Meeting Information
4:00 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders;
(b) Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan Fiscal Year 2012 Quarterly and Year End Outcome Report Format (Deborah Ferguson);
(c) Consent-Consider approval of a resolution directing the County Counselor to institute a judicial tax foreclosure action in the District Court (Paula Gilchrist); and
(d) Consider acquisition of permanent easement for drainage structure replacement located on N1700 Road at a approximately 160E (Michael Kelly).
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Consider granting approval of a Westar Easement on Douglas County Fairgrounds as tabled from Sept 19, 2012 meeting. (Chad Luce)- backup to follow on Monday
(3) Consider approval of a revision to the road classification for N 1250 Rd, to the north of the Baker Wetland's (proposed) Visitor's Center, by amending Exhibit 9-506 of the Access Management Regulations, [HR Resolution 11-4-2]. (Linda Finger/Keith Browning)
(4) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments- Joint Economic Development Council
(c) Public Comment
(d) Miscellaneous
(5) Adjourn
Gaughan called the regular meeting to order 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
September 26, 2012 with all Commissioners present.
CONSENT AGENDA 09-26-12
Gaughan moved approval of the following Consent Agenda item:
► Commission Order No. 12-033 (on file in the office of the Clerk);
► Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan Fiscal Year 2012 Quarterly and Year End Outcome Report Format;
► Resolution12-39 directing the County Counselor to institute a judicial tax foreclosure action in the District Court of Douglas County, Kansas; and
► Contract for Highway Purposes for drainage structure replacement Nos. 17.00N-1.58E and 10.00N-1.67E; acquisition of easement with Kenneth Frank and Patricia O'Connor, 149 N 1700 Rd, Lecompton, Kansas; Road No. 178 (N1700); Project No. 17000158 & 17000167l; Tract No. 2.
Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
WESTAR/FAIRGROUNDS 09-26-12
The Board considered granting the approval of a Westar Easement on Douglas County Fairground property as tabled from the September 19, 2012 meeting. Chad Luce, Westar Energy was present for discussion.
Several items were discussed. 1) It was determined the easement will encroach on approximately 32 feet of the right center field area of the ball field west of the proposed easement. The fence can be moved ten feet inward if necessary, but any farther than 10 feet the field would be useless. Luce stated he felt comfortable the power line wouldn't encroach more than 10 feet onto the outfield. 2) The location of one of the towers is in the roadway by the junkyard. Design issues will need to be worked out so the County can continue to have access to the back property; 3) County will need to determine whether to charge for the easement; and 4) the pole lights surrounding the outfield may need to be moved.
The appraised value of the easement is $28,200 per the County Appraiser. It was the consensus of the Board the County would seek compensation for the easement from Westar.
Luce stressed if approved, no permanent structure can be placed within the 50 feet of the easement. Cars however can be parked on the easement under the power lines.
Flory moved to ask staff to draft a finalized agreement to approve the easement with Westar Energy for an easement on the fairground property subject to design issues being finalized and compensation for the appraised value to the property. Motion was seconded by Thellman carried 3-0.
PUBLIC WORKS 09-26-12
The item to consider approval of a revision to the road classification for N 1250 Rd, to the north of the Baker Wetland's (proposed) Visitor's Center, by amending Exhibit 9-506 of the Access Management Regulations, [HR Resolution 11-4-2] was deferred to the October 3, 2012 agenda.
FIRE/MEDICAL/AMBULANCE 09-26-12
Mark Bradford, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Chief, asked the Board to consider the purchase of two ambulance cots to help reduce the risk of workers compensation injuries caused from heavy lifting. The FY 2012 501 Ambulance Equipment Fund (with a $29,600 balance) would provide the funding for the purchase. The price for two cots using the Cooperative Contract is $26,901.76. The deadline to purchase the cots to receive a discount is September 28, 2012.
Gaughan opened the item for public comment.
After discussion, Flory moved to approve the purchase of two cots at the cost of $26,091.76 and for the Fire Chief to monitor the pricing through the remainder of 2012 to see if the discount is offered again so the County can consider an additional cot purchase within the Administrator's approval authority. Motion was seconded by Gaughan and carried 3-0.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 09-26-12
Gaughan moved to approve accounts payable in the amount of $673,331.65 to be paid on 09/27/12; and a manual check in the amount of $491.67 paid on 09/20/12. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
APPOINTMENTS 09-26-12
Gaughan moved to approve Mike Wildgen and Jeremy Farmer to the Joint Economic Development Council as the County appointed positions for a three-year term to expire in October 2015. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
Gaughan moved to adjourn the meeting; Flory seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
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Mike Gaughan, Chair Nancy Thellman, Vice-Chair
ATTEST:
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Jamie Shew, County Clerk Jim Flory, Member
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