up to 24 month was not discussed. Thellman asked for the Board to allow her to begin discussions with the First Christian Church, 1000 Kentucky, to be considered for the temporary night shelter for a period of 18-24 months. Thellman stated she foresees these discussions as a beginning and it will take sometime to see if there is sensibility in that site as opposed to the sanctuary. There will be adequate public notice for public hearing incase the sanctuary item comes back for discussion.
Flory stated he discouraged comment at tonight's meeting because things might be said that don't need to be. However, he would not stop the public from making comments.
Gaughan stated it is unfortunate that discussion is always about where the location of the shelter would be and not about how to address the fundamental issues. He would be inclined to move forward with the issue.
Flory responded that most people agree we need a shelter and are supportive of providing service, but he is not ready to have a debate tonight about where since we are not taking action on a location.
Thellman opened the item for public comment.
Loring Henderson, Executive Director of the Community Shelter, stated people have used the space at the First Christian Church for the past two nights since the close of the Salvation Army shelter, and the location is working. He stated he is supportive of the church location.
Hilda Enoch, local resident, stated she is happy the county is willing to find a temporary and permanent location for the homeless. The community should have pride in doing this. She also commended the Commission on putting money toward the relocation of the Health Care Access Clinic.
Flory directed staff to send around a list to the audience seeking notification information in case the sanctuary item is again placed on the agenda for discussion.
Thellman moved for the Commission to support Chairman Thellman to enter into discussions on the County's behalf in locating the temporary shelter at the First Christian Church and all that this would entail. Motion was seconded by Gaughan and carried 3-0.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 06-03-09
Thellman moved to approve payroll in the amounts of $747,768.30 paid on 05/21/09 and $768,315.66 paid on 06/05/09; KPERS in the amounts of $61,575.21 paid on 05/22/09 and $63,574.86 paid on 06/05/09; FICA in the amount of $55,219.35 paid on 05/22/09 and $56,704.28 paid on 06/05/09 Motion was seconded by Gaughan and carried unanimously.
Thellman moved to adjourn; Gaughan seconded and the motion carried.
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Nancy Thellman, Chair Jim Flory, Vice-Chair
ATTEST:
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Jamie Shew, County Clerk Mike Gaughan, Member
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