BUTLER
COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Monday, September 20, 2004
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, County Administrator Will Johnson, Jr., and Clerk Recorder Tammy Bridges.
ITEM
#1 – RECEIVE KEITH ZINN, COUNCIL MEMBER ANDOVER, TO DISCUSS OPENING OF PRAIRIE
CREEK ROAD
Keith Zinn, Council Member from the City of Andover, came before the
Board for approval of reopening a portion of Prairie Creek Road from Central to
Kellogg, which has been closed since the 1950’s. The road currently exists, but is in disrepair and will require
the acquisition of additional easement.
This road was closed as a voluntary action by Bruno Township. Mr. Zinn stated that Andover is one of the
five fastest growing cities in Kansas.
The population has grown from 3,000 to almost 9,000 in five years, and
it is necessary to open this road for better traffic flow. Mr. Zinn stated that Bruno Township would be
responsible for maintaining this road.
It was the consensus of the Board that this matter is between Bruno
Township and the City of Andover. No
action was taken.
ITEM
#2 – CONSIDER APPROVAL TO ALLOW THE BUTLER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO APPLY FOR
THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT
Sgt. Kelly Alexander, Butler County Sheriff’s office, came before the
Board for approval of the Butler County Sheriff’s Office applying for the 2005
Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG).
The Sheriff’s Office wants to use grant funds from the LLEBG to purchase
16 rifles to be assigned to patrol cars.
The LLEBG is limited to a maximum amount of $10,000. This is broken down to $9,000 in federal
funds and $1,000 in county matching funds.
However, this grant went over the maximum by $16.00 and that amount has
been added to the county’s funds.
Therefore, the total amount of funds matched by the county is
$1,016.
Commissioner Shriver motioned to allow the Butler County Sheriff’s Office
to apply for the 2005 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) and allow the
Chair to sign. Commissioner Wheeler
seconded the motion. Motion carried
5-0.
ITEM #3 – CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE CIC 2004 PEOPLEWARE AGREEMENT AND ALLOW
THE CHAIR TO SIGN
Scott Stoskopf, Computer Services Director, came before the Board for
authorization to sign the CIC 2004 Peopleware Agreement and authorize the
payment for the annual fee in the amount of $34,550.00. The Peopleware Agreement allows Butler
County to access the product support line and receive any updates and
enhancements.
Commissioner Doll motioned to approve the CIC 2004 Peopleware Agreement
and allow the Chair to sign, which includes the annual fee of $34,550.00. Commissioner Anderson seconded the
motion. Motion carried 5-0.
ITEM
#4 – WORK SESSION – RECEIVE AUGUST 2004 MONTHLY REPORT FROM LARRY POWELL,
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Larry Powell, Director, Butler County Economic Development, came before
the Board with an update on the general and special activities of the Economic
Development Department.
Mr. Powell stated we are still in the process of working with the
landowners regarding the railroad right of way from Augusta to Leon. A second letter has gone out to them
requesting they call if they have any questions about the lease.
Mr. Powell inquired about selling the granite along the railroad
right-of-way in Augusta. It was the
consensus of the Board to allow Mr. Powell to obtain proposals for sale of the
granite and report back to the Board at a later date.
Mr. Powell stated that on behalf of the newly forming Kansas Bioscience
Authority, the Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation (KTEC), the Kansas
Bioscience Organization (KansasBio), and the Kansas Department of Commerce,
some state senators and representatives are holding a special meeting of the
new South Central Regional Bioscience and Innovation Summit. This meeting will be October 7, 2004 from 8:30
a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Metroplex at Wichita State University. They will be discussing what the State will
be doing in the future and where money will be spent regarding marketing
efforts through the Kansas Department of Commerce.
Mr. Powell stated that the Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition
(GWEDC) and Kansas Department of Commerce (KDOC) would be hosting booths at the
National Business Aviation Association Show (NBAAS) in Las Vegas, Nevada, on
October 11-14, 2004. This is the
largest private aviation show in the United States.
Mr. Johnson stated that the next Butler County Economic Development Board
meeting would be Thursday, September 23, 2004, at 6:00 p.m., here at the
Courthouse.
RECESS
Commissioner Carpenter recessed the Board at 10:15 a.m. for 5 minutes.
RECONVENE
Commissioner Carpenter reconvened the Board at 10:20 a.m.
ITEM
#5 – CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO OBTAIN BIDS FOR A
USED WATER TRUCK TO REPLACE THE EXISTING WATER TRUCK USED BY THE LANDFILL AND
HIGHWAY DIVISION
Darryl Lutz, Director of Public Works, came before the Board for approval
of the Department of Public Works seeking price quotations for the purchase of
a good used water truck with a 3,500 to 4,000 gallon tank mounted on a straight
frame tandem axle truck chassis and equipped with side and rear spray apparatus
for watering roads.
Commissioner Doll motioned to authorize the Director of Public Works to
obtain bids for a good used water truck to replace an existing water truck
currently stationed at the landfill.
Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
Darryl Lutz stated that he and his wife have purchased a lot in Sewer
District 19, which covers Northridge Addition.
Commissioner Shriver motioned to approve the Minutes of the Butler County Commission Meetings of Monday, September 13, 2004 as amended and Tuesday, September 14, 2004 as written. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Will Carpenter abstained since he was not present at those meetings.
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS
Commissioner Carpenter motioned to approve the vouchers for September 20, 2004 in the amount of $531,272. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS TO COME
BEFORE THE BOARD
Commissioner Doll inquired about the East Annex project. Mr. Johnson stated that Vince Haines, PKHL, has begun the design work and has been meeting with the Departments on an individual basis.
Commissioner Doll inquired about the
selection process for the Jail Director.
The committee included Administrator Will Johnson, Sheriff Craig Murphy,
and Under Sheriff Roy Raney.
Commissioner Doll inquired about the Planning and Zoning Director process. Administrator Johnson stated he would be setting up interviews and asked for dates of availability from the Commissioners.
Commissioner Carpenter inquired about sending a letter to an individual regarding health hazard violations. Administrator Johnson stated that he would talk to County Counsel about this matter.
Commissioner Carpenter stated that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment is soliciting letters of public comment until October 1, 2004 regarding an application for a hog farm located southeast of Potwin on 160 acres. There was concern expressed about the potential site of this hog farm, which is on the banks of the Four-Mile Creek right above Chase Watershed.
ADJOURN
Commissioner Carpenter motioned to adjourn the meeting of the Board on September 20, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.