Shawnee County Kansas Commission Commission Meeting
The Commission addressed several items, including the withdrawal of a restroom renovation project at the Shawnee County Courthouse and the authorization to issue an RFP for comprehensive design services for the full renovation project. Key approvals included voucher payments for infrastructure and sewer district projects, funding for new banquet chairs at the Stormont Vail Event Center, repairs for an underground sprinkler system and a boom lift at the Event Center, and the issuance of RFPs for disaster debris management and monitoring services. Additionally, the Commission approved hiring a new re-entry coordinator for the Department of Corrections and authorized an annual maintenance contract for a full-body scanner system.
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The meeting included a presentation on the fourth quarter report for Grace Med, highlighting an increase in patients and services. The commission discussed and approved voucher payments, correction orders, and bids for heavy-duty dump trucks with snow plow and sander. They also considered and approved bids for road oil. Additionally, the commission reviewed and approved bids for various park amenities. The meeting also covered the authorization and execution of a contract with Collin Associates Mental Health for therapeutic services. There was also a discussion on severe weather preparedness and upcoming storm spotter courses, as well as promotion of Walk Kansas program and mobile mammography.
Jun 4, 2015·Board meeting
Shawnee County Kansas Commission Meeting
The meeting included the approval of the consent agenda. New business involved the consideration and approval of voucher payments totaling $974,896.61, which included a significant settlement amount and payments for solid waste. Correction orders were also approved. The commission discussed and approved the project budget for the Southwest Whitenourish Road improvement project, which includes final design, construction engineering, and utilities, slated for 2017 construction. There was an extensive discussion regarding traffic disruption due to this and other ongoing construction projects, including steps taken for public notification and accommodations for local entities like Susanna Wesley Church. Furthermore, the board addressed concerns from a resident regarding street safety in the Hidden Valley subdivision, specifically requesting stop signs and a traffic light, though jurisdiction over a portion of the affected road was clarified. Finally, the application for the Emergency Management Planning Grant for Fiscal Year 2016, intended to cover salary and benefits for deputy director and operations assistant positions supporting hazard preparation and mutual aid agreements, was considered and approved.
