Geary County, Kansas

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will review weekly updates from the Human Resources Director and Public Works Superintendent. The meeting includes a closed executive session regarding non-elected personnel and a period for public comment.

• Crystal Malchose, HR Director, to present a weekly report
• Jeremie Myers, Public Works Superintendent, to present a bi-weekly report
• Executive session for non-elected personnel
• Public Comment period (5 minutes per person)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will hold a work session to review the proposed 2027 budget, which includes a request for a mill rate of 60.962, an increase of 4.661 mills over the 2026 budget. The session will cover appropriations, transfers, and revenue adjustments across various county funds.

• Mill rate increase to 60.962
• Transfer to Economic Development decreased by $23,000
• Transfer to Health Dept. Fund increased to $395,782
• PILT funding increased by $40,000
• Schedule change from 37.5 to 40-hour work week removed

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will hold a budget work session to review the proposed 2027 General Fund budget. The session will examine changes that raise the required mill rate by 5.603 mills, a $732,923 decrease in the revenue‑neutral mill rate, and adjustments to appropriations and transfers across multiple departments. They will consider a 5 % administration fee of about $52,822 for court trustees, VIN, 911 and Lake Patrol, and additional revenue options such as renting county buildings, meeting space, and equipment. The agenda notes the July 20, 2026 deadline to notify the County Clerk of intent to exceed the revenue‑neutral requirement.

• Proposed 5.603‑mill increase to fund 2027 budget, decreasing revenue‑neutral mill rate by $732,923
• 5 % administration fee estimated at $52,822 for court trustees, VIN, 911 and Lake Patrol
• Revenue ideas: rent for outside agencies using county buildings, meeting‑space rentals, equipment rentals
• Attorney’s office schedule change adds $30,272; Emergency Management job reclassification; Public Works wage adjustment; Silver‑Haired Legislature appropriation added
• Appropriations decreased $392,777 and transfers/reserves decreased $325,000, with department budget changes (e.g., Attorney $1,695,005, Emergency Management $215,278)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will conduct a routine meeting with updates from the HR director and sheriff, and a presentation of the 2025 audit by an outside CPA. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists primarily of informational items and public comment.

• Presentation of 2025 audit by James Gordon & Associates CPA

Commissioners

The County Commission is reviewing proposed budgets for 2027, including the General Fund and special districts. The Finance Director presented a proposed General Fund mill levy of 64.124, which exceeds the revenue neutral rate.

• Proposed 2027 General Fund expenditures of $33,434,247
• Proposed 2027 Fire District #1 budget of $548,045 with a 7.930 mill levy
• Proposed 2027 Water District #2 budget of $68,556
• Proposed 2027 Sewer District #4 budget of $244,279
• Proposed 2027 Dorothy Bramloge Library budget of $130,000

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will meet for a budget work session from 2-5 PM after a morning of regular business. Items include a report on the drunk driving prevention program, monthly financials, opening RFPs for the courthouse boiler room double door project, and considering an appropriation resolution and EDC board appointments. A public comment period is scheduled at noon.

• Budget work session from 2:00-5:00 PM
• Opening RFP for courthouse boiler room double door project
• Appropriation Resolution and EDC Resolution with EDC Board Appointments
• Drunk Driving Prevention Program presentation
• Monthly Financials report by Finance Director

Commissioners

The City and County commissioners met to discuss operational scenarios for the Chamber of Commerce, EDC, MAC, and CVB. Discussion focused on whether these entities should fall under city or county control and the need for new board member appointments. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded during this meeting.

• No substantive decisions were made during this meeting

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will review the 2027 budget development worksheet, which proposes a total mills of 64.124, an increase of 7.823 mills from 2026, exceeding revenue neutral. The board will also consider a proposed moratorium on alternative energy and data center development. Other agenda items include an executive session on the interlocal agreement with the Chamber of Commerce and City of Junction City, and reports from the HR director, sheriff, and health department.

• Review of 2027 budget development worksheet; proposed 7.823 mill increase to 64.124 mills (over revenue neutral rate of 53.781)
• Proposed moratorium on alternative energy and data center development from GIS/Zoning Director Troy Livingston
• Executive session per K.S.A. 79-4319(b)(2) for legal matters regarding interlocal agreement with Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce and City of Junction City
• Agency appropriation requests include Pawnee Mental Health at $319,200 (52% increase) and ATA Bus at $140,000 (40% increase)
• Sheriff Nate Boeckman bi-weekly report and Health Department Director Charles Martinez monthly meeting

The Commission approved a 12-month moratorium on applications for alternative energy facilities and data center developments. They also authorized a meeting with the Chamber of Commerce and the Mayor of Junction City to discuss an interlocal agreement. Additionally, the Commission reviewed the 2027 budget development worksheet and scheduled a work session.

• Approved executive session for legal matters regarding interlocal agreement (unanimous)
• Instructed Chairman Tremont to schedule meeting with Chamber of Commerce and Mayor of Junction City (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 6-22-2026 establishing a 12-month moratorium on alternative energy and data center developments (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2026000736 for real estate tax roll correction (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will review and possibly approve a federal-aid bridge inspection master agreement with KDOT for 2026, covering multiple bridges at a total county cost of $12,400. The meeting also includes weekly updates from HR and Public Works, followed by public comment.

• Agreement 177-14: Statewide Bridge Inspection Master Agreement with KDOT, county share $12,400
• Bridge inspections include NSTM types (3 locations), underwater (UW), pin/hanger (PH), and element-level data collection
• Specific bridge locations: 4.0S of Junction City, 5.5S 3.0E of Wreford, and structure KA-4089-03
• Public comment period scheduled for 12:00-12:15

The Geary County Commission approved a State of Local Emergency due to recent storms. Additional actions included approving water system grant agreements, road closures, and safety resolutions.

• Approved State of Local Disaster Emergency resolution (2-0)
• Approved Rural Development Water and Waste System Grant Agreement for Laurel Canyon (2-0)
• Accepted Kansas Department of Agriculture inspection paperwork (2-0)
• Accepted KDOT KLBIP report (2-0)
• Approved temporary McNeal Road closure for bridge drilling (2-0)
• Approved employee overtime for storm cleanup on 6-13-2026 (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 6-15-2026A adopting the transportation safety action plan (2-0)
• Approved real estate tax roll change orders and previous meeting minutes (2-0)

Commissioners

This is a budget work session where department heads present their funding requests for the upcoming fiscal year. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information gathering only.

• Rural Fire/Emergency Management budget request presentation
• Elections/Clerk budget request presentation
• GIS/Planning, Zoning, Sanitation budget request presentation
• Health Department budget request presentation
• Sheriff budget request presentation

The Geary County Commission held a budget work session to review requested funding amounts for several departments and services. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this meeting.

• Reviewed 2027 budget requests for various county departments

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will meet to review routine reports and then enter an executive session to discuss legal issues concerning the Interlocal Agreement with Junction City and its Chamber of Commerce. After the session, public comment is scheduled, followed by a series of budget request presentations covering departments such as the Mainstreet project, Emergency Shelter, Pawnee Mental Health, Library, and Register of Deeds. The agenda also includes a Treasurer’s daily cash and investment statement for May 29, 2026.

• Executive session (75-4319(b)(2)) to discuss legal matters of the Interlocal Agreement with Junction City and the Chamber of Commerce
• Budget request presentations for Mainstreet, Emergency Shelter, Pawnee Mental Health, Library, Register of Deeds, Community Involvement Team, EDC/MAC/Chamber, and other agencies
• Treasurer’s daily statement shows total cash and investments of $41,073,619.79 and daily collections of $90,476.34
• Cash items include $600,000 for Sports Complex CD, $200,000 for Waste Disposal CD, and $5,200,000 for new CDs
• General Fund ending balance of $18,618,854.39 after receipts of $20,454,858.37

The Commission issued a vote of no confidence in the EDC Director and ordered the cessation of all non-essential fund disbursements to the Chamber. Additionally, the Board voted to prepare notice to renegotiate or terminate the interlocal agreement governing the Chamber, EDC, and MAC.

• Approved pay grade increase for Kimberly Roberts (3-0)
• Approved new policy allowing employment of 16 and 17 year olds for specific clerical roles (3-0)
• Passed vote of no confidence in EDC Director Mickey Dean (3-0)
• Ceased all non-essential disbursements to the Chamber (3-0)
• Approved notice to renegotiate or terminate the Chamber interlocal agreement (3-0)
• Approved June 1, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved June 3, 2026 budget work session minutes (3-0)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission holds a budget worksession to hear funding requests from multiple agencies, including Juvenile Detention, Flint Hills Regional Leadership, Extension & Free Fair, Opera House, Historical Society, ATA Bus, Senior Citizens Center, FHMPO, and others. Presentations are scheduled in 10- to 15-minute slots from 5:00 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and information-gathering session.

• Juvenile Detention budget request presented by Angela Hamilton and Shawn Brandmahl
• Flint Hills Regional Leadership budget request by Jack Lindquist
• ATA Bus budget request by Anne Smith, Rebecca Doehling, and Daphne McNelly
• Senior Citizens Center budget request by Sally Jardine and Joe Mitchell
• Freedom Fest budget request by Nathan Butler and Bob Story

The Geary County Commission met on June 3, 2026, heard public comments on numerous 2027 funding requests, and discussed the source of some funds. No approvals, denials, or votes on any of the listed requests were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will hear a recommendation from the Planning Commission to approve a Conditional Use Permit for boat/RV and walk-in storage at 4308 N US77 Hwy, Junction City. The property is zoned Suburban Residential and has been vacant for decades. The Commission will also receive routine departmental reports and a quarterly update from Pawnee Mental Health.

• Conditional Use Permit GCCU-05-01-26 for boat/RV and walk-in storage at 4308 N US77 Hwy, Junction City
• Public Works bi-weekly report and Emergency Management monthly report
• Pawnee Mental Health 1st quarter update
• Public comment period (5 minutes per person)

The commission voted unanimously to accept a comprehensive LED lighting upgrade for the Courthouse, Office Building and Public Works facilities, allocating $78,933 from the special CIP. Additional approvals included a $250 KDOT right‑of‑way purchase, a $40 fee for undeclared freon units, and several utility easement requests. The meeting also set dates for upcoming budget presentations and a future RFP for a courthouse boiler room project.

• Approved LED lighting upgrade for county buildings ($78,933) (aye)
• Approved $250 payment to KDOT for right‑of‑way at Station #4 (aye)
• Approved resubmission of 2025 EMPG paperwork (aye)
• Approved Carlyon & Sons power line easement request (aye)
• Approved Rural Water District water line easement request (aye)
• Approved $40 fee for undeclared freon units at transfer station (aye)
• Approved additional chemical purchase request ($7,140.68) (aye)
• Approved conditional use permit for boat/RV storage at 4308 N US 77 Hwy (aye)

Commissioners

The County Commission will hold a public hearing on the negotiated sale of 125 E. Elm under K.S.A. 79-2803(b). They will also review weekly reports from HR and the Sheriff, appoint a Homeless Task Force member, and receive a monthly update from the Health Department. An executive session on non-elected personnel is scheduled.

• Public hearing for negotiated sale of 125 E. Elm under K.S.A. 79-2803(b)
• Homeless Task Force appointment
• Crystal Malchose, HR Director, weekly report
• Nate Boeckman, Sheriff, bi-weekly report
• Executive session on non-elected personnel

The commission accepted a $1,000 bid for the property at 125 E. Elm after a public hearing. Commissioners also appointed Kristy Upham to the Homeless Task Force board and approved a $300 allocation to the RERC from CVB funds. Additional actions included approving agenda amendments, change orders, and the prior meeting minutes.

• Approved $300 RERC allocation from CVB funds (all aye)
• Approved agenda amendment to add CIC discussion (all aye)
• Appointed Kristy Upham to Homeless Task Force board (all aye)
• Opened meeting as County Board of Health (all aye)
• Accepted $1,000 bid for 125 E. Elm property (all aye)
• Approved Change Order #2026000726-2026000729 (all aye)
• Approved minutes from May 18, 2026 (all aye)
• Approved motion to end meeting as County Board of Health (all aye)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will review routine reports and consider an appointment to the Homeless Task Force. An executive session for non-elected personnel recruitment is scheduled. A joint City/County/USD meeting is set for 5:30 PM at the C.L. Hoover Opera House.

• Homeless Task Force appointment
• Executive session for non-elected personnel recruitment
• Joint City/County/USD meeting at C.L. Hoover Opera House at 5:30 PM
• Public Works bi-weekly report by Jeremie Myers
• YMCA update by CEO Amber Stanley

The Geary County Commission approved funding for an East Street repair using Shilling Construction, and also approved a $15,000 YMCA equipment request, multiple utility and contract renewals, and tax roll corrections. All motions were moved, seconded, and passed with all commissioners voting aye. The meeting also included an executive session and approval of the prior meeting minutes.

• Approved $15,000 YMCA equipment request (all voted aye)
• Approved Cox Communications conduit and fiber request (all voted aye)
• Approved Cox Communications conduit, vaults, and fiber on Old Hwy 77 (all voted aye)
• Approved Craig Royse culvert request on Easy Jacks Road (all voted aye)
• Approved renewal of Thermal Comfort Air preventative maintenance contracts (all voted aye)
• Approved renewal of Siemen’s fire alarm monitoring contract for sheriff's office (all voted aye)
• Approved $4,300 surge protector replacement at Sewer #4 Laurel Canyon (all voted aye)
• Approved $44,020 East Street repair with Shilling Construction (all voted aye)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will discuss and vote on a resolution for the Sewer #4 Improvement Project. The meeting also includes weekly reports from Human Resources and Finance, a presentation of the KCAMP Risk Management Award, and a period for public comment.

• Discussion and approval of a resolution for the Sewer #4 Improvement Project
• KCAMP Risk Management Award presentation by Patrick Smith
• HR Director weekly report by Crystal Malchose
• Finance Director bi-weekly report and financial reports by Tami Robison
• Public comment period (5 minutes per person)

The commission accepted a $136,000 loan resolution, approved the request for obligation of funds, and approved a letter of intent to meet USDA Rural Development conditions for the Sewer #4 project. All three actions were moved, seconded, and passed unanimously. The meeting also approved the new holiday pay policy and the minutes from previous meetings.

• Approved new holiday pay policy with temporary hours (unanimous aye)
• Accepted Loan Resolution for Sewer #4 ($136,000) (unanimous aye)
• Approved Request for Obligation of Funds for Sewer #4 (unanimous aye)
• Approved Letter of Intent to Meet USDA Rural Development Conditions (unanimous aye)
• Approved April 20, 2026 minutes (unanimous aye)
• Approved April 27, 2026 minutes (unanimous aye)
• Approved May 4, 2026 minutes (unanimous aye)
• Extended executive session 10 minutes (unanimous aye)

Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a request to allow chickens on properties smaller than 3 acres. The meeting also includes reports from county directors and a liquor license application.

• Conditional Use Permit for chickens on properties from 807 N Milford Lake Rd. to 1109 N Milford Lake Rd.
• Cereal Malt Beverage License application for Milford State Park Marina
• Offer on unsold County Owned Property
• Weekly report from Human Resources Director Crystal Matchose
• Bi-Weekly report from Public Works Administrator Jeremie Myers

The commission accepted Dwane Diah's $1,000 offer to purchase the vacant lot at 125 E. Elm St. and approved new entrance petitions for Milford Lake Road and Humboldt Creek Road. It also accepted a $10,000 compensation from Wildcat Construction for the East Street haul‑route project and approved a $20,529.97 audio‑visual system for the commission and conference rooms, waiving the standard purchase policy. Finally, the commission adopted a resolution lowering the chicken‑keeping acreage threshold to 2 acres and granting a conditional use permit for chickens on the specified area.

• Accepted Dwane Diah's $1,000 offer for 125 E. Elm St. (all voted aye)
• Approved new entrance petition on Milford Lake Road (all voted aye)
• Approved new entrance petition on Humboldt Creek Rd (all voted aye)
• Accepted $10,000 compensation from Wildcat Construction for East Street project (all voted aye)
• Approved REDI Systems audio‑visual proposal for commission and conference rooms, total $20,529.97 (all voted aye)
• Waived purchase policy for the REDI Systems audio‑visual proposal (all voted aye)
• Adopted resolution lowering chicken acreage to 2 acres and granting conditional use permit for chickens (all voted aye)

Commissioners

The Commission will discuss a proposed 6-month trial of a 4.5-day work week to improve employee recruitment and retention. The body will also hold a work session on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to review project funding and cash positions.

• Proposed 4.5-day work week trial starting in June
• Request for $25,000 for GIS Office Concrete Steps & Landing Replacement
• Review of $775,000 in non-funded 2026 CIP projects
• Joint meeting with the Public Building Commission
• Proclamation for National Treatment Court Month

The commission voted to sign closing documents for the property at 301 East 8 Street and to issue a check for $14,628.86 to cover title fees and the purchase balance. Commissioners also approved a $25,000 GIS concrete landing and step replacement, adopted a temporary 4.5‑day work‑week trial for six months, and approved tax‑roll correction change orders. No other actions were taken.

• Approved signing closing documents for 301 East 8 St property (aye)
• Approved issuing check for $14,628.86 for title fees and purchase balance (aye)
• Approved GIS concrete landing & step replacement $25,000 from CIP fund (aye)
• Approved temporary 4.5‑day work‑week schedule trial starting June 1 2026 (aye)
• Approved Tax Roll Correction Change Orders #2026000710‑2026000716 (aye)

Commissioners

The commission will hear a health department report that the state terminated the Healthcare Coalition contract, removing a core emergency response component. They will also discuss a CVB marketing grant request from the Junction City Brigade, a potential policy discussion on data centers/solar/wind energy, and consider a $128,000 OPEIS contract for at-risk families. Public works items include access petitions for Kansas Falls Rd and Cutoff Rd, and a recommendation on a mowing contract with Cloud Community College.

• Termination of Healthcare Coalition contract by KDHE without prior notice, impacting emergency response coordination
• Request from Junction City Brigade for a CVB marketing grant (sponsorship levels from $700 to $5,500)
• Consideration of OPEIS contract for $128,000 (county match $64,000) for outreach and prevention services
• Discussion of data centers, solar, and wind energy policy
• Federal funds exchange of $176,247.88 available from KDOT for transportation projects

The Geary County Commission approved the 2026 Federal Funds Exchange, allowing the exchange of $176,247.88 in federal funds for $158,623.09 in state transportation dollars. It also approved a new driveway at 6212 Kansas Falls Road, a culvert on Cut‑Off Road, a mowing contract for Cloud County Community College, and an HVAC replacement for the Sheriff’s Office kitchen. All motions were passed unanimously.

• Approved 2026 Federal Funds Exchange ($176,247.88 federal for $158,623.09 state) (unanimous)
• Approved driveway construction at 6212 Kansas Falls Road (unanimous)
• Approved culvert installation on Cut‑Off Road (unanimous)
• Approved Avila Lawn Maintenance mowing contract for Cloud County Community College ($85) (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office kitchen HVAC replacement ($39,437) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of precast reinforced concrete box culvert for Thomas Creek Road ($20,742.33) (unanimous)
• Approved OPEI health services agreement ($128,000 total, $64,000 federal) (unanimous)
• Opened meeting as County Board of Health (unanimous)

Commissioners

The County Commission will meet to receive weekly and quarterly reports from the Human Resources Director, Finance Director, Register of Deeds, and Sheriff. The Finance Director will present the budget presentation schedule. The meeting also includes an annual meeting with Fair Board representatives.

• Budget presentation schedule discussion with Finance Director Tami Robison
• Annual meeting with Fair Board Representatives
• Quarterly report from Register of Deeds Jacqie Reisinger
• Bi-weekly report from Sheriff Nate Boeckman
• Weekly report from Human Resources Director Crystal Malchose

The commission voted to amend the agenda to add a 15‑minute executive session for non‑elected personnel, with all three commissioners voting aye. They then approved entering that executive session, again with unanimous approval. The board also approved Change Orders #20260000694‑2026000708 to correct clerical errors in the real estate and personal property tax rolls. Finally, the commissioners approved the minutes from the April 6, 2026 meeting.

• Amended agenda to add 15‑minute executive session (all aye)
• Entered executive session for non‑elected personnel (all aye)
• Approved Change Orders #20260000694‑2026000708 correcting tax‑roll errors (all aye)
• Approved April 6, 2026 commission minutes (all aye)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will review the 2027 budget baseline, including a proposed 2% cost-of-living adjustment and a $25 employer match for employee retirement contributions. The meeting also includes a proclamation for the Purple Heart Trail and an executive session regarding non-elected personnel.

• 2027 Budget Baseline discussion
• Proposed 2% COLA increase for employees
• $25 employer match for 457 deferred compensation plan
• Purple Heart Trail Proclamation
• Executive Session for non-elected personnel

The commission approved King Construction’s revised proposal for the I‑70 flyover (K‑18/170) project. They also approved a $10,500 change order for new siding on Fire Station #4, a $2,000 grant to Run for the Wall, and acceptance of a $40,409 bid for 2026 Noxious Weed supplies. Additionally, the commission authorized the application for a state grant to build a new communications tower and approved APAC’s $2.95‑per‑gallon MC‑800 chip‑seal oil quote. All motions were moved by Commissioner Ascher, seconded by Chairman Tremont, and passed unanimously.

• Approved King Construction’s revised flyover (K‑18/170) proposal (aye)
• Approved $10,500 change order for new skin on Fire Station #4 (aye)
• Approved $2,000 Run for the Wall grant from CVB funds (aye)
• Accepted Van Diest $40,409 bid for 2026 Noxious Weed supplies (aye)
• Approved application for state grant to build new communications tower (aye)
• Approved APAC $2.95 per gallon MC‑800 chip‑seal oil quote (aye)

Commissioners

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will review a $18,105 contract for an eRecording system, approve a bid for Fire Station #4, and discuss the 2027 budget timeline. The meeting includes department head updates and a public comment session.

• Approval of eRecording system contract with Harris Recording Solutions for $18,105
• Approval of bid for Fire Station #4
• Discussion of 2027 budget timeline and department head purchase needs
• Review of finance and travel policy
• Public comment session

Commissioners Giordano and Ascher moved to approve the purchase of an eRecording product from Harris Recording Solutions at a cost of $18,105 with a $2,500 maintenance fee; the motion was seconded and all three commissioners voted aye. They also moved to open an executive session for legal matters concerning contract services, which was seconded and approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved eRecording product purchase for $18,105 plus $2,500 maintenance (unanimous aye)
• Approved executive session for legal matters‑contract services (unanimous aye)

Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive a monthly update from the Health Department and a radio update from the Sheriff and Fire Chief. The Public Works Director will present a bi-weekly report and open bids for chemicals.

• Health Department report on $10,000 Building Bridges Learning Community grant
• Review of open bids for chemicals by Public Works Director
• 800 radio update from Sheriff Nate Boeckman and Fire Chief Jason Lankas
• Health Department evaluation of new Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
• KDOT report on local bridge load ratings

The Geary County Commission voted to approve the fire department’s application for a $1.69 million 800‑radio system upgrade grant. They also approved a speed‑limit reduction on Rucker and Munson Roads, a culvert placement on Mockingbird Road, a letter of support for Stormont Vail, a firewall service agreement for the Transfer Station, a new hot‑water heater for the Health Department, and a revised crack‑seal material purchase. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $1.69 M 800‑radio system grant application (unanimous)
• Approved speed‑limit reduction on Rucker Road and Munson Road (unanimous)
• Approved placement of a culvert on Don Sheffiele’s property on Mockingbird Road (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Support for Stormont Vail Regional Partnership Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Nex‑Tech firewall service agreement for Transfer Station at $197.93/month for 36 months (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of new hot‑water heater for Health Department at $3,146.00 (unanimous)
• Rescinded prior crack‑seal material purchase and approved new purchase through McConnell & Associates at $16,146.00 (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will consider several operational items, including approving a memorandum of understanding for a regional tabletop exercise and reviewing weekly reports from HR, finance, the sheriff and other departments. They will discuss the open request for proposals to build Fire Station #4, review FY27 adult and juvenile budget and compensation plans for Community Corrections, and consider a marketing campaign for the county. The meeting also includes a signature on a health department grant paperwork request.

• Approve MOU for participation in a regional Tabletop Exercise (OLDCC IR Grant)
• Open RFP for Fire Station #4
• FY27 Adult and Juvenile budgets and compensation plans (Community Corrections)
• Marketing Campaign Discussion for Geary County
• Signature on health department grant paperwork request

The commission unanimously approved the FY27 adult budget and the FY27 juvenile budget. They also approved the FY27 adult comprehensive plan and the FY27 juvenile comprehensive plan. Additional approvals included a memorandum of agreement for a regional tabletop exercise, attendance at a CPM leadership course for the county appraiser and register of deeds, and tax‑roll correction change orders. All motions were passed with all commissioners voting aye.

• Approved Memorandum of Agreement for tabletop exercise (up to $833) – unanimous aye
• Approved County Appraiser and Register of Deeds attendance at CPM leadership course ($3,900) – unanimous aye
• Approved tax‑roll correction change orders #2026000095‑2026000156 – unanimous aye
• Approved FY27 Adult budget – unanimous aye
• Approved FY27 Juvenile budget – unanimous aye
• Approved FY27 Adult comprehensive plan – unanimous aye
• Approved FY27 Juvenile comprehensive plan – unanimous aye

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will review routine reports and consider several public‑works actions. Items include petitions for Budden Road and Cedar Road and for Thomas Creek Road, a noxious‑weed management plan and chemical bid, a funding intent letter for Sewer No. 4, and a recommendation for a crack‑seal quote. The board will also confirm the hiring of a Facilities Manager/Assistant Public Works Administrator.

• Sewer No. 4 Funding Intent Letter
• Crack Seal Quote Recommendation
• Noxious Weed Chemical Bid Open
• Request & Petition – Budden Rd & Cedar Rd
• Request & Petition – Thomas Creek Rd

The Geary County Commission approved the low bid from Feld Fire for air packs at $696,189.73. It also approved the Cox Communications fiber request, a waterline request from Morris County Rural Water District, the 2026 Noxious Weed Management Plan, a $15,876 crack‑sealing material quote, and a $930,963 sewer‑funding notice. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Feld Fire air pack bid $696,189.73 (unanimous)
• Approved Cox Communications fiber request (unanimous)
• Approved Morris County Rural Water District waterline request (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Noxious Weed Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Crafco crack‑sealing material quote $15,876.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Letter for Public Notice – Sewer funding $930,963.00 (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll correction change order #20026000077-2026000079 (unanimous)
• Approved February 23, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will review routine reports from Human Resources, Finance and the Sheriff, and discuss the 2025 year‑to‑date budget expenditures and revenues. They will consider a Capital Improvement Program request to purchase three outfitted patrol vehicles for the Sheriff’s Office at a total cost of $175,584. The meeting also includes a special CIP work session, an executive session on non‑elected personnel, and a public comment period.

• CIP request (Fund #44) for three sheriff patrol vehicles, total cost $175,584
• Weekly report from Human Resources Director and bi‑weekly reports from Finance Director and Sheriff
• Presentation of 2025 YTD expenditure and revenue tables for the General Fund
• Special Capital Improvement Program work session
• Executive session on non‑elected personnel

The commission approved several items, including adding agenda items, sponsoring a Crimestoppers banquet table, purchasing a commercial property, and buying three new patrol vehicles for $175,584.06. They also approved tax‑roll correction change orders, the minutes from the February 17 meeting, and authorized two executive sessions. All motions passed unanimously.

• Amended agenda to add executive session for legal contracts (approved)
• Amended agenda to add Crimestoppers banquet sponsorship discussion (approved)
• Approved sponsoring a table at the Crimestoppers Banquet for $350 (approved)
• Approved purchase of 301 E. 8" Street property for $15,000 and $500 earnest money (approved)
• Approved purchase of three sheriff patrol vehicles for $175,584.06 (approved)
• Approved tax roll correction change orders #2026000064‑2026000070 (approved)
• Approved minutes from February 17, 2026 (approved)
• Approved executive session for non‑elected personnel (approved)

Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review reports from human resources, health, and public works. Key decisions include a request for the CVB Director to attend a trade show and the adoption of the 2025 Solid Waste Management Plan annual review.

• Request for CVB Director to attend Travel & Adventure Show in Denver, CO, with a registration fee of $3,695
• Approval of the 2025 Geary County Solid Waste Management Plan Annual Review
• Discussion on funding allocation for Mud Bogg and Blues & BBQ
• Public Works updates on Dundon Road Culvert Replacement and Kansas Falls Road engineering
• Health Department update on a pending $43,294.29 payment request from the Public Health Infrastructure Grant

The Geary County Commission approved a bridge agreement worth up to $800,000, a land purchase at 301 E 8th St., and several service contracts including a lock service, generator maintenance, and a culvert replacement. It also approved a $3,695 trade‑show booth for the CVB, a $17,980 engineering report for the Kansas Falls Road project, and adopted the 2025 Solid Waste Management Annual Review Plan.

• Approved Off‑System Bridge Agreement Project No. 31 C‑5401‑01 (≤$800,000) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of land at 301 E 8th St. for equipment shed (unanimous)
• Accepted two‑year lock service agreement with INA Alert Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved two‑year preventative maintenance contract with Foley’s for sheriff generators (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of reinforced concrete pipe for Dundon Road culvert through Old Castle (unanimous)
• Approved CVB attendance at Colorado trade show (booth $3,695, hotel $600, fuel $100, food $186) (unanimous)
• Approved Kaw Valley Engineering preliminary engineer report proposal ($17,980) (unanimous)
• Adopted and approved the 2025 Solid Waste Management Annual Review Plan (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will review a road viewing and consider a vacation of Walker Road, followed by a public hearing on the same matter. Updates from the Human Resources and Finance directors, as well as a bi‑weekly report from Sheriff Nate Boeckman, will be presented. The board will discuss issues related to the county jail and Pawnee Mental Health services, and consider a travel request from the Convention & Visitors Bureau director.

• Road viewing and vacation on Walker Road
• Public hearing on Walker Road vacation
• Sheriff’s bi‑weekly update and end‑of‑year accomplishments
• Discussion on the jail and Pawnee Mental Health
• CVB Director request for approval of travel to a trade show

The commission accepted the road viewers' recommendation and approved the certificate of viewing for Walker Road. The board agreed to pay $145,000 to the City of Junction City for EMS services. Change Orders 2026000039‑2026000062 were approved, and the minutes from 02/02/2026 were adopted.

• Approved Walker Road vacation certificate (unanimous)
• Authorized $145,000 EMS payment to City of Junction City (unanimous)
• Approved Change Orders 2026000039‑2026000062 (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from 02/02/2026 (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a letter of intent for the Healthy Families OPEI Program grant. The meeting includes reports from county directors and discussions on public works infrastructure and speed limits.

• Authorization for Chair to sign OPEI Program letter of intent with a local match up to $64,000
• Discussion of Lower Budden Road Entrance and RWD #1 Humboldt requests
• KLBIP Application for Lower McDowell Creek Bridge
• Review of Munson / Rucker Road speed limits
• Transient Guest Tax Charter Resolution

The commission approved several contracts and plans, including a $696,189.73 air‑pack purchase from Feld Fire, a Cox Communications fiber‑optic bore request, and a waterline project for Morris County Rural Water District #1. They also adopted the 2026 Noxious Weed Management Plan, approved a $15,876 crack‑sealing material quote from Crafco, and authorized a $930,963 sewer‑funding notice. Additional actions included approving a tax‑roll correction change order and adopting the February 23 meeting minutes.

• Approved $696,189.73 Feld Fire air‑pack contract (all aye)
• Approved Cox Communications 2,925‑ft fiber bore request (all aye)
• Approved Morris County Rural Water District #1 waterline project (all aye)
• Approved 2026 Noxious Weed Management Plan (all aye)
• Approved $15,876 Crafco crack‑sealing material quote (all aye)
• Approved $930,963 Letter of Intent for Sewer Funding #4 (all aye)
• Approved tax‑roll correction change order #20026000077-2026000079 (all aye)
• Approved minutes from February 23, 2026 (all aye)

Commissioners

The commissioners will hold a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) work session to review the county's cash position and a $970,584 list of non‑funded projects, including the sheriff’s request for three patrol vehicles and ten computers. They will also discuss a possible 3% cap on property valuations proposed by state legislators and consider a City/County Jail and Dispatch Agreement. Additional items include routine reports from department heads and public comment.

• Sheriff’s Office request for three patrol vehicles, total cost $175,584
• Sheriff’s Office request for ten computers, total cost $20,000
• Discussion of a potential 3% cap on property valuations with County Appraiser Travis Lilly
• City/County Jail and Dispatch Agreement
• CIP cash position shows $5,604,056 resources available and $2,586,196 uncommitted cash for projects

The commission approved an agreement to exchange jail and dispatch services with the City of Junction City, with all three commissioners voting aye. They also approved change orders 2026000032‑2026000033, the prior meeting minutes, and Cereal Malt Beverage licenses for two RV parks. A $20,000 CIP request for ten new sheriff's office computers was approved unanimously, while the request for three new patrol cars was tabled. The board voted no on paying retired directors insurance.

• Approved jail‑dispatch service‑exchange agreement (all aye)
• Approved change orders 2026000032‑2026000033 (two aye)
• Approved minutes from 01/20/2026 (two aye)
• Approved Cereal Malt Beverage licenses for Thunderbird RV Park & Resort and Flagstop Resort & RV Park (two aye)
• Approved Sheriff’s Office CIP request $20,000 for 10 computers (all aye)
• Board voted no to pay retired directors insurance
• Tabled Sheriff’s Office CIP request for 3 new patrol cars
• Appointed Jayme Coffey to 3‑year term on Flint Hills Regional Leadership Board (two aye)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will review recent updates, approve the Fireman Relief Association document, and hear a weekly HR update. An executive session will evaluate non‑elected personnel. Reports from Public Works and the Health Department will be presented, including a $137,098.57 PHIG grant update and influenza surveillance data.

• Approve and sign Fireman Relief Association document
• Health Department monthly report noting $137,098.57 PHIG grant
• Public Works Administrator bi‑weekly report
• Executive session for non‑elected personnel evaluation
• Health Department report on influenza activity and disease surveillance

The commission unanimously approved using the Facility Fund to correct code compliance issues on four county‑owned elevators at a total cost of $28,720. It also approved Old Trooper membership dues of $450, a request and petition, tree‑removal quotes, and change orders. The board of public health was opened and later closed in the same meeting. Minutes from the January 12 meeting were approved.

• Approved $28,720 elevator correction contract (unanimous)
• Approved Old Trooper membership dues of $450 (unanimous)
• Approved request and petition presented (unanimous)
• Approved to obtain quotes for tree removal on Franklin St (unanimous)
• Approved change orders 20260000006‑20260000031 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 01/12/2026 (unanimous)
• Opened board of public health (unanimous)
• Closed board of public health (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the reorganization of the commission and a resolution to exempt the county from certain generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for 2026 financial reports. The meeting includes reports from the Finance, Human Resources, and GIS directors, as well as the Sheriff and Register of Deeds.

• Resolution 01-12-2026 to exempt Geary County from K.S.A. 75-1120a(a) financial reporting requirements
• Reorganization of the County Commission
• Letter of support for Flint Hills Rural Electric Coop.
• Executive session for department head evaluations
• Review of cash balances totaling $55,891,329.34 as of 12/31/2025

The commission voted unanimously to approve a GAAP waiver for 2026 and a 5% franchise fee for Cox Communications' expansion. They also reappointed John Moyer to the Public Building Commission, approved the minutes from 01/05/2026, and confirmed all leadership nominations for 2026. The 911 Board was tabled pending a decision on its future.

• Nominated Commissioner Tremont as Chairman for 2026 – all in favor voted aye
• Nominated Commissioner Giordano as Vice‑Chairman for 2026 – all in favor voted aye
• Appointed Commissioner Ascher to the Public Building Commission – all in favor voted aye
• Appointed Chairman Tremont to the EDC Board – all in favor voted aye
• Reappointed John Moyer to the Public Building Commission for a three‑year term – all in favor voted aye
• Approved the GAAP waiver for 2026 (Resolution 01‑12‑2026) – all in favor voted aye
• Approved a 5% franchise fee with Cox Communications for their expansion – all in favor voted aye
• Approved the minutes from 01/05/2026 – all in favor voted aye

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will officially adopt the Kansas Homeland Security Region I Hazard Mitigation Plan. The meeting also includes appointing road viewers for a vacation request of the right‑of‑way at Walker Road and Walker Access Road North, and updates on public works projects such as the Kaw Valley contract to replace the McNeal Bridge. Additional agenda items cover a household hazardous waste assessment, an Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant program update, and a Kansas Local Bridge Rating Program update.

• Adopt Kansas Homeland Security Region I Hazard Mitigation Plan (Resolution)
• Schedule and appoint road viewers for vacation of right‑of‑way at Walker Road & Walker Access Road North
• Kaw Valley Contract for McNeal Bridge 19.6‑T.7 replacement
• Big Lakes Regional Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) 2026 Assessment
• Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) update

The Geary County Commission unanimously approved several items, including a $74,872 contract with Kaw Valley for the McNeil Road bridge replacement and a $98,834 design cost. It also adopted the 2025 Kansas Region Hazard Mitigation Plan, approved a $20,067.50 assessment for the Big Lakes hazardous waste program, and authorized a sole‑source purchase of fire‑department air‑pac equipment. Additional approvals covered a transfer‑station fee increase, tax‑roll correction change orders, and the meeting minutes from December 22, 2025.

• Approved $74,872 bridge replacement contract with Kaw Valley (unanimous)
• Approved $98,834 non‑participating design costs for bridge project (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 KS Region Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $20,067.50 Big Lakes hazardous waste assessment (unanimous)
• Approved sole‑source purchase of Air Pacs for fire grant (unanimous)
• Approved increase to Geary County Transfer Station fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved tax‑roll correction change orders 2025012138‑2025012159 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 12‑22‑2025 (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Commissioners will review the 2025 Geary County Emergency Services report. The report lists 126 total fire calls, details fire type counts, and records a total dollar loss of $320,350. It also shows 1,062.5 fire‑ground hours logged by command staff and volunteer firefighters.

• 126 total fire calls in 2025 (up from 106 in 2024)
• Fire type counts: 14 building fires, 20 vehicle fires, 32 vegetation fires, 2 crop fires, 2 other fires, 20 medical assists
• Total dollar loss for 2025: $320,350
• 1,062.5 fire‑ground hours logged (211.6 command staff, 850.9 volunteer)
• Volunteer and command staff response totals: 163 command staff, 591 volunteers