Pratt County public meetings in 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear a presentation from Heather Morgan, an economic development and COVID consultant. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed. No decisions or votes are scheduled on the agenda.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan on economic development and COVID matters

The Board of County Commissioners approved a 2023 public defender contract and the hiring of a full-time employee for the County Clerk's office. The board also approved payment vouchers and corrected previous meeting minutes regarding a sign cost.

• Approved hiring Nicole Morgan full time in the County Clerk’s office at $19.00 per hour (3-0)
• Approved 2023 public defender contract with Mandi Stephenson of Stephenson Law for monthly payments of $3,250.37 (3-0)
• Approved December 19, 2022 minutes with correction of PSB sign cost to $17,000 (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for December 27, 2022 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a meeting with scheduled presentations from county staff and officials, including the economic development COVID consultant, the Nox WD director, RSPV, the recycling/landfill supervisor, and emergency management. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan, economic development COVID consultant
• Update from Jon Roach, Nox WD director
• Presentation by Tara Pagenkoph, RSPV
• Update from Jason Winkel, recycling/landfill supervisor
• Presentation by BJ Hayes and Tim Branscom, emergency management

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear updates from a COVID/economic development consultant and from the EMS director and emergency management officials. The agenda lists three presentations but no formal decisions or public hearings.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan on COVID/economic development and ROZ resolution
• Update from EMS Director Brian Atteberry
• Update from Emergency Management representatives Tim Branscom and BJ Hayes

The Board approved a $200,000 transfer from the Road Department to the Special Machinery Fund and purchased three chest compression units for EMS using ARPA funds. The commission also hired a part-time EMT and approved a 2023 economic development contract.

• Approved $23,994.00 purchase of three chest compression units from Life-Assist using ARPA funds (3-0)
• Approved hiring Cindra Williams as part-time EMT at $13.50 per hour
• Approved Resolution 12-12-22 transferring $200,000 from Road Department to Special Machinery Fund (3-0)
• Approved $1,444.18 payment to Simpson Dirt Construction from Capital Improvement Fund
• Approved Heather Morgan's 2023 economic development contract for $5,000.00 (2-0)
• Approved emergency vehicle driver permits for Justin Crouch and Greg Holmes (3-0)
• Approved December 23, 2022 as a paid holiday for employees (3-0)
• Approved December 5, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to receive updates from three presenters: Heather Morgan on economic development and COVID, Jason Winkel on landfill and recycling, and Dr. Calvert from Pratt Community College. No formal decisions or votes are listed on this agenda.

• Update from Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant
• Update from Jason Winkel on landfill/recycling
• Update from Dr. Calvert, PCC

The Board approved a 2023 contract with Howard Law Firm and the purchase of a sand/salt spreader for Fire/Rescue and Ambulance services. The board also approved payment vouchers and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved 2023 contract with Howard Law Firm for $39,004.44 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of sand/salt spreader from Southwest Truck Parts for $5,300.00, split between Fire/Rescue and Ambulance funds (3-0)
• Approved minutes from November 21, 2022 and November 28, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for December 5, 2022 (3-0)
• Recessed into executive session to discuss HIPAA attorney/client matters; no action taken (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear a presentation from Heather Morgan, an economic development and COVID consultant. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan on economic development and COVID

The Board of County Commissioners approved payment vouchers for November 28, 2022. They also approved $200 in Chamber Bucks for each employee from the Treasurer Special Fund. Two executive sessions were held with no action taken.

• Approved payment vouchers for November 28, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved $200 Chamber Bucks to each employee from Treasurer Special Fund (3-0)
• Recessed into executive session for HIPAA issues; no action taken (3-0)
• Recessed into executive session for legal issues concerning another government entity; no action taken (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations from Heather Morgan on economic development and COVID, from RSVP representatives, and from Sheriff Jimmy White. The agenda is otherwise procedural with no listed action items.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant
• Presentation by Ramona Truhler, Aleta Dixon, Rose Freitas (RSVP)
• Presentation by Sheriff Jimmy White

The Board of County Commissioners hired Daniel Ailstock as Jail Administrator and approved the purchase of SCBA bottles for Fire & Rescue. The board also granted the RSVP Director access to bank account information and approved November 21 payment vouchers.

• Hired Daniel Ailstock as Jail Administrator at $25.00 per hour (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 10 SCBA bottles from SCBA Sales & Rentals LLC not to exceed $8,700.00 (3-0)
• Approved permission for RSVP Director Tara Pagenkopf to access Council and Aging bank account information (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for November 21, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from the November 14, 2022 canvass and regular meeting (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to canvass the November 2022 general election results, a procedural step to certify the vote. They will also hear from economic development consultant Heather Morgan on COVID-related matters, and from emergency management and zoning director Tim Banscom and BJ Hayes.

• General election canvas
• Presentation by Heather Morgan, economic development COVID consultant
• Presentation by Tim Banscom and BJ Hayes, emergency management/zoning director

The Board approved a contract for a land survey to facilitate a lot split south of the new Public Safety Building. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and payment vouchers. No action was taken following an executive session regarding a HIPAA-related matter.

• Approved $2,400 agreement with Kirkham Michael & Associates Inc for land survey (3-0)
• Approved minutes from November 7, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for November 14, 2022 (3-0)
• Returned from executive session with no action taken (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Commission is meeting to hear updates from county staff and consultants, including a COVID/economic development consultant, hospital representatives, the health director, and the noxious weed director. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda; the meeting appears to be informational.

• Flu shot clinic for employees at 1:00 PM
• Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant, at 2:00 PM
• Tammy Smith and Alan Waites from PRMC at 2:15 PM
• Health Director Darcie VanderVyer at 2:30 PM
• Noxious Weed Director Jon Roach at 3:00 PM

The Board of County Commissioners approved the appointment of an election deputy and a pay increase for a noxious weed employee. The board also approved payment vouchers and the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved Susan Pixler as election deputy at $150.00 bi-weekly (2-0)
• Approved .50 pay raise for Casey Ziehr (2-0)
• Approved change of hours for Casey Ziehr to 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Approved payment vouchers for November 7, 2022 (2-0)
• Approved minutes from October 31, 2022 (2-0)
• Executive session regarding rescue personnel ended with no action taken (2-0)
• Executive session regarding attendance ended with no action taken (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear scheduled updates from county staff and outside agencies. The agenda lists presentations from the economic development/COVID consultant, treasurer, fire/rescue, and a regional council, plus a discussion on the cost of public safety buildings. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant
• Presentation by Amy Jones, Treasurer
• Presentation by Bill Hampton, Fire/Rescue
• Presentation by Catherine Rohrer, SCKCCA
• Discussion with John Cromer on cost of PSB

The Board approved several pay increases for county and fire/rescue staff and authorized a road crossing for fiber optic cable. Commissioners also voted to waive the purchasing policy to acquire three available vehicles due to inventory shortages.

• Approved $0.50 raise for Ashlee Prisbrey (2-0)
• Approved road crossing for Haviland Telephone at SW 20th St, SW 130th Ave, and SW 110th Ave (2-0)
• Approved removal of purchasing policy to buy three available vehicles (2-0)
• Approved pay for Gary Smith ($38.50), Morgan Trinkle ($46.15), Chris Klein ($38.77), and Terry Williamson ($38.77) biweekly (2-0)
• Approved October 24, 2022 minutes (2-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for October 31, 2022 (2-0)
• Approved $500 bi-weekly pay increase for Micheal Blackford (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear a series of scheduled updates and discussions from county staff and consultants, including economic development/COVID, a provider contract, landfill/recycling, RSVP, and EMS. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant, update
• Darcie Vandervyver, FP provider contract discussion
• Jason Winkel, landfill/recycling update
• Lori Humphrey, interest in old PRRC building
• Brian Atteberry, EMS director update

The Board approved a contract for a family planning provider and hired an interim Emergency Manager/Zoning official. The commission also approved several road crossings for gas line bores and authorized October payment vouchers.

• Approved PCHD family planning provider contract for Dr. Hannah Vogt (3-0)
• Approved October 10, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Hired BJ Hayes as interim Emergency Manager/Zoning at $19.50 per hour starting Oct 31, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved road crossings for Shelby Resources LLC at SW 50th Ave, SW 50th St, SW 60th St, SW 70th St, and SW 80th St (2-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for October 24, 2022 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear scheduled presentations from various county officials and consultants, including economic development/COVID, mental health, RSVP, noxious weed, and road and bridge departments. No formal decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant
• Presentation by Vikki Mader, CEO of Horizons Mental Health
• Presentation by Tara Pagenkopf, RSVP Director
• Presentation by Jon Roach, Nox Weed Director
• Presentation by Tim Branscom

The Board approved a $26,854.75 landscaping bid from Younie Landscapes for rock and grass around the new building. They also approved an updated Title VI plan for RSVP and the minutes from October 3, 2022. Multiple executive sessions were held regarding emergency manager/zoning director interviews, with no action taken. Payment vouchers for October 10, 2022, were approved.

• Approved Younie Landscapes bid for rock and grass at new building $26,854.75 (3-0)
• Approved updated Title VI plan for RSVP (3-0)
• Approved minutes from October 3, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for October 10, 2022 (3-0)
• Held executive sessions on emergency manager/zoning director interviews, no action taken

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear from Heather Morgan, an economic development and COVID consultant, and Tim Branscom on emergency management and zoning. The main business is a series of interviews for emergency manager and zoning positions from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. The agenda is otherwise limited to these items.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant
• Presentation by Tim Branscom, EM/Zoning
• Interviews for emergency manager and zoning positions

The Board approved a road crossing for 4 Brothers LLC at SW 70th Avenue and SW 60th Street, with Commissioner Shriver abstaining (2-0). They also approved the September 26 minutes (3-0), hired Skylar Hennessee as a full-time detention officer at $15.00 per hour (3-0), and approved payment vouchers for October 3, 2022 (3-0). The meeting included multiple executive sessions for non-elected personnel interviews, all returning with no action taken.

• Approved road crossing for 4 Brothers LLC at SW 70th Ave and SW 60th St (2-0, Shriver abstained)
• Approved minutes from September 26, 2022 (3-0)
• Hired Skylar Hennessee full-time as detention officer at $15.00/hour (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for October 3, 2022 (3-0)
• Recessed into executive session for non-elected personnel interviews (multiple, no action taken)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board voted 3-0 to authorize County Counselor Tyson Eisenhauer to contact an appraisal company and surveyor for land south of the new Public Safety Building, after Spencer Siroky expressed interest in purchasing it. The board also approved two employee raises of $0.50 each for Carl Swisher and Ben Henning, and discussed several grants including electric vehicle charging stations and cybersecurity funding. No final decisions were made on the charging station or air tank purchases.

• Authorized appraisal and survey for land south of Public Safety Building (3-0)
• Approved $0.50 raise for Carl Swisher (3-0)
• Approved $0.50 raise for Ben Henning (3-0)
• Approved minutes from September 19, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for September 26, 2022 (3-0)
• Recessed into executive session for attorney/client matter, no action taken (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear from Heather Morgan, an economic development and COVID consultant, and then from Gary Smith, Billy Hampton, Clayton Kessler, and Morgan Trinkle. The agenda is sparse and contains only these two scheduled presentations, with no listed decisions or public hearings.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant at 2:00 PM
• Presentation by Gary Smith, Billy Hampton, Clayton Kessler, and Morgan Trinkle at 2:15 PM

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners approved several personnel and equipment items, including hiring a part-time EMT at $13.50/hour, purchasing a Stryker Stair Pro for $3,940.86, and approving a Hays Medical contract for $460 annually. They also approved part-time road grader operators at $18.00/hour and payment vouchers. A new rescue truck was not approved due to budget concerns, and the board discussed but did not decide on purchasing additional CBA tanks for fire/rescue.

• Approved hiring Cambria Fisher as part-time EMT at $13.50/hour (3-0)
• Approved purchase of Stryker Stair Pro for $3,940.86 (3-0)
• Approved Hays Medical contract for $460 annually (3-0)
• Approved part-time road grader operators Jim Clark and Steve Smith at $18.00/hour (3-0)
• Approved minutes from September 12, 2022 meetings (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for September 19, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved payment to Kirkham Michael for site development $3,695.38 (3-0)
• Recessed into executive session for attorney/client matter, no action taken (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hold a budget hearing with accountant Scot Loyd, and to hear updates from various county officials and consultants, including economic development/COVID consultant Heather Morgan, appraiser DJ McMurry, health representative Darcie Vandervyver, and RSVP's Tara Pagenkopf. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no specific action items listed.

• Budget hearing with accountant Scot Loyd
• Update from economic development/COVID consultant Heather Morgan
• Update from appraiser DJ McMurry
• Update from health representative Darcie Vandervyver
• Update from RSVP representative Tara Pagenkopf

The Board approved a $1.00 six-month raise for Ryan Frazier and a $1.00 six-month raise for Kinzie Milburn, both 3-0. They also approved a $20,000 final retainage payment to Harman Huffman Construction and two payments to Kirkham Michael for the NE Road Project. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and discussions on economic development, noxious weed, health, and internet installation.

• Approved $1.00 six-month raise for Ryan Frazier (3-0)
• Approved $1.00 six-month raise for Kinzie Milburn (3-0)
• Approved $20,000 final retainage payment to Harman Huffman Construction (3-0)
• Approved payments to Kirkham Michael for NE Road Project: $297.50 and $4,525.00 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from September 6, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for September 12, 2022 (3-0)
• Signed official canvass from August 2, 2022 primary
• Recessed into executive session twice with no action taken

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear scheduled updates from several county officials and consultants, including Heather Morgan on economic development and COVID, Treasurer Amy Jones, and Emergency Manager/Zoning official Tim Branscom. The agenda lists only these presentations and no formal action items.

• Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant, 2:00 PM
• Amy Jones, Treasurer, 2:45 PM
• Tim Branscom, Emergency Manager/Zoning, 3:00 PM

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $1.00 raise for Cescha Hoffman, appointed election observers, and set the 2023 mill levy at 58.406 after discussing budget constraints. No final decision was made on a new fire truck or landscaping bids; those items remain pending. The board also addressed public concerns about emergency vehicle traffic and fire district boundaries.

• Approved $1.00 raise for Cescha Hoffman (3-0)
• Approved minutes from August 29, 2022 (3-0)
• Appointed Susan Pixler and Sherry Wenrich as election observers for ballot destruction (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for September 6, 2022 (3-0)
• Set 2023 mill levy at 58.406 (discussed, no formal vote recorded)
• Tabled decision on fire truck purchase pending budget process
• Tabled decision on landscaping bids for Public Safety Building; directed to seek additional quotes
• Executive session held on non-elected personnel; no action taken

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with scheduled presentations from an economic development/COVID consultant, a county-owned property discussion, and a representative from Loyd Group LLC. Department heads for noxious weeds, EMS, and roads are also on the agenda. No formal decisions or votes are listed in the agenda text.

• Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant, scheduled at 2:00 PM
• Kevin Hamm, county-owned property discussion at 2:30 PM
• Scot Loyd, Loyd Group LLC, at 2:45 PM
• Jon Roach, Noxious Weed Supervisor, on agenda
• Brian Atteberry, EMS Director, and Doug Freund, Road, on agenda

The Board approved several expenditures and actions, including a $10,083.15 payment for truck repairs, a $1,000 donation to the Lemon Park Lights Fund, a $1.00 pay increase for an employee, and a road crossing application. They also discussed the 2023 budget, with disagreements on mill levy changes and raises, and accepted a termination notice.

• Approved minutes from August 22, 2022 (3-0)
• Donated $1,000 to Lemon Park Lights Fund (3-0)
• Approved $10,083.15 payment to Main Street Auto, LLC for truck repair (3-0)
• Approved $1.00 pay increase for Kevyn Shank (3-0)
• Approved road crossing application for Trek AEC, LLC contingent on landowner approval (3-0)
• Accepted termination notice for Esther Thomas as of 8-22-22 (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for August 29, 2022 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations from several county officials and consultants, including economic development, community services, and emergency management. The board will also consider approving the Emergency Manager/Zoning Director job description.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID Consultant
• Presentation by AJ & Bob Wetmore, Great Plains Development
• Presentation by Nancy Smith, CSW Supervisor
• Presentation by Catherine Rohrer, SCKCCA Director
• Approve Emergency Manager/Zoning Director job description

The Board approved membership dues for Great Plains Development ($2,473) and a payment to Phoenix Restoration ($5,929.74) for capital improvements. They also approved a $1.00 raise for a clerk's office employee and discussed fire department coordination with township chiefs. No action was taken after an executive session on personnel discipline.

• Approved $2,473 Great Plains Development membership dues (3-0)
• Approved $5,929.74 Phoenix Restoration payment from capital improvement funds (3-0)
• Approved $1.00 raise for Susan Pixler, clerk's office employee (3-0)
• Approved minutes from August 8 and August 11, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved vouchers for August 22, 2022 (3-0)
• Recessed into executive session for 15 minutes on non-elected personnel discipline; returned with no action taken (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a recessed meeting on August 15, 2022, featuring a budget workshop led by Scot Loyd of Loyd Group, LLC, and presentations from Heather Morgan (Economic Development/COVID consultant), Tara Pagenkopf (RSVP Director), and AJ & Bob Wetmore of Great Plains Development. The agenda is primarily a schedule of presentations and discussions, with no formal votes or action items listed.

• 9:00 AM budget workshop with Scot Loyd, Loyd Group, LLC
• 2:00 PM Heather Morgan, Economic Development/COVID consultant
• 2:15 PM Tara Pagenkopf, RSVP Director
• 2:15 PM (8-22-2022) AJ & Bob Wetmore, Great Plains Development

The Board approved the purchase of ten rifles with accessories from Loyal 9 Manufacturing for $28,470, paid from ARPA funds, replacing federal rifles being returned. They also approved a $2,434.12 bid from the City of Pratt for a traffic light at NE 20th Avenue and Highway 54, a $29,603.36 final payment to Morgan Brothers, and $7,632.10 in repairs to a noxious weed vehicle. Public comments raised concerns about fire response distances and the use of county fire equipment, but no formal action was taken on that issue.

• Approved purchase of 10 rifles from Loyal 9 Manufacturing for $28,470 (3-0)
• Approved $2,434.12 bid from City of Pratt for light at NE 20th Ave & Hwy 54 (3-0)
• Approved final payment of $29,603.36 to Morgan Brothers (3-0)
• Approved $7,632.10 for repairs to 2003 Chevrolet C4500 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from August 1, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for August 15, 2022 (3-0)
• Recessed into executive session for 5 minutes, returned with nothing to report (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to canvass the August 2, 2022 primary election results, making them official. Following the canvass, the board will hear scheduled reports from county staff and department heads, including economic development, emergency management, landfill/recycling, RSVP, and noxious weed programs.

• Canvass of August 2, 2022 primary election
• Report from Heather Morgan, economic development/COVID consultant
• Report from Tim Branscom, emergency manager/zoning
• Report from Jason Winkel, landfill/recycling supervisor
• Reports from Tara Pagenkopf (RSVP) and Jon Roach (noxious weed)

The Board approved replacing flood-damaged furniture at the new building for $1,902.39, added two members to the Solid Waste Committee, approved emergency vehicle permits, hired a part-time janitor, and approved vouchers and reimbursements. They also held a budget workshop on August 15, discussing funds and unencumbered cash, but took no formal action on the budget.

• Approved $1,902.39 furniture replacement from Bolen Office Furniture (3-0)
• Added Joe Compton and Dwight Adams to Solid Waste Committee (3-0)
• Approved emergency vehicle permits for Gary Smith and Robert Thomas (3-0)
• Approved payslip for Zane Martin at $20.00/hour (3-0)
• Hired Shannon Cleeton-Crow as part-time janitor at $10.50/hour (3-0)
• Approved vouchers for August 8, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved $15.24 reimbursement to Jared Shriver for repairs (3-0)
• Approved EMS fuel charge card from Casey's (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations from county officials and consultants, including economic development/COVID, the hospital's interim CEO and CFO, the emergency manager/zoning administrator, and the road/lake supervisor. The agenda also includes canvassing the August 2 primary election results at the next meeting.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan, Economic Dev/COVID Consultant
• Presentation by Tammy Smith (Interim CEO) and Alan Waites (CFO) of PRMC
• Presentation by Tim Branscom, Emergency Manager/Zoning
• Presentation by Doug Freund, Road/Lake Supervisor
• Canvass of August 2, 2022 primary election on August 8

The Board approved a $11,040 contract with Kirkham Michael for bridge inspections and a $9,650 change order for the NE 20th Avenue road project. They also approved signing federal grant assurances for a weather tower project, authorized the county counselor to address 2021 audit issues, and approved payment vouchers. The meeting recessed to canvass primary election ballots on August 8, which was done without substantive decisions.

• Approved bridge inspection contract with Kirkham Michael for $11,040 (3-0)
• Approved second change order for NE 20th Avenue road project to Morgan Brothers for $9,650 (3-0)
• Approved signing assurance and certifications for federal weather tower grant (3-0)
• Authorized county counselor to contact accountant Scot Loyd regarding 2021 audit (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for August 1, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved payment to Kirkham Michael for road project NE 20th Avenue, $19,303.87 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from July 25, 2022 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear from various department heads and officials about their budgets and operations. The agenda includes presentations from the sheriff, EMS director, road supervisor, health director, and others, indicating a focus on budget planning and departmental updates.

• Budget meeting with department heads
• Presentation by Sheriff Jimmy White
• Presentation by EMS Director Brian Atteberry
• Presentation by Road Supervisor Doug Freund
• Presentation by Health Director Darcie Vandervyer

The Board approved a contract with Ninnescah Rural Electric for a light at Highway 61 and 20th Street at a cost of $2,536.10, and approved a $3.43 per hour raise for Tyler Finch, promoting him to sergeant. The board also approved minutes from July 11 and 18, and payment vouchers for July 25. Budget discussions for 2023 included potential cuts, with department heads presenting their budgets.

• Approved contract with Ninnescah Rural Electric for light at Highway 61 and 20th Street, $2,536.10 (3-0)
• Approved $3.43 raise for Tyler Finch, promoting him to sergeant (3-0)
• Approved minutes from July 11 and July 18, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for July 25, 2022 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is holding a recessed budget meeting in the morning and a regular meeting in the afternoon. The regular meeting includes presentations from several county officials and department directors, covering economic development, COVID consulting, community action, volunteer services, and noxious weed control.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID Consultant
• Presentation by Catherine Rohrer, SCKCCA Director
• Presentation by Tara Pagenkopf, RSVP Director
• Presentation by Jon Roach, Noxious Weed Director

The Board approved the notice of intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate, setting a proposed mill levy of 58.406, with a public hearing scheduled for September 12, 2022. They also approved several payments, hires, and a change order, and discussed various departmental reports.

• Adopted notice of revenue neutral rate intent with proposed mill levy 58.406 (3-0)
• Approved $269,928.08 payment to Morgan Brothers Construction for NE 20th Avenue road (3-0)
• Approved change order of $3,388.96 (3-0)
• Hired Alex Garza and John Stoltenberg at $15.00/hour for recycling center (3-0)
• Hired Susan Pixler and Kim Declue at $15.00/hour part-time in clerk's office (3-0)
• Approved checks for Council on Aging (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for July 18, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved payment to Landmark Architect invoice #26 for $7,166.25 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear from Heather Morgan, an economic development/COVID consultant, and Tim Branscom, the emergency manager/zoning official. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan on economic development and COVID
• Presentation by Tim Branscom on emergency management and zoning

The Board approved several purchases and hires, including three Dell computers for weather spotting ($2,695.08 from ARPA funds), a part-time EMT hire at $13.50/hour, two door replacements at the county shop ($8,915), and roof repairs at the road shop buildings ($24,162.87 and $775.01). They also signed the certificate of substantial completion for the new building, adopted Resolution 071122 replacing Resolution 040504, and waived camping fees for the Mendenhall family until August 31, 2022. The 2023 budget was discussed in a recessed session on July 18 with some changes made.

• Approved purchase of three Dell desktop computers for $2,695.08 from ARPA funds (3-0)
• Signed certificate of substantial completion for new building (3-0)
• Hired Stephanie Holmes as part-time EMT at $13.50/hour (3-0)
• Approved purchase and installation of two doors from JA Knight for $8,915 (3-0)
• Approved roof repair at main road building from AR Roofing for $24,162.87 (3-0)
• Approved lean-to roof repair from AR Roofing for $775.01 (3-0)
• Waived camping fees for Mendenhall family until August 31, 2022 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 071122 replacing Resolution 040504 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is holding a meeting with a series of scheduled presentations and updates from various individuals and organizations. The agenda consists entirely of these informational items, with no formal decisions or public hearings listed.

• Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant, at 2:00 PM
• Hope Center/Agape Clinic representatives Scott Powell and Pamela Ford, at 2:15 PM
• Kate Cummins, Circles of Hope, at 2:30 PM
• Jon Roach, Noxious Weed Director, at 2:45 PM
• Brian Atteberry, EMS Director, at 3:15 PM

The Pratt County Commission approved several purchases and personnel actions, including a new EMS hire, a truck bumper, a trailer, and multiple payments. They also discussed COVID funding updates, surveyor review changes, and a road project issue, but took no action on those items.

• Approved purchase of front bumper for new truck at $1,870.00 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 2023 PJ trailer from Sunflower Trailer Sales Inc for $4,025.00 (3-0)
• Approved hiring Kevin Huffman as part-time EMT at $13.50/hour (3-0)
• Approved minutes from June 27, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved raise for Jace Gwinn, detention officer, of $0.82 (3-0)
• Approved payment to Harman Huffman, Certificate 19, $296,481.20 from capital improvement fund (3-0)
• Approved payment to Kirkham Michael, invoice 58477, $23,642.79 from capital improvement fund (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for July 5, 2022 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners will open bids for a noxious weed 4-wheeler and hear scheduled presentations from county officials, including the noxious weed director, insurance representative, hospital president, economic development/COVID consultant, EMS director, and road/lake director. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no listed votes or decisions other than the bid opening.

• Open bids for noxious weed 4-wheeler
• Update from Jon Roach, Noxious Weed Director
• Presentation by Rich Sanders, Strong's Insurance/PSB
• Update from Barb Prater, PAHS President
• Update from Brian Atteberry, EMS Director

The Pratt County Commission approved several purchases and hires, including a used four-wheeler, a new truck, a part-time EMT, and a recycling center foreman. They also accepted a roof repair quote and approved routine vouchers and payments. The meeting included executive sessions with no action taken, and a separate budget meeting was held on June 29.

• Accepted Chris Shrack's bid of $1,212.99 for used 2012 Yamaha Grizzly 450 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of cab and chassis dually not to exceed $80,000 (3-0)
• Hired Megan Gwin as part-time EMT at $13.50/hour (3-0)
• Hired Wayne Sidman as recycling center foreman at $16.50/hour (3-0)
• Accepted AR Roofing quote of $6,774.09 for landfill shed acrylic coating (3-0)
• Approved vouchers for June 27, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved payment to Landmark Architect invoice #25 for $3,491.25 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from June 13 and 20, 2022 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations from several officials and consultants, including economic development/COVID consultant Heather Morgan, EMS representative Brian Atteberry, DCCCA budget representative Rachel Harper, Pratt Health Foundation Director Dewayne Bryan, and RSVP Director Tara Pagenkopf. The agenda consists solely of these scheduled presentations, with no listed action items or public hearings.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan on economic development and COVID
• Presentation by Brian Atteberry on EMS
• Presentation by Rachel Harper on DCCCA budget
• Presentation by Dewayne Bryan from Pratt Health Foundation
• Presentation by Tara Pagenkopf from RSVP

The Board approved several routine items: hiring Kenneth Coley as a part-time RSVP driver at $10.00/hour and Kevin Newman for the road department at $15.00/hour, both 3-0. They also approved a road crossing for Southern Pioneer Electric, signing a division order and W-9 for Dixon Operating, and payment vouchers for June 20, 2022. Multiple executive sessions were held with no action taken. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Hired Kenneth Coley as part-time RSVP driver at $10.00/hour (3-0)
• Hired Kevin Newman for road department at $15.00/hour (3-0)
• Approved road crossing at SE corner of SW 50th Avenue and SW 50th Street for Southern Pioneer Electric (3-0)
• Approved signing division order and W-9 from Dixon Operating (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for June 20, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved signage on county property at Highway 54 and Howard Street (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The meeting includes presentations from economic development and RSVP consultants. The agenda also contains a discussion regarding fire extinguishers.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan, EC DEV/COVID Consultant
• Presentation by Tara Pagenkopf, RSVP
• Discussion with Tim Branscom, EP/Zoning and Mike Tibbetts, Communications
• Item regarding fire extinguishers

The Board approved multiple purchases for the new public safety building, funded by ARPA, including radios, communication items, amplifiers, and fire extinguishers. They also hired a detention officer, approved raises, and accepted contracts for internet and termite services. A budget workshop was held on June 15, and a walk-through of the new building occurred on June 20.

• Approved Kenwood radios from CDS for $12,189.84 (3-0)
• Approved communication items from CDS for $9,242.73 (3-0)
• Approved Fiplex amplifiers/PA system for $21,814.43 (3-0)
• Approved remaining communication items for $1,496.80 (3-0)
• Hired Wesley Vanover as detention officer at $15.50/hr (3-0)
• Approved raises for Devon Willard ($0.30), Buford Johnson ($0.64), Joshua Nelson and Cody Kibel ($0.80) (3-0)
• Approved RedRock Protection termite contract for $275.00 (3-0)
• Approved SC Telcom internet contract at $99/month for one year (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations from Heather Morgan, an economic development and COVID consultant, and Nancy Milford of Milford Appraisal Service. No formal decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan on economic development and COVID-related matters
• Presentation by Nancy Milford of Milford Appraisal Service

The Board approved several purchases, including a $32,249 cascade system, a $5,662.50 PA system, $12,973.25 in electronics, $32,239.94 in furniture, and a $1,366.63 countertop for the new safety building, all funded from ARPA or capital improvement funds. They also approved a $6,700 trailer for recycling, $1/hour raises for three landfill employees, an appraisal of Highway 61 property, and payments for NE 20th Avenue work. All motions passed 3-0.

• Approved $6,700 trailer purchase from Sunflower Sales for recycling (3-0)
• Approved $1/hour raises for Michael Wells, Jeremy Mosely, and Rick Bacon at landfill (3-0)
• Approved Nancy Milford appraisal of Highway 61 property not to exceed $800, due by July 6, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved $32,249 cascade system from Danko Emergency Equipment, paid from ARPA funds (3-0)
• Approved $5,662.50 PA system from CDW G LLC for safety building, paid from ARPA funds (3-0)
• Approved $12,973.25 electronics from CDW G LLC for safety building, paid from ARPA funds (3-0)
• Approved $32,239.94 EOC furniture from Bolen's Office Supply, paid from capital improvement (3-0)
• Approved $1,366.63 countertop from Home Lumber (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a meeting with scheduled presentations from county officials, including the economic development/COVID consultant, library, sheriff, and zoning director. The agenda also lists budget discussions with the extension office and historical museum from a prior meeting date.

• 2:00 PM Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant
• 2:15 PM Eric Killough, library/budget
• 2:30 PM Jimmy White, sheriff
• 3:00 PM Tim Branscom, EP/zoning director
• Budget items: Jody Drake (extension) and Thad Henry (historical museum)

The commission approved a $17,703.66 sprayer bid from Fairbanks Equipment, approved a $2.05 raise for Kory Hagen, hired Chris Morelan as detention officer at $16.00/hour, and hired Gary Smith part-time at $13.50/hour. They also approved $5,001.09 in appliance purchases from Lowe's using ARPA funds and a dining table purchase not to exceed $1,800. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved Fairbanks Equipment sprayer bid $17,703.66 (3-0)
• Approved $2.05 raise for Kory Hagen (3-0)
• Approved hiring Chris Morelan as detention officer at $16.00/hour (3-0)
• Approved hiring Gary Smith part-time at $13.50/hour (3-0)
• Approved appliance purchase from Lowe's $5,001.09 with ARPA funds (3-0)
• Approved dining table purchase not to exceed $1,800 (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for June 1, 2022 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to hear presentations from several county officials. The agenda includes reports on economic development, recycling, emergency management, and the library budget.

• Economic Development/COVID update from Heather Morgan
• Recycling/Landfill report from Jason Winkel
• SCKCCA presentation from Catherine Rohrer
• Emergency Manager/Zoning update from Tim Branscom
• Pratt Public Library budget discussion with Eric Killough

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear scheduled presentations from county department heads and consultants, including budget requests from the Extension office, Historical Museum, Noxious Weed department, and the EP/Zoning director. The agenda is primarily a series of informational updates and budget discussions, with no votes or formal actions listed.

• Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant, scheduled at 2:00 PM
• Tara Pagenkopf, RSVP director, scheduled at 2:15 PM
• Jodi Drake, Extension budget, scheduled at 2:30 PM
• Thad Henry, Historical Museum budget, scheduled at 2:45 PM
• Jon Roach, Noxious Weed director, and Tim Branscom, EP/Zoning director, scheduled at 3:00 and 3:15 PM

The Board approved appraisals for county land on Hwy 61 and Hwy 54, hired Kayli Kisner for the clerk's office, approved a desk purchase, and made several salary adjustments. They also signed a hazardous litigation participation letter and approved minutes and vouchers.

• Approved appraisals for Hwy 61 land and 3-4 lots on Hwy 54 (3-0)
• Hired Kayli Kisner for clerk's office at $17.50/hr plus $100 bi-weekly for election (3-0)
• Approved desk bid from Bolen Office Supply for $14,281.47 (3-0)
• Signed regional hazard litigation participation letter (3-0)
• Approved salary adjustments for Justin Seaman to $21.19 and Cameron Quick to $24.19 (3-0)
• Approved salary adjustments for Cynthia Brown to $23.52 and Brian Miller to $24.08 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from May 9, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved vouchers from May 16, 2022 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations from Heather Morgan, an economic development/COVID consultant, and Sheriff Jimmy White. The agenda lists only these two scheduled presentations and otherwise contains no substantive action items.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan on economic development and COVID
• Presentation by Sheriff Jimmy White

The Board approved a contract with Kara Lawrence for an EMT class, the low bid from T-K Handyman for $19,157.84 to replace and stain cedar boards at the health department, and multiple payments including $97,375.00 to Harman Huffman Construction and $11,058.25 to Kirkham Michael for road work. An executive session on non-elected personnel was held with no action taken. The minutes from May 2, 2022, were approved.

• Approved EMT class contract with Kara Lawrence (3-0)
• Approved T-K Handyman bid for $19,157.84 for health dept wood replacement (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for May 9, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved $97,375.00 payment to Harman Huffman Construction for certificate #17 (3-0)
• Approved $11,058.25 payment to Kirkham Michael for NE 20th Avenue surfacing (3-0)
• Approved minutes from May 2, 2022 (3-0)
• Held executive session on non-elected personnel, no action taken (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear a series of reports and updates, including a COVID/economic development consultant update, a quarterly report from Pratt Regional Medical Center, a budget discussion for Arrowhead West, and a complaint involving RSVP. The board will also receive an update from the zoning director. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant report
• PRMC quarterly report by Darrell Lavender/Alan Waites
• Arrowhead West budget discussion with Andrea Polf
• RSVP complaint from Joshua Deardon and Tara Pagenkopf
• Zoning update from Tim Branscom

The Board approved purchasing furniture and equipment for the Public Safety Building using ARPA funds, with purchases to be made off state contracts. They also rehired a RSVP driver, hired two new fire/rescue employees, and approved routine payments and minutes. No decision was made on a complaint about a permanent bus ban.

• Approved ARPA-funded furniture/equipment purchase for Public Safety Building (3-0)
• Rehired Aleta Gatz as RSVP driver at $10.00/hour (3-0)
• Approved Pratt Tribune invoice up to $195 (3-0)
• Hired Clint Phye and Robbie Thomas for Fire/Rescue (3-0)
• Approved minutes from April 25, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for May 2, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved $100.00 payment to Silver Haired Legislature (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear scheduled reports from various county officials and consultants, including the health director, sheriff, and EMS, and to make a decision on the BCBS renewal. The agenda also lists future budget meetings for May 2 and 3.

• BCBS renewal decision
• Reports from health director, sheriff, EMS, and others
• Rails to Trails project update
• Burke's Revite presentation
• Budget meetings scheduled for May 2 and 3

The Pratt County Commission denied a request from Blanket Assesment on behalf of Norman Mirsky's new Burke's retail store to apply for the revitalization program after construction had already begun, citing past precedent. The board also approved a cereal malt beverage permit for the fairgrounds, approved payment vouchers, and held two executive sessions on personnel with no action taken.

• Approved minutes from April 18, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 04-25-2022 for cereal malt beverage special event permit (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for April 25, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved BCBS dual option renewal CMQ11 and Option 2 CMR11 (2-0, Adams abstained)
• Denied Burke's store revitalization program application due to construction start
• Held executive sessions on non-elected personnel; no action taken

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss an employee handbook with Will Wohlford and Morris Laing, hear from economic development/COVID consultant Heather Morgan, and meet with Jalaa Miller and Ryan Powell of IMA. The agenda lists only these discussion items, with no votes or decisions specified.

• Employee handbook review with Will Wohlford and Morris Laing
• Economic development/COVID consultant Heather Morgan
• Meeting with IMA representatives Jalaa Miller and Ryan Powell

The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 04-18-2022 updating the lake resolution, approved payment vouchers and a payment to Landmark Architect, and deferred a decision on employee health insurance options to the April 25 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; items discussed included employee handbook changes, ARPA reporting, and a tower update.

• Adopted Resolution 04-18-2022 (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for April 18, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved payment to Landmark Architect for $3,491.25 (3-0)
• Deferred decision on employee health insurance options to April 25, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear scheduled presentations from five individuals: Heather Morgan on economic development/COVID, Catherine Rohrer from SCKCCA, Mike Garrett from Horizon Mental Health, Tara Pagenkopf the RSVP director, and Jason Winkel the landfill/recycling supervisor. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it consists entirely of these informational items.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant
• Presentation by Catherine Rohrer, SCKCCA
• Presentation by Mike Garrett, Horizon Mental Health
• Presentation by Tara Pagenkopf, RSVP director
• Presentation by Jason Winkel, landfill/recycling supervisor

The Pratt County Commission approved grant applications for juvenile and adult programs, hired Ryan Frazier for the appraiser office, approved a payment for an unclaimed body, transferred an employee, and approved raises for several employees. They also approved a field internship agreement with HCC and EMS, and discussed various road and building projects.

• Approved FY2023 Comprehensive Grant application (3-0)
• Adopted FY23 Adult Comprehensive Plan (3-0)
• Approved hiring Ryan Frazier at $14.50/hr for Appraiser Office (3-0)
• Approved $1,200 payment to Larrison Mortuary for unclaimed body (3-0)
• Transferred Chris Morelan from Road to Recycling Center at $15.00/hr (3-0)
• Approved raises for Kyle Bailey and Rick Wittig to $16.00/hr (3-0)
• Approved raises for Dean Roach to $16.00/hr and Ethan Ailstock to $15.50/hr (3-0)
• Approved field internship agreement between HCC and Pratt County EMS (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear scheduled presentations from Heather Morgan, an economic development/COVID consultant, and Jon Roach, the noxious weed director. The agenda contains only these two time-specific items and otherwise appears to be procedural, with no listed action items, contracts, or public hearings.

• 2:00 PM presentation by Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID Consultant
• 2:15 PM presentation by Jon Roach, Noxious Weed Director

The Board approved hiring Ashlee Prisbrey and raising Csecha Hoffman to $15.00 per hour for the treasurer's office, and approved a $232,398 payment to Harman Huffman Construction Group. They also approved minutes and payment vouchers, and held executive sessions on personnel with no action taken. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Hired Ashlee Prisbrey at $15.00/hour for treasurer office (3-0)
• Raised Csecha Hoffman to $15.00/hour for treasurer office (3-0)
• Approved payment to Harman Huffman Construction Group for Certificate No. 16 in amount of $232,398.00 (3-0)
• Approved minutes for March 28, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers from April 4, 2022 (3-0)
• Held executive session on non-elected personnel, no action taken (3-0)
• Held executive session on non-elected personnel, no action taken (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a meeting with scheduled presentations from consultants on economic development/COVID, insurance, and employee benefits. No action items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• 2:00 PM Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant
• 2:15 PM Rich Sanders, Strong's Insurance
• 3:00 PM Jalaa Miller, IMA Consulting/Michelle, BCBS

The Board approved the purchase of a new road grader from Foley Equipment for $315,958.51 (including a $44,000 trade-in), a $500 donation to the 75's Dinner, and the purchase of 20 wall-mounted gear hangers from Weis Fire & Safety Equipment for $9,762.86. They also approved a gas line crossing for Vernon Hirt, a six-month $0.75 raise for Kari Osner, and a Barton College nursing shadowing agreement. No action was taken in two executive sessions.

• Approved $315,958.51 grader purchase from Foley Equipment (3-0)
• Approved $500 donation to 75's Dinner (3-0)
• Approved $9,762.86 gear hangers from Weis Fire & Safety Equipment (3-0)
• Approved gas line crossing for Vernon Hirt (3-0)
• Approved six-month $0.75 raise for Kari Osner, RN (3-0)
• Approved Barton College nursing shadowing agreement (3-0)
• Approved March 28, 2022 payment vouchers (3-0)
• Approved minutes from March 21, 2022 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to open KDOT road project bids and hear various departmental updates. Presentations include year-end reports from the EMS Director and discussions regarding zoning and emergency management.

• Opening of KDOT road project bids
• EMS Director year end report
• Emergency Manager discussion on EMS generator
• Recycling/Landfill Supervisor update

The board awarded the NE 20th Avenue road improvement contract to Morgan Brothers Construction Inc. for $388,553.20, contingent on KDOT approval, and approved two engineering service authorizations for Kirkham Michael. They also approved a $3,304.44 radiator purchase for the EMS generator, hired Lisa Miller as an RSVP navigator at $10/hour, donated $1,000 to the Miss Kansas Pageant Foundation, and adopted an engagement letter for employee handbook updates. All votes were 3-0.

• Awarded NE 20th Avenue road contract to Morgan Brothers Construction Inc. for $388,553.20, contingent on KDOT approval (3-0)
• Approved Additional Service Authorization No. 3 to Kirkham Michael, not to exceed $75,500 (3-0)
• Approved Additional Service Authorization No. 4 to Kirkham Michael, not to exceed $150,500 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of new radiator for EMS generator from Central Power Systems & Services for $3,304.44 (3-0)
• Hired Lisa Miller as RSVP Navigator at $10.00 per hour (3-0)
• Donated $1,000 to Miss Kansas Pageant Foundation (3-0)
• Adopted engagement letter with Morris Laing Law Firm for employee handbook update at $325/hour (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for March 21, 2022 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear a series of scheduled presentations and updates, including a zoning resolution, road matters, and fair board business. The agenda is primarily informational, with no formal votes or decisions listed.

• Zoning resolution discussion with Tim Branscom
• Road update with Doug Freund
• Fair board update with Jon/Joe Novotny
• Sign plat map review with Brad Blankenship
• 4th of July fireworks discussion with George Stevens

The Pratt County Commission approved several items including a tank and sprayer purchase, a $1.00 raise for the Noxious Weed Director, a special use permit for a construction workshop, a lawn care contract, road crossings, and a $3,500 donation for fireworks. All votes were unanimous 3-0.

• Approved purchase of tank and sprayer assembly from Fairbanks Equipment (3-0)
• Approved $1.00 raise for Noxious Weed Director Jon Roach (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 03-14-22 for special use permit for Kessler Construction workshop (3-0)
• Approved $900/month lawn care contract for Charles Thimesch (3-0)
• Approved $50 per mow for empty lot at Cleveland Mound (3-0)
• Approved road crossing for Berry Bortz water lines (3-0)
• Approved road crossing for Ninescah Rural Electric (3-0)
• Donated $3,500 to American Legion Riders for July 4th fireworks (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hear from Heather Morgan, an economic development and COVID consultant. The agenda item is limited to this single presentation.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan, Economic Development and COVID Consultant

The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners approved a six-month $0.50 raise for Cescha Hoffman, approved the February 28, 2022 minutes, and approved vouchers and payments for construction and architectural services. They also discussed the employee handbook, tax foreclosure sale, and economic development updates, and scheduled a walk-through of the public safety building.

• Approved six-month $0.50 raise for Cescha Hoffman (3-0)
• Approved minutes for February 28, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved vouchers for March 7, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved payment to Harman Huffman Construction for Certificate #15 in the amount of $223,347.00 (3-0)
• Approved payment to Landmark Architect for Invoice #21 in the amount of $3,491.25 (3-0)
• Recessed to walk through public safety building on March 14, 2022 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The meeting agenda contains only scheduled presentations from Tara Pagenkopf, Tim Branscom of Emergency Management, and Heather Morgan regarding economic development or COVID consulting. No specific decisions, ordinances, or contracts are listed in the provided text.

The board approved a $25,000 proposal from Arensdorf Construction to repair a low water crossing, hired two new employees, and authorized the RSVP director to sign on accounts and obtain a credit card. Several executive sessions were held with no action taken. The board also discussed a special use case to be voted on at the next meeting.

• Approved hiring Brian Vancampen as RSVP driver at $10.00/hour (3-0)
• Authorized Tara Pagenkopf to sign on Thanksgiving and Christmas accounts (3-0)
• Approved Tara Pagenkopf getting a credit card through Legacy Bank or The Peoples Bank (3-0)
• Approved hiring Kinzie Milburn as receptionist at $15.50/hour (3-0)
• Accepted Arensdorf Construction proposal for low water crossing repair not to exceed $25,000 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from February 22, 2022 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to hear presentations regarding the Pratt Community College 2020-2021 economic impact report and updates from an economic development and COVID consultant. The agenda contains only these scheduled presentations.

• Pratt Community College 2020-2021 Economic Impact Report presentation
• Economic Development/COVID Consultant presentation

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to receive updates and presentations from several county directors. The agenda consists of scheduled presentations regarding RSVP, noxious weeds, economic development, lawn care, emergency management/zoning, and health.

• RSVP Director report
• Noxious Weed Director report
• Economic Development COVID consultant presentation
• Lawn Care presentation
• Emergency Management/Zoning Director report

The Board approved hiring Kevin Mazzanti as an RSVP bus driver at $10.00 per hire, a letter of support for a state grant to expand water lines, a $200 donation to Skyline After Prom, a $100 donation to the 2022 Pratt Disc Golf Club Food Drive, and $1.00 raises for Sherry Vierthaler and Crystal Freean. They also approved road crossings, republishing a road project bid, and vouchers. Several items were discussed but not decided, including bids for a new four-wheeler and a potential sewer expansion.

• Approved hiring Kevin Mazzanti as RSVP bus driver at $10.00 per hire (3-0).
• Approved writing a letter of support for the 'Building a Stronger Community' grant application (3-0).
• Approved $200 donation to Skyline After Prom (3-0).
• Approved $100 donation to 2022 Pratt Disc Golf Club Food Drive (3-0).
• Approved road crossing and right of way for 90256 NE 70th Avenue (3-0).
• Approved road crossing and right of way at 824 W First Street (3-0).
• Approved republishing road project bid on Feb 23 and Mar 2, 2022, with bids opened Mar 21, 2022 (3-0).
• Approved $1.00 raises for Sherry Vierthaler to $17.07/hr and Crystal Freean to $28.34/hr (3-0).

Board of County Commissioners

The agenda consists of scheduled presentations from the County Attorney, SCKCCA, an economic development/COVID consultant, and the Noxious Weed Director. No specific decisions or ordinances are listed in this agenda text.

The Board approved a $419,580.70 payment to Harman Huffman for the Public Safety Building, leaving a balance of $995,635.20. They also approved the 2022 Noxious Weed Management Plan, two road bores, a temporary pay increase for an SCKCCA employee, and payment vouchers. Several reports were presented, and two executive sessions were held with no action taken.

• Approved $419,580.70 payment to Harman Huffman for Public Safety Building (3-0)
• Approved 2022 Noxious Weed Management Plan (3-0)
• Approved road bore at NW 30th Ave and NW 80th St for Amerine Utilities (3-0)
• Approved road bore at NE 20th Ave for Ninnescah Rural Electric Cooperative (3-0)
• Approved temporary pay increase for Micheal Blackford to $327.00 per pay period for one month (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for February 7, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from January 31, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved getting quotes for replacement of Rescue 2 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The agenda contains only a scheduled presentation by Heather Morgan, Economic Development/COVID Consultant. No other items or decisions are listed in the provided text.

The Board approved three road crossings, accepted an aggregate quote, approved health officer contracts, approved employee raises, and approved ARPA-funded equipment for the commissioner room. Several executive sessions were held with no action taken.

• Approved road crossing for Amerine Utilities at NW 80th St & NW 20th Ave (3-0)
• Approved road crossing for Deutsch Oil at NE 120th St & NE 110th Ave (3-0)
• Approved road crossing for Deutsch Oil at NE 70th St & NE 70th Ave (3-0)
• Accepted Pearson Construction aggregate quote ($37.15/ton stone, $26.13/ton screening) (3-0)
• Approved Ann Franco APRN contract Jan 31 2022-Jan 31 2023 at $58/hr, $13.25/call, half liability insurance (3-0)
• Approved Dr. William Cannata health officer contract Jan 31 2022-Jan 31 2023 at $300/month (3-0)
• Approved $17,014.20 for commissioner room equipment from ARPA funds (3-0)
• Approved raises: Cheryl Slupski to $19.87/hr, Diana Orona to $17.32/hr (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear scheduled updates from the health director, hospital board, road department, and an economic development/COVID consultant. The agenda also includes a question about whether a tax sale should be posted on the website. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Update from Darcie Vandervyer, Health Director
• Update from Rich Sanders, Hospital Board
• Update from Doug Freund, Road Department
• Update from Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID Consultant
• Discussion: tax sale on website?

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $25,000 expenditure for road work, approved a motion to pay claims, and discussed other county business. The minutes are partially garbled, but the key decisions are recorded.

• Approved $25,000 for road work (motion by Commissioner, seconded)
• Approved payment of claims (motion by Commissioner, seconded)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (motion by Commissioner, seconded)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear scheduled updates from Jon Roach on noxious weed matters and from Heather Morgan, an economic development and COVID consultant. The agenda contains only these two informational items, with no listed decisions or public hearings.

• Update from Jon Roach on noxious weed
• Update from Heather Morgan on economic development and COVID

The Board approved hiring Tara Pagenkopf as RSVP Director at $25.00/hour starting Jan 31, 2022, and increased Brian Lawrence's pay from $14.49 to $16.50/hour. They also approved minutes, payment vouchers, and continued paying Sheriff White for the EM Assistant position. No action was taken in two executive sessions.

• Hired Tara Pagenkopf as RSVP Director at $25.00/hour (3-0)
• Increased Brian Lawrence's pay from $14.49 to $16.50/hour (3-0)
• Approved minutes from Jan 10, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for Jan 18, 2022 (3-0)
• Continued paying Sheriff White for EM Assistant position (3-0)
• Agreed to have IMA Consulting produce benefit summary for employees
• Decided city likely has blanket insurance covering community center sign

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to open bids for a tract of land, hear an economic development and COVID update from consultant Heather Morgan, interview candidates for the RSVP director position, and receive a report from Sheriff Jimmy White.

• Opening bids for a tract of land
• Economic development/COVID consultant update by Heather Morgan
• Interviews for RSVP director position
• Sheriff Jimmy White report

The board accepted Eddie and Brenda Kile's $550 bid for county-owned land at 35-27-11 and adopted Resolution 01-10-2022A for the sale. They also approved a $34,855 quote from Randy's Tower Service for tower materials, funded by ARPA, and adopted Resolution 01-10-2022B for the Rural Opportunity Zone student loan program. Several personnel actions were taken, including hiring two employees and approving a raise.

• Accepted Eddie and Brenda Kile's $550 bid for tract 35-27-11 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 01-10-2022A for sale of county property (3-0)
• Waived procurement policy for tower materials (3-0)
• Accepted Randy's Tower Service quote of $34,855 for tower materials (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 01-10-2022B for Rural Opportunity Zone student loan program (3-0)
• Approved contract with Stephenson Law Office for public defender fees ($37,804.44) (3-0)
• Hired Carl Brad Swisher at $15.00/hour for road department (3-0)
• Approved $0.50 raise for Kory Hagen (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hear from an economic development consultant and the Sheriff. The agenda contains only these two specific discussion or report items.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan, Economic Development Consultant
• Presentation by Jimmy White, Sheriff

The board approved $1,000 COVID premium pay for full-time county employees who worked in person during 2021, with prorated amounts for partial-year hires, to be paid on the February 9, 2022 paycheck. It also approved a $500 donation to Pratt High After Prom, a $37,804.44 contract with Howard Law for public defender services, and a $1,679.83 EMS generator repair quote. The sheriff was authorized to give 3% raises to his employees, but the sheriff's office was excluded from the COVID hazard pay to offset health insurance costs. The board approved Resolution 01-03-2022 setting elected officials' salaries for 2022.

• Approved $1,000 COVID premium pay for full-time employees (3-0)
• Approved $500 donation to Pratt High After Prom (3-0)
• Approved $37,804.44 contract with Howard Law for public defender services (3-0)
• Approved $1,679.83 EMS generator repair quote from Central Power & Equipment (3-0)
• Approved hiring Crystal Swinney at $10.00/hour for RSVP (3-0)
• Approved hiring Jan Pope at $10.00/hour for RSVP (3-0)
• Approved hiring Greg Kessler at $15.00/hour for Road Department (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 01-03-2022 setting elected officials' salaries (3-0)