Shawnee County public meetings in 2022
50 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a series of service contracts for social agencies, elderly care, and county operations. The meeting includes requests for fund transfers and infrastructure repairs for detention centers.
- Contract C392-2022 with TARC, Inc. for social services totaling $999,130.00
- Contract C408-2022 with Meals on Wheels for home delivered meals totaling $161,000.00
- Contract C391-2022 with Helping Hands Humane Society for $145,000.00
- Contract C390-2022 with Shawnee County Fair Association for $80,000.00
- Purchase of 2 Cisco Nexus Switches and services for $62,122.34 using ARPA/SLFRF funds
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will review several service contracts and fund transfers. Key items include management agreements for the Stormont Vail Events Center and the county's amateur baseball program. The board will also consider 2023 liquor licenses and social services funding.
- Contract C387-2022 with OVG Hospitality for Stormont Vail Events Center concessions
- Contract C388-2022 extending OVG360 management agreement to December 31, 2029
- Transfer of $73,855.38 for Stormont Vail Events Center transition costs
- Contract C385-2022 with Shawnee County Amateur Baseball Association (SCABA)
- Cereal malt beverage licenses for Sommerset Cafe and Buffalo Grille
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on using Design-Build for the Oakland Aquatic facility and Shawnee South Community park splash pad. The body is also reviewing several software contracts and budget transfers for corrections and parks.
- Public hearing on Design-Build delivery for Oakland Aquatic facility and Shawnee South Community park splash pad
- Contract C383-2022 with Software House International for Microsoft Azure services at $73,950.00
- Request to transfer $150,000.00 from Department of Corrections budget to a Security Equipment Special Fund
- Contract C382-2022 for Atlassian licensing fees at $9,675.00
- Change Order No. 1 for SW 61st Street over Six-Mile Creek bridge project resulting in a $2,259.97 decrease
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several service contracts, budget transfers for courthouse renovations, and a fee schedule for trash and recycling collection. The body is also considering a supplemental agreement for a traffic signal project on South Topeka Boulevard.
- Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for South Topeka Boulevard traffic signals increasing combined shared costs limit to $1,500,000.00
- Resolution No. 2022-108 establishing Trash and Recycling Collection Fees
- Contract C376-2022 with Wildcat Landscape, LLC for sports field mowing at $82,629.96 annually
- Request for $22,065.00 in Contingency Funds for 2022 election mail ballot envelopes and MIFI charges
- Contract C375-2022 for a three-year lease of Velma K. Paris Community Center at $1,900.00 monthly
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will consider a bid for the Sherwood Wastewater Treatment System pump station replacement and various contracts for the Sheriff's office. The meeting includes discussions on public works bids and the appropriation of the 2023 Transient Guest Tax.
- Bid for Sherwood Wastewater Treatment System pump station replacement at a cost of $3,969,738.00
- Purchase of up to $250,000.00 worth of fuel from Capital City Oil
- Settlement of $26,000.00 for right-of-way easement and costs for culvert replacement on Berryton Road
- Cereal Malt Beverage license for Croco Store LLC dba Gastrip at 550 SE Croco Road
- Emergency Management Performance Grant award of $107,692.00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will review several departmental funding requests and contracts. Key items include a road project on NW 46th and a tax exemption for Torgeson Electric Company, Inc. The body will also consider various equipment purchases and personnel reclassifications.
- Contract C363-2022 with SBB Engineering LLC for NW 46th road reconstruction: $685,592.00
- Resolution No. 2022-99: Tax exemption for Torgeson Electric Company, Inc.
- Purchase of Courthouse Jury Assembly room chairs and tables: $42,716.39
- Purchase of 11 Tyler Technologies timeclocks: $24,145.00
- Transfer of $150,000.00 from Register of Deeds Technology Fund to Land Records Fund
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider several contracts, including courtroom renovations and noxious weed treatment. The body will also review liquor license applications and penalties for ambulance response times.
- Contract C362-2022 with Cytek Media Systems, Inc. for $416,029.00 for courtroom technology
- Fines for American Medical Response (AMR) totaling $5,530.00 for July 2022 response failures
- Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses for Glory Days Pizza and The Shack
- Contracts C349-2022 through C359-2022 for noxious weed treatment across various townships and the City of Topeka
- Purchase agreement C348-2022 with Shawnee Mission Ford for two F-250 Super Duty pickups
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss a new sales tax for the Gage Park Authority and a public hearing for the Oakland Aquatic facility project. The body is also reviewing several software contracts, vehicle purchases, and liquor licenses.
- Resolution No. 2022-96 to levy a 0.2% Gage Park Authority Sales Tax
- Request to set a public hearing for the Oakland Aquatic facility and Shawnee South Community park splash pad project
- Purchase of 1,600 Motorola software licenses for $34,560.00
- Price increase of $45,460.00 for four Solid Waste vehicles
- Contract with Play & Park Structures for a shade sail at Bettis Family Sports Complex for $66,047.92
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several service contracts and equipment purchases. The meeting includes decisions on liquor licenses and facility renovations. A Shawnee County Board of Health meeting will follow.
- Purchase of Enforcement Mobile electronic ticketing solution from Tyler Technologies for $159,068.00
- Purchase of a 2020 Dodge Challenger D.A.R.E. vehicle for $31,500.00
- Renovation of Community Corrections conference and training space for $18,308.51
- Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses for TJ's Express, Viking Express, and Seaman 66
- Payment of $4,080.00 to the U.S. Geological Survey for Wakarusa Streamgage operating costs
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several contracts for IT software, bridge inspections, and land acquisitions. The body is also considering a resolution to lease facilities to the Public Building Commission to facilitate a bond issuance for facility improvements.
- Proposed issuance of up to $20,000,000.00 in revenue bonds for Department of Corrections and Parks + Recreation facilities
- Contract C328-2022 for bridge inventory and inspection services not to exceed $69,750.00
- Purchase of Lots 1, 2 and 3 in Lindbloom Subdivision for $45,000.00
- Grant request of $138,200.00 for maintenance of the Levee Trail surfacing
- Purchase of audio/visual equipment for courtrooms 308 and 312 totaling $86,553.00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a major amendment to a conditional use permit for mining and review several service contracts. The body will also consider payments for right-of-way easements and judicial compensation.
- Public hearing on Resolution No. 2022-86 to add 61.98 acres to the CU21/07 mining site plan
- Proposed $97,500.00 contract with FORVIS, LLP for 2022 audit services
- Proposed $21,500.00 settlement for Berryton Road culverts replacement project easements
- Proposed $45,500.00 contract amendment with Shawnee County Regional Alcohol and Drug Assessment Center
- Proposed $6,009.30 maintenance agreement with Converge One for virtual machines and database servers
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Shawnee County Commission will consider approving a $251,173.46 software maintenance agreement with Tyler Technologies for the Records Management System, a $24,500 contract with PKMR Engineers for HVAC upgrades at the Department of Corrections Annex, and a $5,000 grant application for a public art piece. The meeting also includes a request to cancel the November 10th meeting.
- Consider approval of $251,173.46 software maintenance agreement with Tyler Technologies for the Record Management System (City share: $113,483.89, Sheriff/DOC share: $137,689.57)
- Consider acceptance of $24,500 bid and contract with PKMR Engineers for HVAC renovation at DOC Annex (ARPA SLFRF funded)
- Consider approval of $5,000 grant application from Greater Topeka Fund for a public art piece
- Consider filling Recreation Manager Position PR1146A at Step 3, Range 66 ($72,891.88 annually including benefits)
- Consider canceling the November 10th Commission meeting
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will consider a five-year lease agreement for parks and recreation equipment at an annual cost of $172,114.86, funded by the Golf Earned Income Fund and Park Operations budget. They will also vote on filling a vacant Administrative Superintendent position at $91,993.40 annually, and on a $5,200 software contract for sports scheduling. The consent agenda includes approval to solicit bids for inmate clothing and a sole-source purchase of two police vehicles for $92,000.
- Five-year lease for parks equipment at $172,114.86/year (Contract C322-2022, Resolutions 2022-84 and 2022-85)
- Fill vacant Administrative Superintendent, Parks + Recreation at $32.74/hour ($91,993.40/year)
- Software contract with Quickscores LLC for youth/adult sports scheduling at $5,200/year
- Sole-source purchase of two 2023 Chevy Tahoe police pursuit vehicles for $92,000
- Solicit bids for inmate clothing and supplies for 2023
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with 17 items, including a $2,970 amendment for traffic signal upgrades on S Topeka Boulevard, a $31,420 sole-source contract for a cell phone encryption tool for the Sheriff's Office, and a $45,840 contract for electronic health record software for the Health Department. New business items include approval of health savings account funding, a union MOU, and a $11,560 roof replacement at Lake Shawnee Shelter #6. The meeting also includes proclamations, public comment, and possible executive sessions.
- Amendment No. 1 to Contract C310-2022 for traffic signal upgrades at S Topeka Boulevard, Gary Ormsby Drive, University Boulevard & 57th Street, adding $2,970
- Sole-source purchase of GrayKey annual subscription and dongle for Sheriff's Office at $31,420
- Contract C320-2022 with Custom Data Processing for Electronic Health Record software at $45,840
- Contract C319-2022 with Gardner Roofing for Lake Shawnee Shelter #6 roof replacement up to $11,560
- Approval of Health Savings Account Funding for 2023 Benefits Plan Year
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda and new business items including contracts, travel approvals, and purchases. Notable decisions include supplemental pay raises for two district magistrate judges from $76,601 to $85,000 per year, a $32,479 sole-source tactical video phone for the Sheriff's Office, and a $94,630 pool painting contract.
- Supplemental compensation for two magistrate judges: salary increase from $76,601 to $85,000/year, funded by eliminating two Pro Tem judge positions
- Sole-source purchase of CNT Tactical Video Phone from 836 Technologies for $32,479.11 for Sheriff's Office
- Contract C308-2022: $94,630 awarded to Neale Painting for pool basin prep and painting at Hillcrest, Rossville, and Garfield aquatic facilities
- Contract C307-2022: Three-year extension of Helen Performing Arts Center management with Topeka Civic Theatre at $217,830/year
- Contract C306-2022: $650/month for lab director services from Hickok & Associates for Health Department through Oct 2023
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board will consider several consent agenda items, including a $500,000 ARPA-funded amendment and a $2,000,000 contract for Valeo Behavioral Health Care, and a resolution to move commission meetings to 707 SE Quincy starting October 27. New business also includes vehicle purchases for the Sheriff's Office and a credit card limit increase for the Weed Department.
- Contract C297-2022: $500,000 additional for Valeo mental health services from ARPA funds
- Contract C298-2022: $2,000,000 for 2023 Valeo mental health services
- Resolution 2022-83: Move commission meetings to 707 SE Quincy from Oct. 27
- Sole source purchase: 2020 Dodge Durango for $29,350 for Sheriff's fleet
- Sole source purchase: 2018 Ford Interceptor for $25,850 for Sheriff's fleet
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several funding transfers, vehicle lease increases, and personnel changes. The body will also consider the appointment of a new member to the Shawnee County Fire District No. 3 Board.
- Transfer of $718,509.94 from Capital Outlay Fund to Building and Facility Fund for roof and parking lot repairs
- Lease of 2023 International MV607 Hook Truck with monthly rates up to $31,200.00
- Use of $17,593.46 in Contingency Funds for August 2022 primary ballot recount payroll
- Approval of 2023 Employee Benefit Costs and changes to new hire benefit wait periods
- Appointment of Todd Reeves to the Shawnee County Fire District No. 3 Board
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding an island annexation request by the City of Topeka. The body will also consider several contracts, board appointments, and voucher payments.
- Public hearing on City of Topeka island annexation near SE 39th and SE Croco Rd.
- Contract C292-2022 with TARC, Inc. for Winter Wonderland Event at Lake Shawnee Campground for $16,500.00
- Contract C293-2022 with SHI for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server at a cost of $3,058.28
- Payment of District Attorney invoices from the Diversion Fund totaling $1,800.68
- Appointments of Jennifer Hylton and Rebecca Turner to corrections advisory boards
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several contract awards, including road improvement requests and facility maintenance. The agenda also includes reports on ambulance response compliance and associated financial penalties.
- American Medical Response (AMR) penalties: $2,280.00 (April), $3,670.00 (May), and $3,900.00 total (June)
- Sheriff purchase of 30 Colt Rifles from Clyde Armory for $30,603.60
- Public Works bid award to Builders Choice Aggregates for 12,000 tons of sand
- Public Works bid award to Scotwood Industries, LLC for 20,000 gallons of calcium chloride
- Lake Shawnee Shelter #6 roof and gutter replacement contract for $7,280.00 plus $80.00 per sheet of decking
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will consider issuing revenue bonds to finance improvements for the County Department of Corrections and Parks + Recreation facilities. The body will also review ambulance compliance penalties and various department contracts.
- Resolution No. 2022-79 to issue revenue bonds for Department of Corrections and Parks + Recreation improvements
- Penalties for American Medical Response totaling $3,900.00, $2,290.00, and $3,100.00 for long responses
- Contract C289-2022 for $39,516.66 in grant funding for Regional Public Health Emergency Preparedness
- Payment of $2,987.77 from the Diversion Fund account
- Request for Quotations for motorized equipment for Solid Waste
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will review several departmental contracts, including a chemical mail scanning system for the Adult Detention Center and a real-time crime center for the Sheriff's Office. Additionally, the board will consider awarding a bid for 6,500 tons of de-icing salt.
- Contract C287-2022 with ChemImage for $194,435.00 for mail scanning at Adult Detention Center
- Request to use $34,650.00 of capital outlay for annex security system equipment
- Bid award for 6,500 tons of de-icing salt
- Contract C286-2022 for a FUSUS Real-Time Crime Center at a cost of $225,000.00
- Contract C285-2022 with Ghost Tours of Kansas for Parks + Recreation history programs
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to review several service contracts and payment authorizations. Key items include funding for bridge design, sewer line replacement, and the renewal of WIC health services.
- Contract C280-2022: $1,338,524 for WIC/Breastfeeding Peer Counselor services
- Contract C278-2022: Up to $120,000 for NW 78th Street bridge replacement design
- Contract C279-2022: $87,127 change order for sewer line replacement at Administrative Services Building
- Contract C281-2022 and C282-2022: WIC service agreements for Wabaunsee ($7,627) and Osage ($16,803) counties
- Payment of $931.55 for Sunflower Multiple Listing Service subscriptions
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will review several infrastructure contracts, including roof repairs and elevator modernization. The body is also considering various service agreements for parks, the health department, and the sheriff's office.
- Amendment for Lake Shawnee Campground design and implementation: $844,083.00
- Roof repairs for Hillcrest Community Center ($128,170.00) and Lake Shawnee maintenance shop ($29,565.00)
- Elevator modernization at the Administrative Services Building: $130,769.00
- Courthouse Entrance Security bid award to Smith's Detection: $80,752.06
- Motorola Radio & Device Management Service Contract: $107,267.00 for year one
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will review several service contracts for insurance, pest control, and software licenses. The body is also considering payments for coroner expenses and invoices from the District Attorney's Diversion Fund.
- Contract C261-2022 with Willis Towers Watson Midwest, Inc. for storage tank liability insurance ($817.00)
- Contract C259-2022 with Ozark Integrated Pest Service, Inc. for termite services ($550.00 per year)
- Contract C262-2022 with Software House International for 13 Microsoft SQL Server licenses ($2,518.97 per license)
- Payment of $4,946.39 for Diversion Fund account invoices
- Coroner payments of $125.00 for Abraham White Weasel and $350.00 for Bruce Willoughby
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will review several contracts and resolutions, including a boiler replacement for the Adult Detention Center. The body is also considering the initiation of eminent domain proceedings for a project on SE Berryton Road.
- Resolution 2022-71: Initiation of eminent domain for Project No. S-171010.00, SE Berryton Road Over Tributary to Lynn Creek
- Contract C260-2022: $46,996.00 for boiler replacement at the Adult Detention Center with BCI Mechanical Inc.
- Resolution No. 2022-75: Placement of speed limit signs on NW 62nd Street between NW Jennings Road and southbound US-75
- Award of auditing services bid to FORVIS, LLP
- Resolution No. 2022-76: Allocation of 2023 Special Alcohol-Drug Program Funds
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several infrastructure contracts and departmental expenditures. Key items include pavement work on SW 57th and renovations at Gage Park and the Envista Softball Complex.
- Pavement cold mill & overlay for SW 57th from Topeka City Limits to South Topeka Boulevard for $99,221.13
- Gage Park Mini-Train track repairs with RailWorks Track Services, LLC for $128,900.00 plus unit costs
- Men's restroom renovation at Envista Softball Complex with JP Construction for $115,825.00
- Purchase of 2023 Capital Equipment with first $300,000.00 from 2023 Capital Outlay Fund
- Recruitment plans contract with Alpha Media costing $14,805.00 (Health Dept) and $20,040.00 (Dept of Corrections)
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will review several business items including a rezoning request for a social event center and multiple technology service contracts. The agenda also includes a resolution to rename Pinecrest Park to Nellie Hogan Park.
- Rezoning 21.2-acres at 9534 SW Topeka Boulevard from RR-1 to C-2 for a social event center
- Resolution No. 2022-73 to rename Pinecrest Park to Nellie Hogan Park
- Contract C248-2022 with Imaging Office Systems, Inc. for $41,750.00
- Contract C249-2022 with Tallon, Inc. for $21,500.00
- Contract C250-2022 with Central Square for $71,050.17
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will review the preliminary 2023 Budget for adjustments or adoption. The agenda also includes a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the 2023 property tax levy.
- Review of the preliminary 2023 Budget
- Resolution No. 2022-72 to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the 2023 property tax levy
- Renewal of Imperva software subscription for $14,809.32
- Maintenance agreement with ConvergeOne for $3,679.37
- Grants to Shawnee County First Responders totaling $34,728.82
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will review several financial requests, including tuition reimbursement and invoice payments. The agenda also includes a contract for boiler replacements and filling a vacant Recreation Superintendent position.
- Contract C245-2022 with McElroy's Inc. for $440,142.00 to replace boilers
- Filling the vacant Recreation Superintendent position at $96,142.28 annually
- $351.00 tuition reimbursement for Ian Roesler (Appraiser's Office)
- $3,093.71 in invoice payments from the Diversion Fund (District Attorney)
- Public Budget Hearing and Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing at 5:30 pm
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board will hold a public hearing regarding a sales tax ballot question to fund recreational facilities and create a Gage Park Improvement Authority. Other items include a proposed $4.28 million medical services contract for inmates and a grass seed purchase for golf courses.
- Public hearing for sales tax ballot question for recreational facilities (Resolution No. 2022-69)
- Contract C242-2022 with Armor Health of Shawnee County, LLC for $4,280,000.00
- Contract C239-2022 for grass seed purchase totaling $57,878.75
- Contract C238-2022 with Voice Products Service, LLC for $13,794.00
- Contract C241-2022 with ConvergeOne for $5,909.40
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several contracts for parks, public works, and appraisal services. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding a new water tower and continued discussion on the proposed 2023 budget.
- Public Hearing: Resolution No. 2022-63 for a 1-million-gallon water tower at 7307 SW 41st Street
- Bid award to Sunflower Paving, Inc. for Stormont Vail Events Center and Extension Office parking lot repairs up to $131,475.80 total
- Contract C235-2022 with Keller, Craig & Associates for a 2023 Capitalization Rate Study at $15,000.00
- Training for Election Center Certified Election Registration Administrator estimated at $1,012.72
- Discussion of the proposed 2023 Budget
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will review several contracts, including a domestic boiler project for the Department of Corrections and parking lot repairs at the Courthouse. The agenda also includes requests regarding liquor licensing, server support, and employee budget transfers.
- McElroy's Inc. bid of $440,142.00 for a domestic boiler project
- Senne Company contract not to exceed $67,275.00 for Courthouse parking lot repairs
- Oracle America, Inc. contract for $4,598.00 for server support
- Resolution No. 2022-62 for a Cereal Malt Beverage License for John's Food Center
- Diversion Fund invoice payments totaling $1,121.04
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will review several departmental requests including law enforcement equipment and facility upgrades. Items include a vehicle purchase for the Sheriff's office and bed specifications for the Department of Corrections.
- Purchase of a 2020 K-9 ready Dodge Charger for $22,600.00
- Request to solicit bids for inmate beds with an estimated cost of $100,000.00
- Financing of two Yale forklifts at $637.58 per month for 60 months
- Contract for Mars Wrigley to manage litter collection on Gary Ormsby Drive
- Amendment to Cox Business Services contract for service locations at Dornwood Ball Park and Cypress Golf Maintenance
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the proposed 2023 Budget. The body is also considering several contracts for software, insurance, and event permissions.
- Contract with Bentek for employee benefits software not to exceed $67,000.04 per year
- Proposed 2023 Budget discussion
- TFI Family Services Agreements for a Blues Festival at Ward-Meade Historic Site with a $1,700 fee plus 10% gate revenue
- Hiring of a Commercial Appraiser I with an annual salary including benefits of $82,670.91
- Flood insurance for the community center in Crestview Park for $4,847.00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will review several infrastructure repair requests and personnel appointments. The body is also discussing the Capital Improvement Plan and potential meeting cancellations for election canvassing.
- Bid to Bettis Asphalt & Construction Co., Inc. for DOC Adult Detention Center parking lot repairs at $68,913.64
- Emergency purchase to repair courthouse east entrance parking lot ramp not to exceed $67,275.00
- Resolution No. 2022-59 to appoint Marc Price as Director of Information Technology
- Request to reject and re-advertise bids for pavement mill and overlay on SW 57th from S Topeka Boulevard to Topeka City Limits
- Payment of $4,570.07 in invoices from the Diversion Fund for the District Attorney
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will review several infrastructure projects including Gage Park train track repairs and a bridge replacement on SW 61st Street. The agenda also includes discussions regarding law enforcement technology subscriptions and funding for inmate medical services.
- Gage Park Mini-Train track repairs via RailWorks Track Services, LLC for $128,900.00
- Emergency bridge replacement on SW 61st Street over Six-Mile Creek for $863,801.70
- Engineering design services for NW 46th Street road improvements
- Replacement taser purchase estimated at $40,320.00 using $28,714.00 in grant funds
- Annual LEFTA Systems IT support subscription for $1,891.08
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the Capital Improvement Plan and consider issuing a Request for Proposal for financial audit services. The body will also review various payment requests and a personnel appointment for Parks and Recreation.
- Request for Proposal for financial audit services
- Appointment of a Park Forester (Arborist) at $18.69 per hour ($57,385.13 annually)
- Payments of $350.00 each for final expenses of five individuals
- Diversion Fund account invoices totaling $1,174.19
- Property disposal of 104 blue plastic totes from the Election Office
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss budget resolutions and a potential sales tax ballot question for recreational facilities. The meeting includes reviews of emergency vehicle permits and various department contracts.
- Resolution No. 2022-57 regarding intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2023 budget
- Resolution No. 2022-58 to set a public hearing for a sales tax ballot question for recreational facilities and a Gage Park Improvement Authority
- Contract C213-2022 with United Way for the Early Childhood Block Grant totaling $256,063.00
- Emergency waterline repairs and contingency fund use at the Juvenile Detention Center (401 SE 8th Street)
- Replacement of 17 leased Ford F-150s for Parks + Recreation
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will review several items including a property rezoning request for a daycare conversion and a temporary beer license. The meeting also includes consideration of an Oracle Data Appliance purchase and bids for repairs to Lake Shawnee Shelter #6.
- Purchase of Oracle Data Appliance for $21,605.88
- Temporary Cereal Malt Beverage License for Happy Bassett Brewing Company at Envista Softball Complex
- Rezoning of 3737 NW 35th Street from Residential Reserve District to Office and Institutional 1 District
- Solicitation of bids for repairs to Lake Shawnee Shelter #6 with an estimated budget of $40,000.00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a solar farm permit in Mission Township. The body is also considering several contracts for public safety equipment, health services, and land easements.
- Public hearing for Resolution No. 2022-54: solar farm on 13.71 acres at 4306 SW Auburn Road
- Contract C206-2022 with Blue Valley Public Safety, Inc. for two Outdoor Warning Sirens for $31,684.34
- Contract C210-2022 with TARC for $23,000.00 for in-home nursing services
- Lease of two vehicles for the Health Department J.P. Lewis Building for $14,974.92 annually
- Settlement payment of $8,000.00 for Berryton Road culvert replacements
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several contracts for youth mentorship and juvenile intake services funded by state grants. The body is also considering resolutions to establish salaries for department heads and elected officials. Additional items include a mobile food vending permit and personnel actions for Parks + Recreation.
- Contract C200-2022 for juvenile intake services: $434,303.23
- Contract C201-2022 for juvenile community services: $181,726.00
- Resolution No. 2022-52 and 2022-53 to establish salaries for officials and department heads
- Contract C198-2022 for Sno N Mo mobile food vending permit: $250.00
- Contract C204-2022 for Heartland Regional Alcohol and Drug Assessment Center: $100,500.00 total
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will review several financial and administrative items including a presentation on the 2021 Financial Audit. Key discussions include funding for the Deer Creek Trail extension and a request to seek contractors for a new HVAC system at the Jail Annex.
- $138,000.00 contract for Deer Creek Trail - Robinson Extension
- Resolution 2022-51: address correction for Solar Farm at 7300 NW 35th Street
- RFQ for Jail Annex HVAC system replacement using ARPA SLFRF funding
- $293.91 contract for TOAD Data Modeler annual maintenance
- $4,573.06 in invoice payments from the Diversion Fund
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several infrastructure projects and financial authorizations. Key items include the issuance of taxable industrial revenue bonds and funding for an emergency bridge replacement.
- Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds for AWE Windchase, LLC ($8,750,000) and AWE Auburn Hills, LLC ($30,500,000)
- Emergency bridge replacement project at SE 61st over Six-Mile Creek estimated at $1,073,350
- Bids for mill and overlay of approximately 700 lineal feet of SW 57th Street
- Bids for repair, milling and overlay of two Department of Corrections parking lots not to exceed $80,000
- Contract C192-2022 with Falk Architects for Emergency Operations Center restroom upgrades for $5,800
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will review several contracts and payments, including funding for park shelters and campground design. The body is also considering appointments to the Ambulance Advisory Board and a tuberculosis control agreement.
- Proposed $2,000,000 agreement with KBS Constructors for campground improvement design-build services
- Proposed $110,500 for park shelters at Hillsdale Park and Boswell Park via Athco, LLC
- Proposed $3,000 renewal agreement with KDHE for tuberculosis control
- Request for $14,925.37 payment to Murphree Restoration Services for water leak repairs
- Proposed appointments of Bruce Andruss and Forrest Walter to the Ambulance Advisory Board
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on three land-use requests, including two solar farms and a residential expansion. The body will also review contracts for bridge utility relocation and road materials.
- Resolution No. 2022-44: Major Amendment to Aldersgate Village Master PUD Plan for up to 20 additional single-family homes
- Resolution No. 2022-45: Conditional Use Permit for a solar farm at 4306 SW Auburn Road
- Resolution No. 2022-46: Conditional Use Permit for a solar farm at 7300 NW 35th Street
- Contract C185-2022: Up to $20,000 for FreeState Electric Cooperative for power line relocation at SW 61st over Six-Mile Creek
- RFQ 033-22: Up to $52,050 for crushed limestone from Mid-States Materials
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding property tax exemptions for two entities. The meeting also includes votes on various department contracts and equipment purchases.
- Public hearings on Resolution No. 2022-41 and 2022-42 for tax exemptions for Fairview Corn, LLC and Fairview Grain, LLC
- Contract with JP Construction for Envista Softball Complex restroom renovation using $113,000.00
- Renewal agreement with Kansas Children’s Service League for $360,000.00
- Courtroom renovation contract amendment for KBS Constructors and TreanorHL totaling $285,517.00
- Purchase of 10 Rapid Deployment Vehicle Warning Kits for $19,165.00 plus shipping
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a salary and benefits increase for a Health Services Liaison position. The body is also considering temporary parking restrictions for July 4th and a county credit card issuance.
- Resolution No. 2022-38: temporary NO PARKING signs for Sherwood Lake Club July 4th festivities
- Resolution No. 2022-39: $1,500 spending limit credit card for Juvenile Court Services Department Supervisor
- Request to reclassify vacant Health Services Liaison position with a $25,432.80 increase for salary and benefits
- Proposed cancellation of the October 17th Commission Meeting
- Accessibility Practice Presentation by The WT Group, LLC for Parks + Recreation
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will review contracts for the Spirit of Kansas celebrations and a policy amendment regarding employee jury and witness pay. The body will also consider chemical purchasing waivers and the disposal of county vehicles.
- Contract C179-2022 with Air Explorer Squadron No. 8 Inc. for portable restroom monitoring at $1,200.00
- Resolution No. 2022-37 amending the Human Resources Policy Manual regarding Jury and Witness pay
- Contract C180-2022 with Easy Ice for four ice machines at a monthly cost of $810.00
- Change order #1 for Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc. on S Topeka Blvd resulting in a $13,396.60 cost decrease
- Request to dispose of a 2006 Ford E-150 and a 2007 Ford Focus via Purple Wave Auction
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on issuing taxable industrial revenue bonds for the Whispering Pines and Cascade Apartments projects. The body is also considering several equipment purchases and emergency repair contracts.
- Resolution No. 2022-34: Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds of $30,500,000.00 for Whispering Pines Project
- Resolution No. 2022-35: Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds of $8,750,000.00 for Cascade Apartments Project
- Purchase of two JCB 270 Skid Steer Loaders for $102,270.08
- Use of $50,147.00 in Contingency Funds for equipment replacement at the Election Office
- Contract C175-2022 with Federal Signal Corp. for software subscription at $5,250.00
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a tax exemption for Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. The body is also reviewing contracts for COVID-19 mitigation and the Great Topeka Duck Race.
- Public hearing on Resolution No. 2022-33 for Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc. tax exemption
- Contract C173-2022 amendment with City of Topeka for $565,659.93 in COVID-19 mitigation funds
- Contract C172-2022 for the Great Topeka Duck Race with $1,040.00 in event fees
- Payment of $2,337.68 in invoices from the Diversion Fund for the District Attorney
- Requests for public hearings on tax exemptions for Fairview Corn, LLC and Fairview Grain, LLC