Geary County public meetings in 2025

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will review the 2025 audit engagement letter and normal operating expenses. The body will also discuss a contract with Hamm for transfer station operations and a road vacation petition.

• Engagement letter for 2025 Audit with James Gordon & Associates CPA, P.A.
• Hamm contract for Geary County Transfer Station operations
• Road vacation petition from Harlan Bitterltin
• Approval of normal operating expenses on 12/30/2026

Commissioners unanimously approved raising the waste‑service fee to $70 per ton and a three‑year contract with Hamm for the transfer station. They also approved related actions: allowing Mr. Myers to sign for Hamm, approving an entrance for the Moyer Ranch, and accepting a petition to vacate a county road easement. Additional approvals included the audit engagement letter, normal operational expenses, and clerical change orders.

• Approved increase of waste service fee to $70.00 per ton (all voted aye)
• Approved 3‑year contract with Hamm for transfer station operations (all voted aye)
• Approved Mr. Myers to sign as administrator for Hamm outsourcing (all voted aye)
• Approved entrance for J6 Ranch (Moyer Ranch) on Humboldt Creek Road (all voted aye)
• Approved acceptance of petition for private easement/vacating county road (all voted aye)
• Approved audit engagement letter with James Gordon & Associates CPA, P.A. (all voted aye)
• Approved normal operational expenses and voucher signing process (all voted aye)
• Approved change orders 2025012120‑2025012135 for clerical errors on Real Estate, Personal Property and Trucks (all voted aye)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will receive routine departmental reports and a presentation of design options for a new detention facility. No formal actions are listed, but the discussion will inform future decisions on the facility. A public comment period follows the presentations.

• HMN Architects present options for the detention facility
• Crystal Malchose, Human Resources Director, weekly report
• Tami Robison, Finance Director, financial reports
• Jeremie Myers, Public Works Administrator, bi‑weekly report
• Charles Martinez, Health Department Director, monthly report

The Geary County Commission voted to approve a change to the Employment Relationship policy, the 2026 janitorial contracts, the Riley County snow MOU, and a $9,320 heat‑pump replacement at the courthouse. The meeting was also opened as a County Board of Health session. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Employment Relationship policy change (all aye)
• Approved 2026 janitorial contracts (all aye)
• Approved Riley County snow MOU (all aye)
• Approved courthouse heat‑pump replacement for $9,320 out of Facilities Fund (all aye)
• Opened meeting as County Board of Health (all aye)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will hear reports from the Human Resources and Finance directors, then hold a budget amendment hearing to consider changes to the 2025 General Fund and Community Corrections Reimbursement Fund. A separate amendment for the Sheriff Detention Center Assessment Phase 2 project will also be reviewed. After the hearing, the public may comment before the commission meets for a working lunch with local legislators.

• Amend 2025 General Fund and Community Corrections Reimbursement Fund, raising total expenditures from $31,555,569 to $36,015,262
• Approve amendment to Sheriff Detention Center Assessment Phase 2 project, adding $1,500 to bring total cost to $16,500
• Weekly report from Human Resources Director Crystal Malchose
• Bi‑weekly report from Finance Director Tami Robison
• Public comment period (5 minutes per speaker) followed by commission working lunch with local legislators

The commission voted to approve the 2025 budget amendment, raising General Fund expenditures to $36,015,262 and Community Corrections reimbursement to $281,617. They also approved a CIP amendment for the sheriff's detention center assessment, increasing the request from $15,000 to $16,500. Additional motions to approve tax‑roll correction orders, the meeting minutes, and to appoint Commissioner Giordano as the GCCJC representative were also adopted.

• Approved 2025 budget amendment (General Fund $36,015,262, Community Corrections $281,617) – motion by Tremont, seconded by Ascher, both voted aye
• Approved CIP amendment for sheriff's detention center Phase II, increasing cost to $16,500 – motion by Tremont, seconded by Ascher, both voted aye
• Approved tax roll correction change orders #2025012091‑2025012111 – motion by Tremont, seconded by Ascher, both voted aye
• Approved commission meeting minutes from 12/01/2025 – motion by Tremont, seconded by Ascher, both voted aye
• Appointed Commissioner Giordano as representative for the Geary County Criminal Justice Committee – commission agreement
• Approved the CIP detailed project report – presented by Finance Director
• Approved the sales tax report showing $612,755.81 over budget for the General Fund – presented by Finance Director
• Approved the request for a voucher meeting on 12/29/2025 – motion by Ascher, seconded by Robison

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will review updates and hear reports from the HR director, emergency management director, and public works administrator. They will consider a diesel laptop support renewal, receive an update from HMN Architect on Phase 2 of the detention facility, and review snow maps. An executive session is scheduled for a preliminary discussion of acquiring real property.

• Diesel Laptop Support Renewal
• Update from HMN Architect on Phase 2 Detention Facility
• Snow Maps
• Executive Session Request KOMA 79-4319(b) (6) Preliminary Discussion of Acquisition of Real Property

The commission voted unanimously to approve a $3,545 annual subscription for diesel‑laptop diagnostic software. It also approved tax‑roll correction change orders and the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting. The board set December 15 at 11:15 a.m. for HMN Architects to present detention‑facility layout options.

• Approved diesel laptop annual subscription for $3,545 (unanimous)
• Approved tax‑roll correction change orders #2025012082‑2025012087 (personal property) and #2025012078‑2025012083 (real estate) (unanimous)
• Approved November 24, 2025 commission meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled HMN Architects presentation on detention facility layouts for Dec 15, 11:15 a.m. (agreed)
• Held executive session on real‑property acquisition discussion; no action taken

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will review routine reports from Human Resources, Finance, the Sheriff and the CVB. They will discuss the results of an operational audit and consider a proposal to increase the Board of County Commissioners to five members. A contract for cleaning and janitorial services with B& R Cleaning Services ($75.00 per month) will also be reviewed. The meeting ends with a public comment period.

• Discussion of Operational Audit
• Discussion of increasing Board of County Commissioners to Five members
• Weekly/bi‑weekly reports from HR Director, Finance Director, Sheriff and CVB Director
• Review of Geary County contract with B& R Cleaning Services for cleaning services at the CVB (payment $75.00 per month)
• Public comment period

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the November 17 meeting. They approved the purchase of a hazardous waste cabinet for Public Works. They approved the CVB Director’s attendance at trade shows in Denver, Omaha, Oklahoma City, Wichita and Kansas City. They also approved Change Orders #2025012036‑20250120775.

• Approved November 17, 2025 commission minutes (unanimous aye)
• Approved purchase of a hazardous waste cabinet for Public Works
• Approved CVB Director attendance at trade shows in Denver, Omaha, Oklahoma City, Wichita and Kansas City (unanimous aye)
• Approved Change Orders #2025012036‑20250120775 (unanimous aye)

Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to canvass general election ballots and receive reports from county administrators. The meeting includes updates on public health, zoning, and public works.

• Canvass of the General Election ballots
• Review and update of Pawnee Mental Health Board appointment
• Health Department request to reclassify a $2,105.70 Aimvein device as Capital Outlay
• Public Works recommendation for a snow removal contract
• Public Works discussion on 2026 pest control contract

The commission approved the canvass board’s recommendation to count 22 provisional ballots and accepted the certified general‑election results. It continued the Arnold Group contract, rejected the Outdoors Unlimited snow‑removal bid, and extended the 2025 pest‑control contract for 2026. The board also reclassified $2,105.70 to the Health Department capital fund and confirmed Tammy Lilly‑Heimlick as the Milford write‑in winner by coin toss.

• Approved counting of 22 provisional ballots (unanimous)
• Accepted certified general‑election results (unanimous)
• Continued Arnold Group payroll contract (unanimous)
• Rejected Outdoors Unlimited snow‑removal bid (unanimous)
• Extended pest‑control contract to 2026 at $9,705 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 10 meeting (unanimous)
• Reclassified $2,105.70 to Health Department Capital Outlay (unanimous)
• Accepted Tammy Lilly‑Heimlick as Milford write‑in winner after coin toss (unanimous)

Commissioners

The County Commission will receive weekly and monthly reports from the Human Resources and Finance directors, as well as a bi-weekly report from the Sheriff. The Finance Director is scheduled to have Capital Improvement Program (CIP) requests signed.

• Signing of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) requests
• Monthly Financial Report from Finance Director Tami Robison
• Weekly report from Human Resources Director Crystal Malchose
• Bi-weekly report from Sheriff Nate Boeckman

The commission unanimously approved an agenda amendment to add a 10‑minute executive session for non‑elected personnel. They also approved the November 3 minutes, a funding request from the Historical Society, a letter of support for ATA Bus, and a budget amendment for the General Fund and Community Corrections Reimbursement Fund. An additional 10‑minute executive session was approved later in the meeting.

• Approved agenda amendment for a 10‑minute executive session (all voted aye)
• Approved November 3, 2025 minutes (all voted aye)
• Approved Historical Society funding request (all voted aye)
• Approved signing of letter of support for ATA Bus (all voted aye)
• Approved budget amendment for General Fund and Community Corrections Reimbursement Fund (all voted aye)
• Approved 10‑minute executive session for non‑elected personnel at 11:15 a.m. (all voted aye)

Commissioners

The Geary County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Derendinger Road and receive several departmental reports. Commissioners will consider snow removal bid openings and trash and recycling proposals for 2026. A lease renewal for the Convention & Visitors Bureau office at 222 West 6th Street, costing $1,500 monthly for the 2026 term, will be presented for approval. Additional items include a KDHE inspection update and a Riley County/Geary County snow agreement.

• Public Hearing – Derendinger Road (road viewers’ recommendation)
• Snow removal bid opening
• Trash & recycling proposals for 2026
• Lease renewal/addendum for CVB office space at 222 West 6th Street, $1,500 monthly
• Riley County / Geary County snow agreement

The commission unanimously approved reopening Derendinger Road as a minimum‑maintenance road. It also approved a trash and cardboard recycling contract for county facilities totaling $1,287.00 for trash and $349.00 for cardboard, and authorized the use of CIP funds and a $125 administrative fee for tax‑sale purchases. Additional approvals included a Riley/Geary snow‑removal agreement, a $1,543.54 sprinkler pipe repair, a lease for the CVB office at $1,500 per month, and the purchase of a new CVB backdrop.

• Approved reopening Derendinger Road as a minimum‑maintenance road (unanimous)
• Approved trash and cardboard recycling contract ($1,287.00 trash, $349.00 cardboard) (unanimous)
• Authorized CIP fund and $125 admin fee for tax‑sale purchases (unanimous)
• Approved Riley/Geary County snow‑removal agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Johnson Controls sprinkler pipe repair ($1,543.54) from Facilities Fund (unanimous)
• Approved lease of CVB office space at $1,500.00 per month (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of new backdrop for CVB (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will review a request from the Community Vision Board to approve a website redesign, discuss Capital Improvement Program funding requests, and hold a public hearing on the sale of the property at 309 Jay Street. An executive session will address legal matters concerning Redfish litigation. A joint meeting with the Public Building Commission is also scheduled.

• CVB Director requests approval of website redesign (Premium $11.2K, Ultimate $13.6K)
• Public hearing on sale of property at 309 Jay Street
• Executive session to discuss Redfish litigation
• Finance Director leads CIP work session with project funding requests
• Joint meeting with the Public Building Commission

The commission approved the appointment of Pat Foster to the Area Agency on Aging board and designated Jeremie Myers as a buyer/bidder for the upcoming tax sale. They also approved a letter of support for senior citizens’ KDOT transportation program, authorized the 2025 CIP project requests totaling $423,089, and accepted a $1,000 bid for the 309 Jay Street property. Additionally, the commission voted to enter an executive session to discuss Redfish litigation.

• Appointed Pat Foster to Area Agency on Aging Board (approved)
• Approved letter of support for senior citizens’ KDOT transportation program (approved)
• Designated Jeremie Myers as buyer/bidder for tax sale (approved)
• Entered executive session for Redfish litigation (approved)
• Approved 2025 CIP project requests totaling $423,089 (approved)
• Approved sale of 309 Jay Street property to Patricia Hatley for $1,000 (approved)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will hear brief reports from the Finance Director, Public Works Administrator, and Health Department Director. After a commission review and update, the board will enter an executive session to discuss the Conroe Bridge litigation. The meeting also includes a public comment period limited to five minutes per speaker.

• Public comment – 5 minutes per person
• Finance Director Tami Robison – bi‑weekly financial report
• Public Works Administrator Jeremie Myers – bi‑weekly report
• Health Department Director Charles Martinez – monthly meeting
• Executive session on Conroe Bridge litigation

The commission voted unanimously to approve the interlocal cooperation agreement with the North Central Juvenile Detention Center. They also approved multiple public‑works contracts, including a fiber‑optic request, a Safe Streets for All grant contract, a basket attachment purchase, HVAC upgrades, a grader repair, and senior‑center HVAC duct work. The meeting was formally opened as a County Board of Health session.

• Approved interlocal cooperation agreement with North Central Juvenile Detention Center (all voted aye)
• Approved SDT Solutions LLC request to construct AT&T fiber‑optic cable in county right‑of‑way (all voted aye)
• Approved SS4A grant contract with Kimley‑Horn & Associates, Inc. (all voted aye)
• Approved purchase of basket attachment for shop truck crane – $14,082.00 (all voted aye)
• Approved HVAC controller upgrade for courthouse and detention center – $3,900.00 (all voted aye)
• Approved repair quote from Foley’s for Caterpillar 12H motor grader #4 – $11,014.87 (all voted aye)
• Approved Senior Center HVAC duct‑work repair proposal – $16,800.00 (all voted aye)
• Approved opening of meeting as County Board of Health (all voted aye)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will review weekly and quarterly reports from the Human Resources department, Register of Deeds, and Junction City Fire Chief. The meeting includes an executive session on legal matters and a public comment period.

• Commission review and update
• Human Resources/Payroll Specialist weekly report
• Register of Deeds quarterly report
• Junction City Fire Chief quarterly update
• Public Comment

Commissioners Giordano and Ascher moved to accept a settlement agreement with a former employee, and both voted aye, approving the settlement. They also moved to enter an executive session to discuss litigation related to that former employee, which was seconded and approved by an aye vote. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Accepted settlement agreement for former employee (aye vote)
• Entered executive session on litigation with former employee (aye vote)

Commissioners

The Geary County Board of Commissioners will discuss and possibly approve a conditional use permit for an RV campground and outdoor recreation at 2621 N. K57 Hwy. The agenda also includes routine reports from Human Resources, Emergency Management, and Public Works, as well as an executive session on legal matters. The meeting concludes with public comment and adjournment.

• Conditional use permit request for RV park at 2621 N. K57 Hwy (Case GCCU-09-01-25)
• R&P for Budden Road
• Landfill Monitoring Well quote recommendation
• Disposal of old SNICE equipment approval
• Courthouse reimbursement received 9/30/2025

The commission approved the new NRP plan, a driveway on Budden Road, and a $1,875 landfill test well contract with UES. It also signed the Form 1302 for the McNeal Bridge project, authorized disposal of old snow equipment, and approved applying for FLAP funds for Old Hwy 77. Additionally, the commission granted a conditional use permit for an RV park at 2621 N. K57 Hwy and accepted a $1,000 offer for the 309 Jay Street property. The tax sale date was moved to November 8.

• Approved new NRP plan (aye)
• Approved driveway entrance on Budden Road (aye)
• Approved UES contract for landfill test well $1,875 (aye)
• Approved signing Form 1302 for McNeal Bridge (aye)
• Approved disposal of old snow and ice equipment (aye)
• Approved applying for FLAP funds for Old Hwy 77 project (aye)
• Approved conditional use permit for RV campground at 2621 N. K57 Hwy (aye)
• Accepted $1,000 offer for 309 Jay Street property (aye)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will consider a resolution to reduce the speed limit on Old Highway 40. They will discuss and possibly approve the purchase of additional jail cameras. A public hearing will be held regarding the sale of real property located at 1042 Grant Avenue.

• Approval of resolution to reduce speed limit on Old Highway 40
• Discussion and possible approval to purchase additional jail cameras
• Public hearing on sale of real property at 1042 Grant Avenue

The Geary County Commission approved several actions, including a resolution to lower the speed limit on US Hwy 40, a purchase of a new elevator control board for the courthouse, and a $30,000 budget transfer from Mainstreet to the Economic Development Corporation. They also approved letters of support for Milford, revisions to the employee policy manual, and accepted a $500 bid for the sale of 1042 Grant Avenue. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved revisions to the employee policy manual (unanimous)
• Approved two letters of support for the City of Milford (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a new courthouse elevator board for $11,604 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $30,000 from Mainstreet to the Economic Development Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to decrease the speed limit on US Hwy 40 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 9‑22‑2025 (unanimous)
• Approved personal property change order #2025012035 (unanimous)
• Accepted $500 bid for 1042 Grant Avenue property (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will receive reports from Human Resources, the Health Department, and the Sheriff. The meeting includes two executive sessions to discuss legal matters regarding Redfish, LLC and Conroe Bridge/Ascher litigation.

• Executive session regarding Redfish, LLC litigation
• Executive session regarding Conroe Bridge/Ascher litigation
• Health Department report on vaccine delivery delays and disease surveillance
• Weekly report from Human Resources Director Crystal Malchose
• Bi-weekly report from Sheriff Nate Boeckman

The commission unanimously approved the new policy manual handbook to become effective on October 1, 2025. They also approved a temporary closure of Taylor Road on October 2 for blade‑operator training. The commission authorized a Halloween costume contest for employees and passed the county noise ordinance. Additionally, a grant for weapons was approved.

• Approved policy manual handbook effective Oct 1 (unanimous)
• Approved Taylor Road closure Oct 2 for training (unanimous)
• Authorized employee Halloween costume contest
• Passed county noise ordinance
• Approved grant for weapons

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners will hold public comment on the budget, review a bi‑weekly Public Works report, adopt a Recovery Month proclamation, receive a monthly update from CVB Director Raquel Cinco that includes a travel request and beautification grant discussion, hold an executive session for non‑elected personnel, and discuss an offer on 1042 Grant Avenue presented by Brad and Jade White.

• Public Comment – Budget Review
• Public Works – Bi‑Weekly Report
• Commission review – Recovery Month Proclamation
• CVB Director Raquel Cinco – Travel request and Beautification Grants
• Discussion of offer on 1042 Grant Avenue by Brad and Jade White

The commissioners unanimously approved the County Extension Office budget paperwork, a $7,248 repair at the Sheriff’s Department, and authorized Public Works Administrator Jeremie Myers to complete the 1302 form for the McNeal Road bridge replacement project. They also approved the $5,300 purchase of the Star Program for the Noxious Weed Department, agreed to sell old bridge planks for $5 each, and proclaimed September as Recovery Month. Additionally, the commission noted KDOT’s FY2027 off‑system bridge funding selection for the county.

• Approved signing of County Extension Office budget sheets (unanimous)
• Approved $7,248 repair at Sheriff’s Department from Facilities Fund (unanimous)
• Authorized Mr. Myers to complete 1302 form for McNeal Road bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Star Program for Noxious Weed Department, $5,300 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of old bridge planks and stringers for $5 each (unanimous)
• Proclaimed September as Recovery Month in Geary County (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Geary County Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from May 13, 2025, and consider a request for a conditional use permit to allow an RV park and outdoor recreation on agricultural land.

• Approval of May 13, 2025, minutes
• Conditional use permit for RV park (Case No. GCCU-09-01-25)
• Upcoming County Commission meeting on September 29, 2025

The commission approved the May meeting minutes without dissent. It then voted to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for an RV park and outdoor recreation area at 2621 N. K57 Hwy, requiring fire hydrants and an emergency evacuation plan. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use permit for RV park at 2621 N. K57 Hwy, with fire hydrant and evacuation plan stipulations (unanimous)

Commissioners

The commission adopted a resolution to levy a county property tax rate of 56.301 mills for 2026, exceeding the revenue‑neutral rate of 52.502. They also approved a similar increase for Rural Fire District #1 to 7.088 mills, above its RNR of 4.918. The 2026 county budget, appropriation list, district court budget, and a new jury‑fee schedule were all approved, and tax‑roll correction orders were adopted. All votes were unanimous (3‑0).

• Adopted resolution to levy county property tax above RNR (56.301 mills) (3-0)
• Adopted resolution to levy Fire District #1 property tax above RNR (7.088 mills) (3-0)
• Approved 2026 County Budget (3-0)
• Approved 2026 appropriation list (3-0)
• Approved 2026 District Court budget (3-0)
• Approved jury fee resolution: $10 per day for appearing, $20 per day for serving (3-0)
• Approved tax roll correction change orders #2025012032-2025012034 (3-0)
• Approved letter request to City of Junction City regarding Dunbar de‑annexation (3-0)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission will review a noise resolution, discuss jury fees, and hold executive sessions regarding a de-annexation petition. The Public Works Board will approve a janitorial contract and update the community on the Skiddy Culvert Project.

• Consideration of Noise Resolution
• Jury Fees Discussion
• Executive Session: Dunbar De-Annexation petition
• SO Janitorial Contract Signature Request
• Update on Skiddy Culvert Project

The commission approved a $185,000 crosswalk installation on Chestnut Street. It also approved the Samsara contract amendment, a janitorial services contract for the Sheriff’s Department, and a noise resolution. The 2026 payroll dates and holiday schedule were adopted, along with a prize drawing of eight hours paid leave for employee training. Finally, the speed limit on Old Hwy 40 west of Hwy 77 was lowered.

• Approved crosswalk on Chestnut Street ($185,000)
• Approved Samsara contract amendment (pro‑rated $2,590 Sep‑Dec 2025, $7,695 annually) – all voted aye
• Approved A Plus Cleaning janitorial contract for Sheriff’s Department (through Dec 2025) – all voted aye
• Approved Noise Resolution 09‑02‑2025 – all voted aye
• Approved 2026 payroll dates and holiday schedule – all voted aye
• Approved prize drawing of 8‑hour paid leave on employee training day – all voted aye
• Approved lowering speed limit on Old Hwy 40 west of Hwy 77 – all voted aye
• Approved employee agreement for Chairman to sign – all voted aye

Commissioners

The Geary County Commissioners are reviewing reports from the Health Department and Economic Development Commission. The Public Works agenda includes requests regarding McGeorge Drive and Old Hwy 40, as well as a contract amendment for Samsara.

• Old Katy Bridge Deck Replacement Project
• Samsara presentation and request for contract amendment
• Joint City/County Clean Up Week total cost of $8,172.74
• Request and petition for McGeorge Drive and Old Hwy 40
• Janitorial contractor recommendation

Commissioners

The commission voted to approve the Nex‑Tech quote to migrate the county website from .org to .gov, costing $6,403. It also approved the EFax contract for fax lines at $94.95 per month, and authorized payment of the county's share of tire disposal fees to the City of Junction City. Additionally, the commission approved the CVB Director’s attendance at the Travel Blog Exchange event and the back‑cover ad in the Kansas Travel Guide.

• Approved Nex‑Tech website migration quote $6,403 (aye)
• Approved EFax Corporate contract for fax lines $94.95/month (aye)
• Approved payment of county share of tire disposal fees to City of Junction City (aye)
• Approved CVB Director attendance at Travel Blog Exchange event (aye)
• Approved Kansas Travel Guide back‑cover ad $7,912 (aye)

Commissioners

The commission voted to accept the County Clerk’s and canvass board’s recommendation to count 15 provisional ballots and reject 4. All three commissioners voted aye on the motion. The commission also voted to accept the final primary election results as reported by the clerk. Both motions were moved by Commissioner Giordano and seconded by Commissioner Tremont.

• Accepted recommendation to count 15 provisional ballots (3-0)
• Accepted final primary election results (3-0)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission approved a grant‑funded replacement of the Old Katy Bridge deck and authorized utility work for Cox Communications and Carlyon & Sons. It also accepted the A‑Plus Cleaning contract for the sheriff’s office and amended the Johnson Controls contract for backflow preventers. A public hearing was held on a de‑annexation petition, but no decision was recorded.

• Approved $81,984 grant for Old Katy Bridge deck replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Cox Communications 200‑degree bore replacement in county right‑of‑way (unanimous)
• Approved Carlyon & Sons power and fiber crossing on Old Highway 40 (unanimous)
• Accepted A‑Plus Cleaning contract for sheriff’s office ($450/month) through 12‑31‑2025 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Johnson Controls contract adding three backflow preventers ($225/year) (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on Dunbar de‑annexation petition; no decision made

Commissioners

The commissioners accepted the 2025 county budget, setting a 56.301 mill levy that requires $17,755,447 in ad valorem taxes. They approved a $175,000 transfer to a 2026 Rural Fire CIP fund, passing 2‑1. The agenda was amended to allow public comment before the County Counselor’s executive session, and the County Clerk was authorized to appoint two registered voters to destroy ballots.

• Approved 2025 budget with 56.301 mill levy (unanimous aye)
• Approved $175,000 transfer to 2026 Rural Fire CIP fund (2 aye, 1 nay)
• Amended agenda to permit public comment before County Counselor executive session (unanimous aye)
• Authorized County Clerk to appoint two registered voters to destroy ballots (unanimous aye)
• Entered 15‑minute executive session for non‑elected personnel (unanimous aye)
• Entered 20‑minute executive session for non‑elected personnel (unanimous aye)
• Entered 10‑minute executive session for non‑elected personnel at 12:32 p.m. (unanimous aye)

Commissioners

The commission unanimously approved a $14,000 contract with Deam & Deam to design an addition to Fire Station #4 and authorized Chief Berges to sign it. It also approved the HHW 2025 physical‑year report and the Central Salt vendor quote for winter road salt. Minutes from the July 28 and July 29 meetings were approved, and two executive‑session motions were adopted without further action.

• Approved Deam & Deam design contract for Fire Station #4 addition ($14,000) (unanimous)
• Authorized Chief Berges to sign the Fire Station #4 design contract (unanimous)
• Approved HHW 2025 physical‑year report (unanimous)
• Approved Central Salt vendor quote ($47.02 per ton) for 2025‑2026 winter season (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 29, 2025 work session (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to agenda to add executive session for non‑elected personnel (unanimous)
• Entered two executive‑session periods (15 min each) with no further action (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission reviewed the 2025 budget and approved a series of cuts to various county programs and services. Adjustments included reductions to the ATA Bus, Extension, Historical, Area Agency on Aging, Opera House, Pawnee Mental Health, Senior Citizen Center, and Soil Conservation allocations. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Cut $61,000 from ATA Bus budget
• Reduce Extension allocation by $370,000
• Decrease Historical budget to $105,000
• Reduce Area Agency on Aging allocation to $25,000
• Decrease Opera House allocation by $55,000
• Reduce Pawnee Mental Health allocation by $210,000
• Set Senior Citizen Center allocation at $170,000
• Reduce Soil Conservation allocation by $30,450

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission met on July 28, 2025 and received updates from HR, Finance, the Sheriff, and Justice Planners. Commissioners asked questions about a $1,618.75 land‑use expense, a juvenile detention payment voucher, and future agenda items, but no motions were voted on. The meeting consisted mainly of informational reports and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Commissioners

The commission instructed Public Works Administrator Jeremie Myers to move forward with the application for a $996,744 Kansas Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund loan for Sewer District 4, which includes an estimated $598,064 in loan forgiveness. Commissioners also approved the HR Director as a signatory on a Kansas Wage Payment Act settlement, adopted a voucher letter for County Transfer Station access, and approved tax‑roll correction change orders and recent meeting minutes. Additional approvals included HVAC repairs at the 7th Street warehouse and overtime for chip‑seal operations.

• Authorized Public Works to proceed with $996,744 sewer loan application (instruction)
• Approved HR Director as signatory on KWPA settlement (aye vote)
• Approved voucher letter for Transfer Station access (aye vote)
• Approved tax‑roll correction change orders #2025012024-2015012025 (aye vote)
• Approved minutes from 7‑14‑2025 and 7‑17‑2025 (aye votes)
• Approved HVAC repair and coil replacement totaling $8,732 (approval)
• Approved overtime for chip‑seal work (approval)
• Approved policy 50.33 clothing allotment for Public Works staff (approval)

Commissioners

The commission approved the work session minutes from June 18, 2025 with a unanimous vote. It scheduled a budget work session for Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. The commission signed letters of support for the Senior Center and for the City of Junction City crosswalk and bus stops on East Chestnut. The meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

• Approved work session minutes from June 18, 2025 (unanimous vote)
• Scheduled budget work session for July 29, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
• Signed letter of support for the Senior Center
• Signed letter of support for City of Junction City crosswalk and bus stops on East Chestnut

Commissioners

The commissioners voted unanimously to fund the Finance Director’s attendance at the Certified Public Manager leadership class. They also agreed to provide a letter of support for the Geary County Senior Citizens grant, with Commissioner Tremont drafting the letter. A work session was scheduled for July 17 at 3:00 p.m. to discuss the Rural Fire budget.

• Approved payment for Finance Director to attend CPM leadership class (unanimous)
• Agreed to write a support letter for Geary County Senior Citizens grant (Commissioner Tremont will write)
• Scheduled Rural Fire budget work session for July 17, 3:00 p.m.

Commissioners

The commission unanimously approved a $5,150 payment to KDOT for a required bridge inspection. It also approved purchases and expenditures for water detection sensors ($4,427.52), a Noxious Weed trailer ($3,699.99), and overtime for a maintenance supervisor. The insurance settlement of $95,514.21 was deposited into the CIP fund for a future dump‑truck purchase. The commission voted to continue the de‑annexation hearing for the Dunbars until August 18.

• Approved $5,150 payment to KDOT for bridge inspection (unanimous)
• Approved $4,427.52 purchase of water detection sensors for Sheriff's building (unanimous)
• Approved $3,699.99 purchase of Noxious Weed trailer from Tractor Supply (unanimous)
• Approved two hours overtime for building maintenance supervisor (unanimous)
• Approved deposit of $95,514.21 insurance money into CIP fund for future dump‑truck purchase (unanimous)
• Approved residential water line request at Clarks Creek for Eric Bartow (unanimous)
• Continued de‑annexation hearing for the Dunbars until August 18 (decision by commission)
• Approved $100,000 grant paperwork for Courthouse Phase 1 (ongoing, not a vote)

Commissioners

The commission approved a $20 per hour rate for road and fence viewers and made it a standard fee. It also approved the appointment of two new members to the CVB Advisory Board and authorized an executive session and a one‑time negative leave balance for the CVB director. A motion to raise the transient guest tax to 7% with a $100,000 annual cap was defeated.

• Approved $20.00/hr rate for road/fence viewers and set it as standard fee (unanimous aye)
• Approved appointment of Daisy Barger and Nolberto Padilla to CVB Advisory Board (unanimous aye)
• Approved 15‑minute executive session for non‑elected personnel (unanimous aye)
• Approved one‑time negative leave balance for CVB director (unanimous aye)
• Rejected charter resolution to raise transient guest tax 1% to 7% with $100,000 cap (Chairman Ascher NAY, motion failed)

Commissioners

The commission approved an amendment to add a 15‑minute executive session after public comment and later approved a separate executive session on the Lyman lawsuit. Commissioners signed the audit communication letter and an HR out‑of‑office form. A motion to direct the CVB Director to obtain a sports‑complex feasibility study failed because it lacked a second.

• Approved agenda amendment for 15‑minute executive session (unanimous aye)
• Approved executive session on Lyman lawsuit (unanimous aye)
• Signed 2025 audit communication letter (all commissioners)
• Signed HR out‑of‑office form (all commissioners)
• Motion to seek sports‑complex feasibility study failed (no second)

Commissioners

During the June 18, 2025 work session, commissioners heard budget request presentations for the District Court, Historical Society, Fresh Start Emergency Shelter, Juvenile Detention Center, County Treasurer, Emergency Management Planner position, Finance Department, County Commission, General Fund, Debt Service, Facilities, Economic Development, Special Alcohol Programs, Opioid Settlement, CIP, Special Bridge, Transient Guest Tax, Sports Complex, and several other departments. No votes, approvals, denials, or tabling of items were recorded. The session concluded without any formal decisions.

Commissioners

The commission voted to approve an additional chemical order from Vandiest costing $10,465.14. They also approved the June 9, 2025 commission minutes and opened the meeting as a Public Board of Health. No other substantive votes were recorded during the session.

• Approved $10,465.14 chemical purchase for Noxious Weed control (all voted aye)
• Approved June 9, 2025 commission minutes (all voted aye)
• Opened the meeting as the Public Board of Health (all voted aye)

Commissioners

Commissioner Giordano moved to approve an additional $10,465.14 chemical order from Vandiest for the Noxious Weed program; Commissioner Tremont seconded and all commissioners voted aye. The commission also voted unanimously to open the meeting as a Public Board of Health and to approve the June 9, 2025 minutes.

• Approved $10,465.14 additional chemical purchase (unanimous)
• Approved opening meeting as Public Board of Health (unanimous)
• Approved June 9, 2025 commission minutes (unanimous)

Commissioners

The June 12, 2025 work session featured budget request presentations from various county entities, including the Chamber of Commerce, MAC, EDC, Big Lakes Developmental Center, the public library, senior citizens program, Silver Hair Legislature, the Sheriff's Department, and the Area Agency on Aging. Each presenter listed 2025 and 2026 requested amounts, such as $4,525.00 or $2,525.00 for the Chamber of Commerce and $10,288,312.00 for the Sheriff's Department. No approvals, denials, or other decisions were recorded during the session.

Commissioners

The commission signed a CIP amendment for concrete replacement at the Pennell building. They re‑appointed County Appraiser Travis M. Lilly for a four‑year term. Commissioners voted to cancel the Kansas State Fair contract and attend only the Kansas Days event. The board also approved the June 2 minutes and authorized payment for a Health Department RN.

• Signed CIP amendment for Pennell building concrete replacement
• Re‑appointed County Appraiser Travis M. Lilly (4‑year term)
• Cancelled Kansas State Fair contract, will attend Kansas Days only (unanimous aye)
• Approved June 2, 2025 commission minutes (unanimous aye)
• Authorized payment to Health Department RN at pay scale 32‑F (unanimous aye)

Commissioners

The commission voted unanimously to approve an amendment of $2,296.46, bringing the Pennell Building concrete and handrail project total to $27,296.46 and awarding the contract to Marino Foundation. The commission also agreed to purchase a sewer jetter for about $5,000. An executive session was entered for legal matters with all members voting aye. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Pennell Building concrete and handrail project amendment $2,296.46 (all aye)
• Authorized purchase of a sewer jetter (~$5,000) (approved)
• Entered executive session for legal matters concerning Fire Station #4 (all aye)

Commissioners

The commission amended the agenda to remove the NRP public hearing. It approved moving Register of Deeds Jacqie Reisinger from pay grade F to G for the rest of 2025 (cost $1,270) and to H in 2026. The board also approved several tax‑roll correction change orders and adopted the May 19, 2025 minutes. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes.

• Amended agenda to remove NRP public hearing (all voted aye)
• Approved Register of Deeds pay grade change F→G for 2025, then H in 2026, cost $1,270.00 (all voted aye)
• Approved real estate change orders #2025011995‑#2025011996 (all voted aye)
• Approved big truck change order #2025011829 (all voted aye)
• Approved personal property change orders #2025011992‑#2025011997 (all voted aye)
• Approved minutes from May 19, 2025 (all voted aye)

Commissioners

The commission voted unanimously to approve Carlyon & Sons' petition to bore beneath Quarry Road for a new water line. It also approved several maintenance and procurement items, including preventative maintenance contracts, a new HVAC unit for the Sheriff's Department, termite control services, two vehicle purchases, a waiver to buy concrete pipe, a traffic‑engineering study application, and a CIP amendment for an emergency‑management painting project.

• Approved Carlyon & Sons water line boring request (unanimous)
• Approved TCA preventative maintenance contracts (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of HVAC unit for Sheriff's Dept ($9,883) (unanimous)
• Approved Ram Pest Control termite treatment ($2,640) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Chevy Malibu ($16,096 net) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Chevy Trailblazer ($14,815 net) (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of purchase policy for concrete pipe ($7,035) (unanimous)
• Approved emergency‑management exterior painting contract amendment and award to Riley Construction ($16,342) (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission held a public hearing on Lance Custer's request for a conditional use permit to build an enclosed storage facility and open‑air boat/RV storage on agricultural land near Nicole Lane. Commissioners and members asked questions about road width, access, fire protection, and safety, but no vote or formal decision was recorded.

Commissioners

The commission entered an executive session from 10:05 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. after a unanimous vote. Commissioners Giordano and Tremont moved to approve the 2025 EMS Agreement with the City of Junction City, and the motion passed unanimously. The commission also approved the use of federal transportation‑improvement funds for Big Lakes Development to purchase new buses, with no matching funds required.

• Entered executive session (10:05‑10:30) – all voted aye
• Approved 2025 EMS Agreement between City of Junction City and Geary County – all voted aye
• Approved federal transportation‑improvement money for Big Lakes Development buses – approved (no vote recorded)

Commissioners

The commission voted unanimously to approve a $244,150 contract with Vance Brothers for chip‑sealing oil. It also approved a $16,583 Weis Fire equipment bid, water service line petitions, a letter designating the 4H‑Senior Citizens building for emergency use, summer work hours for Public Works, a $5,700 softball‑field retaining‑wall replacement, and a $3,000 sidewalk repair at the Sheriff’s Department.

• Approved Vance Brothers oil contract for $244,150 (all voted aye)
• Approved Weis Fire equipment bid for $16,583 (all voted aye)
• Approved Carlyon & Sons water service line petition (all voted aye)
• Approved Rural Water District #1 residential water line petition (all voted aye)
• Approved letter designating 4H‑Senior Citizens building for emergency use (all voted aye)
• Adopted summer work hours for Public Works (all voted aye)
• Approved replacing softball‑field retaining wall for $5,700 (all voted aye)
• Approved sidewalk repair at Sheriff’s Department for $3,000 (all voted aye)

Commissioners

The Geary County Commission moved into an executive session with Justice Planners to discuss security issues at the detention center. The session was later extended by 20 minutes. Both motions passed unanimously. No further actions were taken after the session ended.

• Entered executive session on security issues (all voted aye)
• Extended executive session by 20 minutes (all voted aye)
• No action taken after reconvening

Commissioners

The commissioners voted to keep North Ridge Drive as a county road after hearing the road viewers’ recommendation. They also gave consensus approval for the Finance Director to enroll in a Certified Public Manager program. The commission opened and then closed the public hearing on the road, and affirmed that the new NRP plan is satisfactory.

• Approved keeping North Ridge Drive a county road (3-0 vote)
• Approved Finance Director’s request to enroll in Certified Public Manager program (consensus)
• Opened the North Ridge Drive public hearing (motion passed, all aye)
• Closed the North Ridge Drive public hearing (motion passed, all aye)
• Accepted the NRP plan as satisfactory (commission agreement)
• Acknowledged Sheriff Boeckman’s quarterly report for public posting

Commissioners

The commission unanimously approved Innovative Masonry Restoration to perform Phase 2 of the courthouse tuck‑pointing and retaining‑wall project, costing $298,680. It also approved the 2025 federal‑funds exchange of $99,693.31 and authorized road‑crossing permits for Rural Water District #1 on Humboldt Creek Road. Additional approvals included the Flint Hills Regional Leadership scholarships for three participants, a sheriff’s deputy cell‑phone reimbursement, and offering the county’s free pay‑card benefit to employees.

• Approved Innovative Masonry Restoration for Phase 2 courthouse tuck‑pointing and retaining‑wall work ($298,680) – unanimous
• Approved 2025 federal‑funds exchange ($99,693.31) and authorized Mr. Myers to sign paperwork – unanimous
• Approved road‑crossing permits for Rural Water District #1 on Humboldt Creek Road – unanimous
• Approved three Flint Hills Regional Leadership program scholarships (total $300) – unanimous
• Approved sheriff’s deputy cell‑phone reimbursement request – unanimous
• Approved offering Commerce Bank pay‑card benefit to county employees – unanimous
• Approved $100 contribution to Geary Community Schools Celebration of Teaching banquet – unanimous
• Approved Boland Mowing quote for Cloud County Community College mowing ($160 per service) – unanimous

Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved three capital improvement projects totaling $378,491: a $40,000 repair and repaint of the public works office, a $13,491 plotter combo replacement, and a $325,000 Phase 2 courthouse tuck‑point project. They also agreed to use the $53,215.03 reserve for the Pennell/Courthouse/Office building project. Additionally, the board approved several change orders (Real Estate #2025001902, 2025001904‑1907 and Personal Property #2025000374‑0382) and ratified the April 7 meeting minutes.

• Approved three CIP projects for $378,491 (unanimous)
• Consented to use $53,215.03 reserve funds for Pennell/Courthouse/Office building
• Approved Change Orders‑Real Estate #2025001902, 2025001904‑1907 and Personal Property #2025000374‑0382 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 7, 2025 (unanimous)

Commissioners

The commission voted to hold future meetings at 6:00 p.m. on the third Monday of each month beginning in June. It also approved several procurement items, including a $2,735 landfill lease, the County Engineer’s annual report, a $35,091 bid for noxious‑weed chemicals, and a $10,416 purchase of a new zero‑turn mower.

• Approved night meetings at 6:00 p.m. on the 3rd Monday monthly, starting June (unanimous)
• Approved landfill lease bid of $50/acre, total $2,735 for three years (unanimous)
• Approved County Engineer’s annual report (unanimous)
• Accepted Van Diest Supply Company bid for noxious‑weed chemicals, $35,091.26 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a Hustler zero‑turn mower for $10,416 from Public Works capital outlay (unanimous)

Commissioners

Commissioners unanimously proclaimed the Week of the Young Child (April 5‑11, 2025). They approved a letter of support for the Child Care Zone Grant application. They voted to fund $4,000 for repairs to the Butterfly House at the Milford Nature Center. They also approved a $7,000 contract for a property fraud alert software system.

• Proclaimed Week of the Young Child (April 5‑11, 2025) – unanimous aye vote
• Signed letter of support for Child Care Zone Grant – unanimous aye vote
• Approved $4,000 for Butterfly House repairs at Milford Nature Center – unanimous aye vote
• Approved $7,000 contract for property fraud alert software (RNS) – unanimous aye vote

Commissioners

The commission voted to adopt a proclamation designating April as County Government month. They also approved the HR Director's attendance at the NACO conference in July, with expenses paid by county credit card and reimbursed by KAC. An executive session was authorized for 20 minutes and later extended by five minutes to discuss legal matters. The fireworks permit fee was confirmed at $500 as stated in the resolution, and the meeting was formally opened and closed as a Board of Health session.

• Approved proclamation for April County Government month (all aye)
• Authorized HR Director to attend NACO conference in July, expenses on county card (all aye)
• Authorized 20‑minute executive session for legal matters (all aye)
• Extended executive session by five minutes (all aye)
• Confirmed fireworks permit fee at $500 per resolution (resolution as written)
• Opened meeting as Board of Health (all aye)
• Closed meeting as Board of Health (all aye)