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Votes at a glance

- Agenda: Commissioners approved the meeting agenda (vocal, unanimous vote).

- Minutes: Commissioners approved the minutes of Aug. 11 (vocal, unanimous vote).

- Bills: Commissioners approved payment of bills as presented (amounts not specified in the record at roll call; motion passed unanimously).

- ATV event permit: The board approved a request from Michael Dorn to hold an ATV event at the fairgrounds on Sept. 27 (motion moved and seconded; approved unanimously).

- Landfill gas line bid: Commissioners approved a bid to trench a gas line at the landfill to eliminate a propane tank; the quoted bid in the discussion was $8,170 and staff noted the county could recover up to $2,486 from the gas company if the line is replaced (motion passed unanimously).

- Tax-roll correction: The board approved a tax-roll correction identified as AAELT013 at 514 Caldwell, described in the record as personal property (motion passed unanimously).

- AI usage policy: Commissioners approved an AI usage policy dated 11/18/2024 for county applications (motion moved, seconded and passed unanimously).

- Designated emergency vehicle: The board approved an application by Cole Salmons for a designated emergency vehicle (motion passed unanimously).

- Campers at fairgrounds: Commissioners authorized camper parking at the fairgrounds with a fee structure of $25 per day or $750 per month and directed staff to trench water; (see separate article for details; motion passed unanimously).

- Carnival/permanent shelter: Commissioners approved allowing fair/carnival organizers to pursue a permanent open shelter to replace a rented tent and to seek grants and fundraising (motion passed unanimously).

- Topside Manor land: Commissioners approved pursuing acquisition of a small adjacent parcel from the City of Goodland (motion passed unanimously; see separate article).

- Speed limit change: The board approved changing the speed limit on Road 64 through Edson to 30 mph (motion passed unanimously; see separate article).

- Executive session: Commissioners moved into executive session for non-elected personnel for 15 minutes as recorded; participants were identified in the meeting and the board returned to open session as documented.

- Road viewing recess: Commissioners recessed to reconvene for a road viewing at 10:00 a.m. and to adjourn at that location as posted (motion passed unanimously).

Where the record did not specify a mover or a named second, the minutes reflect vocal motions and unanimous 'ayes' as recorded at the meeting.

Speakers who moved or seconded motions were not consistently identified by name in the audio transcript; where speaker names were present in the record they are included in individual articles covering those topics.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sherman County - BOCC","oneSentenceSummary","The Sherman County Board of County Commissioners approved a slate of routine business and permit requests, including an ATV event permit, an AI usage policy, a landfill gas-line bid and a tax-roll correction.","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},6706848,"Commissioners approve pursuing acquisition of adjacent City-owned land for Topside Manor storage",203,5120000,5323000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5701725-62135925b76588751aecefbce6b52219&start=5120&end=5323","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5701725-62135925b76588751aecefbce6b52219/thumbnail_5120000.jpg","/articles/6706848/Sherman-County/Kansas/Commissioners-approve-pursuing-acquisition-of-adjacent-City-owned-land-for-Topside-Manor-storage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6706848-d806d2ce3e55dbdc2b3d02aafbfa923d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770502208&Signature=KJZCP4EwGGnUfAZo6w7~Vbk2-G6mINRnFlqtpPP9poFqW8mHc2wtvqtmr~RAlau0kZygLe3FqnO6C9uejL85DZGHMCD3PQb8NwS3TrWgVSxpyYYPLZ4xpBqA6wrnY0CXNcCEBCkE7q0K0y29DmN1C5OyFb6FR0f4vCJuinm-8c59QDfGeSydlCg6EJxiE52ePW5DZalOh3Ltlwbs0iHX8EDmFouXfWyja07bugNs7u8VF9hDxTXYpasmyijZwNTfmnTOgL1W5Zl1qI-NQOINeYGATVPMfnkmjVFS-3Z8bPkv8itGi4eg84MxtgIQlx3aqMNGfx-~CFrIVmw4teeQmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sherman County commissioners voted to pursue acquiring a narrow parcel owned by the City of Goodland adjacent to Topside Manor to create extra storage and a buffer for county long-term care operations.

Topside Manor representatives said the parcel would allow space for a modest storage building to relieve clutter in the facility’s existing garage and to stage items such as beds and support equipment. Commissioners moved to seek discussions with the city about purchase or donation of the small strip of land and authorized staff to contact City of Goodland officials to determine terms.

No funds were appropriated at the meeting; commissioners indicated acquisition negotiations would return to the board for approval if terms were proposed. The county’s motion to pursue the land passed unanimously.","Sherman County commissioners voted to pursue acquisition or a transfer of a small city-owned parcel adjacent to Topside Manor to provide additional storage and buffering for the county facility.",{"_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},6706852,"Sherman County commissioners back plan to pursue donated fire department storage building; ask for bids and grant pursuit",1424,964000,2388000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5701725-62135925b76588751aecefbce6b52219&start=964&end=2388","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5701725-62135925b76588751aecefbce6b52219/thumbnail_964000.jpg","/articles/6706852/Sherman-County/Kansas/Sherman-County-commissioners-back-plan-to-pursue-donated-fire-department-storage-building-ask-for-bids-and-grant-pursuit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6706852-9c23fd8b2919dd32a2a51ee37a4a326e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770502208&Signature=cOrmsASwbPCGnIUi0NAl76Da8258Bm9qQ02nKmpQLhFzIsxUWQnB2QKmB1ilhW351emuRmnB5oe-PRcPhPEaW62DXJ5ofyulGt0~lfiWtGXWQCtsB~xdTY7CRO7nrqJGmRdEXu42VKScQCWe4H~ZHsu0i~W9v94qGo3qXx1LXOLgJeWgYiij73qV~oNJk2ciBOj4lg09dhFwDfEJ~QIQkmsEbEFpnFwryMmlcJQ5JdKUgU23f9dLLmbfnUqhbr~v40aCQ2LwAEenaLoqjOiNWj3uCUE~4goEtQu~45UZETdZ6F61eYeB7wxg8rTtUyUIiD8vDDPPr-SJEOxHQ8eXTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sherman County commissioners and fire department representatives discussed plans to erect a donated storage building north of the current fire station to house trailers, emergency equipment and training gear, and authorized staff to pursue bids and grant opportunities for a phased project.

A fire-department representative described a donated trailer inventory (including a recently donated command trailer and multi-agency mass-casualty and support trailers) and said secure, dry storage is needed to protect expensive equipment and enable faster response. The group said the initial intent is to build a shell—roughly 80 by 100 feet—with an asphalt-milling floor and room to add a concrete wash bay, restroom, and other features later as funding allows.

Key design points discussed included three large roll-up doors and a walk-in door facing south, provisions for a 200-amp electrical service to support trailer charging and future needs, R-13 wall and roof insulation, and plans to include heat sufficient to keep an ambulance at or above 55 degrees Fahrenheit as required by state guidance. Commissioners and the fire representative also discussed staging the project so that concrete or wash-bay work could be added later when funds are available.

Commissioners advised that the county advertise the project to accept competitive bids rather than rely solely on a single earlier quote. They also encouraged the fire board to pursue grants (including emergency‑management, FEMA, homeland-security, or shelter-related funding) and asked staff to explore matching opportunities and how a portion of the building might be designed to serve as an emergency shelter if feasible.

Several operational details were clarified in the discussion: the building would house multiple trailers (the fire department estimated about six), include space for training equipment currently stored outside, and be designed to permit future additions without requiring major structural changes. Commissioners offered initial support and asked staff to bring back a more detailed plan and a funding strategy before final approval of construction contracts.","Commissioners said the county will pursue construction of a donated 80-by-100-foot storage building for the county fire department, asked staff to advertise for bids and encouraged grant applications and phased construction (shell now, amenities later).",{"_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},6706856,"Sherman County OKs short-term camper stays at fairgrounds, backs water hookups and pavilion improvements",1083,2461000,3544000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5701725-62135925b76588751aecefbce6b52219&start=2461&end=3544","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5701725-62135925b76588751aecefbce6b52219/thumbnail_2461000.jpg","/articles/6706856/Sherman-County/Kansas/Sherman-County-OKs-short-term-camper-stays-at-fairgrounds-backs-water-hookups-and-pavilion-improvements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6706856-de13414e1371a2854dff46cb3e1aba76/orig.mp4?Expires=1770502208&Signature=YGbDhNnYA2mBLbwn9QKKuTFSWMKWSme9ss4cRhRt7M8LQ6UDEeV9mQMyiz~rVjiTgXOy0EGXKYRe2Xqsmfr5Vl8w3cMYF6Q9GSsOHFp5Gy7HAK9K7C7CczxrTWaYkpK6yYFotJztNVBWTHRM7OYuAEUOBeT-zBfhVN5V4~x6AgWupJFvdpJ01KoezHbkquzNLHslz77Aenc~PA-InLV24QNpLuCA0WnrqHijNqgHFZIfWwbubfWYcAr4jG8xUwSV2wlQaf24zW-nuhEagVu3g-ZjRrM5Os2f0PZzxh7TomInOEyIxlRhcHI2GFKH7p8kNjFA9A8gRmPPix5hA~oqjA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sherman County commissioners voted to allow commercial and contractor-style campers to park at the county fairgrounds and set a usage fee of $25 per day or $750 per month, with the county to trench in water service and add hydrants to support hookups.

The action responds to demand from pipeline, construction and wind-project crews who will be in the area for months and could provide a near-term economic boost to local businesses, county staff and fairgrounds representatives told commissioners.

Commissioners and staff discussed the number and layout of electrical hookups at the fairgrounds: county staff said the north end could be fitted with up to 30 electrical plug-ins across five poles, but commissioners raised spacing and safety concerns and discussed limiting the number of active spaces to roughly two dozen to preserve maneuvering room for larger rigs and slide-outs.

County staff also told commissioners that trenching a separate water service and meter will likely be required because the fairgrounds’ main line is near capacity; commissioners asked staff to coordinate with the city and utilities on a plan and a fee schedule for ongoing maintenance, snow removal and wear-and-tear. Commissioners agreed to pursue a fee schedule for campers and to advertise availability once basic infrastructure is in place.

The meeting also covered longer-term fairgrounds capital projects. A coalition of volunteers and historical preservation partners described plans for a 2027 centennial celebration of the pavilion and sought a long-term capital plan to repair windows and other historic fabric. Commissioners asked the volunteer committee to prioritize needs, identify potential grants (including historic-preservation funds), and return with a budget and timeline.

Separately, carnival organizers and other fair stakeholders presented a proposal to replace a large rented tent with a permanent, open-faced steel shelter (roughly 40-by-100 to 50-by-100 feet in initial estimates) with a concrete floor; commissioners agreed in principle and approved a motion to let the group pursue grants and fundraising and to return with formal plans and any request for county support.

Commissioners emphasized that any grant applications or construction on county land would require formal approval and a letter of support from the county when such requests are submitted.

Speakers at the discussion included residents and fair committee members who described demand and logistics, and representatives from the Kansas historical fundraising arm who explained grant conditions and review processes.

Commissioners asked staff to return with draft permit terms, a written fee schedule and estimated costs for water trenching before listing sites as available to campers. The county will also explore options for sewer disposal (including third-party pumping services and portable septic solutions) instead of running new sewer mains, which several participants said could create long-term operational issues.","County commissioners approved allowing contractors and pipeline crews to camp at the Sherman County fairgrounds with a daily or monthly fee, authorized water hookups, and signaled support for a centennial pavilion restoration and a permanent shelter to replace a rental tent.",{"_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},6706842,"Sherman County lowers speed limit on Road 64 through Edson to 30 mph",132,6436000,6568000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5701725-62135925b76588751aecefbce6b52219&start=6436&end=6568","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5701725-62135925b76588751aecefbce6b52219/thumbnail_6436000.jpg","/articles/6706842/Sherman-County/Kansas/Sherman-County-lowers-speed-limit-on-Road-64-through-Edson-to-30-mph","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6706842-50c4fb2aa7012a52e265dbdbd3802b2f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770502208&Signature=g5~7EipoByDgtANZ59wfae6LjQbLYeARkK9ieD~SJa3FqHjq6yobp8FxLJ59W8TvYCXS1FXR3E-f4aAfr7QiEDoNd5-OoPjIs9dgKRZL4EdTyaVxHbe6F0mG1IAucOi36pX7qKqi8embV-mR1FtI7sfKDqB8jux9zIFWcBos10dcVRTrnBIlOaI9kc3HqrWwOeqQi3y-7nfbX3GNVJ0LOT7FX8f7SfBvdFUxHFphwv-2Ndh4DMtZI~SerRZH5HImkDF6KQfWUqeCtZlojDX-4-brUJSGhle8G77-DVvFe2SK-rPBAk6~QFzbc0zvQUOcV8XSotl7HQTGI6u1hIStEA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sherman County commissioners voted to change the speed limit to 30 miles per hour on Road 64 through Edson after county staff and residents raised safety concerns about children and local traffic along the old highway corridor.

A county road official explained that, because Edson is unincorporated, the statutory default speed limit is 55 mph unless the county posts a lower limit. Commissioners agreed to authorize signs and asked road crews to determine precise sign placement and limits for the area through Edson.

The motion to set a 30 mph limit through Edson passed unanimously; commissioners said staff could determine the exact extents for signage and return if larger changes were needed.","The Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution to reduce the speed limit on Road 64 through the unincorporated community of Edson to 30 miles per hour and directed road staff to place signage accordingly.","actionData","errors"]

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