Meeting Information
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2015
4:00 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders;
(b) Consider contract for a chiller replacement in the Douglas County Courthouse
(Jackie Waggoner)
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Consider approval of the 2014 Financial Statement (Sarah Plinsky)
(3) 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.
(4) (a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
-Board of Zoning Appeals (1) position – 10/2015
-Joint Economic Development Council (1) position – 10/2015
(c) Public Comment
(d) Miscellaneous
(5) Adjourn
August 19, 2015
Flory called the regular meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 with all members present.
CONSENT AGENDA 08-19-15
Flory moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
► Commission Order Nos. 15-034 and 15-035 (on file in the office of the County Clerk);
► Accepted low bid and approved a contract with Chamber’s Mechanical in the amount of $150,170 and authorized the Assistant County Administrator to approve change orders up to 5% of that amount.
Motion was seconded by Gaughan and carried 3-0
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICS/FINANCIAL STATEMENT 08-19-15
Shelly Hammond, AGH, presented the Commission with a summary of their 2014 Audit/Financial Statements audit review. From a compliance perspective, AGH found no material weaknesses. AGH gave an “unmodified” opinion in the financial statement.
Hammond stated she wanted to bring to the attention of the Commissioners for organizations that file financial statements under the GAAP standard that they are required to issue a statement about the unfunded liability associated with KPERS. Douglas County doesn’t have to list this liability, but it is a concern for local governments in the State.
Flory opened the item for public comment. No comment was received.
Flory moved to accept the 2014 financial statement as presented by staff and describe by the independent auditor. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION 08-19-15
At 4:25 p.m., Flory moved for the Board to recess to executive session for 20 minutes (until 4:45 p.m.) to discuss personnel and to consult with County Counselor on matters which would be deemed privileged under the attorney-client relationship. The justification is to protect the attorney-client privilege and the privacy of the individual involved. Attendees included John Bullock, representing the County Counselor; and Sarah Plinsky, Assistant County Administrator. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
The Board returned to regular session at 4:45 p.m. No action was taken.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 08-19-15
Flory moved to approve accounts payable the in the amount of $566,373.87 paid on 08/19/15, and payroll in the amount of $870,067.27 to be paid on 08/19/15. Motion was seconded by Gaughan carried 3-0.
Flory moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by Gaughan and carried 3-0.
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James E. Flory, Chair Mike Gaughan, Vice-Chair
ATTEST:
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Jamie Shew, County Clerk Nancy Thellman, Member
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