Lyon County public meetings in 2024

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will consider approving travel for Supervisor Selena Ayer to attend the “911 Goes to Washington” conference in February 2025, with a cost limit of $2,500 from account 019-00-7410. It will also review the recommendation to deny application CUP2024-5, an Agriculture Conditional‑Use “Event Space” request submitted by Danielle Cottman. Additional agenda items include routine business such as minutes, warrants, appointments, personnel changes, permits, public comment, and several executive sessions.

• Approve travel for Supervisor Selena Ayer to attend “911 Goes to Washington” Feb 22‑26 2025, up to $2,500 from account 019‑00‑7410 (funded by 911 funds).
• Consider recommendation to deny application CUP2024‑5, an Agriculture Conditional‑Use “Event Space” request by Danielle Cottman.
• Review the minutes of the December 19 2024 commission meeting.
• Consider warrants payable for December 27 2024 (amount not specified).
• Discuss personnel changes and permits.

The Lyon County Commission voted 3-0 to send conditional-use permit application CUP2024-5 back to the Planning and Zoning Committee for more information, rather than approving or denying it. The commission also approved travel for a 911 supervisor to attend a conference in Washington, D.C., and appointed Kevin Flott to the Emporia Enterprise board. All other actions were routine approvals of agenda, minutes, and warrants.

• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Approved minutes of 12-19-2024 meeting (3-0)
• Approved warrants payable 12-27-2024 in amount of $225,618.59 (3-0)
• Appointed Kevin Flott to Emporia Enterprise for 3-year term ending 12/31/2027 (3-0)
• Approved travel for Supervisor Selena Ayer to attend 911 Goes to Washington, cost not to exceed $2,500 (3-0)
• Sent CUP2024-5 back to Planning and Zoning Committee for more information (3-0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will consider routine financial items, including approving an encumbrance of $34,300 for the 2024 audit fee and authorizing up to $1,300 for an out‑of‑state travel request. The agenda also includes a planning and zoning application to amend regulations for licensed medical facilities and a letter of support for the Coffey County EMP Shield Project. Additional items are standard warrants, payroll payments, personnel changes, and a preliminary discussion of a real‑property acquisition.

• Approve encumbrance of $34,300 for the 2024 audit fee from Agler & Gaeddert
• Approve out‑of‑state travel for Ryan Janzen up to $1,300 to attend conference in Columbus, OH
• Consider application TA2024-2 to amend zoning regulations for licensed medical facilities
• Sign a Letter of Support for the Coffey County EMP Shield Project
• Preliminary discussion of real property acquisition (executive session)

The Lyon County Commission adopted Resolution 23-24, amending zoning regulations to add Section 7.20 for Licensed Medical Facilities, with a 3-0 vote. The board also tabled a letter of support for the Coffey County EMP Shield Project, approved routine financial items, and authorized an audit encumbrance and out-of-state travel.

• Adopted Resolution 23-24 amending zoning regulations for Licensed Medical Facilities (3-0)
• Tabled letter of support for Coffey County EMP Shield Project (3-0)
• Approved warrants payable $271,666.01 (3-0)
• Approved payroll payable $375,260.10 (3-0)
• Approved payroll withholdings payable $507,198.05 (3-0)
• Approved payroll change authorizations (3-0)
• Approved 2024 audit fee encumbrance of $34,300.00 from Agler & Gaeddert (3-0)
• Approved Ryan Janzen's travel to IAAO conference in Columbus, OH, up to $1,300.00 (3-0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will review and approve several contracts and expenditures, including a $12,645 invoice for server installations, a $5,000 purchase for judicial equipment, a $6,087.50 quote for a sign‑truck adapter, travel costs for a county engineer conference, and service contracts for elevators, CAD renewal, and battery backups. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the vacation of a portion of County Road 250 east of County Road G. Additional agenda items cover personnel changes and routine commissioner reports.

• Approve $12,645 invoice from Advantage Computer for server and computer installations (account 010-07-7659)
• Approve up to $5,000 purchase of remarkables for judges, chief CSO, and court administrators (account 017-00-9009)
• Approve $6,087.50 quote from Master Tech Truck & Equipment for a man basket adapter for the sign truck (Road & Bridge Fund 011-00-9002)
• Approve travel expenses for Jim Brull to attend the 2025 National Association County Engineers Conference, up to $2,500 (account 011-00-7420)
• Public hearing on the vacation of part of County Road 250 east of County Road G

The Lyon County Commission approved a resolution vacating a portion of Road 250 East of Road G, transferring ownership back to adjacent landowners. They also approved several purchases, including a man basket adapter for the sign truck, elevator maintenance, IT battery backups, and a CAD renewal for emergency communications. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved Resolution 22-24 vacating Road 250 East of Road G (3-0)
• Approved $12,645 invoice for server/computer installations (3-0)
• Approved up to $5,000 for 6 reMarkable Paper Pro bundles for District Court (3-0)
• Approved $6,087.50 man basket adapter for sign truck (3-0)
• Approved Jim Brull's attendance at 2025 NACO conference, county cost not to exceed $2,500 (3-0)
• Approved $33,606 2-year elevator inspect & lube quote (3-0)
• Approved $24,537.97 CAD renewal payment to City of Emporia (3-0)
• Approved $6,089.31 for 9 battery backup replacements (3-0)

Planning and Appeals Board Meeting

The Lyon County Planning and Appeals Board will hold public hearings on two applications. The board is reviewing a request for an agriculture conditional-use event space and proposed language changes regarding medical facilities.

• Public hearing for Application CUP2024-5: Agriculture Conditional-Use 'Event Space' by Danielle Cottman at 1027 Road 70
• Public hearing for Application TA2024-2: Proposed 'Medical Facilities Text Changes'

The Lyon County Planning and Appeals Board considered a conditional-use permit for an event space at Pape Place (1027 Road 70) but made no motion to approve it, resulting in a recommendation to deny the request. The board also recommended approval of a text amendment to zoning regulations for licensed medical facilities.

• Application CUP2024-5 for Agriculture CUP 'Event Space' at Pape Place: no motion made, recommendation to deny
• Application TA2024-2 text amendment for 'Licensed Medical Facilities' — recommended approval (6-0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will hold a study session on December 11, 2024. Commissioners will travel to County Road 250 east of County Road G and conduct a road viewing of the proposed vacation of part of that road. An executive session will be held for an employee evaluation. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Travel to County Road 250 east of County Road G
• Road viewing on the vacation of part of County Road 250 east of County Road G
• Executive session – employee evaluation

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will meet to discuss several infrastructure payments and equipment upgrades. The body is deciding on contracts for bridge inspections, vehicle upfitting, and a payment to the City of Emporia.

• Alfred Benesch & Company quote for 2025 Biannual Bridge Inspection for $251,000.00
• Payment to the City of Emporia for Quik Trip infrastructure in the amount of $250,000.00
• TCS Upfitting payments of $51,310.76 and $23,481.25 for 5 new Chevy Silverados
• Archive Social social media archiving subscription renewal for $7,547.40
• Request for Proposals for a Covered Truck Parking Building at the Highway Department

The Lyon County Commission approved several expenditures, including a $63,294 IT generator installation for the courthouse and a $251,000 bridge inspection contract. They also decided to encumber $250,000 for Quik Trip infrastructure payments to the City of Emporia, withholding release until project completion. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved IT generator bid from Funk Electric Inc. for $63,294 (3-0)
• Approved 2025 Biannual Bridge Inspection quote from Alfred Benesch & Company for $251,000 (3-0)
• Approved sending RFP for covered truck parking building at Highway Department (3-0)
• Approved renewal of Archive Social subscription for $7,547.40 (3-0)
• Approved encumbering $250,000 for Quik Trip infrastructure, to be paid upon project completion (3-0)
• Approved paying TCS Upfitting $74,792.01 for equipment installation on 5 Chevy Silverados (3-0)
• Approved warrants payable of $223,017.65 (3-0)
• Approved payroll payable of $486,921.15 and withholdings of $344,804.13 (3-0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will consider several administrative items, including minutes from the November 21 meeting, warrants payable for November 27, and personnel changes. They will discuss the promulgation of the Lyon County Emergency Operations Plan. The commission will vote on payments of $3,031.88 to Frontline PS Solutions for document software and $4,671.79 to ErgoGensis for three 24/7 dispatch chairs for the 911 center. They will also consider a tax rebate agreement for Camso Manufacturing USA, LTD.

• Approve payment of $3,031.88 to Frontline PS Solutions for document software (account 010-28-7600)
• Approve payment of $4,671.79 to ErgoGensis for three 24/7 heavy duty dispatch chairs for the 911 center (account 019-00-8321)
• Consider the Tax Rebate Agreement for Camso Manufacturing USA, LTD
• Consider promulgation of the Lyon County Emergency Operations Plan
• Consider warrants payable for 11/27/24 (amount not specified)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will consider several financial and operational items, including contract renewals, a large lease payment, and road vacation hearings. Specific items include renewing the ESRI contract for $16,591.71, approving a $5,754.60 herbicide purchase, and approving a final Motorola Solutions lease payment of $832,737.58. The meeting also includes public hearings on vacation of portions of County Roads 45 and 380, and routine business such as payroll, warrants, appointments, and personnel changes.

• Approve renewal of the ESRI contract for $16,591.71, funded from multiple county accounts.
• Approve purchase of 180 gallons of TRIUMPH RTU herbicide from Van Diest Supply Company for $5,754.60, charged to the Road & Bridge Fund.
• Public hearing on vacation of a portion of County Road 45 west of Road J.
• Public hearing on vacation of a portion of County Road 45 east of Road H.
• Approve final Motorola Solutions lease payment for the radio project totaling $832,737.58 ($664,237.58 from account 010-28-9001 and $168,500.00 from account 010-00-0310).

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will travel to three locations to view road vacation sites. They will inspect a portion of County Road 45 west of Road J, a portion of County Road 45 east of Road H, and a portion of Road 380 east of Road H. No decisions or votes are scheduled during this study session.

• Road viewing on the vacation of a portion of County Road 45 west of Road J
• Road viewing on the vacation of a portion of County Road 45 east of Road H
• Road viewing on the vacation of a portion of Road 380 east of Road H

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will discuss routine items such as meeting minutes, warrants, appointments, personnel changes, and permits. They will consider putting the IT Generator Project out to bid, with costs included in a consulting fee from BG Consultants. A key agenda item is the approval of four Axon tasers, accessories, and two Axon body cameras for a total of $12,460.10 from account 010-11-9001. The meeting will conclude with public comment and an executive session.

• Consider the minutes of the 11/7/24 meeting
• Consider warrants payable for 11/15/24 (amount not specified)
• Put out to bid the IT Generator Project (cost included in BG Consultants consulting fee)
• Approve purchase of 4 Axon tasers with accessories and 2 Axon body cameras for $12,460.10 (account 010-11-9001)
• Discuss personnel changes

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will consider several financial approvals, including contracts for concrete work at the Bowyer Building, road and bridge projects, and a major purchase for the sheriff’s office. Additional agenda items cover personnel changes, a letter of support for a grant application, and routine departmental reports.

• Approve $4,700 quote for concrete curb and gutter replacement at the Bowyer Building
• Approve $5,895 quote to replace the dumpster enclosure at the Bowyer Building
• Approve $58,313.38 final invoice for mill and overlay at South Avenue and Prairie Street
• Approve $48,952 for road and bridge building door locks and security system upgrade
• Approve $97,650 purchase of cameras and $147,350 purchase of an outdoor range target system for the sheriff’s office

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will review several facility and infrastructure contracts, including road work and security upgrades. The body is also considering funding for law enforcement equipment and a broadband grant support letter.

• Purchase of Motorola cameras ($97,650) and Action Target range system ($147,350)
• Final invoice for South Avenue and Prairie Street mill and overlay ($58,313.38)
• Road and Bridge building door locks and security system ($48,952)
• Concrete curb and gutter replacement at the Bowyer Building ($4,700)
• Letter of support for IdeaTek’s Kansas BEAD grant application

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission is meeting to review several equipment purchases and grant applications. The body will discuss funding for local transportation and a support letter for a counseling center grant. Personnel changes and legal matters will be addressed in executive sessions.

• Local Matching Funds for Lyon County Area Transportation for FY 2026 in the amount of $295,379.00
• Purchase of 200 Deluxe Bronze Grave Markers from Carrot – Top Industries, Inc. up to $15,000
• Year 3 payment for Eagleview agreement in the amount of $47,294.14
• Holiday gift certificates for employees to Goods Cash Saver totaling $27,000.00
• Quote from Ozark Laser & Shoring for a Topcon Tablet Collector and accessories for $5,589.00

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will meet to discuss personnel changes and review a quarterly report from CAREARC. The body will also consider a purchase for the Road & Bridge Fund and a tabled motion regarding the 2025 holiday schedule.

• Quote from Master Tech Truck & Equipment, LLC for a Folding Single Man Basket for $9,915.00
• Tabled motion to approve the 2025 Lyon County Holiday Schedule
• Quarterly report presentation from CAREARC

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will consider several approvals, including payments for fire‑alarm testing at the courthouse, annex, sheriff’s office/jail, and Anderson/Bowyer Building. They will also review a request to close the 700 block of Main Street (Road F/Americus Road) for a Trunk R Treat event on Oct. 27. A travel request for five staff to attend the American Probation and Parole Association conference in Las Vegas, with $5,350 in county costs, will be discussed. Finally, the board will consider a $7,500 agreement with BG Consultants for planning the sheriff training facility and shooting range.

• Approve fire‑alarm test and inspection payments: $4,090 (courthouse), $875 (Annex), $8,130 (Sheriff’s Office/Jail), $605 (Anderson/Bowyer Building)
• Approve closure of 700 block of Main Street (Road F/Americus Road) on Oct. 27, 2024, 2:00‑5:30 PM for a Trunk R Treat event
• Approve travel for 5 staff to Las Vegas conference: $3,100 registration + $2,250 flights = $5,350 county cost
• Approve $7,500 contract with BG Consultants for Lyon County Sheriff Training Facility & Shooting Range planning services
• Consider warrants payable for Oct. 18, 2024 (amount not specified) and appointments

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will meet to discuss facility maintenance and personnel travel. The body is considering approvals for fire alarm testing at four county buildings and travel expenses for community corrections staff.

• Fire alarm tests and inspections for the courthouse ($4,090), Annex ($875), Sheriff’s Office/Jail ($8,130), and Anderson/Bowyer Building ($605)
• Request to close the 700 block of Main Street (Road F or Americus Road) on October 27, 2024, for a Trunk R Treat event
• Travel for 5 Community Corrections staff to a conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, with county costs of $5,350

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will hold public hearings regarding a CDBG grant for Southwick House and the vacation of part of County Road 320. The body will also consider several contracts and equipment purchases.

• Bid for jail plumbing fixture replacement with Mitchell – Markowitz Construction for $636,278.00
• Purchase of a 2023 Chevy Colorado from D & T Auto Sales for $24,953.00
• Public hearing on CDBG grant for Southwick House
• Public hearing on the vacation of part of County Road 320 west of County Road L
• Lease contract with Raise Your Paws, LLC for parking lot spaces at 315 Mechanic St.

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will consider routine items such as minutes, warrants, payroll, and appointments, and will vote on several contracts and purchases. They will sign a lease with Raise Your Paws, LLC for parking spaces at 315 Mechanic St and a letter of support for a broadband program. Public hearings will be held on a CDBG grant for Southwick House and on vacating part of County Road 320 west of County Road L. The commission will also approve a vehicle purchase for the appraiser’s office.

• Approve bid for jail plumbing fixture replacement with Mitchell – Markowitz Construction for $636,278.00
• Sign lease contract with Raise Your Paws, LLC for parking lot spaces at 315 Mechanic St
• Public hearing on CDBG grant for Southwick House
• Public hearing on vacation of part of County Road 320 west of County Road L
• Approve purchase of a 2023 Chevy Colorado from D & T Auto Sales for $24,953.00

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will hold a study session that includes an executive session, a travel stop to County Road 320 west of County Road L, and a road viewing of the vacation of part of that road. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session (legal matters)
• Travel to County Road 320 west of County Road L
• Road viewing on the vacation of part of County Road 320 west of County Road L

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will review the minutes from the September 26 meeting, consider warrants payable (amount not specified), and discuss appointments. It will also sign letters of support for the Hetlinger Developmental Services Transportation Grant and for the North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging. Additional items include personnel changes, permits, and routine reports.

• Consider the Minutes of the 9/26/24 meeting
• Consider Warrants Payable for 10/4/24, in the amount of $.
• Consider Appointments
• Sign Letter of Support for the Hetlinger Developmental Services Transportation Grant Application
• Sign Letter of Support for North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging for the Aging and Disability Resource Center and HCBS Statewide Assessment Organization

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will approve warrants, payroll, and appointments. The body will also consider a software purchase and bids for tax sale abstracting work.

• Approve warrants and payroll payable for September 27, 2024
• Consider purchase of Prepared Assist Plus for $7,360.00
• Consider bids for delinquent Real Estate Tax Sale abstracting work
• Approve/Amend agenda
• Consider appointments

County Commission

The Commission will discuss the Vision First Economic Development Report and consider several facility and security contracts. The body will also review a broadband grant support letter and a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

• Security camera equipment for LCAT: $13,635.22 (net cost to county $1,635.22)
• Elevator door restrictors with MEI: $30,659.00
• IT generator design and administrative fees from BG Consultants: $15,000.00
• Letter of Support for Resound Network’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Grant
• Vision First Economic Development Report discussion

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will hold a public hearing to consider closing a portion of Road 45 at Road H. The meeting also includes discussion of a corrected payment for security camera equipment of $13,635.22, with $12,000 state matching funds, resulting in a net county cost of $1,635.22. Additional items include approval of door restrictors for seven elevators for $30,659.00 and design/administrative fees for an IT generator for $15,000.00. The commission will also consider routine business such as minutes, warrants, appointments, and proclamations.

• Public hearing on closing a portion of Road 45 at Road H
• Rescind prior motion and approve payment of $13,635.22 for security camera equipment, with $12,000 state matching funds (net $1,635.22 to county) from account [17-00-9007]
• Approve addition/replacement of door restrictors on seven elevator doors for $30,659.00 from account [017-00-9021]
• Approve design and administrative fees for an IT generator from BG Consultants for $15,000.00 from account [017-00-9021]
• Consider warrants payable for 9/20/24 (amount not specified in agenda)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will travel to the intersection of Road 45 and Road H and hold a public hearing on closing a portion of those roads. The meeting includes an executive session with legal and Nep items, followed by standard call to order and adjournment.

• Travel to the intersection of Road 45 and Road H
• Public hearing on closing a portion of Road 45 and Road H
• Executive session (Legal and Nep items)
• Call to order
• Adjournment

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will hold an action session covering routine items such as warrants and payroll payables for September 13, 2024, a letter of support for the LCAT public transportation grant, and personnel changes. The commission will consider and likely approve a quote from J&A Traffic Products for Telespar posts and bases totaling $9,815.00, to be funded from the Road & Bridge Fund. Additional reports from commissioners, counselors, the controller, and the clerk will be presented.

• Consider Warrants Payable for 09/13/24 (amount not specified)
• Consider Payroll Payable for 09/13/24 (amount not specified)
• Consider signing a Letter of Support for the LCAT public transportation grant application
• Approve quote from J&A Traffic Products for Telespar Posts and bases for $9,815.00 from Road & Bridge Fund
• Discuss personnel changes

The Lyon County Commission approved a letter of support for LCAT's KDOT grant application for public transportation, and approved a $9,815 quote for Telespar posts and bases. Routine financial approvals included warrants, payroll, and withholdings. No other substantive decisions were made; appointments, personnel changes, and permits were not acted upon.

• Approved agenda as presented (2-0)
• Approved minutes of 9-5-2024 meeting (2-0)
• Approved warrants payable 9-13-2024 for $155,897.86 (2-0)
• Approved payroll payable 9-13-2024 for $375,618.72 (2-0)
• Approved payroll withholdings payable 9-13-2024 for $277,247.02 (2-0)
• Approved letter of support for LCAT KDOT grant application (2-0)
• Approved quote from J&A Traffic Products for Telespar posts and bases for $9,815.00 (2-0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will discuss road improvements, including a potential KDOT cost share project. The body is also considering a municipal solid waste contract and a resolution for tax lien foreclosures. Additionally, the Facilities Director is seeking permission to bid a plumbing project at the county jail.

• Quote from APAC-Kansas, Inc. for $51,441.40 to mill and overlay South Avenue and Prairie Street
• Proposed KDOT Cost Share Project for base stabilization on Road 110 from Road T to Road W estimated at $2,000,000
• Resolution Authorizing Foreclosure of Tax Liens and Sale of Real Property
• Municipal Solid Waste Contract
• Bidding for Plumbing Fixtures Project at the Lyon County Jail, 425 Mechanic St.

The Lyon County Commission approved Resolution 15-24 authorizing foreclosure of tax liens and sale of real property for delinquent taxes, and approved a fourth modification to the solid waste transport and disposal agreement with N.R. Hamm Quarry and the City of Emporia. They also approved a $51,441.40 quote for milling and overlaying the South Avenue and Prairie Street intersection, and directed staff to receive bids for a jail plumbing fixtures project. A road base stabilization project on Road 110 was delayed until spring.

• Adopted Resolution 15-24 authorizing foreclosure of tax liens and sale of real property (3-0)
• Approved Fourth Modification and Addendum Agreement for solid waste transport/disposal with N.R. Hamm Quarry and City of Emporia (3-0)
• Approved $51,441.40 quote from APAC-Kansas for mill/overlay at South Ave & Prairie St (3-0)
• Directed staff to receive bids for jail plumbing fixtures project
• Delayed Road 110 base stabilization project until spring

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will hear public comments on the proposed 2025 budgets and then vote on approving them. The meeting also includes contract renewals with CivicEngage and Audio Eye, and a quote for geological services on the Cottonwood River Bridge. A presentation on the Southwick House CDBG application for 2025 will be given. Additional routine items such as warrants, payroll, and personnel changes are also on the agenda.

• Renewal services contract with CivicEngage for $8,795.85 and Audio Eye for $4,620.00 (account 044-00-9001)
• Approve Terracon geological services quote of $15,800 for Cottonwood River Bridge on Road P (Special Bridge Fund 033-00-7601)
• Public hearing on the proposed 2025 budgets
• Consider and approve the 2025 county budgets
• Presentation on Southwick House CDBG application for 2025

The Lyon County Commission approved the 2025 budget, which includes a property tax levy exceeding the revenue neutral rate, and adopted resolutions for both the county and county library. The budget lowers the mill rate by 0.54 mills from last year and includes $3,000,518 in appropriations. The commission also approved several contracts and service renewals, including geological services for the Cottonwood River Bridge and CivicEngage/Audio Eye renewals.

• Adopted Resolution 13-24 to levy property tax rate exceeding revenue neutral rate (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 14-24 for county library property tax rate exceeding revenue neutral rate (3-0)
• Approved 2025 Lyon County Budget as presented (3-0)
• Approved $15,800 for Terracon geological services for Cottonwood River Bridge on Road P (3-0)
• Approved $8,795.85 renewal of CivicEngage services via CivicPlus (3-0)
• Approved $4,620 Audio Eye Compliance package from CivicPlus (3-0)
• Approved warrants payable $251,310.35 (3-0)
• Approved payroll payable $385,853.89 and withholdings $251,696.62 (3-0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will consider several items, including a $100,000 allocation to Flint Hills Technical College and a $4,000 purchase of a family‑court software system. They will also review minutes from the August 15 meeting, warrants payable for August 23 (amount not listed), and a special‑event beverage license for Ignacio Velazquez at 1223 E. Logan Ave on August 24. Additional agenda items cover personnel changes, public comment, and routine reports.

• Approve $100,000 allocation to Flint Hills Technical College (account 017-00-9811)
• Approve purchase of family‑court software system for $4,000 (account 010-07-7260)
• Approve Cereal Malt Beverage License for Ignacio Velazquez’s event at 1223 E. Logan Ave on Aug 24, 2024
• Consider warrants payable for Aug 23, 2024 (amount not specified)
• Consider minutes of the Aug 15, 2024 meeting

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will consider several spending approvals, including a $159,900 purchase of a demo 2022 Sign Truck and a $30,253.66 replacement engine for grader D117. They will also discuss increasing the bandwidth connection for the Highway Department to 1000 Mb for $975. Additional items include a federal‑aid construction engineering inspection agreement and FY24/25 KDOC grant reports.

• Approve $159,900 purchase of a demo 2022 Sign Truck from Master Tech Truck & Equipment (Multi-Year Fund [017-00-9026])
• Approve $30,253.66 replacement engine for grader D117 from Foley Equipment Company (Multi-Year Fund [017-00-9026])
• Approve $975 upgrade of bandwidth connection speed for Highway Department and Courthouse (account [010-18-7600])
• Approve Agreement for Federal‑Aid Construction Engineering Inspection Services for the HRRR Project on Americus Road
• Consider FY24 Year End Reports and FY25 Carryover Budgets for KDOC Juvenile and Adult Services

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will hold a study session on August 14, 2024. Commissioners will consider the Lyon County Area Transportation Title VI Complaint Procedures and Limited English Proficiency Plan. The agenda includes two executive sessions for legal matters. The meeting will adjourn after these items.

• Consideration of the Lyon County Area Transportation Title VI Complaint Procedures and Limited English Proficiency Plan

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will review routine items such as the previous meeting minutes, warrants, and appointments, and will discuss personnel changes and permits. It will consider a letter of support for Emporia’s bandstand restoration, approve a temporary beverage license for an event at 1223 E. Logan Ave, and vote on a resolution to join the Rural Opportunity Zone loan repayment program for 2025. The board will also authorize travel expenses for engineers to attend the MINK Conference, and will hold public comment and executive sessions.

• Consider signing a Letter of Support for the City of Emporia’s T‑Mobil funding application for the Bandstand restoration in Freemont Park.
• Approve a Cereal Malt Beverage License for Ignacio Velazquez’s special event on August 10, 2024 at 1223 E. Logan Ave.
• Consider a resolution authorizing participation in the Rural Opportunity Zone loan repayment program for calendar year 2025.
• Approve travel and registration expenses for Chip Woods, Jim Brull, Seth Snyder, and Matt Baysinger to attend the MINK Conference in St. Joseph, MO, funded from the Road & Bridge Fund (011-00-7420); KCHA will pay the registration fee.
• Consider warrants payable for August 9, 2024 (amount not specified).

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will meet to discuss personnel changes and road and bridge matters. The body is considering a quote for culvert materials and will hold two executive sessions for legal and personnel matters.

• Quote from RAILROAD YARD for culvert material estimated at $37,582.92 from the Special Bridge Fund

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will vote on several financial and administrative items, including canceling old warrants, approving vendor notices for structural steel bids, and reviewing a $48,400 invoice. The meeting also includes a discussion on the HRRR Project on Americus Road and a review of zoning applications. The agenda concludes with the finalization of the 2025 county budget.

• Cancel outstanding warrants 12 months old, numbers 72084‑73462, totaling $1,093.90
• Cancel outstanding warrants 12 months old, numbers 217492‑313847, totaling $2,465.50
• Approve entrance application for Jared Miller, 1066 Block of Road 130
• Approve notice to vendors for structural steel beams and H‑piling bids per engineer specifications
• Approve invoice from Computer Information Concepts for $48,400.00 (account 017-00-9015)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will hold a study session on July 24, 2024. The meeting includes a call to order, an executive session for legal matters, and a review of the 2025 budget. The session will conclude with adjournment.

• Call to order
• Executive session (legal)
• Review the 2025 budget

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will meet to discuss financial payments, personnel changes, and a disaster management agreement. The body is deciding on funding for a local organization and travel for dispatch leadership training.

• Payment of $20,000.00 to Ignite Emporia
• Cereal Malt Beverage License for Ignacio Velazquez event at 1223 E. Logan Ave
• Disaster Financial Donations Management MOU with Emporia Community Foundation and United Way of the Flint Hills Inc.
• Up to $4,300.00 for Donetta Hill and Lexi Warkentine to attend 360 Dispatcher Leadership Event

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will review several items including a $22,320.00 road equipment purchase and the 2023 audit presentation. The agenda also includes requests for street closures in Allen and updates to billboard regulations.

• $22,320.00 purchase of steel casing from Gateway Steel Pipe & Supply
• Street closure request for the Allen Veterans Fall Festival on October 5, 2024
• Zoning applications for 'Storage and Office' use and billboard regulation text changes
• Presentation of the 2023 Audit
• Appointment of witnesses to oversee destruction of 2022 Primary Election ballots

County Commission

This study session includes a review of the 2025 budget. The commission will also hold executive sessions regarding NEP and legal matters.

• Review of the 2025 budget
• Executive session for NEP
• Executive session for legal matters

County Commission

The commission is scheduled to review the 2025 budget and consider various appointments. The agenda also includes discussions regarding personnel changes and routine payable items. Specific dollar amounts for warrants and payroll are not listed in the document.

• Review of the 2025 budget
• Discussion of personnel changes
• Consideration of appointments
• Permit reviews

County Commission

The Commission will review the initial 2025 budget and consider Resolution 06-24 to establish a moratorium on specific zoning, land use, and building permit applications in unincorporated Lyon County. The agenda also includes discussions regarding personnel changes and travel expenses for the County Appraiser's staff.

• Resolution 06-24 establishing a moratorium on certain zoning, land use, and building permit applications
• Review of the initial 2025 budget
• Travel approval for Ryan Janzen and Zach Carr to attend a conference in Denver, up to $2,400.00
• Discussion regarding personnel changes

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will review 2025 budget requests for the Conservation District and North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging. The agenda also includes proposals for facility maintenance and employee time clock updates.

• $15,400.00 quote from Justice Painting for Extension Office repairs
• $5,182.00 proposal for handrail installation at 425 Mechanic St.
• 2025 budget requests for the Conservation District and Area Agency on Aging
• $4,400.00 ESRI subscription payment for LCECC
• Proposal to add time clock slots for all employees

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will consider several 2025 budget requests from local agencies. The agenda also includes establishing urban area boundary lines and approving a security camera installation quote.

• Security camera equipment installation quote from Safety Vision for $13,517.32
• Urban Area Boundary Approval Resolution to establish boundary lines
• Memorandum of Understanding for the Mobility Manager position
• 2025 budget requests for the Sheriff, Extension Office, SOS Inc, and Flint Hills Technical College

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission is holding a study session to consider 2025 budget requests from several county entities and individuals. Presentations will be heard from the County Clerk, Hetlinger, the Fair Board, Newman Regional Health, and the County Attorney.

• 2025 budget request: Lyon County Clerk
• 2025 budget request: Jill Burton – Hetlinger
• 2025 budget request: Lyon County Fair Board
• 2025 budget request: Newman Regional Health
• 2025 budget request: County Attorney

County Commission

The commission will review 2025 budget requests from Kansas Legal Services, Lyon County Libraries, and Emporia Main Street. They will also consider several IT infrastructure quotes for the Courthouse, Annex, and Sheriff’s Office. Other items include a culvert request for Road 70 and discussions on personnel changes.

• Fiber cable backbone upgrade for $24,197.11
• Switch upgrades for $67,904.41
• Computer replacements and hardware for $45,688.35
• Entrance culvert request at 1027 Road 70
• 2025 budget requests from various agencies

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will review proposed 2025 funding requests that support county offices and community facilities. The session covers budget proposals for the Emporia Senior Center, Register of Deeds, Treasurer’s office, and History Center. The meeting also includes an executive session on legal matters and a site visit to the History Center. No final approvals are scheduled.

• Review of the Emporia Senior Center’s proposed 2025 budget request
• Review of the Register of Deeds’ proposed 2025 budget request
• Review of the Lyon County Treasurer’s proposed 2025 budget request
• Presentation and review of the Lyon County History Center’s proposed 2025 budget request
• Executive session on legal matters

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will review a budget request from Crosswinds Counseling & Wellness for 2025. The body will also consider a funding request for District Court equipment upgrades.

• Request for $54,415.00 for District Court server, computers, website, and audio/video equipment
• 2025 Budget Request from Crosswinds Counseling & Wellness

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will meet to discuss the 2024 Certification of Values and receive an update from Empower House Ministries. The body will also consider a contract renewal for web-based permitting services.

• Renewal of GeoPermits Portal hosting with Schneider Geospatial not to exceed $5,556.00
• Presentation on 2024 Certification of Values by County Appraiser Ryan Janzen
• Update on Empower House Ministries from Melissa Landis

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will meet to discuss personnel changes and receive updates on Main Street and Unbound Gravel. The body is deciding on a new pickup truck for Road & Bridge and an insurance broker contract.

• Purchase of a 2024 Silverado 2500 HD 4WD Crew Cab Pickup from Longbine Autoplaza for $56,437.20
• Approval of Brown & Brown Insurance Broker for $40,000 paid quarterly
• Proclamation for Walk, Run & Bike Week (May 27th – June 2nd, 2024)
• Update on Emporia Main Street
• Update on Unbound Gravel

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will review various financial payments, including warrants and payroll. The body is also asked to consider invoices for electronic flow measurement equipment and a software migration quote.

• $7,200.00 invoice from Kansas Gas Service for Electronic Flow Measurement equipment
• $8,050.00 quote from Yellow Dog Networks for Microsoft Office 365 Migration

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will discuss guidelines for the 2025 budget. The body is also considering funding requests for law enforcement equipment and senior center repairs.

• Purchase of 30 Glock 47MOS6 pistols from GT Distributors, Inc. not to exceed $27,100.00
• Purchase of holsters and accessories from Mallory Safety and Supply LLC for $5,000.00
• Emergency funds request of $1,000.00 for North Lyon County Senior Center roof repairs
• Discussion of 2025 budget guidelines

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will discuss several FY 25 grant applications and budgets for community and juvenile corrections. The body will also consider software support renewals and a security contract for the county fairgrounds.

• FY 25 KDOC-Juvenile Services Grant application and budget
• FY 25 KDOC Grant application and budget
• FY 25 Juvenile Corrections Advisory Board Grant and budget application
• FY 25 Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Grant and budget application
• ValuNet Fiber software assurance renewal for $11,628.00, Open E Storage support for $3,038.00, and VM Ware support for $3,121.08

County Commission

The Commission will consider several financial approvals, including electrical breaker replacements and generator maintenance. Discussion also includes billboard density updates and potential conference attendance for LCECC staff.

• Approval of Schumann Electric quote for $30,185.95 for a breaker replacement
• Payment of $2,730.00 to Clifford Power for generator maintenance at 3 radio tower sites
• Travel approval for LCECC staff to the NENA National Conference up to $6,200.00
• Update on billboard placement and density from Monte L. Miller & Fred Wingert
• Approval of bids for emulsions for the 2024 Sealing Project

County Commission

The Commission will consider various administrative items including warrants, payroll, and appointments. The agenda also includes proclamations for ECKAN Community Action and National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week.

• Consideration of Warrants Payable for 4/12/24
• Consideration of Payroll Payable for 4/12/24
• Consideration of Payroll Withholdings Payable for 4/12/24
• ECKAN Community Action 60th Anniversary and 2024 Community Action Month Proclamation
• National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week Proclamation

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will consider several contracts and fund transfers, including a bid for weed spray chemicals and consulting fees for jail improvements. The body will also discuss a City of Emporia annexation request for Industrial Park IV.

• 2024 weed spray chemical bid from Nutrien Solutions for $256,695.48
• Consulting fees for Jail Plumbing Improvements totaling $71,000.00
• Transfer of $500,000.00 (part of $2,000,000.00 for 2024) between accounts
• Annexation request from City of Emporia for Industrial Park IV
• Updated Vacation and Sick Leave, Employee Assistance Program, and Worker’s Compensation policies

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will discuss the schedule, road closures, and resource requirements for the 2024 Unbound Gravel event. The body will also consider resolutions regarding a stop sign and tax abatement.

• Proposed stop sign on Road F at the intersection with Road 190
• Proposed resolution abating taxes in Case 2023-CV-000075
• Unbound Gravel 2024 event presentation on road closures and routes

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission is meeting to review several equipment purchases and service contracts. The body will discuss road material bids, facility upgrades, and personnel policy updates.

• Purchase of six 2024 Chevrolet Silverados from Longbine Autoplaza for $301,384.98
• Low bid from APAC – Holiday Sand and Stone for CM-K Cover Material for $108,250.00
• Estimated $21,650.00 for culvert extensions on Americus Road from Subsurface, Inc.
• Professional Services Agreement with Schnider Geospatial for $6,400.00 for Beacon Parcel Search site upgrades
• Purchase of a new copier from Century Business Technologies for $5,241.78

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will meet to discuss personnel changes, permits, and various expenditures. The body is considering a contract for building installations and travel expenses for a planning and zoning conference.

• Quote from Myers Brothers of Kansas City for $7,500 to install six remote oil fill pipes for the new shop building
• Proposed $735 registration fee and related expenses for Samuel Seeley to attend the ASFPM National Conference
• Consideration of a Letter of Support for the Stepping Up Program

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will meet to discuss personnel changes and approve specific service contracts. The body is considering payments for emergency management equipment and bridge inspections.

• Payment of $139,544.00 to Motorola Solutions for Year 4 Post Warranty
• Quote of $11,390.00 from Alfred Benesch & Company for Bird Bridge (Bridge 951.0-524.7) inspections

County Commission

The County Commission will discuss road closures for two gravel cycling events in Americus. The body is also considering several technology purchases and a state invoice for election services.

• Closing Locust Street (Road 240) in Americus for the Flint Hills Gravel Ride (April 12-13) and Unbound Gravel Event (June 1)
• Purchase of 15 Apple iPads and 14 smartphones from Verizon for $5,820.00
• Payment of $7,100.00 to the Secretary of State Office for the 2024 ELVS invoice
• IT quotes for Microsoft SQL user cals ($5,251.40) and data migrations ($4,350.00)
• Request for Bids for Washed SM-K Cover Material for the 2024 Sealing Project

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will review information regarding 2024 Valuation Notices scheduled for mailing on February 26, 2024. The body will also consider a contract for interim quality assurance services for emergency calls.

• Payment of $6,000.00 to Priority Dispatch for 240 medical and fire call quality assurance reviews
• Letter of Support for Hetlinger Developmental Services, Inc. for Kansas Community Service Tax Credits
• Presentation on 2024 Valuation Notices by Lyon County Appraiser Ryan Janzen

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will review several infrastructure projects, including the replacement of a collapsed bridge on Road 170. The body is also considering contracts for culvert work on Americus Road and election equipment services.

• Agreement with BG Consultants for $37,700.00 to replace Bridge 963.7-520.0 on Road 170
• Quote from Subsurface, Inc. for an estimated $124,740.00 to line four culverts on Americus Road
• Invoice from ES&S for $54,712.75 for election equipment and software annual service contract
• Proposal from Johnson Controls for $25,332.59 for Chiller #1 repairs
• Quote from Frank Black Pipe & Supply for approximately $44,200.00 for 1,300 feet of used 24” casing

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will meet to discuss personnel changes and review the Annual Report of Waterloo Township. The body is deciding on a road classification system and a purchase for law enforcement equipment.

• Quote from Motorola Solutions for in car and body cameras totaling $19,057.20
• Resolution adopting the county road Functional Classification System required by KDOT and FHWA
• Annual Report of Waterloo Township
• Update on last year's expenses from the Lyon County Sheriff's Office

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will meet to discuss personnel changes and review annual township reports. The body is deciding on a license renewal for emergency protocols and a flood insurance rating program application.

• Payment of $17,092.00 to Priority Dispatch for yearly system license renewal and support
• Annual recertification application for the Consumer Rating System Program for flood insurance discounts
• Annual Report of Freemont, Jackson, and Agnes City Township
• Presentation on Nesting Incorporated
• Presentation on the Bastion Agreement by Fidlar Technologies for document security

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will review expenditures for valuation notices and facility maintenance. The body will also consider the 2024 Noxious Weed Annual Report and Management Plan.

• Payment of $11,773.69 to Postocity for 2024 Change of Valuation Notices
• Replacement of HVAC equipment at the Noxious Weed department for $6,836.00
• Travel expenses up to $1,200.00 for the County Appraiser to attend a conference in Charlotte, NC
• Review of the 2024 Noxious Weed Annual Report and Annual Management Plan
• Annual Report of Pike Township

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will discuss several equipment purchases and insurance payments. The body is considering funding for a replacement dump truck and IT infrastructure upgrades.

• Annual Liability Insurance Premium from KCAMP for $466,290.00
• 2024 Granite Dump Truck from NEXTRAN Truck Center for $254,545.00
• Fiber switch replacement from CDW-G for $15,332.87
• Networking equipment for Road and Bridge buildings from CDW-G for $11,831.05
• $5,000.00 deposit for Business Reply Mail account for incoming ballots

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will meet to reorganize its board and consider several equipment and infrastructure expenditures. The body will also review annual county appointments and worker's compensation insurance.

• Purchase of a used 2018 Caterpillar 120M2 AWD motor grader for $179,000.00
• Worker’s Compensation Insurance invoice from KWORCC for $244,652.00
• Valunet Fiber cabling infrastructure for the new Shop and Bridge building for $24,381.12
• Purchase of a new snowplow for the side-by-side UTV for $6,000.00
• Entrance application for Ronald W. McCoy at 2036 Road F5 – the Americus Road

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will discuss expenditures for emergency communications and highway department change orders. The body will also consider a resolution to waive GAAP requirements in K.S.A. 75-1120.

• Invoice for 911 call handling system: $73,820.00
• Hayden Tower Inspection Repair quote for Allen/Olpe towers: $15,780.00
• Highway Department Change Order #14 (Ice Maker connection): $603.63
• Highway Department Change Order #15 (gas shutoff valves): $5,410.13
• Resolution to Waive the GAAP Requirements in K.S.A. 75-1120

County Commission

The County Commission is holding a study session to gather information on railroad crossings and view a fence. The meeting consists of site visits in western and southeast Lyon County.

• Information gathering on railroad crossings at the intersection of Road A and railroad tracks
• Fence viewing for Ron Pringle in southeast Lyon County