Present: Chairman Gregg Motley and Commissioners Mika Milburn-Kee, David Beerbower, Joe Allen and Samuel Tran; County Counselor Bob Johnson; County Clerk Ann Clarkson.

Agenda, Minutes and Accounts Payable

The commission approved the agenda, the Sept. 28, 2026, minutes and accounts payable, each 5-0.

Financials and Corrections

The commission approved the August financials, accounts payable corrections from Sept. 18, 2026, and tax roll corrections, each 5-0.

Executive Sessions

The commission met in three executive sessions to discuss non-elected personnel job performance and returned from the first two with no action.

After the third session, a motion to authorize Dr. Cohen to work with Mr. Allen on payroll change forms failed, 2-3.

Courthouse

Commissioner Beerbower reported the asbestos inspection was completed with results pending, and IT and window construction for the courthouse move begins Oct. 6. No action was taken.

Transfer Station

Kevin Allen reported KDHE guidance that a pressure washer and roll-off dumpsters are allowed under the facility's permit. No action was taken.

The commission discussed funding the budgeted 5% wage increase for transfer station staff. Commissioner Beerbower will contact consultant Matt Lawn. No action was taken.

HR RFP

Commissioner Allen reported the request for proposals closes Oct. 7, with three responses received. No action was taken.

Backhoe Bids

Five motions to accept backhoe bids died for lack of a second.

Tobacco Distribution Letter

The commission authorized Chairman Motley to sign a letter of county approval for Dr. Roger Harris' state tobacco distribution license application, 5-0.

Adjournment

The commission adjourned, 5-0.