Lyon County, KS

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The Lyon County Commission will hold an action session to consider routine items such as minutes, warrants, payroll, and appointments, plus discuss personnel changes. They will also vote on two equipment purchases: a freezer replacement for the kitchen at 425 Mechanic and new body and dash cameras for the Sheriff's Office. An executive session is scheduled for a non-elected personnel matter.

• Consider approving $12,032.00 freezer replacement at 425 Mechanic, paid from Facilities Capital Outlay
• Consider approving $45,695.40 purchase of 5 body cameras and 5 dash cameras from Motorola Solutions for Sheriff's Office
• Consider warrants, payroll, and payroll withholdings payable for 08/28/26
• Consider appointments
• Discuss personnel changes

Commission Action Session

The Lyon County Commission will hold an action session to consider routine items like meeting minutes, warrants payable, and appointments, along with several substantive matters. These include a new utility permit application and fee, an updated resolution restricting commercial vehicle traffic on certain county roads, and a transportation Title VI complaint procedure plan. The commission will also receive updates from Flint Hills Technical College and discuss personnel changes.

• Consider implementing a new Utility Permit Application and Fee
• Consider updated resolution restricting commercial vehicle traffic on certain county roads
• Consider approving Lyon County Area Transportation Title VI Complaint Procedures and Limited English Proficiency Plan
• Consider warrants payable for 8/21/26
• Update from Flint Hills Technical College

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Commission Action Session

The Lyon County Commission will consider routine approvals including meeting minutes, warrants, payroll, and appointments, plus personnel changes and permits. Major items include publishing the 2027 budget, a $602,821.53 bond payment to the State Treasurer, and several contracts and agreements.

• Approve publication of 2027 budget
• Bond payment of $602,821.53 to State Treasurer from Bond and Interest Capital Outlay fund
• Approve $13,461.60 payment for City of Emporia's CAD firewall replacement (911 expense)
• Approve $7,412.24 quote from M6 Concrete Accessories for rebar for Culvert 7763 replacement on Road L
• Sign High Risk Rural Road agreement with KDOT

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Planning and Appeals Board Meeting

General

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The Lyon County Commission will consider paying a $94,743.89 cost overrun on the Rocky Ford Bridge Replacement Project and approving $1,500 for three employees to attend the MINK Conference. They will also vote on a $13,031.10 invoice for a Sheriff's Office vehicle upfit, review an updated employee pay-grade table, and hear an update from the Street Cats Club.

• Approve $94,743.89 overage payment for Rocky Ford Bridge Replacement from account 033-00-7153
• Approve $13,031.10 invoice to Traffic Control Services for upfit of Chevy Silverado 1500 Unit #8246
• Approve $1,500 for Wayne Scritchfield, Seth Snyder, Matt Baysinger to attend MINK Conference
• Consider updated Grade and Rate Classification table from Human Resources
• Street Cats Club update presentation

The Lyon County Commission approved all agenda items, including paying a $94,743.89 overage cost on the Rocky Ford Bridge Replacement Project, with 85% eligible for KDOT reimbursement. They also approved warrants payable of $114,288.78, an updated pay classification table, a $13,031.10 vehicle upfit invoice, and conference travel for three staff members. The board appointed Dan Williams to the Board of County Canvassers and held two non-elected personnel executive sessions.

• Approved the agenda and the minutes from the 07/30/26 meeting.
• Approved warrants payable for 08/07/26 in the amount of $114,288.78.
• Appointed Dan Williams to the Board of County Canvassers for August 10, 2026.
• Approved the updated Grade and Rate Classification table for 2026.
• Approved a $13,031.10 invoice to Traffic Control Services for a Chevy Silverado upfit.
• Approved paying a $94,743.89 overage cost on the Rocky Ford Bridge Replacement Project.
• Approved three staff to attend the MINK Conference with travel expenses not to exceed $1,500.00.
• Approved two executive sessions for non-elected personnel matters.

Commission Action Session

The Lyon County Commission will discuss commercial traffic resolutions and review a quarterly report from CareArc. The body is also deciding on several equipment and infrastructure purchases for county funds.

• Purchase of steel plate and a 10'x48.7' tank car from The Railroad Yard for $33,383.00
• Purchase of 10 grader tires from Kansas Land Tire and Service of Emporia for $12,532.60
• Invoice from Midland Fence Inc. for a 16' cantilever gate totaling $5,785.76
• Discussion regarding No Thru Commercial Traffic Resolutions
• Quarterly report presentation from CareArc

The Lyon County Commission approved a quote from Gateway Pipe for a used tank shell to be cut into culverts for $18,275, a savings from the originally estimated $33,383. They also approved $12,532.60 for 10 grader tires, a $5,785.76 fence gate installation, and routine warrants and payroll. No action was taken on a proposed advisory election or increased fines for commercial traffic, which remains under review.

• Approved $18,275 quote from Gateway Pipe for used tank shell culverts (3-0)
• Approved $12,532.60 for 10 grader tires from Kansas Land Tire and Service (3-0)
• Approved $5,785.76 invoice from Midland Fence Inc. for cantilever gate installation (3-0)
• Approved warrants payable of $293,677.70 (3-0)
• Approved payroll payable of $403,515.34 (3-0)
• Approved payroll withholdings payable of $267,708.92 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of 7/23/26 meeting (3-0)
• Tabled no-thru commercial traffic fine increase pending resolution drafting

General

The Lyon County Commission will hold a study session to review the 2027 budget. No other items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Review of the 2027 budget

Commission Action Session

Commission Action Session

The Lyon County Commission will discuss a resolution to suspend specific types of zoning, land use, and building permit applications. The body will also consider two service contract payments and personnel changes.

• Resolution to establish a moratorium on certain zoning, land use, and building permit applications
• Payment of $50,665.00 for CIC annual maintenance fee
• Payment of $4,825.00 for yearly ESRI subscription (Firemap) 26-27

The Commission approved two resolutions establishing moratoriums on certain zoning, land use, and building permit applications in unincorporated areas to allow for regulatory review. One moratorium expires January 22, 2027, and a specific moratorium for commercial solar energy expires December 1, 2026.

• Approved Resolution 12-26 establishing a general zoning and land use moratorium through Jan 22, 2027 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 13-26 establishing a commercial solar energy moratorium through Dec 1, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved $165,173.20 in Warrants Payable for July 24, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved $50,665.00 for CIC annual maintenance fee (3-0)
• Approved $4,825.00 for yearly ESRI subscription (Firemap) 26-27 (3-0)
• Approved July 17, 2026, meeting minutes as amended (3-0)
• Approved July 22, 2026, Study Session minutes as written (3-0)

General

The Lyon County Commission will hold a study session on July 22, 2026. The agenda includes a call to order, a review of the 2027 budget, and adjournment. No specific actions or decisions are listed beyond the budget discussion.

• Call to order at 8:00 a.m.
• Review the 2027 budget at 8:05 a.m.
• Adjournment at 9:00 a.m.

Commission Action Session

The Commission will consider approving routine minutes, warrants, payroll, and appointments, discuss personnel changes, and decide whether to notify the County Clerk of intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate. The revenue neutral rate notification is a required step for adopting a property tax levy that would generate more revenue than the previous year.

• Consider notification to County Clerk of proposed intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate
• Consider Warrants Payable for 7/17/26 (amount not specified)
• Consider Payroll Payable for 7/17/26 (amount not specified)
• Discuss personnel changes
• Consider appointments

The Commission approved a freeze on new applications for data centers, BESS, and commercial solar farms until August 1, 2026, to allow for the preparation of a 6-month moratorium. The board also approved several payroll and warrant payments and initiated the process to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the county and library.

• Approved freeze on new Data Center, BESS, or Commercial Solar farm applications until August 1, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved notification to County Clerk of intent to exceed revenue neutral rate for Lyon County (3-0)
• Approved notification to County Clerk of intent to exceed revenue neutral rate for Lyon County Library (3-0)
• Approved Warrants Payable of $134,931.98 (3-0)
• Approved Payroll Payable of $397,836.90 (3-0)
• Approved Payroll Withholdings Payable of $586,448.46 (3-0)
• Approved $5,854.94 payment to Surplus Champions LLC for tax foreclosure interest (3-0)
• Approved 7/9/26 meeting minutes (3-0)

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Commission Action Session

The Lyon County Commission will consider changing the mileage reimbursement rate to $0.725 per mile to align with federal and state rates. They will also discuss personnel changes and consider travel approvals for staff to attend the APCO and NENA conferences. Warrants payable for July 10, 2026 are listed with no dollar amount provided.

• Consider changing mileage reimbursement rate to $0.725 per mile
• Consider approving travel for Donetta Hill and Lexis Warkentine to APCO conference, cost not to exceed $4,500
• Consider approving travel for Roxy VanGundy to NENA conference at no cost to county
• Discuss personnel changes
• Warrants payable amount blank for 7/10/26

The Lyon County Commission approved changing the mileage reimbursement rate to $0.725 per mile. It also approved warrants payable of $295,308.62 and authorized travel for two staff members to attend the 2026 National APCO Conference and the Fall 2026 NENA Conference. All listed actions were recorded as approved.

• Approved mileage reimbursement rate change to $0.725 per mile (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved warrants payable for $295,308.62 (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved travel for CTO Donetta Hill and Lexis Warkentine to 2026 National APCO Conference, cost not to exceed $4,500 (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved travel for Roxy VanGundy to Fall 2026 NENA Conference, no county cost (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved agenda as written (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved minutes of 7/2/26 meeting as written (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved adjournment of the session (no vote tally recorded)

Commission Action Session

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Commission Action Session

The Lyon County Commission will hold a study session on July 7, 2026. After a call to order, the body will review the proposed 2027 budget. The meeting will conclude with adjournment. No other specific actions are listed.

• Review the 2027 budget

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Commission Action Session

The Lyon County Commission will consider approving negotiations with Kirkham Michael and Associates for design and construction of the High Risk Rural Road signing and striping project. Other business includes signing a resolution to declare dormant uncollected personal property taxes, receiving the 2025 audit presentation, and discussing personnel changes. Routine approvals of minutes, warrants, payroll, and appointments are also on the agenda. Dollar amounts for warrants and payroll are not stated in the agenda.

• Consider approving negotiations with Kirkham Michael and Associates for High Risk Rural Road signing and striping project
• Consider signing a resolution declaring dormant certain uncollected personal property taxes
• Presentation of the 2025 audit by Harold Mayes of A&G Consultants
• Consider warrants payable (amount not stated) and payroll payable (amount not stated)
• Discuss personnel changes and consider appointments

The Commission approved negotiations with Kirkham Michael and Associates for a KDOT-funded road project. Additionally, the board approved the 2025 audit presented by A&G Consultants and several financial payments.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved June 25, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Approved $1,174,361.37 in warrants payable (3-0)
• Approved $398,023.81 in payroll payable (3-0)
• Approved $295,905.37 in payroll withholdings (3-0)
• Approved negotiations with Kirkham Michael and Associates for High Risk Rural Road project (2-1)
• Approved 2025 audit presented by A&G Consultants (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 11-26 regarding uncollected personal property taxes (3-0)

Commission Action Session

The Lyon County Commission will consider funding for Flint Hills Technical College and a vehicle upfit for the Sheriff's Office. The body will also receive information regarding road upgrades on Road W and Road 40.

• 2026 Flint Hills Technical College allocation of $73,906.68
• Traffic Control Services, Inc. invoice for $14,970.40 to upfit Chevy Silverado 1500 Unit #8242
• Information on upgrading Road W between Road 40 and Road 50
• Information on upgrading Road 40 between Roads W and X

The Commission approved a $14,970.40 invoice for a sheriff's vehicle upfit and $555,151.29 in payable warrants. A budget allocation for Flint Hills Technical College was held pending further updates regarding grant applications.

• Approved June 18, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved $555,151.29 in warrants payable (3-0)
• Approved $14,970.40 invoice for Traffic Control Services, Inc. vehicle upfit (3-0)
• Entered into Legal executive session (3-0)
• Entered into Third Party Confidential Data Exchange executive session (3-0)

Commission Action Session

The Lyon County Commission will review prior meeting minutes, financial warrants, payroll items, and staff appointments. They will discuss a road upgrade between Road 40 and Road 50 and consider a $107,381.49 contract with Security Oil Company LLC for fuel tank replacements funded by the Multi-year Capital Outlay Road & Bridge fund. Additional items include 2027 budget requests from the senior center and NCFHAAA, travel approvals for the county appraiser, and a $11,960 server purchase.

• Consider approving $107,381.49 contract with Security Oil Company LLC for fuel tank replacements (Multi-year Capital Outlay Road & Bridge)
• Consider purchase of a refurbished server from I.T. Creations for $11,960.00 (Multi-Year Fund)
• Consider 2027 budget request for Neosho Rapids Senior Center
• Consider 2027 budget request from NCFHAAA
• Approve out-of-state travel for Ryan Janzen to attend IAAO Conference in Calgary, Canada, Oct 13–16, 2026

The Commission approved several financial payments, a committee appointment, and travel requests. They also authorized a quote for fuel tank replacements and the purchase of a refurbished server.

• Approved June 18, 2026 agenda (3-0)
• Approved June 11, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved $165,640.39 in warrants payable (3-0)
• Approved $375,252.92 in payroll payable (3-0)
• Approved $573,086.27 in payroll withholdings (3-0)
• Appointed Steve Brosemer to Joint Traffic Safety Committee through 12/31/2028 (3-0)
• Approved Security Oil Company LLC quote for fuel tank replacements not to exceed $120,000.00 (3-0)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Ryan Janzen and Zach Carr to Calgary, Canada (3-0)

Commission Action Session

The Lyon County Commission will hold a public hearing on the vacation of the remaining portion of Road 350 west of Road P. They will also consider 2027 budget requests from the Lyon County Fair Board, four local libraries, and a $73,906.68 allocation for Flint Hills Technical College. Other business includes approval of meeting minutes, warrants payable, appointments, and discussion of personnel changes.

• Public hearing on vacation of the remaining portion of Road 350 west of Road P
• Consider 2027 budget request from the Lyon County Fair Board (Aaron Armitage & Chris Phillips)
• Consider 2027 budget requests from Emporia Public Library, North Lyon County Library, Americus Township Library, Elmendaro Township Library
• Approve $73,906.68 allocation for Flint Hills Technical College from account 017-00-9001
• Consider warrants payable for 06/12/26

The Commission approved the June 6 meeting minutes, personnel changes, and $337,491.56 in warrants. They also approved Resolution 10-26 to vacate a portion of Road 350 west of Road P. A $73,906.68 allocation for Flint Hills Technical College was tabled for two weeks pending more information.

• Approved June 6 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved $337,491.56 in warrants payable (3-0)
• Approved personnel and payroll changes (3-0)
• Approved road viewing minutes (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 10-26 to vacate portion of Road 350 west of Road P (3-0)
• Tabled $73,906.68 Flint Hills Technical College allocation for two weeks (3-0)