Meeting Information
- Convene
- Consider approval of minutes of September 25, 2002
CONSENT AGENDA
(a) Consider approval of Commission Orders
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Receive and discuss 3-year Summary of Accident Data on county roadways (Keith Browning/Traffic Safety Advisory Committee)
(3) Consider approval of Home Rule Resolution amending Section 9-202 of the Douglas County Code and providing construction standards and permit requirements for entrances on County Routes (Keith Browning)
(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 23, 2002, with Commissioners McElhaney and Johnson present. Commissioner Jones participated via speaker phone. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes of September 24, 2002. Jones seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA 10-23-02
Johnson moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
- Approve Commissioners Order Nos. 5057 and 5058. Orders are file in the office of the County Clerk; and
- Note receipt of fee reports for the month of September 2002.
Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS 10-23-02
The Board noted receipt of the 3-Year Summary of Accident Data on County Roadways. Keith Browning, Director of Public Works/County Engineer, was present for the discussion. Browning explained that the data was compiled by Andrew Morrow of the Department of Public Works for the Traffic Safety Advi sory Committee (TSAC). Browning noted that Morrow was also a member of the TSAC. The summaries were prepared to identify trends or obvious problems that should be addressed to improve safety on Douglas County roadways. No action was taken.
Commissioner Jones excused himself at 7:15 P.M.
PUBLIC WORKS & RESOLUTIONS 10-23-02
The Board considered approval of a Home Rule Resolution amending Section 9- 202 of the Douglas County Code and providing construction standards and permit requirements for entrances on county routes. Browning explained that this resolution combines the original entrance standards resolution (HR-88-11-8) and the recently approved shared entrance standards resolution (HR-02-7-3) into one resolution. This resolution d s not revise the construction standards or permit requirements for either single or shared entrances. Section 9-202-4 has been added to authorize the County Engineer to modify the entrance construction standards on a case-by-case basis if in his or her judgment strict adherence to the standards will involved increased risk to property or public safety. Browning then explained a current situation on Route 1045 where the entrance was constructed much too wide and the regulations were not enforced. The property has been sold and the new property owner runs a business which includes semi trailer traffic. In this particular situation, if you're southbound on 1045, as you go up on the hill there's a plateau, then you crest and the entrance is located as you start down. Browning stated that in this case it is appropriate to leave the en trance wider and this resolution would give him the authority to modify the standards. Johnson stated that he wanted to make sure the resolution stated that the discretion given to the County Engineer is with regard to safety issues and that it be documented and kept on file for future reference. Johnson also sug gested that the inspection fee of $25 be increased. McElhaney suggested that it be increased to $75. It was the consensus of the Board to direct staff to make the suggested changes to the home rule resolution and place it on a future agenda. The Board also directed staff to send a letter along with the new regulation to the townships and the Homebuilder's Association for their information.
The Board then heard comments from Walt Spencer.
MISCELLANEOUS 10-23-02
The Board discussed a letter received from Congressman Dennis Moore re questing input from local officials on the issue combined statistical areas. John son made a motion to authorize staff to draft a letter for the Board's signature indicating that the Douglas County Commission feels strongly that Lawrence and Douglas County should not be lumped together with Kansas City as part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. McElhaney seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 10-23-02
Johnson moved approval of accounts payable in the amount of $121,761.90 to be paid 10/21/02; accounts payable manual checks in the amount of $1,235.16; payroll in the amount of $551,282.24; and electronic funds transfers in the amounts of $40,662.10 for FICA and $31,865.74 for KPERS to be paid 10/25/02. McElhaney seconded and the motion carried.
McElhaney then made a motion for adjournment; seconded by Johnson and carried.
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Jere McElhaney, Chair Bob Johnson, Member
ATTEST:
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Patty Jaimes, County Clerk Charles Jones, Member
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