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Snyder said the curriculum was developed with peer counselor Amber Menchu and Vicky Brown and that it covers four trimesters of pregnancy and postpartum topics including breastfeeding education, postpartum care and safe sleep. The department plans a regional meeting to discuss implementing the curriculum across WIC offices and hopes for broader adoption statewide.

Snyder reported May client appointments, community activities (a smoothie social for county employees and presentations at local libraries), the start of a community garden and upcoming events: a keep-me-safe outreach series with multiple vendors addressing ATV, sun, bicycle and car-seat safety, the IdentiKid program and food-preservation classes. She said the department will distribute burn kits at fireworks stands using grant funds. Snyder reported the health department is serving 25 to 26 pregnant WIC clients and recently added $3,000 for home visiting, education and supplies.

Quotes
\"This curriculum was recently shared ... we received positive feedback,\" Snyder said of the breastfeeding curriculum, and she thanked peer counselor Amber Menchu for her work developing the materials.

Context
The Health Department's update focuses on maternal-child services and community outreach; commissioners received the report with no further action required at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Linn County Kansas Live Stream","oneSentenceSummary","Amanda Snyder of the Linn County Health Department reported a new breastfeeding peer-counselor curriculum, WIC participation increases, community events and a $3,000 maternal-child health grant allocation for home visiting and educational supplies.","taxTitle","Linn County, Kansas","taxId",64338,"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},6534161,"Public Works outlines asphalt-patching costs; commissioners approve six urgent road repairs",193,3633000,3826000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3636499-347611c7f9043431ecbc262850bd6f0c&start=3633&end=3826","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3636499-347611c7f9043431ecbc262850bd6f0c/thumbnail_3633000.jpg","/articles/6534161/Linn-County/Kansas/Public-Works-outlines-asphalt-patching-costs-commissioners-approve-six-urgent-road-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6534161-7185d3c26d0084d94a949cc0dfbcec23/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157720&Signature=hj~VmKXN9fsDJzbT930-nGufNO76KOubl10dYC2I6fOaEgvko8REgiy50GDve~g1nwi7tINqhuUcoqdpKPkzWf6PSWkjGAJaP63aWR6N56DGfMcxvxTjBDUzmAiEmWpH~R8mo4-BosEf65sVZi92PyD9L4nYJpg7JnBpumh8OkNL801XIBYvuLdSxRxk3j6BMj5lBM55h4MC6QCKNFf1htSwWVNEeXHv8Ke8m97VT3vkvEEQ5OvFqMe9nbYk0Jpsl8iRVQTX6kKSqlXiv2L-qzW0bmg1AANgbThnFEeC79JU4LRx~GNxXk5p87Mw8Uk2SXAWxklKZSs82kziKLtVyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County Public Works on June 2 provided commissioners with a cost breakdown for in-house asphalt patching and sought permission to proceed on prioritized repairs. The department advised a baseline operating cost of $8,318 per eight-hour day (equipment and staffing), noting that asphalt and fuel costs vary by patch length and distance to job sites.

Public Works said if crews complete five or more repairs in an eight-hour shift, the average cost per patch falls; conversely, more complex repairs that require milling and multiple passes (for example Payne Road, described as longer and needing three passes) will increase per-site cost. The department identified six roads as 'desperate' and recommended proceeding with those repairs first; commissioners agreed to proceed with the six projects and asked staff to return if further funding or additional projects are needed.

The department also said dust-control work was scheduled to start June 5-6 after rain delays, and staff will provide further estimates for a larger paving project on 1850 Road following additional coordination.

Quotes
\"Every time we run an 8 hour a day, it's gonna be $8,318. That can fluctuate because wages and everything else, but it's a pretty solid number,\" Public Works said when presenting patching costs.

Context
Commissioners noted the need to balance repair scope with available crews, repair complexity and fuel impacts. The county decided to prioritize a small set of urgent projects to reduce risk of deeper failures and deferred larger-scale paving budgeting until preliminary estimates for 1850 Road were developed.","Public Works reported an $8,318 per eight-hour-day operating cost for in-house patching and identified six high-priority road repair projects. Commissioners authorized Public Works to proceed with the six urgent patches and asked staff to return with cost updates if more repairs are needed.",{"_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},6534166,"Commissioners give tentative go-ahead to pilot Enterprise fleet leasing; county to limit initial road-and-bridge participation",266,5243000,5509000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3636499-347611c7f9043431ecbc262850bd6f0c&start=5243&end=5509","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3636499-347611c7f9043431ecbc262850bd6f0c/thumbnail_5243000.jpg","/articles/6534166/Linn-County/Kansas/Commissioners-give-tentative-go-ahead-to-pilot-Enterprise-fleet-leasing-county-to-limit-initial-road-and-bridge-participation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6534166-66ad8764cab578e49fb4f37f06850625/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157720&Signature=PVV8RRtavhRi~ebi8VouZtbvvYlhUfBDZ6KBGcrn4iSwN5HYB-W3D9e2Yk8RXRePwoAnZk~RuBx-JQpoRAvywQbpueUV2G3LNd28XBFLWeTYMavUHkzag1RfJJYmMMeH6MXN-SP6wdvb~8cThscQ3mifzV7ndWmwagV2wuF9S9iCTmDrIO~U9ccPcUDeFIsYMIVMAcSlpF5yIpmBwpE4ik6TZozP0C5i6C~WCedi2NJJYhVmOsK~ByescKav0xfqrnEBV~03SjoykaWq2Xeftm5T0OsFqReVkvIOG2cdf~V7WSKk8Dfn1H-TfqpBJqhyrciVLCX9V1lclnEwJvCywA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A representative of Enterprise Fleet returned to the Linn County commissioners on June 2 to recap fleet program details and request approval to enter a master agreement that would allow the county to lease vehicles under an equity-lease model. The company's presentation covered the program structure, expected model-year availability and reporting cadence.

Commissioners and department leaders discussed scope and risk. Several commissioners said they preferred a phased approach rather than replacing a large portion of fleet at once. The county's public works and sheriff's offices both weigh into the proposed vehicle schedule: commissioners indicated support for the sheriff's replacement plan while agreeing to let road and bridge take a cautious role. The board reached consensus to allow participation but limited initial road-and-bridge involvement to one vehicle to 'dip a toe' before committing more units. Commissioners also discussed contract terms; staff said lease schedules could range from 12 to 60 months and that the master agreement permits flexibility, including the option to pay off remaining balance to exit a lease.

Commissioners asked Enterprise to provide analytics and quarterly reports demonstrating savings, equity build-up and operational impacts. Enterprise said it will provide an onboarding plan and quarterly client reviews; the company's representative and client strategy manager will present annual and quarterly data for county review.

Quotes
\"If we decide this is not a good contract for you, you would pay off the remaining balance ... we'd give you the total at that point,\" an Enterprise representative told commissioners describing exit mechanics.

Context
Commissioners emphasized cautious participation and repeated requests for ongoing reporting. One commissioner said aging vehicles and rising repair costs make a fleet modernization plan worth examining; another remained unconvinced and wanted conservative participation options. Commissioners asked for a limited initial rollout and regular reviews before expanding the program further.","After a lengthy presentation from an Enterprise Fleet representative, commissioners agreed to proceed cautiously with an equity-lease fleet program, supporting sheriff vehicles and allowing one road-and-bridge vehicle as a pilot. Commissioners asked for ongoing analytics and quarterly reporting to evaluate fiscal impact.",{"_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},6534171,"Commissioners authorize $8,642 Terracon invoice for landfill vertical-expansion design and bid prep",288,2911000,3199000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3636499-347611c7f9043431ecbc262850bd6f0c&start=2911&end=3199","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3636499-347611c7f9043431ecbc262850bd6f0c/thumbnail_2911000.jpg","/articles/6534171/Linn-County/Kansas/Commissioners-authorize-8642-Terracon-invoice-for-landfill-vertical-expansion-design-and-bid-prep","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6534171-cfb8ec4c1492024699c9483ff12b71db/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157720&Signature=nTsmGtq9-aQnPqnFBfge0954PqIdbLy7bRPn3SebaG0IIHWMm7HO01JemGPUWB5Ip3921EU2BMDsxnXGs3xKryTKuibe6fGyfweD0iOUndeMttzEvkMJ242Mv0u7rQ1KiiAooj39hljfB22n2tXOrvcBP4yPKLN~T3Wvg8gnrQkfzH7JFrfkqmLoN8p~BfDFWz80LoHL9Q0z72uBe7JwxS8ktAGFavnFJUgOjaQvzkUv8TLxVpTurey4w~XyxiEuTEgLMCvZpeMhJDmf7sgUuhQ9gBmJXa27JogKwakKfiUjBzWzJLDpgoZxHxQroPAOAZMWxsqZnzlfxrGU0ua6Fw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Linn County commissioners on June 2 authorized payment of an $8,642 invoice from Terracon for final design and bid-preparation work on the county landfill's vertical expansion. Public Works reported that the consultant's invoice covered perimeter berm and channel design drawings, an updated waste-capacity review, minor permit modifications for county approval, travel time and coordination activities including staking and site meetings.

Public Works staff said Terracon set benchmarks and a grid of stake points that identify how much fill can be placed at specific locations; commissioners were told the stakes will help ensure vertical expansion occurs within regulatory and engineering limits. The consultant also recommended revisiting an adjacent-lot expansion; commissioners directed staff to ask Terracon for a proposal to study that option and to bring back a bid package and timeline.

Commissioners approved the invoice to be paid from ARPA funds. The board asked staff to return when Terracon has a proposed scope and schedule for the adjacent-lot option so the county can decide whether to pursue that parallel track.

Quotes
\"This invoice that I have is for $8,642,\" Public Works said during the meeting in describing Terracon's work and the items covered.

Context and next steps
Public Works will follow up with Terracon to assemble a full bid package (including GPS requirements for contractors) and to seek a proposal for expanding onto the adjacent lot. Staff estimated the original vertical-expansion design had a rough expected life of 10 to 20 years depending on incoming waste characteristics; commissioners discussed starting parallel work earlier to avoid delays if demand accelerates.

The payment was approved during the meeting and recorded in the minutes; the county intends to use ARPA funds to cover the cost.","Linn County approved an $8,642 invoice from Terracon to finalize perimeter berm and channel design drawings, update the waste-capacity review, and begin a bid package for vertical expansion of the county landfill. The work will be paid from ARPA funds and public works will return with a proposal on adjacent-lot expansion.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":115,"_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},6534176,"Linn County commissioners approve routine claims, permits and personnel actions; several executive sessions held",0,7047000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3636499-347611c7f9043431ecbc262850bd6f0c&start=7047&end=7047","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3636499-347611c7f9043431ecbc262850bd6f0c/thumbnail_7047000.jpg","/articles/6534176/Linn-County/Kansas/Linn-County-commissioners-approve-routine-claims-permits-and-personnel-actions-several-executive-sessions-held","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6534176-9d34f7986c008c1e18d1e8eca67d89be/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157720&Signature=UYdEFLK9I4OV8hJVwySPDWJkc6909a579UvTHmdmzLxQI0uiixR7~1vVcrkMdR4rUxGvzBrK1DXDNMlUC0kLzzTjGIWqgE4oITDbRJKJmdBEeP72oZLVwO~6jhOUfYH8pGRfu1~yo-mZtB020HxsKJiO6VCT2f2zfboy37gT6LSnQLIAR~DVCpnaN4Hp1TctSOX4xp~hz0do5S7gtOMY7Em5gtRE4e2Hna~VPuob8o8Q8ZINMwSopyP5Wihw~lolm5fdb09v-4Ypcd9etTLptInc~QJ1cAS92Ce-NSs8aTWJd48T~YaK0R~pTnmwlukKheF~2VEeFRC4774-VBtewQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Linn County Board of Commissioners on June 2 approved routine business including minutes, claims and multiple permits and personnel actions, declared surplus county fire equipment and authorized a consultant invoice for landfill work to be paid from ARPA funds.

The board voted to approve the minutes as written and claims totaling $532,591.50. Commissioners approved Adds and Abates orders (listed in the minutes) totaling $12,826.26. The board declared certain emergency department vehicles and tanks surplus under Resolution No. 2025-10 and approved the surplusing motion after brief discussion about vehicle rotations. Burial permits submitted by Berlin County Rural Water District No. 3 were approved (BP2025-05 for a bore under 1095/2300 Road; BP2025-06 for a water line). The board approved payment of an $8,642 invoice from Terracon related to final designs and preparation work for landfill vertical expansion; the payment will be charged to ARPA funds.

The board also approved hiring Christina Hart as a field appraiser at $17.9905 per hour pending pre-employment requirements. Commissioners certified the county's personal property, real property and oil and gas tax rolls and signed the required transfer and certification forms.

The meeting record shows several motions to enter executive session for limited purposes (trade secrets, financial affairs and non-elected personnel job performance) pursuant to KSA 75-4319(b)(4) and related statutes; commissioners recessed to closed session and returned with the record noting 'no action' where stated.

Votes at a glance
- Approve minutes as written ' moved and seconded; vote: aye
- Approve claims totaling $532,591.50 ' moved and seconded; vote: aye
- Approve Adds and Abates orders (listed in agenda) totaling $12,826.26 ' moved and seconded; vote: aye
- Approve Resolution 2025-10 declaring surplus property (list: 2001 Ford Excursion, 2004 Ford Excursion, 2005 Chevy Suburban, aluminum and plastic UTV water tanks) ' moved and seconded; vote: aye
- Approve burial permit BP2025-05 (bore under 1095 near 2300 Road) ' moved and seconded; vote: aye
- Approve burial permit BP2025-06 (water line on 1095/2300 Road) ' moved and seconded; vote: aye
- Approve payment of $8,642 invoice to Terracon for landfill vertical-expansion work (to be paid from ARPA funds) ' moved and seconded; vote: aye
- Hire Christina Hart, field appraiser, $17.9905/hr pending pre-employment ' moved and seconded; vote: aye
- Certify transfers for oil & gas, real property and personal property tax rolls ' moved and seconded; vote: aye
- Multiple motions to enter executive sessions for specified statutory reasons (trade secrets, financial affairs, non-elected personnel job performance) ' moved and seconded; commissioners recessed and later returned with 'no action' reported where indicated

No ordinance readings, bond measures or land-use adoptions requiring multi-step legislative action were recorded.","At its June 2 meeting, the Linn County Board of Commissioners approved routine minutes, claims and a series of permits and personnel actions, declared surplus fire equipment, and authorized payment on landfill consulting work. The board also held multiple executive sessions; no formal actions were reported from those closed sessions.","actionData","errors"]

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