The Douglas County Commission recently received a resignation letter from the Trustee of Palmyra Township, and it is the responsibility of the Commissioners to appoint a replacement. The responsibilities of the township trustee are set out in in Article 3 of KSA Chapter 80.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2017
4:00 p.m.
-Proclamation declaring May 2017 as “Bike Month; and May 15-19, 2017 as “Bike to Work Week.” (Charlie Bryan)
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders;
(b) Consider approval of letter of support for Douglas County Conservation District Urban Agriculture Initiative Grant Application (Eileen Horn)
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Consider approval to implement a Douglas County House Arrest Program (Robert Bieniecki)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2017
4:00 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders;
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) 2016 Economic Development Report (Britt Crum-Cano)
(3) City of Baldwin Neighborhood Revitalization Program (Glenn Rodden)
(4) Presentation on the results of the KDHE funded tire recycling event (Eileen Horn)
Lawrence, Kansas - On July 8, 2015, Home Rule Resolution No. HR-15-7-3 was passed by the Board of County Commissioners. This resolution changed the process of burn bans in unincorporated areas and was necessary to promote fire safety and to protect persons and property from the dangers of open burning. After feedback from the community, Douglas County Emergency Management and the Douglas County Fire Chiefs provided recommended changes to the resolution which were approved by the County Commission on March 29, 2017.
2:00-4:00 p.m. - Reception for Martha Parker at Wakarusa River Valley Heritage Museum, Co Route 6. Two or more Commissioners may attend. No County Business will be conducted.
Amended Agenda
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2017
4:00 p.m.
-Proclamation for “30th Anniversary of Pelathe District Boy Scouts, Scouting for Food”
-Recognition of Jillian Rodrigue, Douglas County Emergency Management Assistant Director, graduation from the National Emergency Management Advanced Academy.
Civil Integrity Award Talk. Two or more Commissioners may attend. No County business will be conducted.
Retirement Party for Kerry Altenbernd. Two or more Commissioners may attend. No County business will be conducted.
Willow Springs Fire District #3 Pancake Breakfast. Two or more Commissioners may attend. No County business will be conducted.
Amended Agenda
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2017
4:00 p.m.
-Proclamation declaring April as “Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Month” (Jenn Preston)
-Proclamation stating April 3-7, 2017 is “Public Health Week” in Douglas County (Dan Partridge)