Kingman County

The meeting included several executive sessions: one to discuss potential real property acquisition to protect the public interest in obtaining the property at a fair price, one concerning the security of County facilities and information systems, and a final one for consultation with the County Counselor regarding potential litigation. Key actions included the approval of the agenda and the unanimous approval for the purchase of one case of roll-off container liners for emergency animal disposal. The Commissioners also discussed pricing received from Waste Connections Inc. for special waste disposal services. Discussions covered the NACO benefits, concerns regarding the Personal and Family Protection Act, a quote for five laptop computers and a Microsoft Surface Pro, and the Department Head performance review schedule. A resolution changing the zoning district classification for certain property in the unincorporated area of Kingman County was unanimously approved. Additionally, the Commission reviewed pending nuisance problems, contracts from Kirkham Michael for Project No. 1207805, and approved the payment of annual dues for S.P.I.R.I.T. for 2014, as well as approving a Cereal Malt Beverage License application for the Roadside Inn.

The meeting agenda was approved with additions concerning the weekly discussion of the Tax Sale until it is held and an update on Commissioner Steffen's discussion with the Chairman of The Law Company. The Board approved the transfers for September 2017. A primary discussion involved whether to engage an attorney to oppose the Salt Water Facility tax appeal issue if other counties join the opposition. The Director of HR/Planning/Zoning discussed his attendance at a sanitation conference, the five-year review requirement for the BP decommissioning agreement, and correspondence regarding ethic codes. Two rezone requests (Z17-001 and Z17-002) from Agricultural to Rural Residential were discussed following public comment, and both were approved unanimously. The Board entered into two separate executive sessions to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel. Further discussion involved implementing direct deposit for all employees or having paper checks signed at the subsequent Commission Meeting. The Public Works Director presented the September budget report, discussing machinery storage, potential land purchasing, and the status of the Galesburg Bridge and 2017 Striping projects. The Board concluded by signing several tax abatements and one escape tax.

The meeting began with the approval of the agenda. Staff reports covered information on feral hogs, a Presidential Disaster Declaration update which increased the threshold figure, the sale of used roof tin from the activity center, updates on the LEC project, county investments, overtime preparation for tax statements, a BC/BS review, review of Policy #25 concerning County-Issued Vehicles, township response to a wind farm transportation agreement, review of the September financial report, and open propane quotes for Public Works. Other topics included updates from the Engineer, discussion on a rental agreement for new equipment, and concerns regarding proposed legislation to eliminate Mortgage Registration Fees. New business included discussion of a SCKEDD meeting and a response to a citizen's offer to donate air mattresses for the overcrowded jail. The Commissioners also reviewed correspondence regarding the County's Oil and Gas Valuation Depletion Trust Fund. In Zoning matters, discussion involved demolition waste permits and the distribution of the zoning meeting agenda. Actions taken included motions to sign a letter retaining legal services for the Oil and Gas Valuation Depletion Trust Fund defense, hiring a new Oil & Gas Appraiser and GIS Coordinator, and accepting the lowest propane quote from Farmers Co-op Equity Company. An executive session was held to discuss non-elected personnel matters.

The Board of County Commissioners convened to discuss and act upon an agreement for engineering services between Kingman County, Kansas, and Kirkham, Michael and Associates, Inc. The discussion included input from a visitor representing NextEra Energy, who provided an update that heavier equipment related to the project would not arrive in Kingman County until late August. The agenda for the Special Meeting was approved.

The regular session agenda was approved with an addition regarding road vacation procedures. Key discussions included a proposal from One Spark to promote a festival in Kingman County, which received approval to proceed with planning economic development initiatives. The board reviewed the results of a survey concerning the Activity Center usage. Discussions also covered arrangements for the disposal of debris from a collapsed building on Main Street, and the hiring of a new Deputy. The County Appraiser reported on taxpayer correspondence and the installation of new Geographic Information System software. The Board held several executive sessions concerning personnel matters and potential litigation. Furthermore, Horizons Mental Health Center presented its monthly report detailing the effects of reduced state funding. A citizen also inquired about procedures for vacating a public road.