Meeting Information
6:35 p.m.
-Convene
-Consider approval of a proclamation declaring October 2010 as "Disability Employment Awareness Month" (Peggy Wallert/Sharon Spratt)
-Consider approval of the minutes for August 18, 2010.
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders;
(b) Consider approval of Class "B" Club License for the Bird of Lawrence (Clerk's Office)
(c) Consider approval of Notice to the Township Board for Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses for Flamingo Enterprises and Flamingo Enterprises/The Bird of Lawrence (Clerk's Office)
(d) Consider approval of Notice to the Township Board for Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses for The Clinton Store (Clerk's Office);
(e) Consider approval of Notice to the Township Board for Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses for Clinton Marina (Clerk's Office); and
(f) Consider approval of Notice to the Township Board for Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses for Clinton Submarina (Clerk's Office)
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Consider applying to KDOT for Corridor Management Construction Program funding for US-56 improvements at Route 11 (E 1600 Road)(Keith Browning)
(3) Presentation on solar photovoltaic system for Douglas County Extension Office at 2110 Harper (Eileen Horn)-No back up
(4) Consider approval of CUP-9-5-10 (previously CUP-07-02-00) a request to extend a Conditional Use Permit for a private airstrip located at 1222 N 200 Road. The CUP for this airstrip was originally approved by the County Commission in October 2000 and renewed by the Commission in October 2005. The property owner has requested a 10 year extension. Sheila Stogsdill will present the item. (Sheila Stogsdill)
(5) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Miscellaneous
(d) Public Comment
(6) Adjourn
Thellman called the regular session meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 with all members present.
PROCLAMATION 10-20-10
Sharon Pratt, CEO of Cottonwood, presented a proclamation to the Board declaring the month of October as "Disability Employment Awareness Month." Thellman read the proclamation and moved approval. Motion was seconded by Gaughan and carried 3-0.
MINUTES 10-20-10
Thellman moved to approve the minutes of August 18, 2010. Motion was seconded by Gaughan and carried 3-0.
CONSENT AGENDA 10-20-10
Flory moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
► Class "B" Club License for the Bird of Lawrence;
► Notice to the Township Board for Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses for Flamingo Enterprises and Flamingo Enterprises/The Bird of Lawrence;
► Notice to the Township Board for Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses for The Clinton Store;
► Notice to the Township Board for Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses for Clinton Marina; and
► Notice to the Township Board for Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses for Clinton Submarina.
Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
PUBLIC WORKS 10-13-10
Keith Browning, Director of Public Works, asked the Board to consider applying to KDOT's Corridor Management Construction Project program for improvements along US-56 corridor at Route 11 (E 1600 Road), west of Baldwin City. The program is designed to assist local governments in implementing recommendations included in corridor management plans, paying construction costs not-to-exceed $1,000,000 or 90% of the total project costs, whichever is less. Local agencies are responsible for engineering design, right-of-way acquisition, and utility relocation costs. The project would extend the existing 3-lane section near Bullpup Drive westward to a future E 1550 Road intersection. There have been concerns about limited sight distance at the intersection, especially for westbound US-56 traffic making a left turn on E 1600 Road. The Baldwin Primary Center is situated on the east side of E 1600 Road south of US-56 Highway.
An engineering study by TransSystems estimates the construction cost to extend the existing 3-lane section of US-56 Highway westward past E 1600 Road to be approximately $500,000. Baldwin City officials have expressed interest in partnering with Douglas County to apply for KDOT funding. The application deadline is November 1, 2010.
Ken Wagner, Mayor of Baldwin City, stated there is a lot of community concern about the safety of this intersection. From personal experience, he has seen a significant increase in traffic, especially around 8:00 a.m. when there is usually a 16-car wait to turn. Wagner stated there is no question of a safety issue in that location because he has witnessed several near collisions. The City Council discussed this issue last Monday night. The City Council is calling a special meeting to reopen discussion regarding the lane extension. He feels the City Council would be more interested in applying for funding if partnered with Douglas County.
Craig Weinaug, County Administrator, asked the Board to discuss whether they are willing to partner with the City of Baldwin and School District on this project. He feels if the Board were more specific on the amount they are willing to contribute, the City Council may be more willing to contribute.
Flory stated this is for a school and he has no hesitancy on moving forward with meeting the November 1, 2010 application deadline. He feels the extended lane is absolutely essential.
Thellman stated she was present for the KDOT discussion in Baldwin regarding the 56 Corridor Plan and it was citizen concern about this particular part of the 56 Corridor that got the most reaction from the public. Discussion at that meeting made it very clear that citizens in Baldwin want a safer road in front of their new school. Thellman supports seeking funding for the turn lane given the changing traffic pattern that will be seen in front of the new public school in order to reduce safety hazards, especially to school related traffic, the current situation causes.
Gaughan asked where the money for the County portion of the project would come from. Browning replied money would need to come from the CIP fund.
Wagner stated the Baldwin City Administrator will be contacting Superintendent Paul Dorothy of the Baldwin School District to discuss their interest in the project.
Flory moved to the approve the submitting of an application to KDOT for Corridor Management Construction Program funding to widen US-56 highway to allow a left-turn lane at E 1600 Road (Route 11) with the County contributing 60% of the remaining project costs after KDOTs funding, contingent upon local funding of 40%. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
EXTENSION OFFICE 10-20-10
Eileen Horn, Sustainability Coordinator, and Bill Wood, County Extension Director, made a presentation to the Board of the solar photovoltaic system to
be added to the Douglas County Extension Office at 2110 Harper. The solar panels will reduce electric costs during peak summer months and will be used as a teach/outreach tool for extension audiences. A Kiosk will be placed in the building offering performance information.
PLANNING 10-20-10
The Board considered the approval of CUP 9-5-10 (previously CUP 07-02-00) a request to extend a Conditional Use Permit for a private airstrip located at 1222 N 200 Road. The request was submitted by George and Julie Maxwell, property owners of record. Sheila Stogsdill, Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Staff, presented the item. The original permit was approved in October 2000, permitting use of a 50' X 2100' grass landing strip located on the east side of the Maxwell property, on the north side of N 200 Road. In December 2005, The County Commission approved an additional 5-year extension and indicated that in the future the Commission would prefer to standardize CUP approvals to be 10 years with an interim 5-year review.
Thellman opened the item for public comment. No comment was received.
Thellman moved to approve the CUP 9-5-10 for an additional 10 years with a staff review in 5 years. Motion was seconded by Gaughan and carried 3-0.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 10-20-10
Thellman moved to approve accounts payable in the amount of $157,565.76 to be paid on 10/21/10. Motion was seconded by Gaughan and carried 3-0.
Thellman moved to adjourn the meeting; Gaughan seconded and the motion 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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