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Commission reappoints sheriff as lake director; approves employment agreement through Jan. 2029
Summary
The commission approved an employment agreement between Thomas L. Johnson and Coffey County to serve as lake director at $650 per month, effective Jan. 13, 2025, through Jan. 9, 2029.
The commission approved an employment agreement that designates Sheriff Thomas L. Johnson as lake director, paying $650 per month for the role. Johnson told the board he oversees lake operations, personnel and budgets and described grant funding and recent equipment purchases for lake maintenance.
The approved agreement runs from Jan. 13, 2025 (the day Johnson is to be sworn in), through Jan. 9, 2029, and can be terminated earlier by the commission with notice. Johnson said the lake has received significant support from Wolf Creek and that recent purchases — including a boat and a vehicle funded in part by grants — should reduce immediate capital needs.
Why it matters: The lake director role manages a county facility and its public services; approving the agreement formalizes compensation and the scope of responsibilities for the next term.
Vote and terms: The motion to approve the employment agreement was moved by McCurry and seconded by Meets; commissioners voted in favor by voice. The agreement’s monthly stipend and the employment term are recorded in the motion paperwork.
Next steps: Clerk’s office will file the signed agreement and place it in county records. Johnson said he will return in January to continue operational updates.
