Meeting Information
-Convene
-Pledge of Allegiance
-Consider approval of minutes of December 19, <1/2xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />December 27, 2005, and January 9, 2006
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Consider approval of request to recommend closure of the South Lawrence Trafficway from 8:30 A.M. until 12 noon, Friday, May 12, 2006, for the 2006 NCCA National Team Trial Bicycle Championships (Bill Marshall)
(3) Discussion and consideration of approval to purchase elevation data (Rick Miller)
(4) Consider proposed amendments to Horizon 2020, Chapter 8 - Transportation (Keith Browning)
(5) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments (JAAA)
Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:35 P.M. on Wednesday, January 18, 2006 with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Jones moved approval of minutes of December 19, December 27, 2005, and January 9, 2006. McElhaney seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA 01-18-06
Jones moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
- Approve Commissioners Order Nos. 06-106 and 06-107. Orders are on file in the office of the County Clerk.
Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS 01-18-06
The Board considered a request received from KLM Marketing Solutions for the temporary closure of the South Lawrence Trafficway from 8:30 A.M. until 12 noon on Friday, May 12, 2006 for the 2006 NCCA National Team Trial Bicycle Championships. Bob Sanner, Director, Conventions & Sports Markets of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitor's Bureau, was present for the discussion. Sanner stated that the Board approved a similar request last year. However, in order to increase participation, the team trial has been moved to Friday morning instead of Sunday morning. Meetings have been held with the Public Works Department, the Sheriff's Office, the Kansas Department of Transportation, and state troopers to discuss public safety. After discussion, Jones made a motion that staff be directed to write a letter in support of this event to the Kansas Department of Transportation. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS & PURCHASING 01-18-06
The Board discussed the acquisition of elevation data with Rick Miller, GIS Director. Miller explained that Douglas County and the City of Lawrence are planning the acquisition of new elevation data and the update of aerial photography for the entire county in 2006. The County and City will share proportionately in funding the project, with the City responsible for the acreage contained within the Urban Growth Area. Phase I of the project will capture and process elevation data into final products and interim data to be used in Phase II, the update of aerial photography. Phase I is a cooperative project between the United States Geological Survey (USGS), 7 counties, 3 cities, the Department of Defense, and 4 state agencies. Phase I of the project is estimated to cost $58,000 and Phase II is estimated to cost $390,000. Douglas County has budgeted $300,000 for this project. After discussion, Jones made a motion to waive the bid requirement of the Douglas County Purchasing Policy and delegate signature authority to Pam Madl, Assistant County Administrator, to enter into a Joint Funding Agreement with the USGS for an amount not to exceed $300,000 for Douglas County's share of Phase I and Phase II. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS 01-18-06
The Board considered amendments to Horizon 2020, Chapter 8 -- Transportation. Keith Browning, Director of Public Works/County Engineer, and Bill Ahrens, staff member of the Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Department, were present for the discussion. After discussion, Jones made a motion to direct staff to submit the amendments to the Planning Commission for consideration. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS 01-18-06
Jones made a motion that Johnson be the county representative to the Public Incentive Review Committee (PIRC). Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
McElhaney excused himself at 7:32 P.M.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 01-18-06
Johnson moved approval of accounts payable in the amount of $390,994.03 to be paid 01/17/06; and accounts payable manual checks in the amounts of $625.00, $3,461.40 and $3,910.00. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried.
Johnson made a motion to adjourn; Jones seconded and the motion carried.
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Bob Johnson, Chairman Jere McElhaney, Member
ATTEST:
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Jamie Shew, County Clerk Charles Jones, Member
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