Bennet public meetings in 2023
7 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Lancaster County Correctional Facility Joint Public Agency
The Joint Public Agency presented its FY 2023-24 budget proposal of $4,255,300 for principal and interest on bonds, noting a levy of $.01145 after recent property valuation increases. No public comments were recorded. The council then moved to adjourn, and the motion carried unanimously (4-0).
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
Lancaster County Correctional Facility Joint Public Agency
The agency elected Sean Flowerday as Chair and Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird as Vice Chair, each by a 4‑0 vote. Members approved the August 23, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously. The FY July 1 2023 – June 30 2024 budget resolution was adopted with a 4‑0 vote. The next meeting was scheduled for September 10 2024 and the session adjourned at 8:41 a.m.
- Elected Sean Flowerday as Chair (4-0)
- Elected Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird as Vice Chair (4-0)
- Approved August 23, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Adopted FY2023‑24 budget resolution (4-0)
- Set next meeting for September 10, 2024 (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners terminated the Workplace Response to Covid-19 Policy, stating the virus will now be treated as other communicable diseases. The board also approved several personnel awards, new service contracts, and the 2024 legislative priorities.
- Terminated Human Resources Policy Bulletin No. 2022-2 (Workplace Response to Covid-19 Policy) (5-0)
- Approved $200,000 increase for Uretek USA Inc soil stabilization contract (5-0)
- Approved $50,000 grant contract with Asian Community & Cultural Center (5-0)
- Approved $21,700 housing rehabilitation contract for Crewline Exteriors (5-0)
- Approved snow removal contracts not to exceed $65,600 (5-0)
- Approved $500 award for Michael Becker and pay increase for Kristin Larson (5-0)
- Appointed Brad Johnson as Interim Director of the Youth Services Center (5-0)
- Approved legal services agreement with Baylor Evnen PC (4-1)
Youth Crisis Response Coalition
The coalition received agency updates regarding youth suicide data, mental health trends, and grant statuses. Members discussed the co-responder model and the release of an RFQ for a Family Resource Center provider. No other formal votes were recorded.
- Approved minutes from the May YCRC meeting
Juvenile Justice Collaborative
The collaborative shared updates on youth services and diversion programs. No formal votes were taken, but the group discussed the upcoming RFQ for a 24/7 walk-in crisis center and scheduled future funding and training meetings.
- Scheduled Statewide JDAI Collaborative Meeting for Oct 26
- Scheduled Education Rights Counsel Training for Oct 10
- Scheduled Cultural Competency in the Workplace training for Oct 25
- Announced RFQ release for FRC crisis center on Monday at noon
- Confirmed $1.5M/year regional funding and $6M county infrastructure commitment for FRC
Keno HS Prevention Fund Advisory Board
The board updated the Keno guidelines and application process for the 2024 cycle. It was noted that $275,000 is available for allocation and the endowment currently stands at $1.9M.
- Updated guidelines to allow new programs to be 100% funded in their first year
- Removed question regarding covid funding from the application
- Added requirement for names and contact info on Board of Directors list
- Changed budget section 'Telephone' to 'Communications'
- Set application window from September 11 to October 6
Board of Commissioners - Staff Meetings
The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the August 31, 2023, staff meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of departmental updates regarding planning, human resources, investments, and wellness, as well as a briefing on a local food system plan.
- Approved staff meeting minutes for August 31, 2023 (4-0)
- Entered executive session for potential litigation, union negotiations, and legal advice (5-0)
- Exited executive session (5-0)