Meeting in executive session

Motion was made to meet in executive session for the purpose of discussion of personnel matters of non-elected personnel. Vote: Passed 4-3.

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

Modifying 2023 Johnson County Pay Table

Approved and adopted Resolution No. 055-23 modifying the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Budget Resolution No. 064-22 and approving a modified 2023 Johnson County Pay Table representing an average change of 6.1%; approve a market pay adjustment for all eligible employees under the Pay Table to align with market and comply with the county’s pay philosophy as approved by the Board of County Commissioners; and authorized the reallocation and expenditure of FY 2023 reserves in the amount not to exceed $7,649,129 as shown in Attachment I. (Revised from $8,024,950.)

Motion was made to divide board action on pay grades 21-28 and lower pay grades in the modified 2023 pay table. Vote: Failed 3-4.

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

Motion was made to amend 2023 pay table to cap market adjustment in pay grades 27-28 at 2%. Vote: Failed 2-5.

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

Adoption of Resolution No 055-23 (classified only). Vote: Passed 5-2.

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

Motion was made to amend the employment contract of the county manager to reflect an annual base pay to $323,670 effective July 9, 2023 as demonstrated by the recently complete market study with the annual evaluation of the county manager will be conducted pursuant to the timetable set forth in her employment agreement and authorize the chair to execute an amendment to the county manager’s agreement of such salary increase.

Motion to amend the county manager’s base pay increase no more than the lowest JoCo pay table increase. Vote: Failed 2-5.

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

Motion to authorize county manager’s base pay at $323,670. Vote: Passed 4-3.

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

Modifying 2023 Emergency Services Pay Table

Approved and adopted Resolution No. 056-23 modifying Resolution No. 029-23 and approving a modified 2023 Emergency Services Pay Table and approve a 2% range movement adjustment for all eligible employees under the ES Pay Table that were originally approved as part of the FY 2023 Budget Resolution; and authorized the reallocation and expenditure of FY 2023 General Fund reserves in an amount not to exceed $162,721. Vote: Passed 7-0.

Publication of proposed FY 2024 budget

Authorized the publication of a proposed budget for Johnson County Government in the amount of  $1,791,481,885 for fiscal year 2024, notifying the county clerk of the proposed intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate, and setting a public hearing on the proposed budget at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, 2023 in the Board Chambers.

Motion was made to amend maximum budget to $1.763 billion in effort not to exceed revenue neutral rate. Vote: Failed 2-5.

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

Authorization to publish $1.791 billion maximum budget. Vote: Passed 5-2.

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

Publication of proposed FY 2024 for Fire District No. 2

(Sitting as the Fire District No. 2 Governing Board). Authorized the publication of a proposed budget for Johnson County Fire District No. 2 in the amount of $9,759,590 for fiscal year 2024, notifying the county clerk of the proposed intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate, and setting a public hearing on the proposed budget at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 in the Board Chambers. Vote: Passed 7-0.

Creation of Sustainability Coalition

Approved Resolution No. 053-23 for creation of the Sustainability Coalition for the purpose of encouraging environmental stewardship across the Johnson County community and advise the Board of County Commissioners on sustainability policy options. Vote: Passed 5-2.

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

Amendment was made to sunset Resolution No. 053-23 on Jan. 15, 2027. Vote: Failed 2-5.

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

Amendment was to have all appointees to Sustainability Coalition be Johnson County residents. Vote: Failed 2-5.

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

Amendment made to have each district commissioner appoint two members and the chairman to appoint three members to the Sustainability Coalition. Vote: Failed 2-5.

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

Adoption of Resolution No. 053-23. Vote: Passed 5-2.

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

Creation of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coalition

Approved Resolution No. 054-23 for creation of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coalition to foster an inclusive community where all people are connected, safe and have a sense of belonging, and to cultivate a welcoming, diverse community where all people are valued. Vote: Passed 5-2.

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

Amendment was made to have decisions/activities of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coalition come through the Board of County Commissioners. Vote: Failed 2-4.

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

Amendment was made to sunset Resolution No. 054-23 on Jan. 15, 2027. Vote: Failed 2-4.

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

Amendment was to have all appointees to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coalition be Johnson County residents. Vote: Failed 2-5.

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

Amendment made to have each district commissioner appoint two members and the chairman to appoint three members to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coalition. Vote: Failed 2-5.

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

Sale of bonds for airport improvements

Approved and adopted Resolution No. 051-23 authorizing the sale of approximately $16,840,000 principal amount of General Obligation Internal Improvement Bonds of Johnson County, Kansas on Aug. 9, 2023 for airport improvements. Vote: Passed 7-0.

Opt-in for DROP in retirement benefits

Approved Resolution No. 052-23 and authorized Johnson County Government to opt-in to the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP), administered by the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System, allowing Kansas Police & Fire members to initiate the calculation of retirement benefits, but continue working for three to five years (the DROP period) before separating from employment. Vote: Passed 7-0.

Funding for wastewater construction project

After a public hearing, approved Resolution No. WD 23-017 and authorized funds in an amount not to exceed $1,631,600, increasing the total authorization to $1,812,600, for the construction phase of the Brush Creek Sanitary Sewer Relocation and Capacity Upgrade Project and entered into an agreement with the City of Prairie Village for Johnson County Wastewater to reimburse the city for the work. Vote: Passed 7-0.

Contract expenditure authority for architectural services

Authorized an increase in contract expenditure authority for countywide term and supply contracts with bcDesign Group, Dake Wells Architecture, Finkle + Williams Architecture, SFS Architecture and The Clark Enersen Partners for On Call Architectural Services, in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for a total contract expenditure authority of $3,000,000 for the current contract term, Nov. 22, 2022 to Nov. 21, 2023, with an additional one year renewal option at the original authorization of $1,500,000 annually. Vote: Passed 7-0.

Funding for Sunflower Fire Station Project

Authorized an increase of $1,500,000 to the Sunflower Fire Station Project bringing the new total project authorization to an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 from a reallocation of General Fund reserves (Countywide Support Funds) in the amount of $1,500,000 to fund the design phase of the fire station project, to be located near the intersection of Lexington Avenue and 102nd Street, at the former Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant and approved a contract with SFS Architecture for design services for a total amount not to exceed $1,543,000, utilizing the Architectural Term and Supply Contract, RFP 2019-078. Vote: Passed 5-2.

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

Allocation of Opioid Settlement Funds

(Added Per BOCC at COW 6/22/2023). Authorized the allocation of Opioid Settlement Funds received from the Kansas Municipalities Fights Addiction Fund in the amount of $200,000, distributed evenly, among UCS of Johnson County and the Johnson County Prevention and Recovery Coalition for the purposes of combating and educating the community about the opioid epidemic. Vote: Passed 5-1.

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