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Shawnee County commissioners approve $1.47 million in vouchers and multiple contracts
Summary
At their April 21 meeting the Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners approved vouchers totaling $1,467,553.01 and a series of contract amendments and purchases, including parks sponsorships, pool repairs, IT camera purchases and emergency management sustainment work.
Shawnee County commissioners on April 21 approved vouchers totaling $1,467,553.01 and a package of contract approvals and budget actions covering parks sponsorships, infrastructure progress payments, facility repairs, technology purchases and emergency-management sustainment.
The board voted to approve the vouchers, which included a $256,000 payment to RCI Adventure Products for the Gage Park bridal trail funded by Gage Park sales tax, and a $336,830.27 progress payment to Bettis Asphalt and Construction for work on NW 46 from NW Fielding Road to NW Rochester Road. County Clerk Lisa Schmidt confirmed the total vouchers amount was $1,467,553.01.
Tim Lorett, director of Parks and Recreation, introduced two sponsorship agreements: contract C155-2025 with Topeka ER and Hospital, a five-year trail-sponsorship arrangement, and contract C164-2025 with McElroy's Incorporated, a four-year sponsorship focused on recreation facilities. “Our trails promote physical activity, mental wellness, and the connection to nature,” Lorett said.
The board approved an amendment to contract C60-2025 with Landmark Aquatics (amendment C157-2025) adding $12,246.15 from the capital maintenance fund to address additional repairs discovered at Shawnee North Aquatic Center. Lorett said onsite inspection found rusted internal bolts and areas where fiberglass had thinned; he said the contractor discovered the problems after beginning work and that the repairs would be completed before the pool season.
The Department of Corrections brought an amendment, C166-2025, adding $3,683.28 in juvenile grant dollars to fund a parent group through Halley Counseling Services PA. The board also approved two service agreements, C167-2025 with Epic LLC and C168-2025 with Working Together LLC, to integrate additional providers into community corrections under a Second Chance Act grant-driven mental health initiative.
Other approvals included an Information Technology request to reallocate $3,728 from a project budget to purchase additional courthouse cameras via state contract and emergency-management actions to execute previously approved projects for communications and regional equipment sustainment.
Votes at a glance - Consent agenda (items A–K): approved (motion by Commissioner Aaron Mays; second by Commissioner Kevin Cook); announced result: 2 to 0. - Vouchers totaling $1,467,553.01 (county clerk item): approved (motion by Commissioner Kevin Cook; second by Commissioner Aaron Mays); announced result: 2 to 0. - Contract C155-2025 (Topeka ER and Hospital sponsorship): approved (motion by Commissioner Kevin Cook; second by Commissioner Aaron Mays); announced result: 2 to 0. - Contract C164-2025 (McElroy's Incorporated sponsorship): approved (motion by Commissioner Aaron Mays; second by Commissioner Kevin Cook); announced result: 3 to 0. - Amendment C157-2025 (Landmark Aquatics — Shawnee North repairs, +$12,246.15 from capital maintenance): approved (motion by Commissioner Aaron Mays; second by Commissioner Kevin Cook); announced result: 3 to 0. - Amendment C166-2025 (Halley Counseling Services PA — juvenile parent group, +$3,683.28 grant funds): approved (motion by Commissioner Aaron Mays; second by Commissioner Kevin Cook); announced result: 2 to 0. - Contracts C167-2025 (Epic LLC) and C168-2025 (Working Together LLC): approved (motion by Commissioner Aaron Mays; second by Commissioner Kevin Cook); announced result: 2 to 0. - IT purchase (use $3,728 from project budget for courthouse cameras): approved (motion by Commissioner Kevin Cook; second by Commissioner Aaron Mays); announced result: 2 to 0. - Emergency Management CIP sustainment and quote approvals (regional equipment/communications): approved (motion by Commissioner Aaron Mays; second by Commissioner Kevin Cook); announced result: 2 to 0.
The board recorded no public commenters and had no executive session. County Counselor Rich Eckert and Clerk Lisa Schmidt were present during the meeting; Commissioner Bill Rippon was absent.
Ending Commissioners said the approvals reflect ongoing maintenance and community partnerships that use a mix of dedicated funds (Gage Park sales tax, capital maintenance, infrastructure fund and grant dollars) rather than general county operating revenue. The board adjourned after administrative communications and confirmed the next meeting date.
