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Taylor highlighted demonstrations and sessions on “WIC on Wheels” mobile clinics, online nutrition education platforms and updated infant-feeding guidance summarized from Harvard Medical School research. “One of the things I learned was early introduction of peanuts can reduce allergic risk,” Taylor said, adding that some sessions validated local nutritional counseling practices.

Taylor also raised two items for commissioners’ future consideration: an electronic health-record system and a longer-term facilities plan. The department has obtained a vendor quote for an EHR (Nightingale Notes was mentioned along with other products) with an estimated first-year cost of about $20,000 for the county’s eight-person team, partly because the first year includes training. Taylor said grant funds might cover the purchase, but that staff may need county support if grants do not cover the full cost. “That can be paid for out of grants as well. So if grants couldn't fund it totally, I would be coming back to ask for some help,” she said.

Separately, Taylor said the health department is outgrowing its current building. She presented conceptual plans for a new 7,200-square-foot facility (80 feet by 90 feet) and said initial cost estimates from architects and contractors ranged roughly between $1.2 million and $2 million. Taylor said grant writing and federal programs might support such a project and noted WIC previously paid part of an $80,000 remodel in the existing space.

Commissioners asked that Taylor and staff develop budget timing and potential grant strategies and said the item should be addressed during the county’s upcoming budget process. No funding commitment was made at the May 20 meeting.

Taylor also described plans to pilot online nutrition-education modules and to expand mobile outreach using existing clinic trailers used for flu clinics to reach WIC clients during disasters or when clients cannot travel to the clinic.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 20th, 2025 Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Taylor, a member of the Neosho County health department staff, told commissioners on May 20 that WIC staff returned from the National WIC Conference with program ideas including mobile clinics, online nutrition education and updated infant-feeding guidance.","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},6540453,"Commissioners briefed on costly future jail roof work and options to curb plumbing failures",5116,1280000,6396000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3410797-015e619c834bd9eb3c1cf80199233562&start=1280&end=6396","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3410797-015e619c834bd9eb3c1cf80199233562/thumbnail_1280000.jpg","/articles/6540453/Neosho-County/Kansas/Commissioners-briefed-on-costly-future-jail-roof-work-and-options-to-curb-plumbing-failures","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6540453-ed41b2e932161d77e54ad156d3344163/orig.mp4?Expires=1770839883&Signature=jHWI5yExOjqPopARRN6bEsOFW3mH6QfnjBLbg~x5kA2fcUsjMGr6U4jY2wPLs8mZuAslu~DgOt33xCZaFMa~pKmyY25Nk0sL2~LacbAasTvVO65qckXpV8bd4K3UXbSzadg0Wj34p~6WCFL~xy04A0gn4~8KWq87LBFFXTRDY39a7dxq7WRKgsH6uiYuMko9jCcQQ59PN2KtvXk3vc2e5AMufpSeOQtA53bS9ugf5v7-WxvVIXh4uLxg8svi0hdDlBDQQ3pKhNjHQTOy8xZmqkOizMQ3lk-vmHBkBs20n5LlIGbvckDNDxDdN1Ma3KnmmI9hOJl0P-gmNA9FlGZ0SQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commission facilities staff told the Neosho County Board of Commissioners on May 20 that the county jail’s flat roof has ongoing damage from a prior hailstorm and that a full replacement proposed for 2027 could carry an estimated price tag of about $451,000.

A county facilities presenter said the contractor who inspected the roof traced many current leaks to damage from a prior storm and noted repeated temporary repairs since an early 2010s repair that was expected to last roughly 20 years. “They said a lot of this damage is just ongoing from that old hail damage that was never fixed,” the presenter said.

Commissioners discussed options and told staff they would likely want a formal bid process before committing budget funds for a major roof project. Commissioners also raised related infrastructure needs at the jail, pointing to long-standing plumbing problems and the prospect of replacing sections of copper piping in stages.

County maintenance staff described recurring pinhole leaks in copper water lines, which they attribute to electrolysis, hard water (lime) and stress at fittings and transitions. The county’s present system uses pneumatic valves (an Acorn system) for cell fixtures. Maintenance staff said replacement parts for the existing pneumatic fixtures are expensive and often quickly deteriorate due to water quality.

Maintenance staff presented an alternative system called Icon (a direct electronic replacement for the pneumatic controls). The vendor offered to retrofit one jail cell at no charge to allow field testing. County maintenance presented a vendor estimate that a full retrofit — including toilets, showers and controls — would cost in the low tens of thousands per cell and that the vendor’s conservation analysis estimated roughly $8,000 per year in water-and-sewer savings for the facility, with an estimated payback in about six years.

Maintenance recommended a phased approach because the jail cannot be shut down and work would require short outages and multiple crews. “It’s not something that’s going to be done in sections,” a maintenance speaker said; “we're going to have to use somebody that has multiple hands because we're only going to be able to shut down for a little bit.”

Commissioners asked staff to explore procurement options and cost estimates, and to provide a budget recommendation ahead of upcoming budget talks. No formal capital appropriation or procurement award for roof replacement or for the Icon system was approved at the meeting.

Maintenance also told commissioners the county has an unspent jail-surplus account with about $41,000 remaining that could be a partial source of local capital for projects; county finance staff said other surpluses may be available for capital reserves and that staff would provide a report on unencumbered cash and possible transfers.","County staff described long-running hail-related roof damage at the county jail that could require an estimated $451,000 replacement in 2027 and outlined continuing copper-piping failures; staff proposed phased plumbing replacements, possible PEX conversion and testing a modern electronic cell-water system to cut water use.",{"_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},6540457,"Resident proposes 'Freedom Rock' at courthouse corner; commissioners ask for design review",346,92000,438000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3410797-015e619c834bd9eb3c1cf80199233562&start=92&end=438","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3410797-015e619c834bd9eb3c1cf80199233562/thumbnail_92000.jpg","/articles/6540457/Neosho-County/Kansas/Resident-proposes-Freedom-Rock-at-courthouse-corner-commissioners-ask-for-design-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6540457-e494658bffd30f688395299acb38bf97/orig.mp4?Expires=1770839883&Signature=SKJ~B7JjKgD0ZGUo~13PBdr6eFVS91TDBJ5R10K4rrBqPQxRnZl0CXxYda-3jV4evAbBsIvPvy9fh95t3yRmWygoDFxmWsd04VlMTAMMWeI34qoSr7FHVdZKyvvJTuND8KktnOzPtqB7WApNveRRkjG8q3XZ8PPcl8e8QSgOfrmABavZY97m39-7TuXCJcaqng1J8U7F9UzDC54TUQsBhDAbjHCa8nMSyvKZJ3I6Qpffgvq4ecOCuWm2KBqjPsUOZ~QtrGCWJxhPnMYTh~2uk8ncY3WTWxOAC9yfTq63RLOjRxolU4LC926Fpb7Ae8wYkUv5wJ4liwKcY6ijoSrfdg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Steve Ritchie, identifying himself as a local resident, asked the Neosho County Board of Commissioners on May 20 to allow a painted “Freedom Rock” on county property north of the county memorial at the courthouse.

Ritchie described the project as modeled on a decorated boulder near Des Moines, Iowa, that is repainted annually. “We'd like to do the same thing here in Erie,” he said, adding that Kansas currently has no Freedom Rock and that the group has pledges totaling roughly $15,000 to $20,000 for the project.

The request was presented during the meeting's public-comment period. Commissioners responded that they were open to the idea but wanted to see the proposed imagery and a written agreement before granting permission. Commissioner comments repeated a concern about being able to review what would be painted: “So are you asking for any donation from us or just a commitment?” one commissioner asked; Ritchie replied he only wanted the board to consider the request and that he would return June 3 with follow-up materials.

Commissioners suggested that Ritchie and the organizers provide a written proposal naming the desired rock, a drawing or mock-up of the mural, and a proposed site plan. One commissioner told Ritchie the county could review and approve the design before the artist begins work and asked that any agreement address maintenance and lodging arrangements for the painter.

No formal vote was taken at the meeting. Commissioners directed staff to add the item to a future agenda for a decision after the organizers submit the proposed design and a written agreement.

Ritchie said the group would need roughly $2,000 to reserve a spot in the painter’s schedule and that the painter typically stays on-site for about 10 days to two weeks to complete the work.","A Chanute-area resident asked the Neosho County commissioners for permission to site and paint a patriotic 'Freedom Rock' on county property adjacent to the courthouse; commissioners said they would review a proposed design and consider a land-use agreement.",{"_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},6540437,"Commission approves routine payroll, policy updates and several contracts; votes at a glance",8351,560000,8911000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3410797-015e619c834bd9eb3c1cf80199233562&start=560&end=8911","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3410797-015e619c834bd9eb3c1cf80199233562/thumbnail_560000.jpg","/articles/6540437/Neosho-County/Kansas/Commission-approves-routine-payroll-policy-updates-and-several-contracts-votes-at-a-glance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6540437-79029555d05f8ed75939056d3ceb03bd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770839883&Signature=nD7H520DKYcQDBPDQOxlYsNnSE3CCejJi-oB7OkL1lOUVTpPfYCvqgyQvcd1UXYTBTd3PV2bEjYhKTs-lpel~XGWEu4YjCwsD0aewSVKWBqoi55NOHIxnuHdW~viN8oHwJr-0ADoZJnMTlxO3EV4jAgHh5W5CDiHrvhneCrEj-SziX~-sguV9FixKZYn5QugIjP-zjHoM-9VNdRM9VmlRKd1DzgINOrjJ~1aWPxYD0Ls6urGSIj00x8sdR0NoQQ4g4RCEHbhiul1YyeDR2NFU~xNCGlnoEJ9lTD2y9~gLOI~WjN9-CmbTbdePxFztqHckVZj89Iu7MbMyIMDPanwuA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Neosho County commissioners on May 20 approved a series of routine and administrative items, including accounts payable and payroll, personnel-policy updates, a bridge pay estimate and several other actions. The following ‘Votes at a glance’ lists each item the commission recorded and the outcome reported in the meeting transcript.

Votes at a glance

- Accounts payable, payroll and time-off additions: Motion to approve agenda with accounts payable of $597,820.67, payroll clearing of $188,622.66 and added time-off requests. Vote recorded as 3–0 in favor.

- Personnel and policy actions: The commission approved a “non-elected department head leave request procedures” policy and a “final paycheck and signature” policy. Both were adopted with motions and recorded voice votes; effective dates were recorded as May 19, 2025.

- Employment action: The commission approved hiring an equipment operator for Road & Bridge, effective May 27, 2025, at the rate listed on the action form; motion passed by voice vote.

- Pay estimate for bridge project: Motion approved a pay estimate to Bridges Inc., number 9, in the amount of $421,604.56 from a special bridge account; motion passed by voice vote.

- Lease and contract approvals: The board approved a lease between the hospital and Neosho County for real estate used by ambulance operations and signed neighborhood-revitalization local agreements previously discussed; motions and seconding were recorded and votes were in favor.

- Property-development extension: The commission approved a one-year extension for a property project at 408 North Kansas in Chanute (applicant Mark Stish); motion passed with recorded vote \"2–0\" in the minutes.

- Financial-reserve and resolutions: Commissioners adopted Resolution R-25-E to establish a CIC line for funds received from the half-cent retail sales tax for roadway maintenance; they also adopted a resolution establishing a procedure for addressing insufficient-funds checks. Motions carried by voice vote.

- Other items: The commission recessed at various points into executive session for personnel and legal matters; the sessions concluded with “no action” reported publicly. Commissioners also approved interlocal and other administrative agreements as listed on the agenda.

Staff will circulate signed documents and formal contract paperwork when finalized. Several items — notably bids for road materials — were discussed and staff were instructed to prepare contract documents and return them for signature.","At its May 20 meeting the Neosho County commission approved accounts payable and payroll, adopted two personnel-related policies, approved multiple contracts and pay estimates, made several hires and took other administrative actions; the meeting recorded the motions and vote outcomes summarized below.",{"_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},6540442,"Commission accepts road oil and asphalt bids; Wright Asphalt chosen for key emulsions",2419,1842000,4261000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3410797-015e619c834bd9eb3c1cf80199233562&start=1842&end=4261","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3410797-015e619c834bd9eb3c1cf80199233562/thumbnail_1842000.jpg","/articles/6540442/Neosho-County/Kansas/Commission-accepts-road-oil-and-asphalt-bids-Wright-Asphalt-chosen-for-key-emulsions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6540442-60374cc89133ddade58dc3239dccd74e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770839883&Signature=Va64D-M6x81wXEhjI5XEHH57Xu8WlGa5Pg0H0MotV2StdI0aEO7aQ4HCKl4fJjnGTteMQHyjG1nf1dSg8ywKgtqdGMjQpCDEpSx5Cz8aLAckX4gjF1EzoVQYMbD2w36INDXZiI0ZHlTDmG3etQlHtCqjrPto9RaQY~AwRUWQnqFsExUguF8WuJYe642hsod6xPffZqsLoxFgPt1EsdJFhEkMUZyi~vV0JJElqXPSBJmjk5tQr4ENu73ptr4c4D1oB5U4w2c4BUJF~aAJ~vG3sPhlNWFXLaEjT44P0kVhGYywD-PfWUFd4h0zeGtaa8ncD01kfqR72eX0ML2jbwoOtg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Neosho County opened and reviewed multiple bids for chip-seal oil, asphalt emulsions and MC-30 fuel during the May 20 meeting; county staff said five to six vendors submitted proposals for various product lines.

Bidders included Coastal Energy Corp.; Crystal Energy Corporation; Airgun Asphalt Emulsions; APAC/Apex; and Vance Brothers, among others. Staff provided line-item prices per bid sheets — for example, one bidder quoted RS-1M at $2.62 per gallon and RS-1P at $2.77 — and described terms including pump charges, minimum loads and short-load freight surcharges.

After reviewing the submissions, staff recommended awarding the CRS-TR/CRS-TR asphalt and related fog-seal work to Wright Asphalt (listed in meeting discussion as “Right Asphalt” / “Wright Brothers”) as the vendor to use for the coming season, subject to the formal bid tabulation. A commissioner moved to accept the Wright Asphalt proposal for the CRS-TR and fog-seal items per the bid sheet; the motion passed unanimously.

Commissioners said they would sign the formal bid tabulation and directed staff to prepare copies for all bidders. The county also set a process for commissioners and staff to step outside to review the bids before final award of line items when multiple vendors had submitted offers.

No contract documents were signed at the meeting; commissioners voted to accept the recommended vendor and asked staff to return with formal contract documents for signature.","The county opened bids for chip-seal oils and emulsions and accepted a recommendation to contract with Wright Asphalt (listed in the meeting as “Right Asphalt/Wright Brothers”) to supply multiple products; commissioners also directed staff to review bid documents and return with a recommendation.","actionData","errors"]

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