Garden City public meetings in 2024
5 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Community Health and Advisory Board
The Community Health Advisory Board approved the June 2024 minutes with a correction noting Member Elliott's presence. No staff updates were provided. Liaison Burke and Assistant City Manager Ramos gave updates on goals related to the Law Enforcement Center, youth engagement, workforce development, sidewalks, and AFAC funding. Members discussed various topics including illicit drugs training, a new trail system, Compass Behavioral Health's new office, and the Common Spirit's Health Advancement Equity Fund application.
- Approved June 2024 minutes with correction (motion by Acosta, seconded by Savolt)
Community Health and Advisory Board
The Community Health and Advisory Board approved minutes, accepted a resignation, nominated a representative for the Capital Improvement Plan process, and added two action items to the Welcoming America Safe & Healthy Community plan: broadening substance use disorder treatment options and enhancing walkability with biking and pedestrian infrastructure. All votes were unanimous with one member absent.
- Approved August 2024 minutes (7-0)
- Accepted resignation of Deyna Ontiveros
- Nominated Member Rupp as CHAB representative for Capital Improvement Plan process (7-0)
- Added action item: Broaden substance use disorder treatment options (7-0)
- Added action item: Enhance walkability with biking and pedestrian infrastructure (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Community Health Advisory Board
The Community Health Advisory Board approved the September meeting minutes and discussed the 2024 Annual Report Form and the 2025 Community Grant Application. The board approved the annual report form with additions of an itemized chart and narrative section, and discussed goals, fund expenditures, and application question additions for the grant. No votes were recorded on the annual report or grant application; only the minutes were formally approved.
- Approved September meeting minutes (5-0)
- Discussed 2024 Annual Report Form with itemized chart and narrative section
- Discussed 2025 Community Grant Application goals and fund expenditures
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Community Health Advisory Board
The Community Health Advisory Board approved minutes, recommended reappointing Isaac Acosta and appointing Shruti Chhabra, and approved the Annual Report Form and Community Grant Application. All votes were unanimous with no nays. The board also heard updates on the Compass Behavioral Health contract and other community health matters.
- Approved October minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended reappointing Isaac Acosta to a 3-year term and appointing Shruti Chhabra to Finney County Health Department Board (unanimous)
- Approved Annual Report Form as presented (unanimous)
- Approved Community Grant Application as presented (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Community Health and Advisory Board
The Community Health Advisory Board approved the April 2024 minutes with a unanimous vote (7-0, with one member absent). The board then reviewed the City Commission goals, discussing topics such as mental health services in the jail, sidewalk and trail improvements, healthcare provider support, and public safety training. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved April 2024 minutes (7-0, Gonzalez absent)