Meeting Information
- Convene
- Consider approval of minutes of August 28, 2002
CONSENT AGENDA
(a) Consider approval of Commission Orders
(b) Consider termination of Parking lease with Allen Press effective October 31, 2002
(c) Consider approval of Amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of Lawrence regarding Emergency Communications and adding a representative of Fire Chiefs Association to 911 Advisory Board
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Consider proposal of joint funding of Economic Development Marketing Brochures (Lynn Parman)
(3) Presentation of recommendations from Wells Overlook Park Study Committee (Jere McElhaney)
(4) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Miscellaneous
(d) Public Comment
(5) Adjourn
Chairman McElhaney called the meeting to order at 6:35 P.M. on Wednesday, October 16, 2002. All members were present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Jones made a motion to approve the minutes of August 28, 2002. Johnson seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA 10-16-02
Johnson moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
- Approve Commissioners Order No. 5056. Order is on file in the office of the County Clerk;
- Authorize the Chair to execute Termination of Parking Lease with Allen Press effective November 30, 2002; and
- Approve Amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of Lawrence regarding Emergency Communications and adding a representative of Fire Chiefs Association to the 911 Advisory Board.
Jones seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS 10-16-02
Lynn Parman, Vice President of Economic Development of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, presented an update on economic development program efforts. Parman then presented a request for funding of Economic Development Marketing Brochures. Jim Martin, Co-Chairman of the Douglas County-City of Lawrence Economic Development Board, was also present for the discussion. Martin explained that this is a one time request to have the resources to develop a high quality marketing package. These documents would be good for five (5) years. The current marketing materials are at least fifteen (15) years old and need to be updated. Martin stated that he believed we would lose potential jobs without these high quality documents to present to potential employers. Parman then presented a detailed description of the project including the budget and time line. She noted that a preliminary request for proposals was conducted and the bids received were approximately $50,000. Douglas County Development, Inc. (DCDI) has approved $10,000 for this expenditure and verbal approval has been received from Aquila for a $3,000 grant. The City of Lawrence has also agreed to contribute $20,000. Johnson stated that he was pleased to see that the private sector has also been solicited for funds. Jones stated that while he is pleased with the work that has been done, he was not comfortable with the proposal for a number of reasons. He expressed concern about the fact that this core docu ment hasn't been in included in the Chamber's budget in the past. He also noted that he d s not view DCDI's contribution as private money since it's ultimately funded by the taxpayers. Jones stated that other organizations have come before the Commission asking for funding with compelling stories who don't have the kind of fiscal resources available to them that the Chamber d s and he was not inclined to support this since he is not convinced that the Chamber has ex hausted its own internal resources. McElhaney stated that he was supportive of the request since he believes we need to be aggressive in attracting employers. Johnson then made the motion to approve the one-time request for $20,000 to help fund the development of marketing materials for the Economic Development Marketing Program. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried 2-1 with Jones opposing.
PARKS - WELLS OVERLOOK 10-16-02
McElhaney updated the Board on the continuing efforts at Wells Overlook Park. He stated that the Wells Overlook Restoration Committee has met and intends to start clearing all but a handful of hardwood trees from the park this fall. The project will also include burning and replanting the cleared area with native grasses, repairing or upgrading the existing sand box, preserving an existing shelter and picnic tables, hand-clearing of four trails, and adding an accessible ramp connecting the park and its 40-vehicle parking lot. McElhaney noted that he estimated that it would take up to twenty (20) months to clear all the trees by hand but he could probably accomplish the task in approximately three (3) weeks with bulldozers. It was the consensus of the Board to proceed with the plan as presented authorizing McElhaney to work out the details as to how it is accom plished.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 10-16-02
Johnson moved approval of accounts payable in the amount of $546,989.72 to be paid 10/14/02 and accounts payable manual checks in the amount of $365.54. Jones seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENTS 10-16-02
Johnson made a motion to reappoint Kay Hodge, 891 E 300 Road, Overbrook, KS, and Alden Bradley, 2015 N 700 Road, Eudora, KS, to the Board of Zoning Appeals for three-year terms which shall expire October 31, 2005. Jones sec onded and the motion carried unanimously.
Jones then requested staff to look into the possibility of limiting the number of terms that individuals can be appointed to boards.
McElhaney made a motion for adjournment; seconded by Jones 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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