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Patrick Smith, identified in the meeting as the risk manager at K Camp, presented a recognition check for $5,341.17 and praised county efforts to reduce property-loss liabilities through training and inspections. “We do appreciate the steps that Franklin County has taken to reduce the risk of property loss and liabilities,” Patrick Smith said. He noted the county formed a risk-management committee and thanked staff for training and inspections that led to the award.

A representative of the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce (identified in the record as Brad) reported the chamber used a TGT tourism grant allocation to support a July 4 Chautauqua Festival fireworks show and a two-concert summer series. The chamber reported receiving $1,950 from the county under the TGT program to support the fireworks display. The speaker estimated combined attendance near 1,000 across the two concerts and described ancillary supports such as a beer garden, food trucks and downtown business participation.

The chamber representative said city of Ottawa is a major sponsor and that the chamber will again seek county grant support in spring 2026 for a larger fireworks show to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary. He also promoted an upcoming Ladies Night Out event scheduled for Sept. 26, a chamber-sponsored downtown scavenger-hunt and shopping event.

County staff thanked the chamber for outreach and emphasized the value of chamber presentations in strengthening relationships and public understanding of county programs. No public comments were offered during the meeting’s public-comment period.

The K Camp award check will be processed through normal county accounting procedures and the chamber will continue to be eligible to request TGT funds during the county’s grant round next spring, the chamber representative said.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","08 20 2025 Franklin County Board of County Commissioners Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Representatives from the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce updated commissioners on recent concerts, a July 4 fireworks show funded in part by a $1,950 TGT grant, and upcoming events; K Camp presented Franklin County with a $5,341.17 risk-management check.","taxTitle","Franklin County, Kansas","taxId",70736,"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},6501323,"Franklin County commissioners approve $1.74 million in vouchers, health department adjustments, rezoning and ambulance purchase",132,753000,885000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5607482-f44fb4d35b1d5d683aa26b0ebdb2eb2e&start=753&end=885","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5607482-f44fb4d35b1d5d683aa26b0ebdb2eb2e/thumbnail_753000.jpg","/articles/6501323/Franklin-County/Kansas/Franklin-County-commissioners-approve-174-million-in-vouchers-health-department-adjustments-rezoning-and-ambulance-purchase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6501323-57ab59f7ee05ace64774a8f21af93cc0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140659&Signature=l8d6tlPa2IY~1xpei8U-H-4FmA-dYcMmHh0I4p7rsWTfQEaK4B64~t2fQgdsKJxYhezi4aLqiEw~6xlrTWNsIXfhxP6C7eEYXw3rEXiIhQRrm-rILdcoopQEIDACeAQlpOed72AMLpphJSuo82Mnp4YY7pGJrBJX0abB6CHaWksENMxe0Bv7WNkyt8ya3ZnTf-pSQ8NEvR2CN0OFsxoFlT7pHkHKPKzz1JJTxYiRVrcmMIpGy4rQX11k70coAYVDkFYQzPVaqE8yWPLkMPt471SGxCndCbOrtnMWjWUT83hSqRDCQ-x79Qb1iTOtdZ7KTrSIx9d1VaQyK~YpUpDGIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Franklin County commissioners on Aug. 20 voted unanimously to approve a package of routine and standalone items, including $1,744,130.43 in claim vouchers, a health department adjustments report, a rezoning application and the purchase of a new ambulance.

The commission approved the consent items — which also included minutes and several administrative approvals — by voice vote after a motion and second. Commissioners recorded unanimous support for the items at the meeting.

The commission then approved a health department adjustments report that listed bad-debt write-offs and insurance adjustments for recent billing cycles. Health department representative Brenda said she had secured additional grant funds that covered the amounts presented and asked the commission to approve the adjustments; the motion passed unanimously.

The commission approved rezone application 25050042 (Carswell) to allow construction of a home on a parcel described during the meeting as roughly 4 acres southwest of Ottawa; staff and the planning commission had recommended approval. The applicant told staff that a rural water district letter was on file to establish a meter and that the remainder of the acreage would remain in agricultural use. The motion to approve the rezoning passed unanimously.

The commission also approved the purchase of a 2025 Crestline ambulance from Pinnacle Emergency Vehicles in the amount of $261,130. Christie, the county’s emergency services representative, said staff solicited three bids, received two, and recommended the Crestline model because it matched the county’s existing medic unit and met space and equipment needs for critical patients. Commissioners approved the purchase by motion and second; the vote was unanimous.

Votes at a glance: 1) Consent items including $1,744,130.43 in claim vouchers — approved (unanimous). 2) Health Department adjustments (bad debt and insurance adjustments for recent months) — approved (unanimous). 3) Rezone application 25050042 (Carswell) for a single-family home parcel — approved (unanimous). 4) Purchase of a 2025 Crestline ambulance from Pinnacle Emergency Vehicles, $261,130 — approved (unanimous).

The meeting record shows commissioners present and recorded in roll calls as Commissioner Sotomayor, Commissioner Wehmeyer, Vice Chair Meador, Commissioner Dickinson and Chair Harris. No roll-call dissents or abstentions were recorded on the motions reported at the meeting.

Staff noted there were no public comments during the public-comment portion of the meeting. The commission adjourned after approving the final motions.","At its Aug. 20 meeting, the Franklin County Commission approved consent claims of $1,744,130.43, accepted a health department bad-debt and insurance-adjustment report, rezoned property for a single-family home and authorized purchase of a 2025 Crestline ambulance for $261,130.","actionData","errors"]

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Ottawa Area Chamber reports on concerts and fireworks funding; K Camp awards Franklin County $5,341.17 for risk management

Franklin County commissioners approve $1.74 million in vouchers, health department adjustments, rezoning and ambulance purchase