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The proclamation, read aloud during the meeting, said behavioral health is an essential part of overall health, that prevention and treatment are effective, and that recovery is possible. It cited national statistics included in the proclamation text: roughly 48 million Americans with a past‑year substance use disorder and that a minority of those receive treatment; the proclamation also noted that overdose deaths have risen since 1990 and cited the federal organizations that observe Recovery Month.

Commissioners moved, seconded and approved the proclamation; the document will be distributed to local partners and placed on the county website and in county communications, staff said.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Geary County Commission 09/15/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Board adopted a proclamation recognizing September 2025 as Recovery Month, noting national statistics on substance use disorders and calling for increased awareness and services.","taxTitle","Geary County, Kansas","taxId",63542,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6468042,"Commission schedules public hearing on negotiated sale of 1042 Grant Ave.; buyer would demolish building at own cost",0,6512000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5782847-30f9d33e148056e0ec388b5e1947807a&start=6512&end=6512","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5782847-30f9d33e148056e0ec388b5e1947807a/thumbnail_6512000.jpg","/articles/6468042/Geary-County/Kansas/Commission-schedules-public-hearing-on-negotiated-sale-of-1042-Grant-Ave-buyer-would-demolish-building-at-own-cost","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6468042-30d40f2ca8f74cd8cbfdb5385d955106/orig.mp4?Expires=1775709022&Signature=dbaxp5VtJ75wYwTFL2jAypeaf0S2yspqY5bLme6M6DKP9nkByj29NttRZTQWIGC96Zh1-Q0EB9MuRR6-1pxrsXvW5U~Kml5KJMnIdWsfknVDz3UEfCYpbXKATXZWD1E3fX1f2JWnTtu89VbCOoDMVTv8jnGTisYJIjC9Sd0jMx5Am8lnUnKBKgwoffBCSbgaU51RadboAKyFK8bR80NnivEX4IsmZNf7TO0h1Q91kvXKML8ezQcEXsuKW0gLmtQu~QuNlD1eV-gRKyZLrMkVSur9feLyW80bwP6VXKHZITuNIsohC256OT2FAyfUHjAWJW83V756NRWWK6KN2H70mA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Geary County officials told the commission they received a $500 offer to purchase 1042 Grant Ave., a property offered at prior tax sales that did not sell, and the commission approved scheduling a public hearing on the negotiated sale.

County staff said the parcel (identified in prior tax foreclosure as offered in case 19 CV 215) previously failed to sell at public tax sale and at a subsequent sealed bid sale in March 2022; the highest prior bid was $201 and was rejected. The current bidders, identified in the meeting as Mr. and Mrs. White (doing business as Outdoor Unlimited), submitted $500 for the parcel.

Staff cited KSA 79‑2803 (state statute referenced by staff) to explain that if a parcel has not sold after public offerings the Board of County Commissioners may consider negotiated sale. Staff said the Whites told county staff they would demolish the existing building on the parcel at their own cost. The commission asked staff to prepare a public notice with buyer name, price and property description and to schedule a hearing; staff said it could publish and hold the hearing on Sept. 29.

Commissioners directed staff to proceed with the notice and hearing process. The hearing will give the public an opportunity to comment before the commission decides whether to approve the negotiated sale and to memorialize the sale terms in the public record.","The county received a $500 offer for 1042 Grant Ave., a parcel previously offered unsuccessfully at tax sale. Under state statute the commission may negotiate a sale after failed public offerings; the commission instructed staff to publish notice and scheduled a hearing.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6468047,"Geary County approves beautification grant pilot and visitor guide ad as CVV outlines football marketing plan",635,4367000,5002000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5782847-30f9d33e148056e0ec388b5e1947807a&start=4367&end=5002","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5782847-30f9d33e148056e0ec388b5e1947807a/thumbnail_4367000.jpg","/articles/6468047/Geary-County/Kansas/Geary-County-approves-beautification-grant-pilot-and-visitor-guide-ad-as-CVV-outlines-football-marketing-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6468047-4a98251117056eb6d78dc9fbb05c9bbd/orig.mp4?Expires=1775709022&Signature=fPVd-CyojRAJCXEX-NiLtZ8-lpBh0Z48PR2GGwLEIJq7D7VtsHa0txmftrCw~lqtKvCiJs452HBAfHkZzoXVP1SOjPPgeg8TUVo4QFeirbv0kSTD1bDHD9nEclFEcqdiErjNyyN31VzvYyKWQ-opc3VriaAVc35zrVsiYU-z-I6pleUXjAjGpA5r3OL-5frUwF7Np3KE9mWwyyqqmpRaxUgjSNvwt7PQY5aBiDF2PgCtht5OCKurR1rGhif06tVkaJKUv~PzBn9HYz8StTtvQihX3CXOTqtuQtfXJU2aIp~IkaFbuwIumDxSiU9fLVPzv1d9rQjMyPFS3fF44xfFdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Geary County CVV presented a package of marketing and hospitality initiatives and received commission approval to move forward with a small beautification grant pilot and an ad buy for the county’s visitor guide.

Raquel Cinco, identified in the meeting as the CVV director, described a proposed beautification grant program targeting local hotels in advance of major sporting events. Under the pilot, up to 10 hotels could apply for a matching reimbursement of up to $2,000 toward exterior improvements such as signage, landscaping or painting; the CVV would reimburse up to half of qualified exterior expenditures, with payments made after work is completed and documentation provided. Commissioners moved, seconded and approved the pilot program.

Cinco also sought and received commission approval for a full‑page ad in the regional visitor guide priced at $1,495. Commissioners asked to revise one image used in the ad; staff said they would supply an alternative photo and proceed with the ad buy.

Cinco outlined a targeted digital marketing plan tied to three home football games and proposed providing welcome bags, hotel room blocks and partner coupons to attract weekend visitors. She proposed shifting a planned three‑campaign schedule to two longer campaigns that would cover the Nov. 1 and Nov. 29 games with a 45‑day run for each. Commissioners expressed interest but asked for additional information about expected benefits and regional targeting; they did not approve additional out‑of‑state travel for CVV staff at this meeting.

Cinco said hotels had tentatively agreed to hold small room blocks (often five rooms each) and the CVV would coordinate swag, coupons and itinerary suggestions to encourage two‑night stays. The CVV director asked for and received direction to proceed with the digital planning and partner outreach, and she said she would return with more detailed cost/benefit information.

Commissioners noted the CVV may also coordinate with city staff on convention‑center parking and other shared assets, and they encouraged the CVV to gather post‑event reports and vendor after‑action summaries to inform future marketing investments.","The county’s Convention & Visitors (CVV) director won commissioner approval for a hotel beautification matching grant pilot and a full‑page visitor guide ad; commissioners discussed but deferred a larger out‑of‑state marketing trip.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6468051,"Geary County commissioners approve repairs, bridge application and software purchase in public works report",311,1859000,2170000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5782847-30f9d33e148056e0ec388b5e1947807a&start=1859&end=2170","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5782847-30f9d33e148056e0ec388b5e1947807a/thumbnail_1859000.jpg","/articles/6468051/Geary-County/Kansas/Geary-County-commissioners-approve-repairs-bridge-application-and-software-purchase-in-public-works-report","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6468051-3353cd2c1a6e3a5db9c49a66c8df874b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775709022&Signature=OexZqhHcjb5A2JvO1dX1sQol1qv1mSmW9trau5iLIpoeAOPE5k7jHt7L-uwMZtBiXhlLbMYONwBDAMRMeWNLt2jXzHNwHVMID0cg-s9lPfFzqLrWj74fDqmOUJVVIkRbzObvyIFJn1MJKrb32ndZ4Vdlglt44RNuGQI6PJE0gNyfGI4xm8eH8s8wI0wa6NMJwp5v-wxb2LQ-BzYRol3W-9j2N24Zf5Zib5IEYvdjJk-Iy5txh2qSFHemHuqY-Q5IS-WQ3lKDUn98K2jfKj3-LEthfhv5jUVaWmPDyIUrn-uS5rvU93e-IqWDMihl8du0QDMFjM4QYJIW3dz7JyzNTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Public Works Administrator Jeremy Myers told the Geary County Board of County Commissioners about a set of maintenance needs and funding opportunities and won approval for several items the department raised.

Myers said the county received a Willow proposal to repair two detention doors and five locks for the sheriff's office at a cost of $7,248 and recommended using the facilities fund. A motion to approve the recommendation was moved, seconded and approved on voice vote.

Myers reported that the county was not selected for KDOT's Kansas Local Bridge Improvement Fund for FY2026 but that it was selected for KDOT's off‑system bridge program for FY2027 for the McNeil Road bridge. He said the county’s maximum award for the off‑system bridge is $800,000 for construction and inspection and that the county requested $736,776; the county will be responsible for any costs above the award and for design, right‑of‑way and utility relocation. The commission approved allowing staff to complete and submit the construction project form to KDOT by the program deadline.

Myers also outlined a proposal to apply to KDOT’s Innovation Technologies program for a pavement management system; he said the program would require a 25% local match and asked the commission for general support to pursue an application that would be returned later for formal approval.

Separately, county staff sought and received commission approval to purchase the STAR software package for the noxious weed program. The commission approved a one‑time purchase totaling about $5,300 (program, bookkeeping module and setup) and an annual fee of $600 beginning in 2026; staff said they can cover the one‑time cost from the remainder of the 2025 budget and expect to have the system in place by Jan. 1, 2026.

Myers reported other operational matters: an estimated $1,800 repair to an extension office retaining wall (the contractor involved has indicated they will file a claim through their insurance), requests for landfill monitor well testing quotes required by KDHE, work on a snow‑removal exchange draft agreement with Riley County, recent hires and reassignments that will fill public works staffing needs, and improvements to fleet management and auction processes. He also described a mower accident with damage under investigation and usage statistics from the household hazardous waste and recycling program (five HHW customers, 18 recycling participants and 20 landfill visitors on the most recent open day).

Myers recommended, and commissioners agreed, to offer old bridge planks on a first‑come first‑served basis at $5 each to recover disposal costs. He said crews are more than halfway through bridge repairs at Old Katy and that weather could affect work.

Commissioners asked for continued coordination with finance on matching grants and project design and thanked Myers for the report.","The commission approved a $7,248 detention door and lock repair, authorized staff to submit an off‑system bridge funding form to KDOT, and approved a $5,300 software purchase and $600 annual fee for a noxious weed program; staff also reported staffing and maintenance updates.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6468056,"Geary County finance director, county appraiser clarify how ad valorem taxes compare with neighboring counties",506,200000,706000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5782847-30f9d33e148056e0ec388b5e1947807a&start=200&end=706","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5782847-30f9d33e148056e0ec388b5e1947807a/thumbnail_200000.jpg","/articles/6468056/Geary-County/Kansas/Geary-County-finance-director-county-appraiser-clarify-how-ad-valorem-taxes-compare-with-neighboring-counties","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6468056-4d0473494920a997af5946a453b9fd52/orig.mp4?Expires=1775709022&Signature=J6OJ2ft7P5W2dB4xFBuF85tQAMpPyeKGw93mz0ZPEo-6O7n~-mUKb1SOS5vhM2j9t~tunhvoP-~Vi~B8f~l7YkwCUMoYvCD4fyzFCz0o8pbCOg7D~1FxpmD7HolrB9-YGUurmHsmigKn05fLvImvtz88EVY87RVpHXI2WOLb7oDdFF3jO0I0Roy7t7AlGdL~Dk2f3iN44kuwaVNt~DRNHbURgPyRTHcpnbc~tjcrNlOf1iTUairPdCfEfEL09EOhGNmIHG9zYf6LhqTGbIMs7wcGFP7HI5qg3ama7h~gv4aM2HGO-GjzxaibkUsWWmoVPgFj5RyvtGMZLVytPHpQHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Geary County Finance Director Tammy Robinson and the county appraiser told the Board of County Commissioners that simple comparisons of a $250,000 house across counties can be misleading and offered countywide data to clarify how ad valorem taxes affect residents.

Robinson said the county begins its budget calendar in March and prepares and adopts the budget \"in accordance with state laws and statutes,\" with statutory deadlines for the clerk and appraiser offices and required publication notices for hearings. She said the county’s budget baseline and long-term objectives are set annually by the commission.

The county appraiser, identified in the meeting only as Travis (county appraiser), explained that comparing a single sale price across counties often compares unlike properties. \"A $250,000 house in Geary County doesn't look like a $250,000 house in Riley County,\" he said, and described using a representative three‑bedroom, two‑bath ranch in the 1,500–2,000 sq. ft. range when making comparisons.

Using recent sales and median appraised values, the appraiser said the median appraised residential value in Geary County is $175,195 and in Riley County $241,400. He reported that the tax bill on the median‑valued house would be about $1,134 in Geary County and about $1,053 in Riley County—roughly an $80 difference—not the several‑hundred‑dollar gap some constituents had cited. The appraiser noted Geary County’s per‑square‑foot values near $175 versus about $210 in Riley County, and he said commercial property shares of the ad valorem base differ between the counties.

Robinson noted the county has reduced the number of levy funds and cut the mill levy over recent years. She said Geary County’s mill levy moved from about 70.416 to 60.109 in 2023, then to 56.753 in 2024 and 54.803 in 2025; she reported the budget currently shows a tentative mill rate of 56.301 that could shift slightly when final valuations arrive in November. Robinson also described internal efficiency steps and software changes intended to improve transparency and help department heads manage budgets.

Commissioners and staff emphasized that the elected governing bodies set taxes, that the county collects and distributes the bills for other taxing entities, and that multiple factors—median values, commercial base, and differing local levies—drive differences in tax bills between jurisdictions. Robinson said her presentation and the appraiser’s numbers were intended to correct an oversimplified example provided by a constituent and to give residents a fuller context for understanding ad valorem tax changes.

Robinson and the appraiser directed listeners to state Department of Revenue and county financial materials for county valuation history and advised residents to watch for final valuations in November. The county finance packet and a detailed budget worksheet are available on the county website under the finance tab, Robinson said.","Finance director Tammy Robinson and the county appraiser presented the 2026 budget process and several analyses showing how median residential values and mill levies affect typical tax bills compared with Riley County, aiming to correct comparisons circulated by a constituent.","actionData","errors"]

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