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.
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Board of Ellis County Commissioners Meeting Minutes
The board discussed several items, including a 2027 budget request from various county departments, such as Public Works, Treasurer, Communications, Building and Grounds, Noxious Weeds, Administrator, and Fire. Key decisions involved budget adjustments, hiring freezes, and funding approvals for projects like a battery backup purchase, library bonding, and septic system grants. The commission also reviewed and corrected resolutions regarding elected official salaries and addressed potential tax incentive districts.
Jul 21, 2026·Board meeting
Ellis County Commission Commission Meeting
The commission reviewed monthly departmental reports regarding property reappraisals and human resources onboarding. The attorney presented the 2027 budget, requesting the reinstatement of a victim witness coordinator position and highlighting increased costs for legal subscription services and expert witness fees. The commission approved the correction of bonding insurance for the Library Board treasurer position and acknowledged a grant award for digital drum scales for the household hazardous waste department.
Jul 21, 2026·Board meeting
Board of Ellis County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board conducted a series of budgetary reviews for the 2027 fiscal year, receiving presentations from various departments including the County Clerk, Election, Sheriff, Courts, Health, Environmental Services, Solid Waste, Emergency Medical Services, Appraiser, and IT. Key discussions centered on the revenue neutral rate, potential property tax impacts, insurance renewals, and capital improvement planning, such as transfer station expansions and equipment replacements. The Board addressed staffing and operational needs for the Sheriff's office and dispatch, appointed representatives to transportation task forces, approved consent agenda items such as tax roll adjustments and warrants, and held executive sessions regarding pending litigation and financial matters. Departmental reports for June 2026 were reviewed across all county divisions.
