McPherson County Commission to Address Weed Control Contracts, Personnel Issues Monday

Public Works director to discuss vehicle purchases and staffing during brief morning session

The McPherson County Commission will hold a streamlined meeting Monday morning, focusing primarily on departmental operations and personnel matters after relocating to their temporary meeting space at Public Works.

Meeting Location Change

Following the January relocation, the 9 a.m. meeting will be held at the Public Works facility at 1115 W. Avenue A, rather than the traditional County Building location. The commission has been conducting meetings at the Public Works site since January 13, 2025.

Weed Control Chemical Contracts

Noxious Weed Department Director Mike Benda will present bids for the annual purchase of fall weed control chemicals at 9:10 a.m. The seasonal chemical procurement is essential for the county's ongoing efforts to manage invasive plant species across rural areas and right-of-ways.

County weed control programs are mandated by state law and represent a significant annual expense for maintaining agricultural productivity and preventing the spread of designated noxious weeds.

Public Works Updates

Public Works Director David Bohnenblust will address several operational items at 9:15 a.m., including:

• Personnel Matters: Discussion of non-elected personnel issues, likely conducted in executive session
• Vehicle Procurement: Review of pickup truck purchase proposals for department fleet needs
• General Updates: Routine departmental operational reports

The vehicle purchase discussion comes as county departments regularly update aging fleet vehicles to maintain operational efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.

Routine Administrative Business

The commission will handle standard weekly business items including:

• Agenda approval
• Minutes from previous meetings
• Authorization of checks, claims, and payroll
• Property tax assessment additions and abatements
• General personnel matters
• Review of correspondence

Public Input Opportunity

A public input session is scheduled for 9 a.m., allowing county residents to address commissioners on matters not specifically listed on the agenda.

The meeting represents typical county operations, focusing on departmental needs and administrative functions rather than major policy initiatives. The commission's temporary relocation to Public Works continues as they operate from the alternative venue established earlier this year.

County meetings are open to the public, with the brief agenda suggesting a relatively quick session focused on operational matters rather than lengthy policy discussions.