COMMISSION MINUTES – MONDAY, JULY 12, 2004

 

The Commissioners met with all members.  Present were Richard Carlson, chairman; Tom Doperalski, vice chairman; and Barbara Kolde, member.

 

Gary Conklin, county counselor, presented franchise agreement documents from Cox Communications Kansas, LLC for them to review.  The annual franchise fee is 3.5%.   Barbara Kolde moved and Tom Doperalski seconded to sign the franchise agreement between Pottawatomie County and Cox Communications Kansas, LLC.  Motion carried 3 to 0.

 

Richard Carlson moved and Tom Doperalski seconded to approve the request from Havensville Historical Society for $5,000 matching funds.  This money is from the Historical Fund.  Motion carried 3 to 0.

 

John Boyd, emergency management director and Leroy Jackson, assistant director met with the Commissioners to update them on the emergency management department.  Topics discussed were:

  1. Current Threat Condition & FAD (National, State, Local)
  2. State Homeland Security Assessment – Boyd stated he still has $70,000 that has not been obligated.  $45,000 will be for law enforcement radios and $26,000 for a County Command and Control Trailer.
  3. Office of Domestic Preparedness Funds County – Total grant money awarded year-to-date is $668,327.
  4. State Mitigation 20/20 Assessment – Phase I is complete and Phase II will be completed in the fall.
  5. Tuttle Creek Dam Failure Warning System
  6. Leroy explained implementation of the CERT Program (Community Emergency Response Team).  The program will provide citizens first aid training to enable them to take care of themselves and others in the case of an emergency until help arrives.
  7. St. George Drinking Water Status
  8. Emergency Operations Plan
  9. Monthly Siren Test Results
  10. Tornado Siren Replacement Plan
  11. Current EMGT Priorities
  12. KDEM & FEMA Certification Training – John has completed training and received his certification through the Emergency Management Institute.
  13. County Training Activity

 

John also discussed with the Commission status of the St. George Fire trucks, status of radio system upgrade, funding available for purchase of mass casualty trailer supplies.

 

Bob Cole, ECDV director and Les Streit, Regional Director of Washburn Small Business Development Center, met with the Commissioners to explain the center and request funding from the County.  The KSBDC provides small business with counseling and training services.  Mr. Streit stated he is contacting Geary and Marshall Counties to request and encourage their participation.  Current sources of funds are SBA, KDOCH, & Manhattan Chamber.  Pottawatomie County’s share to participate is $6,000.  Commissioner Carlson stated he is in favor as long as the program stays with small businesses.  Mr. Streit stated the organization has a dedicated office space with Manhattan Chamber.  Mr. Cole stated since the Commission approves of Pottawatomie County’s participation, he and Mr. Streit will go before the Economic Development Board with the information and meet with the Commission again.

 

The Chairman signed signatory approval for FY 2005 Community corrections and SB 123 Supervision Grant Funds Budget Summary and Budget Narrative with Shawnee County Community Corrections.

 

At 10:00 the Chairman opened a hearing for vacation of easement requested by Ron Robinson between Lots 3 & 4 in Eagles Landing I.  Present were Ron Robinson and Siegmund Meier, agent for Mr. Robinson.  There was no opposition to the vacation.  The Commission agreed to vacation of Lot 3 only.  This was agreeable with Robinson and Meier.  The Chairman closed the hearing at 10:40.  They will formally approve the vacation when provided with a resolution.

 

Gregg Webster, zoning administrator and John Keller, county planner met with the Commissioners to present 3 rezoning requests for their consideration.  The first request was submitted by Doug Dunafon to amend the existing zoning on property from A1 to R1 for the purpose of residential development.  Protest petitions had been submitted and there were concerned individuals present for the meeting.  The Planning Commission had unanimously approved the request.  There were concerns of connection with Meadow Lark Lane, entrance on Hwy 99, road development, the area being on natural gas, availability to sewer system.  Mr. Dunafon stated the main entrance would be on Hwy 99 with others on Cannonball Rd.  Commissioner Carlson stressed that safety is a concern.  Commissioner Kolde stated the development would be an asset to the county if done right.  The Commissioners all stated they were in favor if certain issues were addressed on the plat.  Barbara Kolde moved and Tom Doperalski seconded to approve Resolution 2004-30 amending the existing zoning on property from A1 to R1 for the purpose of residential development for property in Louisville Township owned by Doug Dunafon.  Stipulations of the motion are that the following concerns be made to the Planning Board before plat approval:  entrances to the property, availability to sewer system, natural gas, development of a Homeowners Association if the City of Louisville doesn’t annex immediately, sign a letter of consent not to object if the area is annexed.  Motion carried 3 to 0.  (Attachment #1)

 

After discussion of a request for zoning change from A1 to AR submitted by Summit Building & Development, Barbara Kolde moved and Tom Doperalski seconded to accept the planning commission’s request and approve Resolution 2004-31 denying Summit Building & Development’s request to rezone from A1 to AR property in Union Township.  Motion carried 3 to 0.  (Attachment #2)

 

Barbara Kolde moved and Tom Doperalski seconded to adopt Resolution 2004-32 rezoning from A1 to AR a tract split for residential use in Wamego Township requested by Alvin Seele and Terry Herman.  Motion carried 3 to 0.  (Attachment 3)

   

Minutes for July 8, 2004 were approved.

 

The meeting was adjourned at Noon.  The Commission will meet for a work session at 1:00 to discuss the Country Stampede.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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County Clerk                                                                         Chairman

 

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