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CITY COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
December 30, 2013 – 8:30 a.m.
(Posted on webpage at 3:00 p.m. on 12/26/13)
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A. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. None.
B. CONSENT AGENDA:
NOTE: All matters listed below on the Consent Agenda are considered under one motion and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on those items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
1. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Bert Nash Governing Board of Directors meeting 11/26/13
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Board meeting 10/21/13
2. Approve all claims. The list of approved claims will be posted to the agenda the day after the City Commission meeting.
3. Approve licenses as recommended by the City Clerk’s Office.
4. Bid and purchase items:
a) Award Bid #B1369, for purchase of (12) 4 yard, (14) 6 yard, (12) 8 yard front loader containers and (2) 30 yard and (2) 40 yard roll-off containers, to Downing Sales & Services, Inc. in the amount of $44,268.00. Bid Memo
5. Accept dedications of Tract B, Fox Chase South Addition No. 3, located along Kanza Drive. Submitted by Devco, Inc., the property owner of record. Staff Memo and Attachments
C. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: None
ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION: The public is allowed to speak to any regular agenda item or give public comment after first being recognized by the Mayor. Individuals are asked to come to the microphone, sign in, and state their name and address. Speakers should address all comments/questions to the Commission.
D. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS: None
E. PUBLIC COMMENT:
G. CALENDAR: 2013 Meeting List 2014 Meeting List
· City Commission meeting scheduled for December 31 has been canceled due to New Year’s Eve.
· City offices will be closed on January 1, 2014 in observance of New Year’s Day.
· Chamber Legislative Priorities Breakfast, Wednesday, January 8, 8:00 a.m. Location: Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire
· The Public Incentives Review Committee meeting, Tuesday, January 21, 4:00 p.m. Location: City Commission Room
· National League of Cities Congressional City Conference, March 8 – 12, 2014. Location: Washington, DC.
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H. CURRENT VACANCIES – BOARDS/COMMISSIONS:
Listed below are existing and upcoming vacancies on City of Lawrence Boards and Commissions. If interested in serving on a board, citizens should visit the website at http://www.lawrenceks.org/boards to volunteer online, or send a letter of interest to the Mayor, P.O. Box 708, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals:
One vacancy for a position that expired 09/30/13.
Building Code Board of Appeals:
One vacancy for a position that expired 11/30/13. Two positions expired 11/30/13 and are eligible for reappointment to additional terms. Eligibility requirements exist for this board.
Community Development Advisory Committee:
One vacancy for a position that expired 09/30/13 and one vacancy for a position that expires 09/30/15. Eligibility requirements exist for this board.
Three positions expire 12/31/13. Two positions will become vacant and one position is eligible for reappointment to an additional term. Eligibility requirements exist for this board.
Electrical Code Board of Appeals:
One vacancy for a position that expired 03/31/12. Eligibility requirements exist for this board.
Homeless Issues Advisory Committee:
Three positions expire 12/31/13. One position will become vacant and two positions will be eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Horizon 2020 Steering Committee:
The purpose of the Steering Committee is to guide the process for amending Horizon 2020, the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Lawrence. The Steering Committee will consist of ten members, with four members appointed by the City, four members appointed by the County, one joint City/County appointment, and one School District appointment.
One vacancy on the Advisory Council for a position that expires 09/30/14. One position expired 09/30/13 and is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.
Two vacancies for positions that expired 11/30/12 and one vacancy for a position that expired 11/30/13. Five additional terms expired 11/30/13 and all are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Lawrence Douglas County Advocacy Council on Aging:
One vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/14. Five positions expire 12/31/13 and all are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Lawrence Douglas County Bicycle Advisory Committee:
Three positions expire 12/31/13 and all are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board:
One vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/15.
Public Transit Advisory Committee:
Three positions expire 12/31/13 and all are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
One vacancy for a position that expires 04/30/14.
One vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/15. Five additional positions expire 12/31/13 and all are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Sustainability Advisory Board:
One vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/13. Three positions expire 12/31/13 and are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.