Pratt County public meetings in 2025

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will meet on Dec 29, 2025. The agenda includes an economic development update from Heather Morgan, a vote on a Special Equipment Transfer Resolution, and routine approvals of minutes and vouchers. Additional discussion items may also be addressed.

• Special Equipment Transfer Resolution
• Economic Development Update (Heather Morgan)
• Approval of Minutes
• Approval of Vouchers
• Any Additional Discussion Items

The commissioners approved a resolution to transfer $550,000 in special equipment funds to various departments. They also approved a salary increase for Shaphan Staats, hired a part‑time deputy, approved public defender contracts, and increased the County Counselor’s hourly rate. Two executive‑session periods were held with no actions taken, and the minutes from the December 22 meeting were approved.

• Approved Special Equipment Transfer Resolution $550,000 (2-0)
• Approved salary adjustment for Shaphan Staats to $19.50/hr (2-0)
• Approved hiring of part‑time deputy Allen Adams at $21.00/hr (2-0)
• Approved public defender contracts for Chay Howard and Mandy Stephenson at $3,398.85 per month (2-0)
• Approved County Counselor Tyson Eisenauer rate increase to $175/hr (2-0)
• Moved to executive session (Attorney‑Client) to discuss Community Center Lease; no action taken (2-0)
• Moved to executive session (Attorney‑Client) to discuss PRMC Leases; no action taken (2-0)
• Approved minutes of the December 22 meeting (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates on economic development and communications. The board will also consider a personnel request from the Appraiser and a ROZ Resolution.

• Economic Development Update from Heather Morgan
• Communication Department Update from Shaphan Staats
• Personnel Request from Appraiser DJ McMurry
• ROZ Resolution

The commissioners approved a $0.50 hourly raise for appraiser Jerrilynn King, adopted ROZ Resolution 12‑22‑2025, and signed the LEC agreement, each with a 3‑0 vote. They also approved the minutes from December 15, 2025, approved vouchers for December 22, 2025, and adjourned the meeting at 4:07 PM.

• Approved $0.50 raise for appraiser Jerrilynn King (3‑0)
• Approved ROZ Resolution 12‑22‑2025 (3‑0)
• Signed the LEC agreement (3‑0)
• Approved minutes of December 15, 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved vouchers for December 22, 2025 (3‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:07 PM (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will hear updates on economic development, an insurance policy renewal, a health department personnel request, and a road crossing application. They will also consider a request for a Clerk/Election Room outlet and discuss the Pratt Area Chamber Annual Gala event. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and vouchers.

• Economic Development Update (Heather Morgan)
• Strong’s Insurance renewal (Scott Strong)
• Health Department personnel request (Darcie Van)
• Road Crossing Application (Doug Freund)
• Clerk/Election Room outlet request (Cescha Hoffman)

The board approved several contracts and administrative actions. It authorized hiring InteGreen for $2,350, renewed the 2026 insurance policy for $426,732.38, and approved a $301,276.65 purchase of an excavator. The commissioners also approved a salary increase for Elida Partida, a road crossing for SC Telcom, and set county offices to close at noon on Christmas Eve. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved hiring InteGreen for additional outlets ($2,350) (3-0)
• Approved 2026 insurance renewal with Strong’s Insurance ($426,732.38) (3-0)
• Approved salary adjustment for Elida Partida to $19.50/hr (3-0)
• Approved road crossing for SC Telcom at NE 30th Ave (3-0)
• Approved purchase of excavator from Foley Equipment ($301,276.65) (3-0)
• Approved closing county offices at Noon on Christmas Eve (3-0)
• Approved minutes of December 08, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved vouchers for December 15, 2025 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will hold two executive‑session meetings, one on policy for non‑elected personnel and another on an attorney‑client matter concerning the PRMC lease agreement. During the public session, commissioners will consider a CMB license application for Rick’s Restaurant and may discuss any additional items. The agenda also includes approval of the meeting minutes and vouchers before adjourning.

• Executive Session – Non‑Elected Personnel – Policy
• Executive Session – Attorney‑Client – PRMC Lease Agreement
• Consideration of CMB License for Rick’s Restaurant
• Approval of Minutes
• Approval of Vouchers

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners approved a $6,000 concrete work quote for the courthouse, hired part‑time staff for the Sheriff and Road Departments, and authorized a $1,098.29 computer purchase for Noxious Weed. They also issued a CMB license to Leanah Bailey DBA Rick’s Restaurant, set the on‑premise CMB fee at $150, and approved the meeting minutes and December 8 vouchers. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved $6,000 courthouse concrete work quote (3-0)
• Approved hire of Zane Martin, $22.50/hr part‑time for Sheriff Dept (3-0)
• Approved hire of Ryan Russle, $17/hr for Road Dept (3-0)
• Approved purchase of Noxious Weed replacement computer for $1,098.29 (3-0)
• Approved CMB license issuance to Leanah Bailey DBA Rick’s Restaurant (3-0)
• Approved on‑premise CMB license fee of $150.00 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of Dec 1 joint and regular sessions (3-0)
• Approved vouchers for December 8, 2025 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will receive an economic development update from Heather Morgan. The board will consider a zoning resolution presented by Bj Hayes. The meeting will also include routine items such as approval of minutes and vouchers.

• Economic Development Update (Heather Morgan)
• Consideration of Zoning Resolution Approval (Bj Hayes)
• Approval of Minutes
• Approval of Vouchers

The commissioners approved Zoning Resolution 12‑01‑25 and a corrected road crossing application for Shelby Resources. They also authorized hiring a part‑time employee, a $0.50 wage increase, and accepted a snow‑removal contract for the courthouse and sheriff office. An executive session was held for HR matters with no action taken, and the board approved the prior meeting’s minutes and today’s vouchers.

• Approved Zoning Resolution 12-01-25 (3-0)
• Approved signing corrected road crossing application for Shelby Resources under 70th and 80th St (3-0)
• Approved hiring Zane Heminway part-time at $10.40/hr (3-0)
• Approved $0.50 raise for Christina Gonzales after 6-month evaluation (3-0)
• Accepted Younie’s $1,060.00 snow-removal bid for courthouse and sheriff office (3-0)
• Moved to executive session (Attorney-Client) for HR issues (3-0)
• Moved to exit executive session with no action taken (3-0)
• Approved minutes of 11/24/2025 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt City and County commissions are holding a joint meeting to discuss the Neighborhood Revitalization Program. No other specific business items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of the Neighborhood Revitalization Program

The only action taken was a procedural motion to adjourn the joint session at 1:00 PM, which passed 3‑0. No substantive approvals, denials, or policy changes were decided during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting at 1:00 PM (vote 3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates on economic development and the Sheriff Department's K9 program. The meeting includes discussions on a road crossing application, zoning board changes, and an EMS personnel request.

• Economic Development Update from Heather Morgan
• Sheriff Department K9 discussion with Dan Ailstock and Justin Seaman
• Road crossing application review by Doug Freund
• Zoning board changes presented by BJ Hayes
• EMS personnel request

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will hear updates on economic development, the sheriff's building project, and a senior services grant match letter. The board will then vote on a donation to Greenback following the prom. Additional discussion items may be raised before the meeting adjourns.

• Economic Development Update presented by Heather Morgan
• Sheriff Building Update presented by Cameron Quick
• Senior Services Grant Match Letter presented by Tara Pagenkopf
• Consider Donation to Greenback After Prom
• Any Additional Discussion Items

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will meet to canvass the results of the 2025 Municipal General Election held on November 9, 2025. The meeting will be held in the Commissioners Board Room at the Courthouse at 2:00 PM.

• Canvass of 2025 Municipal General Election results
• Meeting location: Commissioners Board Room, Courthouse
• Meeting time: 2:00 PM Monday, November 12, 2025

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners approved several staffing hires and financial items. They authorized a $447,778.44 payment to Heft and Sons for the Ethanol Road overlay and approved up to $3,000 for new field laptops. Additional approvals included hiring a recycling center worker and a full‑time deputy, and authorizing $250 Chamber Bucks per employee. The board also certified the November 4 general election results.

• Approved hiring Carl Stremmel for $17/hr at the Recycling Center (3-0)
• Approved final payment $447,778.44 to Heft and Sons for Ethanol Road overlay (3-0)
• Approved up to $3,000 for replacement field laptops (3-0)
• Approved hiring Andres Jones as full‑time Deputy at $23.50/hr (3-0)
• Approved $250 Chamber Bucks per employee (3-0)
• Approved minutes of the November 3 meeting (3-0)
• Approved abstract of votes for the November 4 General Election (3-0)
• Approved recess of the meeting until November 13 for Election Canvass (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will review updates on economic development, an insurance renewal, and a landfill/recycling center personnel request. They will also consider setting dates for a joint city‑county meeting and a sheriff personnel request. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and vouchers before recess.

• Economic Development Update by Heather Morgan
• Strongs Insurance renewal update by Scott Strong
• Landfill/Recycling Center personnel request by Jason Winkel
• Consider dates for joint city‑county meeting
• Consider sheriff personnel request

The commissioners approved a $447,778.44 final payment for the Ethanol Road overlay, hired Carl Stremmel for the recycling center at $17/hr, and hired Andres Jones as a full‑time deputy at $23.50/hr. They also authorized up to $3,000 for replacement field laptops, $250 Chamber Bucks per employee, and certified the November 4, 2025 election results. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Hire Carl Stremmel for $17/hr at Recycling Center – passed 3-0
• Approve final payment to Heft and Sons $447,778.44 – passed 3-0
• Approve up to $3,000 for replacement field laptops – passed 3-0
• Hire Andres Jones as full‑time Deputy $23.50/hr – passed 3-0
• Approve $250 Chamber Bucks per employee – passed 3-0
• Approve minutes of November 3 meeting – passed 3-0
• Approve vouchers for November 10 – passed 3-0
• Accept abstract for Preston City Council tie – passed 3-0

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hear updates on economic development, senior services staffing, and a bridge project. They will consider a personnel request for a Noxious Weed position. The meeting also includes routine approval of the previous meeting’s minutes and voucher payments.

• Economic Development Update – Heather Morgan
• PRMC presentation – Tammy Smith & Tonya Powell
• Senior Services personnel request – Tara Pagenkopf
• Road Department bridge update – Doug Freund
• Personnel Request – Noxious Weed

The board approved several routine actions, including hiring two part‑time staff members and signing grant certifications. They also approved a $447,078.40 change order for the Kirkham Michael overlay project and a $1,000 offer for bridge right‑of‑way. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved $447,078.40 change order for Kirkham Michael overlay project (3-0)
• Approved $1,000 offer for bridge right‑of‑way (3-0)
• Approved hiring of Dedra Koehn as part‑time bus driver at $10.40/hr (3-0)
• Approved hiring of Cody Scherer as part‑time staff at $14/hr (3-0)
• Approved signing certification assurances and support letter for 5311 Grant (3-0)
• Moved to executive session under Attorney‑Client exception (3-0)
• Approved minutes of 10.27.2025 (3-0)
• Approved vouchers for 11.03.2025 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will receive updates on economic development, the Horizons Mental Health Center, zoning, a cleaning service contract, the road department, and an environmental KDHE briefing. They will discuss a courthouse maintenance update and a KDOL audit update. The board will consider a letter of support for the Arrowhead West grant and will approve the meeting minutes and vouchers.

• Courthouse Maintenance Update
• KDOL Audit Update
• Consider Letter of Support for Arrowhead West Grant
• Approval of Minutes
• Approval of Vouchers

The commissioners voted 3‑0 to hire Patrick Hock as a road department mechanic at $18 per hour. They also approved salary increases for two employees: Cody Kibel to $19.89 per hour and Buford Johnson to $19 per hour. Additional motions approved a letter of support for the Arrowhead West grant, the October 20 minutes, the October 27 vouchers, and the meeting adjournment at 3:47 p.m.

• Hire Patrick Hock as road mechanic at $18/hr (3-0)
• Salary increase for Cody Kibel to $19.89/hr (3-0)
• Salary increase for Buford Johnson to $19/hr (3-0)
• Approve letter of support for Arrowhead West (3-0)
• Approve minutes of October 20, 2025 (3-0)
• Approve vouchers for October 27, 2025 (3-0)
• Adjourn meeting at 3:47 p.m. (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will receive updates on economic development, personnel, vehicle and personnel matters, emergency preparedness, environmental issues, and a Family Crisis Center training request. The board will discuss a courthouse maintenance update and any additional discussion items. It will then approve the meeting minutes and approve vouchers.

• Economic Development update
• Vehicle & Personnel update (VSP/COA)
• Emergency preparedness – weather radio
• Family Crisis Center building request for training
• Courthouse maintenance update

The commissioners approved a five‑year contract with Baron Weather for $4,590 per year. They also authorized up to $6,000 for repairs to the 2021 senior‑services van and up to $3,0000 for the 2025 van. Use of the Public Safety Building was approved for Human Trafficking Training on Nov. 10 and 14. The board approved the October 13 minutes and the October 20 vouchers.

• Approved five‑year Baron Weather contract $4,590/year (3‑0)
• Authorized up to $6,000 to fix mechanical issues on 2021 senior‑services van (3‑0)
• Authorized up to $3,0000 to repair 2025 senior‑services van (3‑0)
• Approved use of Public Safety Building for Human Trafficking Training (no vote recorded)
• Approved minutes of October 13, 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved vouchers for October 20, 2025 (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates on economic development, solar farms, and the Health Department. The board will also consider several business items including insurance and courthouse roof specifications.

• Varney & Associates 2025 Engagement Letter
• Courthouse Roof Specs
• Travelers Insurance Option
• Health Department Special Eq. Request
• Christmas Holiday Leave

The Pratt County Board approved a $9,400 purchase of a vaccine refrigerator for the Health Department. It also authorized a $600 easement spend, raised a foreman's salary to $22 per hour, and approved an audit engagement fee of up to $19,845. Additional actions included granting an extra holiday day, funding half of a tower lightning‑repair deposit, and approving the meeting minutes and vouchers.

• Approved purchase of vaccine fridge for $9,400 from Terra Universal (3-0)
• Authorized $600 spend for temporary and permanent easement for bridge replacement (3-0)
• Approved salary increase for Dean Roach to $22/hr for foreman position (3-0)
• Approved Varney & Associates audit engagement fee not to exceed $19,845 (3-0)
• Granted December 26 as an extra holiday leave day for county employees (3-0)
• Approved county to pay half of tower lightning‑repair deposit and arrange remainder with City of Pratt (3-0)
• Approved minutes of October 6, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved vouchers for October 13, 2025 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will receive updates on economic development, K‑9 and personnel needs, landfill/recycling operations, and emergency preparedness. They will then consider a repair request for the courthouse flag pole. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and vouchers.

• Economic Development Update (Heather Morgan)
• K‑9 & Personnel Request (Jimmy White, Dan Ailstock, Justin Seaman)
• Landfill/Recycle Department Update (Jason Winkle)
• Emergency Preparedness briefing (BJ Hayes)
• Consider Repair of Courthouse Flag Pole

The board approved a $5,000 payment to Randy’s Tower Service to ground the Law Enforcement Center tower. They also approved a $1,000 repair for radio equipment, a $2,687.13 payment to Foley Equipment for a health‑department generator repair, and hired Johnny Cardoza as a part‑time detention officer at $15 per hour. Minutes of September 29, 2025 and vouchers for October 6, 2025 were approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 3:36 pm.

• Approved $5,000 payment to Randy’s Tower Service to ground LEC tower (3-0)
• Approved up to $1,000 to repair radio equipment (3-0)
• Approved $2,687.13 payment to Foley Equipment for health‑department generator repair (3-0)
• Approved hiring Johnny Cardoza as part‑time Detention Officer at $15/hr (3-0)
• Approved minutes of September 29, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved vouchers for October 6, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting at 3:36 pm (3-0)
• Moved to executive session under Attorney‑Client to discuss donations (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will discuss updates on economic development, a Great Plains Development project, and a personnel request for VSP/COA. They will consider joining the National Association of Counties and review specifications for a courthouse roof from Duro-Last. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and vouchers.

• Economic Development Update (Heather Morgan)
• Great Plains Development Update (Bob Wetmore)
• VSP/COA Personnel Request (Tara Pagenkopf)
• Consider National Association of Counties Membership
• Courthouse Roof Specs – Duro-Last

The Pratt County Board approved Great Plains Development's annual membership dues and the National Association of Counties fee. It hired two part‑time bus drivers and accepted a tax‑abatement application for tornado‑damaged land. The board also arranged roof‑project specifications at no cost, set a maintenance rate, and approved September 22 vouchers.

• Approved Great Plains Development annual membership dues of $3,087.88 (3‑0)
• Approved hiring Julian Harris as part‑time bus driver at $10.40/hr (3‑0)
• Approved hiring Shawn Flemming as part‑time bus driver at $10.40/hr (3‑0)
• Approved National Association of Counties annual membership fee (3‑0)
• Accepted Rockenbach abatement application for tornado‑damaged property (3‑0)
• Agreed to use Randy with Duro‑last to obtain specs for courthouse roof project at no cost (no vote recorded)
• Secured Terry Williamson for light maintenance at $65/hr (no vote recorded)
• Approved vouchers from September 22, 2025 (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will meet on September 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Commissioners will receive updates on economic development, the 2024 audit, a health department termite contract, an insurance review, a register of deeds district meeting, a KDOL audit of noxious weeds, and courthouse heating/cooling pipe work. After the updates, the board will consider capital improvement and special equipment resolutions and approve the district court budget before voting on minutes and vouchers.

• Health Department – Termite Contract
• Capital Improvement and Special Equipment Resolutions
• District Court Budget Approval
• Courthouse Heating/Cooling Pipes – inteGreen
• Noxious Weed – KDOL Audit Update

The commissioners approved a high‑risk rural road project to widen Byers blacktop, a $2,230 termite treatment contract, a part‑time EMT position, and a $143,000 District Court budget. They also passed two internal resolutions, moved to and from an executive session, and approved the meeting minutes, vouchers, and adjournment. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved High Risk Rural Road Project 76 C-5368-01 (3‑0)
• Approved 10‑year termite treatment contract with Redrock for $2,230.00 (3‑0)
• Approved hiring Andrew Boggs as part‑time EMT at $17.00/hr (3‑0)
• Approved District Court budget of $143,000 to be submitted to the state (3‑0)
• Passed Resolution 09‑22‑2025 to streamline internal processes (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 09‑22‑2025B establishing the Special Equipment Reserve Fund (3‑0)
• Moved to executive session under Attorney‑Client exception (3‑0)
• Approved minutes of September 15, 2025 (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners will meet to hear updates from economic development and public works officials and discuss personnel, maintenance, and safety audit items.

• Economic Development Update
• Roof Replacement Discussion
• Hospital Rent Credit
• Disaster Relief Application Request
• Sheriff Personnel Request

The board approved a resolution to apply sales‑tax revenue toward bond payments and a rent credit for Pratt Regional Medical Center. It also approved hiring a part‑time sheriff employee, two security‑camera contracts for the courthouse elevator, and a $1,000 donation to Lemon Park Lights. The minutes and vouchers for the day were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved hiring Keifer Garrett Tyler Burch part‑time for Sheriff Dept at $15/hr (3‑0)
• Approved INA security‑camera quote $2,368.44 from Capital Improvement (3‑0)
• Approved TKE Elevator security‑camera quote $3,886.10 from Capital Improvement (3‑0)
• Approved $1,000 donation to Lemon Park Lights (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 09‑15‑2025 to apply sales‑tax proceeds for bond payments and hospital rent credit (3‑0)
• Approved minutes of September 8, 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved vouchers from September 15, 2025 (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:16 pm (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss and potentially approve the 2026 budget. The meeting also includes budget reviews for the Soil Conservation and Pratt Extension offices.

• 2026 Budget Hearing
• Soil Conservation & Pratt Extension Office budget approval
• Courthouse maintenance quote from Anderson Wildlife
• Appointment of representative for SW Kansas Area on Aging
• Advisory negotiation services with Oleg Alba of Acres Strong

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners approved the Pratt Soil Conservation budget with a $25,000 county appropriation and the Pratt Extension Office budget with a $224,766 appropriation. They also approved a $3,500 contract for courthouse pigeon control, a $4,896 contract for lake riprap, and appointed Jan Blasi as the Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging representative. The board authorized the county appraiser to obtain bids for a replacement vehicle and entered two executive sessions on work‑comp and a revitalization program.

• Approved $25,000 Soil Conservation budget (3-0)
• Approved $224,766 Pratt Extension Office budget (3-0)
• Approved $3,500 courthouse pigeon‑control contract (3-0)
• Approved $4,896 lake riprap contract (3-0)
• Appointed Jan Blasi as Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging representative (3-0)
• Authorized appraiser DJ McMurry to seek bids for a replacement vehicle (3-0)
• Moved to executive session (Non‑Elected Personnel) to discuss work‑comp (3-0)
• Moved to executive session (Attorney‑Client) to discuss Revitalization Program and NextEra solar project (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board approved a $7,500 contract with Anderson Wildlife to install steel vent covers at the courthouse. They also voted 3‑0 to hire Wesley Halley as a full‑time road department employee at $17 per hour. Additional approvals included the final budget draft, the August 25 minutes, and September 2 vouchers. Several executive‑session motions were passed without further action.

• Approved $7,500 payment to Anderson Wildlife for steel vent covers (3‑0)
• Approved hiring of Wesley Halley, full‑time road department worker at $17/hr (3‑0)
• Approved completion of the budget draft from the Loyd Group (3‑0)
• Approved the minutes of August 25, 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved the vouchers from September 2, 2025 (3‑0)
• Moved to executive session (Attorney‑Client) to discuss tax appeal (3‑0)
• Moved to executive session (Attorney‑Client) to discuss battery storage, hospital rent credit, HIPAA (3‑0)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting at 3:25 pm (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will receive an economic development update and consider a proposal regarding AirMedCare. The meeting includes a request for an attorney-client executive session concerning the Road Department.

• Economic Development Update from Heather Morgan
• Special equipment request from Cescha Hoffman for Elections
• AirMedCare consideration with Scott Coppenbarger
• Court House maintenance discussion
• Communication credit card item

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners approved two purchases from the Special Equipment Fund: security cages from Uline for $3,106.78 and a $6,226.23 payment to Foley Equipment for generator services. They also approved online job application changes, authorized a new communication‑department credit card for Amy Jones, and approved the August 18 minutes, August 25 vouchers, and a meeting date change. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved purchase of two security cages from Uline for $3,106.78 (3-0)
• Approved payment of $6,226.23 to Foley Equipment for generator services (3-0)
• Approved online job application system changes (3-0)
• Approved issuance of a communication department credit card to Amy Jones (3-0)
• Approved minutes of August 18, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved vouchers from August 25, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved changing meeting date to Tuesday, Sept. 2 (3-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting at 3:34 pm (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners adopted the Kansas Homeland Security Region E Mitigation Plan resolution. They approved a $10,201 purchase of a new mower and salary adjustments for two road‑department employees. The board also approved online job applications and set the 2025 general‑election canvass date for November 12, 2025 at 9:00 am.

• Adopted Kansas Homeland Security Region E Mitigation Plan (3‑0)
• Approved purchase of new mower from Maximum Outdoor Equipment for $10,201 (3‑0)
• Approved salary increase for Justin Goode from $17/hr to $18/hr (3‑0)
• Approved salary increase for Daniel Martin from $20.10/hr to $23.10/hr (3‑0)
• Approved new tires for communication vehicle from Cooper Tire for $966.68 (3‑0)
• Approved laptop for communications use from Dell for $1,061. 64 (3‑0)
• Approved online job application system for county hiring (3‑0)
• Set 2025 general‑election canvass date to November 12, 2025 at 9:00 am (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The board approved the August 4 meeting minutes and the vouchers for August 11 with unanimous votes. They moved into several executive‑session periods to discuss employment with Doug Freund, neighborhood revitalization and non‑rescue personnel, each passing unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned at 3:14 pm.

• Approved August 4 minutes (3‑0)
• Moved to executive session (Non‑Elected Personnel) to discuss employment with Doug Freund (3‑0)
• Moved to executive session (Attorney‑Client) to discuss Neighborhood Revitalization at 2:23 pm (3‑0)
• Moved to executive session (Attorney‑Client) to discuss Neighborhood Revitalization at 2:38 pm (3‑0)
• Moved to executive session (Non‑Elected Personnel) to discuss non‑rescue personnel (3‑0)
• Approved August 11 vouchers (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:14 pm (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board approved several actions, including hiring a part‑time bus driver and EMT, a $10,000 pigeon‑removal contract for the courthouse, and moving the 406 Ohio Avenue property to the next tax sale. All motions were adopted unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of July 28, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved $10,000 pigeon‑removal contract with Nick Anderson Wildlife Solutions (3-0)
• Approved hire of Teresa Chain as part‑time bus driver at $10.40/hr (3-0)
• Approved hire of Jennifer Bock as part‑time EMT at $14.45/hr (3-0)
• Approved interim salary for Fire Chief Clayton Kessler (3-0)
• Opened 30‑day posting for Fire Chief position (3-0)
• Moved 406 Ohio Avenue property to next tax sale (3-0)
• Approved vouchers from August 4, 2025 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The board approved the July 21 minutes and the July 28 vouchers, each by a 3‑0 vote. They moved to several attorney‑client executive sessions, all approved 3‑0. A motion to increase the salaries of Fire/Rescue Lieutenants Robie Thomas and Jared Shriver by $1,000 per year passed 2‑0.

• Approved July 21 minutes (3-0)
• Approved July 28 vouchers (3-0)
• Moved to attorney‑client executive session on tax foreclosure (3-0)
• Moved to attorney‑client executive session on banking (3-0)
• Moved to attorney‑client executive session on right of ways (3-0)
• Approved $1,000/year salary increase for Lieutenants Thomas and Shriver (2-0)
• Commissioner Trinkle agreed to attend KDOT Open House and report back

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board approved a $12,575 quote from InteGreen to replace insulation around chiller pipes. The board also approved the July 14 minutes, approved July 21 vouchers, and declined a sponsorship request from the Kansas Chamber Golf tournament. An executive‑client session was held to discuss right‑of‑way matters, after which the board resumed the public meeting and adjourned.

• Approved $12,575 InteGreen insulation repair quote (3-0)
• Approved minutes of July 14, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved July 21, 2025 vouchers (3-0)
• Declined Kansas Chamber golf tournament sponsorship request
• Moved to executive session under Attorney‑Client exception (3-0)
• Returned from executive session with no action taken (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:44 pm (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners approved the July 7 meeting minutes and the July 14 vouchers, each by a 3-0 vote. They adopted the Notice of Revenue Neutral Rate Intent, authorizing no increase beyond the neutral rate. The board also authorized a $5,110 EMS grant application and gave the treasurer authority to purchase CDs. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved July 7 minutes (3-0)
• Approved July 14 vouchers (3-0)
• Adopted Revenue Neutral Rate Intent – No exceed (3-0)
• Authorized EMS grant application $5,110 (3-0)
• Granted authority to Treasurer to purchase CDs (3-0)
• Moved to executive session (Non-Elected Personnel) (3-0)
• Moved to executive session (Attorney-Client) – rent credit (3-0)
• Moved to executive session (Attorney-Client) – banking (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The board accepted the Ninnescah Flats Solar Decommissioning Bond for $7,276,502.13. It also gave County Counselor Tyson Eisenhauer authority to file a tax foreclosure lawsuit, to execute documents for opioid‑related litigation, and to pursue insurance deductible recovery. Additional actions included a $1.00 raise for two clerks, line‑item budget transfers, and approval of generator repair quotes.

• Approved Ninnescah Flats Solar Decommissioning Bond $7,276,502.13 (3-0)
• Granted Tyson Eisenhauer authority to file tax foreclosure lawsuit (3-0)
• Granted Tyson Eisenhauer authority for opioid litigation documents (3-0)
• Granted Tyson Eisenhauer authority for insurance deductible recovery communications (3-0)
• Approved $1.00 raise for Tricia Clark and Susan Pixler (3-0)
• Approved budget line‑item transfers: $5,694.26 juvenile, $17,340.90 adult services (3-0)
• Approved Foley quotes for courthouse generator repairs not to exceed $4,782.65 (3-0)
• Accepted Bill Hampton resignation as fire and rescue chief effective July 31, 2025 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board approved a $19/hr salary for Emergency Preparedness Assistant Shaphan Staats and hired zoning consultant Patrick Hughes at $350/hr. It also approved contracts for carpet cleaning ($589.50) and window cleaning (up to $2,500). Salary increases of $1.50/hr were granted to six county employees, and Robert Sloan was hired as a Detention Officer at $17.25/hr. Minutes, vouchers, and other routine items were also approved.

• Approved $19/hr salary for Emergency Preparedness Assistant Shaphan Staats (3-0)
• Approved hiring of zoning consultant Patrick Hughes at $350/hr (3-0)
• Approved carpet cleaning contract for $589.50 (3-0)
• Approved window cleaning contract up to $2,500 (3-0)
• Approved hiring of Detention Officer Robert Sloan at $17.25/hr (3-0)
• Approved $1.50/hr raise for six staff members (3-0)
• Approved minutes of June 23, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved vouchers from June 30, 2025 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The board approved three vehicle purchases totaling $74,203, all passing 3-0. It also approved hiring two part‑time recycling employees, the June 16 minutes, and June 23 vouchers. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved purchase of a 2025 Camry from Midwest Toyota for $25,315 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of a Chevy Equinox from Doug Reh for $26,694 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of a 2024 Malibu from Doug Reh for $22,194 (3-0)
• Approved hiring of two part‑time recycling employees (3-0)
• Approved the minutes of June 16, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved the vouchers from June 23, 2025 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners approved several contracts and personnel hires, including a $45,757.15 agreement to hire Kirkham Michael for the NE 30th Ave Overlay Project. Additional approvals covered courthouse repairs, a newspaper ad, EMS and detention officer positions, a juvenile detention contract, and termite control. The board also approved the minutes from the June 9 and June 11 meetings.

• Approved hiring Kirkham Michael for Overlay Project on NE 30th Ave, not to exceed $45,757.15 (3-0)
• Approved $625 contract with Pratt Glass to repair north and east courthouse doors (3-0)
• Approved $175 Hometown Hero ad in the Tri-County Tribune (3-0)
• Approved hiring Kayla Robinson for full‑time EMS at $17/hour (3-0)
• Approved hiring Robert Campbell as full‑time detention officer at $17.25/hour (3-0)
• Accepted Reno County Youth Services contract at $165 per day (3-0)
• Approved $275 Redrock contract for courthouse termite control (3-0)
• Approved minutes of June 9, 2025 and June 11, 2025 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The board voted 3-0 to allow NextEra Energy to deliver supplies and equipment to the laydown yard, but construction cannot begin until a formal decommissioning bond is submitted and accepted. They also approved salary adjustments of $17.75 per hour for two employees, approved the June 2 minutes, and approved a $359.15 carpet‑cleaning contract. Additional actions included moving to executive sessions under two exceptions, approving June‑9 vouchers, and adjourning the meeting.

• Moved to executive session (Non‑Elected Personnel) 3‑0
• Approved $17.75/hr salary adjustments for Tammy Pruett & Heather Conn 3‑0
• Allowed NextEra Energy to deliver material, construction prohibited 3‑0
• Approved minutes of June 2, 2025 3‑0
• Approved Whitson carpet cleaning contract $359.15 3‑0
• Moved to executive session (Attorney Client) 3‑0
• Approved vouchers from June 9, 2025 3‑0
• Adjourned meeting 2‑0

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners approved a resolution to vacate the north portion of Thompson Street, renewed the Pratt Chamber’s Diamond membership at $3,000 per year, and authorized a $65,000 engineering contract to widen NW 70th Ave at Byers. They also approved purchases of a ballot printer for $6,295 and new tires for fire trucks totaling $2,577.66. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved Resolution #6-02-2025 to vacate north portion of Thompson Street (3-0)
• Renewed Pratt Chamber Diamond membership for $3,000 per year (3-0)
• Approved $65,000 engineering services agreement with Kirkham-Michael for road widening at NW 70th Ave at Byers (3-0)
• Purchased ballot printer for $6,295 from Election Special equipment fund (3-0)
• Approved ACH payment to Freedom Claims (3-0)
• Purchased 12 new tires for grass trucks 310 and 311 for $2,577.66 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of May 26, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved vouchers from June 2, 2025 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The board approved several contracts and personnel actions, including a $310,251.52 purchase of a road grader, a $15,224 window replacement for the Health Department, and a $2,400 copy machine. They also approved a 6‑month pay raise for a road employee, hiring an insurance biller and an appraiser office clerk, and a road crossing permit for SC Telecom. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved purchase of a road grader from Foley for $310,251.52 (3-0)
• Approved window replacement at Health Department by Elvove for $15,224 (3-0)
• Approved copy machine purchase from Bolen’s Office Supply for $2,400 (3-0)
• Approved 6‑month pay raise for Charles Thimesch to $18.50/hr (3-0)
• Approved road crossing permit for SC Telecom on SE 80th Ave (3-0)
• Approved hiring of an Insurance Biller at $15‑$17/hr (3-0)
• Approved hiring of Jerrilynn King at $16.00/hr for Appraiser’s Office (3-0)
• Approved minutes of May 19, 2025 and vouchers from May 27, 2025 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved a proclamation of a State of Local Disaster Emergency to enable state and federal aid. It also approved hiring two transit staff, purchased laundry equipment for the Noxious Weed Department, settled a $2,150 property‑damage claim, and approved a pest‑control contract. Additional routine actions included approving the prior meeting minutes, vouchers for May 19, and adjourning the session.

• Approved State of Local Disaster Emergency proclamation (2-0)
• Approved hiring Julian Harris as part‑time bus driver ($10.40/hr) (2-0)
• Approved hiring Christina Gonzelas as Assistant Director/Transit Manager ($18.50/hr) (2-0)
• Approved purchase of washer ($3,350), dryer ($1,550) and panel replacement ($1,250) (2-0)
• Approved settlement of $2,150 with Clean Harbors Environmental (2-0)
• Approved annual pest‑control contract with Redrock for PRRC Building (2-0)
• Approved minutes from May 12, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved vouchers for May 19, 2025 (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The board approved a four‑year contract with the County Appraiser at $70,000 per year. A health‑insurance retiree policy was adopted, and a salary increase for appraiser Margo Roberts was authorized. The communications‑vehicle repair estimate of $3,000‑$4,000 was approved, and the meeting minutes and vouchers were ratified.

• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved Health Insurance Retiree Policy (3‑0)
• Approved salary adjustment for Margo Roberts to $17.48/hr (3‑0)
• Approved County Appraiser contract $70,000/yr for 4 years (3‑0)
• Approved communications‑vehicle repair estimate $3,000‑$4,000 (board agreement)
• Signed emergency vehicle permit cards (previously approved)
• Approved vouchers from May 12, 2025 (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:10 pm (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners approved the minutes from the April 28 meeting (3‑0). They authorized a road crossing for SC Telcom at 40290 Southeast 30th Avenue (3‑0) and hired Reva Shepard as a part‑time EMT at $15 per hour (3‑0). Additional actions included approving emergency‑vehicle light requests, renewing a $3,500.50 ESO contract, hiring Ashia Brown as Assistant Director/Transportation Manager, and signing a $430‑per‑hour engagement agreement with Kutak Rock (all votes 3‑0).

• Approved April 28 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved SC Telcom road crossing at 40290 SE 30th Ave (3‑0)
• Hired Reva Shepard, part‑time EMT @ $15/hr (3‑0)
• Approved emergency vehicle light cards for Clint Phye, Terry Williamson, Walter Allard, Dalton Hodkinson (3‑0)
• Approved emergency vehicle light for Colby Shriver (2‑0; Shriver abstained)
• Renewed ESO contract for $3,500.50 (3‑0)
• Hired Ashia Brown, Assistant Director/Transportation Manager @ $18.50/hr (3‑0)
• Signed engagement agreement with Kutak Rock @ $430/hr (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board gave County Clerk Cescha Hoffman authority to proceed with Freedom Claims Management for employee health benefits, and authorized Commissioner Trinkle to sign related documents after legal review. Additional actions included approving a 10% local match for the Byers Blacktop road widening, repairing the fish cleaning station for $12,900, hiring a part‑time bus driver, signing an engagement letter with Fleeson Gooing Law Firm for a potential BOTA appeal, and replacing the commissioner room HVAC unit for $8,295. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Freedom Claims Management authority for health benefits (3-0)
• Approved Byers Blacktop road widening with 10% local match (3-0)
• Approved repair of fish cleaning station at $12,900 plus labor (3-0)
• Approved hiring of Michael‑Renee Busha as part‑time bus driver ($10.20/hr) (3-0)
• Approved engagement letter with Fleeson Gooing Law Firm for BOTA appeal (3-0)
• Approved replacement of commissioner room HVAC unit for $8,295 (3-0)
• Approved April 28, 2025 vouchers (3-0)
• Approved minutes from April 21, 2025 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The board approved the April 14 minutes and a series of contracts and personnel adjustments. They authorized payment of a $10,862.42 Spyglass audit invoice, closed an old RSVP bank account, and hired staff for emergency management, painting, and floor cleaning. A salary increase for the Deputy Register of Deeds and for an EMS employee were also approved. Commissioners gave Tyson Eisenhauer authority to prepare a legal description for vacating a portion of North Jackson Street.

• Approved April 14 minutes (2-0)
• Increased Deputy Register of Deeds pay to $18.00/hr (2-0)
• Paid Spyglass invoice $10,862.42 (2-0)
• Closed old RSVP account at Legacy Bank (2-0)
• Hired Shaphan Staats part‑time emergency manager $15/hr (2-0)
• Approved Sanchez Stripping painting bid $1,996.88 (2-0)
• Hired Whitson Commercial Cleaners for floor cleaning $3,653.95 (2-0)
• Authorized Tyson Eisenhauer to draft legal description for road vacation (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The board approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting (vote 3‑0). They approved a $1,000 donation to the Miss Kansas Pageant (vote 3‑0). Additional actions included approving a $1,650 payment to the Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging, approving April 14 vouchers, and moving to and from an executive session on payroll matters, each passing 3‑0.

• Approved minutes of April 7, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved $1,000 donation to Miss Kansas Pageant (3-0)
• Approved $1,650 payment to Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging (3-0)
• Approved vouchers from April 14, 2025 (3-0)
• Moved to executive session for payroll discussion (3-0)
• Returned from executive session (3-0)
• Approved adjournment at 3:17 pm (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The board approved several items, including a $4,000 donation for a Fourth of July fireworks display, a salary increase for employee Gregory Sharp, and a $7,591 vaccine refrigerator for the Health Department. They also approved the minutes from March 31, a road crossing request for BCB Cattle Company, and payment of April 7 vouchers. All motions were carried unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved $4,000 fireworks donation (3-0)
• Approved minutes from March 31 (3-0)
• Approved salary adjustment for Gregory Sharp to $18.51/hr (3-0)
• Approved $7,591 vaccine refrigerator purchase (3-0)
• Approved road crossing for BCB Cattle Company at NW 100th (3-0)
• Approved payment of April 7 vouchers (3-0)
• Approved entry into Executive Session (3-0)
• Approved adjournment at 3:20 pm (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pratt County Board of Commissioners approved a $6,500 purchase of a new vaccine refrigerator, a road crossing application at the north county line, and the KDOT contract for noxious weed control. They also adopted proclamations for National Drug Endangered Children Day, Kansas County Government Month, and hired a detention officer at $17.25 per hour. Additional approvals included the Kansas Workforce Agreement, payment vouchers, and the meeting minutes.

• Approved $6,500 purchase of new vaccine refrigerator (3-0)
• Adopted proclamation for National Drug Endangered Children Day (3-0)
• Approved road crossing application at north county line, 7.5 miles east of 281 (3-0)
• Approved KDOT contract for noxious weed control (3-0)
• Adopted proclamation for Kansas County Government Month (3-0)
• Approved hiring of Daniel Sanchez as detention officer at $17.25/hr (3-0)
• Approved signing of Kansas Workforce Agreement for Development Area One (3-0)
• Approved payment vouchers from March 31st (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The board approved a $442,385 KDOT contract to strip paint east of Highway 281, authorizing the award with a 3‑0 vote. It also adopted proclamations for April Sexual Abuse Prevention Month and April Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, each passing 3‑0. Additional actions included a $25,000 pledge for the 2026 Rattlesnake Creek Working Group, authority to hire First American Title for tax‑foreclosure work, and approval of the day's payment vouchers.

• Approved KDOT paint‑stripping contract ($442,385) (3‑0)
• Adopted April Sexual Abuse Prevention Month proclamation (3‑0)
• Adopted April Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation (3‑0)
• Approved $25,000 pledge for 2026 Rattlesnake Creek Working Group (3‑0)
• Authorized hiring of First American Title at $200 per track, up to 35 tracks (3‑0)
• Approved payment vouchers from March 24 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved split of election deputy pay (approval given)
• Approved juvenile evidence‑based grant (3‑0)