Reno County adopts fund levies and approves workplace policy updates

At its May meeting, the Reno County Board of County Commissioners approved a package of administrative measures that included amendments to county fund resolutions and adoption of minor personnel and wellness-policy changes.

County counselor Joe Sullivan briefed commissioners on two resolutions: Resolution 2018-14, which reaffirms the multi-year capital improvement fund established in 2000 (authorized by KSA 19-120) and removes redundant provisions; and Resolution 2018-15, which amends the 2014 equipment reserve fund resolution to expressly permit a dedicated property tax levy under home-rule authority (KSA 19-101a). Commissioners clarified these funds remain subject to the statutory tax lid and approved both resolutions by roll call.

Separately, staff proposed a small revision to the countys anti-workplace harassment policy to remove confusing wording referencing "40 plus" in a way that could imply the harassment policy applied only to that age group; commissioners approved the cleanup language. The board also approved revisions to the WorkWell incentive policy that add "movement breaks" and active-transportation encouragement so the county can apply for a $10,000 WorkWell Kansas grant. One commissioner called the change common sense; staff said it was required language to be eligible for grant funding.

Votes at a glance:
- Resolution 2018-14 (multi-year capital improvement fund): adopted by roll call.
- Resolution 2018-15 (equipment reserve fund levy): adopted by roll call.
- Anti-workplace harassment policy revision: approved.
- WorkWell incentive policy revision (movement breaks; $10,000 grant eligibility): approved.

Why it matters: the resolutions clarify dedicated uses for property-tax levies and maintain transparency in county capital and equipment spending; the policy updates allow the county to pursue healthier workplaces and a small state grant.