Meeting Information
-Convene
-Pledge of Allegiance
-Consider approval of minutes of January 25 and <1/2xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />January 30, 2006
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders
(b) Consider approval of Annual Noxious Weed Management Plan (Keith Browning/
Harold Starkebaum)
(c) Consider approval of bids for noxious weed herbicides (Keith Browning)
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Preliminary discussion of growth issues south of the Wakarusa (Jones)
(3) Consider approval of construction engineering force account agreement with KDOT for Route 1055 Bridge replacement and road improvements (Project No. 23C-3890-01) (Keith Browning)
(4) Consider approval of six (6) Out-District College Tuition Statements in the amount of $12,480 (Debbie Sparkes)
(5) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
Jones called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M. on Monday, February 13, 2006, with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Jones moved approval of the minutes of January 25 and January 30, 2006. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA 02-13-06
Johnson moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
- Approve Commissioners Order Nos. 06-112 and 06-113. Orders are on file in the Office of the County Clerk;
- Approve Annual Noxious Weed Management Plan; and
- Approve the low bid from Lone Pine AG-Services, Inc. and from Van Diest Supply Company for noxious weed herbicides as follows:
Herbicide
Quantity
Unit Cost
Total Cost
Glyphosate
600 gal
$10.52
$6,312.00
Remedy
100 gal.
$78.67
$7,867.00
PastureGard
150 gal.
$41.83
$6,274.50
2,4-D (Amine)
1,500 gal.
$9.30
$13,950.00
2,4-D (LV)
300 gal.
$11.01
$3,303.00
Tordon 22K
700 gal.
$80.48
$56,336.00
Lone Pine AG Services, Inc.
Total
$94,042.50
Excort XP
128 oz.
$15.17
$1,941.76
Van Diest Supply Company
Total
$1,941.76
Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
AGREEMENTS & PUBLIC WORKS 02-13-06
The Board considered approval of Construction Engineering Force Account Agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) for Route 1055 Bridge Replacement and Road Improvements -- Project No. 23 C-3890-01. Keith Browning, Director of Public Works/County Engineer, explained that in December 2005, the Board approved submitting a proposal to KDOT for the Department of Public Works to perform construction engineering services for the replacement of the Route 1055 bridge approximately 3/4 mile south of Route 458 (near Cedar Hill Gun Club) and associated roadway improvements. The proposal approved by the Board and submitted to KDOT had a not-to-exceed cost of $91,093.85. KDOT felt the not-to-exceed cost was too high, and asked the Department of Public Works to re-submit a proposal with a lower cost. After reconsideration by the Department of Public Works, a second proposal was submitted with a not-to-exceed cost of $78,498.75.
Under the contract, the Department of Public Works will perform construction inspection for the project, and Douglas County will be reimbursed for 80% of all inspection costs. The remaining 20% will be paid from Public Works' budget as regular salaries. Under the contract, the upper limit of compensation is $78,498.75 of which 80% would be reimbursed. It is anticipated that the total inspection costs will be very close to that upper limit. If circumstances beyond our control (e.g., unforseen delays) increase inspection costs, a supplement agreement with KDOT will be needed.
McElhaney made a motion to approve the Force Account Agreement with KDOT for Public Works department personnel to perform construction inspection services for Project No. 23 C-3890-01, Route 1055 improvements. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
OUT-DISTRICT COLLEGE TUITION STATEMENTS 02-13-06
Johnson made a motion to approve the six (6) Out-District College Tuition Statements in the amount of $12,480. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried with McElhaney opposed.
MISCELLANEOUS 02-13-06
The Board conducted a preliminary discussion of growth issues south of the Wakarusa. Jones noted that the Board has held joint discussions with the City of Lawrence and the Lawrence School Board regarding these issues including the location of the wastewater treatment plant. One point of discussion was the fact that the location of the wastewater treatment could cause more growth for the school district. The Boards last met on February 8, 2006, with no conclusion. It was agreed that each of the three (3) bodies would conduct discussions amongst themselves and attempt to come to a consensus before the next meeting which is to be held on March 8, 2006. Jones requested that staff provide information regarding watersheds, rough estimates of constructing an arterial road from Highway 59 to Noria Road and flyovers over the western leg of the SLT at Wakarusa and Kasold. Jones then stated that an evening meeting should be scheduled to meet with a representative of Black & Veatch to look at the maps and rough estimates in order for the Commission to come up with a joint vision and recommendation. No action was taken.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 02-13-06
Jones moved approval of accounts payable in the amount of $872,936.57 to be paid 02/13/06. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS 02-13-06
At 9:30 A.M., Johnson made a motion that the Board recess to go into executive until 10:15 A.M. with Craig Weinaug, County Administrator; Pam Madl, Assistant County Administrator; and Evan Ice, County Counselor. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously. The Board returned to regular session at 10:08 A.M. No action was taken.
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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