Linn County, KS

County Commission

County Commission

The Linn County Commission is meeting to handle routine consent agenda items and receive department head reports, including a 20-minute executive session on non-elected personnel. Budget presentations are scheduled from the Fire Chief, Emergency Management, and Soil Conservation, and an economic development update from Ashlee Allen. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions listed on the regular agenda.

• Executive session under KSA 75-4319 b.1 for non-elected personnel
• Budget reports from Fire Chief, Emergency Management, and Soil Conservation
• Economic development update from Ashlee Allen
• Approval of claims and add/abate/refund orders
• Public comment period at 10:00 AM

County Commission

The Linn County Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approval of minutes, claims, and add/abate/refund orders. Department heads will present reports, including the sheriff's budget report and a clerk's executive session on non-elected personnel. The commission will also discuss the budget and may sign a proclamation for Renee Slinkard. Public comment is scheduled, but no action will be taken on new items at that time.

• Approval of claims and add/abate/refund orders
• Sheriff report on budget
• Clerk executive session on non-elected personnel (KSA 75-4319 b.1)
• Budget discussion
• Signing of proclamation for Renee Slinkard

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Linn County Planning & Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider a rezoning request for 1601 Ash Street in Pleasanton, changing from residential to heavy industrial (I-2). The board will also recognize the completion of David Fisher's term and welcome new member Earl Nation. A workshop will follow to discuss datacenters, energy technology facilities, and related regulatory updates, with no official action or public comment during the workshop.

• Rezoning request for 1601 Ash Street, Pleasanton: Residential to Heavy Industrial (I-2)
• Recognition of David Fisher's term completion and welcome of new member Earl Nation
• Workshop discussion on datacenters and energy technology facilities
• Workshop discussion on related regulatory updates

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Linn County Planning Commission will consider a county-initiated rezoning of 1601 Ash Street in Pleasanton from R-LC to I-2 Heavy Industrial, cited as a correction of a mapping error. The meeting also includes a discussion-only workshop on consultant responses regarding the Technology Draft, with no public comment taken.

• Rezoning request for 1601 Ash Street, Pleasanton, from R-LC to I-2 Heavy Industrial
• Owner: Chad & Tonya Carpenter
• Reason: Correction of mapping error
• Workshop: Review and discussion of consultant responses on Technology Draft (no public comment)

County Commission

The Linn County Commission is meeting to handle routine consent agenda items, receive department head reports, and hold executive sessions for legal and personnel matters. They will also discuss a Memorandum of Agreement with Evergy under old business. The agenda includes public comment and notes several tabled items for future consideration.

• Approval of minutes, claims, and add/abate/refund orders
• Executive session for attorney/client privilege (15 min)
• Executive session for non-elected personnel (5 min)
• Memorandum of Agreement with Evergy
• Tabled: Compensation Plan, Airport strategic plan, Heritage Trust Fund

County Commission

The Commission will meet to approve minutes, claims, and add/abate/refund orders. The agenda includes reports from department heads and a 15-minute executive session for attorney/client privilege.

• Approval of claims
• Approval of Add/Abate/Refund Orders
• Executive session regarding attorney/client privilege

County Commission

The Linn County Commission will consider routine consent items (minutes, claims, add/abate/refund orders), hear reports from department heads (Fair Board, AMR, Sheriff, Treasurer, Fire Chief, Appraiser, Public Works, Clerk), and hold two executive sessions: one for financial affairs (KSA 75-4319 b.4) at 9:00 AM and one for attorney-client privilege (KSA 75-4319 b.2) at 9:30 AM. Old business includes a discussion on Clearway with Barry Matchet.

• Fair Board request
• AMR report
• Sheriff report
• Treasurer budget presentation
• Clearway discussion with Barry Matchet

County Commission

The Linn County Commission will address routine consent agenda items, including approval of minutes, claims, and add/abate/refund orders. Department heads will give reports on the sheriff, fire, emergency management, health, register of deeds, IT, and public works. Old business includes a Memorandum of Agreement and a Vicious Dog Resolution. New business lists an item titled "Mike Murray" for discussion.

• Approval of the Minutes of the previous meetings
• Approval of Claims
• Approval of Add/Abate/Refund Orders
• Vicious Dog Resolution
• Memorandum of Agreement

The commission approved over $728,000 in claims and formally hired Linda Simons for the Emergency Management position. Officials also authorized credit cards for the Public Works Director and Fire Chief and approved travel for a staff member. Several items, including a vicious dog resolution and an Evergy bridge agreement, were tabled.

• Approved claims totaling $728,211.23 (2-0)
• Hired Linda Simons for Emergency Management at $25.22/hour (2-0)
• Approved $10,000 credit limit for Public Works Director JD Handly (2-0)
• Approved $10,000 credit limit for Fire Chief Shaun Tuggle (2-0)
• Approved $320 for Ashlee Allen to attend KEYS event (2-0)
• Approved $80 E-community fee to Kansas Department of Revenue (2-0)
• Tabled resolution for vicious dogs (2-0)
• Tabled Evergy Bridges Memorandum of Understanding

Planning & Zoning Committee

The Linn County Planning & Zoning Committee will hold a workshop to review and discuss zoning regulations related to technology. No official actions or votes will be taken, and public comments will not be accepted. The public is welcome to attend and observe.

• Review and discussion of zoning regulations related to technology

County Commission

The commission will consider routine consent agenda items (minutes, claims, add/abate orders) and hear department head reports including AMR/ADS-B site coordination, sheriff, fire chief, and emergency management. They will hold multiple executive sessions on personnel and security management, then take up new business including the District Court budget and a presentation by Mike Murray.

• Approval of claims (dollar amounts not specified)
• Executive sessions under KS 75-4319 for non-elected personnel (b.1) and security management (b.12)
• New business: District Court budget discussion
• Tabled item: Compensation Plan for Future Years from June 2026
• Free summer workshop (listed without further detail)

The Linn County Commission approved employment agreements for a new Fire Chief and Public Works Administrator, and approved a $25,000 right-of-way purchase for the Military Bridge. The board also approved routine items including claims, a burial permit, a liquor license, and an RFP for insurance. Several executive sessions were held with no action taken.

• Approved employee agreement with Shaun Tuggle as Fire Chief, $76,336 annually (2-0)
• Hired JD Handly as Public Works Administrator, $65,853 annually (2-0)
• Approved $25,000 right-of-way purchase for Military Bridge with Keller Craig (2-0)
• Approved claims totaling $482,187.02 (2-0)
• Approved CD-26005 for Sunnybrooks Farms, LLC dumping fees (2-0)
• Approved burial permit BP 2026-07 on 1175 Rd (2-0)
• Reappointed Dave Fischer to Planning and Zoning Committee (2-0)
• Approved cereal malt beverage license for Sunflower Energy LLC, Powerstop (2-0)

County Commission

This meeting is largely procedural, covering consent agenda items (minutes, claims, add/abate/refund orders), department head reports, and three executive sessions for non-elected personnel and attorney/client privilege. No substantive ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Executive session under KS 75-4319 b.1 for non-elected personnel (15+10 minutes)
• Executive session under KS 75-4319 b.2 for attorney/client privilege (10 minutes)
• Agenda notes tabled items: compensation plan, airport strategic plan, Heritage Trust Fund, summer workshop

County Commission

The Linn County Commission will consider a Compensation Plan for Future Years in June 2026. It will also review the airport's 1‑5‑year strategic plan requested on April 28 and a Heritage Trust Fund discussion with applications due in November. Additional items include the 4H Building Contract and a free summer workshop. Routine consent agenda items such as minutes, claims, and orders will be approved by a single motion.

• Compensation Plan for Future Years – June 2026
• Airport 1‑5‑year strategic plan – OCT (requested 4/28) February 9, 2026
• Heritage Trust Fund – start discussion, applications due November
• 4H Building Contract (Old Business)
• Free summer workshop

The Commission approved $563,212.45 in claims and authorized several public works expenditures. The board also approved the hiring of Matthew Andrasik and a 4-H contract.

• Approved June 15 minutes (3-0)
• Approved agenda changes (3-0)
• Approved $563,212.45 in claims (3-0)
• Approved hiring of Matthew Andrasik pending physical/drug test (3-0)
• Approved $41,640 invoice to CFS Engineering (3-0)
• Authorized proceeding with Military bridge project (unanimous agreement)
• Approved $9,773.28 repair for grater with Foley (3-0)
• Approved 4-H contract (3-0)

County Commission

The Linn County Commission will meet to approve routine claims and minutes, interview candidates for public administrator and fire chief, and discuss a 4-H rental contract and appraisals for parcel lots.

• Approval of claims and minutes
• Interviews for Public Administrator
• Interviews for Fire Chief
• 4-H rental contract discussion
• Appraisals on parcel lots

The Commission approved various financial claims, a $14,432.93 guardrail replacement, and the hiring of Walter Appraisal for eight county parcels. Several executive sessions were held regarding security and personnel interviews, and the 4-H rental agreement was tabled.

• Approved claims totaling $108,878.61 (2-0)
• Approved add/abates of -$961.24 (2-0)
• Approved $2,770.14 publication invoice from Courthouse funds (2-0)
• Approved $14,432.93 guardrail replacement from Wellborn Sales (2-0)
• Hired Walter Appraisal to appraise eight county parcels at $650 each (2-0)
• Tabled 4-H rental agreement until next meeting

County Commission

The commission will consider routine consent items, hear department reports, and conduct interviews for Fire Chief/Emergency Management positions. A demonstration of election equipment and a presentation from SE KS Mental Health are also on the agenda. Public comment is scheduled at 10:00 AM.

• Approval of consent agenda (minutes, claims, add/abate/refund orders)
• Election equipment demonstration by Clerk
• Interviews for Fire Chief/Emergency Management positions
• Presentation from SE KS Mental Health

The Linn County Commission approved a new employee health insurance premium structure with a $100,000 stop-loss plan, including options with and without incentives. The board also approved several routine items, including claims, a supplemental insurance payment, a burial permit, a vehicle surplus resolution, and an election resolution. An executive session was held for an interview, and no action was taken.

• Approved claims totaling $464,926.64 and $80 (3-0)
• Approved add/abates of $214.14 for 2025-321 and 322 (3-0)
• Approved supplemental claim of $10,953.92 for Public Works (3-0)
• Approved burial permit 2026-06 for Hettinger Excavating (3-0)
• Approved surplus inventory resolution 2026-18 for two vehicles (3-0)
• Approved new employee health insurance premiums with $100,000 stop-loss (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-19 regarding election payments and mileage (3-0)
• Approved overtime for road crews

County Commission

The County Commission will meet to review department head reports and approve routine claims and minutes. The agenda includes two executive sessions for attorney/client privilege and information security.

• Approval of claims
• Approval of Add/Abate/Refund Orders
• Executive Session KSA 75-4319 b.2 (attorney/client privilege)
• Executive Session KSA 75-4319 b.13 (Information Security)

The commission approved meeting minutes, $297,757.83 in claims, and tax prorations for the Evans property. New rental fees were established for the 4-H building based on organization type.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved $297,757.83 in claims (3-0)
• Approved add/abates of -$5,952.18 (3-0)
• Approved agenda adjustments (3-0)
• Approved overtime for Public Works dumpsters and road repairs
• Prorated taxes for Mike & Michelle Evans from April 13 to December 2026 (3-0)
• Approved $2,500 credit limit for Jason Parker in GIS/Mapping (3-0)
• Set 4-H building rental fees at $150 for non-profits and $375 for commercial use

County Commission

The County Commission will meet to review department head reports and approve routine claims and minutes. The agenda includes budget planning with Tri-Ko. Several items, including a compensation plan and airport strategic plan, are currently listed as tabled.

• Budget planning with Tri-Ko
• Approval of claims
• Approval of Add/Abate/Refund Orders
• Tabled: Compensation Plan for Future Years
• Tabled: Airport 1-5 year strategic plan

The Linn County Commission approved several financial items, including $314,266.86 in claims and a $31,000 payment to Peppercorn for high‑risk road work. They also approved a $35,046.73 rebuild of a landfill loader, a $7,858 payout for a total‑loss truck, and a $81.52 add/abate payment. All motions passed with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved claims totaling $314,266.86 (2‑0)
• Approved add/abate payment of $81.52 (2‑0)
• Approved $35,046.73 rebuild of landfill loader (2‑0)
• Approved $31,000 payment to Peppercorn for 1095 high‑risk roads (2‑0)
• Approved $7,858 payout for total‑loss truck (2‑0)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (2‑0)
• Approved $15,950 for geotechnical services for old military bridge (2‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (2‑0)

County Commission

The Linn County Commission will meet to approve routine consent agenda items including minutes, claims, and orders. Department heads will report, followed by a 15-minute closed executive session on information security. Tabled items for future discussion include a compensation plan, airport strategic plan, and Heritage Trust Fund.

• Executive session for IT information security under KSA 75-4319 b.13
• Tabled compensation plan for future years (June 2026)
• Airport 1-5 year strategic plan (discussion tabled to October)
• Heritage Trust Fund discussion planned for June
• Free summer workshop (no details provided)

The Linn County Commission approved the prior meeting minutes, authorized $1,056,409.36 in claims and $115.58 in add/abates, and adopted a resolution creating a twelve‑month moratorium on battery energy storage, data center, cryptocurrency mining and private renewable transmission line applications in unincorporated county areas. They also approved signing of 2026 appraisal transfer certifications, granted permission to sign a $16,034.95 microphone quote, and tabled a real‑property disaster application until a staff member returns. All motions passed unanimously (2‑0).

• Approved minutes of last regular meeting (2‑0)
• Approved claims in the amount of $1,056,409.36 (2‑0)
• Approved add/abates in the amount of $115.58 (2‑0)
• Approved agenda adjustments, including moratorium amendment (2‑0)
• Approved 5‑minute executive session on job performance (2‑0)
• Granted permission to sign $16,034.95 microphone quote (2‑0)
• Tabled real‑property disaster application until Alison returns (2‑0)
• Approved 12‑month moratorium on battery, data center and crypto mining applications (2‑0)

County Commission

The Linn County Commission will consider right-of-way maintenance and discuss a future compensation plan. The agenda includes routine approvals and a public comment session.

• Approval of claims and minutes
• Right-of-way maintenance discussion
• Future compensation plan discussion
• Public comment session
• Executive session for security

The Linn County Commission approved $13,200 to repair a dump truck transmission and moved the May 24 meeting to May 26 due to Memorial Day. Commissioners also adopted a temporary moratorium on public utility uses identified in section 12.1, item 23 of the county planning and zoning regulations. All motions passed with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved $13,200 for dump truck transmission repair (2-0)
• Moved commission meeting from May 24 to May 26, 2026 (2-0)
• Approved temporary moratorium on public utility uses per section 12.1, item 23 (2-0)
• Approved minutes, add/abates and claims totaling $611,867.20 (unanimous)
• Entered 10‑minute executive session for security information (2-0)
• Entered 10‑minute executive session for job description matter (2-0)
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting (2-0)

County Commission

The County Commission will hold an interview for Economic Services and meet with Jennifer Leach-Harlow of the Economic Development Board. The body will also discuss right-a-way maintenance with Mac Carlisle.

• Economic Services interview
• Economic Development Board meeting with Jennifer Leach-Harlow
• Right-a-way maintenance discussion with Mac Carlisle

The Linn County Commission adopted Resolution 2026‑17, creating a temporary twelve‑month moratorium on accepting, processing, hearing, and approving applications for battery energy storage systems, data centers, and cryptocurrency mining facilities in unincorporated county areas. The motion passed unanimously (3‑0). The board also approved several routine payments and salary adjustments, all with 3‑0 votes.

• Approved Resolution 2026‑17 moratorium on battery, data‑center and crypto mining permits (3‑0)
• Approved $661,721.25 in claims (3‑0)
• Approved $982.96 add/abate adjustments (3‑0)
• Paid Greg Bair $49,200 invoice (3‑0)
• Paid Darrin and Jamie Schackleford $16,112.60 for park cabin completion (3‑0)
• Hired Myrick Mechanical for $7,000 heat‑exchanger work at 4‑H building (3‑0)
• Approved $8,042 purchase of signpost for south shop (3‑0)
• Increased Zachary Reagan’s salary to $53,102.19 (3‑0)

County Commission

The Linn County Commission will convene to approve routine minutes and claims, hear department head reports, and conduct interviews for Economic Development Services. The meeting includes a public comment session and an executive session regarding personnel.

• Approval of minutes, claims, and agenda items
• Interview for Economic Development Services position
• Executive session for Treasurer personnel
• Public comment period for non-agenda items
• Discussion of Economic Development Board activities

The commission approved the minutes of the previous meeting and a $617,272.63 claim payment, both unanimously (3‑0). It also approved spending $29,300 for GIS ESRI software, hired a public works assistant director at $49,465, and authorized credit cards with $2,500 limits for two staff members. Additional approvals included a dump fee waiver, two weeks of overtime for road crews, and a $12,145 HVAC replacement for the 4‑H building.

• Approved minutes of last regular meeting (3‑0)
• Approved claims payment of $617,272.63 (3‑0)
• Approved GIS ESRI software purchase of $29,300 (3‑0)
• Approved dump fee waiver for Blue Mound CD26-04 (3‑0)
• Approved hiring of Zachary Reagan as Public Works Assistant Director at $49,465 (3‑0)
• Approved two‑week overtime for road crews (3‑0)
• Approved HVAC replacement for 4‑H building costing $12,145 (3‑0)
• Approved credit cards with $2,500 limits for Brian Shroyer and Linda Simons (3‑0)

County Commission

The Linn County Commission will approve routine consent items, receive department reports, and take public comment. Old business includes discussion of the 4-H Building. New business features an After Action Review of an incident on April 13, 2026, and two interviews for Economic Development Services. The agenda is tentative and subject to change; several items remain tabled from previous meetings.

• Consent agenda: approval of minutes, claims, and add/abate/refund orders
• Department head reports from AMR, Sheriff, Fire/Emergency Management, Public Works, and Clerk
• Public comment period at 10:00 a.m.
• Old business: discussion of 4-H Building
• New business: After Action Review of 4.13.26 incident (10:05 a.m.) and Economic Development Services interviews (11:00 and 11:20 a.m.)

The Linn County Commission approved several actions, including appointing Brian Shroyer as interim fire chief and Linda Simons as interim emergency management director. They also approved a $474,398.17 claim payment, the lot‑split filing for the airport, and hired consultant David Lamb for the 2027 budget. Additional motions moved Shroyer and Simons to new salary grades. All motions passed with recorded vote counts.

• Approved minutes of prior meeting (3‑0)
• Approved $474,398.17 claim payment (3‑0)
• Approved lot split filing for airport ($38 filing, $200 security) (3‑0)
• Hired David Lamb on contract for 2027 budget (2‑1)
• Appointed Brian Shroyer as interim fire chief (3‑0)
• Appointed Linda Simons as interim emergency management director (3‑0)
• Moved Brian Shroyer to salary grade 13G ($26.6858) (3‑0)
• Moved Linda Simons to salary grade 12K ($25.5942) (3‑0)

County Commission

The County Commission will meet to approve routine claims and minutes. The agenda includes reports from department heads, including the Sheriff and Public Works, and planning and zoning updates regarding Youthfront, Yoder, and Campbell.

• Approval of claims
• Approval of Add/Abate/Refund Orders
• Planning & Zoning updates for Youthfront, Yoder, and Campbell
• Report from Dave’s Towing & Recovery

The Linn County Commission approved the minutes, $282,768.88 in claims, a $766.26 add/abate adjustment, and added a liquor ballot question to the agenda. They also approved Resolution 2026-10 for state and local disaster assistance (3‑0) and authorized payment of a $31,861.78 invoice (3‑0). The Planning Commission recommended rezoning 257.91 acres from agricultural to heavy industrial (4‑2).

• Approved meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved claims totaling $282,768.88 (3-0)
• Approved add/abate adjustment of -$766.26 (3-0)
• Added Liquor Ballot Question to agenda (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-10 State and Local Disaster Emergency (3-0)
• Approved payment of invoice $31,861.78 (3-0)
• Planning Commission recommended rezoning 257.91 acres to heavy industrial (4-2)
• Approved fuel bid for MFA Oil (no vote recorded, noted for reference)

County Commission

The County Commission will meet to review department reports and address new business. The agenda includes a resolution regarding a Public Information Officer and the sale of property.

• Resolution 2026-07: Public Information Officer
• Resolution 2026-08: Sell of Property
• Purple Heart Trail discussion
• Marina cabin update
• Executive session regarding non-elected personnel

The commission approved a resolution to sell industrial‑park property at a fixed appraised price. It also adopted the Purple Heart proclamation, approved a $124,898.57 federal fund exchange, and authorized payments for a bridge invoice and a cloud‑permit. Two probationary firefighters were hired pending screenings. All motions passed unanimously (2‑0).

• Approved $326,049.11 claims (2‑0)
• Approved $124,898.57 federal fund exchange (2‑0)
• Approved $50,520.00 payment to CFS Engineering (2‑0)
• Approved $8,500.00 Cloud Permit payment (2‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑08 to sell industrial‑park property (2‑0)
• Adopted Purple Heart proclamation recognizing Aug 7 as Purple Heart Day (2‑0)
• Hired Tommy Lawson as probationary firefighter (pending screenings) (2‑0)
• Hired Jim Stanley as probationary firefighter (pending screenings) (2‑0)

County Commission

The Linn County Commission will meet to review department head reports and address new business. The agenda includes scheduled discussions with Zach Mathis regarding the LaCygne Industrial Park and Kayla Knavel regarding Hope Unlimited.

• Discussion with Zach Mathis regarding LaCygne Industrial Park
• Discussion with Kayla Knavel regarding Hope Unlimited
• Report from Tony Mellini with Terracon
• Approval of claims and add/abate/refund orders

The Linn County Commission voted 3‑0 to approve $1,729,589.92 in claims. Alison Hamilton was elected Chair and Jason Hightower Vice Chair, both 3‑0. The board also approved an $18,750 contract with auditor Rodney Burns, hired IT staff Katie Parscale at $22.1626 per hour, and authorized a $6,470.56 payment to repair a dump‑truck. Additional actions included moving the meeting to Jan 20 and entering a 5‑minute executive session for non‑elected personnel.

• Approved claims $1,729,589.92 (3‑0)
• Alison Hamilton elected Chair (3‑0)
• Jason Hightower elected Vice Chair (3‑0)
• Approved auditor contract $18,750.00 (3‑0)
• Approved hire of Katie Parscale, IT position $22.1626/hr (3‑0)
• Approved payment $6,470.56 for dump‑truck repair (3‑0)
• Moved Jan 19 meeting to Jan 20 (3‑0)
• Entered 5‑minute executive session for non‑elected personnel (3‑0)