Meeting Information
-Convene
-Pledge of Allegiance
-Consider approval of minutes of March 6, March 8, March 15, and <1/2xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />April 3, 2006
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders
(b) Consider approval of resolution granting cereal malt beverage license for Clinton
Store (Jamie Shew)
(c) Consider approval of resolution rezoning "A" (Agricultural) District to "A-1"
(Suburban Home Residential) District - Tomlinson Addition (Keith Dabney)
(d) Consider approval of route for Maple Leaf Parade scheduled for Saturday, October
1, 2006 (Craig Weinaug: has been reviewed and approved by the Sheriff)
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Consider approval of Home Rule Resolution Providing for the Temporary Prohibition of the Issuance of Permits for the construction or Placement of Dwellings and Mobile Homes on Certain Tracts (Keith Dabney)
(3)
Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:35 P.M. on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 with two members present. McElhaney was absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Jones made a motion to approve the minutes of March 6, as amended, March 8, March 15, and April 3, as amended. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried.
McElhaney joined the meeting 6:38 P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA 04-12-06
Jones made a motion to approve the following Consent Agenda:
- Approve Commissioners Order Nos. 06-134 and 06-136. Orders are on file in the office of the County Clerk;
- Approve Resolution No. 06-12 granting a beer license for Clinton Store;
- Approve Resolution No. 06-13 Relating to and Amending a Regulated Planning and Zoning Classification within the Unincorporated Territory of Douglas County, Kansas. Zoning Classification is changed from "A" (Agricultural) District to "A-1" (Suburban Home Residential) District in Tomlinson Addition; and
- Approve route for Maple Leaf Parade scheduled for Saturday, October 21, 2006.
Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
ZONING & RESOLUTIONS 04-12-06
The Board considered approval of Home Rule Resolution No. HR-06-4-3 which re-establishes the 250' road frontage development standard. Keith Dabney, Director of Zoning and Codes, was present for the discussion. Dabney noted that the most recent resolution, Home Rule Resolution No. HR-05-4-3, expired on April 4, 2006. Johnson made a motion to approve Home Rule Resolution No. HR-06-4-3 Providing for the Temporary Prohibition of the Issuance of Permits for the Construction or Placement of Dwellings and Mobile Homes on Certain Tracts. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
PARKS -- LONE STAR 04-12-06
The Board discussed revisions to the water ski regulations at Lone Star Lake. Keith Browning, Director of Public Works/County Engineer, was present for the discussion. Browning noted that a letter was submitted to the Board earlier this spring requesting the expansion of allowable water skiing periods at Lone Star Lake. Current regulations allow water skiing between June 1 and Labor Day on every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. and other days as approved by the Board. These other days are typically alternating Saturdays and Sundays on alternating weeks and holidays that don't fall within the standard skiing periods, plus a few days in September.
The letter requested that water skiing be allowed every day of the week from 12:00 noon to 8:00 P.M. The letter cites confusion over the alternating nature of allowable days on the weekend for skiing. The letter also states it is believed the current regulations are to protect fishing interests, but that most fishing is done in the arms of the lake (not the main body of the lake where skiing is allowed) and in the early morning or late evening during the summer.
In addition to protecting fishing interests, the water skiing restrictions are to limit shore erosion at the lake. Shore erosion was a problem several years ago. Over the past several years, rock shore protection has been placed in several locations at Lone Star Lake as budget and other resources allow. Shore erosion remains somewhat of a concern, and the Department of Public Works would not recommend allowing skiing on a daily basis throughout the summer.
Browning recommended that skiing be allowed every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday of each week between the hours of 12:00 noon and 8:00 P.M., between June 1 and Labor Day. This would remove the confusion of alternating Saturdays/Sundays. Browning also recommended that skiing be allowed from 12:00 noon until 6:00 P.M. on the following dates: Saturday, September 9, Saturday, September 16, and Saturday, September 23.
Johnson suggested that skiing be allowed Wednesday through Sunday in order to allow for longer weekends for skiers.
Glen Sohl, property owner, stated he was pleased with the direction. He added that he would like to be able to ski seven (7) days a week during the four (4) month period, but he was happy with the direction the Commission was headed.
Johnson made a motion that skiing be allowed from 12:00 noon until 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of each week between May 30th and September 3rd, 2006, and also on Saturdays and Sundays during the month of September. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
PARKS -- BLACK JACK 04-12-06
Keith Browning, Director of Public Works/County Engineer, presented a Reimbursement Agreement between the Black Jack Battlefield Trust and Douglas County. This issue was discussed on Monday, April 3, 2006. The Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE) will pay for 75% of the costs (not- to-exceed $10,000 per site) to clean-up illegal dump sites on the Black Jack property. Douglas County must enter into contracts with KDHE stipulating Douglas County will cover all costs exceeding KDHE's obligation. Browning presented an agreement stipulating that Black Jack Battlefield Trust will reimburse Douglas County for all county expenses exceeding $20,000 for this illegal dump clean-up project. Dr. Ramon Powers, President of the Black Battlefield Trust, was present for the discussion. Powers stated that he didn't have any problems with the agreement, but would like for the Trust's attorney to review it before execution. However, the Trust's attorney is out of the office until April 14.
Jones made a motion to approve Resolution No. 06-14 Authorizing Contracts with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for Corrective Action at Illegal Dumps at the Black Jack Battlefield Site. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
Jones then made a motion to authorize the Chair to execute the Reimbursement Agreement between Douglas County, Kansas and Black Jack Battlefield Trust which will not be forwarded until the Trust's attorney has had an opportunity to review the Agreement. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 04-12-06
Jones moved approval of accounts payable in the amount of $269,953.36 to be paid 04/10/06, and election payroll in the amount of $270.00. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
McElhaney made a motion to adjourn; Johnson seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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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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