Meeting Information
-Convene
-Consider approval of a proclamation for "International Literacy Day"(Betty Parks)
-Consider approval of a proclamation for "Suicide Prevention Week" (Marcia Epstein)
-Consider approval of a proclamation for "National Preparedness Month" (Teri Smith)
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders;
(b) Consider awarding contract for Document Preservation (Mircofilming) Services (Jackie Waggoner); and
(c) Consider joint resolution with City of Lawrence endorsing new statewide
Comprehensive Transportation Program (Keith Browning).
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Discussion of status of Long-Range Planning Work Program (Scott McCullough)
(3) Discussion of Issues Report (Craig Weinaug)
(4) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Miscellaneous
(d) Public Comment
(5) Adjourn
Johnson called the regular session meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, September 8, 2008 with all members present.
PROCLAMATION 09-08-08
Johnson, read a proclamation proclaiming September 8, 2008 as "International Literacy Day" as proposed by Betty Parks, Altrusa Service Committee. Johnson moved approval of the Proclamation read; Jones seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATION 09-08-08
Jones, read a proclamation proclaiming September 7-13, 2008 as "Suicide Prevention Week" as proposed by Marcia Epstein, Headquarters Counseling Center. Jones moved approval of the Proclamation read; Johnson seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATION 09-08-08
Teri Smith, Director of Emergency Management, read a proclamation proclaiming September 2008 as "National Preparedness Month." Johnson moved approval of the Proclamation read; McElhaney seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA 09-08-08
Johnson moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
► Awarding of contract for Document Preservation (Microfilming) Services to Microfilm & Imaging of Kansas City. Volume discounts between 2.5 - 10 percent would apply once the monthly volume reaches 101,001 images.
► Joint Resolution, City Resolution No. 6798/County Resolution No. 08-37 endorsing new statewide Comprehensive Transportation Program.
Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
PLANNING 09-08-08
Scott McCullough, Director, Lawrence and Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Department, updated the Board on recently completed long-range planning work projects, those in process and those scheduled for initiation for future programs.
The Board discussed the need for the City to complete a cost study for Farmland, the Airport, the SLT and the Farmer's Turnpike, which would include build-costs so the governing bodies can set priorities. McCullough stated the Planning Department has not been involved in that assessment. The economic development coordinator has been working on that information. Jones directed the County Administrator to follow-up with the City's economic development coordinator on when that information would be available.
McElhaney stated there is an urgency to complete the cost study so the Board can make informed decisions and move forward as to make a smooth transition for the new commission.
Jones stated he would like to see the comprehensive update of the County Zoning Regulations, in regards to industrial development, completed by the end of the year.
Johnson commented he would like to remind the governing bodies that industrial growth is built around highway, rail and air. We cannot change the basic lines of infrastructure but must recognize those areas control economic development. Land needs to be reserved for future growth.
No further action was taken.
ISSUES REPORT 09-08-08
Craig Weinaug, County Administrator, discussed updates to the Issues Report with the Board deleting projects that have been completed.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 09-08-08
Jones moved to approve accounts payable amounts of $421,301.73 paid on 09/02/08, and $$1,010,986.40 paid on 09/08/08; payroll in the amounts of $787,234.98 paid on 07/17/08, $752,963.86 paid on 07/30/08, $764,948.37 paid on 08/14/08, $400 paid on 08/22/08, $20,006.86 paid on 08/22/08, and $734,236.53 paid on 08/28/08; FICA in the amounts of $57,977.27 paid on 07/18/08, $55,369.75 paid on 08/01/08, $56,291.59 paid on 08/15/08, and $56,331.55 paid on 08/29/08; and KPERS in the amounts of $69,799.86 paid on $07/18/08, $64,621.01 paid on 08/01/08, $66,396.86 paid on 08/15/08, and $63,447.23 paid on 09/29/08. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS 09-08-08
The Board directed staff to place a discussion session on the agenda regarding build out plans and the expenses incurred in relation to County requirements.
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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