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Shawnee County Commission approves vouchers, contracts and appointments; juvenile behavioral‑health contract cleared
Summary
At a brief Shawnee County Commission meeting commissioners approved vouchers totaling roughly $4.23 million, a juvenile behavioral‑health contract, purchase of ballistic vests, and an immediate township treasurer appointment; most items passed with unanimous roll calls recorded as 2–0 on the dais.
The Shawnee County Commission approved several routine and programmatic items, including voucher payments, a juvenile behavioral‑health contract, equipment purchases and an immediate township appointment.
Vouchers: Commissioners approved total vouchers of $4,229,212.41. The itemized highlights read into the record included $81,004 to Shawnee Mission Ford for two trucks for Solid Waste (paid from the 2025 Solid Waste fund), $1,417,534.23 to KBS Constructors Inc. as a progress payment on the state‑funded portion of the county mental‑health facility, $146,156 to B & T Construction for final payment on the Levee Trail resurfacing (paid with federal grant funding), and $79,755 to Southern Folger Contracting Inc. for building and maintenance work for the Department of Corrections. The motion to approve vouchers passed 2–0.
Contracts and procurement: The commission approved contract C262‑2025 with Family Service and Guidance Center to provide behavioral‑health consultations, assessments and treatment services to the juvenile detention center; Angela McCarty of the Department of Corrections said the contract is funded through state grant funds and fulfills mandated services under House Bill 2021. The motion passed 2–0.
The commission approved purchase of 26 ballistic vests for community corrections staff from vendor 911 Custom, to be paid from state grant funds; the procurement passed 2–0. Steve Willis, Department of Corrections, said the vests are intended to improve staff safety during field visits.
Parks and events: The commission approved an agreement with the Topeka Blues Society to manage entertainment at the July 4 Spirit of Kansas concerts; the agreement carries no cost to the county and passed 2–0. The commission also approved hiring to fill the marketing communications supervisor position in Parks and Recreation (range 65 step 5), with compensation cited as $27.33 per hour including benefits.
Township appointment: The commission acknowledged the resignation of Bev Masters as treasurer of Williamsport Township and then appointed Kelby Robinson to fill the vacancy without the usual two‑week application period at the township’s request; county legal staff reviewed and approved proceeding immediately. The motion to appoint Robinson passed 2–0.
Other business: Candace Styles of the Extension Office confirmed filing the Extension Council’s 2026 budget request for audit and finance review; no action was required. Administrative communications noted July budget hearings and holiday collection schedule adjustments from Solid Waste staff.
All motions reported in the public record were voiced as “aye” and recorded by the clerk; the commission indicated no need for an executive session and adjourned.
