Meeting Information
-Convene
-The Pledge of Allegiance
-Consider approval of the minutes for January 16, January 28, and February 11, 2008
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders;
(b) Request from Mr. Butell to extend requirement to obtain FAA approval for a CUP for 90 days (Craig Weinaug);
(c) Consider approval to solicit bids for supply of asphaltic concrete mix for the 2008 maintenance season (Keith Browning); and
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Consider a request for a variance from the Subdivision Regulations to permit the expansion or replacement of an onsite sewage management system in Service Area 1 of Lawrence's Urban Growth Area. (J Rexwinkle is the Planner)
(3) Consider and adopt a separate written decision setting forth the reasons for denying CUP-03-05-07, Verizon Wireless Application for Conditional Use Permit for Wireless Telecommunication Facility (Evan Ice)-backup to be provided Monday
(4) Consider approval to solicit bids for Project No. 2007-14, repainting the steel superstructure for the Kansas River Bridge at Lecompton (Keith Browning)
(5) Technology Report and consider approval of request for transfer of funds to account used by other county land records offices for use of technology needs (Kay Pesnell)
(6) Work Session to consider possible modifications to the 2008 budget (Craig Weinaug)
(7) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Miscellaneous
(d) Public Comment
(8) Adjourn
Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, February 18, 2008 with all members present.
Jones moved to approve the minutes for January 16, January 28 and February 11, 2008. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA 02-18-08
Jones moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
► Commission Order No. 08-017, 08-018 and 08-019 (on file with the office of the Clerk);
► Extend a requirement to obtain FAA approval for a CUP for an airstrip for Mr. James Butell for 90 days; and
► Public Works Department to solicit bids for supply of asphaltic concrete mix for the 2008 maintenance season.
The motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
PLANNING & VARIANCE 02-18-08
The Board considered a request for a variance from the subdivision regulations to permit the expansion or replacement of an on-site sewage system for a property located at 1115 N 1700 Road. Item was tabled from the February 13, 2008 to review limitations and conditions as discussed in that meeting.
Johnson opened the item for public comment. There was no public comment.
McElhaney moved to approve the request for variance under Section 20-8011(d)(1) of the Subdivision Regulations to permit the expansion of a septic system in Service Area 1 of Lawrence's Urban Growth Area for property located at 1115 N 1700 Road and with the following list of conditions:
1) Increasing the intensity of the use of the property shall require the installation of a new onsite wastewater system.
2) The onsite wastewater system shall be restricted to lateral field design only. A lagoon shall be prohibited.
3) The onsite wastewater system shall be designed in accordance with Douglas County Health Department regulations.
4) The property shall receive site plan approval from the Board of County Commissioners prior to initiating the proposed use.
5) Subject to site plan review, the proposed use shall be limited to a maximum building occupancy as determined by the capacity of the approved onsite wastewater system.
6) Prior to approval of a site plan application, the property owner shall execute an Agreement Not to Protest Annexation in to the City of Lawrence, which will include rezoning and platting the subject property as well as any other code requirement then in effect. Annexation shall be required when the City of Lawrence determines that the property will benefit from any sewer, water, or road improvements and is needed to support a benefit district for their construction.
7) Prior to approval of a site plan application, the property owner shall execute an Agreement Not to Protest the Formation of a Benefit District to pay the costs of extension of sanitary sewer and water service to the site upon annexation.
8) Prior to approval of a site plan application, the property owner shall execute an Agreement Not to Protest the Formation of a Benefit District to pay the costs to improve Peterson Road to the standards of the City of Lawrence and to construct sidewalks and install street trees upon annexation.`
Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS AND CELLULAR TOWER 02-18-08
Evan Ice, County Counselor, presented to the Board for approval and adoption an Application of Verizon Wireless for Conditional Use Permit for Wireless Telecommunications Facility CUP-03-05-07 Findings and Conclusions. The document provides a separate written decision setting forth the reasons for denying CUP-03-05-07, Verizon Wireless application for Conditional Use Permit for a Wireless Telecommunication Facility.
Johnson moved to approve the Application of Verizon Wireless for Conditional Use Permit for Wireless Telecommunications Facility CUP-03-05-07 Findings and Conclusions. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously. (Document is on file with the February 18, 2008 minutes.)
PUBLIC WORKS 02-18-08
Keith Browning, Direct of Public Works, presented a request for approval to solicit bids for repainting the steel superstructure deck replacement for the Kansas River Bridge at Lecompton. Douglas County and Jefferson County have a cooperation agreement for shared costs for this project according to the total assessed valuation of each county as of November 2007.
Johnson moved approval to solicit bids for painting steel superstructure for the Kansas River Bridge at Lecompton for DGCO Project No. 2007-14. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
REGISTER OF DEED 02-18-08
Kay Pesnell, Douglas County Register of Deeds, presented to the Board a report of activity for the Register of Deeds Technology Fund for 2007 as follows:
Ending Balance for 2006= $135,198.53
Total Collected for 2007= $165,116.00
Expenditures incurred by Register of Deeds Office in 2007 = $56,577.56
Approximate funds available=$243,736.97
Pesnell requested the Board approve a transfer of $150,000.00, per Statute No. 28-115a, to the Reserve Technology Fund to be used by other Douglas County departments.
Johnson moved to approve the transfer of $150,000 from the Register of Deeds Technology Fund to the Reserve Technology Fund. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 02-18-08
Jones moved approval of accounts payable in the amount of $460,154.67 for 2007 to be paid on 02/18/08; and $268,667.77 for 2008 to be paid on 02/18/09. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
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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