Meeting Information
-Convene
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders;
(b) Consider approval of Notice to Townships for Cereal Malt Beverage Township notices for Flamingo Enterprises and Flamingo Enterprises/The Bird (Clerk's office); and
(c) Consider approval of Class "B" Club Occupational License for Little Reno, Inc. DBA Paradise Saloon; and The Bird of Lawrence (Marni Penrod)
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) (a) Consider approval of SP-10-76-07; 2084 N 600 Road; Midnight Farm revised site plan (Mary Miller is the Planner)
(b) Public Hearing for a petition requesting vacation of an access and utility easement dedicated on the plat of Midnight Farms Subdivision (Michael Kelly)
(3) (a) Receive recommendation from Marion Township Board regarding minimum maintenance road request (Michael Kelly)
(b) Consider resolution requesting recommendation from the Planning Commission regarding minimum maintenance roads. (Michael Kelly)
(4) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Miscellaneous
(d) Public Comment
(5) Adjourn
(Larger maps available for viewing in the office of the County Administrator)
Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 with all members present.
CONSENT AGENDA 11-28-07
McElhaney moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
► Consider approval of Commission Orders 07-170, 07-171, 07-172, and 07-173 (on file with the office of the Clerk)
► Consider approval of Notice to Townships for Cereal Malt Beverage Township notices for Flamingo Enterprises and Flamingo Enterprises/The Bird; Zarco 66; Cecil Monday's Bar & Grill, Midland Farm Store and Area Management Corp.; and
► Consider approval of Class "B" Club Occupational License for Little Reno, Inc. DBA Paradise Saloon; and The Bird of Lawrence
► Note fee receipts for October 2007 and addition receipts from September 2007.
The motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
PLANNING 11-28-07
The Board considered the approval of SP-10-76-07 Midnight Farm revised site plan located at 2084 N 600 Road. Mary Miller, Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Department discussed the changes to the site plan to include moving the driveway, removal of the pool due to liability issues; relocating the walking trail to the west; and moving two houses due to terrain. The septic tanks and lateral fields are binding. The health department would have to approve any changes. The plan still consists of a total of four residences. No public comment was given.
Jones moved to approve SP-12-76-07 a revised site plan for Midnight Farm. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
PLANNING 11-28-07
The Board conducted a Public Hearing for a petition requesting vacation of an access and utility easement dedicated on the plat of Midnight Farm Addition. Keith Browning was present for the hearing.
Jones moved to open the public hearing; McElhaney seconded and the motion carried unanimously. No public comment was heard. Jones moved to close the public hearing; McElhaney seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING 11-28-07
Jones moved to approve the vacation of an access and utility easement dedicated on the plat of Midnight Farm Addition. The motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC WORKS 11-28-07
The Board received recommendations from the Marion Township Board to consider declaring a portion of E200 Road, E600 Road, E650 Road, and N1 Road as "Minimum Maintenance."
Jones moved to receive the recommendations from the Marion Township Board for the request to minimum maintenance on the above listed roads. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
Jones moved to approve Resolution No. 07-51 requesting a recommendation concerning the designation of a portion of E200 Road, E600 Road, N1 Road, and E560 Road as "minimum maintenance". Descriptions are as follows: 1) That portion of E200 Road (Permanent Road Record No. 33D) from N450 Road to 500N; 2) That portion of E600 Road (Permanent Road Record No. 391) from N500 Road to 550N; 3) That portion of E650 Road (Permanent Road Record No. 412) from N300 Road to 250N; and 4) That portion of N1 Road (Permanent Road Record No. 393) from 600E to 570E. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
Jones moved to forward the recommendations for minimum maintenance roads to the Planning Commission for consideration. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS 11-28-07
Johnson asked if the County has policy covering township requests for minimum maintenance designations. He also asked whether the County should be vacating some of these roads.
Browning stated he is leery of vacating roads because once vacated the road is gone. Jones stated he feels that would be low risk because you only want to make a road if development is going to occur. McElhaney stated it would be helpful to see how the T2030 plan will affect the area before approving other vacations.
Johnson stated the County has taken the position if you want to build a road, the property owner would have to build the road to County standards and dedicate it to the County. Then, the County and/or township would be responsible for maintenance.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 11-28-07
Jones moved to approve a wire transfer for accounts payable in the amount of $501,962.40 paid on 11/27/07. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS 11-28-07
The Board recognized Ron Stegall for his success on receiving full grant money ($24,000) requested under a new special legislative grant for programs specific to reducing the number of prison occupants.
MISCELLANEOUS 11-28-07
Hubbard Collingsworth, Douglas County resident, stated he hopes the Commissioners will consider long-range transportation planning before vacating dedicated right-of-way on record because it may be needed for future expansion efforts.
Jones moved to adjourn the meeting; 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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