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Board approves consent agenda, two fire-district grants and KCAMP withdrawal; adopts veterans' green-light proclamation
Summary
The commission approved the consent agenda, accepted two rural fire district forestry grants (RFA 2025-155 and RFA 2025-157), adopted Resolution 25-24-38 to notify KCAMP of intent to withdraw, and proclaimed Nov.4–11, 2025 Operation Green Light for Veterans.
At its Oct. 28 meeting the Saline County Board of Commissioners approved a series of routine and action items by voice vote.
Key votes and formal actions
- Consent agenda approved: The board voted to approve the consent agenda, which included tax roll adjustments, accounts payable, the public forum agenda, the Burma Road asphalt overlay change order and a KDOT support letter for Presbyterian Manor. (Motion moved by a commissioner; seconded; carried by voice vote.)
- Operation Green Light proclamation adopted: Public information officer Melissa McCoy presented a proclamation encouraging residents and businesses to display green lights from Nov.4 through Nov.11 to recognize veterans. The board approved the proclamation by voice vote.
- Rural Fire District No. 1 forestry grant (RFA 2025-155) approved: Wade Waddle, assistant chief for District 1, outlined equipment purchases (Stokes basket, burn kit, AED mount for a UTV) and said memorial/donation funds would supply the local match. The board approved acceptance of RFA 2025-155.
- Rural Fire District No. 3 forestry grant (RFA 2025-157) approved: Emergency Management Director Michelle Weiss reported District 3 was awarded $4,900 for foam suppression units and nozzles; vendor pricing reduced the project cost to $4,875 and the project is a 50/50 match using special equipment funds. The board approved acceptance of RFA 2025-157.
- Resolution to withdraw from KCAMP adopted (Resolution 25-24-38): County Administrator Philip Smith Haines said the county must transmit notice to KCAMP by Nov.1 if it opts to withdraw; new property and liability coverage options have been identified and would take effect Jan.1. The board adopted Resolution 25-24-38 by voice vote.
- Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned following a motion and second.
Most actions were approved by unanimous voice votes as recorded in the meeting transcript; the record reflects "all in favor, say aye" followed by "motion carries" for the items above. The meeting included public comments on fill material/groundwater concerns and election-deadline announcements.
