Meeting Information
-Convene
-Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Consider approval of Resolution extending the temporary prohibition of the issuance of permits for the construction or placement of dwellings and mobile homes on certain tracts relying on the 5-acre exemption (Keith Dabney)
(3) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Miscellaneous
(d) Public Comment
(4) Adjourn
Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:35 P.M. on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 with Johnson and McElhaney present. Jones was present via speaker phone. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA 05-31-06
Johnson moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
- Approve Commissioners Order No. 06-150. Order is on file in the office of the County Clerk.
Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
PLANNING, ZONING & RESOLUTIONS 05-31-06
The Board considered approval of a resolution extending the temporary prohibition of the issuance of permits for the construction or placement of dwellings and mobile homes on certain tracts relying on the 5-acre exemption. Keith Dabney, Director of Zoning and Codes, was present for the discussion. The current Home Rule Resolution No. HR-05-11-7 expires May 31, 2006, after which time if it is not extended, the 5-acre exemption g s back into effect.
Grant Eichhorn, member of the Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Commission, briefed the Board on the Planning Commission's position. A subcommittee has been formed consisting of Planning Commission members Eichhorn, Dennis Lawson, Lisa Harris and John Haase with a deadline of August 1, 2006 for a report from the subcommittee. Planning Commission action would occur later in August. Eichhorn urged the Board to extend the moratorium.
Scott Hammond asked the Board how long the moratorium had been in place and urged that the issue be moved forward.
Johnson suggested a six month extension with September 1, 2006, as an interim date to determine if an agreement is likely to be reached.
Hammond suggested that the six month extension be final.
Jones made a motion to close the public hearing; Johnson seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
McElhaney reiterated that he was not willing to extend the moratorium again as he stated when he voted for the first extension last November. He urged the other Commissioners not to extend the moratorium as a more effective way to get the job done.
Jones stated that not extending the moratorium and then later adopting new regulations, would cause more inconsistencies in how development is treated.
McElhaney expressed his opinion that very few members of the public support the moratorium.
Johnson noted that six months ago he had stated that he would only extend the moratorium if we were moving toward resolution. He stated that he feels like the issue is close to being resolved and is willing to vote for an extension. He suggested that the moratorium be extended until December 31, 2006 noting that staff preparations for separate subdivision regulations should begin in September if it appeared at that time that the December 31, 2006 deadline might not be met.
Jones made a motion to approve Home Rule Resolution No. HR-06-5-4 Providing for the Temporary Prohibition of the Issuance of Permits for the Construction or Placement of Dwellings and Mobile Homes on Certain Tracts Relying on the 5-Acre Exemption and Providing Certain Exceptions. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried with McElhaney opposed.
Jones and Johnson both stated they would not vote to extend the moratorium beyond December 31, 2006.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 05-31-06
Jones moved approval of accounts payable in the amount of $329,991.95 to be paid 05/30/06; payroll in the amount of $673,167.65; and electronic funds transfers in the amounts of $49,516.96 for FICA and $50,706.00 for KPERS to be paid 05/26/06. Motion was seconded by McElhaney seconded and carried unanimously.
Johnson made a motion to adjourn; Jones 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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