The commissioners met for their weekly meeting and approved bills in the amount of $371,889.70. They also approved a tax abatement that decreased taxes in the amount of $601.12.

Sheriff Kevin Friend sent his weekly report in that showed 15 prisoners total with 15 in-house.

AMR Operations Manager Galen Anderson reported a very busy July with 91 transports, higher than normal. He said they are still down by two paramedics on staff, but did hire one EMT full-time.

Linn County Health Nurse Missy Lancaster was approved to seek bids for an awning on the front of the Health Department to keep staff out of the weather for curbside covid tests and assist patients during weather events.

The first bid she requested was to cover two parking spots with a stand-alone awning; the second was for the full front of the Health Department, including the handicap parking spot.

Lancaster said the awning price would be covered by a grant they received, up to $131,000 that has to be used by Dec. 1. The commissioners gave a consensus to her to go out for bids.

Fire Chief Randy Hegwald reported five incidents last week and 320 year-to-date.

He was approved to purchase 10 sets of fire turnout gear from Feld Fire for $29,317.70 with Jerry Ingram Fire bidding $30,180.70 and MES bidding $33,419.30.

Hegwald reported annual pump testing is completed with all trucks passing.

Chris Martin, IT Director, was approved to take a tree down near Food Fair in Mound City to improve reception between the tower on the hill east of Mound City and the road shop at Kansas 7 and 52 Hwy.

After Public Works Director Shaun West reported that District Court was moving to the Justice Center Wednesday, County Counselor Gary Thompson told him they could not move as another VFD (variable frequency drive) in the exhaust system fan blew out. Thompson said one was just changed and replaced, but another blew out forcing contractors to figure out why they are losing VFD fans.

The commissioners then discussed what renovation needs are for the old court building as the County Appraiser and Mapping are moving in there.

Commissioner Rick James suggested they also look at two other projects including what to do with the current Sheriff’s Office and upgrading the Commissioner’s Annex to more closely match the Justice Center.

West reported fuel was delivered to the airport last Friday and will cost $6.25 per gallon.

He said that the Noxious Weed Department sprayed the Fairgrounds for ticks and mosquitoes last week.

A discussion was held that had Thompson clarify that statute prohibits the depositing of anything in county right-of-ways that didn’t originate there. West said ditching was progressing but gates, fencing, trees, etc. that were in the right-of-ways was inhibiting quick movement of county personnel.

The commissioners approved a one-time payment to Chris Martin of $5,000 for “work well done.”

James said Martin saved the county $132,000 from the time he took on the Justice Center project, plus other work he does for the elections, etc.

“He has done a great service to the county,” said James.

MEETINGS

LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, October 23, 2023

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The Linn County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, Oct. 23, and began their weekly meeting with the approval of the minutes of the last meeting followed by the approval of claims in the amount of $272,818.97. Linn County Rural Fire Chief Randy Hegwald presented... [More]

LA CYGNE CITY COUNCIL - Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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Among actions at the regular La Cygne council meeting last Wednesday, Oct. 18, was a split vote in which the city accepts a draft agreement for title search and warranty deed preparation of seven lots at 402 S. Broadway in exchange for absorbing a $16,400 house demolition bill.... [More]

LINN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL - Monday, October 23, 2023

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The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 7:00 PM on Monday, October 23, 2023, with Mayor Cindy Smith presiding and all council members present.    Following approval of the October 9th and October 14th meeting minutes, Mayor Smith opened the floor... [More]

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NEWS

Linn County News website gets new update

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Recently you may have seen our notification on our website or our Facebook page that we were undergoing some changes on our website at www.linncountynews.net. We here at the News are happy to announce those changes are nearly complete. Changes to the website include an easier... [More]

Commissioners vote 1-1 on motion to not exceed revenue neutral

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County now required to cut budget to meet the RNR rate BY $837,000   The Linn County commissioners, with Commissioner Jason Hightower absent, began the revenue neutral hearing on Monday, Aug. 25, by welcoming those in the audience and stating the purpose and objective... [More]

Linn Valley looks at option for fire truck purchase, new vehicles

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The Linn Valley City Council held a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, with Mayor Lew Donelson presiding and all council members present except for John Weers. City Attorney James Brun was also present. The meeting began with a presentation by city’s financial... [More]

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SPORTS

Frog gigging a new ‘old sport’

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It’s another one of those…So…stories. So, last weekend was an adventure. I’ve gotten involved with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Wild Foods Academy (WFA) that is a pilot program designed to educate many ‘left-0ut’ people’s... [More]

Fishing Derby kicks off at Linn County Fair

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The annual Linn County Fair and Rodeo Fishing Derby was held on the morning of Aug. 9.  Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks fish biologist Don George has been heading the derby since 1987 and this year was no different.  The derby was divided into three age... [More]

Linn County Farm Bureau hosts annual pedal pull

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The Linn County Farm Bureau Association hosted the annual kids’ pedal pull on the evening of Aug. 8. Kids 4 to 12 can compete in the event for a chance to earn a spot at the State pedal pull at Hutchinson.  Trophies and a place at the State fair was awarded to the... [More]

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