Meeting Information
6:35 p.m.
-Consider approval of the minutes for August 9 and August 11, 2010.
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders; and
(b) Consider approval of a Temporary Business Permit for Donna Wade Wingert, 693 E 1250 Rd, to sell dried fruits and nuts (Keith Dabney)
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Discuss request for renewal of sunflower broadband franchise agreement and assignment to Knology (Rod Kutemeier, World Company) -More information available in the office of the County Administrator
(3) Consider approval of a Temporary Business Permit for Steve Cates, 1029 N. 1156 Rd, to establish a haunted farm tour through an outdoor maze, vortex tunnel, graveyard and saw mill. (Keith Dabney)
(4) Consider contract for window caulking and cleaning project for the Douglas County Courthouse. (Craig Weinaug)
(5) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Miscellaneous
(d) Public Comment
(6) Adjourn
Thellman called the regular session meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 with all members present.
MINUTES 09-08-10
Thellman moved to approve the minutes of August 9 and August 11, 2010. Motion was seconded by Gaughan and carried 3-0.
CONSENT AGENDA 09-08-10
Thellman moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
► Temporary Business Use Permit for Donna Wade Wingert, 693 E 1250 Road, to sell dried fruits and nuts from October 20 through December 15th, 2010.
Motion was seconded by Gaughan and carried 3-0.
MISCELLANEOUS/FRANCHISE AGREEMENT 09-08-10
Rod Kutemeier, General Manager of Sunflower Broadband, asked the Board to consider the renewal of the Sunflower Broadband franchise renewal with an assignment to Knology. The World Company d/b/a Sunflower Broadband is in the process of a pending sale to Knology of Kansas, Inc. Sunflower and Knology also requested the County's consent to the sale and transfer of the franchise. Patrick Knorr, the World Company's chief operating officer, was also present at the meeting.
Gaughan asked how the buyout would affect area jobs. Knorr, stated Knology plans to keep their area subsidies going which includes Geek's on Wheels and Channel 6. Knology d sn't have any other businesses like these and plans to learn from them and hopefully expand.
It was the consensus of the Board to have the County Counselor review the Home Rule Resolution and the transfer assignment and to place for consideration on the consent agenda for the September 15, 2010 Commission meeting.
ZONING 09-08-10
Keith Dabney, Director of Zoning and Codes, presented a request for a Temporary Business Use Permit at 1029 N. 1156 Road, for a Haunted Farm to operate the weekends of October 22-23 and October 29-30, 2010. Steve Cates, applicant, was present to answer questions.
Dabney stated all property owners within 1,000 feet were notified, as well as the Sheriff's Office, Douglas County Health Department, and the Wakarusa Township. Dabney suggested that a portable toilet will be on site with hand sanitizer and that the applicant provide the County with proof of liability insurance. Mr. Cates personally spoke with all of his neighbors. According to Cates, his neighbors are not only supportive, but will be assisting in the event. He anticipates approximately 200 people during the four-night event. Several neighbors were present at the meeting and voiced their support.
After discussion, Flory moved to approve the Temporary Business Use Permit for a Haunted Farm at 1029 N 1156 Road, Lawrence, Kansas for the weekends of October 22-23 and October 29-30, 2010 with the conditions of a portable toilet with hand sanitizer on site and prior to the event, proof of liability insurance. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
PURCHASING 09-08-10
Craig Weinaug, County Administrator, presented the bid tabulations for the Courthouse Window Caulking and Cleaning Project. Based on the preliminary estimate, the project was divided into three phases to ensure we stay within the allocated funds of $50,000. We received four bids ranging from $72,200 to $39,906 including alternates. Weinaug recommends the low bid with administrator authority to approve change orders up to 15% of the total cost.
Thellman moved to accept the low bid in the amount of $39,906 with Restoration & Waterproofing Contractors, Inc. to restore the windows in the Courthouse, and authorized the County Administrator to approve change orders up to 15% ($5,985) of that amount. Motion was seconded by Gaughan and carried 3-0.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 09-08-10
Thellman moved approval of accounts payable in the amount of $219,301.82 to be paid on 09-09-10. Motion was seconded by Gaughan and carried 3-0.
MISCELLANEOUS/HERITAGE AND OPEN SPACE INITIATIVE 09-08-10
Thellman asked the Commissioners to provide suggestions for members of the task force to help form the Heritage and Open Space Preservation Initiative at the next Commission meeting. Thellman stated six public discussion forums have tentatively been scheduled in October 2010.
MISCELLANEOUS 09-08-10
Linda Finger, Planning Resource Coordinator, updated the Commission on the status of the Environmental Chapter of the County Code.
Thellman moved to adjourn the meeting; Flory seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
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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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