Meeting Information
-Administrative session to discuss planning issues/goals (see backup at 4:00 p.m. meeting agenda)
Thellman called a special administrative session meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 with all members present. The Board discussed administrative planning issues and goals. The discussion was led by Linda Finger, Planning Resource Coordinator. Other staff attendees included: Keith Dabney, Director of Zoning and Codes; Keith Browning, Director of Public Works; Scott McCullough, Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Director; Sheila Stogsdill, and Assistant Planning Director. The meeting was scheduled on the agenda and open to the public.
The Board continued their regular session at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 with all members present.
CONSENT AGENDA 01-06-10
Thellman moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
► Commission Order Nos. 09-048, 09-049, 09-050 and 09-051 (on file in the office of the Clerk);
► Approval to (1) establish a 55-mph speed limit for route 1057 (E 1900 Road) from Route 460 (N 700 Road) to Route 458 (N1000 Road), and (2) repeal Resolution No. 89-40, which established a 50-mph speed limit for the same roadway section;
► Agreement for Housing of Inmates in the Douglas County Jail for the Cities of Baldwin City, Kansas, and Eudora, Kansas, effective January 1, 2010 and will end December 31, 2010, subject to earlier termination as provide by Section 2 of the contract. Compensation, as set forth in paragraph 4 of the Agreement shall be as follows: County agrees to accept and house inmates for compensation at the daily rate equal to one-half of the County's per inmate average over the prior three years, which is agreed to be $67.87 per day. The daily rate for any renewal terms of this Agreement will be determined in a similar manner, based upon the most recent three calendar years. Baldwin City and the City of Eudora also will pay out-of-pocket medical expenses as set forth in Paragraph 9 of the contract.
► Authorization for Tenant's to Home Owners (TTH) to execute an application to receive an historic tax credit for the City of Lawrence and to transfer the tax credit to the Lawrence Preservation Alliance once received;
►Authorize the Public Works Directors to purchase recast concrete culvert to replace Structure No. 20.10N-01.00; and
► Acknowledgement of fee reports for October and November 2009.
Motion was seconded by Flory and carried 2-0.
AGREEMENT/BIOSCIENCE 01-06-10
Diane Stoddard, Assistant City Manager, asked the Board to consider the approval of a lease agreement with the Lawrence-Douglas County Bioscience Authority, the City of Lawrence and Douglas County for the West Lawrence Labs building. The purchase of the building is scheduled to close on January 26, 2010.
Thellman asked what would happen if the LDCBA could not make the rent payment. Stoddard stated there would be a default and the City and County could market the building and sell it or utilize the building for City or County use.
Flory stated for public record that he is a member of the Lawrence-Douglas County Bioscience Committee.
Thellman open the item for public. No comment was received.
Thellman moved to authorize the chair to execute the lease agreement between Lawrence-Douglas County Bioscience Authority and Douglas County for the West Lawrence Labs building, pending final legal review. Motion was seconded by Gaughan and carried 3-0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION 01-06-10
At 4:20 p.m., Thellman moved for the Board to recess into executive session for 15 minutes, until 4:35 p.m. for the purpose of discussing security matters impacting public buildings owned by Douglas County. Gaughan seconded and the motion carried 3-0. Attendees included: Lt. Pat Pollock; Lt. Brad Schwab; Steve Hornberger, Ken McGovern; and Pam Madl, Assistant County Administrator.
At 4:30 p.m., the Board returned to regular session. Flory moved to approve the purchase of security items in the amount of $4,495.00 for the Judicial and Law Enforcement Center. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
APPOINTMENT 01-06-10
Gaughan moved to appoint Tyler Longpine, Lawrence, Kansas, to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2013. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENT 01-06-10
Flory moved to reappointment Teri Smith to the Northeast Kansas Homeland Security Council for a two-year term. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENT 01-06-10
Flory moved to appoint Tim McNish, Lecompton, Kansas, to First District no. 1 Fire and Emergency Services Board for a term to expire 12/31/12. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 01-06-10
Thellman moved to approve accounts payable in the amounts of $115,824.14 to be paid on 01/07/10; $75,563.16 paid on 12/30/09, and $1,239,026.92 paid on 12/23/09; and a wire transfer in the amount of $1,100,971.00 paid on 12/17/09. Motion was seconded by Gaughan and carried 3-0.
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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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