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This Week in Sedgwick County - Nov. 20, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The BoCC approved the minutes from the en banc meeting on Oct. 25, 2024.
Commissioners approved a proclamation declaring Nov. 30, 2024, as National Small Business Saturday.
The BoCC approved a proclamation declaring November as National Adoption Month.
Commissioners accepted the resignation of Bryan Porter from the District Five Citizens Advisory Board and appointed Patrick Pelkowski to fill the seat.
The BoCC appointed David Eberle to the District Four Citizens Advisory Board.
Commissioners appointed Stacy Rogers to the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board.
The BoCC approved PUD2024-00014: Zone Change request from Rural Residential to Planned Unit Development to permit outdoor recreation & entertainment and an event center near North 2^nd Avenue and East 119^th Street South in Mulvane.
Commissioners approved the issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds to finance the costs of a hangar facility to lease to Air Capital Flightline, LLC.
The BoCC adopted the 2024 Kansas Homeland Security Region G Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Commissioners approved recommendations from the Board of Bids and Contracts’ regular meeting on Nov. 14, 2024.

Governing Body of Fire District 1

The Governing Body of Fire District 1 adopted the 2024 Kansas Homeland Security Region G Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Upcoming Events

The 41^st Annual Wreath Festival at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main St., is free to the public Nov. 21-23 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Holiday shoppers can buy handmade wreaths, unique gift items and baked goods. Visitors can also enjoy a Miniature Christmas Trees Exhibit at the museum Nov. 21-Jan. 5. Admission is free on Sundays to see this private collection of hand-decorated trees, on loan from the artist herself, Sylvia Jackson. Find more information about both events at Wichita Sedgwick County Historical Museum – Wichita History.
Sedgwick County offices will close 28-29, in observance of Thanksgiving. Emergency services are available by dialing or texting 9-1-1.
Discover an immersive world where classic toys become super-sized in Toytopia at Exploration Place. The exhibit is open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. until Jan. 12. For more information, visit Toytopia | Special Exhibit at Exploration Place, Wichita, KS.
Wild Lights continues at the Sedgwick County Zoo Wednesdays–Sundays until Dec. 22. 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).