Commissioner Proceedings 5/13/25

June 6, 2025

The Wallace County Board of Commissioners met in regular session with, Becky Larson, Chairperson, Will Walker, Commissioner, Brian Gailey, Commissioner, and Micaila Lock, County Clerk present.   

Warrants # 32785-32836 in the amount of $59,074.21 were approved for payment. Payroll warrants in the amount of $72,643.58 for the working period of April 13, 2025, through April 26, 2025, were approved for payment. 

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Larson for business at 8:31 a.m. 

Commissioner Walker moved to approve April 29, 2025; minutes as amended. Commissioner Gailey seconded. 
 
AYE 3  NAY 0 

Commissioner Gailey moved to approve May 7, 2025; minutes as amended. Commissioner Walker seconded. 
 
AYE 3  NAY 0 

Lifeguard Applicant entered the meeting 

Chair Larson moved to go into executive session at 8:46 am for Personnel exception-Personnel matter of individual NON-ELECTED personnel for 5 minutes and return at 8:51 am. Invited are the 3 commissioners, County Clerk Micaila Lock and Applicant.  Commissioner Gailey seconded. 

AYE   3     NAY  0

Return to regular session 8:51am no decision made 

Commissioner Walker made a motion to Hire Amber Fisher as co-manger for the pool. Commissioner Gailey seconded.
 AYE 3  NAY 0 

Duane Barber, building and grounds supervisor, entered the meeting 

Duane gave updates on his department and discussions with the commissioners on when he need to get the pool filled for the pool to open May 23rd. 

Anthony Garcia, Road and Bridge Supervisor entered the meeting.

Anthony gave updates on his department, and he wants to put ad for part-time summer help for mowing and full-time help. He was willing to put the aid on indeed. 

Doug Springsteel, Landfill supervisor, entered the meeting.
 
Doug gave updates on the landfill Midwest has brought in some old power piles commissioners suggested to keep those for farmers and ranchers to use as corner post.

Lifeguard Applicant entered the meeting 

Commissioner Walker moved to go into executive session at 10:00 am for Personnel exception-Personnel matter of individual NON-ELECTED personnel for 5 minutes and return at 10:05 am. Invited are the 3 commissioners, County Clerk Micaila Lock and Applicants.  Commissioner Gailey seconded. 

AYE   3     NAY  0
Return to regular session 10:05am no decision made 

Commissioner Walker made a motion to hire Jersi Benish at a returning lifeguard. Commissioner Gailey Second.
 AYE   3 NAY  0

Lifeguard Applicant entered the meeting 

Commissioner Walker moved to go into executive session at 10:06 am for Personnel exception-Personnel matter of individual NON-ELECTED personnel for 3 minutes and return at 10:09 am. Invited are the 3 commissioners, County Clerk Micaila Lock and Applicants.  Commissioner Gailey seconded. 

AYE   3 NAY  0
Return to regular session 10:09 am no decision made 

Commissioner Gailey made a motion to hire Jaelyn Daily as a lifeguard. Chair Larson seconded 
   AYE   3 NAY  0

Lifeguard Applicant entered the meeting 

Commissioner Walker moved to go into executive session at 10:10 am for Personnel exception-Personnel matter of individual NON-ELECTED personnel for 3 minutes and return at 10:13 am. Invited are the 3 commissioners, County Clerk Micaila Lock and Applicants.  Commissioner Gailey seconded the motion. 

AYE   3 NAY  0

Return to regular session 10:13am no decision made 

Chair Larson made a motion to hire Weston Gibbs as a lifeguard. Commissioner Gailey seconded the motion.
 AYE   3 NAY  0

Clerk Lock presented Sharon Springs Annual Report for review.

Chair Larson made a motion to approve the financial report for Sharon Springs Township. Commissioner Gailey seconded the motion. 
 AYE 3 NAY 0 

Commissioner Walker made a motion to approve the purchaser of the furniture and excurses equipment for Hope Springs per the county agreement. Commissioner Gailey Seconded the motion. 
 AYE 3  NAY 0 

Clerk Lock presented Tax abatement 2024-57 through 2024-63 totaling 3,515.24.

Commissioner Walker made a motion to approve the abatements 2024-57 through 2024-63 totaling $3,515.24. Chair Larson seconded the motion. 
 AYE 3  NAY 0

Lifeguard Applicant entered the meeting 

Commissioner Walker moved to go into executive session at 10:59 am for Personnel exception-Personnel matter of individual NON-ELECTED personnel for 2 minutes and return at 11:01 am. Invited are the 3 commissioners, County Clerk Micaila Lock and Applicants.  Commissioner Gailey seconded the motion. 

AYE   3 NAY  0

Return to regular session 11:01am no decision made

Commissioner Walker made a motion hire Mahalah Yarbrough as a Lifeguard. Commissioner Gailey seconded the motion.
 AYE 3  NAY 0

Lifeguard Applicant entered the meeting 

Commissioner Gailey moved to go into executive session at 11:11 am for Personnel exception-Personnel matter of individual NON-ELECTED personnel for 2 minutes and return at 11:13 am. Invited are the 3 commissioners, County Clerk Micaila Lock and Applicants.  Commissioner Walker seconded the motion. 

AYE   3 NAY  0

Return to regular session 11:13 am no decision made

Chair Larson made a motion to hire Jaren Rains as a lifeguard. Commissioner Gailey Seconded the motion.

AYE 3  NAY 0 

Recess for lunch 12:01pm
Reconvene 1:00 pm 
 
Lissa Sexson, Wallace County Community development entered the meeting.

Lissa discussed her meetings with all the other taxing entities in the county for approval to move forward the NRP. She discussed the recruitment incentive and also Weskan water grant that she is working with Katie from ground water management. She explained where the water well is in years of life left and what they need to do for the future. Discussed the request for a grant for Pool and Hope Springs to get equipment. Lissa Discussed Safe Route to school and it has developed into a safe street for all. Finally, discussed KDOT Cost Share for the Smoky Hill River low water crossing project. 

Lifeguard Applicant entered the meeting 

Commissioner Gailey moved to go into executive session at 2:24 pm for Personnel exception-Personnel matter of individual NON-ELECTED personnel for 2 minutes and return at 2:26 Pm. Invited are the 3 commissioners, County Clerk Micaila Lock and Applicants.  Chair Larson seconded the motion. 

AYE   3 NAY  0

Return to regular session 2:26 pm no decision made

Lifeguard Applicant entered the meeting 

Commissioner Gailey moved to go into executive session at 3:49 pm for Personnel exception-Personnel matter of individual NON-ELECTED personnel for 5 minutes and return at 3:54pm. Invited are the 3 commissioners, County Clerk Micaila Lock and Applicants.  Chair Larson seconded the motion. 

AYE   3 NAY  0

Lifeguard Applicant entered the meeting 

Commissioner Walker moved to go into executive session at 4:05pm for Personnel exception-Personnel matter of individual NON-ELECTED personnel for 2 minutes and return at 4:07pm. Invited are the 3 commissioners, County Clerk Micaila Lock and Applicants.  Commissioner Gailey seconded the motion. 

AYE   3 NAY 0

Return to regular session 4:07 pm no decision made

The commissioner had some discussions about what might need repaired.

Lifeguard Applicant entered the meeting 

Commissioner Walker moved to go into executive session at 4:28pm for Personnel exception-Personnel matter of individual NON-ELECTED personnel for 2 minutes and return at 4:30pm. Invited are the 3 commissioners, County Clerk Micaila Lock and Applicants.  Commissioner Gailey seconded the motion. 

AYE   3 NAY  0

Return to regular session 4:30 pm no decision made

Commissioner Walker made the motion to hire Ayson Cox, Braylon Rains, and Keegan Brooks as Lifeguard. Commissioner Gailey Seconded the motion. 
 AYE 3 NAY 0
  
There being no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 PM. 

ATTEST:
Micaila Lock, County Clerk

Becky Larson, Chairperson
Will Walker, Commissioner                                                                                               
Brian Gailey, Commissioner