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The board voted on each item by motion; recorded roll-call votes were not provided in the meeting transcript for many items, and where a tally was stated the outcome is noted below.

Among the financial approvals, the commission accepted a consent agenda that included accounts payable of $233,604.64 and payroll disbursements totaling $111,366.32. The board approved payment No. 2 to Bettis Asphalt and Construction for the Seventieth Road overlay in the amount of $323,414.37 (pilot fund) and payment No. 2 for the 200 and Fifth and Grady Road overlay for $27,788.71 (special highway). The board approved inspection services from CFS Engineers for the River Bridge project (project 607C-50209-01) in the amount of $57,686.55 to be paid from Special Bridge funds.

The commission moved to enter into an agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation under the off‑system bridge program for project number 67C-535501 to replace a bridge on Thirtieth Road between Grady and Harper Roads; the motion passed. The board also accepted an appraisal bid related to the county's cement-plant matter (transcript reference: “Ashborough cement plant appraisal”/“Ash Grove cement plant appraisal”) — the accepted bid was for $30,000 with a $15,000 return fee as announced in the meeting.

On personnel matters, the board approved motions to terminate four employees (effective dates listed in the meeting record) and later approved the termination of one Road & Bridge employee effective 05/06/2025; the termination motions passed as recorded on the transcript. Commissioners also recessed twice into executive session for attorney‑client and personnel matters during the meeting; the transcript records that no action was taken while in executive session and subsequent formal motions were moved and passed in open session.

Other approved items: three NRP (Neighborhood Revitalization Program) applications from Green Living Foundation for properties in the Osa Martin Heights subdivision in Chanute (addresses and dollar amounts recorded on the meeting packet); the purchase of labor-law and OSHA posters and binders from J.J. Keller for $1,890.52 from courthouse general; and acceptance of the independent accountant’s report for the single‑audit of ARPA funds for 2023.

Votes at a glance (items recorded in the meeting transcript):
- Consent agenda (accounts payable $233,604.64; payroll $111,366.32): motion passed (vote not individually recorded).
- Approve three Foley Equipment service agreements (models listed in packet): motion passed (vote not individually recorded).
- Approve three NRP applications (Green Living Foundation — properties in Osa Martin Heights, Chanute; amounts in packet): motion passed.
- Accept appraisal bid for county cement-plant matter: accepted (bid: $30,000 with $15,000 return fee).
- Termination of four employees (effective dates in record): motion passed.
- Termination of one Road & Bridge employee effective 05/06/2025: motion passed (vote recorded 3-0 in transcript).
- Payment #2 to Bettis Asphalt & Construction — Seventieth Road overlay: $323,414.37 (pilot fund): motion passed.
- Payment #2 to Bettis Asphalt & Construction — 200 and Fifth & Grady Road overlay: $27,788.71 (special highway): motion passed.
- Approve inspection invoice from CFS Engineers — River Bridge: $57,686.55 (special bridge): motion passed.
- Enter agreement with KDOT — off‑system bridge project 67C-535501 (Thirtieth Road): motion passed.
- Purchase labor-law/OSHA posters and employment-law binders (J.J. Keller): $1,890.52 (courthouse general): motion passed.
- Approve independent accountants’ report for ARPA single audit (2023): motion passed.
- Adopt resolution establishing process for addressing insufficient checks for the county treasurer (transcript reference R25E—resolution): motion passed.

The transcript shows most motions were seconded and approved by voice vote without a roll-call record in the audio. Where specific vote tallies were announced in open session, those tallies are noted above.

Ending
The meeting included additional discussion items and two extended road-and-bridge reports; several matters were continued to the next regular meeting or to staff for follow up. The board scheduled the next regular meeting and flagged multiple items for inclusion in forthcoming budget sessions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 6th, 2025 Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Neosho County commissioners on May 6 approved service contracts, road project payments, personnel terminations and other administrative items in a single business session, with most items passing by voice vote.","taxTitle","Neosho County, Kansas","taxId",70769,"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},6568297,"Neosho County road-and-bridge report: River Bridge progress, overlay payments and bridge grant applications",38,5696000,5734000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3204170-48ed8b2bc4055f5d7c07e90a59626545&start=5696&end=5734","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3204170-48ed8b2bc4055f5d7c07e90a59626545/thumbnail_5696000.jpg","/articles/6568297/Neosho-County/Kansas/Neosho-County-road-and-bridge-report-River-Bridge-progress-overlay-payments-and-bridge-grant-applications","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6568297-5495bf18014a4bf0fbd72c538e372704/orig.mp4?Expires=1775199531&Signature=ljPbRxgr9AMiO8-pv4Ht6Zz1IcXu0OaPwneIAxh0~zPom4BRBVGj8uRn2RsNqHH25yBOJiFNDsb05Rg-ilPHvkzOVrHxKFW77ziIf9i7HStgimKz8OHYyrvjKbD0s1TSL24Cy311CZgNZ3xTFk9JIkU-8PZ93Ls0J2UtZaaWFqnlUEZfaA~~fn5BBvTVfk7BkuQMsyDtc5XeuBY~9O8-~4SjlzSKsvSCvURVNYbysr6Cai1d1h7FCBfZx4YQEQidNYW~pEBKjCNVDK3mVHedjwylngSaaxsCcHCj-OnVe-SiT5CiM-0UQhlbtSOj4e7B8N-DIlfLoUWi90MKr7rV~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Neosho County’s Road & Bridge director updated commissioners on multiple projects and requested and received formal approvals tied to ongoing construction and maintenance work.

River Bridge progress and inspection
The director reported the River Bridge project north of town is moving quickly: pier caps have been poured, beams set on the south end, and crews plan to pour half the deck by mid‑June if weather permits. Staff said the road has to be dry before striping can occur; if favorable weather continues, the bridge could open soon. The commission approved an inspection-services invoice from CFS Engineers for $57,686.55 (Special Bridge funds) related to that project.

Overlay payments and contractor work
The board approved payment No. 2 to Bettis Asphalt & Construction for the Seventieth Road overlay ($323,414.37, pilot fund) and payment No. 2 for the 200 and Fifth and Grady Road overlay ($27,788.71, Special Highway). The director also noted an upcoming bid opening for chip-and-seal oil and ongoing discussions with private firms about addressing rut filling and fog-seal products that dry faster.

Bridge grant applications and KDOT agreement
Staff presented and the board approved entering into an agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation for an off‑system bridge project (project 67C-535501) to replace the bridge on Thirtieth Road between Grady and Harper Roads. The director said the county will pursue multiple bridge grant applications and noted the county’s prior experience accepting or rejecting awards based on long-term affordability.

Landfill operations and recycling
The director reviewed recent landfill activity: a recent free week at the landfill was busy and an inspection passed with positive comments from the inspector. He discussed recycling approaches other counties have used (e.g., cardboard balers and roll-off containers for glass) and cautioned that recycling programs can require additional staffing or equipment.

Other items
Staff reported routine maintenance needs, scheduling for chip-and-seal bids and some staffing shortfalls: the county is short three grader operators and has seen heavy rainfall that created maintenance challenges. The board briefly discussed using remaining Shaw Road sales-tax funds for future improvements and directed staff to identify eligible uses under state statutes and county policy.

Ending
Staff will return with cost estimates and timelines for bridge grant proposals and any requested engineering or survey work. Commissioners asked staff to continue pursuing grants and to bring a recommendation if project funding looks feasible.","Road & Bridge director reported the River Bridge project is advancing with mid-June deck work possible; the board approved overlay payments, an inspection invoice and an off‑system bridge agreement with KDOT. The director also reviewed landfill operations, recycling ideas and other maintenance priorities.",{"_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},6568302,"Resident asks Neosho County to reopen and legalize segment of Tenth Road; commissioners outline survey, petition steps",530,722000,1252000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3204170-48ed8b2bc4055f5d7c07e90a59626545&start=722&end=1252","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3204170-48ed8b2bc4055f5d7c07e90a59626545/thumbnail_722000.jpg","/articles/6568302/Neosho-County/Kansas/Resident-asks-Neosho-County-to-reopen-and-legalize-segment-of-Tenth-Road-commissioners-outline-survey-petition-steps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6568302-b4b974e0914521aaaedcc1d420d03194/orig.mp4?Expires=1775199531&Signature=h9GnaFCA28UbxgBqL9z6MeclmBqQNkcGUzyY~Nm~bm3tLqAMGJQ1KAhTfJ-ZtgOAY2Qqp1O-z6~FN5mpCXJN6pQ1L5G4S4ptsjrs5i0ZQ9Q5Vw5yX9lUTBvtaBFxzRrVVw6R1ZjErvPZp~8uWJo8Mh8OiGH8QAEbOng5imihiPCUjzX4Dy1vWQ8Up9TvDjd~Z30yZmhMu3acnBT5gk4eMuRL924Tki5pmR6unjXxW6xmytqwFbkZZjQlr~H79gIz-XsgHPTCpeHfLSRX9g~OnQ2FBoJwXc-bIzqNrROtHMSAHF7DMWAT6EOAUERlfV8IqznsbCE~G00InLHDJhETjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Neosho County resident asked the Board of County Commissioners on May 6 to pursue reopening and maintaining a segment of Tenth Road west of Irving that was closed in 1973. Commissioners and staff described the legal and procedural steps the county would need before resuming maintenance.

Resident Peter Beatty told commissioners he wanted to know \"what can needs to be done to keep maintaining the road\" and whether it could be made legal to maintain. County staff advised that the county will likely need to resurvey the right-of-way and register deed records showing county right-of-way, and that a petition signed by adjacent landowners would be required to begin the reopening process. Staff said surveys typically have multi‑week lead times; an example in the discussion noted a survey request that was estimated at six weeks and took eight weeks to complete.

Staff and commissioners discussed potential additional costs, including appraisal and engineering fees, and noted that some landowners along the alignment have expressed conditions — for example, one landowner indicated reopening would be acceptable only if an existing fence were not moved. Commissioners said the county may also need to coordinate with the adjacent county because portions of the closed segment sit on or near the county line.

Timeline and next steps
County staff said they would review available documents (including a petition from 2011 referenced by speakers), locate contact information for landowners listed on the petition, and provide a timeline and cost estimate to the board. Commissioners asked staff to report back at the next meeting (scheduled two weeks after May 6) with progress and to aim to have an answer on a timeline by the following meeting.

Why it matters
Reopening a formerly closed county road can have long-term maintenance, legal and fiscal implications. Surveys, right-of-way registration, engineering work and potential right-of-way acquisition or appraisals can generate direct costs for the county and require agreement from adjacent landowners.

Ending
Staff and commissioners agreed to pursue next steps: locate the prior petition, contact landowners, get a survey cost and timeline, and return to the board with a recommendation at an upcoming meeting.","A resident asked the county to investigate reopening and maintaining a segment of Tenth Road that was closed decades ago. County staff said the process would require surveys, a petition of adjacent landowners and likely legal and appraisal steps; commissioners said a timeline and cost estimate will be presented at the next meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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