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Lebo lease for tower site: Commissioners authorized and directed the chairman to sign a land lease agreement with the City of Lebo for a 75‑by‑75‑foot tract at 556 Old Highway 50, Lebo, Kansas, for a lease price of $100 per year. Emergency Management Director Martin Ernst reported the lease language had been updated to remove an expectation that the city would pass a parallel ordinance; the shorter lease memorializes the parties' plan to site one of three planned county radio towers. The board approved using the emergency management radio maintenance line item to fund any related costs.

Gridley property purchase: The board also approved acquisition of an approximately one‑acre parcel located at I‑72 Hemmer Road, Gridley (transcript: “Ridley”/Gridley), for $3,000 plus $473 in closing costs, to be used as a site for another county radio tower; funds to come from the county’s Capital Improvement Reserve Fund. The chair was authorized to sign closing documents and county staff planned to appear at a 2:30 p.m. closing the same day.

Airport frontage‑road update and traffic study: County staff provided a construction update on the airport project: the frontage road will follow existing temporary alignment, extend north past Handseal and be widened in places to accommodate truck movements; utility work is underway. Staff said KDOT has requested projected traffic information tied to the SSM development to evaluate whether a traffic study will be required and whether a turn lane on U.S. 75 might be necessary. County staff said a pre‑construction meeting with the low bidder (Kilo) for a frontage‑road package was anticipated in mid‑March.

Ending: Commissioners approved the leases and purchase; staff will file the signed documents, and next steps include coordinating construction scheduling, a potential KDOT‑required traffic study and work on tower permitting and zoning as needed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Meeting 3-3-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission authorized a land lease with the City of Lebo for a 75x75-foot tract to site a radio tower, approved purchase of a one‑acre parcel for $3,000 for a second tower site, and heard an update on the airport frontage‑road project and potential traffic study related to a new developer.","taxTitle","Coffey County, Kansas","taxId",73123,"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},6653508,"Commission approves road‑maintenance contracts, KDOT noxious‑weed agreement and equipment purchases",3602,3548000,7150000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2478600-6e23493f5b836097e8109cbf8e2a1f38&start=3548&end=7150","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2478600-6e23493f5b836097e8109cbf8e2a1f38/thumbnail_3548000.jpg","/articles/6653508/Coffey-County/Kansas/Commission-approves-roadmaintenance-contracts-KDOT-noxiousweed-agreement-and-equipment-purchases","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6653508-6ad2f65731ffafc5f8562ba7ca279283/orig.mp4?Expires=1773615103&Signature=My2yy3CO2vG~v-IHHZt4LZ4LVLhiHInEUIQ-VKZMTbIKE97Tk2YVgxTOXJjcYeN67Ugkur4hrJlIrzf-2yQEiper97kejBB2hgpmpuccFJVsuMqOz2xh0U4dgOWaFQG~TdpSNs3L-lgcyflgE5f3d-1a4IDNuhU2F4UeSIdEZx8u~n-ZcUHcE4uDC6emKbULTpR~yPMqHHN7-E5NfF2i6MXjy7YBgCdSMp3z~xz7LKjvRJ79V7dJAtkRzM-ZPc6Iv8KAchWSpYF4rFDk1T5mJby96fAPBaqsKOJA-4Hqc3cbCvIBeTFEKSdOfv7eYCgCSHlKYsRlUvkpd9CSbqx5sw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coffey County Board of Commissioners on March 3 approved multiple road and infrastructure items, including a contract with KDOT for noxious weed control, disposal and purchase of a road sweeper, and bid awards for exterior roof replacement and concrete work on county buildings.

KDOT noxious‑weed contract: The board accepted the county noxious‑weed director’s recommendation to continue performing KDOT spraying under a county agreement at the county’s established rates; commissioners confirmed the county furnishes chemicals and that proposed equipment and labor rates ($140 per hour equipment, $45 per hour per person) are intended to cover costs and prevent loss on state work.

Road sweeper trade and purchase: The board found a 1996 RC300 road sweeper (VIN listed in record) was no longer suitable for county public use and authorized disposal by trade‑in to Berry Tractor for $2,500. Commissioners authorized purchase of a replacement road broom/sweeper from Berry Tractor (Superior model) at a purchase price of $80,067.16 (gross bid details and trade-in applied); the purchase will be funded from the General Fund public works equipment line.

Courthouse roof and concrete: The commission opened bids for a roof replacement and concrete removal/replacement at courthouse properties. For roof replacement, the board awarded the contract to Alpha Roofing (local firm) at $36,458.10. For concrete work adjacent to the courthouse, Burlington Construction was the low responsive bidder at $49,372 and the commission awarded that contract; staff noted one bidder’s submission lacked a bid bond and the commission discussed local subcontractor relationships before awarding.

Ending: County staff said they would process the contracts and begin scheduling work as weather and contractor schedules permit; commissioners noted the purchases and contracts aim to improve asset maintenance and prevent future higher costs.

","The Coffey County commission authorized the KDOT noxious‑weeds spraying contract, approved trade‑in and purchase of a new road sweeper, and awarded roofing and concrete repair bids for county courthouse property.",{"_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},6653513,"Commission approves jail medical services contract and several construction purchases for new law enforcement center",912,5168000,6080000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2478600-6e23493f5b836097e8109cbf8e2a1f38&start=5168&end=6080","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2478600-6e23493f5b836097e8109cbf8e2a1f38/thumbnail_5168000.jpg","/articles/6653513/Coffey-County/Kansas/Commission-approves-jail-medical-services-contract-and-several-construction-purchases-for-new-law-enforcement-center","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6653513-9ddd30307d50b20b32db1eaacadda856/orig.mp4?Expires=1773615103&Signature=GGuRKr0GgWNUFsaSMcvHhACuZzAKnNyyLdzL4EnqVnoW9fPnAAu-ECNZ0hIBZWHwYtU8DfFsHEohjpagJQl4rvm6eoYO5ViEN8pW-uj8ItqZd3UVyZaiv0wcr~BAM2zSURzbW9RHuYznza9mX7qaEP3fILqjjHHur7YyvXJ2dkEo~Z-1SoIlpib5BdCFGCPoHEbzgmzOti~XU9VnWrX7Ci4KRpuJvFj95AiAEIA-aQnEqaJGWKluVXokGXuT2D34Bm-JkOCsAgCB~vpmRJN-zFXAqq5JpOeRoHzaVqMYDt9~vv0DINbHOWiIXAcj9KqBCMadQMjNqVsnShDxd1vvqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coffey County Board of Commissioners on March 3 approved several contracts and purchase orders related to the county’s new law enforcement facility.

Medical services: The board approved an agreement with Coffee County Hospital to provide medical services at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center. Commissioners approved a $10,000 start‑up fee to the hospital to cover initial costs such as recruitment and electronic medical record setup. Commissioners clarified that the provider’s ongoing services are scheduled to begin June 1, 2025, though the contract will be signed earlier to permit start‑up procurement.

Security hardware and access control: The commission approved payment of $71,759.63 to IML Security for networked door readers, keypads, electronic locks (Schlage), exit devices and a PoE gateway. Funds to pay for the security equipment were authorized from the jail construction project account (FF&E line).

Furniture and fixtures: The board authorized a purchase order to a vendor for furniture for offices and other spaces in the Justice Center. The board approved payment of half the vendor’s quoted cost, $97,982.99, as a deposit to start production; the total contract value is $195,966. The funds come from the jail construction project FF&E line.

Contract details and timing: Commissioners discussed the contract language and agreed to revise the service commencement language so the hospital’s annual service term begins on or about June 1, 2025, and the $10,000 start‑up fee would be paid from the general fund line item designated for contracts and services. The board approved the signatures necessary for the hospital agreement and related purchase orders.

Ending: Commissioners said they expect additional invoices and purchase orders tied to move‑in and equipment over the coming 90 days as the facility is completed and staffed.

","The board authorized a one-year medical services contract with Coffee County Hospital (including a $10,000 startup fee) and approved multiple purchases tied to the county's Justice Center project, including security hardware and half-payment for furniture and fixtures.",{"_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},6653518,"Coffey County appoints Chad Hazen to tourism and visitors board to fill unexpired term",523,148000,671000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2478600-6e23493f5b836097e8109cbf8e2a1f38&start=148&end=671","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2478600-6e23493f5b836097e8109cbf8e2a1f38/thumbnail_148000.jpg","/articles/6653518/Coffey-County/Kansas/Coffey-County-appoints-Chad-Hazen-to-tourism-and-visitors-board-to-fill-unexpired-term","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6653518-8dab99d3bdca258da7ae2ed66bf9ac27/orig.mp4?Expires=1773615103&Signature=LFeA7s3IC5suIIy-Mp5YWq3sdHlIBaPm5anvLhI4pxyqOZA5T2MEKpfh03zhJ0I8UwvB8Jk7dN2K1riQBKVIeTf08j35TH7HRvcKGNr4t4UduXhT4cyzCzQO~7Mp7FPQegGVJzzFmMFkap8WWyjc8di71mcPdJH0hJZQqXxQH1tRHyHzV-T206L2p6fx0i1jrjzROF0gyibPS0NBy4EvTuz0iiKjXySPauV0n666H8J7ERLhNl7rI-EbZ8~s87t8xPHnfVVawT8lnB2IeSAClsLCZhpbf8jtTNjmZTpHP0pPMMGw4eI7uTZJZ33Zx7lVTq23Q73HokBK43QKVhpcJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coffey County Board of Commissioners appointed Chad Hazen to the Tourism and Visitors Board on March 3, 2025, to fill an at‑large unexpired two‑year term ending Dec. 31, 2026.

Hazen appeared before the commission to describe his background and interest in the post. He said he has lived in Coffee County most of his life, graduated from Leroy High School and works at a local power plant. Hazen told commissioners he seeks the position to help promote local cultural assets, outdoor recreation and businesses that could benefit from tourism.

Commissioners asked basic qualifying questions about length of term and board composition. Staff clarified the term length is two years and that the tourism board includes representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and economic development, plus two at-large members. Commissioner McCurry moved to appoint Hazen; Commissioner Peterson seconded the motion. The board voted by voice; the motion passed.

Ending: Hazen was sworn in and the county will post the appointment and term details in the county records. The commission did not attach additional conditions to the appointment.

","The Coffey County Commission appointed Chad Hazen to an at-large seat on the county Tourism and Visitors Board to fill a two-year unexpired term ending Dec. 31, 2026.",{"_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},6653523,"Coffey County commission backs Convention of States resolution after extended discussion",2452,1009000,3461000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2478600-6e23493f5b836097e8109cbf8e2a1f38&start=1009&end=3461","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2478600-6e23493f5b836097e8109cbf8e2a1f38/thumbnail_1009000.jpg","/articles/6653523/Coffey-County/Kansas/Coffey-County-commission-backs-Convention-of-States-resolution-after-extended-discussion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6653523-cbb07e42fde5d502786f9e1fbde4d452/orig.mp4?Expires=1773615103&Signature=meV4hopGLQnKRgD3npu6uqMHD4ktuGlvJyrG4KvMzBxyqw~M5ZOBUrcb7KEqA75Bd4-Y2ggABLb36pVJNb4IR0u4UqGhOlBjdw5irgXy7c8BBdRVhIJyJCC9DsNJuLfSlo0YS1C~Nz8KcIyc2~E-G7gi2ogHYPpULr~eYhBsgF5GOifg5S1jvaScaF6mtELvfFjVusxGHGliuZyEDEugaYSu-UVp3NCA~yQ-W3ViJ5t8mL4osSKA5w9xwrB2E0ZtVRNIHEN6aQWdQxuJN6dAkXGGiupNkv15sJZ2qg8fN3I~FILgTFrQy1rW9KTpTMyBvNF0iyi7FM9QL4tREmPN3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coffey County Board of Commissioners voted 03/03/2025 to adopt Resolution No. 868-A, a resolution calling on the Kansas Legislature to advance an Article V Convention of States to propose amendments limiting federal power, imposing fiscal restraints and term limits.

The action followed a lengthy presentation and public remarks by Bob Stratter, identified in the meeting as Republican county chairman, who described the Convention of States effort, distributed informational material and urged commissioners to re-adopt a version of a resolution the county passed about four years earlier.

Supporters framed the resolution as a constitutional mechanism to return powers to states and local communities. \"If we could get three or four states to make application,\" Stratter said, he argued, \"we could move this forward,\" and he described the proposal as focused on fiscal restraint, limiting federal jurisdiction and term limits.

Commissioners asked several procedural and substance questions about how an Article V application works, including how many states must apply (34) and how ratification proceeds (38 states). Stratter and others explained the mechanics and offered historical context. Commissioners also raised concerns about risks, including the possibility of a convention exceeding its stated scope and the need for procedural safeguards. Stratter addressed those concerns by describing recent simulations and legal commentary his group had circulated.

Commissioner discussion included whether the County should refile the measure because the board membership had changed since the prior resolution and whether the commission should edit the list of named state legislators in the earlier resolution. Commissioners asked staff and the applicant about technical drafting details and punctuation in the existing resolution text before voting.

After the discussion, Commissioner McCurry moved to adopt the resolution supporting a Convention of States for the purpose of proposing amendments that would impose limits on the federal government; Commissioner Barker seconded. The board voted on voice; all present said \"aye,\" and the motion carried.

The adopted resolution (868-A) calls on Kansas legislators — specifically naming state senator Karen Tyson and state representative Brad Barrett in the text as the county's legislators — to advance concurrent resolutions to request an Article V convention. The resolution was dated in the motion as 03/03/2025.

The commissioners did not direct immediate implementation steps beyond signing and filing the resolution; Stratter said he planned to present the county's action to state lawmakers and continue outreach.

Ending: The commission signed the corrected resolution and agreed to circulate an updated copy with minor punctuation fixes and with the county clerk’s office maintaining the official record. Any further local action would follow as state legislative activity unfolds.","After more than an hour of remarks and questions, the Coffey County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt a resolution supporting an Article V \"Convention of States\" to propose amendments limiting federal power and imposing term limits.","actionData","errors"]

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