Meeting Information
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Jones called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M. on Monday, October 24, 2005 with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Jones moved approval of the minutes of October 10, October 11, October 12, and October 17, 2005. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA 10-24-05
Jones moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
- Pull the item "Consider approval of resolution rescinding the "minimum maintenance" designation for a portion of E 1400 Road between N 650 Road and N 700 Road in Willow Springs and Palmyra Townships" for discussion.
Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
PLANNING, PUBLIC WORKS & RESOLUTIONS 10-24-05
At their meeting on October 19, 2005, the Board tabled action on approving a resolution rescinding the "minimum maintenance" designation for a portion of E 1400 Road between N 650 Road and N 700 Road in Willow Springs and Palmyra Townships" and directed staff to get an opinion from the County Counselor as to whether Sections 21-103, 21-104, and 21-105 of the jointly adopted Subdivision Regulations for the City of Lawrence and Douglas County applies to this request for reversal of the minimum maintenance road designation. Craig Weinaug, County Administrator, stated that the County Counselor has determined that these regulations do not apply in this instance.
Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution No. 05-30 rescinding the "minimum maintenance" designation for a portion of E 1400 Road between N 650 Road and N 700 Road in Willow Springs and Palmyra Townships. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried with Jones opposed.
MISCELLANEOUS 10-24-05
Roxanne Miller, member of the Lawrence-Douglas County Economic Development Board, conducted a presentation regarding open space preservation. She requested that the Board begin to plan and prioritize a dual effort with the City of Lawrence for funding in 2007.
Grant Eichhorn, member of the Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Commission and Parks Subcommittee, made brief comments about the parks.
Bev Worster, County resident, stated she was very much in support of the entire project.
Judy Billings, Senior Vice President of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau, made comments about Black Jack Park.
Keith Browning, Director of Public Works/County Engineer, noted that trash is becoming a problem on the Black Jack Park grounds. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has been contacted and an application will be made for funds to assist in the cleanup of this area. Browning noted that the funds would cover 75% of the costs.
No action was taken.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 10-24-05
Jones moved approval of accounts payable in the amount of $761,635.82 to be paid 10/24/05; Johnson seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS 10-24-05
At 9:53 A.M., Jones made a motion that the Board recess to go into executive session until 10:30 A.M. with Craig Weinaug, County Administrator; Pam Madl, Assistant County Administrator; and Shannon Oury, Assistant County Counselor, to discuss personnel. The motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously. At 10:30 A.M., Jones made a motion to extend the executive session until 10:35 A.M.; Johnson seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The Board returned to regular session at 10:35 A.M. No action was taken.
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
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