Votes at a glance — Osage County Commission, Dec. 16, 2024

The following is a concise record of formal actions the commission took during the Dec. 16 meeting, drawn from the meeting transcript. Where individual movers/seconders were not announced by name in the transcript, the recorded tally and outcome are listed.

Approved motions and outcomes

- Approve agenda (addition of an executive session on non‑elected personnel): Motion carried (unanimous). (Transcript: motion/second and unanimous vote.)

- Award contracts for Bridge 220 and Bridge 390 to Ohlmeyer Construction and authorize contract execution: Approved (3‑0). (Staff to coordinate start windows and utility protections.)

- Approve execution of change order No. 3 for the Osage County Main and Lateral Sewer project (replacement of defective liner, contractor warranty terms, and per‑foot price reduction): Approved (3‑0). (Contractor signature pending.)

- Approve KDHE loan term agreements and authorize steps to ensure collections (including plan to adjust mill levy in future budgets if needed), contingent on coordination with county treasurer/counsel: Approved (3‑0). (Staff to provide amortization schedule and follow up.)

- Authorize county chair to sign a letter of support for the regional CHIPS/site‑preparation initiative and allow staff to collect additional municipal signatures: Approved (3‑0).

- Approve purchase order No. 4005 to Angel Armor from Sheriff’s Fund in the amount of $11,850: Approved (3‑0).

- Approve new hires and payroll change forms presented by the Sheriff for two new hires: Approved (3‑0).

- Approve lease/financing signature for a truck purchase with First Security Bank (authorize chair to sign lease agreement): Approved (3‑0). (Staff to reconcile equipment fund transfers before further purchases.)

- Approve personnel/payroll actions for specified hires and short‑term clerical positions and step increases noted in meeting: Approved (motions carried as recorded).

- Approve resolution 2024‑23 (election worker pay rates for 2025): Approved (unanimous). (Documented pay schedule and structure for election workers.)

Votes recorded as carried in the transcript match the motions above; commissioners voted unanimously on the recorded items. Several items were discussed but deferred for further review (notably the managed‑IT contract award and payroll outsourcing decision), and the commission scheduled follow up for Dec. 20 where specified.