By TONY GUERRERO
Hays Post
The Ellis County Commission approved the Ellis County Health Department's annual grant submission and update during its meeting on Tuesday.
The health department relies on annual grants to support its operations. Director Melissa Miller and Kerry McCue presented three key grants the department has traditionally received.
The three grants include the State Formula Grant, which supports general public health initiatives; the Immunization Action Plan Grant, which aims to improve immunization coverage; and the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant, which strengthens readiness for public health emergencies.
DSNWK letter of support
Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas is applying for Kansas Community Service tax credits to support various organizational improvements.
County Administrator Darin Myers discussed the need for a letter of support in DSNWK's application with the commissioners.
The letter of support was approved.
Subdevelopment road
Due to technical issues, the subdevelopment road discussion has been postponed to next Tuesday's county commission meeting.
Residents have approached the commissioners regarding road maintenance concerns in their subdivisions.
Presented by Commission Chair Michael Berges, the meeting will be attended by Hilltop Road homeowners and residents of other subdivisions around Hays to discuss additional road maintenance concerns.
Hilltop Road underwent a road maintenance project last year to improve deficiencies.
Other business
Ellis County Treasurer Vernon Ruder spoke to commissioners about removing a wall in the treasury back office to improve space utilization. Commissioners approved the wall removal.