Meeting Information
4:00 p.m.
-Convene
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders;
(b) Consider acquisition of right of way for Bridge No. 16.25N-8.00E (Michael Kelly)
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Consider approval of SP-1-5-11, a Site Plan for a building addition at Building Blocks Daycare, located at 1411 E 1850 Rd. Submitted by Peter Shenouda, property owner of record. (Michelle Leininger is the Planner)
(3) Consider approval of a new phone system for Douglas County Emergency Communications (Amanda Reusch)
(4) Consider approval of policy to allocate economic development funds (Collin Bielser)
(5) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Miscellaneous
(d) Public Comment
(6) Adjourn
Flory called the regular session meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 with all members present.
CONSENT AGENDA 02-16-11
Flory moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
► Acquisition of Easement for a replacement of Bridge No. 16.25N - 8.00E, Road No. 55/491 (E800 Rd); Project No. 16250800;
for the following landowners: Eric and Ethalyn F. Walther, Trustees under trust dated July 23, 1990, 749 Hwy 40 (Tract 1); George R. and Anolia C. Little,1629 E800 Road (Tract 2); and Larry S. and Judith Jackman Warren,1664 E 818 Road (Tract 3).
Motion was seconded by Gaughan and carried 3-0.
PLANNING 02-16-11
The Board considered the approval of SP-1-5-11, a site plan for a building addition at Building Blocks Daycare, located at 1411 E 1850 Rd. The application was submitted by Peter Shenouda, property owner of record. Michelle Leininger, Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Staff, presented the item. The plan is a revision to the site plan for an existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP-9-6-03) for Building Blocks Daycare. The proposed change will attach two buildings with a hall/common space that includes storage, mechanical rooms and restrooms. The addition will increase the existing permitted number of students from 100 to 129.
Peter Shenouda, applicant, was present for questions. He stated in order to utilize all the space for daycare and meet KDHE requirements, the buildings must be attached and have restrooms.
After discussion, Thellman moved to approve Site Plan SP1-5-11for Building Blocks Daycare located at 1410 E 1850 Road with the following condition; Prior to release of the site plan for building permits, the septic system will need to be inspected by the Health Department. Motion was seconded by Flory and carried 3-0.
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS 02-16-11
The item to consider approval of a new phone system for Douglas County Emergency Communications has been deferred.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 02-16-11
Collin Bielser, Management Intern, presented the Board with a policy to allocate the $350,000 in Economic Development Funds as determined in the 2011 County Budget. The policy initially sets aside $30,000 for the creation of a revolving loan fund in order to assist small businesses throughout the County, $20,000 will be designated towards job training and workforce development initiatives; and the remaining $300,000 will be allocated at the discretion of the BOCC for economic development initiatives.
Flory asked if a policy regarding the revolving loan fund will be brought to the Commission outlining guidelines. Bielser stated "yes" that Beth Johnson, Chamber of Commerce, was working on that item and the item will be brought to the Board for approval.
It was the consensus of the Board that the allocation of funds be flexible; that staff to set up a rollover fund to earmark the $350,000; and for staff to bring back the policy with minor wording revisions.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 02-16-11
Flory moved to approve accounts payable in the amounts of $3,500,803.64 to be paid on 02/17/11, and $104.00 paid on 02/11/11; a manual check in the amount of $6,200.00 paid on 02/04/11; payroll in the amounts of $784,357.73 paid on 02/09/11, and $804,964,49 paid on 01/28/11; FICA in the amounts of $$57,701.87 paid on 02/11/11, and $59,285.70 paid on 01/28/11; and KYPERS in the amounts of $81,766.86 paid on 01/28/11and $79,774.59 paid on 02/11/11. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
MISCELLANOUS 02-16-11
Flory moved to reschedule the Public Hearing date for the Faye Coleman petition for attachment of lands to Rural Water District No. 4 to be held at 6:35 p.m. on March 2, 2011 during the Douglas County Board of County Commissioner's Meeting held in the Commission Chamber on the second floor of the County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts Street. Motion was seconded by Gaughan and carried 3-0.
Flory moved to adjourn the meeting; Gaughan seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
_________________________ ____________________________
Jim Flory, Chair Mike Gaughan, Vice-Chair
ATTEST:
_________________________ _____________________________ Jamie Shew, County Clerk Nancy Thellman, Member
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