Here are highlights of the Board of County Commissioners’ actions and activities in March 2023. More information, including official minutes, votes and videos on all items is available at boccmeetings.jocogov.org.

Revocation of COVID-19 resolutions

Voted on separate board actions to end the COVID-19 state of local disaster declaration and rescind a resolution establishing public health recommendations to slow the spread of COVID-19, with the exception of getting vaccinated and following the guidance of CDC, KDHE, DHE and local health officer. The timing of both actions will coincide with the end of the national COVID-19 emergency declaration. Vote: Passed 5-2.

Funding for civilian security

Approved funding for FY2023 for 10 full-time civilian positions provided to the Sheriff’s Office in August of 2022, without funding, and approved the use of reserves in 2023 at a cost of $819,063. These positions provide security at the Courthouse, fill posts at the detention centers and support recruiting efforts. Vote: Passed 7-0.

Funding increase for airport rail project

Approved and authorized an increase of $153,204 for the FY 2022 Airport KDOT Rail Grant Maintenance Capital Improvement Project bringing the new total project authorization to an amount not to exceed $705,771 and the transfer of approximately $153,204 from Airport Enterprise Fund reserves to fund the project increase; and authorized a change order with T.L. Wallace, LLC in the amount of $153,204 for a not to exceed total contract amount of $1,534,620.30 for the purchase of KDOT Rail Grant Maintenance, IFB # 2022-075. Vote: Passed 7-0.

Amending BOCC’s meeting calendar

Approved Resolution No. 020-23. to amend the official meeting calendar for the Board of County Commissioners by adding Sept. 21 to the list of no meeting for 2023. Vote: Passed 7-0.