Bourbon County Commission Meeting Agenda

02.20.26 Agenda

February 23, 2026 | 5:30 PM

1. Call Meeting to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Prayer

4. Approval of Agenda

5. Accounts Payable – 01.20.26

6. Citizens Comments

7. Executive Session

   • K.S.A. 75-4319 (b)(1) – Walker

8. New Business

   • a. Payentry

   • b. Cemetery & Township Financial Reports

   • c. Unclaimed Property

9. Commission Comments

10. Next Meeting Agenda Topics

11. Adjournment

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Information Packet Summary

Accounts Payable and Financial Reports (Pages 2–67) The majority of the packet consists of a detailed “Open Invoices By Department Summary.” This report lists all pending payments and payroll expenditures for various county departments as of February 20, 2026. Key financial highlights include:

• General Fund (Page 2): Lists standard payroll deductions and benefits such as life insurance, health savings accounts, and federal taxes.

• Employee Benefits (Page 4): Detailed breakdown of medical and dental premiums for March 2026, totaling over $111,000, along with social security and retirement contributions.

• Departmental Expenditures:

  • Landfill (Pages 4–5): Includes membership dues, fuel (452 gallons of diesel), and equipment repairs.

  • Sheriff & Correctional (Pages 5–6): Covers vehicle maintenance (oil changes and tire repairs), facility service contracts, and utility bills for the Southeast Kansas Regional Correctional Center (SEKRCC).

  • Road and Bridge (Pages 7–10): Lists extensive commodities purchases, including fuel, vehicle parts, and culvert tubes.

  • Ambulance Service (Pages 10, 27): Covers medical supplies, medications, and contractual charges from the City of Fort Scott.

• Departmental Payroll (Pages 22–27): Specific wage totals are provided for the County Commission, Clerk, Treasurer, Attorney, Register of Deeds, Courthouse Maintenance, and District Court.

Cemetery and Township Reports (Pages 68–107) The final section of the packet contains the annual financial reports for local cemeteries and townships, which are required by state law (K.S.A. 17-1372) to be filed by January 15.

• Reporting Requirements (Page 68): Instructions specify that reports must show all money held as of December 31, including investments like CDs or savings accounts.

• Individual Reports (Pages 90–107): These handwritten forms detail the “Composition of Cash” for various funds. For example, the reports show balances for general funds and permanent maintenance funds, listing receipts from county taxes and expenditures for services like mowing and stone maintenance.