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• Consent agenda: The commission approved the consent agenda (minutes and expenditures) by motion and voice vote.

• Notice of award for three bridges (Rain and 500 Avenue): The commission accepted the bid award as presented in the packet; Reece Construction Company was identified as the awardee (motion carried by voice vote).

• Lease with Union Pacific Railroad: The commission approved a lease to place 800 MHz communications equipment on a Union Pacific tower near Harrington; staff cited an annual rate of $6,000 and noted fiber and shelter installation would be required (motion carried by voice vote).

• Purchase for Noxious Weed Department: The commission authorized procurement and outfitting of a 2-ton flatbed truck with up to a 1,000-gallon tank not to exceed $30,000, to be funded from the noxious weed capital reserve; staff estimated resale of the existing truck at $5,000–$6,000 and said the new truck could be ready in about 30 days (motion carried by voice vote).

• Executive session: The commission recessed into a 20-minute executive session citing KSA 75-4319(b)(6) for preliminary discussion of acquisition of real property for the public works department; the commission returned and stated on the record that no action was taken during the session.

No roll-call tallies were read into the public record for the motions noted above; each motion was approved by voice vote as recorded in the meeting transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Commission Meeting - Apr 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A concise list of motions and outcomes from the Dickinson County Commission meeting, including consent agenda approval, a bridge award, a tower lease, a truck purchase, and an executive session.","taxTitle","Dickinson County, Kansas","taxId",61724,"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},6595070,"Commission holds 20-minute executive session on potential public-works land acquisition; no action taken",93,1641000,1734000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3043447-99cc3da4fd64b529d3a2e611892be612&start=1641&end=1734","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3043447-99cc3da4fd64b529d3a2e611892be612/thumbnail_1641000.jpg","/articles/6595070/Dickinson-County/Kansas/Commission-holds-20-minute-executive-session-on-potential-public-works-land-acquisition-no-action-taken","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595070-80f29c1a28405f6b8ee131ea57587765/orig.mp4?Expires=1775714794&Signature=enKL0aw6CB7j4GVXOz8l-Av5if98nR61-H-QNxLvwFXzwBl0epRvN8v0mQQ2BmMlDEdpCsmd80QEJ1q-xYR339rsvMOGT4xwClbcmLTdcjWmzRgjurxxb7uIhxvnR5kixpIdM11-EHvgSUvbw5aXHM58A-tqH06nOBWgs~wAqsyeiuHd7S6JL9ikOcZmS8KYPOwSlF8PLbVJDdq9hXW8Py2c3nUP-1O2WwX2DnSgQ9wearNstIZyl7jR-2WqI8K1r9J~vJn1z3TySqKc6c4yGTOJ8Rz5LsD-u62iHMkbKxyRfkqSdWtJj5UWl5i-ImCwyVF2mRuK2uqc9GgBPtlwnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dickinson County Commission recessed into executive session for 20 minutes to discuss the preliminary acquisition of real property for the public works department, citing KSA 75-4319(b)(6). The session was described as including the county commission, county administrator, assistant county administrator and finance director, public works director, and county counselor.

The commission recessed at the time announced in the meeting and returned to open session at 11:48 a.m.; on the record the commission stated that no action was taken during the executive session. The public meeting then concluded with motions to adjourn.

The transcript identifies the statutory authority cited during the motion as \"KSA 75-4319(b)(6)\" for preliminary acquisition discussions. The commission did not disclose details of the property discussed, consistent with the closed-session statute; no purchase, lease, or other binding action was announced after the session.","The Dickinson County Commission recessed into a 20-minute executive session to discuss preliminary acquisition of real property for the public works department under KSA 75-4319(b)(6). The commission returned and announced no action was taken.",{"_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},6595075,"County official urges property owners to sign up for free fraud-alert deed notification after attempted scam",68,497000,565000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3043447-99cc3da4fd64b529d3a2e611892be612&start=497&end=565","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3043447-99cc3da4fd64b529d3a2e611892be612/thumbnail_497000.jpg","/articles/6595075/Dickinson-County/Kansas/County-official-urges-property-owners-to-sign-up-for-free-fraud-alert-deed-notification-after-attempted-scam","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595075-6940291a99995a7a3c407de618f4cba4/orig.mp4?Expires=1775714794&Signature=UQWaZmFnr2cz6dUS-rrgs9CubLrwisrT9nBm3jVWpHHTTNdYEfS5R7vktQ5fuPqszpbq6ErWgXAVUAiYtuCP8axGBjQreTsOgaznHsaDJtLm3dmXtWeWD3irw3TWc722oBxbYu2rGRJo02nUhK19pFoSzAqaagOje0sZLNQUhj42ivnmKC~ztYoJm88JAPhyvsr5wGTU0wdZLAOm9eRg7gqLdXDJHXyQq~HgLHInz34xK0mhBu4KsT8zDMRSGVhTnTG32kDAlu8ZbIpnQaIXSxhr2XWiI0gwdIEoDwYyyd3aPP9zeI3YC9lyTxpzUb~lrYmANM5ZAas1Ayc5LxMNqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A county official urged Dickinson County property owners to enroll in a free property fraud alert for recorded deeds after staff and local real estate professionals identified attempted fraudulent transfers.

The official, identified in the meeting as Rose, said the county offers a free registration form on its website that will send email alerts to the property owner and to the county when changes are recorded. Rose said that when a suspicious document appears, county staff can help start the process with the sheriff’s office and follow the legal steps to address an unauthorized transaction.

Rose recounted that a local real estate agent discovered an attempt to sell a parcel without the owner’s authorization; the title company contacted the county and the matter was being handled with law enforcement. She said about 45 people have signed up for the free alert since the county began offering it a little more than a year ago and emphasized that private “title lock” services charging roughly $80–$90 a year offer the same basic notification and are not necessary when the county’s service is available for no charge.

Rose advised property owners to call her office or use the online form to sign up; she said staff can email or mail the form on request and will meet individuals at the office to complete enrollment.","A county office described a free deed-registration fraud alert that notifies property owners and county staff when documents are recorded, and said recent attempted fraudulent transfers were reported to the sheriff.",{"_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},6595081,"Dickinson County authorizes up to $30,000 to buy flatbed truck and 1,000-gallon tank for noxious weed operations",270,1336000,1606000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3043447-99cc3da4fd64b529d3a2e611892be612&start=1336&end=1606","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3043447-99cc3da4fd64b529d3a2e611892be612/thumbnail_1336000.jpg","/articles/6595081/Dickinson-County/Kansas/Dickinson-County-authorizes-up-to-30000-to-buy-flatbed-truck-and-1000-gallon-tank-for-noxious-weed-operations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595081-807183c03601520d0a68ff06a5c6d34a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775714794&Signature=LUt-vYFQdg8ctoG1QRSgmiIL5VYWX1a26ZmfB6EUUTQ4NT3EQwtfwWKRglI7ziZ-DEp7Czv8KSdfWeoSes3ElMyFIjP4Ed0Nlf0ks1w~B5Yf6yZ1ECsXh-9SXFC6rsbhHX~1JTWMAyPMAyOVlJHlf5gzRdVXKGLGZIH6LPPwB2jVw5K~H76MeqCVZk0xMbA3ijRt8BY0KijGNWT~0uUrFLYKGxXOtSHeQA2qDWfrKU-lSdMX2feO2bR7jWaJanM6HUW90avXzKipN37hJjDu~uDa6SEw6y3MnQ997RLQvO7LFoHs9NP8YPh8KB3JUivJoC2WLIK5qmVQIvhOVG7B-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dickinson County Commission authorized county staff to buy a 2-ton flatbed truck and a 1,000-gallon tank for the noxious weed department, not to exceed $30,000 for purchase and outfitting.

Staff said the current vehicle used in the southern part of the county requires frequent returns to refill a 500-gallon tank, consuming 10 to 12 hours a week in transit time. Public Works Director Martin Tannehill reported that a new 2-ton truck with a 1,000-gallon tank would eliminate those returns and increase efficiency. Commissioners were told the county expects to sell the current truck (estimated resale $5,000–$6,000) and that the net out-of-pocket cost would be roughly $30,000.

County staff said the purchase would come from the noxious weed capital reserve; during discussion staff referred to a healthy capital balance (described in the meeting as about $540,000, and also referenced as roughly $500,000 in exchange during budget discussion). The commission approved the purchase by motion; staff said the truck could be ready in about 30 days after purchase and outfitting.

Officials noted the purchase was previously discussed at a study session and that making the department more efficient would avoid additional staff time spent on refilling trips.","The commission approved spending no more than $30,000 to acquire and outfit a 2-ton flatbed truck with a 1,000-gallon tank for the county noxious weed department, to reduce downtime in southern parts of the county.",{"_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},6595085,"Dickinson County okays lease with Union Pacific for 800 MHz radio equipment on south tower",54,1174000,1228000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3043447-99cc3da4fd64b529d3a2e611892be612&start=1174&end=1228","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3043447-99cc3da4fd64b529d3a2e611892be612/thumbnail_1174000.jpg","/articles/6595085/Dickinson-County/Kansas/Dickinson-County-okays-lease-with-Union-Pacific-for-800-MHz-radio-equipment-on-south-tower","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595085-81945cbfaff4552dc67c49f53fdd5840/orig.mp4?Expires=1775714794&Signature=D5bNQHsCYnbhBwaAONAulUgLJnX5yFpD6UCirvsjtEV0UWf5yMmAN42oqbBZ2SaoB3K~inM4Ita320dR8OjYcxTV69s5pEH9Wpdufh8JRYbzTgaRDlyTPId94fuUXizQ-cCrOjZtzdOzPWAJQT9NQYu2RypBu-qmkh4JOJpIiD1EdYGS~29LVT0b-E~cv-c9LE89vnxw6JdCzDVuIdSL0kszjhtDFimjDpxXbuvoQ6kWIk-76LZ~~uPQaBJ2Dt0pJT7M8WA41ZMyGzq2WYbaoEXGC6hOEQOV1cY~1Rf49IYB9LvcaHC6Up0av90VZIN9UpADAzPLRnxXOcnDSwfQOw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dickinson County Commission approved a lease with Union Pacific Railroad allowing the county to install antennas, cabling and a shelter on a south tower near Harrington to support the county’s 800 MHz radio system.

County staff explained the lease is needed because the county’s previous south tower (on 300 Avenue) is slated for removal. Installing equipment on the Union Pacific tower should improve radio reach in Harrington and nearby buildings. County counsel reviewed the lease; the annual fee cited during discussion was $6,000. Commissioners voted to enter the lease by motion and voice vote.

County staff said the project will require running fiber to the tower and installing a shelter for equipment. The lease authorizes the county to attach communications equipment on Union Pacific property; staff did not present the full lease text during the meeting but said county counsel reviewed the document. No start date or term length beyond the annual rate was given on the record.

Officials noted the site should provide better in-building coverage for county radio users and that the move is part of an upgrade to the county’s 800 system.","The County Commission approved a lease with Union Pacific Railroad to place 800 MHz communications equipment on a Union Pacific tower near Harrington, at $6,000 per year, to improve radio reach.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6595090,"Dickinson County accepts roughly $1.68 million bid for three bridges on Rain and 500 Avenue",39,1106000,1145000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3043447-99cc3da4fd64b529d3a2e611892be612&start=1106&end=1145","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3043447-99cc3da4fd64b529d3a2e611892be612/thumbnail_1106000.jpg","/articles/6595090/Dickinson-County/Kansas/Dickinson-County-accepts-roughly-168-million-bid-for-three-bridges-on-Rain-and-500-Avenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595090-1a03f8d50e04d51aafd4d127350990c4/orig.mp4?Expires=1775714794&Signature=b8MOpyuF9TVY2LZ3whrZgX9fNAa9gN3n34bktl8sZvF7XyFv4g6tsFK~CotK43WPzS0CfWFp1mhXuTKmP0ZkFhsJer7daNDGBDw9dLQzRsjc5Abbc7SpqPrntpfkG50VB2r2g7zJ4IbtwnBcC1wfpCElm4~0fDfu2KPpc459WCG27rfkF0qqvH5xRh~5NOanlU9jURolw2h23RDyPuLI~p4rnJC2PvvoDnM7t5LWJmKkL8ByR0BnKbmNZhX-fNb77fG~et8JwONWj1dDjEVLUHfiHr8N9BtEkPb7cBPd7APE1EW0K0wZdnFNBBV14dSCVeN5Xe7yGqRSDsMC-j~NrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dickinson County Commission voted to accept a bid award for three bridges on Rain and 500 Avenue, awarding the work to Reece Construction Company of Salina for the amount announced at the meeting.

The action recognized the county’s notice of award and authorized moving forward with the contractor named on the bid sheet. County Administrator Janelle Dockingbird read the bid award to the commission and solicited a motion; a commissioner moved to accept the award and the motion carried by voice vote.

The award was described during the meeting as an accepted bid in the amount provided on the bid sheet. Reece Construction Company was identified in the meeting packet as the apparent awardee. No further contractual details, start date, or a construction timeline were stated on the record. The commission opened public discussion but no members of the public spoke on the item during the meeting.

The commission’s action was procedural acceptance of the low bid as presented in the meeting materials; commissioners did not specify funding sources, required state approvals, or expected completion dates during the public discussion recorded in the transcript.

The commission will proceed with the procurement steps consistent with the award; meeting minutes and the formal contract in the county files should give the complete dollar figure, scope, and schedule.","The Dickinson County Commission accepted a bid award to Reece Construction Company to replace or repair three bridges on Rain and 500 Avenue, approving the contract during its regular meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Dickinson County Commission meeting actions

Commission holds 20-minute executive session on potential public-works land acquisition; no action taken

County official urges property owners to sign up for free fraud-alert deed notification after attempted scam

Dickinson County authorizes up to $30,000 to buy flatbed truck and 1,000-gallon tank for noxious weed operations

Dickinson County okays lease with Union Pacific for 800 MHz radio equipment on south tower

Dickinson County accepts roughly $1.68 million bid for three bridges on Rain and 500 Avenue