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County staff asked commissioners and residents to recommend Osage County residents, organizations or companies that have a demonstrated commitment to solid-waste or recycling outreach and are willing to serve as the county’s alternate representative. No appointment was made that night; staff said they would accept nominations and forward them to the authority.

Commissioners noted there were no formal qualifications required for the alternate position and asked that interested parties contact county staff for more information and the application or contact details provided by the authority.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Osage County Commission Meeting 3-25-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Lake Region Solid Waste Authority requested a commission appointment to an alternate seat. The authority is multi-county; commissioners asked for interested residents or organizations to submit names for consideration.","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},6623435,"Commission approves series of tax-roll corrections, training and vendor purchase orders including CIC and Comtech items",501,5795000,6296000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2770050-129a0a84796bacfb4a132bc12bc52cc7&start=5795&end=6296","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2770050-129a0a84796bacfb4a132bc12bc52cc7/thumbnail_5795000.jpg","/articles/6623435/Osage-County/Kansas/Commission-approves-series-of-tax-roll-corrections-training-and-vendor-purchase-orders-including-CIC-and-Comtech-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6623435-4de40c9a8e4c832d43eec8c654024575/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163397&Signature=oWNZkdju0eI3bNBDON4VPxo7cr7iQFj0bPVUmH2-UnjpwjgOzIZQtDpAdZrdt2vMhHCLBgN08lxQ-XBsMAAG10aWRYIw5CICvthTV~HaBQEvBar2xxQly3nPw536pzAHquOqnorKXdEtLgU8qZ~r5Jxnzp~mL5KYHlXG-ybxPM59THlLzRCsV0rxJAxA6BoKNbJaxiZBF22xibjUmNeCzpdRP8IKslTRe~C7eUPZMccvw53sjtRYWRdqdad6xT2urOo02BrgvK7U~2Jom5nENxSvcyDYRYFUXc1GNDmulV1Np4MToVg5ayicoUS8mNnaqAFvubWgFBx9uMgs2Wb91Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Osage County Commission approved a set of fiscal and purchasing items on March 25, including tax-roll corrections and purchase orders for tax-administration services, abstracts and appraisal notices.

The commission approved tax-roll corrections as presented by the county appraiser's office. Following that, commissioners approved purchase orders for tax-administration training and November abstracts from CIC Tax Administration Solutions: the commission amended an initial amount to approve a $7,000 purchase order (PO 3984) for tax-administration training and other services to be paid from the ClerkTech fund and split $467 each among three departmental funds for a $1,400 purchase order (PO 4065) for combo training. Commissioners also approved a $77,000 purchase order (PO 4064) for November abstracts to be paid from the clerk's fund; the clerk and appraiser confirmed fund splits and allocations on the record.

In addition, the commission approved purchase order 4016 in the amount of $3,548 to Comtech System Corp for 2025 personal-property notice-of-value work, to be paid from the appraiser’s contractual account (134-00-5200). Commission minutes record these motions passing on voice votes.

The meeting also included personnel items; the commission approved payroll status reports and a retention bonus/hiring package presented by Sheriff Wells, including movement of an employee into the jail with shift differentials accounted for and retention-bonus funding referenced to sheriff department funds. Commissioners requested clerical clarification on fund splits and confirmed amounts before voting.

No substantial debate preceded the approvals; commissioners handled each item individually with motions, seconds and voice votes recorded as “Aye.” The records presented at the meeting list PO numbers and amounts for each item.","Osage County commissioners approved tax-roll corrections and multiple purchase orders March 25: CIC tax administration training and abstracts (several POs totaling $85,400 across items described in meeting), a $3,548 Comtech PO for appraisal notices, and other departmental payroll/hiring approvals.",{"_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},6623440,"Employee overpayment dispute raises tax-and-repayment questions; commission schedules follow-up meeting",638,1033000,1671000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2770050-129a0a84796bacfb4a132bc12bc52cc7&start=1033&end=1671","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2770050-129a0a84796bacfb4a132bc12bc52cc7/thumbnail_1033000.jpg","/articles/6623440/Osage-County/Kansas/Employee-overpayment-dispute-raises-tax-and-repayment-questions-commission-schedules-follow-up-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6623440-432b9d08cbbdf0928a570c3cef7be2b2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163397&Signature=S-U30q9RU8YDvQCQLdgRRFuE4FzM1oJiVweSvMXeI4D5GuOeEM0Al2kjvcAC~Be5Pd2foUfZIVxb-3LMyf6wB7NMXryTMGBh-ndQiguEfMGDd4D5MYm3trf3ZJVsujLYARhblcyE6KNBjaBglc2XtiFa25ZOpetMYL0~lqekxs~wKraO-6ZC2g4ArxW8lLZkpzjwTE55x71RdEB5BWPwLU4DkuViwLByJMMhQUfv5S5BkPFckgPBD3rQ8fz5StCdCukTeq~ToIzAqiw4AU0wgokVqdj83SgYRw0v5FQ10J~A-tIcj9njCNu6Zq87m4ZgBmJVS~7FZIOyj~vAU3ZgZw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During public comment a resident raised concerns about an apparent payroll overpayment made to a county employee. The speaker asked for the total overpaid amount and whether payback would be adjusted for taxes and other deductions so the employee would not face unexpected tax consequences at year-end.

County staff acknowledged an overpayment occurred and said the employee had agreed to repay the amount. Staff and the resident discussed repayment options: the resident requested a two-hour deduction per pay period as a repayment plan; staff said the county had consulted the labor board and was informed it could not unilaterally withhold a lump-sum recovery from pay without the employee’s permission.

Commissioners encouraged the parties to meet and resolve details. Staff said they would meet with the employee on Friday to calculate the exact gross overpayment and to confirm whether deductions or a repayment schedule would apply. The commission’s stated goal was to resolve the issue while accommodating the employee and complying with labor rules.

No formal motion or disciplinary action was taken during the meeting; commissioners asked staff to confirm the precise overpayment amount, clarify whether the amount cited by the resident included gross or net pay, and return with proposed repayment terms if needed.

Speakers at the meeting emphasized civility during discussions and requested that any individuals attending office meetings remain respectful to staff.","Public comment focused on an employee overpayment; staff and a county resident discussed amounts, deductions and tax implications. County staff said they will meet with the employee on Friday to resolve repayment terms.",{"_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},6623444,"Residents and commissioners debate commercial solar and wind projects at Osage County meeting",2935,1891000,4826000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2770050-129a0a84796bacfb4a132bc12bc52cc7&start=1891&end=4826","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2770050-129a0a84796bacfb4a132bc12bc52cc7/thumbnail_1891000.jpg","/articles/6623444/Osage-County/Kansas/Residents-and-commissioners-debate-commercial-solar-and-wind-projects-at-Osage-County-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6623444-b8f668ba18f24f8299774ccb3b13a557/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163397&Signature=TFmDDYKkYtNfE4uSHjVSXO48-m9EzthLG5dC0kO3AZNbmG3kBBlhrBfQxZGUi-y92gab663l-24eYgXB6fV6AjAV3inolDqnnjc8caiyb6go0hGfj~vbzkrxUOfx6yqmniHWzZVGBnR74fb-5Ssmws7CwAFb-o79~C2YKEQ8rd2-RkjkGKmmnas6u1mxxQQuBkzhufln05I5rnJsZFnb81r-QRiKDXR0zIPiiK7szWF97x4i-W~FTdcgIjl7c7lXW-vA4HkZEB-HhfEyJPxVsCqOWeAnXgjHWWaXnSENedOyePDqyOdg932sMAevcj4Bu9tpkSi7Zbhf6JBYoTWNoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several residents and speakers raised concerns about proposed commercial solar and wind projects during the public-comment portion of the Osage County Commission meeting on March 25. Speakers cited landscape impacts, water and fire risks, property-value effects, and skepticism about project economics and long-term benefits.

Stanley Park and other residents presented research and commentary opposing large-scale solar, saying projects depend on federal and state subsidies, can consume large amounts of land and cause local issues such as heating effects, battery-fire risk and drainage problems. One commenter recounted local experience with a nearby solar installation and said ancillary infrastructure such as substations and access areas sometimes cover far more land than the panels themselves.

A county commissioner (unnamed in the transcript) told the meeting that the commission had not formally discussed commercial renewables as a board, and that he believed commercial wind and solar are prohibited under county rules, which would prevent projects from moving forward in the current regulatory environment. He said a company representative told him permits had been filed with an unspecified regulator and that some developers had lease agreements, but he reiterated his view that the county’s existing prohibition blocks commercial projects for now.

Other commenters argued for focusing on manufacturing and local job growth rather than utility-scale renewables. Supporters of study or discussion said they want to see evidence of net tax benefit and local jobs, while opponents emphasized preserving agricultural land and county character.

No formal permitting, zoning change or vote was taken at the meeting. Several speakers urged better public notice and clearer information in future discussions; commissioners said they would pause broader discussion until they received directives to proceed and asked staff to limit repetitive testimony at an upcoming meeting.

The meeting included an extended back-and-forth between commenters and commissioners about the effectiveness of renewables in lowering utility costs, the role of market subsidies and the county’s ability to regulate land use. Speakers referenced filings and outreach by developers including a representative identified as “Brandon Sack” from Evergy and said the company had contacted commissioners and landowners about potential projects.

Residents asked the county to consider the cumulative effects of proposed projects on water, drainage, fire response and agricultural land designation. The commissioner reiterated that any change would require formal consideration of land-use rules and potential future directives from the commission.","Public commenters and a commissioner discussed proposals for commercial solar and wind projects, with county officials noting commercial renewables are currently prohibited under county law and residents expressing environmental, land-use and economic concerns.",{"_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},6623449,"Osage County mobilizes relief, job services after Orbis plant closure; commissioners approve $7,900 in immediate aid",906,6643000,7549000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2770050-129a0a84796bacfb4a132bc12bc52cc7&start=6643&end=7549","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2770050-129a0a84796bacfb4a132bc12bc52cc7/thumbnail_6643000.jpg","/articles/6623449/Osage-County/Kansas/Osage-County-mobilizes-relief-job-services-after-Orbis-plant-closure-commissioners-approve-7900-in-immediate-aid","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6623449-04b85d2b75a960172b54a1eae2b761ae/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163397&Signature=O6yMb1mhVPmBWpgCpH-cqJfh06eCc1JAItSqjuXKgjluGsMCLahMOuPdP2nKXkkBmjkvjC0I-~5J0fJ0zJ~Elz2-jUQ3c6X8WcH~PLUOVsESkmGs9SmoCUDDq0uNqONOv7UPkRWcixeqQpS~to41kH3GqTJhnVVFoV1vwxFJgZZVKKMz6ZV~7omWXjG4PQnC9jA9XBuOjahwNBxhHds7ZDv3aTixsl3hY8RUJgUXlGU2e900RQoWQKgbeI8cQdtFJw8K0lOOpfHLR4IOELXDdR~AK3-1~wl8nogQwKv~65a5MG5zswlAq9NU8bhQf0vqgXuoKEeJlPLsUArqjJBkcA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On March 21 Orbis Corporation closed its Osage City manufacturing plant without prior notice to county or city officials, leaving 79 employees without work, Colleen, the county's economic development lead, told the Osage County Commission on March 25. The commission approved a $7,900 purchase order to the Osage City Chamber of Commerce to distribute $100 “Chamber Bucks” to each affected employee.

The cash assistance is intended for immediate household needs and to keep spending local while longer-term placement and training efforts proceed. Colleen said the county had coordinated with Kansas Works’ rapid response team and with Osage City officials to schedule two events: a worker information session Thursday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to noon at the community building, and a mobile workforce center visit Monday, April 7 from 10 a.m. to noon for Orbis employees (the mobile center will be open to the public from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.).

“Within 24 hours, we've been able to identify the first work session… This will be a worker information session. It is open to Orbis employees and anyone affected by the layoff,” Colleen said. The county said it will distribute packets of state and local resources to the employees and coordinate with churches to provide light refreshments at the sessions.

Colleen told commissioners the Orbis termination date printed in company paperwork is March 20, 2025, and that the company paid employees out through May 20 to meet the applicable pay requirements. She listed job titles affected — including production supervisors, process technicians, HR staff and shipping leads — and said the county was working “around the clock” with Osage City leadership and the state to connect displaced workers to benefits, apprenticeships, training and reemployment opportunities.

To provide immediate local relief, the commission approved purchase order 4069 for $7,900 to the Osage City Chamber of Commerce, to be paid from the county’s economic development fund (001-27-5200). The motion passed on a voice vote.

Colleen also outlined steps to market the vacant Orbis facility to prospective employers. She said the county will prepare promotional materials for the state’s LOTUS site and is coordinating with the Kansas Department of Commerce and other state and federal contacts. She reported that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has technical-assistance funds for communities that lose a major employer and that county staff will explore that avenue with Osage City.

Colleen said the county will continue to work with state recruitment teams and that several local and state officials have been engaged already. She also noted an unrelated staffing change: the county appraiser had resigned, which will delay planned community outreach meetings coordinated by the appraiser’s office.

Commissioners did not identify a long-term tenant in the meeting; Colleen said marketing and recruitment will take time and that staff will report back as efforts progress.

The county asked commissioners to consider attending the April rapid-response events in a support role; Colleen said the rapid-response team would run the sessions and that commissioners’ presence would be optional.","Orbis Corporation abruptly closed its Osage City facility March 21, affecting 79 employees. County economic development staff organized two rapid-response job events and the commission approved $7,900 in Osage City Chamber Bucks to support affected families.","actionData","errors"]

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