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• Approve agenda — Motion to approve the agenda. Outcome: passed.

• Approve minutes (01/31) — Motion to accept minutes from last meeting. Outcome: passed.

• Pay bills — Motion to pay bills totaling $595,196.84 and an additional $6,089.60 was moved and passed.

• UniFirst uniform contract (landfill) — Motion to accept the UniFirst customer service agreement for landfill uniforms. Outcome: approved.

• Resolution 25‑6 (Rural Opportunity Zone student loan repayment program) — Motion to approve Resolution 25‑6 authorizing participation in the rural opportunity zone student loan repayment program; the board approved the resolution. Outcome: approved.

• Amended tax sale petition (district court) — Motion to approve filing the amended tax sale petition; commissioners signed and authorized filing so additional interested parties can be served. Outcome: approved. Staff noted publication and service timelines; anticipated sale paperwork could realistically appear in September after 41 days publication and process completion.

• Tax roll correction (boat sold) — Motion to approve a tax roll correction related to a sold boat (item identified as O14). Outcome: approved.

• Carryover purchases for dispatch (HASP, CAD, NCIC, batteries, incidentals) — Motion to approve purchases from carryover funds for various dispatch and public‑safety items, pending auditor confirmation of budget authority. Outcome: approved, contingent on auditor sign‑off.

• Ambulance auxiliary fuel tanks — Motion to approve purchase and installation of three auxiliary 45‑gallon fuel tanks for ambulance transits for $8,447.10. Outcome: approved.

• Ambulance‑bay AC electrical hookup — Motion to approve electrical hookup and labor to bring high‑voltage power to the ambulance‑bay AC unit for $2,832.32. Outcome: approved.

• Seasonal wildland 'engine boss' position — Board agreed to allow creation of a seasonal county employee position to serve as engine boss for federal wildland deployments; staff will draft a seasonal employment contract. Outcome: authorized (staff to draft contract).

• Motorola radios for sheriff's department — Motion to purchase Motorola radios at $102,326.16 for the sheriff’s department. Outcome: approved.

• Purchase two Ford vehicles (F‑150 and F‑250) — Motion to approve purchase of an F‑150 and F‑250 from Dan Brenner Ford for a combined $100,950. Outcome: approved.

• Executive sessions — The board held a 15‑minute executive session with the sheriff and county attorney (and later a 30‑minute executive session) to discuss security. Outcome: executive sessions held as noticed.

• ADP contract renewal — Motion after executive session: “we do not renew the ADP contract as it is written.” Outcome: motion passed.

Notes
- The transcript records motions, seconds and the chair asking for “all in favor say aye,” with each listed motion recorded as passed or approved. Where the transcript did not provide a formal vote tally or specific mover/second names, this roundup lists motions and outcomes exactly as reflected in the public record.

- Where motions carried a condition (for example, purchases pending auditor confirmation), the condition is included in the item note above.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sherman County - BOCC","oneSentenceSummary","A roundup of formal actions taken by the Sherman County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 10, including contract approvals, a resolution, tax sale filings, equipment purchases and a decision not to renew an ADP contract.","taxTitle","Sherman County, Kansas","taxId",73466,"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},6659751,"Sherman County approves purchase of two Ford patrol vehicles totaling $100,950; discusses fleet replacement strategy",851,4035000,4886000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2445986-4553b5930057383f3aa56f89d063f068&start=4035&end=4886","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2445986-4553b5930057383f3aa56f89d063f068/thumbnail_4035000.jpg","/articles/6659751/Sherman-County/Kansas/Sherman-County-approves-purchase-of-two-Ford-patrol-vehicles-totaling-100950-discusses-fleet-replacement-strategy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6659751-9a7b400408207ac19a7bdd117f2b2363/orig.mp4?Expires=1773745605&Signature=RmONuTAftZwy5dyK3U80K4ry~caeuv6sBKk0JRwWFRuTwpY2Q92Zqn93-JNEH6oopbJ49uJYGWeJ~npOIRuFp9FWcKH45kF48JysmOcU00XWN7mQoViZq6Sl64jw5iIFxmKBNmC18LDUagrnAllxRQWnnPrqkM7hZ7bpshRMCFolcIqv4Y9wejrKef1T~EFP40LP87StC8FGG056th2BcR-V3LUcKQvauNptUjUwzx0SsDgtPTdvAfN0zmyUDtsR0ZC3PdoCB-H5vBM3lsIIwByJ6hAwtNGN~drb5ywIx142glw2ZT~k71eZhMJYWrF1zadjxCsKdF0xWhFKn2ytew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sherman County commissioners on Feb. 10 approved the purchase of two Ford vehicles for law‑enforcement use — an F‑150 and an F‑250 — at a combined price of $100,950 from Dan Brenner Ford.

Sheriff Chad and county staff discussed the county’s aging fleet, noting multiple vehicles with engine problems and high mileage. Commissioners debated whether to buy half‑ton or three‑quarter‑ton vehicles and asked staff to seek best pricing and consider trade‑in and repurposing options for older units.

Details of the purchase
- Vehicles: one F‑150 (police‑package half‑ton) and one F‑250 (three‑quarter‑ton pursuit pickup).
- Price and vendor: $100,950 total from Dan Brenner Ford, approved by motion.

Operational context
County staff said several patrol vehicles have high mileage (many in excess of 100,000 miles) and some are out of service with failed engines. Commissioners supported moving toward a predictable replacement rotation to avoid a backlog of emergency repairs and discussed ordering two vehicles now to potentially secure a discount and test different vehicle classes in the fleet.

Next steps
Staff will place the vehicle order, then arrange upfitting and console installation with a regional vendor after delivery. The board directed staff to pursue local upfitting where possible and to pursue trade‑ins or sale of decommissioned units.","The board approved buying two Ford vehicles — an F‑150 and an F‑250 — for $100,950 from Dan Brenner Ford and discussed creating a vehicle‑replacement rotation for sheriff patrol fleet maintenance and resale of older vehicles.",{"_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},6659754,"Sherman County OKs creation of seasonal wildland 'engine boss' position to support federal deployments",345,2373000,2718000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2445986-4553b5930057383f3aa56f89d063f068&start=2373&end=2718","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2445986-4553b5930057383f3aa56f89d063f068/thumbnail_2373000.jpg","/articles/6659754/Sherman-County/Kansas/Sherman-County-OKs-creation-of-seasonal-wildland-engine-boss-position-to-support-federal-deployments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6659754-e16af8cfd5735e80e9ce05f73f5104f6/orig.mp4?Expires=1773745605&Signature=I32DlZKUVh7PNyyZcsbNKNYbMCDoJPst2Vc-0wDG-SJ-YKdIlbwk0KVdEJtzwcnyGSpZ~PSOX4Dgimky88pPeKaYT3Bi~S6R2AOkfezeD2A-36ElB-KHkR-zlBHaAZ1gfX1h9pNLmsXYt-ENbDdFxRNR~W15oUGa9N7EBBgr445ZUvkNqrcL8DR4eLkmDtC21CI075QfgegUqbqKD1rh-FPSmmI-s~JYTjAlaMk-s0idm~VNZGrz-vNX6QPycX6BvTO9RqmbQHnWDr-gBJzU67nN8mViAPABR6b8DerCJIO2bclaJQGAGEekPEDa5Jl-vN43jXd-vE90nDwnOg1--g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sherman County commissioners agreed Feb. 10 to allow the creation of a seasonal employee position for the fire department to serve as an engine boss on federal wildland deployments.

Fire department speakers said the position would be a county employee who does not receive county wages or benefits beyond workers’ compensation while deployed. Instead, the seasonal engine boss would typically be paid during federal deployments by the agency requesting the engine crew. Presenters estimated that individual firefighters earn roughly $9,000–$10,000 for a two‑week federal deployment and that payments to the engine for a deployment can be in the $26,000–$30,000 range, making deployments a potential revenue source for the department.

How it would work
The engine boss would lead a three‑person engine crew drawn from certified staff on the Goodland Fire Department. County policy requires Sherman County employees to be on the apparatus when it deploys, presenters said; making the engine boss a county employee satisfies that policy and ensures a clear chain of responsibility for equipment care.

Administrative steps
Commissioners asked whether the county needed a formal resolution or contract. Staff said they would draft an employment contract that designates the position as seasonal, specifies wages and clarifies benefits (limited to workers’ compensation while on deployment). Fire and county staff said the fire board had already reviewed the plan and recommended proceeding.

Next steps
County staff will coordinate with counsel and the fire board to develop a contract and bring it back to the commissioners for formal approval, if required.

No formal salary or budget appropriation was finalized at the meeting; speakers said the role’s compensation during deployments would be paid by the deploying agency, and the county’s primary commitment would be administrative (employment classification and workers’ compensation coverage).","The county gave informal approval to create a seasonal position to serve as an engine boss for federal wildland deployments; the employee would be a county hire but paid by deployments and covered by county workers' compensation while on duty.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":90,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6659759,"Sherman County clears funds for ambulance fuel‑tank upgrades, AC electrical hookup and other EMS items",1772000,2117000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2445986-4553b5930057383f3aa56f89d063f068&start=1772&end=2117","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2445986-4553b5930057383f3aa56f89d063f068/thumbnail_1772000.jpg","/articles/6659759/Sherman-County/Kansas/Sherman-County-clears-funds-for-ambulance-fueltank-upgrades-AC-electrical-hookup-and-other-EMS-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6659759-c4e00cd528ee79f71cf856170ef6a482/orig.mp4?Expires=1773745605&Signature=eorVVqr8tglYSfc5CjtfwXJLSWc1nuN061arJIj4wFrtrVDfQDZwy3Fr-LF6JC4Xc89r8PaMCgsDuwq2YM8q8KAAqN40LMPJDt5EeCF8VAfggz3fTNwb84M4wyljurNTb3D1ckJCNb5VAiajgElgEObZPYadrE26g~t2qN3L0~I8Vg5KVrHQkbzKmC-aqfMb9Gw1-kaIzDpwmyluaJSbIqM288ZrjW42m9jCewQK3QIZQuxWRUXmt1ZL8kM4hZu7~3FekNb3LPtBJlUVDaok8CituTmvO3Q3mUjPPhdqLzt2td9oGNWdPHtBuvZAz7IKu2r1MkFRfT~rA8YUYufnLA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sherman County commissioners on Feb. 10 approved the purchase and installation of three larger auxiliary fuel tanks for ambulance transits, voted to pay electricians to complete an air‑conditioning hookup in the ambulance bay, and approved a motion to spend remaining carryover funds on several emergency‑operations items pending auditor confirmation.

Captain Ross, who had researched the fuel‑tank option, told commissioners the county’s transits average about 13 miles per gallon in normal conditions but can drop to as low as 6–8 mpg in heavy wind. The transit vehicles currently have 25‑gallon tanks that provide about a 200‑mile range at low efficiency, Ross said. He recommended a 45‑gallon bolt‑in tank kit that would increase worst‑case range to about 270 miles at 6 mpg and to more than 500 miles at the typical 13 mpg.

Cost and procurement
The board approved purchasing three kits — one for each transit (Med 1, Med 2 and Med 3) — at a total of $8,447.10. Commissioners said installation will be performed locally at the county shop.

AC electrical hookup
County staff reported the ambulance‑bay AC unit had been installed but its high‑voltage electrical hookup had not been included in the original vendor quote. The board approved $2,832.32 to run required 208V/240V lines and complete the electrical work so that the unit can operate.

Carryover purchases and budget handling
Earlier in the meeting, staff presented a list of items proposed to be paid from carryover funds, totaling roughly $386 (presenters said that was the wishlist sum) while carryover remaining was shown near $40,000. The board voted to approve purchases from the carryover balance but added a condition that the county auditor confirm there is adequate budget authority; commissioners also discussed using the county’s “thirteenth month” reporting window to allocate expenses across fiscal reporting periods.

Operational rationale
Commissioners and fire/EMS staff emphasized patient safety and operational efficiency as primary reasons for the purchases — avoiding refueling stops during long transfers reduces the risk of running out of fuel while transporting patients and shortens turnaround time for crews.

Next steps
Staff will arrange installation of the tanks at the county shop and schedule the electrician work for the ambulance bay once procurement paperwork is finalized. The carryover purchases can proceed after auditor confirmation.","Commissioners approved buying three larger fuel tanks for county transit ambulances to reduce mid‑trip refueling and improve patient transport reliability, approved electrical hookup work for a new ambulance‑bay air conditioner, and cleared a package of carryover purchases pending auditor approval.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6659763,"Sherman County approves $102,326 Motorola radio purchase, advances broader 800‑MHz encryption and dispatch upgrades",3232,758000,3990000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2445986-4553b5930057383f3aa56f89d063f068&start=758&end=3990","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2445986-4553b5930057383f3aa56f89d063f068/thumbnail_758000.jpg","/articles/6659763/Sherman-County/Kansas/Sherman-County-approves-102326-Motorola-radio-purchase-advances-broader-800MHz-encryption-and-dispatch-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6659763-c34f28f5e6d65656b084bd58b3c87c24/orig.mp4?Expires=1773745605&Signature=lV59pGHI77kRBhkP~S~21-Sx4hI9hBGIEUwypwRjU3FbrWCnFT4WipsxFTiLhBuEMv4vbX~hh1Y3svNBmhszw0ZPe2SWrax4AnE4T8osfQVbY7YO3ukY6PKm6fx5ETTmhcQCSAv0Yd-sX5gvsnHYx4AwdIuquXhRroWdnGbywCc5BUgw0ZOd1OxcVKI0k76lAdJRnBemQeZaf6jTPQyW~iq2Mqf015FewqGxF2m1nqlF99N4O3qETVHWEWuq4tGXFEmTJDSSwt5~TLiootOU78hgmCmTj~832nTVB2Vyyy43UbQm3mQK7p9-Z1e8-yfSVQm0UVf2P1MSvotRPZfYZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sherman County commissioners voted Feb. 10 to buy Motorola radios for the sheriff's office and cleared a set of additional dispatch upgrades intended to improve 911 communications and data handling.

The board approved a $102,326.16 purchase of Motorola equipment for the sheriff's department “to replace the whole system,” the county said during the meeting. Commissioners also approved a motion allowing the purchase of several remaining items from last year’s carryover funds — including a HASP license key (a hardware license token), a replacement CAD (computer‑aided dispatch) server and an NCIC traffic interface — contingent on confirmation from the county auditor that budget authority exists.

Why it matters: county staff said the upgrades will let emergency services operate two dispatch sites more reliably, avoid manual transfer of a hardware license between sites, and speed routine checks of vehicle and driver records during traffic stops. County speakers also noted a federal requirement to migrate law‑enforcement radios to AES encryption, which staff said is needed to protect sensitive information transmitted over radio channels.

What was approved and planned
- Motorola radios: The board unanimously approved purchasing Motorola radios at $102,326.16 for the sheriff’s department. The package includes handheld units to outfit patrol vehicles and replace aging equipment.
- Carryover hardware and software: County staff presented a list of remaining carryover spending (about $41,000 available). Items highlighted as priorities were a HASP license key (described as the single hardware “brains” that allows both sites to run without physically moving it), a CAD server replacement (staff said the county replaces the server about every five years), spare radio batteries and an NCIC traffic interface to streamline checks of license plates and driver records.
- Auditor check: Commissioners added an explicit condition that purchases proceed only after the county auditor confirms sufficient budget authority.

Staff details and rationale
Chrissy, the presenter for the dispatch upgrade item, told commissioners the HASP currently needs to be physically moved between the main and backup dispatch sites, which is “unnerving” during an emergency. She said the HASP replacement being proposed was used/discounted from typical new prices and would reduce the need for manual hardware swapping.

A county radio technician, Vance, and staff described efforts to integrate out‑of‑county mutual aid channels (including a Kit Carson channel) so field responders can reach neighboring counties without complex patching. Staff also said encryption to AES standards was driven by federal requirements to secure transmissions and limit public access via scanner apps.

Staff noted the NCIC interface used by Highway Patrol automates a sequence that dispatchers currently perform by switching screens and copying results into CAD; installing the interface should reduce errors and improve efficiency.

Budget and procurement notes
Commissioners were told the HASP hardware can cost about $20,000 new, and staff had located used units at a substantially lower price. The CAD server replacement was priced at about $19,092 in the materials presented. Commissioners asked whether the CAD replacement needed to be bid; staff said procurement was “very close” and that the replacement must meet Windows‑server specifications and host multiple virtual servers.

Next steps
Purchases will proceed after confirmation from the auditor that sufficient carryover budget authority exists. Staff also said they will work with Motorola and local technicians on warranty and implementation details. The board approved the Motorola purchase and the motion adding the auditor condition passed unanimously.","The Sherman County Board of Commissioners approved a $102,326.16 purchase of Motorola radios for the sheriff's office and approved using carryover funds, pending auditor sign‑off, for additional dispatch upgrades including a HASP license key, CAD server replacement and an NCIC traffic interface to improve 911 operations and data access.","actionData","errors"]

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