Commission Board Meeting on Sun, July 1, 2012 - 9:00 AM


Meeting Information

Special Session

Gaughan called the special session meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 1, 2012 with all members present. 

The Board met to discuss the possibility of imposing a fireworks ban on County property after receiving calls from concerned property owners who live in close proximity to county owned property.


After discussion, Flory moved adopt Home Rule Resolution HR-12-7-1, amending County Code 6-202(c) which sets forth the prohibited locations for the ignition, explosion, discharge or use of fireworks to include all public land (public parks) located at Lone Star Lake and Well's Overlook Park; and further


To amend County Code 6-202(c)(5) to expand the prohibited locations to include public property; and further


To direct that the provisions of County Code 6-207 relating to violations, enforcement and penalties expressly apply to the amendments described in this motion; and further
That the amendments in this motion are applicable only on July 1, 2, 3 and 4, 2012. Motion was seconded by Thellman and carried 3-0.


Gaughan moved to adjourn the meeting; Flory 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

Location

County Courthouse
1100 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA