Meeting Information
Agenda
Chairman McElhaney called the meeting to order at 6:40 P.M., on Wednesday, August 28, 2002. All members were present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA 08-28-02
Jones made a motion to approve the following Consent Agenda:
- Approve Commissioners Order No. 5049. Order is on file in the office of the County Clerk; and
- Note receipt of fee reports for the month of July.
Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
ANNEXATION 08-28-02
The Board noted receipt of a petition and consent for annexation for a parcel of approximately forty acres to the City of Eudora. Ron Conner, Mayor of the City of Eudora, made a brief comment. Jones made a motion that the Board finds that the proposed annexation will not hinder or prevent the proper growth and development of the area or that of any other incorporated city located within Douglas County. Johnson seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS, PUBLIC WORKS & ZONING 08-28-02
The Board considered approval of a Home Rule Resolution providing for the temporary prohibition of the issuance of permits for the construction or place ment of dwellings and mobile homes on tracts of land gaining primary access through minimum maintenance roads. Craig Weinaug, County Administrator, presented the item. Weinaug explained that this resolution was drawn up as a one year moratorium since it is anticipated that the Commission might want to look at this regulation more comprehensively. This would give the Planning Staff, the Planning Commission, and the County Commission an opportunity to look at it more comprehensively within the context of the other zoning regulations. Weinaug noted that the townships had been notified that the Commission would be considering this item tonight. Weinaug further noted that he had been in contact with Chuck Wright, Trustee of Lecompton Township, who indicated that Lecompton Township would be in favor of the resolution. The Board heard comments from Don Palmateer, Grant Township, and Jim Jolly, Marion Town ship. The Board then heard comments from Scott Stockwell. Johnson made a motion that the Board approve Home Rule Resolution No. 02-8-4 providing for the temporary prohibition of the issuance of permits for the construction or placement of dwellings and mobile homes on tracts of land gaining primary access through minimum maintenance roads. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
ZONING 08-28-02
The Board discussed a proposal to increase building permit fees. Keith Dabney, Director of Zoning and Codes, was present for the discussion. Dabney presented two options for consideration. Option One increases the fees collected by 27% per year for three years. Option Two increases the fees collected by 54% in 2003 and 27% in 2004. Dabney recommended approval of Option One since it has a less gradual increase over time. Johnson noted that the revenue that is collected will still be less than our costs for operating the Zoning & Codes Department. Jones requested that staff prepare an accounting showing a projection of revenues and costs associated with building inspections, and include the departmental expenses with a description of other duties performed by the department that are not associated with building inspection. It was the consen sus of the Board to table this item until the documentation was completed, noting that Option One was preferred.
PARKS -- LONE STAR & PUBLIC WORKS 08-28-02
Browning presented a resolution adopting the Lone Star Lake Operation and Maintenance Manual. Browning explained that the updated manual incorporates revisions to reflect reconstruction of the spillway and the resultant pool elevation and storage changes. Jones discussed potential flooding concerns and ques tioned the use of the word "inspection" on page 7 of the manual which states that "The lake staff shall conduct a daily visual inspection of the structure." Jones expressed liability concerns if the inspections weren't documented on a daily basis. Johnson made a motion that Resolution No. 02-17 Adopting the Lone Star Lake Operation and Maintenance Manual, be approved with the term "inspec tion" as noted above, be changed to observation. Jones seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
PARKS -- LONE STAR & PUBLIC WORKS 08-28-02
Browning then presented the Updated Emergency Action Plan for Lone Star Lake Dam and Washington Creek Watershed. Johnson made a motion to approve the Plan, seconded by Jones, and carried unanimously.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & GRANTS 08-28-02
Johnson made a motion to approve the FFY 2003 State and Local Assistance Grant. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 08-28-02
Jones moved approval of accounts payable in the amount of $772,782.05 to be paid 9/3/02, accounts payable manual checks in the amount of $128.75; payroll in the amount of $581,986.86; and electronic funds transfers in the amounts of $32,969.63 for KPERS and $42,978.25 for FICA to be paid 8/9/02. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS & RESOLUTIONS 08-28-02
Weinaug presented Resolution No. 02-18 authorizing the continued imposition of a telephone user tax for the operation of an enhanced 911 emergency telephone service in Douglas County. Jones made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 02-18, Johnson seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
JUDICIAL & LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER 08-28-02
Jones updated the Commission on air quality concerns in the Judicial & Law Enforcement Center. He toured the Center earlier in the week with staff and didn't find anything that appeared to be problematic. However, as a precaution, the filters will be changed more frequently and a few ceiling panels that appeared to have some water damage to them will be replaced. Once the renovations are completed, an air quality review will be conducted and issues will be addressed.
McElhaney moved for adjournment; seconded by Jones and carried unani mously.
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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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