[{"_1":2,"_122":-5,"_123":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,75,87,99,110],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},"mediaId",6619992,"mediaKeyId","2825718-928fa4fd016b973021454988e541ac60","parentId",2825718,"title","Geary County Commission approves range of local measures including childcare support, nature center grant and fraud-alert service","audioSeconds",806,"startMs",3793000,"endMs",4599000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=2825718-928fa4fd016b973021454988e541ac60&start=3793&end=4599","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2825718-928fa4fd016b973021454988e541ac60/thumbnail_3793000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6619992/Geary-County/Kansas/Geary-County-Commission-approves-range-of-local-measures-including-childcare-support-nature-center-grant-and-fraud-alert-service","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6619992-fc7ed8ca2bc0d4fb99f712e9b3cf8993/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146917&Signature=hhAOqJkmnH79SMQvk-HHe8zCFlrwSAXG~BGneaBxMEjyRlPdJtE0iB~mFIagxR~S~XYtKYD-MRQ3pDoIJSdgzgGy9FYl9r0E7qs1nMwee92eU4jd27uiRSEmEdBpd5Gmn2aMQleX73xncJ9fMzFjljXF2uDkZsDxYLzNXuw9tepsfsm9u7Fpv9XPe7WrZ0WwMrcNI8SufRLpaCbm9r91ZWeyj2QV6pXF5mRoWQDap6P5LEEEBar-UHL0yPeVsRw-d9yPUV90FbWxGxds6BTHnlhZdsA~z897US75VF~-XOIAPVt8uor9j9eLJq9lwVCzLMrdcitrqQey6ogxzhtmhQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Geary County, KS","date","2025-03-31T17:27:11.663Z","article","The Geary County Commission at its March 10 meeting approved several motions and resolutions, including a proclamation supporting early childhood education, a one-time funding allocation for the Milford Nature Center’s damaged butterfly house, purchase of a property-fraud alert service for the Register of Deeds office, and a judicial filing related to tax-foreclosure redemption costs.

Child-care proclamation and letter of support: The commission read and approved a proclamation designating April 2025 as the Week of the Young Child in Geary County and voted to sign a letter of support from the county for a child-care zone grant application to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The motion passed by voice vote; commissioners responded “aye.” The signed letter will be added to the public packet.

Butterfly House funding: Commissioners voted to provide $4,000 to the Milford Nature Center to repair its butterfly house after damage from winter snow and wind. The motion passed by voice vote; commissioners indicated unanimous support.

Register of Deeds property-fraud alert: The commission authorized the Register of Deeds office to implement a third‑party property‑fraud alert platform, using the Register of Deeds technology fund for the initial and annual costs. The vendor will build a county‑specific site, import daily reception reports, and provide customizable email, text and phone notifications for residents who enroll. The office estimated 30–45 days to launch once the county gives the go‑ahead. The motion to approve implementation passed by voice vote.

Tax‑foreclosure redemption resolution: The commission approved a resolution (03‑31‑25) setting aside a portion of redemption payments related to a tax‑foreclosure sale, with the specified sum to be deposited as required by law. The resolution passed following a motion and second.

How commissioners voted: Where the record shows a roll call or vocal tally, motions carried by unanimous voice votes with commissioners saying “aye.” Individual mover and seconder names were not recorded in the public audio for every motion; the minutes will record names as available in the official record.

What’s next: Several of the approved items require follow‑up by county staff: adding the signed childcare letter to the online packet, coordinating the Nature Center payment and repair plan, initiating the property‑fraud alert implementation with the vendor, and filing the approved resolution with the district court clerks for the foreclosure matter.

Evidence: Motions and votes are recorded in the meeting transcript at multiple points during the March 10 meeting; supporting staff presentations and follow‑up instructions are included in the official packet and will be uploaded to the county website.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Geary County Commission Meeting 03/31/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Geary County Commission adopted a childcare proclamation, approved $4,000 to repair the Milford Nature Center butterfly house, authorized a property‑fraud alert service for the Register of Deeds office, and passed a tax‑foreclosure redemption resolution at its March 10 meeting.","taxTitle","Geary County, Kansas","taxId",63542,"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},6619972,"Tourism staff report: exhibitor conference takeaways, CTSM training plan and visitor guide on press",923,3329000,4252000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2825718-928fa4fd016b973021454988e541ac60&start=3329&end=4252","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2825718-928fa4fd016b973021454988e541ac60/thumbnail_3329000.jpg","/articles/6619972/Geary-County/Kansas/Tourism-staff-report-exhibitor-conference-takeaways-CTSM-training-plan-and-visitor-guide-on-press","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6619972-236aefb663379e947fee2cb15cb44499/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146917&Signature=XXPITT6~-BhMDxLuAkIyYfPyDcl0cgu87yukYQzb3DVk9nPlzP71gc5f1~NL2~sut1PF-mdQQEGU9n8zzDk2GkIIH1Cntbkh1BwF2zoKI4anPRbMtEc~tFMx5bdspEBe4sMbK9kbrgHp1NENwTFXAUl~ZO9H8Dc4kebGTmz9zwe3YlW3oURYX-WOdnk2uMhE94GXfzbR1anY3PKTUuJnxwn9rlhLJVIdMTqj8FwCaKOZNsXoR-26obPa580nlaHb2GOB8739tnI-NOrc8q-KXGjYbOrK~mKskgNWUDzjJVkxLUZx7yb6i~KlRdB8DWqoCz57ib1Tf06qovY9Gk5nqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tourism and visitor services staff briefed the commission on Exhibitor Live 2025 and related training and outreach efforts. Staff described sessions on booth strategy, event ROI, carbon‑footprint reduction for events and applications of artificial intelligence to tourism marketing.

CTSM certification and AI: A staff member said she had enrolled in the Certified Trade Show Manager (CTSM) program but had not yet paid and will return with cost details and an approval request. Staff reported work with an assigned CTSM adviser and plans to integrate conference‑derived techniques into future trade‑show planning. Another staffer described work on conversational AI and a county chatbot prototype intended to provide 24/7 information in multiple languages.

Visitor guide and marketing: Staff reported the new county visitor guide is on press and promotional plans include Meet Kansas events and a small‑bottled dairy product to distribute at a Topeka meeting of meeting planners. Staff also applied for an attraction‑development grant and reported a modest pipeline of applications.

Butterfly House and event planning: Staff asked the commission to support a $4,000 repair for the Milford Nature Center’s butterfly house; the commission approved the funding. Staff also outlined plans to attend the Branson small‑market meeting with two partner entities at a shared cost of about $1,500.

No immediate spending approvals were made for CTSM enrollment or travel beyond the items addressed during the meeting; staff said they will return with detailed cost estimates when available.","County tourism staff said lessons from Exhibitor Live 2025 and training on AI and trade‑show management will shape upcoming marketing and event work; the new visitor guide is on press.",{"_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},6619977,"Commission moves Neighborhood Revitalization Program to public hearing; plan would extend residential rebate term to 10 years",845,5475000,6320000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2825718-928fa4fd016b973021454988e541ac60&start=5475&end=6320","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2825718-928fa4fd016b973021454988e541ac60/thumbnail_5475000.jpg","/articles/6619977/Geary-County/Kansas/Commission-moves-Neighborhood-Revitalization-Program-to-public-hearing-plan-would-extend-residential-rebate-term-to-10-years","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6619977-c7faa7d48a63beafe7447337aed4903e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146917&Signature=EhJH1PlKEeKfm7Tbg2d94b8Nwh3gimPmxg-67VzQjsc3Dqya4JGov6QWfEQB9akYMmW~BglpYmOsL8YLddlNm0QPLneT9h~o2GLaIJjxc0UTWhajSMgm8JDYQasNKkoYnQMlZD0gwKBkM1Bhk8bC8F5j2VSg4-g5vttnSsu5jChg2sGnY8E1qZlzRt4hSKVpAp-Lx8zkR31URnVT0izjbgHbjNyYtu2qwEMC7Zqjv0pDzgVlKvk~h2uh-ImDjeXP2HYwR7IcT8A8yiUgVJqdNzvXB0zJbt6q2FW4FZcL0J3B8Pu7-77B3Aq69qMi67p6oVvCP-Bzv9tr3sbFUtD6Cw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The commission reviewed a proposed update to the Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) and voted to send the draft plan to public hearing and publication.

Plan changes: The draft discussed at the March 10 meeting proposes treating both residential and commercial/multi‑family projects on a 10‑year rebate schedule (previously the residential rebate had a five‑year scale). The NRP provides tax rebates tied to increased assessed valuation created by eligible improvements; rebate amounts are based on the value gained from the improvements, not land value.

Key procedural steps: The county attorney and staff explained that a public notice must be published twice and the plan must be on display in the clerk’s office for 20 days before the hearing. After publication and hearing, the commission will consider adoption. Staff advised that the program should not automatically sunset, but instead be reviewed periodically (for example every five years) so that future boards can reassess parameters.

Commission action: The board voted to approve the draft and direct staff to publish the plan and schedule the required public hearing. The Economic Development Council and local stakeholders have expressed interest in the program, and staff flagged possible overlaps with other incentives (for example RHID programs for downtown or central business districts) where only one incentive may apply per parcel.

Next steps: County staff will finalize the draft language, publish notices and set the hearing date. The county attorney will prepare the official plan documentation and work with the clerk for publication and hearing logistics.","The commission approved forwarding a draft Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) plan to public hearing. The draft increases the residential rebate term from five to 10 years and retains high initial rebate percentages for commercial and multi‑family projects; staff will publish required notices and schedule the hearing.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_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},6619981,"Register of Deeds proposes fraud‑alert service; commission approves vendor rollout from tech fund",0,4376000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2825718-928fa4fd016b973021454988e541ac60&start=4376&end=4376","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2825718-928fa4fd016b973021454988e541ac60/thumbnail_4376000.jpg","/articles/6619981/Geary-County/Kansas/Register-of-Deeds-proposes-fraudalert-service-commission-approves-vendor-rollout-from-tech-fund","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6619981-85ca64e6cad892ae00d099eae15ed5ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146917&Signature=M-reMl0hHnVpZfkrWhoKpH5iK5U2DEZ~5uEXHvqhRabeXxu9MYFZjqn~LsJ8XYybok31FgZNs4aPk61my0EwitNunR0zCghC9AgES5r07L35CBb2hO4WXWKc3hYM3vhjcut7rXuZN9f21QYOS-~BhvDUXvqzC87gXtyAtJxpNUYS4knmF0OV8pAQBA8JdL0BCEes3eWX7iniwA~GA7cm8PBy~VFeWQfCbCJCzmQdQS66dhaFrQ5F06F2wSnUw0uHZs7BzX~fy1BFZHvMSHUDkdkGdydfBMdWL1qBXWGOyECtFDd98KRHJS3xgvv7WQ2mwzeKURoec164nnvpWgv95g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jackie Reisinger, Geary County register of deeds, asked the commission on March 10 to approve a property‑fraud alert platform her office had vetted and piloted against other vendor options. Reisinger said the service will not prevent after‑the‑fact fraud but will notify enrolled residents when documents containing their names are recorded in county reception reports.

How it works: The vendor imports the county’s daily reception report and searches recorded names (individuals, trusts and business names) against subscriber lists. Subscribers choose notification methods — email, text or automated phone call — and the vendor supplies a customizable county‑branded portal and customer support. Reisinger emphasized the vendor’s customer service and the fact the county’s office would not be inundated by first‑level calls because the vendor will triage inbound questions.

Costs and procurement: Reisinger compared the chosen vendor to another product whose initial cost was roughly $14,000 with annual fees of about $2,200–$2,300. She said the chosen vendor was the most affordable option she found and that the Register of Deeds technology fund is the intended funding source. Because county procurement rules trigger commission approval at approximately $7,000, Reisinger brought the item to the board for formal authorization.

Implementation and outreach: Reisinger said the vendor requires approximately 30–45 days from the county’s go‑ahead to build and customize the county portal, upload historic and daily reception data, and provide a county link that staff can place on the county website. The vendor also supplies five posters and 1,000 flyers for local distribution; Reisinger proposed additional outreach through local banks, title companies, the senior center and local media.

Board action: The commission approved the Register of Deeds’ request to engage the vendor and implement the service. Reisinger will finalize contract details, schedule launch steps and coordinate press materials and printed outreach flyers once the contract is signed.","Register of Deeds Jackie Reisinger presented a property‑fraud alert platform that will email, text or phone residents when documents containing their names are recorded; the commission approved implementation using the office’s technology fund and staff outlined a 30–45 day launch window and public outreach plan.",{"_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},6619987,"Geary County GIS director flags growing short‑term rental enforcement challenge, outlines mapping and imaging upgrades",449,2051000,2500000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2825718-928fa4fd016b973021454988e541ac60&start=2051&end=2500","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2825718-928fa4fd016b973021454988e541ac60/thumbnail_2051000.jpg","/articles/6619987/Geary-County/Kansas/Geary-County-GIS-director-flags-growing-shortterm-rental-enforcement-challenge-outlines-mapping-and-imaging-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6619987-44ac6ebfe7cbcd1dde8e39cf29fed98a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146917&Signature=YtR9W5pVcLMr8Q5-xyPb4qc0K4e-jj9RCn9wRmQRE~GDEeW4QxUetRWrA~Qi8ReMMWB6vC-DQjG7gad4-vUpK~tL7xgG0wUWE2lSVaJ7tHidhxqzew9HdyXhNrEnFWYaekOHaXEeKJcxsk3puYJdnDwAwIbdDXfj9OWNOcahY9PuQhVZHhD20zOmYv1hUUuck-pA8uxtzhGBUaXzXsP~c3a2r-i5N4dKlfC1bgFqucDk8g9NqvnF2I57RznL2hpA287-n4~vnP2WJtsvwv8tlvEbF9dO1j1vVbAGG~bo~~AGEL~WH0HXQphLdRZoC4g7Kj6flgR8pZKxkIb9nxu34w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Troy Livingston, Geary County GIS director, told the commission on March 10 that his office is seeing an increase in short‑term rentals, event‑style uses of private property and other unpermitted commercial activity in rural areas, and that those uses are often hard to identify from county records.

\"We have people building small houses specifically to turn them into Airbnbs,\" Livingston said, and noted that the county and city together may have \"in the hundreds\" of listings when transient rooms and single‑room rentals are counted. Livingston told commissioners his office and the appraiser’s office are investigating properties flagged by staff and members of the public and will send letters to owners explaining zoning and permitting requirements; repeat or uncooperative offenders will be referred to the county attorney for possible enforcement.

Transient guest tax and valuation: Livingston said the state requires collection of transient guest taxes but that county offices do not routinely receive detailed remittance data showing who paid what, complicating efforts to assess and uniformly tax short‑term rentals. He described a previous county effort to identify listings that stalled because contractors were unable to find a large enough share of properties; one county later dropped the work for uniformity reasons.

Zoning, event venues and RV sites: Livingston said the county is following up on reports of event centers and alleged commercial RV sites to determine whether those uses are lawful under local zoning and whether conditional‑use permits or other permits are required.

GIS products and contracts: Livingston also outlined upcoming procurement decisions that affect county mapping services. The county’s current contract for oblique imagery (Pictometry) expires at year end; options discussed include retaining current image resolution on a two‑year flight schedule or upgrading to higher resolution imagery. He said the current orthophoto resolution (4‑inch pixels) meets state requirements for appraisal measurements but that higher resolution (2–3 inch) is available at greater cost. Livingston said the vendor cloud service hosts oblique imagery the county can overlay with its GIS for appraiser and public use.

Esri licensing and budget impacts: Livingston warned commissioners that Esri, the county’s mapping software vendor, will change its licensing model in 2026 and increase per‑license costs; the county currently pays a smaller fee for a secondary license that Esri plans to eliminate, increasing future budgetary pressure for GIS licensing.

Building permits, septic systems and inspections: Livingston reported the county is on par with last year for first‑quarter building permits and inspection fees and cited recent staff training for septic‑system design. He said the sanitarian’s enforcement and attention to detail are producing better outcomes and protecting future buyers.

What the commission directed: Commissioners asked staff to continue identifying suspect short‑term rental listings, coordinate with the appraiser and county attorney on enforcement options, and bring recommended contract language and budget figures to the board before negotiating the next Pictometry and Esri service renewals.","GIS director Troy Livingston told the commission that short‑term rentals and event‑style uses on rural properties are increasing and difficult to identify, and recommended steps to improve detection and enforcement while describing upcoming GIS imagery and software contract decisions.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Geary County Commission approves range of local measures including childcare support, nature center grant and fraud-alert service

Tourism staff report: exhibitor conference takeaways, CTSM training plan and visitor guide on press

Commission moves Neighborhood Revitalization Program to public hearing; plan would extend residential rebate term to 10 years

Register of Deeds proposes fraud‑alert service; commission approves vendor rollout from tech fund

Geary County GIS director flags growing short‑term rental enforcement challenge, outlines mapping and imaging upgrades