County staff presented a fund‑by‑fund budget projection and warned the general fund has limited carryover this year. The clerk reported duplicate receipts and necessary payroll accruals that reduce the expected carryover and cautioned that, if longevity pay and other accruals are processed as budgeted, the general fund could face a shortfall. EMS workloads and declining collections were identified as a concern that may require transfers or targeted action.

Commissioners asked whether restricted funds such as jail sales tax or equipment reserves could be used to cover one‑time costs; staff said transfers or budget amendments are legally possible but counsel review is required before a final decision. Commissioners scheduled a special meeting at 05:30 the following day to resolve longevity and any related budget amendments.

The board also discussed a draft noise resolution. A public commenter recommended clearer, active‑voice language and objective decibel or compliance metrics. Commissioners asked counsel to review standing and enforcement mechanisms and considered folding code‑enforcement duties into an existing part‑time role if feasible, or budgeting a dedicated position for zoning/code enforcement.

Other business included public works updates on gravel roads, bridge repairs, the asphalt plant tank problem (staff will explore in‑house confined‑space repair before considering a full replacement), and a Swab Eaton engineering service agreement for a KDOT grant‑funded bridge replacement. The commission approved a small number of routine items and set follow‑ups for engineering contracts and roadshop operational plans.

Next steps: special meeting on longevity; clerk and counsel to return with legal options for any transfers or budget amendments; public‑works staff to return with repair quotes and implementation schedules.