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Labette County commissioners endorse emergency operations plan, authorize Altamont mowing and approve neighborhood revitalization application
Summary
At their April 7 meeting, the Labette County Board of Commissioners endorsed the County Emergency Operations Plan through 2031 as required by KSA 48-929, authorized county equipment to sidearm mow Altamont’s lake and ponds under specified conditions, and approved a Neighborhood Revitalization Plan application for Daniel Schibi (chairman abstained).
Chairman Vincent B. Schibi called the Labette County Board of Commissioners to order at 9:00 a.m. on April 7, 2025. Commissioners Tom Barrett and Terry Weidert were present; County Counselor Brian K. Johnson and County Clerk Gena Landis attended. The board approved the minutes of March 31, 2025, on a motion by Commissioner Tom Barrett, seconded by Commissioner Terry Weidert.
The board voted to endorse the County Emergency Operations Plan (CEOP) as required by KSA 48-929 and authorized the chairman’s signature on the promulgation. Commissioner Terry Weidert moved the endorsement and Commissioner Tom Barrett seconded; the motion passed unanimously. The minutes state the plan will remain in effect until 2031. The CEOP endorsement is a compliance step under state statute and establishes the county’s operational framework for emergency response through the stated effective date.
The commissioners also authorized county Public Works to sidearm mow the Altamont City Lake and lagoon ponds and one-half mile on Meade Road once a month and after heavy rain. Altamont City Administrator LeAnn Myers and Altamont Superintendent Brad Myers told commissioners the city would use county equipment and Public Works employees hired by the city, and that the work would occur after normal working hours. The city is responsible for fuel, equipment maintenance, workers’ compensation while equipment is used, and for purchasing materials such as rock. Commissioner Terry Weidert made the motion, Commissioner Tom Barrett seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
On a separate motion, the commission authorized the chairman’s signature on a Neighborhood Revitalization Plan application for Daniel Schibi. Commissioner Terry Weidert moved the authorization, Commissioner Tom Barrett seconded, and the motion passed with Barrett and Weidert voting yes and Chairman Vincent B. Schibi recorded as abstaining.
Commissioners recessed briefly during the morning. The agenda included presentations: Manny Coya of Amazon Government Business Accounts spoke about potential benefits of an Amazon business account for procurement, and Kansas Representative Dan Goddard provided a legislative update. Emergency Manager Charles Morse announced a flood plain public meeting scheduled for April 29, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Altamont City Building.
Morse also reported that GFL Environmental has requested authority to increase rates for private haulers at the county transfer station; commissioners discussed the request and took no action at the meeting. The board subsequently recessed for an executive session to consult with legal counsel on a matter protected by attorney-client privilege; County Counselor Brian K. Johnson, County Clerk Gena Landis and Emergency Manager Charles Morse were present for the executive session.
After reconvening, County Clerk Gena Landis and County Counselor Brian K. Johnson reviewed taxable fringe benefit policies with the board. Commissioners decided the meal and county vehicle policies would remain as they are; the minutes do not record a formal roll-call vote for that staff-policy decision. The meeting adjourned at 12:41 p.m.; the next regular session is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on April 14, 2025.
