Commission Board Meeting on Mon, June 2, 2008 - 8:30 AM


Meeting Information

 (Meet in the Commission Chamber) 
-Convene
-Consider approval of the minutes for April 14 and April 16

CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders; and
     (b) Consider adoption of new Outdoor Warning Siren Policy (Teri Smith);
     (c) Consider approval of Resolution authorizing the continued imposition of a telephone user tax for the operation of an enhanced 911 Emergency Telephone Service in Douglas County (Jim Denny); and
     (d) Consider approval of resolution granting a Special License for Clinton Marina Parking Lot Special Event to sell Cereal Malt Beverages at 1329 E 800 Road, Lawrence, Kansas on June 21, 2008 only. (Clerk's Office)

REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Consider approval of a Resolution amending a Planning and Zoning Classification from A-1 (Suburban Home District) to B-3 (Limited Business District) (Keith Dabney)

(3) Presentation by Custom Energy on Kansas Corporation Commission's Facilities Conservation Improvement Program (Jenny Hesseltine)-Backup to be provided later

(4) Other Business
    (a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
    (b) Appointments
    (c) Miscellaneous
   (d) Public Comment

(5) Adjourn

 


Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. on Monday, June 2, 2008 with all members present.   

Jones moved to approve the minutes of April 14 and April 16, 2008. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
 
CONSENT AGENDA 06-02-08
Johnson moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:

► Commission Order Nos. 08-045 and 08-047 (on file with the office of the Clerk);
► Adoption of new Outdoor Warning Siren Policy;
► Resolution 08-19 authorizing the continued imposition of a telephone user tax for the operation of an enhanced 911 Emergency Telephone Service in Douglas County;
► Resolution 08-20 granting a Special License for Clinton Marina Parking Lot Special Event to sell Cereal Malt Beverages at 1329 E 800 Road, Lawrence, Kansas on June 21, 200 only; and
►Acknowledgement of fee reports for April 2008.

Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously. 

ZONING 06-02-08
The Board considered approval of a resolution amending a Planning and Zoning Classification from A-1 (Suburban Home District) to B-3 (Limited Business District) for Lakeside Vista.  Keith Dabney, Director of Zoning and Codes, was present for  the discussion.  

Jones moved approval of Resolution 08-21 relating to and amending a regulated planning and zoning classification A-1 to B-3 within the unincorporated territory of Douglas County and also known as Lakeside Vista. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.

MISCELLANEOUS & ENERGY PRESENTATION 06-02-08
Kevin Green, Vice President of Custom Energy Services, LLC, made a presentation to the Board on doing an Investment Grade Audit and Guaranteed Energy Performance Contract for Douglas County. Also present were Terry Bickham, Project Engineer; Jenny Hesseltine, Administrative Intern; and Bill Bell, Director of Maintenance. Green discussed different potential energy saving and improvement areas.

Johnson stated he wants to make sure the dollars we spend today insures the County will spend fewer dollars later. Green stated he can guarantee unit savings, but not in dollars because he has no control over the cost of the unit.
Jones asked if we could end up with a break even situation. Green stated in some situations you may break even.

Bill Bell, Director of Maintenance, stated there may be some suggestions we will not do. However, he feels the $19,000 would be well spent.

McElhaney stated he d s not want a study done on the Public Works department because there may be a new campus in a few years. He also feels the jail is already well versed on energy efficiency. He asked if the contract can be scaled back to include only the buildings that will continue to be in use.
 
Johnson stated the expenditure makes good sense. There is a possibility we can wind up with no savings, but may spend fewer dollars in the future. He thinks the unit costs will continue to increase no matter what we do. Jones stated he is also in support of the audit.

It was the consensus of the Board to direct staff to develop a contract for the      audit based on the square footage of offices in use and to bring back to the Board   for approval.
 
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 06-02-08
Jones moved to approve accounts payable in the amounts of $416,387.23 paid on 05/27/08 and $132,197.40 to be paid on 06/02/08; payroll in the amount of $746,610.22 paid on 05/21/08; FICA in the amount of $55,039.04 paid on 05/23/08 and KPERS in the amount of $64,432.43 paid on 06/23/08. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.

APPOINTMENT 06-02-08
Jones moved to approve the appointment of Ken McGovern, Douglas County Sheriff, to the Douglas County Mental Health, replacing the unexpired term of Rick Trapp, former Douglas County Sheriff, McGovern will also serve an additional full term to expire May 2011. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously. 

Jones moved to adjourn the meeting; Johnson seconded and the motion carried. 

 

____________________________   ____________________________
Bob Johnson, Chairman                       Jere McElhaney, Vice Chair

ATTEST:

_____________________________   ____________________________
Jamie Shew, County Clerk                      Charles Jones, Member
   

Location

County Courthouse
1100 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA