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Clay CountyKS averageUS Census ACS
Population
8,071
Per-capita income
$35,913
Median home value
$149,600
Bachelor's or higher
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Mon Aug 31, 2026

County Commission

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CLAY COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S AGENDA August 31, 2026 7:00 AM 7:30 AM 7:45 AM 8:00 AMMinutes / Payroll 8:15 AM 8:30 AMJeff Germann, Interim Highway Administrator, Weekly Report - 1 hour 8:45 AMMelissa Goff, Office Manager 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AMAlec Trembath, EMS Director, Weekly Report - 30 min 9:45 AM 10:00 AMJohn & Eva Bond - Road Maintenance on 10th Road - 30 min 10:15 AM 10:30 AMAlan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 30 min 10:45 AM 11:00 AMDanny Mesalles, Appraiser, Building Permits - 30 min 11:15 AM 11:30 AM 11:45 AM 12:00 PMCounty Commissioners Tour Landfill - 45 min 12:15 PM 12:30 PM 12:45 PM 1:00 PMCounty Commissioner Fence Viewing Request - 45 min 1:05 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PMJob Interview for Highway Administrator, - 1 hour 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM This agenda is subject to change

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Mon Aug 24, 2026

County Commission

Clay County Commission to hold 2027 budget hearing

The Clay County Commission is meeting to receive weekly reports from county department heads and to hold a public hearing on the 2027 budget. The agenda also includes a leave request, a landfill update, a travel and tourism update, and a business grant request.

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CLAY COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S AGENDA August 24, 2026 7:00 AM 7:30 AM 7:45 AM 8:00 AMMinutes 8:15 AM 8:30 AMJeff Germann, Interim Highway Administrator, Weekly Report - 1 hour 8:45 AMMelissa Goff, Office Manager 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AMAlec Trembath, EMS Director, Weekly Report - 30 min 9:45 AM 10:00 AMJim Bogart, Emergency Manager, Weekly Report - 15 min 10:15 AMDana Rickley, Co. Health Director, Weekly Report - 15 min 10:30 AMAlan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 30 min 10:45 AM 11:00 AMChristine Swaim, Treasurer, & Dawn Hedberg, Employee, Leave Request - 30 min 11:15 AM 11:30 AMRhonda Carroll, Landfill Director, Landfill Update - 30 min 11:45 AM 12:00 PMHannah Hasbrouck, Grow Clay County Director, Travel & Tourism - 30 min 12:15 PM 12:30 PMRachael Greenlee, Mothership Consignment & Thrift - Business Grant - 30 min 12:45 PM 1:00 PM 1:05 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PMClay County 2027 Budget Hearing 6:00 PM This agenda is subject to change
Mon Aug 17, 2026

County Commission

County Commission to canvass primary election and hear department reports

The Clay County Commission will canvass the primary election results and hear weekly reports from county department heads, including the highway administrator, EMS director, sheriff, and health director. The agenda is largely procedural, consisting of scheduled updates and a review of the county fair.

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✓ Decided: County approves $1,500 park speed bumps, stop sign, and multiple contracts

The Clay County Commission canvassed the August 4 primary election, approving 24 provisional ballots and official results. They approved routine payments, a stop sign at 3rd & Birch, 16 hours sick leave for a mechanic, purchase of 150 tons of cold mix asphalt from APAC, a virtual training contract with Prodigy, and signed a contract for the Broughton Bridge project. No items were denied or tabled.

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CLAY COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S AGENDA August 17, 2026 7:00 AM 7:30 AM 7:45 AM 8:00 AMCANVASS THE PRIMARY ELECTION (APPROVE TIME AND 8:15 AM 8:30 AM 8:45 AM 9:00 AMJeff Germann, Interim Highway Administrator, Weekly Report - 1 hour 9:15 AMMelissa Goff, Office Manager 9:30 AM 9:45 AM 10:00 AMAlec Trembath, EMS Director, Weekly Report - 30 min 10:15 AM 10:30 AMJim Bogart, Emergency Manager, Weekly Report - 15 min 10:45 AMDana Rickley, Co. Health Director, Weekly Report - 15 min 11:00 AMAlan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 30 min 11:15 AM 11:30 AMRhonda Carroll, Landfill Director, Landfill Update - 30 min 11:45 AM 12:00 PMMike Argo, Fair Board President, Review of the Fair - 30 min 12:15 PM 12:30 PM 12:45 PM 1:00 PM 1:05 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM This agenda is subject to change
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August 17, 2026 Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Danny Mesalles, Appraiser, served as the Board of Canvassers for the August 4th, 2026, Primary Election beginning at 8:00 a.m. Veronica Carmona, Yesenia Summerson and Sierra Urban served as the Provisional Board for the Election. The Board viewed the zero tape, worked and reviewed 36 Provisional Ballots. Of those 24 Ballots were counted. Kayla Wang, County Clerk reviewed all totals, documents, write ins and tally sheets with the Board while the Provisional Board ran totals of the 24 ballots that were processed. The Official Final Results were presented. The Board adjourned the Canvass at 8:50 a.m. Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo were present at a regular meeting beginning at 9:00 a.m. The minutes were approved as printed. Accounts payable in the amount of $87,403.03 were reviewed and approved by the Board. Payroll in the amount of $141,607.89 was reviewed and approved by the Board. Election Pay in the amount of $6,980.73 was reviewed and approved by the Board. Commissioner Thurlow reported that he had attended the monthly Park Board meeting and stated that the Customer Appreciation Supper was well attended and that they served an estimated 130 meals. The Park Board approved up to $1,500 to spend on the purchase of speed bumps to place in different areas through the park. Chuck Arnold, Park Manager, says that people are driving way too fast, there are people walking …
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Mon Aug 10, 2026

County Commission

County Commission hears weekly reports and discusses a 4-way stop request

The Clay County Commission is meeting to hear weekly reports from county departments, including the highway administrator, EMS director, sheriff, and landfill director. They will also consider a request from the Green City Council for a 4-way stop, approve a donation for Cruise Night, and address a department concern.

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✓ Decided: County donates $300 to Cruise Night, approves mowing and event approvals

The Clay County Commission approved a $510 mowing bill, signed event approvals for conferences, and donated $300 to the 2026 Cruise Night. They also discussed highway projects, including a bridge estimate, and heard from a former employee about highway department concerns.

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CLAY COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S AGENDA August 10, 2026 7:00 AM 7:30 AM 7:45 AM 8:00 AMMinutes (APPROVE TIME AND 8:15 AM 8:30 AMJeff Germann, Interim Highway Administrator, Weekly Report - 1 hour 8:45 AMMelissa Goff, Office Manager 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AMAlec Trembath, EMS Director, Weekly Report - 30 min 9:45 AM 10:00 AM 10:15 AMDana Rickley, County Health Director, Event Approval - 15 min 10:30 AMAlan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 30 min 10:45 AM 11:00 AMJason Kain, Department Concern - 30 min 11:15 AM 11:30 AMMarsha Davis, Cruise Night Donation - 15 minutes 11:45 AM 12:00 PMSteve Williams, Green City Council, 4 way stop - 30 min 12:15 PM 12:30 PMRhonda Carroll, Landfill Director, Landfill Update - 30 min 12:45 PM 1:00 PM 1:05 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM This agenda is subject to change
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August 10, 2026 Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo were present at a regular meeting beginning at 8:00 a.m. The minutes were approved as printed. The Board approved a bill from Cannizzo Lawn Care & Excavating in the amount of $510 for the mowing of the Courthouse Square and County Health Department two time each in the month of July. The Board signed and approved an Event Approval for a Court Services employee to attend a conference in Mayetta, Kansas. Jeff Germann, Interim Highway Administrator, and Melissa Goff, Office Manager, met with the Board to give the weekly report. Mr. Germann presented the weekly report on the projects that the Department worked on. They installed a Gravel end sign at Indian Rd. & 20th Rd., removed a tree at Hackberry Rd. & 20th Rd., finished the County chip sealing and then moved to Clifton to work on the chip seal project for them. They hope to finish this week. The Highway Department will be providing the traffic control for when Terracon will be pulling their road samples on Limestone Rd., 19th Rd., and Kiowa Rd. Husker Steel provided a bridge replacement estimate for a bridge located on Buffalo Rd. between 2nd Rd. & 3rd Rd. in the amount of $304,648. This bid is for the steel only, and the County would be responsible for the concrete. Husker Steel would not be able to get to this bridge for approximately one year. After discussion, the Board stated that they would like to wait until they have recei …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026

County Commission

Clay County Commission to review monthly and weekly departmental updates and 2027 budget proposal

The Clay County Commission will hear monthly and weekly reports from county departments, including the CEO, highway administrator, EMS director, emergency manager, and sheriff. The commission will also review the county treasurer’s proposed computer purchase and discuss DOT safety regulations. The emergency manager will present the 2027 proposed budget.

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✓ Decided: County awards Broughton Bridge replacement contract to Ebert Construction

The Board unanimously accepted Ebert Construction Co.'s bid for the Broughton Bridge Replacement and signed a notice of award. Two traffic control sign resolutions (2026-9 and 2026-10) were adopted unanimously. The Board approved a contractual agreement between the City of Clifton and Clay County EMS, and approved up to $9,225 for new treasurer office computers. Several routine financial items were approved, including payroll of $142,818.80 and accounts payable of $749,416.33.

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CLAY COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S AGENDA August 3, 2026 7:45 AM 8:00 AM Minutes / Accounts Payable / Payables (APPROVE TIME AND 8:15 AM Austin Gillard, CEO CCMC, Monthly Update - 15 min SCHEDULED LEAVE) 8:30 AM Jeff Germann, Interim Highway Administrator, Weekly Report - 30 min 8:45 AM Melissa Goff, Office Manager 9:00 AM Memo 9:15 AM 9:30 AM Alec Trembath, EMS Director, Weekly Report - 30 min 9:45 AM 10:00 AM Jim Bogart, Emergency Manager, 2027 Proposed Budget - 15 min 10:15 AM 10:30 AM Alan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 30 min 10:45 AM 11:00 AM Christine Swaim, County Treasurer, Computer purchase - 30 min 11:15 AM 11:30 AM Jimmie Nichols, Mechinic, DOT Safety Regulation - 30 min 11:45 AM 12:00 PM SET UP POLLLING PLACES 12:15 PM 12:30 PM 12:45 PM 1:00 PM 1:15 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM This agenda is subject to change
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August 3, 2026 Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo were present at a regular meeting beginning at 8:00 a.m. The minutes were approved as printed. Payroll in the amount of $142,818.80 was reviewed and approved by the Board. Account Payables in the amount of $749,416.33 were reviewed and approved by the Board. Jury pay in the amount of $664.60 was reviewed and approved by the Board. The Board reviewed a bid from Ebert Construction Co. for the Broughton Bridge Replacement. Commissioner Carlson motioned to accept the bid from Ebert Construction Co. and Commissioner Mayo seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. A notice of award letter accepting the bid and contract price was signed by the Board. A couple of bills were reviewed and signed by the Board. The Board reviewed Resolution 2026-9 for a traffic control sign to be located on 19th Road immediately East of Old Flat Mile for the traffic coming from the East and is West bound. Commissioner Mayo moved to adopt this resolution and Commissioner Carlson seconded the motion and passed unanimously. The Board Reviewed Resolution 2026-10 for a traffic control sign to be placed at the location on Old Flat Mile immediately North of the intersection with 19th Road, for the traffic that is South bound before turning at the end of the Road. Commissioner Carlson moved to adopt this Resolution and Commissioner Mayo seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Austin Gillard, CEO CCMC, met wit …
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Mon Jul 27, 2026

County Commission

Clay County Commission to open bids for Broughton Bridge

The commission will hear weekly reports from highway, EMS, emergency management, sheriff, and appraiser offices, and open bids for the Broughton Bridge project. No dollar amounts or ordinance votes are listed; the agenda is largely procedural and subject to change.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves stop signs and $9,500 geotechnical contract for Wietharn project

The Board approved the installation of two stop signs at 19th Rd and Old Flat Mile and hired Terracon for geotechnical services. They also approved a $3,200 tree service contract and a $700 donation to the Wakefield Birthday Bash. Bids for a bridge replacement at 2026 Broughton Road were opened and sent for review.

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CLAY COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S AGENDA July 27, 2026 7:00 AM 7:30 AM 7:45 AM 8:00 AM Minutes (APPROVE TIME AND 8:15 AM 8:30 AM Jeff Germann, Interim Highway Administrator, Weekly Report - 1 hour 8:45 AM Melissa Goff, Office Manager 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM Alec Trembath, EMS Director, Weekly Report - 30 min 9:45 AM 10:00 AM Jim Bogart, Emergency Manager, Weekly Report - 15 min 10:15 AM 10:30 AM Alan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 30 min 10:45 AM 11:00 AM Danny Mesalles, Appraiser, Office Update - 30 min 11:15 AM 11:30 AM 11:45 AM 12:00 PM 12:15 PM 12:30 PM 12:45 PM 1:00 PM Broughton Bridge Bid Opening - 1 hour 1:05 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM This agenda is subject to change
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July 27, 2026 Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo were present at a regular meeting beginning at 8:00 a.m. The minutes were approved as printed. Commissioner Mayo made a motion to donate $700 out of the Alcohol Fund to the Wakefield Birthday Bash. Commissioner Carlson seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Bob Wietharn, Landowner, joined the meeting. Jeff Germann, Interim Highway Administrator, and Melissa Goff, Officer Manager, met with the Board to give the weekly report. Mr. Germann reported that he has been searching for a used excavator. He has found a couple of used ones that have low hours and is the size that they are needing to do the job but he has additional question s to ask about each of them. The Highway Department received a letter from Shilling Construction Co. on the expressed concerns with the surface on the asphalt work that was done in 2025. Shilling was out to look at the roads and determined that there is apparently some degradation caused by foreign material (mud) in one of the aggregates. When the mud breaks down, it leaves a small hole in the surface. Shilling will be happy to patch the areas that are in question. Mr. Germann reported that they will need to extend the rock road on Redwood Rd. taking it from dirt to rock north of Broughton Rd. The Department has approximately 1 ¾ miles of chip sealing left to do for the 2026 year. This would be on Valleyview Rd. south of Wakefield. It will depend on the w …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026

County Commission

Clay County Commission to discuss budget preparation and department reports

The County Commission will meet to review budget preparation with Randy Gassman and receive weekly reports from various department heads. The body will also discuss landfill pickup repairs and meet with a representative from Pivotal Health & Wellness.

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✓ Decided: Commission agrees to exceed 2027 Revenue Neutral Rate levy

The Board finalized 2027 budgets for several county entities and agreed to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate levy of 55.928 mills. The Commission also approved several equipment purchases and service contracts, including a new mental health service provider.

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CLAY COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S AGENDA July 20, 2026 7:00 AM 7:30 AM 7:45 AM 8:00 AM Minutes / Account Payables / Payroll (APPROVE TIME AND 8:15 AM 8:30 AM Randy Gassman, Pottberg, Gassman & Hoffman - Budget Prep - 30 min 8:45 AM 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM Jeff Germann, Asst Highway Administrator, Weekly Report - 1 hour 9:45 AM Melissa Goff, Office Manager 10:00 AM 10:15 AM 10:30 AM Alec Trembath, EMS Director, Weekly Report - 30 min 10:45 AM Danielle Force, Court Services Officer, Introduction - 10 min 11:00 AM Jim Bogart, Emergency Manager, Weekly Report - 15 min 11:15 AM 11:30 AM Alan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 15 min 11:45 AM 12:00 PM Rhonda Carroll, Landfill Director, Pickup Repairs - 30 min 12:15 PM 12:30 PM Robin Carlson, Pivotal Health & Wellness - 30 min 12:45 PM 1:00 PM Brenda Jordan, County Attorney, Discussion - 30 min 1:05 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM This agenda is subject to change
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July 20, 2026 Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo were present for a regular meeting beginning at 8:00 a.m. The minutes were approved as printed. Payroll of $144,557.59, accounts payable of $115,215.45 were reviewed and approved by the Board Escaped Taxes 2025 Added No. 40 and 41 totaling $1,067.28 were reviewed and approved by the Board. Commissioner Mayo made the motion to adopt Resolution 2026-08 placing a stop sign at the intersection of 9th Street and 19th Road on the east side. Commissioner Carlson seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Randy Gassman of Po tt berg, Gassman & Hoffman conducted the final 2027 budget workshop. Department budgets, revenues, and expenditures were reviewed. The Board finalized the budgets for Clay County, Mulberry Rural Fire District, Riverside Drainage District, and Clay County Rural Highway. The Revenue Neutral Rate and budget hearing were set for August 24, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. The Board unanimously agreed to exceed the Clay County Revenue Neutral Rate levy of 55.928 mills for the 2027 budget year. Joe Wietharn and Bob W iethar n joined Jeff Germann , Interim Highway Administration, for the Road and Bridge report. Joe W ietharn gave an over view of the July 15 meeting with KDOT District 2 Manager Brent Therstri e p, who emphasized safety as a key factor in future grant applications. KDOT plans to resurface from the Clay Center City limits go west on Highway 24 to the Cloud County line in 2027 …
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Mon Jul 13, 2026

County Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves $250,000 for 2026 chip seal project

The Board approved funding for road improvements and adopted a resolution regarding the county sales tax. Other actions included appointing a new member to the Joint Corrections Advisory Board and approving a landfill corrective action plan.

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July 13, 2026 Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo were present at a regular meeting beginning at 8:00 a.m. The minutes were approved as printed. Commissioner Carlson requested an E xecutive S ession. Commissioner Carlson made a motion to enter into E xecutive S ession under the non-elected personnel exemption for 10 minutes beginning at 9:06 a.m. with Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, Commissioner Mayo, and Kayla W ang, County Clerk, present. The subject discussed was job duties. Commissioner Mayo seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Regular session reconvened at 9:16 a.m. with no action taken. Commissioner Mayo reported that the City of Clay Center had contacted him regarding the placement of a four-way stop sign at the intersection of 9th Street and 19th Road. Clay County will install one stop sign on the east side and the City will install the remaining three. Commissioner Mayo made the motion to approve the C ounty's participation. Commissioner Carlson seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The B oard approved Dr. Timothy Penner to serve as the C ounty's Medical Director until July 2027. Commissioner Mayo made a motion to appoint Kristen Brownell to the Joint Corrections Advisory Board . She will replace Matt Weller for the remainder of his unexpired Juvenile and A dult S ervice terms ending June 30, 2028. Commissioner Carlson seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The B oard received the K worcc insp …
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Mon Jul 6, 2026

County Commission

Clay County Commission to discuss budget preparation and landfill operations

The commission will meet to review budget preparations with Randy Gassman and discuss landfill operations with Director Rhonda Carroll. The agenda includes weekly reports from the highway administrator, EMS director, health director, and sheriff.

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✓ Decided: Clay County Commission approves over $2M in payments and $700 event donation

The Board approved payroll of $141,982.37 and accounts payable of $2,088,306.26. A $700 donation from the Alcohol Fund was approved for the Party In The Ville. The Commission also authorized drug testing for two county employees.

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CLAY COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S AGENDA July 2, 2026 7:45 AM 8:00 AM Minutes / Accounts Payable / Payables (APPROVE TIME AND 8:15 AM Austin Gillard, CEO CCMC, Monthly Update - 15 min SCHEDULED LEAVE) 8:30 AM Randy Gassman, Pottberg, Gassman & Hoffman - Budget Prep - 1 hour 8:45 AM 9:00 AM Memo 9:15 AM 9:30 AM Jeff Germann, Interim Highway Administrator, Weekly Report - 30 min 9:45 AM Bob Wietharn & Joe Wietharn, Project Information 10:00 AM Alec Trembath, EMS Director, Weekly Report - 30 min 10:15 AM 10:30 AM Ashley Pfizenmaier, Morganville City Council, Donation Request - 15 min 10:45 AM 11:00 AM Jim Bogart, Emergency Manager, 2027 Proposed Budget - 15 min 11:15 AM Dana Rickley, Co. Health Director, Weekly Report - 15 min 11:30 AM Alan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 30 min 11:45 AM 12:00 PM Rhonda Carroll, Landfill Director, Landfill Discussion - 1 hour 12:15 PM Jared Brooks, Schwab Eaton & Brad Wohler 12:30 PM 12:45 PM 1:00 PM 1:15 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM This agenda is subject to change
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July 6, 2026 Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo were present at a regular meeting beginning at 8 a.m. The minutes were approved as printed. Payroll in the amount of $141,982.37 was reviewed and approved by the B oard. Accounts payable in the amount of $2,088,306.26 was reviewed and approved by the B oard. Austin Gillard, CEO of the CCMC, met with the B oard to give the monthly report. Mr. Gillard stated that Dr. W o lters will begin his F amily P ractice at Clay Center Family Physicians on August 10, 2026. CCMC is still working with the S tate on the agreement for the $2.536 million grant that they were awarded. This is for the purchase of a DaVinci R obotic S urgical S ystem. CCMC is looking forward to the arrival of the two new general surgeons that are employees of the S urgical A ssociates. They will each be on site one day a week at CCMC. Mr. Gillard stated that they are short on parking spaces for employees. They are looking into a design that would provide 26 additional parking spaces in the triangle west of the M edical C enter. Dr. John Kell e y will be retiring at the end of July, and Dr. Hein will be taking over as the E mergency R oom Me dical D irector. They are currently doing a small construction project in the basement for the IT department. Each IT Tech will have a small office of their own. CCMC is applying for a health grant that will employ two community health workers for five years. Randy Gassman, Po tt berg, …
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Mon Jun 29, 2026

County Commission

Clay County Commission to review 2027 budget proposals

The County Commission will meet to discuss budget preparation and review proposed 2027 budgets for the District Court and Treasurer. The body will also consider the approval of Residential NRP.

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✓ Decided: Clay County Commission enacts moratorium on data center development

The Board passed a resolution halting the approval and construction of data centers in unincorporated areas. Other actions included approving a highway fund transfer and a restraint device for the Sheriff's office.

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CLAY COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S AGENDA June 29, 2026 7:00 AM 7:30 AM 7:45 AM 8:00 AM Minutes (APPROVE TIME AND 8:15 AM 8:30 AM Randy Gassman, Pottberg, Gassman & Hoffman - Budget Prep - 30 min 8:45 AM 9:00 AM Jeff Germann, Asst Highway Administrator, Weekly Report - 1 hour 9:15 AM Bob Wietharn - Go over the Grant Review Call 9:30 AM 9:45 AM 10:00 AM Jim Bogart, Emergency Manager, Weekly Report - 15 min 10:15 AM Dana Rickley, Co. Health Director, Weekly Report - 15 min 10:30 AM Alan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 15 min 10:45 AM 11:00 AM Rhonda Carroll, Landfill Director, Personnel - 30 min 11:15 AM 11:30 AM Commissioner go to Museum, Pink Room & 250th Anniversary - 30 min 11:45 AM 12:00 PM Kathy Oliver, District Court Administrator, 2027 Proposed Budget - 30 min 12:15 PM 12:30 PM Danny Mesalles, Appraiser, Approval of Residential NRP - 30 min 12:45 PM 1:00 PM Christine Swaim, Treasurer, 2027 Proposed Budget - 30 min 1:05 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM This agenda is subject to change
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June 29, 2026 Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo were present for a regular meeting beginning at 8:00 a.m. The minutes were approved as printed. Bob W ie th a rn and Joe W ie th a rn, landowners, met with the Board to discuss the recent state review of the grant application for the asphalt project . Schwab Eaton representatives also attended. The meeting was recorded if the Board would like to listen to the review. Mr. W ie th a rn stated future applications need a stronger title and a detailed narrative, noting the narrative is a critical part of the application process. He reported most successful applicants had applied multiple times. Support letters from the current application can be reused for the fall application cycle. Of the $32 million available during the spring application period, 47 applications were submitted and 6 were awarded. Mr. W ie th a rn requested that the Board be determining the county ’s financial contribution for the fall application. Kayla Wang, County Clerk, presented the proposed 2027 budgets for the County Clerk and Election Fund s . The budgets were left with the Board for review. Jeff G e rman n , Interim Highway Administrator, and Melissa Go ff, Office Manager, met with the Board for the weekly report. Mr. G e rman n reported Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks had inquired about right-of-way status between the county and KDW P and recommended the replacement of the bridge on Buffalo Rd . betwee …
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Mon Jun 22, 2026

County Commission

Commission to review 2027 budget proposals for mental health and Register of Deeds

The Clay County Commission will receive weekly reports from county department heads. The body will also discuss proposed 2027 budgets for Pawnee Mental Health and the Register of Deeds.

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✓ Decided: Clay County Commission approves EMS contract for Clifton area

The Board approved a three-year agreement for Clay County EMS to provide coverage for the Clifton area starting January 1, 2027. The Commission also authorized payments for right-of-way acquisitions for the Broughton Road bridge project and approved payroll.

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CLAY COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S AGENDA June 22, 2026 7:00 AM 7:30 AM 7:45 AM 8:00 AM Minutes / Payroll (APPROVE TIME AND 8:15 AM 8:30 AM Jeff Germann, Asst. Highway Administrator, Weekly Report 8:45 AM 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM Alec Trembath, EMS Diiirector, Weekly Report - 30 min 9:45 AM 10:00 AM Jim Bogart, Emergency Manager, Weekly Report - 15 min 10:15 AM Dana Rickley, County Health Director, Weekly Report - 15 min 10:30 AM Alan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 30 min 10:45 AM 11:00 AM Mike Rezkalla, CEO Pawnee Mental Health, 2027 Proposed Budget - 30 min 11:15 AM 11:30 AM Don Wright, Clay Co. Public Transportation - Quarterly Report - 30 min 11:45 AM 12:00 PM Susie Mall, Register of Deeds, 2027 Proposed Budget - 30 min 12:15 PM 12:30 PM 12:45 PM 1:00 PM 1:05 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM This agenda is subject to change
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June 22, 2026 Clay County Commissioners met in regular session on June 22, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Present were Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo. The minutes were approved as printed. Payroll in the amount of $142,201.29 was reviewed and approved by the Board . Commissioner Thurlow presented a map of the streets at Clay County Park regarding a request from Mr. Arnold , Park Manager, to lay one additional street with asphalt a t an estimated cost of $49,000. This would complete the asphalt project at the park. The Board approved moving forward pending the Park Board s approval. Gail Hauserman, landowner, and Brady Hedstrom, BG Consultants, met with the Board regarding right-of-way acquisition for the upcoming Broughton Road bridge project. The right- of-way includes both permanent and temporary easements, with temporary easement rights returning after 12 months. Jeff Germann joined the meeting. Following discussion, Commissioner Mayo offered $350 to Mr. Hauserman for the small section of ground that they would use as the right- of -way . Commissioner Carlson made the motion to pay Mr. Hauserman $350 for the right-of-way and compensate the remaining two landowners at the same formula rate of $5,645.16 per acre for each of the right- of -ways purchased. Commissioner Mayo seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Jeff G e rman n , Assistant Highway Administrator, presented the weekly report. The department hauled rock, graded roads, ins …
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Mon Jun 15, 2026

County Commission

Clay County Commission to review 2027 proposed budgets

The County Commission will receive weekly reports from various department heads. The body is scheduled to discuss proposed 2027 budgets for the Appraiser, Noxious Weed Director, and Grow Clay County.

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✓ Decided: Clay County Commission establishes one-year moratorium on data farms

The Board passed a resolution to ban data farms for at least one year and approved temporary pay increases for five highway department employees. The commission also authorized several equipment repairs and approved payments for jury pay and accounts payable.

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CLAY COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S AGENDA June 15, 2026 7:00 AM 7:30 AM 7:45 AM 8:00 AM Minutes / Account Payables (APPROVE TIME AND 8:15 AM 8:30 AM Jeff Germann, Asst. Highway Administrator, Weekly Report 8:45 AM Ray Geer, Foreman, Joe Strode, Foreman, Troy Smith, Foreman 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM Alec Trembath, EMS Diiirector, Weekly Report - 30 min 9:45 AM 10:00 AM 10:15 AM Dana Rickley, County Health Director, Weekly Report 10:30 AM Alan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 15 min 10:45 AM 11:00 AM Danny Mesalles, Appraiser, 2027 Proposed Budgets- 30 min 11:15 AM 11:30 AM Whitney Baer, Noxious Weed Director, Truck Repair & 2027 Proposed Budget - 30 min 11:45 AM 12:00 PM Tracy Myers, Grow Clay County, T & T 2027 Proposed Budget 12:15 PM 12:30 PM Bob Wietharn - Further Road Plans - 30 min 12:45 PM 1:00 PM Rhonda Carroll, Landfill Director, Skid Steer Repairs - 30 min 1:05 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM This agenda is subject to change
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J une 15, 2026 The Clay County Board of Commissioners met in a regular session on Monday, June 15, 2026, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Present were Commissioner Thurlow , Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo. Commissioner Carlson requested that the wording on page 2 of the previous week ’s minutes be changed. The minutes were then approved as corrected. Jury pay in the amount of $876.40 was reviewed and approved by the Board. Accounts payable in the amount of $81,047.99 were reviewed and approved by the Board. Bob W iet h a rn, landowner, met with the Board to discuss plans for Kiowa Road in front of his business, following notification that the county was not awarded the grant for the project. Mr. W ie th a rn stated he would be willing to pay 50% of the project cost, with the county paying the remaining 50%, up to a maximum total project cost of $1 million, or $500,000 per party. The grant program will reopen this fall, and an engineer experienced with this type of grant application will need to be engaged. The State will provide a review regarding the unsuccessful grant application so the county can better prepare a new submission. The county, the Wietharns and state officials will all be invited to the review meeting, though no date has been scheduled. Mr. W ie th a rn stated that before any improvements can be made, roadside ditches must be cleaned out as they are currently lower than the roadway. The Board asked what immediate actions he would like complet …
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Mon Jun 8, 2026

County Commission

Clay County Commission to review 2027 proposed budgets

The County Commission will meet to discuss several 2027 proposed budgets and 2026 property values. The body will also hear reports from county administrators and a presentation on drainage for the Event Center parking lot.

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✓ Decided: Clay County Commission accepts Highway Administrator's resignation

The Board accepted the immediate resignation of Highway Administrator Bobby Shomper. The Commission also approved a $4,000 contract for landfill groundwater sampling and authorized payroll payments.

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CLAY COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S AGENDA June 8, 2026 7:00 AM 7:30 AM 7:45 AM 8:00 AM Minutes / Payroll (APPROVE TIME AND 8:15 AM 8:30 AM Bobby Shomper, Hwy Administrator, Weekly Report - 30 min 8:45 AM 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM Alec Trembath, EMS Diiirector, Weekly Report - 30 min 9:45 AM 10:00 AM Eric Schwein, Shilling Construction, Drainage with Event Center Parking Lot -30 min 10:15 AM 10:30 AM Alan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 15 min 10:45 AM Jim Bogart, Emergency Manager, Weekly Report - 15 min 11:00 AM Jessica Boechman, Clay County Conservation Dst 1 Manager, 2027 Proposed Budget - 30 min 11:15 AM 11:30 AM Liz Holle, Big Lakes Development, 2027 Proposed Budget - 30 min 11:45 AM 12:00 PM Harrison Reeves, National Industrial, Vendor would like to introduce himself by Phone -30 min 12:15 PM 12:30 PM Rhonda Carroll, Landfill Director, Water Sampling & Budgets - 30 min 12:45 PM 1:00 PM Danny Mesalles, Appraiser, 2026 Values - 15 min 1:05 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM This agenda is subject to change
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June 8, 2026 Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo were present at a regular meeting beginning at 8:00 a.m. The minutes were approved as printed. Payroll in the amount of $147,793.13 was reviewed and approved by the Board. Ryan West, County Maintenance, met with the Board to discuss the flooding that happened at the handicap door in the basement last week with one of the hard rains that we had. The sump pump out in the yard turned on but did not keep the amount of water away from the door. Mr. West suggested possibly installing a second pump or move the pop -up spout further out into the yard so that the water doesn ’t all drain back towards the ramp and door. The Board asked Mr. West to research the issue and to report back to them at a later date. Commissioner Carlson asked to go into Executive Session. Commissioner Carlson made the motion to go into Executive Session under the Non-Elected Personnel Exception for 10 minutes beginning at 8:09 a.m. with Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, Commissioner Mayo, Kayla Wang, County Clerk present. The subject to be discussed is employee job performance. Commissioner Mayo seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The regular meeting reconvened at 8:19 a.m. with no action being taken during the session. Commissioner Carlson asked to go back into Executive Session. Commissioner Carlson made the motion to go back into Executive Session under the Non-Elected Personnel Exception for 15 …
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Mon Jun 1, 2026

County Commission

Clay County Commission to review 2027 Sanitarian budget

The County Commission will receive weekly and monthly updates from various department heads. The meeting includes a discussion on the proposed 2027 budget for the Sanitarian.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves $16,503 courthouse AC repairs and $803,338 in payables

The Board approved several maintenance expenditures, including courthouse air conditioning repairs and a new park bench. Commissioners also authorized the second half of 2025 NRP Refunds and approved account payables. The Board directed the Highway Administrator to research CDL training costs and explore semi-truck options.

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CLAY COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S AGENDA June 1, 2026 7:45 AM 8:00 AM Minutes / Accounts Payable (APPROVE TIME AND 8:15 AM Austin Gillard, CEO CCMC, Monthly Update - 15 min SCHEDULED LEAVE) 8:30 AM Bobby Shomper, Highway Adminstrator, Weekly Report - 30 min. 8:45 AM 9:00 AM Memo 9:15 AM 9:30 AM Alec Trembath, EMS Director, Weekly Report - 30 min 9:45 AM 10:00 AM Jim Bogart, Emergency Manager, Weekly Update, 10:15 AM Dana Rickley, Health Director, Weekly Update - 15 min 10:30 AM Alan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 30 min 10:45 AM 11:00 AM Marlene Stamm, Sanitarian -2027 Proposed Budget-30 min. 11:15 AM 11:30 AM Rhonda Carrol, Landfill Director, Update on KDHE-30 min. 11:45 AM 12:00 PM 12:15 PM 12:30 PM 12:45 PM 1:00 PM 1:15 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM This agenda is subject to change
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June 1, 2026 Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo were present at a regular meeting beginning at 8:00 a.m. The minutes were approved as printed. Account payables in the amount of $803,338.12 were reviewed and approved by the Board. Bobby Shomper, Highway Administrator, met with the Board to give the weekly report. Last week the Department bladed roads, mowed roadsides, the employees did lots of work in the shop, moved equipment to start the chip seal project this week, and re-planked the bridge on Parallel Rd. west of Vining. The new bridge on Utah Rd has been inspected and no weight limit at this time. The CDL Class is going well with the three new County employees. Mr. Shomper stated that he has been asked if Clay County would be willing to provide CDL training for other Counties or entities at a set cost. The Board instructed Mr. Shomper to research the cost of putting on a class and if he would have the time to do it. Mr. Shomper informed the Board that they have found the roof leak at the County shop. They should be able to fix it themselves and the Board instructed Mr. Shomper to have Ryan West, County Maintenance, help with the repairs. The Board granted permission for the purchase of materials to fix the roof leak. Mr. Shomper reported that the Blue Kenworth semi has been taken to Salina for the exact same issues that cost $25,000 in repairs approximately 3 years ago and if this is going to cost the same amount, the County …
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Tue May 26, 2026

County Commission

Clay County Commission to review race track and parking lot

The Clay County Commission will meet to receive weekly reports from county department heads. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the race track and parking lot and a review of an NRP application.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves payroll, equipment purchases, and NRP application

The Board approved payroll and payments for race track lighting and grader blade bits. They granted permission to hire two part-time corrections officers and approved a residential NRP application. The Board also directed the EMS Director to complete all necessary repairs on Medic 4.

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CLAY COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S AGENDA May 26, 2026 7:00 AM 7:30 AM 7:45 AM 8:00 AM Minutes / Payroll (APPROVE TIME AND 8:15 AM Mike Argo, Fair Board Pres., Race Track & Parking Lot - 15 min 8:30 AM Bobby Shomper, Hwy Administrator, Weekly Report - 30 min 8:45 AM 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM Alec Trembath, EMS Diiirector, Weekly Report - 30 min 9:45 AM 10:00 AM Jim Bogart, Emergency Manager, Weekly Report - 15 min 10:15 AM Dana Rickley, Health Director, Weekly Report - 15 min 10:30 AM Alan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 30 min 10:45 AM 11:00 AM Jimmie Nichols. Highway Department Safety - 30 min 11:15 AM 11:30 AM Danny Mesalles, Appraiser, NRP Application & Event Approval - 30 min 11:45 AM 12:00 PM 12:15 PM 12:30 PM 12:45 PM 1:00 PM 1:05 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM This agenda is subject to change
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May 26, 2026 Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo were present at a regular meeting beginning at 8:00 a.m. The minutes were approved as printed. Payroll in the amount of $137,426.76 was reviewed and approved by the Board. Mike Argo, Fair Board President and Robert Knitter, Fair Board Member, met with the Board to discuss the drainage on the new asphalt parking lot. Mr. Argo stated that the drainage is better but still is not completely fixed. There are still a few areas that continue to hold water and do not drain correctly . The Board would like to have a Shilling Representative come and discuss this issue in a Board meeting so everyone knows what the plan for correcting the issue will be. Mr. Argo reported that the invoice for the new lights at the race track has been received in the amount of $39,742.54. The Board approved the payment to be made to Track Signals so that the supplies can be ordered and installed. Bobby Shomper, Highway Administrator, met with the Board to give the weekly report. Several employees did road checks looking for damage from the Monday night storms. Last week the Department bladed roads, finished installing the guard rail on the new bridge on Utah Rd., hauled rock to several locations, fixed two culverts on Utah Rd., picked up the tank car from Washington County, provided blade training for the new employees, and the CDL training will begin soon. The plan is to start chip sealing next week. Several repai …
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Mon May 18, 2026

County Commission

Clay County Commission to receive weekly reports from county officials

The County Commission will meet to approve minutes, account payables, and time and scheduled leave. The body will also hear weekly reports from the Emergency Manager, County Health Director, and Sheriff.

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✓ Decided: Clay County Commission approves $801,798 in payables and early office closures

The Board approved over $801,000 in account payables and the purchase of a bridge box from Washington County. Permission was granted to convert a part-time RN position to full-time. Due to severe weather warnings, the Board voted to close all county offices at 2:00 p.m.

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CLAY COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S AGENDA May 18, 2026 7:00 AM 7:30 AM 7:45 AM 8:00 AM Minutes / Account Payables (APPROVE TIME AND 8:15 AM SCHEDULED LEAVE) 8:30 AM 8:45 AM 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM 9:45 AM 10:00 AM Jim Bogart, Emergency Manager, Weekly Report - 15 min 10:15 AM Dana Rickley, Co. Health Director, Weekly Report - 15 min 10:30 AM Alan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 30 min 10:45 AM 11:00 AM 11:15 AM 11:30 AM 11:45 AM 12:00 PM 12:15 PM 12:30 PM 12:45 PM 1:00 PM 1:05 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM This agenda is subject to change
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May 18, 2026 Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo were present at a regular meeting beginning at 8:00 a.m. The minutes were approved as printed. Account payables in the amount of $801,798.26 were reviewed and approved by the Board. Abatement 2025A53 in the amount of $15.64 was reviewed and approved by the Board. Bobby Shomper, Highway Administrator, met with the Board to give the weekly report. Mr. Shomper informed the Board that they plan to move the chip sealing project to June 1 st because of all of the rain and storms that ha ve been happening. A letter was received from the Department of the Army U.S. Corps of Engineers contain ing an approved jurisdictional determination for the site project. This information will be provided to the County Attorney to draft a letter for the down stream landowners to sign. The Board questioned Mr. Shomper on a loader repair bill in the amount of $12,924.07 that they received and had not been told any information concerning this repair. The Board had previously given Mr. Shomper a $5,000 limit on repairs without prior approval from them and this is way over his limit. Commissioner Carlson stated that he gets asked a lot of questions from the public and when he doesn ’t know anything about it, he cannot tell them what is going on if he hasn ’t been informed. T he taxpayers are watching everything that is happening. The Board instructed Mr. Shomper that he is to report to the Board any large repairs …
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Mon May 11, 2026

County Commission

Clay County Commission to discuss Wakefield stage and storm shelter

The Clay County Commission will meet to review weekly reports from county department heads. The body will also discuss the Wakefield stage and storm shelter.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves $60,000 for Fair Grounds lighting project

The Board approved funding for new light poles at the Fair Grounds and authorized shower pan replacements for the Sheriff's office. The Commission also approved payroll and a tax abatement. A proposal to include a storm shelter under the Wakefield Stage project was rejected.

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CLAY COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S AGENDA May 11, 2026 7:00 AM 7:30 AM 7:45 AM 8:00 AM Minutes / Account Payables (APPROVE TIME AND 8:15 AM Mike Argo, Fair Board President, Race Track Light Poles - 15 min SCHEDULED LEAVE) 8:30 AM Bobby Shomper, Highway Administrator, Weekly Report - 30 min 8:45 AM 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM Alec Trembath, EMS Director, Weekly Report - 30 min 9:45 AM 10:00 AM Jim Bogart, Emergency Manager, Weekly Report - 15 min 10:15 AM Dana Rickley, Co. Health Director, Weekly Report - 15 min 10:30 AM Alan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 30 min 10:45 AM 11:00 AM Chris Visser, Wakefield Stage & Storm Shelter - 30 min 11:15 AM 11:30 AM 11:45 AM 12:00 PM 12:15 PM 12:30 PM 12:45 PM 1:00 PM 1:05 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM This agenda is subject to change
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May 11, 2026 Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo were present at a regular meeting beginning at 8:00 a.m. The minutes were approved as printed. Payroll in the amount of $ 139,913.35 was reviewed and approved by the Board. Abatement 2025A52 in the amount of $495.14 were reviewed and approved by the Board. The Board received a request from Ron Rose asking permission to use the Clay County Park Restrooms in Wakefield on May 30 th for a Disc Golf Tournament. The organization would be willing to pay a fee for the one-day use of the facility. Commissioner Thurlow stated that he would be attending the Clay County Park Board Meeting on Tuesday evening and he would take this request to them for a decision. The Board of Commissioners have no issue with allowing them to use the facility for the day of the tournament. Mike Argo, Fair Board President, met with the Board to report th at he had visited with the Clay Center Public Utilities about replacing several light poles around the race track at the Fair Grounds. Public Utilities are willing to install the poles at no cost to the County if the County will purchase the poles from them. An estimate was received from Track Signals , Minneapolis for LED light s and fixtures to be placed on the poles in the amount of $39,742.54. Commissioner Mayo made the motion to proceed with the lighting project and to allow expenditures up to $60,000 from a fund that will be chosen at the time of payment. Commiss …
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Mon May 4, 2026

County Commission

Clay County Commission to receive updates from county department heads

The County Commission will review minutes and accounts payable. The meeting consists primarily of scheduled reports and updates from the CCMC CEO, Highway Administrator, EMS Director, Emergency Manager, County Appraiser, and Sheriff.

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✓ Decided: County Commission approves $525,442.08 in account payables

The Board approved over $525,000 in payables and authorized several maintenance contracts for the courthouse and EMS equipment. They also approved two tax abatements totaling $68.46.

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CLAY COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S AGENDA May 4, 2026 7:45 AM 8:00 AM Minutes / Accounts Payable (APPROVE TIME AND 8:15 AM Austin Gillard, CEO CCMC, Monthly Update - 15 min SCHEDULED LEAVE) 8:30 AM Mike Argo, Fair Board President, Fair Grounds Lights- 15 min. 8:45 AM 9:00 AM Bobby Shomper, Highway Adminstrator, Weekly Report - 30 min. Memo 9:15 AM 9:30 AM Alec Trembath, EMS Director, Weekly Report - 30 min 9:45 AM 10:00 AM Jim Bogart, Emergency Manager, Weekly Update, 10:15 AM Danny Mesalles, County Appraiser, Office Update - 15 min 10:30 AM Alan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 30 min 10:45 AM 11:00 AM 11:15 AM 11:30 AM 11:45 AM 12:00 PM 12:15 PM 12:30 PM 12:45 PM 1:00 PM 1:15 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM This agenda is subject to change
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May 4, 2026 Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo were present at a regular meeting beginning at 8:00 a.m. The minutes were approved as printed. Account payables in the amount of $525,442.08 were reviewed and approved by the Board. Ryan West, County Maintenance, met with the Board to present bids for the replacement of both panel electrical boxes on the west side of the Courthouse Square. The bids were received as follows: Althiser Electric - $2,312.56 JP Electric - $2,720.58 Commissioner Mayo made the motion to accept the bid from Althiser Electric in the amount of $2,312.56 for the replacement of two electrical boxes on the west side of the Courthouse. This will be paid for out of the Courthouse Maintenance Fund. Commissioner Carlson seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Thurlow asked Mr. West to look at the bench on the south side of the Courthouse to see if it was repairable. The Board asked Mr. West to contact Champlin Tire Recycling, Inc. out of Concordia and get the price of a bench made from recycled tires and to return with the information. Austin Gillard, CEO CCMC, met with the Board to give the monthly report. Mr. Gillard reported that the Medical Center was doing well so far this year. Radiology has hit a record on scans and are looking into expanding the MRI service to Saturday. They would only do MRI ’s and this would lessen the load of scans through the week. Mr. Gillard reported that the State of K …
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Mon Apr 27, 2026

County Commission

Clay County Commission to review AC unit replacement bid

The County Commission will receive weekly reports from department heads including highway, EMS, emergency management, health, and law enforcement. The board will also consider a bid for a replacement AC unit for the Noxious Weed Director.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves payroll and several equipment and repair contracts

The Board approved payroll and expenditures for a health department firewall, vehicle repairs, and a landfill A/C unit. They also authorized training for a Sheriff's Department employee. A decision on painting a shipping container was tabled pending additional bids.

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CLAY COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S AGENDA April 27, 2026 7:00 AM 7:30 AM 7:45 AM 8:00 AM Minutes / Payroll (APPROVE TIME AND 8:15 AM SCHEDULED LEAVE) 8:30 AM Bobby Shomper, Highway Administrator, Weekly Report - 30 min 8:45 AM 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM Alec Trembath, EMS Director, Weekly Report - 30 min 9:45 AM 10:00 AM Jim Bogart, Emergency Manager, Weekly Report - 15 min 10:15 AM Dana Rickley, Co. Health Director, Weekly Report - 15 min 10:30 AM Alan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 30 min 10:45 AM 11:00 AM Whitney Baer, Noxious Weed Director, Bid on replacement AC Unit - 30 min 11:15 AM 11:30 AM 11:45 AM 12:00 PM 12:15 PM 12:30 PM 12:45 PM 1:00 PM 1:05 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM This agenda is subject to change
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April 27, 2026 Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo were present at a regular meeting beginning at 8:00 a.m. The minutes were approved as printed. Payroll in the amount of $ 136,857.70 was reviewed and approved by the Board. The Board discussed an email regarding a check, the Task Force Minutes , and the parking lot at the Event Center building holding excess water. Sierra Urban, Deputy Clerk, presented a N etworks P lus firewall renewal for the Health Department. The WatchGuard renewal quote was for 1 year or 3 years. 1- year- $893.00 3 - year- $2081.00 Commissioner Carlson made the motion to renew WatchGuard for a 3-year subscription in the amount of $2,081. Commissioner Mayo seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. Mrs. Kim Kramer joined the meeting to converse with Mr. Shomper about a low-water crossing. Bobby Shomper, Highway Administrator, met with the Board to give the weekly report. The Board addressed Mr. Shomper about a bridge closure on Buffalo Rd. and what repairs were needed to get it functional again. Ms. Kramer stated that this is a major access link between farms and long-term closure would be daunting for the local area. Mr. Shomper replied that the bridge is both concrete and wood and zero steel, because of this, 2 of 4 pilings are rotted and until a plan was made the bridge was closed. It was not safe enough to withstan d its original 3- ton limit. Designs for a low water crossing are being drafted for review …
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Traffic fatalities7 (2024)
Business establishments261 (2,153 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$872/mo (81 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy13.0% (low numeracy 20% · 2017)

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Permitted housing units

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0.498
All kids
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