McPherson County public meetings in 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will approve the agenda, meeting minutes, checks and claims with payroll, and adds and abates. It will discuss a Public Works recommendation to purchase erosion control mats for a site on 27th Ave, one‑tenth mile south of Pioneer Road. Additional items include executive‑session personnel matters and public input from county officials on contracts, security camera quotes, and attorney‑client privilege.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes
• Approval of checks and claims & payroll
• Approval of adds and abates
• Public Works recommendation for erosion control mats at 27th Ave, 1/10th mile south of Pioneer Road

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review personnel matters across multiple departments and approve routine claims. The meeting concludes with a groundbreaking event for the County Building Renovation Project.

• County Building Renovation Project groundbreaking event
• Purchase of Builders Risk Insurance
• CDDO documents for signature
• Health Department uncollectible debt
• SCKEDD appointment

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

The McPherson County Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals will meet to discuss one new business item. The board will review a conditional use case involving Trevor Dirks.

• Conditional Use Case CU-24-0102 (Trevor Dirks)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several administrative approvals, including a lease agreement with McPherson Grand LLC for the County Attorney's Office. The meeting includes requests for equipment purchases and personnel updates from county departments.

• Lease Agreement with McPherson Grand LLC for County Attorney's Office Relocation
• CDBG Contractor's Application for Payment #8 for McPherson RWD #1 Water System Improvement Project
• District Court Budget Funding
• Lease Agreement for relocation regarding Harvey & McPherson Counties Community Corrections
• Approval of quotes for storefront glass and hollow metal doors for the Health Department

The Board approved multiple purchases, including storage containers, tires, and doors, plus leases for the County Attorney's office and Community Corrections relocation. They also approved personnel hires, licenses, resolutions, and a CDBG payment. All votes were unanimous unless noted.

• Approved $5,600 storage container from Sturdi-Bilt (unanimous)
• Approved $6,798 tires for road grader from Smoky Valley Tire (unanimous)
• Approved $3,750 storage container for Sheriff's Dept (unanimous)
• Approved $3,584 patrol vests from ABM Supply (unanimous)
• Approved $30,250 door packages for Health Dept (unanimous)
• Approved lease with Gray Group LLC for Community Corrections relocation (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG payment #8 of $122,864.50 for RWD #1 (unanimous)
• Approved 12-month lease with McPherson Grand LLC for County Attorney's office (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will approve routine items such as the agenda, minutes, payroll and personnel matters. Commissioners will consider several procurement requests, including help‑desk software, a shipping container for the asphalt plant, and red blinking beacons for stop signs. The meeting includes a presentation on the Bushwood Addition final plat and a public input period. The Board will vote on a resolution to adopt the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Hazard Mitigation Plan Adoption Resolution
• Bushwood Addition Final Plat presentation
• Request to purchase replacement Helpdesk and Asset Management software
• Replace culvert on Cherokee Road (½ mile east of 13th Avenue)
• Purchase 8 × 8'6" shipping container for cold storage at the asphalt plant

The McPherson County Commission approved the Bushwood Addition subdivision and final plat, approved multiple purchases including IT software, a culvert replacement, a shipping container, and stop sign beacons, and adopted the Hazard Mitigation Plan resolution. All decisions were made with unanimous votes except for the stop sign beacons, which passed 2-1.

• Approved Bushwood Addition final plat (unanimous)
• Approved $7,632 IT help desk software purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $45,100 culvert replacement on Cherokee Road (unanimous)
• Approved $6,600 shipping container purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $25,150 purchase of 10 red blinking beacons (2-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-21 Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $7,012.50 Frontline software purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $30,194.06 reimbursement to RWD #6 and $175,000 to RFD #2 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will discuss several resolutions, including one opposing a federal land‑preservation goal and another adopting a regional solid‑waste management plan. Commissioners will also review a comprehensive plan amendment that would prohibit commercial wind power and commercial solar farms, and consider changes to subdivision and zoning regulations. Additional items include a support letter for a grant application, a notice about cereal malt beverages, and a server replacement at the Law Enforcement Center.

• Resolution opposing the Federal Government's 30" × 30" land preservation goal
• Resolution adopting the Central Kansas Regional Solid Waste Authority Solid Waste Management Plan
• Comprehensive Plan change to prohibit commercial wind power and commercial solar farms
• Subdivision regulation change: increase small‑plat residential subdivision limit from 20 to 40 acres
• Server replacement at the Law Enforcement Center

The Board approved three planning and zoning measures: adding a policy to the Comprehensive Plan prohibiting commercial wind power and solar farms, changing the small plat subdivision threshold from 20 to 40 acres, and adopting updated Zoning Regulations and the Official Zoning District Map. The Board also approved a resolution opposing the federal 30x30 land preservation goal and adopted the Central Kansas Regional Solid Waste Authority plan. Other actions included hiring staff, purchasing a new server for the Law Enforcement Center, and canvassing the November 5 election results.

• Approved Comprehensive Plan amendment banning commercial wind and solar farms (Resolution 2024-16, unanimous)
• Approved Subdivision Regulations change raising small plat threshold to 40 acres (Resolution 2024-17, unanimous)
• Approved updated Zoning Regulations and Official Zoning District Map (Resolution 2024-18, unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-19 opposing federal 30x30 land preservation goal (unanimous)
• Adopted Central Kansas Regional Solid Waste Authority plan (Resolution 2024-20, unanimous)
• Approved $111,133.02 server purchase from Eagle Technologies for Law Enforcement Center (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Martin Speer as Maintenance Worker I and advertising another vacancy (unanimous)
• Accepted final vote tallies from November 5, 2024 election and signed related documents (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss administrative personnel and the purchase of 3" gas valves for asphalt plant repairs. The County Clerk will also request to open provisional ballots from the November 5, 2024 election.

• Purchase of 3" gas valves to repair asphalt plant
• Request to open November 5, 2024 election provisional ballots

The Board approved opening provisional ballots from the November 5, 2024 General Election, with 159 of 472 denied for not meeting qualifications. It also approved two personnel changes with wage adjustments, a purchase of gas valves for the asphalt plant, and routine financial items. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved opening provisional ballots from Nov. 5 election (all aye)
• Approved PCN for Lisa Koehn, Payroll/Benefits/Acct II, re-evaluation and wage adjustment (all aye)
• Approved PCN for Krista Allison, Administrative Secretary/Accounts Receivable/Acct I, re-evaluation and wage adjustment (all aye)
• Approved purchase of two 3" gas valves from Hotmix Parts and Services, not to exceed $7,711 plus shipping (all aye)
• Approved accounts payables, encumbrances, jury checks, and payroll for pay period ending Nov. 9, 2024 (all aye)

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

The Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals will meet to review the final plat for the Bushwood Addition. The board will also address old business regarding the Comprehensive Plan, Subdivision Regulations, and Zoning Regulations and Zoning Map.

• Final Plat Review: Bushwood Addition
• Review of ZA2024-001 Comprehensive Plan
• Review of ZA2024-002 Subdivision Regulations
• Review of ZA2024-003 Zoning Regulations and Zoning Map

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve payroll, claims, and personnel items. The agenda includes a public input session and discussions on winter road treatment, a commercial account with Harbor Freight, and a bid for new sheriff's firearms.

• Approval of payroll and checks
• Purchase of salt for winter road treatment
• Request to apply for a Commercial Account with Harbor Freight
• Discussion regarding purchase of parts for Asphalt Plant winter maintenance
• Approval of bid for new Gun Glocks

The Board of County Commissioners approved several operational expenditures, including IT infrastructure for the county building remodel and road maintenance supplies. The board also set a February 1, 2025, deadline for county building occupants to vacate for the upcoming renovation project. Additionally, commissioners approved multiple personnel changes across the Sheriff, Health, Public Works, and Treasurer departments.

• Approved $4,048 for 22 new 9mm handguns (3-0)
• Approved $3,000 credit limit for Harbor Freight account (3-0)
• Approved $784,614.50 for 2024-2025 road aggregate and hauling (3-0)
• Approved $7,657.50 for 450 tons of winter road salt (3-0)
• Approved $46,503.30 for asphalt plant maintenance parts (3-0)
• Approved $231,173.72 for building remodel IT infrastructure (3-0)
• Set February 1, 2025, as county building vacancy deadline (3-0)
• Approved October 28, 2024, meeting minutes (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of McPherson County Commissioners will consider routine approvals including agenda, minutes, checks and claims, adds and abates, personnel matters, and a reimbursement to Marion County Rural Water District #4. They will receive a proclamation supporting Operation Green Light for veterans and a letter of support for an MCDS funding application. Public input will include an ARPA update, a discussion of the County Building Project, and a TA grant for the Sunflower Santa Fe Trail project in Canton, KS. An executive session will address community corrections, and the Public Works Superintendent will discuss repairs needed to the brine building.

• Approval of Checks and Claims & Payroll
• Reimbursement to Marion County Rural Water District #4
• TA Grant for Sunflower Santa Fe Trail Project – Canton, KS
• County Building Project discussion
• Repairs needed to the brine building

The Board approved a $6,676,000 contract with Fuqua Construction for the County Building improvement/remodel project, funded by county reserves and ARPA funds. They also reallocated $1,421,603.15 in ARPA-encumbered contracts to capital outlay funds and later allocated the remaining $2,799,395.52 in ARPA funds to the building project. The Board accepted the resignation of the Community Corrections Director with a severance package and approved various routine items including a proclamation, a letter of support, and a reimbursement to Marion County RWD #4.

• Approved $6,676,000 County Building remodel contract with Fuqua Construction (unanimous)
• Reallocated $1,421,603.15 in ARPA contracts to capital outlay funds (unanimous)
• Allocated $2,799,395.52 in ARPA funds to County Building Project (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Community Corrections Director with health insurance through November and 4-week severance (unanimous)
• Approved $6,200 brine building repair bid from Keim Metal Buildings (unanimous)
• Approved $43,843.66 reimbursement to Marion County RWD #4 (unanimous)
• Signed KDOT TA Grant acceptance for $811,857 Sunflower Trail project (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Keith Neufeld as part-time seasonal mower operator (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a final plat application and an agreement to update the Comprehensive Development Plan. The meeting includes a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and personnel discussions.

• Final Plat Approval for River Trail Farms at Smoky Valley Road and 14th Avenue
• City of Moundridge Resolutions regarding Tortilla King
• Agreement for the update of the Comprehensive Development Plan
• Proclamation declaring October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The Board approved the final plat for River Trail Farms, the voluntary annexation of Tortilla King land into Moundridge, and a contract for the Comprehensive Development Plan update. It also approved a 5% grade/step adjustment plus 2.5% COLA for hourly employees and individual salary increases for elected and salaried officials, effective November 10, 2024. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved final plat for River Trail Farms (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary annexation of Tortilla King land into Moundridge (unanimous)
• Approved Foster Design Associates agreement for Comprehensive Development Plan update, not to exceed $27,500 plus $500 mileage (unanimous)
• Approved Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved end of introductory period for Eric Saunders, Maintenance Worker I (unanimous)
• Approved 5% grade/step adjustment and 2.5% COLA for hourly employees, effective Nov 10, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved salary increases for elected and salaried officials, effective Nov 10, 2024 (unanimous)

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

The agenda for this meeting contains no new or old business for the Planning Board or Zoning Appeals Board. The meeting consists of procedural items and the Zoning Administrator’s report.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review personnel matters and the 2025 holiday schedule. The agenda includes a discussion with Fuqua Construction regarding the County Building and a work session at Public Works.

• County Holiday Schedule Resolution for 2025
• County Building discussion with Fuqua Construction
• Personnel reviews for Public Works, Emergency Management, and the Sheriff's office
• Approval of checks, claims, and payroll

The Board of County Commissioners postponed official action on the County Building project's final guaranteed cost of $6,676,000.00, presented by Fuqua Construction, to study funding sources and compare the cost to original estimates; Fuqua will return October 28, 2024. Commissioners approved several personnel actions, including ending an introductory period for Nicole Simotes, hiring Selina Gensch and Tim Schmidt, and filling a Sheriff's Office deputy vacancy. They approved Resolution 2024-15, the 2025 County Holiday Schedule, and approved accounts payables, a voided check, and payroll. Two executive sessions were held with no action taken.

• Approved agenda as presented (all aye)
• Approved minutes for October 7, 2024 (all aye)
• Executive session on pending litigation, no action taken
• Postponed action on County Building final cost of $6,676,000.00 for further study
• Approved PCN to end introductory period for Nicole Simotes, Communications Tech (13B), effective September 29, 2024 (all aye)
• Approved PCN to hire Selina Gensch as Communications Tech (13A), effective October 28, 2024 (all aye)
• Executive session on non-elected personnel, no action taken
• Approved request to fill Office Deputy vacancy in Sheriff's Office (all aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will approve payroll, discuss a culvert project on Arrowhead Road, and review a proposed engineering services fee for Kirkham Michael. The meeting also includes a public works road tour on 27th Ave.

• Approval of payroll and claims
• Discussion of Arrowhead Road culvert project
• Discussion of Kirkham Michael engineering fees
• Public Works road tour on 27th Ave.
• Approval of McPherson County/City Urban Area Boundary

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners approved the agenda, minutes, and financial claims, alongside several operational measures. The board authorized engineering service fees for a bridge project, approved a culvert replacement quote, and signed documents related to an emergency management tower site and urban area boundary lines. Commissioners also made staff hiring and delegate appointments before taking a road tour and adjourning.

• Approved agenda for October 7, 2024 (all aye)
• Approved minutes for September 30, 2024 (all aye)
• Approved reissue of a VISA wire and a VISA void (all aye)
• Authorized Chairman to sign L3HARRIS Customer Certificate of Acceptance for Canton tower site (all aye)
• Approved Personnel Change Notice to hire Jason Erickson as Mechanic II effective October 7, 2024 (all aye)
• Approved lump sum engineering fee of $50,000 with Kirkham Michael for the Arapaho Road bridge (all aye)
• Approved McPherson Concrete quote not to exceed $6,730.00 for Arrowhead Road culvert replacement (all aye)
• Authorized Chairman to sign McPherson City Resolution to Establish Urban Area Boundary Lines (all aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a special use permit for dirt bike races at 1763 Overland Rd. and discuss engineering consultants for the Arapaho Rd. bridge project.

• Public hearing for dirt bike races permit at 1763 Overland Rd.
• Discussion of RFQ for Bridge on Arapaho Rd. west of 8th Ave.
• Request to approve quote for new workstation for Mapping/GIS Coordinator

The Board denied a special use permit for a dirt bike racetrack at 1763 Overland Road, following the Planning Board's 7-1 disapproval. They also approved a new GIS workstation, reappointed a board member, accepted an engineering proposal for a bridge, and terminated the Public Works Director.

• Denied special use permit for dirt bike racetrack at 1763 Overland Rd (3-0)
• Approved Dell Precision 5860 Tower Workstation purchase up to $5,334.11 (3-0)
• Reappointed Anoria Carlson to Community Corrections Advisory Board (3-0)
• Accepted Kirkham Michael & Associates engineering proposal for Arapaho Road bridge (3-0)
• Terminated Tom Kramer from Public Works Department effective immediately (3-0)
• Approved accounts payable, payroll, adds and abates (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to handle routine administrative approvals. The primary focus is a discussion with a municipal consultant regarding the McPherson #1 CDBG project.

• Time extension for the McPherson #1 CDBG project
• Request for payment of CDBG funds
• Contractor's Application for Payment (#7)

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners approved a request to extend the completion deadline for the McPherson RWD #1 CDBG Water Improvement Project to December 31, 2025, citing storm and shipping delays. The board also authorized payment of $194,492.56 to APAC - Kansas, Inc., with $35,000 from county CDBG funds and the remainder from McPherson RWD #1. Routine items including the agenda, prior minutes, and accounts payable were approved. An executive session on non-elected personnel was held with no action taken.

• Approved agenda as presented (all aye)
• Approved 3-month extension for McPherson RWD #1 CDBG Water Improvement Project to Dec. 31, 2025 (all aye)
• Approved payment of $194,492.56 to APAC - Kansas, Inc.; $35,000 from county CDBG funds, remainder from RWD #1 (all aye)
• Approved minutes of September 16, 2024 (all aye)
• Approved accounts payable check (all aye)
• Held 20-minute executive session on non-elected personnel; no action taken (all aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will approve routine items such as the agenda, minutes, checks and claims, payroll, adds and abates, and personnel matters. They will consider reimbursements to the Rural Water District #1 and to the City of Lindsborg for ambulance equipment. Public input will be taken, followed by resolutions on a Minimum Maintenance Road designation, a No Engine Brakes sign, an engineering agreement, and the award of a KDOT bridge improvement grant. The meeting will also include a presentation on property valuation and a planning/zoning resolution on plat filing.

• Resolution to designate 13th Ave. from Pioneer Rd. to Pueblo Rd. as a "Minimum Maintenance Road"
• Resolution to install a "No Engine Brakes" sign at 17th Ave. and Pawnee Rd.
• Discussion of an engineering agreement with Kirkham Michael
• Discussion of the award of the KDOT Kansas Local Bridge Improvement Program grant for Structure No. 075010 at Arapaho Rd., about 1/4 mile west of Sth Ave.
• Reimbursement to McPherson County Rural Water District #1

The Board approved four resolutions: restricting engine compression brakes on two county roads, declaring a section of 13th Ave. a Minimum Maintenance Road, updating plat review procedures, and accepting a KDOT bridge grant. They also approved a $16,000 engineering agreement with Kirkham Michael, released two property abates, and authorized payments of $24,000 to Rural Water District #1 and $171,129.51 to the City of Lindsborg.

• Approved Resolution 2024-11 restricting compression brakes on CR-448 and CR-319 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-12 declaring 13th Ave. from Pioneer Rd. to Pueblo Rd. a Minimum Maintenance Road (3-0)
• Approved engineering services agreement with Kirkham Michael, not to exceed $16,000 (3-0)
• Accepted KDOT KLBIP grant for structure No. 075010 at Arapaho Rd. and authorized hiring a consultant (3-0)
• Released abates for Sagar and Emprise Bank properties (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-13 updating plat review procedures, repealing Resolutions 11-02, 11-04, 11-18 (3-0)
• Approved checks, claims, encumbrances, and payroll for September 16, 2024 (3-0)
• Authorized $24,000 payment to Rural Water District #1 and $171,129.51 to City of Lindsborg (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review the 2025 budget and a request to apply for a KDOT cost share grant for the 27th Ave. Bridge at Rainbow Road. The meeting includes personnel updates from multiple departments and a review of the regional solid waste management plan.

• 2025 Budget discussion
• KDOT cost share grant application for 27th Ave. Bridge at Rainbow Road
• 5-year update of the McPherson County and Central Kansas Regional Solid Waste Authority Solid Waste Management Plan
• Purchase of fall 2024 weed control chemicals
• Approval to advertise for a Mechanic vacancy

The Board approved the 2025 County budget and a resolution to levy a property tax rate of 30.628 mills, exceeding the revenue neutral rate of 28.907 mills, after a public hearing. It also approved the 2025 budget for Fire District #2 with a rate of 9.090 mills above its revenue neutral rate. Several personnel hires and other administrative items were approved unanimously.

• Approved 2025 County budget and Resolution #2024-10 to exceed revenue neutral rate (3-0)
• Approved 2025 Fire District #2 budget and Resolution #2024-01 to exceed revenue neutral rate (3-0)
• Approved purchase of fall weed control chemicals for $44,668 (3-0)
• Approved 5-year update of Solid Waste Management Plan (3-0)
• Approved applying for KDOT cost share grant for 27th Ave. Bridge at Rainbow Road (3-0)
• Approved advertising for a Mechanic vacancy (3-0)
• Approved multiple personnel change notices to hire or re-hire staff (3-0 each)
• Approved proclamation declaring September as National Service Dog Month (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve payroll and claims and review a liquor license for the McPherson Country Club. The board will also canvas the votes from the August 6, 2024 Primary Election.

• Class A Club License for McPherson Country Club
• Canvas Votes of August 6, 2024 Primary Election
• Request to designate 131h Ave. from Pioneer Road to Pueblo Road as a Minimum Maintenance Road
• Planning Board Reappointments

The commission approved the official canvas of the August 6, 2024 primary election, reappointed three planning board members, and set a public hearing for September 16, 2024 on a request to designate 13th Avenue as a minimum maintenance road. It also approved routine financial items, a club license, and entered executive session for personnel discussion. No action was taken in executive session.

• Approved agenda and minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Planning Board reappointments: Glenda Taylor, Lori Bower, Kathy Nicholson (unanimous)
• Approved official canvas of Aug. 6, 2024 primary election (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Sept. 16, 2024 at 9:10 a.m. on minimum maintenance road request for 13th Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable, witness checks, voided/reissued checks, and payroll (unanimous)
• Approved adds and abates for Aug. 16, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Class A Club License for McPherson Country Club, effective Oct. 3, 2024–Oct. 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 15-minute executive session on non-elected personnel; no action taken

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will approve routine agenda items, minutes, payroll, and personnel matters. They will consider a request to count eligible provisional ballots from the August 6 primary and two cell‑phone allowance requests from the sheriff. The meeting also includes approvals for quotes to replace HVAC equipment at the LEC building and Public Works Building B.

• Approval of quote to replace the RTU on the northwest corner of the LEC building serving west offices
• Approval of quotes to replace the South HVAC unit in Building B (Public Works)
• Sheriff Montagne's two cell phone allowance requests
• Request to count eligible provisional ballots from the August 6, 2024 Primary Election
• Presentation of McPherson County Mastermind results by the McPherson Foundation

The Board approved several routine items, including cell phone allowances for two sergeants, hiring two correctional officers, and replacing two HVAC units. The County Clerk's request to count eligible provisional ballots was discussed, with canvassing deferred to the next meeting. No major policy decisions were made.

• Approved cell phone allowance of $8.00 per pay period for two Sergeant Correctional Officers (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Christian Clemmons as Correctional Officer effective Aug 19, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Larry Hall as Correctional Officer effective Sep 3, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved LEC RTU replacement from Callabresi Heating and Air Conditioning up to $16,595 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for Aug 5, 2024 as presented (unanimous)
• Approved adds and abates for Aug 2, 2024 as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Building B HVAC replacement from Jim's Plumbing up to $8,682.64 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will review routine agenda items such as approvals of the agenda, minutes, checks and claims, payroll, adds and abates, personnel matters, and general correspondence. Public input will include a presentation on an FAA grant for the McPherson Airport and a department update from the Planning/Zoning/Environment Administrator. The board will conduct budget hearings for the 2025 rural fire districts and consider a refurbishment quote for the Windom site building. Additional discussions will cover non‑elected personnel for the jail and public works, and repairs for Truck No. 45.

• Approval of agenda, minutes, checks and claims, payroll, adds and abates, personnel, and general correspondence
• FAA grant presentation for McPherson Airport
• 2025 budget hearings for rural fire districts
• Windom site building refurbish quote
• Discussion of updated repairs for Truck No. 45

The commission approved matching funds for airport grants, a $50,300 tower rehabilitation, two personnel changes, and additional truck repair costs. All votes were unanimous. The meeting also included updates and a budget hearing for rural fire districts.

• Approved 5% KDOT grant match split with city and airport ($13,000 each)
• Approved 2.5% FAA grant match split with city and airport ($6,000 each)
• Approved $50,300 Windom tower rehabilitation quote from Custom Tower L.L.C.
• Approved promotion of Casey Burke to Corporal Correctional Officer
• Approved hiring Wayne Penner as Maintenance Worker I
• Approved additional $1,700 for Truck No. 45 engine repairs
• Approved checks, claims, payroll, adds and abates

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a special use application for an event and performance venue near Canton. The meeting includes decisions on jail equipment, bridge repairs, and courthouse stair treads.

• Special Use Case application for an event and performance venue near Canton, KS
• Quote for replacing two rooftop air handlers at the jail
• Guard rail repairs on Bridge #220119
• Proposal for rubber stair treads for courthouse stairs
• Purchase of power broom bristle cores

The Board of County Commissioners approved Special Use Case 2024-005, allowing an event and performance venue at 1656 28th Ave., Canton, KS, in the A-1 Agricultural District. The board also approved several public works items, including truck repairs, guard rail repairs, and a stair tread purchase. The HVAC unit replacement was tabled for one week to obtain additional quotes.

• Approved Special Use Case 2024-005 for event venue near Canton (3-0)
• Approved rubber stair tread purchase from The Finish, Flooring and Interiors, not to exceed $8,855.42 (3-0)
• Approved quit claim deed for Johnson Arnest Family Trust for $125.00 (3-0)
• Approved longer-term repair for Truck #45 from Foley Rig Truck Centers, not to exceed $32,049.93 (3-0)
• Approved guard rail repairs on Bridge #220119 by J&J Contractors Inc., not to exceed $8,600.00 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of power broom bristle cores from United Rotary, not to exceed $6,507.68 (3-0)
• Approved advertising for Maintenance Worker vacancy (3-0)
• Tabled HVAC unit replacement for one week for additional quotes

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve standard agenda items including checks, claims, payroll, and personnel actions. Public Works and Community Corrections directors will present requests for minor building repairs and the 2025 budget signature, respectively.

• Approval of checks, claims, payroll, and personnel actions
• Approval to replace north A/C and heating unit in Building B
• Signature request for 2025 Community Corrections budget

The McPherson County Commission denied a request to hire two new maintenance workers, approving only one hire instead. They approved replacing a failed HVAC unit in Building B for up to $7,267.04, and authorized signatures for community corrections funding and staff pay raises.

• Denied hiring two new maintenance workers; approved hiring only one (3-0)
• Approved HVAC unit purchase and labor from Jim's Plumbing, not to exceed $7,267.04 (3-0)
• Authorized Chairman and County Administrator to sign FY25 Community Corrections funding documents ($923,994.70 adult, $542,774.45 juvenile) (3-0)
• Approved Personnel Change Notices for 5% cost of living allowance for Community Corrections staff (3-0)
• Approved checks, claims, payroll, adds, and abates as presented (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss personnel matters and equipment purchases for Public Works. A request will be heard regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages during the McPherson County Fair on the Canton Fair Grounds.

• Request to sell alcoholic beverages during the McPherson County Fair on the Canton Fair Grounds
• Purchase of a paver screed control screen
• Purchase of a new 4" trash pump for the Asphalt Plant
• RFD#5 Board Resignation

The Board approved the purchase of a paver screed control screen and a trash pump for the Asphalt Plant. The Board also approved several personnel change notices and accepted a resignation from the RFD #5 Board.

• Approved purchase of paver screed control screen from Foley Equipment up to $5,220.10 (All aye)
• Approved purchase of 4” trash pump from Grainger up to $3,303.26 (All aye)
• Approved PCN to hire Kevin Harvey as Mechanic (All aye)
• Approved PCN to end introductory period for Bailey McClure, Clerk II (All aye)
• Approved PCN to end introductory period for Emily Yates, Shift Supervisor (All aye)
• Approved PCN to end introductory status for Domenic Rabone II, Communications Tech (All aye)
• Accepted resignation of Jerry Sisson from RFD #5 Board (All aye)

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

The Board of Planning & Zoning Appeals will conduct a preliminary plan review for River Trail Farms and consider a special use permit for an event and performance venue. The Subdivision Review Subcommittee will also meet to review the River Trail Farms plan.

• Preliminary Plan Review - River Trail Farms (Lott)
• Special Use for Event and Performance Venue (Shearer)
• Subdivision Review Subcommittee: Preliminary Plan Review for River Trail Farms

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a budget work session and discuss non-elected personnel for the Corrections department. The meeting also includes routine approvals for payroll, claims, and minutes.

• Budget work session
• Corrections non-elected personnel discussion with Captain Blevins
• Approval of checks, claims, and payroll

The Board approved the hiring of a new Correctional Officer and authorized payroll and accounts payable. The commissioners also held a work session regarding the 2025 budget.

• Approved hiring Taityn Shuflat as a Correctional Officer effective July 22, 2024 (All aye)
• Approved July 1, 2024 meeting minutes (All aye)
• Approved accounts payable, witness checks, and payroll for period ending July 6, 2024 (All aye)
• Approved July 8, 2024 agenda (All aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a special use case for a second residential unit on Buckskin Road in Moundridge. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a motor grader quote and traffic striping paint bids. Routine approvals for payroll, minutes, and personnel are scheduled.

• Special Use Case for a second residential unit on Buckskin Road property, Moundridge, KS
• Rural Hospital Innovation Grant Agreement
• Discussion of quote for 2024 CAT Motor Grader
• Request to approve traffic striping paint bids
• LOMA discussion for Public Works at 1115 W. Avenue A

McPherson County Commissioners approved a special use case allowing a second residential unit on an 8-acre property on Buckskin Road near Moundridge, and authorized the purchase of a new 2024 Caterpillar motor grader for up to $424,569.61. The board also approved personnel changes in the Corrections department, a flood elevation survey quote, traffic striping paint and glass bead purchases, and signed a Rural Hospital Innovation Grant agreement and a CDBG project extension request. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Special Use Case SU2024-004 for a second residential unit at 1737 Buckskin Rd., Moundridge, and signed Resolution 2024-08 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of a 2024 Caterpillar Model 150-15A motor grader from Foley Equipment, not to exceed $424,569.61 (3-0)
• Approved PCN ending introductory period for Correctional Officer Casey Burke, effective July 7, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved PCN to hire Luke Wright as Correctional Officer, effective July 8, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved check reissue to Priority Dispatch for $365.00 (3-0)
• Approved Garber Surveying quote not to exceed $2,500 for flood elevation survey and LOMA filing (3-0)
• Approved advertising to fill a Maintenance Worker vacancy (3-0)
• Approved traffic striping paint from Allstates Coatings at $13.29/gallon and glass beads from Swarco at $32.00/bag (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a proposal for the Comanche Road Bridge Design and request signatures on Channel Improvement Project contracts. The meeting also includes a budget presentation from STEPMC and a commission budget discussion. Routine approvals for payroll, minutes, and personnel are also scheduled.

• Proposal for Comanche Road Bridge Design (Bridge no.100080)
• Signatures on previously approved Channel Improvement Project contracts
• STEPMC budget presentation
• RFP of CDBG Funds & Contractor's Application for Payment (#6)
• Commission budget discussion

The Board of County Commissioners approved the engineering proposal for the Comanche Road Bridge design and signed contracts for the Channel Improvement Project. Commissioners also designated July 5, 2024, as a paid holiday for county employees and authorized payments for CDBG and state grant-funded projects.

• Approved Comanche Road Bridge design proposal for up to $58,500 (3-0)
• Signed contracts for Channel Improvement Project (3-0)
• Approved July 5, 2024, as a paid county holiday (3-0)
• Approved hiring Jamie Thompson as Communications Technician (3-0)
• Authorized $25,000 CDBG payment to APAC-Kansas, Inc. (3-0)
• Authorized $141,733.57 payment for Contractor's Application #6 (3-0)
• Approved accounts payable, payroll, and encumbrances (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review budget presentations from K-State Research & Extension and Safe Hope. Public Works proposals for bridge design, equipment repairs, and construction inspection are also on the agenda. Additionally, the Health Department will present a charter resolution regarding school sanitary inspections.

• Charter Resolution regarding annual sanitary inspections of school buildings and grounds
• Proposal for part-time construction inspection for the Channel Improvement Project
• Repairs of Loader #82 by Foley Equipment
• Scraper rental from MBI
• Proposal for 27th Avenue bridge design (Bridge no. 270231)

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2024-07 to exempt the county from annual school sanitary inspections and hired Kaw Valley Engineering for channel inspection and bridge design. The board also approved personnel changes, road equipment repairs and rentals, and an airport authority board appointment. In addition, commissioners heard 2025 budget presentations from K-State Research & Extension and Safe Hope.

• Approved agenda for June 17, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Personnel Change Notice to hire Caden Burris as Correctional Officer (3-0)
• Approved minutes for June 10, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-07 exempting county from K.S.A. 65-202 (c) annual school sanitary inspections (3-0)
• Approved corrections to accounts payable for June 17, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Bev Kavouras to McPherson Airport Authority Board (3-0)
• Approved Personnel Change Notice for promotion of Spencer Hall to Maintenance Worker III (3-0)
• Approved Kaw Valley Engineering proposal for Channel Improvement Project inspection for $45,888.00 (3-0)

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

The Board of Planning & Zoning Appeals will consider a special use permit for a second residential unit at the Moss/Hall property. The meeting also includes reviews of screening plans and two requested lot splits on Industrial Lane.

• Special Use Second Residential Unit (Moss/Hall)
• Screening Plan review for 1198 Sioux Rd
• Lot Split LS-2024-001 at 2095 Industrial Lane
• Lot Split LS-2024-002 at 2087 Industrial Lane

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will conduct a series of 2025 budget presentations for various county departments. The agenda also includes land plat signatures, a special use case resolution, and equipment requests from Public Works.

• Signature request on Deerfield South Estates Plat
• Resolution for Special Use Case SU 2004-0003
• CDBG fund payment request for McPherson RWD #1 Project
• Equipment purchases and rentals by Public Works
• 2025 budget presentations for multiple departments

The Board of County Commissioners approved a special use permit for an oil service yard in Galva and authorized a contract to update the county's comprehensive plan. The board also approved various personnel changes, equipment purchases for public works, and a request to serve alcohol at an upcoming rodeo event. Additionally, the commissioners held several 2025 budget presentations for county departments.

• Approved Deerfield South Estates plat (3-0)
• Approved $27,500 contract for comprehensive plan update (3-0)
• Approved full-time status for Office Clerk Nicole Settrini (3-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit #2024-003 for oil service yard (3-0)
• Approved $30,000 CDBG fund payment for RWD #1 project (3-0)
• Approved alcohol service for Whiskey Wagon at county rodeo (3-0)
• Approved $1,824 pipe purchase and $4,275 glass bead gun purchase (3-0)
• Approved hiring of Communications Technician Frankie Stevenson (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hear budget presentations from nine county departments for 2025. The board will also consider bids for the Channel Improvement Project and equipment replacements. A special use case for an oil service yard in Galva is on the agenda.

• Special Use Case 2024-003 for an Oil Service Yard at 00000 Moccasin Rd, Galva, KS
• Bid for the Channel Improvement Project
• Professional services for construction inspection of the Channel Improvement Project
• Quote for a replacement skid steer with forestry attachment and a replacement pickup truck
• 2025 Budget Presentations for nine county departments

McPherson County commissioners approved a bid from Ward Davis Builders Inc. for the Channel Improvement Project near Inman at a cost not to exceed $399,423.28, to be paid with ARPA funds. They also approved purchases of a skid steer, forestry attachment, and two pickup trucks, and authorized seeking construction inspection services and bidding striping paint and glass beads. A special use case for an oil service yard on Moccasin Road in Galva was tabled for one week so the applicant and an adjoining property owner could attend. The board held 2025 budget presentations from eight county departments and took no action after a brief executive session on non-elected personnel.

• Approved agenda for June 3, 2024 (all aye)
• Approved minutes for May 20, 2024 (all aye)
• Approved adds and abates for May 31, 2024 (all aye)
• Tabled Special Use Case 2024-003 for an oil service yard on Moccasin Road, Galva, to the next regular meeting (3-0)
• Approved bid from Ward Davis Builders Inc. for Channel Improvement Project, not to exceed $399,423.28, paid by ARPA funds (all aye)
• Approved seeking professional services for construction inspection of Channel Improvement Project (all aye)
• Approved purchase of replacement skid steer from Murphy Tractor, not to exceed $111,456.43 (all aye)
• Approved purchase of Diamond DC Pro forestry attachment from Murphy Tractor, not to exceed $33,796.88 (all aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review personnel matters and administrative approvals. The agenda includes a request to waive specific zoning regulations for the Windom tower and the acknowledgement of a grant for McPherson Hospital.

• Request to waive County Zoning Regulation regarding the Windom tower
• Support letters for two Rural Housing Incentive District (RHID) projects
• Acknowledgement of Rural Hospital Innovation Grant (RHIG) for McPherson Hospital
• CDBG McPherson County RWD #1 Water System Improvement Project payment application No. 5

The Board approved letters of support for tax abatements related to two Rural Housing Incentive District projects in Moundridge and McPherson. They also granted a zoning waiver for a communication tower in Windom and accepted a $90,000 Rural Hospital Innovation Grant for McPherson Hospital, which requires a 2:1 county match. Additionally, the board authorized a $127,173.42 payment for water system improvements and approved several personnel hires.

• Approved support letters for RHID tax abatements in Moundridge and McPherson (all aye)
• Approved zoning waiver for Windom communication tower height (all aye)
• Accepted $90,000 Rural Hospital Innovation Grant for McPherson Hospital (all aye)
• Approved $127,173.42 payment to APAC-KS, Inc. for RWD #1 water project (all aye)
• Approved hiring of Derek Moos as GIS Coordinator with $5,000 wage increase (all aye)
• Approved hiring of Brian Little and Sean Foster for Public Works (all aye)
• Approved personnel change ending introductory period for Kathryn Lamb (all aye)
• Authorized release of accounts payable and payroll for May 27 due to holiday (all aye)

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

The McPherson County Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals will meet to discuss new business. The primary item for consideration is a special use request for a second residential unit.

• SU24-003: Special Use Second Residential Unit request from Hess Oil LLC

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review an agreement for state opioid settlement funds and a request for permanent use of county property. The meeting also includes a retail dealer's license request and jail appliance purchases.

• Agreement for Use of County OPIOID Settlement Funds from the State
• Retail CMB Dealer's License for Red Hills Kountry Store, Canton, KS
• Request for permanent use of county property by McPherson High School baseball coach
• Appliance purchase for the jail kitchen
• Settlement statement for E911 Tower for Inman & Marquette areas

The Board denied a request to donate county property for a youth baseball facility. The Board approved several purchases, including land for an E911 tower and jail kitchen equipment, and authorized funding for opioid settlement services.

• Rejected proposal for permanent use of County property for a baseball facility
• Approved $43,291.00 payment from General Fund for E911 tower property purchase
• Approved $18,000.00 agreement with Central Kansas Foundation for OPIOID Settlement Funds
• Approved purchase of jail kitchen refrigerator not to exceed $9,163.00 (including delivery)
• Approved purchase of 175 aluminum sign blanks not to exceed $1,763.50
• Approved Retail CMB License for Red Hills Kountry Store
• Approved checks, claims, and payroll for May 13, 2024
• Approved abates for May 10, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review administrative approvals and personnel matters. Key discussions include the use of state opioid settlement funds and building maintenance for the Noxious Weed department.

• Agreements for use of state OPIOD Settlement Funds
• Window replacement in the Noxious Weed building
• South Sharps Creek Township Board Appointment
• Public Works cell phone allowance request form
• Personnel promotions and introductory period reviews

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners approved a bid from Alan Weis Contracting for replacement windows at the Noxious Weed building, not to exceed $11,523.51. The board also approved agreements to fund Prairie View and Valley Hope $18,000 each from County Opioid Settlement Funds, and approved several personnel changes. In a work session, the board approved laying an additional 300 feet of asphalt at Tortilla King LLC due to facility expansion.

• Approved agenda as presented (all aye)
• Approved minutes for April 22, 2024 (all aye)
• Approved minutes for April 29, 2024 (Becker and O'Dell aye; Kueser abstained)
• Approved adds and abates for May 3, 2024 (all aye)
• Approved window replacement from Alan Weis Contracting, not to exceed $11,523.51 (all aye)
• Approved opioid settlement fund agreements with Prairie View and Valley Hope, $18,000 each (all aye)
• Approved appointment of Mikayla Boge to South Sharps Creek Township Clerk vacancy (all aye)
• Approved PCN to hire Lynette Melroy as Clerk I (8A), effective May 13, 2024 (all aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review personnel matters and various department reports. The agenda includes discussions on facility maintenance and a presentation regarding Deerfield South RHID.

• 4-H Building A roof replacement
• Courthouse security discussion
• Purchase of tires for loader No. 80
• Deerfield South RHID presentation
• ARPA Annual Report

The Board approved several infrastructure projects, including new interior courthouse door locks and roof repairs for 4-H Building A. The commission also authorized the hiring of a billing clerk and a temporary mower operator.

• Approved hiring Julia Harper as Billing Clerk (All aye)
• Approved Resolution 2024-05 to correct land use from cell tower to campground (All aye)
• Approved checks, claims, and payroll for April 29, 2024 (All aye)
• Approved hiring a part-time temporary mower operator (All aye)
• Approved purchase of tires for loader No. 80 from Commercial Tire for up to $8,320.56 (All aye)
• Approved 4-H Building A roof repair by Raber Roofing for up to $22,422.00 (All aye)
• Approved signing the Annual ARPA Report (All aye)
• Approved courthouse interior door lock installation for up to $34,368.40 (All aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review payroll, checks, and claims. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a contract for the Comprehensive Plan.

• Letter of Support for Kansas CSP Tax Credits Application by Valley Hope, Moundridge
• Contract for Comprehensive Plan

The Board approved a letter of support for Valley Hope of Moundridge's application for Kansas Community Service Program Tax Credits. The Commission also reached a consensus to begin contracting for an updated County Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved letter of support for Valley Hope Kansas CSP Tax Credits application (All aye)
• Approved Cereal Malt Beverage Notice to Canton Township for Red Hills Kountry Store (All aye)
• Consensus reached to proceed with contracting for updated Comprehensive Plan
• Approved adds and abates for April 19, 2024 (All aye)
• Approved April 15, 2024 meeting minutes (All aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a land purchase agreement and a bid for asphalt oil and chip sealing oil. The meeting includes a grant application for the Central Kansas Conservancy and a request for weed control chemicals.

• Land Purchase Agreement discussed by Director of Emergency Management/Communications
• Bid for asphalt oil and chip sealing oil presented by Public Works Director
• 2024 Transportation Alternatives grant application for Central Kansas Conservancy
• Purchase of 2024 spring weed control chemicals
• King City Township Board Appointment

The Board approved several infrastructure and land purchases, including a significant contract for asphalt and chip sealing oil. They also authorized the purchase of land for a communications tower and signed support letters for trail grants.

• Approved $2,374,318.00 purchase of AC oil, chip seal oil, and tack oil from Ergon
• Approved $42,750.00 purchase of 5.7 acres for Lindsborg tower site
• Approved $31,081.20 for spring weed control chemicals from Nutrien Solutions and Sims Fertilizer & Chemical
• Approved $21,300.42 state reimbursement request for March 19 PPP election expenditures
• Approved appointment of Philip Darrah to King City Township Board
• Signed letter of support for Central Kansas Conservancy 2024 Transportation Alternatives grant
• Signed letter of support for City of McPherson walking trails/sidewalks grant
• Approved accounts payable, payroll, and abates

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve payroll, claims, and adds and abates. The agenda includes a proclamation for National Library Week and a discussion on the Mastermind McPherson Community Initiative.

• Review of three non-elected personnel positions for Corrections/Jail
• National Library Week Proclamation
• Mastermind McPherson Community Initiative presentation
• Approval of checks, claims, and payroll
• Work session at Public Works

The Board approved a Personnel Change Notice to hire Chance Godwin as a Correctional Officer effective May 13, 2024, and another notice to end Corporal Jason Leiker's introductory period effective April 14, 2024. They also signed a proclamation declaring April 7-13, 2024, as National Library Week. The board discussed community survey results from the McPherson County Community Foundation and held two executive sessions regarding non-elected personnel, though no action was taken in those closed sessions.

• Approved agenda as amended (all aye)
• Approved April 1, 2024 minutes (all aye)
• Signed National Library Week proclamation (all aye)
• Entered executive session for personnel discussion (all aye, no action taken)
• Approved PCN to hire Chance Godwin as Correctional Officer (all aye)
• Approved PCN to end introductory period for Corporal Jason Leiker (all aye)
• Entered second executive session for personnel discussion (all aye, no action taken)
• Recessed to Public Works for work session (all aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a request for a second residential unit in Hesston and a proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The board will also consider approvals to seek bids for a channel improvement project and bridge design.

• Special Use Case (SU2024-002) for second residential unit at 76 29th Ave., Hesston, KS
• Approval to seek bids for the channel Improvement Project
• Approval to seek proposal for Bridge Design for Bridge No. 270231
• Purchase of a stump grinder attachment for the skid steer
• Reappointment to Cowley County Housing Authority

The Board approved a special use case for a second residential unit in Hesston and authorized bids for a channel improvement project and bridge design. The Commission also approved the purchase of a stump grinder attachment and the hiring of a new Communications Technician.

• Approved Special Use Case SU2024-002 for second residential unit at 76 29th Ave, Hesston (3-0)
• Approved request to seek bids for Channel Improvement project east of Inman (3-0)
• Approved request to seek proposals for Bridge #270231 design consultant (3-0)
• Approved purchase of Diamond Mower DMG026 stump grinder from John Deere up to $20,500 plus shipping (3-0)
• Approved hiring Nicole Simotes as Communications Technician effective April 4, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved final Plat for DeerField South in the City of McPherson (3-0)
• Approved proclamation designating April 2024 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (3-0)
• Re-appointed Terry Bolte to Cowley County Housing Authority Board for 4-year term (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve payroll and claims. The agenda includes a primary election vote canvass and requests regarding health department grants and staffing.

• Primary Election Vote Canvass
• Grant applications to the KDHE for SFY2025 Aid to Local Grants
• Public Health Billing Clerk job description and vacancy filling
• 2023 McPherson County Health Department Annual Report

The Board approved the final vote canvass for the March 19 Presidential Preference Primary. They also authorized several health department grant applications and personnel changes. Two quit claim deeds for Crestwood Memorial Park were signed.

• Approved opening and counting 14 provisional ballots from March 19 election (All aye)
• Approved hiring Sydney Stone as Correctional Officer effective April 17, 2024 (All aye)
• Approved SFY 2025 Aid to Local Grants for Family Planning, Immunization Action Program, Public Health Emergency Preparedness, and State Formula (All aye)
• Approved updated Public Health Billing Clerk job description and vacancy filling (All aye)
• Accepted 2023 McPherson County Health Department Annual Report (All aye)
• Approved abates for March 22, 2024 (All aye)
• Approved final primary election canvass (All aye)
• Approved two Quit Claim Deeds for Crestwood Memorial Park at $125 each (All aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will review various operational requests including public works equipment, electrical work for the 4H Grounds, and a new Generative Artificial Intelligence Policy. The meeting also includes discussion regarding the 50th Anniversary of MCDS.

• Bid approval for a track-type bulldozer tractor
• Approval for Asphalt Plant repair parts
• Bids for 4H Grounds electrical work
• McPherson County Generative Artificial Intelligence Policy approval
• Sheriff equipment purchase

The Board approved a new Generative Artificial Intelligence Policy for county employees. They also authorized several infrastructure and equipment expenditures, including a bulldozer and a shared law enforcement vehicle.

• Approved track-type bulldozer purchase from Foley Equipment not to exceed $274,155.33 (All aye)
• Approved asphalt plant repair parts not to exceed $51,320.84 plus shipping (All aye)
• Approved Hedlund Electric Inc. bid for 4H grounds electrical work not to exceed $71,935.00 (All aye)
• Adopted McPherson County Generative Artificial Intelligence Policy (All aye)
• Approved County's $170,491.50 share for Bearcat vehicle split with City of McPherson, contingent on City approval (All aye)
• Approved accounts payable, payroll, and tax distributions (All aye)
• Approved adds and abates for March 15, 2024 (All aye)

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

The McPherson County Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals will meet to discuss one new business item. The board is reviewing a special use application for a second residential unit.

• SU24-002 – Special Use Second Residential Unit - Wiens

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss courthouse security updates and the renewal of Office 365. The board is also scheduled to accept a bid for milling on current season asphalt projects.

• Acceptance of bid for milling on current season asphalt projects
• Courts/Courthouse security discussion and updates
• Office 365 renewal
• Appointment to Airport Authority Board
• Approval of checks, claims, and payroll

McPherson County Commissioners voted to pursue a one-year contract with 1st Choice of Salina for armed court and courthouse security, pending review by the County Counselor before final approval. The board also approved a low bid from Dustrol for milling on this season's asphalt projects at a cost not to exceed $155,933.51, and approved an Office 365 G3 license renewal from LiftOff L.L.C. at up to $44,557.20 annually for a three-year term. Several personnel changes were approved, and action on adds and abates was postponed pending clarification of abates submitted March 8, 2024.

• Approved agenda for March 11, 2024 (all aye)
• Approved minutes of February 26, 2024 (all aye)
• Approved minutes of March 4, 2024; Chairman Becker abstained due to absence (Kueser and O'Dell aye)
• Approved PCN to hire Nicole Settrini as Part-time Clerk I (8A), effective March 18, 2024 (all aye)
• Directed staff to seek a one-year armed security contract with 1st Choice of Salina, subject to County Counselor review before final approval (all aye)
• Approved Office 365 G3 license renewal from LiftOff L.L.C., not to exceed $44,557.20 annually, locked for three years, paid from IT funds (all aye)
• Postponed action on adds and abates pending clarification of abates submitted March 8, 2024 (all aye)
• Approved appointment of Mike Logback to Airport Authority Board, term ending December 31, 2025 (all aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a special use resolution for Gottland Township and equipment needs for the Kiowa Road box project. The meeting includes reviews of vehicle quotes and a campaign goal proclamation for United Way.

• Special Use Resolution for New Gottland Township
• Rental of a scraper for the Kiowa Road box project
• Revised quote for Truck #39
• Quote for crew pickup #12
• United Way Campaign Goal Proclamation

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss RHIG applications for McPherson Hospital and Mercy Hospital Moundridge. The meeting includes requests for bids on oil for chip sealing and asphalt, as well as a fuel system quote. Other items include a new Gottland Township lease agreement and a CDBG change order for McPherson RWD #1.

• RHIG Applications: McPherson Hospital and Mercy Hospital Moundridge
• CDBG Change Order for McPherson RWD #1 Project
• Request to bid oil for chip sealing and asphalt
• New Gottland Township Lease Agreement
• Quote for a fuel system

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a request for a special election regarding a sales tax resolution. The board will also consider a new fee schedule resolution and cell phone allowance requests for non-elected personnel.

• Request for special election for sales tax resolution
• Approval of fee schedule resolution
• Cell phone allowance requests for non-elected personnel
• South Central Region Homeland Security appointment

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

The McPherson County Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals will meet to consider a special use request and a zoning variance. The board will review a proposal for a new township building and a request regarding billboard height.

• SU24-001: Special Use request for New Gottland Township Building
• VAR2024-001: Billboard Height Variance Request at 2455 E 1st St

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review a sales tax resolution from county hospitals. The agenda also includes discussions on election software, aggregate bids for public works, and grant requests.

• Sales Tax Resolution from McPherson Hospital, Moundridge Mercy Hospital, and Lindsborg Community Hospital
• CDBG McPherson County Time Extension Funding Request
• Elections Software purchase information
• Approval of aggregate bids for Public Works
• OPIOID Grant Request

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review personnel changes and various maintenance requests. Key discussions include courthouse entrance repairs and the 2024 roadway milling project. The board will also consider a credit card processing agreement.

• Quotes for replacement courtroom glass window and new courthouse entrance door and frame
• Bids for 2024 roadway milling project on Plum Avenue from US 56 Highway
• CDBG McPherson RWD #1 Pay Estimate #4 for Apac
• Credit card processing agreement
• Request for on-call Surveyor

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss requests for computer and security hardware for the Dispatch Center, Courthouse, and Law Enforcement Center. The board will also consider a change order for preliminary engineering on the 271h Ave KDOT project. Other items include HVAC systems for the Courthouse and CDBG payment requests.

• Purchase of computer equipment for Dispatch Center
• Security hardware and software for Courthouse and Law Enforcement Center
• Microsoft Windows Server Software Datacenter Edition purchase
• Change order for Supplemental Agreement for preliminary Engineering on 271h Ave (KDOT Project No. 59C-5137-01)
• Courthouse HVAC Systems with Hutton Construction

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

The board will meet to conduct regular business and review the Planning Board and Zoning Appeals Board dockets. The primary item for the Zoning Appeals Board is a variance request for Buller.

• VAR23-02 Buller Variance

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review personnel matters and project updates. The session includes discussions on the County Building project and a concrete box extension on Comanche Rd.

• County Building Project update from Fuqua Construction
• Approval of Concrete Box extension on Comanche Rd.
• Personnel discussions with County Clerk, Director of Emergency Management/Communications, and County Attorney

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to elect officers and approve payroll and claims. The agenda includes discussions on a Rural Hospital Innovation Grant and personnel matters for the Sheriff, Emergency Management, and Public Works departments.

• Election of Officers
• CDDO Fifth Amendment
• Indigent Defense Agreement
• McPherson RWD #1 CDBG Contractor's Application for Payment No.3
• Discussion of Rural Hospital Innovation Grant

The Board elected Chairman Becker and Vice Chairman O’Dell for 2024. The commission approved several personnel changes, a water system payment, and a contract for indigent defense services. Action on asphalt and aggregate testing services was postponed.

• Elected Chairman Becker and Vice Chairman O’Dell (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Casey Burke as Correctional Officer (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Domenic Rabone II as Communications Tech (unanimous)
• Approved ending introductory periods for Jacob Willems and Gary Gosen (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Indigent Defense Agreement not to exceed $180,133.00 (unanimous)
• Approved $225,128.25 payment for Roxbury RWD #1 Water System Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved CDDO Fifth Amendment for increased administration funds (unanimous)
• Postponed action on on-call testing services for asphalt and aggregates