The commission reviewed monthly departmental reports and approved consent agenda items A through G. The meeting featured a presentation regarding the Moderate Income Housing grant application for the Victory Village on East 22nd development. Discussion topics included the project's design, the proposed capital stack, and the developer's strategy for long-term ownership and property management to support community economic growth.
Oct 13, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Board of Ellis County Commissioners Regular Meeting
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The board discussed several administrative and community items, including an update from the Victoria Community Coalition regarding a fee waiver request and consideration of county support for a Moderate Income Housing grant application. The commission also addressed the acquisition of necessary right-of-way and temporary construction easements for bridge infrastructure projects, approved the destruction of previous election ballots, appointed a new member to the Care Council, and selected voting delegates for upcoming annual association meetings.
Oct 6, 2026·Board meeting
Ellis County Commission Regular Meeting
The Commission meeting covered various topics, including public comment regarding local flood plain management concerns and solar farm development, as well as the introduction of new county employees across multiple departments. A significant portion of the meeting featured a report from the President of Fort Hays State University, focusing on enrollment growth, community economic impact, and the university's fiscal challenges, specifically addressing the $2.4 million budget cut and the resulting decision to end public operations at the Sternberg Museum of Natural History.
Sep 29, 2026·Board meeting
Wage and Benefit Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed the 2027 insurance renewal rates, specifically analyzing options from Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and KMIT. Discussions included dental renewal rates, ongoing contract negotiations between Blue Cross Blue Shield and Hays Medical Center, and 2027 reserve funding projections for the Employee Benefit Health Fund. The committee also evaluated MASA coverage options, reviewed disruption reports for providers and prescriptions, and identified a necessary change to the Plan C deductible to ensure IRS compliance.
