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The actions followed a site visit and presentation by Joe Glassman of Glassman's Plumbing and his project team, who outlined challenges in repiping the county courthouse: aging cast-iron or tile sewer runs, plumbing lines cast into concrete or marble features, and possible asbestos in crawl spaces. The contractor said an asbestos assessment and a sewer-camera run were needed before he could provide a firm construction price.

Why it matters: The courthouse plumbing involves embedded pipes, historic finishes (terrazzo and marble), and a potentially older sewer line. An asbestos survey and sewer camera report will clarify whether demolition and repair will require abatement, extensive patching (plaster/terrazzo), or sewer replacement. The inspections are intended to reduce unknowns and help produce an accurate cost and scope.

What the contractor told the commission
Joe Glassman, representing Glassman's Plumbing, described approaches used on similar courthouse projects and said the team would price options after the inspections. He recommended working in stages, using overnight or early-morning tie-ins to minimize disruption to courthouse operations, and including a contingency (he suggested 10% to 15%) to cover unforeseen wall, floor or material issues. Glassman also recommended two competing asbestos contractors (one from Wichita, one from Kearney, Neb.) to perform the survey and to provide quotes for removal if required.

Commission action and vote
A commissioner moved to authorize the asbestos survey and sewer camera inspection; another commissioner seconded. The motion passed by voice vote: \"All in favor, say aye,\" the clerk recorded. The minutes show the commission approved both inspections and asked staff to authorize and schedule the work so contractors can prepare a formal bid for repiping and repairs.

Clarifying details mentioned at the meeting
- Asbestos: The contractor said asbestos is likely in the crawl space and that an independent assessment is required before any demolition in those areas. He said an air clearance and formal abatement protocol would be required if asbestos is disturbed.
- Sewer camera: Commissioners were told a camera run is critical to determine whether sewer lines are clay tile, cast iron or later Orangeburg-type material; the contractor said camera work typically costs in the low thousands or about $1,000 to $1,200, depending on time and access.
- Approach: The contractor proposed performing work in phases, working early-morning tie-ins to reduce interruptions to court business and to keep some restrooms available on other floors while work proceeds.
- Next steps: Contractor will provide a written price estimate after the county completes the asbestos survey and sewer-camera run; county staff and the contractor will coordinate scheduling, contingency, and aesthetic repair options for terrazzo or marble finishes.

Quotes
\"You need an assessment done even if it has to go on your records,\" Glassman said, recommending an asbestos survey and that the county secure competing quotes for removal as part of planning. \"When the charges for it, we'll put one man out here with them so that we see what they're doing.\"

Speakers and roles
Speakers on record for this item included Joe Glassman (Glassman's Plumbing, contractor), Dave (senior project manager for the contractor), William (plumber/field contact), county staff members James Geist (staff contact referenced in planning) and Ashley (treasurer's office staff who handled coordination), and the commissioners who moved and seconded the motion.

Outcome and next steps
The commission approved the asbestos survey and sewer-camera inspection. County staff were directed to schedule the inspections and return the results to the commission and to the contractor; the contractor will then produce a construction bid and contingency recommendations for repiping and fixture replacement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sherman County - BOCC","oneSentenceSummary","After meeting with a plumbing contractor, commissioners authorized an asbestos inspection and a sewer-camera survey to inform a planned repipe/repairs of the courthouse plumbing. Contractor Glassman's Plumbing will return a price estimate once inspections are complete.","taxTitle","Sherman County, Kansas","taxId",73466,"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},6510418,"Sherman County approves bid to install overhead-door opener at fairgrounds show barn",51,606000,657000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5382865-1cb3d3ca55a147fcbbf911f619088605&start=606&end=657","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5382865-1cb3d3ca55a147fcbbf911f619088605/thumbnail_606000.jpg","/articles/6510418/Sherman-County/Kansas/Sherman-County-approves-bid-to-install-overhead-door-opener-at-fairgrounds-show-barn","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510418-0580bde3000a90e4ab42062d8305b169/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135166&Signature=Z3MBGcWFHvFCryx0rwn2g49YJyh9~ZqaAoBuUS6sEEJhcPyEsME2vFuSMc~3kmkb5Dn9DlGmVGYXid04kK6jpIJxh5RZWaq6AR9lGE832c5I4lSO~MGSTnCguQlF4rJToDy9x-JiFRokXMGCjhRNH4OgfH7SrsTKOPvodzbqN5rO0Sx-AkQ~BQwmO704JRQVYNvMdFkPGvPmiVdZ2kU-F1rQR6TmgHphvKmjN94JxpBIo7a7zyE~37bpd~meOU1LnTO2WCnmbq0yip6lMNKzgNAlBxC2UO7l-4LgLvbDd~0h~d4mKBlDsNNj0lNE7nSjUQlFqfsLmAKX7RXDSm9rdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sherman County commissioners on Monday approved a contractor bid to install an overhead door opener on the north door of the show barn at the Sherman County Fairgrounds.

The commissioning discussion identified the bidder by name in the meeting record (referred to as Northborn during the discussion) and commissioners concluded the bid should be accepted so the work can proceed. A commissioner moved to approve the bid; the motion was seconded and the commission approved it by voice vote.

Why it matters: The show barn at the fairgrounds is used for county events; replacing or adding an overhead-door opener is a routine capital-maintenance item the county said should be completed promptly so the facility remains serviceable for upcoming events.

Meeting details and vote
The meeting transcript recorded a motion to approve the bid for installation of the north-door overhead opener and a voice vote of approval. The motion was moved and seconded; the clerk recorded the vote as \"all in favor, say aye.\" No recorded roll-call tally or individual votes were read into the record.

Clarifying details
- Project: overhead-door opener, north door, Show Barn at Sherman County Fairgrounds.
- Bidder: identified in the meeting as Northborn (as read in the record).
- Price: the meeting record contains a numeric value that was not clearly recorded in the transcript; the minutes did not provide a clearly legible amount during the verbal motion and vote. The county audit and formal minutes should be consulted for the exact contract amount and vendor paperwork.

Quotes
\"I make a motion. We approve that bid and get that done,\" a commissioner said during the motion to approve the bid.

Next steps
County staff will proceed with completing the contract and scheduling installation. The formal contract and bid packet should be filed with county procurement records and included in the next set of minutes.","Commissioners approved a bid to install an overhead door opener on the north door of the show barn at the Sherman County Fairgrounds. The approval was by voice vote; the recorded meeting did not specify mover, seconder or an exact dollar figure in the minutes.",{"_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},6510423,"Sherman County audit: landfill—financial-assurance ratios meet KDHE thresholds; auditor flags contract bonding and internal controls",1326,790000,2116000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5382865-1cb3d3ca55a147fcbbf911f619088605&start=790&end=2116","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5382865-1cb3d3ca55a147fcbbf911f619088605/thumbnail_790000.jpg","/articles/6510423/Sherman-County/Kansas/Sherman-County-audit-landfillfinancial-assurance-ratios-meet-KDHE-thresholds-auditor-flags-contract-bonding-and-internal-controls","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6510423-e3fbe7bed757c0c62cadc8ca22e72be5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135166&Signature=Jgq7tFO8dK9eajkyj3KH11TukhB09Jz0E9OewBRgC6~Tvm5luP-tR0yWwi6qGCJbRKRwxLO-G2L-psyKwFkBZfNJLSO-CveajXcYss1QkQS3lRVC85kZtfX9OcFFlYn7yy0hrK40QfIHrFu4HSeshafcA~LKFu3FL5Tc5KAc0sjrQ3o2PgJRM1F41Zq8xs6oyWDNy7dcTlgCbdtVNtjMT-ZHXUXFi5pLoe3GcARv0WIy1CkAJmPGAJrI21uCBDRxBcKv1rGX6SKrmMIS89VZpA07hEFso7B8CGR--VGghnbaOAIRUrV3PL1SwxsDflhon1XO-mxCWbhSmCREIoO6Nw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sherman County commissioners received the county\u0000audit for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024, and an agreed-upon procedures report on the county landfill at a regular meeting. The presenter said KDHE\u0000(Kansas Department of Health and Environment) financial-assurance ratios for landfill closure and post-closure costs were met and that the county\u0000financial statements were issued an unmodified opinion on the regulatory basis of accounting.

The auditor told the commission the landfill AUP looks at county cash, revenues, expenditures and debts and computes ratios KDHE requires to demonstrate the county can meet future post-closure care costs. \"If for any reason some of your ratios drop below the threshold, KDHE would reach out to you with recommendations,\" the presenter said. He reported no currently outstanding issues with the KDHE ratios.

Why it matters: KDHE requires local governments that operate landfills to show financial assurance for long-term closure and post-closure monitoring. Meeting those tests avoids additional oversight or corrective steps from KDHE; weaknesses in financial controls, bonding or documentation can lead to follow-up requirements.

Key audit findings and context
- Accounting basis and opinion: The auditor explained the county elected the regulatory (non-GAAP) basis permitted by Kansas law. Because the statements are not prepared under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, the auditor issued the standard adverse GAAP disclosure but an unmodified opinion on the regulatory basis (the Kansas Municipal Audit and Accounting Guide). The presenter said that is the same presentation Sherman County has used in prior years.
- Cash-basis law compliance: The auditor said all county funds ended 2024 with a zero or positive unencumbered cash balance, in compliance with Kansas cash-basis law.
- Cash and reserves: The presenter reported total cash across county accounts of \"a little over 15,500,000\" as of Dec. 31, 2024, held across checking, savings, certificates of deposit and cash on hand; much of that balance is restricted by fund (road and bridge, special purpose levy funds, etc.).
- Public-works bonding exceptions: The audit noted a statutory issue: several public-works contracts entered during the year exceeded $100,000 without the public-work bond required by state statute. The presenter explained the bond protects the county if a contractor fails to pay subcontractors or material suppliers.
- Debt and related entities: The audit included county debt schedules and noted the county\u0000lease with a senior living facility (via the public building commission) and debt for a landfill compactor; the PBC activity is included in the county\u0000reporting entity because county staff act as treasurer for the PBC.
- Internal control recommendation: The auditor recommended improving documentation and reviewer signoffs on adjusting journal entries entered into the county\u0000accounting system (CIC), suggesting preparer and reviewer signatures so changes have audit trails.

Other details mentioned at the meeting included schedules for individual funds (general fund, road and bridge, special machinery), special-purpose funds (alcohol program, parks and recreation), and the post-closure landfill fund held for eventual closure obligations. The presenter noted the ARPA-related grant fund had to be spent by Dec. 31, 2024 and that the county\u0000is finishing that closeout.

Quotes
\"To meet those (landfill) financial-assurance tests, they look at your Sherman County financial statement,\" the auditor said, describing the AUP review of cash, revenues, expenditures and debt. \"If for any reason some of your ratios drop below the threshold, KDHE would reach out to you and say we need recommendations.\"

What commissioners asked and next steps
Commissioners asked procedural questions about funds and whether the large cash line represented unrestricted money; the auditor clarified much of the cash is restricted to specific funds such as road and bridge, 911, special machinery and other levy funds. The auditor said he will provide five hard copies of the audit and the landfill AUP at the county's request.

Speakers quoted or heard on the record for this topic were the audit presenter (identified in the record as the auditor) and county staff including Ashley (treasurer's office staff) and Katrina (county official involved in finance). No formal commission vote was recorded on the audit itself during the session.

Ending
County staff will receive the formal audit report copies and follow the auditor's recommendation on documentation and reviewer signoffs. KDHE follow-up would occur only if financial-assurance ratios later drop below regulatory thresholds.","County auditors presented the 2024 financial statements and an agreed-upon procedures (AUP) report for the Sherman County landfill, saying the county met KDHE\u0000financial-assurance ratios but recommending stronger documentation for journal entries and noting public-works bonding exceptions.","actionData","errors"]

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