BUTLER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Tuesday, May 29, 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 MINUTES
Commissioner
Carpenter moved to approve the minutes of Monday, May 21, and Tuesday, May 22,
2001, as amended. Commissioner Doll
seconded the motion. Motion carried
3-0.
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS
Commissioner
Carpenter approved vouchers totaling $319,366.16, dated May 29, 2001. Commissioner Doll seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3-0.
APPROVAL OF ABATES
Commissioner
Carpenter moved to accept the Abates of -$386.98, with the approval number of
2054. Commissioner Doll seconded the
motion. Motion carried 3-0.
BCED/ BCPA MONTHLY REPORT &
UPDATE OF ACTIVITIES
Larry
Powell, Executive Director/General Manager, presented & reviewed the
monthly report & an update of activities of Butler County Economic
Development/Butler County Port Authority. Mr. Powell & the Commissioners
discussed further the status of the Augusta Railroad. However, the Board
indicated that they needed additional, documented information to base an
opinion on, as well as enable them to answer the public’s questions. Commissioner Shriver requested a written
time line & due diligence list by next week to review. Mr. Powell indicated there is support and
concern from the Augusta community. In
addition, Mr. Powell noted that “mill levy money” would not be supporting this
project; however the County would need to be involved in grant application for
Federal funds. Mr. Powell has submitted
a letter inquiring if there is any Federal Grant Money available. No applications have been made.
As
further review, Mr. Powell stated that Marvin Sisk had given a letter of
resignation, & the Nominating Committee was in the process of pooling a
list of replacements. Commissioner
Shriver suggested considering a representative from the Douglass area.
ANNUAL NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL PLAN
Riley
Walters, Butler County Noxious Weed Dept. Director, submitted the Annual
Noxious Weed Control Plan, which is required by the Kansas Department of
Agriculture. Mr. Walters noted that
serecia lespedeza & musk thistle is still evident around the county;
however, in comparison with past years, infested acreage found is dropping. In
addition, he noted that a landowner by Leon has still not been cooperative in
allowing the elimination of these weeds, as he seems to be a wildlife
enthusiast & may believe them to have nutritional value. The board felt efforts to deal with said
landowner needed to be more aggressive, so surrounding acreage would not be
affected.
Commissioner
Doll moved that the Commission approve the Annual Noxious Weed Control Plan,
and authorize the chair to sign.
Commissioner
Carpenter seconded the motion. Motion
carried 3-0.
“D”
STREET IN BEAUMONT AS EASEMENT FOR AIRCRAFT TAXIWAY
Dennis
Schmidt, Broker of Mallard Real Estate, representing Linquist & Craig
Hotels & Resorts, Inc.; and Phil Hughey, Assistant County Engineer; as well
as County Administrator Jay Newton, presented and reviewed information
regarding the use of “D” Street (between the South line of Blocks 9, 10 &
11 Original Town, and the North line of the old St. Louis & San Francisco
Railroad right-of-way in Beaumont, KS) as an aircraft taxiway access to the
Beaumont Hotel; and requested the county grant an easement of such.
Commissioner
Carpenter moved to authorize Administrator Jay Newton to meet with County’s
Attorney, Norm Manley, to prepare a Resolution granting a perpetual easement
from the Butler/Greenwood County line to the West line of Block 11 of Original
Township Beaumont (also known as SE 117th St.), in Butler County,
Kansas.
Commissioner
Doll seconded the motion. Motion
carried 3-0.
BRIDLEWOOD ADDITION LEASE AGREEMENT STATUS
Administrator Newton indicated that he is still researching FEMA through Jim Schmidt. Commissioner Doll stated since the board is aware of FEMA’s rules, all that is needed is the verbiage FEMA would require in a lease agreement. Commissioner Carpenter noted an attorney could offer guidance on that, thus FEMA needed to recommend one in this area. Therefore, Commissioner Doll requested permission to proceed with the search for, & meeting with, a lawyer.
Administrator Newton stated that when the Wiebe building was removed, cracks were apparent in the wall adjoining it to the Goedecke building. In addition, he noted that a structural engineer’s inspection indicated they were existing cracks and not due to the building being removed. Administrator Newton advised that it was customary when a party wall is removed; the party removing the wall treats the exposed party wall. Sealing & stuccoing said wall will be included in the court’s building construction project.
Administrator Newton met with contractors on May 24. They are ready to start soon; therefore, need to set groundbreaking. Try to schedule it on June 11th around lunchtime, after Commission meeting. Administrator Newton stated an invitation list would be made and sent.
Commissioner Doll moved to recess until 12:30, when the Board will meet with Carter Goble Associates. Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.
CARTER GOBLE ASSOCIATES MEETING
Mr.
Bob Green of Carter Goble Associates, Inc., Jail Training and Staffing
Consultants, met with the Commission and Sheriff Stan Cox for a preliminary
discussion and review of the process for transition for management and
operations of the new county jail. Commissioner Shriver thanked Mr. Carter for
the information and asked that he continue the meeting with Sheriff Cox and his
staff to continue with information on the transition process.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner
Doll moved, having no further business before the Board, to adjourn. Commissioner Carpenter seconded the
motion. Motion carried 3-0.