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At the meeting the sheriff described the incident: an inmate attempted self-asphyxiation and a sergeant who entered the cell cut the ligature and summoned aid. Correction officers and a lieutenant arrived and helped stabilize the inmate, placed the person in a recovery position and arranged immediate medical evaluation and transport.

The sheriff presented a life‑saving award to Sergeant David Stevenson and sheriff’s commendation awards to Correction Officer Kayla Lane, Correction Officer Jadlin Carlson (the transcript also shows the name as \"Jadlyn Paulson\" in one place; spelling not consistent on the record), and Lieutenant Victoria Butler. The sheriff said the actions \"demonstrate the values of courage, vigilance, and compassion\" and credited the team with preserving a life.

The sheriff asked that the text read at the meeting be provided for a social-media post; staff agreed to provide a copy. The recognition was followed by applause from meeting attendees.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Geary County Commissioner Meeting 9/22/2025 #2","oneSentenceSummary","The sheriff recognized detention staff for a July 22, 2025, life‑saving response inside the Geary County Jail. Sergeant David Stevenson received a life‑saving award; correction officers Kayla Lane and Jadlin/Jadlyn Carlson (transcript spelling inconsistent) and Lieutenant Victoria Butler received sheriff’s commendation awards.","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},6462454,"Geary County health director reports federal vaccine guidance changes; requests extended clinic hours for schools",400,1556000,1956000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5808853-64be33ad487d54a12552c3c82fb20137&start=1556&end=1956","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5808853-64be33ad487d54a12552c3c82fb20137/thumbnail_1556000.jpg","/articles/6462454/Geary-County/Kansas/Geary-County-health-director-reports-federal-vaccine-guidance-changes-requests-extended-clinic-hours-for-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6462454-dbb03062f41942e71cf7fd993dd508b1/orig.mp4?Expires=1773743099&Signature=mKZUYdfVba0fgqHPDGqiaHBQL8I1L6EcObdAeBMWxNMJvZVlYPYzKQ1wOu79mWJLLW21-7hBMJ~K4z98iIH3rZO-kGjClHl5ydEpnDZTfKyVEr2GjxHGz-pvIM23kFfXRAJCPbTPf9gKsk9Sd3jS2enrw-qBtoXlqQvtGWCd4NWSJ2vXL8DpnF3-G2vxJu4RlBK9wB4KL2BS2TXhOPU8cttMjYI6b-ep1UIFGU5pxZ3C2pGjhf0rj8Q0hVcTukiBMYJRBWFdtbKExKc0CNFU576BgHkd4q9jFctKxog8UURjGNvo7JgVzNf~FLpsBJ-qjY2ZUTWurEwsOmmeG7UXaA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Charles Martinez, director of the Geary County Health Department, told the commission the federal government recently made multiple changes affecting vaccine distribution that have created short-term delays for COVID vaccinations and other infant immunizations.

Martinez said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a single COVID vaccine for use in people 65 and older, and he summarized a recent Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) vote: \"the advisory committee on immunization practices on Friday, they just voted saying that the COVID vaccine would be recommended to everyone over 6 months, but they need to work with their doctors to share consent.\" He said that insurance coverage is inconsistent at present — some insurers have said they will pay, others have signaled they will not — and the department is awaiting final federal and payer guidance, which is delaying the county’s ability to provide COVID vaccinations.

Martinez also reported that the measles outbreak in Kansas was declared over in September and that Geary County had no measles cases. He summarized local surveillance metrics: acute respiratory illnesses are below seasonal norms for September, RSV was not detected at the county emergency department during the period he reported, and COVID positivity locally was “below 1 percent.” On sexually transmitted infections, he said the county recorded nine chlamydia cases and two gonorrhea cases during the reporting period and noted one imported malaria case.

Martinez requested permission to keep the health department open later two or three days next month — until about 7 p.m. on those days — to provide flu and COVID clinics and to accommodate school vaccination needs. Commissioners indicated approval: one said, “Yeah. That’s fine,” and another said the commission was agreeable to the request. Martinez said the extended hours would not affect the department budget; staff schedules would be adjusted.

Martinez also outlined training and operational items: upcoming cybersecurity and winter-weather training for staff, an upgrade to the department’s billing system requiring retraining, and community clinics planned for flu and COVID vaccinations in the coming months.","Health Director Charles Martinez told the commission federal changes to vaccine guidance are delaying some COVID vaccinations and that the county is awaiting insurer guidance. He asked to keep clinics open later two or three days next month to serve the school district; commissioners agreed.",{"_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},6462457,"Commission approves Oct. 2 Taylor Road closure for blade-operator training",53,1478000,1531000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5808853-64be33ad487d54a12552c3c82fb20137&start=1478&end=1531","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5808853-64be33ad487d54a12552c3c82fb20137/thumbnail_1478000.jpg","/articles/6462457/Geary-County/Kansas/Commission-approves-Oct-2-Taylor-Road-closure-for-blade-operator-training","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6462457-0148384bd9b7addef44e62377b5be6e9/orig.mp4?Expires=1773743099&Signature=HphY9Kbtu9x~P-Zd4QHr0QlpErCojQdL4qd59IKzmZiyOM0DV8b4vOlzwNhZqsiXqUU5fVdoiDCbiQ8nPcIjR0ZpIJz5mzzwTiFEkDx5V9clI6IrlK~PtK0xpzDscfhiwNOCxR5aKGPuP~3aRmylFDVl8RloX2iarVu3BAX7KHZwfZRE1KIShUtJkdukEz7N3byiC60kLxHPnCZJdxQP003HJA1qiZ1A-87l4ep2RTv5zBsqq~2Q-RzbT3VwW3YFpfWoqA9684vlFK0s5v~rdIZHF8wCrAUoPsnOSVU5~WSY5R8brEncTIlhN3kPUcNgyN3a7VjlBwxKKD1uP233GA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Geary County commissioners approved a request from county public-works staff to close Taylor Road on Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to allow blade-operator training conducted by LCAP.

Jeremy, a county public-works staff member who had emailed the commission in advance, asked for formal approval. Jeremy said the training will include nine county employees and that “when you get out there in the real world, I think it’s real beneficial.” Commissioners moved and seconded approval; the motion passed by voice vote.

Public-works staff signed the formal acceptance and said they would coordinate on-day details with the commission and affected users. No cost or traffic-control specifics were provided during the discussion; the requester said the closure would be paid from the department’s budget.","Geary County commissioners approved closing Taylor Road on Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to allow blade-operator training conducted by LCAP. Nine county employees will participate; the closure was requested by county public-works staff and approved by voice vote.",{"_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},6462462,"Geary County commission adopts revised employee handbook effective Oct. 1, 2025",196,1148000,1344000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5808853-64be33ad487d54a12552c3c82fb20137&start=1148&end=1344","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5808853-64be33ad487d54a12552c3c82fb20137/thumbnail_1148000.jpg","/articles/6462462/Geary-County/Kansas/Geary-County-commission-adopts-revised-employee-handbook-effective-Oct-1-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6462462-e84a3d611f5efc8a7b01842d0b2a8a4d/orig.mp4?Expires=1773743099&Signature=ABSVLcrpOI-9VIpKuR4q~J2iQoFF0G8fICR~TM0-AJY3bW9O1PcomjJ7F4fzpaUwHdJIA7c3nd9GlAW0f6Ad8tUy82UDM6Rr32PNMxKvBr~hu3wYA24wJOUEg7ZdXdIOsy7ou1AExKMfIue2EnN7Xb7Fhj4aur8oCjF~vQj6iNnvdcaiiA4SgTWEOdkBg2rN0XFCeRTf10wOEb7CIEDLYg9DW1~WrdneFubLnjse5Oiiwk6kFU7chbukteILbBtIjdOAqPn-1~h1eoBQdaQ4xGuduMfwIY9tsDbjugZuVZf01ZTdhSZeDAsF8NyXn-tbOxkvM7sHuH529-9Knnx6sw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Geary County Commission voted to adopt a revised county policy and procedure manual — the employee handbook — with an effective date of Oct. 1, 2025.

County human-resources staff presented the revision, saying the final draft had been circulated for comment and that no further substantive changes were received by the deadline. The presenter told the commission the handbook will be posted on the county website and that departments will have a printed copy available; employees who want a personal hard copy may request one and pay the county’s copy fee.

The presenter asked the commission to approve the handbook “effective 10/01/2025.” A motion to adopt the handbook was made and seconded, and the commission approved the motion by voice vote.

The presenter described the employee acknowledgment process: employees will sign a receipt that they have reviewed the handbook and understand its location and requirements. Departments will keep a hard copy accessible for employees in the event of electronic-access problems. The speaker noted one minor printing issue — the sick-leave chart did not print correctly — and said that was corrected before final distribution.

Less-critical details discussed during the meeting included plans for an employee training day; the presenter said the sick-leave chart printing issue had been fixed and that the employee task force would coordinate department participation in an optional costume contest on Halloween, which the commission authorized as \"work-appropriate costumes.\"","The Geary County Commission voted to adopt a revised policy and procedure employee handbook, to take effect Oct. 1, 2025. The handbook will be posted online; printed copies will be available on request for a copy fee. Commissioners approved the handbook by voice vote.","actionData","errors"]

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