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Votes at a glance

• Resolution 2025-11 — Resolution regarding authorized administrators for county payroll system. Motion to approve was made and seconded; the chair called the ayes and the clerk announced the motion carries. (Outcome: approved.)

• Resolution 2025-12 — Interim county appraiser appointment. The commission approved appointing Michelle Rook as interim county appraiser for a period not to exceed six months commencing July 1, 2025 (or upon approval by the director of property valuation, whichever is later). Motion made and seconded; the ayes carried. (Outcome: approved.)

• Resolution 2025-13 — Suspension of new applications for the 2022 Osage County Neighborhood Revitalization Program. The commission adopted a moratorium directing county planning and zoning and other departments to suspend accepting applications under the 2022 plan \"until further action by the Board of County Commissioners.\" Motion made and seconded; the ayes carried. (Outcome: approved.)

• Special-event permit — Fireworks stand for Linda Long. Motion made and seconded; the ayes carried. (Outcome: approved.)

• Payroll change reports (brought by Sheriff Wells) — Motion to approve e-status payroll change reports was made and seconded; the ayes carried. (Outcome: approved.)

• Payment of bills — Motion to approve payment of bills in the amount of $92,904.91 was made and seconded; the ayes carried. (Outcome: approved.)

Motions were recorded as made and seconded for each item above; transcript records the chair asking for aye/oppose and the clerk announcing motion carries. Individual makers and seconders were not consistently identified by name in the record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Osage County Commission Meeting 6-10-2025","oneSentenceSummary","On June 10 the Osage County Commission approved three resolutions (2025-11, 2025-12, 2025-13), approved a fireworks permit and authorized payment of bills and payroll change reports.","taxTitle","Osage County, Kansas","taxId",73452,"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},6538712,"Osage County reviews employee health-plan options; requests quotes comparing current self-funded plan and state plan",571,3175000,3746000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3800908-084a743de0b49e85d2b8e250025dfdf4&start=3175&end=3746","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3800908-084a743de0b49e85d2b8e250025dfdf4/thumbnail_3175000.jpg","/articles/6538712/Osage-County/Kansas/Osage-County-reviews-employee-health-plan-options-requests-quotes-comparing-current-self-funded-plan-and-state-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6538712-fabbd04eecfd21391184f7ece2df8f63/orig.mp4?Expires=1771156790&Signature=mQ9gwwHDH9PhUmpYXc-~2DRDsnqYxJZCPB8xDuVmgMVz6nrKEPIeILZLMKRougJ-9i-ouj7Tp8sZeZHocs5WYN7FFnkrThrcc2EhiFLk3POVwq5RxrjHX6GTkb0qdtcx0jjlwx1~gerflsKIlYPHWiSEdeBDQf2aDBjfnQJUbMtDIQXBRZYSuj3Vn5cPeZoFlZ-kysWAo9x0ovb2N0aaohj0TBpAQ2VmY8dooejaOxLZFMMDwSMqNSF3h27M4tJAlZ61Ez2QenEF0HgHSCZ9aW~K2PAsPFEBozCIw~BHLAWE896xPphgyTCowqrsuDxvSSQJm27vISmv6mnXBeKIgg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On June 10 Osage County commissioners heard a presentation from the county’s benefits adviser comparing the county’s current self-funded health plan with the Kansas state plan and asked staff to prepare formal quotes so the board can evaluate coverage and cost trade-offs before plan renewal.

The adviser explained the county’s self-funded arrangement and presented estimated figures for 2024–2025. For 2025 the adviser presented a potential “worst-case” comparison showing the state plan’s total employer cost could be roughly $300,000 more than the county’s current maximum funding scenario, after estimated pharmacy rebates were netted off. The adviser said current year-to-date medical payments were down roughly 34 percent compared with the same period the prior year and noted that several large claims driving prior-year costs were no longer on the plan.

Commissioners and staff discussed employee contributions, plan design differences (deductibles, co-pays, coinsurance) and retention trade-offs: one commissioner emphasized that potential savings must be weighed against employee turnover risks. Commissioners asked the benefits adviser to produce: (1) a side-by-side quote comparing the county’s current self-funded plan to the state plan effective Jan. 1, (2) a quote showing current coverage if remaining self-funded but with requested plan design changes, and (3) a brief employee survey to gauge preferences.

No formal vote was taken; the board directed staff to return with written comparisons and recommended next steps before finalizing any changes for the approaching renewal window.","County benefits adviser presented cost comparisons between the current self-funded plan and the Kansas state plan; commissioners asked for side-by-side quotes and suggested surveying employees about coverage preferences.",{"_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},6538717,"Cox proposes fiber expansion along Topeka Boulevard; requests county review of agreement",361,2147000,2508000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3800908-084a743de0b49e85d2b8e250025dfdf4&start=2147&end=2508","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3800908-084a743de0b49e85d2b8e250025dfdf4/thumbnail_2147000.jpg","/articles/6538717/Osage-County/Kansas/Cox-proposes-fiber-expansion-along-Topeka-Boulevard-requests-county-review-of-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6538717-adf0d2f0bd075448729abf191e960a24/orig.mp4?Expires=1771156790&Signature=HD4WWFr3yypj-T4yVnLEK1V7ymQcVHu9BtHt1Idy62BjuVT~bIl-~wDCI1VPfZuW1esa7oojXHHoFd1j8esWmDnOlt7Kf52WaEjIaFtIHvucT7LhJxSCsTxx0CsisrrYAobNAwxlHkOTpB8cvQctZ7xu-IZwJWVwG~pnazG4lmVtlHK26-aKqujmybgCHJ0MgqiP6Rm9lYSIe7P0mGo2Nm~D2t0k65ZzK7x9kYHBwT3ri6fb0U2NzKKtI847D3HL4eTolN1EK6fz4bzZd3J3S4G7c6Qi-0RICZI-7ZmDbfOzfx9kykDYfoIRXUdILG-ZU1lMlgqv-Tm-hRXiI6WJfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A representative of Cox told the Osage County Commission on June 10 that the company proposes to build fiber along Topeka Boulevard into parts of Carbondale and nearby rural areas and that the project would be funded with private capital.

Tara Alban, introduced as “government and public affairs specialist” with Cox, said the build would provide multi-gigabit service to rural customers and that Cox would use the county right of way where required. Alban said Cox filed with state authorities as a video service provider and that, under federal and state frameworks, Osage County may request a franchise fee of up to 5 percent on video service. She provided the county with a draft agreement and said Cox would return communications by email and could set up a pre-construction meeting with road and bridge staff.

Commissioners and residents asked whether the build would be overhead or underground; Alban said it would be a mix and offered to coordinate with the road and bridge director on permit criteria and restoration standards for work in rights of way. A resident expressed concern about fiber crossing private property; Cox said crews would restore disturbed property but acknowledged property owners commonly compare restorations with pre-construction conditions.

Alban said Cox planned to deploy lines up to and into Carbondale along Topeka Boulevard, starting near the Shawnee County line, and that the company would follow normal permit and pre-construction processes. Commissioners said staff would review the submitted agreement and follow up on franchise, permit and right-of-way details.

No formal action was taken at the meeting; the county will review the draft agreement and coordinate conditions with Cox and road and bridge staff.","A Cox representative told the Osage County Commission the company plans to build fiber along Topeka Boulevard into Carbondale using private funds and submitted a draft agreement; county staff will review franchise and right-of-way issues.",{"_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},6538720,"Osage County commissioners press for payroll fixes after ADP glitch; approve administrators resolution",1783,311000,2094000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3800908-084a743de0b49e85d2b8e250025dfdf4&start=311&end=2094","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3800908-084a743de0b49e85d2b8e250025dfdf4/thumbnail_311000.jpg","/articles/6538720/Osage-County/Kansas/Osage-County-commissioners-press-for-payroll-fixes-after-ADP-glitch-approve-administrators-resolution","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6538720-bba08a715f85cb2ca56d30b1d4131266/orig.mp4?Expires=1771156790&Signature=U5qVwuYtRpvr2mBG11GX0FmeY~8pFNCaB1Y6ygeYJl8y9DT32CetFGNuBAffSBYJzsSJbGDYNA9ynsdmLEYexgQDSsm4NWWeuim-MR53M3WnJIbbN92~bDpqxJLlzCWfHaaSZSVWvDm2fLR8kuyzDO3uKjmVchOMP2vNh0nlDlhvunuAJBkHQI~q~cHBpH~bzdWuzk7PBtXvAI1uxHwobDHvAqAZMJ0ymf3fQdF~1B~RIHvqRzpROep0DzTT07ELn9Gh4SBe15P3eV0HjVG3xDKzONC8Bu6vxhejWHZ~NRbeCWb~ElKS-lCer-2i5ZAvCFVhUbiR792g67avfwZ31g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On June 10 the Osage County Commission heard extended discussion about a payroll processing failure tied to the county’s migration to ADP, and approved Resolution 2025-11 to formalize who may administer the county payroll system.

The exchange followed a payday when “some” employees did not receive funds on the scheduled date after payroll was processed through ADP, county staff said. An unidentified payroll staff member told the commission: “The answer I got from ADP was because payroll was approved…we can't find the root cause of why the hours did not go through.” Commissioners and staff pressed for contingency steps so employees would not be left waiting again.

The county clerk’s office and payroll staff said the county is investigating when hours are approved, how entries import into the processing worksheet and how the county’s accounting system (CIC) receives payroll data. Staff said some payroll must still be entered manually for departments with many employees, including the sheriff’s office, which tightens timing during cutoffs. A commissioner asked whether the county could prepare emergency paper checks; staff said doing so would create reconciliation risks and that they were consulting ADP about options.

Commissioners repeatedly emphasized the immediate harm to employees. One commissioner said the timing of the failure had been particularly damaging to staff and urged both faster remedies and a clear contingency plan for future pay problems. Commissioners also discussed administrative access to ADP and to reports so multiple commissioners could check payroll status during incidents.

To address administrative clarity, the board unanimously approved Resolution 2025-11, described in the meeting as “a resolution regarding authorized administrators for county payroll system.” The motion was made and seconded and the chair called the ayes; the clerk announced the motion carries.

Staff outlined next steps: pursue a technical root-cause with ADP, increase internal double-checks and consider operational contingencies (including limited use of manual checks) while migration issues are resolved. Commissioners directed staff to provide a timeline for delivering a written contingency procedure and for granting commissioners view or administrative access to ADP reports.

The discussion preceded other agenda items and the board moved on after the vote.","Commissioners discussed a payroll processing failure that left some employees unpaid, heard staff explanation and follow-up plans, and approved Resolution 2025-11 naming authorized administrators for the county payroll system.","actionData","errors"]

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