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Approved motions and actions
- Minutes: Commissioners moved and seconded approval of the minutes as written (motion recorded; voice vote: all in favor).
- Claims: The board approved claims in the amount of $127,696.08 (motion recorded; voice vote: all in favor).
- Ad‑and‑abates/refunds: The commission approved ad and abates and refunds totaling $36,352.04 (motion recorded; voice vote: all in favor).
- Agenda: The board approved the meeting agenda (motion recorded; voice vote: all in favor).
- Dust‑control rate: The commission approved a corrected motion setting dust‑control at $2.14 per foot; the earlier motion that misstated the unit was rescinded before adoption (motion recorded; voice vote: all in favor).
- Culvert purchase (900 Road): The board authorized purchase of a 15‑foot culvert for $5,093.25, including shipping, for the 900 Road project (motion recorded; voice vote: all in favor).
- Fuel solicitations: The commission authorized county staff to advertise and solicit bids for fuel (on‑ and off‑road diesel and unleaded gasoline) for county shops (motion recorded; voice vote: all in favor).

Actions resulting from executive session
- Personnel hire (park): The commission approved hiring Romero Rios as part‑time park maintenance at $16.9195 per hour (part‑time classification) per the action taken at the executive‑session portion of the meeting.
- Salary/grade adjustment (Public Works staff): Commissioners approved reclassifying Joyce Hall (Public Works) from a 10I to 11I pay step, effective March 1, with the corresponding pay change recorded in the county pay matrix.

Notes and next steps
- The board reviewed roll‑off truck bids from multiple vendors but did not award a contract at the meeting; staff noted some vendor quotes included tariff notices that could affect pricing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Linn County Kansas Live Stream","oneSentenceSummary","The Linn County Board of Commissioners recorded several routine motions and procurement approvals at their March 17 meeting, including minutes, claims, abates, a culvert purchase, the dust‑control rate, fuel solicitations, and two personnel actions approved after executive session.","taxTitle","Linn County, Kansas","taxId",64338,"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},6633577,"Enterprise proposes phased fleet replacement, maintenance and fuel programs to Linn County",925,9880000,10805000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2664210-4b3c2a407e96ab41795aea0457e07c7d&start=9880&end=10805","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2664210-4b3c2a407e96ab41795aea0457e07c7d/thumbnail_9880000.jpg","/articles/6633577/Linn-County/Kansas/Enterprise-proposes-phased-fleet-replacement-maintenance-and-fuel-programs-to-Linn-County","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6633577-2bd88f42afde21def727285aec627c0a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770990483&Signature=QD9tjxYsGat1O3PLtR6F3A2~KySrfF1bAOQeLMLbHC6iKT0sS~WOkTlnfDKeEA91UPZOEMJTSfh0UPuRFrdt~pBL5irK-4Mxvl0rB1olLaabL4qxE8xvE0IzVLYDM98dv7Xw46lwV1SAFQ9Ia7pa83CNN-VmWFNVUIEDihbb4jjh5Jz1ikMlQGs3c8bGEhpbXVxyJZb~FCFFKV-uRuRRd5uYRhxGAUa1K1i-Lo1IGLTyriJsB~80Q6MxVDDwaNI4q~kYuEjr6dvgQ6gU4RpymNhZBZiViK-Ur0b9aO-QNRCaMYQYxUm2GrqkaYNCazRi0WME38zh76UkIp8bHmv34g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives from Enterprise Mobility briefed the Linn County Board of Commissioners on March 17 about a fleet‑management proposal that would offer vehicle purchasing, resale, maintenance management and fuel‑card services.

Enterprise representatives described flexible acquisition and financing options — including an equity‑lease model that uses resale proceeds to offset future vehicle purchases — and said they can customize implementation schedules to match county budget cycles rather than replacing the entire fleet at once. The company said its government clients typically implement over 2–5 years and that the firm can deliver vehicles, oversee upfits and sell replacement units through large auction channels.

For the sheriff’s office, Enterprise proposed several replacement scenarios and an initial plan that would rotate a group of marked and unmarked units on a 36–48 month schedule. The company estimated an early‑year capital outlay in the model presented at the meeting and suggested the county could recoup equity on vehicle sales after the initial replacement cycle. Enterprise also offered a maintenance management program and a WEX fuel‑card solution; the company said the fuel cards carry no monthly fee and can offer station discounts and rebates.

Commissioners asked for more detailed numbers. Sheriff’s office leadership and the county’s public‑works director discussed mileage patterns and warranty coverage; commissioners asked Enterprise to deliver a written fleet synopsis, vehicle counts and budget models for the commission to review before the March 31 workshop.

Why this matters: County vehicle fleets represent recurring capital and operating expenses. Replacing older vehicles, standardizing models and contracting resale/maintenance can reduce long‑term operating costs but requires upfront capital and careful budgeting.

Ending: Enterprise will provide a detailed budget model and vehicle list to county staff; commissioners asked staff to include that information when they return to fleet replacement questions at an upcoming budget discussion.","A representative from Enterprise Mobility presented options for replacing and managing county vehicles, outlining acquisition models, maintenance programs, and projected budget impacts. Commissioners asked for firm numbers and agreed to review a detailed fleet synopsis before deciding.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6633582,"Linn County approves dust‑control rate, buys culvert for 900 Road and seeks fuel bids",0,3714000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2664210-4b3c2a407e96ab41795aea0457e07c7d&start=3714&end=3714","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2664210-4b3c2a407e96ab41795aea0457e07c7d/thumbnail_3714000.jpg","/articles/6633582/Linn-County/Kansas/Linn-County-approves-dustcontrol-rate-buys-culvert-for-900-Road-and-seeks-fuel-bids","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6633582-61e908a46df97a11c9aab14a72725cab/orig.mp4?Expires=1770990483&Signature=DPk6Q8p-MqBiIO4qRfWFhrnOoXJRR3HtnjQzXjl1eNMmkFuyuMXukCBEpgWzXkTfDIE8A2OwmqhqUZQbgPsbItPqSHbzzawfVFoiFiStvsyY3E0EX4SkKdgb6PGSzXR6nUXMAdDsliRgBR5yHvisaKG7u1DZp2yjPqmNg60Lm6Z7xBiOTYDZJJEwdtAXoSgd9y-AJYwLve3jQgQb2GlAPbLEFWpminuGj8UzD1OrHV1Xh6cCygfR24n9n7z8KL5Qase~HzsZk9dl3621NXkbJEjxOXEzfhmaoNo-8sKT66ji4Y9SrZ8Ghk4jrtT2Vv8Ao5kPahNxdD5oxlcfuY6b6w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Linn County Board of Commissioners on March 17 approved several routine public‑works items including a new rate for the county’s dust‑control program, purchase of a replacement culvert for 900 Road and authorization to solicit fuel bids for county shops.

Dust control: After an initial mistaken motion that referenced gallons rather than feet, the commission rescinded the earlier motion and approved a corrected rate of $2.14 per foot for dust control. The board directed staff to place the legal notice in the newspaper and update the county website and application materials.

900 Road culvert purchase: The commission approved purchase of a 15‑foot galvanized culvert section for the 900 Road project at a price of $5,093.25, including shipping, and noted a three‑week lead time for fabrication. Public‑works staff said the east tube on the job was too bowed to reuse and the county would reuse the west tube where possible.

Fuel bids: The commission authorized staff to advertise and solicit bids for on‑ and off‑road diesel and unleaded gasoline for all county shops; staff said they will put an RFP in the paper and contact companies that have bid previously.

Other operational notes: Public‑works staff updated the commission on equipment downtime (grader and blade repairs), driver staffing, and work completed on culverts and ditching. A grader door and window long left broken after a 2022 rollover was discussed; staff said the county will order a replacement door. The board also reviewed roll‑off truck bids from multiple vendors but did not award a contract at the meeting; staff reported that some sealed bids included a tariff notice that could change pricing if trucks were not ordered promptly.

Why this matters: The dust‑control rate and fuel procurement affect costs for county contractors and residents who use the dust‑control program. Culvert and equipment purchases are part of routine road maintenance and capital planning for county infrastructure.

Ending: Several items approved at the meeting require follow‑up by public‑works staff, including notification to applicants of the dust‑control price, ordering the 15‑foot culvert, and issuing the fuel solicitation to potential vendors.","The Linn County Commission approved a dust‑control price of $2.14 per foot, authorized purchase of a 15‑foot culvert for the 900 Road project at $5,093.25 and directed staff to solicit bids for fuel for county shops.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_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},6633587,"Linn County schedules road‑planning work session after lengthy debate on Devlin Road and cost‑share",1265,3975000,5240000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2664210-4b3c2a407e96ab41795aea0457e07c7d&start=3975&end=5240","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2664210-4b3c2a407e96ab41795aea0457e07c7d/thumbnail_3975000.jpg","/articles/6633587/Linn-County/Kansas/Linn-County-schedules-roadplanning-work-session-after-lengthy-debate-on-Devlin-Road-and-costshare","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6633587-90e8cf85f2ee590fdb2b2233505955a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770990483&Signature=g4zHa~mRUUiBxtWnQBmSGrOd-lNl3p122ad~z7bazoZcH8JQOgQYDyIowJGXGDSYCoLaHr6DVftX3EJwtgPpe39koLBEOXMFZM73a4uL278C~iebQP9xPSs2fifAzup6Xd2wLCR7RKUIqoSrgWUEQAljmw0w6ZFqX5lOIKDXae4SWd0dfAWKW4l1cVfTaK0k4-x~06AZ8xHiTHKPPwMCpDycIdKDOe1D-RmcQ57nvvfq10Xd5iMKgqRazuKCCUQCRm-h8portaerupRrVQUSPanQtKf2jtdmPEDwb6pJOdJEBOPCBI39S0OxJNAQ2IhbmwpJPhFWCtqWyREnJFZZSw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","After more than an hour of discussion about a cost‑share application for Devlin Road and countywide road priorities, the Linn County Board of Commissioners on March 17 set a work session for March 31 to review hard-surface road needs, maintenance budgets and potential grant timing.

The board and county staff described Devlin Road as a candidate for cost‑share funding but said Miami County — a potential partner on the project — told the county it would likely not be able to submit a joint application until late 2025 for 2026 funds. County staff reported Miami County plans to discuss the project at a March 26 study session.

Commissioners said they wanted a full county‑wide analysis before committing to a spring cost‑share deadline. “I don’t want to waste time going into it if there’s still gonna be pushback,” one commissioner said. The board asked staff to arrange a March 31 work session focused on chip‑and‑seal priorities, stripping and long‑term maintenance planning; commissioners asked that public‑works managers and GIS mapping staff attend so the county can see visual maps of pavement condition, striping needs and costs.

County staff will also collect two pieces of evidence commissioners requested before the work session:
- A countywide record of train/railroad delays from AMR so the board can quantify emergency response impacts reported near Devlin Road; and
- Estimated striping costs per mile for the 2025 season so the board can compare sealing, paving and striping tradeoffs.

Commissioners acknowledged tradeoffs between adding hard surface that the county must maintain versus using cost‑share grants to limit local expense. The board discussed past cost‑share projects and said the timing of grant applications and the county’s budget constraints mean Devlin Road may not be ready for a March grant deadline. One commissioner said the county’s longer‑term plan should prioritize pavement that is at the greatest risk of failing.

Why this matters: A decision to accept a road into the county’s hard‑surface maintenance program shifts long‑term maintenance and policing responsibilities and can have significant budgetary implications. Grant partnerships can reduce local cost but take time and require coordination between counties and state grant schedules.

Ending: Commissioners agreed to meet March 31 for a dedicated road‑planning work session with public‑works and GIS staff to produce maps and cost estimates that will inform any decision about Devlin Road and the county’s broader pavement priorities.","Commissioners agreed to a two‑week work session to map county road priorities and to evaluate a proposed cost‑share grant for Devlin Road with Miami County. Staff will gather data on railroad delays and striping costs to help assess grant timing and need.",{"_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},6633592,"Tanglewood residents press Linn County after judge rules roads public",300,6151000,6451000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2664210-4b3c2a407e96ab41795aea0457e07c7d&start=6151&end=6451","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2664210-4b3c2a407e96ab41795aea0457e07c7d/thumbnail_6151000.jpg","/articles/6633592/Linn-County/Kansas/Tanglewood-residents-press-Linn-County-after-judge-rules-roads-public","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6633592-fe8bd203d0b4a23d981518c4e1ffd7c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770990483&Signature=founJaVBnF2Revk8Hz2Cr8y0RIGHjg8in0Puf9XA5fsvx6ZvVqyG1SinIXx-ejMXE1T-i5AogBC43Aa98Zw7~tAwtPQVAfrh8jf1vIXyLHnmOFbQBIJpnJ37y-j2ROFw3hP1Cm4wWDmDbfYuRctC1tVSuwmY6nswC6YeFYbUkBJXcB72Qd4TUQA-hDxs4MjinNPUXFeB2Rylb4ZmziRP7pe1UeU3heb7Y9fcx653tN0l5q8DvVHEkz14e1LmEYtykqWhK6EKcsznpyuS~sURhYFgett7xaSUNara~KR1Pinpg9n3Se0agMq6c~DxPofqPBjK3giX41gfoRQ-NvrrMQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of residents of the Tanglewood Lake community told the Linn County Board of Commissioners on March 17 that they have been left uncertain about who is responsible for policing, road maintenance and dam upkeep after what residents said was a recent criminal-court ruling describing their neighborhood roads as public.

Speakers urged the commission to explain the ruling and say whether the county will assume maintenance and law-enforcement responsibilities. “We have paid taxes as property owners for Tanglewood’s been into existence for 55 years,” Tanglewood board president Chuck Stevens said during public comment. “If it’s public, we want a plan of action — when we could start seeing police presence and what you’re going to do about the roads.”

The comment period included multiple Tanglewood residents who said they learned about the court action only informally and are worried that the community’s gates have been damaged and remain open. Resident Stacy Fromdahl, who works in the county clerk’s office and said she was also a property owner in Tanglewood, told commissioners she had searched for a historical letter that residents believe documents the roads’ private status but could not find it. “That letter would have prevented all of this,” she said.

Other residents, including Francie Campbell and Leslie Brown, said loose security at the gates has allowed vandalism and theft and that they want clarity on when the county will provide increased law-enforcement patrols and how maintenance responsibilities will be handled while the legal status is being addressed.

Under Sheriff Bobby told the meeting that county deputies have responded to calls in Tanglewood before and will continue to do so, but that private-property status limits routine traffic enforcement and other proactive policing measures. “You have been coming through Tanglewood, just patrol. Just the fact that you guys drive through helps,” he said. He added that deputies can still respond to crimes and make arrests when there is probable cause.

Commissioners said they had not yet held a board meeting to discuss next steps and that the matter involves both the judge’s ruling and legal review. Commissioner Allison Johnson (listed in the public transcript as Commissioner Johnson) told residents the commission will “get with our attorney” and promised to follow up. The board agreed to provide information and to collect contact details so staff could send updates to residents when available.

Why this matters: Tanglewood is a long‑established residential area; changing a road’s legal status from private to public can shift responsibility for maintenance, policing and dam inspections to the county, with budgetary and operational consequences. Residents want clear answers about who will maintain roads, who will pay for repairs, and how the sheriff’s office will patrol the community.

What the commission said it will do next: Commissioners told residents they will seek legal clarification and suggested they will discuss the issue in a public meeting. At the end of the session the board asked staff to prepare to include the matter in forthcoming discussions and said they would share contact information for a designated county point of contact so residents can receive direct updates.

Ending: The board did not take action at the meeting; commissioners said they will follow up after legal review and promised to share a timeline and a single point of contact for Tanglewood residents who want updates.","Dozens of Tanglewood residents told the Linn County Board of Commissioners on March 17 they want clarity and a plan after what residents say was a judge's ruling characterizing their neighborhood roads as public. Commissioners said they will review the court matter and discuss next steps at an upcoming work session.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Linn County Commission actions, March 17, 2025

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Linn County approves dust‑control rate, buys culvert for 900 Road and seeks fuel bids

Linn County schedules road‑planning work session after lengthy debate on Devlin Road and cost‑share

Tanglewood residents press Linn County after judge rules roads public