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Staff reported two immediate priorities raised by the committee: restoring reliable lighting and reestablishing fuel service. A contractor’s quote presented at the meeting placed repair of the existing solar lighting at $16,155; staff said the committee preferred replacing the failed solar array with hardwired lights and has asked the county to solicit bids for that option.

Staff also described longstanding problems with the airport fuel installation, which previously experienced remote‑pricing and control issues. County staff said they are in contact with Ray Seif, identified in the meeting as the Aviation Director at the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), and have been provided contacts for vendors who install fuel systems. County staff said earlier PAPI lights purchased with grant funds remain in storage because the runway length at the airport is shorter than the equipment’s design requirements.

Committee members and staff emphasized potential revenue from hangars; staff said neighboring airports’ hangars are fully occupied, and that tee‑hangars or other rental structures could provide ongoing income if demand is present. Staff also said Pleasanton officials want to see the county commit to reopening and maintaining the airport before moving ahead on annexation or related municipal actions.

Commissioners agreed to quarterly committee meetings at minimum and asked staff to return with a draft 1‑ to 5‑year plan, estimated costs and proposed funding sources for board review. No formal spending decision was made at the meeting; the board asked staff to return with bids and a strategic plan for later consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Linn County Kansas Live Stream","oneSentenceSummary","County staff was authorized to continue forming an airport committee and to develop a strategic 1‑ to 5‑year plan to reopen and improve the county airport. Staff reported a $16,155 quote to repair existing solar lights and described interest in replacing them with hardwired lighting and restoring fuel service and hangar options.","taxTitle","Linn County, Kansas","taxId",64338,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_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},6573969,"Tanglewood residents press county over gated subdivision; county counsel says roads will remain private pending legal review",0,4880000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3139503-461526b6160c6868300fc90fcaa00765&start=4880&end=4880","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3139503-461526b6160c6868300fc90fcaa00765/thumbnail_4880000.jpg","/articles/6573969/Linn-County/Kansas/Tanglewood-residents-press-county-over-gated-subdivision-county-counsel-says-roads-will-remain-private-pending-legal-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573969-d202cae46390524748bc31bec0f1a762/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186741&Signature=jyeLhr5-Cui7Gjrd8bJknlhZ-59wh9~XZgXPJm-11enUzFozBSLSWTt1UFbY1t1lUKphBXHp35FJsCLLOu76QO1OuT0ExY0YdejNGH4g8vD7xw8nNOCAvJ3OruVNv4s~~wV0S1~rkx785rqM5qD-70sIfxg~JOSfaPWh9bZAi6H5fgQrnrQyubLpQfLPzDQOdKxPjWOHUprjIazi8kaIvR1HXsX1EZQfsLir7baisyVhpCGEZnkGtJUC4~5NpPHJeqTIq8QfzNuxZRzWnWML8GveUc5In6BIvCf7O0Qj1irRSMexohG~8Y-A5l8n-M23NDgMg5tgxMDY0gvZMoTDzw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents of the Tanglewood Lakes subdivision delivered extended public comments at the Linn County Board of Commissioners meeting, pressing the county to treat roads inside the subdivision as public and to take action after years of disputes over gate access.

Eva Lehi Hasmaki, who identified herself as a Tanglewood Lake resident, gave detailed testimony recounting a multi‑year dispute over gate access that she said left some residents effectively unable to access their homes. She cited a district court ruling by Judge Andrea Purvis and referenced case law and statutes she said supported the view that subdivision roads became county roads when plats were recorded. “Given the dedications, the surveys, the filing, and acceptance of the final plat maps… I don't see how you can say the roads are private,” she told commissioners, and said residents had pursued every available remedy before removing an access gate in 2023.

County legal counsel responded in open session, saying the court matter the speaker cited was a criminal proceeding concerning specific defendants and did not resolve civil questions about maintenance or county acceptance of the roads. Counsel advised the commission the county’s position at the meeting: the roads would remain private for now and the county would not take action that would imply a change. The counsel also asked residents to provide documentation for review; staff and the county attorney said they would review the materials and advise the commission later.

Representatives of Tanglewood pressed for written assurances. Chuck Stevens, president of the Tanglewood board, asked why the county would not provide a written statement to clarify the status and to avoid repeated litigation. Resident Jim Andershot asked how the county’s view aligned with the judge’s ruling that had found certain roads public for the purposes of a criminal matter.

County counsel said the underlying criminal case addressed a different legal standard and did not require the county to assume maintenance or alter its longstanding practice. Counsel said the commissioners could revisit the question if civil litigation or a formal petition for acceptance were filed, and invited Tanglewood’s attorney to continue conferring with county counsel to explore partnership or assistance agreements for road work or other needs.

The commission did not adopt a resolution or pass a formal order at the meeting. Counsel asked residents to submit the full documents and judge’s order for review; staff said a grey folder of materials would be scanned and the county attorney would examine the submission. Commissioners noted they would respond after counsel’s review.","Residents of the Tanglewood Lakes subdivision urged the Linn County Board of Commissioners to recognize roads as public and to address gate closures; county legal counsel advised the board that the county will not change current practice and will review submitted materials before responding.",{"_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},6573974,"Linn County commissioners approve routine hires, contracts and an ARPA amendment; multiple executive sessions scheduled",885,1559000,2444000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3139503-461526b6160c6868300fc90fcaa00765&start=1559&end=2444","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3139503-461526b6160c6868300fc90fcaa00765/thumbnail_1559000.jpg","/articles/6573974/Linn-County/Kansas/Linn-County-commissioners-approve-routine-hires-contracts-and-an-ARPA-amendment-multiple-executive-sessions-scheduled","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6573974-c303ecb84095cb696ad338fe87ecbc8c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186741&Signature=RVz43frtolCu0AyXCDo8gqpHMclkTOYzfPXEc-I-GENxxRY2t-MuLmzj-8ADBxE01t9VMk-p8hBUbOGF1V7coz6K9QWU0UKzG0z9wxGsgNb~-Ta419tZnxvc3xoDQV0p-DfGe2fABceVixSuDHloy~4Ae7gacNwfs1A6f6jwDqtCOyTFooRK5Ul5iyP7DOvgb5G1JMEVQHAUAPtkth8kE0f8ra-EJPaaIpP3NbFWo9FieFM6aAsFg6-yXP7iFT0yuMfE6xrW8GeTN8PkFyDRYv-gshaBt9pQ9ejhyx3DgcR8rz4ZkYfsVf6WNpUQJRU-U2pVA-KteJWAjPJuXNr8fA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Linn County Board of Commissioners on May 12 approved a package of routine items including personnel hires, a fuel contract and an amendment to an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) memorandum of agreement (MOA).

Among the votes the board approved hiring Ashley Oberdorf as a Field Appraiser I at a rate stated during the meeting as 17.99905 (hourly rate specified in the personnel motion). The board also approved hiring Jason Parker as GIS administrator (13A) at $25.53 per hour.

The board accepted the lone fuel bid from MFA Oil and authorized proceeding with a contract at the prices presented in the bid received 04/01/2025: dyed diesel $2.7321, clear diesel $2.7292 and unleaded $2.6207 (prices as read into the record). Commissioners moved and seconded the motion to accept MFA Oil’s bid and allow the chair to sign the contract.

Public‑works construction permits BP202502 (electrical service at 132 West Main Street, Parker) and BP202503 (water service at 20339 Lamb Road) were approved after staff reported the road foreman’s recommendation. The board also reviewed two bids for demolition/removal of the County Attorney’s building; the advertised bids ranged from a Marbury Excavation quote of $12,650 to JRK Portable Welding at $19,500. The commissioners directed staff to confirm qualifications and equivalence between the bids before awarding the work.

On ARPA spending, staff requested approval of a narrow wording amendment to the MOA originally signed for $381,664.56 so that a paragraph referencing the “city of Mound City” instead read “County of Linn.” The board voted to authorize the chair (Jim Johnson) and Public Works Administrator Jesse Walton to sign the amendment. Staff explained the MOA had allocated $137,720.56 for a cell expansion and $243,944 for roll‑off trucks and said copies of receipts and checks had been submitted to the Southeast Kansas Regional Planning Commission for compliance monitoring.

The board voted to enter multiple short executive sessions during the meeting: 10 minutes for trade‑secrets discussion and separate brief attorney‑client sessions for personnel and legal matters. Each executive‑session motion was moved, seconded and approved with a voice vote of “aye.”

Votes were taken by voice; no roll‑call rollup of individual yes/no votes was recorded in the meeting transcript. Where numeric tallies or named roll‑call votes were not recorded, the meeting minutes show the standard “moved and seconded” motions carried by unanimous voice vote as announced at the meeting.

Actions taken at the meeting will be reflected in posted minutes and in signed contract files once returned to county staff.","At its May meeting the Linn County Board of Commissioners approved several routine actions including two hires, a fuel contract, construction permits, and an amendment to an ARPA memorandum of agreement. The board also voted to enter multiple brief executive sessions for trade secrets and attorney‑client consultation.","actionData","errors"]

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