Meeting Information
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-Convene
-Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders
(b) Consider approval of Supplemental Agreement for Construction Inspection
Services for Project No. 23 C-3472-01, Route 442 Safety Improvements (Keith
Browning/Doug Stephens)
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Discussion of ELOA Proposal for Douglas County (Rich Minder)
(3) Consider approval of ambulance bid (Mark Bradford)
(4) Receive recommendation from County Clerk on how to handle August 9th canvass of August primary (Patty Jaimes)
(5) Consider approval of Jones called the meeting to order at 8:34 A.M. on Monday, July 19, 2004 with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA 07-19-04
Jones moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
- Approved Commissioners Order No. 5252. Order is on file in the office of the County Clerk; and
- Approve Supplemental Agreement for Construction Inspection Services for Project No. 23-C-3472-01, Route 442 Safety Improvements.
Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS 07-19-04
The Board discussed a proposal from the Early Learning Opportunities Act (ELOA) requesting authorization to designate the Success BY 6 Coalition of Douglas County as the eligible Local Council for Douglas County, Kansas for the purposes of the ELOA discretionary grant program. Rich Minder was present for the discussion. Minder also requested that Douglas County authorize the Success By 6 Coalition to develop and submit an application to the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Child Care Bureau. Minder explained the grant would:
- provide for the enhancement of early childhood literacy;
- help parents, caregivers, childcare providers, and educators increase their capacity to facilitate the development of cognitive, language comprehension, expressive language, social emotional, and motor skills, and promote learning readiness; and
- increase access to early learning opportunities for young children with special needs, including developmental delays, by facilitating coordination with other programs serving such young children.
Johnson questioned who would ultimately be responsible for management of the funds and requested that the County Counselor conduct research on the issue.
Minder stated that the Board of Directors of Douglas County Child Development Association (DCCCA) has indicated interest in acting as the fiscal agent for the project. Minder also noted the grant is due on July 27th.
Jones stated he was concerned because we have no sense of how much money we might receive. Jones indicated willingness to endorse the request but would like the County Counselor to review. No action was taken.
PURCHASING & AMBULANCE 07-19-04
The Board discussed bids received for the purchase of two (2) medic units. Mark Bradford, Deputy Chief of the Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical Department, was present for the discussion. Bradford explained that bids were sent to seventeen (17) manufacturers and four (4) responded with the low bid being submitted by American Response Vehicles (AEV) in the amount of $389,998. A trade-in option was included in the bid which ranged from no offer to $3,000. Bradford requested permission to utilize E-Bay for the method of sale of the trade-in with a $3,000 plus costs as the reserve amount. McElhaney suggested that Bradford contact the local townships to see if they had any need for the trade-in. Johnson made a motion to approve the purchase of two (2) Type III ambulances from American Response Vehicles (AEV) in the amount of $389,998, and authorize the disposal of the trade-in unit by first offering it to the local townships or utilize E-Bay as the method of sale if a township d s not need the unit. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
ZONING & RESOLUTIONS 07-19-04
The Board considered approval of a Home Rule Resolution imposing permitting requirements and regulations on fireworks displays. Jones made a motion to approve Home Rule Resolution No. HR-04-7-2 Imposing Permitting Requirements and Regulations on Fireworks Displays. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 07-19-04
Johnson moved approval of accounts payable in the amount of $215,747.07 to be paid 07/19/04; motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
Jones made a motion to adjourn; Johnson seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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Charles Jones, Chairman Bob Johnson, Member
ATTEST:
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Patty Jaimes, County Clerk Jere McElhaney, Member
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