Finney County, KS

County Commission Regular Session

The Commission will clarify board direction on the proposed Transient Guest Tax rate increase and its governance and oversight. New business includes an emergency declaration for severe weather, property/casualty insurance renewal with Travelers, and several employee policy adjustments. Rezoning and a special use permit for a commercial solar energy system are also on the agenda.

• Old Business: Clarification on Transient Guest Tax rate increase and governance review
• Resolution 23-2026: Emergency Declaration for Severe Weather
• Resolution 24-2026: FC2026-21 Rezone Request
• Resolution 13-2026: FC2026-05 Lone Bison Special Use Permit for Commercial Solar Energy Systems
• FC2026-28 Waiver Request at 2104 E. Grandview Dr.

County Commission Work Session

The Finney County Commission holds a work session to discuss the proposed 2027 budget. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for deliberation only.

• Discussion of Finney County 2027 Budget

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will discuss updating the governance of the transient guest tax and a potential rate increase. The body will also review several rezone requests and a bid for the Administration Building office remodel.

• Proposed increase of Transient Guest Tax Rate from 6% to 8%
• Bid selection for the Administration Building Office Remodel
• Rezone requests FC2026-15, FC2026-16, and FC2026-18
• Final Plat for Country Acres Addition - Phase 2
• Parcel Plat of the Crase Addition

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will consider two special use permits for solar energy and battery storage systems, along with several other new business items. They will also vote on resolutions appointing a health officer and deputy health officer, and discuss a preliminary engineering agreement for a high-risk rural road project.

• Resolution 15-2026: Sherlock Solar - Special Use Permit for commercial solar energy systems
• Resolution 16-2026: Sherlock Energy - Special Use Permit for battery energy storage systems
• Purchase of three cardiac monitor/defibrillator units for EMS
• Selection of architectural and design services for roof project
• 2027 High Risk Rural Road preliminary engineering agreement

The Commission approved the consent agenda including accounts payable totaling $2,123,965.64 and a proclamation for the America 250 celebration. Additionally, the Board adopted new rules regarding how the public may provide oral and written input during meetings.

• Approved consent agenda including tax roll changes and accounts payable of $2,123,965.64 (5-0)
• Approved America 250 celebration proclamation (5-0)
• Adopted new public input guidelines for meetings (5-0)

County Commission Work Session

The Finney County Commission will hold a work session to discuss a compensation study presentation. The presentation will be led by Human Resources Director Kelly Munyan and Senior Consultant Malayna Halvorson Maes.

• McGrath Compensation Study presentation and discussion

The Board of Finney County Commission held a work session to review a presentation on the results of a compensation study conducted by McGrath Consulting Group. Human Resources Director Kelly Munyan provided metrics and analyses related to the study during the discussion.

• Reviewed McGrath compensation study findings

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will hear a 2027 budget request from the Conservation District, consider appointments to the Fair Board, and review the 2026 Bituminous Surfacing Project including a KDOT cost share agreement. Other items include an annual contract with McCully & Associates and a contract amendment with Kaw Valley Engineering. The meeting also includes recognition of EMS Week and years of service.

• 2027 Budget Request from Finney County Conservation District
• Appointments to Finney County Fair Board
• 2026 Bituminous Surfacing Project and KDOT Cost Share Agreement
• Annual Contract/Agreement with McCully & Associates
• Contract Amendment for Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc.

The commission approved its consent agenda, including minutes, $1.07 million in accounts payable and tax‑roll changes. Commissioners proclaimed May 17‑23, 2026 as National Emergency Medical Services Week and appointed two members to the Finney County Fair Board. They accepted a $3,916,638.58 bid from APAC‑Kansas for road work, approved related cost‑share and engineering contracts, and designated officials for ballot destruction. All motions carried with votes recorded as listed.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, $1,074,195.08 accounts payable, tax roll changes) – ayes: Gerry Schultz, Larry C Jones, Mike Utz, Kevin Bascue, Vicki Germann
• Proclaimed May 17‑23, 2026 as National Emergency Medical Services Week – ayes: Larry C Jones, Mike Utz, Kevin Bascue, Vicki Germann; absent: Gerry Schultz
• Appointed Brittany Williams and Curtis Williams to Finney County Fair Board (3‑year terms) – ayes: Larry C Jones, Mike Utz, Kevin Bascue, Vicki Germann; absent: Gerry Schultz
• Accepted APAC‑Kansas, Inc. bid for road work ($3,916,638.58) – ayes: Larry C Jones, Mike Utz, Kevin Bascue, Vicki Germann; absent: Gerry Schultz
• Approved KDOT Cost Share Agreement – ayes: Larry C Jones, Mike Utz, Kevin Bascue, Vicki Germann; absent: Gerry Schultz
• Approved 2026‑2027 contract with McCully & Associates for property valuation services – ayes: Larry C Jones, Mike Utz, Kevin Bascue, Vicki Germann; absent: Gerry Schultz
• Approved amendment to Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. contract (up to $35,100) – ayes: Larry C Jones, Mike Utz, Kevin Bascue, Vicki Germann; absent: Gerry Schultz
• Designated Dave Jones and Carole Geier to attend ballot destruction – ayes: Larry C Jones, Mike Utz, Kevin Bascue, Vicki Germann; absent: Gerry Schultz

County Commission Special Session

The County Commission is holding a special session to review 2027 budget requests from 12 different organizations. These entities will present their funding needs to the commission.

• 2027 Budget Request: Finney County Historical Society and Museum
• 2027 Budget Request: Finney County Economic Development Corporation
• 2027 Budget Request: Finney County Library
• 2027 Budget Request: Finney County Fair Board
• 2027 Budget Request: Finney County Committee on Aging

The special session of the Finney County Commission opened at 8:30 a.m. and featured a series of 2027 budget request presentations from various county agencies and organizations. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting. The session concluded without any substantive actions taken.

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will hold a regular session on May 4, 2026. Agenda items include public hearings on rezone requests for FC2025-09 and FC2026-08, final plat approval for Whitetail Crossing, and adoption of new special use permit application forms for natural gas and commercial wind energy systems. The board will also consider a bid award for the JDC Pod B remodel and appointments to the library board and deputy county appraiser. The meeting includes an executive session for attorney-client privilege.

• Public hearing and resolution on rezone FC2025-09
• Public hearing and resolution on rezone FC2026-08
• Final plat approval for Whitetail Crossing
• Adoption of special use permit application forms for natural gas and wind energy systems
• Bid award selection for JDC Pod B remodel

The commission approved the consent agenda, including $1.07 M in accounts payable and tax roll changes. It adopted several resolutions and plats, approved the Emergency Solutions Grant, appointed a library board member and a deputy appraiser, and awarded a $149,400 contract to Lee Construction for the Juvenile Detention Center Pod B remodel.

• Approved consent agenda (accounts payable $1,068,198.85 and tax roll changes) – Motion Carried
• Proclaimed May 3‑9 2026 National Travel & Tourism Week – Motion Carried
• Proclaimed May 17‑23 2026 National Public Works Week – Motion Carried
• Approved Final Plat of Whitetail Crossing – Motion Carried
• Approved Emergency Solutions Grant and authorized certification – Motion Carried
• Appointed Cody Cundiff to Finney County Public Library Board – Motion Carried
• Adopted Resolution 14‑2026 (rezoning request) – Motion Carried
• Approved $149,400 contract to Lee Construction for Juvenile Detention Center Pod B remodel – Motion Carried

County Commission Work Session

The Finney County Commission is holding a work session for a strategic planning discussion. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda contains only this single procedural item.

• Strategic planning session – no specific actions or decisions listed

The May 4, 2026 Finney County Commission work session was streamed live. The minutes contain only procedural information and do not record any decisions, approvals, or votes.

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will consider the selection of a Construction Manager at Risk for the Finney County Detention Center Project. The body will also review applications for data center special use permits and a behavioral health grant for the Southwest Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Center.

• Selection of Construction Manager at Risk for the Finney County Detention Center Project
• Adoption of Special Use Permit Application Form for Data Centers
• Southwest Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Center Behavioral Health Grant
• Request for Indigent Burial Assistance
• Approval of Tax Roll Changes

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will hold a regular session to consider several new business items, including a rezone request (FC2026-04), final plats for Speer Acres Addition and Lazy H Acres, and an amendment to the K-156 Corridor Master Plan. The consent agenda covers approval of minutes, accounts payable, and tax roll changes. Public comment will be heard before action items.

• Resolution 12-2026 for rezone request FC2026-04
• Final plat of Speer Acres Addition (FC2023-41)
• Parcel plat of Lazy H Acres (FC2026-01)
• K-156 Corridor Master Plan Amendment
• 2026 Laptop Rotation and Clerk's Office Closure

The commission approved the consent agenda covering minutes, payroll, invoices and tax roll changes. It also approved membership with Great Plains Development, several land plats, Resolution 12‑2026, Resolution 11‑2026, a $126,994.83 IT contract, and the closure of the County Clerk’s Office on April 29‑30. All motions passed with recorded ayes.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, payroll, invoices, tax roll changes) – Motion Passed
• Approved continued membership with Great Plains Development, Inc. – Motion Passed
• Adopted Resolution 12‑2026 (rezone request) – Motion Passed
• Approved Parcel Plat of Lazy H Acres – Motion Passed
• Adopted Resolution 11‑2026 (procedure changes) – Motion Passed
• Approved $126,994.83 Imagine IT proposal – Motion Passed
• Approved closure of the Finney County Clerk's Office on April 29‑30, 2026 – Motion Passed
• Approved amendment to the K‑156 Corridor Master Plan Agreement – Motion Passed

County Commission Regular Session

This regular session includes a public hearing on a tax abatement for Garden City Co-op, several funding recommendations for AFAC and parks grants, consideration of a rezone request and subdivision plats, and award of bids for road maintenance, herbicide, and mowing services. No other major policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Public hearing for Garden City Co-op Economic Development (EDX) Tax Abatement
• 2026 1st and 2nd Round AFAC Fund Recommendations
• 2026 Parks & Recreation Grant Award Recommendation
• Resolution 10-2026: FC2025-09 Rezone Request
• Award of bid for 2026 Contracted Mowing, Trimming, and Grounds Treatment

The commission approved the consent agenda, including minutes, accounts payable of $1,252,143.35 and tax roll changes. It adopted Resolution 09‑2026 approving the Garden City Co‑op tax abatement. Several grant and fee waiver items were approved, while the rezoning request for the LS Subdivision was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, accounts payable $1,252,143.35, tax roll changes) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 09‑2026 approving Garden City Co‑op tax abatement (unanimous)
• Approved award of eight Parks & Recreation grant applicants (unanimous)
• Approved United Way Board Subcommittee award of three applicants (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of $2.00 per ton municipal waste fee for 2026 cleanups (unanimous)
• Approved Parcel Plat of LS Subdivision (unanimous)
• Failed to adopt Resolution 10‑2026 (2‑2 vote, two nays)
• Moved rezoning request and final plat to next meeting (unanimous)

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will hold a regular session on March 2, 2026, addressing a consent agenda including minutes, accounts payable, tax roll changes, and a cereal malt beverage license. New business items include a road vacation petition, youth services and community corrections budgets for FY27, noxious weed reports and agreements, a video surveillance policy, election equipment replacement, and a resolution declaring a wildland fire emergency. Two executive sessions are scheduled for attorney-client discussions.

• Road Vacation Petition by Eduardo Hernandez
• 25th Judicial District Youth Services FY27 Comprehensive Plan and Budget
• Video Surveillance & Camera Monitoring Policy
• Election Equipment Replacement Purchase
• Resolution 08-2026: Tennis Road Wildland Fire Emergency Declaration

The Finney County Commission approved the consent agenda, which included $1,918,715.24 in accounts payable, tax roll changes, and a cereal malt beverage license. It declined a road vacation petition, approved FY27 plans for Youth Services and Community Corrections, adopted the 2025 Noxious Weed Annual Report, the 2026 Noxious Weed Management Plan, and a KDOT noxious‑weed agreement, authorized a $348,915 election‑equipment purchase, and adopted Resolution 08‑2026 declaring a Tennis Road wildland fire emergency.

• Approved $1,918,715.24 accounts payable and tax roll changes (5‑0)
• Declined road vacation petition as legally insufficient (5‑0)
• Approved 25th Judicial District Youth Services FY27 plan (5‑0)
• Approved 25th Judicial District Community Corrections FY27 plan (5‑0)
• Approved 2025 Noxious Weed Annual Report (5‑0)
• Approved 2026 Noxious Weed Management Plan (5‑0)
• Approved $348,915 election equipment purchase (4‑1)
• Approved Resolution 08‑2026: Tennis Road Wildland Fire Emergency Declaration (5‑0)

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will vote on several resolutions including zoning amendments, bond issuance, and year-end transfers. The board also plans to appoint members to advisory committees and allocate funds for the Northwest Industrial Road Improvement Project. Public comment is invited before action on business items.

• Resolution 07-2026: amendment to zoning regulations to allow special use permits for certain land uses in addition to conditional use permits
• Resolution 03-2026: issuance of General Obligation Sales Tax Bonds, Series 2025-A
• Fund allocation for the Northwest Industrial Road Improvement Project
• Appointments to Sales Tax Oversight Committee and Judicial Nominating Commission
• Year-end transfers for Road and Bridge, Special Highway, Equipment, and Noxious Weed funds

The commission unanimously approved a series of year‑end fund transfers, appointed new members to oversight boards, and adopted amendments to the county zoning regulations, including a new special‑use permit form. It also authorized up to $425,000 from the Economic Development Incentive Fund and certified the 2025 county inventory.

• Approved consent agenda including $916,426.91 accounts payable (5-0)
• Appointed Duane Drees to the Sales Tax Oversight Board (5-0)
• Reappointed Walker H. Frey to the Judicial Nominating Commission (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 04-2026 transferring Road and Bridge Fund monies to Special Highway Fund (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 05-2026 transferring Road and Bridge Fund monies to Special Equipment Fund (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 06-2026 transferring Noxious Weed Fund monies to Noxious Weed Capital Outlay Fund (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 07-2026 amending zoning regulations (Article 36) (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit Application Form under Article 36 (5-0)

County Commission Work Session

The Finney County Commission is holding a work session to discuss the formation of a rural water district. The session includes the Kansas Rural Water Association.

• Discussion regarding the formation of a rural water district

The Finney County Commission held a work session to discuss steps for creating a rural water district. No formal actions or approvals were taken on the district proposal. The session was adjourned by a motion that carried unanimously.

• Adjourned work session (motion by Mike Utz, seconded by Kevin Bascue, vote 5-0)

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will discuss an amendment to the HMN Architects contract for the law enforcement center remodel. They will also select a civil engineering and survey firm for the Finney County Detention Center and consider a task order for a US‑83/50/400 bypass study. Additional items include appointments to the Finney County Fair Board and an insurance roof claim and repair/replacement plan.

• Amendment to HMN Architects Contract – Law Enforcement Center Remodel
• Selection of Civil Engineering and Survey Firm – Finney County Detention Center
• Wilson & Company Inc. Task Order for US-83/50/400 Bypass Study
• Appointments – Finney County Fair Board
• Insurance Roof Claim and Repair/Replacement Plan

The Board approved the consent agenda, including minutes, $2.66 M in accounts payable and tax roll changes. It also approved a $1,859,315.45 insurance claim reconciliation and repair/replacement plan for 11 county buildings, with up to $498,253.01 potentially recoverable from Travelers. Additional actions included appointing two Fair Board members and approving contracts for the Law Enforcement Center remodel, Detention Center engineering services, and a Wilson & Company task order.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, $2,660,181.60 accounts payable, tax roll changes) (4-0)
• Approved insurance claim reconciliation and repair/replacement plan for 11 county buildings, $1,859,315.45 (potential $498,253.01 from Travelers) (4-0)
• Appointed Sarah Bartel and Lindsay Clark to Finney County Fair Board (3‑year terms) (4-0)
• Approved amendment to HMN Architects contract for Law Enforcement Center remodel (4-0)
• Approved selection of Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. for Detention Center civil engineering and survey services (4-0)
• Authorized Wilson & Company task order for $47,826, with $23,913 from general fund if needed (4-0)

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will approve the minutes from the February 6, 2023 regular session and authorize payment of $1,227,292.96 in accounts payable, covering payroll, recent invoices and out‑of‑cycle invoices. The meeting also includes updates on health insurance, economic development, a quarterly grant budget amendment, and several public‑works bids such as a plasma cutter and herbicide contracts. Public comment and an executive session for attorney‑client matters are scheduled before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the 02/06/2023 regular session
• Approve accounts payable totaling $1,227,292.96 (payroll $135,923.81, invoices $946,347.71, out‑of‑cycle $145,021.44)
• Quarterly Grant Budget Amendment Report and signatory approval
• Plasma cutter bid (public works) – $50.00
• Herbicide bid for Noxious Weeds program

The Finney County Commission approved a consent agenda that included $1,227,292.96 in accounts payable. It also adopted a budget amendment to enhance employee salaries and approved several procurement items, including a plasma cutter bid and multiple Noxious Weed contracts. Additionally, the board authorized filing a petition with the Kansas Supreme Court and retained counsel for ongoing litigation.

• Approved consent agenda with Accounts Payable of $1,227,292.96 (3-0)
• Approved budget amendment for employee salary enhancements (3-0)
• Accepted plasma cutter bid from Airgas USA, LLC for $6,711.09 (3-0)
• Approved and signed 2023 Noxious Weeds Management Plan (3-0)
• Approved and signed Noxious Weed KDOT Agreement (3-0)
• Approved all 2023 Herbicide Bids (3-0)
• Approved 2022 Noxious Weed Annual Report (3-0)
• Filed petition for review with Kansas Supreme Court and retained Attorney Linda Lobmeyer (3-0)

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will hold a regular session on March 6, 2023, to consider a consent agenda including approval of accounts payable totaling $593,971.28 and tax roll changes. Business items include a rezoning request for properties at 4420, 4430, and 4440 S. Old HWY 83 (Resolution 09-2023), a parcel plat for the Kalvesta Implement Company Subdivision, and discussion of the annual spring clean-up and crack sealing bid. The board will also discuss upcoming meetings, goals, and priorities.

• Rezoning for 4420, 4430, and 4440 S. Old HWY 83 (Resolution 09-2023)
• Parcel plat for Kalvesta Implement Company Subdivision (FC2022-61)
• Accounts payable approval of $593,971.28 (payroll, invoices, out-of-cycle)
• Annual Spring Clean-up program discussion
• 2023 Crack Sealing Bid award

The Finney County Commission adopted its consent agenda, approving accounts payable of $593,971.28, tax‑roll changes, parks grants and inventory. It rezoned the property at 4420‑4440 S. Old HWY 83 and approved a subdivision plat for Kalvesta Implement Company. Additional actions included a waste‑fee waiver for spring clean‑up, a $106,650 crack‑sealing contract, a $250 rezoning‑application fee, and hiring a law firm for the 2023 tax sale.

• Approved consent agenda items (accounts payable $593,971.28, minutes, tax roll changes, parks grants, inventory) – motion carried
• Approved rezoning (Resolution 09‑2023) for 4420, 4430, 4440 S. Old HWY 83 – motion carried
• Approved Kalvesta Implement Company Subdivision parcel plat – motion carried
• Approved waiver of $2.00 per ton waste fee for spring clean‑up – motion carried
• Accepted 2023 crack‑sealing bid from B & H Paving for $106,650.00 – motion carried
• Approved payment of $250 fee for rezoning application at 2505 N. 8th St. – motion carried
• Engaged Hope, Mills & Collins firm to assist County Counselor in prosecuting the 2023 Tax Sale – motion carried
• Recessed into a 15‑minute executive session to discuss non‑elected personnel matters – motion carried

County Commission Work Session

The Finney County Commission will hold a work session to discuss the 2024 Goals and Priorities. No action is required; the item is for discussion only.

• Discussion of 2024 Goals and Priorities

Commissioners presented their individual goals and priorities for the 2024 county budget. The lists will be reviewed with department heads and elected officials at the April 3 work session. The board adopted a recommendation of no action on the matter at this meeting.

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will hear updates on economic development, the lesser prairie-chicken lawsuit, and board governance. They will also consider approving consent agenda items including minutes, accounts payable totaling $789,460.07, and tax roll changes. A request to sign KDHE grant applications for the health department is on the agenda.

• Approval of accounts payable totaling $789,460.07 including payroll and invoices
• Update from Finney County Economic Development (FCEDC) by Lona DuVall
• Request to sign KDHE Aid To Local Grant funding applications for the Health Department
• Discussion on the lesser prairie-chicken lawsuit and board governance
• Approval of tax roll changes

The Finney County Commission approved its consent agenda, including $789,460.07 in accounts payable and the minutes from the March 6 session. Commissioners voted to cast a "Yes" vote for the KNRC Lesser Prairie‑chicken lawsuit, re‑appoint Robert Reece to the Adult Corrections Advisory Board, and adopt Resolution 10‑2023 regulating Sewer District 3 fees. They also approved and signed a KDHE grant application and authorized the health department budget signature request.

• Approved consent agenda items (5‑0)
• Approved accounts payable totaling $789,460.07 (5‑0)
• Approved minutes from 03/06/2023 session (5‑0)
• Cast Yes vote for KNRC Lesser Prairie‑chicken lawsuit (5‑0)
• Re‑appointed Robert Reece to Adult Corrections Advisory Board (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 10‑2023 regulating Sewer District 3 charges (5‑0)
• Approved and signed KDHE grant application (5‑0)
• Approved health department budget signature request (5‑0)

County Commission Work Session

The County Commission held a work session to review health insurance trends and strategy options for 2024. Representatives from IMA Benefit Consultants presented historical claims data and potential cost-containment measures. No formal action was required at this meeting.

• Review of 2022 pharmacy claims increase of 43% over 2021
• Analysis of Grow Well Clinic impact showing spend declines in office visits and ER
• Proposed 2024 strategy to address pharmacy costs via new TPA or PBM partners
• Preliminary TPA fee estimates from Meritain ($141,355) and UMR ($130,565)
• Preliminary Smith Rx proposal estimating $561,090 in potential savings

The work session presented IMA Benefit Consultants' 2024 health‑insurance strategy, covering historical trends, cost analyses, and option outlines. A memorandum attached to the session noted that no action is required. The commission did not adopt any measure or vote on the strategy.

• No action taken on 2024 health‑insurance strategy (no vote recorded)

County Commission Regular Session

The County Commission is meeting to approve accounts payable and tax roll changes. The body will also consider a grant match for fiber connectivity and a wastewater services agreement for a new development.

• Approval of $669,316.92 in accounts payable
• Approval of $400,000 pledged grant match for IdeaTek fiber connectivity
• Wastewater services agreement between City and County for Sunset Terrace Estates, Phase 1A
• Parcel plats for Jones and Mary Addition, Unit 1 and Crain Addition
• Review of bids for Fairgrounds tables and chairs and a culvert project

The commission approved multiple items, including a $400,000 match for the $8 M IdeaTek fiber connectivity grant, a wastewater services agreement for Sunset Terrace Estates Phase 1A, an ambulance demonstrator purchase for $254,104, and a $100,833 bid for fairgrounds chairs and tables, along with parcel plat approvals and a culvert contract. All motions carried with vote counts ranging from 4‑1 to unanimous 5‑0. No motions were denied or tabled.

• Approved $400,000 IdeaTek grant match (5-0)
• Approved wastewater services agreement for Sunset Terrace Estates Phase 1A (5-0)
• Approved ambulance demonstrator purchase for $254,104 (5-0)
• Approved fairgrounds chairs & tables purchase for $100,833.40 (4-1)
• Approved culvert bid from Welborn Sales, Inc. for $11,470 (5-0)
• Approved Jones and Mary Addition, Unit 1 parcel plat (5-0)
• Approved Crain Addition parcel plat (4-1)
• Approved Great Plains Development, Inc. membership fee of $4,350 (5-0)

County Commission Work Session

The Board of County Commission will meet with department heads and elected officials to discuss goals and priorities for the 2024 budget. No formal action is required for this item.

• Discussion of 2024 Budget Goals and Priorities

The Work Session on April 3, 2023 was used for department heads to present 2024 budget goals and priorities. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The memorandum notes that no action is required.

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will consider rezoning a property at 8545 N. Chmelka Rd. from Rural Industrial (R-I) to Rural Residential (R-R) and a zoning regulation amendment on temporary and accessory uses. They will also review EMS service fee changes and a third-party billing agreement, along with FY24 grants for adult corrections and youth services. The commission will vote on accounts payable totaling $755,273.41 and other consent items.

• Rezoning FC2023-11 for property at 8545 N. Chmelka Rd. from R-I to R-R
• Amendment to Article 23 of Zoning Regulations on temporary and accessory uses (FC2023-7)
• EMS third-party billing agreement and service fee change
• Accounts payable approval of $755,273.41 including payroll and invoices
• FY24 Adult Corrections Comprehensive Grant and FY24 Youth Services Comprehensive Grant

Commission approved the rezoning of the property at 8545 N. Chmelka Rd. from Rural Industrial to Rural Residential (5-1 vote). The board also ratified the EMS third‑party billing contract, authorized EMS service fee changes, and approved FY24 adult corrections and juvenile program grants. Additionally, the consent agenda covering $755,273.41 in accounts payable and tax roll changes was adopted, and commissioners authorized the treasurer to negotiate idle‑fund investments. A motion sent the proposed amendment to Article 23 on temporary and accessory uses back to the Planning Commission for further review.

• Approved rezoning of 8545 N. Chmelka Rd. to Rural Residential (5-1)
• Ratified EMS third‑party billing agreement (5-0)
• Authorized EMS service fee changes (5-0)
• Approved FY24 Adult Corrections Comprehensive Grant (5-0)
• Approved FY24 Juvenile Plan Grant (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including $755,273.41 accounts payable and tax roll changes (5-0)
• Authorized treasurer to negotiate idle‑fund investments (5-0)
• Returned amendment to Article 23 (temporary/accessory uses) to Planning Commission for further review (5-0)

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will consider a recommendation from Fire Chief Jon Irsik on the 2023 fireworks season. They will also vote on accounts payable totaling $1,043,414.27, discuss a 2023 Emergency Solutions Grant from Compass, and decide on an emergency management vehicle purchase and a Hoidale contract.

• Approval of accounts payable totaling $1,043,414.27
• Recommendation on 2023 fireworks season by Fire Chief Jon Irsik
• 2023 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) from Compass
• Emergency management vehicle purchase
• Hoidale contract with Melvin Wilson

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included $1,043,414.27 in accounts payable, the minutes from the April 17 session, and tax‑roll changes. It also approved the Emergency Solutions Grant, a $49,837.95 emergency‑vehicle purchase, a contract for new fuel pumps, and appointments to the Library Board. The EMS agreement was tabled for legal review, and the Board recessed into an executive session on pending litigation.

• Approved consent agenda including $1,043,414.27 accounts payable (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 04/17/2023 regular session (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll changes (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Solutions Grant activities (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2021 Ford F250 for $49,837.95 (unanimous)
• Approved Hoidale contract for new fuel pumps (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Marsha Rupp and Matias Gonzalez Flores to Library Board (unanimous)
• Tabled EMS Agreement with eServices Technology for legal review

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will vote on routine items including approval of the May 1 meeting minutes and a $893,452.86 accounts payable package covering payroll, invoices and out‑of‑cycle checks. Commissioners will also consider tax roll changes, an EMS services agreement with eServices, and a request for ARPA funds to support workforce development. Additional business items include contract approvals for McCully & Associates and a memorandum with IdeaTek.

• Approve minutes from the 05/01/2023 regular session
• Approve accounts payable totaling $893,452.86 (payroll $147,833.88, invoices $695,781.03, out‑of‑cycle $49,837.95)
• Approve tax roll changes as presented
• Approve EMS agreement with eServices
• Approve ARPA funds request for workforce development

The Finney County Commission approved a $50,000 ARPA emergency fund and authorized immediate disbursement pending a memorandum of understanding. It also approved the consent agenda for $893,452.86 in accounts payable, changes to Fire Station #3, the Olfert Addition parcel plat, an EMS services agreement, a contract with McCully & Associates, the rescission of the Personnel Policy Committee, and an MOU with IdeaTek.

• Approved $50,000 ARPA funds (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable of $893,452.86 (5-0)
• Approved changes to Fire Station #3/EMS building (5-0)
• Approved Olfert Addition parcel plat at 10510 Pierceville Rd. (5-1)
• Approved EMS agreement with eServices Technology (5-0)
• Approved contract with McCully & Associates (5-0)
• Rescinded Personnel Policy Committee (5-0)
• Approved IdeaTek grant‑match MOU (5-0)

County Commission Special Session

The County Commission is meeting to discuss 2024 budget requests from several community organizations. The session includes a detailed funding request from the Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center.

• 2024 Budget Request: Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center
• 2024 Budget Request: Finney County Economic Development
• 2024 Budget Request: City on a Hill
• 2024 Budget Request: Spirit of the Plains CASA
• 2024 Budget Request: Finney County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Compass Behavioral Health, and Finney County Fair Board

During the May 18, 2023 special session, the Finney County Commission considered budget requests from six agencies. Each request was moved and seconded, and the motions were carried, resulting in the requests being taken under advisement. Commissioner Duane Drees was absent for the vote on the Convention and Visitors Bureau request. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center request taken under advisement (motion carried)
• Finney County Economic Development request taken under advisement (motion carried)
• City on a Hill request taken under advisement (motion carried)
• Spirit of the Plains CASA request taken under advisement (motion carried)
• Finney County Convention and Visitors Bureau request taken under advisement (motion carried)
• Compass Behavioral Health request taken under advisement (motion carried)

County Commission Work Session

The commission held a work session where the Development & Administrative Coordinator presented the existing interlocal agreement with the City of Garden City and proposed changes to sections on environmental code, code compliance, reporting, and annual payments. No formal action was required, but the board was asked to provide guidance on whether to continue negotiations, hold a joint meeting, or pursue community stakeholder conversations. The discussion also covered budget impacts and procedural improvements for development services.

• Proposed revisions to Section 10.E (Environmental Code), 10.F (Code Compliance), 10.K (Reporting), and 10.CC (Annual Payment)
• Annual payment figures listed: $185,000; $194,250; $203,962.50; $214,160.63; $224,868.66; $236,112.10
• Incorporation of County Development Liaison and County Counselor roles into the agreement
• Discussion of drafting resolutions and timelines for legal review and agenda submission
• Consideration of joint County‑City meetings and community stakeholder conversations

The Finney County Board approved the recommendation to retain Sanitarian duties with the County Engineer and to keep the associated fees unchanged. The board also directed the Development & Administrative Coordinator, Neighborhood Development staff, and administrators to prepare a working document outlining changes to improve the interlocal agreement within 30 days. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved recommendation to keep Sanitarian duties with County Engineer and maintain current fees
• Tasked Development & Administrative Coordinator and administrators to draft interlocal‑agreement improvement document within 30 days

County Commission Special Session

Finney County Commission holds a special session to hear 2024 budget requests from six outside agencies: Historical Museum, Russell Child Development Center (RCDC), Library, Committee on Aging, Southwest Developmental Services, and Conservation District. The commission will take the requests under advisement, with no decisions made at this meeting. The RCDC request includes a $63,000 increase to $175,500 from the county.

• Historical Museum requests $225,000 from Finney County.
• RCDC requests $175,500 from Finney County, up 56% from $112,500.
• Other budget requests from Library, Committee on Aging, SDSI, Conservation District (amounts not specified in agenda).
• The meeting is a special session on February 19, 2026 (agenda documents dated May 19, 2023).

The Finney County Commission considered the 2024 budget requests for the Historical Museum, Russell Child Development Center, County Library, Committee on Aging, Southwest Developmental Services, Inc., and the Conservation District. Each request was moved to be taken under advisement and the motions were carried. No other substantive actions were taken during the special session.

• Take 2024 Funding Request for Finney County Historical Museum under advisement (motion carried)
• Take 2024 Funding Request for Russell Child Development Center under advisement (motion carried)
• Take 2024 Funding Request for Finney County Library under advisement (motion carried)
• Take 2024 Funding Request for Finney County Committee on Aging under advisement (motion carried)
• Take 2024 Funding Request for Southwest Developmental Services, Inc. under advisement (motion carried)
• Take 2024 Funding Request for Finney County Conservation District under advisement (motion carried)

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will consider and vote on several consent‑agenda items, including approval of minutes from May 2023 sessions. They will approve accounts payable totaling $826,484.11, covering payroll and invoices from May and June 2023. They will also approve tax‑roll changes for properties in Garden City and Holcomb. Additional business items include an add‑on service agreement with Patagonia for electronic health‑record capabilities and a Wichita State University grant to support a bi‑directional interface.

• Approve minutes from the 05/15/2023 regular session, 05/18/2023 special session, and 05/19/2023 special session
• Approve accounts payable of $826,484.11 (payroll $133,645.76 and $146,211.92; invoices $482,472.57; out‑of‑cycle $64,153.86)
• Approve tax roll changes for Garden City (1807 E Mary #8) and Holcomb (300 N Lynch)
• Add‑on Service Agreement with Patagonia for additional electronic health‑record capabilities
• Grant award from Wichita State University to support a bi‑directional interface (LINC grant)

The Board approved the consent agenda, including $826,484.11 in accounts payable, minutes from May sessions, tax‑roll changes, and a support notice for the Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center. Commissioners authorized the Chair to sign an add‑on service agreement with Patagonia for electronic health‑record capabilities. They also authorized the Chair to sign a letter of support and obligate $35,000 of ARPA funds as a match for IdeaTek’s LINC grant application. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved accounts payable of $826,484.11 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from 05/15, 05/18, and 05/19 sessions (5-0)
• Approved tax roll changes (5-0)
• Approved Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center support notice (5-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign Patagonia EHR add‑on contract (5-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign IdeaTek LINC grant support letter and obligate $35,000 ARPA funds (5-0)