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Votes at a glance

- Resolution 2025-23: \"A resolution supporting the preparation and submission of an application to the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation for the Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credit Program.\" Motion to approve carried (three ayes). The county will be the applicant for a multi-jurisdiction application on behalf of participating municipalities. (Transcript evidence: motion introduced at 2450.5552, vote recorded at 2456.875.)

- Resolution 2025-24: \"A resolution supporting the development of certain housing within Osage County, Kansas and making application to the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation for moderate income housing funds.\" Motion to approve carried (three ayes). (Transcript evidence: motion introduced at 2450.5552, vote recorded at 2456.875.)

- Landfill account application (Conklin Plumbing): Motion to approve the landfill account application for Conklin Plumbing carried (three ayes). (Transcript evidence: motion introduced at 2599.355, vote recorded at 2612.7998.)

- ProCopy copier service contract (senior center): Motion to approve ProCopy's quote for the senior center copiers carried (three ayes). The contract includes a monthly maintenance/lease component plus per-copy charges; the vendor will supply and service the copier. (Transcript evidence: motion introduced at 5180.9053, vote recorded at 5214.875.)

- Purchase order No. 4050 (law enforcement vehicle): Motion to approve purchase order number 4050 in the amount of $59,549.07 for a 2025 Ford Police Interceptor, payable to the vendor named in the record, carried (three ayes). (Transcript evidence: motion introduced at 6453.49, vote recorded at 6458.85.)

- Generator service contracts (multiple sites): Commissioners approved entering the multi-site generator maintenance/service agreements as presented and authorized signature on the contract/execution pages. The contracts are annual maintenance agreements; they do not include repairs beyond scheduled maintenance. (Transcript evidence: discussion and motion at 8707.851'23.)

- Sheriff salary resolution (Resolution 2025-25): Motion to approve a resolution setting the annual salary of the sheriff of Osage County, Kansas, effective Oct. 1, 2025, carried (three ayes). The resolution text and effective date were read into the record. (Transcript evidence: motion introduced at 8096.705, vote recorded at 8124.545.)

- Personnel/payroll action forms: The commission approved a set of personnel payroll action forms that included (a) a payroll/personnel action for Brandy Peters, (b) a personnel payroll action form for Scott Brenner (effective Oct. 1, 2025), and (c) a personnel/payroll action form for sheriff's office employees (effective Jan. 1, 2026). Each motion passed by voice vote (three ayes). (Transcript evidence: Brandy Peters action at 4832.99'4837.705; Scott Brenner at 8163.9004'; sheriff personnel actions at 8179.935'.)

- Bills and hand-check registers: Commissioners approved payment of the first set of bills ($230,821.70), a second set of bills ($87,329.37) and the hand-check register ($34.04). All motions carried by voice vote. (Transcript evidence: bills motion at 9047.975'9105.525.)

What the motions mean

- Housing resolutions (2025-23 and 2025-24): The county formally supported preparation and submission of applications to the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) and state tax-credit investments to support proposed affordable housing projects that would serve multiple municipalities; commissioners authorized the county to be the applicant for the countywide application.

- Procurement and service contracts: The board authorized the county to enter contracts for essential services (copier lease/maintenance for the senior center, generator maintenance at county facilities) and to purchase a patrol vehicle for the sheriff's office.

- Payroll and salary actions: The board set the sheriff's salary by resolution and approved a set of personnel/payroll actions for county employees and sheriff's office staff with specified effective dates.

The meeting record shows most motions were made and seconded without individual mover/ seconder names captured in the audio transcript; all recorded votes were voice votes with the three commissioners present saying \"Aye.\" For any item that requires further documentation or signature, staff were directed to circulate the final contract or paperwork for signatures and to provide copies for the record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Osage County Commission Meeting 9-23-25","oneSentenceSummary","At its Sept. 23 meeting the Osage County Board of County Commissioners approved two housing-related resolutions, several procurement and service contracts, payroll actions for employees and sheriff's office salary adjustments and a vehicle purchase; this summary lists motions, outcomes and key details.","taxTitle","Osage County, Kansas","taxId",73452,"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},6469346,"Osage County resident urges payment-plan options after discovering years of unpaid property taxes",278,1652000,1930000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824620-d0a3a9390bf7be8b4ec391d214e37df2&start=1652&end=1930","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824620-d0a3a9390bf7be8b4ec391d214e37df2/thumbnail_1652000.jpg","/articles/6469346/Osage-County/Kansas/Osage-County-resident-urges-payment-plan-options-after-discovering-years-of-unpaid-property-taxes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6469346-35b807d1556ad1da28b3ac9bfa86286a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775473092&Signature=Al2F-vZPG6hAdW8X2K8fdtkBBUg8zgz4U8YkboX854BD1g2GaVs1i6puI6EhhsP5X8QwykBzcLjNvJEpW-vpx3WCGhiTxj6X-nqjdtrVcjzeeY3KxQvrDtWK7WOEbPor-kknZ8QF8kUYBZHhp0Nw5c0fscANRp4JuVZub1bhLXH3rcjziJWTLnkdRQcqHii2U5A73YIRwuJD9rWASfc3ze70kFCyGphSor3e3vGoUn~1TwKVFAFmshv5tkizWg~dJriN8mKmu8LbFe4BbB83Gdo9b2HygaC15p1p7bJZQR1VP4XgtQSxzmmaY1UywZhRfUGFps61UH9q0x9FsmaURg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A resident identifying himself as Gordon spoke during public comment on Sept. 23 to ask how to stop a potential tax sale after discovering his inherited property was several years behind on property taxes.

Gordon said he owns property at 12342 South Topeka Avenue and that when he learned of the arrears he found 2022, 2023 and 2024 tax years unpaid. He told the commission the county's policy requires property owners to pay current-year taxes before being allowed to pay back years, a rule that could push a parcel toward a tax sale if not addressed. \"What can I do to solve this?\" Gordon asked.

Commissioners said they do not directly control tax-sale filings and advised Gordon to wait until the incoming county treasurer assumes office; several members noted no tax sale was scheduled in the next month and suggested the treasurer and the county's contracted law firm could look at whether a payment plan or a resolution to protect successive owners might be appropriate. One commissioner explained a policy exists to avoid letting owners remain indefinitely behind by paying only current-year taxes while leaving multiple prior years unpaid.

Commissioners stressed administrative steps are required before a property is put on a tax-sale list: the treasurer's office typically sends notices and works with a contracted law firm and title company to verify ownership and address title or probate complications. In Gordon's case, he said, there may be confusion tied to previous probate activity and a bank loan that covered part of the ownership period.

The board did not take action but urged Gordon to meet with the new treasurer after she takes office so staff can assess whether a payment plan or other administrative steps could prevent a sale.

The commission also noted that if policies are changed, the treasurer should treat similarly situated owners consistently and that the county may be able to adopt a policy to allow payment plans for back taxes in limited cases.

Any action on a specific property or a countywide policy change will be handled by the treasurer's office and, if needed, by the county's contracted law firm and the county commission for a formal resolution.","A county resident told commissioners he unexpectedly inherited a property with several years of unpaid taxes and asked whether the county offers payment plans or other relief; commissioners directed him to the incoming treasurer and said the board cannot unilaterally stop a tax sale without treasurer action.",{"_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},6469351,"Osage County officials weigh future of county recycling program amid rising costs and contamination",185,2703000,2888000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824620-d0a3a9390bf7be8b4ec391d214e37df2&start=2703&end=2888","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824620-d0a3a9390bf7be8b4ec391d214e37df2/thumbnail_2703000.jpg","/articles/6469351/Osage-County/Kansas/Osage-County-officials-weigh-future-of-county-recycling-program-amid-rising-costs-and-contamination","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6469351-3f7f0f49587acb2cd6a30cf0975808b7/orig.mp4?Expires=1775473092&Signature=bDDFcePeWg0TqGn~qqw6FI9V4ZCiKvqjdIwC-ngSzhLdWVUG8nD3Gf6QS3iISTjjG4GJj2A6hed5sAHJIbumuCXBSYKg5p6NZ0OYavY2CdrlZuZEZxubDZxmw1MEp6A3T-lU22Ai4FP4SyhxfHeuLQZvoAub0oapwDC2Atot0UUqeYaA6boewIdQCwUrcQiH1QGRJrSkZZNdP2KHEOzB8lX~NtbLh0ECoxXcaFVdfGmxbZfV1LjFyJkPqR2vW4WdLEMIJ~C3nTChXpm6MXmDvPopcTWsRxRYjGHOJMlxJXBxNgXv3-8NVd7esFoLXkAW7m2mQv1MPjasSx9YffMjOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Osage County commissioners heard a lengthy report Sept. 23 on problems and rising costs in the county's satellite recycling program, and directed staff to consult municipal leaders before deciding whether to continue funding the service.

County recycling and transfer-station staff told the commission the program, long operated with Lake Region-owned trailers and intermittent volunteers, has been increasingly undermined by contaminated loads and falling markets for recyclables. \"All it takes is 1 person to ruin systems like that,\" a staff member, Ryan Fine, said during the meeting.

Fine told commissioners the county pays roughly $83,700 a year to keep the program running and is facing deferred capital needs: several of the program's trailers are deteriorating and he estimated one used replacement trailer at about $14,900. He said some loads arriving at satellite sites contain trash, food waste, dead animals and hazardous containers, driving processing costs and forcing staff to send contaminated loads to the landfill or to pay third-party brokers to haul material elsewhere. Fine said a single semi trailer of clean plastic recently brought about $84 after processing, and glass is handled by a regional buyer (identified in the meeting as Ripple Glass of Kansas City).

Commissioners and staff discussed a range of options, and suggested steps staff should pursue before the board makes any changes: asking the six incorporated cities to consider operating or staffing local collection events; piloting consolidated, supervised drop-off at the county landfill (where staff would control and inspect material); installing cameras at remote sites to catch willful abuse; limiting accepted materials to those with reliable buyers (for example, glass and baled cardboard); and pursuing grants or a bailer to improve processing efficiency. Fine noted that other counties have moved to fee-based curbside services; he cited Shawnee County as an example that charges residents who want a container at their house.

Several commissioners emphasized the county should not abruptly end the service without public notice or options for towns that rely on the satellite sites. \"Let the public know this is what we're talking about,\" one commissioner said, urging staff to solicit city input and estimate costs and savings for the alternatives. Commissioners asked staff to contact the broker who hauls loads and to return with concrete cost figures and proposals for municipal partnerships.

Fine and other staff also recommended the county explore focused collection events with staffed drop-offs on scheduled weekends, rather than maintaining many unsupervised satellite sites. That model, he said, could reduce contamination and limit the number of trailers that must be hauled.

The board did not vote on program changes. Instead, commissioners requested staff reach out to city officials, gather cost and vendor information, and return with recommendations and a public notice plan.

For now, the county will continue operating the recycling service under current arrangements while staff prepares options and budget impacts for a future meeting.","County staff told commissioners the satellite recycling program is becoming costly and difficult to operate because of contamination, aging trailers and limited markets for material; commissioners asked staff to seek input from cities and report back.","actionData","errors"]

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