Commission Chairman Will Carpenter called the Butler County Board of Commissioners to order at 9:00 a.m. Present were Commissioner Phil Anderson, Commissioner Randy Doll, Commissioner Bill Shriver, Commissioner Mike Wheeler, Administrator Will Johnson and County Clerk Ron Roberts.

Administrator Johnson and County Clerk, Ron Roberts, came before the Board for consideration of the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Douglass, County of Butler, USD 396 and Butler County Community College, to abate certain property taxes through Neighborhood Revitalization Plan.

Commissioner Shriver motioned to approve the Interlocal Agreement between the City

of Douglass, County of Butler, USD 396 and Butler County Community College.

Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

Darryl Lutz, Director of Public Works, came before the Board to consider approval of the Notice to Contractors for the construction of sewer system improvements to serve Northridge Addition.

Commissioner Wheeler motioned to approve the Notice to Contractors for construction of sewer system improvements to serve Northridge Addition and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Shriver seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

ITEM #3 – RECEIVE UPDATE ON CDDO FUNDING

Will Johnson came before the Board to present the CDDO funding update. After meeting with the directors of Flint Hills Services and Creative Community Living it was decided that CDDO funds would be allocated to all the various agencies based on individuals served, after overhead funds ($8,000 quarterly) are deducted. The proposal will now go before the various agency boards for approval.

Commissioner Carpenter reminded Johnson of the need for audit reports from the various agencies to which the County is allotting funds. Johnson stated he would have the reports by the first of next year. (2004)

Don Engels, Financial Officer, and Administrator Johnson came before the Board to present the monthly Financial Report.

Administrator Johnson presented examples of the plaques to be placed on the new Judicial building and the new County Jail. Corrections and additions were made.

Commissioner Wheeler reminded the Board of the KAC meeting next week and that there will be no meeting of the Board on November 24 and 25, 2003. Commissioners Anderson, Carpenter and Wheeler will be attending the KAC meeting.

Commissioner Wheeler also reminded the Board of the Economic Development Christmas dinner on December 4, 2003.

Commissioners Carpenter and Wheeler will attend the Leadership Butler Banquet on Thursday, November 20, 2003.

Commissioner Shriver asked when they would receive a report from PKHL (Prigmore, Krievins, Haines and Limon) Architects on the old courts building. Administrator Johnson stated that a study analysis – 1^st phase – would be ready by the 2^nd or 3^rd week in December.

Commissioner Doll stated that a member of the Andover City Council called to question whether the Board was in compliance with the Open Meetings Act when Board members attended the Sales Tax Committee meeting. Johnson assured the Board that they were in compliance with the Open Meetings Act.

Commissioner Doll, also, stated that the trees planted as screening for the storage of contractor offices inside an existing hay trap area located at 10756 SE Satchell Creek Road, might not meet the specifications as listed by the Board. Administrator Johnson will have Todd Kennemer, Director of Planning & Zoning, go to the site and check the trees for height and spacing and report back to the Board.

Commissioner Carpenter requested that any documents, not approved at the first presentation, must go back on the agenda.

Commissioner Carpenter stated that persons or teams, with outstanding achievements, be recognized by a proclamation from the Board. (i.e. State and National Champions, etc.)

Commissioner Shriver motioned to approve the minutes of Monday, November 10, 2003, as amended. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

Commissioner Wheeler motioned to approve vouchers for November 17, 2003 in the amount of $630,148.97. Commissioner Doll seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

Commissioner Wheeler motioned to approve Adds and Abates for November 17, 2003. The adds are in the amount $37,691.46 and Abates are in the amount of $36,195.12. Commissioner Shriver seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

Commissioner Doll motioned to adjourn the meeting of the Board at 11:00 a.m. Commissioner Shriver seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.