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Jesse Walton, interim public works director, told commissioners a 15-foot section of culvert for the 900 Road project had been delivered and crews were preparing the site before setting culverts. He also presented three vendor bids for paving-season materials: Vance Brothers, Briadil (Bridal) Asphalt Products, and Coastal Energy Corporation, with per-gallon prices and handling charges summarized for commissioners to review.

Walton described a request from residents of Lake Chaparral asking the county to mow and clear brush from a private dam. He said the request was from a community group rather than a single landowner and that similar assistance has been provided previously for school districts and municipalities. Walton told the commission that the project would not be high on the public works priority list and suggested keeping the application on file and re-reviewing it in three to six months. He offered to visit the site and estimate hours and manpower required if the residents wanted that information.

Public Works also reported on landfill equipment. Walton presented a report from Foley assessing the condition of the county's 953 track loader, noting the machine has about 10,000 operating hours and components such as tracks and pads are nearing the end of their life. Walton asked the commission to authorize parts purchases up to $30,000 to repair the machine so it can be returned to service. The commission approved that authorization by a 2-1 vote; Walton said county mechanics would perform the work and additional outside help could be brought in if needed.

Commissioner discussion and next steps included ordering parts and returning to the board with a repair completion report. Commissioners also deferred a gazebo repair/replacement decision and agreed to ask public works to evaluate cost and delivery options for a replacement structure.

Ending
Public Works will proceed to obtain parts and estimates for the Lake Chaparral request and gazebo alternatives and will return to the board with cost and schedule details.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Linn County Kansas Live Stream","oneSentenceSummary","Public Works updated commissioners on road projects, paving bids and equipment repairs; the board authorized up to $30,000 for repairs to the county's 953 track loader.","taxTitle","Linn County, Kansas","taxId",64338,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":46,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6605626,"Linn County commissioners approve routine claims, personnel moves and a $30,000 parts authorization",802,1195000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2985417-5182540b677680bf92e325b2f5b99ee9&start=1195&end=1997","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2985417-5182540b677680bf92e325b2f5b99ee9/thumbnail_1195000.jpg","/articles/6605626/Linn-County/Kansas/Linn-County-commissioners-approve-routine-claims-personnel-moves-and-a-30000-parts-authorization","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605626-63447c7f603629b74b2b50da7a4a6a6c/orig.mp4?Expires=1774955236&Signature=ftAw19k2glkEWx6JPOJjC-tbNU8gpPWhqP5XCxPHCTPrxPhdurKy6JaBLUuhwU3Jh2a8UHYYLW7nXe8ZcsB9SfHRDghxVkQWv3hSVMa3-zgxrqXSA4JeJdXwvclHdcn-gsx6UW26ScSQ~B7GrhmmimD4kYwWhzyspxKW7GNC~vGcGnZo433y3O1OucqusR8g7Pr3n5VNqekr35YFqftDc1~~smGs9TGGYx7~P7ibW3Cooh~MlP-grbH-AAOpbxgCfeST7ZvLHPd1~jGzciUIYooOtCe0yhLM7hcGZnfpSwwPe~FaZkIGVRgEemq29SkbOyiWAEw~Qll8JxwgI70Caw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Linn County commissioners on April 14 approved a series of routine and personnel items and authorized up to $30,000 for parts to repair a county track loader.

The board voted to approve the minutes as written and claims in the amount of $170,604.33. Commissioners also approved ad valorem abatements and refunds totaling $666.56 and approved the previously discussed dumping-assistance forms that had been approved at an earlier meeting but not yet signed.

The board accepted the resignation of Kent Terrace as planning and zoning administrator and voted to post that position. The commission approved the transfer of Jessica Brown from the appraiser’s office to the GIS mapping department, effective May 5, 2025, and closed the GIS job opening following that hire. Commissioners also voted to allow Jesse Walton, acting public works director, to sign building and sanitation permits that come through planning and zoning.

During discussion of landfill equipment the board considered repair costs and authorized expenditure of parts up to $30,000 to repair the county's 953 track loader; commissioners recorded a 2-1 vote on that measure.

The board repeatedly recessed into executive session under KSA 75-4319 for matters including non-elected personnel and legal discussions; in each instance the chair announced on the record when the commission returned and stated that no action was taken following executive session.

Votes at a glance
- Minutes: Approved (motion/second from the floor; vote recorded as aye).
- Claims: Approved, $170,604.33 (aye).
- Ad valorem abatements/refunds: Approved, $666.56 (aye).
- Dumping-assistance documents (CD25001 through CD25004): Signed/approved as previously authorized (aye).
- Transfer/Hire: Transfer Jessica Brown to GIS mapping, $20.12 hourly, effective 05/05/2025: Approved (aye).
- Authorization: Allow Jesse Walton to sign building and sanitation permits: Approved (aye).
- Equipment: Approve up to $30,000 for parts to repair 953 track loader (sanitation): Approved, tally yes 2 / no 1.
- Resignation: Accept letter of resignation from Kent Terrace (planning and zoning administrator) and post position: Approved (aye).

No formal ordinances, resolutions, or contract awards requiring further documentation were adopted at the meeting. Several items were deferred for follow-up, including property-maintenance requests and building repair bid solicitation.

Ending
Commissioners set follow-up items for staff including posting the planning and zoning vacancy, coordinating permit signing procedures under the interim public works oversight of planning and zoning, and returning with additional quotes or information on deferred public works items.","At their April 14 meeting the Linn County Board of Commissioners approved routine minutes and claims, accepted a resignation, approved a personnel transfer, authorized the public works director to sign permits and approved up to $30,000 in parts for a track loader; multiple executive sessions were held with no action reported afterwards.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6605614,"Commissioners accept planning and zoning resignation, approve internal transfer and close GIS job opening",8349,6134000,14483000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2985417-5182540b677680bf92e325b2f5b99ee9&start=6134&end=14483","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2985417-5182540b677680bf92e325b2f5b99ee9/thumbnail_6134000.jpg","/articles/6605614/Linn-County/Kansas/Commissioners-accept-planning-and-zoning-resignation-approve-internal-transfer-and-close-GIS-job-opening","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605614-a839de0251e2cf4ac43e99d43e77afe7/orig.mp4?Expires=1774955236&Signature=DD9wjlxDl0k46kzn7DdfXHnu1prRVtYO4t9iSPaXPD0Yzhmvn-eeID8CbYskKjDH5ZrxNmgbZKHX7iRJIQp7krLUgu22lgbQ7X2erXbBZEu2FJFCVNJ0KkScvhfvvHvw3vMQ1xKMpwfaEtgQ~oyYVnP0-23OwLgGc6NcTL-fW6z7zc~dtRs611wOCPwrQgfDmkQthFRpDGnWdiJOR3aXkG4y303DXRt6ruFrPyLcsyBWnfoeKmNHGwojngZwro~eTkV5hP~gJ-Wi5b9dsRxTfSrmANnDr18P4mwzMV3R~Xf0KiR1CtrDaavaOzqyw6EUiXuSkjyvK7PGGByG0PjtEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Linn County commissioners voted April 14 to accept the resignation of Kent Terrace as planning and zoning administrator, to post the vacancy and to approve an internal personnel transfer for GIS staffing.

The commission accepted Terrace's letter of resignation and directed staff to advertise and fill the now-open planning and zoning administrator position. Commissioners said they expect a recommendation on planning and zoning committee appointments in a subsequent meeting.

Separately, Jason Parker, interim GIS mapping administrator, requested authorization to hire a candidate. Parker stated on the record that he would like to transfer Jessica Brown from the appraiser's office to GIS effective May 5. A commissioner moved and seconded that transfer; the board approved the transfer at the stated rate of $20.12 per hour and then closed the GIS job opening.

To ensure continuity of planning and zoning operations while the position is vacant, commissioners authorized Jesse Walton, interim public works director, to sign building and sanitation permits that come through planning and zoning.

Ending
Staff will post the planning and zoning vacancy, process the GIS transfer effective May 5 and report back to commissioners about applicants and any recommended appointments.","The board accepted the resignation of the planning and zoning administrator, authorized posting the vacancy, approved transfer of Jessica Brown to GIS mapping effective May 5 and closed the GIS job posting; the board also directed the interim public works director to sign permits while the planning and zoning post is vacant.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_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},6605618,"Commissioners clarify CORA fee authority; sheriff and records manager cite heavy demand from law firms",143,7511000,7654000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2985417-5182540b677680bf92e325b2f5b99ee9&start=7511&end=7654","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2985417-5182540b677680bf92e325b2f5b99ee9/thumbnail_7511000.jpg","/articles/6605618/Linn-County/Kansas/Commissioners-clarify-CORA-fee-authority-sheriff-and-records-manager-cite-heavy-demand-from-law-firms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605618-bb50ccb6edf5e1d71d8d7767ee98ecde/orig.mp4?Expires=1774955236&Signature=gdT4P0rzmih1o1px3EsNPKmRluLoMVlTP390OIgBI4H2GF-ZXN54B3KE2HHnuVAJVkikvk~KnEpjVrvhv-lfiFpEjUIaTRvkJaYfptoCojcFt~9T7aH8KKXmnNe2OZ1MNtKqVtRQP94G2Qrvz6JpNEt2DQdexG5cBQuk3w4E48XXWIiLP~mATCdwOoKGpwK2N9gGR2zcE8T8NrdZmaogG3C3Nm2ZpgzIRZ-uvKewGkbsB2W4A366hW4amCKNl-NVNlQRiWLa~-m62lWzz9Hu9mp08vEVOIlKeAgPQI439En~u5DIqZQEfG0ccMDjmkpBaUJZvndkYNq5hQunULm4wQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners discussed the county's CORA (records) fee procedures on April 14, and county officials said the chief information officer has discretion under existing county resolutions to set fees and time estimates for public-records requests.

The county's counsel explained that the fee schedule and hourly rates are established by resolutions and that the chief information officer (referred to in the meeting as Danielle) may make fee determinations on a case-by-case basis. The counsel recommended continuing that practice.

Sheriff's Office records manager Bobby (under sheriff Bobby Johnson spoke about the volume of requests received by the office and the strain of large requests from law firms and insurance companies. He described a single request that seeks records and call recordings from February 2018 to the present encompassing over 2,100 documents and recordings and warned the commission that these requests impose substantial labor and material costs.

County staff discussed practical options to manage requests, including updating the county's CORA fee resolution (the most recent resolution referenced in discussion appeared to be from 2013) and developing an online CORA submission portal to collect required statutory information and preferences for delivery format. The chief information officer said the initial statutory response (acknowledging a request and estimating time and cost) must be sent within 72 hours and that applicants may narrow requests to reduce cost and processing time.

Jan Longnecker and other members of the public asked about the status of outstanding CORA requests and the effect of a vacant planning and zoning director on records searches related to building permits. Staff said those matters remain in progress and that the public works director is temporarily overseeing planning and zoning functions while the position is vacant.

Ending
Officials said they will continue to process pending requests, review the county fee resolution, and consider options for an online submission process to improve CORA handling and transparency.","County officials clarified that the county's chief information officer has discretion to set CORA fees; the sheriff's office reported large, time-consuming requests from law firms and insurance companies and staff discussed options for online submissions and updating the county fee resolution.","actionData","errors"]

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Public works updates: culvert delivery, oil bids, Lake Chaparral request and track-loader repairs discussed

Linn County commissioners approve routine claims, personnel moves and a $30,000 parts authorization

Commissioners accept planning and zoning resignation, approve internal transfer and close GIS job opening

Commissioners clarify CORA fee authority; sheriff and records manager cite heavy demand from law firms