Meeting Information
Convene
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders; and
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Public Hearing and Consider approval for a temporary Business Permit for Blackjack Battlefield (located one 1/4 mile south of highway 56 on the West side of E2000th Rd) for Civil War Reenactments to be held June and August of 2010 (Keith Dabney)
(3) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
Thellman called the regular session meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, 2010. Commissioner Gaughan was present via speaker phone; Commissioner Flory was absent.
ZONING 06-03-10
The Board conducted a public hearing for a Temporary Business Use Permit - Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park Events, located at 163 E 200 Road, Baldwin City, Kansas. Keith Dabney, Director of Zoning and Codes, was present for the hearing.
Dabney explained that Black Jack Battlefield Trust, Inc. is planning a series of events for 2010 for the 154th Anniversary of John Brown's Battle at Black Jack, Dawn of the Civil War for the following dates:
Saturday, June 5 - John Brown's Battle of Black Jack - 154th Anniversary;
August - Tours of Black Jack Battlefield in conjunction with "Civil War on the Western Frontier" activities held in Lawrence, Kansas, dates to be determined.
Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park is located 3 miles east of Baldwin City, Kansas and 1/4 mile South of Highway 56 at 163 E 200 Road, Baldwin City, Kansas. The proposed hours of operation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. for June 5, 2010.
Civil War reenactments, live period music, historic artifacts, tours, food, vendors/crafters, and performances will be held at the Black Jack Battlefield Park, 163 E 2000 Road, Baldwin City, Kansas for the 154th Anniversary of the first battle of the American Civil War. It is anticipated the parking area designated is sufficient and no parking is contemplated on county roads. Dust control will be provided by Douglas County Public Works.
The following have been notified with regard to this request: Douglas County Sheriff's Department, Douglas County Health Department, Palmyra Township, Douglas County Public Works and adjoining property owners within 1,000 feet and property owners within 1 mile of the main entrance.
Dabney stated that a copy of a cereal malt beverage license will be required from the food vendors if alcohol will be served. He also stated he received only one concern regarding canyon shots spooking nearby cattle.
No members of the public were present.
Thellman made a motion to close the public hearing; Gaughan seconded and the motion carried 2-0.
Thellman made a motion to approve the Temporary Business Use Permit for the 154th Anniversary to be held on Saturday, June 5th and the tours of Black Jack Battlefield to be held in August. Motion was seconded by Gaughan and carried 2-0.
CONSENT AGENDA 06-03-10
Thellman moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
► Approve Commissioners Order Nos. 10-017, 10-018 and 10-019. Orders are on file in the office of the County Clerk.
Motion was seconded by Gaughan and carried 2-0.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 06-03-10
Thellman moved to approve accounts payable in the amount of $106,678.75 to be paid on 06/03/10. Motion was seconded by Gaughan and carried 2-0.
Thellman moved to adjourn the meeting; Gaughan seconded and the motion carried 2-0.
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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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