Meeting Information
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2016
4:00 p.m.
-Consider approval of the minutes of December 2, December 9, December 23, December 30, 2015 and January 6, 2016.
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders;
(b) Consider approval of Joint City /County resolution concerning charges for ambulance
services (Mark Bradford);
(c) Consider approval of agreement with KDOT Treatment of noxious weed on KDOT rights-of-way (Keith Browning); and
(d) Consider approval of the 2016 outdoor warning siren maintenance agreement in the amount of $29,073.60 with Blue Valley Public Safety (Jackie Waggoner)
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Request to hold national collegiate swimming event at Lone Star Lake (Keith Browning)
(3) Food Systems Presentation/2015 Market Match Program Overview (Helen Schnoes/Tresa Carter)
(4) (a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
-Board of Construction Codes Appeals (1) position 12/15
-Fire District #1 – (1) position 12/15
-Food Policy Council –(5) positions 12/15
-Lawrence Douglas-County Health Board (1) position 03/16
-Heritage Conservation Council (2) positions 05/16
(c) Public Comment
(d) Miscellaneous
(5) Adjourn
January 20, 2016
Flory called the regular meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 with all members present.
CONSENT AGENDA 01-20-16
Flory moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
► Commission Order Nos. 16-006 and16-007 (on file in the office of the County Clerk);
► Resolution 16-01, a joint resolution/ordinance of the Board of
County Commissioners of Douglas County, Kansas and the City Commission of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, concerning charges for ambulance services;
► Agreement with KDOT for the treatment of noxious weeds on state rights-of-ways in 2016; and
► 2016 outdoor warning siren maintenance agreement in the amount of $29,073.60 with Blue Valley Public Safety.
Motion was seconded by Gaughan and carried 3-0.
PUBLIC WORKS 01-20-16
Keith Browning, Director of Public Works, asked the Board to consider allowing the first ever National Collegiate Open Water Swimming Championship at Lone Star Lake. The lake would be closed on Friday, September 16, from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to allow set-up of the course and the athletes to swim the course. The lake would need to be closed to other users on Saturday, September 17 from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for the race and removal of buoys.
There are other details regarding parking, insurance, involvement of park staff and notifications that need to be worked out by staff.
Flory opened the item for public comment. No comment was received.
Flory moved approval for KU and the College Swimming Coaches Association of America to hold the National Collegiate Open Water swimming Championship at Lone Star Lake on Saturday, September 17, 2016 and for staff to work out the details and determine any additional rain delay dates. Motion was seconded by Gaughan and carried 3-0.
SUSTAINABILITY 01-20-16
Eileen Horn, Sustainability Coordinator; Helen Schnoes and Tresa Carter, Sustainability Interns presented the Board with an update on the Food Systems Programs in Douglas County which includes grants and promotions for the Northeast Kansas Food Hub Feasibility Study, Market match, Farm Fresh Challenge, Chef’s Challenge, the Commonground Community Gardens and Culinary Commons.
Marlin Bates, Horticulture Agent with K-State Research and Douglas County Extension and 2016 Food Policy Council Chair, discussed how his department interacts with the Food Policy Council; the success of the Chef’s Challenge and that council has contracted with a marketing firm to create an identity for the incubator kitchen to introduce the programs as Culinary Commons to draw in starter businesses.
Jen Humphrey, 2016 Food Policy Council Vice Chair, updated the Board on the USDA Farmer’s Market Promotion Program Grant. The plan is to contract with someone to analyze the surrounding county Farmer’s Markets providing data and resources to make decisions in the future and apply that information to a state- wide approach to planning for farmer’s markets.
SUSTAINABILITY WALK-ON ITEM 01-20-16
Eileen Horn, Sustainability Coordinator, asked the Board to consider the approval for staff to negotiate the terms of a contract with SCALE to conduct a county-wide farmers’ market analysis.
In 2015, Douglas County applied for and received a grant towards the completion of a county-wide farmers’ market study. The USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program Grant program will fund $53,650 for two years of work. The first year will focus on conducting the study itself, for $47,500; the second year will provide $6,150 to assist the seven markets in our county with the implementation of recommendations. The County has partnered to offer in-kind staff time commitment for the County Sustainability Coordinator and the County Food Systems Coordinator. The study will identify carriers and opportunities regarding the establishment and maintenance of farmers’ markets in Douglas County; a capacity assessment of the seven farmers’ markets in Douglas County; and an assessment of vendor and consumer needs, challenges, and future vision. The selection committee recommends that the County award the contract to SCALE based upon their experience in both farming and sustainable economic development and local food systems.
Flory opened the item for public comment. No comment was received.
Flory moved to authorized staff to negotiate the terms of a contract with SCALE to conduct a county-wide farmers’ market analysis for $47,500 and to execute the contract. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
APPOINTMENT 01-20-16
Flory moved to appoint Jennifer Kongs to the Food Policy Council for Local Food System/Sustainable Agriculture positions for a three-year term to expire December 2018; and to reappoint the following members as follows: Ashley Jones-Wisner (At-Large position), TK Peterson (Retail Food Outlet position), Kim Criner (Education position) and Marlin Bates (Extension Service position) for three-years terms to expire December 2018. Motion was seconded by Gaughan and carried 3-0.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 01-20-16
Flory moved to approve accounts payable in the amount of $353,928.87 to be paid on 01/21/16; and payroll in the amount of $918,621.26 to be paid on 01/21/16. Motion was seconded by Thellman carried 3-0.
APPOINTMENT 01-20-16
Flory moved to appoint Tim McNish to fill the unexpired term of Steve Fuggett on the Fire District No. 1 Board. The term will expire 12/31/16; and appoint Ron Thacker to fill the expired term of Tim Nish with the term to expire 12/31/18. Motion was seconded by Gaughan and carried 3-0.
Flory moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by Thellman 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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