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Burgess described training activity this month, including use of a burn house slated for demolition and scenario training sessions that will employ straw and burn barrels to create heat and smoke for live drills. He noted the department completed training on a combi tool purchased from WiseFire and that that tool is assigned to the primary engine at Station 1.

Burgess also discussed re-certification requirements: he and his assistant, Kurt Yockey, must complete 28 hours of EMT recertification training by year-end, much of which is online. He said the department plans to attend the KYMA conference in Manhattan for training and will be gone for portions of the week.

On grants, Burgess reported that the EMPG program nationwide took a 9% cut for fiscal year 2024 and that guidance for 2025 suggests a possible base increase of about 10 percent; last year the county received roughly $29,000. He asked the commission to authorize staff to submit an application for the 2025 EMPG and to provide the commission chair's signature if required; the commission approved the request and Burgess said he would pursue the application.

No personnel changes were proposed in the report; Burgess asked for the commission's signature authority to apply for the grant and confirmed operational plans for upcoming training.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Geary County Meeting 09/02/25","oneSentenceSummary","Geary County Emergency Management and fire officials reported 90 year-to-date fires versus 72 in the same period last year, described ongoing and planned training including use of a donated burn house, and requested authority to apply for the 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG).","taxTitle","Geary County, Kansas","taxId",63542,"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},6478137,"Commission accepts petition to lay out Darren Bendner Road; viewers to be appointed, petitioners to cover costs",326,5142000,5468000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5710217-ea09bc4dc17dfc7ee2d54a29a618e372&start=5142&end=5468","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5710217-ea09bc4dc17dfc7ee2d54a29a618e372/thumbnail_5142000.jpg","/articles/6478137/Geary-County/Kansas/Commission-accepts-petition-to-lay-out-Darren-Bendner-Road-viewers-to-be-appointed-petitioners-to-cover-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478137-34f67a65909bda729a416c1d51b654e3/orig.mp4?Expires=1773574014&Signature=mx-EAkh-hh3H428~FzUrUcEGn20L0yK-hIAwsQgVuF0dod5Pfe7w1hHEiAasLVa5pT8nu603r4o0xM6CGPwQ4nTECZ4~rrjjRSyiBK6QWj3RI7NStJvtRzrWtzIRiKawuUrdrp2GfBY4Tqw1ZTgMv~HgjTKZgDkkfFysGioyV9HZsFjtFgAFkGUX-2HDoEqSQiDcBWWE7oOmAbPkPYNOtvj9k8EP8Rtej32xv4OBtnLVsIX2AufiuuzG2BZT0kvd175Mz-6XJoCMoyVNYAxOkLXCduVod131riA~ve9ONCmu5hsWDcluykH3FdHk0X9QmNozQXDIvRGMqFmvVItJRg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff presented a petition to lay out Darren Bendner Road, which is currently a minimum-maintenance road. The petitioners asked that the county lay out the road; because petitioners were unable to locate a surety bond, they agreed to pay the county's publication, mailing and viewer costs instead.

The commission agreed to appoint road viewers and directed staff to publish notice to adjacent property owners and set the viewing date within statutory timelines. Staff said the petitioners will pay the actual costs associated with publishing notices and the viewers' fees; the commission noted the prevailing wage for viewers set previously at $20 per hour and that viewers' time historically has been allocated at three hours but may need to be adjusted depending on site conditions.

Commissioners discussed logistics for the viewing, including safety advice to avoid driving parts of the road that are not safe and having Public Works provide transportation for viewers. Commissioners asked staff to contact suggested viewers and coordinate schedules so the two required publications and the view can be scheduled within the required 20-day period.

The commission did not set a final hearing date at the meeting; staff will return with available dates after contacting potential viewers.","A petition to lay out Darren Bendner Road (currently a minimum-maintenance road) moved forward. Petitioners will cover publication and mailing costs; the county will appoint road viewers and publish notice as required by statute.",{"_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},6478141,"Public Works reports: culverts installed, bridge deck work, landfill cleanup day and new dump truck delivered",109,3514000,3623000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5710217-ea09bc4dc17dfc7ee2d54a29a618e372&start=3514&end=3623","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5710217-ea09bc4dc17dfc7ee2d54a29a618e372/thumbnail_3514000.jpg","/articles/6478141/Geary-County/Kansas/Public-Works-reports-culverts-installed-bridge-deck-work-landfill-cleanup-day-and-new-dump-truck-delivered","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478141-e14d1dc3f65210b4e07b7af9cf754ea8/orig.mp4?Expires=1773574014&Signature=OTpjVYCZco-IZp2sT3LxLkF3-p36rHWVnYUSiC1tBMB1qpm9rCMbiV47AsmN3nzlYUEPxG46jRQGOA3E94Z9bxmnp89WG~bsrLwM0ZmugeztEnJMBhF5SFNY6DXQUepG~rGM0v9S2pgXqHJzGyRsuhmi90fMHtL73OqICAivLCEVAkiE28veyNzFFqsIAXKJZpSFgBlDH5~4kgOTqS1-XqBNob-Nnwd9oXOb1TY2MndoO8XZxZO0h9iQ7kL2X7x1rWhbBXsl2SXNkk-uG8ypgsK~gwWiVv9aJ1O-JdLap7sIStRyd9zXrY15nvoJLwsr6hbGoRaCUG2RD6V82q1Qpg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jeremy Myers, Geary County public works administrator, told commissioners that crews installed a series of culverts last week and will patch roadway asphalt in the coming weeks.

Myers reported that a bridge on the Katy Bridal project was closed to traffic to allow decking and stringer replacement; the closure is expected to last approximately three weeks with a posted detour. County staff said Marshall will install detour signage and that the work is on schedule to be completed within the estimated period.

Public Works also opened the landfill for a special cleanup on Aug. 23 to assist the city and residents; Jason (last name not specified in the transcript) reported 69 loads of debris from private residents were brought to the site. Myers said the county is discussing whether to host special landfill openings more frequently next year, particularly during the April\u0010October period.

Myers thanked the commission for approving replacement equipment; the Kenworth T880 dump truck purchased through Sourcewell has arrived, is being outfitted with a radio and decals and will be placed in service from Station 1.

Other items included a road-grading response to recent southeast-county rains and ongoing planning for potential twice-monthly landfill openings during peak months. No formal action was required of the commission on the infrastructure updates beyond earlier contract and procurement approvals.","Geary County Public Works reported completed culvert installations, a three-week bridge closure to replace decking, a special landfill opening that accepted 69 resident loads, and delivery of a replacement Kenworth T880 dump truck. Staff also outlined ongoing maintenance and potential scheduling changes for landfill openings.",{"_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},6478147,"County leaders, Evergy officials to investigate reported energy-capacity messages that affected business recruitment",75,1787000,1862000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5710217-ea09bc4dc17dfc7ee2d54a29a618e372&start=1787&end=1862","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5710217-ea09bc4dc17dfc7ee2d54a29a618e372/thumbnail_1787000.jpg","/articles/6478147/Geary-County/Kansas/County-leaders-Evergy-officials-to-investigate-reported-energy-capacity-messages-that-affected-business-recruitment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478147-cf567f7db3f3f11d8a59055bf42cb56f/orig.mp4?Expires=1773574014&Signature=nj3B0tcXSAdr~ALwnD5e9D3wu3XacZ-VH4ADnN0zIH~5ksTvlWTpnJBPwDffcCHRf4lOBiiFMOn2FsDtDHgqrmZFrmTn3AVQ-otAq9n7x06pXPkRuU9VipHJtTi~HVbZzXtGRGMdlDfM8S3P6VlI2Ks2BKNdnaf0xp8QMFFmPy-cofQZfKyI7qvITeQ7sqyNwjIjspprA8TcE9N78Y4eu7v9pAM3~6N4kYn7bpz1ZFv8lQ95m2Q~7z8KGRmerXG0VlSL1AqtTogg6DZg~PedMuW-iZpZel5M59suVX9xixYKW1RAVZw3~31XQSzzdq7KFoffuQSSeamnry-pbd8KOA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners and economic-development staff told Evergy officials last week about 19 reported instances in which businesses were told insufficient electrical service or transformer capacity prevented locating in parts of Geary County. Evergy representatives at a Wednesday meeting told county leaders they were unaware of those messages and said the utility believed there is ample capacity in the area.

The county's EDC director had reported the 19 instances to local officials, and Evergy said it would investigate to find the source of the conflicting information so that future inquiries reach the correct Evergy representatives. County officials said Evergy agreed to work with local staff and the EDC to resolve any miscommunications.

Commissioners who attended the joint Evergy meeting described the session as \"insightful\" and said Evergy officials displayed maps and data about where transformers and ampacity are located. One commissioner said Evergy's representatives were \"adamant\" about identifying the communications breakdown so areas with adequate service are not erroneously excluded by prospective businesses.

No formal county action was taken at the meeting; county staff reported that Evergy would follow up with the county and the EDC to clarify the available capacity and the proper points of contact for future commercial inquiries.","Geary County commissioners and economic-development staff discussed a report that businesses had been told insufficient electric capacity existed in parts of the county; Evergy officials said they believe capacity exists and will follow up to identify the source of incorrect information.",{"_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},6478152,"Geary County Commission adopts noise resolution, approves contracts and personnel items",2147,1289000,3436000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5710217-ea09bc4dc17dfc7ee2d54a29a618e372&start=1289&end=3436","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5710217-ea09bc4dc17dfc7ee2d54a29a618e372/thumbnail_1289000.jpg","/articles/6478152/Geary-County/Kansas/Geary-County-Commission-adopts-noise-resolution-approves-contracts-and-personnel-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478152-2cc817e858d78d27e619eff41055a052/orig.mp4?Expires=1773574014&Signature=WUiO4Rw8S38kcfqqCNHAD5DImg8SRGZvBLfCzLTdmVdlZAWWUpfr8CdhddsxMd5qFh0V8gd4DgLv3YunvdCbrFPNDjK0bCKVc4o57ixa~SzrepSp0RWbpbM7YMEPyrGLR4h~0HERmwppCupRlQIDLzteEx0WvqCcj~WUoZ5TraJNS5mRhd3bEv3NKr6r1zISZwOPkCUpMhACHI8qZWzlY5rNGEuI95RYTYIJQlBC5byS4uQHAjZDTnUjSPNXpPPuhjv0F8VJGMzu8KLaiC0wKXA5z2ZO3XZ7T0QwhO34-~nYL2OUCmv4snFmd8fz6sabsOgh3S32c9iH0B80-sVACQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Geary County Commission adopted Resolution 09022025, addressing noise in unincorporated areas of Geary County, and approved multiple administrative and contract measures during its Sept. 2 meeting.

The commission voted to adopt the noise resolution after a motion and second; the chair announced the motion carried. The board also authorized a series of routine personnel and administrative items: transferring a paid conference registration, allowing a county official to sign an agreement referred to in legal counsel, authorizing a training-day door prize of up to eight hours of annual leave, and approving the 2026 payroll and holiday schedule.

Public works and administrative contracts approved included an amendment to add an asset- and fleet-management program (Samsara) to county purchasing for budgeting and asset tracking, and acceptance of a janitorial contract with A Plus Cleaners for the sheriff's office with authority for the commission chair to sign. The commission also authorized staff to apply for the 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) and to sign required documents if the county proceeds with the application.

Votes on the motions were taken aloud in the meeting; commissioners responded with \"aye,\" and the chair declared the motions carried. The meeting record shows motions were seconded where required and that routine administrative approvals were unanimous by voice vote.

The meeting also included multiple informational reports and other agenda actions recorded elsewhere on the docket.","The Geary County Commission on Sept. 2 adopted Resolution 09022025 on noise in unincorporated areas and approved several administrative and contract items including a janitorial contract, an asset-management amendment and payroll/holiday schedule adjustments.","actionData","errors"]

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