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Labette County commissioners adopt burn ban, award dust-control contract and approve appointments
Summary
At their March 17 meeting the Labette County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a countywide burn ban effective immediately, awarded a dust-control contract to Scotwood Industries, authorized an appraiser parcel-search agreement, approved personnel and tax resolutions, and reappointed three members to the Labette Health Board of Trustees.
The Labette County Board of Commissioners met March 17, 2025, and unanimously approved a series of routine and public-safety measures, including an immediate countywide burn ban and a contract for roadside dust control.
Chairman Vincent B. Schibi called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Commissioners Tom Barrett and Terry Weidert were present. The board first approved the minutes from its March 10 meeting after a motion by Commissioner Terry Weidert that was seconded by Commissioner Tom Barrett.
The board authorized an Appraiser's Parcel Search Agreement with David Thornton; the agreement includes a paid fee of $225.00 and the chairman was authorized to sign. Commissioners also approved Resolution No. 2025-20-A, resolving invoices of $3,179.00 that are part of $16,449.27 owed in delinquent taxes for CMC Inc./Grand True Value Rental.
On personnel business, commissioners authorized a position transfer for Jean Nash from Commercial Supervisor to Deputy Real Estate, moving her pay range from 24 J to 28 J effective with the April pay period.
Public Works Director Sandy Krider and Assistant Director Ralph George presented competing bids for dust control. The board voted to accept Scotwood Industries Inc.'s bid for $444.80 plus sales tax for a 400-foot by 18-foot application, with a $50 surcharge (the same surcharge applied last year). An alternative bid from Platte River Dust Control had been $560.00 plus tax and a $50 surcharge.
For public safety, the board adopted Resolution No. 2025-19-L establishing a burn ban in Labette County effective immediately and to remain in force until rescinded by the board.
After a short recess, commissioners adopted three personnel/board-appointment resolutions for the Labette County Medical Center (doing business as Labette Health). Resolutions 2025-21-A and 2025-22-A reappointed Ned Wall (Position No. 4) and Perry Sorrell (Position No. 6), respectively, to terms through April 2028. Resolution 2025-23-A appointed Jason McKee to Position No. 5, replacing Jill Thomas, with the term running through April 2028.
Votes at a glance: - Approval of March 10, 2025 minutes: motion by Terry Weidert; second Tom Barrett; vote 3-0 (Barrett Yes; Weidert Yes; Schibi Yes). - Appraiser's Parcel Search Agreement (David Thornton): motion by Terry Weidert; second Tom Barrett; vote 3-0. - Resolution No. 2025-20-A (delinquent-tax invoices totaling $3,179.00 of $16,449.27): motion by Terry Weidert; second Vincent B. Schibi; vote 3-0. - Position transfer for Jean Nash (Range 24 J to 28 J effective April): motion by Terry Weidert; second Tom Barrett; vote 3-0. - Dust-control contract awarded to Scotwood Industries, Inc. ($444.80 plus tax for 400 ft x 18 ft; $50 surcharge): motion by Terry Weidert; second Tom Barrett; vote 3-0. - Resolution No. 2025-19-L (burn ban, effective immediately): motion by Terry Weidert; second Tom Barrett; vote 3-0. - Resolution No. 2025-21-A (reappoint Ned Wall, Position No. 4, Labette Health Board): motion by Terry Weidert; second Vincent B. Schibi; vote 3-0. - Resolution No. 2025-22-A (reappoint Perry Sorrell, Position No. 6, Labette Health Board): motion by Terry Weidert; second Vincent B. Schibi; vote 3-0. - Resolution No. 2025-23-A (appoint Jason McKee to Position No. 5, replacing Jill Thomas): motion by Terry Weidert; second Vincent B. Schibi; vote 3-0.
There were no recorded objections or extended debate on the motions. With no further business, the board adjourned at 10:42 a.m.; the next regular meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Monday, March 24, 2025.
