Thomas County public meetings in 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting to discuss and decide on several year-end items, including setting 2023 salaries for elected officials, approving year-end resolutions, and addressing tax roll corrections. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, payroll, and accounts payable, as well as a court administrator update and domain cleanup.

• Elected Official 2023 Salaries
• Year End Resolutions
• Tax Roll Corrections
• Approve Dec Payroll
• Approve AP

The Board adopted 12 resolutions to transfer remaining funds from various departments into capital outlay and reserve funds. The Commission also approved December payroll and accounts payable, and updated the employee handbook to prohibit TikTok on county devices. A decision on County Attorney office salary adjustments was tabled.

• Adopted 12 resolutions transferring remaining funds from Ambulance, Health, Emergency Management, Election, Register of Deeds, RFD#3, Road & Bridge, Landfill, Transportation, and Noxious Weed departments (Unanimous)
• Approved Elected Officials' 2023 salaries to follow the matrix (2-1)
• Approved December payroll of $400,091.42 (Unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable for Courthouse General ($342,970.06), Noxious Weed ($4,549.72), and Road & Bridge ($18,434.50) (Unanimous)
• Approved tax roll corrections for Vicnor Farms, Bradley & Marie Skolout, and Brent Beckman (Unanimous)
• Prohibited TikTok on all county-owned equipment and devices, except for the County Attorney and Sheriff's office for investigations (Unanimous)
• Tabled salary requests for Katey Fields and Geoffrey Rohr (Unanimous)
• Accepted current inventory and referred missing items totaling $5,749.05 to the Sheriff's office for investigation (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Commission will hold its regular meeting, opening bids for asphalt work, appointing a planning commission member, and considering cereal malt beverage licenses. They will also discuss payroll changes, an annex building room proposal, an electric proposal for a digital sign, tax roll corrections, and a landfill issue with High Plains Coop. The meeting includes an executive session for department head evaluations.

• Asphalt bid opening
• Planning Commission appointee
• Cereal malt beverage licenses
• Annex building room proposal
• Electric proposal for digital sign

The Board approved a major asphalt overlay contract and several health department salary increases and facility improvements. The commission also adopted rezoning and Rural Opportunity Zone resolutions and approved multiple tax roll abatements.

• Approved $1,335,840.00 asphalt bid from McCormick Excavation & Paving (unanimous)
• Appointed Sue Evans to the Planning Commission for a 3-year term (unanimous)
• Approved Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses for Qwik Fuel, LLC/J.J. Travel Plaza and Thomas County Fair Board (unanimous)
• Approved salary increases for Health Department employees Laurel Jackson, Monique Eaton, and Kendra Glassman (unanimous)
• Approved $9,740 bid from Bill Mariman for Annex Building room addition (unanimous)
• Approved $8,300 bid from Jim’s Electric for digital sign breaker panel (unanimous)
• Approved 10 tax roll personal property and truck abatements (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-15-Rezoning and Resolution 2022-16-Rural Opportunity Zone (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Commission is meeting to handle routine county business, including a possible cafeteria/debit card option for employees, setting 2023 office complex rent, and reviewing a landscape bid. The board will also discuss economic development updates and nominations, consider a donation request, and hold an executive session for department head evaluations. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• FSA/Cafeteria-Debit Card Option discussion
• 2023 Office Complex Rent decision
• Landscape Bid review
• Economic Development Nomination Renewal
• Executive Session for EMS, Emergency Management, Health Department, & Appraiser evaluations

The Board approved a landscaping contract for the Justice Center and implemented a 3% rent increase for the office complex. The Commission also approved several department head salary increases and a management agreement for the Thomas County Speedway.

• Approved Earth Works landscaping bid for $29,884.50 (Unanimous)
• Approved 3% rental cost increase for 2023 office complex rent (Unanimous)
• Approved Aflac debit card system for cafeteria funds at $3.85 per employee/month (Unanimous)
• Approved salary increases: Emily Strange (2.5%), David Becker (3%), Bruce Webb (2.5%), and Scott Reese (2.5%) (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 management agreement for Thomas County Speedway (Unanimous)
• Approved $500 payment for 2023 RC&D dues (Unanimous)
• Denied joining League Municipalities for 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved various tax roll corrections and Accounts Payable registers (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to conduct routine county business. They will consider year-end employee reviews and raises, discuss HIPAA security, and review landscaping work. The agenda also includes tax roll corrections and approval of accounts payable, along with monthly reports on the landfill and road and bridge operations.

• Nomination of West Hale Township Clerk
• Year-end employee reviews and raises
• Discussion of HIPAA security
• Landscaping work by Josh Faber
• Tax roll corrections and approval of accounts payable

The Board approved $8,842.25 for parking lot work at the Historical Courthouse and appointed members to the HIPPA Security committee. The Commission also nominated Jesse Crumrine for West Hale Township Clerk and approved several tax roll abatements. A landscaping bid for the Justice Center was deferred pending a revised proposal.

• Nominated Jesse Crumrine for West Hale Township Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved HIPPA Security committee appointments (unanimous)
• Approved $8,842.25 for Earth Works to finish Historical Courthouse North parking lot (unanimous)
• Tabled Justice Center landscaping bid pending revised buffalo grass proposal
• Approved four Tax Roll Corrections for severed minerals and personal property abatements (unanimous)
• Approved Courthouse General Accounts Payable of $44,717.96 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving an asphalt bid specification, discussing Microsoft 365 and HIPAA security, and holding a public hearing on a landfill resolution with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The board will also consider an employee promotion, tax roll corrections, and approve minutes, payroll, and accounts payable.

• Asphalt bid spec approval
• Microsoft 365 discussion
• HIPAA security discussion
• Landfill hearing/resolution with KDHE
• Employee promotion

The Board approved a five-year Solid Waste Management report and established county-wide HIPAA compliance policies. Other actions included authorizing a $25,200 software agreement for the Appraiser's office and approving various tax roll corrections.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-14 for the Solid Waste Management report (unanimous)
• Adopted HIPAA Policies 1-18 and the HIPAA Privacy Manual (unanimous)
• Appointed County Attorney Chris Rohr as HIPAA Privacy Officer (unanimous)
• Approved $25,200 Tyler Technologies software agreement (unanimous)
• Approved asphalt bid spec for 12-mile stretch from Brewster to County Line (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a copier for County Attorney's office (unanimous)
• Approved November payroll of $405,611.20 and $3,733.31 (unanimous)
• Approved full-time status and $19/hour salary for EMS employee JW Knowles (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with routine items including approval of accounts payable, credit card receipts/purchases, and discussion of the employee Christmas party. The agenda is mostly procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Credit Card Receipts/Purchases review
• Thomas County Employee Christmas Party discussion
• Approve AP (accounts payable)
• Monthly Maintenance Reports & KNRC Bulletin noted

The Board of County Commissioners approved the Courthouse General accounts payable payment register. The board also decided to maintain the existing policy requiring itemized receipts for county credit card purchases.

• Approved Courthouse General accounts payable of $101,995.70 (unanimous)
• Decided to continue policy requiring itemized receipts for county credit card purchases
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider a landfill resolution, a transportation van grant, an AIC request letter, and the official canvass of the 2022 general election. The board will also approve accounts payable and receive reports from county departments.

• Landfill Resolution presented by Travis Williby and Chris Rohr
• Transportation Van Grant presented by Jasmine Faus
• AIC Request Letter discussion
• 2022 General Election Canvass
• Approve Accounts Payable

The Board of County Canvassers reviewed 56 provisional ballots, allowing 38 to be counted and denying 18. The Board then unanimously adopted the official 2022 General Election results. Additionally, the Commission approved a KDOT transportation van grant application and courthouse payments.

• Approved KDOT Transportation Van Grant Application (unanimous)
• Approved Courthouse General Accounts Payable of $45,174.47 (unanimous)
• Allowed 38 of 56 provisional ballots to be counted
• Denied 18 of 56 provisional ballots
• Adopted 2022 General Election results (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Commission is holding its regular meeting with several action items, including a five-year management plan for the landfill, an award letter and check from KCAMP, and approval of 2023 county holidays. The board will also hear from Emergency Management on VEOCI and take public comment. The agenda is otherwise routine and open to the public.

• Emergency Management-VEOCI presentation by David Becker
• Landfill 5-Year Management Plan by Travis Williby
• KCAMP award letter and check
• Approval of 2023 holidays
• Approval of accounts payable

The Board of County Commissioners approved a virtual EOC technology purchase and a new laptop for the Chairman. The board also established the 2023 holiday schedule and approved courthouse general accounts payable.

• Approved $9,898.75 purchase of VEOCI virtual EOC technology (unanimous)
• Approved $3,175.00 purchase of Dell Thunderbolt laptop for Chairman Mike Baughn (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 holiday schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Courthouse General Accounts Payable Payment Registers of $43,076.37 (unanimous)

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Thomas County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to approve minutes and treasurer's report, discuss old business including the 2023 IMT/IST exercise, the 800 MHz radio project, and EOP updates, and handle new business such as electing officers, updating bylaws, and setting 2023 meeting dates. Training announcements will also be reviewed.

• Election of officers
• By-laws update
• 2023 LEPC dates
• 2023 IMT/IST exercise
• 800 MHz radio project

The committee elected its 2023 leadership and approved the current budget. Members scheduled a functional exercise for June 2023 and set the 2023 meeting calendar.

• Elected Rod Williams as 2023 Chair
• Elected Scott Reese as 2023 Vice Chair
• Elected Layn Bruggeman as 2023 Treasurer
• Elected Andrea Davis as 2023 Secretary
• Approved budget balance of $1,243.05
• Approved functional exercise dates for June 20, 21, and 22, 2023
• Approved 2023 meeting dates: Feb 14, May 2, Aug 1, and Nov 14

Board of County Commissioners

This is a procedural meeting agenda for the Thomas County Board of County Commissioners. The only substantive item is a letter to the state treasurer, with no other decisions or discussions listed.

• Letter to state treasurer

The Board approved the Landfill Advisory Committee's recommendation to raise tipping fees and minimum charges for 2023. The commission also approved the October payroll and various accounts payable payments.

• Approved 2023 landfill tipping fee increase to $50/ton and minimum fee to $5 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to send a letter to the State Treasurer regarding KPERS (unanimous)
• Accepted the 2021 Tax Roll Ending Abstract (unanimous)
• Approved October Payroll in the amount of $388,826.01 (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable for Road and Bridge ($153.75 and $24,882.62), Noxious Weed ($19,346.42), and Courthouse General ($173,898.80) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-13-Schedule of Meetings for 2023 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with routine items such as line item transfers, a tax roll correction, and approval of accounts payable. They will also discuss KLPG membership dues, a Fair Board/CCC-Rodeo agreement, and follow up on an appraiser vehicle bid.

• Tax Roll Correction
• KLPG Membership Dues
• Fair Board/CCC-Rodeo Agreement
• Appraiser Vehicle Bid Follow Up
• Approve AP (accounts payable)

The Board approved the purchase of a 2019 Jeep Cherokee for the appraiser's office, with a trade-in valued at $25,000 and a remaining payment of $6,500. Commissioner Brian Luedke voted against the purchase, citing lower mileage on the traded vehicles. Other actions included approving line item transfers, a tax roll correction, KLPG membership dues, a fairgrounds lease agreement, and accounts payable. The Board also held a closed executive session for non-elected personnel staffing, with no action taken afterward.

• Approved line item transfers for Health and District Court (unanimous)
• Authorized tax roll correction for Mark Sandoval ($94.28) (unanimous)
• Approved $100 KLPG membership dues (unanimous)
• Approved fairgrounds lease agreement with Colby Community College for CCC Rodeo ($3,000 + $500 deposit) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2019 Jeep Cherokee for appraiser with $25,000 trade-in, $6,500 remaining (2-1)
• Approved accounts payable totaling $157,467.03 (unanimous)
• Held executive session for non-elected personnel staffing (no action taken)

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, opening sealed bids for a tractor and an appraiser vehicle, convening as the County Board of Health, and considering line item transfers, an employee promotion, and an executive session on IT security. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes and accounts payable, and other routine business.

• Open sealed bids on tractor
• Open sealed vehicle bids for Appraiser
• Meet as County Board of Health
• Line item transfers
• Executive session on IT security

The Board of County Commissioners, meeting as the County Board of Health, reduced a $100/day nuisance fine to $50/day for 14 days after the property owner substantially complied with cleanup orders. The board also approved a $125,285 tractor purchase from American Implement, a $1,550/month IT backup contract with Anchor Network Solutions, and a salary increase for an employee. Decisions on vehicle bids for the appraiser were deferred to the next meeting.

• Reduced nuisance fine to $50/day for 14 days after property cleanup (unanimous)
• Approved $125,285 tractor purchase from American Implement (unanimous)
• Approved $1,550/month IT backup contract with Anchor Network Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved salary increase for Kaila Deboer from $15 to $15.50/hour (unanimous)
• Approved line item transfers totaling $425.33 for Health Department (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll corrections for Hartman Oil Co. (-$481.14) and LD Drilling (-$653.52) (unanimous)
• Approved September 6, 12, and 19 minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred decision on appraiser vehicle bids to next meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting to handle routine county business, including bid approvals, employee promotions, and a final payment for a parking lot project. The board will also select a winner for the county seal contest and meet as the County Board of Health. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Health Department sign bid follow-up
• Approve bid specs on tractor
• Request for space in Office Complex
• Approve final pay voucher for parking lot
• Select County Seal Contest winner

The Board of County Commissioners, meeting as the County Board of Health, voted to uphold a $100-per-day fine on a property at 5245 N Range Ave., Colby, beginning October 1, 2022, for failing to clean up by the September 30 deadline. The board will reassess the order at its October 10 regular meeting. Separately, the commission approved a $73,460 health department sign bid, selected a county seal winner, and approved September payroll of $389,832.44.

• Approved $73,460 sign bid from Colby Canvass for the Health Department, covered by grant dollars.
• Approved bid specs for a tractor for Road and Bridge.
• Approved use of one Health Department room one day per week for mental health counseling, with a lease agreement to be drafted.
• Approved promotion of Michelle Morris to Data Collector II at $18.89/hour, effective September 23, 2022.
• Approved final payment of $13,621.33 to Weigel Concrete for the Courthouse Parking Lot Project.
• Selected presentation #8 as first prize winner of the County Seal Contest, with #7 and #18 as second and third prize winners.
• Approved salary increase for Tiffany Richard from $15.50 to $17.50/hour upon completion of AEMT license.
• Approved September payroll of $389,832.44 and accounts payable totaling $680,685.65.

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Commission will hold its regular meeting, opening bids for EMS insulation, discussing energy contract and billing information, considering a probationary period promotion, and reviewing an appraiser vehicle trade and iPad purchase. The board will also meet as the County Board of Health and hold an executive session on non-elected personnel matters.

• EMS Insulation Bid Opening
• Energy Contract/Billing Info
• Probationary Period Promotion
• Appraiser Vehicle Trade/iPad for field use
• Executive Session on Non-Elected Personnel

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $1,500,000 contract for road improvements. The board also discussed a proposed zoning ordinance amendment but took no final action. Several routine administrative items were approved, including meeting minutes and a bid for office supplies.

• Approved $1,500,000 contract for road improvements.
• Discussed but took no action on proposed zoning ordinance amendment.
• Approved minutes from previous meeting.
• Approved bid for office supplies.
• Approved routine administrative items.

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting to receive the 2021 audit report from Adams Brown and to approve accounts payable. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, public comment, and agenda revisions.

• Adams Brown 2021 Audit Report presentation by Niki Moss
• Approval of accounts payable (AP)

The Board approved the 2021 financial audit report from Adams Brown and authorized the chairman to sign related documents. They also approved accounts payable totaling $180,262.43, a line item transfer of $111.42, and added bid specs for a mowing tractor to the agenda. No public comments or announcements were made.

• Approved 2021 Audit Report prepared by Adams Brown (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign audit documents (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable of $180,262.43 (unanimous)
• Approved line item transfer of $111.42 (unanimous)
• Added bid specs for mowing tractor to agenda (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board voted 2-1 to nominate Josh Faber (Republican) and Connie Davis (Democratic) as party chairs to witness the shredding of 2020 General Election ballots per KSA 25-2708. They also unanimously approved the District Courts 2023 budget, a series of tax roll abatements for multiple property owners, and the agenda as presented. A discussion on a prairie dog issue was tabled to the October 24 meeting.

• Nominated party chairs for 2020 ballot shredding (2-1)
• Authorized chairman to sign District Courts 2023 budget (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll abatements for Wendi Ehlers, Karen A Weber, Mark A Sandoval, Paul Luna, Julie Black/John & May Randall, Roma Barr, Ronald Coil, and Earl Rudy (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 9:51 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2023 budget with a tax rate of 44.416 mills, a slight increase from the previous 44.409 mills, after a public hearing with no testimony. The board also approved several purchases and grants, including a $15,367.16 EMS LUCAS device funded by a grant, a bid spec for EMS insulation, a digital sign spec, August payroll, and accounts payable. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted 2023 budget at 44.416 mills (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-13 exceeding RNR (unanimous)
• Approved $15,367.16 EMS LUCAS device purchase (unanimous)
• Authorized EMS grant proposal for EMT classes (unanimous)
• Approved bid spec for EMS insulation (unanimous)
• Approved digital sign bid spec with right-to-reject disclosure (unanimous)
• Approved August payroll of $396,330.76 (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable registers totaling $276,132.85 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved a lease agreement with the City of Goodland for a vehicle at $1,500 per month on a month-to-month basis, expected to last 3-4 months. They also approved a five-year disclosure compliance proposal with Gilmore & Bell for $7,500, and signed a waiver of support for the Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center. Voting delegates for the KWORC Annual Meeting were appointed, and an MOU for ARPA funding was approved.

• Approved vehicle lease agreement with City of Goodland at $1,500/month (unanimous)
• Approved Disclosure Compliance Proposal with Gilmore & Bell for $7,500 for five years (unanimous)
• Signed waiver of support for Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Brad Flipse as voting delegate and Commissioner Brian Luedke as alternate for KWORC Annual Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Payment Registers totaling $57,106.37 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 29 and August 8 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for ARPA Funding (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board held a special meeting and took two personnel actions. It unanimously rescinded its earlier acceptance of Travis Williby's resignation as Landfill Director, and unanimously approved hiring one new employee for the Landfill and one for Recycling. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Rescinded acceptance of Travis Williby's resignation (unanimous)
• Approved hiring one new Landfill employee (unanimous)
• Approved hiring one new Recycling employee (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting to canvass and certify the 2022 primary election recount results. The board unanimously accepted the recount results showing 1,723 YES votes and 820 NO votes on the constitutional amendment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Convened as Board of County Canvassers (unanimous)
• Accepted 2022 Primary Recount Results: 1,723 YES, 820 NO (unanimous)
• Adjourned as Canvass Board (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Primary Election Recount Results in regular session (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved the McKee Inc. HVAC bid of $15,995.00 for the Thomas County Health Department, following a recommendation from Maintenance Director Josh Faber. They also approved several routine items, including a tax abatement for Colby Leasing LLC, a treasurer's check for RNR mailers, and a line item transfer. A motion to accept a 2023 mill levy of 44.416 was withdrawn, and no final decision was made on the 2023 budget. The Board scheduled a special meeting for August 18 to conduct an exit interview with the resigning Landfill Director.

• Approved McKee Inc. HVAC bid for $15,995.00 (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement for Colby Leasing LLC, net change -$4,438.58 (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's check for $1,329.10 for RNR mailers (unanimous)
• Approved line item transfer of $218 from fund 100-540-31523 to 100-540-34571 (unanimous)
• Authorized chair to sign Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan form (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable register of $35,633.26 (unanimous)
• Delegated KCAMP voting to Commissioner Flipse, with Luedke as secondary (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting for Aug 18 at 9:00 a.m. for executive session with Landfill Director

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Thomas County Local Emergency Planning Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, accept resignations, and discuss old and new business. Items include an airshow brief, a burn surge exercise, a 2023 exercise, the 800 mHz radio project, and a COVID-19 update. New business covers a conference, an October tabletop exercise, EOP planning meetings, planner updates, and the Upper Solomon Water Shed. The agenda is largely routine with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of 8-Feb-2021 minutes
• Resignations of Vernon Hurd and Ross Sloan
• 800 mHz Radio Project update
• 2023 IMT/IST Exercise Thomas County
• LEPC TTX October tabletop exercise

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, including canvassing the 2022 primary election results. The agenda also includes an employee promotion, a property concern, the resignation of the landfill/recycling director, a line item transfer, a fair board member nomination, and approval of accounts payable.

• Canvass of 2022 Primary Election by Board of Canvassers
• Employee Promotion presented by Scott Reese
• Property Concern by Becky Dempewolf/Phyllis Janousek
• Landfill/Recycling Director Resignation by Travis Williby
• Line Item Transfer by Layn Bruggeman

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2022 Primary Election results after canvassing 28 provisional ballots and denying 24. A recount request from Natalie Higerd was not granted because it did not meet statutory requirements; the board directed her to follow proper procedures with the County Attorney. Other actions included approving a pay increase for an employee, accepting a resignation, and approving a line item transfer and treasurer's check.

• Adopted 2022 Primary Election results unanimously
• Approved pay increase for Leanna Burkholder from $15.60 to $17.60 per hour effective 7-23-2022
• Accepted Landfill Director Travis Williby's resignation effective August 19, 2022
• Approved $5,000 line item transfer for Country Club Project final payment
• Nominated Joyce Maupin to the Fair Board
• Approved $28.75 treasurer's check for trailer tags
• Approved Accounts Payable Payment Register of $69,856.19
• Denied recount request from Natalie Higerd as premature and not meeting statutory requirements

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting to discuss and act on routine county business. Items include township roads, approval of a bid spec sheet, a fair board secretary resignation, line item transfers, tax roll corrections, and approval of accounts payable, payroll, and prior meeting minutes.

• Township Roads discussion led by Bill Miller
• Approve Bid Spec Sheet presented by Josh Faber
• Fair Board Secretary Resignation
• Line Item Transfers by Layn Bruggeman
• Tax Roll Corrections

The Board approved the HVAC bid spec sheet for the Health Department, authorized the County Attorney and Chairman to review and sign the amended IT contract with Anchor Network Solutions, and approved multiple fund transfers, tax abatements, payroll, and accounts payable. The Board also accepted the Fair Board Secretary's resignation and set canvassing for the August 8 primary election.

• Approved HVAC bid spec sheet for Health Department (unanimous)
• Authorized County Attorney and Chairman to review and sign amended IT contract with Anchor Network Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved fund transfers totaling $115,968.33 from HWY Improvement and other funds to Special Reserve (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement for Leland Lunsway, net change -$61.62 (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable: Courthouse General $297,313.04, Weed $227.93, Road and Bridge $44,967.00 (unanimous)
• Approved July payroll of $408,592.50 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 11 and 18 meetings (unanimous)
• Set canvassing for August 8 primary election following regular meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting to handle routine administrative items, including nominating the Democratic Party for 2020 primary ballots, discussing a used detachable trailer, and considering a cereal malt beverage license. They will also approve accounts payable and prior meeting minutes, followed by a recess for budget hearings with the auditor.

• Nominate Democratic Party for 2020 Primary Ballots
• Used Detachable Trailer discussion
• Cereal Malt Beverage License consideration
• Approve AP (accounts payable)
• Approve June 30 & July 5 minutes

The Board approved the 2023 budget at a mill levy of 46.454, an increase from the current 44.409, citing inflation and employee benefits. They also approved the purchase of a used trailer for $40,000, a change order and pay voucher for the north parking lot, and various routine items. The board nominated Suzanne Herschberger as the Democratic nominee for destroying 2020 primary ballots, with a 2-1 vote.

• Approved 2023 budget at 46.454 mill levy (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 used trailer purchase from Johnson Trucking (unanimous)
• Approved $3,981.25 change order for north parking lot storm sewer (unanimous)
• Approved $93,407.05 pay voucher to Weigel Concrete (unanimous)
• Nominated Suzanne Herschberger as Democratic nominee for 2020 primary ballot destruction (2-1)
• Approved accounts payable registers totaling $126,296.86 (unanimous)
• Approved line item transfer of $240.54 for telephone use (unanimous)
• Approved June 30 and July 5 minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, including a radio bid opening, signing of IT contracts, and a notification of decision on windfarm dollars. The board will also discuss health department grants and budget, consider a cereal malt beverage license, and nominate Democratic Party candidates for the 2020 primary ballots.

• Radio bid opening
• Sign IT contracts
• Notification of decision on windfarm dollars
• Health Department grants/budget discussion
• Cereal Malt Beverage License consideration

The Board approved a $106,012.28 bid for new EMS radios to ensure compatibility with the upcoming 800 MHz system, and authorized health department expenditures from grant funds. A discussion on wind farm dollar distribution to townships was tabled for further work. No action was taken on IT contract negotiations or Democratic primary ballot nominations.

• Approved $106,012.28 EMS radio bid (unanimous)
• Authorized health department grant expenditures (unanimous)
• Tabled wind farm dollar distribution to townships
• Approved cereal malt beverage license for High Plains Properties, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable register of $418,218.46 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting that includes a budget hearing workshop. The agenda is otherwise limited to routine procedural items such as the call to order, flag salute, announcements, and agenda revisions.

• Budget Hearing Workshop

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting to discuss initial budget requests that would raise the mill levy by about ten mills, which Chairman Baughn deemed infeasible for taxpayers. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was recessed for budget hearings and adjourned without further action.

• Adjourned special meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Commission is holding its regular meeting to consider routine business, including opening sealed bids for road and bridge work and an IT proposal, approving radio specifications, and handling line item transfers. The board will also discuss a payment for the Country Club project and approve prior meeting minutes, accounts payable, and payroll. Budget hearings for Economic Development and Child Advocacy will follow the meeting.

• Road & Bridge sealed bids
• IT Proposal sealed bids
• Approval of radio specs
• Country Club project payment
• 2020 Primary Election ballots

The Board approved a $134,640/year IT services contract with Anchor Network Solutions, rejected a $91,050 trailer bid, and approved several line item transfers from wind farm funds to pay off equipment. A resolution to increase court-appointed attorney fees failed, and a request for a fireworks ban was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved Anchor Network Solutions IT bid at $134,640/year (unanimous)
• Rejected Road Runner Manufacturing trailer bid of $91,050 (1-2)
• Approved line item transfers totaling $419,519.14 from wind farm funds to pay off equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $9,866.05 final payment for Country Club Project from fund 101 (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Detention Deputy Bradyn Blackhart to Corporal at $18/hour (unanimous)
• Approved Adams Brown service agreement for 2023 budget at $3,920 (unanimous)
• Rejected bid for 2022 Ram 2500 pickup (unanimous)
• Approved radio bid specs with minor date corrections (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to hear a presentation on the IMA health insurance renewal from Jalaa Miller and Ryan Powell. Following the meeting, budget hearings will begin for several county funds, including the General Fund, Employee Benefits Fund, HPMH, DSNWK, Services for the Elderly, and Special Alcohol. The agenda also includes routine items like the call to order and approval of agenda revisions.

• IMA-Health Insurance Renewal Presentation by Jalaa Miller/Ryan Powell
• Budget hearings to follow for General Fund, Employee Benefits Fund, HPMH, DSNWK, Services for the Elderly, Special Alcohol

The Board unanimously approved switching to the State Employee Health Plan with options presented by IMA, which will change health and dental insurance rates for employees. The Board also approved transferring funds from the Windfarm fund to pay off several pieces of equipment, including a 2019 Western Star Truck, a 950 Wheel Loader, and two 2019 Caterpillars.

• Approved State Employee Health Plan with IMA options (unanimous)
• Approved $73,548.76 transfer from Windfarm fund to pay off 2019 Western Star Truck and 950 Wheel Loader
• Approved $336,749.68 transfer from Windfarm fund to pay off two 2019 Caterpillars

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of Commissioners is holding its regular meeting, covering property concerns, 2020 primary election ballots, IT proposals, line item transfers, and an options presentation. Budget hearings for District Court and County Attorney will follow the meeting.

• Property concern presented by Becky Dempewolf
• 2020 Primary Election Ballots discussion led by Keesa Mariman
• IT Proposals presented by David Becker
• Line Item Transfers by Layn Bruggeman
• Options Presentation by Dawn Gabel

The Board unanimously authorized Interim IT Director David Becker to proceed with IT services and waived the county's bidding policy for the current year, after hearing proposals from LockIT and Anchor Technologies. The board also approved a $16,814 bid from Leiker's Fencing for a sheriff's impound fence, approved line-item transfers, and authorized the chair to sign intent to get rates from the State Employee Health Plan. No public comments were made, and the meeting was procedural aside from these actions.

• Authorized David Becker to proceed with IT services and waived bidding policy (unanimous)
• Approved $16,814 bid from Leiker's Fencing for sheriff's impound fence (unanimous)
• Approved line-item transfers totaling $11,638 (unanimous)
• Authorized chair to sign intent to get rates from State Employee Health Plan (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable register of $100,383.21 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with several discussion items, including a property concern, 2023 legal fees, a drop deck trailer/pickup, an EMS full-time position, and 2020 primary election ballots. The board will also consider approving minutes and accounts payable. Budget hearings for Sheriff/Jail and Building Maintenance will follow the meeting.

• Discussion of 2023 legal fees
• EMS full-time position discussion
• Property concern raised by Phyllis Janousek
• Drop deck trailer/pickup discussion
• 2020 primary election ballots discussion

The Board approved the accounts payable register totaling $116,372.86, the May 16 and June 6 minutes, specifications for 2022/2023 pickups and a drop deck trailer, and a starting salary of $15/hour for returning EMS employee Victoria Mosely. A request to increase legal fees for court-appointed cases to $120/hour was discussed but no action was taken. The Conservation District requested $30,000 for 2023, which the Board will consider during budget hearings.

• Approved accounts payable register of $116,372.86 (unanimous)
• Approved May 16 and June 6 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved specs for 2022/2023 pickups (unanimous)
• Approved spec sheet for new/used drop deck trailer bids (unanimous)
• Approved Victoria Mosely's starting salary at $15/hour (unanimous)
• Appointed Josh Faber as Republican elector for 2020 primary ballot destruction (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved the amended agenda, the May 23 and May 31 minutes as corrected, and the accounts payable registers. The May 16 minutes were not approved pending inclusion of a presentation. The board discussed winter storage for the transportation van and directed the county clerk to coordinate with Road and Bridge and the Health Department.

• Approved agenda as amended to add transportation van storage discussion (unanimous)
• Approved May 23 and May 31 minutes as corrected (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable: Courthouse General $125,240.97 and Road & Bridge $32,582.55 (unanimous)
• Deferred action on May 16 minutes pending presentation inclusion
• Directed county clerk to work with Road and Bridge and Health Department on van storage

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a regular meeting including discussions on a Hinkle quote and an executive session regarding IT staffing. Following the meeting, budget hearings are scheduled for IT, Emergency Management, Landfill, Treasurer, and Clerk departments.

• Review of Hinkle quote
• Executive Session regarding non-elected IT staffing
• Approval of May payroll
• Approval of Accounts Payable (AP)
• Budget hearings for several county departments

The Board approved the May payroll of $429,929.85 and accounts payable registers totaling $309,744.60, all unanimously. The agenda was amended to remove an executive session on IT staffing and add sheriff fencing bids. No public comments or announcements were made. The meeting was procedural with no substantive policy decisions.

• Approved May payroll of $429,929.85 (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable: Courthouse General $226,071.72, Road & Bridge $82,565.73, Weed $1,019.38 and $87.77 (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to remove executive session and add sheriff fencing bids (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a regular meeting to discuss EMS staffing and equipment quotes. The agenda also includes scheduling budget hearings and reviewing line item transfers.

• EMS open staff position and binder lift quote discussion
• Review of line item transfer
• Scheduling of budget hearings and work sessions
• Approval of accounts payable

The Board approved the purchase of Binder Lifts for EMS, fully funded by a Thomas County Community Foundation grant. They also approved a line-item transfer, accounts payable, an EMS position advertisement, and a payroll adjustment. Budget hearings were scheduled to follow upcoming meetings.

• Approved Binder Lifts purchase for EMS at $5,096 (unanimous)
• Approved line-item transfer of $260.22 (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable registers totaling $101,839.31 (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for open EMS position (unanimous)
• Approved payroll increase for Kendra Glassman to $30/hour effective May 30 (unanimous)
• Scheduled budget hearings after May 31 and June meetings

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss voting machines and drop boxes. The agenda also includes payroll requests, tax roll corrections, and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion regarding voting machines and drop boxes
• Review of payroll requests
• Tax roll corrections
• Approval of April 29, May 2, and May 9 meeting minutes
• Approval of AP

The Board dissolved the Election Advisory Committee formed in February, deciding citizens should meet independently rather than on behalf of the county. The Commission affirmed that the County Clerk, as Election Officer, has sole authority over voting equipment decisions, and no change to hand-counting was made. The Board also approved a pay raise for the Health Department's Assistant Administrator and multiple tax roll corrections.

• Dissolved Election Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Kendra Glassman's pay increase from $27.15 to $30/hr effective June 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll corrections including -$109,822.44 for Elk Energy Holdings (unanimous)
• Approved April 29, May 2, and May 9 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable register of $38,911.88 (unanimous)
• Held executive session on IT staffing, no binding action

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners is holding its regular meeting, with the main substantive item being a presentation on the 2023 budget for Thomas County Economic Development. The board will also consider approving accounts payable and has time for public comment. The agenda is otherwise largely procedural, including the call to order, flag salute, and announcements.

• Th. Co. Eco Devo 2023 Budget presented by Vernon Hurd
• Approve AP (accounts payable)
• Public Comment period
• January-April Maintenance Reports noted as other information

The Thomas County Commission approved the agenda as amended to include an executive session on transportation vehicle housing, and unanimously approved the Accounts Payable Payment Registers totaling $77,946.62. No action was taken on the Economic Development 2023 budget request for a 16.9% increase. The board also heard public comment on a survey favoring hand-counted ballots, with Commissioner Flipse requesting it be placed on next week's agenda.

• Approved agenda as amended to include executive session on transportation vehicle housing (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable Payment Registers totaling $77,946.62 (unanimous)
• Held executive session on acquisition of real property for transportation vehicle housing (no binding action)
• No action taken on Economic Development 2023 budget increase request

Board of County Commissioners

There is no agenda available for the May 2, 2022, meeting of the Thomas County Board of County Commissioners. The record indicates that no items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 2022-12, which revokes the previous burn ban (Resolution 2022-11) due to expected rain through Thursday. The board will reevaluate the situation in one week. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-12 revoking burn ban Resolution 2022-11 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as prepared (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 10:03 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review bids for EMS roof and HVAC work. The meeting also includes presentations, tax roll corrections, and various payroll promotions.

• EMS Roof and HVAC bids
• WKCAC presentation
• Kiwanis Firework Donation
• Cereal Malt Beverage License for Oasis Cook-Off
• Tax Roll Corrections

The Board approved a $19,766 roof bid from Roof Master Company Inc. and a $16,300 HVAC bid from McKee Plumbing and Heating for the EMS building. They also named Kendra Glassman as Assistant Administrator of the Thomas County Health Department, effective June 1, 2022, and approved two payroll promotions. All votes were unanimous except the Josh Koon promotion, which initially passed 2-1 before Chairman Baughn changed his vote to Aye.

• Approved EMS roof bid from Roof Master Company Inc. for $19,766 (unanimous)
• Approved HVAC bid from McKee Plumbing and Heating for $16,300 (unanimous)
• Named Kendra Glassman Assistant Administrator of Thomas County Health Department effective June 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved promotion for Josh Koon from $16.00 to $16.50 per hour effective April 1 (2-1, later unanimous after chairman changed vote)
• Approved promotion for Kim Tellez from $15.00 to $15.50 per hour effective April 15 (unanimous)
• Approved personal property abatement for Kyle Stephens with net change of -$637.16 (unanimous)
• Approved Cereal Malt Beverage License for Oasis Cookoff May 6-8 (unanimous)
• Approved April 2022 payroll of $417,677.01 and accounts payable registers totaling $313,576.37 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a burn ban. The agenda includes public comment and a specific item on the burn ban, presented by Chairman Baughn and David Becker. No other substantive business is listed.

• Burn ban discussion and potential decision
• Public comment period

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution 2022-11, which establishes a burn ban. The board also discussed the statutory requirement to renew the ban every seven days, with Emergency Management Director David Becker confirming that state law mandates weekly review.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-11 (burn ban) unanimously
• Discussed statutory 7-day renewal requirement for burn ban

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss a burn ban and hear a presentation from High Point Advocacy. The board will also consider approving an accounts payable (AP) list and receive reports on the Council on Aging, Road & Bridge, and Weed departments.

• Discussion of burn ban with Chairman Baughn and David Becker
• High Point Advocacy presentation by Sherry White
• Approval of accounts payable (AP) list
• Reports on Council on Aging, Road & Bridge, and Weed

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to handle routine administrative items and several policy matters. They will review the county's burn ban and COVID-19 disaster declaration, consider an agreement with Gilmore & Bell, and discuss a fire sprinkler inspection contract. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and accounts payable.

• Line item transfer
• Burn ban review
• COVID disaster declaration review
• Gilmore & Bell agreement
• Automatic fire sprinkler inspection contract

The Board of County Commissioners extended the burn ban until April 18, 2022, and rescinded the COVID-19 disaster declaration (Resolution 2020-15) due to declining cases. They also approved several administrative items, including a $1,500 annual contract with Gilmore & Bell for disclosure services, a $1,450 annual fire sprinkler inspection contract, and a $2,368.17 IT line-item transfer. The board directed its voting delegate to cast a 'YES' ballot for the Kansas Association of Counties special mail-in election.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-9 extending burn ban until April 18, 2022 (unanimous)
• Rescinded Resolution 2020-15 COVID disaster declaration (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500/year Gilmore & Bell disclosure and compliance services contract (unanimous)
• Approved $1,450/year Justice Center fire sprinkler inspection contract (unanimous)
• Approved $2,368.17 IT line-item transfer to correct coding error (unanimous)
• Directed voting delegate to cast 'YES' ballot for KAC special mail-in election (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable registers totaling $102,075.05 (unanimous)
• Approved March 31 and April 4 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting. The main item on the agenda is a discussion and potential decision on issuing a burn ban. The meeting is open to the public.

• Issue a Burn Ban

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting and unanimously adopted Resolution 2022-8, which establishes a burn ban. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-8 (burn ban) unanimously

Board of County Commissioners

The provided agenda contains only procedural items and no specific business actions or discussions are listed. The document serves as a placeholder for the meeting schedule.

The Board approved the 2023 communications contract with the City of Colby for $169,484.10, split 50/50. They also adopted the KSBEMS service renewal protocol, authorized bids for EMS roof and HVAC work, approved elevator maintenance agreements, and handled routine financial approvals. No action was taken on the Smoky Hills alcohol tax request, which was deferred to budget discussions.

• Approved 2023 City of Colby communications contract for $169,484.10 (unanimous)
• Adopted KSBEMS Service Renewal protocol (unanimous)
• Authorized bids for EMS roof repair (unanimous)
• Authorized bids for new EMS HVAC system (unanimous)
• Approved Kone elevator maintenance for Courthouse at $1,824/year (unanimous)
• Approved Kone elevator maintenance for Justice Center at $9,000/year (unanimous)
• Approved line item transfers totaling $30,221.84 (unanimous)
• Approved March 2022 payroll of $446,918.22 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss employee healthcare and hear from High Plains Mental Health. The agenda also includes approving previous meeting minutes and accounts payable.

• High Plains Mental Health presentation
• Employee Healthcare Discussion
• Approval of March 7 & 14 Minutes
• Approval of Accounts Payable (AP)
• Executive Session for legal consultation

The Board of County Commissioners approved moving forward with IMA as the broker for Thomas County employee health insurance benefits, with the County Clerk to notify Freedom Claims. The board also approved two landfill employee promotions, one unanimously and one by a 2-1 vote, and authorized payment of 2022 dues to KCCA and NWKPDC. A presentation from High Plains Mental Health outlined their 2023 budget request of $47,916, which the Commission will consider during budget discussions.

• Approved IMA agreement for employee health insurance broker (unanimous)
• Approved Kelly Marker salary increase from $15.00 to $15.50/hr effective April 1 (unanimous)
• Approved Teresa Egner salary increase from $15.92 to $16.42 (2-1, Chairman Baughn dissenting)
• Authorized $358 invoice for KCCA 2022 Dues (unanimous)
• Authorized $14,764.00 invoice for NWKPDC 2022 Dues (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 7 & 14 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable register of $342,294.17 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting to discuss the 2022 Weed Management Plan and the 2021 Annual Weed Report. The agenda included a presentation on the Heartland Benefits Group and information regarding Hailey Townsend. The board also voted to approve accounts payable.

• Review of 2022 Weed Management Plan and 2021 Annual Weed Report
• Presentation on Heartland Benefits Group by Josh Sapp
• Information session on Hailey Townsend by Tom Nickols
• Approval of Accounts Payable (AP)

The Board approved placement of digital signage in the Justice Center lobby, presented by Sheriff Nickols and Encartel. They also approved multiple tax roll corrections, accounts payable registers, and the 2021 annual weed report and 2022 weed management plan. A presentation on a partially self-funded health insurance plan was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved digital signage placement in Justice Center lobby (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 tax roll corrections (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable registers totaling $99,575.64 (unanimous)
• Accepted 2021 Annual Weed Report (unanimous)
• Accepted 2022 Weed Management Plan (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss various local topics. Items on the agenda include discussions regarding minimum maintenance roads, Trail Blazer, and an aid to local grant.

• Minimum Maintenance Road discussion
• Trail Blazer presentation
• Aid to Local Grant discussion
• O’Reilly Auto Parts / Mask Mandate discussion
• EMS Regional Council discussion

The Board authorized submission of multiple grant applications totaling $330,049 for health department programs, including COVID-19 response, family planning, and immunization. They also approved selling a 2003 Trail Blazer, appointing EMS representatives, and paying routine bills. A discussion on minimum maintenance roads was held with no action, and the item was deferred to a future agenda.

• Authorized grant applications totaling $330,049 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 2003 Trail Blazer (unanimous)
• Appointed Scott Reese and Alan David to Region 1 EMS Council (unanimous)
• Approved AP payment registers totaling $37,943.38 (unanimous)
• Approved February 28 minutes (unanimous)
• Held executive sessions for legal consultation and personnel (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss an election audit and road maintenance for Menlo Township. The agenda also includes a fire alarm monitoring agreement and a presentation from IMA.

• Election Audit Discussion
• Minimum Maintenance Road/Menlo Township
• Fire Alarm Monitoring Agreement/Justice Center Generator Maintenance Plan
• IMA Presentation
• Cereal Malt Beverage License

The Board created a Local Election Advisory Committee to work with the Election Officer, with Commissioner Flipse as liaison. It also rescinded a prior refusal and signed a one-year fire alarm monitoring agreement, approved a generator maintenance plan on an annual basis, and authorized the County Clerk to work with IMA on a consulting agreement. All other agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Created Local Election Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Rescinded prior motion and signed Davis fire alarm agreement for $465 (unanimous)
• Approved annual generator maintenance plan for $2,663.94 (2-1)
• Authorized letter of support for USD 315 projects (unanimous)
• Approved cereal malt beverage license for Qwik Fuel, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable registers totaling $168,094.89 (unanimous)
• Authorized February 2022 payroll of $417,880.43 (unanimous)
• Authorized County Clerk to work with IMA on consulting agreement (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting to approve accounts payable and the minutes from January 31, February 7, and February 14. The agenda also included a Liberty Mutual notice. No other specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances were listed in the provided text.

• Approve Accounts Payable (AP)
• Approve minutes for January 31, February 7, and February 14
• Liberty Mutual Notice

The Board approved the North Parking Lot project agreement with Weigel Concrete for $355,013.74, authorizing Chairman Mike Baughn to sign. They also approved tax roll corrections, accounts payable registers, and minutes from prior meetings. The Board authorized Interim IT Director David Becker to obtain a quote from SHI up to $20,000 for email services. A letter of support for USD 315 projects was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved agenda amendments to include Tax Roll Corrections, Email Subscriptions-IT, and Letter of Support for USD 315.
• Approved Accounts Payable Payment Registers: Courthouse General $163,747.41 and Period 13 (2021 bills) $13,124.81.
• Approved minutes from January 31, February 7, and February 14 commissioner meetings.
• Approved tax roll corrections: abatements to Hunter & Phoebe Butts (-$517.12), Travis & Sarah Ferguson (-$221.16), and Clay Henderson (-$979.50).
• Authorized Interim IT Director David Becker to get a quote from SHI up to $20,000 for email subscriptions and to explore other options.
• Approved signing the North Parking Lot project agreement with Weigel Concrete for $355,013.74.
• Discussed but took no action on a letter of support for USD 315 projects (Dennen Field, K-8 Auditorium, Vo-Ag Education building).

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss PENCO and EMS personnel promotions. The agenda also includes presentations on Freedom Claims-Th. Co. Benefits and the setting of a township annual meeting date.

• PENCO discussion
• EMS personnel promotion
• Freedom Claims-Th. Co. Benefits presentation
• Approval of January 24 minutes
• Executive session for legal consultation

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will review the treasurer's report and discuss Tier II information. The committee will also address a request regarding the Colby Airshow and updates on the Motorola 800 MHz Project.

• Colby Airshow Request
• Motorola Meeting 800 MHz Project Meeting
• 2023 IMT/IST Exercise Thomas County
• Election of Secretary

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting covering routine business and several action items. They will consider agreements for a KORA request, the Country Club Drive project, Weigel Concrete, and DSNWK, as well as a landscape bid and fire alarm contract. The board will also discuss 2022 employee wages and election equipment, and may address tax roll corrections and approve accounts payable and prior minutes.

• KORA Request Agreement
• Country Club Drive Project
• Weigel Concrete Agreement
• Landscape Bid/Fire Alarm Contract
• 2022 Employee Wages

The Board approved a change order for the Country Club Drive Project, increasing the contract by $21,526.00, despite Treasurer concerns about the cost and lack of prior commission awareness. The motion passed 2-1, with Commissioner Flipse voting nay. The board also approved a $86,579.40 line item transfer, the DSNWK agreement, a landscaping bid, employee wages, two resolutions, tax roll corrections, and the January 17 minutes.

• Approved Country Club Drive change order (2-1)
• Approved $86,579.40 line item transfer (unanimous)
• Approved DSNWK agreement (unanimous)
• Approved landscaping/mowing bid (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-6 renaming Heather Lane to Herrin Way (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-7 Neighborhood Revitalization Plan (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll corrections (unanimous)
• Approved January 17, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with routine items like approving payroll and minutes. They will also discuss a resolution on the opioid epidemic and election equipment, and receive the 4th Quarter Treasurer's Reports.

• Resolution 2022-5 on Opioid Epidemic
• Election Equipment Discussion
• Approve AP/Payroll
• Approve minutes for Dec 31, Jan 4, Jan 10, and Jan 10 Special
• 4th Quarter Treasurer's Reports

The Board approved routine items including accounts payable, January payroll, and prior meeting minutes, and unanimously passed Resolution 2022-5 on the opioid epidemic. A public hearing was held on the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, and the board directed the county attorney to draft a resolution with a specific date for reinstatement. Election equipment was discussed at length with no formal action taken.

• Approved accounts payable registers totaling $221,047.19 (unanimous)
• Authorized January 2022 payroll of $437,106.63 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Dec 31, Jan 4, Jan 10 Regular, and Jan 10 Special meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-5 on Opioid Epidemic (unanimous)
• Directed county attorney to draft resolution with specific date for Neighborhood Revitalization Plan reinstatement (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners is holding its regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several administrative and operational items. Key topics include reviewing ambulance service bids, setting the county appraiser's salary, and discussing IT transition responsibilities and staffing, including a possible executive session on non-elected personnel. The board will also consider a concrete agreement with Weigel, tax roll corrections, and approve accounts payable.

• Ambulance bids review
• Appraiser salary discussion
• IT transition, responsibilities, and salary
• Executive session on non-elected personnel (IT staffing)
• Weigel Concrete Agreement

The Board approved the purchase of a new ambulance from ARV for $257,385.31, with $15,385.31 funded by Thomas County and the rest from ARPA funds. The Board also approved accounts payable, tax roll corrections, and the December 20 minutes. It took no action on the appraiser's salary request, stuck with the original Weigel Concrete bid for the courthouse parking lot, and approved IT transition measures including contract pay for the former IT director and appointing an interim IT director.

• Approved ARV ambulance bid $257,385.31 (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable: Road & Bridge $10,584.30, Courthouse General $314,175.81 (unanimous)
• Approved three tax roll corrections (unanimous)
• Approved December 20 minutes (unanimous)
• Took no action on appraiser's salary request (unanimous)
• Stuck with original Weigel Concrete bid for courthouse parking lot (2-1, Baughn nay)
• Approved contract pay for former IT director at $100/hour after Jan 18 (unanimous)
• Appointed David Becker as Interim IT Director at $1,000/month (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with a full agenda of administrative and operational items. They will discuss a policy on six-month probation, review ambulance bids, hear the 4th quarter treasurer's report, consider salaries, and address IT transition responsibilities. The meeting also includes an executive session on a non-elected personnel medical issue and several other items.

• Ambulance bids presented by Scott Reese
• 4th Quarter Treasurer's Report by Layn Bruggeman
• Salaries discussion led by Bruce Webb
• IT Transition/Responsibilities with Brent Mariman and David Becker
• Executive Session on Non-Elected Personnel Medical Issue

The Board approved a motion to keep IT Director Brent Mariman at $110,000 annually for three years, with him responsible for seeking an assistant. The motion passed 2-1, with Commissioner Flipse voting nay. The Board also approved EMS on-call pay increases, a new weed spray system, and several other items.

• Approved IT Director contract at $110,000/year for 3 years (2-1)
• Approved EMS on-call time increase to $3/hour and run time to $50/run (unanimous)
• Approved $7,401 for new weed spray system (unanimous)
• Approved KWORC workers comp invoice of $41,869 (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll corrections (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable registers totaling $63,404.73 (unanimous)
• Approved Fairboard/Speedway agreement with Joe Herskowitz (unanimous)
• Added 6% raise tier for employees under $20,000 annually (2-1)

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting on January 10, 2022, at 5:00 PM. The primary item on the agenda is a discussion of IT salary, led by Commissioner Brian Luedke. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, public comment, and agenda revisions.

• IT Salary Discussion

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting to discuss IT staffing. They reviewed the county handbook, noting no requirement to advertise the position, and discussed the high cost of family health insurance ($2,553.48/month) as a factor in compensation. The board entered a 45-minute executive session on non-elected personnel, but returned to open session with no binding action taken, then adjourned.

• Held executive session on non-elected personnel (IT staffing) for 45 minutes (unanimous)
• Returned to open session with no binding action taken (unanimous)
• Adjourned special meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Thomas County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several administrative and operational items, including storage at the county office complex, a payroll request and employee promotion, a part-time to full-time position change, the appraiser's salary, and an annual bridge inspection by PENCO. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving accounts payable and receiving various reports.

• Storage at Thomas County Office Complex
• Payroll request and employee promotion
• Part-time to full-time position change
• Appraiser's salary discussion
• Annual bridge inspection by PENCO and county wages

The Board approved several personnel actions, including a paramedic promotion with a pay increase, a part-time to full-time conversion, and a 1% raise for the County Appraiser (which he declined). They also authorized bridge inspections by PENCO, approved accounts payable, and allowed the Community Foundation to use room #6 for storage. Two items were tabled: a wage increase request for Road and Bridge employees and the Weigel Concrete agreement.

• Approved EMT Sara Ruda's promotion to Paramedic with pay increase to $20.47/hr (unanimous)
• Approved converting part-time employee Kelly Marker to full-time (unanimous)
• Approved 1% pay increase for County Appraiser Bruce Webb (2-1); Webb declined the raise
• Authorized PENCO bridge inspections for 32 bridges at $105 each, totaling $3,360 (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable registers totaling $278,256.98 (unanimous)
• Approved Thomas County Community Foundation storage move to room #6 (unanimous)
• Tabled Road and Bridge wage increase request until next meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled Weigel Concrete agreement of $355,013.74 until next week (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

There is no agenda available for this meeting of the Thomas County Board of County Commissioners. The record indicates that there are no items listed for discussion or decision.

The Board accepted IT Director Brent Mariman's resignation effective January 18, 2022, and rescinded a December 31, 2021 motion for his salary increase because Chairman Baughn had abstained, making the original vote invalid. The Board also appointed department directors, adopted four resolutions, approved a custodial salary increase, and assigned commissioner committees.

• Accepted IT Director Brent Mariman's resignation effective Jan 18, 2022 (unanimous)
• Rescinded Dec 31, 2021 salary increase motion for IT Director (unanimous)
• Appointed county department directors including Josh Faber, Clair Schrock, Brent Mariman, David Becker, Travis Williby, Scott Reese, Emily Strange (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-1 naming depository banks (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-2 appointing Keesa Mariman as FOI Officer (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-3 for FY2021 financial statements (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-4 naming Colby Free Press as official newspaper (unanimous)
• Approved 5% increase for Office Complex Custodial salary to $24,108.46 (unanimous)