Meeting Information
Convene
-The Pledge of Allegiance
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders; and
(b) Consider approval to close 1055 Road for approximately 4 hours for the Maple Leaf Parade on October 20, 2007 (Sheri Coldwell)
REGULAR AGENDA
Planning Item:
(2) Planning Item: CUP-02-02-07: Conditional Use Permit for a grass airstrip, located at 593 E 1250 Road, Baldwin City. Submitted by James and Barbara Butell, property owners of record. (Mary Miller is the Planner) - Tabled from 05-02-07
(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 9, 2007 with all members present.
The minutes for April 18, 2007 were pulled from the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA 05-09-07
McElhaney moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
► Commission Order Nos. 07-125 and 07-126 (on file in the office of the County Clerk);
► Road closure for 1055 Road for approximately four hours for the maple Leaf Parade on October 20, 2007;
► Notice to Townships for Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses: Pipeline Special Event (Wakarusa Festival) on the premises at 798 N 1415 Road on June 6-10, 2007 only; and Up and Under on the premises at 1329 E 800 Road; and
► Lone Star Skiing Dates for 2007 as follows:
On and between June 1 and Labor Day from 12:00 noon until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday through Sunday of each week, and on such other days as listed below also from 12:00 noon until 8:00 p.m.: Monday, May 28 (Memorial Day Weekend); and Monday, September 3 (Labor Day Holiday)
Skiing shall also be allowed from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. on the following dates: Saturday, September 8; Saturday, September 15; and Saturday, September 22.
► Receipt of fee reports for the month of March 2007.
The motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
PLANNING 05-09-07
The Board considered item CUP-02-02-07 for a Conditional Use Permit for a grass airstrip, tabled from the May 2, 2007 meeting. The airstrip is located at 593 E 1250 Road in Baldwin City, Kansas. James and Barbara Butell, property owners of record, submitted the application.
Johnson opened for public comment.
James Butell, applicant and property owner, commented on the letter sent to the Commissioners from neighboring property owners, J and Thea Richards. He also stated in the notification process, 10 letters were mailed out and only one complaint was received. He stated his hobby is no different from anyone else's.
Jones moved to close the public hearing. McElhaney seconded the motion and it carried 3-0.
Jones stated if an applicant complies with the permit requirements, he should get a permit. However, there have been issues raised on public health and safety and the way the applicant has treated his neighbors. Last week a letter was handed out that was truculent and belligerent. The letter reinforced that the applicant is a man with a chip on this shoulder. The applicant did try to do the right thing when notified by filing an application to come into compliance. However, Jones stated he is not ready to make a decision. He suggested tabling the item to consult with the County legal counselor to find the Board's legal responsibilities in bringing forward the complaints from the neighbor, which appear to have legitimacy, to this land use decision. Butell can continue to use the airstrip until a decision is made, so there is no harm from the delay.
Jones moved to table the item for a period not-to-exceed six months to consult with the County Counselor. The motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried 3-0.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 05-09-07
Jones moved to approve payroll in the amounts of $722,926.12 paid on 05/04/07; $737,679.45 paid on 04/20/07; and $745,681.34 paid on 04/06/07; election payroll in the amount of $20,081.00 paid on 04/07/07; FICA in the amounts of $53,367.50 to be paid on 05/11/07; $54,354.80 and $109.03 paid on 04/27/07; and $26.78 and $55,037.51 paid on 04/13/07; KPERS in the amounts of $58,773.55 to be paid on 05/11/07; $59,005.03 and $75.67 paid on 04/27/07; and $58.50 and $60,153.98 paid on 04/13/07; accounts payable in the amounts of $163,192.78 paid on 05/07/07 and a manual check in the amount of $300.00 paid on 05/09/07. The motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
McElhaney moved to adjourn; Johnson 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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