Meeting Information
- Convene
- Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Receive requests from Lawrence Board of Education, Baldwin City Board of Education and Eudora Board of Education to introduce a bill to the Kansas Legislature which would authorize a Douglas County vote to authorize a 1/2 cent sales tax (Craig Weinaug)
(3) Discussion of the impact of UGA boundaries on property values
(4) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Miscellaneous
(d) Public Comment
(5) Adjourn
Johnson called meeting to order at 6:35 P.M. on Wednesday, November 5, 2003, with all members present. Also present was Max Phillips, Lawrence High School Representative. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA 11-05-03
McElhaney moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
- Approve Commissioners Order No. 5169. Order is on file in the office of the County Clerk.
Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS 11-05-03
The Board discussed requests received from the Lawrence Board of Education, Baldwin City Board of Education and Eudora Board of Education to introduce a bill to the Kansas Legislature which would authorize a Douglas County vote to authorize a 1/2 cent sales tax. Craig Weinaug, County Administrator, presented the item.
Johnson then asked for public comment. The following individuals made comments:
- Sue Morgan, representative of the Lawrence Board of Education, spoke in favor.
- Austin Turney, representative of the Lawrence Board of Education, spoke in favor.
- Cindy Yulich, representative of the Lawrence Board of Education, spoke in favor.
- Marci Francisco, representative of the League of Women Voters, spoke in opposition.
Johnson closed the public hearing. Johnson stated that he would support the request. Jones stated he would also support the request. McElhaney stated that he would not support the request.
After discussion, Jones made a motion to direct staff to work with the legislative delegation to seek approval for the Douglas County Commissioners to submit the question of imposing a countywide retailers' sales tax at the rate of .50% for the purpose of economic development that would benefit our school districts. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried 2-1 with McElhaney opposed. Student Representative Phillips voted in favor.
PLANNING AND MISCELLANEOUS 11-05-03
The Board discussed the impact of the Urban Growth Area boundaries on property values. Marion Johnson, County Appraiser, was present for the discussion. No action was taken.
McElhaney moved for adjournment. Jones seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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Bob Johnson, Chairman Jere McElhaney, Member
ATTEST:
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Patty Jaimes, County Clerk Charles Jones, Member
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