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Cloud County commissioners approve IT contract, AED purchase and septic variance; review budget and expenses
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Summary
At its March 9 meeting the Cloud County Board approved a three-year managed IT contract with LockIT Technologies, purchased a Zoll AED 3 for the Health Department, granted a septic variance for 505 Francis Ave., Miltonvale, and reviewed budget reports showing $14.86 million in cash.
The Cloud County Board of Commissioners approved a set of routine and operational items at its March 9 meeting in Concordia, including a three-year managed IT contract with LockIT Technologies, purchase of an AED for the Health Department and a septic variance for a Miltonvale property.
On a motion by Commissioner Ron Copple, seconded by Commissioner Dannie Kearn, the board voted unanimously to approve a three-year contract with LockIT Technologies, LLC for Managed IT Services.
The board approved purchasing a Zoll AED 3 for the Health Department at an estimated cost of $1,590.00 on a motion by Commissioner Kearn, seconded by Commissioner Copple, by unanimous vote.
Earlier in the meeting the board granted a septic variance for 505 Francis Ave., Miltonvale; that motion was moved by Commissioner Copple, seconded by Commissioner Kearn, and passed unanimously.
Rod Michaud, Highway and Weed Administrator, opened tire bids from Commercial Tire, Kansasland, Budreau Muffler and Heavy Truck Tire and said he will report back next week. Michaud also reported the Highway Department will shift to a four 10-hour day workweek April 6 through October 5, except in weeks that include a county-paid holiday.
The board reviewed Budget Status and Fund Status reports as of Feb. 26, 2026, noting an ending cash balance of $14,861,641.17. Sales tax receipts reported for Feb. 26, 2026 totaled $110,333.56, up from $100,023.93 the prior year. The board approved expenses totaling $252,772.20 across multiple funds, including General Fund $93,369.56 and Road & Bridge $71,586.94; the full expense detail is available at the County Clerk’s office and on the Clerk’s public records webpage.
The board also approved two executive-session motions to discuss personnel matters involving non-elected county employees; the sessions were scheduled to resume at 11:15 a.m. and 11:31 a.m. Participants named for those sessions included Sheriff Ken Davis, Deputy Ashley Tobald and Undersheriff Nick Patterson.
Commissioner Michael Cleveland reported a March 3 meeting in Topeka with Senator Bowers and Representative Wolf. The board approved the March 2, 2026 minutes and adjourned at 12:16 p.m., setting its next meeting for March 16, 2026.
Votes at a glance: septic variance for 505 Francis Ave. — approved (motion: Copple; second: Kearn; unanimous); AED purchase — approved (motion: Kearn; second: Copple; unanimous); LockIT Technologies 3-year managed IT contract — approved (motion: Copple; second: Kearn; unanimous); abatement 2026-92 — approved (motion: Kearn; second: Copple; unanimous); minutes approval — approved (motion: Kearn; second: Copple; unanimous).