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Doniphan County notes state disaster proclamation but lacks documentation to meet county damage threshold for state aid
Summary
Emergency Management Coordinator Scott B. Morris reported Governor Kelly issued a disaster proclamation after heavy rainfall the week of June 1, 2026, but Doniphan County has not met its $38,200 threshold for reporting damages to public roadways and structures; commissioners recessed twice into executive session on roads and bridges with legal counsel present.
Emergency Management Coordinator Scott B. Morris told the Doniphan County Commission that Governor Kelly issued a proclamation of disaster following heavy rainfall the week of June 1, 2026, but that the State of Kansas had not met the dollar threshold for eligibility and Doniphan County had not met its threshold of $38,200 to report damages to public roadways and structures. Morris said there must be adequate documentation showing damages were caused by that specific event and not pre-existing conditions.
Separately, the board recessed into executive session twice under the attorney-client privilege to discuss roads and bridges (9:16–9:21 A.M. and 9:21–9:26 A.M.); County Attorney Charles D. Baskins, County Clerk Peggy Franken and Road Office Manager Lindsay Norris remained for the sessions. No action was taken when the board returned to open session.
