Geary County public meetings in 2022
20 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commissioners
The commission approved a hospital insurance policy with Travelers Insurance and a resolution to reissue $24.82M in revenue bonds. They also authorized several fund transfers to the Capital Improvement Plan for equipment and elections. A meeting with the legislative delegation was held to discuss state budget and infrastructure concerns.
- Approved Travelers Insurance hospital policy with 1% wind/hail deductible
- Approved Resolution 12-28-2022 to reissue up to $24.82M in revenue bonds
- Approved agreement with Care Fusion for equipment return and 20% discount
- Approved Resolution 12-28-2022D transferring $200,322 to CIP fund
- Approved Resolution 12-28-2022B transferring $930,266 to CIP for trucks and grader
- Approved Resolution 12-28-2022C transferring $100,000 to CIP for election equipment
- Approved Indigent Defense attorney contract for Troy Huser
- Approved Cereal Malt Beverage license for Redfish LLC at Acorn Resorts
Commissioners
The Commission approved amendments to the 2022 County Budget to consolidate funds and adjust expenditures. They also voted to replace Paylocity with CIC for payroll software and approved several administrative contracts and appointments.
- Approved 2022 budget amendments (unanimous)
- Approved $59,795.00 contract for CIC payroll software (unanimous)
- Approved $25,163.00 from ARPA funds for payroll implementation (unanimous)
- Approved indigent defense contracts for Allen & Associates and Robinson & Allen (unanimous)
- Approved Cereal Malt Beverage License for BJ’s 66 (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Chris Heldstab to 4H Senior Citizens Building committee (unanimous)
- Approved intercom and buttons for HR office desks (unanimous)
- Approved delaying payment of $88,161.69 promissory note to Dr. Khoury until Jan 1, 2023 (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will vote on two items: vacating a portion of an alley in Clarke's Plateau Addition and rezoning a property at 1925 N Spring Valley Rd from multi-family residential to general commercial. No old business is on the agenda.
- Case VC-12-01-22: request to vacate a portion of platted alley in block 2 of Clarke's Plateau Addition
- Case Z-12-01-22: request to rezone 1925 N Spring Valley Rd from RM (Multi-family Residential) to CG (General Commercial)
The Commission approved a request to vacate a portion of a platted alley between 135 and 139 E Spruce Street. The approval is contingent upon the city receiving a permanent sewer access easement and the owners dedicating an additional 5 feet of right-of-way to widen the alley for neighbors.
- Approved vacation of alley between 135 and 139 E Spruce Street with easement and widening requirements (4-1)
- Approved September 12th, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Forfeited rezoning request for 1925 N Spring Valley Rd due to applicant absence
Commissioners
The Commission and Public Building Commission approved funding for hospital accounts payable. Other actions included increasing the Sheriff's petty cash limit, approving firefighter annuities, and authorizing property negotiations in Milford Township.
- Approved $500,000 for Geary Community Hospital revenue shortfall and accounts payable (All Aye)
- Approved annuity payments for retiring firefighters Cliff White and Mike Asbury (All Aye)
- Authorized Emergency Management to negotiate property acquisition with Milford Township (All Aye)
- Approved Resolution 12/05/2022 increasing Sheriff's petty cash limit to $5,000 (All Aye)
- Approved payment of $29,900 for County Coroner Dr. Jenkins (All Aye)
- Approved Personnel Policy No 50.10 regarding Holiday Emergency pay (All Aye)
- Approved Cardinal Pharmacy Release & Satisfaction agreement (All Aye)
- Approved reclassification of 2023 County Attorney budget to hire two legal secretaries (All Aye)
Commissioners
The Commission established a petty cash account for the County Attorney and appointed new members to the CVB Board and Area Agency on Aging. The meeting included a detailed dispute between Commissioner Giordano and Sheriff Jackson regarding department morale and leadership.
- Approved Resolution 11/28/2022 establishing a petty cash account for County Attorney not to exceed $2,500
- Approved purchase of one-page ad in county visitors guide for $1,495.00
- Appointed Michaela Joyce, Leslie Goodwin, and Craig Bender to the CVB Board
- Appointed Vickie Bobbitt to the Area Agency on Aging
- Approved Change Order 2022-81
- Cancelled joint meeting with City of Junction City and USD 475
Commissioners
The Commission and Public Building Commission approved $1.4 million for Geary Community Hospital revenue shortfalls and accounts payable. Other key actions included approving a lease for B & K Medical LLC, adopting a 5-year Solid Waste Management Plan, and purchasing a new motor grader.
- Approved $500,000 for hospital revenue shortfall and accounts payable (unanimous)
- Approved $900,000 for hospital long-term accounts payable (unanimous)
- Approved lease agreement with B & K Medical LLC for 1317 West Ash Street (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 amended budget (unanimous)
- Approved leave buyback for employees in extenuating circumstances (unanimous)
- Adopted 2023 Solid Waste Management Plan via Resolution 11-21-2022 (unanimous)
- Approved 2022-2023 snow removal bid from Tallgrass Lawn Maintenance (unanimous)
- Approved $295,664 purchase of 2023 Caterpillar 120 motor grader (unanimous)
Commissioners
The commission approved the 2023 annual contract for Pawnee Mental Health and the purchase of AEDs and supplies. A letter of support for ATA Bus was also approved. Proposed sick and annual leave policies were tabled for further review.
- Approved 2023 annual contract with Pawnee Mental Health
- Approved $3,103.00 purchase of AEDs and supplies
- Approved letter of support for ATA Bus
- Approved meeting minutes from October 24 and October 31, 2022
- Approved county vouchers
- Tabled sick and annual leave policies
- Approved agenda amendments for two executive sessions (hospital and Conroe Bridge project)
Commissioners
The Public Building Commission approved funding for hospital revenue shortfalls and accounts payable. The County Commission approved a new waste services contract, a salt bunker construction project, and updated employee leave policies.
- Approved $1.5M for Geary Community Hospital revenue shortfall and accounts payable (All Aye)
- Approved $1,998,371 repayment to the County from the PBC (All Aye)
- Approved automatic aid agreement for fire protection with Grandview Plaza, Milford, and Junction City (All Aye)
- Approved $50,950 engagement letter for 2022 audit with James Gordon & Associates (All Aye)
- Approved closing recommended outside checking accounts and requiring justification for petty cash funds (All Aye)
- Approved 'step of strength' Chamber of Commerce membership for $1,500 (2-1)
- Approved fund reserve policy including $100,000 for bonds and $500,000 for CIP reserve (All Aye)
- Approved 2023 holiday schedule and conversion of personal day to training day (All Aye)
Commissioners
The Geary County Commission appointed Rod Glessner to the PBC board and approved a monthly office lease of $1,500 for the CVB. The board also signed a letter of support for Big Lakes to obtain a KDOT bus grant and authorized an ARPA funds examination agreement.
- Appointed Rod Glessner to the PBC board (All Aye)
- Approved CVB office lease at $1,500 per month (All Aye)
- Approved letter of support to KDOT for Big Lakes bus purchase (All Aye)
- Signed agreement for ARPA funds examination (Chairman signed)
- Signed CIP project approvals for office carpet and courthouse elevator modernization (Chairman signed)
Commissioners
The Geary County Commission approved a $500,000 revenue shortfall payment for Geary Community Hospital, a new phone system with Nex-Tech, and multiple road and facility maintenance contracts. They also adopted a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans and closed county offices early on December 30 for year-end work.
- Approved $500,000 for hospital accounts payable (unanimous)
- Approved Nex-Tech phone system contract (unanimous)
- Approved $2,474.47 for Jerry's Electric wiring for Noxious Weed office (unanimous)
- Approved $4,710.00 for new furnace replacement (unanimous)
- Approved $89,019.41 lease buyout for 310 excavator (unanimous)
- Approved $18,456.90 for track repairs on 953C Trac Loader (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 10-24-2022 for Operation Green Light for Veterans (unanimous)
- Approved closing county offices to public at noon on December 30, 2022 (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no items listed under old business, new business, or general discussion.
Planning Commission
The Junction City/Geary County Metropolitan Planning Commission will review a conditional use permit for a Bed & Breakfast and a request to vacate a utility easement. The commission will also hold a general discussion regarding short term rentals.
- Case No. GCCU-09-01-22: Conditional use permit for a Bed & Breakfast at 2704 Lakeview Terrace, Milford, KS
- Case No. VC-09-01-22: Request to vacate a platted utility easement in Olivia Farms 2nd Addition
- General discussion on short term rentals
Planning Commission
The Junction City/Geary County Metropolitan Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals have no old or new business listed on this agenda. The meeting consists only of a call to order, roll call, and adjournment.
Planning Commission
The Junction City/Geary County Metropolitan Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review one permit application. The board is considering a request for a tattoo studio in a service commercial district.
- Case No. BZACU-07-11-22: Conditional Use permit for a tattoo studio in the “CS” Service Commercial District
Planning Commission
The Metropolitan Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals are meeting to review two land-use applications. The body will consider a re-zoning request and a conditional use permit for a childcare center.
- Case No. Z-06-01-22: Re-zone from General Residential (RG) to Service Commercial (CS) near the 100 Block of North Eisenhower Dr.
- Case No. BZACU-06-01-22: Conditional Use Permit request by Kalie Brownlee for a childcare center at 209 S. Eisenhower Dr.
Planning Commission
The Metropolitan Planning Commission is reviewing two land-use applications. The body will discuss a conditional use permit for energy infrastructure and a special use permit for a business in Junction City.
- Conditional Use Permit for an electric substation and solar array near 11500 S K57 Hwy
- Special Use Permit for a tattoo studio at 314 E Chestnut St. Junction City, KS
Planning Commission
The Metropolitan Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will review applications for a duplex residential investment and a group home. The commission will also consider a text amendment regarding dog pens in front yards.
- Special Use Permit for Edward Jones Investment at 237 W Spruce St
- Text amendment to prohibit dog pens in required front yards
- Conditional Use permit for a group home at 540 W 12th St
Planning Commission
The Junction City/Geary County Metropolitan Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals are meeting to review several land-use requests. The body will consider rezoning a property on N Spring Valley Rd and evaluate permits for a tattoo studio, a preschool, and an RV campground.
- Rezoning request for 1221 N Spring Valley Rd from Suburban Residential to Multiple Family Residential
- Special Use Permit for a tattoo studio at 314 E Chestnut St
- Conditional Use Permit for a preschool on property zoned General Residential
- Conditional Use Permit for an RV campground with boat and RV storage on Suburban Residential property
- Plat consideration for Aging Well Addition
Planning Commission
The Metropolitan Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will review several land use requests. These include a conditional use permit for a preschool and a special use permit for an accessory structure. The board will also consider a permit for a recreational vehicle campground with boat and RV storage.
- Conditional Use Permit for a preschool on 'RG' General Residential property
- Special Use Permit for an accessory structure on 'RM' Multi-family Residential property
- Conditional Use Permit for a Recreational Vehicle Campground with boat and RV storage on 'SR' Suburban Residential property
Planning Commission
The Junction City/Geary County Metropolitan Planning Commission will meet to review a final plat. The Board of Zoning Appeals has no items listed for this meeting.
- Case No. FP-01-01-22: Final Plat of RH Construction Addition to Junction City