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Cole reported passage of House Bill 2022, an election bill that moves some election timing to the first Tuesday in March for certain elections, and Senate Bill 35, which included a 1.5-mill state reduction affecting property tax calculations. She noted Senate Bill 4 (requiring advance ballots to be returned by 7 p.m. on Election Day) passed through a veto override. Cole also said House Bill 2365 (South Central Regional Mental Health Hospital) passed and that House Bill 2152 (the bankers bill) had favorable language for local governments.

Cole said other priority items — including the county’s sales tax proposal (House Bill 2377/CCR 2275), the cremains bill (House Bill 2331) and a treasurer-related bill (Senate Bill 119) — are unlikely to pass this year but remain prospects for next session or further work during veto session. Commissioners discussed the overall pace of the session and strategies for advocacy in interim months; Commissioner Howell encouraged continued off-session engagement with legislators to advance county priorities.

No formal county policy changes were taken at the meeting; the briefing was informational.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sedgwick County Board of Commissioners Meeting -4/2/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Sedgwick County staff provided an update on the 2025 Kansas legislative session, citing passage of several bills of interest (including the county’s election bill) and noting several priority items that remain unresolved and may be revisited next year or during veto session.","taxTitle","Sedgwick County, Kansas","taxId",2883,"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},6616735,"Commission approves Valley Center island annexation; county says zoning and utilities are next steps",146,2316000,2462000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2850333-38f9001c5640fe71618c5d596fe47a76&start=2316&end=2462","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2850333-38f9001c5640fe71618c5d596fe47a76/thumbnail_2316000.jpg","/articles/6616735/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/Commission-approves-Valley-Center-island-annexation-county-says-zoning-and-utilities-are-next-steps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6616735-3b05fd3c82119421b3f4f629ddfd7bad/orig.mp4?Expires=1775225992&Signature=OLYTGvjmDX43iUdVSO3ogLIENZmh~0lCQ5juvfbBe-EHm9IeDaqZzN9~6EH7uv9goK0PN-NlfEKxmYORZ~HQj35Pzo50iLQCoAFzpIvfubyRf5ZFI7OjKM4YnJDZ7KinV-EIuEjv7iG-yst6Z5uZ-NpfCQwFAP90dwOaQZ4kiigO9mRlQtcRIXz8LkoG-Pb87XSiUuryorDBSNypEbkHmQZjc~20r0a5mkNu35vQGic05OjCw1KFRiQo0MIikGbxBDi5oJTFOhHPX4aNS8bVfIRmggBWXE0sZl296SRf9SPO38ug8~S3XGCDF4~HYeR9kSopH0HMbJkUDmXh-N2NWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sedgwick County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously on April 2, 2025 to approve a City of Valley Center island annexation of just under nine acres, finding the annexation \"will not hinder the proper growth and development of the area or any other city in Sedgwick County,\" as required under K.S.A. 15-520c.

Samantha Yang, assistant county counselor, presented the petition and timeline: the property owner requested annexation on Feb. 5; Valley Center passed Resolution 17709-2025 on March 4 requesting county inquiry; the county received notice March 5 and the commission acted within the 30-day window. Yang told commissioners the parcel is undeveloped, designated for agricultural use and that the owner has indicated plans that could include five single-family homes and a possible event center.

Yang explained service expectations: Valley Center will provide trash and stormwater under existing franchise agreements and will assume police duties upon annexation. The city told the property owner it has \"no immediate plans to tie the subject property to its water lines\" and the owner indicated acceptance of that timeline. Fire response and county road maintenance (80th and 50th streets named in staff comments) will remain as currently arranged; the county’s fire department provides mutual aid with Valley Center’s fire department.

Yang and planning staff said annexation does not include zoning approval; any rezoning or land-use approvals would be handled later by Valley Center’s planning process. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about the scope of the county’s decision and the distinction between annexation and subsequent city zoning. The commission voted to approve the county findings and the annexation request.

Action: the board’s roll-call vote was Bluebaugh Aye; Wise Aye; Howe Aye; Meitzner Aye; Chairman Ryan Beatty Aye. The county recommended the city proceed with its planning and utility steps.","The Sedgwick County commission found that a roughly nine-acre island annexation petition by the City of Valley Center will not hinder proper growth and development. County staff noted the parcel is agricultural, within Valley Center's expanded planning area and that water and sewer connections are not planned immediately.",{"_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},6616739,"Sedgwick County proclaims April 2025 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month; local groups urge prevention supports",106,854000,960000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2850333-38f9001c5640fe71618c5d596fe47a76&start=854&end=960","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2850333-38f9001c5640fe71618c5d596fe47a76/thumbnail_854000.jpg","/articles/6616739/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/Sedgwick-County-proclaims-April-2025-as-National-Child-Abuse-Prevention-Month-local-groups-urge-prevention-supports","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6616739-d06dc71229fefa376aaf3668ccaca353/orig.mp4?Expires=1775225992&Signature=Ty4xhhEv-BhEW-IcZ1rTIa66ARahdvKXEe0D5OZD3UVQ9oX8cTtArQsGbIq9qITAyj1UY7p-MhweCVeHIGnoKLjJOPEDOUb~nm5DBwtkGzrodbgu~7pIiX8bFRH2WwclHfuQtF2Z3Vg6m5fEtdEMk6CPW3lX85pg8e9kISZqUAlk2DvtJEqc0jFM1~j7I~XmN3eug5ZPV53BqMVad9ScLsJdInYmugquPfiKkuQm9JNxGbKDDPODjW-q1VsLKHPu9q7VePo0wESSwMRR6cWwe2F39SZsWb2X-I4ehl2hZy2YAO0nIn~Zi58Rbr0RCKhqYJwvfLiTKwpaMpR~hn3A4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sedgwick County Board of County Commissioners on April 2, 2025 adopted a proclamation recognizing April 2025 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month and urged community action to support children and families.

Rachel Harper, assistant director of the Prevent Child Abuse Kansas chapter at the Kansas Children's Service League (KCSL), told the commission that April has been recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month since 1983 and described the blue pinwheel as the month's national symbol. Harper outlined prevention priorities including economic and social supports for families, access to child care and paid leave, community-based resources, and policies that empower families before harm occurs: \"Prevention is a shared responsibility,\" Harper said.

Diana Shun, chief executive officer of the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County, described the center's services, including advocacy, therapy, case coordination and community education, and said the center serves about 2,000 children a year. Shun said the organization is conducting a capital campaign to expand a one-location facility where co-located partners can offer coordinated services and wraparound supports. \"Our goal is to be able to have a one location that children and their families can come to and receive services when there's a child abuse investigation,\" Shun said.

Commissioners thanked the coalition of agencies that joined KCSL at the meeting and highlighted volunteer needs for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Commissioner comments emphasized both the importance of prevention and the practical need for volunteer advocates in child-welfare cases.

The board voted unanimously to adopt the proclamation; the roll-call vote was Bluebaugh Aye; Wise Aye; Howe Aye; Meitzner Aye; Chairman Ryan Beatty Aye.","The Sedgwick County Board of County Commissioners adopted a proclamation declaring April 2025 National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Kansas Children's Service League and local partners outlined prevention strategies and local services during the presentation to the board.",{"_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},6616744,"Sedgwick County commissioners approve Valley Center island annexation, award contracts and adopt proclamations",1039,2946000,3985000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2850333-38f9001c5640fe71618c5d596fe47a76&start=2946&end=3985","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2850333-38f9001c5640fe71618c5d596fe47a76/thumbnail_2946000.jpg","/articles/6616744/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/Sedgwick-County-commissioners-approve-Valley-Center-island-annexation-award-contracts-and-adopt-proclamations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6616744-1352801bd082a8f898527941401a9f5f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775225992&Signature=PRJ2MD6yK--dUEQB8CDYYk~2uM6gksbFJihOLYsl-59WJZBBdXPp85GOhDIf6zcdzHMmWZGJHViI~3fXhjMbIcS5PlVgGmC9Z6fteLc65YO9tXmMdIQSRM~P~Ste6MuLYlWGsehxxgZlRktiRK9~QMRzUv1i7D-7itn0VJPlHFbVjPscQCQrRaSa7EJbsKI6dS-bzbv31Hb3r2auMAkF3GOeo6x0ch2jERDqAooOu02iRxUkn0CyN~fvQG4fwuRxjV0kNfArsCyUKYQJeLNnUDtSoLvrICmCthzxXJTBZaasi03lPXgyctLsoCk0ckL5iEp9Vci1XhxSly0GtAXK7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sedgwick County Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday approved a City of Valley Center island annexation of roughly nine acres, accepted two contract awards from the Board of Bids and Contracts and adopted two proclamations recognizing National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Youth Educational Empowerment Program (YIP) Financial Literacy Month.

County staff presented the island annexation request from Valley Center, noting the site is undeveloped, agriculturally designated and within the city’s expanded planning area. The board voted to find the annexation would not hinder the proper growth and development of the area or of other cities in Sedgwick County. County staff advised that water and sewer are not planned for immediate connection, that trash and stormwater services will be provided under the city’s franchise agreements, and that road maintenance and fire response arrangements will remain unchanged.

Separately the board approved two purchasing recommendations from the March 27 Board of Bids and Contracts meeting: an award to Cutler Repaving Inc. for the 2025 asphalt rejuvenation project (public works) and a contract for building commissioning services for the South Central Regional Mental Health Hospital. Commissioners also approved routine consent items and reappointed Rita Seivert and Madison Schreiner to the Sedgwick County Advisory Council on Aging and Physical Disabilities.

The commission adopted proclamations recognizing April 2025 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month and proclaiming YIP Financial Literacy Month; representatives of community organizations accepted the proclamations and spoke briefly about local activities tied to each observance. The meeting also included a legislative update from county staff and a short set of committee notes, including recognition of Sedgwick County IT receiving an innovation award for a public-facing community dashboard.

Votes at a glance
- Proclamation: National Child Abuse Prevention Month — Motion to adopt made and seconded; roll call: Bluebaugh Aye; Wise Aye; Howe Aye; Meitzner Aye; Chairman Ryan Beatty Aye. Outcome: adopted.
- Proclamation: YIP Financial Literacy Month — Motion to adopt made and seconded; roll call: Bluebaugh Aye; Wise Aye; Howe Aye; Meitzner Aye; Chairman Ryan Beatty Aye. Outcome: adopted.
- Resolutions: Reappoint Rita Seivert and Madison Schreiner to the Sedgwick County Advisory Council on Aging and Physical Disabilities — Motion and second; roll call: Bluebaugh Aye; Wise Aye; Howe Aye; Meitzner Aye; Chairman Ryan Beatty Aye. Outcome: adopted; oath administered to Madison Schreiner.
- Island annexation: City of Valley Center (Resolution 17709-2025) — Motion and second; roll call: Bluebaugh Aye; Wise Aye; Howe Aye; Meitzner Aye; Chairman Ryan Beatty Aye. Outcome: approved; staff to indicate subsequent city zoning and utility connection steps.
- Board of Bids & Contracts items (03/27/2025) — Motion and second to accept recommendations: Cutler Repaving Inc. ($1,151,208.35) and Kettering? (proposal for building commissioning, $435,870) — roll call: Bluebaugh Aye; Wise Aye; Howe Aye; Meitzner Aye; Chairman Ryan Beatty Aye. Outcome: approved.
- Consent agenda (items G–M) — Motion and second; roll call: Bluebaugh Aye; Wise Aye; Howe Aye; Meitzner Aye; Chairman Ryan Beatty Aye. Outcome: adopted.
- Executive session (personnel, non-elected management position) — Motion by Commissioner Meitzner seconded and approved by roll call; board recessed into executive session and later returned with no binding action taken.

What the board did not decide today: detailed zoning or utility connections for the annexed parcel. City zoning and any utility tie-ins would be addressed later by the City of Valley Center planning and utility authorities.","At its April 2, 2025 meeting the Sedgwick County Board of County Commissioners approved an island annexation by Valley Center, accepted two bids for county projects, reappointed two advisory council members and adopted proclamations recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month and YIP Financial Literacy Month.","actionData","errors"]

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