Pratt County, KS

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with several scheduled updates and action items. Key items include a possible ban on data centers, a personnel request from Senior Services, and the annual bridge inspection report. The board will also consider a quote from Tenex and approve minutes and vouchers.

• Consideration of a ban on data centers
• Senior Services personnel request
• Annual bridge inspection report
• Consideration of Tenex quote
• Economic development update

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners is meeting to canvass the 2026 primary election results. This is the sole substantive item on the agenda, with no other business listed.

• 2026 Primary Election Canvass

The Board approved a special use permit for a Verizon communications tower near NW 30th Avenue and NW 100th Street, and approved several personnel actions including new hires and a wage adjustment. The Board also approved an amendment to the Beeler Consulting agreement to fund an interim CEO for the hospital.

• Approved special use permit for Verizon tower (3-0)
• Approved Brianne Tilley as Intensive Supervision Officer II at $31.77/hr (3-0)
• Approved wage adjustment for Margo from $18.00 to $18.50/hr (3-0)
• Approved Tyrena Markus to Appraisers office at $17.00/hr (3-0)
• Approved amendment to Beeler Consulting addendum for interim CEO (3-0)
• Approved hiring Dedra Koehn for dishwashing/custodian at $11.50/hr (3-0)
• Approved emergency vehicle permit for Nicholas Moss (3-0)
• Approved minutes of August 3, 2026 and vouchers for August 10, 2026 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will hear updates from the Economic Development, Health Department, and other departments, and will consider a quote for courthouse security. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of minutes, and approval of vouchers.

• Consider INA Courthouse Security Quote
• Economic Development Update by Heather Morgan
• Health Department Update by Darci Van Der Vyver
• Executive Session with Gayla Godfrey & Diana Orona
• Public Comment (3-minute limit)

The Board approved an amendment to the Beeler Consulting Services addendum, making the County responsible for paying the interim CEO's professional fees and related expenses for Pratt Regional Medical Center (PRMC) to stabilize hospital operations. The Board also approved a special use permit for a Verizon communications tower, several personnel hires and wage adjustments, and an emergency vehicle permit.

• Approved special use permit for Verizon communications tower (SU-2026-03) (3-0)
• Approved amendment to Beeler Consulting Services addendum for interim CEO funding (3-0)
• Approved Brianne Tilley for Intensive Supervision Officer II at $31.77/hr (3-0)
• Approved wage adjustment for Margo from $18.00 to $18.50/hr (3-0)
• Approved Tyrena Markus to Appraisers office at $17.00/hr (3-0)
• Approved Dedra Koehn for dishwashing/custodian at $11.50/hr (3-0)
• Approved emergency vehicle permit for Nicholas Moss for City of Pratt Fire Department (3-0)
• Approved minutes of August 3, 2026 and vouchers for August 10, 2026 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a zoning matter, receive updates on economic development and personnel, and consider an INA security addition request. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and vouchers, and a public comment period.

• Public hearing on zoning (30 minutes)
• Economic development update by Heather Morgan
• Personnel update by Catherine Rohrer
• INA Security Addition request by Amanda Lovell
• SWKAAA room request

The Board approved a special use permit for a Verizon communications tower (Case SU-2026-03) and approved an amendment to the Beeler Consulting addendum to fund an interim CEO for Pratt Regional Medical Center. Personnel actions included hiring and wage adjustments. The meeting also included executive sessions and a canvass of the primary election.

• Approved special use permit for Verizon tower (SU-2026-03) 3-0
• Approved amendment to Beeler Consulting addendum for interim CEO funding 3-0
• Approved Brianne Tilley for Intensive Supervision Officer II at $31.77/hr 3-0
• Approved wage adjustment for Margo from $18.00 to $18.50/hr 3-0
• Approved hiring Tyrena Markus to Appraisers office at $17.00/hr 3-0
• Approved hiring Dedra Koehn for dishwashing/custodian at $11.50/hr 3-0
• Approved emergency vehicle permit for Nicholas Moss (City of Pratt Fire Dept) 3-0
• Certified August 4, 2026 Primary Election results at canvass

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hear updates on economic development and personnel requests. The meeting includes reports from the VSP and Noxious Weed departments.

• Economic Development update from Heather Morgan
• VSP personnel request from Tara Pagenkopf
• Noxious Weed personnel update from Jon Roach
• Approval of vouchers

The Pratt County Commission approved a raise for Nicolas Moss for paramedic licensure, hired Kristina Bishop as a part-time bus driver at $10.70/hr, and amended the PRRC building sale contract to extend the sale date to September 30, 2026. They also signed an informed consent regarding a conflict of interest in the tax sale, approved minutes and vouchers, and held multiple executive sessions with no action taken.

• Approved raise for Nicolas Moss for paramedic licensure (3-0)
• Hired Kristina Bishop as part-time bus driver at $10.70/hr (3-0)
• Amended PRRC building sale contract to extend sale date to September 30, 2026 (3-0)
• Signed informed consent regarding conflict of interest in tax sale (3-0)
• Approved minutes of July 27, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved vouchers for August 3, 2026 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will hear an economic development update, a Horizons Mental Health quarterly report, and consider an INA Intrusion System purchase and the final draft of the 2027 budget. The board will also hold an executive session and accept public comments.

• Consideration of INA Intrusion System purchase
• Consideration of the Final Draft for the 2027 Budget
• Heather Morgan – Economic Development Update
• Vikki Mader – Horizons Mental Health Quarterly Update

The Board approved an $8,426.10 security package for the courthouse and authorized the County Counselor to file tax foreclosure documents. The board also approved a draft budget for the Scot Lloyd Group. A quarterly report from Horizon Mental Health Center was presented and acknowledged.

• Approved purchase of INA Alert Courthouse Security Package for $8,426.10 (3-0)
• Authorized Tyson Eisenhauer to file tax foreclosure documents (3-0)
• Approved Draft Budget for Scot Lloyd Group (3-0)
• Approved minutes of July 20th, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved vouchers for July 27, 2026 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will receive updates on economic development, a budget request from the Conservation District, a possible intrusion detection system, road and bridge projects, and compensation data. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and vouchers and a public comment period.

• Economic Development Update – Heather Morgan
• Pratt County Conservation District Budget Request – Sheri Gatton
• INA Alert – Intrusion System Consideration – Jake Strecker
• Road & Bridge Departmental Update – Doug Freund
• Compensation Data presentation – Jimmy White & Cameron Quick

The Board of County Commissioners approved the hiring of two part-time bus drivers and a road crossing permit for Kansas Gas Service. The board also approved the July 13 meeting minutes and vouchers for July 20.

• Approved hiring Tammi Runyon and Travis Domann as part-time bus drivers at $10.70/hr (3-0)
• Approved road crossing permit for Kansas Gas Service on SE 30th Avenue (3-0)
• Approved minutes of July 13, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved vouchers for July 20, 2026 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hear an economic development update from Heather Morgan and a security presentation from Trystan Smittle. A budget discussion with Scot Loyd via Zoom and budget adjustments presented by Catherine Rohrer are scheduled. Additional department updates and routine approval of minutes and vouchers are also on the agenda.

• Heather Morgan – Economic Development Update
• Trystan Smittle – Security Presentation
• Budget Discussion – Scot Loyd via Zoom
• Catherine Rohrer – Budget Adjustments
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit

The Board approved the Revenue Neutral Notice of Intent with a public hearing scheduled for September 8, 2026, and approved budget adjustments for the Kansas Department of Corrections juvenile services grant. They also discussed a $90,000 dispatch console replacement project, expressing consensus to contribute the county's $30,000 share pending final proposal. Two executive sessions were held with no action taken, and the minutes and vouchers were approved.

• Approved Revenue Neutral Notice of Intent with hearing on Sept 8, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved Kansas Department of Corrections juvenile services budget adjustments (3-0)
• Approved minutes of July 6, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved vouchers (3-0)
• Held executive session on non-elected personnel, no action taken (3-0)
• Held executive session on attorney-client matter, no action taken (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates on economic development and noxious weeds. The board is scheduled to discuss a contract with Bueller and a membership renewal for the Chamber of Commerce.

• Discussion of Bueller contract
• Chamber of Commerce membership renewal
• Economic Development update from Heather Morgan
• Noxious Weed department update from Jon Roach
• Executive session regarding non-elected personnel

The Board approved several administrative items including a $3,000 Chamber of Commerce membership renewal and a road crossing permit for Kansas Gas Service. They also approved an addendum to a consulting agreement with Beeler Consulting regarding Pratt Regional Medical Center. Additionally, the board approved a part-time seasonal employee for the Noxious Weed department.

• Approved $3,000 Chamber of Commerce Diamond Level Membership (3-0)
• Approved Kansas Gas Service road crossing permit at SE 30th (3-0)
• Approved water leak repair in Clerk's Office (3-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss Work Comp (3-0)
• Approved Ron Scott as part-time weed sprayer applicator at $15.00/hr (3-0)
• Approved Beeler Consulting agreement addendum for PRMC (3-0)
• Approved June 29th meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved June 6, 2026 vouchers (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a budget workshop. The session will focus on budget draft discussions with Loyd Group, LLC.

• Budget draft discussions with Loyd Group, LLC

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hear a budget request from Pratt Area Humane Society at 2:30 PM. Commissioners will also appoint a bipartisan team to oversee secure disposition of election materials per K.S.A 25-2708, and consider a termite protection renewal for the courthouse. An executive session on non-elected personnel and discussions with PRMC are scheduled.

• Budget request from Pratt Area Humane Society
• Appointment of bipartisan team for election materials disposition (K.S.A 25-2708)
• Consideration of Termite Protection Renewal for Courthouse
• PRMC Discussions
• Executive session on non-elected personnel (closed)

The Board approved several personnel and maintenance contracts before entering a budget workshop. The Commission also discussed hospital financial stabilization efforts with PRMC leadership.

• Approved $1.00 per hour raises for six employees (3-0)
• Appointed Holly Howell and Tishawna Dudrey to oversee 2024 Primary Election material destruction (3-0)
• Approved Redrock renewal contract for termite inspection services for $275.00 (3-0)
• Approved Younie’s Lawnscape for weed control and mulch/rock installation for $2,285.00 (3-0)
• Approved July 22, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Approved July 29, 2026 vouchers (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will receive updates on economic development, a local developer, and the NextEra thermal line. The board will then consider several business items, including courthouse maintenance, the 2027 budget, the primary election canvass schedule, and participation in the state fair. Public comment is allowed but no formal decisions will be made during that time.

• Consideration of Courthouse Maintenance Request
• 2027 Budget Discussion
• Consideration of Primary Canvass Date and Time
• Consideration of State Fair Participation
• Economic Development Update from Heather Morgan

The Board approved various expenditures including Great Plains Development membership, courthouse repairs, and weed maintenance. They also voted to withdraw from specific opioid litigation involving two pharmacy benefit managers.

• Approved Great Plains Development membership agreement for $3,308.00 (3-0)
• Approved withdrawal from amended Opioid Litigation regarding two pharmacy benefit managers (3-0)
• Approved Haviland Telephone road crossing application on NW 40th St (3-0)
• Approved courthouse repairs for a courtroom door and light fixture (3-0)
• Approved $625 PRMC bond administration fee (3-0)
• Approved weed removal, mulch, and ongoing treatment (3-0)
• Approved June 15, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved June 22, 2026 vouchers (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a budget workshop at 8:00 AM. Loyd Group, LLC will present department budget proposals. No decisions are listed; the meeting is informational.

• Budget workshop – presentation by Loyd Group, LLC of department budgets

The Board approved the sale of the former PRRC building and six adjacent lots for $147,500. They also authorized several courthouse maintenance requests and an HVAC system replacement at the Community Services Building.

• Approved sale of former PRRC building and six adjacent lots for $147,500 (3-0)
• Closed public hearing regarding property sale (3-0)
• Approved courthouse building maintenance requests and repairs (3-0)
• Approved purchase and installation of HVAC system at 409 S Main for $9,795 (3-0)
• Approved June 08, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Approved June 15, 2026 vouchers (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a hearing regarding the sale or disposition of county-owned property (PRRC). The meeting includes updates on economic development and an energy storage project by NextEra Energy Resources, LLC.

• Hearing on Sale or Disposition of County Owned Property (PRRC)
• NextEra Energy Resources, LLC energy storage project updates
• Economic development update from Heather Morgan
• Consideration of weed spraying for the courthouse
• Consideration of courthouse maintenance request

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the Neighborhood Revitalization Program. The meeting includes an economic development update and two executive sessions concerning non-elected personnel.

• Public Hearing: Neighborhood Revitalization Program
• Economic Development Update from Heather Morgan
• Executive Session: Non-Elected Personnel (Tara Pagenkopf)
• Executive Session: Senior Center Non-Elected Personnel
• Discussion on Budget Workshop time change

The Board approved Resolution 06-08-2026 to adopt the Pratt County Neighborhood Revitalization Plan. The program will become effective following required approvals from participating taxing entities and the Kansas Attorney General. Additionally, the board approved a part-time driver for Senior Services.

• Approved Resolution 06-08-2026 to adopt the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan (3-0)
• Approved Martin Fleming as a part-time driver at $10.70 per hour (3-0)
• Approved June 1, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Approved June 8, 2026 vouchers (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider budget requests from the Pratt Public Library and personnel requests from the Register of Deeds and Senior Services. The board will also approve vouchers and minutes from previous meetings.

• Pratt Public Library budget request
• Register of Deeds personnel request
• Senior Services personnel request
• Approval of vouchers
• Approval of minutes

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners met on June 1, 2026 and moved to an executive session to discuss wages, then returned to the regular agenda. The board approved a 50‑cent wage increase for Christina Gonzelez to $20.70 per hour, hired Shelby Richards as a part‑time driver at $10.70 per hour, and authorized an emergency vehicle permit for Dalton Hodkinson. It also approved the May 26 minutes, the June 1 vouchers, and adjourned the meeting.

• Moved to executive session under Non‑Elected Personnel exception (2‑0)
• Returned from executive session with no action taken (2‑0)
• Approved 50‑cent raise for Christina Gonzelez to $20.70/hr (2‑0)
• Approved hiring of Shelby Richards as part‑time driver at $10.70/hr (2‑0)
• Approved emergency vehicle permit for Dalton Hodkinson (2‑0)
• Approved minutes of May 26, 2026 (2‑0)
• Approved vouchers for June 1, 2026 (2‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 2:29 pm (2‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hear an economic development update from Heather Morgan and consider a contract and road crossing permit from Doug Freund of Road & Bridge. Additional department updates and public comment are also scheduled. The meeting includes approval of minutes and vouchers.

• 2:00 PM – Heather Morgan presents Economic Development Update
• 2:15 PM – Doug Freund discusses Road & Bridge contract and road crossing permit
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker

The commissioners approved a road crossing permit for SC Telcom on SW 50th Ave, a contract with Kirkham Michael for bridge engineering services west of Turkey Creek, and a $23,372.13 irrigation quote for the courthouse and law enforcement center. All three motions passed unanimously (3-0). Additional routine items—tax foreclosure title work, minutes, and vouchers—were also approved.

• Approved Road Crossing Permit for SC Telcom (3-0)
• Approved contract with Kirkham Michael for bridge engineering services (3-0)
• Approved $23,372.13 irrigation quote to InteGreen Services (3-0)
• Approved hiring First American Title for tax foreclosure title work (3-0)
• Approved May 18 minutes (3-0)
• Approved May 26 vouchers (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hear an economic development update and the Extension Office budget, then consider renewing termite protection and appointing a bipartisan team to oversee secure disposition of election materials per K.S.A 25-2708. Public comment is invited before approval of minutes and vouchers.

• Heather Morgan – Economic Development Update
• Jodi Denton – Pratt Extension Office Budget
• Consideration of Termite Protection Renewal
• Appointment of bipartisan team for election materials disposition under K.S.A 25-2708

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners approved multiple contracts and appointments, including agreements for the Ninnescah Flats Energy Storage project and a comprehensive zoning plan. They also authorized election‑material destruction appointments, a road crossing for Northern Natural Gas, and moved briefly into an executive session. All motions passed with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved Contribution, Decommissioning & Road Use & Maintenance Agreements for Ninnescah Flats Energy Storage, LLC Project (2-0)
• Approved engagement letter for comprehensive zoning plan services ($25,000‑$30,000) (2-0)
• Approved appointment of Sherry Wenrich and Holly Howell to supervise destruction of 2025 City and School election materials (2-0)
• Approved appointment of Sherry Wenrich and Holly Howell to supervise destruction of Presidential Preference Primary election materials (2-0)
• Approved Road Crossing Application for Northern Natural Gas on Northeast 13th Avenue (2-0)
• Approved minutes of May 11, 2026 (2-0)
• Approved vouchers for May 18, 2026 (2-0)
• Moved to executive session under Attorney‑Client exception (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hear budget requests from Arrowhead West and Road & Bridge, as well as a personnel request from Senior Services. They will also receive an update on the comprehensive plan from zoning officials and consider quotes for lawn maintenance at county buildings.

• Arrowhead West budget request at 2:15 PM
• Road & Bridge budget presentation at 2:30 PM
• Zoning comprehensive plan update at 2:45 PM
• Senior Services personnel request at 3:15 PM
• Quotes for lawn maintenance for courthouse and LEC

The board voted to add additional part-time positions for public transportation. They also approved the purchase of restroom air fresheners and toilet paper dispensers, and a lawn‑maintenance contract with Younie Lawnscapes for $185. Minutes from April 27 and May 4, 2026, as well as vouchers for May 11, 2026, were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved additional part-time positions for public transportation (3‑0)
• Approved purchase of restroom air fresheners and toilet paper dispensers (3‑0)
• Approved lawn maintenance contract with Younie Lawnscapes at $185 (3‑0)
• Approved minutes of April 27, 2026 (3‑0)
• Approved minutes of May 4, 2026 (3‑0)
• Approved vouchers for May 11, 2026 (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 03:49 (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a budget workshop at 9:00 AM. Loyd Group, LLC will present the department budget proposals. No decisions are listed; the meeting appears to be informational.

• Budget workshop presentation by Loyd Group, LLC
• Department budget presentations

The commissioners adopted the Planning Board’s recommendations for the Ninnescah Flats Energy Storage battery facility (Case SU‑2026‑02) with a 3‑0 vote. They also approved a $13,995 boiler‑room electrical upgrade and a wage increase for employee Carl Stremmel, each by 3‑0. Additional routine items such as voucher approval and recess motions were also passed unanimously.

• Approved Special Use Permit for battery storage facility (3-0)
• Approved $13,995 boiler room breaker box replacement (3-0)
• Approved Carl Stremmel’s wage increase to $18/hr (3-0)
• Approved May 4 vouchers (3-0)
• Recessed meeting for Budget Workshop (3-0)
• Moved to executive session (Attorney‑Client) on lease matters (3-0)
• Moved to executive session (Non‑Elected Personnel) on senior services (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:07 pm (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on battery storage, receive an economic development update, and hear a presentation on the InteGreen Boiler Room Project. They will also approve minutes and vouchers, then recess to a budget workshop on May 5.

• Public hearing on battery storage (2:15 PM)
• InteGreen Boiler Room Project presentation (2:45 PM)
• Economic development update from Heather Morgan (2:00 PM)
• Approval of minutes and vouchers
• Recess to budget workshop on May 5 at 9:00 AM

The commissioners adopted the Planning Board’s findings and approved Resolution 05‑04‑2026 for the battery storage project (Case SU‑2026‑02) with a 3‑0 vote. They also approved a $13,995 boiler‑room electrical upgrade and a wage increase for employee Carl Stremmel, each by 3‑0 votes.

• Approved special‑use permit for Ninnescah Flats Energy Storage (3‑0)
• Approved $13,995 boiler‑room breaker box replacement (3‑0)
• Approved Carl Stremmel’s wage increase from $17 to $18/hr (3‑0)
• Approved May 4 vouchers (3‑0)
• Recessed meeting for Budget Workshop (3‑0)
• Approved budget‑workshop executive sessions (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:07 pm (2‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners and city officials are holding a joint meeting to discuss several items, including the Neighborhood Revitalization Program, economic development, the 2027 budgets, and a proposed remodel of the Community Center for the City Police Department. All items are discussions only; no votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of 2027 budgets
• Discussion of Community Center remodel for City Police Department
• Discussion of Neighborhood Revitalization Program
• Discussion of Economic Development

The board approved Resolution 2026‑04‑27, declaring a local disaster emergency for Pratt County due to the April 25 storm (3‑0). It also approved a roadway crossing for Haviland Telephone at NW 50th St & NW 70th Ave, a pay increase for Patrick Houk, and hired Doug Ray for part‑time lake operations (each 3‑0). The commissioners approved the April 20 minutes, the April 27 vouchers, recessed the meeting, and later adjourned the joint City/County session (each 3‑0).

• Approved disaster emergency resolution (3‑0)
• Approved roadway crossing for Haviland Telephone (3‑0)
• Approved $1/hr pay increase for Patrick Houk (3‑0)
• Approved hiring of Doug Ray for part‑time lake operations (3‑0)
• Approved minutes of April 20, 2026 (3‑0)
• Approved vouchers for April 27, 2026 (3‑0)
• Recessed meeting until May 4 joint session (3‑0)
• Adjourned joint City/County meeting (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will hear updates from economic development, mental health, and sheriff departments, and discuss lawn care and road crossing applications. The board will also consider items for a future joint city-county meeting.

• Discussion of Courthouse/LEC Lawn Care
• Road Crossing Applications
• Joint City/County Meeting Discussion Items
• Economic Development Update
• Horizons Mental Health Quarterly Update

The commissioners approved Resolution 2026-04-27, declaring a local disaster emergency due to the April 25 storm (3-0). They also approved a roadway crossing for Haviland Telephone, a pay increase for Patrick Houk, and hiring Doug Ray for part‑time lake operations (each 3-0). The board adopted minutes, vouchers, and set a recess for the joint City/County meeting on May 4.

• Approved Resolution 2026-04-27 disaster emergency (3-0)
• Approved roadway crossing for Haviland Telephone at NW 50th St & NW 70th Ave (3-0)
• Approved pay increase for Patrick Houk to $19.54/hr (3-0)
• Approved hire of Doug Ray, part‑time Lake Operations at $16/hr (3-0)
• Approved minutes of April 20, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved vouchers for April 27, 2026 (3-0)
• Recessed meeting until May 4 joint City/County meeting (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will review several items of business, including lawncare service bids, a matching funds request from the SW Kansas Area Agency on Aging, and a contract with Freedom Claims Management, Inc for 2026. Department updates on economic development, the Vernon Filley Art Museum, Pratt Family Practice, and EMS staffing will be presented. No formal decisions are scheduled for the public comment period.

• Opening and consideration of lawncare bids
• SW Kansas Area Agency on Aging matching funds request
• Consideration of 2026 Freedom Claims Management, Inc contract
• Economic Development update from Heather Morgan
• EMS staffing update from Brian Atteberry

The board approved a finding of special circumstances to sell the PRRC property and authorized the county attorney to prepare and publish the required notices. It also approved a property tax exemption for the Extension Office Building, renewed the county’s $1,650 contribution to the Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging, and renewed the Freedom Claims Management contract for 2026‑2027. Additional approvals included a UMB letter for surplus sales‑tax reserve transfers, the April 13 minutes, and April 20 vouchers. The meeting adjourned at 3:32 pm.

• Approved finding of special circumstances for PRRC property sale (3-0)
• Authorized Tyson Eisenhauer to prepare and publish required notices (3-0)
• Approved and signed Property Tax Exemption Application for Extension Office Building (3-0)
• Renewed County’s annual contribution to Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging – $1,650 (3-0)
• Approved Freedom Claims Management, Inc. contract renewal for 2026‑2027 (3-0)
• Approved UMB letter for timing of surplus sales‑tax reserve fund transfers (3-0)
• Approved minutes of April 13, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved vouchers for April 20, 2026 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates on economic development, the historical society budget, and fire rescue equipment. The body will consider a KDOT spraying contract and health care renewal options. An executive session is scheduled to discuss PRMC leases.

• KDOT spraying contract consideration
• PRMC leases (Executive Session)
• Health care renewal options
• Sheriff personnel request
• Emergency vehicle permit application

The Pratt County Board approved several actions, including hiring an appraiser staff member at $16 per hour, signing a KDOT weed‑control agreement with specified service rates, and purchasing rescue tools for $43,100. Additional approvals covered an emergency vehicle permit, a sheriff personnel status change, and renewals of two health‑insurance plans. The board also approved the minutes from April 6, 2026 and the vouchers for April 13, 2026.

• Hire Gracie Martin for the Appraiser Office at $16/hr (passed 3‑0)
• Approve and sign KDOT weed‑control agreement (rates $45/hr operators, $75/hr ATV, $95/hr truck) (passed 3‑0)
• Approve purchase of rescue tools for $43,100 from Rescue Specialist (passed 3‑0)
• Approve emergency vehicle permit for Doug Reh (passed 3‑0)
• Approve status change for Johnny Cardoza to full‑time detention officer at $17.50/hr (passed 3‑0)
• Approve health‑insurance renewal with Freedom Claims plan (passed 3‑0)
• Approve health‑insurance renewal with Blue Cross Blue Shield (passed 3‑0)
• Approve minutes of April 6, 2026 (passed 3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates on economic development and health department contracts. The body will also open bids for a tractor and consider a purchase request for EMS.

• Opening of tractor bids
• EMS purchase request
• Health Department family planning contract consideration
• Emergency vehicle applications
• Health care options

The board approved several actions, including a proclamation for Drug Endangered Children’s Awareness Day, a family planning contract at $58/hour, and the use of a $13,303.37 election security grant. They also hired a part‑time lake employee, awarded a $222,000 tractor contract to KanEquip Inc., and a $46,000 mower contract to BTI. Emergency vehicle permits were approved, and the March 30 minutes and vouchers were adopted before adjourning.

• Proclamation for Drug Endangered Children’s Awareness Day approved (3-0)
• Family Planning Provider contract approved at $58/hour (3-0)
• Election security grant utilization approved ($13,303.37 total cost) (3-0)
• Hire Nick Barker part‑time at $16/hr for Lake Department approved (3-0)
• Award tractor purchase to KanEquip Inc. for $222,000 approved (3-0)
• Award mower purchase to BTI for $46,000 approved (3-0)
• Emergency vehicle permit applications approved (3-0)
• March 30, 2026 minutes approved (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss insurance renewals for BCBS and PIC, as well as personnel requests for the Appraisers Office and Senior Services. The board will also consider quotes for the courthouse irrigation system and a grounds maintenance contract bid notice.

• BCBS and PIC insurance renewal options
• Personnel requests for Appraisers Office and Senior Services
• Courthouse irrigation system quote
• Bid notice for grounds maintenance contract
• Senior Services van repair

The board approved a 6‑month $0.50 raise for two senior employees and authorized a $2,840 payment for a bus repair. It also hired Alejandro Miguel Ledezma as a full‑time deputy at $24.50 per hour and adopted proclamations for April Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Awareness Month. Additional actions included authorizing a public notice for lawn‑care bids and approving the meeting minutes and vouchers.

• Approved 6‑month $0.50 raises for Shawn Flemming and Julian Harris (3‑0)
• Authorized payment of $2,840 to Van Slyke for bus repair (3‑0)
• Adopted proclamation for April Sexual Assault Awareness Month (3‑0)
• Adopted proclamation for April Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month (3‑0)
• Authorized Cescha Hoffman to run public notice for lawn‑care and related services bids (3‑0)
• Approved hiring of Alejandro Miguel Ledezma as full‑time deputy at $24.50/hr (3‑0)
• Approved minutes of the March 23, 2026 meeting (3‑0)
• Approved vouchers for March 30, 2026 (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates on economic development and county fire rescue. The body will hold an executive session regarding PRMC leases and discuss a lawn care contract for the Courthouse and LEC.

• Executive session on PRMC Leases
• Courthouse & LEC Lawn Care Contract discussion
• County Fire - Rescue Truck update
• Insurance renewal with Theel Insurance
• Miss Kansas donation consideration

The board approved several expenditures, including a $95,000 used fire rescue truck, a $67,407 boiler room repair contract, a $1,000 donation to the Miss Kansas Foundation, and hiring a road department worker at $17 per hour. They also approved a road crossing permit for SC Telcom and a $625 payment to UMB Bank for bond administration. All motions passed unanimously with a 3-0 vote.

• Approved purchase of used rescue truck up to $95,000 (3-0)
• Approved $1,000 donation to Miss Kansas Foundation (3-0)
• Approved $67,407 InteGreen Services boiler room repipe contract (3-0)
• Approved hiring of Timothy Thomason for Road Department at $17/hour (3-0)
• Approved road crossing permit for SC Telcom at NE 50th and NE 40th St (3-0)
• Approved payment of $625 to UMB Bank for PRMC bond administration (3-0)
• Approved minutes of March 16, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved vouchers for March 23, 2026 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will receive updates from Economic Development, the Pratt Extension Office, EMS, and the Lake department. After the updates, the board will discuss the Courthouse Project and a lawn services contract. No formal decisions are scheduled for these items. Public comment will be allowed for three minutes per speaker, but no votes will be taken.

• Economic Development Update (Heather Morgan)
• Pratt Extension Office – Annual State Report & Update (Jodi Denton)
• EMS – Contract discussion (Brian Atteberry)
• Lake Update & Personnel Request (Doug Freund)
• Courthouse Project Discussion

The board approved a $6,583.22 lake‑meter consolidation, transferred a road employee at $17 per hour, and authorized contracts for EMS billing and website services. It also gave Tyson Eisenhauer authority to execute opioid settlement documents for six remaining defendants. Minutes and vouchers for the day were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved lake‑meter consolidation for $6,583.22 (3-0)
• Approved transfer of Joshua Small to Road & Bridge at $17/hr (3-0)
• Authorized Brian Atteberry to execute EMS billing contract with Waystar Subscriber (3-0)
• Authorized Tyson Eisenhauer to execute opioid settlement documents for six defendants (3-0)
• Approved renewal of CivicPlus website services contract for $6,955.20 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of March 09, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved vouchers for March 16, 2026 (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will receive updates on economic development, property tax questions, a road crossing permit, and health department grants and personnel. After the updates, the board will consider a resolution on the county's HIPPA policy and the expiration of an emergency vehicle permit. No formal decisions are scheduled for the public comment period.

• Economic Development Update – Heather Morgan
• Property and Property Tax Questions – Kelly Nienke
• Road Crossing Permit discussion – Doug Freund
• Health Department Grants & Personnel Request – Darcie Van Der Vyver
• Consideration of Pratt County HIPPA Policy Resolution

The board approved a $35,206 KDHE grant application and authorized a road crossing permit for the Sawyer Gas Project. They also adopted a new HIPAA policy resolution and hired a deputy sheriff at $21 per hour. Minutes and vouchers for the meeting were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved Road Crossing Permit for KGS Sawyer Gas Project (3-0)
• Signed KDHE grant application for $35,206 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 03-09-2026 updating HIPAA policies (3-0)
• Hired Mischele Hitz as Deputy Sheriff at $21/hr (3-0)
• Approved minutes of March 02, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved vouchers for March 09, 2026 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:10 PM (3-0)