Chase County EMS appoints Kieran Gedberry as assistant service director

The Chase County Commissioners held a meeting on July 14, 2025, where several key decisions were made regarding personnel appointments and budget considerations.

One of the significant discussions involved the appointment of Kieran Gedberry as the assistant service director for Chase County EMS, effective July 25, 2025. The motion to approve this appointment was made and unanimously passed by the commissioners.

Additionally, the meeting addressed the leasing of a dump truck. Matt Florida presented the lease documents, which were similar to those previously approved for graders, with no significant changes other than collateral and amortization details. The commissioners confirmed that the lease had been approved on June 30, 2025, and expressed appreciation for the collaboration with local banks on this matter.

The commissioners also approved additional hours for the emergency manager, allowing for 25 hours in May and 71 hours in June beyond the previously agreed-upon time. This motion was also passed without opposition.

The meeting concluded with the distribution of budget copies to the commissioners, indicating ongoing financial planning for the county. Overall, the meeting focused on essential personnel changes and financial agreements that will impact the county's operations moving forward.