Sherman County board approves jail housing fee, buys used patrol vehicle and hears EMS updates
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At its regular meeting commissioners approved a $45/day outside inmate housing charge, authorized purchase of a 2022 Ford F-150 responder model for $35,175, heard paramedic certification and staffing updates, and held two brief executive sessions.
Sherman County commissioners approved several administrative items and received operational updates during their regular meeting.
In a policy action intended to allow the county to bill outside entities for inmate housing, Unidentified Speaker 7 said the county can charge $45 per day for inmates housed under certain Department of Corrections arrangements but that the change should be recorded in the minutes or in a resolution. Speaker 2 moved to authorize billing outside entities $45 per day for inmate housing; Speaker 1 seconded and the motion passed by voice vote. Speaker 7 said he would prepare written documentation to follow.
The board also authorized the sheriff's office to purchase a used 2022 Ford F‑150 responder model from the state for $35,175. The purchase was approved after discussion about retrofitting agency equipment; commissioners noted the vehicle could serve as a spare while the department continues budget planning for future replacements.
On personnel and training, two local EMS employees informed the board they passed paramedic certification and are awaiting Kansas reciprocity for final licensing. The presenters said reciprocity processing is likely delayed because the state is processing renewals; the board congratulated staff and discussed sending additional employees to upcoming paramedic and EMT classes.
The board voted to enter two short executive sessions (one for client/real‑estate purchase and one for non‑elected personnel) of about five minutes each and reconvened to continue business. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn and reconvene on December 31.