The Linn County Commissioners met on Monday, Aug. 7, and began their weekly meeting with the approval of the minutes of the previous meeting followed by the approval of claims in the amount of $176,918.88.

County Clerk David Lamb presented adds and abates 2022-919 through 923 with a negative total of $726.60.

Commissioners then accepted the Sheriff’s monthly fee report for July as well as the July report for the Linn County Park and Marina.

Commissioner Danny McCullough then read from the Sheriff’s weekly report noting there are currently 65 inmates in the jail, 40 of which are farm-ins.

Economic Development Director Jessica Hightower presented an agreement for the commission chairperson to sign with regard to the grant applied for on behalf of the STARS vocational school and commissioners voted 3-0 to allow McCullough to execute the agreement.

EDA Hightower noted she had recently been elected as secretary of the STARS board and Commissioner Jim Johnson asked County Counselor Gary Thompson if that created a conflict of interest for her to manage a grant on behalf the program she serves on the board for. Thompson stated he would look into it.

EDA Hightower then stated that Kwikom has set a groundbreaking for their project near Parker on Aug. 29 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the courthouse and they have asked McCullough to speak at the event.

EDA Hightower presented an offer from the Garnett Airport for the fuel left at the Linn County Airport. Garnett offered $2 per gallon, with Garnett transporting the fuel, for the 3,000 gallons there. Commissioners voted 3-0 to accept the offer.

Public Works Administrator Shaun West presented an application for mowing assistance from the city of Mound City and commissioners approved the request.

West stated Construction Consultant Randy Page will have final bids for the former district court building by next Monday.

Commissioners approved Resolution 2023-34 for various pieces of equipment to be sold on Purple Wave.

Nathan Fawson with Southeast Kansas Mental Health spoke to the commission regarding their programs and services provided in Linn County and answered several questions regarding their services. No action was taken on their budget at that time.

Discussion between West and the commission then turned to compactor sites and whether or not the county should look at turning the sites over to the cities and only do the hauling and removal. No final decision was made.

Patty Sanborn, with SEK, Inc., introduced herself to the commission and explained that she is part of the Housing Coalition Board and thanked the commission for allowing Darcy Wilson and Jessica Hightower to be a part of their board and program.

Commissioners held a 15 minute executive session for legal matters, ten minutes with Thompson and five minutes with West.

Following the executive session Thompson recommended the commissioners create a special grievance board and select an independent investigator to look into two grievances file by employees against the Board of Commissioners. (See related article in this edition.)

Lamb presented several budgets for commissioners to review noting that until he has numbers for budgeting purposes on building projects he will not know for certain if the county will be revenue neutral.

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

SPECIAL: Commission to vote Monday on Parker Center lease

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Linn County commissioners plan to vote at their weekly 9 a.m. meeting next Monday, June 2, on a 99-year lease agreement with Parker and their Senior Center building. At Tuesday's weekly Commission meeting, delayed by a day because of Monday's federal Memorial Day observance,... [More]

Despite Chamber loss, Blast in the Park fireworks will go off

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Council actions include split vote on deed conveyance   Hearing of the disbandment of its local Chamber of Commerce, La Cygne leaders have verbally concurred that the city’s part in the annual Blast in the Park festivities will go on. Following that Chamber notification... [More]

Linn Valley discusses city hall funding sources

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The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025, with Mayor Lew Donelson presiding and all council members present.    Donelson informed the council of two potential opportunities for funding a new City Hall building. ... [More]

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SPORTS

Jayhawk track breaks another school record and qualifies multiple athletes for State

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The Jayhawk Linn track team traveled to West Franklin on May 22 to compete in the 3A Regional. As a team the girls placed 10th with a score of 22.5 points while the boys were fifth with 56 points. This year the top three places in each event qualify for the State meet then... [More]

School records and State qualifiers are made for the Jays at Eureka

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The Pleasanton track team traveled to Eureka on May 22 for a 2A Regional track meet. This year the top three places advance to the State meet along the top four times/distances not from the top three from all other Regionals. This year the Jays qualified eight athletes in seven... [More]

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