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Commissioners and emergency services staff described a patchwork of radio frequencies in use: some departments operate on countywide east or west VHF channels, St. Paul and nearby jurisdictions run on a digital system, and Chanute uses a separate channel. Supporters said moving to digital handhelds and adding repeaters and higher antennas — with mobiles installed in vehicles — would reduce static and improve interoperability during responses.

\"If we could put them all on 1 using the digital... we need to jump on getting the mobiles,\" a county representative said, noting the handhelds and accessories may have limited availability and mobiles can be more costly but provide longer-term capability.

Commissioners asked staff to clarify who currently holds radios (Anderson County was discussed as a potential source of units), to inventory existing equipment, and to provide pricing for handhelds, mobile radios, repeaters (estimated at about $3,800 each in discussion), antennas and installation. One commissioner recommended the county purchase and control inventory centrally so the county can issue radios, handle batteries and maintenance, and ensure consistent equipment across departments.

Staff committed to follow up with Wyatt (an installer/liaison mentioned in the meeting), confirm the availability and counts of handhelds and mobiles, and prepare an estimate for repeaters, antennas and programming costs. Commissioners asked that staff provide a distribution/tracking plan if the county purchases radios so the board knows which department has which equipment and how replacements or batteries will be handled.

No motion was made at the March 25 meeting; staff will return with an inventory, availability and cost estimates for the commission to consider at a future meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 25th, 2025 Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Neosho County commissioners discussed purchasing handheld and mobile radios and upgrading repeaters and antennas to consolidate fire communications countywide. Commissioners asked staff to inventory existing radios, confirm what Anderson County or other partners may have available, and return with cost estimates and a distribution plan.","taxTitle","Neosho County, Kansas","taxId",70769,"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},6624518,"Neosho County authorizes up to $25,000 for mold remediation at Chanute Judicial Center, asks for contractor updates",675,2625000,3300000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2766049-926230f53ac47bef34a3ed4872676f33&start=2625&end=3300","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2766049-926230f53ac47bef34a3ed4872676f33/thumbnail_2625000.jpg","/articles/6624518/Neosho-County/Kansas/Neosho-County-authorizes-up-to-25000-for-mold-remediation-at-Chanute-Judicial-Center-asks-for-contractor-updates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6624518-21975f4153ce47283c80b82fae70a5b1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771071095&Signature=ZRhl2cQS9zGGVfQ0uVMl3wmOQcIVM6ewDbOGvL~jnuAcsmZMITDgLHU4OOl7OKn4V9LwykeZ2u42xOmiDcseJMDugezgXAe5dC~EKyRGt2glHfl3qvb5Y36zWFCac70GX2cjEzxIh77mI6bZ0Xbp-puadLXL0DDhwJxIQLxHbGQkB30bLgMPFfXTNbLqE3CzeL0qP5E-G~TzwMwaQFA1toK7dvDTveriV-h7cai6Zr0GJaHQw7dO7yZGxCPosFDvBjiy60QwXbE9TYG4T8SxbgmPvwRhO9w7Sq~0e6Z6YfE7zAj4kauyoJBv5uOzYaAi5ykwKRM6WVsaMMhEfVQfVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Neosho County Board of Commissioners on March 25 authorized immediate mold remediation work at the Chanute Judicial Center, approving expenditures up to $25,000 and directing staff to return for additional authorization if remediation exceeds that amount.

Commissioners and county staff described visible mold in two rooms formerly used as holding cells that were recommissioned as a law library. County staff said initial remediation contractor SERVPRO was asked to begin removal of contaminated plaster and ductwork cleaning and would stop and report back if they encountered additional contamination.

\"I'll make a motion that we approve work at the Judicial center in Chanute for the mold problem, with a price of up to $25,000 and then let you know, come back to the commission and see if it gets to that,\" a commissioner said before the motion passed unanimously.

Staff described the problem as originating from moisture intrusion through the historic building's brick-and-mortar foundation and window wells. Commissioners voiced concern the $25,000 figure was a preliminary limit because the contractor's estimate was a \"preliminary estimate only\" and chipping away plaster could reveal additional mold and require wall reconstruction.

County staff recommended starting with targeted remediation of the two affected rooms, cleaning associated ductwork and pausing before reconstruction. Commissioners asked staff to contact the City of Chanute about exterior repairs and any possible cost-sharing, because the city's previous work had addressed exterior foundation areas and replaced windows but the interior remained the county's responsibility per deed documents discussed at the meeting.

Staff also recommended interim measures such as dehumidifiers to reduce moisture and prevent further growth; commissioners asked staff to identify someone to maintain any running dehumidifiers and to report back on drainage or permanent fixes for window wells. The motion included instructions that the contractor should stop, provide findings and an updated estimate if remediation progressed beyond the initial remediation scope.

What commissioners approved
- Immediate mold remediation in the Chanute Judicial Center limited to remediation work up to $25,000. The commission voted 3-0 to approve the motion and instructed staff to return for further approvals if remediation work exceeded the cap.

Why it matters
Mold in public buildings carries health and facility risks. Commissioners cited staff reports of respiratory complaints from occupants and said the law-library space must be remediated before further use. The board emphasized a cautious, staged approach to avoid unanticipated large bills and to allow the county to seek potential cost-sharing from the city for exterior issues.

What happens next
Facilities staff will authorize the remediation contractor to begin work under the $25,000 cap, install or trial dehumidifiers where appropriate and report progress and any change orders to the commission. If remediation costs approach the cap, staff will return to the board for further direction or additional funding.","Commissioners approved immediate mold remediation at the Chanute Judicial Center with a $25,000 cap and asked staff to notify the board if costs or scope expand; commissioners expressed concern that interior reconstruction could follow remediation.",{"_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},6624522,"Neosho County commissioners approve neighborhood revitalization plans, proclamations, staffing and other routine items",77,5262000,5339000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2766049-926230f53ac47bef34a3ed4872676f33&start=5262&end=5339","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2766049-926230f53ac47bef34a3ed4872676f33/thumbnail_5262000.jpg","/articles/6624522/Neosho-County/Kansas/Neosho-County-commissioners-approve-neighborhood-revitalization-plans-proclamations-staffing-and-other-routine-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6624522-2bd7c08725e939efc32fec26c12189f3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771071095&Signature=Po-0LCYkwl34001hQqdKrT8atix6nI4WzVMxZ1C36AnTkXrVTKeOUyn5qTETMCSHTKKA2xEh4lRUyXekctktHnNRLcKPSe7eKKoqD-iyGQe13Td~kZS~3ExoHj~M9iHX7XI9uyck-X~RmnQ8h6yohbEwHtHZsTPBWnWjLL1blvpSy-8G49WBLdRYhtoECBmslYkOB5mD3UKyj2yQcIdoxgLhJRzfQJwGt1zHQV-hUphhgelJMgmh0IIDUBhizbi~bVNPTsus3dezwmen8kFaPEWrMcDnATy9H7V0vwaSDmlV~TFgjTtz1cCLDDLUJWM3l7X2dhHNHaMSUtPUK057Rg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Neosho County commissioners on March 25 approved a slate of motions that included two neighborhood revitalization plan (NRP) applications, county proclamations for April awareness months, hiring in the county 9-1-1 center, a free spring cleanup week at the landfill and a capped remediation authorization for mold at the Judicial Center in Chanute.

The board voted 3-0 to approve a neighborhood revitalization plan for Carver LLC, for a proposed storage unit at 1603 South Plummer in Chanute, and separately approved a plan for Beechner Grama Incorporated to install grain bins on Seventh Street in St. Paul; commissioners said investment estimates for the St. Paul project were “around $200,000.”

The board unanimously approved proclamations designating April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, presented by Hope Unlimited and partners. Hope Unlimited staff described local services including a 24-hour crisis hotline and shelter services for victims.

In personnel business, commissioners voted 3-0 to hire one full-time and one part-time employee in the county 9-1-1 department effective March 31, 2025. The board also approved the county inventory for 2024–25, signed required audit paperwork for the 2024 audit, reappointed two trustees to the regional hospital board and approved an annual software assurance purchase for $576.

The board approved a free spring landfill cleanup week to run April 29–May 3 and authorized an immediate contract to begin mold remediation at the Chanute Judicial Center up to $25,000, with the commission to be notified and reissued approvals if costs approach that cap. Commissioners discussed the uncertainty of remediation scope and asked that contractors pause and update the county if remediation work exceeds preset thresholds.

Votes at a glance (recorded motions and outcomes)
- Neighborhood revitalization plan: Carver LLC, property at 1603 South Plummer, Chanute — motion approved 3-0 (motion and second recorded; vote tally 3 yes, 0 no). (Transcript excerpt: \"I'll make a motion to approve the neighborhood revitalization plan for Carver LLC for property located at 1603 South Plummer, Chanute.\" — followed by \"All those in favor? Aye. Motion pass. 3 0.\")
- Neighborhood revitalization plan: Beechner Grama Incorporated, Seventh Street, St. Paul — motion approved 3-0. (Transcript excerpt: \"I'll make a motion to approve NRP for Beechner...\" — \"All those in favor. Aye. Aye. Aye.\")
- Proclamation: April 2025 Child Abuse Prevention Month — motion approved 3-0. (Transcript excerpt: \"I'd like to motion to approve the annual proclamation of child abuse prevention month, April 20 25.\" — \"All those in favor? Aye. Motion passed. 3 0.\")
- Proclamation: April 2025 Sexual Assault Awareness Month — motion approved 3-0. (Transcript excerpt: \"I'll make the motion to approve ****** assault awareness month...\" — \"All those in favor? Aye. Motion passes, sir.\")
- Judicial Center mold remediation: authorize remediation work up to $25,000 and request contractor updates if costs approach cap — motion approved 3-0. (Transcript excerpt: \"I'll make a motion that we approve work at the Judicial center in Chanute for the mold problem, with a price of up to $25,000...\" — \"All those in favor? Aye. Push your pass through 0.\")
- Hire 9-1-1 staff: one full-time and one part-time, effective 03/31/25 — motion approved 3-0. (Transcript excerpt: \"I would like to move to hire 1 full time and 1 part time employee in the 9 11 department effective 03/3125.\" — \"All those in favor? Aye. Aye. Motion passed through 0.\")
- Free spring cleanup week at county landfill: April 29–May 3 — motion approved 3-0. (Transcript excerpt: \"I'll make a motion to approve the free spring county cleanup week from April 29 through May.\" — \"All those in favor? Aye. Aye. Motion passed through 0.\")
- County inventory for 2024–25 (approval) — motion approved 3-0. (Transcript excerpt: \"I'll make a motion that we approve the county inventory for 24 25 presented by the county clerk.\" — \"All those in favor? Aye.\")
- Resolution R-25-D: participation in the Rural Opportunity Zone student loan repayment program, calendar year 2025 — adopted by resolution (motion approved 3-0). (Transcript excerpt: \"I'd like to make a motion to adopt resolution r 25 d...authorizing participation in rural opportunity zone student loan repayment program...\" — \"All those in favor. Aye. Motion passed.\")
- Reappointments: Allison Meade and Garrett Sharp to the University Memorial Regional Medical Center board of trustees — motion approved 3-0. (Transcript excerpt: \"So I'll make a motion to reappoint Allison Meade and Garrett Sharp to the University Memorial Regional Medical Center trustees.\" — \"All those approved? All those in favor? Aye.\")
- BBS annual software assurance plus 3 support hours, $576 — motion approved 3-0. (Transcript excerpt: \"I'll make a motion to approve the BBS annual software assurance plus 3 support hours for $5.76 $576.\" — \"All those in favor.\")
- Auditor services / engagement signature for the 2024 audit (authorized) — motion approved 3-0. (Transcript excerpt: \"Motion for signature. For James Gordon, associate CPA for 20 24 audit services.\" — \"All those in favor? Aye.\")

What the votes mean and next steps
Commissioners generally expressed that the NRP approvals and proclamations were routine and aimed at supporting local economic activity and community services. For the Judicial Center mold remediation, commissioners authorized immediate work with a financial cap and asked staff to seek city input where properties share responsibility for exterior work. For the 9-1-1 hires, commissioners stated the hires were effective March 31 and directed staff to complete hiring paperwork. Staff said they would return with updates if mold remediation costs approached the $25,000 cap or if additional approvals were needed.","At its March 25 meeting the Neosho County Board of Commissioners approved two neighborhood revitalization plans, proclamations for April observances, hiring in the 9-1-1 department, spring landfill cleanup week and several administrative items, and set a $25,000 cap for immediate mold remediation at the Judicial Center.","actionData","errors"]

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