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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 2004
Page
5
Whitley warned enrollment declines may shrink state dollars for 2004-05. The district foresees $250,000 less state aid due to September 2003 FTE losses, while salary costs could rise $400,000 per 1 percent pay hike. Indirect federal grant recovery could add $125,000 and a higher local option tax might yield $600,000.
County leaders urge department heads to keep 2005 budgets flat while warning that repair costs and vehicle maintenance exceed current funds. Sheriff Bascue notes 44 vehicles, with patrol and prisoner transport units the costliest, as EMS, Youth Services, and other departments face aging equipment and staffing trims amid a slow economy.
Finney County voters face a Monday deadline to register as petition circulators push a measure to re authorize a building fund that uses up to one mill of property tax for 10 years. Supporters note the fund has built facilities and avoided bonds, while critics urge more taxpayer say and discretion. The fund, active since 1974, has financed the county attorney's office EMS building Area Mental Health Center and public works shops.
Garden City banks including Security Savings Bank at 908 N Main St 2414 E Kansas Ave and a Tyson Foods branch near Holcomb emphasize stronger training and awareness after a robbery marks the first in over a decade. Bank leaders stress protecting staff and customers while noting police coordination and ongoing refresher courses.
Finney County Commissioners met with Angie Clark fairgrounds manager about 18 damaged horse stalls from August arson. Refurbishment would cost about 15219 with public works to pick best location for a replacement round top building in flood plain. They also discussed a utility permit policy requiring liability insurance of at least 500000, with Max Morgan presenting a preliminary draft.
GCHS continues thorough evaluation of candidates for the high school principal post. Interim appointee Kraig Dexter plans retirement at year end after Kevin Burr resigned last September. The district emphasizes the single-city high school’s prominence and aims to hire the right leader for a positive future.
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