The Linn County Commissioners met on Tuesday, Oct. 11, for a meeting that was set over from Monday, Oct. 10, due to the holiday.

They began with approval of the minutes of the last meeting and then approved the cancellation of next week’s meeting, on Oct. 17, due to the KAC Conference.

County Clerk David Lamb noted he will have claims for next week that will need to be approved and County Counselor Gary Thompson advised they approve those via email when ready.

Commissioners approved the payment of claims for this week totaling $529,304.83 on a 3-0 vote.

Commissioners then approved abates 2021-176-177 on a 3-0 vote.

Commissioners accepted the Linn County Sheriff’s Office monthly fee report with a total of $1,362.50. Commissioners also accepted the monthly report from the Linn County Park and Marina.

Linn County Rural Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator Randy Hegwald reported his department had responded to 11 calls in the last week, bringing the total for the year to 436.

Linn County Health Department Director Missy Lancaster reported on vaccination numbers and then gave commissioners bids for a canopy for their building to enable them to better serve those who want drive up shots or visits. Commissioners will review and discuss at the next regular meeting.

Linn County Public Works Administrator Shaun West turned in his quarterly report on the recycling program and costs associated with the program.

West then presented a breakdown of costs for hauling solid waste with the Allen County Landfill coming in lowest at $27 per ton, while Arcadia, which the county currently uses, is $40 per ton.

Commissioners asked West to look at mileage and costs associated comparatively and see if it made a difference or not.

Parker resident Robert Tyson spoke to commissioners regarding a property tax issue he had recently resolved and his findings in his research to resolve it. (See related article in next week’s edition.)

Planning and Zoning Administrator Darin Wilson then spoke to commissioners regarding bids for a contract with a firm to write the Linn County Zoning Regulations, including wind and solar regulations, subdivisions, and regular zoning. With two bids in, Wilson recommended the commissioners go with the higher of the two bids, noting that his board had also voted for that recommendation on a 6-3 vote.

Several members of the Planning and Zoning board spoke in regards to this matter and commissioners voted 2-1 with Commissioner Jim Johnson voting against to approve the higher bid of $39,000. (See related article in this edition.)

 

 

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

Pleasanton Fire Chief speaks on ISO notification

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Pleasanton Fire Chief Jeff Wisdom reported to the Pleasanton City Council on Monday evening that he had received an email last Friday indicating that the city is officially in regression. This means that the city’s Public Protection Classification (PPC) has worsened, leading... [More]

USD 362 board accepts roofing, telephone system bids

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Prairie View Unified School District 362’s board of education awarded unanimously bids both for a roofing and a telephone system upgrade at its Oct. 21 monthly meeting. The roof is the first of a four-phase plan for replacement above the high school, this first one above... [More]

Pleasanton council passes motion, gives hiring power to police chief

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During the Monday night meeting of the Pleasanton City Council, council member Aaron Portmann read a prepared statement regarding recent events and actions at the meetings held previously and then moved to have the city attorney draft an ordinance granting the power of appointment... [More]

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SPORTS

Prairie View cross country qualifies two for State

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The Prairie View cross country team traveled to Neodesha on Oct. 25 to compete in a 3A Regional to determine who makes the 3A State cross country meet. The Buffalos did well and the girls, as a team, placed fifth overall with a score of 115. To see the full article, check... [More]

Blu Jays’ Alvarez qualifies for State at Regionals

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The Pleasanton cross country team brought their best runner in Dominic Alvarez to Central Heights on Oct. 25 to compete in a 1A Regional.  The regional determines who makes the 1A State cross country meet and Alvarez qualified for the State meet by placing eighth at Regionals... [More]

Buffs grind on, record setting night sets scene to capture district title at Iola

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Despite recent off-field adversity, Prairie View’s football team continues to grind on, as evidenced by their 52-20 Pioneer League runners-up and Class 3-A, District 2 championship efforts Friday night at Iola. Buffalo generational talent Parker Schwarz had a night for... [More]

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