Commissioner Minutes

June 6, 2022

David White, Bert Lowery, John Bertram, Kristi Cooper, Chay Howard, Jay Schmidt, Matt Christenson, Bruce Foster, and Jeff Blackburn attended the meeting.

Consent agenda included: Agenda and Commissioner minutes of 5/31/2022.

Prior to the meeting, the pledge of allegiance was recited, and prayer given by Jeff Blackburn. David White opened the meeting at 9:00. Bert moved to approve the consent agenda as presented with corrections to the minutes as discussed and John seconded, motion passed unanimously.

Jay Schmidt presented sealed bids for a chip seal for the Haviland blacktop from Heft and Sons in the amount of $224,224 and Bert moved to approve the bid as presented and John seconded, motion passed unanimously. Next, he informed the Commissioners that the dumpster is for recycling glass and plastic and will move it to the area by the shop in Greensburg per their request. Jay also asked if he could purchase a mower from Prairieland Partners for $14,900 out of Hutchinson and it was by consensus to allow the purchase. He wanted to inform them that Edwards County R&B department is wanting to use our shoulder rock machine and after some discussion it was tabled until our insurance was contacted, and an agreement could be drawn up for the use of equipment.

Matt Christenson came to present 4 quotes for replacing 24 workstations and some monitors for the different county departments. Quotes received CDWG $33,406.01, Connection $29,565.73, SCW $32,017.14 and SHI $33.738.54. He reported that not all vendors were able to provide full quotes for the all the requested equipment but that he could just purchase what he needed from another vendor for around $2500. After some discussion Bert moved to approve the Connection quote in the amount of $29,565.73 and John seconded, motion passed unanimously.

Bruce Foster came to present a KDOT spraying contract with the State and the Noxious Weed annual report for review. After review of the contract and annual report John moved to approve the contract with KDOT and David seconded, motion passed unanimously. Bert moved to approve the annual Noxious Weed progress report and John seconded, motion passed unanimously.

Kristi Cooper presented 2 quotes from Komtech ($3207.21) and Postalocity ($2453.61) for mailing the RNR notices. She explained that the quote was an estimate at this time since she wouldn’t know for sure yet how many notices would need to be sent if the County exceeded the RNR. The total cost could be less and would be only sent if taxing districts exceeded the RNR for their 2023 budgets and that SB13 regulates the new law. After some discussion Bert moved to approve the quote from Postalocity in the amount of $2453.61 and John seconded, motion passed unanimously. Minutes from the last meeting were presented for signatures.

Meeting adjourned at 10:09.

Kiowa County Commissioners Meeting
May 31, 2022

David White, Bert Lowery, John Bertram, Kristi Cooper, Chay Howard, Kendal Lothman, Leanna Banzet, Karen Butler, Matt Christenson, Rhonda Fernandez and Jeff Blackburn attended the meeting.

Consent agenda included: Agenda, Payroll report, Accounts Payable reports, and Commissioner minutes of 5/16/22.

After prayer given by Jeff Blackburn and the pledge of allegiance, David White opened the meeting at 9:00. Bert moved to approve the consent agenda as presented John seconded, motion passed unanimously.

Kendal Lothman came to present payroll changes for M West(separation), P Capansky(new hire deputy officer) and M Farmer(part-time new hire detention officer). After review Bert moved to approve the payroll changes as presented and John seconded, motion passed unanimously. Next, he requested to purchase some body armor out of his Special Equipment fund in the amount of $1921.86 for his new deputy. After some discussion, Bert moved to approve the purchase out of his Special Equipment Fund and John seconded, motion passed unanimously.

Leanna Banzet came to present the 2023 budget request for the County Museum with Terri Butler. They informed them all that they are looking to hire a full-time director and also wanted to remind them that they had added a $5000 increase to their budget as well, which will be used towards future needs on the round barn per their previous conversations.

Kristi Cooper presented tax corrections for approval on real estate. After reviewing the changes, Bert moved to approve the tax corrections as presented and John seconded, motion passed unanimously. She gave a quick update on election filing deadlines and presented the payroll reports, accounts payable reports and minutes from the last meeting for signatures.

Karen Butler came to inform them that she will be retiring on September 30th this year and that there will be an increase in her budget request for next year to help cover the costs of the health insurance for the new employee that she will be hiring this year.

During Commissioner discussion the recycling dumpsters was revisited but after some discussion they tabled it until the next meeting when Jay would be present.

Matt Christenson came to report that there was a change to the vendor who he had purchased the backup storage for the county from due to the significant increase of price from SCW and that he has purchased off another vendor for $6,622.08 since he had approval on the first purchase.

Break called till 10:00.

Rhonda Fernandez came to present quotes for the renewal with Blue Cross Blue Shield for July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2023. She gave a few renewal options from BCBS and explained the different options for them. She recommended option 1 for their renewal. After some discussion, Bert moved to approve option 1 for the renewal in the amount of $905,483.44 and John seconded, motion passed unanimously. Kristi informed them that open enrollment will be on June 13th for all the employees which will be held at the Community Center with 3 different sessions so all the employees can attend.

Meeting adjourned at 10:22

Kiowa County Commissioners Meeting
May 16, 2022

David White, Bert Lowery, John Bertram, Kristi Cooper, Chay Howard, Jay Schmidt, Kerri Ulrich, Jim Borgerding, Sonja Channel, Sue Greenleaf, Patrick Jansen, Matt Christenson, Kendal Lothman, Aaron Heft and Jeff Blackburn attended the meeting.

Consent agenda included: Agenda, Payroll report, Accounts Payable reports, and Commissioner minutes of 5/2/2022.

Prior to the meeting, the pledge of allegiance was recited, and prayer given by Jeff Blackburn. David White opened the meeting at 9:00. Bert moved to approve the consent agenda as presented and John seconded, motion passed unanimously.

Kristi Cooper presented a tax correction for approval. After review John moved to accept the correction as presented and Bert seconded, motion passed unanimously. She then presented the minutes of May 2, the payroll report and AP reports for signatures. She also informed them that she is applying for a risk avoidance grant through KCAMP since the concrete projects they approved qualified because they would lower the risk of falls and claims. Next, she reported that she had checked with ADA compliances regarding the hand railing and was informed that they only require a railing on each side of the stairs so she asked if they would like the third rail put back in the middle of the stairs or just use what is required. After some discussion it was by consensus to leave the middle railing out since it isn’t required by ADA compliances.

Kerri Ulrich came to request a session for Board of Health. David adjourned the Commissioner meeting at 9:10 and called the Board of Health meeting to order. She reported staff schedules, health fair updates, a leadership course she is attending, Covid updates, some new programs being offered for the public on healthy habits, Kid Count helping with pool passes for families and sponsoring kids summer movies, administrative board meeting hosting a Red Cross shelter training with local emergency departments, and budget request discussion decreasing her budget by $25,000 due to a grant she is receiving for RN salary. David adjourned the Board of Health and called the regular meeting to order at 9:22. She then presented a payroll change for T Hatton 6-month probation for approval, after review Bert moved to approve the payroll change presented and John seconded, motion passed unanimously.

Jay Schmidt presented 2 sealed bids. The first one was for a chip seal for the Haviland blacktop from Heft and Sons in the amount of $262,662.40 and the second one was a sand seal bid for City Service Road from Heft and Sons in the amount of $209,440. After some discussion they asked Jay to get with Steve and get a sand seal bid on Haviland blacktop and report back, Bert then moved to approve the sand seal bid on City Service Road in the amount of $209,440 and John seconded, motion passed unanimously. Next, he presented payroll changes for J Ahrens (separation), C Erickson (merit), and D Liggett (merit) for approval. Bert moved to approve the payroll changes as presented and David seconded, motion passed unanimously. He also reported mowing has begun in the county and that they are going to start patching blacktops in the next week or so. John wanted to revisit the previous discussion regarding placement of recycling dumpsters since he was asked about moving them into the city limits of Greensburg. After some discussion, they agreed to put one by the shop in Greensburg and if other communities would like them, they would discuss that as it comes up.

Jim Borgerding came to present his 2023 budget request for the County Extension office and gave an update on the staff changes and upcoming events.

Kendal Lothman presented payroll changes for S Woodsmall (merit), M West (merit), and R Smith (new hire) for approval. After review Bert moved to approve the payroll changes as presented and John seconded, motion passed unanimously. Next, he presented a quote from Mallory Safety and Supply for 2 armor vests in the amount of $3,709.84 for deputies and requested the funds to be taken out of the Sheriff Equipment reserve fund Bert moved to approve the purchase of $3,709.84 and for the funds to be taken out of his equipment reserve fund and John seconded, motion passed unanimously.

Sonja Channell with Santa Fe Trails came to present FY23 Adult Grant and budget report and FY23 Juvenile Grant and budget report for approval. She gave a quick recap of the programs and informed them of staff changes. After some discussion Bert moved to approve the 2023 Adult comprehension grant and juvenile comprehension grant and John seconded, motion passed unanimously. David signed both reports.

Sue Greenleaf and Patrick Jansen came to discuss their 2023 budget request of the Fair Board. Patrick wanted to inform them about some projects they would like to do in the barn such as installing fans on the ceiling, updating the sound system, and adding concrete to the washout/loading area on the north side of the barn which explained the increase in their budget request.

Matt Christenson came to present quotes for the Commons Building server and informed them that the server is 11 years old and needs to be updated. Quotes presented are from Connection (Dell) $10,016.04, Connection (SuperMicro) $6,878.25, SHI (Dell) $10,971.42 and Thinkmate (SuperMicro) $8,434.02. After some discussion John moved to approve the lowest bid from Connection (SuperMicro) in the amount $6,878.25 and David seconded, motion passed unanimously. Bert asked for clarification on how much a server is used at the Commons and Matt informed them that everyone in the building uses the server and suggested replacing it because of how old the current one is and how the offices in the building need a server to operate their offices for computer file storage. Next, he presented the quote for a hardened backup repository system which will manage the backup storage for County data which includes the Courthouse, Sheriff Office, Health Department, Road and Bridge buildings and Commons Building. Quotes presented are from CDWG (Lenovo) $5,690, Connection (Dell) $8,093.35, SCW (HPE) $13,062.82 and Thinkmake (SuperMicro) $5,151.58. After some discussion Bert moved to approve the lowest quote in the amount of $5,151.58 from Thinkmate and John seconded, motion passed unanimously

Break until 10:52.

During commissioner discussion they went outside to look at the courthouse front step project. No other topics discussed.

Meeting adjourned at 11:06.

Kiowa County Commissioners Meeting
May 2, 2022

David White, Bert Lowery, John Bertram, Kristi Cooper, Chay Howard, Jay Schmidt, Nadine Lampe, Matt Christenson, and Jeff Blackburn attended the meeting.

Consent agenda included: Agenda and Commissioner minutes of 4/29/2022.

Prior to the meeting, prayer was given by Jeff Blackburn and the pledge of allegiance. David White opened the meeting at 9:00. Bert moved to approve the consent agenda as presented and John seconded, motion passed unanimously.

Jay Schmidt presented a merit payroll change for approval for J West. After review Bert moved to approve the change as presented and John seconded, motion passed unanimously. He then presented a request of federal funds exchange in the amount of $56,319.66 that would be available funds in the amount of $50,687.70. Bert moved to approve the exchange of federal funds and John seconded, motion passed unanimously. Next, he informed them that the cost share of chemicals is set by statue and because they disposed of the cost share then they would need to offer at least 75% to 100% of the cost of chemicals to the public due to the amount of levies Noxious Weed receives in taxes. After some discussion John moved to approve the cost share to be changed back to 100% for the cost to the public for noxious weeds chemicals and Bert seconded, motion passed unanimously. Also, he added that they have added culverts on 5th Ave South of Q St. and one on N St. between 13th Ave and 15th Ave and added a retaining wall up on 55th Ave between G St. and H St.

Nadine Lampe with Arrowhead west came to present their 2023 budget request and gave a brief update on the program for Kiowa County.

Matt Christenson came to discuss network equipment updates for the Commons and presented 3 bids for their review from CDW Government $3420, GovConnection $3197.48, Southern Computer Warehouse (SCW) $2938.29. After some discussion John moved to approve the purchase from SCW and give him permission to order from a different supplier if SCW is unable to get the equipment delivered due to shipping delays and Bert seconded, motion carried unanimously. Next, he presented 3 quotes on network shortage backup equipment from SDWG $9,158.78, GovConnection $8,157.58, SCW $7974.25 and SHI $8649.47. Bert moved to approve the SDWG quote and John seconded, motion passed unanimously.

Kristi Cooper presented the minutes of April 29th for signatures.

David adjourned the meeting at 9:28

Kiowa County Commissioners Meeting
April 29, 2022

David White, Bert Lowery, John Bertram, Kristi Cooper, Ric Dalke, Richard McVey, Tracey Barton and Norm Macleod(via phone) and Stacy Weaver attended the meeting.

Consent agenda included: Agenda, Payroll report, Accounts Payable reports, and Commissioner minutes of 4/18/22 & 4/21/2022.

After prayer given by Stacy Weaver and the pledge of allegiance, David White opened the meeting at 9:00. Bert moved to approve the consent agenda as presented John seconded, motion passed unanimously.

Ric Dalke and Mary-Jane Dowler from the Iroquois Center of Human Development came to present their 2023 budget request and a review.

Tracey Barton and Norm Macleod with KNRC called to continue the conversation of the County partnering with them for the Rails to Trails program. After some discussion David moved to adopt resolution 2022-8 for adopting the Rails to Trails Program for Local Governments by the Kansas Natural Resource Coalition and John seconded motion passed unanimously. David moved to approve a commitment of one year with KNRC and John seconded, motion passed unanimously.

Kristi Cooper presented a merit payroll change for approval for T Libby. After review of the payroll change Bert moved to approve the change and John seconded, motion passed unanimously. Next, she presented the resolution 2022-13 with KWORCC for a self-insurance pool for worker compensation insurance and an interlocal agreement. After review David moved to adopt the resolution 2022-13 for an interlocal cooperation agreement with KWORCC to participate in and form a county self-insurance pool for worker compensation insurance and John seconded, motion passed unanimously. Bert moved to approve the agreement with KWORCC as presented and John seconded, motion passed unanimously. Last she presented the minutes of 4/18/22 and 4/21/22 along with payroll reports and accounts payroll reports for signatures.

Richard McVey came to inform them that he is looking to purchase some additional cameras and equipment for the District Court and presented 4 quotes. Bert moved to approve the lower bid from SHI in the amount of $1439.48 and David seconded, motion passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 10:09

Kiowa County Commissioners Special Meeting
April 21, 2022

David White, Bert Lowery(absent), John Bertram, Kristi Cooper, Chay Howard and Jay Schmidt attended the meeting.

Consent agenda included: Agenda

David called the Special meeting to order at 9:30. John moved to approve the consent agenda and David seconded, motion passed unanimously.

Jay Schmidt presented a Project Agreement with KDOT for a low water crossing on 30th Ave north of C St. John moved to approve the project agreement with KDOT and David seconded, motion passed unanimously. Next, he presented a Governmental Entity resolution 2022-12 to lease, purchase and/or finance with CAT Financial and David seconded, motion passed unanimously. John moved to approve the lease purchase agreement with CAT Financial and David seconded, motion passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 9:48

Kiowa County Commissioners Meeting
April 18, 2022

David White, Bert Lowery, John Bertram, Kristi Cooper, Chay Howard, Jay Schmidt, Kerri Ulrich, Jes Pfannenstiel, Harvey Felzke, Kendal Lothman, Victoria Yohn, J.L Spurgeon, Clayton Fischer, Kelly Askew, Staci Derstein, Tracey Barton(via phone), Julie Lyons, Jennifer Kooken, Curtis Zerr and Matt Christenson attended the meeting.

Consent agenda included: Agenda, Payroll report, Accounts Payable reports, and Commissioner minutes of 4/4/2022.

Prior to the meeting, the pledge of allegiance was recited. David White opened the meeting at 9:00. Bert moved to approve the consent agenda as presented and John seconded, motion passed unanimously.

Kerri Ulrich came to request a session for Board of Health. David adjourned the Commissioner meeting at 9:02 and called the Board of Health meeting to order. She reported they attended the annual conference in Topeka last week, Health Fair April 23rd, kindergarten round up beginning and a grant was received to help purchase bikes for the Safe Kids program. David adjourned the Board of health and called the regular meeting to order at 9:09.

Jay Schmidt came to give updates for Public Works which included, approval to purchase a batwing mower at a local auction today and he has received bids up to $24,000 so he will see how much it goes and go from there. It It was by consensus to allow him to purchase if the price is fair. David asked about the recycling container for glass and plastic and Jay informed it would be $40 a month per container and it was by consensus to allow the recycle dumpster to be placed at the landfill with the cardboard container. Next Chay discussed the track loader lease briefly. Jay then requested an executive session for 5 minutes for non-elected personal regarding employee relations. David moved to go into executive session at 9:16 and Bert seconded, motion carried unanimously. Regular session began at 9:21 and Jay Schmidt presented demotion payroll change for approval. Bert moved to approve the payroll change as presented and John seconded, motion passed unanimously.

Jes Pfannenstiel with Kansas Workers Risk Cooperative for Counties (K-WORCC) came to present a prorated quote for 8 months in the amount of $26,626 and $39,939 for a yearly premium. Harvey Felzke with KCAMP presented a prorated quote for 8 months in the amount of $128,576 and $191,558 for a yearly premium and explained the breakdown of coverage comparable to EMC.

Kendal Lothman came to present a separation payroll change for C McElroy for approval. After review John moved to approve the change as presented and Bert seconded, motion passed unanimously.

Break called till 9:55

Victoria Yohn came with Clayton Fischer and J.L Spurgeon to present the 2023 Conservation District budget request in the amount of $15,000that they have requested for several years and gave some updates on their programs.

Kristi Cooper presented minutes of April 4th, payroll reports and accounts payroll reports for signatures. Also, she informed them per Theron McKinney that they had appointed Evan Jacks as the new captain for Haviland.

Kelly Askew and Staci Derstein came to discuss the projected library budget request which would include an insurance stipend for their employees. They explained the increase of $9600 which would allow $400 monthly stipend for the 2 full-time employees. They will look at this during the budget workshop in June.

Tracy Barton called to continue the discussion regarding to the Kansas Natural Resource Coalition (KNRC) Rails to Trails program. She requests them to adopt Resolution 2022-11 for the Rails to Trails program for local government by the KNRC and this gives a 3-year commitment to them as they moved forward with the project. After some discussion and clarification, it was tabled.

Julie Lyon came to give updates with Economic Development which included, cheese factory being built in Ford County, dairy farms growth, daycare updates.

Jennifer Kooken with Homestead Insurance and Curtis Zerr came to give an insurance quote from Homestead Insurance and explained that their carrier EMC only allows one quote per year so they would be the same as Banco Insurance quote from the previous meeting. Curtis explained how they could assist in reducing the premium in the next few years. Bert informed they would make a decision hopefully during Commissioner discussion if they would like to wait around.

Matt Christenson came to give some updates for the ARPA funds report.

Break called for 10 minutes at 11:55

During Commissioner discussion they continued the discussion regarding the three insurance quotes from EMC with Banco, KCAMP, KWORCC and EMC with Homestead Insurance. After comparing the quotes with the significance of $116,000 between them. John moved to adopt resolution 2022-11 and Bert seconded, motion passed unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 12:09

Kiowa County Commissioners Meeting
April 4, 2022

David White, Bert Lowery, John Bertram, Kristi Cooper, Chay Howard, Jay Schmidt, Kendal Lothman, Jackie Robertson, Theron McKinney and Stacy Weaver attended the meeting.
Consent agenda included: Agenda and Commissioner minutes of 3/31/2022.

Prior to the meeting, prayer was given by Stacy Weaver and the pledge of allegiance. David White opened the meeting at 9:00. Bert moved to approve the consent agenda as presented and John seconded, motion passed unanimously.

Jay Schmidt presented a department change payroll change for D Liggett. After review Bert moved to approve the change as presented and John seconded, motion passed unanimously. Next, he reported he is waiting on Nisly for a quote for a recycle container. He also informed them that he would like to sell the 2013 Cat tractor truck due to ongoing repairs. He would like to get a quote for a new or used truck to replace it and place the current truck on purple wave.

Jackie Robertson with Banco Insurance came to present a renewal quote for 2022-2023 from EMC. She gave a break down for the premiums and gave them options on deductibles.

Kendal Lothman came to present a merit payroll change for V Gwin. After review of the payroll change Bert moved to approve the change as presented and John seconded, motion passed unanimously. Next, he presented a quote from Decker Electric to move their current Polycom video system for court in the amount of $3500. He requested that it come out of the Sheriff’s Office special equipment fund. Bert moved to approve the purchase and John seconded, motion passed unanimously.

Break called for 5 minutes at 9:48.

Theron McKinney came to inform the Commissioners he received the resignation from the captain of the Haviland fire department and that they will hold a meeting tonight to appoint a new captain and they are adding 5 new volunteers to the Haviland/Belvidere fire department.

Kristi Cooper presented 2 quotes for mowing for this year from Dave Moyer and Nace Lawn Care. Their quotes came in at the same price as they had previously bid per location. After review of the bids Bert moved to accept the bid from Dave Moyer and John seconded, motion passed unanimously. Next, she presented the minutes of March 31st for signatures and informed them that the courthouse will be closed on April 15th for Good Friday and that their next meeting will be held on April 18th.

During Commissioner discussion they discussed shift differential pay for the Sheriff office per Berts conversation with Kendal they had and that they will continue the discussion once he comes to them about that and David adjourned the meeting at 10:09

Kiowa County Commissioners Meeting
March 31, 2022

David White, Bert Lowery, John Bertram, Kristi Cooper, Chay Howard, Clay Parkin, Brittanie Farris, Matt Christenson and Stacy Weaver attended the meeting.

Consent agenda included: Agenda, Payroll report, Accounts Payable reports, and Commissioner minutes of 2/21/2022.

After prayer given by Stacy Weaver and the pledge of allegiance, David White opened the meeting at 9:00. Bert moved to approve the consent agenda as presented John seconded, motion passed unanimously.

Clay Parkin came to present a merit payroll change for J Rugg for approval. After review Bert moved to approve the payroll change as presented and John seconded, motion passed unanimously.

Brittanie Farris with CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate)came to request them to declare the month of April as Child Abuse Awareness month and read aloud the proclamation and it was by consensus to sign the proclamation in support.

Kristi Cooper reported the quote to fix the overhead door at the fairgrounds on the red barn in the amount of $1011.56 from Overhead Doors out of Dodge City which was due to a damaged panel. Also reported that she sent budget letters out and that budget preparations begin.

Chay Howard wanted to discuss the KNRC regarding the Rails for trails resolution that was presented prior. After some discussion John requests that they come back for further discussion.

Matt Christenson came to continue the discussion regarding the funds that Julie Lyon with Economic Development had requested at the last meeting that will go to assist the daycares starting up with lease fees, equipment, and property insurance premiums. He informed them the funds could come from a few funds, but his suggestion was to use the contingency line under the general fund and Bert asked about the funds allocated under the ARPA funds they have set aside. Matt explained they could use those funds if they choose too. After some discussion Bert moved to transfer the funds out of Courthouse General in the amount of $21,000 into the Economic development fund that will be used towards childcare and John seconded, motion passed unanimously.

During Commissioner discussion minutes of 3/21/22, payroll reports and accounts payroll reports were presented for signatures.

Meeting adjourned at 9:45

Kiowa County Commissioners Meeting
March 21, 2022

David White, Bert Lowery, John Bertram, Kristi Cooper, Chay Howard, Jay Schmidt, Kerri Ulrich, Jes Pfannenstiel, Harvey Felzke, Michael Rainger, Kendal Lothman, Julie Lyon and Stacy Weaver attended the meeting.

Consent agenda included: Agenda, Payroll report, Accounts Payable reports, and Commissioner minutes of 2/28/2022.

Prior to the meeting, prayer was received by Stacy Weaver. David White opened the meeting at 9:00. Bert moved to approve the consent agenda as presented and John seconded, motion passed unanimously.

Kerri Ulrich came to request a Board of Health meeting session. David adjourned the Commissioner meeting at 9:00 and called the Board of Health meeting to order. She reported she has turned in 8 grants and they have been submitted, office will be closed March 28th through the 31st for training in Topeka, preparations of the health fair are ongoing, generator issues, reminded them that the community center is a temporary shelter for residents when power outages occur and actual administered vaccine totals reported. David adjourned the BOH meeting and called the regular meeting to order at 9:12.

Jay Schmidt came to give update for public works which included the following. He reported they received the new track loader at the landfill last week. They revisited the discussion of salvaging and reuse at the landfill and they informed they would have to make several changes for this to be allowed and after some discussion it was by consensus, they will leave the plan as it is at the landfill and not allow any salvaging. They continued the discussion on the resolution that were presented at the last meeting from Chay. After some discussion John moved to adopt resolution 2022-9 regarding enacting regulations for the excavation of section corner monuments within the county’s right of way and 2022-10 regarding enacting regulations for the use of the county’s right of ways and Bert seconded, motion passed unanimously. David asked about recycling containers for county residents and Jay explained why they choose to go away from them several years ago, but he will look into the prices and suggests it could be placed at the landfill and report back.

Jes Pfannenstiel with Kansas Workers Risk Cooperative for Counties (K-WORCC) came to give a presentation for workers compensation insurance and Harvey Felzke with KCAMP also came to give a presentation regarding business and personal property insurance coverages that they offer and informed them other services they offer as in training for our employees that could result in less claims in the future. They will get with Kristi and start compiling the information for a quote to be presented next month.

Kendal Lothman came to present a separation payroll change for K White for approval. After review Bert moved to approve the change as presented and John seconded, motion passed unanimously. Next Kendal reported that he has signed the contracts with Verizon and X911 last week and they are running a test phase right now before they go live.

Break called till 10:36

Michael Rainger came to talk to them more regarding his services in energy savings and how he is working with companies on conserving energy for overall savings.

Kristi Cooper wanted to revisit the discussion that was tabled at the last meeting regarding budget requests. She explained that yearly they allow the departments to figure a 3% merit raise in their budget request for the pay plan we have for merit raises but asked if they would consider allowing them to figure a cost of living increase this year since they gave one at the beginning of the year and that wasn’t budgeted in their requests for 2022. After some discussion it was by consensus to allow departments to figure in a 5% COLA increase in their 2023 budget requests. Next, she presented a personal property tax correction for their approval. After review Bert moved to approve the correction as presented and John seconded, motion passed unanimously. Last she presented payroll and accounts payable reports and minutes from February 28th for signatures.

Julie Lyon came to inform them that she is working on multiple project grants such as a $21,000 grant for the round barn for painting and looking into a new sign as well. She also reported she has been helping the City of Haviland with a BASE grant for wastewater treatment plant improvements and grants to be used on housing needs within the county as well. Last she requested $21,000 for the startup daycares she is helping with in Haviland and Mullinville and reported her goal is to have 5 new daycares countywide. They requested Matt to look into where the funds could be paid out of and report back at the next meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 11:54