Grant County Commissioners met September 16, for an extensive three-and-a-half-hour session which touched on facility improvements, emergency services equipment, and county operations.
One of the first topics addressed was planned renovations at the Senior Center. Commissioners weighed the benefits of the upgrades on the potential budget adjustments that may be necessary if utility costs rise after the work is complete.
The Grant County EMS department was another focal point. Commissioners reviewed quotes for new ventilators and IV equipment, raising questions about price differences and future certification processes. Ultimately, the board approved the purchase of ten IV pumps from DMS at a cost of $21,228.95 and two ventilators from Master Medical for $24,029.95. The discussion also included the possibility of EMS self-certifying certain equipment with proper training.
Details on Great Plains Development were presented on their work supporting local and regional projects. It was examined how membership dues are typically handled in smaller western Kansas counties, noting that in some areas, multiple entities share the cost rather than a single payer covering the full fee.
Commissioners also discussed the fate of a county-owned plotter that is currently inoperable. Repair costs, as well as the process to remove the machine from county inventory, were considered. Mineral rights also came up, though it was unclear what action the owner involved wished to pursue. Royalty interests near the airport were mentioned as part of the broader discussion.
Several bids for county building repairs were approved. Chambliss Roofing was awarded a $68,500 contract for work on the Civic Center roof, as well as a $61,280 contract to repair the Law Enforcement Center roof. Diamond Roofing received a $17,100 contract for repairs to the Commercial Building roof.
The airport was another major topic of discussion. Commissioners reviewed bids to reseal the roof and replace fasteners. The conversation expanded to cover additional airport projects, including LED lighting upgrades, and how Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding might help offset costs or reimburse the county.
Personnel matters also came before the board. A new hire for the Law Enforcement Center was approved, and commissioners further discussed county wages and aspects of employment.
After a full agenda and more than three hours of discussion, the meeting adjourned
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