BUTLER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Tuesday, February 28, 2006

 

 

Commission Chairman Dan Woydziak called the Butler County Board of Commissioners to order at 9:06 a.m.  Present were Commissioner Randy Doll, Commissioner Randy Waldorf, Commissioner Mike Wheeler, Administrator Will Johnson, Jr., and Clerk Recorder Tammy Bridges.  Commissioner Will Carpenter was absent because he was attending Work Force Alliance meetings in Washington, D.C.

 

ITEM #1 – RECEIVE REPRESENTATIVES FROM SOUTHWEST QUARRY TO DISCUSS ROAD IMPROVEMENT OPTIONS

Ronnie Bannon, Southwest Quarry, came before the Board to discuss road improvement options.  There are approximately 100 trucks traveling the road daily, which creates a dust problem.  Mr. Bannon said they use a water truck and sand to try to control the dust and suggested treating the road chemically.  The Board discussed contacting Mr. Scholfield to see if he is willing to work with the owners of the quarry in giving up right-of-way in order to widen the road.  Commissioners Wheeler and Waldorf want to pursue all options on 167th Street and work with Darryl Lutz, County Engineer, and Goedecke Engineering to investigate the road being widened to 55 feet.

 

RECESS

Commissioner Woydziak recessed the Board meeting at 10:00 a.m. for 5 minutes.

 

RECONVENE

Commissioner Woydziak reconvened the Board meeting at 10:05 a.m.

 

ITEM #8 – REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE 2006 COMPLIANCE PLAN FOR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SERVICES FOR JUDICIAL DISTRICT 13

Ann Carpenter, Juvenile Justice Services, came before the Board to present the 2006 Compliance Plan.  Between July 1, 2004 and June 30, 2005, Judicial District 13 recorded five violations; 4 status offenders held securely in adult lockup and 1 juvenile offender held over 6 hours in adult jail.  Each year a district achieves non-compliance, they are required to write a plan and submit it as a matter of record to the State.  The Board received the plan and no action was taken.

 

ITEM # 2 – CONSIDER A REQUEST FOR THE EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT FOR 2006/07 BY THE MID-KANSAS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM, INC. (MIDCAP)

Marion Nichols, Community Services Director MIDCAP, came before the Board for approval of a 2006 Emergency Shelter Grant proposal.  One proposal includes match funds from Butler County and the other proposal does not.  The proposal with match funds would require a match from Butler County in the amount of $5,000.00, which would go toward prevention of homelessness by helping with rent. 

 

Commissioner Wheeler motioned to approve the application for the 2006 Emergency Shelter Grant with matching funds in the amount of $5,000 from the Butler County Commission.  Commissioner Waldorf seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.   Commissioner Doll abstained because MIDKAP recently established an endowment with his employer.

ITEM # 3 – CONSIDER A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT (KDHE) AND THE BUTLER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR SFY 2007 GRANTS 

Carol Borger, Health Department Administrator, came before the Board for approval of the grant application from the Butler County Health Department to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for SFY 2007.  Each year the Kansas Department of Health and Environment offers grants to local health departments for State Formula, Child Care Licensing and Registration, Chronic Disease Risk Reduction, Maternal and Child, Family Planning and HIV/AIDS.  The Butler County Health Department has provided services with these grants for over 20 years.  This application is for $206,507.00.  The application has been reviewed by county counsel and approved for signature.

 

Commissioner Wheeler motioned to approve the grant application for SFY 2007 by the Butler County Health Department to KDHE and allow the Chair to sign.  Commissioner Waldorf seconded the motion.  Motion carried 4-0.    

 

ITEM #4 – CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM LEWIS SIMMONS CO. FOR A REZONE FROM AG-40 TO RURAL RESIDENTIAL (CASE NO. RZ-06-01) {RESOLUTION NO. 06-13}

Rod Compton, Director of Planning and Zoning, came before the Board for a request from Lewis Simmons Co. to rezone property from Ag-40 to Rural Residential.  The Lewis Simmons Co. has purchased approximately 160 acres located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Bluestem Rd. and SE 40th Street.  Mr. Simmons is proposing to rezone the southwest 40 acres of this property to an RR Rural Residential, with plans to subdivide it into 3 lots.   A protest petition has been filed.  State Statutes stipulate that if 20% or more of the land area within 1,000 feet of the applicant’s property is owned by persons who have signed the petition or submitted letters of protest, the rezoning can only be approved by a ¾ majority vote of the Board.  In this case, 40.9% of landowners within 1,000 feet have signed a petition in opposition.  Staff recommended denial of the rezoning to the Planning Commission; however the Planning Commission recommended approval by a 5/1 favorable vote.

 

Commissioner Wheeler motioned to approve the request by the Lewis Simmons Co. to rezone approximately 40 acres in the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 26 South, Range 6 East from an Ag-40 classification to an RR Rural Residential classification and hereby authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 06-13 granting such change.  Commissioner Waldorf seconded the motion.  Motion was denied with a 2-2 vote since a ¾ majority vote was not met.   Commissioner Doll and Commissioner Woydziak voted no.

 

Commissioner Woydziak motioned to remand the decision back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration.  Commissioner Waldorf seconded the motion.  The motion was rescinded

and no vote was taken.

 

The Board stated that if Mr. Simmons wishes to reapply, he may do so without paying a fee.

 

Administrator Johnson said that he and Rod Compton would put together a Request for Proposals for professional services to develop an updated comprehensive plan.

 

ITEM # 5 – CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM LEWIS SIMMONS CO. FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR BLUESTEM ROAD ESTATES (CASE NO. PL-06-02)

Rod Compton, Director of Planning and Zoning, came before the Board with a request from Lewis Simmons for approval of the final plat for Bluestem Road Estates.

 

No action was taken because the zoning on Agenda Item #4 was not approved.

 

ITEM #6 – CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM BUTLER COUNTY RURAL WATER DISTRICT #6 FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A BOOSTER PUMP STATION (CASE NO. CU-06-01) {RESOLUTION NO. 06-14}

Rod Compton, Director of Planning and Zoning, came before the Board for approval of a request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) by Butler County Rural Water District #6 to install a booster pump station in the AG-40 zoning district.  The property is located 479 feet west of SW Hopkins Switch Rd. on the north side of SW 150th Street.  The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the CUP by a 6-0 vote.

 

Commissioner Waldorf motioned to approve the request by Butler County Rural Water District #6 for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a booster pump station on the above noted property and authorize the Chairman to sign Resolution No. 06-14.  Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion.  Motion carried 4-0.

 

ITEM #7 – CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM RONALD BANNON FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR R&H MEADOWS SUBDIVISION (CASE NO. PL-06-03)

Rod Compton, Director of Planning and Zoning, came before the Board for acceptance of Dedications for Final Plat of R & H Meadows Subdivision.  Mr. Bannon is proposing to subdivide a 30 acre parcel of land located approximately ¼ mile west of U.S. Highway 77 on the south side of SW 163rd Street on the east edge of the community of Gordon. 

 

Commissioner Woydziak motioned to accept the dedications shown on R & H Meadows final plat and authorize the Chair to sign the plat with the provision that the plat be recorded in the office of the Butler County Register of Deeds by the zoning administrator, and that no building permits be issued for any lot until a proven acceptable water source is made available.  Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion.  Motion carried 4-0.

 

ITEM #9 – RECEIVE AND OPEN BIDS FOR THE 2006 PC AND MONITOR REPLACEMENT PROCESS

Scott Stoskopf, Computer Services Director, came before the Board to receive and open bids for the 2006 PC and Monitor replacement process.  Bids were received from:

 

                                       CDWG               Katlan    Gateway                 Dell           Elite

 

23 Base PCs                $20,332.00            $14,757.00            $17,779.00            $14,567.28            $16,330.00

3 Drafting PCs            $  3,156.00            $  2,597.00            $  3,084.00            $  2,299.83            $  2,556.00

 

24 27” Monitor            $  5,640.00            $  5,965.20            $  6,408.00            $  6,696.00              No Bid

5 19” Monitor              $  1,400.00            $  1,700.00            $  1,560.00            $  1,645.00              No Bid

Commissioner Wheeler motioned to receive the bids and have Computer Services tabulate them and return with a recommendation.  Commissioner Waldorf seconded the motion.  Motion carried 4-0.

 

ITEM #10 – CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 06-15 ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS COUNTY PROPERTY

Will Johnson, Administrator, came before the Board for approval of a resolution establishing a policy and procedure for disposition of surplus property.  The policy provides a means for disposal of surplus, personal, and real property as well as a process for donating the property to non-profit organizations within the county.  Administrative controls and commission approval on all real and personal property in excess of $25,000 is included in the policy.  After adoption of the policy, a public provider of Internet public auctions will need to be acquired to allow for the online sale of the property.

 

Commissioner Waldorf motioned to approve Resolution 06-15 establishing a policy and procedure for disposition of surplus property.  Commissioner Doll seconded the motion.  Motion carried 4-0.

 

APPROVAL OF ADDS AND ABATES

Commissioner Doll motioned to approve Adds & Abates #2250 dated February 28, 2006.  Adds in the amount of $4,244.36 and Abates in the amount of $8,944.76.  Commissioner Waldorf seconded the motion.  Motion carried 4-0.

 

OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS

Commissioner Woydziak reminded the Board that Commissioner Woydziak, Commissioner Wheeler, and Administrator Johnson will be attending the NaCo Legislative Conference next week in Washington, D.C.

 

Administrator Johnson confirmed that the scrap metal being taken to Rosalia did not come from the landfill.

 

ADJOURNMENT

Commissioner Waldorf motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11:45 a.m.  Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion.  Motion carried 4-0.