Clay County, Kansas
Recent Clay County County Commission topics include contracts & procurement, budget & taxes, roads & infrastructure, public safety, resolutions & ordinances, housing.
Topics found in recent meetings
Clay County Kansas average (US Census ACS)
Population8,071
Per-capita income$35,913
Median home value$149,600
Bachelor's or higher23%
Recent meetings
Mon Jul 20, 2026
County Commission
Clay County Commission to discuss budget preparation and department reports
The County Commission will meet to review budget preparation with Randy Gassman and receive weekly reports from various department heads. The body will also discuss landfill pickup repairs and meet with a representative from Pivotal Health & Wellness.
- Budget preparation with Randy Gassman of Pottberg, Gassman & Hoffman
- Landfill pickup repairs discussion with Director Rhonda Carroll
- Weekly report from Asst Highway Administrator Jeff Germann
- Weekly report from EMS Director Alec Trembath
- Introduction of Court Services Officer Danielle Force
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✓ Decided: Commission agrees to exceed 2027 Revenue Neutral Rate levy
The Board finalized 2027 budgets for several county entities and agreed to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate levy of 55.928 mills. The Commission also approved several equipment purchases and service contracts, including a new mental health service provider.
- Approved Resolution 2026-08 to place a stop sign at 9th Street and 19th Road (unanimous)
- Agreed to exceed the Clay County Revenue Neutral Rate levy of 55.928 mills for 2027 (unanimous)
- Approved $665 quote from JP Electric for 18 light fixtures (unanimous)
- Approved $7,000 purchase of a 2016 Yamaha Wolverine side by side from VIN Inspection Fund
- Approved $3,800 payment to TS Power, LLC for fairgrounds power poles
- Approved $32,870 payment to Computer Information Concepts for PeopleWare agreement
- Approved Pivotal Health & Wellness to begin providing services to Clay County
- Decreased 2027 appropriation for Pawnee Mental Health Services to $60,000 (unanimous)
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CLAY COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S AGENDA
July 20, 2026
7:00 AM
7:30 AM
7:45 AM
8:00 AM
Minutes / Account Payables / Payroll
(APPROVE TIME AND
8:15 AM
8:30 AM
Randy Gassman, Pottberg, Gassman & Hoffman - Budget Prep - 30 min
8:45 AM
9:00 AM
9:15 AM
9:30 AM
Jeff Germann, Asst Highway Administrator, Weekly Report - 1 hour
9:45 AM
Melissa Goff, Office Manager
10:00 AM
10:15 AM
10:30 AM
Alec Trembath, EMS Director, Weekly Report - 30 min
10:45 AM
Danielle Force, Court Services Officer, Introduction - 10 min
11:00 AM
Jim Bogart, Emergency Manager, Weekly Report - 15 min
11:15 AM
11:30 AM
Alan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 15 min
11:45 AM
12:00 PM
Rhonda Carroll, Landfill Director, Pickup Repairs - 30 min
12:15 PM
12:30 PM
Robin Carlson, Pivotal Health & Wellness - 30 min
12:45 PM
1:00 PM
Brenda Jordan, County Attorney, Discussion - 30 min
1:05 PM
1:30 PM
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July 20, 2026
Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo were present for a
regular meeting beginning at 8:00 a.m. The minutes were approved as printed. Payroll of
$144,557.59, accounts payable of $115,215.45 were reviewed and approved by the Board
Escaped Taxes 2025 Added No. 40 and 41 totaling $1,067.28 were reviewed and approved by
the Board.
Commissioner Mayo made the motion to adopt Resolution 2026-08 placing a stop sign at the
intersection of 9th Street and 19th Road on the east side. Commissioner Carlson seconded, and
the motion passed unanimously.
Randy Gassman of Po tt berg, Gassman & Hoffman conducted the final 2027 budget workshop.
Department budgets, revenues, and expenditures were reviewed. The Board finalized the
budgets for Clay County, Mulberry Rural Fire District, Riverside Drainage District, and Clay
County Rural Highway. The Revenue Neutral Rate and budget hearing were set for August 24,
2026, at 5:30 p.m. The Board unanimously agreed to exceed the Clay County Revenue Neutral
Rate levy of 55.928 mills for the 2027 budget year.
Joe Wietharn and Bob W iethar n joined Jeff Germann , Interim Highway Administration, for the
Road and Bridge report. Joe W ietharn gave an over view of the July 15 meeting with KDOT
District 2 Manager Brent Therstri e p, who emphasized safety as a key factor in future grant
applications. KDOT plans to resurface from the Clay Center City limits go west on Highway 24 to
the Cloud County line in 2027
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Mon Jul 13, 2026
County Commission
✓ Decided: Commission approves $250,000 for 2026 chip seal project
The Board approved funding for road improvements and adopted a resolution regarding the county sales tax. Other actions included appointing a new member to the Joint Corrections Advisory Board and approving a landfill corrective action plan.
- Approved up to $250,000 for 2026 chip seal project from Bridge Improvement Sales Tax Fund
- Adopted Resolution 2026-07 regarding Clay County sales tax renewal and clarification dates
- Approved participation in installing one stop sign at 9th Street and 19th Road
- Appointed Kristen Brownell to the Joint Corrections Advisory Board
- Approved Dr. Timothy Penner as County Medical Director until July 2027
- Approved corrective action plan for landfill to be submitted to KDHE
- Granted Legal Secretary permission to use accrued vacation hours from next year
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July 13, 2026
Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo were present at a regular
meeting beginning at 8:00 a.m. The minutes were approved as printed.
Commissioner Carlson requested an E xecutive S ession. Commissioner Carlson made a motion to
enter into E xecutive S ession under the non-elected personnel exemption for 10 minutes beginning
at 9:06 a.m. with Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, Commissioner Mayo, and Kayla
W ang, County Clerk, present. The subject discussed was job duties. Commissioner Mayo seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously. Regular session reconvened at 9:16 a.m. with no action
taken.
Commissioner Mayo reported that the City of Clay Center had contacted him regarding the
placement of a four-way stop sign at the intersection of 9th Street and 19th Road. Clay County will
install one stop sign on the east side and the City will install the remaining three. Commissioner
Mayo made the motion to approve the C ounty's participation. Commissioner Carlson seconded and
the motion passed unanimously.
The B oard approved Dr. Timothy Penner to serve as the C ounty's Medical Director until July 2027.
Commissioner Mayo made a motion to appoint Kristen Brownell to the Joint Corrections Advisory
Board . She will replace Matt Weller for the remainder of his unexpired Juvenile and A dult S ervice
terms ending June 30, 2028. Commissioner Carlson seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The B oard received the K worcc insp
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Mon Jul 6, 2026
County Commission
Clay County Commission to discuss budget preparation and landfill operations
The commission will meet to review budget preparations with Randy Gassman and discuss landfill operations with Director Rhonda Carroll. The agenda includes weekly reports from the highway administrator, EMS director, health director, and sheriff.
- Budget preparation with Randy Gassman of Pottberg, Gassman & Hoffman
- Landfill discussion with Director Rhonda Carroll
- Donation request from Ashley Pfizenmaier of Morganville City Council
- 2027 proposed budget review with Emergency Manager Jim Bogart
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✓ Decided: Clay County Commission approves over $2M in payments and $700 event donation
The Board approved payroll of $141,982.37 and accounts payable of $2,088,306.26. A $700 donation from the Alcohol Fund was approved for the Party In The Ville. The Commission also authorized drug testing for two county employees.
- Approved payroll of $141,982.37
- Approved accounts payable of $2,088,306.26
- Approved 2025 Escape Tax 38 and 39 for $579.86
- Approved $700 donation from Alcohol Fund to Party In The Ville
- Approved drug testing for two county employees
- Granted Landfill Director permission for fuse box repair, vehicle repair estimate, and roll-off truck cable purchase
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CLAY COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S AGENDA
July 2, 2026
7:45 AM
8:00 AM
Minutes / Accounts Payable / Payables
(APPROVE TIME AND
8:15 AM
Austin Gillard, CEO CCMC, Monthly Update - 15 min
SCHEDULED LEAVE)
8:30 AM
Randy Gassman, Pottberg, Gassman & Hoffman - Budget Prep - 1 hour
8:45 AM
9:00 AM
Memo
9:15 AM
9:30 AM
Jeff Germann, Interim Highway Administrator, Weekly Report - 30 min
9:45 AM
Bob Wietharn & Joe Wietharn, Project Information
10:00 AM
Alec Trembath, EMS Director, Weekly Report - 30 min
10:15 AM
10:30 AM
Ashley Pfizenmaier, Morganville City Council, Donation Request - 15 min
10:45 AM
11:00 AM
Jim Bogart, Emergency Manager, 2027 Proposed Budget - 15 min
11:15 AM
Dana Rickley, Co. Health Director, Weekly Report - 15 min
11:30 AM
Alan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 30 min
11:45 AM
12:00 PM
Rhonda Carroll, Landfill Director, Landfill Discussion - 1 hour
12:15 PM
Jared Brooks, Schwab Eaton & Brad Wohler
12:30 PM
12:45 PM
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1:15 PM
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July 6, 2026
Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo were present at a
regular meeting beginning at 8 a.m. The minutes were approved as printed. Payroll in the amount
of $141,982.37 was reviewed and approved by the B oard. Accounts payable in the amount of
$2,088,306.26 was reviewed and approved by the B oard.
Austin Gillard, CEO of the CCMC, met with the B oard to give the monthly report. Mr. Gillard
stated that Dr. W o lters will begin his F amily P ractice at Clay Center Family Physicians on
August 10, 2026. CCMC is still working with the S tate on the agreement for the $2.536 million
grant that they were awarded. This is for the purchase of a DaVinci R obotic S urgical S ystem.
CCMC is looking forward to the arrival of the two new general surgeons that are employees of
the S urgical A ssociates. They will each be on site one day a week at CCMC. Mr. Gillard stated
that they are short on parking spaces for employees. They are looking into a design that would
provide 26 additional parking spaces in the triangle west of the M edical C enter. Dr. John Kell e y
will be retiring at the end of July, and Dr. Hein will be taking over as the E mergency R oom
Me dical D irector. They are currently doing a small construction project in the basement for the
IT department. Each IT Tech will have a small office of their own. CCMC is applying for a
health grant that will employ two community health workers for five years.
Randy Gassman, Po tt berg,
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Mon Jun 29, 2026
County Commission
Clay County Commission to review 2027 budget proposals
The County Commission will meet to discuss budget preparation and review proposed 2027 budgets for the District Court and Treasurer. The body will also consider the approval of Residential NRP.
- Budget preparation with Randy Gassman of Pottberg, Gassman & Hoffman
- 2027 Proposed Budget for District Court Administrator Kathy Oliver
- 2027 Proposed Budget for Treasurer Christine Swaim
- Approval of Residential NRP presented by Appraiser Danny Mesalles
- Personnel discussion with Landfill Director Rhonda Carroll
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✓ Decided: Clay County Commission enacts moratorium on data center development
The Board passed a resolution halting the approval and construction of data centers in unincorporated areas. Other actions included approving a highway fund transfer and a restraint device for the Sheriff's office.
- Adopted Resolution 2026-06 establishing a moratorium on data centers and related infrastructure in unincorporated areas (unanimous)
- Approved $100,000 transfer from Special Highway Fund to Road and Bridge Fund
- Approved purchase of 'The Wrap' restraint device and helmet for $1,659.12
- Approved residential NRP application for Steven Lilley at 1373 5th Road, Wakefield
- Approved meeting minutes as printed
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CLAY COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S AGENDA
June 29, 2026
7:00 AM
7:30 AM
7:45 AM
8:00 AM
Minutes
(APPROVE TIME AND
8:15 AM
8:30 AM
Randy Gassman, Pottberg, Gassman & Hoffman - Budget Prep - 30 min
8:45 AM
9:00 AM
Jeff Germann, Asst Highway Administrator, Weekly Report - 1 hour
9:15 AM
Bob Wietharn - Go over the Grant Review Call
9:30 AM
9:45 AM
10:00 AM
Jim Bogart, Emergency Manager, Weekly Report - 15 min
10:15 AM
Dana Rickley, Co. Health Director, Weekly Report - 15 min
10:30 AM
Alan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 15 min
10:45 AM
11:00 AM
Rhonda Carroll, Landfill Director, Personnel - 30 min
11:15 AM
11:30 AM
Commissioner go to Museum, Pink Room & 250th Anniversary - 30 min
11:45 AM
12:00 PM
Kathy Oliver, District Court Administrator, 2027 Proposed Budget - 30 min
12:15 PM
12:30 PM
Danny Mesalles, Appraiser, Approval of Residential NRP - 30 min
12:45 PM
1:00 PM
Christine Swaim, Treasurer, 2027 Proposed Budget - 30 min
1:05 PM
1:30 PM
1:45 PM
2:00 PM
2:15 PM
2:30 PM
2:45 PM
3:00 PM
3:15 PM
3:30 PM
3:45 PM
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June 29, 2026
Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo were present
for a regular meeting beginning at 8:00 a.m. The minutes were approved as printed.
Bob W ie th a rn and Joe W ie th a rn, landowners, met with the Board to discuss the recent
state review of the grant application for the asphalt project . Schwab Eaton
representatives also attended. The meeting was recorded if the Board would like to
listen to the review. Mr. W ie th a rn stated future applications need a stronger title and a
detailed narrative, noting the narrative is a critical part of the application process. He
reported most successful applicants had applied multiple times. Support letters from the
current application can be reused for the fall application cycle. Of the $32 million
available during the spring application period, 47 applications were submitted and 6
were awarded. Mr. W ie th a rn requested that the Board be determining the county ’s
financial contribution for the fall application.
Kayla Wang, County Clerk, presented the proposed 2027 budgets for the County Clerk
and Election Fund s . The budgets were left with the Board for review.
Jeff G e rman n , Interim Highway Administrator, and Melissa Go ff, Office Manager, met
with the Board for the weekly report. Mr. G e rman n reported Kansas Department of
Wildlife and Parks had inquired about right-of-way status between the county and
KDW P and recommended the replacement of the bridge on Buffalo Rd . betwee
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Mon Jun 22, 2026
County Commission
Commission to review 2027 budget proposals for mental health and Register of Deeds
The Clay County Commission will receive weekly reports from county department heads. The body will also discuss proposed 2027 budgets for Pawnee Mental Health and the Register of Deeds.
- 2027 Proposed Budget for Pawnee Mental Health
- 2027 Proposed Budget for Register of Deeds
- Quarterly Report from Clay Co. Public Transportation
- Approval of payroll and minutes
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✓ Decided: Clay County Commission approves EMS contract for Clifton area
The Board approved a three-year agreement for Clay County EMS to provide coverage for the Clifton area starting January 1, 2027. The Commission also authorized payments for right-of-way acquisitions for the Broughton Road bridge project and approved payroll.
- Approved payroll of $142,201.29
- Approved asphalt street at Clay County Park estimated at $49,000 pending Park Board approval
- Approved $350 payment to landowner Gail Hauserman for Broughton Road bridge right-of-way
- Approved $5,645.16 per acre rate for two remaining Broughton Road bridge right-of-way landowners
- Approved request to concrete end of driveway on 6th Road at landowner's expense
- Granted permission for Relay for Life to use Courthouse Square on August 7th
- Approved three-year contract for Clay County EMS to cover Clifton area starting Jan 1, 2027
- Tabled Pawnee Mental Health's $81,121 appropriation request for 2027 budget discussions
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CLAY COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S AGENDA
June 22, 2026
7:00 AM
7:30 AM
7:45 AM
8:00 AM
Minutes / Payroll
(APPROVE TIME AND
8:15 AM
8:30 AM
Jeff Germann, Asst. Highway Administrator, Weekly Report
8:45 AM
9:00 AM
9:15 AM
9:30 AM
Alec Trembath, EMS Diiirector, Weekly Report - 30 min
9:45 AM
10:00 AM
Jim Bogart, Emergency Manager, Weekly Report - 15 min
10:15 AM
Dana Rickley, County Health Director, Weekly Report - 15 min
10:30 AM
Alan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 30 min
10:45 AM
11:00 AM
Mike Rezkalla, CEO Pawnee Mental Health, 2027 Proposed Budget - 30 min
11:15 AM
11:30 AM
Don Wright, Clay Co. Public Transportation - Quarterly Report - 30 min
11:45 AM
12:00 PM
Susie Mall, Register of Deeds, 2027 Proposed Budget - 30 min
12:15 PM
12:30 PM
12:45 PM
1:00 PM
1:05 PM
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June 22, 2026
Clay County Commissioners met in regular session on June 22, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Present were
Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo. The minutes were
approved as printed. Payroll in the amount of $142,201.29 was reviewed and approved by the
Board .
Commissioner Thurlow presented a map of the streets at Clay County Park regarding a request
from Mr. Arnold , Park Manager, to lay one additional street with asphalt a t an estimated cost of
$49,000. This would complete the asphalt project at the park. The Board approved moving
forward pending the Park Board s approval.
Gail Hauserman, landowner, and Brady Hedstrom, BG Consultants, met with the Board
regarding right-of-way acquisition for the upcoming Broughton Road bridge project. The right-
of-way includes both permanent and temporary easements, with temporary easement rights
returning after 12 months. Jeff Germann joined the meeting. Following discussion,
Commissioner Mayo offered $350 to Mr. Hauserman for the small section of ground that they
would use as the right- of -way . Commissioner Carlson made the motion to pay Mr. Hauserman
$350 for the right-of-way and compensate the remaining two landowners at the same formula
rate of $5,645.16 per acre for each of the right- of -ways purchased. Commissioner Mayo
seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Jeff G e rman n , Assistant Highway Administrator, presented the weekly report. The department
hauled rock, graded roads, ins
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Mon Jun 15, 2026
County Commission
Clay County Commission to review 2027 proposed budgets
The County Commission will receive weekly reports from various department heads. The body is scheduled to discuss proposed 2027 budgets for the Appraiser, Noxious Weed Director, and Grow Clay County.
- 2027 Proposed Budget for Appraiser Danny Mesalles
- 2027 Proposed Budget and truck repair for Noxious Weed Director Whitney Baer
- 2027 Proposed Budget for Grow Clay County
- Skid steer repairs for Landfill Director Rhonda Carroll
- Road plans presented by Bob Wietharn
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✓ Decided: Clay County Commission establishes one-year moratorium on data farms
The Board passed a resolution to ban data farms for at least one year and approved temporary pay increases for five highway department employees. The commission also authorized several equipment repairs and approved payments for jury pay and accounts payable.
- Approved moratorium on data farms for at least one year (unanimous)
- Approved $2.00 per hour temporary pay increase for five highway employees (unanimous)
- Approved $81,047.99 in accounts payable
- Approved $876.40 for jury pay
- Approved residential NRP application for 2627 Quail Road
- Approved $3,250 for spray truck clutch repairs
- Approved purchase of asphalt millings at $6.00 per ton
- Approved $250 pole banner for Kansas State Fair
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CLAY COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S AGENDA
June 15, 2026
7:00 AM
7:30 AM
7:45 AM
8:00 AM
Minutes / Account Payables
(APPROVE TIME AND
8:15 AM
8:30 AM
Jeff Germann, Asst. Highway Administrator, Weekly Report
8:45 AM
Ray Geer, Foreman, Joe Strode, Foreman, Troy Smith, Foreman
9:00 AM
9:15 AM
9:30 AM
Alec Trembath, EMS Diiirector, Weekly Report - 30 min
9:45 AM
10:00 AM
10:15 AM
Dana Rickley, County Health Director, Weekly Report
10:30 AM
Alan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 15 min
10:45 AM
11:00 AM
Danny Mesalles, Appraiser, 2027 Proposed Budgets- 30 min
11:15 AM
11:30 AM
Whitney Baer, Noxious Weed Director, Truck Repair & 2027 Proposed Budget - 30 min
11:45 AM
12:00 PM
Tracy Myers, Grow Clay County, T & T 2027 Proposed Budget
12:15 PM
12:30 PM
Bob Wietharn - Further Road Plans - 30 min
12:45 PM
1:00 PM
Rhonda Carroll, Landfill Director, Skid Steer Repairs - 30 min
1:05 PM
1:30 PM
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J une 15, 2026
The Clay County Board of Commissioners met in a regular session on Monday, June
15, 2026, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Present were Commissioner Thurlow , Commissioner
Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo.
Commissioner Carlson requested that the wording on page 2 of the previous week ’s
minutes be changed. The minutes were then approved as corrected.
Jury pay in the amount of $876.40 was reviewed and approved by the Board.
Accounts payable in the amount of $81,047.99 were reviewed and approved by the
Board.
Bob W iet h a rn, landowner, met with the Board to discuss plans for Kiowa Road in front of
his business, following notification that the county was not awarded the grant for the
project. Mr. W ie th a rn stated he would be willing to pay 50% of the project cost, with the
county paying the remaining 50%, up to a maximum total project cost of $1 million, or
$500,000 per party. The grant program will reopen this fall, and an engineer
experienced with this type of grant application will need to be engaged. The State will
provide a review regarding the unsuccessful grant application so the county can better
prepare a new submission. The county, the Wietharns and state officials will all be
invited to the review meeting, though no date has been scheduled. Mr. W ie th a rn stated
that before any improvements can be made, roadside ditches must be cleaned out as
they are currently lower than the roadway. The Board asked what immediate actions he
would like complet
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Mon Jun 8, 2026
County Commission
Clay County Commission to review 2027 proposed budgets
The County Commission will meet to discuss several 2027 proposed budgets and 2026 property values. The body will also hear reports from county administrators and a presentation on drainage for the Event Center parking lot.
- 2027 Proposed Budget for Clay County Conservation Dst 1
- 2027 Proposed Budget for Big Lakes Development
- Drainage with Event Center Parking Lot presentation by Shilling Construction
- 2026 Values report from the Appraiser
- Landfill water sampling and budgets
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✓ Decided: Clay County Commission accepts Highway Administrator's resignation
The Board accepted the immediate resignation of Highway Administrator Bobby Shomper. The Commission also approved a $4,000 contract for landfill groundwater sampling and authorized payroll payments.
- Accepted resignation of Highway Administrator Bobby Shomper (unanimous)
- Approved payroll in the amount of $147,793.13
- Approved $4,000 quote from SCS Engineers for landfill well re-sampling (unanimous)
- Approved deputy's use of accrued vacation hours before first year anniversary
- Granted EMS Director permission to try disposable Alternate Blade scopes
- Approved meeting minutes as printed
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CLAY COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S AGENDA
June 8, 2026
7:00 AM
7:30 AM
7:45 AM
8:00 AM
Minutes / Payroll
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8:30 AM
Bobby Shomper, Hwy Administrator, Weekly Report - 30 min
8:45 AM
9:00 AM
9:15 AM
9:30 AM
Alec Trembath, EMS Diiirector, Weekly Report - 30 min
9:45 AM
10:00 AM
Eric Schwein, Shilling Construction, Drainage with Event Center Parking Lot -30 min
10:15 AM
10:30 AM
Alan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 15 min
10:45 AM
Jim Bogart, Emergency Manager, Weekly Report - 15 min
11:00 AM
Jessica Boechman, Clay County Conservation Dst 1 Manager, 2027 Proposed Budget - 30 min
11:15 AM
11:30 AM
Liz Holle, Big Lakes Development, 2027 Proposed Budget - 30 min
11:45 AM
12:00 PM
Harrison Reeves, National Industrial, Vendor would like to introduce himself by Phone -30 min
12:15 PM
12:30 PM
Rhonda Carroll, Landfill Director, Water Sampling & Budgets - 30 min
12:45 PM
1:00 PM
Danny Mesalles, Appraiser, 2026 Values - 15 min
1:05 PM
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June 8, 2026
Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo were present at a
regular meeting beginning at 8:00 a.m. The minutes were approved as printed. Payroll in the
amount of $147,793.13 was reviewed and approved by the Board.
Ryan West, County Maintenance, met with the Board to discuss the flooding that happened at
the handicap door in the basement last week with one of the hard rains that we had. The sump
pump out in the yard turned on but did not keep the amount of water away from the door. Mr.
West suggested possibly installing a second pump or move the pop -up spout further out into
the yard so that the water doesn ’t all drain back towards the ramp and door. The Board asked
Mr. West to research the issue and to report back to them at a later date.
Commissioner Carlson asked to go into Executive Session. Commissioner Carlson made the
motion to go into Executive Session under the Non-Elected Personnel Exception for 10 minutes
beginning at 8:09 a.m. with Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, Commissioner
Mayo, Kayla Wang, County Clerk present. The subject to be discussed is employee job
performance. Commissioner Mayo seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The regular
meeting reconvened at 8:19 a.m. with no action being taken during the session.
Commissioner Carlson asked to go back into Executive Session. Commissioner Carlson made the
motion to go back into Executive Session under the Non-Elected Personnel Exception for 15
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Mon Jun 1, 2026
County Commission
Clay County Commission to review 2027 Sanitarian budget
The County Commission will receive weekly and monthly updates from various department heads. The meeting includes a discussion on the proposed 2027 budget for the Sanitarian.
- 2027 Proposed Budget for Sanitarian Marlene Stamm
- KDHE update from Landfill Director Rhonda Carrol
- Weekly report from Highway Administrator Bobby Shomper
- Weekly report from EMS Director Alec Trembath
- Weekly report from Sheriff Alan Benninga
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✓ Decided: Commission approves $16,503 courthouse AC repairs and $803,338 in payables
The Board approved several maintenance expenditures, including courthouse air conditioning repairs and a new park bench. Commissioners also authorized the second half of 2025 NRP Refunds and approved account payables. The Board directed the Highway Administrator to research CDL training costs and explore semi-truck options.
- Approved account payables of $803,338.12
- Approved $16,503.30 for courthouse AC repairs via Courthouse Maintenance fund (unanimous)
- Approved $735.42 for a new engraved park bench from Champlin Tire Recycling
- Approved and signed second half of 2025 NRP Refunds for $180,932.01
- Granted permission to purchase materials for County shop roof leak repairs
- Instructed Highway Administrator to research costs for providing CDL training to other entities
- Instructed Highway Administrator to research alternative semi-trucks and report repair costs for current vehicle
- Ordered immediate destruction of a camper at the C&D pit
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CLAY COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S AGENDA
June 1, 2026
7:45 AM
8:00 AM
Minutes / Accounts Payable
(APPROVE TIME AND
8:15 AM
Austin Gillard, CEO CCMC, Monthly Update - 15 min
SCHEDULED LEAVE)
8:30 AM
Bobby Shomper, Highway Adminstrator, Weekly Report - 30 min.
8:45 AM
9:00 AM
Memo
9:15 AM
9:30 AM
Alec Trembath, EMS Director, Weekly Report - 30 min
9:45 AM
10:00 AM
Jim Bogart, Emergency Manager, Weekly Update,
10:15 AM
Dana Rickley, Health Director, Weekly Update - 15 min
10:30 AM
Alan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 30 min
10:45 AM
11:00 AM
Marlene Stamm, Sanitarian -2027 Proposed Budget-30 min.
11:15 AM
11:30 AM
Rhonda Carrol, Landfill Director, Update on KDHE-30 min.
11:45 AM
12:00 PM
12:15 PM
12:30 PM
12:45 PM
1:00 PM
1:15 PM
1:30 PM
1:45 PM
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Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo were present at a
regular meeting beginning at 8:00 a.m. The minutes were approved as printed. Account
payables in the amount of $803,338.12 were reviewed and approved by the Board.
Bobby Shomper, Highway Administrator, met with the Board to give the weekly report. Last
week the Department bladed roads, mowed roadsides, the employees did lots of work in the
shop, moved equipment to start the chip seal project this week, and re-planked the bridge on
Parallel Rd. west of Vining. The new bridge on Utah Rd has been inspected and no weight limit
at this time. The CDL Class is going well with the three new County employees. Mr. Shomper
stated that he has been asked if Clay County would be willing to provide CDL training for other
Counties or entities at a set cost. The Board instructed Mr. Shomper to research the cost of
putting on a class and if he would have the time to do it. Mr. Shomper informed the Board that
they have found the roof leak at the County shop. They should be able to fix it themselves and
the Board instructed Mr. Shomper to have Ryan West, County Maintenance, help with the
repairs. The Board granted permission for the purchase of materials to fix the roof leak. Mr.
Shomper reported that the Blue Kenworth semi has been taken to Salina for the exact same
issues that cost $25,000 in repairs approximately 3 years ago and if this is going to cost the
same amount, the County
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Tue May 26, 2026
County Commission
Clay County Commission to review race track and parking lot
The Clay County Commission will meet to receive weekly reports from county department heads. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the race track and parking lot and a review of an NRP application.
- Race track and parking lot discussion with Fair Board President Mike Argo
- NRP Application and event approval with Appraiser Danny Mesalles
- Highway Department safety discussion with Jimmie Nichols
- Weekly reports from Highway Administrator, EMS Director, Emergency Manager, Health Director, and Sheriff
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✓ Decided: Commission approves payroll, equipment purchases, and NRP application
The Board approved payroll and payments for race track lighting and grader blade bits. They granted permission to hire two part-time corrections officers and approved a residential NRP application. The Board also directed the EMS Director to complete all necessary repairs on Medic 4.
- Approved payroll of $137,426.76
- Approved $39,742.54 payment to Track Signals for race track lights
- Approved $19,030 purchase of 100 carbide bits for grader blades (unanimous)
- Granted permission to hire two part-time Corrections Officers
- Approved residential NRP application for James D. & Arlyss J. Vathauer
- Approved training event in Topeka for Appraiser's Office employee
- Directed EMS Director to perform all repairs on Medic 4
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CLAY COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S AGENDA
May 26, 2026
7:00 AM
7:30 AM
7:45 AM
8:00 AM
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8:15 AM
Mike Argo, Fair Board Pres., Race Track & Parking Lot - 15 min
8:30 AM
Bobby Shomper, Hwy Administrator, Weekly Report - 30 min
8:45 AM
9:00 AM
9:15 AM
9:30 AM
Alec Trembath, EMS Diiirector, Weekly Report - 30 min
9:45 AM
10:00 AM
Jim Bogart, Emergency Manager, Weekly Report - 15 min
10:15 AM
Dana Rickley, Health Director, Weekly Report - 15 min
10:30 AM
Alan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 30 min
10:45 AM
11:00 AM
Jimmie Nichols. Highway Department Safety - 30 min
11:15 AM
11:30 AM
Danny Mesalles, Appraiser, NRP Application & Event Approval - 30 min
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12:15 PM
12:30 PM
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Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo were present at a regular
meeting beginning at 8:00 a.m. The minutes were approved as printed. Payroll in the amount of
$137,426.76 was reviewed and approved by the Board.
Mike Argo, Fair Board President and Robert Knitter, Fair Board Member, met with the Board to discuss
the drainage on the new asphalt parking lot. Mr. Argo stated that the drainage is better but still is not
completely fixed. There are still a few areas that continue to hold water and do not drain correctly . The
Board would like to have a Shilling Representative come and discuss this issue in a Board meeting so
everyone knows what the plan for correcting the issue will be. Mr. Argo reported that the invoice for
the new lights at the race track has been received in the amount of $39,742.54. The Board approved
the payment to be made to Track Signals so that the supplies can be ordered and installed.
Bobby Shomper, Highway Administrator, met with the Board to give the weekly report. Several
employees did road checks looking for damage from the Monday night storms. Last week the
Department bladed roads, finished installing the guard rail on the new bridge on Utah Rd., hauled rock
to several locations, fixed two culverts on Utah Rd., picked up the tank car from Washington County,
provided blade training for the new employees, and the CDL training will begin soon. The plan is to
start chip sealing next week. Several repai
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Mon May 18, 2026
County Commission
Clay County Commission to receive weekly reports from county officials
The County Commission will meet to approve minutes, account payables, and time and scheduled leave. The body will also hear weekly reports from the Emergency Manager, County Health Director, and Sheriff.
- Approval of account payables
- Weekly report from Jim Bogart, Emergency Manager
- Weekly report from Dana Rickley, Co. Health Director
- Weekly report from Alan Benninga, Sheriff
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✓ Decided: Clay County Commission approves $801,798 in payables and early office closures
The Board approved over $801,000 in account payables and the purchase of a bridge box from Washington County. Permission was granted to convert a part-time RN position to full-time. Due to severe weather warnings, the Board voted to close all county offices at 2:00 p.m.
- Approved account payables of $801,798.26
- Approved Abatement 2025A53 for $15.64
- Approved purchase of bridge box from Washington County for $12,986.40
- Approved conversion of vacant In Home Services RN position to full-time
- Approved closing all Clay County Offices at 2:00 p.m. for severe weather
- Approved meeting minutes as printed
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May 18, 2026
7:00 AM
7:30 AM
7:45 AM
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8:30 AM
8:45 AM
9:00 AM
9:15 AM
9:30 AM
9:45 AM
10:00 AM
Jim Bogart, Emergency Manager, Weekly Report - 15 min
10:15 AM
Dana Rickley, Co. Health Director, Weekly Report - 15 min
10:30 AM
Alan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 30 min
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11:00 AM
11:15 AM
11:30 AM
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Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo were present at a
regular meeting beginning at 8:00 a.m. The minutes were approved as printed. Account
payables in the amount of $801,798.26 were reviewed and approved by the Board.
Abatement 2025A53 in the amount of $15.64 was reviewed and approved by the Board.
Bobby Shomper, Highway Administrator, met with the Board to give the weekly report. Mr.
Shomper informed the Board that they plan to move the chip sealing project to June 1 st because
of all of the rain and storms that ha ve been happening. A letter was received from the
Department of the Army U.S. Corps of Engineers contain ing an approved jurisdictional
determination for the site project. This information will be provided to the County Attorney to
draft a letter for the down stream landowners to sign. The Board questioned Mr. Shomper on a
loader repair bill in the amount of $12,924.07 that they received and had not been told any
information concerning this repair. The Board had previously given Mr. Shomper a $5,000 limit
on repairs without prior approval from them and this is way over his limit. Commissioner
Carlson stated that he gets asked a lot of questions from the public and when he doesn ’t know
anything about it, he cannot tell them what is going on if he hasn ’t been informed. T he
taxpayers are watching everything that is happening. The Board instructed Mr. Shomper that he
is to report to the Board any large repairs
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Mon May 11, 2026
County Commission
Clay County Commission to discuss Wakefield stage and storm shelter
The Clay County Commission will meet to review weekly reports from county department heads. The body will also discuss the Wakefield stage and storm shelter.
- Discussion regarding Wakefield Stage & Storm Shelter
- Race Track Light Poles report from Fair Board President Mike Argo
- Weekly report from Highway Administrator Bobby Shomper
- Weekly report from EMS Director Alec Trembath
- Weekly report from Sheriff Alan Benninga
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✓ Decided: Commission approves $60,000 for Fair Grounds lighting project
The Board approved funding for new light poles at the Fair Grounds and authorized shower pan replacements for the Sheriff's office. The Commission also approved payroll and a tax abatement. A proposal to include a storm shelter under the Wakefield Stage project was rejected.
- Approved payroll of $139,913.35
- Approved Abatement 2025A52 for $495.14
- Approved expenditures up to $60,000 for Fair Grounds lighting project (unanimous)
- Approved shower pan replacement using Double L Manufacturing for fabrication and Parker Welding & Fabrication for installation (unanimous)
- Denied inclusion of a storm shelter in the Wakefield Stage project
- Proclaimed May 17-23, 2026 as Emergency Medical Services Week
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May 11, 2026
7:00 AM
7:30 AM
7:45 AM
8:00 AM
Minutes / Account Payables
(APPROVE TIME AND
8:15 AM
Mike Argo, Fair Board President, Race Track Light Poles - 15 min
SCHEDULED LEAVE)
8:30 AM
Bobby Shomper, Highway Administrator, Weekly Report - 30 min
8:45 AM
9:00 AM
9:15 AM
9:30 AM
Alec Trembath, EMS Director, Weekly Report - 30 min
9:45 AM
10:00 AM
Jim Bogart, Emergency Manager, Weekly Report - 15 min
10:15 AM
Dana Rickley, Co. Health Director, Weekly Report - 15 min
10:30 AM
Alan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 30 min
10:45 AM
11:00 AM
Chris Visser, Wakefield Stage & Storm Shelter - 30 min
11:15 AM
11:30 AM
11:45 AM
12:00 PM
12:15 PM
12:30 PM
12:45 PM
1:00 PM
1:05 PM
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Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo were present at a
regular meeting beginning at 8:00 a.m. The minutes were approved as printed. Payroll in the
amount of $ 139,913.35 was reviewed and approved by the Board.
Abatement 2025A52 in the amount of $495.14 were reviewed and approved by the Board.
The Board received a request from Ron Rose asking permission to use the Clay County Park
Restrooms in Wakefield on May 30 th for a Disc Golf Tournament. The organization would be
willing to pay a fee for the one-day use of the facility. Commissioner Thurlow stated that he
would be attending the Clay County Park Board Meeting on Tuesday evening and he would take
this request to them for a decision. The Board of Commissioners have no issue with allowing
them to use the facility for the day of the tournament.
Mike Argo, Fair Board President, met with the Board to report th at he had visited with the Clay
Center Public Utilities about replacing several light poles around the race track at the Fair
Grounds. Public Utilities are willing to install the poles at no cost to the County if the County will
purchase the poles from them. An estimate was received from Track Signals , Minneapolis for
LED light s and fixtures to be placed on the poles in the amount of $39,742.54. Commissioner
Mayo made the motion to proceed with the lighting project and to allow expenditures up to
$60,000 from a fund that will be chosen at the time of payment. Commiss
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Mon May 4, 2026
County Commission
Clay County Commission to receive updates from county department heads
The County Commission will review minutes and accounts payable. The meeting consists primarily of scheduled reports and updates from the CCMC CEO, Highway Administrator, EMS Director, Emergency Manager, County Appraiser, and Sheriff.
- Fair Grounds Lights discussion with Fair Board President Mike Argo
- Monthly update from CCMC CEO Austin Gillard
- Weekly report from Highway Administrator Bobby Shomper
- Weekly report from EMS Director Alec Trembath
- Weekly report from Sheriff Alan Benninga
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✓ Decided: County Commission approves $525,442.08 in account payables
The Board approved over $525,000 in payables and authorized several maintenance contracts for the courthouse and EMS equipment. They also approved two tax abatements totaling $68.46.
- Approved account payables in the amount of $525,442.08
- Approved $2,312.56 bid from Althiser Electric for courthouse electrical boxes (unanimous)
- Approved $1,072.61 quote from Kansasland Tire and Service for 6 Medic 8 tires (unanimous)
- Approved $850 bid from Double D Maintenance for shipping container painting (unanimous)
- Approved abatements 2025A50 and 2025A51 totaling $68.46
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May 4, 2026
7:45 AM
8:00 AM
Minutes / Accounts Payable
(APPROVE TIME AND
8:15 AM
Austin Gillard, CEO CCMC, Monthly Update - 15 min
SCHEDULED LEAVE)
8:30 AM
Mike Argo, Fair Board President, Fair Grounds Lights- 15 min.
8:45 AM
9:00 AM
Bobby Shomper, Highway Adminstrator, Weekly Report - 30 min.
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9:30 AM
Alec Trembath, EMS Director, Weekly Report - 30 min
9:45 AM
10:00 AM
Jim Bogart, Emergency Manager, Weekly Update,
10:15 AM
Danny Mesalles, County Appraiser, Office Update - 15 min
10:30 AM
Alan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 30 min
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Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo were present at a
regular meeting beginning at 8:00 a.m. The minutes were approved as printed. Account
payables in the amount of $525,442.08 were reviewed and approved by the Board.
Ryan West, County Maintenance, met with the Board to present bids for the replacement of
both panel electrical boxes on the west side of the Courthouse Square. The bids were received
as follows: Althiser Electric - $2,312.56
JP Electric - $2,720.58
Commissioner Mayo made the motion to accept the bid from Althiser Electric in the amount of
$2,312.56 for the replacement of two electrical boxes on the west side of the Courthouse. This
will be paid for out of the Courthouse Maintenance Fund. Commissioner Carlson seconded and
the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Thurlow asked Mr. West to look at the bench
on the south side of the Courthouse to see if it was repairable. The Board asked Mr. West to
contact Champlin Tire Recycling, Inc. out of Concordia and get the price of a bench made from
recycled tires and to return with the information.
Austin Gillard, CEO CCMC, met with the Board to give the monthly report. Mr. Gillard reported
that the Medical Center was doing well so far this year. Radiology has hit a record on scans and
are looking into expanding the MRI service to Saturday. They would only do MRI ’s and this
would lessen the load of scans through the week. Mr. Gillard reported that the State of K
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Mon Apr 27, 2026
County Commission
Clay County Commission to review AC unit replacement bid
The County Commission will receive weekly reports from department heads including highway, EMS, emergency management, health, and law enforcement. The board will also consider a bid for a replacement AC unit for the Noxious Weed Director.
- Bid on replacement AC Unit for Noxious Weed Director
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✓ Decided: Commission approves payroll and several equipment and repair contracts
The Board approved payroll and expenditures for a health department firewall, vehicle repairs, and a landfill A/C unit. They also authorized training for a Sheriff's Department employee. A decision on painting a shipping container was tabled pending additional bids.
- Approved payroll of $136,857.70
- Approved 3-year WatchGuard firewall renewal for $2,081 (unanimous)
- Approved $1,893.53 repair quote from Wilder Auto Body for Medic 4 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of Ducane A/C unit from Comfort Heating and Air for $4,230 (unanimous)
- Approved training in Garden City, KS for one Sheriff's Department employee
- Tabled decision on painting shipping container pending second bid
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April 27, 2026
7:00 AM
7:30 AM
7:45 AM
8:00 AM
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8:15 AM
SCHEDULED LEAVE)
8:30 AM
Bobby Shomper, Highway Administrator, Weekly Report - 30 min
8:45 AM
9:00 AM
9:15 AM
9:30 AM
Alec Trembath, EMS Director, Weekly Report - 30 min
9:45 AM
10:00 AM
Jim Bogart, Emergency Manager, Weekly Report - 15 min
10:15 AM
Dana Rickley, Co. Health Director, Weekly Report - 15 min
10:30 AM
Alan Benninga, Sheriff, Weekly Report - 30 min
10:45 AM
11:00 AM
Whitney Baer, Noxious Weed Director, Bid on replacement AC Unit - 30 min
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Commissioner Thurlow, Commissioner Carlson, and Commissioner Mayo were present at a
regular meeting beginning at 8:00 a.m. The minutes were approved as printed. Payroll in the
amount of $ 136,857.70 was reviewed and approved by the Board. The Board discussed an email
regarding a check, the Task Force Minutes , and the parking lot at the Event Center building
holding excess water. Sierra Urban, Deputy Clerk, presented a N etworks P lus firewall renewal
for the Health Department. The WatchGuard renewal quote was for 1 year or 3 years.
1- year- $893.00
3 - year- $2081.00
Commissioner Carlson made the motion to renew WatchGuard for a 3-year subscription in the
amount of $2,081. Commissioner Mayo seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. Mrs.
Kim Kramer joined the meeting to converse with Mr. Shomper about a low-water crossing.
Bobby Shomper, Highway Administrator, met with the Board to give the weekly report. The
Board addressed Mr. Shomper about a bridge closure on Buffalo Rd. and what repairs were
needed to get it functional again. Ms. Kramer stated that this is a major access link between
farms and long-term closure would be daunting for the local area. Mr. Shomper replied that the
bridge is both concrete and wood and zero steel, because of this, 2 of 4 pilings are rotted and
until a plan was made the bridge was closed. It was not safe enough to withstan d its original 3-
ton limit. Designs for a low water crossing are being drafted for review
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