Meeting Information
-Convene
-Pledge of Allegiance
-Consider approval of minutes of January 10 and <1/2xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />January 12, 2005
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders
(b) Consider approval of resolutions granting cereal malt beverage licenses to Clinton
Cove Mini Mart and Midland Farm Store (Jamie Shew)
(c) Consider approval of resolution concerning reimbursement of County employees for the use of their personal motor vehicles for County business (Pam Madl)
(d) Consider approval of Resolution authorizing installation of gate on N 1500 Road west of George Williams Way (Keith Browning)
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Discussion of bids received by the City of Lawrence for new fire station, and consideration of appropriate actions
(3) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
Jones called the meeting to order at 8:35 A.M. on Monday, January 24, 2005 with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Johnson moved approval of the minutes of January 10 and January 12, 2005; motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA 01-24-05
Jones moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
- Approve Commissioners Order Nos. 5289, 5290, and 5291. Orders are on file in the office of the County Clerk;
- Approve Resolution No. 05-07 granting a cereal malt beverage license to Clinton Mini Mart;
- Approve Resolution No. 05-08 granting a cereal malt beverage license to Midland Farm Store;
- Approve Resolution No. 05-09 concerning reimbursement of county employees for the use of their personal motor vehicles for county business; and
- Approve Resolution No. 05-10 providing for the installation of a gate on N 1500 Road.
Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
AMBULANCE 01-24-05
The Board discussed bids received by the City of Lawrence for construction of Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical Station #5. Dan Sabatini, Architect, and Mike Wildgen, Lawrence City Manager, were present for the discussion. Sabatini noted that the bids received for the station came in approximately $500,000 more than originally estimated. The City of Lawrence approved the low bid received by First Management, Inc. for construction of the station. Sabatini then recommended various changes for the Board to consider resulting in a savings of approximately $57,680. Douglas County's share of the project would be 24%.
McElhaney stated that the building as designed is definitely a $4.5 million project. However, he questioned whether it should be redesigned and rebid in order to lower the cost. McElhaney then asked whether an operational budget had been prepared. Wildgen responded that a budget had been prepared, but he did not have the information with him.
McElhaney then asked how long the project had been in the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) and whether it had been adjusted for inflation.
Pam Madl, Assistant County Administrator, stated that the project had been in the CIP for three (3) years and had not been adjusted for inflation.
Johnson stated that he believed this conversation should have taken place before the project went out for bid. He noted that since the City Commission has already voted to approve the project, he believed the County should live up to their agreement and be a full participant. Johnson also noted he appreciated McElhaney's work, but he was inclined to approve the project as bid.
Jones also indicated his appreciation for McElhaney's work, noting the cost had been reduced due to his efforts. Jones then stated that if this were a County project, it would have been handled differently. Jones stated his inclination to approve the project as bid.
McElhaney stated he believed that since taxpayers were told a specific cost for the station, that's what the station should cost. McElhaney noted he would not support the project as bid.
Jones moved approval of the low bid received from First Management, Inc. for the construction of Station 5 consistent with the County's share as interpreted in the Interlocal Agreement. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried with McElhaney opposed.
PUBLIC WORKS 01-24-05
The Board discussed the scheduling of a public meeting for Bridge Replacement Project No. 23 C-3890-01 and possible future Route 1055 improvements. Keith Browning, Director of Public Works/County Engineer, presented display sheets showing possible future improvements to Route 1055 between Route 458 and Vinland. Browning noted that Vinland Grade School was available for a public meeting on Tuesday February 15th or Tuesday, February 22, at 7:00 P.M. Browning was directed to check the availability of the school on a Wednesday evening. No action was taken.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 01-24-05
Johnson moved approval of accounts payable in the amounts of $326,308.18 to be paid 01/18/04 and $244,935.52 to be paid 01/24/05; accounts payable manual checks in the amounts of $285.52 and $1,368.24; payroll in the amount of $717,721.56; electronic funds transfers in the amounts of $52,992.46 for FICA and $46,533.68 for KPERS to be paid 01/21/05. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
Jones made a motion to adjourn; McElhaney seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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Charles Jones, Chairman Bob Johnson, Member
ATTEST:
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Jamie Shew, County Clerk Jere McElhaney, Member
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