Pratt County public meetings in 2024
39 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners
The board approved hiring two appraisal firms for the Pratt Energy Ethanol Facility, hired a tree service, approved a new detention officer, and approved payment vouchers. Two executive sessions were held with no action taken.
- Hired Watson Millican & Company for appraisal of Pratt Energy Ethanol Facility, not to exceed $35,000 (3-0)
- Approved contract with Hornsby and Company to estimate fair market value of tangible property, not to exceed $45,000 (3-0)
- Hired Ethan Ketchum to trim and remove trees on NW First Street, not to exceed $16,600 (3-0)
- Approved hiring Dusty Roberts as full-time detention officer at $17.25 per hour (3-0)
- Approved payment vouchers for December 30, 2024 (3-0)
- Approved minutes from December 16, 2024 (3-0)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board approved Resolution 12-06-2024 transferring $130,000 to special equipment funds, a $0.50 raise for an appraiser's office employee, a 3% raise for EMS employees, and hired two new employees. They also appointed Chase Galle to the PADC board and canceled the December 23 meeting.
- Appointed Chase Galle to PADC board (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 12-06-2024 transferring $25,000 to noxious weed, $25,000 to election, $80,000 to health (3-0)
- Approved $0.50 raise for Margo Roberts in Appraiser's Office (3-0)
- Hired Mary Kocher as RSVP bus driver at $10.10/hour (3-0)
- Approved payment vouchers for December 16, 2024 (3-0)
- Canceled commissioner meeting on December 23, 2024 (3-0)
- Hired Jeremy Thompson as part-time EMT at $14.45/hour (3-0)
- Approved 3% raises for EMS employees effective January 6, 2025 (3-0)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners approved a 3% pay raise for all sheriff's department employees, effective January 6, 2025. They also approved a roof repair bid, voting machine purchases, and a paid holiday for New Year's Eve. All decisions were made unanimously (3-0).
- Approved 3% raises for sheriff's department employees (3-0)
- Approved AR Roofing bid of $18,350 for extension office roof repair (3-0)
- Approved purchase of two FVT voting machines from Adkins Election Services for $7,196 (3-0)
- Approved paid day off for employees on New Year's Eve (3-0)
- Approved payment vouchers for December 9, 2024 (3-0)
- Approved minutes from December 2, 2024 (3-0)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hear presentations from various county officials and consultants, including economic development, healthcare, fire/rescue, emergency management/zoning, and appraisal. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting appears to be for informational updates only.
- Presentation by Heather Morgan on economic development and COVID consulting
- Update from Tammy Smith and Alan Waites regarding Pratt Regional Medical Center
- Fire/rescue update from Billy Hampton
- Emergency management and zoning update from BJ Hayes
- Appraiser update from DJ McMurry
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners has scheduled meetings with an economic development consultant, RSVP, and other representatives. The agenda also lists upcoming hearings for October regarding zoning and mental health services.
- Meeting with Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID Consultant
- Meeting with Tara Pagenkopf, RSVP
- October 7 hearing: BJ Zoning/NextEra Natalie
- October 28 meeting: Vicki Mader/Horizon Mental Health
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a budget hearing at 9:00 AM and later receive a presentation from Heather Morgan, an economic development/COVID consultant. The agenda also includes scheduling for future meetings on September 23 (Bob Great Plains) and October 28 (Horizon Mental Health).
- RNR/Budget hearing at 9:00 AM
- 2:00 PM presentation by Heather Morgan, EC DEV/COVID consultant
- September 23, 2:30 PM meeting with Bob Great Plains
- October 28 meeting with Vicki Mader/Horizon Mental Health
Board of County Commissioners
The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners will hear presentations from Heather Morgan on economic development and COVID consulting, Tara Pagenkopf on RSVP, and Jon Roach on noxious weed. The agenda is procedural with no proposed decisions or public hearings listed.
- Presentation by Heather Morgan on economic development and COVID consulting
- Presentation by Tara Pagenkopf on RSVP
- Presentation by Jon Roach on noxious weed
- Mention of October 28 presentation by Vicki Mader on Horizon Mental Health (future item)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to hear from consultants and staff. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the roof at the Extension Building.
- Discussion regarding the roof at the Extension Building
- Meeting with Heather Morgan, Economic Dev/COVID Consultant
- Meeting with Jason Winkel, Landfill/Recycling
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear from consultants and emergency services. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the roof at the Extension Building.
- Roof at Extension Bldg
Board of County Commissioners
The board will conduct the official canvass of the 2024 primary election. They will also receive presentations from the economic development/COVID consultant, Pratt Regional Medical Center, and South Central Kansas Community College Association. A discussion on repairing the roof at the Extension Building is scheduled. A future meeting with Horizon Mental Health is noted for October 28.
- 2024 primary election canvass
- Presentation by Heather Morgan on economic development/COVID consulting
- Presentation by Tammy Smith and Alan Waites of PRMC
- Presentation by Catherine Rohrer of SCKCCA
- Discussion of roof repair at Extension Building
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a series of scheduled meetings with consultants and representatives. Discussions include economic development, treasury matters, mental health services, and irrigation water cuts.
- Meeting with Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID Consultant
- Meeting with Amy Jones, Treasurer
- Meeting with Vicki Mader, Horizon Mental Health
- Discussion with Blake Himmelwright and Roger Stotts regarding Rattle Snake Creek/irrigation water cuts
- Meeting with Catherine Rohrer, SCKCCA
Board of County Commissioners
This agenda for the July 15, 2024 meeting of the Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is largely procedural. The board will review the budget prior to a Zoom call with John Reiger of Loyd Group LLC, meet with an economic development/COVID consultant, a soil conservation representative, and fire/rescue. A notice to exceed an RNR deadline is also on the agenda.
- Review of county budget before call with John Reiger (Loyd Group LLC)
- Presentation from Heather Morgan (EC Dev/COVID consultant)
- Presentation from Sheri Gatton (Pratt County Soil Conservation)
- Presentation from Billy Hampton (Fire/Rescue)
- Notice to exceed RNR deadline (July 15)
Board of County Commissioners
The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations from various officials and organizations, including economic development, NextEra (on road use), mental health, and soil conservation. The agenda also includes scheduling notices for upcoming meetings and deadlines.
- Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant, presents at 2:00 PM
- Adrian Harrel, NextEra, discusses road use at 2:45 PM
- Tara Pagenkopf, RSVP, addresses July 15 notice to exceed RNR deadline
- Sheri Gatton, Pratt Co Soil Conservation, and Viicki Mader/Horizon Mental Health at 2:15 PM
- Tammy Smith/Alan Waites, PRMC, at 2:15 PM on July 22 and October 28
Board of County Commissioners
The July 1 meeting includes scheduled sessions with the EC Dev/COVID consultant and the Health Department. A tentative session with Scot Loyd of Loyd Group LLC is also listed.
- Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID Consultant
- Darcie Vandervyver, Health Dept
- Scot Loyd, Loyd Group LLC (tentative)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will hear from several consultants and agency representatives regarding economic development, noxious weeds, and chamber renewal. The meeting will then recess until June 26, 2024, for a budget workshop.
- Presentation by Heather Morgan (EC Dev/COVID Consultant)
- Presentation by Jon Roach (Noxious Weed)
- Chamber renewal discussion with Ashley Smith
- Budget workshop scheduled for June 26, 2024
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners has scheduled presentations from Heather Morgan, an economic development and COVID consultant, and Catherine Rohrer from SCKCCA. The agenda also notes upcoming meeting dates for the county accountant and Horizon Mental Health.
- Presentation by Heather Morgan
- Presentation by Catherine Rohrer
- Upcoming meeting with Scot/Accountant on June 26
- Upcoming meetings with Viicki Mader/Horizon Mental Health
Board of County Commissioners
The meeting consists of scheduled presentations from various consultants and managers. The agenda also notes several future meetings with an accountant and Horizon Mental Health.
- Presentation by Heather Morgan, EC DEV/COVID Consultant
- Presentation by Brian Atteberry (EMS) and BJ Hayes (EM Mgr)
- Presentation by Tara Pagenkopf (RSVP)
- Upcoming meetings with Scot/Accountant on June 13 and June 26
- Future meetings with Viicki Mader/Horizon Mental Health in July and October
Board of County Commissioners
The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear scheduled updates from county staff and consultants. Presentations cover economic development/COVID consulting, extension office budget, landfill/recycling, RSVP, and road/lake matters. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.
- Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant update
- Jodi Drake, Extension Office budget update
- Jason Winkel, Landfill/Recycling update
- Tara Pagenkopf, RSVP update
- Doug Freund, Road/Lake update
Board of County Commissioners
The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss bathroom remodels and budget-related items with several county officials. The agenda includes presentations from the EC Dev/COVID consultant, PAHS/budget, and the Pratt Public Library, with additional budget meetings scheduled for later dates.
- Bathroom remodels discussion
- Meeting with Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant
- Budget discussion with Rexana Prater, PAHS
- Budget discussion with Eric Killough, Pratt Public Library
- Future budget meetings with Jodi Drake (May 28) and Horizon Mental Health (July 22, October 28)
Board of County Commissioners
The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with scheduled presentations from county staff and partner organizations, including the IT director, economic development consultant, Vernon Filley Art, Arrowhead West, and the PRMC CEO. The board is also setting future meeting dates with the accountant and Horizon Mental Health. The agenda is largely a series of informational updates and scheduling items rather than major policy decisions.
- Bathroom remodel updates
- Presentation by Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant
- Budget discussion with Andrea Polf, Arrowhead West
- Presentation by Tammy Smith, PRMC CEO
- Meetings with Scot/accountant scheduled for June 13 and June 26 at 9:00 AM
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear scheduled updates from county staff and consultants. Presentations cover economic development/COVID, the Arrowhead West budget, landfill and recycling operations, IT, and the Pratt Regional Medical Center CEO.
- Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant update
- Andrea Polf, Arrowhead West budget presentation
- Jason Winkel, landfill/recycling update
- Mark Graber, IT director update
- Tammy Smith, PRMC CEO update
Board of County Commissioners
The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear from Heather Morgan, an economic development/COVID consultant, and from Blodgett Livestock Pavilion representatives about funding. The agenda contains only these two discussion items, with no voting or action items listed.
- 2:00 PM presentation by Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant
- 2:30 PM Blodgett Livestock Pavilion funding discussion with Brandon Rockenbach, Calvin Boyd, and Steve Stratford
Board of County Commissioners
The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners will open bids for a lot in the Grandview Addition and hear presentations from several consultants and organizations, including an economic development/COVID consultant and the Endangered Child Drug Alliance. The meeting also sets future meetings with the county accountant in May and June.
- Open bids for Lot Grandview Addition, N/2 Lot One Block 68
- Presentation by Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID Consultant
- Presentation by Pam Ford on PR Co Endangered Child Drug Alliance
- Presentation by Catherine Shelton Rohrer, SCKCCA
- Meetings with Scot/Accountant scheduled for May 9, June 13, and June 26
Board of County Commissioners
The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations from Heather Morgan, an economic development/COVID consultant, and Thad Henry from the Pratt Historical Museum. The agenda also includes scheduling meetings with the county accountant and department heads for May and June.
- 10:00 AM presentation by Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant
- 10:15 AM presentation by Thad Henry, Pratt Historical Museum
- Meetings with Scot/accountant scheduled for May 9, June 13, and June 26
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations from Heather Morgan, an economic development/COVID consultant, and Jodi Drake from the Pratt County Extension. The agenda also lists upcoming meetings with the county accountant and department heads in May and June. No formal decisions or votes are listed on this agenda.
- Presentation by Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID Consultant
- Presentation by Jodi Drake, Pratt Co Extension
- Meeting with Scot/Accountant scheduled for May 9
- Department heads meeting scheduled for June 13 at 9:00 AM
- Department heads meeting scheduled for June 26 at 9:00 AM
Board of County Commissioners
The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations from two consultants: Heather Morgan on economic development/COVID matters and Sherry Wenrich on roads. The agenda contains only these two scheduled presentations, with no other business items listed.
- 2:00 PM presentation by Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant
- 2:15 PM presentation by Sherry Wenrich, roads
Board of County Commissioners
The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners will canvass presidential preference votes and hear presentations from several county departments and consultants, including economic development/COVID consultant Heather Morgan, appraiser Natalie/Ken Mazzanti and DJ McMurry on lots, Horizon Mental Health's Vicki Mader, EMS/BJ Hayes on a trailer, and Road/Lake's Doug Freund. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Canvass of presidential preference votes
- Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant presentation
- Appraiser discussion on lots with Natalie/Ken Mazzanti and DJ McMurry
- Horizon Mental Health presentation by Vicki Mader
- EMS/BJ Hayes trailer discussion and Road/Lake update by Doug Freund
Board of County Commissioners
The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations from several county-related parties, including an economic development/COVID consultant, the noxious weed department, a crisis center proclamation, and a lake/road update. The agenda is primarily informational with no listed votes or decisions.
- 2:00 PM Heather M Organ, EC Dev/COVID consultant presentation
- 2:15 PM Jon Roach, noxious weed update
- 2:30 PM Aim ee Norris/Family Crisis Center proclamations
- 2:45 PM Doug Freund, lake/road update
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear scheduled presentations from a consultant, RSVP, an insurance representative, and a county official. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.
- Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant, presents at 2:00 PM
- Tara Pagenkopf, RSVP, presents at 2:15 PM
- Jim Lohmeyer, BCBS rep, discusses renewal at 2:30 PM
- Doug Freund, lake/road update at 2:45 PM
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations from Heather Morgan, an economic development/COVID consultant, and Tara Pagenkopf from RSVP. The agenda contains only these two informational items, with no formal decisions or public hearings listed.
- Presentation by Heather Morgan on economic development and COVID-related matters
- Presentation by Tara Pagenkopf from RSVP
Board of County Commissioners
The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with scheduled presentations from an economic development/COVID consultant, a pharmacy owner, a Blue Cross Blue Shield representative, and emergency management/EMS officials. No formal decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation by Heather Morgan, economic development/COVID consultant
- Presentation by Terry Gatlin of Gatlin Pharmacy
- Presentation by Jim Lohmeyer, Blue Cross Blue Shield representative
- Presentation by BJ Hayes (Emergency Management) and Brian Atteberry (EMS)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, with a joint city/county session at 11:00 AM. In the afternoon, they will hear from Heather Morgan on economic development/COVID matters and Jason Winkel on landfill and recycling operations.
- Joint city/county meeting at PSB
- Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant, at 2:00 PM
- Jason Winkel, landfill/recycling, at 2:15 PM
Board of County Commissioners
The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is meeting on February 12, 2024. The agenda includes presentations from Tara Pagenkopf of RSVP and Charles Thimesch regarding lawn care, with no other substantive items listed.
- Presentation by Tara Pagenkopf, RSVP
- Presentation by Charles Thimesch on lawn care
- Note that Heather will not be joining via Zoom
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations from Heather Morgan, an economic development and COVID consultant, and Tammy Smith and Alan Waites, likely regarding county finances. They will also hear from Deb Withers, a Council for Aging representative, and discuss a future city/county meeting.
- Presentation by Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant
- Presentation by Tammy Smith (CEO) and Alan Waites (CFO)
- Deb Withers, Council for Aging representative, to address the board
- City/County meeting scheduled for 11:00 AM, date to be determined, at PSB
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations from Heather Morgan, an economic development/COVID consultant, and from Sheriff Jimmy White and Devon Willard. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation by Heather Morgan on economic development and COVID
- Presentation by Sheriff Jimmy White and Devon Willard
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss a bathroom remodel project and to hear from Darren Booth of Theel Insurance/Freedom Claims Management. The agenda is brief and contains only these two discussion items, with no formal votes or public hearings listed.
- Bathroom remodel discussion at 2:00 PM
- Insurance/claims management presentation by Darren Booth at 2:30 PM
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations from Heather Morgan, an economic development/COVID consultant, and Doug Freund, who oversees roads and lakes. No formal decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation by Heather Morgan on economic development and COVID
- Presentation by Doug Freund on road and lake matters
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations from several local organizations, including an economic development/COVID consultant, the community college president, RSVP, and the health department. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation by Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID Consultant
- PCC President Dr. Calvert presents economic impact report
- Tara Pagenkopf presents on RSVP
- Darcie Vandervyver presents on health
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will open bids for the sale of property on Highway 61. They will also hear from Heather Morgan, an economic development and COVID consultant.
- Open bids on Highway 61 property
- Presentation by Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant