Geary County public meetings in 2024

Commissioners

The Geary County Board of County Commissioners met to review weekly updates from the Human Resource and Finance Directors. The board unanimously adopted a resolution to move funds from the rural fire budget to a reserve fund for equipment and land.

• Resolution No. 12-30-2024: Transfer of $60,000.00 from Geary County Rural Fire Budget to the Special Fire Reserve Fund
• Executive Session regarding non-elected personnel recruitment

The Geary County Commission appointed Jeremie Myers as interim Public Works Administrator until the position is filled, approved a resolution transferring $60,000 to the special fire protection reserve fund, and approved Phase 2 of the HMN contract for jail operations review. The commission also discussed the closure of UPU, a manufacturing business, and noted that it was a business decision. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Appointed Jeremie Myers as interim Public Works Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 12-30-2024 transferring $60,000 to fire protection reserve fund (unanimous)
• Approved HMN contract Phase 2 for jail operations review (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 16, 2024 (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss swearing in a new Commissioner and receive updates from department heads. The meeting includes reviews of several janitorial service contract extensions and renewals for 2025.

• Discussion regarding the swearing in of a new Commissioner
• Renewal of janitorial services for ARC/CASA/CC/Court Services at $23,840.04 annually
• Janitorial service extension agreements for Pennell Attorney, Emergency Management, Extension Office, and Office Building
• Petition from F&R Swine, Inc. to place a temporary effluent hose in the County Right-of-Way
• Planning Commission renewal discussion with GIS/Zoning Director Troy Livingston

The Geary County Commission approved several contracts and routine items at its December 16, 2024 meeting. Key approvals included the 2025 janitorial contract, a pest control contract with RAM Pest Control, and a Samsara GPS/tracking system for Public Works equipment. The commission also approved water line requests, tax roll corrections, and a Visitors Guide printing contract, and set the swearing-in of newly elected officials for 10:00 a.m.

• Approved 2025 janitorial contract (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025 pest control contract to RAM Pest Control (unanimous)
• Approved Samsara GPS/tracking contract, first-year payment $23,123.80 (unanimous)
• Approved water line requests from Morris County Rural Water District No. 1 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary effluent hose request from F&R Swine (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll correction change orders (unanimous)
• Approved KSU Printing for Visitors Guide, $14,422.00 (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Cindy Carlyon to planning commission three-year term (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will consider a request for $25,000 from Special Alcohol Funds for the Community Involvement Team, hear weekly updates from the HR director and finance director, and break write-in ties from the general election. The board will also receive an update from the CEO of Pawnee Mental Health and hold three executive sessions on non-elected personnel/performance. Public comment is allowed.

• Cayla DaGiau, Community Involvement Team, requests $25,000 from Special Alcohol Funds
• Courtney Gilbert, County Clerk, to break write-in ties from general election
• Mike Rezkalla, CEO Pawnee Mental Health, provides update
• Three executive sessions on non-elected personnel/performance
• Rick Dykstra, CVB update

The Geary County Commission approved a $15,000 sponsorship for the 2025 Freedom Fest, an additional $7,500 over the prior budget. They also approved new indigent defense contracts with the Altenhofen law firm and Linda Barnes, and a Nex-Tech agreement for Emergency Management. A request for $25,000 from Special Alcohol Funds for Camp Shield was deferred pending formal process.

• Approved Resolution 12-9-2024 for petty cash funds (2-0)
• Approved Nex-Tech agreement for Emergency Management (2-0)
• Approved minutes from 8-21-2024 and 12-2-2024 (2-0)
• Approved indigent defense contracts with Altenhofen law office and Linda Barnes (2-0)
• Approved $15,000 total for 2025 Freedom Fest (2-0)
• Approved letter of support for directional exit signs for Konza Prairie on I-70
• Approved hotel reservation for Omaha Sports Show
• Deferred Camp Shield funding request pending formal process

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will review routine department reports from HR, Finance, Rural Fire/Emergency Management, and Public Works. They will then hold multiple closed executive sessions regarding non-elected personnel performance, followed by a department head meeting and emergency planning workshop. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific votes on ordinances, rezonings, or contracts.

• Three executive sessions for non-elected personnel/performance
• Department head meeting and emergency planning workshop with county departments
• County Clerk 2025 goals review
• Reports from HR director, finance director, rural fire chief, public works administrator

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will review reports from the Human Resource and Finance directors. The body will discuss a road petition for North Ridge and a resolution regarding a tax sale petition.

• Road petition for North Ridge
• Resolution to order the filing of a petition for a tax sale
• Approval for paying out the remainder of the pay period for CVB personnel
• OLDCC grant for comprehensive plan
• 2025 Run for the Wall

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners, Junction City Council, and USD 475 school board meet to receive updates on a community health assessment and a defense community conference. A Junction City staff member will present on community development topics.

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will review weekly reports from Human Resources and Finance, including the 2024 audit engagement letter and CIP project signatures. They will open bids for the Emergency Management Roofing Repair Project at 11:00 a.m. and for a Public Works Air Compressor at 11:15 a.m. The board also plans to discuss an updated Procurement Code and Comprehensive Financial Policy, and will hold an executive session on legal matters related to a tax sale. A joint City/County/USD 475 meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

• Open bids for Emergency Management Roofing Repair Project (11:00 a.m.)
• Open bids for Public Works Air Compressor (11:15 a.m.)
• 2024 Audit Engagement Letter and CIP authorized project signatures
• Updated Procurement Code & Comprehensive Financial Policy
• Executive session on legal matters: Tax Sale

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will meet as the County Board of Canvassers to certify the results of the November 5, 2024 General Election. This is a procedural meeting required after each election.

• Canvass of the November 5, 2024 General Election

Commissioners

The board will receive updates from the Human Resources Director, CVB Director, EDC Director, and Sheriff. The meeting includes a report from the Stormont Vail-Flint Hills Campus Administrative Director and a recognition of employees who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

• Weekly update from Human Resources Director Crystal Malchose
• Update from CVB Director Donna Price
• Quarterly update from EDC Director Mickey Dean
• Bi-weekly update from Sheriff Eric Coffman
• Recognition of Geary County Employees who served in the U.S. Armed Forces

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will open sealed bids for a roofing and guttering project at the Senior Citizens Building, along with routine weekly reports from finance and HR directors, a monthly report from the rural fire chief, and an executive session on non-elected personnel. The agenda also includes a presentation of the Hildebrand Agri Business Award and public comment.

• Open sealed bids for roofing/guttering project at Geary County Senior Citizens Building
• Executive session on non-elected personnel (HR director report)
• Hildebrand Agri Business Award presentation
• Finance director weekly report
• Rural fire chief / emergency management director monthly report

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will receive weekly reports from HR and finance directors, a quarterly update from Stormont Vail-Flint Hills Campus, and a bi-weekly report from the sheriff. They will also hold an executive session on personnel legal matters and a joint meeting with the Public Building Commission. A presentation on fiber installation by Brightspeed is scheduled. Public comment is allowed.

• Quarterly report from Stormont Vail-Flint Hills Campus by Interim CEO Tracy Duran
• Brightspeed fiber installation presentation by John Idoux
• Joint meeting with the Public Building Commission
• Executive session on non-elected personnel legal matters
• Sheriff Eric Coffman's bi-weekly report

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will open sealed bids for a senior citizens flooring project and snow removal contracts. They will also hold an executive session for legal matters related to a public works contract and discuss recruitment of a Public Works Director. Several department heads will give weekly reports, and public comment is scheduled.

• Sealed bid opening for Senior Citizens flooring project
• Sealed bid opening for Snow removal contracts
• Executive session on legal matters for Public Works contract
• Recruitment of Public Works Director
• Monthly report from Health Department Director

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will consider approving a contract for the courthouse exterior preservation project and discuss bids for drone photos. The agenda also includes weekly reports from department heads, an election discussion, and two executive sessions for legal matters.

• Contract approval for courthouse exterior preservation project
• Bids for drone photos presented by CVB Director Donna Price
• Election discussion with County Clerk Courtney Gilbert
• Executive session on non-elected personnel with Finance Director
• Executive sessions on legal matters related to Redfish and Public Works

Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly reports from county department heads. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session regarding legal matters and contracts for the CVB Director.

• Executive session regarding legal matters and contracts for CVB Director Donna Price
• Weekly reports from Human Resources and Finance directors
• Monthly report from Rural Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director
• Bi-weekly report from Public Works Administrator
• Quarterly report from Register of Deeds

Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review weekly reports from Human Resources and Finance. The meeting includes a discussion regarding a quarry and an executive session to address legal matters concerning non-elected personnel.

• Quarry discussion with Troy Livingston (GIS/Zoning)
• Weekly report from Human Resources Director Crystal Malchose
• Weekly report from Finance Director Tami Robison
• Executive session regarding legal matters and non-elected personnel

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will meet to review weekly reports from payroll and finance and discuss a contract for the CVB Director. The session includes a joint meeting with the Public Building Commission regarding a hospital update and a quarterly update from the Flint Hills Regional Council.

• Contract approval for CVB Director Donna Price
• Joint meeting with Public Building Commission for hospital update
• Quarterly update from Flint Hills Regional Council Director Mike Couch
• Executive session regarding county cyber security legal matters

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will hold public hearings on the 2025 budgets for Fire District #1, the Library, Sewer #4, and Water #2. They will also receive weekly reports from HR, Finance, and Public Works, discuss a Twin Valley BEAD grant for broadband expansion, and consider a vehicle purchase and roof repairs for rural fire stations. An executive session on non-elected personnel is scheduled.

• 2025 Budget Hearing – Fire District #1 at 12:15 PM
• 2025 Budget Hearing – Library at 12:25 PM
• 2025 Budget Hearing – Sewer #4 at 12:35 PM
• 2025 Budget Hearing – Water #2 at 12:40 PM
• Discussion of Twin Valley Broadband (BEAD) Grant for broadband services

The Geary County Commission approved the 2025 budgets for Fire District #1, the Dorothy Bramlage Library, Sewer #4, and Water #2. The commission voted to exceed the revenue neutral rate (RNR) for the library, adopting a property tax levy of 1.300 mills. The commission also approved several contracts, including a lease for a mixing strip on Fort Riley and a fire extinguisher inspection bid.

• Approved 2025 Fire District #1 budget (2-0)
• Adopted Resolution 09162024 to exceed RNR for library, levying 1.300 mills (2-0)
• Approved 2025 Library budget (2-0)
• Approved 2025 Sewer #4 budget (2-0)
• Approved 2025 Water #2 budget (2-0)
• Approved James Gordon & Associates to perform ARPA funds exam (3-0)
• Approved lease agreement for mixing strip on Fort Riley military reservation (3-0)
• Approved bid from Kansas Fire & Safety Equipment for fire extinguisher testing (3-0)

Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct budget hearings for the county, Fire District #1, the library, Sewer #4, and Water #2. The meeting includes reports from the Human Resources Director and the Sheriff.

• RNR and County Budget Hearing
• Budget Hearing-Fire District #1
• Budget Hearing-Library
• Budget Hearing-Sewer #4
• Budget Hearing-Water #2

The Geary County Commission approved the 2025 county budget, which is $10,167 under the Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR), with a levy of 54.657 mills. The commission also approved a cell phone stipend for the Register of Deeds and set 2025 Christmas holidays as December 25-26. Several special district hearings (Fire District #1, Library, Sewer #4, Water #2) were recessed to September 16 due to missing newspaper notices.

• Approved 2025 county budget (unanimous)
• Approved cell phone stipend for Register of Deeds Jacqie Reisinger (unanimous)
• Set 2025 Christmas holiday as Dec 25-26 (unanimous)
• Approved door prize of 8 hours annual leave for training day (consensus)
• Recessed Fire District #1 RNR and budget hearings to Sept 16 (unanimous)
• Recessed Library RNR and budget hearings to Sept 16 (unanimous)
• Recessed Sewer #4 budget hearing to Sept 16 (unanimous)
• Recessed Water #2 budget hearing to Sept 16 (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will receive reports from human resources, finance, emergency management, and public works. The body will open sealed bids for courthouse tuck pointing and swear in Jacquelyn Reisinger as the new Register of Deeds.

• Sealed bid opening for Courthouse Tuck Pointing
• Swearing in of Register of Deeds Jacquelyn Reisinger
• Executive session regarding non-elected personnel

The Geary County Commission approved a salary of $69,945 annually for new Register of Deeds Jacqie Reisinger, switched employee assistance providers to New Directions effective November 1, 2024, and approved a Twin Valley Telephone fiber crossing in county right-of-way. Bids for the courthouse limestone preservation project were opened and tabled for review. No action was taken in executive sessions.

• Approved Register of Deeds salary at $69,945 annually (3-0)
• Approved EAP services switch to New Directions effective Nov 1, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Twin Valley Telephone fiber crossing request (3-0)
• Approved KDOT project BRO-C523(101) with $950,000 federal funds (3-0)
• Approved $43,195 proposal for smoke detector replacement at Sheriff's Office/Detention Center (3-0)
• Approved month-to-month internet contract with Twin Valley for one year
• Opened bids for courthouse limestone preservation; tabled for review
• Approved minutes from August 26, 2024 meeting (3-0)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will hear weekly reports from Finance, Public Works, Sheriff, and HR, and consider appointing one Republican and one Democrat to oversee the destruction of November 2023 city and school ballots. The agenda also includes executive sessions for non-elected personnel, a joint meeting with the Public Building Commission, and public comment. No major financial or zoning actions are scheduled.

• Request to appoint a Republican and Democrat to destroy November 2023 City/School ballots
• Sheriff's monthly report
• Public Works grant information update
• Joint meeting with the Public Building Commission
• Executive sessions for non-elected personnel

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners are holding a special budget work session. The agenda lists no specific items; the session will adjourn when discussion is complete.

• No specific budget items, dollar amounts, or decisions are listed on the agenda.

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners are meeting for a regular session featuring work sessions on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and the county budget. They will receive weekly reports from Human Resources and Finance directors, a bi-weekly report from Public Works, and a monthly report from the Health Department. A payroll discussion with the Sheriff is also scheduled, followed by public comment. The agenda is primarily procedural with no specific ordinances, rezonings, or contracts listed.

• CIP Work Session
• Budget Work Session
• Sheriff Eric Coffman – Payroll Discussion
• Public Comment (5 minutes per person)
• Health Department Director monthly meeting

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners are meeting to canvass the 2024 primary election. This is a procedural step to certify the election results.

• Canvass of the 2024 Primary Election

Planning Commission

The Geary County Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request for an accessory structure larger than the allowed 1,200 sq. ft. on a property under 3 acres. No other business or proposals are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Case No. BZASE-08-01-24: variance for accessory structure exceeding 1,200 sq. ft. on less than 3 acres

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 12, 2024. They will discuss the Sheriff's Department pay during a budget worksession, hold an executive session on legal matters related to taxation, and conduct a public auction of county land. Routine reports from the HR and Finance directors, the Sheriff, and the CVB director are also scheduled.

• Budget worksession for Sheriff's Department pay discussion
• Executive session on legal matters related to taxation
• Public auction of county land
• Sheriff Eric Coffman bi-weekly report
• CVB director board meeting update

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will hold a public hearing for 2-Hillside LLC and open bids for Old Katy Bridge material. They will also receive reports from finance, rural fire, and public works, discuss a jail sewer problem, and hold executive sessions on personnel and legal matters.

• Public hearing for 2-Hillside LLC
• Bid opening for Old Katy Bridge material
• Update on Flint Hills Rural Electric substation on Hwy. 57
• Jail sewer problem discussion
• Finance Director weekly report and Public Works Administrator bi-weekly report

Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding Hillside LLC and review a Pawnee Mental Health Board appointment. The meeting includes weekly reports from the Human Resources and Finance directors.

• Public Hearing-Hillside LLC
• Pawnee Mental Health Board appointment review
• Witt Mowing Service work at Freedom Park
• FY24 outcome report signatures for Community Corrections

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will review the 2023 county audit presented by James Gordon & Associates CPA and vote on a resolution regarding the J-Hill property. They will also receive quarterly reports from Pawnee Mental Health CEO and the Sheriff, hold a joint meeting with the Public Building Commission, and conduct executive sessions on legal matters and personnel.

• 2023 County Audit Presentation by James Gordon & Associates CPA, P.A.
• Approval of J-Hill property resolution
• Joint meeting with the Public Building Commission
• Quarterly report from Pawnee Mental Health CEO Michael Rezkalla
• Monthly report from Sheriff Eric Coffman

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will open sealed bids for several facility projects. The meeting also includes a budget discussion and the adoption of a resolution for Hillside LLC.

• Adoption of Resolution-Hillside LLC
• Sealed bid opening for Clerk's & Appraiser Office wall renovations
• Sealed bid opening for painting County Office Bldg. Main Hallway
• Sealed bids for Pennell Building Exterior Window and Door Reseal Project
• Budget discussion with Finance Director Tami Robison

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will review various departmental reports and hold a budget discussion. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the Hillside Development agreement.

• Discussion of Hillside Development agreement
• Budget discussion with the Finance Director
• Discussion of an operational audit
• Executive session for legal matters regarding EMS
• Weekly updates from Human Resources and Finance directors

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will review weekly reports from the HR, Finance, Emergency Management, and Public Works directors. The agenda includes a budget discussion and an executive session regarding legal matters for Hillside LLC. Additionally, the board will hear a discussion on the Kansas State Fair.

• Budget discussion with the Finance Director
• Executive Session regarding legal matters for Hillside LLC
• Presentation of a check from Big Brothers-Big Sisters
• Kansas State Fair discussion

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will review weekly reports from the Human Resource and Finance directors. The agenda includes a budget discussion with the Finance Director and approval of a new adult budget for Community Corrections. A joint meeting with the Public Building Commission is also scheduled.

• Approval of New Adult Budget for Community Corrections
• Budget discussion with Finance Director Tami Robison
• CVB report on Kansas Travel Guide advertisement and equipment rental
• Joint meeting with Public Building Commission and Public Works Director
• Weekly reports from Human Resource and Finance Directors

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners are holding a worksession focused on budget presentations. No specific details regarding individual department budgets or amounts were provided in the agenda text.

• Commission Worksession-Budget Presentations

Commissioners

The commissioners will receive weekly updates from the Human Resource and Finance directors and a bi-weekly report from Public Works. The agenda also includes an executive session regarding non-elected personnel performance and budget presentations during a worksession.

• Weekly reports from HR and Finance Directors
• Bi-weekly Public Works Administrator report
• Executive session on non-elected personnel performance
• Monthly meeting with Interim Health Department Director
• Commission Worksession for budget presentations

Commissioners

The agenda consists of a single worksession for budget presentations. No other items are listed for this meeting.

• Budget presentations

Planning Commission

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review Case No. BZASE-06-01-24. This case involves a request for an accessory structure exceeding the allowable 1,200 square feet on property of less than 3 acres.

• Case No. BZASE-06-01-24: Request for an accessory structure larger than 1,200 sq. ft. on a lot of less than 3 acres

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will consider a contract approval for the CVB Director and hear budget presentations. Department heads from Human Resources, the County Clerk, and the Sheriff's office will provide updates. The agenda also includes a brief regarding Justin Hoover-Hillside, LLC.

• Contract approval for CVB Director Donna Price
• Budget presentations
• Brief regarding Justin Hoover-Hillside, LLC
• Updates from HR, County Clerk, and Sheriff

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will review and update county matters, including opening sealed bids for two new pickup trucks, receiving weekly and monthly reports from county officials, and discussing personnel and security issues in executive sessions. The board will also consider approval of a contract requested by the CVB director and hear public comments.

• Sealed bid opening for 2 new pickup trucks
• Executive session on security (75.4319 b 12)
• Executive session on non-elected personnel/recruitment
• CVB director contract approval request
• Public comment period (5 minutes per person)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission is meeting to review and update personnel matters, receive finance and sheriff reports, discuss legal issues, and consider a funding request from the local food pantry. The agenda also includes a joint meeting with the Public Building Commission and a discussion on regional planning topics.

• Executive session on non-elected personnel recruitment
• Executive session on legal matters related to Hillside
• Food Pantry funding request from Julia Loper and Brad Carlton
• Discussion of 30x30 Land Grab and Regional Councils Planning Commissions
• Sheriff's bi-weekly report on unauthorized building maintenance

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission is meeting to receive weekly and monthly reports from department heads, including the sheriff, finance director, public works, and health department. They will also hold executive sessions on legal matters and non-elected personnel, and discuss potential sheriff pay studies and unpaid medical bills. The meeting includes a tour of the GIS/Zoning and Sanitarian offices.

• Potential sheriff pay studies and corrections discussion
• Executive session on legal matters and non-elected personnel
• Health department executive session to discuss unpaid medical bills
• Public comment period (5 minutes per person)
• Tour of GIS/Zoning and Sanitarian Office at Annex Building

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission is meeting to receive weekly and quarterly reports from county staff and department heads, including the Human Resource Director, Finance Director, Sheriff, and Pawnee Mental Health CEO. They will also hold a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) work session, hear public comment, and discuss a financial update and request from the Fresh Start Homeless Shelter, as well as a benefit discussion with Redfish LLC. Possible executive session on legal matters may follow the CVB Director's update.

• CIP Work Session
• Fresh Start Homeless Shelter financial update and request
• Redfish LLC benefit discussion
• Pawnee Mental Health quarterly report
• Possible executive session on legal matters

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission is meeting to receive routine updates from department heads, including human resources, finance, rural fire, and public works. The commission will also hold a 30-minute executive session to discuss legal matters regarding contracts, followed by public comment and a zoning update.

• Executive session to discuss legal matters regarding contracts
• Weekly update from Human Resource Director Crystal Malchose
• Weekly report from Finance Director Tami Robison
• Monthly report from Rural Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director Garry Berges
• Bi-weekly report from Public Works Administrator Corey Trumpp

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission is meeting to review and potentially adopt a proclamation for Mental Health Awareness Month, receive updates from department heads, and discuss the 2025 budget and community corrections plan. They will also hold a joint meeting with the Public Building Commission to hear a resolution for constructing or reconstructing fire stations, and enter executive sessions on legal matters related to development agreements.

• Adopt proclamation for Mental Health Awareness Month
• 2025 Budget and Comp Plan for Juvenile & Adult (8th Judicial Community Corrections)
• Intent resolution to construct/reconstruct fire stations (Gilmore & Bell)
• Executive session on development agreement (Redfish)
• Executive session on proposed development agreement (Hillside, Junction City)

Commissioners

The Commission will receive weekly and monthly updates from various department heads. The agenda includes a yearly report from Konza Health Center and a benefits update from Bukaty Companies.

• Weekly update from Crystal Malchose, Human Resource Director
• Yearly report from Danielle Hultgren, Konza Health Center
• County benefits update from Bukaty Companies
• Quarterly update from Mike Couch, Flint Hills Regional Council Director
• Monthly report from Eric Coffman, Sheriff

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission is meeting to review and update county business, receive weekly reports from the Human Resources and Finance directors, hear a quarterly report from the Junction City Fire Chief, and open sealed bids for flooring and painting work at the Health Department. The board will also receive a bi-weekly report from Public Works and a monthly update from the Interim Health Department Director, followed by public comment.

• Sealed bid opening for Health Department flooring
• Sealed bid opening for Health Department painting
• Quarterly report from Junction City Fire Chief
• Weekly report from Finance Director
• Monthly meeting with Interim Health Department Director

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission is meeting to receive routine updates from county department heads, including the Human Resource Director, Finance Director, Sheriff, CVB Director, and Register of Deeds. The agenda also includes an annual meeting with Fair Board representatives and a public comment period. No major decisions or proposals are listed.

• Weekly update from Human Resource Director Crystal Malchose
• Weekly financial report from Finance Director Tami Robison
• Bi-weekly report from Sheriff Eric Coffman
• Annual meeting with Fair Board representatives Amy Blockowsky and Kyler Langvardt
• Quarterly report from Register of Deeds Diane Briestensky-Leonard

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners are meeting to receive weekly updates from the Human Resource and Finance directors, a monthly report from the Rural Fire Chief, and a bi-weekly report from the Public Works Administrator. The board will also hold a discussion on the 2014 McGrath Report, followed by public comment.

• Discussion of the 2014 McGrath Report
• Weekly update from Human Resource Director Crystal Malchose
• Weekly financial report from Finance Director Tami Robison
• Monthly report from Rural Fire Chief Garry Berges
• Bi-weekly report from Public Works Administrator Corey Trumpp

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission is meeting to canvass votes from the Presidential Preference Primary Election, review and update commission matters, and receive weekly reports from the Human Resources and Finance directors. They will also discuss a Milford Lake drainage easement with Public Works and hold a joint meeting with the Public Building Commission. Public comment is limited to five minutes per person.

• Canvass of votes for Presidential Preference Primary Election
• Commission review and update
• Weekly updates from Human Resources and Finance directors
• Signatures for grant paperwork by Interim Health Department Director
• Milford Lake drainage easement discussion with Public Works

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission is meeting to review and update various county matters, including approval of cereal malt beverage licenses for Thunderbird Marina & RV Park, and to open bids for noxious weed chemicals and Cloud County Community College mowing. They will also receive updates from the Human Resource Director, Public Works Director, and Interim Health Department Director, and hold an executive session on legal matters.

• Approval of Thunderbird Marina & RV Park cereal malt beverage licenses
• Bid opening for chemicals for control of noxious weeds at 11:00 a.m.
• Sealed bid opening for Cloud County Community College mowing
• Executive session on legal matters
• Public comment period (5 minutes per person)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission is meeting to review and update county purchase procedures, and to receive weekly updates from the Human Resources and Finance directors, a monthly update from the Sheriff, and an annual report from the 4H/Senior Citizens Building Committee. The agenda also includes an executive session on non-elected personnel and a public comment period.

• Discussion of County Purchase Procedures
• Crystal Malchose, Human Resource Director, Weekly Update
• Tami Robison, Finance Director, Weekly Report
• Eric Coffman, Sheriff, Monthly Update
• Representatives of 4H/Senior Citizens Building Committee, Annual Report

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission is meeting to receive weekly and monthly updates from county staff, including the Human Resource Director, Finance Director, Rural Fire Chief, and Public Works Administrator. A bid opening for the 4H Senior Center Sanitary Sewer project is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. The commission will also hold an executive session on legal matters regarding a proposed development agreement with the City of Junction City.

• Bid opening for 4H Senior Center Sanitary Sewer project at 11:00 a.m.
• Executive session on legal matters regarding proposed Development Agreement from City of Junction City
• Weekly update from Human Resource Director Crystal Malchose
• Monthly report from Rural Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director Garry Berges
• Change of Value Notices update from Appraiser Travis Lilly

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission, City of Junction City, and USD 475 are holding a joint meeting to discuss several items, including the ATA Bus service, a de-annexation request, and the transient guest tax. The city will also consider a memorandum of understanding for Taylor Road, and the school district will provide updates on a new elementary school, spring athletic activities, and the Early Childhood Center/Hauge/Heim project.

• ATA Bus
• De-Annexation
• Transient Guest Tax
• Taylor Road MOU
• New Elementary School

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission is meeting to receive weekly updates from the Human Resource and Finance Directors, discuss the transient guest tax, and hold a joint meeting with the Public Building Commission. The agenda also includes an executive session on non-elected personnel and public comment.

• Weekly updates from Human Resource Director Crystal Malchose and Finance Director Tami Robison
• Emergency Management/Rural Fire Chief Garry Berges: award surveillance camera bid, purchase of a vehicle for Fire Dept.
• Joint meeting with Public Building Commission
• Introduction of new Pawnee Mental Health CEO Michael Rezkalla
• Transient Guest Tax discussion

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission is meeting for routine updates from department heads, including human resources, finance, tourism, public works, economic development, and health. They will also open bids for a paving project and hold a closed legal session regarding a fence on Pepperhill Road.

• Bid opening for paving and Leased RWD #4 lot
• Transient Guest Tax update from CVB Director
• Quarterly update from EDC Director/Chamber CEO
• Monthly report from Interim Health Department Director
• Executive session on legal matters regarding fence on Pepperhill Road

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission is traveling to Pepperhill Road for a fence viewing. This is a site visit, not a decision-making meeting.

• Fence viewing at Pepperhill Road

Planning Commission

The Geary County Planning Commission will hold a preliminary discussion regarding additions to zoning regulations. These proposed changes would pertain to permitting and inspection processes for the county.

• Preliminary discussion of addition to zoning regulations for permitting and inspection

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will review updates from HR and Finance directors, discuss a YMCA funding request, consider deannexation, and hold executive sessions on EMS legal matters and Redfish contracts. They will also open bids for an emergency management camera system and hear public comment.

• Discussion of YMCA funding request
• Bid opening for Emergency Management camera system
• Discussion on deannexation
• Executive session on EMS legal matters
• Executive session on Redfish contracts

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission is meeting to review updates from department heads, including human resources, finance, rural fire, and public works. They will open sealed RFP bids for the emergency management window project, discuss legal matters regarding the Conroe bridge in executive session, and consider appointments to the Judicial Nominating Commission and CVB board.

• Opening of sealed RFP bids for emergency management window project
• Executive session to discuss legal matters relating to the Conroe bridge
• Appointment of Non-Lawyer member to the Judicial Nominating Commission
• Donna Price, CVB Director, appointment of board members and executive session on non-elected personnel

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission is meeting to review and update various county operations, including weekly updates from the Human Resources and Finance directors, a cost estimate to return GIS services to Junction City, and a swearing-in ceremony for the new Sheriff. The commission will also hold an executive session on legal matters regarding EMS and take public comments.

• Commission review and update
• Weekly updates from HR and Finance directors
• Cost estimate to return GIS services to the City of Junction City
• Swearing-in ceremony for new Sheriff and Undersheriff
• Executive session on legal matters regarding EMS

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission is meeting to review and update various county matters, including weekly updates from the Human Resources and Finance Directors, a quarterly report from the Register of Deeds, and a 2023 report from the Economic Development Director. The agenda also includes a joint meeting with the Public Building Commission, an executive session on legal matters regarding EMS, and discussions on EMS and the Capital Improvement Plan.

• Quarterly report from Register of Deeds Diane Briestensky
• 2023 report from EDC Director Mickey Dean
• Joint meeting with Public Building Commission
• Executive session on legal matters regarding EMS
• CIP work session and EMS discussion

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission is meeting to review and update various county matters. They will hear weekly updates from the Human Resources and Finance Directors, a bi-monthly report from Public Works, a quarterly update from the Fire Chief, and a monthly report from Public Health. The commission will also consider approving a cereal malt beverage license for Acorn Resort at Milford State Park Marina, and take public comment.

• Cereal Malt Beverage License Approval - Acorn Resort, Milford State Park Marina
• Weekly updates from Human Resources Director Crystal Malchose and Finance Director Tami Robison
• Bi-Monthly Report from Public Works Director Corey Trumpp
• Quarterly Update from Junction City Fire Chief Jason Lankas
• Monthly Report from Public Health Director Mary Jo Fleming

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will review and discuss the Taylor Road Interchange, hear a request for tactical vests for community corrections officers, receive the finance director's weekly report, and discuss a possible vote on an EMS resolution. The agenda also includes an executive session for non-elected personnel, public comment, and reorganization of the commission.

• Discussion of Taylor Road Interchange
• Request to purchase tactical vests for ISO's
• EMS discussion and possible vote on resolution
• Executive session for non-elected personnel
• Re-organization of County Commission

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission is meeting to review and update various county operations, receive weekly and monthly reports from department heads, and hold a public hearing regarding Land Bank lots. They will also discuss EMS services and take public comment.

• Public Hearing for Land Bank Lots
• Discussion of EMS Services
• Weekly report from Human Resources Director Crystal Malchose
• Weekly report from Finance Director Tami Robison
• Monthly report from Rural Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director Garry Berges