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What was proposed: Staff suggested adding road signs such as directional transfer‑station signs with a “truck route” designation and sending notices to vendors who use the transfer station. Commissioners discussed possible regulatory approaches and whether to adopt a resolution creating a formal truck‑route designation.

Enforcement question: Sheriff Chris Wells told the commission that enforcement would require personnel and could not be sustained without available deputies. \"If you don't have the people available, it's not gonna be enforced,\" the sheriff said, and commissioners acknowledged enforcement capacity limits while agreeing that signage and vendor notifications would be useful to influence behavior.

What the commission decided: The board directed the county to (1) place a small number of signs directing transfer‑station traffic to the preferred route; (2) notify vendors who use the transfer station about the preferred route; and (3) have county counsel draft a resolution establishing the truck route so the county can proceed with a formal policy if needed.

Why it matters: Heavy commercial traffic can accelerate roadway deterioration and create safety and maintenance issues on township and county roads. The combined approach—signage, vendor notification and a draft resolution—seeks to address truck routing without immediate large enforcement resource commitments.

Next steps: Staff to produce draft signage locations, a vendor notice and a proposed resolution for commissioner review. The sheriff will be notified but commissioners did not request continuous enforcement staffing for the route at this time.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Osage County Commission Meeting 1-27-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners directed staff to install signage, notify vendors and ask counsel to draft a resolution to direct heavy transfer‑station truck traffic onto a preferred route.","taxTitle","Osage County, Kansas","taxId",73452,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6337975,"Osage County commissioners approve suite of contracts, permissions and bills",37,1301000,1338000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2270891-c33cd0346b5a5d32cfffc31c6603283e&start=1301&end=1338","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2270891-c33cd0346b5a5d32cfffc31c6603283e/thumbnail_1301000.jpg","/articles/6337975/Osage-County/Kansas/Osage-County-commissioners-approve-suite-of-contracts-permissions-and-bills","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6337975-daa1fe2e24880a800d94f2e26cc68266/orig.mp4?Expires=1771036122&Signature=d4BHG~NvD1JgsDTAHSq5SLggweMFLkUp-MiN~UpeU2ZXV4JZq4-vsoox6uCfxeziilFmp9IbGlDg0WGnNO3Vw6vUmmMMqqNc373sTBsO11VZ8DIYtG7CVEqZTjF1AoBni19z27n5fdFdZ-M40WjTqy9ZheQ3E3H2GCNfSHt4TMgLTsF8gjZiQwAVG7lTCKMo4~fH29KOZIL42Hsi7xHWZmdVmyCJyf4Ikz07aDaIGnxbxa2Ux8igICByPVzaaeoA0oREKLAvUdkyIrUOqfh49JCNH047Pvta4d4yVrId4cNbsAL-ssG6dzVv7A7pcbJvpFXiFn-OpYamm3rYshx-YA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Osage County Board of County Commissioners approved multiple contracts, permits and routine fiscal items during its meeting.

The commissioners voted to authorize the county to sign a maintenance service agreement with Century Business Technologies and approved a separate agreement with Scott Lloyd to prepare financial projections for the county’s year ending Dec. 31, 2026. The board also approved county connecting‑link agreements, a law‑enforcement contract between the Osage County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Melbourne, an annual consulting agreement with Baumann Consulting (subject to county counsel review), emergency vehicle permits and payment of the presented bills.

Why it matters: These approvals authorize short‑term expenditures and contract relationships that affect county operations for the coming year, including IT/maintenance services, financial forecasting and intergovernmental law enforcement coverage.

Key approvals and outcomes
- Maintenance service agreement with Century Business Technologies: motion carried; chair authorized to sign. (Contract award.)
- Agreement with Scott Lloyd to prepare county financial projections for year ending Dec. 31, 2026: motion carried; agreement approved. (Contract award.)
- Law‑enforcement contract between Osage County Sheriff’s Office and City of Melbourne: motion carried. (Contract award.)
- County connecting‑link agreements (including Williamsport Township): motion carried; board authorized signing. (Contract award.)
- Baumann Consulting agreement for 2025: motion carried contingent on county counsel review. (Contract award; counsel review requested.)
- Emergency vehicle permits: approved by motion. (Other/administrative approval.)
- County bills: commissioners approved payment totaling $59,563.32.

What the meeting record shows: In votes the board repeatedly used the standard roll call method (“All in favor? Aye. Aye. Opposed? Motion carries.”). Where the transcript records only that motions were made and seconded and the clerk called for voice votes, the minutes record the motion as approved and do not show individual named vote records.

What did not change: The board discussed but did not adopt changes to personnel policy during this item set; several items (for example, an HR/compensation follow‑up) were discussed separately and left to further action.

Next steps: Contracts signed contingent on counsel review where noted; staff were directed to process the agreements and return executed copies to the commission.","The Osage County Board of County Commissioners approved multiple contracts, permits and routine fiscal items during its meeting.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6337955,"Sheriff presents state fire‑marshal commendation for deputy; county recognizes work on 800‑MHz radio system",278,3617000,3895000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2270891-c33cd0346b5a5d32cfffc31c6603283e&start=3617&end=3895","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2270891-c33cd0346b5a5d32cfffc31c6603283e/thumbnail_3617000.jpg","/articles/6337955/Osage-County/Kansas/Sheriff-presents-state-firemarshal-commendation-for-deputy-county-recognizes-work-on-800MHz-radio-system","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6337955-91ba65e9a1c74c66bc1e7c8f79a69ad8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771036122&Signature=JGMwMB8EVTVQyQgmWvficcssQ8qdbt38FXbw~6Na-psJLcAyzNV9pfbfaim8ELFOpTGapkg3052iGmBnRW96rQVCNEcNLfufoSejB9va5nJSQb2WhkGSmEywadUm73PzE3CkSh1mTSSuepEiIVdRxl0JCuzhLXk3ZEgA6kgzfygCepCQMQ020o6kl~29WMXl~cuVLcuc5SHsnRbCS4SnZgkmDds1SSvpdzV6~ni-baKQ~9D8oGhUm-a2W6l6MSLIieuZ95eA0ebmHzA0Vc-UObcJGoesNXvxAEiOd-WO23NUE4IT38rS-YAZsXmFsNsAoevE28OvN54x-D2U0pCQ2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sheriff Chris Wells presented a written commendation from the State Fire Marshal for a deputy who discovered an early‑morning commercial structure fire.

The state fire marshal's letter, dated Dec. 10, 2024, commended Sergeant Derek Feliciano for detecting the odor of smoke on Dec. 8, 2024, in Carbondale and for actions that led to discovery of a fire inside Down Home Auto Repair at 223 West Main Street. The letter credited the deputy’s early detection with allowing the Carbondale Fire Department to extinguish the blaze while it was confined, likely avoiding greater damage.

Sheriff Wells read the letter aloud: \"I am writing to commend Osage County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Derek Feliciano for detecting and investigating the odor of smoke on the morning of 12/08/2024 in Carbondale, Kansas, which led to the discovery of a commercial structure fire inside Down Home Auto Repair at 223 West Main Street.\" He presented the letter as a formal commendation for the sergeant.

The commission also took time to recognize Brett (last name Lewis referenced in the record) for his role implementing the county’s 800‑MHz radio system, a multi‑year project that improved interoperability among fire, EMS, law enforcement and public works.

Why it matters: The commendation documents a saved business and likely prevented escalation of a structure fire; the radio project recognition emphasizes improved public safety communications countywide.

Next steps: No formal action required. The commission publicly thanked Sergeant Feliciano and presented the marshal’s letter; the county will retain the letter in official records.","Sheriff Chris Wells read a state fire marshal's commendation recognizing Sergeant Derek Feliciano for detecting a structure fire in Carbondale and presented the letter publicly. The commission also recognized Brett Lewis for his work on the county's multi‑agency 800‑MHz radio interoperability project.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6337965,"Commissioners agree to revisit county payroll increases; staff to reallocate departmental lines to cover raises",68,2487000,2555000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2270891-c33cd0346b5a5d32cfffc31c6603283e&start=2487&end=2555","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2270891-c33cd0346b5a5d32cfffc31c6603283e/thumbnail_2487000.jpg","/articles/6337965/Osage-County/Kansas/Commissioners-agree-to-revisit-county-payroll-increases-staff-to-reallocate-departmental-lines-to-cover-raises","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6337965-5eefc416fd73cd7fccee144c7efc79bf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771036122&Signature=G6pYmpTmSnBNUdFeX3m5M4jvOVZ5ISWjFVwCtliRb8aO8xz-2USt1-yVW~-WqyN6HT32UDGhh0gWCe7P0UAJYr~o970FN6kBQubXdzNdIwLNSTmcPt6EdNhzv8r8-dGe4twjH1RVfMMK6FxFKALRhghYCYFY-sgm-6g-aPEtekm74hHq7ECdENvf8M5glJ6fOpu2rDwqr54QV3Z9NUoSj3G4ntkm8jphOtZwfbrwZKYKjHPVX~Yy4lKKf6aMXBNICctOuJGruqpIqKvk1TtLKIJHNXqTsA6GGGP5O94A4HKqhaa7Z135c7JgOmDpf78OKiJEkFOSEbHh~ku8sVlLzw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners discussed how to cover a shortfall in the payroll increases previously approved for county employees and directed staff to return with detail from department heads.

What was discussed: The county had previously approved $300,000 for raises, but final calculations showed the actual figure for proposed raises was larger. Commissioner discussion and the county’s budget consultant, Scott Lloyd, advised that departments should absorb the necessary adjustments by moving existing departmental line items (for example, rock/materials in Road & Bridge) into a designated general line to fund payroll increases for this year.

Action and next steps: Commissioners agreed to schedule a budget discussion with all department heads at next week’s meeting so departments can identify line items to be transferred. Staff will create a general line for each department so the raise funds remain within department budgets while being managed through the general fund to ensure payroll coverage.

Direct quotes (attributed):
\"The departments will find that money in their departments alone. ... Each department will need to do this,\" the commissioner overseeing county finance said, summarizing the consultant's guidance.

Context and constraints: The approach discussed is an internal budget maneuver recommended by the county’s consultant; it is procedural and requires departments to identify permissive line items to move. Commissioners asked that department heads have the necessary information ready for the next scheduled meeting to finalize reallocations.

No final vote: The commission did not adopt a formal ordinance or finalize the reallocation at this meeting; staff were directed to return with department‑level detail and a dedicated agenda item for the next meeting.","After commissioners found that earlier approved raises exceeded the originally budgeted amount, staff and the county's budget consultant recommended moving departmental line items into the general fund to cover the difference and returning next week with department heads to finalize adjustments.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6337970,"Ridgeway Township clerk appointment delayed after extended public debate",579,5897000,6476000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2270891-c33cd0346b5a5d32cfffc31c6603283e&start=5897&end=6476","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2270891-c33cd0346b5a5d32cfffc31c6603283e/thumbnail_5897000.jpg","/articles/6337970/Osage-County/Kansas/Ridgeway-Township-clerk-appointment-delayed-after-extended-public-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6337970-29c064f97b198acffc893ee2bd46fb12/orig.mp4?Expires=1771036122&Signature=I4POHB1pfiaZpS-lc4inRUV2hSvkmiTDo2Pkqxa~oV049WOekd8QzMolyM527tFpyropv83oSIwiB1v8QzWA81ORSclbCCeLasE2dp7Y0NjH59n4tMsNO~6rdOcu2VvBAeal7kMtEN3y1orypphDHQJ~8Oik37bAexkWqar3aUxDLv8y6Do6z0vAKuS3qSwAkFRae40etNt17Rm3hbYmRWY9Ewh5m58IdvLIthINYmjvMT7ApdQrQAzm52aezom06KNGkklKeQw3q0KLhwLl5piHqAXayBzhGMdBSot7X~BhzDOI0c4eyKHGEtLsUPqlaFwQQj8kgJAms70rfEKKpg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Osage County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday declined to appoint a recommended clerk for Ridgeway Township and instead set the item for its next regularly scheduled meeting after an extended public comment period.

Why it matters: The county commission is the appointing authority for township vacancies when local boards cannot reach a conclusive recommendation. Local residents, elected township officials and the commission debated the candidate’s record; the dispute produced petitions and conflicting statements from township residents and current officials.

What happened: Ridgeway Township Trustee (speaker identified in the record as the trustee present) told the commission he recommended Michael Lawler for the clerk position, saying Lawler had “done an absolutely amazing job” leading the township and producing documents such as a road standards manual and meeting minutes. The trustee told the board Lawler’s work had improved efficiency and road maintenance.

Several residents and former township board members spoke against the appointment during public comment, criticizing Lawler’s management style and accusing him of driving longtime volunteers and officials off the board. Claude Stauber called Lawler a “control freak” and outlined a long list of complaints; Daryl Kenny, a former township board member, said he had collected signatures opposed to the appointment and urged more time for consideration.

Commissioners said the matter appeared contentious and agreed to postpone any appointment to allow additional local process. Commissioner discussion repeatedly noted the fairness question of appointing someone who lost a recent primary; one commissioner said he would prefer the township board to form a recommendation by vote and present that recommendation to the county.

The commission agreed to place the item on the Feb. 11 agenda to allow time for additional input from the township and for the new township treasurer to obtain records and review the transition.

Direct quotes (from transcript):
\"I am here today, as the Ridgeway Township Trustee. And I am here to recommend Mike Lawler as our new Ridgeway Township Clerk,\" said the trustee who introduced the recommendation.

\"I was on the board for 12 years. I have never seen the turmoil,\" said Daryl Kenny, a resident and former trustee, describing tensions in recent township meetings.

What the commission decided: No appointment was made. The board directed staff to add the appointment request to the Feb. 11 agenda to allow more time for local review and to encourage the township to submit a formal majority recommendation if possible.

Next steps: Commissioners asked the township to return a clear recommendation if the township board can reach one; otherwise the county commission will consider appointment at the Feb. 11 meeting.","The Osage County commissioners postponed action on a recommendation to appoint Michael Lawler as Ridgeway Township clerk after residents and township officials debated his record; the board set the item for its Feb. 11 meeting to allow more time for local review.","actionData","errors"]

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