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Votes and actions at a glance — Cherokee County commissioners, Oct. 7
Summary
The Board approved minutes (with one abstention), authorized a short executive session, cleared a vehicle as surplus for transfer to Columbus Fire Department, authorized the health department to sign a KHIN agreement, and adjourned; a sewer billing contract was sent to the next agenda for legal review.
The Board recorded several formal motions and outcomes on Oct. 7.
Commissioner Myra Frazier moved to approve the Sept. 30, 2024 minutes; Commissioner Lorie Johnson seconded and the motion passed with Chair Cory Moates recorded as abstaining. Commissioner Cory Moates moved for a 10‑minute attorney‑client executive session with County Counselor Jake Conard; Commissioner Johnson seconded and the motion passed unanimously; the Board took no action following the session.
The Board found a 2016 Ford Explorer (VIN ending in 42019) was no longer needed and, under K.S.A. 19‑211 and because its value is less than $50,000, authorized transfer to the City of Columbus for use by its fire department; the motion passed unanimously. The Board also authorized Health Department Administrator Peyton Kessler to sign a provider participation agreement with the Kansas Health Information Network; that motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Myra Frazier moved to adjourn; Commissioner Lorie Johnson seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Separately, Road and Bridge Office Manager Joni Hicks presented a sewer billing system contract; County Counselor Jake Conard requested the contract be placed on the next meeting agenda for his review before the Board takes action.
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