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Open Meetings this Week
May14 - 18, 2012
- The county manager meets with media personnel at 9:30 a.m. each Monday, 525 N. Main, third floor to discuss the commission meeting agenda.
- The commission staff meeting takes place at 9 a.m. each Tuesday, 525 N. Main, third floor.
- The Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners meets at 9 a.m. each Wednesday, 525 N. Main, third floor.
- An open house for the Quad Cities Joint Area Plan will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. May 15 at Wyldewood Cellars Winery in Mulvane. This plan covers the cities of Derby, Haysville, Mulvane and Wichita. Visit www.sedgwickcounty.org to learn more about the draft plan.
Access information about advisory boards and contact Sedgwick County Communications and Community Initiatives with questions about these meetings and events - 660-9370.
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Walk at Work
Employees who participated in Walk at Work may register and record their walks through May 18 and be entered to win prizes from the Sedgwick County Health Department. Register your walk here.
Free Trash Dump Coupons
Sedgwick County is helping residents dispose of bulky waste by offering a coupon for a free trash dump up to $30 or 1,000 pounds. An online request form is available or residents may request a coupon by calling 660-9110. Request a trash coupon online. Get more information about the trash coupon.
Choices Today Affect Water Tomorrow
Sedgwick County's “rainy season” is here and with it lush foliage, as well as stormwater runoff. Stormwater not absorbed by the ground is called runoff, and it can be damaging to the environment and contribute to flooding. In fact, it's the number 1 water pollution problem in the United States. Find out how you can help reduce stormwater runoff and the problems and costs that accompany it.
Burn Permits
The burn ban has been lifted for the state of Kansas; however, residents wishing to burn must still obtain a permit.
- Get a burn permit online.
- Call 9-1-1 before you burn.
Health Alerts
Avoid Recreational Water Illnesses
During the week before Memorial Day when local pools open and many residents will head to area lakes and swimming spots, the Sedgwick County Health Department reminds us to be aware of recreational water illnesses (RWIs) and ways to avoid them. Get tips to avoid RWIs.
Download a poster with tips to avoid recreational water illnesses.
Pool operators may download a poster with safe operating tips.
Ticks Re-emerge with Warm Temperatures
Warmer temperatures
are leading some experts to warn that tick activity is starting earlier than
usual this year, putting more people at risk.
Tick borne diseases can result in mild symptoms treatable at
home to severe infections requiring hospitalization. Although easily
treated with antibiotics, these diseases can be difficult to diagnose.
Many tick borne diseases can have similar signs and symptoms.
What's coming and going around?
Find out what "bugs" might be in your child's school and in your community.
Commissioners' Corner
What are the Commissioners Doing in the Community?
- Meet your Sedgwick County commissioners
- View meeting agendas, minutes and videos
- See what the commissioners are doing "Around the County"
- 2011 Sedgwick County Legislative Platform
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