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Votes at a glance (select items taken):
- Approved minutes for an earlier meeting (moved by Commissioner McCurry; seconded; motion carried).
- Authorized and directed the chairman to sign a tax abatement in the amount of $68.76 related to a joint-ownership transfer (moved by Commissioner Thompson; seconded; motion carried).
- Authorized the chairman to sign a payroll notice for the Sheriff's Office: Blake Hanson, patrol corporal step/grade change (wage classification from 45-7 to 55-1; wage from $26.52 to $27.02; effective 03/26/25) (motion moved and carried).
- Authorized signature on an Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) form from the Farm Service Agency (motion moved by Thompson; seconded; carried).
- Appointed the Chamber of Commerce director Sherry Bauman (transcript also referenced spelling as Bowman) to the Coffey County Tourism & Visitors Board, effective immediately (motion carried).
- Rescinded a prior motion (03/24/2025) that had advertised for a custodian 'without' creating a position and then voted to advertise for a new full-time custodian position (motion to rescind moved and carried; new motion to advertise moved by Barker, seconded by McCurry; motion carried).

Other routine approvals included the county's 2026 budget preparation memo authorization to the chairman, and acceptance of several administrative items with no substantial policy change. Several agenda items were informational only or will return with further documentation (for example, the Eighth Road stop-sign resolution discussed by Road & Bridge staff).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Meeting 4-14-2025","oneSentenceSummary","A set of routine actions were approved by the board: minutes, a small tax abatement, a sheriff's payroll classification/step change, ECAP authorization, appointment to the tourism board and a motion to advertise for a new full-time custodian position (rescinding a prior motion).","taxTitle","Coffey County, Kansas","taxId",73123,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6604008,"Coffey County road crew seeks stop-sign resolution, orders skid loader and solicits asphalt bids",3399,241000,3640000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2994804-0d05032aad5e4392b926e053b32bf089&start=241&end=3640","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2994804-0d05032aad5e4392b926e053b32bf089/thumbnail_241000.jpg","/articles/6604008/Coffey-County/Kansas/Coffey-County-road-crew-seeks-stop-sign-resolution-orders-skid-loader-and-solicits-asphalt-bids","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6604008-45913904905a955740688c00bb6fc247/orig.mp4?Expires=1771012927&Signature=QftMJV2aVDICpoirzZifnfFnRlXVRn5zsON0iHgaGBLf3NEOwwAv8AI-hnR9Pt7lV~GUpvQh03VUGc69mm2LaWnvnpEXCIoqEZa9lPGkOfQCL-beYfp2XZpNoRqFsCnf~myXWscg2VOG5ktsgTJugjEY4J574h-NfakmJL8hRt2K1jozairdQZ2li1jKxKuz4LbJIbyi3-RYEHmVld~QiArONEErl~Gd4YvH6jeEfZw87BMCeWxU05QSKd5Qb1AFJfTYrzGUgBYwcjfk7~~BeNXy9ZfPXcmK1li~lKVuzFT72RnGs1n1dHqY7HULBp0-pS4lP6MnfE-ceLI3kN6z3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coffey County Road and Bridge superintendent reported progress on work related to 58 Highway and Eighth Road and asked the commission to expect a stop-sign resolution next week to allow temporary traffic controls at incoming intersections while hauling continues.

Superintendent Ryan told the board crews placed dust control on Eighth Road and were preparing signage; he said the county needs a formal resolution before the temporary stop signs are fully authorized and that County Engineer Keith Browning is reviewing the draft resolution. Commissioners gave verbal approval to proceed with installation and agreed to add the resolution to the next meeting agenda for formal action.

The board accepted a bid recommendation to purchase a John Deere skid loader from Murphy Tractor (Beeca, Kansas) as the best bid, total quoted in the meeting transcript as $103,480, to be charged to the general fund public works equipment line. The motion was moved by Commissioner Thompson and seconded by Commissioner Barker and the board approved the purchase.

Road and Bridge also received approval to solicit sealed bids for two hot-mix asphalt projects: approximately 8 miles of 3-inch hot mix overlay on Angus Road (58 Highway to Fourteenth Road) and approximately 4.5 miles of 2-inch hot mix overlay on Pawnee Road (Twelfth Road to Sixteenth Road / Jacobs Creek Road area). Funds for both projects were listed as the general fund public works asphalt line item; one project also referenced the special highway improvement fund.

Ryan also briefed commissioners on routine material needs: the department expects to procure 1,120 feet (40-foot lengths) of 10.75-inch outside-diameter steel casing in 40-foot lengths (total cost $28,817.60) for use on shallow agricultural entrances and tight-ditch areas. He said the casing allows installations with minimal cover in locations that would otherwise require deeper ditching for larger pipe.","Road and Bridge staff updated commissioners on 58 Highway/Eighth Road work, requested a stop-sign resolution for temporary haul-route intersections, accepted a skid loader bid and authorized solicitation of sealed bids for two hot-mix overlay projects.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6604012,"Coffey County approves $151,940 from reserve fund to cover two critical hospital capital repairs",902,8668000,9570000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2994804-0d05032aad5e4392b926e053b32bf089&start=8668&end=9570","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2994804-0d05032aad5e4392b926e053b32bf089/thumbnail_8668000.jpg","/articles/6604012/Coffey-County/Kansas/Coffey-County-approves-151940-from-reserve-fund-to-cover-two-critical-hospital-capital-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6604012-053a178b15c86038e339ac8edfd246a4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771012927&Signature=lN3~VvpJ43GrAbWelVHHbc~3vUNnfVkRkKA6fyBvhllx0PS3FGfn2tDydrf-bytD8GPwGVCOienMKP88vcRQ91kQpWmWcN-Zr-iJyUvhZrPS0UOlfZZCFQQCh1kNPHgUx8xpri1nztFDyTziuJKIKp1G56SVKxFw8c2jFK6wWEhWON8V33A~xlHUnY3csrtEDEuoYudg-x35kItPs2eLUsRy3taWJsTXIy5s9EJmxm0LuX7nMTB9N09NHhLvvCvpSZfghJQRmXctK4cFTjgl4LY8fId2uldpWYTqmpI1sQt1s-Z5L8jXhADazfAiBCaYOsu45FEjx0bpb9anfSB9mw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Coffey County commissioners approved a request from Coffey County Hospital for $151,940 in county assistance to cover two capital replacements the hospital completed in 2024.

The letter presented to the board, signed by hospital CEO Stacy Augustine, listed a replacement rooftop HVAC unit ($114,115) and replacement of laboratory equipment ($37,825) that the hospital completed to avoid service disruptions. Representatives said the work was necessary because parts for the old HVAC unit were no longer available and the lab equipment had reached end of life.

Commissioner McCurry moved to authorize payment of the $151,940 from the Community Improvement Reserve Fund; Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion. The board voted in favor and the motion carried.

County staff said the payments will be handled via county check after the board authorized the transfer; commissioners asked staff to provide the invoices and supporting documentation for the county record.","Commissioners agreed to pay $151,940 to Coffey County Hospital to cover an emergency rooftop HVAC replacement and essential laboratory equipment, drawing funds from the Community Improvement Reserve Fund.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6604014,"Coffey County approves $1.45 million payment to River City; deducts $12,395 in change orders for law enforcement center",1831,2544000,4375000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2994804-0d05032aad5e4392b926e053b32bf089&start=2544&end=4375","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2994804-0d05032aad5e4392b926e053b32bf089/thumbnail_2544000.jpg","/articles/6604014/Coffey-County/Kansas/Coffey-County-approves-145-million-payment-to-River-City-deducts-12395-in-change-orders-for-law-enforcement-center","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6604014-230c2d9b39abd1d6f175a788db4d76cb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771012927&Signature=UjOdCY~fwP7RMSTx2Kb2NY-ImkYuY-UrIDlmbx2FbMFv~NN6njinjd67aM8Ucp0krYON6ISWNfy6fZe0T64hZpxsb9lNTgE7FmMfU~rbR~M~zE9HMF~GSRS-5mHSN9gm1nTbO3jZsgQFWi4DMF8UfedKhVU20PrxfR~7f7qKWGug4MnVeQtbzGBBMZkGQQeQcXZQaRJUhFnyfsK7FYXvoQDAXFXTPm7ncKBwbAHS1AN~625ffLm6A1d769gfoNAUF9Oef-xzEdH8FGTsJvZJlHPDm1t16zycLFngvZB7Puu7oEB97Q3RzTFJpJLtCnmTCYNr~w7436YFQWNYk80DEg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Coffey County commissioners voted to approve Application and Certificate for Payment No. 16 for the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center project and to accept a package of change orders that together reduce the project contingency by $12,395 without changing the project's guaranteed maximum price.

The board approved River City Construction LLC's payment request of $1,447,110.85 for work through the most recent pay period. The payment was moved by Commissioner McCurry and seconded by Commissioner Peterson; commissioners voted and the motion carried.

The board also approved change order 33, a combined action that deducts $1,947 for low-rise foam roof deck support and $10,448 for additional insulation and parapet work to reduce the risk of condensation in exterior walls. The board recorded the deduction of $12,395 from the project construction contingency; the guaranteed maximum price remained $25,712,885 as shown in the project tracking material presented to the commissioners.

Dylan, the River City representative who presented the pay application and the change-order tieouts, walked the board through the contractor's payout sheet showing subcontractor pay applications, retainage and the mapping between contractor change-order numbers and the county's change-order tracking. Cole, county project staff, was credited in the presentation for producing the cross-reference sheet the board used to follow change-order numbers.

Sheriff Tom addressed the commissioners at length about operational plans for the new facility, saying the design and systems will improve security and inmate services. He described the planned video visitation and kiosk system, which will allow inmates to have monitored video visits and will be tied to the vendor that provides the facility's telephone services. \"The safest place in Coffey County for your kids is right here,\" the sheriff said when explaining the security design and the secured corridor that links the jail to courtroom space.

River City and county staff told the board the project is nearing completion, with multiple subcontractor payouts reflecting substantial progress across roofing, plumbing, electrical and security systems. The River City tracking sheet showed most contractors at or near final payout amounts, and River City noted the project was under 2% from practical completion on some scopes.

Commissioners asked and received an update on contingency usage and were told the project team hopes to leave roughly $200,000 in contingency to transfer toward the next phase of work, though staff cautioned that the number remains subject to final reconciliation.

The board approved both the payment and the change order by voice vote; no roll-call vote tally beyond recorded ayes was taken at the meeting.","Commissioners approved Application for Payment No. 16 to River City Construction LLC for $1,447,110.85 and accepted change order 33, which deducts $12,395 from the project contingency with no change to the guaranteed maximum price (GMP). Sheriff and project staff discussed security, visitation technology and project schedule.","actionData","errors"]

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