Commission Chairman Will Carpenter called the Butler County Board of Commissioners to order at 9:00 AM. Present were Commissioner Phil Anderson, Commissioner Randy Doll, Commissioner Mike Wheeler, Administrator Will Johnson Jr., and Clerk Brenda Brychta. Commissioner Shriver was absent, due to the giving of a deposition.

Darryl Lutz, Director of Public Works, came before the Board to discuss the drainage project south of Douglass on property adjoining land by Mr. Sam Wright. Mr. Lutz stated that policy would not allow for diversion of water to the road ditch. Mr. Lutz asked for direction from the Board as to which way to go with this.

It was the consensus of the Board to consult with the developer and have the water redirected to the road ditch. Mr. Lutz will see that the developer is informed of this and that any cost will be paid for by the developer.

Darryl Lutz, Director of Public Works, came before the Board to recommend the purchase of one Kawasaki Mule 550 from 321 Kawasaki in the amount of $5,301.00.

Commissioner Doll motioned to approve the purchase of one Kawasaki Mule 550 utility vehicle from 321 Kawasaki in the amount of $5,301.00. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Darryl Lutz, Director of Public Works, came before the Board to consider awarding a contract of leachate recirculation lines for the landfill to Banks Construction Company, in the amount of $53,915.44 and rejecting the low bid due to a non-conforming bid.

Commissioner Carpenter motioned to approve a contract with Banks Construction Company, in the amount of $53,915.44, for the construction of leachate recirculation lines for the Butler County Landfill and allow the Chair to sign. Commissioner Doll seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Commissioner Carpenter motioned to reject the low bid form Deffenbaugh Construction for non-conforming and conditional. Commissioner Doll seconded the motion. Motion.

carried 4-0.

Darryl Lutz, Director of Public Works, came before the Board for approval of a revision to the road functional classification system in the rural areas and in cities of the 3^rd class and authorize the Chair to sign.

Commissioner Doll motioned to approve the revision to the road functional classification system in the rural areas and in cities of the 3^rd class and allow the Chair to sign.

Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Mr. Lutz reminded Commissioners Anderson, Carpenter and Doll of the road viewing

south of Leon at 8:00 AM on Monday, June 30, 2003.

Commissioner Carpenter called a 10-minute recess of the meeting of the Board at 9:50 AM.

Commissioner Carpenter reconvened the meeting of the Board at 10:00 AM.

Bids were received, opened and read as follows:

Commissioner Anderson opened and read a bid from Midwest Vehicle in the amount of $102,388.00. Trade-in allowance will be $1500.00. Plus additional options to consider.

Commissioner Carpenter opened and read a bid from EDM in the amount of $108,240.

Trade-in allowance will be $4000. Plus additional options to consider.

Commissioner Carpenter motioned to postpone a decision on purchasing the new ambulance until Mr. Helferich has reviewed the bids and prepared a recommendation. Commissioner Doll seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Sheree Von Elling, of Planning & Zoning, and John Lay, of Lay Signs in Wichita, came before the Board for consideration of changing zoning of Andover 54 Center (lots 2, 3, 4 & 5) from AG-Agriculture 40 to C-Commercial as requested by Lay Signs and Anna McFadden [Case #RZ-03-14] {Resolution #03-42}. KDOT does not allow off sight signs in lands zoned Agriculture.

Commissioner Doll motioned to remand Case No. #RZ 03-14, Resolution #03-42, to the Planning Commission for a revision of the zoning change from AG-Agriculture 40 to C-Commercial to a smaller area, just for the signs; discuss details and requirements with the Kansas Department of Transportation and research into the absence of signage permits. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Sharee Von Elling, of Planning & Zoning, came before the Board for consideration of a request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 03-06, for a racehorse track and training grounds at the request of Mr. Stephan J. Lyon.

Commissioner Anderson motioned to remand the request for a Conditional Use Permit No. 03-06, Resolution 03-43, for a horse race track and training grounds, back to the Planning Commission for clarification of the area gravel requirements. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Sharee Von Elling, of Planning and Zoning, came before the Board for consideration of a Conditional Use Permit #03-07, Resolution 03-44 for a boat and recreational vehicle storage facility at the request of Mr. Potter.

Commissioner Anderson motioned to remand the request for a Conditional Use Permit No. 03-07 Resolution 03-44, for a boat and recreational vehicle storage facility, back to the Planning Commission, for clarification of the surfacing and drainage requirement. Commissioner Doll seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Sharee Von Elling, of Planning and Zoning, came before the Board for consideration of a

Street Vacation in Lakecrest Addition, at the request of Mr. Adams.

Commissioner Doll motioned to approve Case No. VC 03-01, the vacation of SW Elm Lane Road and a portion of SW 78^th Street in the Lakecrest Addition, Case No. VC 03-01, Order of Vacation. Commissioner Carpenter seconded the motion.

Motion carried 4-0.

Commissioner Carpenter called a 10-minute recess of the Board at 11:05 AM

Commissioner Carpenter reconvened the Board at 11:10 AM.

County Administrator, Will Johnson, came before the Board for consideration of a resolution for the discharge of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Butler County.

{Resolution No. 03-45}.

Dan Armstrong, Rose Hill Fire Chief, came before the Board to state that, at the meeting of Butler County Fire Chief’s, they voted to support this resolution.

Commissioner Anderson motioned to approve Resolution No.03-45 allowing the discharge of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Butler County. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS

Administrator Johnson came before the Board to inform them that he will be meeting with the Boy Scouts, Elks and Freedom Memorial Committee representatives tonight, regarding the rehabilitation of the Statue of Liberty in front of the Court House.

Administrator Johnson presented the Board with a draft of a letter to the City of Andover outlining the lease of the Bridlewood Addition. After review and corrections, it was the consensus of the Board to approve the letter.

Administrator Johnson came before the Board to discuss Creative Community Living, which handles the severely handicapped people in Butler and Cowley County. Flint Hills Services provide services for the less severely handicapped persons, while Creative Community Living services severely handicapped persons. Flint Hills Services has been designated as the CDDO for distribution of funds, in Butler County, to Creative Community Living.

Creative Community Living representatives feels that they are not receiving their fair share of the funds. Butler County contributes $190,000 to caring or the handicapped. Mr. Johnson stated that he would invite both the Director of Flint Hills Services and Creative Community Living to come before the Board for further discussion.

Commissioner Anderson reminded the Board of the Economic Development Board meeting on Thursday evening.

Commissioner Doll asked for a comparison of prisoner/employee ratio in another county jail. Administrator Johnson stated he would check with Douglas County

Commissioner Carpenter motioned to adjourn the meeting of the Board at 11:50 AM. Commissioner Doll seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.