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• Warrants: Motion to approve warrants for 04/30/2025. Motion moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

• Payroll: Motion to approve payroll covering March 25 to April 24, 2025. Motion moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

• Minutes: Motion to approve minutes for the April 14, 2025, meeting. Motion moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

• Drone purchase authorization: Motion to approve purchase of a replacement drone not to exceed $16,000 from fund 3.15 (local assistance contingency). Motion moved and seconded; approved by voice vote.

• Executive session(s): Multiple motions to enter executive session to discuss non-elected personnel were made (one for 10 minutes, another later for 20 minutes). The meeting record states no action was taken following the executive sessions.

• Replacement grader financing: Motion to proceed with financing for replacement grader with Citizens State Bank on a four-year schedule. Motion moved, seconded and approved by voice vote; commissioners requested amortization tables and final documents before administrative signatures at the next meeting.

Other routine administrative matters and staff updates were discussed. Where the vote was by voice and individual roll-call was not recorded in the transcript, the meeting record indicates motions carried with aye voice votes and no recorded opposition.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","04/30/2025 Chase County Commissioners's Personal Meeting Room","oneSentenceSummary","A compact list of motions and outcomes recorded during the April 30 Chase County Commissioners meeting, including warrants, payroll, minutes, executive sessions, equipment financing and the authorized drone purchase.","taxTitle","Chase County, Kansas","taxId",72902,"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},6582094,"Flint Hills Technical College outlines workforce, new programs and regional partnerships",3256,3414000,6670000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3158093-0862651557bce1ae7a4b34c4bd671708&start=3414&end=6670","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3158093-0862651557bce1ae7a4b34c4bd671708/thumbnail_3414000.jpg","/articles/6582094/Chase-County/Kansas/Flint-Hills-Technical-College-outlines-workforce-new-programs-and-regional-partnerships","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6582094-7cd38e53881c930f49990ba24b4d574a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770775618&Signature=BN47dV-fDNmU3HF9UAL7nco9rH5B1Ra8fvi4zs16hNFxC71l1W4-1tu4Tahg5COw7IIPqWqeHxAFLFonT~I~u8cC1M1t7xhJjOSDzZsFFS7T-Dh2Gmi~SXH42HGxt1ZE0jNLRJI9ju~UKlLdprD2k13uOTV6mTzIYjbTBEGaNu1KTkR-WQRQ2BoBumRx5U2CTltvZf9FrYvMHUN8USc~qEzCfUVvruHisvskJBo47qZT5HO6MucRgClWjP4hzw6iDRMbYsfByg4HtjyAshaWQS0y-QuUQZmwD8~FEPuQAcmXtMhjqb4en4w172bV2kIYDMrtq3vi3w4wzD-VqdeWzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Karen Daugherty, president of Flint Hills Technical College, briefed the Chase County commissioners April 30 on the college’s programs, workforce training and regional engagement.

Daugherty said the college’s annual job-placement report shows placement rates around 97–98% for recent cohorts and that 87% of graduates work in the college’s seven-county service area. She highlighted high-paying applied programs — citing average graduate wages posted in the packet, including dental hygiene graduates reporting roughly $70,000 in annual wages and power-plant-technology graduates reporting roughly $65,000 — and said the college measures placement six months after graduation.

The college is starting a precision agriculture program in the fall with both a technical certificate and an associate of applied science degree; the curriculum includes geospatial positioning, drone applications in agriculture, data analytics and soil/crop sciences. Daugherty said KBOR (Kansas Board of Regents) created a new program category for the course because the state did not previously have an exact match.

Daugherty also described the college’s business-and-industry (noncredit) division for short-term customized training, which now includes a CDL program in its first year with two power units and a simulator expected in August, and a mobile welder. She described use cases where customized short trainings helped local manufacturers and logistics providers re-employ displaced workers.

Daugherty said the college’s Carnegie reclassification reflects higher access and outcomes and that the institution is preparing a capital campaign to expand industry lab space, consolidate off-campus power-plant training into the main campus and expand health-care and automotive programming. She asked for continued engagement with county leadership on workforce and economic-development initiatives; commissioners expressed support and asked to be included when the college seeks partners and grant opportunities.

Daugherty provided several printed materials to commissioners, including the five-year placement report, the new precision-agriculture curriculum and an economic-impact summary showing the college’s annual regional income impact and return on investment figures.","College president Karen Daugherty presented the school’s placement rates, new precision-agriculture program, workforce training expansion and partnership plans for Chase County and the seven-county service area.",{"_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},6582100,"Chase County explores federal and state grants for Middle Creek Road bridges and safety plan",265,4215000,4480000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3158093-0862651557bce1ae7a4b34c4bd671708&start=4215&end=4480","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3158093-0862651557bce1ae7a4b34c4bd671708/thumbnail_4215000.jpg","/articles/6582100/Chase-County/Kansas/Chase-County-explores-federal-and-state-grants-for-Middle-Creek-Road-bridges-and-safety-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6582100-b8e57396df835882e88379ea64984a1f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770775618&Signature=cB1nhb5-gd0E7dwmT3eKNEFHMOZpg3G0wYq1cSBsJ~fnVxCALGGF7zi5EMKeNzLDc90hF2HQ-zwUUKDXRvo3kNaMBF-vY5NwtWsQKenw~OJAMWMi9EKVPZgvzHDwINUfl~NecnC~0t34n6zcgnReWtY830pXUZTzfKTQqpaasG~nm9qEg9y~cGWMYFqAdJTn8kSlzOcDwlLh4LrTW8Om-uobEA~yg1Bv1LS7Jad220dyqliYBFrh~pTinDx~bSmAfINbkPk-zcWvDgCvYzcRAUcXiwmQEYU92Wq3wQDBtGjyzyiDN3aIhr12IkXZsQfQZdZ2kClvNRQK9xz4wKUwVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County commissioners discussed options April 30 for funding repairs and replacements along Middle Creek Road, including two bridges and multiple culverts, and directed staff to pursue technical assistance and grant opportunities.

A county presenter said the Kansas Infrastructure Hub and Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) staff are aware of the Middle Creek Road needs and a technical-assistance contact, Laura Leidy, has agreed to convene a working group with KDOT, the Infrastructure Hub, and local participants to explore funding options. The presenter said two federal bridge-related grants recently opened and that the county has already submitted at least one bridge for KDOT consideration.

The presenter outlined a three-part strategy: (1) seek state and federal pre-construction and preliminary-engineering funding (the Rural Bridge Assistance pilot was cited as one source for 100% pre-engineering costs), (2) use Build Kansas (state) funds as a potential local match when federal grants require matching funds, and (3) apply for Safe Streets for All (SS4A) planning funds to develop a formal safety plan that would be required before applying for implementation money.

Staff said the county already has some preliminary engineering work done for the bridges and culverts; the estimate to complete a full safety plan was discussed in the range of $30,000–$50,000 (with a full plan estimate sometimes cited near $100,000) and the presenter said the SS4A notice of funding opportunity has specific planning and implementation components and a June 26 grant deadline for the current round. The county would be expected to provide a local match — the presenter said Build Kansas money could be used for that purpose but noted the county would likely need to contribute around 5% of the project cost in some funding scenarios.

Commissioners expressed support for pursuing technical assistance and encouraged staff to solicit an engineer’s bid or cost estimate as input to grant applications. No formal vote was taken on grant submission at the meeting; the presenter asked for commissioners’ informal support to pursue the planning grant and further coordination with KDOT and the Infrastructure Hub.

Staff said they will send meeting invitations to county participants and follow up with the technical-assistance contact; commissioners will be notified when grant applications are ready for formal approval if required by procurement or funding rules.","County commissioners heard a briefing on pursuing federal bridge and road-safety grants, including the Rural Bridge Assistance pilot, Build Kansas funds and the federal Safe Streets for All program; staff will pursue technical assistance and prepare applications.",{"_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},6582104,"Chase County approves 4-year financing for replacement grader",63,5453000,5516000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3158093-0862651557bce1ae7a4b34c4bd671708&start=5453&end=5516","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3158093-0862651557bce1ae7a4b34c4bd671708/thumbnail_5453000.jpg","/articles/6582104/Chase-County/Kansas/Chase-County-approves-4-year-financing-for-replacement-grader","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6582104-fd4c67b54307d45876feffbc969cb9b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770775618&Signature=InGwLmFOMCh3RxQ1uCGy~~w0aL4-MCKz46DWeRz6tLLkJKIoR4Rm3n4GKYjeeCY9P-yWxDwC8t1~fwwAxpr9IKvaiYxx8aHT1b378cui8f1GUgql9WcUuvlsON8gqdk673SJ8YCE5xhhrCtObeKTqFzzyPb6Kx~m-FbOzDQgGV5oOtl78rUssaUqggXjy5OqoMLnUTMhTOYwGGTYdOFipIfuemRONoJ7jrhniyJDGAX6TjZhxMvHW0AeWPfKPoSNHDC8GMh2zDQXPmddpbtNqRucHILdrQEVbhryJOfLbY7PvF4tU-lOkPDs3nmMRWDxRpoUnlgoiWBjY0PcWVmdQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chase County commissioners voted April 30 to proceed with financing for a replacement road grader using Citizens State Bank on a four-year payment schedule.

County staff reported they solicited quotes from local banks and said responses differed on term and interest; commissioners asked staff to obtain amortization tables to ensure apples-to-apples comparisons before administrative signing. The commission then moved and seconded a motion to accept Citizens State Bank financing on a four-year term; the motion passed by voice vote.

Commissioners instructed staff to present the amortization schedule and final paperwork at the next meeting so signatures can be completed. No purchase price for the grader was specified in the meeting transcript, and commissioners said final administrative checks will follow the documentation review.","Commissioners approved financing through Citizens State Bank for a replacement road grader on a four-year term after comparing bids; the commission requested an amortization table before final administrative check signing.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":46,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6582109,"Chase County approves purchase of replacement public-safety drone",751,1489000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3158093-0862651557bce1ae7a4b34c4bd671708&start=1489&end=2240","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3158093-0862651557bce1ae7a4b34c4bd671708/thumbnail_1489000.jpg","/articles/6582109/Chase-County/Kansas/Chase-County-approves-purchase-of-replacement-public-safety-drone","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6582109-6241e616dc04340e535d4cd0ec17f843/orig.mp4?Expires=1770775618&Signature=CfwhyCqJgTZWyDfT~Bcb3d-nflMn9bQSKEdZPgELYGa-CW07Kbwm22B8i5QTHrblywtzQEiihC0WssceozrUPkw-h3WTVSIwhF356EbKWErHTUUmu8Yq8aq59~RRIsb8VX84ZtCcpVCTs-lZeb2xKbmXioB35AlTXmwbxgsXk9qqQMNO1bzbNZprYUGRgL48nbEDqlIkJOp4KH8-9-SukzTurmyKBOJrwMKUpVMSLjogU485Io65P3epKzILDvsjRhHyfb~icU3umSkG6SCTBqaWFBlhYc~6caGndsLriaTSnk9cT8yyVJQ5KhYV1zGKosff1AGAZgd92~2bgIqF2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chase County commissioners voted April 30 to authorize the purchase of a replacement public-safety drone, approving up to $16,000 from the county’s local assistance contingency fund to buy a ready-to-fly package and support equipment.

The county’s public-safety presenters described the current drone as a large DJI M30T that has been in service since about 2021 and said state restrictions effective July 1 will bar future purchases of that brand. Commissioners approved a motion to spend no more than $16,000 to acquire a comparable system and accessory package so the county would not be without a capable drone when the state restriction takes effect.

The presenters said the county’s drone is used for searches, vehicle pursuits, flood and bridge inspections, fire spotting and incident overviews, and crime-scene and crash photography. They described thermal capability and long range as critical features for locating people and monitoring incidents in remote parts of the county. They also said domestic alternatives have either reduced capabilities or substantially higher prices.

A presenter described a written quote at about $15,224.56 for the drone plus optional 24/7 customer support and a ready-to-fly package; the motion authorized a modest buffer up to $16,000 to cover price fluctuations, shipping and add-on packages. Commissioners moved and seconded the purchase motion; the motion passed by voice vote.

County staff and presenters emphasized the operational need to keep a second drone available so tactical and emergency missions are not interrupted during repairs or battery swaps. No conditions or additional restrictions were attached to the approval.

The county’s planned purchase aims to ensure continuity of drone-supported public-safety operations while the state’s procurement rules take effect July 1.","County commissioners authorized up to $16,000 from the local assistance contingency fund to buy a replacement drone for law enforcement and emergency operations ahead of a July 1 state restriction on certain foreign-made models.","actionData","errors"]

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