Reno County Commission Meeting Highlights from October 22nd

Reno County Commissioner Richard Winger, left, Ron Hirst, Don Bogner, Randy Parks and Ron Vincent.

At the latest Reno County Commission meeting, the Board approved several facility and equipment projects while receiving key department updates.

Chairman Don Bogner began the meeting with announcements and read a proclamation in support of Operation Green Light for Veterans, reaffirming Reno County’s dedication to honoring local veterans. Two local veterans were invited to be in the photograph with the proclamation, Reno County Sheriff Darrian Campbell and Reno County Sheriff's Office Patrol Captain Steve Lutz. The courthouse will be glowing in green light from November 4 - 11, 2025, joining our residents and county governments across the nation as we let veterans know that they are seen, appreciated and supported.

Commissioners are photographed with Veterans Sheriff Campbell and Captain Lutz.Chairman Don Bogner signs the Green Light for Veterans proclamation.

Commissioners approved the consent agenda and moved one item — furniture purchase for the Sheriff’s Office Training Facility — to the business portion of the meeting for discussion.

Reno County District Attorney Tom Stanton
District Attorney Tom Stanton presented the annual department report and announced the 25th annual Toys for Tots drive, set for the first two weeks of December.

Facilities Director Kyle Stewart


Stewart showed commissioners photos of the repars for the courhouse dome. 
The Commission approved repairs to the Courthouse dome by Mid-Continental Restoration for $69,200, and awarded the fire panel replacement project to Firetronics for $45,130, citing the benefits of local service support.

Reno County Sheriff Darrian Campbell talks to commissioners about furniture for the new shooting range.

Automotive Director Ron Brubaker talks to commissioners about the purchase of pursuitvehicles for the Sheriff's Office. 

Automotive Director Ron Brubaker hands out information to commissioners about the purchase of pursuit vehicles for the Sheriff's Office. 
Commissioners also authorized the purchase of new pursuit vehicles for the Sheriff’s Office, passing the motion 4–1, with Commissioner Parks dissenting. The furniture purchase for the Sheriff’s Training Facility, totaling $41,814.86, was later approved unanimously. Sheriff Campbell told commisioners that they were able to reduce the cost of the new furniture by reusing items that the county already owned. 

Reno County Administrator Randy PartingtonReno County Counselor Patrick Hoffman
County Administrator Randy Partington provided updates on county finances, noting revenues ahead of budget. County Counselor Patrick Hoffman confirmed the upcoming tax sale with registration at 8 a.m. and the sale starting at 9 a.m. on Thursday, October 30th at Memorial Hall, 101 S. Walnut St.

Commissioners concluded with remarks thanking volunteers, recognizing staff efforts in cost control, and noting progress on the EMS/Nelson Building project.

After adjourning the regular meeting and taking a short break, the Commissioners held a study session to explore options for an Enterprise Fleet Management program.

To view the meeting, go to our YouTube livestream channel or to view agendas, minutes and documents pertaining to commission meetings, go to https://www.renocountyks.gov/agendas

***The next commission meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday, October 29, 2025, has been canceled. The date for the next commission meeting and election canvass will be on November 12, 2025.

Details: On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, the Reno County Commission will canvass election results at 9:30 a.m. at the Reno County Annex, 125 W. First Ave., followed by its regular meeting at approximately 10:00 a.m. in the Veterans Room of the Reno County Courthouse, 206 W. First Ave.