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Key outcomes include approval of a parcel plat and a rezoning application for property at 1120 North Sherman Road; appointment of Captain Jeff Steele to the Judicial District Youth Services Advisory Board; approval of corrections and juvenile program comprehensive plans and related grant signatory authorization; acceptance of KDOT and public-works contracts and procurement awards; selection of Iron Insurance as the county’s broker for the upcoming insurance renewal; and selection of Strategic Government Resources (SGR) to lead the county’s executive search for a new county administrator.

Votes at a glance

- Parcel plat (Ralston addition, Lot 1 Block 1, 4.34 acres at 1120 N Sherman Rd): Approved. Staff recommended approval after planning commission recommendation; motion passed by voice vote. (Transcript evidence: planner presentation and motion.)

- Rezoning (1120 N Sherman Road from RI/Industrial to RR/Rural Residential, 4.34 acres): Approved. Planning staff recommended adopting the planning commission recommendation; motion passed by voice vote.

- Appointment (Captain Jeff Steele to Judicial District Youth Services Advisory Board, three-year term beginning April 2025–March 31, 2028): Approved by voice vote.

- Adult corrections FY25 budget adjustment (grant carryover, vehicle replacement and other one-time items): Approved; chairman authorized to sign per statute for expenditures over $5,000.

- Adult corrections FY26 comprehensive plan and juvenile services FY26 comprehensive plan (grant applications and budgets): Approved; motions included authorization for signatures by the chairman and the administrator.

- Noxious-Weed KDOT agreement (2025 right-of-way spraying): Approved; chairman directed to sign contract.

- Herbicide purchase/bids for noxious weeds (two responsive bids accepted for pricing/availability; 60-gallon per-visit limit per customer): Approved; purchases to be paid from budgeted funds.

- Road and Bridge equipment purchase (three pickup trucks via state contract from Shawnee Mission Ford; $95,000 to be paid from Road & Bridge equipment reserve, additional amounts from respective funds): Approved; staff had solicited local bids with no local responses before proceeding to state contract.

- KDOT Off-System Bridge Program agreement (2026 grant programming and $900,000 construction award for bridge replacement): Approved; contract to be signed by all commissioners.

- Crack sealing project (2025): Bid awarded to B and H Paving ($52,500) to seal approximately 23 miles of road; authorized from road and bridge budget.

- VRF (heating/cooling) design and project management contract with Integrated Consulting Engineers (engineering design modifications and project management estimated at 5% and 3% of project cost; estimated fees between $210,800–$231,200): Approved; to be paid from building maintenance reserve fund.

- Insurance broker selection for upcoming renewal: Committee recommended Iron Insurance ($43,000 flat fee); commissioners approved Iron by majority (one commissioner abstained); committee members interviewed three firms.

- Executive search firm selection for county administrator: Committee recommended SGR (Strategic Government Resources); commissioners approved SGR; contract not-to-exceed fee $29,419; Chair authorized to sign once counsel reviews contract.

- Comprehensive wage-study RFP issuance: Approved; selection committee appointed to review proposals and provide recommendation to the commission.

- 2024 county inventory certification (KSA 19-20687): Approved and certified.

Most measures were approved by voice vote; the meeting record does not show roll-call tallies for the listed items. Staff advised that applicable contracts and grant documents will be returned for signatures and that some project timelines may shift pending final paperwork.

Because many of these items were routine, the commission combined discussion and action in single motions for each item. For items that will produce further documents (contracts, grant agreements, engineering deliverables), staff were instructed to return with final paperwork and updates to the commission.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Finney County Commission Meeting - Regular Session (04-07-2025)","oneSentenceSummary","The Finney County Commission approved multiple planning, procurement and administrative actions April 7, including a parcel plat and rezoning at 1120 North Sherman Road, procurement awards for road and noxious-weed work, several contracts and consultant selections, and appointments and budget adjustments related to corrections and youth services.","taxTitle","Finney County, Kansas","taxId",70642,"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},6612525,"Finney County accepts Kansas Water Office technical-assistance grant and hires Kirk & Michael for Sewer District 1 preliminary engineering",893,3778000,4671000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2890964-3da55d874fb9d1486f9c4fd797587744&start=3778&end=4671","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2890964-3da55d874fb9d1486f9c4fd797587744/thumbnail_3778000.jpg","/articles/6612525/Finney-County/Kansas/Finney-County-accepts-Kansas-Water-Office-technical-assistance-grant-and-hires-Kirk-Michael-for-Sewer-District-1-preliminary-engineering","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6612525-89696bfdc97fc6434fc567759ddd0d09/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140705&Signature=YFZa9El9WHv4DrOT2FcJsLZ4joGkueZHzWehEsbVAf8U4uybMujdCrONxIQ-VvuM0RrfL50G9ECj73JddpzRPqqd1Dy8xhRSPvrl8HCOuZwlj1-7BfzrsWhsCP0xFgpQBxZK9MQhQQwSeDTsQVF1pRcfRXEqnF-JuS1pZbfJ7saSyMnBRZxJjsqqVo~2kKgBCsCjWhsFVKYYkmgpd7toOgbBRLihzyeGeUhhbjaU~xogEpvmGvi1ovWjn2Gv04GLoT-Pzz7FaIblm2txprPVfYP1xcwHLOtWTxOnlhNd5bcqrMk1MMZc2D1ZHXZqSYQzOnUs~AlHhoimpif9OsIJtg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Finney County commissioners on April 7 approved the county’s acceptance of a draft technical-assistance grant from the Kansas Water Office for design work to expand Sewer District 1 and authorized the chair to sign the final agreement once completed.

The county had applied for $165,000 to cover engineering design for expansion tied to failing septic systems at the Nancy Avenue Apartments, and officials told commissioners the full $165,000 award will be used for technical assistance. Mackenzie Phillips, the county’s development and administrative coordinator, said the apartment owner has agreed to cover any fees that exceed the $165,000 award; she cautioned, however, that additional work such as electrical engineering for proposed lift stations is not included in the grant.

Commissioners also approved a contract with county engineer Kirk & Michael for $140,000 in additional services to perform preliminary engineering for the expansion, and they authorized the chair to sign the contract. Staff said Kirk & Michael has been involved in the project from the beginning; the firm assisted with the grant application and provided the existing design. Officials said timelines in the Kirk & Michael agreement may shift slightly pending final grant paperwork from the Kansas Water Office.

Phillips said the county plans to hold an informational meeting for property owners along the proposed expansion route to explain the project and to determine whether additional property owners wish to join the expansion; owners who later elect to join would pay a participation fee. The owner of the Nancy Avenue Apartments has already signaled willingness to cover expenses above the grant amount.

Commissioners moved and seconded to approve the draft grant acceptance and the Kirk & Michael preliminary-engineering contract; both motions passed by voice vote. Staff said the preliminary design is intended to support a later construction grant application.

Evidence spans from the meeting record support this summary.","The county approved a $165,000 Kansas Water Office technical-assistance grant to design expansion of Sewer District 1 and authorized a $140,000 preliminary-engineering contract with Kirk & Michael; the Nancy Avenue Apartments owner is expected to cover costs beyond the grant award.",{"_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},6612530,"Finney County proclaims National Public Health Week and shifts outreach after local measles case",598,583000,1181000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2890964-3da55d874fb9d1486f9c4fd797587744&start=583&end=1181","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2890964-3da55d874fb9d1486f9c4fd797587744/thumbnail_583000.jpg","/articles/6612530/Finney-County/Kansas/Finney-County-proclaims-National-Public-Health-Week-and-shifts-outreach-after-local-measles-case","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6612530-f1700d646739d463ccd30e425a8780fc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140705&Signature=iCIwOYZ0sPP5DokvalHkWBIe3apr4CEaDxGeBXw1FHTsov2-jkYQKQK9FuWAE8QHMioHRymajOqxjr14uqwXNaUcbBeh7~LezWnX0l7pdQN-NHmoMHoxi3kFkKCQYXbZna79NXm~~tSaxmi1GBeVGUPHtYAD4K4moRlsxwhh~stNsOgdUwVE9O~-h7Fq~NqgU~RPTlKG-NeRM1rkrXDFsJq0nEqGGwEDSvDXiXpJbYgst1xV4GgPgV74GA22Pa87OUh9OxoHKSz2nKI6V51xnYkyG52~SxORs2rovt7g5yFvylZLqPtntZXszXYYxIkysH5005BuGdUhALBoEeoQFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Finney County commissioners, meeting April 7, voted to proclaim April 7–13, 2025, as National Public Health Week and to convene as the county’s Local Board of Health to consider the proclamation.

The county health department notified the board that a recent measles case in Finney County has prompted changes to planned events. Shruti Chhabra of the Finney County Health Department told commissioners the open house planned for April 11 was canceled and replaced with an MMR vaccination clinic that day.

\"MMR is a vaccine for mumps, measles and rubella,\" Chhabra said, explaining the vaccination schedule and current recommendations. She said Kansas Department of Health and Environment guidance recommends a special dose for children 6 months through 11 months because of the local case and that anyone who has received two MMR doses is considered protected. Chhabra said the health department will be available to answer questions about vaccination and will post updates and event information on social media.

Commissioners moved and seconded to convene as the Local Board of Health before the proclamation vote and approved the proclamation by voice vote. Chairman Jerry Schultz read a draft proclamation noting National Public Health Week’s 30th anniversary and listing public-health achievements and challenges.

The health department said other planned activities for the week will continue in modified form, including a roundtable that will be limited to staff and a few invited guests to reduce exposure risk. The department also encouraged residents to join observances and to follow vaccination recommendations.

The board’s action authorized the chair to sign the proclamation and to act as the governing body of the Local Board of Health in conjunction with the county health officials. The county and health department asked the public to contact the health department directly with questions about vaccination or event changes.

Evidence spans from the meeting record support this summary.","The Finney County Commission convened as the Local Board of Health, approved a proclamation for National Public Health Week (April 7–13, 2025) and agreed to a modified outreach plan after a recent measles case, including canceling an open house and holding an MMR vaccination clinic.","actionData","errors"]

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Finney County commission approves plat, rezoning, contracts, purchases and appointments; roundup of votes

Finney County accepts Kansas Water Office technical-assistance grant and hires Kirk & Michael for Sewer District 1 preliminary engineering

Finney County proclaims National Public Health Week and shifts outreach after local measles case