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Noxious Weed director reports resumed spraying; part-time applicator Ron Scott hired at $15/hour

Pratt County, Kansas Board of Commissioners · July 6, 2026
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Summary

Director Jon Roach said weather allowed the department to resume roadside herbicide spraying after delays. The commission approved hiring Ron Scott as a part-time weed sprayer/applicator at $15.00 per hour by a 3-0 vote.

Noxious Weed Director Jon Roach told the commission recent weather finally allowed the department to resume roadside herbicide spraying after significant delays. He reported operational recovery and requested authorization to fill a part-time seasonal position.

The commission approved hiring Ron Scott as a part-time weed sprayer/applicator at $15.00 per hour. Commissioner Rick Shriver moved the motion, Commissioner Thomas W. Jones III seconded, and the motion passed 3-0.

The transcript does not specify the expected hours for the part-time position or the budget line that will fund the hire; those details would be in departmental personnel and payroll records.