Meeting Information
ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION: Public comment will be taken for each regular agenda item as each item is discussed. Individuals will be limited to one comment per agenda item.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2019
4:00 p.m.
-Consider approval of the minutes for February 6 and February 13, 2019.
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders;
(b) Consider approval a County Resolution granting a cereal malt beverage license to The Clinton Store located at 598 N 1190 Road. (Clerk’s Office)
(c) Consider approval a County Resolution granting a cereal malt beverage license to The Poor Farm Restaurant located at 598 N 1190 Road. (Clerk’s Office)
(d) Consider awarding construction contract for bridge deck rehabilitation, Bridge Nos. 17-27N-10.00E and 17.30N-10.81E for Project No. 2019-70 (Keith Browning);
(e) Consider awarding construction contract for bridge superstructure painting, Bridge Nos. 02.00N-14.80E and 03.06N-10.00E for Project No. 2018-52. (Keith Browning);
(f) Adopt resolution to waive GAAP requirements for K.S.A. 75-1120a(a) for FY2019 (Brooke Sauer); and
(g) Accounts Payable
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Approve an increase to the Douglas County District Court Budget for a Programmer/Analyst position. (Linda Koester-Vogelsang);
(3) Hold a public hearing to consider using the construction manager at risk project delivery method for the Douglas County Correctional Facility expansion.
(4) Hold a public hearing to consider using the construction manager at risk project delivery method for the Tier 2 and Tier 3 Behavioral health housing projects.
(5) Approve an Addendum to Standard Form of Agreement between owner and architect with the Treanor HL for the Tier II and Tier III Housing Projects at the Douglas County Recovery Campus (Jill Jolicoeur)
(6) Discuss open space issues. (Helen Schnoes)
(7) Appointments:
• Board of Zoning Appeals (1) position open 12/31/18
• Building Code of Appeals Board (1) position open 12/16 (plumber)
• Community Corrections Advisory Board (2) positions open (General/Social Services)
• Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (1) position (District 1 Commissioner Appointee)
• Douglas County Fair Board (1) position: Kanwaka
• Douglas County Senior Resource Center Board of Directors: (2) positions
• Fire District No. 1: (2) positions
• Fire District No. 4: (1) position
• Food Policy Council (9) positions with restructure of council
• JAAA Advisory Council (2) positions
• JAAA Board of Directors (2) positions
• Heritage Conservation Council: (1) position (Architect)
• Lawrence-Douglas County Advocacy Council on Aging (10) open positions
• Lawrence-Douglas County Health Board: (1) position
(8) General Public Comment will be at the end of each meeting with a limit of one comment per person and keep their comments brief. Individuals may not give unused time to other speakers. As a general practice, the Commission will not discuss/debate these items, nor will the Commission make decisions on items presented during this time, rather they will refer the items to staff for follow up, if necessary.
(9) Committee Reports
(10) Commissioner and/or Administrator Miscellaneous
RECESS
RECONVENE
6:00 p.m.
(11) Douglas County Correctional Facility (DCCF) expansion update. (Sarah Plinsky/Gary Bunting)
(12) Adjourn
February 20, 2019
Derusseau called the regular meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 with all Commissioners present.
MINUTES 02-20-19
Derusseau moved to approve the minutes for February 6 and February 13, 2019. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
CONSENT AGENDA 02-20-19
Derusseau moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
► Commission Order No. 19-013 on file in the office the County Clerk;
► Resolution No.19-04 granting a cereal malt beverage license to The Clinton Store, 598 N 1190 Road;
► Resolution No.19-05 granting a cereal malt beverage license to The Poor Farm Restaurant, 598 N 1190 Road;
► Construction contract with the low bidder, Comanche Construction, in the total bid amount of $166,930.86 for Project No. 2019-70, bridge deck rehabilitation for Bridge Nos. 17-27N-10.00E and 17-30N-10.81E, and authorize the Public Works Director to approve change orders totaling up to 10% of the contract amount;
► Construction contract with the low bidder, Lindner Painting, Inc., in the total bid amount of $125,800.00 for Project No. 2018-52, painting the steel superstructures for Bridge Nos. 02.00N-14.80E and 03.06N-10.00E, and authorize the Public Works Director to approve change orders totaling up to 5% of the contract amount;
► Adopt Resolution No. 19-06 waiving GAAP procedures by the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County, Kansas; and
► Accounts payable in the amount of $387,763.70 to be paid on 02/21/19.
Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
DISTRICT COURT 02-20-19
The Board considered a request to increase the Douglas County District Court Budget for a Programmer/Analyst position. Linda Koester-Vogelsang, District Court Administrator, presented the item.
Douglas County District Court has one full-time programmer funded by the State of Kansas, who maintains the Court Case Management system. Koester-Vogelsang said the Douglas County judges are eager for information to assist with the efficiency of the courts but do not have the necessary staff to provide information to the judges or the County Commissioners when there are inquires. The Douglas County District Court is asking the Board to approve the hire of a Programmer I position for the District Court with a salary not to exceed $49,708, with fringe estimated at $22,622, and an overall cost of $72,330.
Tedd Sandstrom, Court Administration Programmer, stated he spends the majority of his time putting out fires for the courts, 20-30% of his time working on programs, the rest of the time he is resolving issues at desks or at the bench, or gathering new projects that need to be done immediately.
Thellman commented she is happy to see this request as it is beneficial to everyone for the court system to flow smoothly.
Kelly asked if the proposed position is for a programmer and analyst. Koester-Vogelsang responded because the courts are stretched so thin she is hopeful there is someone out there with many talents. We may have to mold the description to fit the individuals who are willing to accept the salary we pay and what the needs are. The goal is to get better data.
Kelly stated he expects the demands for data to increase with the addition of body cameras and he hopes the courts are thinking ahead on technology demands. He emphasized the need for better data analysis for the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and the Board of County Commissioners as they try to solve criminal justice issues.
Derusseau opened the item for public comment. No comment was received.
Thellman moved to approve an increase to the Douglas County District Court Budget for a Programmer/Analyst position. Motion was seconded by Derusseau and carried 3-0.
PUBLIC HEARING 02-20-19
Derusseau opened a public hearing to accept comment on the Board to consider using a Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) project delivery method for the Douglas County Correctional Facility expansion.
Sarah Plinsky, Interim County Administrator, presented an overview of what staff is recommending for the Commission. This public hearing is an opportunity for the County Commission to weigh the cost and benefits of using CMR as opposed to the typical design-bid-build method. A CMR serves the public interest by providing time and financial savings, manages the subcontractors which reduces staff time, sets a guaranteed maximum price which controls change orders and cost increases, and provides a better value for managing a prequalified bidder process. These time savings methods may allow for separate bid packages which could potentially move certain types of construction process forward more quickly. A CMR is helpful from the design stage through the entire engineering process.
If the Board decides to use the CMR method for this project and the Tier 2 and Tier 3 projects, staff will issue a request for qualifications and proposals as outlined in the finance policy. Plinsky expects to issue those requests within a week which will be advertised publically. Respondents will have approximately two weeks to ask questions. Staff will name an evaluating committee to handle the process and make a final recommendation to the Board for selection. Plinsky stated every construction project has its own unique kind of challenges, however, this method is very advantageous for an organization with limited resources in managing these efforts.
Derusseau opened the item for public comment.
Katie Hobson, Justice Matters, asked why the County is considering hiring construction manager before studying why the jail is overcrowded. She feels the County is yet to implement the suggested alternatives to incarceration by Dr. Allen Beck. She said many citizens have stressed their views against locking people up.
Joanna Harader, Justice Matters, gave examples of people who she feels are low risk offenders that should not be incarcerated. It is her observation that the court system is broken also at national and state level, but she said there are things we can do at the County level as a better approach to incarceration. She asked the County to give money toward social services and doctors as opposed to hiring a construction manager. She is opposed to the CMR.
Derusseau closed the public hearing.
Kelley stated he has experience with CMRs at the school district level and how we quantify those cost savings may be in the time spent to coordinate all of the many, many subcontractors involved in the process. His is satisfied the CMR does meet the first threshold of time savings and money for this project. He asked for clarification on the timeline once we advertise the Request for Proposals (RPF).
Plinsky responded complete process will take 4-5 weeks which is the standard procurement process for all County RFPs as part of our purchasing policies.
Thellman responded to Harader’s comment that during her time on the Board as a County Commissioner, the County has added millions and millions of dollars to our social services. We are the largest funder of social service agencies in the County. She said when she started on the Board we were spending about $2 million to help Bert Nash with their programs and staffing. We added $2 million more a couple budget cycles ago. With the public’s vote, we’ve added another $4.7 dedicated to behavioral health services. Beyond that we provide funding for domestic violence services, the food bank, the homeless shelter, and many other social services. We’ve added case managers and the collaboration of every major provider of social services and health care all working arm in arm. The County has invested a lot in social services and are glad we do. But, that does not have to be to the exclusion of other things. We can take care of our inmates in our jail with an appropriate right sized and safe facility and can also do more and more for those needing services in the general community. It is having to do both and, not either-or.
Derusseau addressed the comments on the ballot question. Derusseau said the Commission made it very clear in January 2018 that regardless of the election outcome they would move forward with the jail expansion one way or another. It would just be funded differently. The vote was a funding question. Derusseau said soliciting for a CMR is not approving a project at this time. It is allowing the County to move forward with the commitment we made based on a number of studies we’ve done over the years. It will allow staff to look at different designs and costs, and determine how to move forward.
Derusseau moved to authorize the use of the Construction Manager at Risk delivery method for the sole and exclusive use of planning, acquiring, designing, building, equipping, altering, repairing, improving or demolishing any structure or appurtenance thereto, including facilities, utilities or other improvements to any real property, but shall not include highways, roads, bridges, dams or related structures or stand-along parking lots for the Douglas County Correctional Facility expansion project. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried 3-0.
PUBLIC HEARING 02-20-19
Derusseau opened a public hearing to accept comment on the Board to consider using a Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) project delivery method for an alternative delivery program for the Tier 2 and Tier 3 Behavioral Health Housing projects.
Sarah Plinsky, Interim County Administrator, said staff is recommending the County secure the services of a CMR to assist in the design of an expansion to the Tier 2 and Tier 3 Behavioral Health Housing projects. Douglas County has engaged in a partnership with Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center and the Lawrence Douglas County Housing Authority to construct transitional and permanent housing facilities and individual units located adjacent to the proposed mental health crisis center. Staff will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) that is specifically for the Tier 2 and Tier 3 housing components at this time. The Crisis Center design will need additional time.
Derusseau opened the item for public comment. No comment was received.
Kelly stated as articulated in the discussion of using a CMR for the jail expansion, the cost savings would be aligned for this project as well. He said he is comfortable the County has met the criteria for the CMR.
Derusseau moved to authorized the use of the Construction Manager at Risk delivery method for the sole and exclusive use of planning, acquiring, designing, building, equipping, altering, repairing, improving or demolishing any structure or appurtenance thereto, including facilities, utilities or other improvements to any real property, but shall not include highways, roads, bridges, dams or related structures or stand-along parking lots for the Tier 2 and Tier 3 behavioral health housing project. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
AGREEMENT/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 02-20-19
Jill Jolicoeur, Assistant to the County Administrator, asked the Board to approve an Addendum to Standard Form of Agreement Between the Owner and Architect with Treanor HL for the Tier 2 and Tier 3 housing projects at the Douglas County Recovery Campus.
Jolicoeur stated the addendum will formalize the work with Treanor to provide architectural services for the Tier 2 and Tier 3 housing project. Over the past 18 months the Supportive Housing Work Group has meet on a regular basis to consult with Treanor HL to develop a site plan and initial designs for the Tier 2 and Tier 3 housing projects. The amended agreement reflects a modified scope of work from the previous agreement to include the Tier 2 and Tier 3 housing projects and the estimated costs associated with planning, design and construction. Compensation associated with services is based upon an assumed project cost of $3,500,000 for the Tier 2 and Tier 3 project, of which Treanor HL will be paid 8%, or approximately $280,000.
Derusseau opened the item for public comment. No comment was received.
Kelly moved to approve an Addendum to the Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect with Treanor HL for the Tier 2 and Tier 3 housing projects at the Douglas County Recovery Campus. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
SUSTAINABILITY 02-20-19
Helen Schnoes, Sustainability and Food Systems Planner, opened a discussion with the Board to seek direction for countywide parks and open space planning. The Comprehensive Plan for Lawrence and the unincorporated Douglas County, as well as, current Comprehensive Plans for Baldwin City and Eudora, have gaps in how to plan for parks and open space, preservation and funding for these types of projects.
Through work of the ECO2 Commission and grant funding through the Heritage Conservation Council (HCC), we have new funds regarding the preservation of local prairies and woodland. The Sustainability Office conducted preliminary research to understand how other communities have pursued countywide parks and open space coordination, enhancement and implementation. The creation of a Countywide Parks and Open Space Plan based on community engagement and geospatial analysis is a common step to identify community priorities.
Schnoes asked the Board to consider directing staff to create a project charter that would include scope of work, estimated budget and a key timeline of milestones for a Countywide Parks and Open Space Plan, to support strategic implementation of Horizon 2020.
Plinsky said this is a big picture, long-range strategy issue to determine our vision. She asked the Commission if this is something they want staff to spend time on and engage stakeholders.
Thellman said she understands this discussion will continue over several years but it’s important to remember the County can do many things at a time. We have natural, historical and cultural resources. This is just one part to consider for generations to come; to shape our future, to identify what is most important, designed by our community to be saved or developed. Thellman said it may take a long time to figure it out. Open space and small farms are important to people as we go into the future. She suggested an organized studied approach. Thellman said she supports this effort. The County has professional staff gifted in this type of work.
Kelly stated he agreed with Commissioner Thellman. This is something our community wants us to focus on. It will take a lot of staff time. He asked if Sustainability staff has time for this project. Schnoes responded, yes. She hopes to pursue grants to hire an expert planning consultant to manage the project.
Thellman suggested the Commission schedule a study session.
Derusseau opened the item for public comment.
Suzan Hampton, Friends of Lawrence Area Trails, said she supports the proposal which is an opportunity to preserve and protect our natural resources, create access to natural spaces and develop a trail system. The “Friends” want to be a partner.
Kelly Kindscher, Kansas Biological Survey, stated the County has important natural resources. There is an extreme interest in open space and keeping land the way we know it. She said it’s great for people to have access to nature and good for business. She supports the proposal.
Brian Scheth, 723 Massachusetts, read a letter from the “Friends of the Kaw” in support of protecting open space and its impact on our rivers and streams. He thanked the Commission for considering the open space plan.
Jerry Jost, Kansas Land Trust, presented a letter to the Board encouraging the Commission to explore an open space program.
Courtney Masterson, 419 Lyon Street, stated there’s only 1% of prairies left in our county and woodland has significantly dwindled. While this development plan will take time to produce a product, we should start right away. She feels Jasmin Moore, Sustainability Director, and Schnoes are the right leadership for this development. Masterson said it means a lot that the Commission is supporting this issue.
Karen Willey, Planning Commissioner, stated we need education and tools to help protect the natural areas we have. The discussion opens the door for some of these things to happen. She thanked the Board for their consideration.
Kathy Dwiggens, 502 E 1600 Road, expressed her support for preserving open space. As part of the Heritage Conservation Council (HCC), their role is to conserve natural and cultural heritage in Douglas County. It’s important to know what we have. HCC has supervised survey projects throughout the County to have a record of our resources. She said it’s important to have many voices in this discussion. She said natural heritage is entwined with cultural heritage. There needs to be a complex discussion.
Derusseau closed public comment.
The Board discussed having a planning session on this topic in the near future.
Derusseau moved approval for staff to prepare an open space planning project charter for future Commission consideration. Motion was seconded by Kelly and carried 3-0.
APPOINTMENTS 02-20-19
Kelly moved to reappoint Ernesto Hodison and Kay Brada to the Douglas County Senior Resource Center Board of Directors for a second three-year term to expire 12/31/21. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
APPOINTMENTS 02-20-19
Derusseau moved to appoint Bryce Schumann to the Kanwaka Township position on the Douglas County Fair Board for six one-year terms to expire 12/31/24. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
APPOINTMENTS 02-20-19
Thellman moved to appoint Shanda Hurla to the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Board for a three-year term to expire 03/31/22. Motion was seconded by Derusseau and carried 3-0.
APPOINTMENTS 02-20-19
Derusseau moved to appoint Marvin Hunt to Position One on the Fire District No. 4 Board of Directors for a three-year term to expire 01/01/22. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
APPOINTMENTS 02-20-19
Derusseau moved to confirm the reappointments of Ron Thacker and Troy Clark to the Fire District No. 1 Board of Directors both for three-year terms to expire 12/31/21. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
APPOINTMENTS 02-20-19
Thellman moved the reappointment of current Food Policy Council (FPC) members to reflect new structure as follows:
Continuing members completing their first full term:
• William Vesecky, first term started 1/1/2017 to conclude 12/31/2019
• Michele Dillon, first term started 1/1/2018 to conclude 12/31/2020
Continuing members starting their second full term:
• Kim Criner, second term to begin upon appointment and to conclude 12/31/2021
• Jennifer Kongs, second term to begin upon appointment and to conclude 12/31/2021. Note: Ms. Kongs will serve as liaison representative of the Kansas Rural Center, a local food system and sustainable agriculture organization
• Marlin Bates, second term to begin upon appointment and to conclude 12/31/2021. Note: Mr. Bates will serve as liaison representative of the K-State Research and Extension—Douglas County office
• Scott Thellman, second term to begin upon appointment and to conclude 12/31/2021. Note: Mr. Thellman will serve as liaison representative of the Kansas Farm Bureau—Douglas County chapter
Changes among City and County FPC member appointments:
• Connie Fitzpatrick, first term started 1/1/2018 to conclude 12/31/2020.
Note: Term began as County-appointed, to become City-appointed
• Tamara Cash, unfulfilled term started 1/1/2017 to conclude 12/31/2019.
Note: Term began as City-appointed, to become County-appointed. Note: Ms. Cash will serve as liaison representative of The Chamber, Lawrence, KS
New Membership:
• Sarah Hartsig, Health Department Liaison, for a first term to expire 12/21/21.
Motion was seconded by Derusseau and carried 3-0.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT- None.
COMMISSIONERS AND/OR ADMINISTRATIVE MISCELLANEOUS 02-20-19
1) Thellman stated she received a call from Ed Courten, Economic Development Director for Baldwin City, asking her to sit on the governing Economic Development Advisory Council. It was the consensus of the County Commission they agreed to Thellman serving on the EDC Advisory Board.
2) Plinsky stated she has had conversations with the new Executive Director of the Senior Resource Center, Megan Poindexter. There is some confusion regarding their bylaws and board structure. Plinsky will meet with Poindexter to discuss requested changes. The BOCC in the past has approved the SRC bylaws. There may be a need to formalize bylaw changes in the future.
RECESS 02-20-19
At 5:28 p.m. the Board recessed until the 6:00 p.m. meeting.
RECONVENE 02-20-19
The Board returned to regular session at 6:00 p.m.
JAIL EXPANSION 02-20-19
Sarah Plinsky, Interim County Administrator, presented the Board with an updated drawing of the proposed jail expansion and reentry housing unit. Gary Bunting, Undersheriff, was present for questions. The proposed design meets the four specific goals and needs the Commission requested: 1) meets immediate needs; 2) houses all inmates at Douglas County; 3) allows for the reentry programs; and 4) provides safe classification and a sustainable solution.
Plinsky outlined the preliminary cost summary, and discussed the next steps upon approval to use a Construction Manager as Risk (CMR). Staff and the design team will need a consensus on the design concept to proceed with design development. However, these steps do not constitute approval of the expansion project. It does allow staff to continue with the process.
Kelly asked if staff or the CMR will bring phasing versions for the Commission to consider. Plinsky responded there are two types of phasing; construction and design/development phasing. One of the reasons we want to issue an RFP for a CMR is we will pay them a specific fee to assist with preconstruction services, to help with estimating and with value engineering. There is value in having that expertise as part of our team. Plinsky said she feels that phasing will happen. However it is too early to determine if we can do construction in phasing.
Kelly asked if the design team will provide design phase options. Plinsky said the design team can present cost options within the design concept. However, the design team will not present any other building layouts such tower designs or their locations.
Thellman stated the political decision the Board has to make is to bring back our inmates under our roof and provide them the services they deserve. She said she continues to be convinced that building out the South Tower with all four units and the reentry building is necessary to get us where we need to be and meet the goals the Board set. Thellman said it is the fiscally responsible approach. It will cost more if we shell one housing unit and comeback to finish it later. Thellman said we also know building new construction in a secured area is difficult and expensive. She supports building out all four units. If the fourth isn’t needed at completion it doesn’t have to be staffed. Thellman said there is no easy way to say this, that it feels like a compromise for those who don’t want any jail expansion, but we would also be compromising being fiscal minded when spending tax payer dollars in the best possible way. She would like to know the cost of completing the South Tower, with no shell, and with the reentry facility. Adding space to the jail doesn’t mean stopping our investment in social service programs and alternatives to incarceration that we are already doing and implementing programs in the courts. It’s a both/and, not an either/or. We need safe, secure space to give inmates the best chance of being better when they get out then when they went in, give staff safety, and be conscious of our recidivism rate. It only goes up when we house inmates out of county.
Derusseau opened the item for public comment.
Kristen Kuhn, 618 W 25th Street, stated the County needs to look at the process that put people in the jail. If they are a low security risk they should be let out.
Brent Hoffman, Justice Matters, wants a comprehensive study of the entire criminal justice system. He feels the County has not implemented all of Dr. Alan Beck’s recommendations. He also has concerns about what funding mechanism will be used to the expansion.
Karen Willey, 471 E 900 Road, said she took a jail tour and Citizen’s Academy course to learn more about what our criminal justice system looks like in our county. She believes we are obligated to look at the mental health piece to catch people before they enter the system, but once they come under the jurisdiction of the County jail, we are obligated to keep them safe, protect their rights, and offer the programs that can’t be offered when inmates are outsourced. Willey said she is proud of our County for sticking with this. It’s important.
Derusseau closed the public hearing.
Derusseau asked Bunting to address comments that low risk inmates should be out on work release.
Bunting stated regarding work release, inmates are required to serve a number of hours in jail. Courts will send an order that an inmate has to serve 2190 hours in jail. That has to be logged and tracked until the inmate meets that requirement. Bunting said that is a State statute issue and he is being told we are going to get more cases like that. Inmates that normally go to prison, are going to be shifted to jail and counties have the lowest funded court system in the nation. Our District Court has the third highest case level in the State. The tradition is to solve the funding problems at the state level by pushing them to the county level. Bunting said he appreciates everyone’s passion on this issue but they need to advocate at the state level. Much of this is out of our control. Staff is doing the best they can.
Derusseau said she wants to clear up a misunderstanding. The Sheriff has no control over who is in their jail. They only control how they treat those housed there and what reform opportunities that are available there, nor does the County Commission decide who is there. The District Court and the District Attorney work for the State of Kansas. We do not have any control of what decisions they make. A lot of the decisions the judges make are state mandated. The things the County can control is the funding for programs that are available within the law and what the District Attorney and judges are willing to participate in. We can fund how we treat the people in our jail to make sure they are safe. Derusseau said she understands the passion people feel over the jail issue but the County’s obligation is to take care of the people in our custody. Derusseau said she is comfortable with this jail option and the step down portion.
Kelly said it’s important to spend political and financial capital to make sure inmates in the Douglas County Correctional Facility (DCCF) and staff are safe. He is convinced those there are not in a safe, humane situation. That doesn’t mean our criminal justice system doesn’t have flaws. It doesn’t mean we shouldn’t put a lot of effort to study why people are ending up there. Kelly said it’s our responsibility make sure those being housed at DCCF as inmates and workers are in a safe and humane situation. He understands and appreciates people’s position that jail expansion enables dysfunction to continue. But he feels we can do two things at once. We need to continually work together, all our agencies and the people in the community and our state level folks, to work hard to improve our criminal justice system in Douglas County and statewide. His intention is to have options. Safety is his biggest concern and then second having space for programs. Kelly said this design is a good start. It provides the programming space and has a way of separating our minimum and maximum inmates.
Derusseau adjourned the meeting.
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Michelle Derusseau, Chair Patrick Kelly, Vice-Chair
ATTEST:
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Jamie Shew, County Clerk Nancy Thellman, Member
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