{ "city": "Geary County", "state": "Kansas", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gearycounty.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Commissioners", "headline": "Commission to review updates and hear public comment", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-767", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to discuss 2027 budget and mill rate increase", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-766", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners review 2027 county budget and mill rate increase", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-765", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Commissioners", "headline": "Commission to review 2025 audit and receive routine reports", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-764", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Commissioners", "headline": "Geary County holds 2027 budget work session", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-763", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Commissioners", "headline": "County Commission holds budget work session, considers RFP for courthouse project", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-762", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Commissioners", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-761", "minutes_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06292026-761", "source": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to review 2027 budget with proposed 7.823 mill tax increase", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-760", "minutes_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-760", "source": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Commissioners", "headline": "County to decide on $12,400 bridge inspection agreement with KDOT", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-759", "minutes_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-759", "source": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Commissioners", "headline": "County Commission holds budget work session with department requests", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-758", "minutes_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06112026-758", "source": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Commissioners", "headline": "Commission holds executive session on Interlocal Agreement legal matters", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-757", "minutes_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-757", "source": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Commissioners", "headline": "Budget worksession features 15 agency presentations for Geary County", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-756", "minutes_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06032026-756", "source": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Commissioners", "headline": "County Commission to decide on storage facility conditional use permit", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-755", "minutes_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-755", "source": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Commissioners", "headline": "Public hearing on negotiated sale of 125 E. Elm", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-754", "minutes_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-754", "source": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Commissioners", "headline": "Commission to appoint Homeless Task Force member", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-753", "minutes_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-753", "source": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to vote on Sewer #4 Improvement Project resolution", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-752", "minutes_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-752", "source": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to consider permit for chickens on small lots", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-751", "minutes_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-751", "source": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Commissioners", "headline": "Geary County considers 4.5-day work week trial and capital project funding", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-750", "minutes_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04272026-750", "source": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Commissioners", "headline": "Health coalition contract terminated; commission hears updates", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-749", "minutes_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04202026-749", "source": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Commissioners", "headline": "Geary County Commissioners to review budget schedule and department reports", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-748", "minutes_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04132026-748", "source": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-06", "body": "Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to set 2027 budget baseline and personnel cost estimates", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04062026-747", "minutes_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04062026-747", "source": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-30", "body": "Commissioners", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03302026-746", "minutes_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03302026-746", "source": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-23", "body": "Commissioners", "headline": "Commission approves eRecording system contract and Fire Station #4 bid", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03232026-745", "minutes_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03232026-745", "source": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-16", "body": "Commissioners", "headline": "Geary County Commissioners to review health updates and public works bids", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03162026-744", "minutes_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03162026-744", "source": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-09", "body": "Commissioners", "headline": "County opens RFP for new Fire Station #4", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03092026-743", "minutes_url": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03092026-743", "source": "https://www.gearycounty.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }