[{"_1":2,"_122":-5,"_123":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,74,86,98,110],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":44,"_46":47,"_48":49,"_50":51,"_52":53,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":59,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":65,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},"mediaId",6542631,"mediaKeyId","3403818-c4e87f352d6cbe44774735de78d96024","parentId",3403818,"title","Votes at a glance: commissioners approve NRP rebates, tax‑roll correction, payroll changes and county bills","audioSeconds",0,"startMs",6900000,"endMs","viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=3403818-c4e87f352d6cbe44774735de78d96024&start=6900&end=6900","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3403818-c4e87f352d6cbe44774735de78d96024/thumbnail_6900000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6542631/Osage-County/Kansas/Votes-at-a-glance-commissioners-approve-NRP-rebates-taxroll-correction-payroll-changes-and-county-bills","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6542631-685aa200449e447edbd5957071ed65ce/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440389&Signature=V34qex7tdg5MwiiEwsiq27uR55Q~~p-yBGFk6iaLBeRbYC1sCt3SZGYpuBAQIigG7KRvfuJnN-X-amfjKOkYmC3EAyqJ-RH-cXtTXvZmDheZTBns4UA~mXt2qpY9p4GZBvIoA-FnCppBLTZRDqNTiXI0ns3WuFYlddae83YOFoQidpaRtKRVmIxehprP-pWbgBmrqyr9uaNFx5ueCf6YGDXxM4b5BUo4VONSC6qqJdejMmRGOhfMQdIvVVK155yyUvk5m~hnJ7S~PN3L0wrFyUVwxGfP66qTE1fTClwIWzm018rlP53HtWvxbIY5GPo6kAWdwNE6450uP5wLoPpUNA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Osage County, KS","date","2025-05-20T00:00:00Z","article","At the meeting the board approved a set of routine fiscal and administrative items.

- NRP rebate applications: Commissioners approved multiple Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) rebate applications that county staff and the treasurer had reviewed and stamped as complete. The motion to approve the applications was moved and seconded; the board recorded a voice vote and the chair said, \"Motion carries.\" No individual check amounts were read into the record at the time of the vote.

- Tax roll correction: The board approved a tax‑roll correction for tax year 2022–23 for an entity listed in the packet as \"bombshell force\" (the packet entry as read aloud). The motion passed by voice vote.

- Payroll status changes: The board approved payroll and status changes brought forward by Sheriff Wells (personnel adjustments referenced in the sheriff's report). The motion carried by voice vote.

- Payment of bills: The commission approved payment of county bills totaling $204,854.69 as presented; the motion passed on voice vote.

Motions on each item were moved and seconded and passed on unanimous voice votes; the meeting record shows the chair calling the vote and commissioners responding \"Aye.\" No roll‑call vote listing individual commissioner names was read aloud.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Osage County Commission Meeting 5-20-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved multiple routine fiscal items including NRP rebate applications, a 2022–23 tax roll correction, payroll status changes and payment of county bills; all motions carried by voice vote.","taxTitle","Osage County, Kansas","taxId",73452,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6542636,"Commission approves rebuild of county motor grader after presentation on costs and lifespan",1125,4067000,5192000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3403818-c4e87f352d6cbe44774735de78d96024&start=4067&end=5192","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3403818-c4e87f352d6cbe44774735de78d96024/thumbnail_4067000.jpg","/articles/6542636/Osage-County/Kansas/Commission-approves-rebuild-of-county-motor-grader-after-presentation-on-costs-and-lifespan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6542636-96519989be992a1924055a9fc4d97485/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440389&Signature=X8zIeEuoeo-Kj1I31X3GMXoeLb2RdDPNTo79V~gczS8KomCqigfzIKWMsn9PUoEmPNcVmgoSub92UK2OkI6IWRJ-ppZlpIAdBoj-8hGq-I1e1XPhbq5TTJ3xC5hUyLn~vUXUeWbtsHDyHdk9M6eOaEFtwo0ZAVTXrKUl6LConxWFC4Clz5StilCXuRK-7vBNGFIxkfRgnDyhpdpWtYkiaxZPRYVsagKgd67Jpr0ITcBt~DnH6m20z4omBW-hUd7gVk8KyjuMSQCahtOAOL~4TB-bhqOZYcKCFZGZkkT4AaMZ2Pw7HRVlGt~ZzuclJZtqQhwHCMMZqm8qAdDe7V3j4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County road department staff and representatives from Murphy Tractor presented details and a cost estimate for a certified rebuild of the county's 770D motor grader, which staff said has more than 18,000 hours and is a good candidate for full powertrain and frame refurbishment.

The presenters described parts and price drivers: an engine core and remanufactured engine were cited at about $48,000; major transmission components were listed around $33,000. Murphy Tractor representatives said they typically source remanufactured engines, transmissions and pumps from John Deere Revance and would provide a rebuild that includes engine, transmission, hydraulic pumps, wiring harness replacement, cab refurbishment and a full repaint.

A road‑department speaker said the machine has no outstanding debt and is mechanically sound enough to justify rebuilding. \"This is gonna keep it in our possession without, going to a newer unit,\" a county road representative said, describing the fiscal rationale for a rebuild.

Commissioner Ryan Fine moved to authorize staff to proceed with Murphy Tractor for the certified rebuild of the 770D motor grader; the motion was seconded and carried on a unanimous voice vote. Commissioners recorded \"Aye\" and the chair said, \"Motion carries.\"

Vendor staff noted potential discounts (an example 10% parts discount cited on high‑cost components) and offered to perform periodic preventative maintenance oil sampling and inspections at 500‑hour intervals. County staff said they would schedule pre‑service inspections and expect the rebuild to keep the grader in service for roughly five additional years under current usage patterns.

The board directed staff to receive a firm written cost estimate and return any final purchase documentation to the commissioners; a motion at the meeting authorized staff to begin the rebuild process pending final paperwork.","After a presentation from road maintenance staff and vendor representatives, the board approved a certified rebuild of a 770D motor grader rather than purchasing a new unit; commissioners said the rebuild should extend service life about five years and vendor offered parts discounts and maintenance packages.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6542640,"County IT staff outline plan to restore secure county Wi‑Fi and create separate guest network",167,599000,766000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3403818-c4e87f352d6cbe44774735de78d96024&start=599&end=766","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3403818-c4e87f352d6cbe44774735de78d96024/thumbnail_599000.jpg","/articles/6542640/Osage-County/Kansas/County-IT-staff-outline-plan-to-restore-secure-county-WiFi-and-create-separate-guest-network","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6542640-43c7272cf8e652a96b84719844dfd5b6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440389&Signature=G2LSzCc7Gu1X~QLx8er1GMQUagridxv7GFTFuTQ54t8jwa9WuLNEYspRWnC6GqyilNs9xVXloyvNnLF3hmHD5Vio~MSUgnufWcUINWqd2UMDnQzOrLQf5o0dr2STADBYgM22qiLz3gZ2gsqSE0Ohg-7neNzwrF1yOawtvHEXUvs0lkQga9pLMcKSYgwFYgx7sZOE8i6De-xYuJWI8t7HFQYI9RCMdM1UMafsYBNdsHabpTiInXb73gBKUy2mCPsNms4zCrh9nue16dt194DYvQxb1kVAfu1v9n9usYmYWm0-~L4sw~c6PEgiDN10TzAMCJvXBQzEkpTiYQb3D9KwMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County information technology staff described a technical problem affecting staff laptops and proposed creating a secure private Wi‑Fi network alongside a separate guest network.

IT staff reported the courthouse wireless network was not attached to the county network and that users who move around the building without an Ethernet connection must establish a VPN session to reach county servers. \"Because the county Wi Fi here isn't attached to the network at all... it kinda creates issues when you have to be the VPN connection,\" an IT representative said.

The recommended fix is to reattach wireless to the county network configuration but to maintain two SSIDs: a private network with access to county resources and a guest network with limited access. IT staff said firewall changes and credentialing would be required and that downtime would be minimal. They also offered to provide on‑site assistance during rollout and remote support for modem resets and other occasional outages.

Commissioners and staff asked about public access, service‑ticket tracking for recurring power outages and whether the change would affect device eligibility; staff said only mobile devices and laptops that require roaming would need the secure credentialing, and desktops would continue to operate as before.

No formal action was taken; IT staff will coordinate credentials and schedule the firewall update and support for staff during the transition.","County IT staff said the courthouse wireless network was not attached to the county network, causing VPN disruption for roaming laptop users; staff proposed creating a private (secure) network and a guest network so mobile users can remain connected without requiring additional VPN steps.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6542645,"Osage County Historical Society asks for continued support as programming and digitization expand",357,989000,1346000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3403818-c4e87f352d6cbe44774735de78d96024&start=989&end=1346","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3403818-c4e87f352d6cbe44774735de78d96024/thumbnail_989000.jpg","/articles/6542645/Osage-County/Kansas/Osage-County-Historical-Society-asks-for-continued-support-as-programming-and-digitization-expand","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6542645-066a4068d334e3463228ad25ff552a1a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440389&Signature=Juof3z5jgdr89SSvka-JbOY-sb~adLxNJ0JnORzpmkYnzr080FiCoM4A9DouBgsWSN41hsZxecGP1nms2ekaF13Tr~GYqJA9~lV55CQrXTB9nfb7UofTMGmInDqep6UzOJAlJ9Y2KGVwyveTr3qIKpeBp8txfMkW2A1IOhrvhjn2DoCQdxhyU~VdhTaOPLDHnjEiUR6tDJgH2kq7IQOFIskFxy~H5i7unc2FS48TgRQZad4EJcbprZe~1trcZ4K5P0DwtH-a9ug7K~76I8I-W-yeSxTn3vBe7M3YVLvDYf0x4djIAublJVq60gTfDghJpXV9U0SXADQvZKtNbYuFMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A representative of the Osage County Historical Society updated commissioners on programming, volunteer capacity and plans to digitize the museum's collections.

The speaker said the society has received several large private donations that funded urgent building repairs, including brickwork and roof work. \"We did receive a few large private donations this year that have allowed us to make some desperately needed improvements to our building,\" the representative said.

The society described grant applications for higher‑fidelity scanning equipment as the first phase of a disaster‑preparedness plan, intended to create digital backups of records and artifacts. The rep said the scanning work and digital outreach would help long‑term preservation and expand access: \"we're working really hard to kinda try to download that brain trust into actual paper and more people, because we have to look at long term sustainability of this knowledge.\"

The society also reported rising out‑of‑county and international research requests, interest in school programming (including living history and one‑room school tours), and partnerships with local groups for heritage tourism. Museum public hours were stated as Wednesday–Saturday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., with appointments available outside those times.

Commissioners thanked the society and asked for any needs to be forwarded to county staff for consideration during budget discussions. No appropriation or formal action was taken during the meeting.","Historical Society representatives described increased public programming, a scanning/digital preservation effort funded by private donations and grant applications, and said museum hours and volunteer capacity are unchanged; commissioners did not take funding action at the meeting.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_46":116,"_48":117,"_50":118,"_52":119,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":120,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":121,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6542650,"County hears hour-long briefing on state employee health plan and what joining would mean",559,2123000,2682000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3403818-c4e87f352d6cbe44774735de78d96024&start=2123&end=2682","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3403818-c4e87f352d6cbe44774735de78d96024/thumbnail_2123000.jpg","/articles/6542650/Osage-County/Kansas/County-hears-hour-long-briefing-on-state-employee-health-plan-and-what-joining-would-mean","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6542650-1b455983e9e4876ac792be426444404e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440389&Signature=P5qUYGY9omrfId73RKjXpmzVW0ftZ~-Wqg1PpiJ3GynNeb-AEzv8qtirRyOFSe4YBTYHTXB0d3sJv7M294nMBEuRsggazAIwhCg~TUVaThk5eW1564YvYKBV9vdnVg0KUftUjf7TTuHKEp2TPu~OvXSMaaOyhT4I9a75shkg1GWLGHrOqXu3zwrOO4r835BJKmXHI6X8J5yf5hTYBqXB5vbTvQo8UXsBUWnRx8XTQuTeCXU2I8Wi70fVqEoVSxC1dZxM2P8Yv-qx7TErq-0vKA7bXpjUK3zWLAZfnLebork9cpcq1zNmnC6WfP8D3FytXHltrDr6Iaow0OShYnzUWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives of the State Employee Health Plan outlined how the plan works and what Osage County would need to do to join as a non‑state entity.

Tom Feliciano and Paul Roberts of the plan's operations team told commissioners the state pool is self‑funded and already covers many non‑state entities. \"the state employee health plan is a self funded pool that has non state entities,\" Roberts said, adding the pool combines those groups with active state employees to create a larger, more predictable risk pool.

The presenters said non‑state entities must sign a three‑year commitment to join, and there is no health underwriting or preexisting‑condition waiting period for members who enroll. Paul Roberts said, \"When you do join the state plan, your commitment is for 3 years,\" and that leaving early carries a penalty.

They described four medical plan designs offered through two carriers (Aetna and Blue Cross), savings baked into some high‑deductible plans through employer HSA contributions, and wellness incentives that reduce employee premiums. Roberts also noted administrative services the plan provides, including COBRA administration, employee assistance (EAP), and support with open enrollment meetings.

County staff and commissioners focused on near‑term cost comparisons. Commissioner Michelle (last name not specified in the transcript) asked how the county could compare current costs to the state plan. The presenters said the county's broker and the plan can produce rate sheets and a side‑by‑side comparison; Roberts said the county could enroll effective Jan. 1 of any year and that employer costs change July 1 to align with fiscal years.

The presenters emphasized tradeoffs: the state pool's size can dampen large year‑to‑year swings but joining requires accepting the three‑year commitment and the plan's employer/employee contribution requirements. Roberts said the plan does not actively market to non‑state entities and that the decision to join is voluntary.

Commissioners and staff asked for written comparisons of renewal numbers from the county's broker versus the state plan and a clear estimate of the county's employer costs for planning. No formal action was taken at the meeting; commissioners asked staff to gather the requested comparative materials for a future decision.","Representatives from the State Employee Health Plan presented benefits, plan options and the three‑year commitment required for non‑state entities; county staff asked for a side-by‑side cost comparison before any decision.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Votes at a glance: commissioners approve NRP rebates, tax‑roll correction, payroll changes and county bills

Commission approves rebuild of county motor grader after presentation on costs and lifespan

County IT staff outline plan to restore secure county Wi‑Fi and create separate guest network

Osage County Historical Society asks for continued support as programming and digitization expand

County hears hour-long briefing on state employee health plan and what joining would mean