ST. JOHN — These are the minutes from the Stafford County Board of County Commissioners meeting.

The Stafford County Board of County Commissioners met on Sept. 30, in the Commission Room in the Annex. Commissioner Bryce Garner called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Present: Bryce Garner, Todd Wycoff and Jim Stanford were in attendance.

Commissioner Garner opened the Neighborhood Revitalization Program hearing. Those present: Cheryl Budge, county appraiser.

No public comment was made. Signed agreements to the proposed program have been received back from two entities. A letter will be drafted to be sent to other entities to establish participation. An intent to adopt the proposed program was made to be signed upon receipt of those agreements. The Neighborhood Revitalization Program hearing was closed at 8:45 a.m.

Budge, also advised she has filled the open position in her office.

Lu Ann Brister and Amy Unruh, register of deeds office, joined the meeting to advise the commission they have hired someone to fill the open position in their office.

Gina Schwein, communications, presented the commissioners with quotes for a new stand-alone 800 MHz radio. This will allow the Stafford County 800 to be on a separate channel from surrounding agencies so that dispatch will be able to control volume better. She discussed options and presented quotes from TBS Electronics.

One option is a used radio from St. John Police Department, to be received once they upgrade radios. Another option for purchase from TBS would be a used radio without encryption capabilities for $695 which would need replacement upon the County switch over to a unit that would be encryption-capable. A third quote was presented that would be encryption-capable for $2,635. Commissioner Stanford motioned to approve the quote from TBS Electronics for the used non-encryption capable radio for $695 and install labor for $7,384.50 for a quote total of $8,079.50 to be paid out of 911 monies.

Commissioner Wycoff motioned to approve the minutes from the Sept. 16 and 23 meetings. Commissioner Stanford seconded. Motion carried 3-0.

Discussion over the Groundwater Management Division 5 right-of-way agreement was held.

Trisha Greene, 21 Central Extension District, joined the meeting to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding agreement between the Extension District, the County, and Economic Development for the commercial kitchen space. As the space is in the shared area used by the Extension District, it is seeking clarification over use and upkeep responsibilities. Discussion was held over the agreement and the parties involved.

A Memorandum of Understanding will be drafted between the County and Economic Development.

Misty Rudy, EMS director, joined the meeting to present quotes for repairs to the roll-up garage doors on the EMS building. Due to age and wear, they need replaced. Quotes were presented from C&E Doors, Kansas Doors and Sturdi-Bilt. C&E proposed $8,321.95 with a possible additional $790 for potential electrical work. Kansas Doors quoted between $7,987 and $9,259 dependent upon door selection with an additional $75 to $3,265 of additional work and options. Sturdi-Bilt quoted $9,900. Commissioner Wycoff motioned to approve the quote for rollup garage doors from Sturdi-Bilt for $9,900, Commissioner Stanford seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Wycoff motioned to approve the tax roll corrections. Commissioner Stanford seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Garner motioned to approve the clerk to communicate the recommendation of the appointment of Dr. Patrick Stiles as the 20th Judicial District Coroner. Commissioner Wycoff seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Garner motioned to approve the appointment of Amy Unruh and Rosalba Valenzuela to the bipartisan ballot destruction committee to oversee the destruction of unused election ballots as they age out. Commissioner Stanford seconded. Motion carried 3-0.

During the meeting, payroll and accounts payable vouchers and checks were signed from the following funds:

General - $238,889.45

Road and Bridge - $69,169.23

Health - $41,556.56

Rural Fire - $5,889.21

Noxious Weed - $4,519.78

Appraiser - $14,249.44

Solid Waste - $4,629.96

EMS - $37,884.35

Motor Vehicle - $1,535.00

Appraiser Equipment Reserve - $1,612.48

Insurance Reserve - $357.00

E911 - $555.30

Deeds Tech - $4,505.00

Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant - $189.74

County Attorney Diversion - $182.23

Special Law Enforcement - $218.99

Total - $425,943.72

The meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m.