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A building-committee member reported that sheetrock installation and painting are under way on multiple floors, wood door finishing and tile work in bathrooms are in progress, ceiling grids are being installed and carpet installation is scheduled for November. The new building\u0018s street address will be 200 North Maple, and interior signage work is being handled by Sarah Seif\u0018s firm.

Committee members said the certificate of occupancy is now likely to be issued in March or early April rather than earlier dates previously hoped for. The committee noted additional IT work was required and that decisions about the north-side garage and tower exterior cleaning and rooftop-unit screening remain to be resolved in a work session.

Administrators also reported that a recent hailstorm caused notable damage to county vehicles (public works and law enforcement) and to building elements such as screens and some roof surfaces. The county\u0018s insurance carrier, K Camp, will inspect roofs and facilities; committee members said two contractors already performed initial inspections and at least one contractor used drone imagery to document courthouse roof damage. Those preliminary inspections suggested some roofs will require full replacement rather than repair. The committee said it will coordinate K Camp\u0018s site visit and follow up with the insurer and the board when more information and cost estimates are available.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","McPherson County Board of County Commissioners - September 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The county\u0018s new building work on interior finishes continues and commissioners were told hail damage to county vehicles and some roofs will be inspected by the carrier K Camp; a certificate of occupancy was estimated for March or April 2026.","taxTitle","McPherson County, Kansas","taxId",73439,"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},5985406,"McPherson County approves yield signs, authorizes bridge materials and hires public works staff engineer",406,796000,1202000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5760297-5d2f36530471b7574f9a8604f2b1cb35&start=796&end=1202","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5760297-5d2f36530471b7574f9a8604f2b1cb35/thumbnail_796000.jpg","/articles/5985406/McPherson-County/Kansas/McPherson-County-approves-yield-signs-authorizes-bridge-materials-and-hires-public-works-staff-engineer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5985406-093732af94017da992fd4262b1156faf/orig.mp4?Expires=1773582448&Signature=Gnxib2O62jZVhulBc70nwxYTZD0~WFL0NhfIN2omecTl55e-4YkxeqVOJ95lBYw4jOqnDXn4S3RMxaRfWB91XZID~YkKBE2SB-2GCOz25mzhNet~Su5pwft3JW6u17TXMH2Ve54sSlzjBzOzZ0-VRygSbSAy71lqnz--eF0~Pm5tWC8~ST68zXL9PIbpg8oPQMBcTEywu~SezfNFoGUhCwwPUL50m7dudNPgZjcndsUX4vJ0OJ55iEeY8MhOG1RgFctUAN92UV0PSTjSp3jF6JMDYBEKNGRpARhL~bcZuSiXEPbfaNuWRJgjMq36ba46BMHlbypFIucUlTc4fCHKEw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The McPherson County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 15 approved a resolution to install yield signs on Frontier Road at the intersection with 209th (20 Ninth Avenue) and authorized purchases for multiple bridge projects and materials.

Public Works Director David Barnblest told commissioners that resolution number 2025-19 would place yield signs for eastbound and westbound traffic on Frontier Road at the 20 Ninth Avenue intersection; the board moved, voted and adopted the resolution by voice vote with Commissioners Becker, Kieser and Adel recorded as saying \"Aye\".

Barnblest also reported progress on several bridge projects. The county ordered a large railcar pipe (reported as a 10-foot diameter, 55-foot long unit) with a purchase price mentioned in discussion as about $25,000; Barnblest asked the board to authorize $5,000 to buy steel plates that county crews would weld onto the pipe, and the board approved that $5,000 expenditure.

Work on other bridges includes a low-water crossing at the site of a washed timber bridge (Bridge No. 257250) and an accelerated plan for Bridge No. 235210 (west of Maxwell Game Preserve, between 203rd and 204th). Barnblest estimated the replacement cost for Bridge No. 235210 at roughly $5,060,000 and said the county is pursuing design quotes for a concrete box structure. He also said state or federal disaster funds from recent storms had been requested by state officials but that any FEMA reimbursement would be contingent on eligibility and that money had not yet been received.

Barnblest introduced Elizabeth Hopp as a new staff engineer who will supervise techs, work on grants and assist on projects. The board approved hiring to fill a vacant maintenance-worker I position and approved moving a maintenance employee off probation after the employee met requirements, including completion of training toward a commercial driver\u0018s license in some cases.

Public Works reported the US-56 corridor study and several intersection studies with KDOT involvement will begin in coming weeks and that the Groveland Bridge design bids are scheduled to open Sept. 30.","Commissioners approved resolution 2025-19 to install yield signs at Frontier Road and authorized $5,000 for steel plates for a railcar pipe purchase; Public Works announced hires, a new staff engineer and bridge project cost estimates.",{"_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},5985411,"Sheriff—s office gains new detective captain and receives AG grant for holsters and red-dot sights",136,133000,269000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5760297-5d2f36530471b7574f9a8604f2b1cb35&start=133&end=269","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5760297-5d2f36530471b7574f9a8604f2b1cb35/thumbnail_133000.jpg","/articles/5985411/McPherson-County/Kansas/Sheriffs-office-gains-new-detective-captain-and-receives-AG-grant-for-holsters-and-red-dot-sights","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5985411-7ccc445078ee5e4f2d0233e0ddaa9a9f/orig.mp4?Expires=1773582448&Signature=jLa9GDExtj38SyGH9zMznw0FoqXS3xBXAW8XCAwomPyAtJnlkhrPpEsBiWUW8jyCVa8aI~mXzbsX2z-rXuImjxb6g~0YeI1fjMLDVxIatCwGVL3wMug6PNTLCJv0mhijWWQE2QSzOq-h9F-JtEK8prpVjQ~gZA4Cf~HpfubPTkMWeQacLjFtD9UEwxNRAQdGeqRBG3yZlR6t~We2qyilSKk6dKgz0Rji-js2gUFAve9i0NH9o3aayFFlAHrG2kUsbFovxl~aGrFSsc0xPg7h3iIJGusJh1tMWnm~L4QHSJLc7foZWiZnfjwG6lGuAvrtMOniDA2WcH0uYti4NrgVMQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The McPherson County Sheriff\u0018s Office announced a personnel promotion and a state grant during the Sept. 15 commissioners meeting. The board approved the personnel changes and accepted notice of a grant that will supply holsters and red-dot sights to deputies.

Sheriff\u0018s office leadership told the board that Jeffrey Schmidt was promoted to detective captain to lead investigations; the promotion was effective Sept. 14, 2025, and includes a step increase to a 23f pay grade and a salary of $3,465 (as stated in the personnel item). The board moved and approved the promotion.

The sheriff also reported a grant from the Kansas attorney general\u0018s office (identified in the meeting as Chris Kobach\u0018s office) that will cover 13 holsters and 13 red-dot optic sights for department handguns, with an estimated value of about $7,000. Department staff said the optics will be distributed so all deputies will have the devices and that the equipment is expected to improve shooting scores and training outcomes.

The board also approved a personnel change for a deputy identified in the minutes as Taylor Pyrus (effective Sept. 14, 2025). The motions to approve the personnel items were made and the chair noted the motions carried.","The sheriff told commissioners Jeffrey Schmidt was promoted to detective captain and the office received a roughly $7,000 grant from the state attorney general\u0018s office to buy 13 holsters and 13 red-dot sights.",{"_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},5985416,"McPherson County approves 2025 health-plan changes and 3% COLA for employees",267,1672000,1939000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5760297-5d2f36530471b7574f9a8604f2b1cb35&start=1672&end=1939","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5760297-5d2f36530471b7574f9a8604f2b1cb35/thumbnail_1672000.jpg","/articles/5985416/McPherson-County/Kansas/McPherson-County-approves-2025-health-plan-changes-and-3-COLA-for-employees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5985416-9c8c0dc3ba90c963de16123a3d7ec940/orig.mp4?Expires=1773582448&Signature=YwMUxXFT~vz8rcMmq4iPttdzBAmD9KADjKgfJ1To3JdYPdqsUkHBnVrztDrCHRMDXbGO1p2R4nOGUd5cmq04aXp65ck0-x038ryckFSaVagm--6~4MyQyGu1dcAbpmPvmTsg~bsHvTbdrvfxyYVosDWXfhjPC5ZKqu6GkMIzXhXFmGxwrn3656WfjxFrhJlDxtUAI7oVe~74abuxRMNV8mAXzh4aFQOglromL9eaTM4L~GAlgoNZZyWOjx2wFbaoPxnqUa4K4mCuclN~GHFkkvKEt8Y8RrIOnoosA2M6K6T~lImGlJfh17xv2YFjJbLj~YjlCsrBLC0bWmAZWtOIzA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The McPherson County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 15 accepted changes to the county\u0018s health and dental plans recommended by Blue Cross Blue Shield and approved a 3% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for county employees effective Oct. 26, 2025.

County staff reported that Blue Cross Blue Shield presented plan changes including higher deductibles for high-deductible options and adjustments to specialty drug tiers. The county will continue to pay a portion of premiums; staff reported the county currently pays 76% of premiums for the plans offered. The board voted to accept the insurer\u0018s recommended rates and plan structure as presented.

In the same meeting the board voted to grant a 3% COLA for county staff with an effective date of Oct. 26 so that payroll changes would take effect in time for December\u0018s coverage. Commissioners discussed a pending wage study that staff said is likely to conclude in January; the COLA was presented as an interim adjustment.

Staff also told the board that COBRA continuation costs for employees currently were estimated in the presentation at about $1,800 per month for a two-person plan and $2,800 per month for a family plan. The presentation noted the insurer uses federal guidelines to set high-deductible plan maximums; board members said premiums for some plans will rise and that reserves are adequate to cover claims variability under current targets.

No roll-call vote listing commissioner names was recorded in the transcript for the health-plan approval or the COLA motion; the chair called for the ayes and said the motions carried.","The McPherson County Board of Commissioners accepted Blue Cross Blue Shield\u0000recommendations for health and dental plans for the 2025 plan year and approved a 3% cost-of-living adjustment effective Oct. 26, 2025.","actionData","errors"]

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County building construction progresses; hailstorm prompted insurance inspections and potential roof replacements

McPherson County approves yield signs, authorizes bridge materials and hires public works staff engineer

Sheriff—s office gains new detective captain and receives AG grant for holsters and red-dot sights

McPherson County approves 2025 health-plan changes and 3% COLA for employees