Meeting Information
-Convene
-The Pledge of Allegiance
-Consider approval of minutes from June 11, 2007
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders; and
(b) Consider approval of Public Safety computer system upgrade for improved dispatching (Jim Denny);
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Consider approval of low bidder for N600 Road Benefit District (Terese Gorman)
(3) Executive Session to consult with County Counselor on matters, which would be deemed privileged under the attorney-client relationship. The justification is to maintain attorney client privilege on a matter involving Douglas County.
(4) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Miscellaneous
(d) Public Comment
(5) Adjourn
-6:00 P.M. - Discussion and possible action on interlocal agreement with the City of Eudora to provide first responder services in the City of Eudora and surrounding unincorporated area surrounding Eudora (at Eudora City Hall)
Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, July 2, 2007 with all members present.
Johnson moved to approve the minutes of June 11, 2007. The motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA 07-02-07
Jones moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
► Commission Order Nos. 07-139 and 07-140 (on file in the office of the County Clerk); and
► Confirmation for purchase made my Craig Weinaug, County Administrator, for a Primary CAD System and Redundant CAD System in the amount of $143,981 to HTE AVAR, L.L.C. for an upgrade of Public Safety AS/400 System.
The motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS 07-02-07
The Board discussed the bids for DGCO Project No. 2006-12 for the N600 Road Benefit District. Keith Browning, Director of Public Works was present for discussion. The bids were opened on June 26, 2007 for the improvements of N600 between Route 1055 and E1750 Road. Three bids were received with the lowest bid of $227,075.00 from LRM Industries, Inc. being 7.6% higher than the Engineer's estimate of $211,050.50. The Board is allowed to award a contract for up to 10% over the Engineer's estimate. Resolution 07-08 creating the benefit district on January 31, 2007 established the probable construction costs at $235,000.
Jones moved to approve the low bid of $227,075.00 for LRM Industries, Inc. for Project No. 2006-12 and to authorize the Public Works Director to approve change orders totaling up to 5% of the contract amount. The motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS 07-02-07
At 9:00 a.m., Johnson moved that the Board move into Executive Session for 30 minutes to discuss a matter, which would be deemed, privileged under the attorney-client relationship. Other attendees included Evan Ice, County Counselor and Craig Weinaug, County Administrator. The motion was seconded by Jones and carried 3-0. The Board to return to regular session at 9:30 a.m. No action was taken.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 07-02-07
McElhaney moved to approve accounts payable amount in the amount of $192,044.24 to be paid on 07/02/07 and a wire transfer in the amount of $306,238.30 paid on 06/27/07. The motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENT 07-02-07
Johnson moved to reappoint Rex Buchanan, Lawrence, Kansas, to the ECO2 Commission beginning July 1, 2007 for a second four-year term expiring July 1, 2011. The motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENT 07-02-07
Johnson moved to reappoint Bob Newton, Lawrence, Kansas, to the Douglas County Emergency Management Board as a representative of the Douglas County Commission for a one-year term expiring July 1, 2008. The motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS 07-02-07
Hubbard Collingsworth, Douglas County resident, asked the Board to comment on their commitment to the Bio Sciences. Craig Weinaug, County Administrator stated the proposed agreement that was announced approximately six months ago hasn't changed. The amount proposed is approximately $125,000 from both the City and County annually for a 10-year period.
MISCELLANEOUS 07-02-07
The Board discussed the meeting scheduled for the evening of July 2, 2007, at the Eudora City Hall at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed First Responders Agreement. Jones asked that the meeting begin with a briefing and a summary of the agreement.
Johnson moved to adjourn; McElhaney 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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