The Reno County Commission met Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in the Veterans Room of the courthouse. Their next meeting will be on Monday, December 23, 2024, at 9 am in the Veterans Room of the courthouse. The meeting was changed from their regular Wednesday morning meetings because of the Christmas holiday.

During the commission meeting, two employees were recognized for their dedication and years of service to Reno County. 

Automotive Director Kyle Berg has worked for Reno County for 39 years, starting his career as an automotive technician on August 17, 1985.  Kyle was promoted to Director on November  28, 2005. A public reception will be held for Kyle on Dec. 12, 2024, from 2-4 pm in the Veterans Room of the courthouse. 

Kyle Berg is congratulated by Randy Parks.Kyle Berg is recognized by commissioners.

Harlen Depew is congratulated by Randy Parks.Harlen Depew is recognized by commissioners.

Facilities Director Harlen Depew is retiring from Reno County after 19 years of service. Harlen was hired as the Maintenance Director on Nov. 7, 2005. Harlen has assisted and overseen many capital projects including the building of the new Reno County Correctional Facility, the remodeling of the Annex and the courthouse, new courthouse windows and HVAC units, replacement of HVAC units in other buildings, multiple roofing projects, tuckpointing and weatherization projects. A public reception will be held for Harlen on Dec. 12, 2024, from 2-4 pm in the Veterans Room of the courthouse. 

Bob Fee, CEO of Fee Insurance Group, talks to commissioners about 2025 insurance coverage.Commissioner Ron Hirst talks to Bob Fee during the commission meeting.County Counselor Patrick Hoffman said that the customer service he's had with Fee when he's had questions has been excellent.

Reno County District Attorney Tom Stanton gives his annual update. Vikki Mader, VP/Chief Executive Officer for Horizons gives the quarterly update for Horizons.County Administrator Randy Partington talks about the Hutton Agreement for the EMS Project.