Meeting Information
4:00 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders; and
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) a. Consider approval of a resolution waiving GAAP procedures by the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County, Kansas for 2011 (Sarah Plinsky)
b. Consider approval of a resolution waiving GAAP procedures by the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County, Kansas for 2012 (Sarah Plinsky)
(3) Consider adopting a Resolution providing for alternate methodology pursuant to K.S.A. 19-211(b) for disposal of certain Douglas County property described as the east approximately 2.11 acres of Lot A, Block 7, Southridge Addition No. 3, an Addition to the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas; establishing a public hearing date to receive comment from the public; and causing a Notice of Public Hearing and Public Participation to be published in the official County newspaper (This is part of the process to consider implementation of an agreement with Tenants to Homeowners (TTH) to provide senior housing option adjacent to United Way center.)
(4) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Public Comment
(d) Miscellaneous
RECESS
RECONVENE
6:35 p.m.
(5) Public Hearing regarding special assessments for Yankee Tank dam improvements; and
Consider approval of County resolution levying special assessments and authorizing further actions
(Craig Weinaug)
(6) Adjourn
Gaughan called the regular meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 with all members present.
ADMINISTRATION/GAAP 06-27-12
The Board considered approval of a resolution waiving Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) procedures for 2011 and 2012. Sarah Plinsky, Assistant County Administrator, was present to answer questions from the Board.
Gaughan opened the item for public comment. No comment was received.
Gaughan moved to approve Resolution 12-21 waiving GAAP procedures for 2011. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
Gaughan moved to approve Resolution 12-22 waiving GAAP procedures for 2012. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
TENANTS TO HOMEOWNERS/DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY 06-27-12
The Board considered adopting a resolution providing for alternate methodology pursuant to K.S.A. 19-211(b) for disposal of certain Douglas County property described as the east approximately 2.11 acres of Lot A, Block 7, Southridge Addition No. 3, an addition to the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas. The Board considered establishing a public hearing date to receive comment from the public on the implementation of an agreement with Tenants to Homeowners (TTH) to provide senior housing on property adjacent to United Way center and owned by Douglas County.
Gaughan opened the item for public comment. No comment was received.
Flory moved to approve Resolution 12-23, adopted pursuant to K.S.A. 19-211(b), establishing an alternate methodology for disposal of certain Douglas County property as legally described above. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
Flory moved to amend his motion approving Resolution 12-23, and set the public hearing date to receive public comment and public participation in the sale or disposition of certain real estate as described above. The Public Hearing will be set for August 8, 2012 at 6:35 p.m. in the Douglas County Commission Chamber at the Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, Kansas. The resolution causes a Notice of Public Hearing and Public Participation to be published one time in the official County newspaper. Motion was seconded by Thellman carried 3-0.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/BURN CONDITIONS UPDATE 06-27-12
Due to the dry conditions in the area, the Board asked staff for an update on the weather conditions expected during the upcoming July 4, 2012 holiday events. Teri Smith, Director of Emergency Management, stated the National Weather Service issued a Range Land Fire Index of moderate predicting high humidity and low winds for Douglas County. At this time, she feels there is no immediate cause for a burn ban through July 4, nor has she heard any concerns from local fire chiefs.
The Board directed staff to take steps to educate the public and firework vendors on possible fire hazards fireworks may cause due to our current dry conditions. Flyers will be distributed to firework vendors during the inspection process by the Zoning and Codes department and alerts will be sent to the media.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 06-27-12
Gaughan moved to approve accounts payable in the amount of $515,254.80 to be paid on 06/28/12. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
APPOINTMENT 06-27-12
Thellman moved to approve the following appointments to the Food Policy Council: Sharla Flakus (Education Sector) and Cole Cottin (Non-profit Sector) to for three-year terms. Motion was seconded by Flory and carried 3-0.
RECESS
At 4:25 p.m., Gaughan moved to recess the meeting until 6:35 p.m. Motion was seconded by Flory and carried 3-0.
RECONVENE
At 6:35 p.m., the Board reconvened.
PUBLIC HEARING/YANKEE TANK SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 06-27-12
Gaughan moved to open a Public Hearing to receive public comments regarding the levying of special assessments for Yankee Tank Dam improvements; and the Board considered the approval of County resolution 12-10 to cause the levying of special assessments and authorization of further action. Motion was seconded by Flory and carried 3-0.
No comment was received.
Flory moved to close the public hearing. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
Flory moved to approve Resolution No. 12-20 levying special assessments on certain property to pay the costs of internal improvements in Douglas County, Kansas, as heretofore authorized by Resolution No. 11-18 of the County; and providing for the collection of such special assessments. (Yankee Tank Dam is also referred to as Wakarusa Watershed Joint District No. 35, site 24.) Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.
Gaughan moved to adjourn the meeting; Thellman seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
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Mike Gaughan, Chair Nancy Thellman, Vice-Chair
ATTEST:
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Jamie Shew, County Clerk Jim Flory, Member
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