Pratt County public meetings in 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The board approved hiring two appraisal firms for the Pratt Energy Ethanol Facility, hired a tree service, approved a new detention officer, and approved payment vouchers. Two executive sessions were held with no action taken.

• Hired Watson Millican & Company for appraisal of Pratt Energy Ethanol Facility, not to exceed $35,000 (3-0)
• Approved contract with Hornsby and Company to estimate fair market value of tangible property, not to exceed $45,000 (3-0)
• Hired Ethan Ketchum to trim and remove trees on NW First Street, not to exceed $16,600 (3-0)
• Approved hiring Dusty Roberts as full-time detention officer at $17.25 per hour (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for December 30, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from December 16, 2024 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved Resolution 12-06-2024 transferring $130,000 to special equipment funds, a $0.50 raise for an appraiser's office employee, a 3% raise for EMS employees, and hired two new employees. They also appointed Chase Galle to the PADC board and canceled the December 23 meeting.

• Appointed Chase Galle to PADC board (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 12-06-2024 transferring $25,000 to noxious weed, $25,000 to election, $80,000 to health (3-0)
• Approved $0.50 raise for Margo Roberts in Appraiser's Office (3-0)
• Hired Mary Kocher as RSVP bus driver at $10.10/hour (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for December 16, 2024 (3-0)
• Canceled commissioner meeting on December 23, 2024 (3-0)
• Hired Jeremy Thompson as part-time EMT at $14.45/hour (3-0)
• Approved 3% raises for EMS employees effective January 6, 2025 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved a 3% pay raise for all sheriff's department employees, effective January 6, 2025. They also approved a roof repair bid, voting machine purchases, and a paid holiday for New Year's Eve. All decisions were made unanimously (3-0).

• Approved 3% raises for sheriff's department employees (3-0)
• Approved AR Roofing bid of $18,350 for extension office roof repair (3-0)
• Approved purchase of two FVT voting machines from Adkins Election Services for $7,196 (3-0)
• Approved paid day off for employees on New Year's Eve (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for December 9, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from December 2, 2024 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hear presentations from various county officials and consultants, including economic development, healthcare, fire/rescue, emergency management/zoning, and appraisal. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting appears to be for informational updates only.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan on economic development and COVID consulting
• Update from Tammy Smith and Alan Waites regarding Pratt Regional Medical Center
• Fire/rescue update from Billy Hampton
• Emergency management and zoning update from BJ Hayes
• Appraiser update from DJ McMurry

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners has scheduled meetings with an economic development consultant, RSVP, and other representatives. The agenda also lists upcoming hearings for October regarding zoning and mental health services.

• Meeting with Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID Consultant
• Meeting with Tara Pagenkopf, RSVP
• October 7 hearing: BJ Zoning/NextEra Natalie
• October 28 meeting: Vicki Mader/Horizon Mental Health

Board of County Commissioners

The commission approved hiring Baylee Schrag as a full-time EMS paramedic at $16.50/hour, approved the Great Plains Development membership agreement for $2,629.43, and approved resolutions related to the 2016 Public Building Commission bonds, including an escrow agreement and waiving PRMC rent for one year. They also approved the urban area boundary resolution and the county road functional classification, and tabled a water usage resolution with the state.

• Approved hiring Baylee Schrag as full-time EMS paramedic at $16.50/hour (3-0)
• Approved Great Plains Development membership agreement for $2,629.43 (3-0)
• Approved donation of $1,000 to Lemon Park Lights (3-0)
• Approved escrow agreement resolution 092314 for 2016 Public Building Commission bonds (3-0)
• Approved resolution 092324A to apply sales tax proceeds to 2016 bonds (3-0)
• Approved giving bond counsel direction to waive PRMC rent for one year (3-0)
• Approved destruction of election materials from November 8, 2022 election (3-0)
• Approved urban area boundary resolution 24-11 and county road functional classification (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a budget hearing at 9:00 AM and later receive a presentation from Heather Morgan, an economic development/COVID consultant. The agenda also includes scheduling for future meetings on September 23 (Bob Great Plains) and October 28 (Horizon Mental Health).

• RNR/Budget hearing at 9:00 AM
• 2:00 PM presentation by Heather Morgan, EC DEV/COVID consultant
• September 23, 2:30 PM meeting with Bob Great Plains
• October 28 meeting with Vicki Mader/Horizon Mental Health

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners will hear presentations from Heather Morgan on economic development and COVID consulting, Tara Pagenkopf on RSVP, and Jon Roach on noxious weed. The agenda is procedural with no proposed decisions or public hearings listed.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan on economic development and COVID consulting
• Presentation by Tara Pagenkopf on RSVP
• Presentation by Jon Roach on noxious weed
• Mention of October 28 presentation by Vicki Mader on Horizon Mental Health (future item)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to hear from consultants and staff. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the roof at the Extension Building.

• Discussion regarding the roof at the Extension Building
• Meeting with Heather Morgan, Economic Dev/COVID Consultant
• Meeting with Jason Winkel, Landfill/Recycling

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear from consultants and emergency services. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the roof at the Extension Building.

• Roof at Extension Bldg

The commission approved mailing $98,348.51 to the Department of Commerce to close a CDBG revolving loan from the 1980s. They also approved minutes, a $6,625.22 invoice for ladder truck repairs, a new part-time road employee at $17.00/hour, and payment vouchers. Three executive sessions were held with no action taken.

• Approved mailing $98,348.51 to Department of Commerce to close CDBG revolving loan (3-0)
• Approved special and regular meeting minutes from August 19, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved $6,625.22 invoice from B & B Hydraulics for ladder truck from rescue fund (3-0)
• Approved hiring Jim Koch as part-time road department employee at $17.00/hour (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for August 26, 2024 (2-0, Adams absent)
• Held executive sessions on non-elected personnel, towers, and election policy; no action taken

Board of County Commissioners

The board will conduct the official canvass of the 2024 primary election. They will also receive presentations from the economic development/COVID consultant, Pratt Regional Medical Center, and South Central Kansas Community College Association. A discussion on repairing the roof at the Extension Building is scheduled. A future meeting with Horizon Mental Health is noted for October 28.

• 2024 primary election canvass
• Presentation by Heather Morgan on economic development/COVID consulting
• Presentation by Tammy Smith and Alan Waites of PRMC
• Presentation by Catherine Rohrer of SCKCCA
• Discussion of roof repair at Extension Building

The board approved Resolution 08-19-2024, placing a ballot question to increase commissioner districts from three to five on the November 8, 2024 election. They also approved a road use agreement with Pratt Wind Energy, LLC, and approved spending carryover funds for juvenile and adult programs. The special session canvassed the August 6 election ballots, approving four provisional ballots and the abstract of votes.

• Approved Resolution 08-19-2024 for 5-commissioner ballot question (3-0)
• Approved road use management and maintenance agreement with Pratt Wind Energy, LLC (3-0)
• Approved 2025 juvenile carryover fund spending as stated (3-0)
• Approved 2025 adult carryover fund spending as stated (3-0)
• Reduced Micheal Blackford's biweekly pay from $500 to $350 (3-0)
• Approved road crossing for NextEra's underground line to ethanol plant (3-0)
• Approved abstract of votes cast in Aug. 6 election (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for Aug. 19, 2024 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved a road crossing at SW 70th Avenue for Shelby Resources, LLC for pipeline right-of-way installation (2-0, with Chairman Shriver recusing). They also approved the July 22 minutes, signed the Great Plains Development semi-annual report, approved a tax exemption letter for Horizon's building, and approved payment vouchers. An executive session on the American Tower Corporation contract ended with no action. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved road crossing at SW 70th Avenue for Shelby Resources, LLC (2-0, Shriver recused)
• Approved minutes from July 22, 2024 (3-0)
• Signed semi-annual report from Great Plains Development Inc. (3-0)
• Approved tax exemption letter for Horizon's building (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for July 29, 2024 (3-0)
• Executive session on American Tower Corporation contract: no action taken

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a series of scheduled meetings with consultants and representatives. Discussions include economic development, treasury matters, mental health services, and irrigation water cuts.

• Meeting with Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID Consultant
• Meeting with Amy Jones, Treasurer
• Meeting with Vicki Mader, Horizon Mental Health
• Discussion with Blake Himmelwright and Roger Stotts regarding Rattle Snake Creek/irrigation water cuts
• Meeting with Catherine Rohrer, SCKCCA

The Board of County Commissioners approved several routine items including minutes, six-month raises, ballot destruction, payment vouchers, and the FY2025 adult comprehensive plan. They also approved $5,115.76 for fire truck tires and $22,418 to replace the motor in Rescue 302, paid from ARPA funds. No action was taken after an executive session on Rattlesnake Creek Water.

• Approved minutes from July 15, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved six-month evaluation raises for Heather Conn and Tammy Pruett at $0.50 (3-0)
• Approved destruction of ballots from 2022 primary and 2023 city school election (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers for July 25, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved FY2025 adult comprehensive plan (3-0)
• Approved closing of FY24 adult and juvenile reports (3-0)
• Approved purchase of tires for ladder truck, tanker, and truck 306 for $5,115.76 (3-0)
• Approved replacement of motor in Rescue 302 for $22,418 from ARPA funds (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

This agenda for the July 15, 2024 meeting of the Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is largely procedural. The board will review the budget prior to a Zoom call with John Reiger of Loyd Group LLC, meet with an economic development/COVID consultant, a soil conservation representative, and fire/rescue. A notice to exceed an RNR deadline is also on the agenda.

• Review of county budget before call with John Reiger (Loyd Group LLC)
• Presentation from Heather Morgan (EC Dev/COVID consultant)
• Presentation from Sheri Gatton (Pratt County Soil Conservation)
• Presentation from Billy Hampton (Fire/Rescue)
• Notice to exceed RNR deadline (July 15)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations from various officials and organizations, including economic development, NextEra (on road use), mental health, and soil conservation. The agenda also includes scheduling notices for upcoming meetings and deadlines.

• Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant, presents at 2:00 PM
• Adrian Harrel, NextEra, discusses road use at 2:45 PM
• Tara Pagenkopf, RSVP, addresses July 15 notice to exceed RNR deadline
• Sheri Gatton, Pratt Co Soil Conservation, and Viicki Mader/Horizon Mental Health at 2:15 PM
• Tammy Smith/Alan Waites, PRMC, at 2:15 PM on July 22 and October 28

Board of County Commissioners

The July 1 meeting includes scheduled sessions with the EC Dev/COVID consultant and the Health Department. A tentative session with Scot Loyd of Loyd Group LLC is also listed.

• Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID Consultant
• Darcie Vandervyver, Health Dept
• Scot Loyd, Loyd Group LLC (tentative)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hear from several consultants and agency representatives regarding economic development, noxious weeds, and chamber renewal. The meeting will then recess until June 26, 2024, for a budget workshop.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan (EC Dev/COVID Consultant)
• Presentation by Jon Roach (Noxious Weed)
• Chamber renewal discussion with Ashley Smith
• Budget workshop scheduled for June 26, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners has scheduled presentations from Heather Morgan, an economic development and COVID consultant, and Catherine Rohrer from SCKCCA. The agenda also notes upcoming meeting dates for the county accountant and Horizon Mental Health.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan
• Presentation by Catherine Rohrer
• Upcoming meeting with Scot/Accountant on June 26
• Upcoming meetings with Viicki Mader/Horizon Mental Health

Board of County Commissioners

The meeting consists of scheduled presentations from various consultants and managers. The agenda also notes several future meetings with an accountant and Horizon Mental Health.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan, EC DEV/COVID Consultant
• Presentation by Brian Atteberry (EMS) and BJ Hayes (EM Mgr)
• Presentation by Tara Pagenkopf (RSVP)
• Upcoming meetings with Scot/Accountant on June 13 and June 26
• Future meetings with Viicki Mader/Horizon Mental Health in July and October

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear scheduled updates from county staff and consultants. Presentations cover economic development/COVID consulting, extension office budget, landfill/recycling, RSVP, and road/lake matters. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant update
• Jodi Drake, Extension Office budget update
• Jason Winkel, Landfill/Recycling update
• Tara Pagenkopf, RSVP update
• Doug Freund, Road/Lake update

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss bathroom remodels and budget-related items with several county officials. The agenda includes presentations from the EC Dev/COVID consultant, PAHS/budget, and the Pratt Public Library, with additional budget meetings scheduled for later dates.

• Bathroom remodels discussion
• Meeting with Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant
• Budget discussion with Rexana Prater, PAHS
• Budget discussion with Eric Killough, Pratt Public Library
• Future budget meetings with Jodi Drake (May 28) and Horizon Mental Health (July 22, October 28)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with scheduled presentations from county staff and partner organizations, including the IT director, economic development consultant, Vernon Filley Art, Arrowhead West, and the PRMC CEO. The board is also setting future meeting dates with the accountant and Horizon Mental Health. The agenda is largely a series of informational updates and scheduling items rather than major policy decisions.

• Bathroom remodel updates
• Presentation by Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant
• Budget discussion with Andrea Polf, Arrowhead West
• Presentation by Tammy Smith, PRMC CEO
• Meetings with Scot/accountant scheduled for June 13 and June 26 at 9:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear scheduled updates from county staff and consultants. Presentations cover economic development/COVID, the Arrowhead West budget, landfill and recycling operations, IT, and the Pratt Regional Medical Center CEO.

• Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant update
• Andrea Polf, Arrowhead West budget presentation
• Jason Winkel, landfill/recycling update
• Mark Graber, IT director update
• Tammy Smith, PRMC CEO update

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear from Heather Morgan, an economic development/COVID consultant, and from Blodgett Livestock Pavilion representatives about funding. The agenda contains only these two discussion items, with no voting or action items listed.

• 2:00 PM presentation by Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant
• 2:30 PM Blodgett Livestock Pavilion funding discussion with Brandon Rockenbach, Calvin Boyd, and Steve Stratford

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners will open bids for a lot in the Grandview Addition and hear presentations from several consultants and organizations, including an economic development/COVID consultant and the Endangered Child Drug Alliance. The meeting also sets future meetings with the county accountant in May and June.

• Open bids for Lot Grandview Addition, N/2 Lot One Block 68
• Presentation by Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID Consultant
• Presentation by Pam Ford on PR Co Endangered Child Drug Alliance
• Presentation by Catherine Shelton Rohrer, SCKCCA
• Meetings with Scot/Accountant scheduled for May 9, June 13, and June 26

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations from Heather Morgan, an economic development/COVID consultant, and Thad Henry from the Pratt Historical Museum. The agenda also includes scheduling meetings with the county accountant and department heads for May and June.

• 10:00 AM presentation by Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant
• 10:15 AM presentation by Thad Henry, Pratt Historical Museum
• Meetings with Scot/accountant scheduled for May 9, June 13, and June 26

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations from Heather Morgan, an economic development/COVID consultant, and Jodi Drake from the Pratt County Extension. The agenda also lists upcoming meetings with the county accountant and department heads in May and June. No formal decisions or votes are listed on this agenda.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID Consultant
• Presentation by Jodi Drake, Pratt Co Extension
• Meeting with Scot/Accountant scheduled for May 9
• Department heads meeting scheduled for June 13 at 9:00 AM
• Department heads meeting scheduled for June 26 at 9:00 AM

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations from two consultants: Heather Morgan on economic development/COVID matters and Sherry Wenrich on roads. The agenda contains only these two scheduled presentations, with no other business items listed.

• 2:00 PM presentation by Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant
• 2:15 PM presentation by Sherry Wenrich, roads

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners will canvass presidential preference votes and hear presentations from several county departments and consultants, including economic development/COVID consultant Heather Morgan, appraiser Natalie/Ken Mazzanti and DJ McMurry on lots, Horizon Mental Health's Vicki Mader, EMS/BJ Hayes on a trailer, and Road/Lake's Doug Freund. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Canvass of presidential preference votes
• Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant presentation
• Appraiser discussion on lots with Natalie/Ken Mazzanti and DJ McMurry
• Horizon Mental Health presentation by Vicki Mader
• EMS/BJ Hayes trailer discussion and Road/Lake update by Doug Freund

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations from several county-related parties, including an economic development/COVID consultant, the noxious weed department, a crisis center proclamation, and a lake/road update. The agenda is primarily informational with no listed votes or decisions.

• 2:00 PM Heather M Organ, EC Dev/COVID consultant presentation
• 2:15 PM Jon Roach, noxious weed update
• 2:30 PM Aim ee Norris/Family Crisis Center proclamations
• 2:45 PM Doug Freund, lake/road update

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear scheduled presentations from a consultant, RSVP, an insurance representative, and a county official. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant, presents at 2:00 PM
• Tara Pagenkopf, RSVP, presents at 2:15 PM
• Jim Lohmeyer, BCBS rep, discusses renewal at 2:30 PM
• Doug Freund, lake/road update at 2:45 PM

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations from Heather Morgan, an economic development/COVID consultant, and Tara Pagenkopf from RSVP. The agenda contains only these two informational items, with no formal decisions or public hearings listed.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan on economic development and COVID-related matters
• Presentation by Tara Pagenkopf from RSVP

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with scheduled presentations from an economic development/COVID consultant, a pharmacy owner, a Blue Cross Blue Shield representative, and emergency management/EMS officials. No formal decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan, economic development/COVID consultant
• Presentation by Terry Gatlin of Gatlin Pharmacy
• Presentation by Jim Lohmeyer, Blue Cross Blue Shield representative
• Presentation by BJ Hayes (Emergency Management) and Brian Atteberry (EMS)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, with a joint city/county session at 11:00 AM. In the afternoon, they will hear from Heather Morgan on economic development/COVID matters and Jason Winkel on landfill and recycling operations.

• Joint city/county meeting at PSB
• Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant, at 2:00 PM
• Jason Winkel, landfill/recycling, at 2:15 PM

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners is meeting on February 12, 2024. The agenda includes presentations from Tara Pagenkopf of RSVP and Charles Thimesch regarding lawn care, with no other substantive items listed.

• Presentation by Tara Pagenkopf, RSVP
• Presentation by Charles Thimesch on lawn care
• Note that Heather will not be joining via Zoom

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations from Heather Morgan, an economic development and COVID consultant, and Tammy Smith and Alan Waites, likely regarding county finances. They will also hear from Deb Withers, a Council for Aging representative, and discuss a future city/county meeting.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant
• Presentation by Tammy Smith (CEO) and Alan Waites (CFO)
• Deb Withers, Council for Aging representative, to address the board
• City/County meeting scheduled for 11:00 AM, date to be determined, at PSB

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations from Heather Morgan, an economic development/COVID consultant, and from Sheriff Jimmy White and Devon Willard. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan on economic development and COVID
• Presentation by Sheriff Jimmy White and Devon Willard

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss a bathroom remodel project and to hear from Darren Booth of Theel Insurance/Freedom Claims Management. The agenda is brief and contains only these two discussion items, with no formal votes or public hearings listed.

• Bathroom remodel discussion at 2:00 PM
• Insurance/claims management presentation by Darren Booth at 2:30 PM

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations from Heather Morgan, an economic development/COVID consultant, and Doug Freund, who oversees roads and lakes. No formal decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan on economic development and COVID
• Presentation by Doug Freund on road and lake matters

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations from several local organizations, including an economic development/COVID consultant, the community college president, RSVP, and the health department. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID Consultant
• PCC President Dr. Calvert presents economic impact report
• Tara Pagenkopf presents on RSVP
• Darcie Vandervyver presents on health

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will open bids for the sale of property on Highway 61. They will also hear from Heather Morgan, an economic development and COVID consultant.

• Open bids on Highway 61 property
• Presentation by Heather Morgan, EC Dev/COVID consultant