Meeting Information
4:00 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders;
(b) Consider and approve the 2014-2015 Behavioral Health Budget (Deborah Ferguson)
(c) Consider resolution reappointing the District Coroner and Deputy District Coroners for the Seventh Judicial District for a four-year term commencing on October 30, 2013 (Sarah Plinsky);
(d) Consider a resolution scheduling a public hearing to consider the proposed sale of the former ambulance building, located at 225 Maine Street, to Lawrence Memorial Hospital (Craig Weinaug)
(e) Consider recommendation for vehicle and equipment purchase for public works (Jackie Waggoner/Doug Stephens); and
(f) Consent Agenda approval of Site Plan Agreement, and Agreements Not to Protest inclusion in benefit district for improvements along 25th Street and E 1700 Road, all associated with development of a new Public Works facility (Keith Browning).
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Consider approval for County Clerk to approve adoption of Baldwin City Resolution 2013-16 determining the advisability of issuing taxable industrial revenue bonds for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, installation and equipping of a commercial facility to be located in Baldwin City, Douglas County and City of Lawrence. (Craig Weinaug)
(3) (a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
Building Code Board of Appeals (1) position 12/2013
Douglas County Senior Services Board (1) position 12/2013
(c) Public Comment
(d) Miscellaneous
(4) Adjourn
Gaughan called the regular meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 with all members present.
CONSENT AGENDA 10-30-13
Gaughan moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
► 2014-2015 Behavioral Health Budget;
► Resolution 13-30 scheduling a public hearing on November 20, 2013 to consider the proposed sale of the former ambulance building, located at 225 Maine Street, to Lawrence Memorial Hospital;
► Resolution 13-31 reappointing Eric Mitchell, M.D. as District Coroner and Atlaf Hossian, M.D., and Charles Glenn, M.D. as Deputy District Coroners for the Seventh Judicial District for a four-year term commencing on November 1, 2013;
► Three trucks from Shawnee Mission Ford for a total amount of $136,836.00 (one Ford F450 crew cab truck with plow and spreader, and two Ford F-450 regular cab trucks with a spay rig), and Fairbank Equipment for $17,719.39. Total cost of vehicles and equipment is $154,555.39 with funds allocated from the equipment reserve fund; and
► Site Plan Agreement, and Agreements Not to Protest inclusion in benefit district for improvements along 25th Street and E 1700 Road, all associated with development of a new Public Works facility.
Motion was seconded by Flory and carried 3-0.
BONDS/BALDWIN CITY 10-30-13
The Board considered the approval of Baldwin City Resolution 2013-16 determining the advisability of issuing taxable industrial revenue bonds for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, installation and equipment to provide internet services to Baldwin City, with cables also running through Douglas County and City of Lawrence.
Chris Lowe, City Administrator of Baldwin City, stated this request is a requirement by statute, K.S.A. 12-1741a which states when a municipal issuing Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRBs) when part of its assets are within the unincorporated area of Douglas County, the City of Baldwin must seek approval from the Douglas County Commission. Under the statute, the Board can approve or choose to make no decision. The inaction after 15 days is deemed to be tacit approval. The City Council has not made any decision on the bonds, but have issued a resolution of intent to do so.
Gaughan asked if the City of Baldwin must seek the City of Lawrence approval also. Lowe stated that is correct as fiber lines also run through Lawrence.
Josh Montgomery, Wicked Broadband, stated he supports the request from Baldwin City and Dawn Fiber, LLC, provider of service. He feels if IRBs are approved and public incentives are offered, all carriers should have access to these fiber optic lines, with common-carriage open access use for competing companies. Otherwise, as additional companies add networks, each provider would have to pay for infrastructure. He proposes if the county is going to participate financially, there should be compensation for the residents of Douglas County.
Kennis Mann, President of Dawn Fiber, LLC, stated though he welcomes competition, he is opposed the common-carrier idea as his company is investing the money to install the fiber lines and he is taking the risk.
Gaughan opened the item for public comment. No comment was received.
Flory moved to approve the County Clerk's issuance of approval for the adoption of the City of Baldwin's Resolution No. 2013-16 determining the advisability of issuing taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, installation and equipping of a commercial facility to be located in said city, Douglas County, Kansas and the City of Lawrence, Kansas. Motion was seconded by Gaughan and carried 3-0.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 10-30-13
Flory moved to approve the accounts payable in the amount of $908,729.11 to be paid on 10/31/13; payroll in the amount of $788,174.21 paid on 10/30/13; FICA in the amount of $57,431.49 to be paid on 11/01/13; and KYPERS in the amount of $91,579.69 to be paid on 11/01/13. Motion was seconded by Gaughan and carried 3-0.
APPOINTMENT 10-30-13
Flory moved to reappoint Judy Bellome to her first full three- term on the Douglas County Senior Services, Inc. Board of Directors. 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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