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County Administrator April Ward introduced the proclamation for the Kismet Public Library, saying the library's program runs from a June 3 kickoff to a July 17 wrap-up and noting the county is fortunate to have “two excellent libraries.” The board approved the proclamation by voice vote.

Ward also presented two Seward County scholarships awarded for 2025. Seward County offers two $400 scholarships each year to a child or grandchild of a Seward County employee; recipients must be enrolled full time and have a minimum 2.75 GPA.

The first recipient, Adelie Flores (daughter of Ivan and Carmen Flores), carries a 3.925 GPA and is in the top 10% of her class. Ward described Adelie as academically accomplished and involved in many activities, including volleyball, basketball, track, softball, power lifting, student council, National Honor Society, band and choir, FCCLA, yearbook, and dual-credit courses through Seward County Community College. Ward noted Adelie's small business selling fresh-squeezed flavored lemonades.

The second recipient, Mackenzie Kolb, plans to start at Seward County Community College and later pursue training as a respiratory therapist. Ward said Mackenzie has a personal history of respiratory issues treated at Children's Mercy in Kansas City and that experience inspired her career choice. Ward described Mackenzie as active in 4‑H, community theater and student athletics, including wrestling and softball.

Commissioners offered congratulations; the board photographed the recipients and their families. Ward encouraged scholarship applicants to pursue additional college scholarship opportunities and noted community support for library and senior-center activities discussed elsewhere in the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Seward County - County Commission-Regular - Jun 02, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board read a proclamation recognizing the Kismet Public Library summer reading program and presented two $400 Seward County scholarships to Adelie Flores and Mackenzie Kolb, including recipients' academic and extracurricular details.","taxTitle","Seward County, Kansas","taxId",70665,"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},6527455,"Votes at a glance: Seward County commission approves agenda changes, consent items and the overlay change order",1198,249000,1447000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3626060-8943a6fdd032d46b3496365b270f3aaf&start=249&end=1447","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3626060-8943a6fdd032d46b3496365b270f3aaf/thumbnail_249000.jpg","/articles/6527455/Seward-County/Kansas/Votes-at-a-glance-Seward-County-commission-approves-agenda-changes-consent-items-and-the-overlay-change-order","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6527455-ab1d4f6d6d938f8f2f12b54d0e716d72/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140276&Signature=Nsox3vylz2alQV9qCZLleSbaS1Zdn1Qn4GnNtXeWCF22TTRwFP4m1TZOoqShAGNh3TbvoGn5ug2UzZ6x8hKVslUDIUOZEma8Am4-pqG1FowM3AVTdtH3vNyH9bo6ifiHw01ZbmExYFYNrYtUFjGtJ7KUeeuX-QjLssraliQhqAF3LiNvpplMB15~UV1ggi~OLZp6i1jdSd7B4~LsLkQxalbjH-k19Igfk8uVtv5a9z4WRaRmxOCnJ0fK6vVyGoSzxUEVb1dSRZU2Npe9mMWJt8OEV4zhfR0w4ML62jjoDHjsRow2ZAHXKLsJSUjj0GO8X8~tC6undeCR3lqVW6-YHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Seward County Board of County Commissioners regular meeting, the board recorded several routine actions and one substantive contract change order. Key outcomes:

- Add item 5A (J&R Constructors Group change order for shouldering): Motion to add the item made by Commissioner Hamm, seconded by Commissioner Fuller; approved by voice vote (5-0).

- Approve amended agenda: Motion by Commissioner Helm, second by Commissioner Fuller; approved by voice vote (5-0).

- Approve consent agenda: Motion by Commissioner Helm, second by Commissioner Fuller; approved by voice vote (5-0).

- Proclamation: The board read and approved a proclamation recognizing Kismet Public Library summer reading (June 3 kickoff through July 17 wrap-up). Motion and second were recorded during the meeting and the proclamation was approved by board vote.

- Seward County 2025 HMA overlay shouldering change order (Item 5A): Motion to approve $123,420 change order moved by Commissioner Helm, seconded by Commissioner Boer; approved by voice vote (5-0). The change order will be paid from bond proceeds; striping will be bid separately.

- Motion to dismiss/adjourn: Motion by Commissioner Helm, second by Commissioner Fuller; approved by voice vote.

Where the transcript did not identify a mover or seconder by full name for a specific motion, the minutes record the vote outcome and the board-approved actions. All recorded affirmative votes were unanimous during this meeting.","During the regular meeting the Seward County Board of County Commissioners approved amendments to the agenda, the consent agenda, a Kismet Public Library proclamation, the overlay shouldering change order, and a motion to dismiss; most approvals were unanimous 5-0.",{"_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},6527460,"Seward County approves $123,420 change order for 2025 overlay shouldering",273,1104000,1377000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3626060-8943a6fdd032d46b3496365b270f3aaf&start=1104&end=1377","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3626060-8943a6fdd032d46b3496365b270f3aaf/thumbnail_1104000.jpg","/articles/6527460/Seward-County/Kansas/Seward-County-approves-123420-change-order-for-2025-overlay-shouldering","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6527460-c24cef71d5ce660aebe7ced2fd610e11/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140276&Signature=HHmCZNpJZ6JYc46KDQpo5WbzESxCV3n7rknb7OY3XZrY8~uFUjkC3ePs5nAhc8j48Hjd7YSU-iUrwWw76lHemnpT0~PbGD5UY6vYL0cxIb3HB4mkTqKY-eSH2LQPbhDh0cBkjXhedUQ4QozU295RObC90csjaZybeAjDx1KyFqZGNwkehPzOtJVSAgo9UJ-KYH5CU7IKZXdAZt8rR6RdjMyvf5t0eEvSS4VsndGtmKRTzDrNLHN4hl9T~loVYdcS0DF4JhVBFJFq7r1K5zCqxO-zn-3YhauCpyJdz-1r1F7MM8jv4uih4iX7v4DRjPU2u07cRf1Th4rY09tB~Hf0RQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Seward County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve a $123,420 change order so J&R Constructors Group can perform shouldering work on the county's 2025 HMA overlay project.

County Administrator April Ward told commissioners the contractor asked to perform the shouldering after a pre-construction meeting because the original engineering bid did not include shoulders or striping and the county lacks the necessary equipment and trained staff to build the shoulders in-house. “We simply do not have the equipment, nor…people qualified in building those shoulders right now,” Ward said.

Ward said J&R asked to be relieved of liability for the roadway until shoulders are built and compacted; having the contractor perform the shoulder work would both speed construction and reduce the risk of damaging the fresh asphalt. Ward also told the board the overlay project was bid in five phases, that bids on the overlay totaled about $5,735,000 against an earlier $6,000,000 estimate, and that change order number one had produced a reduction of about $112,340 that could be applied toward the shouldering cost.

Commissioner Helm moved to approve the change order; Commissioner Boer seconded. The board approved the motion by voice vote. April Ward said the change order will be paid from bond proceeds.

Ward and staff explained striping is not included in this change order and will be bid separately, and that J&R Constructors Group will provide pilot cars and traffic control. Ward said the contractor will mill and reuse fresh millings for the shoulders using a machine that compacts the material more cleanly and quickly than county blades would. She warned that one intersection (the cattle entrance at the cutoff) will need to be closed for up to a day to complete tie-in work, weather permitting, and that large silage-truck traffic may require additional law enforcement assistance during operations.

The board approved the change order 5-0. Next steps Ward identified include scheduling the shouldering with J&R, issuing a separate bid for striping, and coordinating traffic control for the single-day closure needed to tie into the Cobalt cattle entrance area.","The Seward County Board of County Commissioners approved a $123,420 change order to have J&R Constructors Group perform shouldering work on the county's 2025 HMA overlay project; striping will be bid separately and the work will be funded from bond proceeds.","actionData","errors"]

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