Stafford Co. Commission discusses new landfill

Minutes from the latest Stafford County Commission meeting

The Stafford County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Wednesday, July 13th, 2022, in the Commission Room in the Annex. Chairman Wycoff called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Present: Todd Wycoff, Bryce Garner, and Clayton Grimmett.

Mark Soria, Stafford City Council, gave the commissioners an update on the housing project in Stafford City and inquired as to the commissioner’s interest in contributing. It was stated that the grant application on behalf of the Stafford County Fair Board for a new fair building had been written. The commissioners indicated that they are waiting to see what happens with that grant which will determine how they make their final decisions regarding how ARPA funds will be allocated.

Commissioner Grimmett moved, and Commissioner Garner seconded, to approve the minutes from the July 6th session. Motion carried 3-0.

Chairman Wycoff recessed the meeting at 8:49 a.m. Meeting was reconvened at 8:54 a.m.

Darren Reed, Solid Waste, joined the meeting to discuss proposed fees associated with closing and maintaining a landfill site. Darren has consulted with Terracon and has been advised that a permit modification can be done which would allow him to go above grade which would allow another possible 3-5 years for the current site. This would allow additional time to locate another site for a new landfill as well as time to budget the expense as well as the associated costs of closing the current site. Darren will contact KDHE and get the necessary information for beginning the permit process.

Commissioner Wycoff moved, and Commissioner Garner seconded, to recess to executive session for 5 minutes pursuant to the attorney client privilege exception to discuss property acquisition. Motion carried 3-0. In at 9:18 a.m. Out at 9:23 a.m. Those present: Commissioners, County Clerk, Darren Reed, Mike Robinson.

Commissioner Garner moved, and Commissioner Grimmett seconded, to recess to executive session for another 15 minutes pursuant to the attorney client privilege exception to continue to discuss property acquisition. Motion carried 3-0. In at 9:23 a.m. Out at 9:38 a.m. Those present: Commissioners, County Clerk, Darren Reed, Mike Robinson.

Phillip Nusser, Road & Bridge, joined the meeting to present a 5-year schedule of equipment replacement needs. Discussion was held regarding the equipment needs and future budgeting to replace that equipment.

Commissioner Grimmett moved, and Commissioner Garner seconded, to accept the presented tax roll corrections. Motion Carried 3-0.

An employee evaluation for Mandy Sanders was presented for the commissioners to review and sign. Resolution 2022-16, authorizing the commencement of a judicial tax foreclosure sale was also presented to the commissioners. Commissioner Garner moved, and Commissioner Grimmett seconded, to approve the tax sale resolution. Motion carried 3-0.

A fee waiver form was presented from Grant Frink to allow him to haul debris from a property demolition into the landfill with no fees.

Commissioner Garner moved, and Commissioner Grimmett seconded, to approve the fee waiver. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Garner moved, and Commissioner Grimmett seconded, to recess to executive session for 10 minutes pursuant to the nonelected personnel exemption to discuss non-elected personnel with no action to be taken and adjournment to follow. Motion carried 3-0.

Those present: Commissioners, County Clerk, Phillip Nusser. In at 10:15 a.m. Out at 10:25 a.m.

July accounts payable vouchers and checks were approved and signed from the following funds:
General 17,699.87
Road & Bridge 70,004.02
Health 7,502.07
Rural Fire 4,476.40
Nox Weed 937.52
Appraiser 205.54
Solid Waste 5,847.21
EMS 1,505.14
Motor Vehicle 564.60
E911 7,625.00
Equip Reserve 9,125.00
TOTAL $ 125,492.37

The meeting adjourned at 10:25 a.m