BUTLER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Tuesday, June 5, 2001
The Butler County Board of Commissioners was called to order
by Commission Chairman, Bill Shriver.
Present were Commissioners Randy Doll and Will Carpenter along with
County Administrator, Jay Newton and Commission Secretary, Marcy Zwall.
Commissioner Carpenter moved to approve the Abates of -$567.72, with approval #2056, dated June 5, 2001. Commissioner Doll seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Darryl Lutz, County Engineer, presented & reviewed information supporting Resolution 01-18. Mr. Lutz recommends accepting the petition for the creation of a benefit district for the purpose of paving internal streets in Paul’s Valley Third Addition, and adopting a resolution for a public hearing of advisability for making said improvements.
Commissioner Doll moved to adopt Resolution 01-18, directing & providing for the holding of a public hearing (June 19, 2001, 9:30 a.m.) for advisability of making street improvements in Paul’s Valley Third Addition, Butler County, Kansas. Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Further, Commissioner Doll moved to accept the paving petition submitted by Paul’s Valley Third Addition for street improvements, estimated cost of $541,000, with an approximate homeowner approval of 66%, in the subdivision.
Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Darryl Lutz, County Engineer, presented & reviewed an agreement with the owners/developers of Edgewater Addition, located SE of the intersection of SW 79th St. and SW Santa Fe Lake Rd., regarding road improvement work required as part of the platting process. The Board has accepted the road right-of-way dedications; however, reconstruction of SW 79th St., an existing Township Road, is required as it is currently in poor condition. The Township shall maintain the road.
Commissioner Doll moved to approve the Developer’s Agreement with William C. Alley and Josephus J. Brown, related to road improvements to serve Edgewater Addition subject to receipt of Letters of Credit & insurance requirements. Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Darryl Lutz, County Engineer, presented and reviewed an agreement between T&S Leasing and Bob Bergkamp Construction Company, for maintenance of the portion of Boyer Road between SW 30th & SW 20th Streets. Said agreement was required before the construction company could obtain a Conditional Use Zoning Permit to operate a quarry at SW 30th & Boyer Rd.
Commissioner Doll moved to approve the road maintenance agreement between Butler County and Bob Bergkamp Construction for maintenance of a portion of Boyer Road as related to the quarry that they are going to operate, and allow the chair to sign.
Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Administrator Newton presented & reviewed information regarding the right-of-way and utility easements from Mrs. Ruth Gray for the Butler County Jail site. Mrs. Gray has requested that the wheat not be disturbed until harvest, & that she be paid $250 to cover legal expenses.
Commissioner Carpenter moved to enter in to the Right-of-way agreement with Mrs. Ruth Gray for the amount of $250.00 & authorize the chair to sign. Commissioner Doll seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
Larry Powell, Butler County Economic Development/Butler County Port Authority Executive Director/General Manager, presented & reviewed an update on the rail line in Augusta, as requested.
Commissioner Shriver moved to take a 10-minute recess to allow copies of Mr. Powell’s update to be made & distributed for review by Commission meeting guests.
Commissioner Doll seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
The County Commission Meeting reconvened at 9:45a.m.
AUGUSTA RAIL LINE
UPDATE/REPORT (CONTINUED)
Mr. Powell briefly reviewed the historical data of the “Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Short Line”, including immediate needs and long-term plans, noting details could be found in the “Brownfield Study”. In addition, Mr. Powell went over the time line of the transfer of the BNSF property. Opportunity was given for questions from the public in attendance. Concern was expressed regarding the county’s financial responsibility, and, therefore, best & worst case scenarios for this project. Mr. Powell indicated that the county taxpayers would have no expense.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner
Shriver moved, having no further business before the Board, to adjourn. Commissioner Carpenter seconded the
motion. Motion carried 3-0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner
Doll moved to convene in Executive Session. Commissioner Carpenter seconded the
motion. Motion carried 3-0.