Cherokee County

The Board approved payroll and accounts payable, and authorized a real estate tax foreclosure sale through Resolution 17-2017. Discussion topics included county road business, a concrete drain project, the hiring of contract attorneys for the District Court for the upcoming year, and the purchase of emergency management equipment. The Board further addressed proposed increases to septic and flood plain permit fees, considered implementing a new ordinance regarding the age of mobile homes, and reviewed a proposal for a Neighborhood Revitalization Program. Finally, the Board approved participation in a class action lawsuit concerning the opioid crisis.

The board discussed and took actions on several items, including authorizing a delegate for the Regional Prosperity Initiative meeting, approving a Cereal Malt Beverage License, and requesting insurance loss records. The board accepted construction bids for an NSP Project and supported a 911 Wireless Grant. Discussions included general road and county maintenance, updates on local sheriff matters, and a review of the 2011 budget with the county auditor. A state representative also presented information on the T-Works Program and local transportation consultation. The meeting concluded with executive sessions for attorney-client privilege matters.

The Board discussed county road debris cleanup following an ice storm and held executive sessions regarding personnel and courthouse security. A public hearing was conducted to amend the 2013 County General and Road & Bridge budgets. Additionally, the Board passed resolutions to create a County Equipment Reserve Fund and to establish new weight limits on a specific bridge. An announcement was also made regarding the upcoming policy allowing valid Concealed Carry Handgun Permit holders access to non-judicial areas of county buildings.

The board discussed several items including the renewal of the health insurance plan and committee recommendations for carriers. They reviewed and acted upon property tax relief applications for homesteads damaged by the Baxter Springs tornado. Additionally, the commissioners addressed a request from the Shawnee Township regarding a community center lease and cemetery mapping software. The meeting included the resignation of the County Appraiser and the subsequent appointment of a successor, alongside legal updates from the County Counselor regarding USD 247 tax refunds and a fence viewing. Finally, there was a presentation regarding the potential refinancing of Series 2005 Certificates of Participation for the Law Enforcement Center.

The Board of Commissioners addressed several items, including a list of supplies for the Noxious Weed Department, the signing of an agreement for annual technical analysis for the Appraiser's Office, and a discussion regarding future funding for the Truancy Program. The Board also approved the courthouse security plan, signed letters of support for the Kansas Byways Bicycle and Pedestrian Strategic Plan and Interpretive Plan, and addressed financial management procedures, including the authorization to pay certain bills prior to Board approval. Additionally, the Board enacted a resolution for a municipal numbering and identification system, approved funding for the Truancy Program, and authorized the purchase of promotional items for an upcoming officials meeting. The Sheriff presented an updated contract for inmate housing, and purchases were approved for the Noxious Weeds Department.