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The attorney explained she had opened new accounts and shifted deposits because of concerns about prior handling of diversion and law‑enforcement monies. She said records from earlier periods required review to classify monies as restitution, court costs, fines, or attorney fees. Commissioners asked for documentation for several outstanding invoices from special prosecutors and asked the clerk to withhold payment on three invoices until their scope and engagement letters are confirmed.

Commissioners approved the attorney’s request to engage auditor Brandon Bell to audit bank accounts and recommended the attorney prepare a letter of engagement. The commission recorded approval (3‑0) to hire Brandon Bell to perform the audit. The attorney also discussed recent purchases for her office (computers), noting invoices were being reviewed so the commission could decide on fund source. The commission approved accounts payable for the day with three invoices withdrawn from payment, and the prescription total for the remaining invoices was announced as $351,811.99 (meeting record).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Neosho County Regular Meeting- Feb 11, 2025 ","oneSentenceSummary","The county attorney reported on multiple bank accounts and diversion funds, said she will reconcile accounts and recommended an audit; commissioners approved hiring an auditor and agreed to pull several invoices pending review.","taxTitle","Neosho County, Kansas","taxId",70769,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6333695,"Commission approves three WIC staff to attend national WIC Association conference if trip costs covered by outside funds",54,143000,197000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2301041-a8a3d8adbb202fc64178f9cf0a8877cd&start=143&end=197","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2301041-a8a3d8adbb202fc64178f9cf0a8877cd/thumbnail_143000.jpg","/articles/6333695/Neosho-County/Kansas/Commission-approves-three-WIC-staff-to-attend-national-WIC-Association-conference-if-trip-costs-covered-by-outside-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6333695-48e3eb2c22f2683de604816a40828516/orig.mp4?Expires=1773643051&Signature=EG8T78xkctR6BJSIsWhNTjL57y53YFExOQHeob6t2cOHSqjINx66Idcrdf8wjzmZGTf0vcGOoIVG1V-Yt6Xxe0nWCprmyMgEc4FTImhO8kxNylfZ9NU1AMxA~IfLatY7iZfV1dCbMSZqSf7CohxRZJr4YBsO8ceBU9aOQyOrnk7WmQg0j6Ogn-4nBm-xH3vXJvopY3O-vVCvn5SpJi57neBOe57ILSuCRtGnGBSxRBWCcbxIWrVzOytAL7uH8W7vyHsz~OdMsIjCCW0K-0uvb7GrolrXnRhWPRHqSbez3zj2KXH2q82~E9twaoldbsTOX8nzjfwyGejo~3r-VlxP-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Neosho County commissioners approved a motion allowing three WIC employees from the county health department to attend the national WIC Association conference in Las Vegas, on the condition that all expenses are covered by an external funding source.

A staff presenter explained the county does not pay for the trip and that, while state WIC attendance at the state conference is generally recommended annually, national conference attendance has not been routine. Commissioners moved and seconded a motion to approve three WIC employees attending the national conference \"as long as the expenses and everything associated with the trip is covered by the winter hats\" (staff phrasing), and the motion passed. Commissioners asked that attendees provide a conference report on return.

The commission clarified that this approval is dependent on outside funding and asked staff to provide a summary report after the conference. The county will not obligate its general fund for conference expenses under this approval.","The commission approved three employees from the health department’s WIC program to attend the national WIC Association conference in Las Vegas, with the condition that conference expenses are paid by an outside funding source.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6333700,"Commission gives go‑ahead to pursue bucket‑truck purchase, authorizes bidding up to $45,000",441,3314000,3755000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2301041-a8a3d8adbb202fc64178f9cf0a8877cd&start=3314&end=3755","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2301041-a8a3d8adbb202fc64178f9cf0a8877cd/thumbnail_3314000.jpg","/articles/6333700/Neosho-County/Kansas/Commission-gives-goahead-to-pursue-buckettruck-purchase-authorizes-bidding-up-to-45000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6333700-dc97b4e2602eca83542163a48641e356/orig.mp4?Expires=1773643051&Signature=EJi4pZxrT0IXe8M3C57PWm6uruQWOGRBvoJOXKnWRJzZA53Rsw8jNdBpfDRNRurRBgO6hHgPr5cdcbGhs3XoBgfaoPqLvTQrSBGMKhQrxV9p9Xf5fKE7lKbaKA6hzfyC3Ej5FaCpViba1iEjIIChFZRZesxOe7Aau26RtKHmmeHGTD9zb4~EpnIlr3zPeBDx6zuCa~BH8q7xp2bk8-2HNqtzvJxyOxj5Gq0U48B05Px4aje-WNGXJKAIkxGo8OikcRUxMdqbLC7qcWWd~EGQKOt79xTdiS2nIhYFBU7FrPGPcd4ZZ4dlF1D4QBGAwS5-DRqGbGkokD91irufXf0Tkg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Neosho County commissioners told Road & Bridge staff they may pursue purchase of a used bucket truck and indicated support for bids up to $45,000 after staff described available units at an out‑of‑area auction.

Road & Bridge staff said several used bucket trucks were being sold by a utility/construction company in Missouri and that one 2017‑model unit with about 50,000 miles appeared promising. The superintendent asked for permission to inspect the vehicle, take a colleague to evaluate it, and place bids up to $45,000 if the truck proved suitable for county use. Commissioners signaled approval on the record and said staff should proceed to inspect, test‑drive and, if acceptable, bid on the truck.

Staff described intended uses: trimming roadside trees, safer quarry work and maintenance tasks that require personnel working at height. Commissioners reviewed funding sources available for equipment (special machinery account, pilot fund for River & Bridge, equipment reserve) and noted the county currently has funds in those accounts that could support the purchase. Commissioners did not record a formal motion to purchase but provided clear authorization to inspect and bid within the stated limit; staff will return with a final purchase recommendation if a winning bid is required.","Road & Bridge staff were authorized to inspect and, if appropriate, bid up to $45,000 for a used bucket truck that county staff said would assist in tree trimming and quarry work; no formal sealed purchase motion was recorded but commissioners gave approval.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6333704,"Commission approves $230,760 and $23,115 payments for Neosho River bridge work; ARPA and special bridge accounts cited",336,2718000,3054000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2301041-a8a3d8adbb202fc64178f9cf0a8877cd&start=2718&end=3054","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2301041-a8a3d8adbb202fc64178f9cf0a8877cd/thumbnail_2718000.jpg","/articles/6333704/Neosho-County/Kansas/Commission-approves-230760-and-23115-payments-for-Neosho-River-bridge-work-ARPA-and-special-bridge-accounts-cited","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6333704-58ee07fc249928143e8b13c7948c839f/orig.mp4?Expires=1773643051&Signature=VNy1nfCFJuOSsyqt0bRWtJbweula~8aRDVT82CNNQIUP7WNDiCLNNt7b4q84JL3m9bzlSLndVGIS0PBgUII90F0qLIokIh20CBv1mW1vPOukVHmWv6PkwFpVMBOyd9iet7HkY3kQMFejbBK8dKLRAz4sOlxPYY8mvLRZ4Uz6w7ygGtA95kM1dNVNN5H7kyXbby-oGGxFyGzSjqsfZ3-RLvwW8l5tRP~mIQTevWDN2O~UE08HVgVpbZOQwf~WoiP5M4QAx5tzK9uK~3PyEiRK2z4nWavSnvRgAMhNWgLe7oVMa9FuWDp2H-mvMzMIJE--2fesNXoqL5F-DzCe~lJGtw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Neosho County commissioners approved two payments tied to the North Elk (Neosho) River bridge project and discussed which funds to use while the county awaits state reimbursements.

Commissioners voted to pay Bridges Inc. $230,760.65 (application number 6) for work on the North Elk Road / Neosho River bridge project and to pay CFS Engineering $23,115.13 from the county’s special bridge account for inspection services. County staff said the project is eligible for 85% reimbursement from the state but that reimbursements were delayed in the county accounting system; commissioners directed staff to work with the state treasurer’s office to trace incoming payments.

The commission discussed account balances: ARPA funds were recommended to cover the large Bridges Inc. payment and special bridge funds to cover the CFS invoice. Staff said refunding is expected but not yet credited; commissioners noted the county could transfer from other reserve accounts (pilot fund, equipment reserve) if needed to keep project work moving.

Commissioners also heard routine Road & Bridge updates: a deck pour on a river bridge on U.S. 59 is underway, crews will backfill a repaired box culvert north of 160th, and staff reported on local repair priorities. The commission authorized staff to use available special‑bridge and ARPA accounts as described and approved the two payments.

Votes on the payments were recorded as passed during the meeting.","The Neosho County Commission approved payment applications tied to the North Elk (Neosho) River bridge project, directing ARPA funds and special‑bridge funds to cover separate invoices while staff follow up on delayed state reimbursements.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_46":116,"_48":117,"_50":118,"_52":119,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":120,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":121,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6333709,"Neosho County appoints temporary district coroner; commission raises monthly fee",806,1084000,1890000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2301041-a8a3d8adbb202fc64178f9cf0a8877cd&start=1084&end=1890","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2301041-a8a3d8adbb202fc64178f9cf0a8877cd/thumbnail_1084000.jpg","/articles/6333709/Neosho-County/Kansas/Neosho-County-appoints-temporary-district-coroner-commission-raises-monthly-fee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6333709-21aada84031335b88c7c243f48746777/orig.mp4?Expires=1773643051&Signature=FBZAGwWXIvH8mbMZuSlzP5BTZ8X~H9xYo4a3bPLPf2M8arkI9Jyc1yQPUxu8RChh~9fpEySZHJxvJ9kQC1oFMREWeL3qTLYdxIzmBUCfQYJYc~e-zsJmvlqYz-udDgVIDboiqjsq-8L7izcbdClHnaV3vy-9TnjPBk6wFbANzMa-OxMhL2ChpkL05jaGiY7ELmZBxMokjnyY37~va4LO3g5s7U86z8TFsgUNVQviyuyUgUe6EJRtZqHuA1XtHyP~gXVVE4dPO7WkJcV83gspL6iO3WHM5sz-Ri6WOTlHE14K7WspOMHIMZfJn9bj1SkZXjfxm7go0dGNtVwEcegkyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Neosho County commissioners appointed a temporary district coroner on a motion passed during today’s meeting and approved a change to the monthly fee paid to the district coroner and the coroner’s assistant.

The appointment followed notice the county received in December that district coroner Dr. Scott Coats had moved outside Kansas and could no longer serve under the state requirement that a coroner reside in Kansas. The commission moved to appoint Rick (referred to in the swearing as “Rady Breck”) as temporary district coroner for the 30‑First District pending recruitment of a medical doctor to hold the district post.

The action matters because the 30‑First District covers multiple counties and the largest county — Neosho County — has responsibility to appoint the district coroner and administer shared costs. Commissioners also addressed how autopsy and call‑out expenses are billed among participating counties and said they will send notice and bills to the other counties in the district.

In addition to the appointment, commissioners voted to set the district coroner’s monthly fee at $400 and the assistant coroner’s monthly fee at $300. Commissioners discussed historical payment arrangements, noting that some prior district coroners had not charged a salary and that reimbursements from other counties and state reimbursements for qualifying deaths vary. The county indicated it will follow up with the state and the other counties about shared billing and reimbursement procedures.

County staff said the new temporary appointee must be sworn in and that the swearing‑in will be filed with the Kansas Department of Statistics as required. Commissioners also discussed operational details the coroner’s office raised, including documentation of calls and inventory for supplies, and asked that the new appointee (and assistant) review autopsy and billing records to help clarify charges before future invoices are paid by the county.

The appointment vote was taken during the meeting; the commission recorded the motion as approved. The commission also approved sending a thank‑you note to Dr. Coats for his years of service and for not charging a fee while he served as district coroner.","Neosho County commissioners appointed a temporary district coroner after their previous coroner moved out of state and approved a monthly fee increase for the new district coroner and assistant.","actionData","errors"]

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