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McFadden said the event would leverage an existing community gathering and that volunteers would set up two to maybe ten 10‑by‑10 canopies with tables to hand out coats and literature about the church. He said the church will collect donations at the church beforehand and that Railroad Cleaners partnered last year to launder donated coats at no charge.

Commissioners asked logistical questions, including where donations would be dropped off and whether a permit would be required. County staff and commissioners indicated support for the project and said staff would advise McFadden about any required permits or approvals; no formal permit decision or recorded vote was made at the meeting.

McFadden said he did not have an exact event time off the top of his head and would follow up with staff on specifics.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","09 03 2025 Franklin County Board of County Commissioners Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Pastor Chris McFadden asked to use the Franklin County courthouse lawn on Oct. 25 to distribute free coats and hot cocoa during the downtown candy parade. Commissioners questioned permit needs and drop-off logistics and indicated the plan could proceed pending any required permits.","taxTitle","Franklin County, Kansas","taxId",70736,"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},6502847,"Franklin County declares surplus property for sale and staff outlines road, planning and regional meeting updates",45,605000,650000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5710229-5b20a354b7b3b31daa34ad7ff42c235b&start=605&end=650","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5710229-5b20a354b7b3b31daa34ad7ff42c235b/thumbnail_605000.jpg","/articles/6502847/Franklin-County/Kansas/Franklin-County-declares-surplus-property-for-sale-and-staff-outlines-road-planning-and-regional-meeting-updates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6502847-c1126b6db7ba95e2e890b7c867178510/orig.mp4?Expires=1773738839&Signature=JhYwrd9SBK02oXYKuqpxWDvp1D37zbeKd8BFJ20e70ORnTo3OrcDyiZ~f9ppLMtXmbUi9v8UO15bosBfy5ETmrL4YAuV6rK~wPFNh6SwouVrENwowxGGbsm77sudYgufMm7zzPfK9mqGb-Fmw4qxCduUuj2wjCb64GU-LAAtvuxqAhovrF09AF27nHsVdJL5Owxiw9viGhfcHkG66VlccQ4PoQNdffIp573PkEP3WNMEgS1gyVmLDFuxnJcUDIxjPopBqZM3Pzq7LIUqg0P8ApnNHVKL-fJulMZF~Hh0i0krQZuJ0bB1shk2jscegqwSq2ClyH1TY2DTpdUWE9ku8w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Franklin County Commission on Sept. 3 declared several county items surplus and authorized staff to list them immediately on the Purple Wave auction platform. The surplus list covered equipment from the noxious-weed program, the solid-waste division and Road and Bridge.

Commissioners approved the surplus declaration and sale by motion and roll-call vote (recorded as unanimous). County staff said items will be listed promptly to clear inventory before seasonal weather changes.

Staff also briefed the commission on ongoing roadway maintenance: crack sealing began on Montana (contractor: Denny Brown) and an in‑house asphalt overlay on Tennessee north of 68 started the morning of the meeting. Staff warned of possible short traffic delays as crews work in segments.

On a previously approved regional planning grant, county staff clarified the county’s potential match: an initial calculated county share of $9,875, which staff described as 5% of a total project cost of $197,505 used for the grant application. Staff said they were obtaining a second external estimate, and the two numbers will be averaged to set the grant budget; the county contribution will only be required if the grant is awarded.

Staff reminded commissioners of the Southeast Kansas Regional Meeting taking place the following day at the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium, with breakout sessions for Road and Bridge and Noxious Weed. Commissioners received an update on a local produce stand and other community events during reports.

Motion to declare items surplus and to sell on Purple Wave passed unanimously (recorded votes: Commissioner Dickinson — yes; Commissioner Sottlemyer — yes; Commissioner Weymier — yes; Commissioner Madder — yes; Chair Harris — yes).","Commissioners declared surplus items from noxious weeds, solid waste and Road and Bridge and authorized immediate listing on Purple Wave; staff also reported crack-seal and overlay work, and clarified county share for a planning grant ($9,875, 5% of $197,505).",{"_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},6502851,"Franklin County approves KDOT agreement for K‑33 bridge at Wellsville; county role limited to removing encroachments",54,781000,835000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5710229-5b20a354b7b3b31daa34ad7ff42c235b&start=781&end=835","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5710229-5b20a354b7b3b31daa34ad7ff42c235b/thumbnail_781000.jpg","/articles/6502851/Franklin-County/Kansas/Franklin-County-approves-KDOT-agreement-for-K33-bridge-at-Wellsville-county-role-limited-to-removing-encroachments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6502851-798a32957ca820e3e7d392cb03c39ddd/orig.mp4?Expires=1773738839&Signature=M7tudMZ9dyfBHktzO0lRbcubCCI~TdZzHq1RMQ5XjzLWpWeuRXPkKV68slu0-Fg-l-hIl5taKzl7fB~3hoRPxnJeqNAMH~J3Ul9YYFoIJKapjeoNuGDcLfcKV5L05vFhQMkdwocystyXEsqEAYgbF7EHNQog90oMTufi~OiMj2Tc7JC4~6A~ListjOTsKYDK0frT3mFXsApCiL1xCOUsDc6H1MMfgjv6ZAxL3TSWm51wrp2AEYThaYs4DQHeubSiS~cqZSYHJceirrekQ8pLM8MNiEJfXPU91V3jrs~xUTVzXTZZcQEbEhhnY1gzp6sSOPwzBci8HswZgmEWSkgUqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Franklin County Commission on Sept. 3 voted to approve Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Project Agreement No. 21‑24, which covers a bridge replacement adjacent to the existing I‑35 bridge at the Wellsville (Pendleton) area and includes a planned roundabout at Tenth Street.

County staff and commissioners said the county’s role in the project is limited. The commission’s motion authorizes the county to sign the agreement and to remove any county encroachments from the public right‑of‑way as required by the project. County staff told commissioners that the bridge will be built adjacent to the existing structure so that traffic should remain on the route during construction.

Commissioners and staff emphasized the agreement does not cover other engineering work north of Wellsville that has drawn public concern. One commissioner noted comments from residents who worried about property impacts and the state’s early outreach; county staff said the county had spoken with KDOT engineers and understood the work covered by this agreement did not include the more controversial planning north of town.

The commission approved the project agreement by voice/roll call (recorded votes: Commissioner Wehmeyer — yes; Commissioner Mader — yes; Commissioner Dickinson — yes; Chair Harris — yes). County staff said they would sign the agreement so KDOT could proceed.

Commissioners asked staff to continue monitoring resident concerns and coordinate with KDOT and the city of Wellsville where appropriate.","The commission approved KDOT project agreement number 21‑24 for a bridge replacement and related roundabout work at the Wellsville exit on K‑33. County staff said most responsibility rests with KDOT; the county agreed to remove encroachments from the right‑of‑way.",{"_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},6502857,"Franklin County extends school resource officer contracts for West Franklin and Central Heights",119,278000,397000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5710229-5b20a354b7b3b31daa34ad7ff42c235b&start=278&end=397","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5710229-5b20a354b7b3b31daa34ad7ff42c235b/thumbnail_278000.jpg","/articles/6502857/Franklin-County/Kansas/Franklin-County-extends-school-resource-officer-contracts-for-West-Franklin-and-Central-Heights","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6502857-c6dea1678e581db2ef3d5a67f5be553e/orig.mp4?Expires=1773738839&Signature=giUXeKqMfn7vz~o--cTFqTWDBDeNssaooSBzKj0eZi7ZsZiLM1r7i4hXe47nMDyVK1nb3jyQxO1ml-zBqxHI-VfKXET6tmv0oQrl3coD4N3qKsvQ3U6i3f2qjczMEp0une4uSC9c4JVqn-vfn9JDniN0UWW8QJ3Xz04JX5UEXWKSAoeDP3L6GcMRLzr1Sap0rH2~TapT45ThBmTw3lfxirI-1oeoKamATLrGqe2mzc3C~PFhZATPUm2uGpTmaTwgYEkorvQ2H1nHiL3oj~xwLmYBUDIThtYADz-mVM6AeXufRvUPclIZiRhPZEA2W4SlgYrZFP6MNDJH0-r5g~INoA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Franklin County Commission on Sept. 3 approved extensions to two school resource officer (SRO) contracts, continuing one deputy at West Franklin and a matching agreement with Central Heights School District.

County staff told commissioners the school district pays the full salary and benefits for each SRO. “The school district pays for the salary and benefits for one deputy,” county staff said during the meeting, adding that West Franklin’s bill for the year is $85,296, up from $74,004.22 the previous year — an increase of roughly $11,000. The district plans to make quarterly payments to the county.

The contracts keep existing terms in place; county staff said conditions did not change. Central Heights’ contract contains the same amounts and conditions and has already been signed by the district; the county’s action was to accept it on the county side.

Commissioners discussed whether grants continue to cover initial SRO funding. County staff said the districts initially received grants but that school boards decide whether to continue the positions; the county does not control whether districts secure grant funding.

Votes at the meeting were recorded by roll call. Both the West Franklin and Central Heights contract extensions were approved by the commission (recorded votes: Commissioner Saldemeyer — yes; Commissioner Wehmeyer — yes; Vice Chair Meador — yes; Commissioner Dickinson — yes; Chair Harris — yes).

The county presentation said the West Franklin extension will appear on the school board’s next agenda. The county will bill quarterly and continue the current shared-arrangement practices used for other intergovernmental SRO agreements.

The commission took no additional changes to the SRO program during the meeting.","The Franklin County Commission approved extensions to school resource officer contracts with West Franklin USD and Central Heights School District. The district will pay $85,296 for one deputy this year, an increase from about $74,004 last year; Central Heights' contract is already signed.","actionData","errors"]

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