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Votes at a glance

1) Osage County Courthouse Third Floor Law Library renovation
- Motion: Approve Track Roofing and Construction to carry out repairs (water/plaster) and add a partition/wall to create an office.
- Outcome: Approved (voice vote; 3 ayes, 0 opposed).
- Details: Two bids reviewed; difference centered on flooring inclusion and contractor timelines.

2) Personnel payroll action (brought by Franny Peters)
- Motion: Approve the personnel payroll action form as presented (conversion of a part‑time grounds position; paperwork submitted by Franny Peters).
- Outcome: Approved (voice vote; 3 ayes, 0 opposed).

3) Status payroll change report (Road & Bridge; Ryan Fein)
- Motion: Approve status payroll change report submitted by Road & Bridge.
- Outcome: Approved (voice vote; 3 ayes, 0 opposed).

4) Lease purchase agreement for a 2025 Kenworth T880S dump truck (First Security Bank of Overbrook)
- Motion: Approve lease purchase agreement between First Security Bank of Overbrook and the Board of County Commissioners of Osage County for a 2025 Kenworth T880S cab and chassis in the amount of $366,636.
- Outcome: Approved (voice vote; 3 ayes, 0 opposed).

5) Buried‑line permit for JMC Corporation (QuickComm Communications)
- Motion: Approve buried line permit for JMC Corporation, DBA QuickComm Communications.
- Outcome: Approved (voice vote; 3 ayes, 0 opposed).

6) Independent contractor agreement for consulting services (Linda Smith)
- Motion: Approve and sign independent contractor agreement between Osage County and Linda Smith (contractor to provide consulting services; agreement states an average of 200 hours per month).
- Outcome: Approved (voice vote; 3 ayes, 0 opposed).

7) Cereal malt beverage license (Lamont Hill Resort)
- Motion: Approve cereal malt beverage license for Lamont Hill Resort for 2025.
- Outcome: Approved (voice vote; 3 ayes, 0 opposed).

8) Certificate of deposit maturities and renewals
- Motion: Approve signature and renewal instructions on several public‑fund certificate of deposit notices (various banks; terms and rates as presented to the board).
- Outcome: Approved (voice vote; 3 ayes, 0 opposed).
- Note: Commissioners also discussed signature requirements on accounts and instructed staff they will address longer‑term signatory policies in October after the new treasurer is seated.

9) Approve bills and payroll
- Motion: Approve paying the county bills in the amount of $427,217.98 and payroll in the amount of $709,777.10.
- Outcome: Approved (voice vote; 3 ayes, 0 opposed).

10) Resolution 2025‑07: Authorized signatories on county deposit accounts
- Motion: Approve Resolution 2025‑07 removing former employees (Colleen Mansdorfer, Kim DeHart, and Jeff Johnson) as authorized signatories on county depository accounts.
- Outcome: Approved (voice vote; 3 ayes, 0 opposed).

Why this matters: The motions include a mix of capital/operational approvals (courthouse repairs, equipment lease), personnel actions, routine licensing and banking housekeeping. Several items—most notably the payroll changes and CD renewals—carry near‑term operational or financial consequences for county administration and county staff.

If a member of the public requires the verbatim motion language, vote roll call, supporting documents or contract copies, those records are part of the official meeting packet and county files.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Osage County Commission Meeting 3-4-2025","oneSentenceSummary","A single roundup of formal actions taken by the Osage County Board of Commissioners on March 4, 2025, listing each motion, the outcome, and key details for public record.","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},6652649,"Commissioners approve third‑floor law library repairs, add wall to create office space",900,741000,1641000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2490033-1568ac94fd15374a1f46185c66bd5487&start=741&end=1641","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2490033-1568ac94fd15374a1f46185c66bd5487/thumbnail_741000.jpg","/articles/6652649/Osage-County/Kansas/Commissioners-approve-thirdfloor-law-library-repairs-add-wall-to-create-office-space","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6652649-60272ffa0f1162d7d5a8cec12ec4fbcd/orig.mp4?Expires=1775748193&Signature=F~0T3YeWD-kwlavkoIMkvGFHlilxcnWLGBR7362AHzHAO-urb~U242wejtls1yjeOazkmg1CxaFClbF8lBggXQDTYyNBCpTdSD76I6ogAGoeTge2J50Arp85Us4GrkRWXIW1wCXT-T0ZdhLiKXmw7Tppu6JJmk~HhBoNPP8SzaQmQdR1kUTPrd0UtxDKpc-DZZwRuDIRDPr3xz~dMS~LiolzUPQd~RxIZzwvuP1VsXUWD-VDpeMEVt3mX3APZ6LwQo8PcRupcsp3KFmV0p4cxjn~LFzJvCgXYss~MxPJHJmGmgFYlgWjLL6nABRgHjMWh028vnbxIf4NoUVX4aO0iQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff presented bids to repair long‑standing water and plaster damage in the courthouse records vault and to add a partition in the third‑floor law library to create an additional office.

A staff presenter, Miss Winski, described two competing bids that were “almost identical,” with the primary difference being whether flooring was included and the contractors’ timelines. One bidder quoted flooring as part of the single package; the other offered flooring as a separate line item that would require a follow‑up selection. Timeline estimates cited in the meeting ranged from “2 to 4 weeks” to “June or July,” depending on the contractor.

Miss Winski said the work would repair the “worst of the damage” in the vault corner and provide a permanent office for Chief Probation Officer Brandy McArthur. The second created office is intended for intensive supervision officer Brian Tripp, who currently meets clients across the street and has difficulty returning in time for felony dockets.

The county also discussed a potential obstacle to an expedited schedule: several empty file cabinets remain stacked in the vault and would need removal by custodial staff before contractors could complete the job. Commissioners asked whether the courthouse is subject to historic‑building restrictions; Miss Winski said she had not been informed of any interior constraints beyond general expectations for public spaces.

Commissioner Michelle Morris moved to approve Track Roofing and Construction (listed in the motion as “track, roofing, and construction”) to perform the Osage County Courthouse Third Floor Law Library renovation work. The motion was seconded and carried by voice vote (three ayes, zero opposed).

Why this matters: The approved work addresses long‑term water and plaster damage in a public records vault and creates in‑building workspace to improve probation and supervision services. Commissioners discussed schedule and finish‑quality tradeoffs, and instructed staff to coordinate removal of stored cabinets so the faster timeline could be realized if feasible.","The board approved a construction contract to repair water and plaster damage and to build a partition wall on the third floor of the Osage County Courthouse to create two offices; commissioners discussed two contractor bids, timeline differences and flooring options.",{"_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},6652653,"Osage County payroll switch to third‑party prompts Road & Bridge concerns over connectivity, clocking and timing",240,1728000,1968000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2490033-1568ac94fd15374a1f46185c66bd5487&start=1728&end=1968","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2490033-1568ac94fd15374a1f46185c66bd5487/thumbnail_1728000.jpg","/articles/6652653/Osage-County/Kansas/Osage-County-payroll-switch-to-thirdparty-prompts-Road-Bridge-concerns-over-connectivity-clocking-and-timing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6652653-32fd8c51853c2038341382f466a6c362/orig.mp4?Expires=1775748193&Signature=j-4PEayHUWi5u8mN30NgQP2iqo8GJXLb69~0XWF5EutqRfNBZcl1avmtSBcdu2LKIbFPAok9HkgjpJhayXs8E9RicG-fqi8z63BqWMwplNdLTN-w1Ty4NyMyPAcY3LTA-ohSzZFzgqKqUiv5UXnzkDOlKKvkrnbQk5OG~SetGRrTS7VJ29xqcjH9n-2ga2F4HTwQuYFponS~FBf4JM5XsET1aQzXxck-PVWkcEO9weLVCOeF~NeHEpXbPYSj3fM4R9~JkZ1D8znVBOCzf~pIb29RrnCyjoXzSNXdnguXpaTiunRtqySWozigKDKu2DRwdAEuJL7BIZDMiiGTLlEBkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners and Road & Bridge staff spent more than an hour on March 4 discussing the county’s planned move to a third‑party payroll processor and the practical impacts on field crews who lack reliable internet access.

Commissioner Michelle Morris said county leaders intend to move payroll processing to a contractor so payroll will not be interrupted by personnel changes in the county office. “We’re trying to make it so that you guys have the least hiccups in payroll as you can have,” Morris said during the meeting, acknowledging the transition won’t be perfectly smooth.

Road & Bridge employees told the board they regularly lack sufficient cell or Wi‑Fi service at their transfer station and in the field and that rolling out an app to clock in could fail where crews work. One Road & Bridge worker said delays and time‑card mixups have caused frustration and “hate and discontent” among employees when pay was held up.

County staff and commissioners described a multi‑part plan meant to reduce disruption: (1) an extra pay period before the first ADP payroll to prevent any lost wages for employees during the transition; (2) continuing paper timecards in parallel as a backup while the system stabilizes; (3) tools such as an iPad or a tablet installed at the shop so crews can clock in without using personal devices; (4) working with IT to install a hard‑line internet connection or an external repeater and wired link so the transfer station has reliable service.

Michelle Morris and other county staff said they had considered different pay‑date schedules to minimize disruption, and had coordinated with department heads about the timing of the sheriff’s office schedule and the rest of the county. Morris acknowledged prior payroll practices contained inconsistencies and some practices “that weren’t quite legal,” and said the new process is intended to produce cleaner, auditable payroll data for budgeting.

Commissioners and staff urged employees to report problems promptly so the county can address them during the rollout. “If we don’t know [about hiccups], I can’t fix them,” Morris told employees. The board said payroll time will continue to be reviewed by county staff before submission so corrections can be made.

The board also discussed operational details raised by Road & Bridge staff: how on‑call time and continuous shifts will be handled in the new system, whether employees must clock out for lunch if they do not take one, and how mobile crews will clock out if they do not return to the shop. Commissioners said those are among the configuration items the county will settle with the payroll vendor.

Separately during the meeting the board approved a personnel payroll action form brought forward by the county’s grounds/maintenance supervisor (Franny Peters) and accepted a status payroll change report submitted by Ryan Fein of Road & Bridge; both motions carried by voice vote.

Why this matters: The transition affects every county employee and multiple departments. The board framed the move as a modernization intended to reduce recurring payroll errors and create consistent payroll data for budgeting, but acknowledged field connectivity and training are immediate operational risks that the county must manage to avoid short‑term pay problems.","County commissioners and Road & Bridge employees discussed the countywide move to a third‑party payroll system (ADP), concerns about internet access and clock‑in devices at remote work sites, and measures the county said it would take to avoid missed paychecks during the transition.","actionData","errors"]

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