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Why it matters: County officials said the existing camera coverage and cell infrastructure are limited on the older portion of the jail and that during nights and other low-staff periods a technological solution could provide more reliable oversight than is possible with a single correctional officer on rounds.

What was proposed

- Vendor and scope: The sheriff brought a proposal from Iron Aid Alert (co-owner Jordan Smith attended) to install roughly 48 cameras inside the detention area, plus two outdoor PTZ cameras to monitor the east side of the facility and a centralized control room with monitoring screens and server upgrades. The system includes microphones and AI-enabled alerts to flag tampering and other events, according to the presentation.

- Cost and timing: The proposal presented to the board totaled about $103,000 (staff described this as an estimate); two exterior PTZ cameras were listed at about $3,200 each. The vendor stated an expected installation lead time of eight to nine weeks from order. Jordan Smith said the company would honor the quoted price through the county's Oct. 27 capital-improvement plan (CIP) deadline if the county preferred to follow its normal procurement schedule.

- Staffing and operations: The sheriff noted that the older jail wing often has only one officer on duty overnight and said additional surveillance coverage would reduce risk without adding multiple full-time corrections positions. The county's public-safety and facilities discussions also raised the longer-term cost of transferring or reusing systems if the jail is renovated or replaced in future.

Commission response and next steps

Commissioners expressed support for the sheriff's safety goals but emphasized the need to follow the county's established CIP and procurement process. Several commissioners said they would not short-circuit the capital-request schedule and suggested the item be considered during the Oct. 27 CIP meeting; the vendor agreed to hold the quoted price through that date. The county did not approve procurement at the Sept. 24 meeting.

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Why it matters: The actions restore or maintain county services (elevator repair), return an unused parcel to private ownership and the tax rolls (sale of 1042 Grant Ave.), and change traffic rules on a county road segment that officials said includes sight-line issues. The handbook revisions complete an internal policy update that county staff said will be posted and distributed to employees.

Key actions and details

- Employee handbook revisions: Commissioners approved the revised policy manual, including an added acknowledgment form requiring employees to confirm receipt and understanding within 30 days. Finance and HR staff said the updated manual will be uploaded to the county website and printed for departments. (Motion approved; mover/second not specified in the transcript.)

- Courthouse jail elevator control board: County public works presented two options after the jail elevator failed Sept. 22: a rebuild shipped to the vendor (quoted at $5,367 with a 6–8 week lead time) or purchase of a new replacement board (quoted at $11,604). The commission approved buying the new board so repairs could proceed promptly; staff said the cost will come from the facilities fund. (Motion approved; mover/second not specified in the transcript.)

- Sale of 1042 Grant Avenue: The commission held a public hearing after receiving a sealed bid of $500 from Bradley and Jade White for a property that had previously been offered at tax sale and later again by sealed bid. The Whites, who own adjacent property, told commissioners they intend to demolish the vacant building and clean up the lot. The commission approved accepting the bid and instructed staff to obtain the court order necessary to effectuate the sale under the prior tax-sale procedure; the buyers will provide a statutory affidavit required by county practice. (Motion approved; mover/second not specified in the transcript.)

- Speed limit reduction on U.S. 40: The board adopted a resolution lowering the posted speed limit from 55 to 40 miles per hour on a county-maintained segment of U.S. 40 described in the resolution (around Britt Road to just past Taylor Road toward the Spring Valley city limit). Staff said the change addresses a hill and limited sight lines. The resolution takes effect after publication and erecting new signs. (Resolution approved; mover/second not specified in the transcript.)

- Appropriations and letters of support: Finance staff presented appropriation agreement forms for Big Lakes ($90,000 for the year) and Pawnee ($210,000 for the year); the commission signed documents for the record so the agencies can show the county’s appropriation. Commissioners also approved sending letters of support for Milford’s applications for two water-related grants and for the Deer Camp Food Pantry to retain tax-exempt status. Staff said the Big Lakes and Pawnee payments will be split half in January and half in July per usual county practice.

What commissioners and staff said: County staff emphasized the urgency of the elevator repair for safety and the desire to finalize the updated employee handbook and make copies available. During the property-sale public hearing the Whites described ongoing maintenance to the lot and their plan to demolish the derelict structure. Public-safety and road staff described a sight-line hazard on U.S. 40 that prompted the speed-limit change.

Next steps: Staff will publish the speed-limit resolution and install signage, pursue the court order and sheriff’s deed procedure to complete the 1042 Grant sale, post the revised handbook and distribute acknowledgments, and proceed with ordering and installing the elevator board.","The Geary County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 24 approved updates to the county employee handbook, authorized replacement of an inoperable courthouse jail-elevator control board, accepted a $500 sealed bid to buy 1042 Grant Avenue and adopted a resolution lowering the posted speed limit on a county-maintained stretch of U.S. 40.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":80,"_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},6457606,"Commission authorizes new control board for courthouse jail elevator after malfunction",93,922000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5847791-de3fcaaba6c9840eb90b9e063ef683a1&start=922&end=1015","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5847791-de3fcaaba6c9840eb90b9e063ef683a1/thumbnail_922000.jpg","/articles/6457606/Geary-County/Kansas/Commission-authorizes-new-control-board-for-courthouse-jail-elevator-after-malfunction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6457606-8902876abf903a896930ae369f0d711e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159369&Signature=mAUKFcuSIwPUDajDinXF16OJF07SJE7c1XpHuSlDIecBOfBXzYvHdighE5HGbIul3QK1xwW-K~yXDpEZD64BIKErzfVAnbciwxrd2jvq1k~9ASvF-ZNXqamHPPgliAtFsJ23z2MjRAQMlIUWU0NCRt1nTHBuZfdL~ODWBiX8jbJJxw14uzc7Euy4Y0FJEyWz8wSLdnrJf20op18fweEJMmS-gdVvyhR1Hq70qBX9r0CAHGYA7Ml-Q8zn6jfu6yFSSk7VoV2bxHxZrWmUqLIqsT9EjptRq6bYFDE1WFowNsKZ~q6p8uNKRyMKBRi-P2F697WPkC89B9ED7GtXi5oAjA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County public works told commissioners that a control board failure on the courthouse jail elevator on Sept. 22 rendered the unit inoperable. Technicians provided two options: ship the board for rebuild (quoted at $5,367 with a six‑to‑eight week lead time) or purchase a new board (quoted at $11,604) with shorter lead time and greater expected reliability. Commissioners approved buying the new board so the elevator could be returned to service expeditiously; staff said the work will be funded from the county facilities fund.

Why it matters: The elevator is used to move inmates to courthouse hearings; prolonged downtime affects court operations and inmate transport logistics. Public works said the rebuild option sometimes fails after return and that replacement reduces the risk of recurrent failures.

Details: Public works administrator Jeremy Myers presented the two quotes and recommended the new board; finance staff confirmed the expenditure will be coded to the facilities fund. Commissioners voted to authorize the purchase and directed staff to proceed with ordering and installation. Staff also said the county will work on a longer-term plan to modernize multiple elevators over time to avoid emergency repairs.

Next steps: Order the board, schedule installation and include elevator modernization planning in future facilities planning.","Geary County public works reported the jail elevator malfunctioned Sept. 22. The commission approved purchase of a new control board at $11,604, citing faster lead time and reliability compared with a rebuild option.",{"_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},6457602,"Commission approves sale of 1042 Grant Avenue to adjacent owners after sealed-bid public hearing",336,5886000,6222000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5847791-de3fcaaba6c9840eb90b9e063ef683a1&start=5886&end=6222","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5847791-de3fcaaba6c9840eb90b9e063ef683a1/thumbnail_5886000.jpg","/articles/6457602/Geary-County/Kansas/Commission-approves-sale-of-1042-Grant-Avenue-to-adjacent-owners-after-sealed-bid-public-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6457602-8bf36f7f94ad59623eae458c045ed60e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159369&Signature=V8XuNkGlTKkzLt34IbZzbiz8v08qvCzbdPIAUuDN8W4LDI3UgOs0gWRqz-gyW0B1uD8qGDTfCVfs7EBSP7bgis6m9gDlvwo8OWm0d6U2bWZJRhByrdMa91v8pql3KkUahI6gQEcNcx4geV6Q9kjToeqLsgB8PKgLpBkBVxXVal96x-YhxQ0iyWfF0ztWGWmXMFEld4eiSj5fh0Z7VxilbxbeXLGQLJlIZpmtxmh~He98Lqmx8Pn~J2hxZjbA5DNuIVIISEmhxE-bKwy5xDDp~tHsZAsMClL-2idrOdFxe3DkWEt~CS~M24BeuR8YixCdCfW5r92WRiJE1S8bABD1Ng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a public hearing on Sept. 24 the Geary County Board of Commissioners accepted a sealed bid of $500 from Bradley and Jade White for a county property at 1042 Grant Avenue. The Whites own adjacent parcels and said they have mowed and maintained the lot; they told commissioners they plan to demolish the vacant structure and clean up the site.

Why it matters: The parcel has a prior tax-sale history and previously failed to sell by sealed bid in earlier offerings. Selling the vacant lot to an adjoining owner would remove a derelict building from the immediate neighborhood, return the property to private ownership and to the tax rolls, and reduce blight, according to the bidders and staff.

What the county will do next

- Court order and deed: Because the parcel was part of a prior judicial tax sale, county counsel and staff said the sale requires an order from the district court before the sheriff can execute a deed under the statutory process. The Whites agreed to provide a statutory affidavit confirming they are not exercising a prior redemption right.

- Administrative steps: The commission directed county staff and the sheriff to prepare the necessary court filings and the sheriff's deed so the transaction can be completed once the court order issues.

- Public comment: Bradley White spoke at the hearing to explain that the buyers intend to demolish the derelict building and improve the lot; he said he and his wife have maintained the adjacent property and want the lot cleaned up for neighborhood benefit.

Next steps: County counselor and clerk will prepare the court filing for an order of sale; staff estimated a short follow-up timeline and said they will return documentation to complete conveyance after the court acts.","Following a public hearing, Geary County commissioners accepted a sealed bid of $500 from Bradley and Jade White for 1042 Grant Avenue, directed staff to obtain a court order under prior tax-sale procedure, and instructed the sheriff's office to execute the sheriff's deed once statutory affidavit requirements are satisfied.","actionData","errors"]

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