KS. ASSOCIATION OF

COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING OFFICIALS

November 23, 2004

In Conjunction with K.A.C. Annual Conference

 

Meeting called to order, roll call taken.  12 members present:

Osage , Riley, Rice, Harvey, Jackson, Wabaunsee, Marion, Shawnee, Jefferson, Crawford, Sumner, Anderson.  One guest also present, he was from Infinitec.

 

President declared quorum subject to written protest to continue the meeting and any business to be decided by the group.

 

Monty Wedel made a motion to approve the minutes from the August, 2004 meeting.  Sheila Dale seconded the motion.  Motion stood approved.

 

Eloise Tichenor noted to the group that during a meeting held on Monday the 22^nd concerning Parliament Procedures/Roberts Rules of Order, a group can not make a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as presented to the group.  Noted that due to no formal review of all receipts, etc, the group would make a motion to accept the audit report.

 

Sheila Dale made a motion to accept the audits report.  This was seconded by Monty Wedel.  Motion stood approved.

 

Discussion then followed concerning the change &/or amendment to the existing By-Laws for Ks. Association Of County Planning & Zoning Officials for Article X.

 

A survey was mailed out to all voting members to see how they felt about two different proposals which were stated as follows:

 

Proposal I.  Twenty Five (25) percent of the affiliate membership shall constitute a quorum in order to conduct official business.

Proposal II.  A simple majority of the affiliate membership present shall constitute a quorum in order to conduct official business.

 

                                                                        MOTION

A motion was made by Monty Wedel and seconded by Levi Beaver to adopt the amendment for proposal I. 

 

By a show if hands, 4 voted in favor of accepting the proposal amendment I.

 

                                                                        MOTION

A motion was made by Rod Compton and seconded by Sheila Dale to amendment the current By-Laws to reflect the proposed number II. 

 

By show of hands there was a vote of 9 in favor of the proposal number II and 4 against.  Motion

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Stood approved.

 

Monty Wedel made a point of order that a simple majority may allow 3 people to vote on changes.

 

Discussion followed.

 

Claude Blevins note that one can allow the President to act on voting by noting it at the beginning of the meeting.

 

Next order of business surrounded as to the groups affiliation with the Kansas Association of Counties.

 

Monty Wedel indicated to the group that after 20 years, he felt that they have not assisted our group that much.

 

Rod Compton stated that in the beginning they allow us access to legislative issues. 

 

Group discussion followed.  Asked by the group what the current membership dues are?  The Treasurer responded that without the past records would not quote exactly, but the dues are around $950.00 a year.

 

                                                                        MOTION

A motion was made by Monty Wedel and seconded by Judy Freeman to delay payment to KAC until our April meeting.  At that time, the group will be able to see who is affiliated with KAC and what will be going on and what the new 2005 fees for membership will be.  Motion stood approved.

 

It was noted that 2005 Membership Application were available to the back of the room and that Judy Freeman would be mailing out said applications to those not present at the first week  in December.

 

President Eloise reminded the group that April’s meeting will be hosted by Jackson and Jefferson Counties.  Date set for April 20, which is a Wednesday.  Meeting location to be announce later.  Rodney Miller and Eloise Tichenor were looking in to staying at Harrah’s which has a meeting room facility.  Jon Bristor noted that there might be some controversy of meeting at a gambling establishment.    Rodney and Eloise stated, that they would look into other places to hold the meeting.

 

Discussion also occurred as to whether the meeting would be a one day meeting or if would need to be more.  Decided to hold cost down, one day would be better, however, it would be depend on speakers and topics and if there were training involved.

 

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Topics of 2005 meeting:

            Judy Freeman advised the group that David Gurss with KDHE would like to speak to the group about changes, watershed and wastewater treatment.  Also involve the Sanitarians and have a group meeting.

 

            Eloise to check in other topics that would be of interest to the group.  She stated that if anyone had some interest or topics they wished to have considered, they were to contact her at her office at 785-863-2241or e mail her at:  etichenor@jfcountyks.com

 

With no further business before the group a motion was made by Sheila Dale and seconded by Monty Wedel to adjourn the business portion of the meeting.   Motion stood approved.

 

The next order of business was the speaker for the day.  Mr. Jim Kaup from Topeka, Kansas.  Mr. Kaup spoke on “Current Topics In Kansas Land Use Law”. 

 

Mr. Kaup passed out handouts with points of interest to his presentation. (extra’s are available through Rodney Miller in Jackson County (japlanningland@yahoo.com)

 

Part I.               County Power to Zone

Part 2.              Zoning Law Issues

Part 3.              Vesting of Property Rights and Takings of Property

Part 4.              Nonconforming Use Law

Part 5.              Extraterritorial Regulations of Land Use

 

The presentation was very informative and wish to thank Mr. Kaup for his time and presentation.

 

With no additional discussion following the presentation, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the public meeting for November, 2004.   Motion stood approved.

 

 

 

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Attest:   Eloise Tichenor, President