Finney County public meetings in 2025

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will consider resolutions to levy a 0.5% countywide retailers' sales tax and to authorize the sale of general obligation sales tax bonds for funding a new jail. Other business includes a zoning regulation waiver for a property at 7770 E. Mary Street, purchase of a body scanner for the jail, and purchase of two motor graders and an asphalt recycling machine for public works. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, accounts payable, and tax roll changes.

• Resolution 34-2025: authorization to levy a 0.5% countywide retailers' sales tax
• Resolution 35-2025: authorizing offering of GO Sales Tax Bonds Series 2026-A
• Purchase of property for new Finney County Jail facility
• Waiver request for Section 4.020(11) of zoning regulations at 7770 E. Mary Street
• Purchase of a body scanner for the Finney County Jail

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will certify final results and provisional ballots for the 2025 City-School General Election. The board will also consider approvals for a parcel plat and a no-parking zone. Additionally, the commission will review a contract award for the FFY 2025 High Risk Rural Road project.

• Certification of 2025 City-School General Election results and provisional ballots
• Approval of the Russell Addition parcel plat (FC2024-47)
• Resolution 32-2025 to establish a no-parking zone on Burnside Drive
• Authority to award contract and commit funds for the FFY 2025 High Risk Rural Road project
• Amendment to Immediate Urban Growth Area Boundary

The Finney County Commission approved a $273,000 contract with Venture Corporation for highway work, adopted a parcel plat for the Russell Addition, and approved a no‑parking zone on Burnside Drive. It also amended the Immediate Urban Growth Area boundary and appointed Jeremy McCulley as County Appraiser. All motions passed with the same four commissioners voting in favor and Commissioner Kevin Bascue absent.

• Approved $273,000 Authority to Award Contract to Venture Corporation (ayes: Gerry Schultz, Larry C Jones, Mike Utz, Vicki Germann; absent: Kevin Bascue)
• Approved FC2024-47 Parcel Plat – Russell Addition (ayes: Gerry Schultz, Larry C Jones, Mike Utz, Vicki Germann; absent: Kevin Bascue)
• Approved Resolution 32-2025 establishing a no‑parking zone on Burnside Drive (ayes: Gerry Schultz, Larry C Jones, Mike Utz, Vicki Germann; absent: Kevin Bascue)
• Approved amendment to Immediate Urban Growth Area boundary effective Jan 1 2026 (ayes: Gerry Schultz, Larry C Jones, Mike Utz, Vicki Germann; absent: Kevin Bascue)
• Appointed Jeremy McCulley as Finney County Appraiser effective Jan 1 2026 (ayes: Gerry Schultz, Larry C Jones, Mike Utz, Vicki Germann; absent: Kevin Bascue)
• Approved lease with Big Brothers Big Sisters for six‑month office space (ayes: Gerry Schultz, Larry C Jones, Mike Utz, Vicki Germann; absent: Kevin Bascue)
• Set hearing date Dec 15 2025, 9:00 a.m., for Eastside Sewer District No. 1 budget amendment (ayes: Gerry Schultz, Larry C Jones, Mike Utz, Vicki Germann; absent: Kevin Bascue)
• Appointed Kevin Bascue as voting delegate for Kansas Association of Counties (ayes: Gerry Schultz, Larry C Jones, Mike Utz, Vicki Germann; absent: Kevin Bascue)

County Commission Work Session

The County Commission will hold a work session to receive an informational overview of renewable energy and potential projects. The presentation will be led by Finney County Economic Development Corporation President Lona DuVall.

• Informational overview of renewable energy and potential projects presented by Lona DuVall

The Board of Finney County Commissioners voted to adjourn the work session at 12:30 p.m. The motion was made by Commissioner Kevin Bascue, seconded by Commissioner Larry C. Jones, and carried with ayes from Gerry Schultz, Larry C. Jones, Mike Utz, Kevin Bascue, and Vicki Germann. No other substantive decisions were made during the session.

• Adjourned work session at 12:30 p.m. (motion carried; ayes: Gerry Schultz, Larry C. Jones, Mike Utz, Kevin Bascue, Vicki Germann)

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will vote on a rezoning resolution for property at 6395 S Old Highway 83 and consider a final plat for the Garcia 2nd Subdivision. Other decisions include ending the Alert Sense contract and approving a new 36-month agreement with Everbridge for community alerting, issuing 2026 Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses, and authorizing a non-budgeted Director of Communications & PIO position. The board will also hear a request to waive fees for a GCCC Endowment Auction and receive several informational reports.

• Rezone request (Resolution 31-2025) for 6395 S Old Highway 83
• Final plat approval for Garcia 2nd Subdivision
• End Alert Sense contract and authorize 36-month agreement with Everbridge for community alerting
• Fee waiver request from Garden City Community College Endowment Association
• Authorization of non-budgeted Director of Communications & Public Information Officer position

The commission adopted a rezoning resolution for 6395 S Old Highway 83 and approved the Garcia 2nd Subdivision plat. It approved a $2,800 Fairgrounds fee waiver for the 2026 GCCC Endowment Auction, a new public‑safety alert contract, 2026 cereal malt beverage licenses, and created a non‑budgeted communications director position. All of these actions were carried by vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda, including minutes and $2,191,599.53 accounts payable (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 31-2025 rezoning 6395 S Old Highway 83 (motion carried)
• Approved Garcia 2nd Subdivision parcel plat (motion carried)
• Approved waiver of $2,800 Fairgrounds facility fees for 2026 GCCC Endowment Auction (motion carried)
• Approved new 36‑month Everbridge public‑safety alert contract at $10,370.46 annual plus $829.64 implementation fee (motion carried)
• Approved issuance of 2026 cereal malt beverage licenses for Rancho Los Aldana and TA Travel Center (motion carried)
• Authorized a non‑budgeted Director of Communications & Public Information Officer position (motion carried)
• Recessed into a 30‑minute executive session for attorney‑client consultation (motion carried)

County Commission Work Session

The Finney County Commission is holding a work session to discuss commercial solar. Tanner Yost is scheduled to provide a presentation on the topic.

• Commercial Solar Presentation by Tanner Yost

Commissioner Mike Utz moved to adjourn the work session and Commissioner Kevin Bascue seconded the motion. The motion carried with ayes from Gerry Schultz, Mike Utz, and Kevin Bascue. Commissioners Larry C. Jones and Vicki Germann were absent for the vote.

• Adjourned work session (motion carried; ayes: Schultz, Utz, Bascue; absent: Jones, Germann)

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will consider several action items, including a proclamation for 4-H Month, a request to exempt a property from Sewer District #4, and a waiver of fees for the 2025 River Cleanup. They will also receive informational updates on economic development and the Health/EMS building project, and are set to accept an organizational scan report. Most items are informational, but three require formal approval.

• Proclamation designating October 2025 as 4-H Month
• Request to exempt a property from Sewer District #4
• Waiver of fees for the 2025 River Cleanup
• Acceptance of Organizational Scan Final Report from Raftelis
• Health/EMS Departments building project update (no action required)

The commission approved the consent agenda, including $1,802,533.74 in accounts payable. It adopted a proclamation naming October 2025 as 4‑H Month and exempted Rural Water District property from Sewer District #4. The board also waived the $2 per ton municipal waste fee for the 2025 River Cleanup and accepted the Organizational Scan report.

• Approved consent agenda with $1,802,533.74 accounts payable (4-0)
• Approved proclamation designating October 2025 as 4‑H Month (4-0)
• Approved exemption of Rural Water District property from Sewer District #4 (4-0)
• Approved waiver of $2 per ton municipal waste fee for 2025 River Cleanup (4-0)
• Approved acceptance of the Organizational Scan final report (4-0)
• Adjourned the regular session at 10:30 a.m. (4-0)

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will consider a waiver request for tower setback requirements at 145 S. Farmland Road, approve a contract with Kirkham Michael for 2025 biennial bridge inspections, certify delinquent Sewer District No. 3 accounts, and discuss an MOU with the Garden City Chamber of Commerce for promotional videos. A presentation on HMN jail building deliverables is informational only.

• Resolution 30-2025: Waiver request for tower setback at 145 S. Farmland Road
• Contract with Kirkham Michael for 2025 Biennial Bridge Inspections
• Resolution 29-2025: Certification of 2025 Sewer District No. 3 delinquent accounts
• Memorandum of Understanding with Garden City Chamber of Commerce for ROZ Community Promotional Videos
• Presentation on HMN jail building deliverables

The Finney County Commission adopted its consent agenda, approving $2,362,285.24 in accounts payable and tax roll changes. It also granted a tower‑setback waiver, approved a $5,568 bridge‑inspection contract, certified delinquent sewer‑district accounts for tax collection, and signed an MOU with the Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce. All motions carried with unanimous support.

• Approved consent agenda, including $2,362,285.24 accounts payable and tax roll changes (ayes: all five commissioners)
• Granted waiver of tower setback requirements at 145 S. Farmland Road (ayes: all five commissioners)
• Approved $5,568.00 contract with Kirkham Michael for 2025 Biennial Bridge Inspections (ayes: all five commissioners)
• Adopted Resolution 29-2025 certifying Sewer District No. 3 delinquent accounts and placing balances on 2025 tax roll (ayes: all five commissioners)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce (ayes: all five commissioners)

County Commission Regular Session

The Commission will vote on a rezoning request for property at 3850 Doll Rd, waiver of fees for the annual fall cleanup, donation of county property to USD 457, and consent to annexation from Garden City. Other decisions include approval of EMS fee schedule, health insurance renewal options, and various budget adjustments. Several items are informational only, such as an update from Finney County Economic Development.

• Resolution 26-2025 rezoning at 3850 Doll Rd
• Waiver of fees for 2025 Annual Fall Cleanup
• Donation of county property to USD 457 School District
• Consent to annexation request from City of Garden City
• Approval of EMS fee schedule and health insurance renewal options

The Board approved the 2026 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas health insurance renewal, adding a 5‑tier prescription drug plan and wellness incentives. It also approved a rezoning of 3850 Doll Road, consent to annex Garden City, and a $91,462 purchase of two pickup trucks. Additional actions included adopting a $14,240 yearly Hootsuite subscription and raising the Flexible Spending Account dependent‑care limit to $7,500. All motions were carried except the pickup truck vote, which passed on a 3‑2 split.

• Approved 2026 BCBSKS health insurance renewal (5‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 3850 Doll Road (5‑0)
• Approved consent to annex Garden City (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of two pickups for $91,462 from Road & Bridge Fund (3‑2)
• Approved Hootsuite 2‑year subscription for $14,240/year (5‑0)
• Approved increase of FSA dependent‑care limit to $7,500 (5‑0)
• Approved EMS service rate schedule (5‑0)
• Approved 2026 County holidays and building closures (5‑0)

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will consider adopting the 2026 county budget and budgets for three sewer districts, following public hearings. They will also create Sewer District No. 4 and set its regulations and fees. Other decisions include approving parcel plats for Diaz Acres and Johnson Rental additions, authorizing a vehicle auction, and purchasing a new ambulance.

• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution 23-2025 creating Finney County Sewer District No. 4
• Adoption of Resolution 24-2025 setting regulations and fees for Sewer District No. 4
• Revenue-neutral rate hearing and adoption of Resolution 25-2025
• Adoption of the 2026 Budget for Finney County and three sewer districts (Eastside, No. 2, No. 3) after public hearings
• Approval of parcel plats for Diaz Acres Addition and Johnson Rental Addition

The commission approved the creation of Finney County Sewer District No. 4 and adopted its user‑fee schedule and regulations. It also approved two parcel plats, adopted the 2026 county and sewer‑district budgets, and authorized the purchase of a new ambulance. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Created Finney County Sewer District No. 4 (Resolution 23‑2025) – Motion carried (5‑0)
• Adopted user fees and regulations for Sewer District No. 4 (Resolution 24‑2025) – Motion carried (5‑0)
• Approved Diaz Acres Addition Parcel Plat – Motion carried (5‑0)
• Approved Johnson Rental Addition Parcel Plat – Motion carried (5‑0)
• Adopted 2026 Finney County Budget with 47.370‑mill levy – Motion carried (5‑0)
• Adopted 2026 Eastside Sewer District No. 1 Budget – Motion carried (5‑0)
• Adopted 2026 Sewer District No. 2 Budget – Motion carried (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of Osage model ambulance for $321,210.00 – Motion carried (5‑0)

County Commission Special Session

The Finney County Commission will convene a special session to discuss non-elected personnel matters in executive session. The meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Finney County Administrative Center.

• Executive session for non-elected personnel discussion
• Meeting at Finney County Administrative Center
• Scheduled for August 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM

The Finney County Commission approved the employment agreement for the County Administrator and authorized Chairman Gerry Schultz to sign it. Several motions were passed to enter and exit 30‑minute executive sessions to discuss non‑elected personnel matters. The Special Session was then adjourned.

• Recess into 30‑minute Executive Session at 2:01 p.m. to discuss personnel matters (passed)
• Recess into 30‑minute Executive Session at 2:35 p.m. to discuss personnel matters (passed)
• Recess into 30‑minute Executive Session at 3:15 p.m. to discuss personnel matters (passed)
• Approve employment agreement for County Administrator and authorize chairman to sign (passed)
• Adjourn the Special Session (passed)

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will consider several action items including a body scanner purchase for the Sheriff's Office, a supplemental design agreement for the Ravana Bridge project, a marketing campaign for the Rural Opportunity Zone, and a resolution authorizing a lease-purchase transaction for a VRF project. The board will also vote on re-appointing Kim Fisher to the 25th Judicial District Community Corrections Advisory Board. Informational updates include economic development, idle funds, and department reports. Public comment is open.

• Body Scanner Purchase Request - Sheriff Steve Martinez
• Ravana Bridge Off-System Bridge Project - Wilson & Co. Supplemental Design Agreement
• Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ) Marketing: 'Why Finney?' Relocation Video Campaign
• Resolution 22-2025 approving final terms of VRF project lease-purchase transaction
• Re-appointment of Kim Fisher to 25th Judicial District Community Corrections Advisory Board

The board approved the consent agenda, including $709,537.50 in accounts payable and tax roll changes. It removed the sheriff's body scanner purchase request from the agenda. Commissioners approved the bridge design agreement with KDOT funded from the Special Highway Fund, re‑appointed Kim Fisher to the Community Corrections Advisory Board, funded a Rural Opportunity Zone marketing video, and adopted Resolution 22-2025 for the VRF project.

• Approved consent agenda (accounts payable $709,537.50, minutes, tax roll changes) – passed (5-0)
• Amended agenda to remove Body Scanner Purchase Request – passed (5-0)
• Re‑appointed Kim Fisher to a two‑year term on the 25th Judicial District Community Corrections Advisory Board – passed (5-0)
• Approved and authorized Chairman to sign Ravana Bridge Off‑System Bridge Project design agreement with KDOT, funded from Special Highway Fund – passed (5-0)
• Approved $2,500 from General Fund and $2,500 from CVB/Chamber for Rural Opportunity Zone marketing video – passed (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-2025 approving final terms of the VRF project – passed (5-0)

County Commission Special Session

This is a procedural special session with no public votes or discussions. The only item is an executive session under K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1) regarding non-elected personnel.

• Executive session on non-elected personnel (Interim County Administrator Gary Meagher)

The Board amended the agenda to add an additional Executive Session. It recessed and reconvened the meeting several times, including two Executive Sessions for personnel and attorney‑client matters. Commissioners directed the Interim Administrator to invite two candidates for the County Administrator position to a meet‑and‑greet on August 17, 2025. The Regular Session was adjourned at 9:40 a.m.

• Amended agenda to add an additional Executive Session (4‑0)
• Recessed into a 30‑minute Executive Session at 8:33 a.m. (4‑0)
• Reconvened into Regular Session at 9:10 a.m. (4‑0)
• Directed invitation to two County Administrator candidates for meet‑and‑greet on Aug 17, 2025 (4‑0)
• Recessed into a 20‑minute Executive Session at 9:13 a.m. for attorney‑client consultation (4‑0)
• Reconvened into Regular Session at 9:38 a.m., noting no action taken (4‑0)
• Adjourned the Regular Session at 9:40 a.m. (4‑0)

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will vote on several business items, including a rezoning request at 5125 S. Holcomb Lane from Agricultural to Working Rural Residential. It will also set a public hearing date for creating Sewer District #4, adopt a resolution for a 1/2 cent sales tax election, approve three parcel plats, and ratify the Imagine IT Partner Agreement. Additional items are a proclamation for Election Worker Appreciation Week and routine consent‑agenda approvals.

• Rezoning request at 5125 S. Holcomb Lane from "A" Agricultural to "W‑R" Working Rural Residential
• Public hearing date for creation of Sewer District #4
• Resolution 20-2025 adoption of a 1/2 cent sales tax election
• Approval of parcel plats for Sarmiento Acres, Algrim Ranch Addition, and Deaver Hill Addition
• Ratification of the Imagine IT Partner Agreement

The commission approved its consent agenda, including minutes, $1,285,250.08 in accounts payable and tax‑roll changes. It adopted a proclamation for Election Worker Appreciation Week, a ½‑cent sales‑tax resolution, set a September 2 public hearing for Sewer District 4, approved rezoning of 5125 S. Holcomb Lane, and ratified three parcel‑plat projects and an IT services contract. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 a.m.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, $1,285,250.08 accounts payable, tax‑roll changes) (unanimous)
• Proclaimed August 11‑17 2025 Election Worker Appreciation Week (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 20‑2025 for ½‑cent sales‑tax election (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Sewer District 4 on Sept 2 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21‑2025 rezoning of 5125 S. Holcomb Lane (unanimous)
• Approved Sarmiento Acres parcel plat (unanimous)
• Approved Algrim Ranch Addition parcel plat (unanimous)
• Ratified Imagine IT Partner Agreement dated July 15 2025 (unanimous)

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will consider Resolution 19-2025 authorizing HVAC improvements financed through a lease-purchase agreement, and decide on a bid award for the project. Commissioners will also evaluate a request to create a new Communications position for 2025. Other items include the monthly fire incident report and development updates.

• Consideration of Resolution 19-2025 authorizing HVAC improvements and sale of equipment lease purchase agreement/certificates of participation
• Approval of two recommended bids for HVAC project
• Request to create a Communications position for 2025
• Monthly incident report from Garden City Fire Department
• Informational development update from county staff

The commission approved the consent agenda, including minutes, $1,136,255.89 in accounts payable and tax roll changes. It adopted Resolution 19-2025 authorizing a lease‑purchase to fund HVAC improvements and approved two HVAC bids totaling $2,243,657. The board also created a Communications & Engagement position and authorized the interim administrator’s time off in August.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, $1,136,255.89 accounts payable, tax roll changes) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 19-2025 lease‑purchase for HVAC improvements (5-0)
• Approved HVAC bid from Tatro Plumbing $817,957 for Project A (5-0)
• Approved HVAC bid from Central Consolidated Inc. $1,425,700 for Project B (5-0)
• Approved creation of Communications & Engagement position funded by County Clerk budget (5-0)
• Authorized interim administrator to take time off Aug 11, 28, 29 (5-0)
• Adjourned regular session at 9:20 a.m. (5-0)

County Commission Special Session

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider the proposed 2026 budgets for Finney County and three sewer districts for publication. The session also includes a closed executive session regarding non-elected personnel.

• Proposed 2026 Finney County Budget
• Proposed 2026 Eastside Sewer District No. 1 Budget
• Proposed 2026 Sewer District No. 2 Budget
• Proposed 2026 Sewer District No. 3 Budget
• Executive session regarding non-elected personnel

The commission voted to exceed the county's revenue‑neutral rate, setting a proposed rate of 47.370 for the 2026 budget. It also approved that Eastside Sewer District No. 1, Sewer District No. 2, and Sewer District No. 3 will not exceed their respective revenue‑neutral rates. Several executive‑session recesses were authorized for personnel and attorney‑client matters, and the special session was adjourned.

• Approved 2026 county budget rate increase to 47.370 (ayes: Gerry Schultz, Larry C Jones, Mike Utz, Kevin Bascue, Vicki Germann)
• Approved Eastside Sewer District No. 1 to stay at proposed rate 2.533 (ayes: Gerry Schultz, Larry C Jones, Mike Utz, Kevin Bascue, Vicki Germann)
• Approved Sewer District No. 2 to stay at proposed rate 3.149 (ayes: Gerry Schultz, Larry C Jones, Mike Utz, Kevin Bascue, Vicki Germann)
• Approved Sewer District No. 3 to stay at proposed rate 4.980 (ayes: Gerry Schultz, Larry C Jones, Mike Utz, Kevin Bascue, Vicki Germann)
• Authorized 60‑minute executive session on non‑elected personnel matters (ayes: Gerry Schultz, Larry C Jones, Mike Utz, Kevin Bascue, Vicki Germann)
• Authorized 30‑minute executive session for attorney‑client consultation (ayes: Gerry Schultz, Larry C Jones, Mike Utz, Kevin Bascue, Vicki Germann)
• Adjourned the special session at 10:47 a.m. (ayes: Gerry Schultz, Larry C Jones, Mike Utz, Kevin Bascue, Vicki Germann)

County Commission Work Session

The County Commission will hold a work session to review proposed budget adjustment recommendations for 2026. These recommendations were provided by the Fiscal Committee.

• 2026 Budget Workshop - Additional Adjustments

During the work session, commissioners reached consensus on the Fiscal Committee's recommendations, resulting in a proposed 2026 mill levy rate of 47.370. A motion to adjourn the session was made by Commissioner Mike Utz, seconded by Commissioner Kevin Bascue, and carried with five ayes. The board also scheduled a special session for July 14 to authorize publication of the revenue‑neutral rate intent.

• Proposed 2026 mill levy rate set at 47.370 (consensus)
• Motion to adjourn work session carried (ayes: Gerry Schultz, Larry C Jones, Mike Utz, Kevin Bascue, Vicki Germann)
• Special session scheduled for July 14 to authorize publication of revenue‑neutral rate intent

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will consider several business items including an interlocal agreement with Garden City for the half-cent sales tax, an animal shelter contract, and a facility sharing MOU. They will also hear updates from Great Plains Development and the District Court, and vote on purchases of mowers and medicine locking equipment.

• Interlocal agreement with City of Garden City for 1/2 cent sales tax
• Animal shelter contract with City of Garden City
• MOU for facility sharing between county and city
• Grant funding for Southwest Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Center behavioral health
• Bid approval for 48" and 60" zero-radius mowers

The Board approved its consent agenda, including minutes, accounts payable totaling $3,104,441.49, and tax roll changes. It also approved several agreements with the City of Garden City, a purchase of medicine‑locking units, a juvenile detention center behavioral health grant, and mower purchases. All motions were carried by vote.

• Approved consent agenda (ayes: all five commissioners)
• Approved Animal Shelter Agreement with City of Garden City (ayes: all five)
• Approved MOU to share temporary law‑enforcement facility (ayes: four; Gerry Schultz abstained)
• Approved interlocal agreement to administer ½‑cent sales tax (ayes: all five)
• Approved lease of space in Fire Station No. 3 (ayes: all five)
• Approved purchase of Knox medicine‑locking units for $19,560 (ayes: all five)
• Approved Juvenile Detention Center behavioral health grant (ayes: all five)
• Approved purchase of 48" mower ($7,200) and 60" mower ($13,800) (ayes: all five)

County Commission Special Session

The Finney County Commission is holding a special session that consists only of procedural items and an executive session closed to the public under attorney-client privilege. No decisions or public discussions are scheduled.

• Executive session pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2) for attorney-client consultation with County Counselor Kara Schartz

The Finney County Commission entered two 30‑minute executive sessions for attorney‑client consultation, reconvened the special session twice, and then adjourned. Each motion was carried with votes from Commissioners Gerry Schultz, Larry C. Jones, Mike Utz, and Vicki Germann; Commissioner Kevin Bascue was absent. No policy, budget, or other substantive action was taken.

• Recess into 30‑minute Executive Session at 8:32 AM (motion carried)
• Reconvene Special Session at 9:03 AM, noting no action taken (motion carried)
• Recess into 30‑minute Executive Session at 9:04 AM (motion carried)
• Reconvene Special Session at 9:37 AM, noting no action taken (motion carried)
• Adjourn Special Session at 9:38 AM (motion carried)

County Commission Work Session

The Finney County Commission will hold a work session to review the initial draft of the 2026 budget as presented by Lewis, Hooper, & Dick. Interim County Administrator Gary Meagher will lead the discussion. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• 2026 Budget Workshop – review initial draft by Lewis, Hooper, & Dick.

The Board reviewed the 2026 budget and made revisions based on feedback. It asked the Fiscal Committee to compile data on vacancies, new positions, outside agencies, and the landfill fund for a future session. The Board set a work session for July 7 and a special session for July 14 to address publication and RNR intent. The work session was adjourned at 1:00 p.m. after a motion carried.

• Reviewed and revised the 2026 budget (no vote recorded)
• Requested Fiscal Committee compile data on vacancies, new positions, outside agencies, and landfill fund
• Scheduled Work Session for July 7, 2025 to follow the Regular Session
• Scheduled Special Session for July 14, 2025 to authorize publication and provide RNR intent to the Clerk
• Adjourned Work Session at 1:00 p.m.; motion made by Mike Utz, seconded by Larry C Jones, ayes: Larry C Jones, Mike Utz, Vicki Germann; absent: Gerry Schultz, Kevin Bascue; motion carried

County Commission Special Session

The Finney County Commission will recess into closed sessions to discuss attorney-client matters and non-elected personnel with the county counselor and interim administrator.

• Closed session with County Counselor Kara Schartz
• Closed session with Interim County Administrator Gary Meagher

The Finney County Commission held a special session on June 23, 2025. It recessed twice into executive sessions—once for attorney‑client matters and once for non‑elected personnel matters—and reconvened each time. The session was then adjourned, with all motions carried.

• Recess into 10‑minute attorney‑client executive session at 8:20 AM (4‑0)
• Reconvene into special session at 8:30 AM (4‑0)
• Recess into 15‑minute non‑elected personnel executive session at 8:03 AM (4‑0)
• Reconvene into special session at 8:18 AM (4‑0)
• Adjourn the special session at 8:30 AM (4‑0)

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will hold a regular session on June 16, 2025, addressing consent items and several business items. Key decisions include a recommendation on fireworks discharge in unincorporated areas, a rezoning request at 5657 West Seven Mile Road, approval of multiple parcel plats, and a resolution adopting the Safe Streets for All Action Plan. Informational updates include economic development and EMS reports.

• 2025 Fireworks Season Recommendation (discharge rules in unincorporated Finney County)
• FC2024-21 Rezoning from Rural Industrial to Rural Residential at 5657 West Seven Mile Road
• Approval of four parcel plats: Cristian Ranch, Arreola, KanEquip, and Gallardo additions
• Memorandum of Understanding between Finney County EMS and Garden City Fire Department
• Resolution 17-2025 adopting the Safe Streets for All Action Plan

The Finney County Commission approved its consent agenda, waived fireworks restrictions for July 1‑5, 2025, and rezoned the property at 5657 West Seven Mile Road from Rural Industrial to Rural Residential. It also approved several parcel plats, adopted an EMS‑Garden City Fire Department memorandum, renewed insurance for $716,338, appointed an interim county appraiser, and signed a supplemental KDOT agreement.

• Consent agenda approved (4‑0)
• Fireworks waiver approved (4‑0)
• Rezoning of 5657 West Seven Mile Rd approved (3‑0, 1 abstain)
• Cristian Ranch Addition parcel plat approved (4‑0)
• EMS‑Garden City Fire Department MOU approved (4‑0)
• Insurance renewal with Travelers approved for $716,338 (4‑0)
• Interim County Appraiser appointed (4‑0)
• Supplemental KDOT agreement approved (4‑0)

County Commission Work Session

The Finney County Commission will hold a work session to discuss the 2026 budget. Interim County Administrator Gary Meagher will lead budget presentations from certain departments. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• 2026 Budget Workshop with presentations from County departments

Commissioner Mike Utz moved to adjourn the work session and Commissioner Kevin Bascue seconded the motion. The commission voted, with Gerry Schultz, Mike Utz, Kevin Bascue, and Vicki Germann voting aye. The motion carried, ending the session at 3:00 p.m.

• Adjourned work session at 3:00 p.m. (motion carried)

County Commission Regular Session

The Board of County Commissioners will review interlocal agreements with the City of Garden City and a KDOT agreement for the Northwest Industrial Park Improvement Project. The commission will also consider contracts for appraisal consulting and a human resources compensation study. A presentation on the 2024 Finney County Audit is scheduled.

• KDOT Agreement for the Northwest Industrial Park Improvement Project
• FFY 2027 High Risk Rural Road project programming request
• McCully & Associates 2026 Appraisal Year Consulting Agreement
• McGrath Human Resource Group Classification and Compensation Study Contract
• Interlocal agreements with City of Garden City for FY2021 and FY2023 Justice Assistance Grants

The Finney County Commission approved its consent agenda, which included $1,438,233.35 in accounts payable and tax roll changes. It also approved interlocal agreements with the City of Garden City for FY2021 and FY2023 Justice Assistance Grants. Additional contracts approved were a 2026 appraisal consulting agreement with McCully & Associates, a KDOT agreement for the Northwest Industrial Park project, a 2027 High‑Risk Rural Road programming request, and a classification and compensation study with McGrath Human Resource Group.

• Approved consent agenda, including $1,438,233.35 accounts payable and tax roll changes
• Approved FY2021 Justice Assistance Grant interlocal agreement with City of Garden City
• Approved FY2023 Justice Assistance Grant interlocal agreement with City of Garden City
• Approved 2026 appraisal year consulting agreement with McCully & Associates
• Approved KDOT agreement for Northwest Industrial Park improvement project
• Approved 2027 High‑Risk Rural Road programming request
• Approved classification and compensation study contract with McGrath Human Resource Group

County Commission Work Session

The County Commission will hold a work session to hear budget presentations from specific departments. Interim County Administrator Gary Meagher will lead the discussion regarding the 2026 budget.

• 2026 Budget Workshop presentations

Commissioners voted to adjourn the work session at 2:30 p.m., with all five members voting aye. The board also set the next regular commission meeting for June 2 2025 at 8:30 a.m.

• Adjourned work session at 2:30 p.m. (motion carried, ayes: Schultz, Jones, Utz, Bascue, Germann)
• Scheduled next regular commission meeting for June 2 2025 at 8:30 a.m.

County Commission Regular Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to establish the Immediate Urban Growth Area and adopt City of Garden City regulations. The body will also consider a $512,000 purchase authorization for HVAC improvements across four county buildings.

• Public hearing for Immediate Urban Growth Area and adoption of City of Garden City regulations
• Purchase authorization of $512,000 for HVAC improvements in the Library, Administration Building, Attorney's Building, and Courthouse
• Resolution 13-2025 regarding reimbursement for HVAC expenditures
• 2026 budget requests from the Finney County Fair Board and Convention and Visitor's Bureau
• Approval of a new vehicle purchase for 25th Judicial District Community Corrections

The Commission approved the consent agenda, including minutes, accounts payable of $1,628,679.72 and tax roll changes. It adopted Resolution 14-2025 establishing Immediate Urban Growth Area regulations for Garden City. Several procurement authorizations were approved, including a $35,700 vehicle purchase and a $512,000 HVAC equipment purchase. Appointments were made to the Convention and Visitors Board and the Library Board, and the Chair was authorized to sign a $100,000 letter of support to KDOT for the US‑400 corridor.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, $1,628,679.72 accounts payable, tax roll changes) – Motion carried
• Adopted Resolution 14-2025 establishing Immediate Urban Growth Area regulations – Motion carried
• Authorized purchase of 2023 Chevrolet Traverse for $35,700 – Motion carried
• Waived purchasing policy and authorized $512,000 HVAC equipment purchase – Motion carried
• Adopted Resolution 13-2025 to reimburse HVAC improvement expenditures – Motion carried
• Appointed Michael Gonzalez to the Convention and Visitors Board – Motion carried
• Appointed Veronica Goosey, Jumailiana Iwan, and Joe Gonzalez to the Library Board – Motion carried
• Authorized Chair to sign joint KDOT letter of support using $100,000 Economic Development Incentives – Motion carried

County Commission Special Session

The Finney County Commission will hear 2026 budget requests from eleven local agencies and organizations. Each request will be taken under advisement with no formal action taken at this special session. The meeting also includes a public comment period where residents may address the board for up to three minutes. No decisions are scheduled beyond reviewing the requests.

• 2026 budget request – Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center
• 2026 budget request – Finney County Historical Society and Museum
• 2026 budget request – Finney County Conservation District
• 2026 budget request – CASA, Spirit of the Plains
• 2026 budget request – Compass Behavioral Health

The commission amended the agenda to consider the administrator's PTO and then approved the PTO request. It also amended the agenda to discuss details of the administrator search brochure and approved those details, including a salary range of $180,000‑$200,000, a domicile requirement, and negotiable relocation reimbursement. Several 2026 budget requests were taken under advisement, and the session was adjourned.

• Amended agenda to consider administrator PTO – Motion carried
• Approved administrator PTO request – Motion carried
• Amended agenda to discuss administrator search brochure details – Motion carried
• Approved administrator search brochure details (salary $180k‑$200k, domicile requirement, relocation reimbursement negotiable) – Motion carried
• Took Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center 2026 budget request under advisement – Motion carried
• Took Finney County Historical Society and Museum 2026 budget request under advisement – Motion carried
• Took Southwest Development Services, Inc. 2026 budget request under advisement – Motion carried (abstain: Gerry Schultz)
• Adjourned the regular session – Motion carried

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will consider a recommendation from the Fire Chief on fireworks discharge in unincorporated areas. Other business includes signing an interlocal agreement with Garden City to close out a 2021 Justice Assistance Grant, and directing staff to update the K-156 Master Plan corridor system. A public hearing date will be set to establish an Immediate Urban Growth Area and adopt Garden City regulations.

• Fireworks season recommendation for unincorporated areas
• Interlocal agreement with Garden City for 2021 Justice Assistance Grant
• Update to K-156 Master Plan, Garden City Corridor System
• Public hearing date for Immediate Urban Growth Area resolution
• Regional Safe Streets & Roads for All Action Plan findings presentation

The commission modified Resolution 10‑2024 to permit fireworks sales in the county while prohibiting discharge outside city limits. It also directed staff to work with Garden City and KDOT on an updated K‑156 Master Plan and set a public hearing for the Immediate Urban Growth Area on May 19, 2025. Additional actions included approving the consent agenda (accounts payable, tax roll changes, minutes) and tabling the FY 2027 HRRR programming request.

• Approved accounts payable of $1,420,737.93 (4‑0)
• Approved tax roll changes (4‑0)
• Approved minutes from prior sessions (4‑0)
• Modified Resolution 10‑2024 to allow fireworks sales and ban discharge outside city limits (4‑0)
• Directed staff to develop updated K‑156 Master Plan with Garden City and KDOT (4‑0)
• Set public hearing for Immediate Urban Growth Area on May 19, 2025 at 9:00 am (4‑0)
• Tabled FY 2027 HRRR Programming Request (3‑1)
• Adjourned the regular session (4‑0)

County Commission Work Session

The Finney County Commission will discuss and review the updated Mission, Values, and Vision Statement. The body will also determine goals and priorities for the future of the county.

• Review of updated Finney County Mission, Values, and Vision Statement
• Determination of Board goals and priorities for strategic planning

Commissioners discussed the county's mission, values, vision and short‑ and long‑term goals. The revised values will be presented to the full commission on May 19, 2025. The commission directed County Administration and staff to group the goals into categories for later presentation. A motion to adjourn was passed with ayes from Schultz, Utz, Bascue and Germann (Jones absent).

• Revised mission, values and vision to be presented for adoption on May 19, 2025
• Commission directed staff to organize county goals into grouped categories
• Adjournment motion passed (ayes: Gerry Schultz, Mike Utz, Kevin Bascue, Vicki Germann; absent: Larry C Jones)

County Commission Special Session

The Finney County Commission will hear updates on the Jail/LEC project. It will review the K‑156 access agreement involving the county, Garden City, and the State of Kansas and consider annexing county‑owned land in that corridor for road and utility development. The board will also examine the KDOT 2005 US‑50‑400 study, known as the “bypass of the bypass,” with input from City Engineer Adam Schart.

• Jail / LEC project update from committee members
• Review of K‑156 access agreement and possible annexation of county property
• Discussion of road and utility infrastructure plans for the annexed corridor
• Review of KDOT 2005 US‑50‑400 “bypass of the bypass” study
• Update from City Engineer Adam Schart

The Finney County Commission met on April 28, 2025 to receive updates on the Jail/Law Enforcement Center project and a proposed sales‑tax referendum to fund it. Commissioners also heard a briefing on the Northeast Garden City development and the K‑156 Master Plan agreement. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the session.

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will consider several action items including a request from Garden City Community College for workforce development funding, a second extension of the Empirical Foods tax abatement MOU, a juvenile placement rate agreement with Reno County, bids for chip sealing projects, and a proposal for a staff analysis and organizational review. The meeting also includes a consent agenda, public comment, staff reports, and employee recognition.

• Consider request from Garden City Community College for Workforce Development Funding
• Consider second extension of Empirical Foods tax abatement MOU
• Consider approval of Reno County Juvenile Placement Rate Agreement
• Consider bids for Chip Sealing Project and CM-A material
• Consider approval of Raftelis to conduct Staff Analysis and Organizational Review of Finney County

The commission approved the consent agenda, including minutes, accounts payable totaling $1,144,744.77, and tax roll changes. It authorized $100,000 from the General Fund for a Garden City Community College workforce development program, with an additional $100,000 to be considered for 2026. The board approved several contracts, notably a $892,819.56 paving contract with B & H Paving, Inc., a $156,825.00 chip‑sealing bid with Huber Sand, and extensions of the Empirical Foods tax‑abatement MOU. Additional approvals included a juvenile placement agreement with Reno County and a $79,750 staff‑analysis contract with Raftelis.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, $1,144,744.77 accounts payable, tax roll changes) – motion carried
• Approved $100,000 workforce development funding for Garden City Community College (ayes: Schultz, Utz, Bascue; nay: Jones)
• Approved $892,819.56 paving contract with B & H Paving, Inc. (ayes: Schultz, Jones, Utz, Bascue)
• Approved $156,825.00 chip sealing bid with Huber Sand (ayes: Schultz, Jones, Utz, Bascue)
• Approved extension of Empirical Foods Tax Abatement MOU (ayes: Schultz, Jones, Utz, Bascue)
• Approved Reno County juvenile placement rate agreement (ayes: Schultz, Jones, Utz, Bascue)
• Approved $79,750 staff analysis and organizational review contract with Raftelis (ayes: Schultz, Jones, Utz, Bascue)

County Commission Special Session

This special session includes an executive session for non-elected personnel followed by a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Health Department & EMS facility at 510 W. Mary Street. The board will discuss personnel matters in closed session before visiting the site.

• Groundbreaking ceremony for new Health Department & EMS facility at 510 W. Mary Street
• Executive session to discuss non-elected personnel matters

The Finney County Commission recessed for a 40‑minute executive session to discuss personnel matters. They reconvened the regular session at 9:15 a.m. and voted 4‑0 to not renew the county appraiser’s appointment. The session was then adjourned at 9:20 a.m. until April 7, 2025.

• Recessed into a 40‑minute Executive Session (vote 4‑0)
• Reconvened regular session at 9:15 a.m. (vote 4‑0)
• Did not renew the county appraiser’s appointment (vote 4‑0)
• Adjourned the regular session at 9:20 a.m. (vote 4‑0)

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will consider several action items: approving the Rodeo Chateau parcel plat, accepting a VRF HVAC assessment report, waiving the $2 per ton municipal waste fee for the 2025 Spring Cleanup, and accepting the 2024 county inventory. Informational updates include the Convention and Visitors Bureau, Economic Development, and monthly department reports. An executive session for non-elected personnel is also scheduled.

• Approval of Rodeo Chateau parcel plat
• Acceptance of VRF HVAC Assessment Report from Integrated Consulting Engineers
• Waiver of $2 per ton municipal waste fee for 2025 Annual Spring Cleanup
• Acceptance of 2024 Finney County Inventory
• Executive session for non-elected personnel under K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1)

The commission approved its consent agenda, including $908,183.75 in accounts payable. It adopted a resolution declaring an extreme wind emergency and approved related actions such as waiving the municipal waste fee for the 2025 spring clean‑ups and directing negotiations on a HVAC contract. Additional items approved were a parcel plat for 315 S. Taylor Avenue, a high‑wind emergency agenda amendment, and scheduling a special session for March 24, 2025.

• Approved consent agenda with minutes and $908,183.75 accounts payable (motion carried)
• Amended agenda to add High Wind Emergency Declaration (motion carried)
• Approved Rodeo Chateau parcel plat at 315 S. Taylor Avenue (motion carried)
• Accepted VRF HVAC report and directed County Counsel to negotiate contract by April 7 (motion carried)
• Waived $2.00 per ton municipal waste fee for 2025 Spring Clean‑ups in Garden City, Holcomb, and Finney County (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 11-2025 Declaring an Extreme Wind Emergency (motion carried)
• Set special session for March 24, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. (motion carried)
• Adjourned regular session at 11:30 a.m. (motion carried)

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will consider reappointing a member to the Economic Development Board and adopting a resolution to declare a state of emergency for wildfires. The meeting includes approval of a liquor license and a proposed sewer fee schedule for the North Pump Station.

• Reappointment of Sam Hands to Economic Development Board
• Resolution 06-2025: Emergency Declaration - Wildfire
• Cereal Malt Beverage License for Maverick, Inc. #776
• Resolution 05-2025: Fee Schedule Proposal for SD 4 N.W. Industrial 1
• Approval of Accounts Payable

The board approved its consent agenda, reappointed a member to the Economic Development Board, and adopted a resolution declaring a wildfire emergency. It also authorized a cereal malt beverage license, adopted a fee schedule for the NW Industrial Sewer, and approved contracts for an interim county administrator and for providing repurposed devices and email addresses to commissioners. Additionally, the board voted to issue RFPs for an organizational scan and to reimburse a commissioner’s travel to a congressional delegation.

• Approved consent agenda including $1,016,546.16 accounts payable (3-1)
• Reappointed Sam Hands to the Economic Development Board (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 06-2025 declaring a wildfire emergency (4-0)
• Authorized 2025 Cereal Malt Beverage License to Maverick, Inc. #776 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 05-2025 fee schedule for NW Industrial Sewer (4-0)
• Approved contract for Gary Meagher as interim county administrator (4-0)
• Approved provision of repurposed devices and county email addresses to commissioners (4-0)
• Approved reimbursement for Commissioner Kevin Bascue’s travel to Western Kansas Delegation (4-0)

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will hold a public hearing on adopting the 2025 Solid Waste Management Plan update. Key business includes considering the first phase of architectural services for a proposed jail and determining the construction delivery model for the jail project. Also on the agenda are waiver requests for properties at 4755 E. Hillcrest Road and 3108 W. Kathryn Drive, a sheriff salary request, and approval of a sewer fee schedule for SD 4 N.W. Industrial.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2025 Solid Waste Management Plan 5-year update
• Consider approval of first phase of architectural services for proposed jail (HMN Architects)
• Consideration of delivery model for jail construction project
• Waiver request for 4755 E. Hillcrest Road
• Sheriff salary request and sewer fee schedule proposal for SD 4 N.W. Industrial

The commission amended the agenda to consider an emergency declaration for the Jan. 24 wildfire and approved the consent agenda, including minutes and $2,096,332.25 in accounts payable. Commissioners adopted the 2025 Solid Waste Management Plan 5‑year update and appointed three members to the Committee on Aging board. They also approved waivers for a mobile home at 4755 E. Hillcrest Road and truck parking at 3108 W. Kathryn Drive, and authorized a $1,053,500 agreement with HMN Architects. Finally, the emergency declaration for the wildfire was approved.

• Amended agenda to add emergency wildfire declaration (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda with minutes and $2,096,332.25 accounts payable (motion carried)
• Adopted 2025 Solid Waste Management Plan 5‑year update (motion carried)
• Appointed Kelly Munyan, Kathy Pool, Von Hunn to Committee on Aging board (motion carried)
• Approved waiver for mobile home at 4755 E. Hillcrest Road (motion carried)
• Approved waiver for truck parking at 3108 W. Kathryn Drive (motion carried)
• Approved HMN Architects design agreement totaling $1,053,500 (motion carried)
• Approved emergency declaration for Jan. 24 wildfire (motion carried)

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will consider a rezone request for 1120 N. Sherman Road from Rural Industrial to Rural Residential. Other business includes a proclamation for National Public Health Week, approval of various budgets and grants, and a bid award for crack sealing. The consent agenda covers routine items like minutes, accounts payable, and tax roll changes. The meeting also includes informational staff reports.

• Rezone request at 1120 N. Sherman Road from R-I Rural Industrial to R-R Rural Residential
• Proclamation of National Public Health Week, April 7–11, 2025
• Approval of Water Technical Assistance Grant agreement with Kansas Water Office for expansion of Sewer District 1
• Award of 2025 Crack Sealing Project bid to B & H Paving
• Authorization to issue RFP for comprehensive wage study

The Board approved its consent agenda, including minutes, $1.44 M in accounts payable and tax‑roll changes. It proclaimed National Public Health Week, rezoned 1120 N. Sherman Road, appointed a new Youth Services Advisory Board member, and adopted several budget adjustments and contracts. No action was taken on the river‑bed cleanup request.

• Approved consent agenda – minutes, $1,440,311.02 accounts payable, tax‑roll changes (motion carried)
• Proclaimed April 7‑13 2025 as National Public Health Week (motion carried)
• Rezoned 1120 N. Sherman Rd from Rural‑Industrial to Rural‑Residential (motion carried)
• Appointed Captain Jeff Steele to 25th Judicial District Youth Services Advisory Board (motion carried)
• Approved FY2025 Adult Corrections Budget Adjustment (motion carried)
• Approved $95,000 public works pickup truck purchase plus $1,300 and $50,023 from other funds (motion carried)
• Selected Iron Insurance Partners for property and casualty insurance (Schultz abstained, motion carried)
• Approved Strategic Government Resources as executive search firm for $29,419 (motion carried)

County Commission Work Session

The Finney County Commission holds a work session to discuss proposed updates to the Governance Model for 2025 and to review budget priorities that will shape the 2026 budget. Staff will present key dates for budget activities and seek agreement on the budget schedule. No formal votes are taken; this is a discussion-only session.

• Review and proposed updates to the 2025 Governance Model
• Discussion of 2026 budget priorities to provide staff direction
• Agreement on proposed budget schedule and key dates

The Work Session covered proposed updates to the County’s Governance Model, with Commissioner Mike Utz assigned to gather suggestions and refine the draft. Commissioners also reviewed a list of 2025 budget priorities from department heads and heard the proposed budget schedule and key dates from Interim Administrator Gary Meagher. No formal motions, votes, or approvals were recorded.

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission holds a regular session with a consent agenda, public comment, and multiple business items. Key decisions include a waiver request for two properties, recommendations for AFAC and Parks & Recreation grants, approval of a sliding scale fee schedule for family planning services, and selection of an indigent defense provider. Informational updates and executive sessions are also scheduled.

• Waiver request for 906 and 908 W. Maple Street
• 2025 2nd Round AFAC Fund Recommendations
• Parks & Recreation Grant Awards recommendations
• Sliding Scale Fee Schedule for Family Planning and Maternal and Child Health Programs
• Indigent Defense Services provider selection

The Board amended the agenda to consider and then approved an Emergency Declaration for the March 1 wildfire. It denied a waiver request for 906 and 908 W. Maple Street and approved multiple funding recommendations, including two rounds of AFAC grants, Parks & Recreation grants, a sliding fee schedule for family planning, and an indigent defense appointment. All motions were carried with the recorded vote tallies.

• Approved Emergency Declaration for March 1 wildfire (4-0)
• Denied waiver request for 906 and 908 W. Maple Street (4-0)
• Approved 2nd‑round AFAC fund recommendations (3-1)
• Approved 1st‑round AFAC fund recommendations (4-0)
• Approved Parks & Recreation grant awards (4-0)
• Approved sliding fee schedule for family planning programs (4-0)
• Approved indigent defense appointment (4-0)
• Approved organization scan Request for Qualifications (4-0)

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Commission will consider authorizing the purchase of emergency management and public works pickup trucks, approving a contract for the Northwest Industrial Park design, and accepting a bid for a Health Department facility project.

• Purchase of emergency management pickup truck
• Purchase of three Public Works pickup trucks
• Contract with Kirkham Michael for Northwest Industrial Park design
• Acceptance of Guaranteed Maximum Price for Health Department/EMS facility
• Authorization for Property and Casualty Insurance RFP

County Commission Special Session

This is a procedural special session of the Finney County Commission to install re-elected and new county officials. The chief district judge will administer the oath of office. No substantive policy decisions or financial matters are on the agenda.

• Installation of officers: oath of office administered by Judge Kristi M. Cott for re-elected and new county officials

County Commission Regular Session

The Finney County Board of County Commissioners will consider several action items, including a contract for up to $450,000 to remodel the Treasurer's Office, appointments to the area planning commission, and funding transfers for the HD/EMS facility. They will also set a public hearing date to adopt the 2025 Solid Waste Management Plan update and consider a resolution to continue participation in the Rural Opportunity Zone student loan repayment program.

• Authorization for Chairman or Administrator to sign agreement with Lee Construction for Treasurer's Office remodel up to $450,000
• Appointment for At-Large to the Holcomb-Garden City-Finney County Area Planning Commission
• Set public hearing date for adoption of Solid Waste Management 5-year Plan Update for 2025
• Consider adoption of Resolution 01-2025 authorizing participation in Rural Opportunity Zone Student Loan Repayment Program
• Consider funding a change order for the sewer modernization construction project