Geary County public meetings in 2025

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will review the 2025 audit engagement letter and normal operating expenses. The body will also discuss a contract with Hamm for transfer station operations and a road vacation petition.

• Engagement letter for 2025 Audit with James Gordon & Associates CPA, P.A.
• Hamm contract for Geary County Transfer Station operations
• Road vacation petition from Harlan Bitterltin
• Approval of normal operating expenses on 12/30/2026

Commissioners unanimously approved raising the waste‑service fee to $70 per ton and a three‑year contract with Hamm for the transfer station. They also approved related actions: allowing Mr. Myers to sign for Hamm, approving an entrance for the Moyer Ranch, and accepting a petition to vacate a county road easement. Additional approvals included the audit engagement letter, normal operational expenses, and clerical change orders.

• Approved increase of waste service fee to $70.00 per ton (all voted aye)
• Approved 3‑year contract with Hamm for transfer station operations (all voted aye)
• Approved Mr. Myers to sign as administrator for Hamm outsourcing (all voted aye)
• Approved entrance for J6 Ranch (Moyer Ranch) on Humboldt Creek Road (all voted aye)
• Approved acceptance of petition for private easement/vacating county road (all voted aye)
• Approved audit engagement letter with James Gordon & Associates CPA, P.A. (all voted aye)
• Approved normal operational expenses and voucher signing process (all voted aye)
• Approved change orders 2025012120‑2025012135 for clerical errors on Real Estate, Personal Property and Trucks (all voted aye)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will receive routine departmental reports and a presentation of design options for a new detention facility. No formal actions are listed, but the discussion will inform future decisions on the facility. A public comment period follows the presentations.

• HMN Architects present options for the detention facility
• Crystal Malchose, Human Resources Director, weekly report
• Tami Robison, Finance Director, financial reports
• Jeremie Myers, Public Works Administrator, bi‑weekly report
• Charles Martinez, Health Department Director, monthly report

The Geary County Commission voted to approve a change to the Employment Relationship policy, the 2026 janitorial contracts, the Riley County snow MOU, and a $9,320 heat‑pump replacement at the courthouse. The meeting was also opened as a County Board of Health session. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Employment Relationship policy change (all aye)
• Approved 2026 janitorial contracts (all aye)
• Approved Riley County snow MOU (all aye)
• Approved courthouse heat‑pump replacement for $9,320 out of Facilities Fund (all aye)
• Opened meeting as County Board of Health (all aye)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will hear reports from the Human Resources and Finance directors, then hold a budget amendment hearing to consider changes to the 2025 General Fund and Community Corrections Reimbursement Fund. A separate amendment for the Sheriff Detention Center Assessment Phase 2 project will also be reviewed. After the hearing, the public may comment before the commission meets for a working lunch with local legislators.

• Amend 2025 General Fund and Community Corrections Reimbursement Fund, raising total expenditures from $31,555,569 to $36,015,262
• Approve amendment to Sheriff Detention Center Assessment Phase 2 project, adding $1,500 to bring total cost to $16,500
• Weekly report from Human Resources Director Crystal Malchose
• Bi‑weekly report from Finance Director Tami Robison
• Public comment period (5 minutes per speaker) followed by commission working lunch with local legislators

The commission voted to approve the 2025 budget amendment, raising General Fund expenditures to $36,015,262 and Community Corrections reimbursement to $281,617. They also approved a CIP amendment for the sheriff's detention center assessment, increasing the request from $15,000 to $16,500. Additional motions to approve tax‑roll correction orders, the meeting minutes, and to appoint Commissioner Giordano as the GCCJC representative were also adopted.

• Approved 2025 budget amendment (General Fund $36,015,262, Community Corrections $281,617) – motion by Tremont, seconded by Ascher, both voted aye
• Approved CIP amendment for sheriff's detention center Phase II, increasing cost to $16,500 – motion by Tremont, seconded by Ascher, both voted aye
• Approved tax roll correction change orders #2025012091‑2025012111 – motion by Tremont, seconded by Ascher, both voted aye
• Approved commission meeting minutes from 12/01/2025 – motion by Tremont, seconded by Ascher, both voted aye
• Appointed Commissioner Giordano as representative for the Geary County Criminal Justice Committee – commission agreement
• Approved the CIP detailed project report – presented by Finance Director
• Approved the sales tax report showing $612,755.81 over budget for the General Fund – presented by Finance Director
• Approved the request for a voucher meeting on 12/29/2025 – motion by Ascher, seconded by Robison

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will review updates and hear reports from the HR director, emergency management director, and public works administrator. They will consider a diesel laptop support renewal, receive an update from HMN Architect on Phase 2 of the detention facility, and review snow maps. An executive session is scheduled for a preliminary discussion of acquiring real property.

• Diesel Laptop Support Renewal
• Update from HMN Architect on Phase 2 Detention Facility
• Snow Maps
• Executive Session Request KOMA 79-4319(b) (6) Preliminary Discussion of Acquisition of Real Property

The commission voted unanimously to approve a $3,545 annual subscription for diesel‑laptop diagnostic software. It also approved tax‑roll correction change orders and the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting. The board set December 15 at 11:15 a.m. for HMN Architects to present detention‑facility layout options.

• Approved diesel laptop annual subscription for $3,545 (unanimous)
• Approved tax‑roll correction change orders #2025012082‑2025012087 (personal property) and #2025012078‑2025012083 (real estate) (unanimous)
• Approved November 24, 2025 commission meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled HMN Architects presentation on detention facility layouts for Dec 15, 11:15 a.m. (agreed)
• Held executive session on real‑property acquisition discussion; no action taken

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will review routine reports from Human Resources, Finance, the Sheriff and the CVB. They will discuss the results of an operational audit and consider a proposal to increase the Board of County Commissioners to five members. A contract for cleaning and janitorial services with B& R Cleaning Services ($75.00 per month) will also be reviewed. The meeting ends with a public comment period.

• Discussion of Operational Audit
• Discussion of increasing Board of County Commissioners to Five members
• Weekly/bi‑weekly reports from HR Director, Finance Director, Sheriff and CVB Director
• Review of Geary County contract with B& R Cleaning Services for cleaning services at the CVB (payment $75.00 per month)
• Public comment period

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the November 17 meeting. They approved the purchase of a hazardous waste cabinet for Public Works. They approved the CVB Director’s attendance at trade shows in Denver, Omaha, Oklahoma City, Wichita and Kansas City. They also approved Change Orders #2025012036‑20250120775.

• Approved November 17, 2025 commission minutes (unanimous aye)
• Approved purchase of a hazardous waste cabinet for Public Works
• Approved CVB Director attendance at trade shows in Denver, Omaha, Oklahoma City, Wichita and Kansas City (unanimous aye)
• Approved Change Orders #2025012036‑20250120775 (unanimous aye)

Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to canvass general election ballots and receive reports from county administrators. The meeting includes updates on public health, zoning, and public works.

• Canvass of the General Election ballots
• Review and update of Pawnee Mental Health Board appointment
• Health Department request to reclassify a $2,105.70 Aimvein device as Capital Outlay
• Public Works recommendation for a snow removal contract
• Public Works discussion on 2026 pest control contract

The commission approved the canvass board’s recommendation to count 22 provisional ballots and accepted the certified general‑election results. It continued the Arnold Group contract, rejected the Outdoors Unlimited snow‑removal bid, and extended the 2025 pest‑control contract for 2026. The board also reclassified $2,105.70 to the Health Department capital fund and confirmed Tammy Lilly‑Heimlick as the Milford write‑in winner by coin toss.

• Approved counting of 22 provisional ballots (unanimous)
• Accepted certified general‑election results (unanimous)
• Continued Arnold Group payroll contract (unanimous)
• Rejected Outdoors Unlimited snow‑removal bid (unanimous)
• Extended pest‑control contract to 2026 at $9,705 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 10 meeting (unanimous)
• Reclassified $2,105.70 to Health Department Capital Outlay (unanimous)
• Accepted Tammy Lilly‑Heimlick as Milford write‑in winner after coin toss (unanimous)

Commissioners

The County Commission will receive weekly and monthly reports from the Human Resources and Finance directors, as well as a bi-weekly report from the Sheriff. The Finance Director is scheduled to have Capital Improvement Program (CIP) requests signed.

• Signing of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) requests
• Monthly Financial Report from Finance Director Tami Robison
• Weekly report from Human Resources Director Crystal Malchose
• Bi-weekly report from Sheriff Nate Boeckman

The commission unanimously approved an agenda amendment to add a 10‑minute executive session for non‑elected personnel. They also approved the November 3 minutes, a funding request from the Historical Society, a letter of support for ATA Bus, and a budget amendment for the General Fund and Community Corrections Reimbursement Fund. An additional 10‑minute executive session was approved later in the meeting.

• Approved agenda amendment for a 10‑minute executive session (all voted aye)
• Approved November 3, 2025 minutes (all voted aye)
• Approved Historical Society funding request (all voted aye)
• Approved signing of letter of support for ATA Bus (all voted aye)
• Approved budget amendment for General Fund and Community Corrections Reimbursement Fund (all voted aye)
• Approved 10‑minute executive session for non‑elected personnel at 11:15 a.m. (all voted aye)

Commissioners

The Geary County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Derendinger Road and receive several departmental reports. Commissioners will consider snow removal bid openings and trash and recycling proposals for 2026. A lease renewal for the Convention & Visitors Bureau office at 222 West 6th Street, costing $1,500 monthly for the 2026 term, will be presented for approval. Additional items include a KDHE inspection update and a Riley County/Geary County snow agreement.

• Public Hearing – Derendinger Road (road viewers’ recommendation)
• Snow removal bid opening
• Trash & recycling proposals for 2026
• Lease renewal/addendum for CVB office space at 222 West 6th Street, $1,500 monthly
• Riley County / Geary County snow agreement

The commission unanimously approved reopening Derendinger Road as a minimum‑maintenance road. It also approved a trash and cardboard recycling contract for county facilities totaling $1,287.00 for trash and $349.00 for cardboard, and authorized the use of CIP funds and a $125 administrative fee for tax‑sale purchases. Additional approvals included a Riley/Geary snow‑removal agreement, a $1,543.54 sprinkler pipe repair, a lease for the CVB office at $1,500 per month, and the purchase of a new CVB backdrop.

• Approved reopening Derendinger Road as a minimum‑maintenance road (unanimous)
• Approved trash and cardboard recycling contract ($1,287.00 trash, $349.00 cardboard) (unanimous)
• Authorized CIP fund and $125 admin fee for tax‑sale purchases (unanimous)
• Approved Riley/Geary County snow‑removal agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Johnson Controls sprinkler pipe repair ($1,543.54) from Facilities Fund (unanimous)
• Approved lease of CVB office space at $1,500.00 per month (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of new backdrop for CVB (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will review a request from the Community Vision Board to approve a website redesign, discuss Capital Improvement Program funding requests, and hold a public hearing on the sale of the property at 309 Jay Street. An executive session will address legal matters concerning Redfish litigation. A joint meeting with the Public Building Commission is also scheduled.

• CVB Director requests approval of website redesign (Premium $11.2K, Ultimate $13.6K)
• Public hearing on sale of property at 309 Jay Street
• Executive session to discuss Redfish litigation
• Finance Director leads CIP work session with project funding requests
• Joint meeting with the Public Building Commission

The commission approved the appointment of Pat Foster to the Area Agency on Aging board and designated Jeremie Myers as a buyer/bidder for the upcoming tax sale. They also approved a letter of support for senior citizens’ KDOT transportation program, authorized the 2025 CIP project requests totaling $423,089, and accepted a $1,000 bid for the 309 Jay Street property. Additionally, the commission voted to enter an executive session to discuss Redfish litigation.

• Appointed Pat Foster to Area Agency on Aging Board (approved)
• Approved letter of support for senior citizens’ KDOT transportation program (approved)
• Designated Jeremie Myers as buyer/bidder for tax sale (approved)
• Entered executive session for Redfish litigation (approved)
• Approved 2025 CIP project requests totaling $423,089 (approved)
• Approved sale of 309 Jay Street property to Patricia Hatley for $1,000 (approved)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will hear brief reports from the Finance Director, Public Works Administrator, and Health Department Director. After a commission review and update, the board will enter an executive session to discuss the Conroe Bridge litigation. The meeting also includes a public comment period limited to five minutes per speaker.

• Public comment – 5 minutes per person
• Finance Director Tami Robison – bi‑weekly financial report
• Public Works Administrator Jeremie Myers – bi‑weekly report
• Health Department Director Charles Martinez – monthly meeting
• Executive session on Conroe Bridge litigation

The commission voted unanimously to approve the interlocal cooperation agreement with the North Central Juvenile Detention Center. They also approved multiple public‑works contracts, including a fiber‑optic request, a Safe Streets for All grant contract, a basket attachment purchase, HVAC upgrades, a grader repair, and senior‑center HVAC duct work. The meeting was formally opened as a County Board of Health session.

• Approved interlocal cooperation agreement with North Central Juvenile Detention Center (all voted aye)
• Approved SDT Solutions LLC request to construct AT&T fiber‑optic cable in county right‑of‑way (all voted aye)
• Approved SS4A grant contract with Kimley‑Horn & Associates, Inc. (all voted aye)
• Approved purchase of basket attachment for shop truck crane – $14,082.00 (all voted aye)
• Approved HVAC controller upgrade for courthouse and detention center – $3,900.00 (all voted aye)
• Approved repair quote from Foley’s for Caterpillar 12H motor grader #4 – $11,014.87 (all voted aye)
• Approved Senior Center HVAC duct‑work repair proposal – $16,800.00 (all voted aye)
• Approved opening of meeting as County Board of Health (all voted aye)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will review weekly and quarterly reports from the Human Resources department, Register of Deeds, and Junction City Fire Chief. The meeting includes an executive session on legal matters and a public comment period.

• Commission review and update
• Human Resources/Payroll Specialist weekly report
• Register of Deeds quarterly report
• Junction City Fire Chief quarterly update
• Public Comment

Commissioners Giordano and Ascher moved to accept a settlement agreement with a former employee, and both voted aye, approving the settlement. They also moved to enter an executive session to discuss litigation related to that former employee, which was seconded and approved by an aye vote. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Accepted settlement agreement for former employee (aye vote)
• Entered executive session on litigation with former employee (aye vote)

Commissioners

The Geary County Board of Commissioners will discuss and possibly approve a conditional use permit for an RV campground and outdoor recreation at 2621 N. K57 Hwy. The agenda also includes routine reports from Human Resources, Emergency Management, and Public Works, as well as an executive session on legal matters. The meeting concludes with public comment and adjournment.

• Conditional use permit request for RV park at 2621 N. K57 Hwy (Case GCCU-09-01-25)
• R&P for Budden Road
• Landfill Monitoring Well quote recommendation
• Disposal of old SNICE equipment approval
• Courthouse reimbursement received 9/30/2025

The commission approved the new NRP plan, a driveway on Budden Road, and a $1,875 landfill test well contract with UES. It also signed the Form 1302 for the McNeal Bridge project, authorized disposal of old snow equipment, and approved applying for FLAP funds for Old Hwy 77. Additionally, the commission granted a conditional use permit for an RV park at 2621 N. K57 Hwy and accepted a $1,000 offer for the 309 Jay Street property. The tax sale date was moved to November 8.

• Approved new NRP plan (aye)
• Approved driveway entrance on Budden Road (aye)
• Approved UES contract for landfill test well $1,875 (aye)
• Approved signing Form 1302 for McNeal Bridge (aye)
• Approved disposal of old snow and ice equipment (aye)
• Approved applying for FLAP funds for Old Hwy 77 project (aye)
• Approved conditional use permit for RV campground at 2621 N. K57 Hwy (aye)
• Accepted $1,000 offer for 309 Jay Street property (aye)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will consider a resolution to reduce the speed limit on Old Highway 40. They will discuss and possibly approve the purchase of additional jail cameras. A public hearing will be held regarding the sale of real property located at 1042 Grant Avenue.

• Approval of resolution to reduce speed limit on Old Highway 40
• Discussion and possible approval to purchase additional jail cameras
• Public hearing on sale of real property at 1042 Grant Avenue

The Geary County Commission approved several actions, including a resolution to lower the speed limit on US Hwy 40, a purchase of a new elevator control board for the courthouse, and a $30,000 budget transfer from Mainstreet to the Economic Development Corporation. They also approved letters of support for Milford, revisions to the employee policy manual, and accepted a $500 bid for the sale of 1042 Grant Avenue. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved revisions to the employee policy manual (unanimous)
• Approved two letters of support for the City of Milford (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a new courthouse elevator board for $11,604 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $30,000 from Mainstreet to the Economic Development Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to decrease the speed limit on US Hwy 40 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 9‑22‑2025 (unanimous)
• Approved personal property change order #2025012035 (unanimous)
• Accepted $500 bid for 1042 Grant Avenue property (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will receive reports from Human Resources, the Health Department, and the Sheriff. The meeting includes two executive sessions to discuss legal matters regarding Redfish, LLC and Conroe Bridge/Ascher litigation.

• Executive session regarding Redfish, LLC litigation
• Executive session regarding Conroe Bridge/Ascher litigation
• Health Department report on vaccine delivery delays and disease surveillance
• Weekly report from Human Resources Director Crystal Malchose
• Bi-weekly report from Sheriff Nate Boeckman

The commission unanimously approved the new policy manual handbook to become effective on October 1, 2025. They also approved a temporary closure of Taylor Road on October 2 for blade‑operator training. The commission authorized a Halloween costume contest for employees and passed the county noise ordinance. Additionally, a grant for weapons was approved.

• Approved policy manual handbook effective Oct 1 (unanimous)
• Approved Taylor Road closure Oct 2 for training (unanimous)
• Authorized employee Halloween costume contest
• Passed county noise ordinance
• Approved grant for weapons

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will hold public comment on the budget, review a bi‑weekly Public Works report, adopt a Recovery Month proclamation, receive a monthly update from CVB Director Raquel Cinco that includes a travel request and beautification grant discussion, hold an executive session for non‑elected personnel, and discuss an offer on 1042 Grant Avenue presented by Brad and Jade White.

• Public Comment – Budget Review
• Public Works – Bi‑Weekly Report
• Commission review – Recovery Month Proclamation
• CVB Director Raquel Cinco – Travel request and Beautification Grants
• Discussion of offer on 1042 Grant Avenue by Brad and Jade White

The commissioners unanimously approved the County Extension Office budget paperwork, a $7,248 repair at the Sheriff’s Department, and authorized Public Works Administrator Jeremie Myers to complete the 1302 form for the McNeal Road bridge replacement project. They also approved the $5,300 purchase of the Star Program for the Noxious Weed Department, agreed to sell old bridge planks for $5 each, and proclaimed September as Recovery Month. Additionally, the commission noted KDOT’s FY2027 off‑system bridge funding selection for the county.

• Approved signing of County Extension Office budget sheets (unanimous)
• Approved $7,248 repair at Sheriff’s Department from Facilities Fund (unanimous)
• Authorized Mr. Myers to complete 1302 form for McNeal Road bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Star Program for Noxious Weed Department, $5,300 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of old bridge planks and stringers for $5 each (unanimous)
• Proclaimed September as Recovery Month in Geary County (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Geary County Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from May 13, 2025, and consider a request for a conditional use permit to allow an RV park and outdoor recreation on agricultural land.

• Approval of May 13, 2025, minutes
• Conditional use permit for RV park (Case No. GCCU-09-01-25)
• Upcoming County Commission meeting on September 29, 2025

The commission approved the May meeting minutes without dissent. It then voted to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for an RV park and outdoor recreation area at 2621 N. K57 Hwy, requiring fire hydrants and an emergency evacuation plan. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use permit for RV park at 2621 N. K57 Hwy, with fire hydrant and evacuation plan stipulations (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will hold public hearings to review and vote on the 2026 budget and whether to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the county and Fire District #1. Residents may testify on proposed tax levies and spending plans.

• Vote on 2026 Geary County budget totaling $48,998,483
• Vote on exceeding revenue neutral rate for Geary County (52.302 mills)
• Vote on exceeding revenue neutral rate for Fire District #1 (4.918 mills)
• Budget hearings for Dorothy Bramlage Library, Sewer District #4, and Water District #2
• Public comment period at 12:00 PM

The commission adopted a resolution to levy a county property tax rate of 56.301 mills for 2026, exceeding the revenue‑neutral rate of 52.502. They also approved a similar increase for Rural Fire District #1 to 7.088 mills, above its RNR of 4.918. The 2026 county budget, appropriation list, district court budget, and a new jury‑fee schedule were all approved, and tax‑roll correction orders were adopted. All votes were unanimous (3‑0).

• Adopted resolution to levy county property tax above RNR (56.301 mills) (3-0)
• Adopted resolution to levy Fire District #1 property tax above RNR (7.088 mills) (3-0)
• Approved 2026 County Budget (3-0)
• Approved 2026 appropriation list (3-0)
• Approved 2026 District Court budget (3-0)
• Approved jury fee resolution: $10 per day for appearing, $20 per day for serving (3-0)
• Approved tax roll correction change orders #2025012032-2025012034 (3-0)
• Approved letter request to City of Junction City regarding Dunbar de‑annexation (3-0)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will review a noise resolution, discuss jury fees, and hold executive sessions regarding a de-annexation petition. The Public Works Board will approve a janitorial contract and update the community on the Skiddy Culvert Project.

• Consideration of Noise Resolution
• Jury Fees Discussion
• Executive Session: Dunbar De-Annexation petition
• SO Janitorial Contract Signature Request
• Update on Skiddy Culvert Project

The commission approved a $185,000 crosswalk installation on Chestnut Street. It also approved the Samsara contract amendment, a janitorial services contract for the Sheriff’s Department, and a noise resolution. The 2026 payroll dates and holiday schedule were adopted, along with a prize drawing of eight hours paid leave for employee training. Finally, the speed limit on Old Hwy 40 west of Hwy 77 was lowered.

• Approved crosswalk on Chestnut Street ($185,000)
• Approved Samsara contract amendment (pro‑rated $2,590 Sep‑Dec 2025, $7,695 annually) – all voted aye
• Approved A Plus Cleaning janitorial contract for Sheriff’s Department (through Dec 2025) – all voted aye
• Approved Noise Resolution 09‑02‑2025 – all voted aye
• Approved 2026 payroll dates and holiday schedule – all voted aye
• Approved prize drawing of 8‑hour paid leave on employee training day – all voted aye
• Approved lowering speed limit on Old Hwy 40 west of Hwy 77 – all voted aye
• Approved employee agreement for Chairman to sign – all voted aye

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners are reviewing reports from the Health Department and Economic Development Commission. The Public Works agenda includes requests regarding McGeorge Drive and Old Hwy 40, as well as a contract amendment for Samsara.

• Old Katy Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• Samsara presentation and request for contract amendment
• Joint City/County Clean Up Week total cost of $8,172.74
• Request and petition for McGeorge Drive and Old Hwy 40
• Janitorial contractor recommendation

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will hear weekly reports from Human Resources, Finance, and the Sheriff’s Office, along with monthly updates from the Convention & Visitors Bureau and Health Department. The meeting will also include a discussion on transitioning the county’s domain from .org to .gov and an agreement review by the Economic Development Commission.

• Approval of digital marketing campaign (CVB Director)
• Update on transition from .org domain to .gov (Nex-Tech)
• EDC Agreement Discussion

The commission voted to approve the Nex‑Tech quote to migrate the county website from .org to .gov, costing $6,403. It also approved the EFax contract for fax lines at $94.95 per month, and authorized payment of the county's share of tire disposal fees to the City of Junction City. Additionally, the commission approved the CVB Director’s attendance at the Travel Blog Exchange event and the back‑cover ad in the Kansas Travel Guide.

• Approved Nex‑Tech website migration quote $6,403 (aye)
• Approved EFax Corporate contract for fax lines $94.95/month (aye)
• Approved payment of county share of tire disposal fees to City of Junction City (aye)
• Approved CVB Director attendance at Travel Blog Exchange event (aye)
• Approved Kansas Travel Guide back‑cover ad $7,912 (aye)

Commissioners

The commission voted to accept the County Clerk’s and canvass board’s recommendation to count 15 provisional ballots and reject 4. All three commissioners voted aye on the motion. The commission also voted to accept the final primary election results as reported by the clerk. Both motions were moved by Commissioner Giordano and seconded by Commissioner Tremont.

• Accepted recommendation to count 15 provisional ballots (3-0)
• Accepted final primary election results (3-0)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a petition to de-annex property from Dunbar and receive updates from zoning, appraisal, and public works officials. The meeting includes a presentation on the Samsara program and a review of joint cleanup week results.

• Dunbar hearing on petition for de-annexation
• Samsara program presentation and contract amendment request
• McGeorge Drive petition review
• Old Hwy 40 petition review
• SO Janitorial Contractor Recommendation

The Geary County Commission approved a grant‑funded replacement of the Old Katy Bridge deck and authorized utility work for Cox Communications and Carlyon & Sons. It also accepted the A‑Plus Cleaning contract for the sheriff’s office and amended the Johnson Controls contract for backflow preventers. A public hearing was held on a de‑annexation petition, but no decision was recorded.

• Approved $81,984 grant for Old Katy Bridge deck replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Cox Communications 200‑degree bore replacement in county right‑of‑way (unanimous)
• Approved Carlyon & Sons power and fiber crossing on Old Highway 40 (unanimous)
• Accepted A‑Plus Cleaning contract for sheriff’s office ($450/month) through 12‑31‑2025 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Johnson Controls contract adding three backflow preventers ($225/year) (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on Dunbar de‑annexation petition; no decision made

Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review the 2026 Budget Development and Fire Budget worksheets, including a proposed mill levy increase. The meeting also includes a discussion on North Ridge Drive and a request to fund a replacement dump truck.

• Proposed 2026 General Fund budget of $32,060,217 with a mill levy of 56.301
• Request for $343,586.85 for a 2025 Kenworth T880S Dump Truck with Plow & Spreader
• Proposed 2026 Fire Budget of $578,123 with a mill levy of 8.775
• Discussion regarding North Ridge Drive
• Review of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funding requests

The commissioners accepted the 2025 county budget, setting a 56.301 mill levy that requires $17,755,447 in ad valorem taxes. They approved a $175,000 transfer to a 2026 Rural Fire CIP fund, passing 2‑1. The agenda was amended to allow public comment before the County Counselor’s executive session, and the County Clerk was authorized to appoint two registered voters to destroy ballots.

• Approved 2025 budget with 56.301 mill levy (unanimous aye)
• Approved $175,000 transfer to 2026 Rural Fire CIP fund (2 aye, 1 nay)
• Amended agenda to permit public comment before County Counselor executive session (unanimous aye)
• Authorized County Clerk to appoint two registered voters to destroy ballots (unanimous aye)
• Entered 15‑minute executive session for non‑elected personnel (unanimous aye)
• Entered 20‑minute executive session for non‑elected personnel (unanimous aye)
• Entered 10‑minute executive session for non‑elected personnel at 12:32 p.m. (unanimous aye)

Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review proposed 2026 budgets for the General Fund and Fire District. Discussions will include a proposed mill levy increase of $1,149,035 and budget adjustments for community corrections.

• Proposed 2026 General Fund mill levy of 56.361, a 1.712 mill increase
• Proposed 2026 Fire Budget mill levy of 8.775, exceeding the revenue neutral rate by 3.857 mills ($254,156)
• Bid opening for Sheriff’s Office janitorial services
• Community Corrections adult and juvenile 4th quarter budget adjustments
• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) work session

The commission unanimously approved a $14,000 contract with Deam & Deam to design an addition to Fire Station #4 and authorized Chief Berges to sign it. It also approved the HHW 2025 physical‑year report and the Central Salt vendor quote for winter road salt. Minutes from the July 28 and July 29 meetings were approved, and two executive‑session motions were adopted without further action.

• Approved Deam & Deam design contract for Fire Station #4 addition ($14,000) (unanimous)
• Authorized Chief Berges to sign the Fire Station #4 design contract (unanimous)
• Approved HHW 2025 physical‑year report (unanimous)
• Approved Central Salt vendor quote ($47.02 per ton) for 2025‑2026 winter season (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 29, 2025 work session (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to agenda to add executive session for non‑elected personnel (unanimous)
• Entered two executive‑session periods (15 min each) with no further action (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review and discuss the proposed 2026 budget, including the General fund and Fire Budget worksheets. The session covers proposed expenditures, revenue estimates, and mill levy adjustments.

• Proposed General fund mill levy of 56.561, a 1.904 mill increase from 2025
• Proposed 2026 General fund expenditures of $32,140,435
• Proposed Fire Budget mill levy of 8.775, which is 3.857 mills over the revenue neutral rate
• Proposed $15,000 increase for a comprehensive study in the economic development fund
• Proposed budget decreases including $67,760 for clerk/election and $100,000 for separation of services

The Geary County Commission reviewed the 2025 budget and approved a series of cuts to various county programs and services. Adjustments included reductions to the ATA Bus, Extension, Historical, Area Agency on Aging, Opera House, Pawnee Mental Health, Senior Citizen Center, and Soil Conservation allocations. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Cut $61,000 from ATA Bus budget
• Reduce Extension allocation by $370,000
• Decrease Historical budget to $105,000
• Reduce Area Agency on Aging allocation to $25,000
• Decrease Opera House allocation by $55,000
• Reduce Pawnee Mental Health allocation by $210,000
• Set Senior Citizen Center allocation at $170,000
• Reduce Soil Conservation allocation by $30,450

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will hold a joint meeting with the Public Building Commission to discuss a jail operational study. The body will also review budget adjustments for adult and juvenile community corrections and consider a Nex-Tech contract for the health department.

• Joint meeting with Public Building Commission regarding Jail Operational Study
• Approval and signature of Nex-Tech contract for Health Department IT services
• 4th Quarter budget adjustments for Juvenile Services (Agency J-FY25 08JD)
• 4th Quarter budget adjustments for Adult Services (Agency A-FY25 8JD)
• Discussion of a funding request from Riley County

The Geary County Commission met on July 28, 2025 and received updates from HR, Finance, the Sheriff, and Justice Planners. Commissioners asked questions about a $1,618.75 land‑use expense, a juvenile detention payment voucher, and future agenda items, but no motions were voted on. The meeting consisted mainly of informational reports and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will receive reports from Human Resources, Public Works, and the Health Department. The meeting includes an executive session regarding non-elected personnel and a review of county updates.

• Approval of Policy 50.33
• Review of Sewer #4 Kansas Revolving Fund Pre-Application Approval
• Discussion of 7th Street Warehouse HVAC Repair
• Tax roll corrections for personal property at 1115 Fair St and 1201 Pershing Dr
• Health Department report on PHEP and IAP grant reductions to 70% of previous funding

The commission instructed Public Works Administrator Jeremie Myers to move forward with the application for a $996,744 Kansas Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund loan for Sewer District 4, which includes an estimated $598,064 in loan forgiveness. Commissioners also approved the HR Director as a signatory on a Kansas Wage Payment Act settlement, adopted a voucher letter for County Transfer Station access, and approved tax‑roll correction change orders and recent meeting minutes. Additional approvals included HVAC repairs at the 7th Street warehouse and overtime for chip‑seal operations.

• Authorized Public Works to proceed with $996,744 sewer loan application (instruction)
• Approved HR Director as signatory on KWPA settlement (aye vote)
• Approved voucher letter for Transfer Station access (aye vote)
• Approved tax‑roll correction change orders #2025012024-2015012025 (aye vote)
• Approved minutes from 7‑14‑2025 and 7‑17‑2025 (aye votes)
• Approved HVAC repair and coil replacement totaling $8,732 (approval)
• Approved overtime for chip‑seal work (approval)
• Approved policy 50.33 clothing allotment for Public Works staff (approval)

Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review proposed 2026 budgets for the General Fund and Fire District. The proposed General Fund mill levy of 57.418 is 2.761 mills higher than the 2025 budget. The Fire District proposal of 8.775 mills exceeds its revenue neutral rate by 3.857 mills.

• Proposed General Fund mill levy increase of $1,479,705
• Proposed Fire District budget of $644,529, primarily for equipment and vehicle needs
• Proposed $15,000 increase for a comprehensive study in the economic development fund
• Proposed 3% STEP and 27th pay period for personnel
• Letter of support for East Chestnut cross walk

The commission approved the work session minutes from June 18, 2025 with a unanimous vote. It scheduled a budget work session for Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. The commission signed letters of support for the Senior Center and for the City of Junction City crosswalk and bus stops on East Chestnut. The meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

• Approved work session minutes from June 18, 2025 (unanimous vote)
• Scheduled budget work session for July 29, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
• Signed letter of support for the Senior Center
• Signed letter of support for City of Junction City crosswalk and bus stops on East Chestnut

Commissioners

The County Commission will conduct a budget work session and receive reports from the Finance Director, Register of Deeds, and Payroll Specialist. The meeting includes a CIP request from the Sheriff and two executive sessions regarding personnel and real property acquisition.

• Budget Work Session
• Sheriff's CIP Request
• Executive Session: Non-Elected Personnel
• Executive Session: Preliminary discussion of real property acquisition
• Quarterly report from Register of Deeds

The commissioners voted unanimously to fund the Finance Director’s attendance at the Certified Public Manager leadership class. They also agreed to provide a letter of support for the Geary County Senior Citizens grant, with Commissioner Tremont drafting the letter. A work session was scheduled for July 17 at 3:00 p.m. to discuss the Rural Fire budget.

• Approved payment for Finance Director to attend CPM leadership class (unanimous)
• Agreed to write a support letter for Geary County Senior Citizens grant (Commissioner Tremont will write)
• Scheduled Rural Fire budget work session for July 17, 3:00 p.m.

Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss proposed 2026 budgets for the General fund and Fire District. The proposed General fund mill levy of 59.428 is a 4.771 mill increase over the 2025 budget.

• Public hearing regarding a petition for de-annexation and TGT Charter Resolution
• Proposed 2026 General fund mill levy of 59.428, an increase of $2.1M
• Proposed 2026 Fire Budget expenditures of $644,529 with a mill levy of 8.775
• Proposed personnel wage increases including a 1% COLA and 3% STEP totaling $851,541
• Proposed $250,000 adjustment to the General Services reserve balance

The commission unanimously approved a $5,150 payment to KDOT for a required bridge inspection. It also approved purchases and expenditures for water detection sensors ($4,427.52), a Noxious Weed trailer ($3,699.99), and overtime for a maintenance supervisor. The insurance settlement of $95,514.21 was deposited into the CIP fund for a future dump‑truck purchase. The commission voted to continue the de‑annexation hearing for the Dunbars until August 18.

• Approved $5,150 payment to KDOT for bridge inspection (unanimous)
• Approved $4,427.52 purchase of water detection sensors for Sheriff's building (unanimous)
• Approved $3,699.99 purchase of Noxious Weed trailer from Tractor Supply (unanimous)
• Approved two hours overtime for building maintenance supervisor (unanimous)
• Approved deposit of $95,514.21 insurance money into CIP fund for future dump‑truck purchase (unanimous)
• Approved residential water line request at Clarks Creek for Eric Bartow (unanimous)
• Continued de‑annexation hearing for the Dunbars until August 18 (decision by commission)
• Approved $100,000 grant paperwork for Courthouse Phase 1 (ongoing, not a vote)

Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to receive reports from the Human Resources and CVB directors. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the Transient Guest Tax and an executive session concerning non-elected personnel.

• Transient Guest Tax discussion
• Executive session regarding non-elected personnel
• Weekly report from Human Resources Director Crystal Malchose
• Monthly update from CVB Director Raquel Cinco

The commission approved a $20 per hour rate for road and fence viewers and made it a standard fee. It also approved the appointment of two new members to the CVB Advisory Board and authorized an executive session and a one‑time negative leave balance for the CVB director. A motion to raise the transient guest tax to 7% with a $100,000 annual cap was defeated.

• Approved $20.00/hr rate for road/fence viewers and set it as standard fee (unanimous aye)
• Approved appointment of Daisy Barger and Nolberto Padilla to CVB Advisory Board (unanimous aye)
• Approved 15‑minute executive session for non‑elected personnel (unanimous aye)
• Approved one‑time negative leave balance for CVB director (unanimous aye)
• Rejected charter resolution to raise transient guest tax 1% to 7% with $100,000 cap (Chairman Ascher NAY, motion failed)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will review the 2024 audit and receive updates from the Finance, HR, and Sheriff's departments. The body will also hold an executive session regarding the Lyman lawsuit and discuss a feasibility study for a sports complex.

• 2024 Audit Presentation by Finance Director Tami Robison and Gordon & Associates
• Executive Session regarding legal matters related to the Lyman lawsuit
• Discussion on feasibility study for Sports Complex

The commission approved an amendment to add a 15‑minute executive session after public comment and later approved a separate executive session on the Lyman lawsuit. Commissioners signed the audit communication letter and an HR out‑of‑office form. A motion to direct the CVB Director to obtain a sports‑complex feasibility study failed because it lacked a second.

• Approved agenda amendment for 15‑minute executive session (unanimous aye)
• Approved executive session on Lyman lawsuit (unanimous aye)
• Signed 2025 audit communication letter (all commissioners)
• Signed HR out‑of‑office form (all commissioners)
• Motion to seek sports‑complex feasibility study failed (no second)

Commissioners

The County Commission is conducting a work session to hear budget request presentations from various county departments and community organizations. The session includes reviews of funding needs for the District Court, health department, and other local services.

• District Court proposed 2026 budget of $567,230.93 for General Fund and $586,800.00 for Court Trustee Operations
• Budget request presentation from the CVB & Sports Complex
• Budget request presentation from the Health Department
• Budget request presentation from the Fresh Start Emergency Shelter
• Budget request presentation from the Junction City Juneteenth Community Association

During the June 18, 2025 work session, commissioners heard budget request presentations for the District Court, Historical Society, Fresh Start Emergency Shelter, Juvenile Detention Center, County Treasurer, Emergency Management Planner position, Finance Department, County Commission, General Fund, Debt Service, Facilities, Economic Development, Special Alcohol Programs, Opioid Settlement, CIP, Special Bridge, Transient Guest Tax, Sports Complex, and several other departments. No votes, approvals, denials, or tabling of items were recorded. The session concluded without any formal decisions.

Commissioners

The County Commission will hear budget request presentations from various county departments and outside agencies. The session includes requests for funding for community events, emergency services, and administrative offices.

• Geary County K-State Research and Extension budget request of $390,500
• Geary County Free Fair budget request of $19,750
• Budget presentation from EMS (Fire Chief Jason Lankas)
• Budget presentation from Community Corrections Recovery Court
• Budget presentations from Public Works, Landfill, and Sewer/Water Districts

The commission voted to approve an additional chemical order from Vandiest costing $10,465.14. They also approved the June 9, 2025 commission minutes and opened the meeting as a Public Board of Health. No other substantive votes were recorded during the session.

• Approved $10,465.14 chemical purchase for Noxious Weed control (all voted aye)
• Approved June 9, 2025 commission minutes (all voted aye)
• Opened the meeting as the Public Board of Health (all voted aye)

Commissioners

The County Commission will meet to discuss the Transient Guest Tax and receive updates from the HR, Finance, and Health departments. The meeting also includes a bi-weekly report from Public Works.

• Discussion regarding Transient Guest Tax
• Weekly update from HR Director Crystal Malchose
• Weekly update from Finance Director Tami Robison
• Monthly update from Health Department Director Charles Martinez
• Bi-weekly report from Public Works

Commissioner Giordano moved to approve an additional $10,465.14 chemical order from Vandiest for the Noxious Weed program; Commissioner Tremont seconded and all commissioners voted aye. The commission also voted unanimously to open the meeting as a Public Board of Health and to approve the June 9, 2025 minutes.

• Approved $10,465.14 additional chemical purchase (unanimous)
• Approved opening meeting as Public Board of Health (unanimous)
• Approved June 9, 2025 commission minutes (unanimous)

Commissioners

The County Commission is reviewing budget requests from various outside agencies and county departments. Representatives will present their funding needs for the 2026 budget year.

• Economic Development Commission (EDC) request for $165,000
• Budget presentation from the Sheriff
• Budget presentation from the Library
• Budget presentation from Big Lakes Developmental
• Budget presentations from Geary County Senior Citizens and Silver-Haired Legislature

The June 12, 2025 work session featured budget request presentations from various county entities, including the Chamber of Commerce, MAC, EDC, Big Lakes Developmental Center, the public library, senior citizens program, Silver Hair Legislature, the Sheriff's Department, and the Area Agency on Aging. Each presenter listed 2025 and 2026 requested amounts, such as $4,525.00 or $2,525.00 for the Chamber of Commerce and $10,288,312.00 for the Sheriff's Department. No approvals, denials, or other decisions were recorded during the session.

Commissioners

The Commission will review updates on the I-70/K-18 interchange project and discuss the re-appointment of the County Appraiser. A budget work session will feature funding request presentations from various local agencies and organizations.

• KDOT I-70/K-18 interchange project review
• Re-appointment of County Appraiser
• Flint Hills MPO budget request of $1,742.88
• C.L. Hoover Opera House budget request of $60,000.00
• Discussion on noise and blight resolution

The commission signed a CIP amendment for concrete replacement at the Pennell building. They re‑appointed County Appraiser Travis M. Lilly for a four‑year term. Commissioners voted to cancel the Kansas State Fair contract and attend only the Kansas Days event. The board also approved the June 2 minutes and authorized payment for a Health Department RN.

• Signed CIP amendment for Pennell building concrete replacement
• Re‑appointed County Appraiser Travis M. Lilly (4‑year term)
• Cancelled Kansas State Fair contract, will attend Kansas Days only (unanimous aye)
• Approved June 2, 2025 commission minutes (unanimous aye)
• Authorized payment to Health Department RN at pay scale 32‑F (unanimous aye)

Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a request from Lance Custer to allow a storage facility on agricultural land. The proposal includes walk-in units and open-air boat and RV storage on 8 acres of a 40-acre property. The board will also receive departmental reports and discuss various public works projects.

• Conditional Use Permit Case No. GCCU-05-01-25 for a storage facility in the west half of Section 34, Township 11 south, Range 5 east
• Emergency Management Exterior Painting Project amendment for $1,342.00, bringing the total cost to $16,342.00
• Discussion of Geary County & Junction City Joint Cleanup
• Updates on Pennell Concrete bid and 2025 Chip Seal
• Transfer Station Scale House Door Replacement

The commission voted unanimously to approve an amendment of $2,296.46, bringing the Pennell Building concrete and handrail project total to $27,296.46 and awarding the contract to Marino Foundation. The commission also agreed to purchase a sewer jetter for about $5,000. An executive session was entered for legal matters with all members voting aye. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Pennell Building concrete and handrail project amendment $2,296.46 (all aye)
• Authorized purchase of a sewer jetter (~$5,000) (approved)
• Entered executive session for legal matters concerning Fire Station #4 (all aye)

Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to receive updates from the HR Director, Register of Deeds, and Sheriff. The body will hold a public hearing regarding NRP and discuss disaster plans during a department head meeting.

• Public Hearing-NRP
• Tax roll correction for truck (Gregory Shandy) with refund of $42.34
• Real estate tax roll corrections for hangar sites in Junction City
• Personal property tax roll corrections for Forrest A. Norman (military exemption)
• Personal property tax roll correction for John W. Glacken Jr. (sold boat)

The commission amended the agenda to remove the NRP public hearing. It approved moving Register of Deeds Jacqie Reisinger from pay grade F to G for the rest of 2025 (cost $1,270) and to H in 2026. The board also approved several tax‑roll correction change orders and adopted the May 19, 2025 minutes. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes.

• Amended agenda to remove NRP public hearing (all voted aye)
• Approved Register of Deeds pay grade change F→G for 2025, then H in 2026, cost $1,270.00 (all voted aye)
• Approved real estate change orders #2025011995‑#2025011996 (all voted aye)
• Approved big truck change order #2025011829 (all voted aye)
• Approved personal property change orders #2025011992‑#2025011997 (all voted aye)
• Approved minutes from May 19, 2025 (all voted aye)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will review weekly and monthly reports from Human Resources, Finance, Public Works, and the Health Department. The body will also hold a discussion regarding the CVB Board.

• Proposed purchase of a new car for Community Corrections

The commission voted unanimously to approve Carlyon & Sons' petition to bore beneath Quarry Road for a new water line. It also approved several maintenance and procurement items, including preventative maintenance contracts, a new HVAC unit for the Sheriff's Department, termite control services, two vehicle purchases, a waiver to buy concrete pipe, a traffic‑engineering study application, and a CIP amendment for an emergency‑management painting project.

• Approved Carlyon & Sons water line boring request (unanimous)
• Approved TCA preventative maintenance contracts (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of HVAC unit for Sheriff's Dept ($9,883) (unanimous)
• Approved Ram Pest Control termite treatment ($2,640) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Chevy Malibu ($16,096 net) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Chevy Trailblazer ($14,815 net) (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of purchase policy for concrete pipe ($7,035) (unanimous)
• Approved emergency‑management exterior painting contract amendment and award to Riley Construction ($16,342) (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Geary County Planning Commission will meet to review a request for a conditional use permit. The commission is considering whether to allow an enclosed storage facility and open-air boat and RV storage on agricultural land.

• Case No. GCCU-05-01-25: conditional use permit for enclosed and open-air boat & RV storage on 'AG' Agricultural zoned property

The commission held a public hearing on Lance Custer's request for a conditional use permit to build an enclosed storage facility and open‑air boat/RV storage on agricultural land near Nicole Lane. Commissioners and members asked questions about road width, access, fire protection, and safety, but no vote or formal decision was recorded.

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will hold a discussion and vote on an EMS agreement, consider a future expansion of Northridge Drive, and discuss attendance at defense conferences. The meeting also includes a human resources performance review, an update from the Silver Hair Legislature, public comment, and approval of multiple tax roll corrections for clerical errors.

• EMS Agreement discussion and vote
• Discussion of future expansion of Northridge Drive
• Commission discussion on Defense Communities Conference and AUSA
• Approval of tax roll corrections for special assessments and real estate, including abatements totaling over $2,500 and additions to property values
• Human Resources Director performance review and Silver Hair Legislature update

The commission entered an executive session from 10:05 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. after a unanimous vote. Commissioners Giordano and Tremont moved to approve the 2025 EMS Agreement with the City of Junction City, and the motion passed unanimously. The commission also approved the use of federal transportation‑improvement funds for Big Lakes Development to purchase new buses, with no matching funds required.

• Entered executive session (10:05‑10:30) – all voted aye
• Approved 2025 EMS Agreement between City of Junction City and Geary County – all voted aye
• Approved federal transportation‑improvement money for Big Lakes Development buses – approved (no vote recorded)

Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review three medical healthcare options for the Geary County Detention Center. The meeting also includes bid openings for public works projects and a proposal for emergency building use.

• Detention Center medical proposals ranging from $247,679 to $450,466 per year
• Sealed bid opening for EM Building exterior painting
• Sealed bid opening for Pennell Office Building concrete replacement
• Request from Carlyon & Son's to construct a water service crossing at 3851 Carr Rd
• Proposal to use 4-H/Senior Center building at 1025 S. Spring Valley Road as a disaster backup

The commission voted unanimously to approve a $244,150 contract with Vance Brothers for chip‑sealing oil. It also approved a $16,583 Weis Fire equipment bid, water service line petitions, a letter designating the 4H‑Senior Citizens building for emergency use, summer work hours for Public Works, a $5,700 softball‑field retaining‑wall replacement, and a $3,000 sidewalk repair at the Sheriff’s Department.

• Approved Vance Brothers oil contract for $244,150 (all voted aye)
• Approved Weis Fire equipment bid for $16,583 (all voted aye)
• Approved Carlyon & Sons water service line petition (all voted aye)
• Approved Rural Water District #1 residential water line petition (all voted aye)
• Approved letter designating 4H‑Senior Citizens building for emergency use (all voted aye)
• Adopted summer work hours for Public Works (all voted aye)
• Approved replacing softball‑field retaining wall for $5,700 (all voted aye)
• Approved sidewalk repair at Sheriff’s Department for $3,000 (all voted aye)

Commissioners

This is a special meeting of the Geary County Commissioners with the sole agenda item being an executive session to discuss security measures and a jail proposal with Justice Planners. The session is closed to the public, meaning no decisions will be made publicly during this meeting.

• Executive session to discuss jail proposal with Justice Planners
• Discussion of security measures

The Geary County Commission moved into an executive session with Justice Planners to discuss security issues at the detention center. The session was later extended by 20 minutes. Both motions passed unanimously. No further actions were taken after the session ended.

• Entered executive session on security issues (all voted aye)
• Extended executive session by 20 minutes (all voted aye)
• No action taken after reconvening

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding Northridge Drive and review updates for the NRP. A separate special meeting of the Public Building Commission will discuss the detention center and hospital updates.

• Public hearing regarding Northridge Drive
• Bid opening for a light rescue combi tool for Rural Fire Chief Garry Berges
• Public Building Commission discussion on the Detention Center and Hospital
• Sheriff's report noting $62,915.00 collected on an outstanding debt for a patrol vehicle
• Sheriff's report identifying over $300,000.00 in uncollected extradition fees over 5 years

The commissioners voted to keep North Ridge Drive as a county road after hearing the road viewers’ recommendation. They also gave consensus approval for the Finance Director to enroll in a Certified Public Manager program. The commission opened and then closed the public hearing on the road, and affirmed that the new NRP plan is satisfactory.

• Approved keeping North Ridge Drive a county road (3-0 vote)
• Approved Finance Director’s request to enroll in Certified Public Manager program (consensus)
• Opened the North Ridge Drive public hearing (motion passed, all aye)
• Closed the North Ridge Drive public hearing (motion passed, all aye)
• Accepted the NRP plan as satisfactory (commission agreement)
• Acknowledged Sheriff Boeckman’s quarterly report for public posting

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will receive quarterly updates from the fire chief and monthly updates from the health director, along with weekly reports from HR, finance, and public works. They will also discuss a preliminary land acquisition item (75-4319 B6) and consider approving multiple tax roll corrections for real and personal property, including abatements and refunds. An executive session on non-elected personnel performance is scheduled.

• Quarterly update from Junction City Fire Chief Jason Lankas on EMS
• Preliminary discussion of land acquisition (item 75-4319 B6) by Public Works
• Tax roll correction for Kevin Counseller: $605 assessed value reduction, $88.94 tax abatement (2024)
• Tax roll correction for Northwind MHC, LLC: $19,374 assessed value reduction, $2,675.30 refund
• Executive session on non-elected personnel performance

The commission unanimously approved Innovative Masonry Restoration to perform Phase 2 of the courthouse tuck‑pointing and retaining‑wall project, costing $298,680. It also approved the 2025 federal‑funds exchange of $99,693.31 and authorized road‑crossing permits for Rural Water District #1 on Humboldt Creek Road. Additional approvals included the Flint Hills Regional Leadership scholarships for three participants, a sheriff’s deputy cell‑phone reimbursement, and offering the county’s free pay‑card benefit to employees.

• Approved Innovative Masonry Restoration for Phase 2 courthouse tuck‑pointing and retaining‑wall work ($298,680) – unanimous
• Approved 2025 federal‑funds exchange ($99,693.31) and authorized Mr. Myers to sign paperwork – unanimous
• Approved road‑crossing permits for Rural Water District #1 on Humboldt Creek Road – unanimous
• Approved three Flint Hills Regional Leadership program scholarships (total $300) – unanimous
• Approved sheriff’s deputy cell‑phone reimbursement request – unanimous
• Approved offering Commerce Bank pay‑card benefit to county employees – unanimous
• Approved $100 contribution to Geary Community Schools Celebration of Teaching banquet – unanimous
• Approved Boland Mowing quote for Cloud County Community College mowing ($160 per service) – unanimous

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will consider a proposal from landowners to open and convert Derendinger Road from vacant to a low-maintenance gravel road to improve agricultural access and emergency response times. They will also hold a CIP work session to review capital project funding requests totaling $580,491 from the Register of Deeds, Public Works, and Courthouse departments. Additional agenda items include reports from the HR director, sheriff, fair board, and a tax statement update.

• Proposal to open Derendinger Road between Davis Creek Road and South Carr Road as low-maintenance gravel road
• CIP work session with $580,491 in unfunded project requests: ROD plotter combo ($13,491), PW ($230,000), Courthouse ($337,000)
• CIP cash position update: estimated available cash $4.12 million, with $3.1 million uncommitted
• Public comment period (5 minutes per person)
• Fair Board annual meeting and yearly update

The commissioners unanimously approved three capital improvement projects totaling $378,491: a $40,000 repair and repaint of the public works office, a $13,491 plotter combo replacement, and a $325,000 Phase 2 courthouse tuck‑point project. They also agreed to use the $53,215.03 reserve for the Pennell/Courthouse/Office building project. Additionally, the board approved several change orders (Real Estate #2025001902, 2025001904‑1907 and Personal Property #2025000374‑0382) and ratified the April 7 meeting minutes.

• Approved three CIP projects for $378,491 (unanimous)
• Consented to use $53,215.03 reserve funds for Pennell/Courthouse/Office building
• Approved Change Orders‑Real Estate #2025001902, 2025001904‑1907 and Personal Property #2025000374‑0382 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 7, 2025 (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will discuss guidelines for the 2026 budget baseline, including a proposed 1% cost-of-living adjustment for employees. They will also open bids for a three-year landfill haying lease, a shop restroom renovation, and mowing at Cloud County Community College. Other items include reports from department heads, a quarterly update from the Register of Deeds, an executive session on taxation and the EMS contract, and the Flint Hills MPO EV Readiness Plan.

• Public Works bid opening for a 3-year landfill haying lease
• Public Works bid opening for shop restroom renovation project
• Public Works bid opening for Cloud County Community College mowing
• Discussion of 2026 budget baseline and proposed 1% COLA increase
• Executive session for legal matters related to taxation and EMS contract

The commission voted to hold future meetings at 6:00 p.m. on the third Monday of each month beginning in June. It also approved several procurement items, including a $2,735 landfill lease, the County Engineer’s annual report, a $35,091 bid for noxious‑weed chemicals, and a $10,416 purchase of a new zero‑turn mower.

• Approved night meetings at 6:00 p.m. on the 3rd Monday monthly, starting June (unanimous)
• Approved landfill lease bid of $50/acre, total $2,735 for three years (unanimous)
• Approved County Engineer’s annual report (unanimous)
• Accepted Van Diest Supply Company bid for noxious‑weed chemicals, $35,091.26 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a Hustler zero‑turn mower for $10,416 from Public Works capital outlay (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will consider approving the Kansas WorkforceONE agreement, which establishes a Chief Elected Officials Board for federal workforce funding across 79 counties with no financial impact to Geary County. Other items include a resolution setting tax sale redemption fees, a property fraud alert signature, an update on illegal use of property, and a proclamation for the Week of the Young Child.

• Approval of Kansas Local Area 1 Chief Elected Official Board Agreement for WIOA workforce funds (no county cost)
• Resolution to set redemption fees for tax sale
• Register of Deeds property fraud alert signature - packet item
• Appraiser Travis Lilly report on illegal use of property in the county
• Commission review and update of Week of the Young Child Proclamation and Child Care Coalition Letter of Support

Commissioners unanimously proclaimed the Week of the Young Child (April 5‑11, 2025). They approved a letter of support for the Child Care Zone Grant application. They voted to fund $4,000 for repairs to the Butterfly House at the Milford Nature Center. They also approved a $7,000 contract for a property fraud alert software system.

• Proclaimed Week of the Young Child (April 5‑11, 2025) – unanimous aye vote
• Signed letter of support for Child Care Zone Grant – unanimous aye vote
• Approved $4,000 for Butterfly House repairs at Milford Nature Center – unanimous aye vote
• Approved $7,000 contract for property fraud alert software (RNS) – unanimous aye vote

Commissioners

The Geary County Board of Commissioners will review several tax roll corrections to abate special assessments for the 2024 tax year. The meeting also includes reports from the Human Resources, Finance, and Health Department directors, as well as the Sheriff.

• Tax roll corrections for Junction City Land Bank properties, including abatements for JC Sewer and JC Paving projects
• Abatement of $27,257.40 for JC Paving (System Control # 2025000346)
• Abatement of $21,217.44 for JC Sewer (System Control # 2025000345)
• Quarterly update from Pawnee Mental Health
• Executive session regarding legal matters and non-elected personnel

The commission voted to adopt a proclamation designating April as County Government month. They also approved the HR Director's attendance at the NACO conference in July, with expenses paid by county credit card and reimbursed by KAC. An executive session was authorized for 20 minutes and later extended by five minutes to discuss legal matters. The fireworks permit fee was confirmed at $500 as stated in the resolution, and the meeting was formally opened and closed as a Board of Health session.

• Approved proclamation for April County Government month (all aye)
• Authorized HR Director to attend NACO conference in July, expenses on county card (all aye)
• Authorized 20‑minute executive session for legal matters (all aye)
• Extended executive session by five minutes (all aye)
• Confirmed fireworks permit fee at $500 per resolution (resolution as written)
• Opened meeting as Board of Health (all aye)
• Closed meeting as Board of Health (all aye)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will receive a Public Works bi-weekly report and open bids for 2025 noxious weed chemicals. The board will also consider approving nine personal property tax roll corrections for the 2024 and 2023 tax years. A public comment period of five minutes per person is scheduled. Commissioner Giordano will participate by phone due to one commissioner's absence.

• Bid opening for 2025 Noxious Weed Chemicals
• Public Works bi-weekly report
• Nine personal property tax roll corrections: abatements for fire-destroyed property (948 Grant Ave) and sold trailers, and an addition for an omitted manufactured home (514 Grandview Dr)
• Public comment (5 minutes per person)
• Commissioner Giordano joining by phone; one commissioner absent

The Geary County Commission approved three Public Works purchases: crack seal material and equipment rental from McConnell Associates for $17,880.50, 3,000 tons of chips from Bayer Construction for $73,950, and four roof top exhaust fans for the Sheriff's Department for $4,230.52. They also approved three Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses and the minutes from the March 10 meeting. The chemical bids were opened but no decision was made, pending review.

• Approved McConnell Associates crack seal material & equipment rental for $17,880.50 (2-0)
• Accepted Bayer Construction quote for 3,000 tons of chips for $73,950 (2-0)
• Approved purchase of 4 roof top exhaust fans for Sheriff's Department for $4,230.52 (2-0)
• Approved three Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses (2-0)
• Approved March 10, 2025 County Commission minutes (2-0)

Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss juvenile and adult budgets, community corrections plans, and a reinvestment grant. The meeting also includes reviews of personal property tax roll corrections for several taxpayers.

• Presentation of Juvenile and Adult Budgets and Comp Plans by Community Corrections
• Review of personal property tax roll corrections for taxpayers including Keith Potter and Joseph P. Palone
• Discussion regarding holding a county meeting at night
• Aid-to-Local grant signature review by Health Department Director
• Annual report from the 4H/Senior Citizens Building Committee

The Geary County Commission approved several budgets and fees, including the FY2026 adult and juvenile Community Corrections budgets, the reinvestment budget, and the Health Department Aid-to-Local grants. They also set a $400 redemption fee for tax sales and moved the April 21 meeting to April 24. The county's bond rating was upgraded from A to A+ by Standard & Poor's.

• Approved FY2026 adult Community Corrections budget (3-0)
• Approved FY2026 juvenile Community Corrections budget (3-0)
• Approved reinvestment budget (3-0)
• Approved Aid to Local Grants for Health Department (3-0)
• Set tax sale redemption fee at $400 (3-0)
• Moved April 21 commission meeting to April 24 (3-0)
• Approved change orders for clerical errors (3-0)
• Approved minutes from May 3, 2025 (3-0)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will discuss and potentially sign a letter of intent to participate in the KDHE Outreach Prevention Early Intervention Services grant, requiring up to $64,000 in county matching funds. They will also hear weekly reports from Human Resources, Health, Emergency Management, Public Works, and CVB directors, consider a tax roll correction abating $789.22 for a hangar property, and receive the 2025 Noxious Weed Management Plan. Public comment is scheduled at 1:20 PM.

• Letter of intent for OPEIS grant with $64,000 ad valorem tax match
• Tax roll correction abating $789.22 in taxes on hangar at 923 W 6th St, Junction City
• 2025 Noxious Weed Management Plan with $253,701 personnel, $65,775 operations, $7,900 equipment costs
• CVB Director report on Small Market Meetings Summit
• Weekly reports from HR, Health, Emergency Management, and Public Works directors

The Geary County Commission approved a resolution raising the fireworks permit fee to $1,000 and limiting discharge to July 1-4. They also approved a jail needs assessment with Justice Planners for $77,250, funded from multiple sources, and approved several other items including the OPEIS grant letter, a laptop purchase, and the CEOP plan.

• Approved Resolution 3-3-2025 controlling fireworks sale/use, permit fee $1,000 (all aye)
• Approved jail needs assessment with Justice Planners for $77,250 (all aye)
• Approved OPEIS grant letter of intent with $64,000 match (all aye)
• Approved laptop purchase from Lenovo for $1,300 (2-0, Giordano abstained)
• Approved CEOP plan development (all aye)
• Approved 2025 Noxious Weed Management Plan and Annual Report (all aye)
• Approved Wildcat Construction haul road request (all aye)
• Approved AC unit replacement at Cloud County College for $6,239 (all aye)

Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider approval of RFPs requested by Rick Dykstra of the CVB and receive reports from the Finance Director and Sheriff. The meeting includes an executive session for legal matters regarding pending litigation and a discussion on NRP.

• Request for approval of RFPs from Rick Dykstra, CVB
• Executive session regarding pending litigation
• NRP Discussion
• Weekly report from Finance Director Tami Robison
• Bi-weekly report from Sheriff Boeckman

The commission voted to hire Kevin Case of Case Linden firm to defend the county in the Ascher Family lawsuit regarding Conroe Bridge (Case 24-CV-181), with Chairman Ascher abstaining. They also approved transferring $1 million to the CIP fund and $250,000 to the facility fund, and approved a resolution for the Rural Opportunity Zone student loan repayment program. The commission discussed but did not finalize changes to the NRP program, and heard reports on jail conditions, budget concerns, and CIC software issues.

• Hired Kevin Case to defend county in Conroe Bridge lawsuit (2-0, Ascher abstained)
• Approved $1M transfer to CIP fund (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 transfer to facility fund (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2-24-2025 for ROZ participation (unanimous)
• Approved personal property change orders #2025000205, 206, 208-210 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Feb 10 and Feb 18 meetings (unanimous)
• Discussed NRP program changes but no formal action taken
• Discussed jail leak options but no decision made

Commissioners

The commission will discuss a haul road request for I-70 rubble hauling, proposed Neighborhood Revitalization Program changes including extended rebate periods and higher minimum investments, a health department update on disease surveillance, and an executive session on EMS litigation. They will also consider a pasture lease and receive reports from the HR director and CVB.

• Haul road request from Wildcat Construction for up to 450 loads of concrete rubble on I-70 project
• Proposed NRP changes: 10-year rebate period (95% to 25%), $15,000 minimum for residential, $30,000 for commercial
• Health Department update: 67 active TB cases in Kansas City, low risk; H5N1 bird flu surveillance
• Executive session on EMS litigation
• Freedom Park pasture lease discussion

The commission approved a three-year lease agreement for the Freedom Park pasture with Richard Roeser, with annual payments of $1,800, $1,900, and $2,000. They also approved a $6,838 training trip for CVB staff to San Antonio, Texas. The commission discussed but did not decide on expanding the Neighborhood Revitalization Program. They approved multiple change orders correcting clerical errors. An executive session on EMS litigation ended with no action.

• Approved 3-year Freedom Park pasture lease with Richard Roeser (2-0)
• Approved CVB staff training in San Antonio, TX, estimated cost $6,838 (2-0)
• Approved Real Estate Change Orders #2025000135, 2025000189-2025000192, 2025000207 (3-0)
• Approved Personal Property Change Orders #2025000193-2025000195, 2025000199-2025000204 (3-0)
• Held executive session on EMS litigation; no action taken

Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive weekly and monthly reports from county department heads. The meeting includes a discussion on a fireworks resolution and an executive session regarding EMS litigation.

• Discussion of Fireworks Resolution
• Executive Session to discuss legal matters related to EMS litigation
• Special CIP request from the County Clerk
• Values update from the Appraiser
• CVB update on Ks. Wildscape, KS Tourism Grants, and other events

The commission approved spending up to $1,500 to include a survey in property tax change-of-value notices, asking residents how they want tax dollars spent. They also approved a $2,500 donation to the Kansas Wildscape Foundation and a special CIP request for new election office furniture. No action was taken after two executive sessions.

• Approved $1,500 for survey inserts in change-of-value notices (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 donation to Kansas Wildscape Foundation Outdoor Classic (unanimous)
• Approved County Clerk's CIP request for new office furniture (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Feb 3 and Jan 29 special meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to sign letter of support for US Forest Service wildfire grant (unanimous)
• Hired Jeremie Myers as Public Works Administrator (announced)

Commissioners

The meeting consists of an executive session to conduct interviews for the Public Works Administrator position. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session for Non-Elected Personnel interviews (Public Works Administrator)

The Geary County Commission held a special meeting on February 6, 2025, primarily to conduct executive sessions for interviewing a candidate for the Public Works Administrator position. No formal decisions or actions were taken during the open meeting; the commission adjourned without any substantive votes.

• Entered executive session for non-elected personnel (45 min) - approved unanimously
• Entered second executive session for non-elected personnel (45 min) - approved unanimously
• No action taken after either executive session

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will review weekly reports from HR and Finance directors, conduct an executive session on non-elected personnel (including HR and Finance), and receive a bi-weekly Public Works report. They will also hear quarterly updates from Pawnee Mental Health and the Convention & Visitors Bureau, followed by public comment. The packet includes an outside agency budget request for $25,000 (CIT/Camp S.H.I.E.L.D.) and an AT&T insurance certificate for fiber optic cable installation.

• Chairman Ascher requests executive session on non-elected personnel (HR, Finance)
• Public Works bi-weekly report
• Pawnee Mental Health quarterly update
• Convention & Visitors Bureau update (Rick Dykstra)
• Public comment period (5 minutes per person)

The Geary County Commission approved a $25,000 appropriation from the Special Alcohol fund for the Sheriff Community Involvement Team's Camp Shield program, which addresses alcohol and drug prevention. They also approved a contract with Driver DQ for HR background checks and drug screening, a fiber optic cable construction request from AT&T, an elevator maintenance contract with KONE, and a $1,500 Big Splash promotion. Several executive sessions were held with no action taken.

• Approved $25,000 for Camp Shield from Special Alcohol fund (unanimous)
• Approved HR partnership with Konza/Driver DQ for background checks and drug screening (unanimous)
• Approved AT&T fiber optic cable construction in county right-of-way (unanimous)
• Approved KONE elevator maintenance contract for jail and detention center (unanimous)
• Approved $3,294.76 for Health Department backflow replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 for Big Splash promotion (unanimous)
• Approved change orders for clerical errors (unanimous)
• Approved January 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners are meeting primarily to conduct an executive session under the non-elected personnel exemption to interview candidates for the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Director position. No other business items appear on the agenda; the meeting is devoted to this closed personnel matter.

• Executive session to interview CVB Director candidates

The Geary County Commission held a special meeting on January 29, 2025, primarily to conduct executive sessions for interviewing candidates for the CVB Director position. No formal decisions or actions were taken during the meeting, which adjourned after the sessions.

• Entered executive session for non-elected personnel (50 minutes) to interview CVB Director candidate (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for non-elected personnel (55 minutes) to interview another CVB Director candidate (unanimous)
• No action taken after either executive session

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will hear weekly reports from HR and Finance directors, a bi-weekly report from the Sheriff, and hold a joint meeting with the Public Building Commission. They will also discuss the 911 Board and tax sale procedures with title companies. Public comment is limited to five minutes per person.

• Joint meeting with the Public Building Commission
• 911 Board discussion
• Tax Sale Discussion with Title Companies
• Weekly reports from HR and Finance directors
• Sheriff's bi-weekly report

The commission appointed John Moyer, Sheriff Nate Boeckman, and Garry Berges to the 911 board, which is facing a projected funding shortfall of about $113,000 per year. They also approved Collaborative Title Company for tax sale title searches and approved change orders and prior meeting minutes. No other major policy decisions were made; most items were informational or discussions.

• Appointed John Moyer, Nate Boeckman, and Garry Berges to the 911 board (all aye)
• Approved Collaborative Title Company for tax sale title searches (all aye)
• Approved Change Orders #2025000110-2025000113 (all aye)
• Approved January 13, 2025, commission minutes (all aye)
• Approved January 21, 2025, commission minutes (all aye)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will review reports from various departments, discuss a partnership agreement with Konza Prairie Biological Station including a pavilion donation, and consider a request from High Plains Resources for a seismic fault unit within a county right-of-way. They will also hold an executive session on non-elected personnel and appoint two board members for the Extension office.

• Partnership agreement with Konza Prairie Biological Station and pavilion donation
• Right-of-way request from High Plains Resources for a seismic fault unit
• Quarterly report from Junction City Fire Chief including EMS financial data
• Executive session for non-elected personnel discussion
• Appointment of two board members for 2025-2026 Extension office

The Geary County Commission approved a $10,000 donation from the CVB to Brigade baseball, a $5,000 donation for a Konza Prairie trail sign, and a $350 Crimestoppers sponsorship. They also approved a seismic equipment request from High Plains Resources, overtime pay for snow removal, and an interlocal agreement for the Edward Byrne JAG grant. No substantive decisions were made on EMS funding or 911 funds, which were discussed but not acted upon.

• Approved $10,000 CVB donation to Brigade baseball (2-0)
• Approved $5,000 CVB donation for Konza Prairie trail sign (2-0)
• Approved $350 Crimestoppers Banquet sponsorship (2-0)
• Approved High Plains Resources seismic equipment request on Wolf Road (2-0)
• Approved overtime pay for 8 Public Works employees (2-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Junction City for Edward Byrne JAG grant (2-0)
• Approved change orders for real estate and personal property (2-0)
• Appointed Alex Moon and Branden Dibben to Free Fair board, Debbie Boller to Senior Citizen board (2-0)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will swear in new officials, reorganize, discuss salaries, and consider a resolution to exempt the county from GAAP and use cash-basis financial reporting. They will hold a work session on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), with $983,000 in unfunded projects for 2025, and consider title company proposals for the tax sale. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per person.

• Resolution to exempt from K.S.A. 75-1120a(a) and adopt cash-basis accounting
• CIP work session addressing $983,000 in unfunded projects (Public Works $438K, Sheriff $185K, Courthouse $325K, Extension $35K)
• Signing of partnership agreement with Konza Prairie
• Consideration of title company proposals for the tax sale
• Discussion of salaries for new elected officials

The Geary County Commission reorganized for 2025, electing Keith Ascher as Chair, Kathy Tremont as Vice-Chair, and Trish Giordano as Secretary. They approved a salary of $129,604.80 for new Sheriff Nathan Boeckman, following the HR recommendation, after a motion to start lower failed. The commission also approved several 2025 CIP projects, a snow removal assistance resolution for Junction City, and various appointments.

• Elected Keith Ascher as Chair, Kathy Tremont as Vice-Chair, Trish Giordano as Secretary (all unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff Nathan Boeckman's salary at $129,604.80 annually (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1-13-2025 for snow removal assistance to Junction City (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 1-13-2025A exempting county from GAAP financial reporting (unanimous)
• Approved CIP projects: Public Works building reskin, Extension roof coating, 3 sheriff vehicles totaling $420,000 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Rodney Glessner, Ken Mortensen, Mike Rhodes to Public Building Commission (unanimous)
• Named Junction City Daily Union official paper for 2025 (unanimous)
• Named Central National Bank as official depository (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will discuss old trooper dues and receive reports from human resources, finance, rural fire, and public works. The board will also hear a presentation from the CVB regarding partnerships and promotional materials.

• Discussion of old trooper dues
• CVB discussion on Visitors Guide, Trade Show Bags, KONZA Partnership, and Big Splash Partnership
• Executive session regarding non-elected personnel

The Geary County Commission approved a 7-day extension of the local disaster emergency declaration for the blizzard, approved a $3,344.51 contract for sprinkler repairs, and approved a $1,200 cleaning estimate for the Sheriff's office. They also approved the Fireman's Relief Association annuity for a retiring volunteer firefighter and several other routine items.

• Approved Old Troopers dues of $450 (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Investment Pool resolution adding two authorized users (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Declaration Resolution 1-9-2025 (unanimous)
• Approved not continuing the CRS Program (unanimous)
• Approved Wayne Adams receiving Fireman's Relief Association annuity (unanimous)
• Approved Johnson Controls sprinkler repairs for $3,344.51 (unanimous)
• Approved placing insurance dollars in CIP for future pickup replacement (unanimous)
• Approved B&R Cleaning estimate of $1,200 for Sheriff's office cleaning (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a road viewing and public hearing regarding North Ridge Drive. The meeting includes reports from department heads and a discussion with the CVB regarding partnerships and promotional materials.

• Road Viewing: North Ridge Drive
• Public Hearing: North Ridge Drive
• Resolution to establish an account in the Municipal Investment Pool (MIP)
• CVB discussion on Visitors Guide, Trade Show Bags, KONZA Partnership, and Big Splash Partnership