County advances upgrades to exhibition building plans
Finney County commissioners moved to upgrade the exhibition building with south entrance improvements and a possible meeting room with kitchen. Architect Blaine Davis will estimate costs for upgrades including structure, insulation, lighting, and HVAC retrofits, noting old systems and power limits. A cremation cost resolution was approved up to 750 dollars for unclaimed bodies, with debate on up to 1,000 dollars for indigent burials and differing views among commissioners. The panel reconvenes Monday at 8 30 a.m. at the county administration center.
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Lawmakers defend meetings amid Open Meetings Act questions
The governor spoke on water policy and tax issues during January gatherings attended by Republicans across 13 committees. Shawnee County DA Chad Taylor probes potential Open Meetings Act violations, while Brownback aides defend the sessions as bipartisan and not tied to specific committees. State Sen. Dick Kelsey described a dinner where Brownback outlined tax reform and said participants believed the meetings complied with the act.
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County approves land sale for wind project despite KDOT denial
Finney County and Garden City move to buy land for a TP&L wind spur after a Jan special meeting. KDOT refused rail improvement funding estimated at 2.7 million for materials and 3.4 million for dirt work and track spur. TP&L cites tax credits and demand through 2015 plus 2020 green energy goals. The deal includes a right of first refusal for the county if TP&L resells. Officials stress job creation and ongoing industrial development tied to the railroad spur and Bonanza BioEnergy legacy.
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