Bourbon County Commission Agenda Summary for July 27, 2026 Meeting

Bourbon County Commission

Bourbon County Commission Meeting Agenda – July 27, 2026, 5:30 PM

agenda-packet (full PDF)

  • I. Call Meeting to Order (Page 1)
  • II. Pledge of Allegiance (Page 1)
  • III. Prayer (Page 1)
  • IV. Introductions (Page 1)
  • V. Approval of Agenda (Page 1)
  • VI. Approval of Minutes (Page 1)
    • a. 07.13.26 Commission Minutes
    • b. 07.20.26 Commission Minutes
    • c. 07.22.26 Commission Minutes
  • VII. Approval of Accounts Payable 07.24.26 – $483,656.08 (Page 1)
  • VIII. Department Updates (Page 1)
    • a. Teri Hulsey
    • b. Landfill – K Allen
    • c. County Clerk
  • IX. June Financials and 2nd Qtr Financials (Page 1)
  • X. Public Comments (Page 1)
  • XI. Budget – Matt Lawn (Baker Tilly) (Page 1)
    • a. District Court
    • b. Donation Litigation Budget – Motley
  • XII. Old Business (Page 2)
    • a. Elevator Update & Courts – Beerbower
    • b. Jarred Gilmore Phillips 2026 Audit Engagement
    • c. SEK Juvenile Detention Center Update – J. Allen
    • d. Application for Opioid Funds – Milburn
    • e. Forensic Audit RFP – Beerbower
    • f. Security Camera Access – Motley
    • g. Election Space – Motley
    • h. Commission Policy/Procedure – Beerbower
  • XIII. New Business (Page 2)
    • a. Resolution 26-26 Cancellation of Warrant Checks – Walker
  • XIV. Future Agenda Topics (Page 2)
  • XV. Commission Comments (Page 2)
  • XVI. Adjournment (Page 2)

Detailed Information Packet Summary

1. Official Meeting Minutes Approval – July 13, 2026 (Pages 3–8)

  • Citizen Attendance: Teri Hulsey, Lou Howard, Marlon Merida, Clint Walker, Rachel Walker, Jennifer Hawkins, Michael Hoyt, Jean Tucker, Kevin Davidson, Trey Sharp, Matt Lawn, Pete Owenby. (Page 3)
  • Attendance & Logistics: Called to order Monday, July 13, 2026, at 5:30 PM. Present: Commissioner Samuel Tran, District 1 (Chair); Commissioner Mika Milburn, District 5; Commissioner Gregg Motley, District 4; Commissioner Joe Allen, District 3 (arrived late); Deputy Clerk Amber Page. Absent: Commissioner David Beerbower, District 2. (Page 3)
  • Agenda Modifications: Amended to add auction discussion under Old Business, HSS appointment letter under New Business, Kansas Division of EM document under New Business, and budget presentation moved immediately following Item VIII. Note to add executive session with Don Doherty the following week. Motion by Chair Tran, seconded by Commissioner Motley. Carried 3-0. (Page 3)
  • Minutes Approval: 06.29.26 Minutes – Motion by Commissioner Milburn, seconded by Commissioner Motley, carried 3-0. 07.06.26 Minutes – deferred initially; later approved 3-1 with Commissioner Milburn dissenting (had not finished reviewing). (Page 4)
  • Financial & Payables Approvals: Accounts Payable 07.10.26 – $543,225.90 – brief question on Desert Snow (narcotics) training line item. Motion by Chair Tran, seconded by Commissioner Motley, carried 3-0. Tax Corrections approved, motion by Commissioner Motley, seconded by Chair Tran, carried 3-0. (Page 4)
  • Budget Presentations: Matt Lawn (Baker Tilly) presented 2026 general fund forecast and preliminary 2027 budget. Estimated 2026 ending fund balance ~$594,000 (projected surplus ~$64,000). Preliminary 2027 projected deficit ~$201,000. Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR) scenarios presented: flat mill levy 56.669 mills ($8,147,172), 15% mill reduction, or RNR of 54.664 mills ($7,858,000). Commission tabled final RNR vote to July 20th meeting. No vote taken. Commissioner Allen joined during this discussion. (Pages 4–5)
  • Department Updates – Jennifer Hawkins, Treasurer: July 31 is last day to pay property taxes before delinquent names published in newspaper. Courtesy call list available. State unclaimed property tool at missingmoney.ks.gov. Addressed claim she had not responded to Commissioner Milburn’s postage inquiries — clarified she received only a single missed call. (Page 5)
  • Public Comments: No public comment cards submitted. (Page 5)
  • Old Business – Jarred Gilmore Phillips 2026 Audit Engagement: Discussed seeking competitive bids. Commissioner Milburn mentioned Varney and Associates (audits Crawford County) as alternative. Commission agreed to request cost estimate from alternative firm by following Monday. Tabled to July 20th meeting. (Page 5)
  • Old Business – Auction Discussion: Commissioner Allen met with GovDeals representative. Items that would sell: TVs, monitors. Items to discard: wooden items, filing cabinets, broken furniture. Metal items recommended for scrapping. Motion by Chair Tran, seconded by Commissioner Motley to authorize Commissioner Allen to list surplus on GovDeals and dispose of unsellable items. Carried 4-0. (Page 6)
  • New Business – Opioid Fund: Commissioner Milburn reported broad permitted uses confirmed by Kansas Association of Counties (KAC). Presented draft application process. Commission expressed general support. Tabled for future agenda. (Page 6)
  • New Business – HSS Appointment Letter: Commission approved appointment of Lou Howard to Homeland Security Board in place of Sheriff. Motion by Commissioner Milburn, seconded by Commissioner Motley, carried 4-0. (Page 6)
  • New Business – Kansas Division of EM: Chair Tran authorized to sign document stipulating Bourbon County is not subject to single program-specific audit (expends less than $1,000,000 in federally awarded funds annually). Motion by Commissioner Motley, seconded by Commissioner Allen, carried 4-0. (Page 7)
  • Future Agenda Topics: July 20th agenda: executive session with Don Doherty (KSA 75-4319(b)(1)); Baker Tilly budget/RNR vote; audit engagement decision; opioid fund application; juvenile detention update from Commissioner Allen. (Page 7)
  • Commission Comments: Commissioner Milburn encouraged use of local road engineer (no charge), expressed concern about road conditions. Commissioner Allen noted fair week. Chair Tran emphasized fiduciary responsibility during budget season and need for full commission collaboration. (Page 7)
  • Adjournment: Motion by Chair Tran at 6:38 p.m., seconded by Commissioner Motley, carried unanimously. Budget Work Session scheduled after this meeting was not held. (Page 8)

2. Official Meeting Minutes Approval – July 20, 2026 (Pages 9–16)

  • Citizen Attendance: Clint Walker, Rachel Walker, Jason Silvers, Teri Hulsey, Marlon Merida, Lou Howard, Jared Pollock, Linda Klein, Debra Rust, Marvin Lewis, Mandy Shoemaker, Ronald Brown, Jennifer Hawkins, Don Doherty, Matt Lawn, Jeremy Bowman, Christy Mitchell, Tim Emerson, Kevin Allen, Michael Hoyt, Pete Owenby, Kenny Allen, Kevin Davidson. (Page 9)
  • Attendance & Logistics: Called to order Monday, July 20, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. Present: Commissioner Samuel Tran, District 1 (Chair); Commissioner David Beerbower, District 2; Commissioner Joe Allen, District 3; Commissioner Gregg Motley, District 4; Mika Milburn, District 5; Susan Walker, County Clerk. (Page 9)
  • Agenda Modifications: Removed Item 8 (June Financials and 2nd Quarter Financials) and Item 6 (Approval of Minutes 07.13.26). Added under Department Updates Item 12c – Executive Assistant/Otis Contract. Motion by Commissioner Tran, seconded by Commissioner Motley, carried unanimously. (Page 9)
  • Financial & Payables Approvals: Accounts Payable 07.17.26 – $79,169.27 – Commissioner Milburn questioned $1,600 reimbursement to Public Works Director Kenny Allen for flatbed trailer purchased via Facebook Marketplace with cash; explanation accepted. Motion by Commissioner Motley, seconded by Commissioner Tran, carried unanimously. (Page 10)
  • Executive Session (K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1)) – Employee Health Data / Don Doherty: Commission entered executive session for 20 minutes with Don Doherty, Matt Lawn, Jeremy Bowman, Cristy Mitchell, and all five commissioners. Returned to regular session at approximately 6:10 PM. No action taken. (Page 10)
  • Public Comments: Four speakers, three minutes each.
    • Tim Emerson (Emerson and Company) – expressed gratitude for improved county engagement; invited commissioner feedback.
    • Kevin Allen – urged fiscal responsibility; criticized Commissioner Beerbower for not returning phone calls.
    • Michael Hoyt – argued against forensic audit (Baker Tilly found no evidence of waste; clean audit history); briefed Commission on House Bill 2622 (effective July 1, 2026, subjects lease-purchase agreements over $100,000 to public protest petition process); noted county entered 12 such agreements in 2025–2026.
    • Pete Owenby – urged thoughtfulness on raising taxes given increased property valuations and resident financial pressure.

    (Page 11)

  • Budget – Baker Tilly Presentations:
    • a. Conservation District – Jared Pollock and Ronnie Brown presented $40,000 budget request (restoration of prior reduced level). District all-in proposed operating budget ~$93,073. No formal action. (Page 11)
    • b. Register of Deeds – Budget presented by Susan Walker on behalf of Lora Holdridge. Requested ~$6,320 more than current year, primarily for deferred travel/training to Parsons. Remained below 2025 actual expenditures. (Page 12)
    • c. County Clerk – Susan Walker presented Clerk’s general fund budget and Elections fund budget. For Clerk’s budget: requested RNR mailing costs (~$13,406 for 2027) be moved to General Government budget. For Elections budget: replacement of 10-year-old electronic poll pads ($11,500); replacement of aging/mold-contaminated voting booths; on-site ballot shredding for records 2022–2025 ($3,500); part-time (0.75 PTE) election assistant at $16/hour, max 1,300 hours/year. Total elections budget increase requested: ~$42,088–$55,494. (Page 12)
    • d. County Treasurer – Jennifer Hawkins presented two options. Option 1: wage increases for existing staff (~$7,000 in salaries) plus modest publication/tax statement cost increases. Option 2: additionally one new FTE to restore Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) registration services; full Option 2 increase over current budget ~$42,454. Also noted Motor Vehicle fund training costs increasing (in-person DOR classes), potentially reducing anticipated $10,000 annual transfer to General Fund. (Page 12)
    • e. RNR Certification to County Clerk: Matt Lawn recommended mill levy of 57.705 mills. Commissioner Milburn moved 56.669 mills (flat, equivalent to prior year). After debate, motion by Commissioner Milburn, seconded by Commissioner Allen, to adopt 56.669 mills and notify County Clerk of intent to exceed RNR. Carried 3–2 (Commissioners Motley and Beerbower opposed). Commission subsequently authorized Chair Tran to sign Notice of Intent at 56.669 mills with public hearing for RNR and budget adoption set for September 14, 2026. Motion by Commissioner Tran, seconded by Commissioner Milburn, carried unanimously. (Page 13)
  • Department Updates:
    • a. EMS – Teri Hulsey requested guidance on hiring additional full-time paramedic to reduce overtime. Commission asked her to wait until full budget picture available. No formal action. (Page 13)
    • b. Landfill Backhoe Quotes – K. Allen: Tabled to next week. (Page 13)
    • c. Executive Assistant / Otis Contract: Elevator maintenance contract with Kone voided after Otis performed repair work. Elevator operational but required follow-up Otis service call at $3,199. Commission authorized Chair to execute Otis service call, charged to General Government fund. Motion by Commissioner Allen, seconded by Commissioner Motley, carried unanimously. (Page 13)
  • Old Business:
    • a. Jarred Gilmore Phillips 2026 Audit Engagement – Gilmore Phillips quoted just under $30,000. Competing quote not yet received. Carried to next meeting. (Page 14)
    • b. SEK Juvenile Detention Center Update – Tabled to next week. (Page 14)
    • c. Confluence Contract Approval – Commissioner Beerbower moved to table, citing insufficient funds. Chair Tran to reach out to zoning committee and Confluence to hold proposal open 90–120 days. Motion by Commissioner Beerbower, seconded by Commissioner Motley, carried 3–2 (Commissioners Milburn and Tran opposed). (Page 14)
    • d. Application for Opioid Funds – Milburn: Application completed; tabled to next regular meeting. (Page 14)
    • e. RFP Update – Two proposals distributed to commissioners for review. No action; carried to next meeting. (Page 14)
  • New Business:
    • a. Security Camera Access – Tabled to next week. (Page 15)
    • b. Election Space – Tabled to next week. (Page 15)
    • c. Commission Policy/Procedure – Commissioner Beerbower requested all departments present courthouse space proposals at first August meeting. (Page 15)
    • d. Homeland Security Board Appointment – Commission authorized Chair Tran to sign letter recommending Lou Howard’s appointment to Homeland Security Council. Motion by Commissioner Motley, seconded by Commissioner Beerbower, carried unanimously. (Page 15)
    • e. MSB Law – $2,000 payment approved, charged to General Government fund. Motion by Commissioner Motley, seconded by Commissioner Beerbower, carried unanimously. (Page 15)
  • Commission Comments: Commissioner Allen reflected this was among the most difficult meetings in his five months. Chair Tran emphasized budget decisions affect county employees and residents; announced town hall meeting Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 5:30 PM at the Ellis Fine Arts Building. (Pages 15–16)
  • Adjournment: Motion by Commissioner Tran at 8:46 p.m., seconded by Commissioner Allen, carried unanimously. (Page 16)

3. Official Meeting Minutes Approval – July 22, 2026 Special Meeting (Pages 17–18)

  • Citizen Attendance: Matt Quick and Laura Krom. (Page 17)
  • Attendance & Logistics: Called to order Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 8:05 AM. Present: Commissioner David Beerbower, District 2; Commissioner Joe Allen, District 3; Commissioner Gregg Motley, District 4; Susan Walker, County Clerk. (Page 17)
  • Otis Elevator Contract: Further elevator repairs discussed. Motion to rescind prior Otis approval of $3,199 (from 07.20.26) and approve new contract at $5,489.10. Motion by Commissioner Beerbower, seconded by Commissioner Motley. All approved. (Page 17)
  • Adjournment: Motion by Commissioner Motley at 8:07 AM, seconded by Commissioner Allen, carried unanimously. (Page 18)

4. Accounts Payable Bills & Invoices – 07.24.26 Batch (Pages 19–41)

Open Invoices by Department Summary for Bourbon County, due date 7/24/2026. Total of 159 invoices across all departments.

Batch Due 7/24/2026 — Grand Total: $483,656.08 (Pages 39–41)

  • Non-Departmental Funds Summary: Total $377,495.00. Major funds:
    • Appraisers (Fund 016): $7,461.50 – Bourbon County Payroll, Appraiser Wages. (Page 19)
    • County Treasurer Motor Fund (Fund 052): $3,719.26 – Payroll wages. (Page 19)
    • Election (Fund 062): $2,266.55 – Michael Hoyt election training supplies reimbursement $66.38; Amazon Capital Services colored printer paper for sample ballots $106.14; Payroll election wages $2,094.03. (Page 19)
    • Employee Benefit (Fund 064): $26,722.53 – Notable items: KPERS EE & ER 07.24.26 $18,756.30; Bourbon County Taxes – Emerson ER IRS Social Security $14,318.09; Bourbon County Taxes – Emerson EE IRS $26,209.16; Assurity Life Insurance $1,463.90; Bay Bridge Administrators cancer ins $537.36; Equitable vision insurance (both lines) $314.57; Kansas Payment Center garnishment $470.77; KC Life ER Life Ins $251.08; LegalShield $146.09; MASA $392.00; MetLife Group Benefits $73.95; Northwestern Mutual $15.75; PEBSCO-NRS $25.00; SBG-VAA $75.00. (Pages 19–20)
    • Landfill (Fund 108): $11,919.80 – Allen County Public Works MSW 7/9–7/15/2026 $6,567.06; Foley Equipment Co. sensor/washers/bolts #15 $398.46; Payroll landfill wages $4,817.85; Verizon Wireless phones $24.37; K&K Auto Parts $84.33; Amazon paper towels $27.88; Mayco Ace Hardware $1.85. (Page 20)
    • County Sheriff/Correctional (Fund 120): $72,815.27 – Payroll SEKRCC wages $28,026.17; Payroll Sheriff wages $34,017.37; Evergy 293 E 20th St $7,027.70; Verizon Wireless Sheriff’s wireless service $1,772.98; KA-Comm patrol vehicle strip $666.50; Optiv Security Inc. RSA security tokens $211.62; Brooks-Jeffrey Marketing web design $99.92; Pearson Sr. Arthur D tire service (5 invoices totaling $380.00); Terry Lawrence clean solid waste tank SEKRCC $75.00; Amazon various commodities. (Page 21)
    • Noxious Weed (Fund 200, Non-Departmental): $1,658.56 – Amazon 3-ring binders/gloves/sheet protectors $63.11; K&K Auto Parts hydraulic hoses/fittings $24.09; Verizon Wireless phones $46.56; Payroll noxious weed wages $1,524.80. (Page 21)
    • Road and Bridge (Fund 220): $76,623.83 – Payroll Road & Bridge wages $42,232.01; Payroll Elm Creek wages $1,075.20; Judy’s Fuel & Oil various fuel purchases totaling ~$18,990.29; Enterprise FM Trust PW vehicle lease payment #13 $5,455.47; Foley Equipment Co. multiple invoices (grease, diesel particulate/wiring harness, refrigerant compressor, power by the hour) ~$1,821.72; Pomp’s Tire Service (2 invoices tires/O rings) $2,313.50; Bo’s 1 Stop 15″ storm pipes $2,536.00; O’Reilly Auto Parts multiple parts ~$374.54; Tri-State Truck Center strut/connector #110 $105.21; Midway Sterling Truck Center A/C accumulator #145 $67.73; Henry Kraft wipes $135.58; Lockwood Motor Supply pigtail/bulb $20.48; K&K Auto Parts bearings/nuts/seal $45.84; Fort Scott Rides balance 4 tires $50.00; Verizon Wireless (2 lines) $449.05; Amazon disinfecting wipes $8.97; Mayco Ace Hardware $4.00. (Pages 22–23)
    • Road & Bridge Sales Tax Fund (Fund 222): $9,868.69 – Enterprise FM Trust PW vehicle lease payment #12 $5,600.99; Kunshek Chat and Coal sand and haul 51.47 tons @ $39.50 = $2,033.07; Prairieland Partners wheel speed sensor/fuses #198 $622.10; Pomp’s Tire Service tires #10 $401.52; Payne’s Inc. seals/hydraulic cylinder repair #84 $960.65; Fort Scott Rides balance 4 tires $50.00; Verizon Wireless phones $46.56; O’Reilly Auto Parts (3 invoices) $131.30; K&K Auto Parts flat washers #85 $22.50. (Pages 23–24)
    • Bond Sales Tax – County Jail (Fund 370): $164,439.01 – Security Bank of Kansas City principal $100,000.00; Security Bank of Kansas City interest $22,462.50; Security Bank of Kansas City debt service fees $825.00; Enterprise FM Trust monthly fleet maintenance (2 invoices) $6,955.58; Union State Bank principal (Durango) $2,900.87; Union State Bank interest (Durango) $288.92; Landmark National Bank dashcam principal $3,374.79; Landmark National Bank dashcam interest $56.35; Office of State Treasurer General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2021-B jail bond interest $27,575.00. (Pages 24–25)
  • County Department Operations:
    • County Commission (Dept 01, General Fund): $5,312.46 – Verizon Wireless commissioners wireless service $254.36; Payroll commission wages $5,058.10. (Page 26)
    • County Clerk (Dept 02, General Fund): $3,950.14 – Verizon Wireless clerk wireless service $34.45; Payroll clerk wages $3,915.69. (Page 27)
    • County Treasurer (Dept 03, General Fund): $4,858.49 – Payroll treasurer wages. (Page 28)
    • County Attorney (Dept 04, General Fund): $11,270.78 – Payroll attorney wages $10,697.98; Quill Corporation office supplies $276.80; Fort Scott Tribune legal publications (2 invoices) $296.00. (Page 29)
    • County Register of Deeds (Dept 05, General Fund): $4,775.99 – Payroll register of deeds wages. (Page 30)
    • Courthouse Maintenance (Dept 07, General Fund): $2,157.52 – Payroll building maintenance wages. (Page 31)
    • County Coroner (Dept 08, General Fund): $2,725.00 – Forensic Medical coroner services. (Page 32)
    • District Court (Dept 10, General Fund): $3,456.09 – Payroll district court wages $2,366.09; Manbeck Law LLC conflict attorney fees (5 invoices: BB26CR75 $480.00, BB26JV10 $170.00, BB26JV9 $170.00, BB25TR561 $100.00, BB26JV7 $170.00). (Page 33)
    • Emergency Preparedness (Dept 11, General Fund): $810.79 – Verizon Wireless emergency management wireless $41.56; Payroll EM prep wages $769.23. (Page 34)
    • Ambulance Service (Dept 24, Fund 375): $36,629.63 – Payroll ambulance wages $33,291.71; Bound Tree Medical medical supplies (2 invoices) $1,052.04; City of Fort Scott ambulance charges $1,500.00; GMR Learning continuing education (2 invoices) $310.00; Morris & Dickson medication $117.78; Verizon Wireless EMS wireless $144.40; Kansas Gas Service 405 Woodland Hills $49.74; O’Reilly Auto Parts EMS7 maintenance $119.11; Cramer Nancy patient overpayment refund $129.91; Morris & Dickson MMCAP shareback credit ($85.06). (Page 35)
    • Noxious Weed Dept (Dept 30, Fund 200): $11,074.14 – Van Diest Supply Company Crossbow/LV Ester chemicals $3,332.00; Van Diest Supply Company Remedy/Ranger Pro/Escort/GrazonNext chemicals $7,742.14. (Page 36)
    • Courthouse General (Dept 43, General Fund): $15,447.74 – Evergy 210 S National Ave $7,002.69; Otis Elevator Company parts & labor for keyswitch for elevator $3,199.00; MSB Law LC review/analysis of contracts $2,892.04; Locke Supply Co. HVAC filters $1,677.70; Kansas Gas Service 108 W 2nd St $109.89; Kansas Gas Service 221 S Judson $48.62; Evergy 221 S Judson $178.80; Pitney-Bowes install/de-install postage meter $339.00. (Page 37)
    • County Miscellaneous (Dept 99, General Fund): $3,692.31 – Payroll Co. Counselor wages. (Page 38)

5. June 2026 Financials / 2nd Quarter Bank Reconciliation (Page 42)

  • Bank Reconciliation – For the Six Months Ending June 30, 2026: Certified by County Clerk Susan E. Walker on 7/21/26. (Page 42)
  • Bourbon County Bank Accounts:
    • Treasurer Account Landmark *3049: $8,471,428.19 gross; less outstanding checks ($100,551.43); less outstanding wires ($339,261.98); add deposits in transit $235,334.79; adjustments ($71,641.32). Cash Balance Account *3049 – Treasurer General Account: $8,195,308.25.
    • Clerk Account Landmark *3064: $606,989.75 gross; less outstanding checks ($332,219.58); less outstanding wires ($32,046.27); add deposits in transit $922,985.86; adjustments ($474,092.58). Cash Balance Account *3064 – Clerks Payables Account: $691,617.18.
  • Bourbon County Certificates of Deposit:
    • Union State Bank 3.46% – matures 06/18/26: $100,000.00
    • Union State Bank 3.46% – matures 06/26/26: $200,000.00
    • Landmark Bank 4.32% – matures 10/08/26: $100,000.00
    • Union State Bank 3.46% – matures 09/25/26: $100,000.00
    • City State Bank 4.05% – matures 12/23/26: $200,000.00
    • City State Bank 4.26% – matures 03/10/26: $250,000.00
    • City State Bank 4.03% – matures 03/10/26: $250,000.00
    • Union State Bank 3.46% – matures 03/16/26: $250,000.00
    • Union State Bank 3.97% – matures 01/30/26: $100,000.00
    • Total CDs: $1,550,000.00
  • Bourbon County Treasurer Cash on Hand: $1,700.00
  • Total Bourbon County Cash Balance All Accounts as of 06.30.26: $10,438,625.43
  • Fund Status Report as of 06.30.26: $10,438,625.43 (Variance: $0)

6. Revenue and Expense Report – All Funds, Period 6, Through 6/30/2026 (Pages 43–123)

Comprehensive 123-page Revenue and Expense Report for Bourbon County, Year 2026, Period 6 (through June 30, 2026), covering all funds and departments. Selected highlights:

  • 001 General Fund: Total Revenues YTD $2,210,164.94 (71.22% of $3,103,418.00 budget). Total Expenditures YTD $1,660,413.78 (47.77% of $3,476,154.00 budget). YTD Revenue Less Expenses: $549,751.16. (Pages 43–47)
    • County Commission: YTD expenditures $110,153.27 of $113,510.00 budget (97.04%). Commission wages $121,150.04 (113.13% of budget – over budget).
    • County Clerk: YTD expenditures $60,639.07 of $133,189.00 budget (45.53%).
    • County Attorney: YTD expenditures $210,412.35 of $470,284.00 budget (44.74%). Attorney contractual services $68,316.90 of $49,966.00 budget – over budget at 136.73%.
    • Courthouse General: YTD expenditures $535,373.64 of $582,719.00 budget (91.88%).
  • 016 Appraisers: YTD Revenue $224,723.95 (89.77%); YTD Expenditures $126,916.90 (50.70%). YTD surplus $97,807.05. (Page 49)
  • 064 Employee Benefit: YTD Revenue $2,202,921.51 (90.32% of $2,438,901.00); YTD Expenditures $1,124,792.01 (42.14% of $2,669,373.00). YTD surplus $1,078,129.50. Benefit worker’s comp $170,850.00 (unbudgeted). (Page 56)
  • 108 Landfill: YTD Revenue $391,690.68 (52.28%); YTD Expenditures $367,597.76 (49.29%). YTD surplus $24,092.92. (Page 70)
  • 120 Public Safety (Jail & Sheriff): YTD Revenue $1,896,029.35 (83.14%); YTD Expenditures $1,264,417.34 (55.44%). YTD surplus $631,612.01. Reimbursement-housing $212,306.00 (165.78% of budget). (Pages 73–74)
  • 220 Road and Bridge: YTD Revenue $1,684,779.75 (61.76%); YTD Expenditures $1,412,356.48 (51.34%). YTD surplus $272,423.27. (Pages 78–79)
  • 222 Road & Bridge Sales Tax Fund: YTD Revenue $781,406.23 (60.11%); YTD Expenditures $430,847.51 (32.64%). YTD surplus $350,558.72. R&B Sales Tax commodities $168,555.89 — 198.30% of $85,000.00 budget (over budget). (Page 80)
  • 370 Bond Repayment – County Jail: YTD Revenue $538,786.39 (51.31%); YTD Expenditures $137,617.57 (12.75%). YTD surplus $401,168.82. (Page 122)
  • 375 Ambulance Service: YTD Revenue $669,572.57 (56.19%); YTD Expenditures $576,258.15 (48.36%). YTD surplus $93,314.42. (Pages 124–125)

7. Quarterly Treasurer Report – April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026 (Pages 166–168)

  • Report Period: 04/01/2026–06/30/2026. Total Beginning Balance: $10,076,956.17; Total Receipts: $19,316,481.50; Total Expenses: ($18,954,812.24); Total Ending Balance: $10,438,625.43. (Page 168)
  • Selected Fund Highlights:
    • 001 General Fund: Beg $932,445.72; Receipts $915,973.78; Expenses ($737,378.44); End $1,111,041.06.
    • 064 Employee Benefit: Beg $1,263,013.98; Receipts $872,415.91; Expenses ($728,578.93); End $1,406,850.96.
    • 108 Landfill: Beg $282,524.06; Receipts $188,206.53; Expenses ($190,672.11); End $280,058.48.
    • 120 County Sheriff/Correctional: Beg $689,392.42; Receipts $773,101.88; Expenses ($682,077.63); End $780,416.67.
    • 220 Road and Bridge: Beg $482,238.16; Receipts $767,355.99; Expenses ($844,420.53); End $405,173.62.
    • 370 Bond Sales Tax – County Jail: Beg $2,064,488.17; Receipts $261,372.35; Expenses ($36,001.62); End $2,289,858.90.
    • 375 Ambulance Service: Beg $105,908.74; Receipts $315,004.88; Expenses ($287,924.95); End $132,988.67.

    (Pages 166–167)

8. Resolution 26-26 – Cancellation of Warrant Checks (Pages 176–177)

Pursuant to K.S.A. 19-320, the County Clerk is requested to cancel checks older than three years totaling $3,639.72. To be resolved on July 27, 2026.

  • Budgetary Accounting Checks – Total: $730.99. Checks ranging from 5/25/2018 through 11/19/2021. Notable: Check 2284 (11/19/2021) – Ronald Burton $200.00; Check 1623 (8/17/2018) – Janet Murphy $158.65; Check 1899 (8/16/2019) – Ruth Irene Kenn $111.54. All other checks $10.00–$21.60. (Page 176)
  • Payroll Checks – Total: $2,908.73.
    • Check 1000660 (1/29/2021) – Brazeal, Patric: $727.46
    • Check 1000822 (4/22/2022) – Riddle, David: $1,093.40
    • Check 1000867 (9/23/2022) – Riddle, David: $1,087.87

    (Page 176)

  • Combined Total to be Cancelled: $3,639.72. (Page 177)

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