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Osage County proclaims April child abuse‑prevention month and approves weed‑control plan and related purchases
Summary
The commission adopted a proclamation declaring April 2026 as National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month (Resolution 2026‑04), approved the 2026 weed department management plan, and authorized several purchase orders for herbicides and supplies.
The Osage County Commission on March 31 approved a proclamation designating April 2026 as National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in the county (Resolution 2026‑04). A representative from SOS and county advocate Teresa Oliver presented the proclamation text and thanked the commission for its partnership with local victim‑services programs.
Later in the agenda, Kevin Coley, County Weed Department director, presented the 2026 Weed Department management plan and a summary of 2024–25 revenues and expenditures, estimated noxious‑weed acres in the county, and planned chemical usage. Commissioners approved the 2026 management plan and three related purchase orders (PO 4163 to Nutrient Solutions, PO 4164 to MFA Incorporated and PO 4162 to Van D Supply Company) totaling the listed amounts and to be charged to the noxious‑weed fund (fund 137‑0053). The board also approved several other departmental purchase orders, including training and equipment for a dive team (POs 4165–4167).
Why it matters: The proclamation supports county prevention work for children and public awareness for April; the weed department approvals authorize routine operational purchases and replenish chemicals needed for county noxious‑weed control.
Next steps: Staff will finalize the proclamation on official letterhead and arrange signatures; procurement will move forward on the approved weed‑department purchase orders.
