The Board of County Commissioners met on Thursday, August 3 in the Hearing Room at the Johnson County Administration Building. Below, you can find a recap of the items discussed during the meeting.

More information, including official minutes, votes, videos, information about how to make public comments and how to request accommodations is available at boccmeetings.jocogov.org. This recap is not the official record of the BOCC meeting.

Motion was made to direct staff to review county boards and commissions as to whether any county employees serve on county boards and commissions and to conduct an audit of all county employees who are serving on outside non-profit agencies’ boards and advisory councils. Vote: Failed 2-5.

• Yes: O’Hara, Ashcraft
• No: Fast, Meyers, Hanzlick, Allenbrand, Kelly

Motion was made to add to a future agenda of the Board to discuss county employees serving on county boards and commissions and the amendment of the Rules of Order to remove the provision which bans county employees from applying and being appointed to a county board or commission. Vote: Failed 2-5.

• Yes: O’Hara, Ashcraft
• No: Fast, Meyers, Hanzlick, Allenbrand, Kelly

MOU on grant application

Approved the Memorandum of Understanding concerning the grant application made by the City of Olathe through the 2023 Bureau of Justice Assistance Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to include Johnson County as a party, together with the cities of Olathe, Overland Park, Lenexa and Shawnee. Vote: Passed 7-0.

Increase to expenditure authority for contracts

Authorized an increase to expenditure authority for term-and-supply contracts with ASI Signage Innovations and Star Signs LLC, for Exterior Building Signage, in the amount of $60,000 for a total contract value not to exceed $159,000 for the current term and the remaining renewal options. This contract has three remaining renewal options. Vote: Passed 7-0.

Extending requested deferment periods

Authorized the Wastewater General Manager to review and extend the current 2023 deferment extension requests one additional 5-year deferment period, if eligible, per the requirements of Charter Resolution No. 29-92. Vote: Passed 7-0.

Additional juvenile diversion officer

Approved an additional FTE juvenile diversion officer for the District Attorney’s Office. The position recently was awarded through a Kansas Department of Corrections grant. Vote: Passed 7-0.

Contracts for billing/notification & mailing/courier service

Authorized term-and-supply contracts with InfoSend, Inc., for billing and notification services, at an amount not to exceed $425,000, and with Lineage Mailing Services LLC for mailing/courier services, at an amount not to exceed $3,000, for a period of 12 months with the option to renew for four additional 12-month periods. The initial contract term is Aug. 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024. Vote: Passed 7-0.

Contract extensions for printing/mailing services

Authorized contract extensions with Mail Services, LLC and Lineage Mailing Services LLC (formerly Strahm Automation and Mailing Services) for printing and mailing services for a period from July 1, 2023, to Dec. 31, 2023, for an amount not to exceed $230,000. Vote: Passed 7-0.

Funding for wastewater improvements project

After a public hearing, authorized funds for the Blue River Main Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 2 Improvements Project design-and-bid phase services in an amount not to exceed $1,863,400, increasing the total authorization to $2,665,500. Vote: Passed 7-0.

Contract addendum with Daupler

Authorized an exception to competition and approved a contract addendum with Daupler, Inc. adding incident response management system services to the web-based customer service portal for Johnson County Wastewater’s Private Infiltration and Inflow Source Removal Program for the first-year renewal with up to three remaining additional one-year renewal terms and increased the authorized total five-year amount of $348,150 to an amount not to exceed $903,100. Vote: Passed 5-2.

• Yes: Fast, Meyers, Allenbrand, Hanzlick, Kelly
• No: O’Hara, Ashcraft

Allocation for ADA improvements at TIP

Authorized $2 million in Coronavirus SLFRF funding received from the U.S. Department of the Treasury for Theatre in the Park ADA Improvements to restrooms, concessions and accessible connecting pathways. Vote: Passed 5-2.

• Yes: Fast, Meyers, Allenbrand, Hanzlick, Kelly
• No: O’Hara, Ashcraft

Allocation for pilot program and utility assistance

Authorized $512,000 in Coronavirus SLFRF funding for an Eviction Mediation Pilot Program ($12,000) by District Court Administration and utility assistance ($500,000) by the Department of Aging and Human Services. Vote: Passed 6-1.

• Yes: Fast, Meyers, Allenbrand, Hanzlick, Ashcraft, Kelly
• No: O’Hara

Allocation to support IDD programs

Authorized $1,153,000 in Coronavirus SLFRF funding for housing and workforce programs by Developmental Supports to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Vote: Passed 7-0.

Tabled allocation for recovery programs

Tabled for additional information the proposed allocation of $500,000 in Coronavirus SLFRF funding as a community investment for behavioral health and therapeutic substance use disorder recovery programs. Vote: Passed 6-1.

• Yes: Fast, Meyers, Allenbrand, Hanzlick, Ashcraft, Kelly
• No: O’Hara

Allocation for Old Settlers Association

Authorized $15,000 of Coronavirus SLFRF funding as a one-time payment to the Old Settlers Association. Vote: Passed 6-1.

• Yes: Fast, O'Hara, Meyers, Allenbrand, Ashcraft, Kelly
• No: Hanzlick

Contract for elections management system

Authorized a contract with Soch, Inc. for elections management system for the Elections Office in an amount not to exceed $150,150 for a period of one year with the option to renew for an additional four one-year terms. Vote: Passed 5-2.

• Yes: Fast, Meyers, Allenbrand, Hanzlick, Kelly
• No: O’Hara, Ashcraft

MOU for outside legal services (Added Item to Agenda)
Approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the BOCC, by and through the County Department of Legal Services, and Sheriff’s Office for outside legal services. Vote: Passed 5-2.

• Yes: Fast, Meyers, Allenbrand, Hanzlick, Kelly
• No: O’Hara, Ashcraft

Wee Links Golf gets recognition
Owned by the Johnson County Parks and Recreations District, Wee Links golf course is a partnership with Tom Watson and Jeff Burey, two golf legends in the Midwest. Located at Heritage Park Golf Course in Olathe, the Wee Links golf course was featured on Golfdom.com on July 10. Wee Links is a six-hole, par 18 golf course on about an acre of land. There is hope that the concept with expand nationally in the future. 

Report lists updates for major projects 
Report for major projects over $1 million and master plans is provided bimonthly and supplements the Public Building Commission’s biannual reports in February and August. The information contained in this report is through July 28, 2023. 

Public Works completes 199th Street truck analysis on “Cut Through” Traffic 
Public Works recently studied truck traffic on 199th Street between US 169, US 69, and State Line Road over three consecutive weekdays for a 10-hour period (each day). The intersections were observed to determine the number of trucks using 199th Street as a “cut-through” between the state systems (US 69 and US 169) and State Line Road. The amount of “cut through” truck traffic on 199th Street during the three-day/30-hour time period was small. As such, a “No Truck” ordinance (that typically exempts local truck traffic) would not have an impact and most likely would create confusion for the local trucks. Public Works does not recommend any changes to the postings on 199th Street and will continue with plans for road safety enhancements in the next 5 to 10 years.

Other Reports 
Becky Jones, deputy director of Financial Management & Administration, represented an Interim Financial Report for the first six months of 2023 ending June 30.

The Board met as a Public Building Commission and received a project update; Interim Financial Statements; Statements of New Assets and Net Position; and Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Position. All reports were unaudited.

In Committee of the Whole meeting, the Board directed staff to bring back information and options on certain sections of Rules of Order regarding Executive (Closed) Session; Attorney/Client Privilege, Executive Session (if necessary) and Member Adding Item to Future Agenda & Member Request Information Not Readily Available.

Planning Commission appointments

Consider approving the appointments to the Planning Commission. 

West Consolidating Zoning Board appointments

Consider approving the appointments to the West Consolidating Zoning Board. 

East Consolidating Zoning Board appointments

Consider approving the appointments to the East Consolidating Zoning Board. 

Bonds for airport improvements 

Resolution No. 066-23. Consider whether to approve and adopt Resolution No. 066-23 to authorize and direct the issuance, sale and delivery of General Obligation Internal Improvement Bonds, Series 2023A of Johnson County for the purpose of providing funds to finance certain airport improvements related to the New Century Commerce Center development in an aggregate principal amount to be determined but now estimated to be $11,730,000; providing for the levy and collection of an annual tax for the purpose of paying the principal of and interest on said bonds as they become due, and making certain covenants and agreements to provide for the payment and security thereof; and authorizing certain other documents and actions connected therewith. The Series 2023A bonds will be tax-exempt.

Bonds for airport improvements

Resolution No. 067-23. Consider whether to approve and adopt Resolution No. 067-23 to authorize and direct the issuance, sale and delivery of Taxable General Obligation Internal Improvement Bonds, Series 2023B of Johnson County, Kansas for the purpose of providing funds to finance certain airport improvements in an aggregate principal amount to be determined but now estimated to be $5,110,000; providing for the levy and collection of an annual tax for the purpose of paying the principal of and interest on said bonds as they become due, and making certain covenants and agreements to provide for the payment and security thereof; and authorizing certain other documents and actions connected therewith. The Series 2023B bonds will be taxable.

Bonds for HHW and Med-Act projects

Resolution No. 068-23. Consider whether to approve and adopt Resolution No. 068-23 authorizing the acquisition, design, construction, equipping and furnishing of certain building and facility improvements; approving the issuance by the Public Building Commission of Johnson County, Kansas of its Lease Purchase Revenue Bonds (Household Hazardous Waste & Med-Act Projects), Series 2023A in the aggregate principal amount to be determined but now estimated to be $17,095,000 for the purpose of paying all or a portion of the costs of such improvements; and authorizing the execution and delivery of certain other documents and the taking of certain other actions in connection therewith. 

Bonds for Merriam Plaza Library

Resolution No. 069-23. Consider whether to approve and adopt Resolution No. 069-23 authorizing the acquisition, design, construction, equipping and furnishing of certain building and facility improvements; approving the issuance by the Public Building Commission of Johnson County of its Lease Purchase Revenue Bonds (Merriam Plaza Library), Series 2023B in the aggregate principal amount to be determined but now estimated to be $7,000,000 for the purpose of paying all or a portion of the costs of such improvements; and authorizing the execution and delivery of certain other documents and the taking of certain other actions in connection therewith. 

Funding for water and wastewater projects

Consider authorizing the allocation of Coronavirus SLFRF received from the U.S. Department of the Treasury in the amount of $3,967,300 for the purpose of funding water and wastewater infrastructure projects at the New Century Commerce Center. 

Funding for Community Health Worker program 

Consider applying for and accepting funding in an amount not to exceed $702,601.91 from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Workforce Development Program for the period between Dec. 1, 2023, and Nov. 30, 2027, to continue the Community Health Worker program that was established in 2021. 

Contract for new air traffic control tower

RFP # 2023-001, Consider authorizing a term and supply contract with Burns and McDonnell for the siting, design, bidding and construction services for a new air traffic control tower at the New Century AirCenter in an amount not to exceed $600,200. 

Purchase of a mobile command post

Consider authorizing an increase in CIP project authority for the Sheriff’s Mobile Command Post in an additional amount not to exceed $400,000 and authorize a contract with Farber Specialty Vehicles for the purchase of a mobile command post per Omnia cooperative contract #128867.

Series 2023A  bonds for airport improvements

Resolution No. PBC 003-23. Approve and adopt Resolution No. PBC 003-23 authorizing the issuance of the Public Building Commission of Johnson County, Kansas Lease Purchase Revenue Bonds (HHW and Med-Act Projects), Series 2023A, in the aggregate principal amount to be determined but now estimated to be $17,095,000 for the purpose of paying all or a portion of the costs to acquire, design, construct, equip and furnish certain improvements; and authorizing and approving the execution of certain documents and the taking of certain actions with the issuance of said bonds. The bonds will be tax-exempt.

Series 2023B  bonds for airport improvements

Resolution No. PBC 004-23. Approve and adopt Resolution No. PBC 004-23 authorizing the issuance of the Public Building Commission of Johnson County, Kansas Lease Purchase Revenue Bonds (Library Project), Series 2023B, in the aggregate principal amount to be determined but now estimated to be $7,000,000 for the purpose of paying all or a portion of the costs to acquire, design, construct, equip and furnish certain improvements; and authorizing and approving the execution of certain documents and the taking of certain actions with the issuance of said bonds. The bonds will be taxable.