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The Linn County Commissioners met on Monday, Sept. 26 and opened the meeting with the pledge of allegiance and a prayer.
With Commissioner Danny McCullough absent due to illness, Commissioners Jim Johnson and Rick James voted 2-0 to approve the minutes of the last meeting.
That was followed by a motion to approve the payment of bills in the amount of $579,386.79 which was approved on a 2-0 vote.
Galen Anderson with AMR Ambulance Service gave a brief report on their activities for the month.
Randy Hegwald, Linn County Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator, gave a report on his departments activities and calls and then requested permission to hire Renea Marshall as a firefighter for the Pleasanton station. Commissioners approved that request on a 2-0 vote.
Hegwald then requested a 10-minute executive session for personnel matters.
County Clerk David Lamb brought up old equipment that the fire department no longer uses and the commissioners passed a resolution declaring the equipment as surplus property.
Missy Lancaster with the Linn County Health Department gave an update on her department and noted that their Walk for Heart event started that day.
Linn County Public Works Field Administrator Shaun West reported he is working with Linn County Economic Development Director Jessica Hightower on a grant opportunity.
West then presented bids for striping on Ungeheuer Road, noting only one of the bids received was for paint only as was requested. He added that bids ranged from $9,400 to $60,000-plus.
Commissioners opted to go with the bid for paint only at $9,405 from Straight Line Striping, Inc.
West then told commissioners the south shop mechanic’s truck was repaired at $1,000 less than planned for but now is in need of a new exhaust at a cost of $2,500 and requested an additional $1,500 to be put toward those repairs. Commissioners approved the request on a 2-0 vote.
West then stated he needed a 20 minute executive session with five minutes for personnel and 15 for legal matters and that Jeremy Willard had requested 10 for legal matters.
Commissioners then entered into a 40 minute executive session with 15 for personnel; 10 minutes for Hegwald and five for West; and 25 minutes for legal matters with 15 for West and 10 for Jeremy Willard.
When the regular session resumed Johnson noted there would be no action taken.
Chris Martin reported on the 911 equipment noting they are working on a circuit and hope to have it done soon.
Martin then added that moving dispatch out of the old jail is still delayed and there is a generator that has to be moved prior to demolition. Gas line locations will help determine where to locate it once moved. Additionally, there is an electric line that runs from the basement of the courthouse to the old jail that was done because the jail had a generator. That electric line runs the server, etc., so an electrician will be needed to move that.
Commissioners then entered into a second executive session for legal matters for 20 minutes. That session was extended 15 minutes, no action taken.
MEETINGS
LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, October 23, 2023
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
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
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]
More Meetings
- USD 362 SCHOOL BOARD - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
- LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, October 2, 2023
- PLEASANTON CITY COUNCIL - Monday, October 2, 2023
- BLUE MOUND CITY COUNCIL - Monday, October 2, 2023
- LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, August 28, 2023
- LINN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL - Monday, August 28, 2023
- USD 344 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, August 14, 2023
- USD 346 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, August 14, 2023
NEWS
County Clerk David Lamb tenders official resignation
Convention scheduled Feb. 2 Linn County Clerk David Lamb tendered his official resignation to Governor Laura Kelly Jan. 13, effective Jan. 31, 2025. Lamb’s letter stated, “Please accept this letter as my formal resignation from the office of Linn... [More]
Commissioners hear from mayor regarding compactor site
During the meeting of the Linn County Commissioners on Monday, Jan. 13, the board of commissioners heard from Pleasanton Mayor Mathew Young in regards to the county decision during the Jan. 6 meeting to pull all compactor equipment out of Pleasanton if the city does not sign... [More]
Equipment fire temporarily closes Mound City retailer
Linn County Rural Fire personnel responded to an equipment fire that occurred at the Mound City Dollar General Store on the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 8. According to Linn County Rural Fire Chief Randy Hegwald the fire response required to contain and extinguish the fire... [More]
More News
- Commissioners vote to remove trash service from Pleasanton unless city signs agreement
- Commissioners learn of taxing options on leased properties
- Pleasanton Council tables water rate change
- La Cygne leaders talk property, kennel
- Pleasanton discusses changing how water is billed
- La Cygne leaders wrap up 2024
- Commissioners discuss landfill projects
- Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Blue Mound, Linn County
SPORTS
Prairie View boys’ varsity wrestling places seventh at Louisburg
The Prairie View boys’ varsity wrestling team traveled to Louisburg on Jan. 11 to compete in the Louisburg Invitational. The Buffalos placed seventh out of 14 teams with a score of 99.5. Louisburg won the tournament with a score of 216. Ryan Nickell, 106, placed fifth... [More]
Jayhawk boys’ varsity wrestling competes at Louisburg
The Jayhawk Linn boys’ varsity wrestling team traveled to Louisburg on Jan. 11 to compete in the Louisburg Invitational. The Hawks placed 10th out of 14 teams with 67 team points. Landon Higgins, 113, placed second and scored 24 team points. Higgins was 3-1 with a bye... [More]
More Sports
- Jayhawk Wrestling Champions
- Prairie View boys’ and girls’ basketball face league foes Santa Fe Trail and Iola
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball earn wins at Miami
- Jayhawk girls’ wrestling competes at ACCHS Girls Invitational
- Jayhawk Linn girls’ basketball wins Linn County Tournament
- Pleasanton boys’ basketball places second at Linn County Tournament
- Prairie View girls’ basketball places second at Linn County Tournament
- Prairie View varsity girls’ wrestling compete at Spring Hill