Meeting Information
Amended 10-02-13
4:00 p.m.
- Consider approval of a proclamation declaring October 6-12, 2013, as "National 4-H week in Douglas County."
-Jillian Rodrigue to be presented with the KS Emergency Management Professional of the Year award by Garry Berges, Geary County, President of the Kansas Emergency Management Association.
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders;
(b) Consider approval for Public Works to purchase 42,000 pounds of crack seal material at $0.612/pound (Total $25,704) (Keith Browning);
(c) Consider approval to add to CIP a channel restoration project at Structure No. 05.54N-17.50E
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Consider approval of a Temporary Business Use Permit for Donna Wingert for retail sale of dried fruit & nuts (Linda Finger)
(3) Consider approval to adopt Joint City Resolution No. 7045/County Resolution No., establishing a steering committee to oversee and guide the review and updating of Horizon 2020, the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Lawrence and Unincorporated Douglas County; and authorizing the Chair to appoint steering committee members as noted in the resolution. (Scott McCullough)
(4) Executive Session for the purpose of consultation with County Counselor on matters, which would be deemed, privileged under the attorney-client relationship. The justification is to maintain attorney client privilege on a matter involving Douglas County.
(5) (a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Public Comment
(d) Miscellaneous
(6) Adjourn
Gaughan called the regular meeting to order at 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 with all members present.
PROCLAMATION 10-02-13
The Douglas County 4-H Ambassadors asked the County Commission to proclaim October 6-12, 2013 as "National 4-H Week in Douglas County." Gaughan moved approval of the proclamation; the motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
AWARD 10-02-13
Garry Berges, President of the Kansas Emergency Management Association, presented Jillian Rodrique, Emergency Management, with the Kansas Emergency Management Professional of the Year Award.
CONSENT AGENDA 10-02-13
Gaughan moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
► Commission Order Nos.13-028and 13-029 (on file in the office of the Clerk); and
► Approval for Public Works to purchase 42,000 pounds of crack seal material at $0.612/pound for a total cost of $25,704; and
► Approval to add to the Capital Improvement Program a project to restore the channel downstream of Structure No. 05.54N-17.50E.
Motion was seconded by Flory and carried 3-0.
ZONING & CODES 10-02-13
Gaughan moved to approve a Temporary Business Use Permit for Donna Wingert for the operation of a Flea Market to allow the retail sale of dried fruits and nuts, located at 693 E 120 Road. Motion was seconded by Flory and carried 3-0.
ZONING & CODES/WALK-ON RESOLUTION 10-02-13
Flory moved to approve Resolution 13-27 by the Board of County Commissioners in support and participation of the FEMA Region K Mitigation plans five year update. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
PLANNING 10-02-13
The Board considered approval to adopt Joint City Resolution No. 7045/County Resolution No. 13-28, establishing a steering committee to oversee and guide the review and updating of Horizon 2020, the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Lawrence and Unincorporated Douglas County; and authorizing the Chair to appoint steering committee members as noted in the resolution. Scott McCullough, Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Director, presented the item.
McCullough stated the reason for the updates is to discuss new trends and concepts for future growth and development build allowing for public review. Staff is proposing three phases to the Horizon 2020 update, which is expected to be completed by April 1, 2015. Phase 1 would educate the public and identify key issues; Phase 2 would prioritize those issues identified; and Phase 3 would consist of a drafting the plan amendments.
Gaughan stated he hopes the steering committee will consider opening the process for everyone including people who are not so invested in planning issues. McCullough stated he is considering using a survey company ETC to give staff a pulse on the community, and hopes to get general goals and policies from the efforts to plan a strategic list of things that can be accomplished in short order.
Flory asked if there will be project updates for the Board. McCullough replied there would be.
Gaughan moved to approve Joint Resolution No. 7045 of the City of Lawrence, and Douglas County Resolution 13-28 appointing a steering committee to guide the process for amending Horizon 2020, the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Lawrence and unincorporated Douglas County.
EXECUTIVE SESSION 10-02-13
At 4:40 p.m., Gaughan moved for the Board to recess to executive session for 30 minutes (until 5:10 p.m.) for the purpose of consultation with the County Counselor on a matter which would be deemed privileged under the attorney-client relationship. The justification is to maintain attorney client privilege on a matter involving Douglas County. Attendees included Evan Ice, Steven's and Brand; Craig Weinaug, County Administrator; Sarah Plinsky, Assistant County Administrator; and Linda Finger, Interim Zoning & Codes Director. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
At 5:10 p.m., the Board returned to regular session. No action was taken.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 10-02-13
Gaughan moved to approve the accounts payable in the amount of $309,178.47 to be paid on 10/03/13. Motion was seconded by Flory and carried 3-0.
MISCELLANEOUS 10-02-13
Flory said he had been contacted from an area constituent concerned about traffic that would be related to the new interchange on the by-pass. Flory said he feels this is a city of Lawrence issue. He asked if this is something the Douglas County Commission wishes to take a position on as he feels the situation is currently in good hands. It was the consensus of the Board this concern is a City issue.
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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