Grant County Commissioners met October 21, opening the meeting at 9 a.m. with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Grant County Recreation Director Kriti Anderson was first on the agenda, requesting $134,000 in assistance for meal expenses. Anderson also presented the department’s budget, noting three positions had recently been eliminated. After further review, County Clerk Anita Lane determined the actual amount needed would total $137,000. The recreation department is currently short about $110,000 in its budget. Commissioners decided to table the matter until the City of Ulysses can be informed of the request.
Nancy Borthwick from Grant County Senior Center received approval to roll over one week of vacation time into 2025. Borthwick also discussed the Food Bank program currently held twice a month at the Senior Center and proposed relocating it to the Civic Center due to traffic congestion in the alleyway. Coordination for the move is already underway between Borthwick and Civic Center Director Mari Honstead, with plans to make the transition soon.
Sabrina Gaddis of the Grant County Community Foundation presented the Grant County Gives Proclamation, which commissioners signed, followed by photos to commemorate the event.
During the open forum, commissioners returned to the ongoing roofing discussions. The Sheriff’s Office roof is expected to require additional work, which will increase project costs. Two bids were reviewed for roofing projects: Chambliss Roofing bid $61,280 for the Civic Center roof (including $5,000 for the warranty), while Stanfield Roofing submitted a bid of $89,779.07, which also included a warranty. Commissioners voted to approve Stanfield’s bid for the Sheriff’s Office and accept the Chambliss bid for the Civic Center.
Commissioners also approved a motion for the Sheriff’s Office employees to transition from KPERS to KP&F, a retirement plan that offers enhanced benefits for law enforcement personnel.
A traffic accident involving a grain truck and a molasses tanker was discussed, with officials noting the collision occurred after one vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign.
Bills presented for payment were approved by motion.
Mari Honstead presented a bid for a floor burnishing tool, used twice a week at the Civic Center, which was approved at a cost of $19,800. She also updated the board on a previous request, now seeking 30 chicken cages instead of 50. The next Food Bank pickup will be
held at the Senior Center on November 6, and then move to the Civic Center on November 20.
Bob Moore reported rate increases for Aflac and dental insurance plans, which the board approved. Commissioners also approved the Great Plains dues for 2025, totaling $2,492.98, to be paid from the general fund.
Wage increases were approved for employees at Road & Bridge, the Senior Center, and the Civic Center. Commissioners also discussed reviewing applications for a Building Maintenance Supervisor position.
Lastly, a request for a “Children Playing” sign was forwarded to Sam at Road & Bridge for follow-up.
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