The
Commissioners met with all members.
Present were Barbara Kolde, chairman; Richard Carlson, vice chairman;
and Tom Doperalski, member.
The
Commissioners reviewed the annual report for Emmett Township.
The
Commission briefly discussed possible direction of action for the Timber Creek
Water System. They will wait until Leu
Lowrey, County Engineer meets with them to give them formal direction on this
project.
Commission
approved travel request of Gail McConnaughey, zoning administrator.
Tom
Doperalski moved and Richard Carlson seconded to sign the contract with Jim
Parker for providing AS 400 support.
Motion carried 3 to 0.
(Attachment #1)
Ron
Cheney and his attorney, Tim Ryan met with the Commissioners to discuss his
proposal for the lot he currently owns in the Green Valley Business Park. Also present was Bob Cole, Economic
Development Director and Greg Webster from the Zoning office.
Mr.
Cheney presented his proposed improvements for the lot to the Commission. The presentation included a 3D mock up of
the building to be placed on the site.
He stated that the estimated time of completion of this project was 8
months following the start date.
Commissioner
Kolde stated that the reason for the Economic Development deciding to take the
land back was because Cheney Construction has not lived up to their part of the
contract.
Tim
Ryan explained that one of the reasons that Mr. Cheney was not able to perform
the improvements was because interest rates are so low and that caused an
increased demand for construction. Mr.
Ryan also stated that as of late the war in Iraq has had an impact on Mr.
Cheney’s business and that because of that Mr. Cheney has time to initiate the
construction of the new building.
Commissioner
Carlson expressed his concern to Mr. Cheney about his ability to meet the
requirements of the contract and the construction time that he has just
outlined.
Commissioners
Kolde and Carlson stated that they supported whatever the final decision of the
Board was.
Bob
Cole explained the contingencies in the purchase agreement.
Commissioner
Doperalski stated that if the Economic Development Board was interested in
reconsidering their decision they might want to consider other incentives for
compliance with the contract. He also
stated that he supported whatever the final decision of the Board was.
Bob
Cole also mentioned that Wamego Telephone would be discussing their plans for
expansion of services to the area on Wednesday April 2, 2003 at 11:30 at the
South Forty Restaurant.
The
Commission directed Robert to draft a resolution of support for the troops in
Iraq.
Commissioners
approved providing the Louisville Recreation Commission $500 for various
upgrades to their park to be paid from the Special Parks and Recreation Fund.
Commissioner
Kolde stated the next year she would like for the Commission to reduce the
amount of money to the Blue Valley School District for their After Prom Party
by at least $100 as they were a school that resided primarily in Riley County.
The
Commission signed a letter to Jim Ryun concerning the Tuttle Creek Dam
project. (Attachment #2)
The
Commission met with the public works director, Leu Lowrey to discuss the
following issues:
(1)
The
Commissioners discussed the functional classification of current roads in the
County. The functional classification
of County roads allows the County to spend federal money received by the County
on improvements to these roads.
Following each census, KDOT requests that each County reevaluates the
roads they have classified as being eligible for federal funds. Tom Doperalski moved and Richard Carlson
seconded a motion to keep the County roads that are currently classified as
being eligible for federal funds the same.
This means there are no changes to the functional classifications of
County roads. Motion carried 3 to 0.
(2)
The
Commission discussed the 5-year plan for special projects in the County. Special projects are funded through the
County Special Highway Fund. Monies are
deposited in the Special Highway fund each year for carry over from the Road
Department budget. After review of the
current list the Commission agreed to update the current plan by adding two
bridges to the list. Richard Carlson
moved and Barbara Kolde seconded to add the bridge on L.K.&W. road and the
bridge on School Creek road to the current KDOT/County 5-year plan. Motion carried 3 to 0.
(3)
Commission
reviewed the special project listing for bridge and box replacement in the
County. Leu explained the current list
of 15 boxes to be paid for from special projects will be constructed off site
and installed using County personnel.
Leu recommended that the Commission approve the replacement of these
boxes and allow him to proceed with the project and also recommends that the
Commission authorize BG Consulting to obtain the waterway permits for the same
projects. After a review and brief
discussion of the box and bridge project, Richard Carlson moved and Tom
Doperalski seconded to authorize Leu to proceed with the 15 special projects as
presented and to also allow BG Consulting to obtain the needed waterway
permits. Motion carried 3 to 0.
(Attachment #3)
(4)
Leu also asked that the Commissioners approve
the specs for bridge deck replacement on Carnahan Road Bridge and that they
authorize the acceptance of bids to be opened during the regularly scheduled
meeting May 5, 2003 at 10:00 A.M.
Richard Carlson moved and Tom Doperalski seconded to approve the specs
and authorize going out for bids to be opened May 5th. Motion carried 3 to 0.
(5)
Commissioner
discussed the overlay project for Dyer Road on the east side of Tuttle Creek
Reservoir. Previously the Commissioners
approved a 1&1/2 inch overlay on that road. They discussed the possibility of postponing the overlay as the
Corps of Engineers have plans to stabilize the dam, which could cause excessive
traffic on Dyer Road throughout the construction process. Leu stated that he would contact the Corps
to get a better time frame on the proposed project.
(6)
The
Commission asked that Leu look into what it would take to repair Quail Circle
and Grouse Circle Streets in Blue Township.
Leu said that the concrete streets have cracked prematurely and that
there may be some hidden problems. He
recommends that they allow him to take some core samples of the area streets to
help determine what might be the cause of the failure and come back with a
recommendation.
(7)
Richard
Carlson moved and Tom Doperalski seconded to pass Resolution 2003-20
authorizing placement of stop signs at the intersection of Coachman Road and
Tumbleweed Terrace Road and at the intersection of Tumbleweed Terrace Road and
Timber Creek Parkway. Motion carried 3
to 0. (Attachment #4)
(8)
Richard
Carlson moved and Tom Doperalski seconded to pass Resolution 2003-21 creating
and establishing a maximum speed limit of 25 mph on Coachman Road and Timber
Creek Parkway and a portion of Tumbleweed Terrace Road. Motion carried 3 to 0. (Attachment #5)
(9)
Commissioner
Carlson requested that Leu place traffic counter on Doyle Creek road east of
Highway 63.
Leslie
Campbell, health director, asked that the Commissioners sign the agreement for
Bio-terrorism Preparedness Response Regional Plan for Geary, Pottawatomie and
Riley County. At the last meeting the
Commission approved the signing of the document making it contingent upon
expiration date being placed on the agreement.
Commissioner Kolde signed the agreement. (Attachment #6)
Rodney
Biesenthal, noxious weed director, had a bid opening at 11:00 for Tordon. Three bids were received. Commissioner Kolde declared the bidding
closed and read the bids as follows:
Nemaha
Valley Aerial Quantity Total Quantity Bid
4X1
gal. 192 gal 79.70
2X2.5
gal 180 gal 77.45
Van
Diest Supply 4X1 gal 192
gal 79.36
2X2.5
gal 180 gal 77.12
V.A.P.
Timberland Quantity Total Quantity Bid
4X1
gal 192 gal 78.87
2X2.5
gal 180 gal 76.81
Rodney
recommended the Commissioners accept the apparent low bid from V.A.P.
Timberland. Richard Carlson moved and
Tom Doperalski seconded to accept the low bid from V.A.P. Timberland of 4X1 gal
– 78.87 and 2X2.5 gal – 76.81. Motion
carried 3 to 0.
Rodney
also updated the Commission on the plating of the cemeteries.
Approved
request for travel from Leu Lowrey.
The
Commissioners would like to recognize Lois Schlegel for her achievement for her
RMA designation (Registered mass Appraisal designation).
The
Commissioners directed Robert to draft an RFP for a drainage study.
Robert
asked the Commissioners if they would consider adopting a proclamation establishing
April as Fair Housing Month in Pottawatomie County. The Commission asked that Robert present to them an alternative
to this proclamation that will meet the requirements for the County’s CDBG
Grant requirements.
Approved
minutes for March 24, 2003.
Meeting
was adjourned at 11:45.
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County
Clerk Chairman
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Vice Chairman
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Member