Meeting Information
Agenda
Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
CONSENT AGENDA 03-21-07
McElhaney moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
► Note receipt of Fee Reports for February 2007.
The motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS/AGREEMENTS & BENEFIT DISTRICT 03-21-07
The Board considered the approval of an agreement for engineering services for N 600 Road Benefit District (located between Route 1055 and E 1750 Road), DGCO Project No. 2006-12. Keith Browning, Director of Public Works, led the discussion. Public Works solicited proposals for engineering design services for the improvements and selected BG Consultants, Inc. The scope of services includes a maximum fee not-to-exceed $28,930, which is approximately 11.5% of the anticipated construction cost for this work, and stipulates the plans will be completed by the end of May 2007. Engineering fees will be assessed to the property owners in the N 600 Road Benefit District.
Johnson questioned if the property owners in the benefit district have been consulted about the cost. Browning stated he contacted Rick Weaver, who has been an initiator in this process, to let him know the agreement would be on the agenda. Browning stated the $28,930 fee is reasonable for the services.
Jones moved to approve the agreement with BG Consultants, Inc. for engineering design services for improvements to N 600 Road from Route 1055 (E1700 Road) to E 1750 Road, as authorized by Resolution No. 07-08. The motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS 03-21-07
The Board considered a proposal to hire professional services to study corridors for arterial roadways from US-59 Highway south of Lawrence to K-10 Highway east of Lawrence. Keith Browning, Director of Public Works, led the discussion. The study should determine the future configuration of the roads, required right-of-way widths, estimated construction costs and the extent of sensitive environmental resources.
Three apparent corridors for constructing arterial roads include:
1.) Route 458 from US-59 to Route 1057; Route 1057 from Route 458 to K-10;
2.) N 1100 Road from US-50 to Noria Road; Noria Road (E 1750 Road) from N 1100 Road to K-10.
3.) N 1100 Road from US-59 to Route 1057; Route 1057 from N 100 Road to K-10.
After discussing the corridor options, Johnson stated he feels the County must have the City's involvement in planning discussions because any of the planned routes would eventually be part of the City of Lawrence. In addition, the City is currently planning construction of a new wastewater treatment plant along E 1600 Road. Browning stated the City will need to make road improvements along 1100 Road and E 1600 Road to construct and service the plant and there will be potential damage to County roads caused by trucks during the construction process. Weinaug commented the City needs to feel invested in the study because the City will grow and evolve into this area.
Jones stated he is concerned about the traffic dynamic and the need for a safe efficient way to get around Lawrence while waiting for the SLT to be completed in 2012. Jones requested Public Works to include exploration of the option of extending E 1750 Road south to 458 in the solicitation for proposals. The Board directed staff to schedule a joint discussion of this issue with the Lawrence City Commission.
PUBLIC WORKS 03-21-07
Keith Browning, Director of Public Works, brought to the Board items for direction and feedback regarding road right-of-way issues created by the new Access Management Regulations. Discussions included frontage roads, widening existing road right-of-ways, creating new road right-of-ways, regulation text changes, use of private roads and unusual access locations.
The Board directed Keith Browning on several issues some of which will be brought back to the County Commission on a later date. No formal action was taken.
APPOINTMENT 03-21-07
Jones moved to appoint Karen Shumate, RN, Lawrence, to the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department Board, replacing Sherri Vaughn, MD. Shumate will serve on the board for a three-year term to expire 03/31/10. McElhaney seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS & TOWNSHIPS 03-21-07
Charles moved to accept the Township Annual Reports for 2006. The motion was seconded by Jere and carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS 03-21-07
Grant Eichorn, representing the Planning Commission, made a presentation to the Board about the need to review and revise County Zoning Regulations. He plans to bring it to the Board by sections rather than one complete document. Johnson asked that the presentation to the Commissioners clearly show the recommended changes distinctly from the existing regulations. Eichorn anticipates the process will take six months. Johnson asked that the County Commission be exposed to the drafts and recommendations before being discussed by the Planning Commission. Eichorn agreed.
Jones moved to adjourn the meeting. Elhaney seconded and the motion carried.
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Bob Johnson, Chairman Jere McElhaney, Vice Chair
ATTEST:
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Jamie Shew, County Clerk Charles Jones, Member
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