McPherson County public meetings in 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve payroll, claims, and agenda items. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session with County Counselor Brian Bina regarding attorney/client privilege.

• Approval of checks, claims, and payroll
• Approval of adds and abates
• Executive session with County Counselor Brian Bina

The Board approved the resignation of the County Planning/Zoning/Environment Administrator and authorized payroll and claims. Commissioners agreed to revisit a request for a Bearcat vehicle during 2024 budget hearings. A decision on shade coverings for the County Building windows project was deferred to January 9, 2023.

• Approved resignation of Gina Bell, County Planning/Zoning/Environment Administrator (All aye)
• Approved checks, claims, encumbrance, and payroll for period ending Dec 24, 2022 (All aye)
• Approved adds and abates for Dec 23, 2022 (All aye)
• Deferred Bearcat vehicle purchase request to 2024 budget hearings
• Tabled decision on County Building windows shade coverings until Jan 9, 2023
• Approved Dec 19, 2022 minutes (All aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review personnel matters and intergovernmental agreements. The meeting includes discussions on ARPA reimbursements to the City of McPherson and a proposal for the Canton tower.

• Memorandum of Understanding for McPherson City of McPherson & City of Moundridge
• ARPA Reimbursements to City of McPherson
• L3Harris proposal for the Canton tower
• Software Application & Services Agreement for Planning/Zoning/Environment
• Approval of Checks and Claims & Payroll

The Board approved the installation of two new communication towers through L3Harris to improve coverage in Canton and Windom. The Commission also authorized a $225,000 ARPA fund reimbursement to the City of McPherson. Action on a software service agreement for community development was postponed.

• Approved L3Harris communication tower enhancements for Canton and Windom at a cost of $1,239,708.65 (All aye)
• Approved $225,000 ARPA fund reimbursement to the City of McPherson (All aye)
• Approved Personnel Change Notice to end introductory period for Deputy William Brouwer Jr. (All aye)
• Approved Personnel Change Notice to hire Correctional Officer Sage Sheets (All aye)
• Approved Personnel Change Notice to hire Maintenance Worker I Spencer Hall (All aye)
• Approved adds and abates for December 16, 2022 (All aye)
• Approved Cereal Malt Beverage Notice to Township for Superior Township (All aye)
• Postponed action on iWorQ Software Service Agreement for Community Development

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

The McPherson County Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the vacation of Antelope Trail and a portion of South Ave.

• Vacation of Antelope Trail and a portion of South Ave
• Agreement on a culvert at Kiowa and Antelope Trail

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider resolutions to distribute ARPA funds to the cities of McPherson, Lindsborg, and Moundridge for fire and ambulance services. The meeting also includes discussions on personnel and a County Counselor Agreement.

• ARPA funds for City of McPherson (Fire & Ambulance)
• ARPA funds for City of Lindsborg (Ambulance)
• ARPA funds for City of Moundridge (Ambulance)
• County Counselor Agreement
• Replacement of non-working HVAC in County Building

The Board approved a contract for a new heat pump in the County Building and authorized several personnel changes. The board also approved accounts payable, payroll, and tax adds and abates.

• Approved HVAC replacement quote from Jim’s Plumbing not to exceed $8,370.48 (All aye)
• Approved hiring Brandon Lawson-Archuleta as Deputy Sheriff and a $4.00 per pay period cell phone allowance (All aye)
• Approved ending introductory period for Patricia Clifton effective January 9, 2023 (All aye)
• Approved ending introductory period for Michelle Wing effective December 25, 2022 (All aye)
• Approved accounts payable, encumbrances, one voided check, and payroll (All aye)
• Approved adds and abates for December 9, 2022 (All aye)
• Approved December 12, 2022 agenda (All aye)
• Approved December 5, 2022 minutes (All aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss participation in a student loan program and an addendum to the 2022 Indigent Defense Agreement. The meeting includes personnel requests for the Sheriff and Public Works departments and a discussion on a Bearcat vehicle.

• Resolution for Rural Opportunity Zone Student Loan Program
• Addendum to the 2022 Indigent Defense Agreement
• Sheriff's request for 3 PCNs and 2 cell phone allowances
• Discussion on Bearcat vehicle
• Quote for purchase of RCBs for 2023 construction season

The Board approved the purchase of reinforced concrete boxes for 2023 construction and authorized participation in the Rural Opportunity Zone student loan repayment program. The commission also approved several personnel promotions and updated the Indigent Defense Agreement.

• Approved purchase of two reinforced concrete boxes from McPherson Concrete Products not to exceed $77,057.90 (All aye)
• Approved Resolution 2022-24 to participate in the Rural Opportunity Zone student loan repayment program for 2023 (All aye)
• Approved 2023 Indigent Defense Agreement and addendum naming Charles C. Lindberg as Conflicts Attorney (All aye)
• Approved promotion of Jordan Baxter to Captain of Investigations and $12.00 per pay period cell phone allowance (All aye)
• Approved promotion of Jeffrey Schmidt to Sergeant Deputy Sheriff and $8.00 per pay period cell phone allowance (All aye)
• Approved promotion of Justin Goetz to Maintenance Worker III (All aye)
• Approved end of introductory period for Correctional Officer Brianna Rogers (All aye)
• Approved adds and abates for December 2, 2022 (Becker and O'Dell aye, Kueser abstained)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss office renovations for the McPherson County Extension. The board is also scheduled to award bids for 2023 roadway maintenance aggregates and aggregate hauling.

• Award bids for 2023 Roadway Maintenance Materials (Aggregates)
• Award bids for 2023 Roadway Maintenance Materials (Aggregate hauling)
• Discussion of McPherson County Extension office renovations
• Cereal Malt Beverage License

The Board approved bids for 2023 roadway maintenance materials and hauling. They also authorized up to $13,000 for renovations to the county extension office and signed the election canvass results.

• Approved up to $13,000 for extension office renovations (All voted aye)
• Approved bids for 2023 Roadway Maintenance Materials and Hauling (All voted aye)
• Approved and signed the November 8, 2022 election canvass results (All voted aye)
• Approved CMB License for Rolling Acres Golf Course (All voted aye)
• Approved adds and abates for November 18, 2022 (All voted aye)
• Approved accounts payable for November 28, 2022 and payroll for period ending November 26, 2022 (All voted aye)
• Approved request to open and count 117 provisional ballots and partially count 14 ballots (All voted aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review administrative approvals and personnel matters. The session includes a request for a new cellular tower and a vehicle purchase request from the Undersheriff.

• SU Case 22-04: Request for a new cellular tower at 2676 Smoky Valley Road
• Undersheriff James Bergstrom request for vehicle purchase
• RFD #1 Ambulance ARPA reimbursements
• Approval of checks, claims, and payroll

The Board approved a special use permit for a new cellular tower and authorized the purchase of a detective vehicle. They also approved payroll, checks and claims, and a reimbursement for RFD #1 Ambulance.

• Approved Resolution 2022-23 for a new cellular tower at 2676 Smoky Valley Road (3-0)
• Authorized purchase of a 2022 detective vehicle not to exceed $31,000 (3-0)
• Approved $42,402.05 reimbursement document from RFD #1 Ambulance, Canton (3-0)
• Approved checks, claims, encumbrances, and payroll for period ending Nov 12, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved Nov 7, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Nov 14, 2022 agenda (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss sales tax renewals with administrators from Lindsborg, McPherson, and Moundridge hospitals. The board will also review personnel matters and public works requests.

• Sales tax renewal updates with hospital CEOs
• Request to purchase a load of cold mix for Public Works
• Personnel reviews for Treasurer/Tax and Corrections
• Cereal Malt Beverage Notice for Smoky Hill Township
• Letter of Support for McPherson County Council on Aging

The Board approved several personnel actions, including the hiring of a part-time clerk and the promotion of a mechanic. The Board also authorized a cold mix purchase for public works and signed support letters and beverage notices.

• Approved ending introductory periods for Charles Allcock, Greg Baranowski, and Thomas Massa (All aye)
• Approved hiring Shirley Blomquist as PT Clerk for County Treasurer (All aye)
• Approved letter of support for McPherson County Council on Aging KDOT grant application (All aye)
• Approved Cereal Malt Beverage Notice for Smoky Hill Township, Lindsborg Golf Course (All aye)
• Approved Cereal Malt Beverage Notice for Canton Township, Canton Grocery (All aye)
• Approved purchase of cold mix from Unique Cold Mix at $155/ton (All aye)
• Approved promotion of Darren J. Moore to Mechanic (All aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review personnel matters and county procurement policies regarding emergency purchases. The agenda includes discussions on the County Building HVAC system and repairs for Truck No. 48.

• Operation Green Light for Veterans Proclamation
• Fire District Appropriation Funds
• County Building HVAC system
• County Procurement Policy for emergency purchases
• Repair quote for Truck No. 48

The Board approved a bid for a new HVAC system in the County Building and authorized $150,000 in total reimbursements to three fire districts. The Commission also approved personnel wage increases and a one-time employee appreciation payment.

• Approved HVAC system replacement for County Building third floor from Jim’s Plumbing and Heating not to exceed $8,279.81 (All aye)
• Authorized $50,000 reimbursements each to RFD #1 Canton, RFD #3 Windom, and RFD #5 Inman (All aye)
• Approved wage increases and 5.5% COLA for Jill Curren, Dwila Busse, and Katherine Holliday, and the hire of Miranda Shirack (All aye)
• Approved one-time pay of $250 for full-time and $125 for part-time employees (All aye)
• Approved repairs to Truck #48 from Louie’s Service Center, Inc. not to exceed $3,032.60 (All aye)
• Approved request to proceed with the next tax sale for County properties (All aye)
• Approved proclamation Supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans (All aye)
• Approved checks, claims, encumbrances for Oct 31, and payroll for period ending Oct 29 (All aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review non-elected personnel matters across multiple departments. The meeting includes discussions on debt write-offs for the Health Department and procurement policies for fuel and pipes.

• Write-off of uncollectible debt for the McPherson County Health Department
• Approval of quotes for tires
• Discussion of McPherson County Procurement Policy regarding fuel quotes
• Approval to purchase pipes
• Letter of support for Multi Community Diversified Services

The Board approved several personnel actions including promotions, hires, and end of introductory periods. They also approved a tire purchase not to exceed $12,355.58, an exemption from the procurement policy for fuel quotes, and a pipe purchase not to exceed $3,760.00. A letter of support for KDOT grant funding and a write-off of uncollectible debt were also approved. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved promotion of Captain James Bergstrom to Under Sheriff and cell phone allowance (3-0)
• Approved hire of Clayton Frisbie as Correctional Officer (3-0)
• Approved promotion of Hillery DePeel to Office Manager (3-0)
• Approved end of introductory period for Joshua Pimentel, Maintenance Supervisor (3-0)
• Approved letter of support for KDOT grant applications for Multi Community Diversified Services (3-0)
• Approved write-off of uncollectible debt of $817.21 (3-0)
• Approved tire purchase from T&W Tire not to exceed $12,355.58 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of corrugated steel culvert pipe from J&J Drainage not to exceed $3,760.00 (3-0)

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

The Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals will meet to review a special use request for a new cellular tower. The board will also receive an update from the Airport Advisory Committee.

• Case No. SU22-04: Special Use Request for a new cellular tower at 2676 Smoky Valley RD (Applicant: Parallel Towers III)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss personnel matters and a solid waste management plan. The body is reviewing resolutions to restrict compression brakes on two county roads and a contract for a bridge replacement. The meeting includes a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

• Resolution restricting compression brakes on CR307 (22nd Ave) at Pine Village south of CR2043
• Resolution restricting compression brakes on CR445 (Comanche Rd.) at Elyria East of CR2043
• Contracts for bridge replacement on CR447, northwest of Marquette, Bridge # 0102290
• Line-item budget change on CDBG Roxbury Project
• Solid Waste Management 5-year Plan

The board approved the 2023 County Holiday Calendar via Resolution #2022-20, and signed a revised Design-Build Agreement with Hutton Construction for window replacement at the County Building, funded with ARPA funds. They also approved resolutions restricting compression brakes on two county roads, personnel changes for sheriff's office and public works, and a letter of support for Disability Supports of the Great Plains. The meeting included a tour of the courthouse and a work session at Public Works.

• Approved 2023 County Holiday Calendar by signing Resolution #2022-20
• Approved revised Design-Build Agreement with Hutton Construction for window replacement at the County Building, funded with ARPA funds
• Approved Resolution #2022-21 restricting compression brakes on CR307 (224 Ave) at Pine Village
• Approved Resolution #2022-22 restricting compression brakes on CR445 (Comanche Rd) at Elyria
• Approved Personnel Change Notice ending introductory period for Deputy Matthew Pfannenstiel
• Approved cell phone allowance and PCN for promotion of Blake Nichols to Sergeant Deputy Sheriff
• Approved PCN ending introductory period for Correctional Officer Jason Leiker
• Approved McPherson County and Regional 5-year Waste Management Plans as amended

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss personnel matters and county operations. The session includes requests for new vehicles and a resolution regarding road usage in Roxbury.

• Resolution restricting compression brakes on County Road CR-304 and CR-429 at Roxbury, KS
• Purchase of 2023 vehicles for the Sheriff's office
• Resolution for County Holiday Calendar
• Personnel requests from Emergency Management/Communications and the County Appraiser

The board approved Resolution #2022-19 restricting compression brake use on CR-304 and CR-429 at Roxbury. They also approved hiring three communications technicians, a personnel change for an appraiser, a 5.5% COLA for county employees, and appointed Jim VanGoethem to the Board of Planning and Zoning Appeals. A motion to purchase four patrol vehicles failed for lack of a second; a subsequent motion to buy two vehicles from each of two dealers passed 2-1.

• Approved Resolution #2022-19 restricting compression brakes on CR-304 and CR-429 (3-0)
• Approved hiring Francisco Echandi as Communications Technician effective Oct 4 (3-0)
• Approved hiring Tyler Wood as Communications Technician effective Oct 17 (3-0)
• Approved hiring Kourtney Brumley as Communications Technician effective Oct 17 (3-0)
• Approved PCN ending introductory period for Stacy Hubbard, Residential Field Appraiser (3-0)
• Approved 5.5% COLA for all full- and part-time county employees effective Nov 27 (3-0)
• Appointed Jim VanGoethem to Board of Planning and Zoning Appeals term ending Dec 31, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 4 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles: 2 from Midway Motors ($86,514) and 2 from Davis Moore ($84,400) (2-1)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the renewal of county employee health insurance and a contract for indoor environmental quality investigation services at the County Courthouse. The meeting includes personnel reviews for the County Appraiser, Treasurer, and Emergency Management. The board will also consider a resolution to alter the boundaries of McPherson County Fire District #5.

• Resolution to amend boundaries of McPherson County Fire District #5
• County Courthouse Pre-Remediation Indoor Environmental Quality Investigation Services Contract
• County Employee Health Insurance Renewal
• Appointment of new members for the Board of Planning & Zoning Appeals
• Purchase of replacement bed lift cylinder for Truck #47 and ECM for Truck #48

The Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution 2022-18 amending the boundaries of McPherson County Fire District #5 in Inman, KS. They also approved the 2022 County BCBSKS Health Insurance Policy renewal, including two new additions to the ASO checklist and the recommended premiums. Several personnel changes were approved, including ending the introductory period for the County Appraiser and hiring a new ISO I for Community Corrections.

• Approved Resolution 2022-18 amending boundaries of McPherson County Fire District #5
• Approved 2022 County BCBSKS Health Insurance Policy renewal with two new ASO checklist additions and recommended premiums
• Approved Personnel Change Notice ending introductory period for Joseph Pennycuff, County Appraiser
• Approved Personnel Change Notice to hire Cody Cruise as ISO I for Harvey/McPherson Counties Community Corrections
• Approved Personnel Change Notice ending introductory period for Chanda Avery, Clerk II in the Tax Office
• Approved bid from Midwest for replacement bed lift cylinder for Truck #47, not to exceed $3,687.74
• Approved bid from Louie's for replacement engine control module for Truck #48, not to exceed $4,900.77
• Approved and signed Option B of contract with American Metropolitan Environmental, Inc. for pre-remediation indoor environmental quality investigation services, not to exceed $3,500

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review personnel matters and administrative approvals. The agenda includes a discussion regarding a contract for the Wheatridge Ave. Bridge and a CDBG time extension request.

• Contract for Wheatridge Ave. Bridge
• CDBG Time Extension Request to State Contract & Contract Amendment Request Form
• Mid Year Ratio Study by County Appraiser
• Approval of Checks, Claims, and Payroll
• Approval of Adds and Abates

The board approved a $274,753.67 contract with Reece Construction for the Wheatridge Bridge replacement project, funded entirely by ARPA funds. Several personnel changes were approved, including promotions and new hires in the Register of Deeds, County Clerk, and Appraiser offices. The board also approved a $50,000 ARPA allocation for McPherson Airport projects, contingent on a $25,000 match from McPherson City. A revised election canvas document was signed to correct a spacing error.

• Approved $274,753.67 Wheatridge Bridge replacement contract with Reece Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 ARPA allocation for McPherson Airport projects, requiring $25,000 city match (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Sarah Cowan to Clerk II (unanimous)
• Approved end of introductory period for Kathryn Lamb, Clerk I (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Bailey McClure as office clerk (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Ashlie Stout as Field Appraiser (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Shayla Melroy to Field Appraiser (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Sarah Sammer as Discovery Coordinator (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a 2023 budget hearing and discuss fire districts. The meeting includes requests for a tax abatement from Central States Marketing & Manufacturing and CDBG funds for the Roxbury Lift Station Project.

• 2023 Budget Hearing & Fire Districts
• Tax abatement request from Central States Marketing & Manufacturing
• CDBG funds payment request for Roxbury Lift Station Project
• Opioid Settlement Authorization
• Noxious Weed Department chemical and future truck purchases

The Board approved the 2023 County budget of $31,307,153, which includes a property tax levy exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate of 29.795 mills, and approved four Rural Fire District resolutions that also exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate. The Board also approved a 10-year tax abatement for Central States Marketing and Manufacturing, several personnel changes, and various financial and administrative items.

• Approved 2023 County budget of $31,307,153 with tax rate above Revenue Neutral Rate (Resolution 2022-16, unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-12 for RFD #2 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-13 for RFD #4 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-14 for RFD #5 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-15 for RFD #6 (unanimous)
• Approved 10-year tax abatement for Central States Marketing and Manufacturing (Resolution 2022-17, unanimous)
• Approved $227,992.67 final payment for CDBG Roxbury Lift Station Project (unanimous)
• Approved chemical purchase for Noxious Weed Department up to $47,469.60 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve payroll, claims, and personnel matters. The board will also consider a final payment application for the Roxbury Lift Station Project and hear updates from the MIDC Executive Director.

• Roxbury Lift Station Project Completion Certificate and Final Payment Application
• Request for transfer of S&R Warehouse Economic Development Tax Exemptions
• Approval of Checks and Claims & Payroll
• Approval of Adds and Abates

The Board approved transferring economic development tax exemptions from S&R Warehouse to Air Capitol Industrial Park, LLC for the remainder of the original 10-year agreements. The County Counselor was assigned to prepare documentation for submission to BOTA. The Board also signed the completion certificate and final payment for the Roxbury Lift Station Project.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved August 22, 2022 minutes with one correction (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of 2018 and 2020 economic development tax exemptions from S&R Warehouse to Air Capitol Industrial Park, LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to approve accounts payable for September 5, 2022 and payroll for pay period ending September 4, 2022 (unanimous)
• Signed Roxbury Lift Station Project Substantial Completion Certificate (unanimous)
• Signed second/final payment request for Roxbury Lift Station Project (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss Rails to Trails and review personnel matters. The board is also seeking approval to bid for FY 2023 aggregate materials and material crushing.

• Rails to Trails discussion
• Approval to bid FY 2023 aggregate materials
• Approval to bid FY 2023 material crushing
• Sheriff's request for cell phone allowance
• KWORC Annual Meeting appointment of voting delegate

The board approved personnel hires, including a new deputy sheriff and a communications technician, and authorized bidding for FY2023 aggregate materials and crushing. A discussion on a CKC bond for the Rails to Trails project was tabled until a public hearing on January 23, 2023. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on minutes.

• Approved hiring Kalin Jackson as Deputy Sheriff (unanimous)
• Approved $4.00 per pay period cell phone allowance for Deputy Jackson (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for Aug 15, 18, 2022 (unanimous); Aug 19 minutes approved with Chairman Becker abstaining
• Approved accounts payable, encumbrances, witness checks, and payroll (unanimous)
• Approved re-hiring Cassidy Church as Communications Technician (unanimous)
• Approved bidding FY2023 aggregate materials (unanimous)
• Approved bidding FY2023 material crushing (unanimous)
• Tabled CKC bond discussion for Rails to Trails; public hearing set for Jan 23, 2023

Board of County Commissioners

The board certified the results of a second hand-recount of the August 2 Republican State Treasurer primary in McPherson Ward II. The second recount found no discrepancy with the election tabulator, and the initial hand-recount was inaccurate due to human error. Commissioners voted unanimously to certify both the initial and amended recount totals.

• Certified initial hand-recount results (August 16-17) and amended Ward II second hand-recount ballot totals (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners certified the results of a hand-recount of all McPherson County voting districts for the Republican State Treasurer's race from the August 2, 2022 primary election. The recount was conducted August 16-17, 2022, as McPherson County was one of six Kansas counties selected for a hand-recount. The board also approved a liquor license for Moss Entertainment L.L.C., formerly known as 365 Sports Complex in Inman, KS.

• Certified hand-recount results for Republican State Treasurer primary race (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for Moss Entertainment L.L.C. (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct budget hearings for fire districts. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a remodel of the county building and a presentation on the 30 x 30 Conservation Plan.

• Budget Hearing - Fire Districts
• County Building Remodel Discussion
• Daryl Larson - 30 x 30 Conservation Plan
• Approval of Checks and Claims & Payroll

The Board approved a $736,000 contract with Hutton for exterior envelope improvements to the County Office Building, funded by ARPA. It also increased ARPA allocations for rural fire districts to $50,000 each, including District #10, and requested a subdivision policy comparison report from 13 counties. The airport ARPA funding discussion was tabled for more information.

• Approved $736,000 Hutton contract for exterior building improvements (unanimous)
• Increased ARPA fire district allocations to $50,000 for districts #1-#10 (unanimous)
• Tabled ARPA funding allocation for McPherson Airport
• Requested subdivision policy report from 13 counties by Sept 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Appointed Chairman Becker as KCAMP voting delegate, Kueser as alternate (unanimous)
• Approved fire district budgets for #1, #3, #7-#10 (unanimous)
• Approved adds for August 12, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and minutes as presented (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a special use case for a liquor store and a time extension for the CDBG Roxbury Project. The meeting also includes an election vote canvas and a property valuation compliance review.

• Special Use Case SU22-03: Liquor store request at 411 Hwy K 61, Inman, KS
• CDBG Roxbury Project time extension request and change order
• Election vote canvas by County Clerk Hollie Melroy
• Property Valuation Division Compliance Review
• Repair requests for Truck #48 and a Stanley Commander door control board

The board approved a special use permit for a new liquor store at 411 K-61 in Inman, as recommended by the Planning Board. They also authorized up to $17,719.10 for repairs to Truck #48 and up to $6,565.00 to replace a jail door control board. The official election vote canvas was postponed to August 11, 2022.

• Approved Special Use Case SU2022-03 for a liquor store at 411 K-61, Inman (3-0)
• Approved quote up to $17,719.10 for Truck #48 repairs (3-0)
• Approved replacement of jail door control board up to $6,565.00 (3-0)
• Approved time extension to Sept 15, 2022 for Roxbury Lift Station project (3-0)
• Approved accounts payable and payroll for August 8, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved opening 131 provisional ballots for election canvas (3-0)
• Approved election results with corrected spelling of Carol Loomis (3-0)
• Approved agenda as amended and minutes of August 1, 2022 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss personnel matters for the administration, county attorney, sheriff, and public works departments. The board will also consider a quote for tanker cars for a bridge project.

• Approval of checks, claims, and payroll
• Approval of adds and abates
• Sheriff's cell phone allowance request form
• Public Works truck repair discussion
• Quote for tanker cars for a bridge project

The Board approved a quote from The Railroad Yard Inc. for two tank cars for a bridge project, not to exceed $43,650 plus $450 for straps. They also approved several personnel changes, including hiring a new deputy sheriff and promotions. A discussion on repairing Truck #48 was tabled until next week's work session.

• Approved agenda and minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Caleb Murphy as Deputy Sheriff, effective Aug 10, 2022, with $4.00/pay period cell phone allowance (unanimous)
• Approved $250/pay period increase for Krista Allison for AP duties, effective July 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Mike Evans to Fleet Maintenance Foreman, effective Aug 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled Truck #48 repair discussion until next work session
• Approved quote from The Railroad Yard Inc. for two tank cars, not to exceed $43,650 plus $450 straps (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Christine Whitfield to Part-time Legal Assistant, effective Aug 28, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review routine approvals and department updates. Discussions include the purchase of ballistic vests and an update on pagers.

• Purchase of ballistic vests
• Courthouse awning
• Pagers update
• Approval of checks, claims, and payroll

The board approved the purchase of five ballistic vests with accessories from ABM Supply, LLC for up to $6,265, and approved a $4,400 quote from Wichita Canopy, LLC for a new courthouse awning. It also approved a personnel change promoting Julie Marquez to MVL Clerk, plus routine items including the agenda, minutes, checks and claims, payroll, and adds. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved purchase of five ballistic vests from ABM Supply, LLC, not to exceed $6,265 (all aye)
• Approved courthouse awning quote from Wichita Canopy, LLC, not to exceed $4,400 (all aye)
• Approved personnel change promoting Julie Marquez to MVL Clerk effective July 24, 2022 (all aye)
• Approved checks and claims for July 26, 2022 and payroll for pay period ending July 23, 2022 (all aye)
• Approved adds for July 22, 2022 (no abates submitted) (all aye)
• Approved agenda and minutes for July 18, 2022 (all aye)

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

The McPherson County Board of Planning & Zoning Appeals will review two special use requests. The board will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan, Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction, and a vacation request for Williams.

• Case No. SU22-03: Special Use Request for a liquor store at 411 Hwy K61
• Case No. SU22-04: Special Use Request for a new cellular tower at 2676 Smoky Valley RD

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a final plat for Sunset View Estates and a proposal to increase starting wages for experienced deputies. The meeting includes updates from McPherson Hospital and transportation officials, as well as a time extension request for the Roxbury Lift Station project.

• Final Plat for Sunset View Estates presentation
• Proposal for increased beginning wage for new hire deputies with 5 years experience
• CDBG Roxbury Lift Station Project time extension, contract amendment, and change order
• Quote for Cisco Duo Security Standard Access licensing and hardware
• Uncollectible debt write-off request from McPherson County Health Department

The McPherson County Commission approved the Sunset View Estates final plat, a $15,344 Cisco Duo security purchase, a 45-day extension for the Roxbury Lift Station project, a second Transport Driver position, a $149.57 uncollectible debt write-off, a new Communications Technician hire, and software renewals totaling $13,495. They also appointed Jim Meeks to the Little Valley Township Board. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Sunset View Estates final plat (unanimous)
• Approved $15,344 Cisco Duo Security purchase (unanimous)
• Approved 45-day time extension for Roxbury Lift Station project (unanimous)
• Approved second Transport Driver position (unanimous)
• Approved $149.57 uncollectible debt write-off (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Ron Cortes as Communications Technician (unanimous)
• Approved $13,495 software subscription renewals (unanimous)
• Appointed Jim Meeks to Little Valley Township Board (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve payroll, claims, and adds and abates. The agenda includes personnel discussions and a review of a quote for a used oil distributor truck.

• Approval of checks, claims, and payroll
• Approval of adds and abates
• Quote for used oil distributor truck
• Executive session regarding attorney/client privilege

The McPherson County Commission approved a quote not to exceed $60,000 from Circle C. Paving for a used oil distributor truck, and hired two new employees: William Brouwer Jr. as Deputy Sheriff and Patricia Clifton as Clerk I. The board also approved accounts payable, payroll, and adds/abates, and tabled a Maintenance Worker vacancy until a later work session, where they later agreed to seek applications. No action was taken in executive sessions.

• Approved quote for used oil distributor truck, not to exceed $60,000 from Circle C. Paving (all aye)
• Approved hiring William Brouwer Jr. as Deputy Sheriff, effective July 18, 2022, with $4.00/pay period cell phone allowance (all aye)
• Approved hiring Patricia Clifton as Clerk I, effective July 11, 2022 (all aye)
• Approved accounts payable, encumbrances, witness checks, jury checks, and payroll for July 11, 2022 (all aye)
• Approved adds and abates for July 8, 2022 (all aye)
• Tabled Maintenance Worker vacancy request until work session, then agreed to seek applications (consensus)
• Approved agenda and minutes for June 30, 2022 (all aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of McPherson County Commissioners will meet to discuss the extension of a subdivision moratorium. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as the approval of the agenda and minutes.

• Extension of Subdivision Moratorium

The Board of McPherson County Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 2022-10, extending the moratorium on applications for residential subdivisions until April 3, 2023. The board also approved the agenda and the minutes from the June 27, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 2022-10 extending subdivision moratorium to April 3, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved agenda for June 30, 2022 as presented (3-0)
• Approved minutes for June 27, 2022 as presented (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine items such as the agenda, minutes, checks and claims, payroll, personnel, and correspondence. They will also receive updates from the McPherson Center for Health and discuss polling locations with the County Clerk.

• Approval of agenda, minutes, checks and claims, payroll, personnel, and correspondence
• Public input session
• Hospital updates from Chris Stipe, President/CEO of McPherson Center for Health
• Polling locations discussion with County Clerk Hollie Melroy

The Board approved an adjustment to the courthouse interior painting contract to cover additional paint and labor costs. It also approved the agenda, minutes, accounts payable, payroll, and adds/abates as presented. The Lindsborg Safety Center will no longer serve as a polling location; the Sundstrom Event Center is proposed as a replacement.

• Approved agenda as amended (all aye)
• Approved corrected minutes for June 20, 2022 (all aye)
• Approved courthouse painting contract adjustment for additional paint and labor (all aye)
• Approved accounts payable, encumbrances, witness checks, mini batch payments, and payroll (all aye)
• Approved adds and abates for June 24, 2022 (all aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss the county budget and the purchase of patrol vehicles. The agenda includes reviews of courthouse interior painting and carpeting projects and personnel matters. The board will also consider postage for Comprehensive Land Use Plan postcards.

• Purchase of patrol vehicles
• Courthouse interior painting and carpeting projects
• Comprehensive Land Use Plan postcards and postage
• County Solid Waste Committee appointment
• Budget presentation by the County Treasurer

The board approved several expenditures and personnel actions, including the purchase of two patrol vehicles and conversions, a postcard mailing for the land use plan, wage increases for a project engineer and all community corrections employees, and courthouse painting and flooring projects. It also appointed a commissioner to a solid waste committee vacancy. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the committee appointment.

• Approved purchase of two 2021 Dodge Durangos at $44,925 each plus admin-to-patrol conversions on two existing vehicles ($3,040 and $3,615) (unanimous)
• Approved 11,000 printed postcards plus postage from Atlier Design & Print, not to exceed $5,421.50 (unanimous)
• Approved wage increase for Curtis Mader, Project Engineer, effective June 26, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved wage adjustments for all 17 Community Corrections employees to transition to state judicial branch pay plan (unanimous)
• Approved courthouse painting proposal from Mosaic Painting not to exceed $7,270.46 and carpet/flooring from The Finish not to exceed $29,788.24 (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Kueser to fill vacant elected official position on County Solid Waste Committee (2-0, Kueser abstained)
• Approved 6-month end-of-introductory PCN for Gina Bell, PZE Administrator, effective June 26, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a new contract with Symmetry Energy Solutions and a special election recount. The meeting also includes reviews of personnel and community corrections pay enhancements.

• Contract with Symmetry Energy Solutions
• Special Election Recount discussion
• Request for Whiskey Wagon to serve at Saddle Club Event June 24th & 25th
• 4th Quarter Community Corrections pay enhancement
• Replacement of an existing ice machine

The Board approved several routine items, including purchasing 8,000 postcards for a land use survey, allowing alcohol service at a Saddle Club event, hiring seasonal staff, a natural gas contract, and an ice machine replacement. They also approved a pay enhancement for community corrections staff and a correctional officer hire. The special election recount was discussed but no decision was made.

• Approved $1,639.04 for 8,000 postcards and $4,150.04 postage for land use survey (unanimous)
• Approved Whiskey Wagon alcohol service at Saddle Club event June 24-25 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Mark McVicker as seasonal mowing staff (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Bryan Little as seasonal mowing staff (unanimous)
• Approved natural gas contract with Symmetry Energy Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved ice machine replacement up to $6,224.21 (unanimous)
• Approved KDOC 4th Quarter pay enhancement of $77,255.84 for community corrections (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Michelle Wing as correctional officer (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss personnel matters and grant renewals. The meeting includes a resolution regarding pay rates for the Special Election Recount Board and a request for concrete pipe for a road intersection.

• Purchase of concrete pipe for the intersection of Pawnee Road and 14th Ave
• Resolution on Recount Procedures and hourly pay/travel costs for Special Election Recount Board
• Reinvestment Grant & Regional Collaboration Grant Renewal
• Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Participation
• Review of Community Health Needs Assessment with County Hospitals

The board approved a resolution establishing recount procedures, set a $13/hour pay rate plus mileage for recount board members, and set a bond not to exceed $2,100 for the hand recount of ballots in the May 24, 2022 USD 418 recall special election. They also approved several routine items including grant renewals, a consulting contract, a concrete pipe purchase, and personnel actions.

• Approved Resolution #2022-09 establishing recount procedures and bond (3-0)
• Set recount board pay at $13.00/hour plus $0.56/mile (3-0)
• Approved KDOC grant renewals totaling $48,546.42 (3-0)
• Approved participation in Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2023-2026 (3-0)
• Approved one-year consulting contract with Anna Porter at $500/day (3-0)
• Approved purchase of concrete pipe from McPherson Concrete Products up to $8,974.00 (3-0)
• Approved Personnel Change Notice ending introductory period for Collen Yarosh (3-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to handle routine administrative approvals and payroll. The primary action item is a vote to canvas a special election.

• Vote to canvas Special Election
• Approval of checks, claims, and payroll

The Board approved the purchase of a Carrier HVAC unit for the County Building meeting room for up to $27,092.74, and approved a consulting agreement with Loyd Group LLC for ARPA funds management, with fees capped at 3.52% of the allocation (not exceeding $195,000) and an initial 10% payment. The Board also approved the vote canvas for the USD #418 recall special election and authorized the County Clerk to open and count provisional ballots.

• Approved agenda as amended (all aye)
• Approved May 23, 2022 minutes (all aye)
• Approved checks, claims, and payroll for May 31, 2022 (all aye)
• Approved Carrier HVAC unit purchase from RC Heating and Cooling, not to exceed $27,092.74 (all aye)
• Approved ARPA consulting letter with Loyd Group LLC, fees fixed at 3.52% of allocation, not to exceed $195,000, plus initial 10% payment (all aye)
• Approved vote canvas for special election (all aye)
• Approved request to seek applications for Clerk I vacancy (all aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold budget presentations for several county entities, including the Airport and County Clerk. The board will also consider purchases for Public Works equipment and infrastructure.

• 2023 Budget Presentations for County Clerk, Prairie View, Council on Aging, STEP MC, Extension, and Airport
• Purchase of pipes for Pawnee Rd. west of I-135
• Quote for GPS for the new Cat Motor Grader
• Plotter purchase request
• Executive session with County Counselor Brian Bina

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Commission will hold its regular meeting, starting with routine approvals and public input. Department heads will present updates and requests, including a 911 system update, an intrusion system hardware purchase, and a ballistic helmet purchase. The afternoon is dedicated to 2023 budget presentations from several county departments.

• Intrusion System Hardware purchase request
• Ballistic Helmet purchase request
• 2023 Budget Presentations: Sheriff/Jail, IT, Register of Deeds, Planning Zoning & Environment, Appraiser
• Update on 911 System
• Non-elected Personnel items

The board approved allocating up to $310,000 in ARPA funds to rural water districts, with each district receiving a $10,000 base grant plus additional amounts based on customer counts. The county will cover 75% of costs beyond the base, with districts funding the remaining 25%. The board also approved several purchases, including an HVAC unit, ballistic helmets, and an intrusion alert system.

• Approved ARPA allocation to rural water districts, up to $310,000 total (all aye)
• Approved $22,612.96 intrusion wireless alert system purchase from INA (all aye)
• Approved purchase of 10 AVON F90 ballistic helmets from Mallory, not to exceed $6,440 (all aye)
• Approved HVAC unit purchase for 3rd floor, not to exceed $16,493.72 (all aye)
• Approved HVAC unit replacement for 1st floor (all aye)
• Approved promotion of Thomas Massa to Corporal Correctional Officer (all aye)
• Approved seeking applications for Clerk I vacancy (all aye)
• Approved checks, claims, payroll, and adds (all aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board canvassed the May 3 special election for Inman USD 448, approving the result (387 yes, 381 no). It approved CDBG payment and change order for the Roxbury project, signed 2023 KDOC adult and juvenile grant plans, approved personnel changes (two hires, one promotion), a jail window tint change order, radio decommissioning, and the 2021 Public Works Annual Report. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Inman USD 448 special election canvas (387-381) (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG payment request for Roxbury project (unanimous)
• Approved change order extending Roxbury project deadline to end of July 2022 (unanimous)
• Signed 2023 KDOC Adult Comprehensive Plan Grant (unanimous)
• Signed 2023 KDOC Juvenile Comprehensive Plan Grant (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Briana Rogers and Charles Allcock as Correctional Officers (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Greg Baranowski to Sergeant Correctional Officer (unanimous)
• Approved change order for Hutton jail window tinting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative items and public input, then will discuss personnel and correspondence. They will also consider a KDOT agreement for the HRRR project north of Canton and award bids for 2022 roadway maintenance materials.

• Signature request on KDOT agreement for HRRR project north of Canton on 27th Ave.
• Award bids for 2022 Roadway Maintenance Materials (traffic striping paint & beads)
• Approval of checks, claims, payroll, adds, and abates
• Personnel and general correspondence items

The commission approved the agenda, minutes, and accounts payable, then signed the KDOT High-Risk Rural Roads agreement for a project north of Canton on 27th Avenue. It also awarded bids for traffic striping paint to Allstates Coating and glass beads to McConnell & Associates. A personnel change ending the introductory period for a communications tech was approved. The meeting recessed for a work session at Public Works.

• Approved agenda for May 2, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for April 25, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable and payroll (unanimous)
• Approved personnel change to end introductory period for Shauna Pirl (unanimous)
• Signed KDOT HRRR project agreement (unanimous)
• Awarded yellow and white paint bid to Allstates Coating (unanimous)
• Awarded glass bead bid to McConnell & Associates (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Commission will discuss routine approvals and hear updates from MIDC, the Sheriff's Office, and Public Works. Key items include a taser purchase request, approval of quotes for crossroad pipes on Comanche Road, and a resolution to reduce the speed limit on Old 81 bypass at Northview Road.

• Taser purchase request from Under Sheriff Skyler Christians
• Approval of quotes from McPherson Concrete for crossroad pipes on Comanche Road
• Resolution for reduced speed limit on Old 81 bypass at Northview Road
• Personnel actions for Community Corrections and Administration/Maintenance
• Approval of checks, claims, payroll, adds, and abates

The board approved several personnel changes, including hiring a new Building Maintenance Supervisor and promoting a Maintenance Worker II. They also approved purchases for crossroad pipes, a speed limit resolution, and a taser purchase for the sheriff's office. The board rejected previous bids for the Wheatridge Road bridge project and recessed for a building tour.

• Approved hiring Joshua Pimentel as Building Maintenance Supervisor, effective May 27, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved ending introductory period for Tim Gadde, Community Corrections Director, effective May 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 20 tasers from Axon Enterprise, not to exceed $71,820.07 over 5 years (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Barry Sisson to Maintenance Worker II, effective May 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved two quotes from McPherson Concrete for crossroad pipes, not to exceed $3,013.80 and $5,816.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2022-08 changing speed limit on County Road 1961 between First St. and Mohawk Rd. (unanimous)
• Rejected previous bids for Wheatridge Road bridge project (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Commission will discuss routine approvals, ARPA funds, a letter of support for a transportation grant, and several department requests, including cell tower special use cases, computer replacements, and bids for a dump body and the Wheatridge Ave. Bridge.

• Special Use Case 2022-01 and 2022-02: Cell tower resolutions
• Request to write off uncollectible debt at McPherson County Health Department
• Bids for dump body and attachments
• Bids for Wheatridge Ave. Bridge
• Letter of support for McPherson City's Transportation Alternatives Grant application

Board of County Commissioners

The board rescinded the COVID-19 disaster declaration, approved two personnel promotions, and signed a proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Two special use resolutions for 120-ft communications towers were tabled until the next meeting. The board also discussed the county building window replacement project and agreed to request a finalized cost from Hutton Construction.

• Rescinded COVID-19 disaster declaration (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Stacy Hubbard to Field Appraiser I (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Lynell Hiebert to Maintenance Worker II (unanimous)
• Signed proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (unanimous)
• Approved KCHRA affiliate membership request for KAC mail-in ballot (unanimous)
• Tabled two special use resolutions for 120-ft communications towers (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved minutes and adds/abates (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with routine approvals and public input. They will swear in Jennifer Wyatt as County Attorney and Joseph Pennycuff as County Appraiser, and discuss a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month, personnel, and public works items including bids for traffic paint and road materials.

• Swearing in of Jennifer Wyatt as McPherson County Attorney
• Swearing in of Joseph Pennycuff as McPherson County Appraiser
• Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Bid advertisement for 2022 Traffic Paint & Beads
• Award bid for 2022 Crushing Road Materials (concrete)

The commission approved routine items including the agenda, minutes, payroll, and abates. It awarded a $35,600 bid for crushing road materials and an $8,516.46 HVAC quote. The board also elected to use a standard allowance for ARPA funds, and approved a personnel change for the sheriff's office.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for March 29, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable, encumbrances, correction batch, and payroll (unanimous)
• Approved abates for April 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Signed State Notification of County Appraiser Change (unanimous)
• Approved bid advertisement for 2022 traffic paint and beads (unanimous)
• Awarded 2022 crushing road materials bid to Vogts Crushing LLC, not to exceed $35,600 (unanimous)
• Approved HVAC quote from Jim's Plumbing, not to exceed $8,516.46 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will discuss routine administrative items, including approval of the agenda, minutes, checks, and payroll. They will also hear updates on ARPA funds compliance and the county code of conduct, and consider a proclamation for Sexual Violence Awareness Month. The board is scheduled to award bids for 2022 roadway maintenance materials (asphalt oils) and discuss the county building project with Hutton Construction.

• Award bids for 2022 Roadway Maintenance Materials (Asphalt Oils)
• Discussion of County Building Project with Hutton Construction
• Proclamation for Sexual Violence Awareness Month
• ARPA Funds Compliance update
• Non-elected Personnel (4) discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve routine items such as minutes, checks, and payroll, and to discuss personnel requests from several departments. They will also consider a fuel surcharge for aggregate hauling and quotes for concrete pipe replacements for two culverts. Public input is scheduled at the start of the meeting.

• Approval of checks, claims, and payroll
• Personnel requests from Emergency Management, Corrections, Sheriff's Office, and Register of Deeds
• Cell phone allowance request from Under Sheriff
• Fuel surcharge for aggregate hauling
• Concrete pipe purchase quotes for culverts #175080 and #199080

The Board rescinded the countywide burn ban and approved multiple personnel changes, including promotions and new hires across departments. It also approved fuel surcharges, concrete pipe purchases, and ARPA capital outlay distributions to water districts, ambulance services, and fire districts.

• Rescinded countywide burn ban (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Jolanna Carr to Shift Supervisor (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Alyssa Sanchez as Communications Tech (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Tyler Matthews to Corporal Correctional Officer (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Jason Leiker as Correctional Officer (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Matthew Pfannenstiel as Deputy Sheriff (unanimous)
• Approved $7,781 for concrete pipe for culverts #175080 and #199080 (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA capital outlay: up to $50K to home-based water districts, $25K to Saline/Marion water districts, $175K to ambulance services, $50K to fire districts (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, checks, and personnel actions. They will receive updates from local hospital administrators, the county fire chiefs, and the county treasurer, and discuss non-elected personnel and public works items including truck purchases and a fuel surcharge for aggregate hauling.

• Approval of checks, claims, payroll, adds, and abates
• Personnel resolutions for County Appraiser and other non-elected positions
• Updates from McPherson Memorial Hospital and Mercy Hospital of Moundridge
• Public Works: truck purchases and discussion of fuel surcharge for aggregate hauling
• Public input session at 9:00 a.m.

The commission declared an immediate burn ban via Resolution 2022-03, effective indefinitely and revisited weekly or lifted by special meeting if moisture improves. It also approved purchasing two Kenworth trucks at up to $143,404 each, several personnel changes, and the interim and regular appointment of a new county appraiser. A trucking fuel surcharge discussion was postponed to March 29.

• Declared burn ban via Resolution 2022-03 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of two Kenworth trucks, not to exceed $143,404 each (3-0)
• Approved PCN promoting Chanda Avery to tax office effective March 20 (3-0)
• Approved PCN promoting Trey Schmidt to Sergeant Correctional Officer effective March 20 (3-0)
• Approved PCN hiring Noah Schroeder as Maintenance Worker III effective March 15 (3-0)
• Approved interim appointment of Joseph Pennycuff as County Appraiser for 3 weeks effective March 15 (3-0)
• Approved regular appointment of Joseph Pennycuff as County Appraiser effective April 4, term ending June 30, 2025 (3-0)
• Postponed trucking fuel surcharge discussion to March 29 meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of County Commissioners will discuss and potentially approve routine items such as the agenda, minutes, checks, and personnel changes. They will also hear from department heads about a patrol vehicle purchase, a burn ban resolution, and grant applications, among other items.

• Approval of checks, claims, and payroll
• Personnel changes for County Appraiser and other non-elected staff
• SFY 2023 grant applications for the Health Department
• Patrol vehicle purchase for the Sheriff's Office
• Resolution for a burn ban

The board approved the purchase of a 2021 Tahoe Pursuit K-9 Patrol Vehicle for $57,731.15 from Superior Emergency Response Vehicles (SERV) to replace a vehicle totaled in a deer accident. It also approved personnel changes, including promotions and a cell phone allowance, and signed annual KDHE grant applications. A burn ban resolution was postponed, and a County Code of Conduct policy was tabled for amendments. The board also appointed two non-attorney members to the 9th Judicial District Committee.

• Approved $57,731.15 purchase of 2021 Tahoe Pursuit K-9 Patrol Vehicle (all aye)
• Approved personnel change ending Sgt. Ryan Olbricht's introductory period and $8/pay period cell phone allowance (all aye)
• Approved KDHE SFY 2023 grant applications for Family Planning, Immunization, Public Health Emergency Preparedness, State Formula, and ELC COVID-19 (all aye)
• Approved promotion of Melissa Schamp to Sgt. Correctional Officer (all aye)
• Approved promotion of Jamie Hoffman to Corporal Correctional Officer (all aye)
• Appointed David O'Dell and Glenn Snell to 9th Judicial District Committee (O'Dell abstained)
• Approved purchase of pipes for Comanche Road east of I-135, not to exceed $16,697.00 (all aye)
• Postponed Burn Ban Resolution and tabled County Code of Conduct policy for amendments

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Commission will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, public input, and several department updates. Key items include awarding a bid for the 2022 milling projects, discussing a redistricting resolution, and hearing reports from various county departments.

• Award of bid for 2022 Milling Projects
• Resolution for Rearrangement of Commissioner Districts
• CDBG Projects: Request for Payment of Funds Grant Agreement
• Approval of chemical purchase for Noxious Weed Department
• L3 Harris Change Order for Emergency Management

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine items such as the agenda, minutes, checks, and personnel matters. They will also discuss a public works proposal to advertise for crushing concrete debris and consider an appointment to RFD #9. The meeting includes a public input period and an executive session for personnel matters.

• Approval of checks, claims, and payroll
• RFD #9 Board Appointment
• Approval to advertise crushing concrete debris
• Non-elected personnel discussion (executive session)

The Board approved the agenda as amended, the minutes, checks and claims, adds and abates, and updated tax statements for School District #448. They approved hiring Richard Renollet as Maintenance Worker II, advertising to crush concrete debris, accepting Robert Holm's resignation from the RFD #9 Board and appointing Eric Burch, and signing two quit claim deeds. The County Appraiser submitted her resignation effective March 1, 2022, and executive sessions were held with no action taken.

• Approved agenda as amended with three added items.
• Approved hiring Richard Renollet as Maintenance Worker II effective February 28, 2022.
• Approved advertising to crush concrete debris.
• Approved adds and abates for February 11, 2022.
• Approved updated tax statements for School District #448.
• Accepted Robert Holm's resignation from RFD #9 Board and appointed Eric Burch.
• Approved signing two quit claim deeds for Crestwood Memorial Park lots.
• Approved executive sessions for personnel; no action taken.

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine items such as the agenda, minutes, checks, and payroll. They will also receive reports from the sheriff, county appraiser, and public works director, and discuss non-elected personnel matters.

• Approval of checks, claims, and payroll
• Sheriff Jerry Montagne's end-of-year report and statistics
• Personnel discussions with department heads
• Public input session

The McPherson County Commission approved several routine items, including ending introductory periods for two employees, approving electrical work at the jail, and authorizing advertising for a maintenance worker. They also approved the agenda, minutes, financial claims, and payroll. No major policy decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as amended to add Work Session at Public Works (3-0)
• Approved ending introductory period for Correctional Officer Drake Langshaw (3-0)
• Approved electrical work by Hedlund Electric not to exceed $1,408.00 (3-0)
• Approved ending introductory period for Field Appraiser Stacy Hubbard (3-0)
• Approved adds and abates for February 4, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved advertising to fill Maintenance Worker vacancy (3-0)
• Approved minutes for January 31, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved accounts payable, encumbrances, witness checks, and payroll (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Commission will hold its regular meeting, primarily handling routine approvals such as the agenda, minutes, checks, and personnel matters. They will also consider an addendum to the 2022 Indigent Defense Agreement and hear from the county counselor and undersheriff, including an executive session for attorney-client privilege.

• Approval of checks, claims, and payroll
• Addendum to 2022 Indigent Defense Agreement
• Executive session for attorney/client privilege
• Personnel matters
• Public input session

The Board approved proceeding with a tax foreclosure sale for McPherson County and working with the Treasurer's office to process delinquent properties. It also approved an addendum to the 2022 Indigent Defense Agreement, budget transfers and wage increases for two county attorney staff, and a personnel change ending a deputy's introductory period. No action was taken on a recall petition discussion or other public input items.

• Approved tax foreclosure sale and delinquent property processing (all aye)
• Approved addendum to 2022 Indigent Defense Agreement (all aye)
• Approved budget transfers and wage increase PCNs for Amanda Voth and Amanda Faber (all aye)
• Approved Personnel Change Notice ending Blake Nichols' introductory period (all aye)
• Approved adds and abates for January 28, 2022 (all aye)
• Approved minutes for January 24, 2022 (all aye)
• Approved agenda as presented (all aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Commission will consider routine approvals and several action items, including signing opioid settlement documents, authorizing bids for asphalt milling projects, and writing off uncollectible health department debt. Public input is scheduled at 9:00 a.m.

• Opioid Settlement Participation Documents for Signature and Resolution
• Approval to seek bids for FY 2022 Asphalt Milling Projects
• Request to write off uncollectible debt at McPherson County Health Department
• Approval to replace guardrail and post system for Bridge 085240
• Approval to rent TBR hot crack filler from Crafco for Courthouse parking lot and Arapahoe Rd

The board approved routine items including minutes, checks, and payroll, then approved a $1,421.50 uncollectible debt write-off for the Health Department. Public Works items were approved, including seeking bids for asphalt milling, a sign application table, sign blanks and posts, and guardrail replacement. The board also signed the opioid settlement resolution and reappointed a commissioner to the Community Corrections Advisory Board.

• Approved agenda, minutes, checks/claims, and payroll (all aye)
• Approved write-off of uncollectible debt for $1,421.50 (all aye)
• Approved seeking bids for FY 2022 Asphalt Milling Projects (all aye)
• Approved sign application table purchase from B&C Graphics, LLC up to $19,825.00 (all aye)
• Approved sign blanks from J&A Sign Co. up to $8,877.50 and signposts from J&A Traffic Products up to $20,070.00 (all aye)
• Approved guardrail replacement on Bridge #085240 by J&J Contractors Inc. up to $35,904.50 (all aye)
• Approved repairs to vandalized Kubota Tractor and insurance claim (all aye)
• Approved Resolution #2022-01 for opioid settlement participation (all aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Commission will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, personnel matters, and public input. They will also hear from department heads about a contract for engineering services on the HRRR project, a jail window tinting proposal, and other operational items.

• Approve contract with Kirkham Michael for Preliminary Engineering & Design Services on the HRRR project
• Request for Cell Phone Allowance (2) for Community Corrections
• Window Tinting Proposal for Corrections
• Election of County Commission Officers
• Approval of Checks and Claims & Payroll

The Board approved a motion to not accept residential subdivision applications for review or action until August 1, 2022, unless rescinded earlier. They also approved contracts, personnel changes, a cell phone allowance, a window tinting change order, and a proclamation for School of Choice Week. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Re-elected Chairman Becker and Vice Chairman O'Dell for 2022 (5-0)
• Approved adds and abates for January 7, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved two personnel change notices for Community Corrections (5-0)
• Approved $12/pay period cell phone allowance for Tim Gadde, ended Janet Cagle's (5-0)
• Approved contract with Kirkham Michael for HRRR project engineering (5-0)
• Approved change order for LEC window tinting, +$2,427 (5-0)
• Approved proclamation for School of Choice Week (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving the agenda, minutes, checks, payroll, and personnel matters. The board will also hear public input and discuss the asphalt plant maintenance budget with the Public Works Director.

• Approval of agenda, minutes, checks, claims, payroll, adds, and abates
• Personnel and general correspondence review
• Public input session
• Discussion and approval of Asphalt Plant maintenance budget with Public Works Director Tom Kramer

The Board approved the 2022 asphalt plant maintenance budget of $38,133.67 as presented, with possible additional freight costs. They also returned $48,881.00 of unencumbered balance to the Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum, making the museum responsible for future maintenance. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 2022 asphalt plant maintenance budget of $38,133.67 (unanimous)
• Returned $48,881.00 unencumbered balance to Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum (unanimous)
• Approved agenda, minutes, adds/abates, and accounts payable (unanimous)