Meeting Information
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2016
4:00 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders;
(b) Consider authorization to solicit construction bids for Project No. 2015-15, pavement
rehabilitation for Routes 1-W & 1-S at Lone Star Lake (Keith Browning);
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Consider approval of County resolution creating the Douglas County Criminal Justice
Coordinating Council (Mike Gaughan)-all backup will be provided next week
(3) (a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
-Board of Construction Codes Appeals (1) position 12/15
-Heritage Conservation Council (2) positions 05/16
-Community Corrections Board (2) positions 01/16 and 05/16
-Douglas County Senior Services Board (1) position
(c) Public Comment
(d) Miscellaneous
(4) Adjourn
March 2, 2016
Flory called the regular meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 with all members present.
CONSENT AGENDA 03-02-16
Flory moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
► Authorization for Public Works to solicit bids for Project No. 2015-15, Pavement rehabilitation for Routes 1-W & 1-S at Lone Star Lake.
Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
COUNCIL/JAIL/CRISIS CENTER 03-02-16
The County Commission discussed creating a Douglas County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. Mike Gaughan, County Commissioner, led the discussion.
The Board reviewed a draft resolution that would create the Council, and suggested wording changes. The County Administrator was directed to contact the proposed council members to make sure they would be willing to serve in the council before the resolution is considered. It was the intent of the Board to create a council with a well rounded membership with jail/mental health/court experience. Once created the Council can invite other voices to subgroups or work groups to add input.
Thellman proposed that staff would be necessary to assist in the council’s function and funding would be needed. It was a consensus of the Board any staff time would be funded by Douglas County. If the jail expansion/mental health crisis center/special mental health court was added to the ballot and passed, the Commission would need to budget for the staff’s continuation.
Thellman added she wanted to make sure the council is created with diversity in mind.
Flory opened the item for public comment.
Christopher Coleman, Defense Attorney and Lawrence Resident and member of the Care and Treatment Panel, stated he has experience working with patients sent to state hospitals. Most people in jails have some form of mental health issue. He appreciates the Board is looking at having a member of the bar on the council. Coleman also stated he feels the jail expansion and mental health crisis are intertwined. He asked the board to consider, as far as County Commissioner appointments, someone that has been through the criminal justice or mental health system.
Flory responded he is looking to keep the council as policy makers. However, using an offender in a subgroup would lend real life and real world experience.
Joe Harkins, Douglas County resident, congratulated the Board for taking the initiative on this project. Other government agencies have seen this type of project. The concept is not new, but finding a funding solution is. According to Harkins, the legislature has tried to use this technique and waited over 60 years. This is going to take resources.
Ken McGovern, Douglas County Sheriff, asked the Board if they pass the resolution setting up the Council, who will the Council use for legal advice. Flory responded the Council would go through the County Administrator who would in return contact the County Counselor.
Gaughan stated he was struck with how close the relationships are among the departments trying to make this project happen. Flory agreed and used the Reentry Program as an example of a program that took a tremendous effort and has expanded.
The Board directed staff to make changes based on Commission suggestions and to bring the resolution back to the Board for consideration on next week’s agenda.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 03-02-16
Flory moved to approve accounts payable in the amount of $342,234.12
to be paid on 03/03/16 and payroll in the amount of $941,192.43. Motion was seconded by Thellman carried 3-0.
APPOINTMENT 03-02-16
Flory moved to appoint Kay Brada to the Douglas County Senior Services Board as a new added County appointment for a three-year term to expire 12/31/18. Motion was seconded by Thellman and 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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