Coffey County, KS

County Commissioners

The Coffey County Commission is holding its regular meeting with three scheduled items: a planning and zoning case review, a budget discussion, and a bridge evaluation report. Public comments are welcomed at the meeting.

• Review of Case ZC-2026-02 by Planning & Zoning Director Heidi Harris
• COF Budget discussion with John Griffin
• Evaluation Report for Bridge 165 presented by BG Consultants' Brady Hedstrom

County Commissioners

The Coffey County Commission is holding a regular meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving warrants and vouchers for August 2026 and discussing the interim county appraiser position. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of warrants and vouchers for August 2026
• Discussion of interim county appraiser

County Commissioners

The Coffey County Planning Board will hold a special meeting to consider a conditional use application for a 285-foot guyed wireless communication facility, with a total height of 295 feet including a lighting rod, within a fenced compound. The board will also hold a comprehensive plan work session with Marvin Planning Consultants and receive reports from staff.

• Case CU-2026-01: Conditional use for 285-foot guyed wireless tower, total height 295 feet, in a 40' x 50' fenced compound
• Comprehensive Plan work session via Teams with Marvin Planning Consultants
• Report of Environmental Health – Carl Lee
• Report of Zoning and Subdivision Administrator – Heidi Harris

County Commissioners

The Coffey County Commission is holding public hearings on the 2027 budgets and revenue-neutral rate (RNR) for both Fire District #1 and the county. The board will also receive a monthly update from Emergency Management and interview a potential interim county appraiser.

• Fire District #1 – 2027 Budget and RNR Hearing
• Coffey County – 2027 Budget and RNR Hearing
• Emergency Management – Monthly Department Update
• Interview Potential Interim County Appraiser

County Commissioners

The Coffey County Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Commission Chambers. The board will vote on whether to participate in federal litigation proposed by the Kansas Natural Resource Council (KNRC) regarding recent Endangered Species Act regulatory changes. They will also canvass the August 4, 2026, primary election results and hear a presentation from the Sheriff's Office about a Zombie 2k/5k run benefiting Special Olympics.

• Vote on KNRC's proposed participation in federal litigation over Endangered Species Act regulatory changes
• Canvass of August 4, 2026 Primary Election
• Sheriff's Office presentation on Zombie 2k/5k for Special Olympics

County Commissioners

The Coffey County Planning Board will hold a special meeting to consider a rezoning application (Case ZC-2026-02) for 531.3 acres at 1307 20th Rd, Waverly, from Agricultural (AG) to Industrial (I) district. The board will also review a preliminary plat for the Prairie Grass Industrial Park, located from 20th Rd to 18th Rd and east of US-75 Hwy. A work session on the Comprehensive Plan with Marvin Planning Consultants is scheduled, and staff reports from the Environmental Health Director and Zoning Administrator will be presented.

• Case ZC-2026-02: Rezoning 531.3 acres at 1307 20th Rd from AG to Industrial district
• Preliminary plat consideration for Prairie Grass Industrial Park (20th Rd to 18th Rd, east of US-75 Hwy)
• Comprehensive Plan work session with Marvin Planning Consultants
• Environmental Health report by Carl Lee
• Zoning and Subdivision Administrator report by Heidi Harris

County Commissioners

The Coffey County Board of Commissioners is meeting to hear a presentation from Midwest Engineering on the PWWSD#12 Water Treatment Facility Upgrade Project and an update from the Road & Bridge Superintendent. The meeting is a regular session with no listed votes or decisions on the agenda.

• Presentation by Ben Coltrane of Midwest Engineering on PWWSD#12 Water Treatment Facility Upgrade Project
• Road & Bridge Superintendent department update
• Meeting held at 9:00 a.m. in Commission Chambers, Room 201

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss an Airport Utilities Feasibility RFP presented by Economic Development Director Jenny Tatman. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Airport Utilities Feasibility RFP presentation by Jenny Tatman

The Coffey County Commission approved two payments totaling $236,793.54 to River City Construction for the Law Enforcement Center Project Phase 2, funded from the Jail Construction Project Fund. They also approved the disposal of three Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles, a new hire, and the previous meeting's minutes. The board discussed the 2027 budget and held an executive session on a potential lawsuit.

• Approved minutes of July 27, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved new hire Decovin Plummer, Systems Administrator, at $29.55/hr effective 08/04/2026 (unanimous)
• Declared three Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles surplus and authorized disposal (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $46,780.44 to River City Construction for jail project Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved retainage payment of $190,013.10 to River City Construction for jail project Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss potential lawsuit (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Coffey County Planning Board will meet for a work session regarding the Comprehensive Plan with Marvin Planning Consultants. The meeting also includes reports from Environmental Health and the Zoning and Subdivision Administrator.

• Comprehensive Plan work session with Marvin Planning Consultants

County Commissioners

The Coffey County Commission approved a single tax abatement of $1,497.28 and signed July 2026 warrants and vouchers. The board also scheduled future warrant and voucher signings through December 2026, including year-end transfers. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved tax abatement of $1,497.28 (motion by McCurry, seconded by Thomsen)
• Signed warrants and vouchers for July 2026
• Scheduled warrant and voucher signings for August through December 2026

County Commissioners

The Coffey County Planning Board will meet to conduct a work session on the Comprehensive Plan with Marvin Planning Consultants. The meeting also includes reports from Environmental Health and the Zoning and Subdivision Administrator.

• Comprehensive Plan work session with Marvin Planning Consultants

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to hear a presentation from Scot Jeffers regarding Coffey County OK Kids. The board will also receive a monthly update from Emergency Management.

• Presentation by Scot Jeffers regarding Coffey County OK Kids
• Monthly update from Emergency Management

The Coffey County Commission approved a $4,000 contribution to OK Kids 2026 from the General Fund, authorized the chairman to sign a letter to WCNOC for lake management, and approved the 2027 budget for the 4th Judicial District. The board also held multiple executive sessions for personnel and legal matters, and scheduled future warrant signings.

• Approved $4,000 for OK Kids 2026 from General Fund - Community Improvement Line Item
• Authorized chairman to sign letter to WCNOC for Coffey County Lake management
• Approved 2027 Budget for 4th Judicial District of Coffey County, Kansas
• Approved minutes of July 20, 2026, as written
• Held executive sessions for personnel and legal matters (no action taken)

County Commissioners

The Coffey County Commission will discuss a tourism marketing intern and a tourism board applicant, consider a geotechnical engineering contract for roads, review Law Enforcement Center construction payment and change order, receive a water update, and consider the sale of North Property.

• Sale and disposition of North Property
• Law Enforcement Center Pay App No. 31, Change Order No. 52
• Geotechnical engineering services for Road & Bridge
• Tourism marketing intern discussion
• Travis Sipe application to Tourism Board

The Commission approved a $254,497.55 payment for the Law Enforcement Center project and authorized geotechnical services for two bridge replacements. The board also voted to notify the County Clerk of its intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for taxes. Additionally, the board scheduled a public hearing for the sale of 71.65 acres of surplus property.

• Approved $254,497.55 payment to River City Constructions, LLC for Law Enforcement Center Phase 2
• Approved $10,348.00 geotechnical agreement with UES for Bridge No. 169
• Approved $8,548.00 geotechnical agreement with UES for Bridge No. 156
• Voted 4-1 to send Notice of Intent to exceed Revenue Neutral Rate (Proposed Rate: 54.417)
• Approved public hearing for the auction of 71.65 acres of North Property in Lebo
• Approved 2025 Audit and Audit Engagement Letter with Jarred, Gilmore & Phillips, PA
• Appointed Travis Sipe to the Tourism and Visitors Board
• Appointed Michael Griffith as Clerk of Burlington Township

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a budget work session with auditors and a road viewing hearing. The body will also review bids for back up power and water softeners.

• Back up power bids presented by Emergency Management Director Amber Presley
• Water softener bid opening with County Attorney Wade Bowie, II and Sheriff Tom Johnson
• Request from Housing Authority Director Lynzie Stukey to waive landfill fees
• Discussion regarding listing agreement for 1234 Old Hwy 50 property
• Road viewing and hearing

The Board denied a petition to vacate a segment of Oxen Lane between 9th and 8th roads. The Commission also approved several equipment purchases for emergency management and law enforcement, and authorized a land auction agreement.

• Approved $73,290 bid from Evoltix Energy ZPM for battery backup power
• Approved $88,796 bid from McElroy’s Inc. for Law Enforcement Center water softener
• Waived landfill fees for structure at 714 Yuba, Burlington, KS
• Authorized contract with Killough Construction for Hot Mix Project No. A2605-C
• Denied petition to vacate Oxen Lane between 9th and 8th roads
• Approved Auction Listing Agreement with Vaughn Roth Land Brokers for 71.65 acres in Lebo, KS
• Approved Floor Space Lease and Power Agreement with MT Networks, LLC
• Authorized three tax abatements totaling $5,356.26

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will address budget questions for planning and zoning, the sheriff, and fire services. The board will also consider a tire bid and health department contracts. A budget work session is scheduled to follow the meeting.

• 2027 Budget Questions from Planning and Zoning Administrator Heidi Harris
• 2027 Budget Questions from Sheriff Tom Johson
• 2027 Budget Questions from Fire Administrator Randall Brown
• Tire bid approval for Road and Bridge Superintendent Ryan Durst
• Approval to sign Immunization Action Plan and Maternal and Child Health contracts

The Board approved several personnel hires and awarded tire contracts totaling $32,642.08. They authorized a $126,898.48 payment for the Airport Project and a scope of work change reducing that project's cost by $274,000. The Commission also approved two health department contracts and held a 2027 budget work session.

• Approved rehire of Gracy Smith as County Attorney Summer Intern at $16.25/hour
• Approved hire of Lincoln Wright as Jail Corrections I at $20.26/hour
• Awarded $29,060.00 tire contract to Bahr Tire, Inc. and $3,582.08 to Celly’s Auto
• Approved Maternal and Child Health Program contract between KDHE and Health Department
• Approved Immunization Action Plan contract between KDHE and Health Department
• Approved bid time extension request for CDBG Early Childhood Development Center
• Approved $274,000 decrease in Airport Project scope for reduced asphalt thickness
• Approved $126,898.48 payment for Killough Final Pay Application #7 (Airport Project)

County Commissioners

The Coffey County Board of Commissioners will meet to review a zoning case and a health department MOU. The body will also discuss a transient guest tax increase and a budget work session.

• Possible approval for Case ZC-2026-01
• Transient Guest Tax Increase Resolution
• RFP for Engineering Services for a Utilities Feasibility Study at the Airport Industrial Site
• MOU between KDHE Division of Health Care Finance and Coffey County Health Department for Presumptive Eligibility
• Budget Work Session

The Board approved Resolution No. 2026-980 for a rezoning amendment and Resolution No. 2026-981 to amend the transient guest tax rate and reconstitute the Tourism and Visitors Board. Other actions included approving airport-related contracts and appointing a new member to the Planning Board.

• Approved Resolution No. 2026-980 for rezoning amendment Case No. ZC-2026-01
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-981 amending transient guest tax rate and Tourism and Visitors Board
• Authorized Change Order No. 10 for Airport Access Road Extension with a net decrease of $274,919.29
• Approved $2,500 donation to Cancer Support Group 2026 Golf Tournament
• Appointed Shanna Cook to a 3-year term on the Planning Board expiring April 30, 2028
• Approved RFP for Professional Engineering Services for Airport Utility Feasibility Analysis
• Authorized contract with Straight-Line Striping for pavement striping (Project No. S2601-C)
• Authorized signing of 2026 Infrastructure Grant and City Park Recreation Grant fund letters

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review 2027 budget requests from the Tourism & Visitors Board and the Conservation District. The meeting includes a budget work session and a bid opening for a water softening system.

• 2027 Budget Request from Tourism & Visitors Board
• 2027 Budget Request from Conservation District Director Kristi Vogts
• Bid opening for Water Softening System
• WIC Contract Renewal presented by Health Department Administrator Amilia Marchant
• Coffey County Comprehensive Plan Project Update

The Board approved a resolution to establish the 70Five Reinvestment Housing Incentive District and extended a contract for the county's Comprehensive Plan. Other actions included personnel payroll changes, a board appointment, and a WIC program agreement.

• Approved Resolution No. 2026-979 establishing the 70Five Reinvestment Housing Incentive District
• Rescinded paragraph 7 of the June 15, 2026 minutes regarding a housing incentive district
• Approved payroll change for Kayla Rhoads to $31.94 effective 6/1/2026
• Approved hire of Todd Henricks for Lake Patrol at $16.21 effective 6/23/2026
• Approved contract extension with Marvin Planning Consultants for the Comprehensive Plan
• Approved WIC Program Agreement between CareArc Emporia and Coffey County Health Department
• Appointed Jodi Thomas to the Hospital Board for a term expiring December 31, 2026
• Approved solicitation of sealed bids for the Quad Plex Water Softening System Project

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a hearing regarding the 70Five Housing Development. The meeting includes several board member interviews and discussions on county purchasing and water infrastructure.

• Hearing on 70Five Housing Development
• Extension Office 2027 Budget Request
• Request for Bids from Emergency Management Director Amber Presley
• Letter of Support for Public Wholesale Water Supply District #12 Water Treatment Plant Project
• Pay Application #30 presented by County Counselor Wade Bowie, II

The Commission approved Resolution No. 2026-978 to create a housing incentive district and adopt a development plan. Other key actions included appointing a new Technology Director and approving a $349,818.08 payment for the Law Enforcement Center project.

• Established 70Five Reinvestment Housing Incentive District via Resolution No. 2026-978
• Appointed Adam Carver as Technology Director at $85,000 salary
• Approved $349,818.08 payment to River City Construction, LLC for Law Enforcement Center Project
• Approved $14,755 purchase of Cynet security software from Eagle Technologies
• Approved two abatements totaling $6,577.96
• Appointed Carrie Williams and Alex Wilkins to the Airport Board
• Appointed Alan Holmes to the Planning Board (3-2)
• Authorized solicitation of bids for a Three-Phase Lithium Battery Backup Power System

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve the hospital budget and hear a 2027 budget request from the SOS Director. The board will also discuss a project for Public Wholesale Water District #12 and truck repairs for the Noxious Weed/Recycle department.

• Approval of Hospital Budget
• 2027 Budget Request from SOS Director Mickey Edwards
• Truck repair or replacement for Noxious Weed/Recycle Director Todd Bemis
• Discussion of Key West Cemetery
• Public Wholesale Water District #12 Project discussion

The Coffey County Commission approved the 2027 Hospital Budget of $3,111,025 and the Ambulance Budget of $1,106,994. The board also awarded two road project contracts and approved three payroll notices for new and rehired staff.

• Approved 2027 Hospital Budget of $3,111,025
• Approved 2027 Ambulance Budget of $1,106,994
• Approved $611,221.32 bid from Killough Construction for Hot Mix Asphalt Project A2605-C
• Approved $25.77 material and application bid from Straight-Line Striping for Project S2601-C
• Approved hire of Gracy Smith as District Court Intern at $15.96/hour
• Approved hire of Joni Reppert as Janitorial/Maintenance Custodian at $18.41/hour
• Approved rehire of Ellie Shoemaker as County Attorney Summer Intern at $16.25/hour
• Approved minutes from June 1, 2026

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hear presentations on water infrastructure and economic development assessment findings. The body is reviewing 2027 budget requests from the Chamber of Commerce, Coffey County Transportation, and the Housing Authority.

• Water Infrastructure Project presentation by Midwest Engineering
• Law Enforcement Center Change Order No. 51 and Pay Application 29
• Review of excavator bids by Road & Bridge Supervisor Adam Hoch
• Planning Board recommendation to review bylaws and job description
• Salary market update introduction by McGrath

The Commission approved a $313,784 payment for the Law Enforcement Center project and adopted revised bylaws for the Coffey County Planning Board. The board also appointed a new member to the Housing Authority Board and approved two new highway department hires. A bid for a John Deere tractor was tabled.

• Adopted Coffey County Planning Board Bylaws with revisions to Article 1, Section 6, Paragraph 7
• Appointed Brian Payer to the Coffey County Housing Authority Board
• Approved Planning and Zoning Director job description
• Approved hire of Jason Bailey as Light Equipment Operator at $20.80/hour
• Approved hire of Patrick McSwain as Heavy Equipment Operator at $22.02/hour
• Tabled bid from Murphy Tractor & Equipment for $304,644.00
• Approved $313,784.00 payment to River City Construction, LLC for Law Enforcement Center
• Approved Change Order 51 for Law Enforcement Center (deduct $3,188.64)

County Commissioners

The Coffey County Commission authorized a payment to Killough Construction and approved a revised organizational table for the Appraiser’s Office. The Board also signed warrants and vouchers for May 2026.

• Authorized $105,948.13 payment (Pay App No. 6) to Killough Construction for Airport Access Road
• Approved revised Table of Organization for the Appraiser’s Office
• Signed warrants and vouchers for May 2026

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hear budget requests for 2027 from Empower House Ministries and the Coffey County Airport. The board will also consider requests for landfill fee waivers and donations.

• Housing Authority Director Lynzie Stukey request to waive landfill fees
• Empower House Ministries 2027 budget request
• Coffey County Airport 2027 budget request
• Sheriff Tom Johnson invitation to bid for water softener and elevator service contract
• Floyd Lewis Foundation sponsorship/donation request

The Board approved multiple personnel hires and wage changes, as well as contracts for road work and elevator maintenance. They authorized a bid solicitation for a water softening system and waived landfill fees for two residents.

• Approved $3,750 contract with uR Solutions for LIDAR data contour lines
• Approved $6,400 annual elevator maintenance agreement for 625 Neosho St.
• Tabled elevator maintenance agreement for 110 S 6th St.
• Approved solicitation of sealed bids for Quad Plex Water Softening System Project
• Approved Hot Mix contract documents with Killough Construction (Project No. A2603-C)
• Approved Hot Mix contract documents with Killough Construction (Project No. A2604-C)
• Waived landfill fees for Jacob and Kristen Sutton
• Waived landfill fees for Doug Trester

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss budget requests for legal services and the county museum. The agenda includes updates on ballfield lights, a sheriff's vehicle, and building code compliance.

• 2027 Budget Request from Legal Services Ty Wheeler
• 2027 Budget Request from Coffey County Museum Director Shirley Gorge
• New Ballfield Lights proposal from Burlington Rec Center
• Replacement vehicle request from Sheriff Tom Johnson
• Building Code Compliance Inspector discussion with Central National Bank

The Board approved the purchase of a replacement Chevy Tahoe for the Sheriff's Office and authorized bids for asphalt and paint striping projects. They also approved a $20,500 consulting agreement for the 2027 valuation year and five tax abatements. Several seasonal highway hires and personnel changes were finalized.

• Approved purchase of 2026 Chevy Tahoe for $58,600.00
• Approved consulting agreement with McCully and Associates for $20,500
• Approved five tax abatements totaling $1,182.34
• Authorized sealed bids for Hot Mix Asphalt Project A2605-C
• Authorized sealed bids for 100 miles of Highway Paint Striping S2601-C
• Approved contract with APAC-Kansas Inc. Shears Division for Hot Mix Project A2602-C
• Approved Change Order No. 9 for CDBG Airport Access Road Phase I (decrease of $18,970.46)
• Approved hiring of one Equipment Operator for Road and Bridge

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the 2027 budget request for the hospital and a resolution for a public hearing regarding the 70Five Development RHID. The meeting also includes requests for truck beds and elevator contracts.

• Hospital Administrator Stacy Augustyn: 2027 Budget Request
• Resolution for June 11th public hearing on 70Five Development RHID
• Road and Bridge Supervisor Adam Hoch: Purchase of truck beds
• Sheriff Tom Johnson: Elevator contracts
• Noxious Weed Todd Bemis: Tornado shelter

The Board approved Resolution No. 2026-978 to establish a reinvestment housing incentive district and set a public hearing date. The Commission also authorized several equipment purchases for road and bridge work and a tornado shelter. Personnel updates included new hires and promotions for the Noxious Weed and Jail departments.

• Approved Resolution No. 2026-978 to establish a reinvestment housing incentive district
• Approved $10,634 purchase for LaserFiche document imaging maintenance
• Approved three flatbed trailer purchases from Sancrest Trailer Sales totaling $21,480.88
• Approved $9,000 purchase of a steel tornado shelter from Protection Shelters of Wichita
• Authorized contract with Killough Construction for Hot Mix (Project No. A2601-C)
• Approved hire of Jerry Snovelle as part-time Noxious Weed Laborer at $15.96/hour
• Approved promotion of Justice Kemmerer to Jail Corporal at $22.02/hour
• Approved promotion of Dawnielle Seitter to Jail Sergeant at $23.02/hour

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss budget requests and contract reviews. The agenda includes updates on road and bridge projects and a discussion on unregulated county zoning.

• 2027 Budget Request from Library Administrator Debbie Shoemaker
• Appropriation request from Crosswinds
• Board of Health contract review for Pharmacist, Milk Bank, APRN and Students
• Pay Application 28 and Change Orders 48, 49 & 50 presented by County Counselor Wade Bowie, II
• Discussion of Unregulated County Zoning Topics

The Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution banning data centers and battery energy storage systems for one year. The board also awarded three asphalt projects totaling over $2.9 million and approved several health department service agreements.

• Approved Resolution No. 2026-977 prohibiting data centers and battery energy storage systems for one year (4-1)
• Approved $973,218.40 bid to APAC-Kansas Inc. for Hot Mix Asphalt Project A2602-C
• Approved $1,261,620.00 bid to Killough Construction for Hot Mix Asphalt Project A2603-C
• Approved $702,124.95 bid to Killough Construction for Hot Mix Asphalt Project A2604-C
• Approved $272,693.62 payment to River City Construction, LLC for Law Enforcement Center Project Phase 2
• Approved nurse, pharmacist, and milk bank laboratory service agreements for the Health Department
• Approved request to solicit formal bids for one hydraulic excavator
• Approved hiring one Equipment Operator to fill a vacancy

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding a street closure in the Hillview Addition. The board will also consider several individuals for appointments to the Planning and Library Boards.

• Street Closure Hearing for Hillview Addition
• KDOT Contract presented by Noxious Weed Director Todd Bemis
• Planning Board interest from Aaron C. Thomsen and Levi Saueressig
• Library Board interest from Kimberley Skillman-Robrahn and Misty Miner
• Disposal and E-Recycling discussion with Technology Director Brad Scheibmeir

The Board approved Resolution No. 2026-976 to vacate a portion of a street in the Hillview subdivision. Other actions included appointing members to the Planning and Library boards and approving a law enforcement agreement with ICE.

• Approved Resolution No. 2026-976 to vacate a portion of a street in Hillview subdivision
• Approved memorandum of agreement between Coffey County Sheriff’s Office and ICE
• Appointed Aaron Thomsen and reappointed Levi Saueressig to Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeals
• Reappointed Kimberly Skillman-Robrahn to the Library Board
• Approved KDOT agreement to treat noxious weeds at $50/labor hour and $150/equipment hour
• Approved annual medical services agreement between Coffey County Hospital and Justice Center
• Authorized $18.41 wage for Jason Bailey as Seasonal Light Equipment Operator-Highway
• Approved electronic recycling of Cisco IP phones and Dell Optiplex 5040 computers