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

NOTICE:

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The Linn County News and Linn County Printing offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, in honor of the holiday.

Pleasanton awarded $617,000 KDOT street grant

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The city of Pleasanton was notified June 24 that they were the recipients of a much-needed street grant in the amount of $617,000. City Administrator Becky Hegwald said, “I was surprised when we got it; you normally have to apply several times. I didn’t have a lot... [More]

Commissioners discuss development zoning appeals

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Linn County Planning and Zoning Director Ben Souza deferred to Interim Public Works Administrator Jesse Walton during the June 30 meeting of the Linn County Commissioners in regards to a request from Jan Longenecker for an appeal on a building permit. During the meeting, Walton... [More]

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SPORTS

Gratton at Nationals

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Pleasanton’s Ashton Gratton qualifies for the Adidas Nationals in Greensboro, North Carolina after winning the 100 and 200 meter dashes in the KSHSAA 2A State tournament in Wichita on May 31. The Adidas Nationals took place from June 20-22 and Gratton did well in both the... [More]

Summer Ball Tournaments

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The Parker 8-11 baseball team 1 places first in their league tournament at La Cygne on June 28. See more photos on page B1 of this week's edition.

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