BUTLER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Tuesday, May 22, 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. 

 

APPROVAL OF THE SENIOR CARE ACT/INCOME ELIGIBLE CONTRACT

Connie Rausch, Director of Department on Aging, and Ray Bell, Director of Finances for Central Plains Area Agency on Aging, presented information about, and requested the Commissioners’ permission for Sedgwick County Board of Commissioners to sign, the Senior Care Act contract, in the amount of $35,396 with a $5,000 county match; as well as the Income Eligible Contract, in the amount of $52,940; both for 7/1/01 through June 30, 2002.

Commissioner Doll moved to authorized Sedgwick County Board of Commissioners to sign the Senior Care Act and Income eligible Contracts for 2001 & 2002, between the Central Plains Area Agency on Aging and Kansas Department on Aging.

Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

APPLICATION OF JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT

Ann Carpenter, Juvenile Justice Administrator, Sharon Teal, of Court Services, presented information regarding the Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant, in the total amount of $25,466 (a combination of District 13’s award of $19,507 & City of El Dorado’s award of $5,959), to enhance Court Services.  Specifically to pay staff for after hours work.

Commissioner Carpenter moved to approve the application for the Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant in the amount of $25,466, and authorize the chair to sign. Commissioner Doll seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

FUNDING FOR REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL DUMPSITE IN CASSODAY

Todd Kennemer, Planning & Development Department, requested approval of signature on a contract from KDHE to commit Butler County to a contribution in the amount of $875 as a 25% in-kind match from the county, for clean up and removal of an illegal dumpsite located near Cassoday, KS (approved 4/17/01).

Commissioner Doll moved to approve the contract between Butler County and Kansas Department of Health and Environment for removal of an illegal dumpsite near Cassoday, and allow the Chairman to sign. Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

BUTLER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:

Resolution 01-04 (Case #CU-01-03) Conditional Use Permit for Dog/Cat Boarding Kennel

Todd Kennemer, Planning & Development Department and representing the Planning Commission, presented information regarding a request from the Livingston family to obtain a Conditional Use Permit for a dog & cat boarding kennel and lagoon on their

property south of Hwy 54, on SE Stoney Creek Road, near Rosalia. The Planning Commission recommends approval of this permit (Vote 8-0)

Commissioner Carpenter moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit for the Livingstons on SE Stoney Creek Road.  (RE:  Case #CU-01-03).

Commissioner Doll seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Resolution 01-15 (Case #RZ-01-05) Rezoning from AG-Agriculture to RR- Rural Residential

Todd Kennemer, Planning & Development Department, presented & reviewed information regarding a request by the Griffing family to divide off two 5 acre tracts from their 70+/- acre tract located at 16690 SW 160th St., Rose Hill, Kansas, and rezone said tracts from AG-Agriculture to RR-Rural Residential. The Planning Commission recommends approval of this rezoning (Vote 7-0).

Commissioner Doll moved to approve Resolution 01-15 (Case #RZ-01-05), rezoning 70+/- acres of land located at 16690 SW 160th, from AG-Agriculture to RR-Rural Residential; and allow the Commission to sign.

Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

 

Resolution 01-16 (Case #RZ-01-09) Deny Rezoning from AG-Agriculture  to C-Commercial

Todd Kennemer, Planning & Development Department, presented & reviewd information regarding the request by Ms. Charlotte Bauer to rezone her property located at 15990 158th Terr., Rose Hill, Kansas, from AG-Agriculture to C-Commercial.  Ms. Bauer’s intended use is to operate an establishment consisting of a stained glass studio, workshop, classroom, gallery, & gift shop. The Planning Commission recommends denial of this request (Vote 8-0).

Commissioner Carpenter moved to deny the request of the Bauers (Case #RZ-01-09) to rezone the 1+/0 acre tract of land located at 15990 158th Terr, Rose Hill, Kansas.

Commissioner Doll seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Resolution 01-17 (Case #RZ-01-10) Rezoning RR-Rural Residential to C-Commercial

Todd Kennemer, Planning & Development Department, presented & reviewed information regarding the request by James Ramsey, POA for Donald & Evelyn Albert, to rezone their Lots 12 & 13, Block F, Coombs Subdivision of Butler County (9975 & 9989 SW Quail Road, Augusta, KS) from RR-Rural Residential to C-Commercial, for use as a general cargo & flatbed trailer business. The Planning Commission recommends approval of this permit (Vote 8-0).  Mr. Kennemer noted that the request had been protested; therefore requiring a majority vote.  He also stated that the Planning Commission felt that Commercial zoning is the highest and best use of this property.

Commissioner Doll moved to approve Resolution 01-17 (Case #RZ-01-10), Lots 12 & 13, Block F, Coombs Subdivision at 9975 and 9989 SW Quail Road, Augusta, be rezoned from RR-Rural Residential to C-Commercial. Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

 

Begley-Bach Subdivision Final Plat

Todd Kennemer, Planning & Development Department, presented the final plat for the Begley-Bach Subdivision (an 80+/- acre tract lying on the south side of SW 150th St, between Santa Fe Lake Rd & Diamond Rd), which creates another ¼ mile long cul-de-sac for the township. Mr. Kennemer reviewed & discussed the background of this tract. The Planning Commission recommends denial (5-3). The Staff recommends approval, subject to said street NOT being named SW Adams Rd, as this street is not in line with the existing SW Adams Rd. Commissioners support the plat but are concerned about the right-of-way as it is in said plat.

Commissioner Doll moved to table the final plat of Begley-Bach Subdivision.

Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

 

APPROVAL OF FIELD INTERNSHIP TRAINING FOR MICT STUDENTS

Grant Helferich, Director of EMS, requested approval of an agreement with Barton County Community College for Field Internship training for Mobile Intensive Care Technician (paramedic) students at Butler County EMS Stations.

Commissioner Doll moved to approve an agreement between Barton County Community College providing for Field Internship training for MICT students at Butler County EMS Stations, and allow the Chairman to sign.  Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

 

INCREASING PAVEMENT THICKNESS OF THE SW 70th STREET PROJECT

Darryl C. Lutz, P.E., Director of Public Works, presented information regarding increasing the pavement thickness for the SW 70th St. project a minimum of  2 inches, allowing a minimum total thickness of 8 inches.  A maximum estimated increase in project costs of $130,049 will result.

Commissioner Doll moved to approve a change order for increasing thickness for the SW 70th St. at an approximate cost not to exceed $130,049. Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

 

APPROVAL OF KDOT ROAD SAFETY AUDIT REPORT

Darryl C. Lutz, P.E., Director of Public Works, presented & reviewed a report on the review of the Road Safety Audit of State Highways in Butler County. Mr. Lutz requested the Commissioners accept said report and forward comments to KDOT. 

Commissioner Carpenter moved to accept the KDOT Road Safety Audit Report.

Commissioner Doll seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

 

APPROVAL OF ADDS & ABATES

Commissioner Carpenter moved to accept Abates in the amount of -$19,991.46, with approval number 2053.  Commissioner Doll seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

ADJOURNMENT

Commissioner Doll, having no further business before the Board, moved to adjourn. 

Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-0.