Meeting Information
Agenda
Chairman McElhaney called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2002. All members were present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA 01-23-02
Johnson made a motion to approve the following Consent Agenda:
- Approve Commissioners Order Nos. 4981 and 4982. Orders are on file in the office of the County Clerk;
- Approve three (3) Out-District College Tuition statements in the amount of $9,096; and
- Approve Application for an Authorized Emergency Vehicle Permit for Robert O. Rombach.
Jones seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS 01-23-02
The Board discussed the Route 1029 3-R Project. Keith Browning, Director of Public Works/County Engineer, was present for the discussion. This item was previously discussed by the Board at their meeting held January 7, 2002. Browning reported that he has met with David Hamby, Project Manager from BG Consultants, and the property owners since the last meeting. Two alternates for the proposed intersection of Route 438/Route 1029 have been proposed. The first alternate is to realign the intersection with a curved alignment between the two routes. The second alternate is to keep the existing T-intersection, but relocate the intersection further north to provide increased sight distance to the south given the existing turnpike bridge over Route 1029. Browning recommended that the curved alignment be utilized. Nancy Howard, City of Lecompton Councilwoman, spoke in favor of the curve. The Board has also received a letter from the City of Lecompton endorsing the curved alignment. Robin Kofford, who owns land off of 1029, expressed safety and access concerns. Jones expressed concerns about the possibility of increased speeds as well as increased truck traffic. A motion was made by Johnson to utilize the curved alignment as opposed to the T-intersection. McElhaney seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Johnson stated for the record that it was the consensus of the Board that it would be bad planning to allow direct access onto Route 438/1029 from the south side of the curve if it is ever developed/used commercially. From a safety standpoint, it should be accessed from an access road.
PARKS - WELLS 01-23-02
The Board discussed a proposal for improvements to Wells Overlook. Ken Lassman was present for the discussion. Mr. Lassman's grandfather, William Wells, donated the land for this park. Mr. Lassman proposed a prairie restoration project. He explained that by pursuing prairie restoration as a management strategy for Wells Overlook, the County becomes eligible to pursue a number of financial sources that would not otherwise be available to them, thus minimizing the cost to the county taxpayer. Kelly Kindscher from the Kansas Biological Survey, was also present for the discussion. Mr. Kindscher noted that this is a great opportunity for community involvement and they were looking for endorsement from the County. Jones made a motion to appoint the following individuals to the Wells Overlook Restoration Committee:
Jere McElhaney, Chair
Kelly Kindscher
Ken Lassman
Keith Browning or designee
Representative from City of Lawrence Parks & Rec
Other members as appropriate
Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 01-23-02
Johnson made a motion to authorize accounts payable in the amount of $8,810.20 to be paid 1/18/02; and $51,886.33 to be paid 1/18/02. Jones seconded, carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS 01-23-02
At 7:55 P.M., McElhaney made a motion to go into executive session until 8:40 P.M. with Evan Ice, County Counselor; Pam Madl, Director of Administrative Services; and Keith Dabney, Director of Zoning & Codes, to discuss potential litigation. The Board returned to regular session at 8:38 P.M. No action was taken.
Jones made a motion for adjournment; seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
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Jere McElhaney, Chairman Bob Johnson, Member
ATTEST:
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Patty Jaimes, County Clerk Charles Jones, Member
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