Meeting Information
-Convene
-Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Consider approval of Temporary Business Use Permit request received from Donna Wingert (693 E 1250 Road) for the retail sale of dried fruits and nuts (Keith Dabney)
(3) Consider approval to purchase outdoor warning sirens (Jackie Waggoner)
(4) Public Hearing on Hazard Analysis and Mitigation Plan (Paula Phillips)
(5) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Miscellaneous
(d) Public Comment
(6) Adjourn
Jones called the meeting to order at 8:37 A.M. on Monday, September 13, 2004 with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA 09-13-04
Johnson moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
- Approve Commissioners Order Nos. 5262 and 5263. Orders are on file in the office of the County Clerk.
Jones seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
ZONING 09-13-04
The Board considered approval of a request for a Temporary Business Use Permit received from Donna Wingert for the retail sale of dried fruits and nuts at her residence at 693 E 1250 Road, Lawrence, KS. Keith Dabney, Director of Zoning & Codes was present for the discussion. The hours of operation will be from 7:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. from November 1 through December 15, 2004. The proposed location of the Temporary Business Use Permit would be in Mrs. Wingert's accessory building located at her residence. It is anticipated the parking area would be sufficient for approximately 20 parking spaces and space available for 200 plus vehicles on a gravel surface. Jones made a motion to approve the Temporary Business Use Permit, seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & PURCHASING 09-13-04
The Board considered approval to purchase three (3) outdoor warming sirens. Jackie Waggoner, Purchasing Agent, explained that these sirens would provide coverage for the following areas:
- Baldwin -- no coverage east of 12th Street including the new school;
- Lawrence -- no coverage west of Wakarusa and Overland Drive; no coverage north of Harvard, between E 1000 and Wakarusa Drive; and
- Lawrence -- no coverage in the Miller Acres and Wells Acres area (north of I-70 between E1200 and Sunchase Drive off of N. Michigan).
Each year Emergency Management allocates $5,000 into the Capital Equipment Reserve to plan for these expenses.
In 1992, Douglas County participated in a cooperative bidding process with the City of Olathe serving as the lead agency. This contract was awarded to Blue Valley Public Safety with fixed pricing for two twelve-month periods, and the option to extend for additional twelve-month periods with a maximum percentage increase. Douglas County has not made any purchases from this contract since it was established. The contract has been renewed and the cost to purchase the three (3) sirens would be $54,520.20 plus $3,600 for rock clause, if needed. Johnson made a motion to approve the purchase of three (3) sirens from Blue Valley Public Safety in the amount of $54,520.20 plus $3,600 for rock clause, if needed; Jones seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 09-13-04
The Board conducted a Public Hearing on the Hazard Analysis and Mitigation Plan; Paula Phillips, Director of Emergency Management, conducted a brief presentation. Phillips explained the Plan will also be presented to the cities for public comment. The elected bodies can make recommended changes to be sent back to FEMA who will then determine whether or not they will approve. It will then return to the County Commission for adoption. Dennis Hayward, E-FM Consulting, also conducted a brief presentation. E-Fm Consulting was retained by Douglas County to conduct a countywide multi-hazard mitigation plan to comply with FEMA's Disaster Mitigation Act (DMA 2000). Funding was provided through a grant provided by Kansas Emergency Management to complete both a Hazard Analysis and the Mitigation Plan. Nancy Brown, member of the Baldwin City Council, was also present for the discussion. Jones then asked for public comment. No public comment was received. Jones made a motion to close the public hearing; seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously. No action was taken.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 09-13-04
Johnson moved approval of accounts payable in the amounts of $501,570.16 to be paid 09/07/04 and $112,065.54 to be paid 09/13/04; accounts payable manual checks in the amount of $1,945.59; payroll in the amount of $597,753.35; and electronic funds transfers in the amounts of $43,880.34 for FICA and $36,864.27 for KPERS to be paid 09/03/04. 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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