At its meeting, the Seward County Commission took the following formal actions. This roundup lists motions, movers and seconds where recorded, outcomes and key details.

• Bond sale resolution (Resolution 2025-05): Approved. Motion by Commissioner Abbott; second by Commissioner Ford. The resolution authorizes offering for sale general-obligation bonds, series 2025, for Road and Bridge projects (maximum par amount discussed as approximately $6,105,000). Sale scheduled Feb. 3, 2025; closing scheduled Feb. 26, 2025.

• Conditional-use application CU2025-02 (Sapphire Renewables pilot plant at Conestoga/Kalen ethanol site): Approved. Motion by Commissioner Helm; second by Commissioner Fuller. Planning Board had recommended approval at its Dec. 9 meeting. Public commenters (Jeff and Teresa Lauderback) had requested a 30-day tabling to allow their attorney to communicate with Conestoga’s attorney; commissioners were told Conestoga’s attorney provided contact information and the planning board had forwarded its approval to the commission.

• Zoning revisions (2025 proposed changes to accessory building sizes and related rules): Tabled. County staff asked to reword a provision that delegates discretion to the zoning administrator regarding unusual lot configurations; staff requested time to provide corrected wording and redlined materials for the next meeting.

• Portable-sanitary facilities at Rodeo Arena (Resolution 2025-04): Approved. Motion by Commissioner Abbott; second by Commissioner Fuller. Resolution requires event sponsors to provide portable sanitary facilities in quantities tied to event attendance and the arena’s new bleacher capacity; staff will notify sponsors when they book dates and receive permits.

• Special check for new ambulance (Emergency Vehicle Sales LLC): Approved. Motion to issue a special check for $277,401 to Emergency Vehicle Sales LLC; funding split recorded as $200,000 from the EMS donation account (account 555-00-5279) and $77,401 from ARPA funds. Commissioners approved the payment; delivery and in-service timing discussed.

• Planning & Zoning Board appointment: Approved. Motion by Commissioner Hill to appoint Edgar Ortunio to a two-year term on the Planning & Zoning Board to expire Dec. 31, 2026; second by Commissioner Gore.

• Designation of bank depositories (Resolution 2025-01): Approved. Motion by Commissioner Fuller; second by Commissioner Hill. Approved banks: Equity Bank, Sunflower Bank, Community Bank and the Bank of Beaver City as Seward County depositories for 2025.

• Executive session: The commission recessed into an executive session under KSA 75-4319(b)(2) for attorney-client privileged consultation regarding civil litigation and law-enforcement requests; no action was taken following the session.

Each approved action was recorded on the meeting agenda and the minutes reflect the motions and seconds noted above. Where roll-call votes occurred the clerk recorded affirmative votes; no recorded motions failed at this meeting.

Motions and outcomes above reflect items acted on during the meeting. Items that were discussed but not formally voted on (further zoning edits) were tabled for revision and reconsideration at a subsequent meeting.