Meeting Information
-Convene
-The Pledge of Allegiance
-Proclamation for "Child Passenger Safety Week" - (Ken McGovern)
-Proclamation for "National Preparedness Month" - (Teri Smith)
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders;
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Brief Lawrence SmartCode presentation with a question and answer session (Dan Warner)-No backup
(3) Other Business
Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 with all members present.
PROCLAMATION 09-12-07
Teri Smith, Director of Emergency Management, presented the Board with a proclamation proclaiming the month of September 2007, as "National Preparedness Month." Jones moved to approve the Proclamation; Johnson seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATION 09-12-07
Ken McGovern, Douglas County Sheriff; Sergeant Wes Houk, Douglas County Sheriff's Department; and John Drees, LMH Child Protection Safety Coalition were present to support a request for a proclamation proclaiming September 16-22, 2007 as "Child Passenger Safety Week." Jones moved to approve the Proclamation; McElhaney seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING 09-12-07
Dan Warner, Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Commission, and Susan Henderson, Director of Design for PlaceMakers, made a presentation to the Board on SmartCode, a new proposed development option to promote small town living communities, implementing small scale commercial along with various housing opportunities within city boundaries.
CONSENT AGENDA 09-12-07
Jones moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
► Commission Orders No. 07-158 (on file in the office of the County Clerk);
Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 09-12-07
Jones moved to approve a wire transfer in the amount of $674,000.00 paid on 09/12/07. McElhaney seconded the motion and it carried 3-0.
Johnson moved to adjourn; Jones seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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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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