By TONY GUERRERO
Hays Post
The Ellis County Commission will make a motion on a preliminary plat for Fairview Patch Addition during its meeting at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.
The application includes plans for 13 residential parcels near 400th Avenue and Severin Road. Ten parcels will measure 3 acres each, one about 3.1 acres, and two larger parcels around 4.5 and 4.7 acres.
The land is zoned agricultural but is being used for residential purposes. The Ellis County Planning Commission has already approved the preliminary plat.
Environmental Services Director Justin Craig and James Meis, survey manager with Driggs Design Group, will give the presentation.
Ellis County Historical Society funding
Ellis County staff will request approval to allocate special alcohol funds to the Ellis County Historical Society for 2025.
Because of Ellis County's size, the funds are split into three categories: general use, parks and recreation, and alcohol and drug programs. Since there are no county parks, the parks portion is usually allocated to the Ellis County Historical Society each year.
Historical Society Executive Director Amanda Rupp submitted a formal request letter. County Administrator Darin Myers will lead the discussion.
2025 Kansas Immunization Conference
The Ellis County Health Department is seeking approval to close its office from May 21 to May 22 so staff can attend the Kansas Immunization Conference in Wichita.
The conference will offer essential training and reinforce best practices for immunization and outbreak response, especially in response to the current measles outbreak.
Ellis County Health Director Melissa Miller will speak to the commissioners.
Other business
Ellis County EMS is requesting approval to accept a grant to help pay for two new defibrillator monitors. The total purchase cost is about $73,000, with the grant covering about $18,000.
Ellis County staff is requesting permission to close the Administrative Building at a later date to allow the installation of emergency generator transfer switch equipment.
You can view the full agenda here.