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Sedgwick County BOCC Regular Meeting Minutes MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING June 27, 2007 The Regular Meeting of the Board of the County Commissioners of Sedgwick County, Kansas, was called to order at 9:00 A.M., on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 in the County Commission Meeting Room in the Courthouse in Wichita, Kansas, by Chairman David M. Unruh, with the following present: Chair Pro Tem Thomas G. Winters; Commissioner Tim R. Norton; Commissioner Kelly Parks; Commissioner Gwen Welshimer; Mr. William P. Buchanan, County Manager; Mr. Rich Euson, County Counselor; Lieutenant Terrilee Jones, Sheriff’s Department; Ms. Jo Templin, Director, Human Resources; Mr. Steve French, EMS Paramedic, Emergency Medical Services; Mr. Don Brace, County Clerk; Mr. Ron Holt, Assistant County Manager; Mr. John Schlegel, Director, Metropolitan Area Planning Department; Mr. Bill Longnecker, MAPD; Mr. David Miller, Director, Budget Department; Ms. Crystal Gile, Management Intern, Manager’s Office; Ms. Annette Graham, Director, Central Plains Area Agency on Aging; Ms. Claudia Blackburn, Director, Health Department; Ms. Chris Morales, Systems Integration Coordinator, Department of Corrections; Mr. David Spears, Director, Bureau of Public Works; Ms. Iris Baker, Director, Purchasing Department; Ms. Kristi Zukovich, Director, Communications; and, Ms. Lisa Davis, Deputy County Clerk. GUESTS Mr. King David Davis, Wichita, Ks. Mr. Wes Darnelll, Member, Downtown Arena Design Consortium. Ms. Susan Lockwood, 927 N. 343rd St. W., Cheney, Ks. Mr. Bob Kaplan, 430 N. Market, Wichita, Ks. Mr. Samantha Rainwater, 902 W. 25th St. S., Wichita, Ks. Mr. Bill Cather, 2935 S. Seneca, Wichita, Ks. Mr. Dave Kirkbridge, 4114 W. 9th St., Wichita, Ks. Ms. Shari Loyd, 2538 High Point Cr., Wichita, Ks. Ms. Sheryl Sheels, 1013 N. 343rd St. W., Cheney, Ks. Ms. Janice Clasen, 1501 N. Valleyview Ct., Wichita, Ks. Mr. Vince ?, 832 S. 343 St. W., Cheney, Ks. Mr. Raymond P. Doll, 1313 N. 343 W., Cheney, Ks. Ms. Mary Herold, 3536 W. 2nd St., Apt. #1101, Wichita, Ks. Ms. Brenda McCoskey, 9408 S.W. Pine Rd., Andover, Ks. Ms. Maddy Leedom, 2502 Lakepoint Ct., Augusta, Ks. Ms Sydney Williams, 506 Stone Lake Ct., Augusta, Ks. Mr. Austin Willlis, 16 Arnold, Augusta, Ks. Ms. Sharon Scheffler, 520 S. 1st St., Colwich, Ks. Ms. Julie Washburn, 201 W. Albert, Maize, Ks. Regular Meeting, June 27, 2007 GUESTS (Continued) Ms. Cathy Elpers, 33715 W. 13th St. N., Garden Plain, Ks. Mr. Leroy Clasen, 1501 Valleyview Ct., Wichita, Ks. Mr. Colin Busey, 4911 S. Meridian, Wichita, Ks. Mr. Ed Laverentz, 2120 S. 343rd St. W., Cheney, Ks. Mr. Ed Lockwood, 927 N. 343rd St. W., Cheney, Ks. Mr. Pete Gustav, President, Wichita Area Technical Center. INVOCATION The Invocation was led by Pastor Todd Carter of Westlink Christian Church, Wichita. FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL The Clerk reported, after calling roll, that all Commissioners were present. Chairman Unruh said, “Next item.” PROCLAMATION A. PROCLAMATION DECLARING JULY 9 – 13, 2007 AS “SEDGWICK COUNTY LAW CAMP DAYS.” Chairman Unruh said, “Commissioners, I have a proclamation to read for your consideration. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, approximately 150 youth between the ages of 11 and 15 will attend the 11th Annual Sedgwick County L.A.W. Camp July 9-13, 2007 at Lake Afton Park; and WHEREAS, the mission of the L.A.W. Camp is to create a partnership between law enforcement and guard personnel as role models- building self-esteem, confidence and trust; and WHEREAS, a squad of 10 youth will be assigned to mentors who will keep track of the activity schedule. The mentors will operate in teams of two, consisting of one deputy and one soldier from the Kansas Army National Guard; and Page No. 2 Regular Meeting, June 27, 2007 WHEREAS, L.A.W. Camp is a partnership involving more than 25 public and private sector organizations; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Dave Unruh, Chairman of the Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners, do hereby proclaim July 9-13, 2007 as ‘SEDGWICK COUNTY LAW CAMP DAYS’ in recognition of this effort to involve our youth in alternatives to crime and violence. Commissioners, you’ve heard the proclamation. What’s the will of the board?” MOTION Commissioner Parks moved to adopt the Proclamation and authorize the Chairman to sign. Commissioner Norton seconded the motion. There was no discussion on the motion, the vote was called. VOTE Commissioner Norton Aye Commissioner Winters Aye Commissioner Parks Aye Commissioner Welshimer Aye Chairman Unruh Aye Chairman Unruh said, “And accepting the proclamation from the Sheriff’s Department is Terrilee Jones. Good morning.” Lieutenant Terrilee Jones, Sheriff’s Department, greeted the Commissioners and said, “I’d like to thank the commission for making this week Law Camp Week. This is a cooperative effort between at least 25 different agencies and organizations in Sedgwick County. We wouldn’t be able to do this without the help of the whole community.” Page No. 3 Regular Meeting, June 27, 2007 Chairman Unruh said, “Well thank you. We are very pleased to make the proclamation and be supportive of this effort. One hundred and fifty youngsters out there getting character training, if you will, I think is very beneficial to our community and we just want to express appreciation to all those Guardsmen and officers who have given their time and see this as an important contribution to Sedgwick County so thank you very much for your leadership in this. Madam Clerk, call the next item.” RETIREMENT B. PRESENTATION OF RETIREMENT CLOCK TO STEVEN R. FRENCH. Ms. Jo Templin, Director, Human Resources, greeted the Commissioners and said, “This item recognizes the contributions of one of our Public Safety officers in Emergency Medical Services and this is Steven R. French and he is an EMS Lieutenant. He will retire July 1st, 2007 after nine years of employment with Emergency Medical Services.” Chairman Unruh said, “On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, we just want to express our appreciation to you for your years of service to Sedgwick County and I know this is a big day for you and we just want you to have this certificate of recognition that commemorates this day and also we want to present you with this retirement clock. I’ll hand it to you. It’s heavy so hold onto it. Hopefully, when you look at it in your retirement years you’ll remember your service here and the good memories. And I just want you to know that our EMS Department really has an outstanding record of service to our community and you’ve been a part of building that and we certainly appreciate your years of service, so congratulations.” Mr. Steve French, EMS Paramedic, Emergency Medical Services, greeted the Commissioners and said, “Just a brief moment here, I would like to thank the Commission. It has been an honor for me to serve in the capacity with Sedgwick County EMS, probably regarded as one of the finest EMS systems in the state. I would like to thank my family. I’ve been in the public safety sector for 29 years and they have supported me and gone through hardships and sacrifices for me. It’s going to be nice to be home with them. Thank you.” Commissioner Winters said, “Thank you. We’ll wait just a moment while the Chairman returns before we call the next item.” Chairman Unruh said, “Madam Clerk, would you please call the next item.” Page No. 4 Regular Meeting, June 27, 2007 APPOINTMENTS C. APPOINTMENTS. 1. RESOLUTION APPOINTING RILEY WILLIAMS AT LARGE APPOINTMENT TO THE SEDGWICK COUNTY JUVENILE CORRECTIONS ADVISORY BOARD. 2. RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JEAN A. HOGAN AT LARGE APPOINTMENT TO SEDGWICK COUNTY JUVENILE CORRECTIONS ADVISORY BOARD. 3. RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING KATHLEEN KAISER AT LARGE APPOINTMENT TO THE SEDGWICK COUNTY JUVENILE CORRECTIONS ADVISORY BOARD. Mr. Richard Euson, County Counselor, greeted the Commissioners and said, “Item C-1, 2, and 3 are all appointments to the Sedgwick County Juvenile Corrections Advisory Board. Item C-1 is a resolution appointing Riley Williams to that board as an at-large appointment and Item C-2 is a reappointment is a reappointment of Jean Hogan. Item C-3 is a reappointment of Kathleen Kaiser and I would recommend that you adopt this resolution as written.” MOTION Commissioner Norton moved to adopt the Resolution. Commissioner Winters seconded the motion. There was no discussion on the motion, the vote was called. VOTE Commissioner Norton Aye Commissioner Winters Aye Commissioner Parks Aye Commissioner Welshimer Aye Chairman Unruh Aye Page No. 5 Regular Meeting, June 27, 2007 Chairman Unruh said, “And we have County Clerk Don Brace here who will administer the oath of office to Mr. Williams.” Mr. Don Brace, County Clerk, said, “Please raise your right hand. I do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Kansas, and faithfully discharge the duties of the office of Sedgwick County Juvenile Corrections Advisory Board, so help me God.” Mr. Riley Williams, Member, Sedgwick County Juvenile Corrections, Advisory Board, said, “I do.” Mr. Brace said, “Congratulations Riley.” Mr. Williams said, “Thank you for the work that you do and thank you for considering me and allowing me the opportunity to serve on the Sedgwick County Juvenile Corrections Advisory Board. Thank you very much.” Chairman Unruh said, “Well thank you sir and we want you to know that we appreciate your willingness to serve Sedgwick County. Madam Clerk, next item please.” AWARDS D. PRESENTATION OF “EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD” CERTIFICATES. Ms. Kristi Zukovich, Director, Communications, greeted the Commissioners and said, “Each year we have the opportunity to participate in the Excellence in Public Service award program and this is sponsored by the DeVore Foundation and they have taken it upon themselves, this is the 20th year, to say that it’s important for us to recognize not only a county employee, a USD 259 employee and a City of Wichita employee and so each year we ask for nominations from throughout the community for folks in those categories and today we would like to recognize all of our county employees who were nominated for this program and I will ask them to come forward.
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