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At a glance: Ellis County Commission approves solid‑waste plan, HHW fee change and vaccine purchase
Summary
At its meeting the commission unanimously approved the annual Solid Waste Management Plan review, a modest household hazardous waste fee increase (effective Jan. 2, 2026), and a purchase order to complete the 2025 vaccine supply; motions passed 3‑0.
The Ellis County Commission approved several operational items in a series of unanimous votes.
Solid Waste Management Plan annual review: Justin Craig, environmental services director, presented minor updates and staffing/vendor list changes to the Ellis County Solid Waste Management Plan and said he would forward the approved annual review to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). Commissioner 2 moved to approve; Commissioner 3 seconded and the motion passed 3‑0.
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) rates: Craig proposed modest fee increases for disposal volumes above the resident monthly allowance (55 lb). Craig said the increase is targeted mainly at businesses or out‑of‑county dropoffs and is intended to cover actual disposal costs. Commissioners discussed the risk that higher fees could lead to illegal dumping but concluded the modest increase was appropriate; Commissioner 1 moved to approve an effective date of Jan. 2, 2026; Commissioner 3 seconded. The motion passed 3‑0. Staff estimated the annual fiscal effect at roughly $2,000–$3,000.
Vaccine purchase: Melissa Miller, Ellis County Health Department director, requested approval to complete vaccine purchases for 2025 following termination of a previous contract with VaxCare. County administrator Darren Myers said vaccine revenues have improved and will offset the purchase costs; the purchase order (~$53,500) was approved by motion (Commissioner 3 moved; Commissioner 2 seconded) and passed 3‑0.
Consent agenda: the commission earlier approved a consent agenda covering routine items; that motion also passed unanimously.
Votes summary (recorded in meeting minutes): - Consent agenda (items a–g): Moved by Commissioner 3; seconded by Commissioner 2. Vote: 3‑0 in favor. - OpenGov enterprise asset management PO #7953: Moved by Commissioner 2; seconded by Commissioner 3. Vote: 3‑0 in favor. - Solid Waste Management Plan annual review: Moved by Commissioner 2; seconded by Commissioner 3. Vote: 3‑0 in favor. - Household Hazardous Waste fee increases (effective 2026‑01‑02): Moved by Commissioner 1; seconded by Commissioner 3. Vote: 3‑0 in favor. - Vaccine purchase PO (approx. $53,500): Moved by Commissioner 3; seconded by Commissioner 2. Vote: 3‑0 in favor.
No contested roll calls or recorded no votes were presented; the meeting recessed for a brief executive session on attorney–client privilege before adjourning.
