County commission approves request for capital outlay funds

The Cloud County board of commissioners handled routine items during its regular meeting on Monday.
A request for capital outlay funds for the IT Department in the amount of $2,354.97 for the Emergency Preparedness computer system was approved with the board.
Andy Asch, Highway Department administrator, met with the board and discussed switching employees with the Recycling Center. He also discussed the signing project and reported that the  department is continuing to spray.
The board approved the classification change to transfer Larry Henderson from the Recycling Center to the Highway Department at no wage change and the transfer of William Strait from the Highway Department to the Recycling Center with no wage change, effective October 21.
The Kansas Department of Transportation  agreement 75-75 for project No. 15 C-4966-01 to upgrade signing was approved by the board.
Mike Hake, Solid Waste Department director, reported to the board that he is looking for a part-time employee.
Health Department administrator Brandi Bray discussed the possible purchase of the current Health Department building and the inspections on the building.
Marlene Stamm, County Sanitarian, presented a quarterly report to the board.
The board acknowledged the resignation of Randy Sorrell from Community Corrections/Juvenile Justice, effective October 1.
October 2019 was proclaimed as Domestic Violence Awareness Month by the board.
The board approved payroll deductions and benefits totaling $194,292.63, and the following expenses totaling $159,514.64:
General Fund, $85,033.61; Appraisal, $5,056.19; Noxious Weed, $1,676.46; Solid Waste, $4,420.12; Road & Bridge, $44,823.62; County Health, $17,244.64; Election, $1,260.