Meeting Information
Amended Agenda
6:35 p.m. (Meet in the Commission Chamber)
-Convene
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders;
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Consideration and, if appropriate, approval of Resolution titled "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2008, OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS; PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF AN ANNUAL TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AS THEY BECOME DUE; MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT AND SECURITY THEREOF; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS CONNECTED THEREWITH."
(3) Consider approval of joint resolution with the City of Lawrence endorsing new statewide Comprehensive Transportation program (Keith Browning)
(4) Public Hearing on 2009 Budget
(5) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Miscellaneous
(d) Public Comment
(6) Adjourn
Johnson called the regular session meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 with all members present.
BUDGET 08-20-08
As advertised, the Board conducted a public hearing regarding the 2009 budget. McElhany moved to open the public hearing; Jones seconded and the motion carried. No comment was received. McElhaney moved to close the public hearing; Jones seconded and the motion carried.
Jones moved to approve the 2009 Budget for Douglas County, Kansas. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
BUDGET & RECOGNITION 08-20-08
The Board recognized Debbie Sparkes, Budget Director, for her contribution and hard work on the 2008 Budget. Douglas County was presented with the "Distinguished Budget Presentation Award" for the 2008 Budget by the Government Finance Officers Association.
PUBLIC WORKS 08-20-08
Thereupon, there was presented a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2008, OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, KANSAS; PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF AN ANNUAL TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AS THEY BECOME DUE; MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT AND SECURITY THEREOF; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS CONNECTED THEREWITH.
Thereupon, Commissioner Johnson moved that said Resolution be adopted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jones. Said Resolution was duly read and considered, and upon being put, the motion for the adoption of said Resolution was carried by the vote of the governing body, the vote being as follows:
Yea: 3
Nay: 0
Thereupon, the Chairman declared said Resolution duly adopted and the Resolution was then duly numbered Resolution No. 08-34 and was signed by the County Commissioners and attested by the Clerk.
PUBLIC WORKS 08-20-08
The Board considered the approval of a joint resolution with the City of Lawrence endorsing a new statewide Comprehensive Transportation program. Keith Browning, Director of Public Works, was present for the discussion.
The League of Kansas Municipalities (LKM) and the Kansas Association of Counties (KAC) have requested cities and counties to pass resolutions identifying specific transportation needs and endorsing a new statewide Comprehensive Transportation Program. Browning met with Chuck Soules, City Public Works Director, to propose the following list of needed transportation improvements to Lawrence and Douglas County with no source of funding: K-10 (SLT)-Iowa St. (US-59) to K-10 32nd Street Alignment; K-10 (SLT)-I-70 (KS Turnpike) to US-59; Connection from K-10 to planned K-70 interchange south of Tonganoxie on LVCO Route 1; K-10 Interchange -DGCO route 1061 Church Street in Eudora; US-40 (6th Street)-DGCO Rte 442 (Stull Road) to K-10; US-59 (Iowa Street)-at the following intersections; 6th, 9th, Harvard, 15th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 33rd, K-10; and U-56-Johnson County line to US-59. Total cost for improvements is $24,240,000. Browning stated all of the listed projects are recommended in the T2030 plan except the connection from K-10 to the planned I-70 interchange and US-56 from Johnson County line to US-59.
Johnson clarified that the Ordinance/Resolution with the City is feeding into KDOT's development of a new comprehensive plan beginning in 2010. The ordinance/ resolution d s not mean these projects will happen. However, if not on the list, they cannot possibly happen. Browning confirmed that statement is correct. The intent is to show there are many transportation needs.
Jones stated the resolution seems "business as usual." He feels we should expect some major changes in gas prices and consumption patterns over the next 12 years. He d s not feel this plan provides any type of new visionary approaches to moving people. We need to consider serious course changes on how to transport people. The resolution d s not address any form of public transportation.
McElhaney stated he is in support of the joint ordinance/resolution. He feels we are ahead of the curve in T2030 because we have initiated the K-10 Corridor between Johnson County and Lawrence. Browning stated the widening of K-10 to six lanes was not included on the list because it is not listed in T2030.
Johnson stated he is in support of the resolution, however, the City of Lawrence could add language to speak to Jones concerns.
Johnson moved to adopt the draft of a Joint Ordinance of the City of Lawrence, Kansas and, Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County, Kansas, endorsing transportation improvements for the City of Lawrence and County of Douglas, Kansas, concerning the enactment by the Kansas Legislature of a new state-wide comprehensive transportation program, and encouraging the City to add an amendment that speaks to the issue of alternative transportation. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried 3-0.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 08-20-08
McElhaney moved to approve an accounts payable manual check in the amount of $50,000. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS 08-20-08
The Board discussed a letter received from Kansas Supreme Court Justice Eric S. Rosen stating it is inappropriate for the judicial nominating committee to be involved in the selection of the Judge Pro Tem position. It was the consensus of the Board to have Judge Fairchild suggest an appropriate process for filling the Pro Tem position.
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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