The Geary County Commission voted to approve Resolution 12-30-2024, transferring $60,000 from the county’s fire fund to its fire reserve account. Kimmy Robinson, the county finance director, recommended the transfer and said the fire department’s budget had about $115,009.19 remaining and a cash balance of $127,007.12 at the time of the request.

"I would just request and recommend an approval of Resolution 12-30-2024 that says the $60,000 would be transferred from relating to the reserve," Robinson said.

Robinson told commissioners she reviewed the fire department’s expenditures and cash position and concluded the transfer would keep the account within budget parameters while leaving sufficient funds for payroll and early-January expenses. The commission voted on the resolution and the motion carried; the clerk will retain an original copy and the chairman will receive a signed copy.

Robinson also reminded the commission that three members of the Planning and Development Commission—Ken Mortensen, Mike Rhodes and Rodney Blessner—will be up for reappointment at the Jan. 13 reorganization meeting.

Next steps: the resolution will be executed with originals placed in the clerk’s office and copies distributed to the commissioners’ offices.