Meeting Information
Agenda
Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:31 A.M. on Monday, June 19, 2006 with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
McElhaney moved approval of the minutes of June 5, 2006. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA 06-19-06
McElhaney moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
- Approve Commissioners Order Nos. 06-156, 06-157, and 06-158. Orders are on file in the office of the County Clerk;
- Pull the item "Consider purchase of Oblique Imagery Database" for discussion;
- Approve Confidentiality Agreement between FI Kansas Remediation Trust, Douglas County, Kansas, and the City of Lawrence, Kansas; and
- Accept the low bid received from KC Bobcat, Inc. in the amount of $33,287.79 for the purchase of one (1) skid steer loader.
Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
COURTHOUSE 06-19-06
The Board considered approval of an Agreement for Consulting Services for the Douglas County Courthouse Preservation Project. In December of 2004, the County contracted with Treanor Architects and DGM Consultants to perform a condition assessment and to develop a multi-year preservation plan for the Douglas County Courthouse. The condition assessment has been completed and staff is ready to move toward the phase of contracting for the repairs. An agreement has been negotiated with DGM Consultants for the following professional consulting services:
Construction Document Design Services $79,700
Bid Services (Phase I*) $5,500
Construction Administration Services (Phase I*) $25,000
Quality Assurance Services (Phase I*) $32,000
Total Maximum (not-to-exceed) $142,200
*Phase I refers to repairs recommended to be completed in 2006-2007 (estimated at $500,000)
After discussion, Jones made a motion to approve the contract with DGM Consulting Services in the amount not to exceed $142,200 and authorize the County Administrator to approve change orders up to 10% of that amount. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS 06-19-06
Roxanne Miller, Chair of ECO2 Commission, presented the Third Annual Report of Progress on their plan for concurrent business/industrial park development and open space preservation. No action was taken.
PROCLAMATION 06-19-06
Sorcha Hyland, Hearing Coordinator for the Citizen Review Board, read a Proclamation proclaiming the week of June 25-July 1, 2006 as "Citizen Review Board Week." McElhaney made a motion to adopt the Proclamation as read; Jones seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
RURAL WATER DISTRICTS 06-19-06
Lance Johnson, Peridian Group, presented Petitions for the formation of three sanitary benefit districts. The Lawrence City Commission had unanimously voted in support of the formation of these districts.
Jones stated he wanted to be sure the County approved something that is consistent with what the City wants. He noted that he would be more comfortable if the Southeast Area Plan had been better defined. Jones asked whether there were any property owners that were opposed to participating in the benefit district. Lance Johnson stated that the petition d s not include any property owners that do not want to be a part of the benefit district.
Craig Weinaug, County Administrator, noted that the Petition had not been reviewed by the County Engineer. It was the consensus of the Board to table action until the Petition had been reviewed by the County Engineer.
RURAL WATER DISTRICTS 06-19-06
The Board discussed annexation issues with representatives of the rural water districts. No action was taken.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 06-19-06
Jones moved approval of accounts payable in the amount of $200,217.86 to be paid 06/19/06; McElhaney seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
PROPERTY VALUATION & PURCHASING 06-19-06
The Board discussed the purchase of an Oblique Imagery Database. Marion Johnson, Douglas County Appraiser, was present for the discussion. This item was previously discussed by the Board on May 22, 2006. After discussion, McElhaney made a motion to approve Douglas County's participation in an Oblique Imagery Database pilot project. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously. It should be noted that the cost of the pilot project is $39,000 and that the project area is the City of Lawrence.
MISCELLANEOUS 06-19-06
At 10:25 A.M. Johnson made a motion that the Board recess to go into Executive Session with Craig Weinaug, County Administrator; Pam Madl, Assistant County Administrator; and Evan Ice, County Counselor, until 10:55 A.M. to discuss potential litigation. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously. The Board returned to regular session at 10:52 A.M. No action was taken.
Jones made a motion to adjourn; McElhaney 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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