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Commission hears museum and legal services budget requests and considers fairgrounds lighting contribution
Summary
County officials presented a $13,000 legal services request and a $365,225 museum budget for 2027, and Rec Center representatives asked the commission to consider funding lighting upgrades for Kelley Stadium and fair areas.
The Coffey County Commission on May 18 heard several presentations from department leaders and outside stakeholders requesting budget support and project consideration.
Legal Services Attorney Ty Wheeler presented a 2027 budget request of $13,000, a $500 increase from 2026, and gave an agency update to the board. Museum Director Shirley Gorge requested a 2027 museum budget of $365,225, unchanged from the prior year.
Rec Center Director Scot Jeffers and Board Chairman Kent Hoyt presented information on proposed lighting upgrades for Kelley Stadium and areas used during the County Fair and asked the commission to consider contributing funds. The minutes record the presentation but do not specify a funding commitment, amount requested from the county, or a vote on county contribution.
Central National Bank President Brenda Klubek spoke to the board about hiring or contracting a Building Code Compliance Inspector for new builds; the minutes indicate the bank raised the topic for board consideration but record no formal action.
The board took no formal vote on lighting contributions or on the bank’s request during the meeting; the minutes show these items were presented for consideration and may require follow-up.
