Meeting Information
Amended Agenda
6:35 p.m. Joint meeting with Lecompton City Council
-Convene
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders; and
(b) Consider adoption of resolution requesting Douglas County Board of County Commissioners to acquire land for Lecompton Township (Craig Weinaug)
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Joint session with Lecompton City Council (No backup)
(a) Trees/mowing in the right-of-way at the intersection of Woodson Avenue and1029
(b) The ditch just north of the church
(c) Briefing on Route 438 reconstruction project
(d) Consider request to move speed sign on West Woodson
(e) Discuss fading signs along Woodson Avenue
(3) Presentation on Fairgrounds Capital Improvement Plan and request or approval of signage at Fairgrounds (Pam Madl)
(4) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Miscellaneous
(d) Public Comment
(5) Adjourn
Thellman called the regular session meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at Lecompton City Hall with all members present.
CONSENT AGENDA 06-17-09
Thellman moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
► Commission Order No. 09-026 (on file in the office of the Clerk);
► Adoption of a resolution of the Lecompton Township Board of Lecompton Township, Douglas County, Kansas, requesting the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners to acquire land for Lecompton Township.
Motion was seconded by Flory and carried unanimously.
JOINT SESSION WITH LECOMPTON CITY COUNCIL 06-17-09
The Board of County Commissioners met in a joint session with the Lecompton City Council. The following City Council members were present for discussion: Jennifer Smith; Tim McNish, and Christy Mallonee. Also in attendance: Bill Leslie,Township Treasurer; Justin Vanwinkle, Superintendent; Roy Paslay, Mayor; Sandy Nichols City Clerk; Craig Weinaug, County Administrator; Keith Browning, Douglas County Director of Public Works; and Linda Finger, Planning Resource Coordinator.
Thellman opened discussion on the following items:
a) Mowing in the right-of-way at the intersection of Woodson Avenue and 1029: Keith Browning, Director of Public Works, addressed the issue. The County d s not own a mower that will reach over the guard rail. However, Lecompton Township has a mower that will. Browning plans to approach the township to work out an agreement.
Flory moved for Staff to work with officials to handle the agreement administratively. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
b) The ditch just north of the church:
Browning stated last summer he received a request from citizens that the ditch on the south side of Woodson in front of the church be filled. Browning sent a letter to the City Council with a preliminary estimate of $17,000. A request for the work was never received. Sandy Nichols, City Clerk, stated a letter had been sent back to the County stating the City Council decided there were not sufficient funds for this project at this time.
c) Briefing on Route 438 reconstruction project:
Browning confirmed Hamm Company as the contractor for the project. They are in the process of extending two large box culverts, but recent rains have slowed the process. Browning projects the road will be closed July 6, 2009 to through traffic. Portable signs will be put up 10 days prior to the closing. The calendar completion date is November 21, 2009. The project will be substantially complete at that time and open for traffic.
d) Consider request to move speed sign on West Woodson:
Justin Vanwinkle, superintendent, asked the Public Works Director to consider installing another speed sign at the bottom of the hill on West Woodson Street. It was determined that the sign is presently at the city limits dropping from 55 mph to 30 mph. Browning stated Public Works is in the process of replacing the "speed zone ahead" sign with a warning sign showing a picture of the speed limit.
e) Discussion on fading signs along Woodson Avenue:
Justin Vanwinkle, superintendent, stated that some of the area stop signs are unreadable. Browning stated the signs will be checked. A new data base is now in place to keep track of sign maintenance.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION 06-17-09
Bob Morris, resident, commented that he d s not understand the new subdivision regulations. The Board directed him to contact Linda Finger, Planning Resource Coordinator, to explain what options are available for his property.
Rev. Ken Baker, resident, also stated concerns that the new subdivision regulations limit property owners on their options of splitting land to leave to their children.
Charlene Winter, resident, stated she has safety concerns regarding the
new corporate retreat that will be adjacent to her property. She d s not feel the County should permit hunting with guns on property where alcohol may be served.
FAIRGROUNDS 06-17-09
Tara Flory Pearson, Douglas County Fair Board, made a presentation to the Board on the status of the Fairgrounds Capital Improvement Plan and requested approval of signage at the fairgrounds. Pearson asked the Commission to consider having a Board representative on the Fairground Capital Improvement Committee. Jim Flory offered to be the Board representative. Also in attendance was Trudy Rice who is also a member of the Capital Improvement Project Committee.
Flory moved to approve the signage project for the Douglas County Fairgrounds in the amount of $19,706.00 and authorized Pam to execute the necessary contracts on behalf of the County Commission. Motion was seconded by Gaughan and carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 06-17-09
Thellman moved to approve a wire transfer in the amount of $28,850.00 to be paid on 06/18/09. Motion was seconded by Flory and carried unanimously.
Thellman moved to adjourn the meeting; Flory seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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Nancy Thellman, Chair Jim Flory, Vice-Chair
ATTEST:
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Jamie Shew, County Clerk Mike Gaughan, Member
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