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Votes and actions at a glance — Ottawa County commissioners, Oct. 27, 2025
Summary
A concise list of motions, votes and outcomes from the Oct. 27 Ottawa County commission meeting, including contract approvals, payroll action, accounts payable and personnel appointments.
The Ottawa County Board of County Commissioners took the following formal actions on Oct. 27, 2025:
• Approved interlocal cooperation agreement with the North Central Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Facility (motion by Commissioner Carla Grund; seconded by Commissioner Duane Morris). Vote: 3-0.
• Approved a one-time $400 Christmas bonus for full-time employees (pro-rated for hires in 2025; part-time and '999' employees to receive 50%). Motion by Commissioner Duane Morris; seconded by Commissioner Carla Grund. Vote: 3-0.
• Approved accounts payable totaling $63,767.98 and approved Oct. 20 commission minutes (motions by Commissioner Carla Grund; seconded by Commissioner Duane Morris). Vote: 3-0.
• Moved to executive session under the Non-Elected Personnel exception to the Kansas Open Meetings Act for museum personnel (15 minutes); no action was taken in session. After the session, the board offered Elizabeth Lockhart the museum curator position as a '999' employee (motion by Commissioner Duane Morris; seconded by Commissioner Scott Mortimer). Vote: 3-0.
• Approved the Ottawa County Risk Management Plan and Cyber Security Disaster Plan (motion by Commissioner Carla Grund; seconded by Commissioner Duane Morris). Vote: 3-0.
• Adjourned at 11:35 a.m. (motion by Commissioner Duane Morris; seconded by Commissioner Scott Mortimer). Vote: 3-0.
This summary lists motions and outcomes recorded in the meeting minutes; specifics such as contract financial schedules are recorded in the meeting documents.
