-Convene

      -Pledge of Allegiance

      -Consider approval of minutes of <1/2xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />January 24, 2005

CONSENT AGENDA

      (1) (a)   Consider approval of Commission Orders

            (b)   Consider approval to accept bids for the purchase of $747,000 principal amount of

                    General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005-A, dated March 1, 2005 (Pam Madl)

(c)      Consider approval of Resolution authorizing and directing the issuance, sale and

        delivery of $747,000 principal amount of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005-A

        of Douglas County, Kansas; providing for the levy and collection of an annual tax

        for the purpose of paying the principal of and interest on said bonds as they

        become due; making certain covenants and agreements to provide for the payment

        and security thereof; and authorizing certain other documents and actions

        connected therewith (Pam Madl)

(d)      Consider approval for enrolling Lone Jones called the meeting to order at 6:35 P.M. on Wednesday, February 2, 2005 with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Johnson moved approval of the minutes of January 24, 2005; motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.

CONSENT AGENDA 02-02-05
Jones moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:

• Approve Commissioners Order Nos. 5292, 5293, and 5295. Orders are on file in the office of the County Clerk;
• Accept the bid received from UMB Bank, n.a., Kansas City, Missouri, and authorize the Chairman and Clerk to execute the bid form selling the Bonds to the best bidder on the basis of said bid and the terms specified in the Notice of Bond Sale, for the purchase of $737,000 principal amount of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005-A, dated March 1, 2005;
• Approve Resolution No. 05-11 authorizing and directing the issuance, sale and delivery of $737,000 principal amount of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005-A of Douglas County, Kansas; providing for the levy and collection of an annual tax for the purpose of paying the principal of and interest on said bonds as they become due; making certain covenants and agreements to provide for the payment and security thereof; and authorizing certain other documents and actions connected therewith; and
• Approve enrollment of Lone Star Lake in the Community Fisheries Assistance Program through the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.

Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.

PUBLIC WORKS 02-02-05
The Board discussed a response letter to the Kansas Department of Transportation regarding local road issues in conjunction with US 59 Freeway Construction Project. Keith Browning, Director of Public Works/County Engineer, was present for the discussion. The letter noted that Douglas County would assume responsibility for upgrading E 1300 Road between N 100 Road and N 150 Road. The letter also indicated that Douglas County would request that KDOT assume responsibility for a significant portion of the extension of E 1326 Road from Berg Acres southward to Route 458 (N 1000 Road).

 Johnson stated he believed that KDOT should assume responsibility for the extension of E 1326 Road.

Jones stated he would recommend that Douglas County indicate clear support for KDOT to take over the extension of E 1326 Road and suggested that one commissioner work with Browning to work on the letter and conduct negotiations with KDOT. Jones then made a motion that Johnson be assigned to work with Browning to revise the letter and complete negotiations on this matter; that the letter indicate the County's willingness to assume responsibility for upgrading E 1300 Road; and request that KDOT assume responsibility for the extension of E 1326 Road. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 02-02-05
Johnson moved approval of accounts payable in the amount of $100,814.26 to be paid 01/31/04; accounts payable manual checks in the amount of $14,456.16; and approve letters to the Douglas County Treasurer authorizing the Treasurer to credit the accounts of Bambino's in the amounts of $73.15 and $33.65; Kinko's in the amount of $477.39; Charles Whitman in the amount of $100.00; Shelley Bock in the amount of $150.67; and Professional Moving & Storage in the amount of $262.50 against their delinquent taxes as authorized by state statute. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.

APPOINTMENTS 02-02-05
Jones made motion to appoint Marsha Goff, Lawrence, KS, to the Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging Board of Directors  to fill the unexpired term of Joseph Simunac who recently resigned. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously. It should be noted that Ms. Goff's term shall expire on September 30, 2006.

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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Jamie Shew, County Clerk                   Jere McElhaney, Member