Atchison County, KS
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Tue Sep 1, 2026
County Commission Regular Meeting
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N 5th St. Atchison, Kansas 66002
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
September 1st, 2026
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2nd District
1. 9:00 AM Workshop – Open to the Public
* There will be no Zoom available during this time. The Zoom link will start at 10:00AM.
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3. Call To Order, Roll Call, Invocation-None, Pledge of Allegiance
4. Public Comment
Persons who wish to address the County Commission regarding items that are not on the agenda may do so at
this time once called upon by the Commission Chair. Speakers are limited to three minutes and should give their
name and address when addressing the Commission. Any presentation is for information purposes only.
Directions will be given to concluding public comment if further discussion/action is needed.
5. Approval Of Agenda
6. Consent Agenda - Commission Meeting Minutes
7. Commissioner Comments
8. New Business
Susan Carrigan – County Clerk
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NorthEast Kansas Community
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Consideration of Pos to Kansas State Treasurer for Bonds
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Consideration of PO to Forvis Mazars
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County Counselor August Billing Statement
Scott Howard – IT
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NinjaOne RMM Advance Pro
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Dan Hartzell
9. Executive Session(s)
10. Adjournment –
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Recent meetings
Tue Aug 25, 2026
County Commission Regular Meeting
County Commission to discuss road updates, easement, chip and seal, lake budget, data center
The Atchison County Commission is holding a regular meeting with a public workshop, public comment, and new business items. They will discuss updates on Schwab Eaton Road, an easement recommendation for RWD#5, a chip and seal review, the 2026 budget for Atchison County Lake electric, and a data center discussion. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Schwab Eaton – Ottawa Road update
- RWD#5 – Easement recommendation
- Road and Bridge – Chip and Seal review
- Atchison County Lake – 2026 Budget – Electric
- Data Center discussion
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N 5th St. Atchison, Kansas 66002
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
August 25th, 2026
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2nd District
1. 9:00 AM Workshop – Open to the Public
* There will be no Zoom available during this time. The Zoom link will start at 10:00AM.
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3. Call To Order, Roll Call, Invocation- None, Pledge of Allegiance
4. Public Comment
Persons who wish to address the County Commission regarding items that are not on the agenda may do so at
this time once called upon by the Commission Chair. Speakers are limited to three minutes and should give their
name and address when addressing the Commission. Any presentation is for information purposes only.
Directions will be given to concluding public comment if further discussion/action is needed.
5. Approval Of Agenda
6. Consent Agenda - Commission Meeting Minutes
7. Commissioner Comments
8. New Business
Commissioners
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Schwab Eaton – Ottawa Road Update
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RWD#5 – Easement Recommendation
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Road and Bridge – Chip and Seal Review
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Atchison County Lake – 2026 Budget – Electric
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Data Center Discussion
9. Executive Session(s)
10. Adjournment –
Please note: Commissioners may adjourn into workshops which will be held in the commission room and
are open to the public. No Zoom will be available.
Commissioners may be c …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026
County Commission Regular Meeting
County Commission to consider sales tax charter resolution and road projects
The Atchison County Commission is holding a regular meeting with a workshop on the quarter-cent sales tax, followed by public comment and new business. They will consider a sales tax charter resolution, discuss Ottawa Road and RWD#5 easement issues, and review reports from Project Concern and EMS. The meeting is open to the public, with Zoom available starting at 10:00 AM.
- Workshop on Quarter Cent Sales Tax with Derek Franklin
- Consideration of Sale Tax Charter Resolution
- Road and Bridge / Schwab Eaton – Ottawa Road Discussion
- Road and Bridge – RWD#5 Easement Discussion
- Sports Complex - Consideration of 2nd and 3rd Quarter Maintenance
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N 5th St. Atchison, Kansas 66002
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
August 18th, 2026
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2nd District
1. 9:00 AM Workshop – Open to the Public
* There will be no Zoom available during this time. The Zoom link will start at 10:00AM.
Derek Franklin – Quarter Cent Sales Tax
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3. Call To Order, Roll Call, Invocation-Rachel Dannar, Pledge of Allegiance
4. Public Comment
Persons who wish to address the County Commission regarding items that are not on the agenda may do so at
this time once called upon by the Commission Chair. Speakers are limited to three minutes and should give their
name and address when addressing the Commission. Any presentation is for information purposes only.
Directions will be given to concluding public comment if further discussion/action is needed.
5. Approval Of Agenda
6. Consent Agenda - Commission Meeting Minutes
7. Commissioner Comments
8. New Business
County Counselor- David Van Parys
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Consideration of Sale Tax Charter Resolution
Commissioners
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Project Concern - Presentation of July 2026 Report
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Road and Bridge / Schwab Eaton – Ottawa Road Discussion
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Road and Bridge – RWD#5 Easement Discussion
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EMS- Presentation of July 2026 Report
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Sports Complex - Consideration of 2nd and 3rd Quarter Maintenance
9. Exec …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026
County Commission Regular Meeting
County Commission cancels August 11, 2026 regular meeting
The Atchison County Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for August 11, 2026. No business will be conducted at this time.
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N 5th St. Atchison, Kansas 66002
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
August 11th , 202 6
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3 rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1 st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2 nd District
NOTICE: There will be no regular meeting of the Atchison County Board of County Commissioners on
August 11th, 2026 .
Mon Aug 10, 2026
County Commission Special Meeting
County commissioners to certify Primary Election results on Aug 10
The Atchison County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting solely to canvass and certify the results of the Primary Election. No other business is listed for this session.
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
ATCHISON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N. 5th Street, Atchison, Kansas 66002
Notice is hereby given that the Atchison County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special
meeting for the purpose of canvassing the results of the Primary Election.
The meeting will be held on August 10 , 2026 , at the Atchison County Courthouse, 423 N. 5th Street,
Atchison, Kansas 66002.
The purpose of the special meeting is limited to the canvass of the Primary Election and any business
necessary to complete the canvass.
Board of County Commissioners:
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3rd District; Commissioner James Campbell, 1st District; Commissioner John
Calhoon, 2nd District
Dated this _____ day of __________________, 2026.
Tue Aug 4, 2026
County Commission Regular Meeting
Atchison County Commission meeting cancelled for August 4, 2026
The Atchison County Commission will not hold its regular meeting on August 4, 2026. The cancellation is due to the Primary Election being conducted on that date.
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N 5th St. Atchison, Kansas 66002
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
August 4 th , 202 6
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3 rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1 st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2 nd District
NOTICE: The Atchison County Commission will not
hold a meeting on Tuesday, August 4 , 2026, due to
the Primary Election being conducted that day.
Tue Jul 28, 2026
County Commission Regular Meeting
County commission to review disaster recovery plan and renew cloud software
The Atchison County Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 28, 2026, at the courthouse in Atchison. The body will discuss a local disaster recovery plan and consider renewing VMware Cloud Foundation software. No major decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Local Disaster Recovery Plan review by Sheriff’s Office
- Renewal of VMware Cloud Foundation software contract
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N 5th St. Atchison, Kansas 66002
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
July 28 th , 202 6
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3 rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1 st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2 nd District
1. 9:00 AM Workshop – Open to the Public
* There will be no Zoom available during this time. The Zoom link will start at 10:00AM.
2. ZOOM ID - 879 0156 8160 ZOOM PASSWORD - 801396
3. Call To Order, Roll Call, Invocation- None , Pledge of Allegiance
4. Public Comment
Persons who wish to address the County Commission regarding items that are not on the agenda may do
so at this time once called upon by the Commission Chair. Speakers are limited to three minutes and
should give their name and address when addressing the Commission. Any presentation is for information
purposes only. Directions will be given to concluding public comment if further discussion/action is
needed.
5. Approval Of Agenda
6. Consent Agenda - Commission Meeting Minutes
7. Commissioner Comments
8. New Business
James Stuart - Lieutenant – Atchison County Sheriff ’s Office
o EOP Concurrence Document
o Local Disaster Recovery Plan
Scott Howard – System Administrator
o Renewing VMware Cloud Foundation
9. Executive Session(s) – Non-Elected on subject of personnel interviews
10. Adjournment –
Please note: Commissioners may adjourn into workshops which will be held in the commission
room and are open to the public. No Zoom will be available.
Co …
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N. 5th St., Atchison, Kansas 66002
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
July 28, 2026
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2™ District
Pursuant to law, the Atchison County Commission met in Regular Session at 10:00 a.m. at
the Atchison County Courthouse, 423 N. 5th St., Atchison, KS. A link to the meeting was
made available to the public prior to the meeting. The public could attend in person at the
courthouse. Chairwoman Quinn called the meeting to order. County Counselor David Van
Parys was present. Susan Carrigan, County Clerk, recorded the minutes.
Invocation — Rachel Dannar
Pledge of Allegiance - led by Commissioner Quinn
Public Comment— None
County Counselor - David Van Parys on Consideration of Sales Tax Charter Resolution
Motion to Approve Resolution KSA 19-101B
Motion to Approve: 3-0
Commissioner Comments
« Commissioner Caihoon, thank you to voters for passing will ensure money is spent
correctly. :
e Commissioner Quinn, thank you to Courtney Keegan for all her support in getting
this bill passed.
e Commissioner Campbell, this will be a positive outcome for the community and
would like to build on that.
Project Concern - Presentation of July 2026 Report
e 487 meals served, with 45 non- participants and 5295 for the year to date.
Received and filed motion to move.
Passed: 3-0
Road and Bridge / Schwab Eaton — Ottawa Road Discussion
e Will no …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
County Commission Regular Meeting
County Commission reviews community corrections update and other new business
The Atchison County Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 21, 2026, with public comment and a consent agenda. In the New Business segment, commissioners will hear a probation and parole recognition proclamation, an end‑of‑fiscal‑year update from the Community Corrections director, a story presentation from the Forest of Friendship board, and a ratification of prior actions affirming the County Clerk’s authority.
- Probation & Parole Recognition Proclamation (presented by Kathryn Sparks, Director, Atchison Community Corrections)
- Community Corrections End of Fiscal Year 2026 Update (presented by Kathryn Sparks)
- Forest of Friendship Story (presented by Diane Liebsch, Board Member)
- Ratify All Prior Action and Reaffirm Authority of County Clerk (presented by David Van Parys, County Counselor)
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✓ Decided: Commission approves rental assistance program and clerk payment authority
The commission approved a tenant-based rental assistance program through the Northeast Kansas Community Action Program. They also granted the County Clerk authority to execute previously budgeted utility payments to avoid late fees. Additionally, the board approved a repair contract for a backhoe.
- Approved Continuum of Care rental assistance program (3-0)
- Approved County Clerk payment authority for budgeted utilities (3-0)
- Approved $5,566.24 backhoe repair contract with Murphy’s Tractor and Equipment (3-0)
- Approved meeting agenda and July 14 minutes (3-0)
- Signed proclamation recognizing Probation & Parole staff
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N 5th St. Atchison, Kansas 66002
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
July 21 , 2026
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3 rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1 st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2 nd District
1. 9:00 AM Workshop – Open to the Public
* There will be no Zoom available during this time. The Zoom link will start at 10:00AM.
2. ZOOM ID - 879 0156 8160 ZOOM PASSWORD - 801396
3. Call To Order, Roll Call, Invocation- None , Pledge of Allegiance
4. Public Comment
Persons who wish to address the County Commission regarding items that are not on the agenda may do
so at this time once called upon by the Commission Chair. Speakers are limited to three minutes and
should give their name and address when addressing the Commission. Any presentation is for information
purposes only. Directions will be given to concluding public comment if further discussion/action is
needed.
5. Approval Of Agenda
6. Consent Agenda - Commission Meeting Minutes
7. Commissioner Comments
8. New Business
Kathryn Sparks - Director Atchison Community Corrections
o Probation & Parole Recognition Proclamation
o Community Corrections End of Fiscal Year 2026 Update
Diane Liebsch - Forest of Friendship Board Member
o Forest of Friendship Story
David Van Parys - County Counselor
o Ratify All Prior Action and Reaffirm Authority of County Clerk
9. Executive Session(s)
10. Adjournment –
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N. 5th St., Atchison, Kansas 66002
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
July 21, 2026
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2™ District
Pursuant to law, the Atchison County Commission met in Regular Session at 10:00 a.m. at the Atchison
County Courthouse, 423 N. 5th St., Atchison, KS. A link to the meeting was made available to the public
prior to the meeting. The public could attend in person at the courthouse. Chairwoman Quinn called the
meeting to order. County Counselor David Van Parys was present. Susan Carrigan, County Clerk,
recorded the minutes.
Invocation —
Pledge of Allegiance - led by Commissioner Quinn
Public Comment -— None
Approval of the Agenda — With the addition of a purchase order for Solid Waste, a Northeast Kansas
Community Action Program review with Belinda Estes, an executive session for non-elected personnel,
and an executive session for attorney-client consultation, the agenda was approved. Passed 3-0.
Consent Agenda — Minutes from July 14 were approved. Passed 3-0
Commissioner Comments
e Commissioner Campbell -Will attend the county corrections adult board meeting. He
commended those involved in organizing the Amelia Earhart Festival, noting that it was flawless
and that everything from planning to concessions went off without a hitch. His daughter and her
children attended with him this year, and she remembered going as a c …
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
County Commission Regular Meeting
Commission will consider a request for proposal for road and bridge site grading
The Atchison County Commission will hold a public workshop, approve the agenda, and address several new‑business items. These include an environmental review of the Northeast Kansas Community Action Program, a request for proposal for road and bridge site grading, the June 2026 EMS report, and a health advisory group meeting at the Emergency Operations Center.
- Request for proposal for road and bridge site grading
- Environmental review of Northeast Kansas Community Action Program
- Review of June 2026 EMS report
- Health Advisory Group meeting at Emergency Operations Center
- Public comment period for non‑agenda items
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✓ Decided: Commission approved June 2026 EMS report and related measures
The Atchison County Commission approved the meeting agenda, the July 7 consent agenda minutes, the June 2026 EMS report, and a request to destroy records, each by a 3‑0 vote. The commission also voted to adjourn the meeting into a workshop at 10:40 a.m. by a 3‑0 vote. No formal vote was recorded on the proposed EMS sales tax resolution.
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved July 7 consent agenda minutes (3-0)
- Approved June 2026 EMS report (3-0)
- Authorized destruction of records (3-0)
- Motion to adjourn into workshop at 10:40 a.m. (3-0)
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N 5th St. Atchison, Kansas 66002
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
July 14 th , 202 6
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3 rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1 st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2 nd District
1. 9 :00 AM Workshop – Open to the Public
* Ther e will be no Zoom available during this time. The Zoom link will start at 10:00AM.
2. ZOOM I D - 8 7 9 0 1 5 6 8 1 6 0 Z O O M PASSWORD - 801396
3. Call To Order , Roll Call, Invocation- Rachel Dannar , Pledge of Allegiance
4 . Public Comment
Persons who wish to address the County Commission regarding items that are not on the agenda may do so at
this time once called upon by the Commission Chair. Speakers are limited to three minutes and should give their
name and address when addressing the Commission . Any presentation is fo r information purposes only.
Directions will be given to concluding public comment if further discussion/action is needed.
5 . Approva l Of Agenda
6 . Consent Agenda - Commission Meeting Minutes
7 . Commissioner Comments
8 . New Business
Commissioners
o N ortheast K ansas C ommunity A ction P rogram Environmental Review
o R equest F or P roposal for Road and Bridge Site Grading
o June 2026 EMS Report
o Health Advisory Group Meeting at E mergency O perations C enter
9. Executive Session(s)
1 0 . Adjournment –
Please note: Commissioners may adjourn into workshops which will be held in the commission room and
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N. 5th St., Atchison, Kansas 66002
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
July 14, 2026
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2™ District
Pursuant to law, the Atchison County Commission met in Regular Session at 10:00 a.m. at the Atchison
County Courthouse, 423 N. 5th St., Atchison, KS. A link to the meeting was made available to the public
prior to the meeting. The public could attend in person at the courthouse. Chairwoman Quinn calied the
meeting to order. County Counselor David Van Parys was present. Susan Carrigan, County Clerk,
recorded the minutes.
Invocation —
Pledge of Allegiance - led by Commissioner Quinn
Public Comment—
¢ Amember of the public asked whether the proposed county EMS sales tax would apply to
groceries. The commissioners stated their understanding that the EMS sales tax would apply to
food because it is a local sales tax. The State of Kansas discontinued the state food sales tax on
January 1, 2025.
Approval of the Agenda — With the removal of Road and Bridge Grading Discussion, the agenda was
approved. Passed 3-0.
Consent Agenda - Minutes from July 7 were approved. Passed 3-0
Commissioner Comments
e¢ Commissioner Campbell - It’s a busy month for Atchison with each weekend pulling out of town
folks into town. This helps promote the idea that the one cent sales tax to fund EMS makes sense.
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Tue Jul 7, 2026
County Commission Regular Meeting
Commission discusses road grading RFP and sports complex sales‑tax sunset options
The Atchison County Commission will consider a request for proposals to grade county roads and bridges. Commissioners will hold a Q&A on the EMS sales tax. They will discuss the upcoming sunset of the sports complex sales tax on December 31, 2026, including an interest‑bearing financing option.
- Road and Bridge Request for Proposal for Grading
- EMS Sales Tax Q&A
- Sports Complex Sales Tax Sunset 12‑31‑26 – discussion of interest‑bearing option
- Public comment period for residents
- Open public workshop at 9:00 AM (no Zoom until 10:00 AM)
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N 5th St. Atchison, Kansas 66002
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
July 7 th , 202 6
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3 rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1 st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2 nd District
1. 9 :00 AM Workshop – Open to the Public
* Ther e will be no Zoom available during this time. The Zoom link will start at 10:00AM.
2. ZOOM I D - 8 7 9 0 1 5 6 8 1 6 0 Z O O M PASSWORD - 801396
3. Call To Order , Roll Call, Invocation- Cyd Stein , Pledge of Allegiance
4 . Public Comment
Persons who wish to address the County Commission regarding items that are not on the agenda may do so at
this time once called upon by the Commission Chair. Speakers are limited to three minutes and should give their
name and address when addressing the Commission . Any presentation is fo r information purposes only.
Directions will be given to concluding public comment if further discussion/action is needed.
5 . Approva l Of Agenda
6 . Consent Agenda - Commission Meeting Minutes
7 . Commissioner Comments
8 . New Business
Commissioners
o Road and Bridge Request for Proposal for Grading
o EMS Sales Tax Q&A
o Sports Complex Sales Tax Sunset 12-31-26 – Discussion of Interest-Bearing Option for Atchison
Future
9. Executive Session(s)
1 0 . Adjournment –
Please note: Commissioners may adjourn into workshops which will be held in the commission room and
are open to the public. No Zoom will be available.
Commissioner s may be con …
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Tue Jun 30, 2026
County Commission Regular Meeting
County Commission will consider a resolution for the County Lake Committee
The Atchison County Commission will hold its regular meeting on June 30, 2026. Commissioners will approve the agenda, consider a consent agenda of meeting minutes, hear public comments, and discuss new business items including a County Lake Committee resolution, a grading RFP for the Road and Bridge Department, and subscription renewals for SurveyMonkey and SentinelOne. An executive session will be held for a non‑elected individual interview.
- County Lake Committee – County Lake Resolution
- Road and Bridge Department – Grading RFP
- County Clerk – SurveyMonkey Subscription Renewal
- System Administrator – SentinelOne Renewal Invoice and PO
- Executive Session – Non‑elected individual interview
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✓ Decided: County Lake Resolution creating a no‑wake zone on the lake approved
The commission approved its agenda and consent items, then passed a new County Lake Resolution (3‑0) to consider a no‑wake area for anglers. A motion to release EMS sales‑tax video to social media also passed (3‑0). Commissioners reached consensus to issue an RFP for grading and driveway work at the proposed Road and Bridge facility. The SurveyMonkey subscription was not renewed and three executive‑session motions on personnel and litigation were approved (3‑0 each).
- Agenda approved with added items (3‑0)
- Consent agenda minutes from June 23 approved (2‑0, one abstention)
- County Lake Resolution passed to consider a no‑wake area (3‑0)
- Motion to release EMS sales‑tax media to social media approved (3‑0)
- Consensus reached to move forward with an RFP for grading and driveways at the Road and Bridge facility
- County Counselor billing statement (49.5 hours) approved (3‑0)
- SurveyMonkey subscription renewal not approved (consensus not to renew)
- Executive‑session motions on personnel interview, job title/wages, and litigation attorney consultation each approved (3‑0)
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N 5th St. Atchison, Kansas 66002
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
June 30 th , 202 6
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3 rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1 st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2 nd District
1. 9 :00 AM Workshop – Open to the Public
* Ther e will be no Zoom available during this time. The Zoom link will start at 10:00AM.
2. ZOOM I D - 8 7 9 0 1 5 6 8 1 6 0 Z O O M PASSWORD - 801396
3. Call To Order , Roll Call, Invocation- None , Pledge of Allegiance
4 . Public Comment
Persons who wish to address the County Commission regarding items that are not on the agenda may do so at
this time once called upon by the Commission Chair. Speakers are limited to three minutes and should give their
name and address when addressing the Commission . Any presentation is fo r information purposes only.
Directions will be given to concluding public comment if further discussion/action is needed.
5 . Approva l Of Agenda
6 . Consent Agenda - Commission Meeting Minutes
7 . Commissioner Comments
8 . New Business
County Lake Committee – County Lake Resolution
Commissioners – Road and Bridge Department – Grading RFP
Susan Carrigan – County Clerk – SurveyMonkey Subscription Renewal
Scott Howard – System Administrator – SentinelOne Renewal Invoice and PO
9. Executive Session(s)
Board of County Commissioners – Non-elected – Individual Interview
1 0 . Adjournment –
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N. 5th St., Atchison, Kansas 66002
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 30, 2026
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2" District
Pursuant to law, the Atchison County Commission met in Regular Session at 10:00 a.m. at the Atchison
County Courthouse, 423 N, 5th St., Atchison, KS. A link to the meeting was made available to the public
prior to the meeting. The public could attend in person at the courthouse. Chairwoman Quinn called the
meeting to order. County Counselor David Van Parys was present. Susan Carrigan, County Clerk,
recorded the minutes.
Pledge of Allegiance —led by Commissioner Quinn
Public Comment ~— None
Approval of the Agenda - The agenda was approved with the addition of the Memorial Hall MOU, Sports
Complex Resolution discussion, authorization to upload the primary ballot to VoterView, County
Counselor June billing, and EMS Sales Tax video. Passed 3-0.
Consent Agenda - Minutes from June 23 were approved. Passed 2-0, with Commissioner Campbell
abstaining due to his absence from last week’s meeting.
Commissioner Comments
¢ Commissioner Campbell-This is our last meeting before the 250th celebration. He asked
everyone to reflect on what it took to get to this point and to be safe. EMS and the Sheriff’s Office
are prepared, but he encouraged everyone to use caution.
e Commissioner Calhoon - As a follow-up to Commissioner Campbell’s …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026
County Commission Special Meeting
Special meeting notice with no agenda items listed
The Atchison County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on June 23, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at The Sunflower, 117 N. 5th Street, Atchison, Kansas. No specific agenda items are provided in the notice.
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ᑏ Special Meeting Notice
Atchison County Board of Commissioners
Date: 6/23/2026
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Location: The Sunflower
Address: 117 N. 5th Street, Atchison, Kansas 66002
This notice is provided in compliance with the Kansas Open Meetings Act.
Tue Jun 23, 2026
County Commission Regular Meeting
Commission to discuss Rural Water Line and Nutrien Agreement
The Atchison County Commission will meet to review several agreements and reports, including a disaster declaration and a tourism economic impact report. The body will also discuss a memorandum of understanding for Memorial Hall.
- Rural Water Line and Nutrien Agreement
- MOU for Memorial Hall
- 2025 Tourism Economic Impact Report
- 2nd Quarter Sports Complex Disbursement
- EMS Disaster Declaration
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N 5th St. Atchison, Kansas 66002
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
June 23rd , 202 6
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3 rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1 st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2 nd District
1. 9 :00 AM Workshop – Open to the Public
* Ther e will be no Zoom available during this time. The Zoom link will start at 10:00AM.
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3. Call To Order , Roll Call, Invocation- None , Pledge of Allegiance
4 . Public Comment
Persons who wish to address the County Commission regarding items that are not on the agenda may do so at
this time once called upon by the Commission Chair. Speakers are limited to three minutes and should give their
name and address when addressing the Commission . Any presentation is fo r information purposes only.
Directions will be given to concluding public comment if further discussion/action is needed.
5 . Approva l Of Agenda
6 . Consent Agenda - Commission Meeting Minutes
7 . Commissioner Comments
8 . New Business
Commissioners
o Rural Water Line and Nutrien Agreement
o Sheriff's Office PO
o MOU for Memorial Hall
o Discussion on 2025 Tourism Economic Impact Report
o Project Concern May Report
o 2nd Quarter Sports Complex Disbursement
Corey Scott – EMS
o May 2026 Record
o Disaster Declaration
Allen Reavis – Kansas State Representative
o Legislative Update
9. Executive Session(s)
Non-elected – Job Description- 20 minutes …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026
County Commission Regular Meeting
Commission discusses memorial, road closure, sheriff purchase, tourism report
The Atchison County Commission will discuss a memorandum of understanding for a memorial, the proposed closure of River Road, a purchase request by the Sheriff’s Office using reserve funds, and the 2025 tourism economic impact report. These items appear under New Business on the agenda. No final decisions are recorded at this meeting.
- Memorandum of understanding for a memorial (discussion)
- River Road closure discussion
- Sheriff’s Office purchase request from reserve fund
- 2025 tourism economic impact report discussion
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✓ Decided: Rural Water District #5 line proposal was tabled pending a site meeting
The commission approved the meeting agenda (3‑0) and the consent agenda minutes from May 12 (2‑0, with Quinn abstaining) and June 2 and June 9 (3‑0). The Rural Water District #5 line project was tabled until next week, with a contingency to meet on site before approval. The commission also directed a road closure on River Road, with barricades to be placed Friday and removed Monday, and passed a motion to adjourn into a workshop.
- Approved agenda with Rural Water 5 PO addition (3‑0)
- Approved May 12 consent minutes (2‑0, Quinn abstained)
- Approved June 2 and June 9 consent minutes (3‑0)
- Tabled Rural Water District #5 line proposal pending site meeting
- Authorized Emily Sternsdorff to contact Nutrien about cost‑share (as part of tabling)
- Directed River Road closure; barricades to be placed Friday and removed Monday
- Motion to adjourn into workshop passed (unanimous)
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N 5th St. Atchison, Kansas 66002
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
June 16 th , 202 6
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3 rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1 st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2 nd District
1. 9 :00 AM Workshop – Open to the Public
* Ther e will be no Zoom available during this time. The Zoom link will start at 10:00AM.
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3. Call To Order , Roll Call, Invocation-, Pledge of Allegiance
4 . Public Comment
Persons who wish to address the County Commission regarding items that are not on the agenda may do so at
this time once called upon by the Commission Chair. Speakers are limited to three minutes and should give their
name and address when addressing the Commission . Any presentation is fo r information purposes only.
Directions will be given to concluding public comment if further discussion/action is needed.
5 . Approva l Of Agenda
6 . Consent Agenda - Commission Meeting Minutes
7 . Commissioner Comments
8 . New Business
Commissioners
o Mou for Memorial Discussion
o River Road Closure Discussion
o Sheriff ’s Office PO for Purchase from Reserve Fund
o Discussion on 2025 Tourism Economic Impact Report
9. Executive Session(s)
Emily Sternsdorff – Non-Elected- Staff Evaluation
1 0 . Adjournment –
Please note: Commissioners may adjourn into workshops which will be held in the commission room and
are open to the public. No Zoom will be avai …
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N. 5th St., Atchison, Kansas 66002
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 16, 2026
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2" District
County Courthouse, 423 N. 5th St., Atchison, KS. A link to the meeting was made availabl the public
prior to the meeting. The public could attend in person at the courthouse. Chairwoman Quins called the
meeting to order. County Counselor David Van Parys was Rresgoe Susan Carrigan, County. Clerk,
recorded the minutes.
Pursuant to law, the Atchison County Commission met in Regular Session at 10:00 oie Atchison
Pledge of Allegiance —- led by Commissioner Quinn
Public Comment -— None
Approval of the Agenda - With the addition of Discussion on Rural Water 5 PO - Passed 3-0
Consent Agenda - Minutes from May 12 - Passed 2-0 with Quinn abstaining due to absence and June 2,
June 9 - Passed 3-0
Commissioner Comments
e¢ Commissioner Campbell - shared information about the Kansas Department of Health and
Environment program that helps with cleanup of nuisance properties. The State initiates the
contact and clean-up and then the County contributes in-kind work with labor. Shout out to
Martin’s Trash Service who brought the dumpster.
¢ Commissioner Calhoon - Attended Chamber of Commerce meeting last week. Last night toured
some rural areas around Effingham and Nortonville. We continue to have road issues due to the
amount of rain …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
County Commission Regular Meeting
County Commission to consider July 4 road closure on River Road
The Atchison County Commission will discuss several new business items, including a planned closure of River Road on July 4 2026. Other items include a matter concerning 6199 Sheridan Road, water line work at a new facility, a follow‑up on a Purple Heart sign, and the 2026 certification of property values. An executive session will address non‑elected personnel positions.
- River Road Closure – scheduled for July 4 2026
- 6199 Sheridan Road – commission item
- Water lines at the new facility – road and bridge item
- Purple Heart sign follow‑up – county clerk item
- 2026 certification of values – county appraiser item
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✓ Decided: Commission approved agenda addition, tabled minutes, and adjourned to workshop
The commission approved the agenda with the Schwab Eaton Phase III Agreement (2‑0). They voted to table the consent‑agenda minutes until next week (2‑0). A motion to adjourn into a workshop at 11:55 was also passed (2‑0). No other items were formally decided.
- Approved agenda with Schwab Eaton Phase III Agreement (2-0)
- Tabled consent‑agenda minutes until next week (2-0)
- Approved motion to adjourn into workshop at 11:55 (2-0)
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N 5th St. Atchison, Kansas 66002
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
June 9 th , 202 6
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3 rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1 st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2 nd District
1. 9 :00 AM Workshop – Open to the Public
* Ther e will be no Zoom available during this time. The Zoom link will start at 10:00AM.
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3. Call To Order , Roll Call, Invocation- None , Pledge of Allegiance
4 . Public Comment
Persons who wish to address the County Commission regarding items that are not on the agenda may do so at
this time once called upon by the Commission Chair. Speakers are limited to three minutes and should give their
name and address when addressing the Commission . Any presentation is fo r information purposes only.
Directions will be given to concluding public comment if further discussion/action is needed.
5 . Approva l Of Agenda
6 . Consent Agenda - Commission Meeting Minutes
7 . Commissioner Comments
8 . New Business
Commission – EMS /Road & Bridge/ Sheriff - River Road Closure- July 4 th , 2026
Commission - Commission- 6199 Sheridan Road
Emily Sternsdorff – Road and Bridge – Water Lines At The New Facility
Susan Carrigan – County Clerk – Purple Heart Sign Follow Up
Holley Hackathorn – County Appraiser- 2026 Certification of Values
9. Executive Session(s)
Brandi Featherston – Human Resource Administrator
o Non-elected …
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N. 5th St., Atchison, Kansas 66002
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 9, 2026
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2™ District
Pursuant to law, the Atchison County Commission met in Regular Session at 10:00 a.m. at the Atchison
County Courthouse, 423 N. 5th St., Atchison, KS. A link to the meeting was made available to the public
prior to the meeting. The public could attend in person at the courthouse. Chairwoman Quinn called the
meeting to order. County Counselor David Van Parys was present. Susan Carrigan, County Clerk,
recorded the minutes.
Pledge of Allegiance - led by Commissioner Quinn
Public Comment - Courtney — None
Approval of the Agenda - With the addition of Schwab Eaton Phase III Agreement - Passed 2-0
Consent Agenda - Approval of minutes tabled until next week - Passed 2-0 with Commissioner Campbell
arriving at 10:22
Commissioner Comments
¢ Commissioner Campbell- Campbell was on site this morning helping with supervising the in-kind
labor and expects the project will be completed in the next couple of days.
e Commissioner Calhoon- None
e Commissioner Quinn - None
New Business
Commissioners —
e Request for River Road Closure for July 4" — Commissioner Calhoon will get details, and this will
be discussed next week.
e Update on Illegal Dump Site at 6199 Sheridan Rd — Commissioner Quinn has obtained contact
information and will se …
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Tue Jun 2, 2026
County Commission Regular Meeting
Commission discusses engineering addendum, reserve fund and bridge updates
The Atchison County Commission will hold a public workshop, accept public comments, and approve the agenda. In the New Business segment, commissioners will discuss the Schwab Eaton Engineering Addendum Agreement, the county reserve fund, the Benning Creative contract, and updates on the Jewell Road Bridge and the April EMS report. An executive session will address non‑elected personnel leave.
- Discussion on Schwab Eaton Engineering Addendum Agreement
- Reserve Fund Discussion
- Benning Creative Contract
- Jewell Road Bridge Update
- EMS Report for April
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✓ Decided: Board approved $4,904 contract for architectural and engineering services
The commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, each by a 2-0 vote. They authorized a purchase order to BG Consultants for final architectural and engineering work costing $4,904.00, also by a 2-0 vote. The April Project Concern recap was approved 2-0, and the board voted 2-0 to adjourn into a workshop at 11:01 a.m.
- Approved meeting agenda (2-0)
- Approved consent agenda (2-0)
- Authorized PO to BG Consultants for architectural/engineering services $4,904.00 (2-0)
- Approved April Project Concern recap (2-0)
- Motion to adjourn into workshop at 11:01 a.m. (2-0)
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N 5th St. Atchison, Kansas 66002
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
June 2nd , 202 6
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3 rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1 st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2 nd District
1. 9 :00 AM Workshop – Open to the Public
* Ther e will be no Zoom available during this time. The Zoom link will start at 10:00AM.
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3. Call To Order , Roll Call, Invocation - Rachel Dannar , Pledge of Allegiance
4 . Public Comment
Persons who wish to address the County Commission regarding items that are not on the agenda may
do so at this time once called upon by the Commission Chair. Speakers are limited to three minutes and
should give their name and address when addressing the Commission . Any presentation is fo r
information purposes only. Directions will be given to concluding public comment if further
discussion/action is needed.
5 . Approva l Of Agenda
6 . Consent Agenda - Commission Meeting Minutes
7 . Commissioner Comments
8 . New Business
Emily Sternsdorff – R oad and Bridge – Interim Superintendent
Discussion on Schwab Eaton Engineering Addendum Agreement
Susan Carrigan - County Clerk
Reserve Fund Discussion
RNR Format Discussion
Benning Creative Contract
Purple Heart County Proclamation
Discussion on Purple Heart Trail Signage
Discussion on Kansas State Fair
HAVA Grant Update
Request for Update on Junkyard on Sherman Rd.
Co …
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N. 5th St., Atchison, Kansas 66002
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 19, 2026
* Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2" District
Pursuant to law, the Atchison County Commission met in Regular Session at 10:00 a.m. at the Atchison
County Courthouse, 423 N. 5th St., Atchison, KS. A link to the meeting was made available to the public
prior to the meeting. The public could attend in person at the courthouse. Commissioner James
Campbell called the meeting to order. County Counselor David Van Parys was present. Susan Carrigan,
‘County Clerk, recorded the minutes.
Pledge of Allegiance - led by Commissioner Campbell
Public Comment — Courtney - EMS week and thanks to all our EMS
‘Approval of the Agenda ~ Passed 2-0 (With the additions of Executive Session with Road and Bridge for _
Non-Elected Personnel and a PO for BG Consulting for Architecture and Engineering and removal of
Discussion on nuisance properties at 17440 Belleview Dr and 6199 Sheridan Rd) 7
Consent Agenda — Passed 2-0
Commissioner Comments
' e@ Commissioner Campbell- Attended the Adult Advisory meeting tomorrow, will attend the
Conversations with the County and Township meeting tomorrow evening and encourages citizens
to attend. There will be no commission meeting next week because two of the three
commissioners will be out of town. The Atchison County Lake Committee is hosting a “Fami …
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Tue May 26, 2026
County Commission Regular Meeting
Atchison County Commission meeting canceled
The regular meeting scheduled for May 26, 2026, has been canceled.
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N 5th St. Atchison, Kansas 66002
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MAY 26th , 202 6
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3 rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1 st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2 nd District
1. 9 :00 AM Workshop – Open to the Public
* Ther e will be no Zoom available during this time. The Zoom link will start at 10:00AM.
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3. Call To Order , Roll Call, Invocation-, Pledge of Allegiance
4 . Public Comment
Persons who wish to address the County Commission regarding items that are not on the agenda may do so at
this time once called upon by the Commission Chair. Speakers are limited to three minutes and should give their
name and address when addressing the Commission . Any presentation is fo r information purposes only.
Directions will be given to concluding public comment if further discussion/action is needed.
5 . Approva l Of Agenda
6 . Consent Agenda - Commission Meeting Minutes
7 . Commissioner Comments
8 . New Business
There will be no meeting for the 26 th . The meeting has been canceled. Thank you for your understanding.
9. Executive Session(s)
1 0 . Adjournment –
Please note: Commissioners may adjourn into workshops which will be held in the commission room and
are open to the public. No Zoom will be available.
Commissioner s may be contacte d at commissioners@atcoks.org.
Tue May 19, 2026
County Commission Regular Meeting
Ottawa Road Phase III start date to be discussed
The Atchison County Commission will hold a public workshop, approve the agenda, and hear public comments. New business includes a noxious weed update, discussion of the start date for Ottawa Road Phase III, a review of the Nutrien Concrete Entryway project at 17440 Belleview Drive and 6199 Sheridan Road, and an April recap from Project Concern. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.
- Noxious weed update presented by Benny Taylor (10 minutes)
- Ottawa Road Phase III start date discussion (R&B Department, 10 minutes)
- Nutrien Concrete Entryway project at 17440 Belleview Drive and 6199 Sheridan Road (R&B Department, 10 minutes)
- Project Concern April recap (5 minutes)
- Public comment period (up to 3 minutes per speaker)
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N 5th St. Atchison, Kansas 66002
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MAY 19 TH , 202 6
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3 rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1 st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2 nd District
1. 9 :00 AM Workshop – Open to the Public
* Ther e will be no Zoom available during this time. The Zoom link will start at 10:00AM.
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3. Call To Order , Roll Call, Invocation- None , Pledge of Allegiance
4 . Public Comment
Persons who wish to address the County Commission regarding items that are not on the agenda may do so at
this time once called upon by the Commission Chair. Speakers are limited to three minutes and should give their
name and address when addressing the Commission . Any presentation is fo r information purposes only.
Directions will be given to concluding public comment if further discussion/action is needed.
5 . Approva l Of Agenda
6 . Consent Agenda - Commission Meeting Minutes
7 . Commissioner Comments
8 . New Business
Benny Taylor - Noxious Weed - Noxious Weed Update - 10 minutes
R&B Department - R&B Department - Ottawa Road Phase III Start Date – 10 minutes
R&B Department - R&B Department- Nutrien Concrete Entryway, 17440 Belleview Drive , 6199
Sheridan Road – 10 minutes
Project Concern – Project Concern- April Recap – 5 minutes
9. Executive Session(s)
1 0 . Adjournment –
Please note: Commissioners may adjourn into works …
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Tue May 12, 2026
County Commission Regular Meeting
Atchison County Commission to discuss budget updates and property nuisances
The County Commission will meet to review various departmental updates and administrative policies. The body will discuss budget adjustments for election software and a nuisance property update for 17440 Bellview Dr.
- Nuisance property update for 17440 Bellview Dr
- Budget update for election software
- Nutrien Concrete Drive Policy
- Township Minimum Maintenance Resolution update
- Interim Road and Bridge salary discussion
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✓ Decided: Commissioners appoint interim Road & Bridge Superintendent with $30/hr raise
The commission approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, each by a 2-0 vote. They authorized the IT Director to discuss county‑authorized cell phones with FirstNet, also by a 2-0 vote. Commissioners named Emily Sternsdorff as interim Road and Bridge Superintendent with a temporary salary increase to $30 per hour, passing 2-0. The board recessed into an executive session to discuss personnel matters and later moved to a workshop at 11:30 a.m., both decisions approved 2-0.
- Agenda approved (2-0)
- Consent agenda approved (2-0)
- Authorized IT Director to discuss FirstNet (2-0)
- Named Emily Sternsdorff interim Road & Bridge Superintendent with $30/hr salary increase (2-0)
- Recessed into executive session for personnel matters (2-0)
- Moved to workshop at 11:30 a.m. (2-0)
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N 5th St. Atchison, Kansas 66002
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
May 12 th , 202 6
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3 rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1 st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2 nd District
1. 9 :00 AM Workshop – Open to the Public
* Ther e will be no Zoom available during this time. The Zoom link will start at 10:00AM.
2. ZOOM I D - 8 7 9 0 1 5 6 8 1 6 0 Z O O M PASSWORD - 801396
3. Call To Order , Roll Call, Invocation- None , Pledge of Allegiance
4 . Public Comment
Persons who wish to address the County Commission regarding items that are not on the agenda may do so at
this time once called upon by the Commission Chair. Speakers are limited to three minutes and should give their
name and address when addressing the Commission . Any presentation is fo r information purposes only.
Directions will be given to concluding public comment if further discussion/action is needed.
5 . Approva l Of Agenda
6 . Consent Agenda - Commission Meeting Minutes
7 . Commissioner Comments
8 . New Business
Roger Dneton – GIS- Update to Township Minimum Maintenance Resolution
Emily & Van Parys- R&B- Nutrien Concrete Drive Policy
Commissioner – Nuisance Property Update – 17440 Bellview Dr
Scott – IT – First Net Discussion
Jody Goodpasture- Solid Waste- Update on Country Clean Up
Corey Scott- EMS- Finalized Plan for It Office At EMS
Courtney- EMS- Sales Tax Marketing
Commissioner- Interim Road and Bridge Sal …
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N. 5th St., Atchison, Kansas 66002
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 12, 2026
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2" District
Pursuant to law, the Atchison County Commission met in Regular Session at 10:00 a.m. at the ison
County Courthouse, 423 N. 5th St., Atchison, KS. A link to the meeting was made available to t ublic
prior to the meeting. The public could attend in person at the courthouse. This summary covers the key
discussions and decisions from the Atchison County Commission meeting held on May 12, 2026. The
meeting began with a welcome and roll call, noting the absence of Commissioner Quinn due to a school
function. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, there was no public comment. Susan Carrigan, County
Clerk, recorded the minutes.
Pledge of Allegiance — led by Commissioner Campbell
Public Comment - None
Approval of the Agenda - Passed 2-0
Consent Agenda — Passed 2-0
Commissioner Comments
e Commissioner Calhoon reported attending a Chamber Board meeting and making significant
progress on the county budget. Commissioner Calhoon also extended congratulations to all
graduates in Atchison County.
e Commissioner Campbell shared insights from an emergency management meeting, mentioning a
planned October exercise and commending the professionalism of local emergency management
personnel. They also took a moment to wish their son a happy 19 …
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Sat May 9, 2026
County Commission Regular Meeting
County Commissioners hold a budget workshop on May 9, 2026
The Atchison County Board of County Commissioners will convene for a budget workshop on Saturday, May 9, 2026, starting at 12:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the Commission Room (basement) of the Atchison County Courthouse at 423 N. 5th Street, Atchison, KS. No specific agenda items, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the notice. Commissioners can be contacted at commissioners@atcoks.org.
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N 5th St. Atchison, Kansas 66002
BUDGET WORKSHOP
May 9 th , 202 6
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3 rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1 st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2 nd District
Notice is hereby given that the Atchison County Board of County Commissioners will convene for a
budget workshop on Saturday , May 9 th , 2026 starting at 12:30pm in the Commission Room (basement)
of the Atchison County Courthouse , 423 N. 5th Street, Atchison, KS 66002 .
Commissioner s may be contacte d at commissioners@atcoks.org.
Tue May 5, 2026
County Commission Regular Meeting
County considers a 0.25% sales tax for the USD 377 Sports Complex
The Atchison County Commission will discuss a request to fund the USD 377 Sports Complex by adding a 0.25% sales tax for a baseball field mound rebuild. Additional items include a proclamation for Mental Health Awareness Month, a discussion of Bridge C2‑4.0, finalizing the township agenda, and a presentation of the County Counselor billing statement. An executive session will address wages.
- USD 377 Sports Complex Request – .25% sales tax for baseball field mound rebuild
- Proclamation of Mental Health Awareness Month by The Guidance Center
- Discussion of Bridge C2‑4.0 (road and bridge)
- Finalization of Township Agenda
- Presentation of County Counselor Billing Statement
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✓ Decided: Commission approved bridge culvert upgrade and $3,094 reimbursement
The commission approved a $1,171.50 rebuild of the Sports Complex baseball field mound. It also approved an amendment to install an 84" 14‑gauge culvert for Bridge C2‑4 and to reimburse the township $3,094. The board recessed into executive session to discuss personnel matters and then adjourned into a workshop. All actions passed by a 3‑0 vote.
- Approved $1,171.50 baseball field mound rebuild (3-0)
- Approved bridge C2‑4 culvert upgrade and $3,094 county reimbursement (3-0)
- Recessed into executive session to discuss personnel matters (3-0)
- Adjourned into workshop (3-0)
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda (3-0)
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N 5th St. Atchison, Kansas 66002
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
May 5 th , 202 6
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3 rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1 st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2 nd District
1. 9 :00 AM Workshop – Open to the Public
* Ther e will be no Zoom available during this time. The Zoom link will start at 10:00AM.
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3. Call To Order , Roll Call, Invocation- Rachel Dannar , Pledge of Allegiance
4 . Public Comment
Persons who wish to address the County Commission regarding items that are not on the agenda may do so at
this time once called upon by the Commission Chair. Speakers are limited to three minutes and should give their
name and address when addressing the Commission . Any presentation is fo r information purposes only.
Directions will be given to concluding public comment if further discussion/action is needed.
5 . Approva l Of Agenda
6 . Consent Agenda - Commission Meeting Minutes
7 . Commissioner Comments
8 . New Business
USD 377 Sports Complex Request - .25 Sale Tax - Baseball Field Mound Rebuild
Bess Bonewits with The Guidance Center – The Guidance Center – May Proclamation
Mental Health Awareness Month
Emily Sternsdorff – Road and Bridge- Discussion of Bridge C2-4.0
Commissioners – County Leaders- Township Agenda Finalized
Commissioners – County Leaders - Informational Board in Lobby Discussion
Susan Carrigan – C …
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📄 From the minutes
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N. Sth St., Atchison, Kansas 66002
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 5, 2026
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2™ District
Pursuant to law, the Atchison County Commission met in Regular Session at 10:00 a.m. at the Atchison
County Courthouse, 423 N. 5th St., Atchison, KS. A link to the meeting was made available to the public
prior to the meeting. The public could attend in person at the courthouse. Chairwoman Casey Quinn
called the meeting to order. County Counselor David Van Parys was present. Susan Carrigan, County
Clerk, recorded the minutes.
Pledge of Allegiance —led by Chairwoman Quinn
Public Comment-— None
Approval of the Agenda - Passed 3-0 (added discussion with St. Benedict’s Abbey representatives) ©
Consent Agenda — Included Commission meeting minutes from 4/21/26 — Passed 3-0
Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Campbell - Emergency Management meeting tomorrow; Area Agency on Aging
meeting Thursday; attended the Sports Complex meeting last week.
Commissioner Calhoon - Visited a low-level water crossing last Wednesday. Thursday evening,
drove Shannon and Lancaster Roads to check conditions. Recognized National Correctional .
Officers Week and thanked jail staff. Noted it is also Teacher Appreciation Week.
Commissioner Quinn — Announced Atchison County will host the Kansas County Commissioners
Conference in 2027 and thanked Jill …
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
County Commission Regular Meeting
Regular meeting cancelled; budget workshop scheduled for April 28, 2026
The Atchison County Board of County Commissioners will not hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Instead, a Budget Workshop will begin at 8:00 a.m. in the Commission Room (basement) of the Atchison County Courthouse, 423 N. 5th St., Atchison, KS. Commissioners can be contacted at commissioners@atcoks.org.
- Budget Workshop at 8:00 a.m. in the Commission Room (basement) of the Atchison County Courthouse, 423 N. 5th St.
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Atchison County Commission Meeting
Atchison County Courthouse
423 N 5th St. Atchison, Kansas 66002
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
April 28 , 202 6
Chairwoman Casey Quinn, 3 rd District
Commissioner James Campbell, 1 st District
Commissioner John Calhoon, 2 nd District
Notice is hereby given that the Atchison County Board of County Commissioners will not convene for its
regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026 . Instead, the Board will hold a Budget Workshop
beginning at 8:00 a.m. in the Commission Room (basement) of the Atchison County Courthouse , 423 N.
5th Street, Atchison, KS 66002 .
Commissioner s may be contacte d at commissioners@atcoks.org.
🌐 County-level context (Atchison County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities5 (2024)
Business establishments364 (5,385 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$872/mo (335 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy16.4% (low numeracy 28% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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Permitted housing units
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.