This Week in Sedgwick County - Oct. 23, 2024 

Board of County Commissioners

  • The BoCC approved the minutes from the regular meeting on Oct. 9, 2024.
  • Commissioners approved a proclamation declaring October as Disability Employment Awareness Month.
  • The BoCC approved a proclamation declaring October as National Foster Youth Voice Month.
  • Commissioners voted to accept the resignation of Dave Fulton from the Mental Health Advisory Board.
  • The BoCC denied ZON2024-00031: Zone change request from Rural Residential to General Commercial to permit a tree service office, parking area for commercial vehicles, and single-family residential at 5601 N. 127th East.
  • Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing $1.15 million in General Obligation Bonds as part of a $1.65 million project to pay for bridge repairs on 143rd East between Pawnee St. and 31st St. South and on 215th St. West between 31st St. South and MacArthur Rd.
  • The BoCC approved a resolution authorizing $3 million in General Obligation Bonds as part of a $4.6 million project to pay for road improvements on 151st West from 53rd St. North to K-96.
  • Commissioners received and filed a Sedgwick County Zoo update.
  • The BoCC received and filed an Appraiser’s Office update.
  • Commissioners approved recommendations from the Board of Bids and Contracts’ regular meeting on Oct. 17, 2024.
  • The BoCC approved ZON2024-00039: Zone change request from Single-Family Residential to Limited Industrial, on the west side of South 151st West near the West U.S. 54/400 right-of-way.
  • The BoCC approved ZON2024-00041: Zone change request from Single-Family Residential to Two-Family Residential, on the southeast corner of West U.S. 54/400 and South 155th West.

 Governing Body of Fire District 1

  • The Governing Body of Fire District 1 approved the minutes from the regular meetings on Sept. 18 and Oct. 2, 2024.
  • Commissioners adopted a personnel policy for internal auditing by the Sedgwick County Internal Performance Auditor.

 Upcoming Events

  • Early in-person voting for the 2024 General Election is now underway at three polling sites: the Sedgwick County Election Office, Reformation Lutheran Church and the Sedgwick County Extension Office. Seventeen more satellite locations will open Tuesday, Oct. 29. Click here for a full list. Voters who want to cast a ballot in person on Nov. 5, Election Day, must go to their assigned polling place. That information and a sample ballot are available at Kansas Secretary of State | VoterView.
  • The 22nd Annual Tallgrass Film Festival kicks off tonight, Oct. 23, and features movies of many genres through Sunday, Oct. 27, at venues in downtown Wichita. For a full schedule and tickets, visit Tallgrass Film Fest 2024 | Tallgrass Film Fest 2024.
  • Wild Lights continues at the Sedgwick County Zoo Wednesdays–Sundays until Dec. 22, 2024. Journey through an enchanting world of lights, including a magical forest filled with plants, animals and other creatures. Tickets are available at Wild Lights – Sedgwick County Zoo (scz.org).
  • Exploration Place is hosting BooFest, a family-friendly party where kids can wear their Halloween costumes and go trick-or-treating throughout the museum. They can also play Halloween games and participate in hands-on science experiments. BooFest runs Oct. 25-26 from 6-8 p.m. For tickets, visit BooFest | Special Event at Exploration Place, Wichita, KS.
  • Sedgwick County residents are encouraged to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs safely by dropping them off at collection sites on National Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sheriff’s deputies will staff several locations, including the Sheriff’s Office squad room at 830 W. Stillwell, Oaklawn Activity Center at 4904 S. Clifton and the Sedgwick County Zoo. To find another location near you, check Take Back Day (dea.gov).
  • Sedgwick County Environmental Resources will host a Household Hazardous Waste Remote Collection on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Parking Lot A from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Residents can drop off chemicals, cleaners, paint, motor oil, fertilizers and more, but tires, electronics, explosives and ammunition are NOT accepted. For a full list, click here.
  • Enjoy hayrack rides, food, games and a photo booth at the Haysville Recreation Spooktacular Sunday, Oct. 27 from 3-5 p.m. at the Haysville Activity Center. Families are also invited to Trick or Treat on Main Street in Haysville Thursday, Oct. 31, from 4-6 p.m. The band, Tequila Ridge, will perform a free concert north of Leekers Grocery, and hot dogs will be served at the Vickers Building. More information is available at City of Haysville-Home.

Watch the meeting at https://www.youtube.com/live/oE7wbA61kkQ?si=idYLHeolAI9jyWfG.