By TONY GUERRERO
Hays Post
The Ellis County Commission will formally appoint a new Ellis County Health Director during the Ellis County Commission meeting at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Ellis County Health Director Melissa Miller was selected after a search process that involved reviewing multiple applicants. She began working with the health department on Feb. 24.
Kerry McCue has been serving as the part-time health director and assisting Miller. He will continue to provide support until March 13.
Road repairs
The county commission is considering approving road repairs and improvements for 48th Street, Vineyard Road and Commerce Parkway by contracting with Bettis Asphalt & Construction.
The county plans to piggyback off the Kansas Department of Transportation contract for the U.S. Highway 183 mill and overlay project to reduce costs.
Northwest Homeland Security project update
Ellis County is receiving funding from the Northwest Home Security Council for multiple emergency response improvements.
Lyle Pantle, Ellis County emergency manager, will discuss with the commissioners these enhancements to increase the county's emergency response capabilities and preparedness.
Other business
The commission is considering approving a bid from APAC Kansas Inc. to produce cold mix asphalt for the 2025 asphalt maintenance plan. The material will be used for road overlays and patching to maintain county roadways.
The Ellis County Road and Bridge Division will request approval to purchase a used 2021 Caterpillar excavator to improve road and drainage maintenance.
The commission will consider a lot split request for land in Hays from Platinum Group owner Adam Pray.
You can view the full agenda here.