Meeting Information
-Convene
-Pledge of Allegiance
-Consider approval of minutes of January 11, January 18, and <1/2xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />January 23, 2006
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders
(b) Consider approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Baldwin City for
replacement of a bridge on High Street (Keith Browning)
(c) Consider approval of request to participate in the DHS Emergency Management
Performance Grant Program (Paula Phillips)
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Consider approval of nursing contract for County Jail (Ken McGovern)
(3) Consider approval of resolutions establishing speed limits on segments of N 1100 Road and E 2300 Road within the Hesper Charter Road Improvement District (Keith Browning)
(4)
Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:35 P.M. on Wednesday, February 8, 2006 with two members present. McElhaney was absent.
Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes of January 11, January 18, and January 23, 2006. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried.
CONSENT AGENDA 02-08-06
Johnson moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
- Approve Commissioners Order Nos. 06-110 and 06-111. Orders are on file in the office of the County Clerk;
- Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Baldwin City for replacement of a bridge on High Street; and
- Pull the item "Consider approval of request to participate in the DHS Emergency Management Performance Grant Program" for discussion.
Motion was seconded by Jones and carried.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & GRANTS 02-08-06
Paula Phillips, Director of Emergency Management, explained that she is requesting authorization to apply for funding from the Department of Homeland Security through the Emergency Management Performance Grant Program managed by Kansas Emergency Management. This program provides annual funds to assist the County in the enhancement of local emergency management programs and is dependent upon both the Federal and State budgetary processes.
Since the program's inception in 1985, Douglas County has participated in the grant program. Douglas County Emergency Management has received $352,000 in grant funds since 1990. The FFY2006 award amount will be determined by the number of counties participating, the amount of the federal award to the State and a formula based on a risk assessment of participating counties.
These funds have been used to offset the tax burden of the Emergency Management program on the County general fund dollars Emergency Management Program Grant funds provide funding for staff, office and operational equipment, training and exercise materials, computers, public education literature and Emergency Operations Center functions.
Mike Russell, Chair of the Emergency Management Board, stated he has been involved since 1992 and feels this is a valuable grant program. Russell noted that participation is supported by the Board and asked that they be allowed to continue to pursue the grant.
After discussion, Jones made a motion to authorize participation in the State and Local Assistance Emergency Management Funding Program. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried.
CONTRACTS & SHERIFF 02-08-06
The Board discussed renewal of a contract with the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) to provide nursing services at the Douglas County Jail. Ken McGovern, Sheriff, and Judy Bellome, Director of the Visiting Nurses Association, were present for the discussion. Bellome noted that the inmate population has grown 46 inmates per day over when the jail first opened. This has caused the need for Certified Medication Aides (CMA's) to be employed to assisted the nurses.
Janet Cairns, one of the managers that oversees jail, stated they had the CMA program in place for a few months at VNA's cost on a trial basis in order to determine whether this would be a viable option for the jail. She noted the program has worked very well.
After discussion, Jones made a motion to approve the contract with the Visiting Nurses Association in the amount of $265,647.36 for one year effective February 1, 2006 and terminating on February 1, 2007, with the option to renew for up to four (4) additional one (1) year terms. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried.
PUBLIC WORKS & RESOLUTIONS 02-08-06
Keith Browning, Director of Public Works/County Engineer, presented proposed resolutions establishing speed limits for roads within the Hesper Charter Road Improvement District. After discussion, Johnson made a motion to approve the following Resolutions:
- Resolution No. 06-02 establishing a 35 miles per hour maximum speed limit on a portion of E 2300 Road between N 1075 and N 1100;
- Resolution No. 06-03 establishing a 45 miles per hour maximum speed limit on a portion of E 2300 Road between N 1100 and N 1150;
- Resolution No. 06-04 establishing a 45 miles per hour maximum speed limit on a portion of N 1100 Road between County Route 1061 (E 2200) and E 2300 Road; and
- Resolution 06-05 establishing a 35 miles per hour maximum speed limit on a portion of N 1100 Road between E 2300 and E 2368.
Motion was seconded by Jones and carried.
PUBLIC WORKS & RESOLUTIONS 02-08-06
Keith Browning, Director of Public Works/County Engineer, presented a resolution establishing temporary speed limits on portions of # 1500 Road, E 1600 Road, N 800 Road and N 900 Road in conjunction with the closure of Route 1055 for Project No. 23 C-3890-01. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution No. 06-06 establishing temporary speed limits on portions of E 1500 Road, E 1600 Road, N 800 Road and N 900 Road in Wakarusa and Palmyra Townships for the duration of construction on Douglas County Route 1055 (Project No. 23C-3890-01). Motion was seconded by Jones and carried.
PUBLIC WORKS & RESOLUTIONS 02-08-06
Keith Browning, Director of Public Works/County Engineer, presented a resolution establishing temporary weight limits for commercial vehicles on portions of E 1500 Road, E 1600 Road, N 800 Road and N 900 Road in conjunction with the closure of Route 1055 for Project No. 23 C-3890-01. Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution No. 06-07 establishing temporary five (5) ton weight limit for commercial vehicles on portions of E 1500 Road, E 1600 Road, N 800 Road, and N 900 Road in Wakarusa and Palmyra Townships for the duration of construction on Douglas County Route 1055 (Project No. 23C-3890-01). Motion was seconded by Jones and carried.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 02-08-06
Jones moved approval of accounts payable in the amounts of $16,163.16 to be paid 01/30/06 and $948,278.49 to be paid 02/06/06; accounts payable manual checks in the amounts of $1,106,565.00, $1,730.70 and $129.56; payroll in the amount of $656,748.33; and electronic funds transfers in the amounts of $48,313.84 for FICA and $50,906.89 for KPERS to be paid 02/03/06. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried.
APPOINTMENTS 02-08-06
Johnson made a motion to approve the following individuals to the Douglas County Senior Services, Inc. Board of Directors: David Mattern, Lawrence, KS, term to expire 12/31/06; Cheryl Holcomb, Lawrence, KS, term to expire 12/31/06; Lois Clark, Lawrence, KS, term to expire 12/31/06; Tina Roberts, Baldwin City, KS, term to expire 12/31/07; Craig Brown, Baldwin City, KS, term to expire 12/31/07; Lori Heasty, Lawrence, KS, term to expire 12/31/06; Eldon Herd, Lawrence, KS, term to expire 12/31/07; Pattie Johnson, Lawrence, KS, term to expire 12/31/06; Fred Madaus, Lawrence, KS, term to expire 12/31/06; Diane Massey, Eudora, KS, term to expire 12/31/07; George Norton, Lawrence, KS, term to expire 12/31/07; Jim Ralston, Lawrence; KS, term to expire 12/31/06; Ralph Ruhlen, Baldwin City, KS, term to expire 12/31/06; and Eric Walther, Lawrence, KS, term to expire 12/31/06. 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 Charles Jones, Member
ATTEST:
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Jamie Shew, County Clerk
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