McPherson County, KS

Board of County Commissioners

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Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

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Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

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Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

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Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

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Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

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The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine items and hear reports from county officials. They will discuss and potentially approve a request to renew gas cylinder bottle leases, a request to sign plans and contract documents for replacing Bridge 075010 south of Inman on Arapaho Rd., and a funding request from the McKIDS Coordinator. The agenda also includes personnel matters and a quarterly report from the MIDC Executive Director.

• Renewal of leases on gas cylinder bottles
• Signature on plans, specs, and contract documents for Bridge 075010 replacement on Arapaho Rd. south of Inman
• Funding request from McKIDS Coordinator
• Quarterly report from MIDC Executive Director
• Approval of checks, claims, payroll, adds, and abates

General

The McPherson County Board of Planning & Zoning Appeals is meeting to continue its review of the Model Code Zone Regulations (case ZA-26-0104), which was carried over from the August 10, 2026 meeting. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Continued discussion of ZA-26-0104 Model Code Zone Regulations

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative items and hear departmental requests. They will canvass the August 4 primary election, consider purchasing a snowblower, approve repair costs for a 1998 International semi-truck, and discuss IT security upgrades. The agenda is mostly operational, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Canvass of August 4, 2026 Primary Election
• Request to order replacement batteries for UPS
• Snowblower purchase request
• Repair costs on 1998 International Semi-truck (#36)
• Security appliance upgrades

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Commission will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, personnel matters, and several department requests. Key items include a pay request for bridge replacement work, a laptop purchase, and cleaning services discussion.

• Pay request from L&M Contractors Inc. for Bridge #100080 at Comanche Road and 10th Avenue
• Laptop purchase for GIS/Mapping
• Cell phone purchase for Maintenance
• Approval of three new policies
• Designation change of official county newspaper

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

The McPherson County Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals will conduct a public hearing regarding zoning amendments and an annual review of regulations. The board will also consider a special use request for 1475 Pueblo.

• SU-26-0103 Koehn Special Use at 1475 Pueblo
• Public hearing on zoning amendments for shipping containers, accessory dwelling units, and battery energy systems
• Public hearing on zoning amendments for data centers and hydrogen energy transfer
• Review of permitted uses in M1 and M2 zones
• Subdivision Review Subcommittee meeting for SUBD-26-0104 Anderson Trust Subdivision Sketch Plan

Board of County Commissioners

The commission will discuss and potentially approve the agenda, minutes, checks, personnel matters, and the CDDO agreement for FY 2027. They will hear a budget adjustment report from community corrections, certify completion of the office building renovation, and award a bid for replacing Bridge #075010 on Arapaho Road.

• Certification of Completion of McPherson County Office Building Renovation Project by Fuqua Construction
• Award bid for replacement of Bridge #075010 south of Inman, KS on Arapaho Road
• CDDO Agreement FY 2027
• Adult and Juvenile Q4 Budget Adjustment Reports & End of Year Agency Case Plan from Harvey/McPherson Counties Community Corrections
• Non-elected Personnel discussion by Public Works Director

General

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will review and approve routine items such as the agenda, meeting minutes, checks and claims, payroll, adds and abates, personnel matters, and general correspondence. Public input will be taken, followed by a presentation from Sheriff Jerry Montagne on two non‑elected personnel positions. The board will also consider approving payment for additional costs associated with the widening of 5th Avenue (CR447).

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes
• Approval of checks, claims, and payroll
• Approval of adds and abates
• Approval of payment for additional costs on the widening of 5th Avenue (CR447)

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will approve routine items such as the agenda, minutes, checks and claims, payroll, and personnel matters. They will consider three new county policies covering employee dress code, food and drink in county buildings, and use of the 4th and 5th floors. The board will receive a public works update on Bridge #100080 and review a bid advertisement and RFP for inspection of Bridge #075010.

• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes
• Approval of Checks and Claims & Payroll
• Adoption of new county policies: Employee Dress Code, Food & Drink in County Buildings, Use of 4th and 5th Floors
• Public Works update on Bridge #100080 and bid advertisement/RFP for Bridge Inspection #075010

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve payroll, claims, and personnel matters. The session includes requests for cell phone and office furniture purchases and a proposal to write off uncollectible health department debt for Q2.

• Write off uncollectible debt for Q2 (Health Department)
• Cell phone purchases (Health Department)
• Office furniture purchase (County Clerk)
• Approval of Checks and Claims & Payroll
• Approval of Adds and Abates

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will approve the meeting agenda, minutes, checks and claims, payroll, and adds and abates. They will consider a letter of support for Prairie View, Inc.'s RCORP-Impact application and receive updates on the fuel island at the County Yard and the Bridge #235210 project. Additional items include personnel reports and general correspondence.

• Approval of agenda, minutes, checks and claims, payroll, and adds and abates
• Letter of support for Prairie View, Inc.'s RCORP-Impact application
• Update on work begun on the fuel island at the County Yard
• Update on Bridge #235210 Bridge Project

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve payroll, claims, and adds and abates. The board will also review a bid for cleaning services at the McPherson County Building and receive project updates from Public Works.

• Bid for cleaning services at the McPherson County Building
• Update on fuel island work at the County Yard
• Public Works Department project updates
• Approval of checks, claims, and payroll

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will discuss and potentially act on a proclamation of a State of Local Disaster Emergency for McPherson County, a property tax exemption for Viega LLC, and a federal grant agreement under the Safe Streets and Roads for All program. Other items include approval of invoices, culvert replacement, and various personnel matters.

• Proclamation of a State of Local Disaster Emergency for McPherson County
• Application for Property Tax Exemption for Viega LLC
• Approval of U.S. DOT Grant Agreement under FY2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)
• Replacement of culvert #117150 on Moccasin Rd. between 11th Ave. and 12th Ave.
• Approval of Galva invoice for milling and overlay on McPherson St. by railroad crossing

The Board approved a 10-year property tax abatement for the Viega, LLC expansion project. Other actions included approving several personnel changes, a local disaster emergency proclamation, and various public works payments.

• Approved agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved cell phone allowances for two deputies (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Elizabeth Morris as Correctional Officer (unanimous)
• Approved June 8, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized Jon Kinsey to present groundwater letter to GMD2 Board (consensus)
• Approved end of introductory period for Elisa Evans (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Justin Myers (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Virginia Gaede (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on a conditional use amendment, consider a federal grant for road safety from the U.S. Department of Transportation, and hear the Prairie View 2027 budget presentation. Other items include office relocation planning and personnel actions. Work sessions will follow on public works and department heads.

• Approval of amending a Conditional Use
• Review and request approval of U.S. DOT Grant Agreement under FY 2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)
• Discuss and approve expense for additional milling work for the City of Galva
• Prairie View 2027 Budget Presentation
• Relocation of Offices Information

The Board approved several personnel hires for Corrections and Community Corrections. They also authorized temporary office closures for department relocations and an amendment to a care home occupancy limit.

• Approved amended agenda (3-0)
• Approved hiring Chris Whitten as Correctional Officer (3-0)
• Approved Clerk’s Office closure June 10-12 (3-0)
• Approved Treasurer’s Office closure June 15-19 (3-0)
• Approved June 1, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Approved June 1, 2026 and June s, 2026 taxes/accounts payable and payroll (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-18 to increase resident occupancy at 1345 Cherokee Rd to sixteen (3-0)
• Approved hiring Dustin Vickrey as Juvenile Intake Worker (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review resolutions regarding accessory dwelling units and a conditional use permit for an adult care home. The body will also hear 2027 appropriations requests from the Conservation District and the Council on Aging. Additional items include a rezoning request for light industrial use and a special use permit for a rural event venue.

• Resolution for Re-zoning Case #ZA-26-0103 from A-2 Agricultural to M-1 Light Industrial
• Resolution for Special Use Case #SU-26-0102 for a rural event venue in the A-1 Agricultural District
• Resolution regarding Kansas SB 418 (2026) for accessory dwelling units in unincorporated areas
• 2027 Appropriations Requests from McPherson County Conservation District and Council on Aging
• Resolution for a Conditional Use Permit for an Adult Care Home facility in the A-1 Agricultural District

The board adopted a temporary moratorium on accessory dwelling unit permits in unincorporated areas through Dec. 1, 2026. It also approved a Conditional Use Permit for an adult care home at 1345 Cherokee Road, a zoning amendment changing a parcel from A‑2 Agricultural to M‑1 Light Industrial, and a special use permit for a rural event venue in the A‑1 Agricultural District. In addition, the commissioners authorized several purchases and a gas contract renewal, all with unanimous approval.

• Approved temporary ADU moratorium (Resolution 2026-14) – all aye
• Approved Adult Care Home Conditional Use Permit (Resolution 2026-15) – all aye
• Approved zoning amendment to change land from A‑2 to M‑1 (Resolution 2026-16) – all aye
• Approved special use for event venue in A‑1 district (Resolution 2026-17) – all aye
• Approved purchase of surveying tool storage system up to $11,563.03 – all aye
• Approved purchase of sign shop supplies up to $15,292.20 – all aye
• Approved gas contract renewal with Nextera/Symmetry Energy Solutions – all aye
• Approved purchase of Dell desktop computer up to $2,942.24 – all aye

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of McPherson County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a resolution to fence and gate a section of 7th Avenue, and will consider bids for 2026 traffic paint and beads. Multiple 2027 budget presentations are scheduled, including from the Fair Association, STEP MC, County Extension, Safe Hope, and the Sheriff's Department/Corrections. The board will also consider a change order and pay request for the Comanche Road and 10th Avenue bridge project.

• Public hearing for resolution to fence and gate a section of 7th Avenue
• Award bids for 2026 Traffic Paint
• Award bids for 2026 Traffic Beads
• Approval of change order regarding bridge project at Comanche Road and 10th Avenue
• Approval of pay request regarding bridge project at Comanche Road and 10th Avenue

The commissioners adopted Resolution 2026‑13 to fence and gate a one‑mile stretch of 7" Avenue, as presented by Public Works Engineer Elizabeth Hopp. They also approved a moving‑services quote up to $39,800 (plus a possible $750 fee), hired Amber Poore as a Communications Technician, and authorized payment of a $4,251.07 plumbing invoice. Additional actions included appointing JD Bowman to the Prairie View Advisory Committee, awarding traffic‑paint and traffic‑beads contracts to Allstates Coatings ($65,900) and McConnell & Associates ($40,920), and approving Change Order #2 for Bridge #100080 at a cost not to exceed $4,310.60. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes.

• Approved Resolution 2026-13 to fence and gate a portion of 7" Avenue (aye)
• Approved moving‑services quote up to $39,800 plus possible $750 fee (aye)
• Approved hire of Amber Poore as Communications Technician (aye)
• Approved payment of Jim’s Plumbing invoice up to $4,251.07 (aye)
• Approved appointment of JD Bowman to Prairie View Advisory Committee (aye)
• Approved award of traffic‑paint contract to Allstates Coatings up to $65,900 (aye)
• Approved award of traffic‑beads contract to McConnell & Associates up to $40,920 (aye)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Bridge #100080 replacement up to $4,310.60 (aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board will discuss routine approvals such as agenda, minutes, checks, and personnel matters. It will hear 2027 budget presentations from the airport, the MIDC, and the county attorney. The board will consider a change order for a previously approved plow/dump‑truck bid, an upgrade to fuel system wiring, and IT equipment requests. All items are listed as time‑permitted.

• Approval of change order for the previously approved Plow/Dump Truck bid (Public Works)
• Approval to upgrade the fuel system wiring (Public Works)
• Acceptance of TEAP Study presented by Elizabeth Hopp, Project Engineer (Public Works)
• Courthouse & Law Enforcement Center server hardware and support extension (IT)
• Replacement scanner for Mapping (IT)

The commission approved the amended agenda and authorized routine financial items such as accounts payable, payroll and budget‑adjustment signatures. It approved several personnel actions, including a retailer’s license, a township treasurer appointment and multiple staff change notices. The board also approved contracts for IT hardware extensions ($40,720.51), a replacement scanner ($6,295), a plow‑truck transmission change ($8,590) and a fuel‑system wiring upgrade ($7,642.75) and accepted the TEAP safety study recommendations. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendment (all aye)
• Approved accounts payable, checks and payroll for May 9, 2026 (all aye)
• Approved signatures for KDOC juvenile and adult services 3% budget adjustment (all aye)
• Approved CMB retailer’s license for Canton Market, effective through Dec 31 2026 (all aye)
• Approved appointment of Brenda Becker as McPherson Township Board Treasurer (all aye)
• Approved IT hardware and support extensions for Courthouse & Law Enforcement Center up to $40,720.51 (all aye)
• Approved purchase of Contex IQ 36” scanner for Mapping department up to $6,295.00 (all aye)
• Approved change order for plow/dump truck transmission upgrade adding $8,590.00 (all aye)

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

The Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals will consider a rezoning application (ZA-26-0103) from Piping Technology to change land from agricultural (A-2) to light industrial (M-1). They will also review a conditional use permit for an event center and subdivision sketch plan (SU-26-0102 Krehbiel). A variance request (VAR-26-0101) to lot size by Stucky is on the zoning appeals docket. Subcommittee reports on data centers, battery storage, hydrogen, and nuclear power will provide updates.

• SU-26-0102 Krehbiel: Event Center and Subdivision Sketch Plan
• ZA-26-0103 Piping Technology: Rezoning from A-2 to M-1
• VAR-26-0101 Stucky: Variance to lot size
• Subcommittee reports on Data Center, Battery Energy Storage, Hydrogen Energy Transfer, Nuclear Power
• Public input on non-agenda items

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will consider routine approvals including the agenda, minutes, checks and claims, adds and abates, personnel matters, building purchases, and general correspondence. The board will hear a presentation on HB 2114 and discuss its implications. The Public Works Director will seek approval to accept the TEAP study as submitted. The IT Coordinator will present a request for a network switch for the county building.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes
• Approval to accept the TEAP study as submitted
• HB 2114 awareness and discussion
• Network switch request for McPherson County Building

The board approved several personnel changes, a part‑time maintenance hire, and multiple purchase requests. They adopted the amended agenda and the April 20 minutes. The board also approved add‑on purchases totaling $18,550 for the County Building renovation and networking equipment up to $8,000.

• Approved agenda amendment (all aye)
• Approved minutes for April 20, 2026 (all aye)
• Approved PCN ending introductory period for Deputy Detective Barnett (all aye)
• Approved PCN ending introductory period for Maintenance Worker Darren J. Moore (all aye)
• Approved PCN ending introductory period for Maintenance Worker Ty Dilbeck (all aye)
• Approved hiring of an additional part‑time temporary maintenance worker/mower (all aye)
• Approved add‑on purchases for County Building renovation: $10,350 worktable and $8,200 planter boxes (all aye)
• Approved purchase of networking equipment/switches up to $8,000 from C&C Group (all aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will consider routine approvals such as the agenda, minutes, and payroll claims. They will discuss personnel matters, township and airport board appointments, and general correspondence. Specific procurement items include purchasing concrete blocks and a 2027 plow/dump truck, and authorizing electrical work at the Law Enforcement Center.

• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes
• Approval to purchase concrete blocks
• Approval to purchase a 2027 Plow/Dump Truck
• Electrical work at the Law Enforcement Center

The McPherson County Commissioners approved a series of purchases, personnel hires and appointments, all by unanimous vote. They also set dates for the April 21 budget presentations and the April 25 Meadowlark Trail grand opening.

• Approved purchase of four Verizon cell phones, cost not to exceed $1,900 per year (all aye)
• Approved purchase of concrete blocks, cost not to exceed $9,000 (all aye)
• Approved purchase of a 2027 Plow/Dump Truck, cost not to exceed $252,686 (all aye)
• Approved hire of Brian Little as part‑time seasonal maintenance worker (PCN) (all aye)
• Approved elevator repairs at the Law Enforcement Center, cost not to exceed $7,154.46 (all aye)
• Approved appointment of John Godfrey to the McPherson Airport Authority Board (all aye)
• Approved resignation of Stuart Moddelmog and appointment of Reed Gleason as Mound Township Treasurer (all aye)
• Approved electrical work at the jail, cost not to exceed $3,484 (all aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will review and vote on routine agenda items, including approval of the agenda, minutes, checks and claims, payroll, adds and abates, and personnel matters. The board will also hear public input and a request from the Public Works Director to approve repair costs for equipment #81, a 2008 Caterpillar backhoe. Additional updates will be provided by the Register of Deeds and the Public Works department.

• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes
• Approval of Checks and Claims & Payroll
• Approval of Adds and Abates
• Request to approve repair costs for equipment #81, a 2008 Caterpillar backhoe

The board approved the agenda, minutes, adds & abates, and payroll. It authorized several personnel change notices, a correctional officer hire, a clerk promotion, and a trial clerk hire. The board also approved buying parts for a 2008 Caterpillar backhoe (up to $3,899.17) and signed a proclamation designating April 2026 as National & Kansas County Government Month.

• Approved agenda for April 13, 2026 (all voted aye)
• Approved minutes from April 6, 2026 (all voted aye)
• Approved adds & abates for April 10, 2026 (all voted aye)
• Approved accounts payable, encumbrances and payroll (all voted aye)
• Approved personnel change notices for Sergeant Archuleta and Deputy Britting (all voted aye)
• Approved hiring of Correctional Officer Stephanie Helming (all voted aye)
• Approved purchase of parts for 2008 Caterpillar backhoe, not to exceed $3,899.17 (all voted aye)
• Approved proclamation designating April 2026 as National & Kansas County Government Month (all voted aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board will first approve routine items such as the agenda, minutes, checks, claims, payroll, adds and abates, personnel matters, and general correspondence. Commissioners will hear updates from the Planning/Zoning/Environment and Public Works directors. They will consider a signature on a contract for ChangeFinder, a purchase request for a gas‑powered spin screed and pipes, the award of bids for 2026 roadway maintenance materials (asphalt oils), and a payment to L&M Contractors for Bridge #100080.

• Signature on contract for ChangeFinder
• Purchase request for a gas‑powered spin screed and pipes
• Award bids for 2026 Roadway Maintenance Materials – Asphalt Oils
• Payment approval to L&M Contractors for Bridge #100080

The commissioners approved a payment of up to $44,564.50 to L&M Contractors for work on Bridge #100080. They also authorized the purchase of a gas‑powered spin screed and five screed pipes for up to $5,500. Additional approvals included roadway maintenance oil contracts, several personnel hires and promotions, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda as amended (all aye)
• Approved purchase of gas‑powered spin screed and five screed pipes, up to $5,500 (all aye)
• Approved award of 2026 roadway maintenance oil contracts from Ergon with freight costs (all aye)
• Approved promotion of Lynell Hiebert to Maintenance Worker III, effective 4/12/2026 (all aye)
• Approved hire of Dylan Jacobson as Part‑time Seasonal Maintenance Worker, effective 4/7/2026 (all aye)
• Approved hire of Anthony Nixon as County Surveyor, effective 5/4/2026 with $1,600 relocation compensation (all aye)
• Approved payment to L&M Contractors for Bridge #100080, not to exceed $44,564.50 (all aye)
• Adjourned the meeting (all aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a private grass airstrip project. They will also discuss setting a new culvert installation fee for entrances installed by Public Works.

• Public hearing for SU Case #25-0104: Private Grass Airstrip Project on Wheatridge Road
• EagleView proposal/contract for the County Appraiser
• Proposed culvert installation fee for McPherson County Public Works entrances
• Approval of new cell phone purchases for the IT Department

The commissioners unanimously approved a special‑use request for a private grass airstrip on Wheatridge Road. They also approved an EagleView contract up to $257,600, a $2,000 culvert installation fee, and the purchase of two new cell phones while ending $40 monthly stipends. Quit Claims Deeds for two parcels and a personnel promotion were signed. All actions were adopted by unanimous vote.

• Approved Special Use Case #2025-0104 for a private grass airstrip (All voted aye)
• Approved EagleView contract projects #1 and #2, not to exceed $257,600 (All voted aye)
• Approved $2,000 culvert installation fee for county road entrances (All voted aye)
• Approved purchase of two new department cell phones and cancellation of $40 monthly stipends (All voted aye)
• Approved and signed Quit Claims Deed for Crestwood Memorial Park Lot 45 ($750) (All voted aye)
• Approved and signed Quit Claims Deed for Crestwood Memorial Park Lot 233 ($125) (All voted aye)
• Approved promotion of Patricia Wachtel to Engineering Tech IV (All voted aye)
• Approved agenda, minutes, and accounts payable/payroll (All voted aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board will review routine approvals such as the agenda, minutes, checks, claims, payroll, adds and abates, personnel matters, and general correspondence. The board will consider a fee‑schedule resolution presented by the Planning/Zoning/Environment Administrator and a request to purchase reinforced concrete boxes from the Public Works Director. Two memoranda of understanding will be discussed to transfer maintenance and operational responsibility for specific culverts to Jackson Township and Gypsum Creek Township. An IT proposal for security cameras at the Noxious Weed Building will also be presented.

• Fee schedule – resolution (Planning/Zoning/Environment Administrator)
• Request to purchase reinforced concrete boxes (Public Works Director)
• MOU with Jackson Township for culvert maintenance transfer
• MOU with Gypsum Creek Township for culvert maintenance transfer
• Security cameras installation for Noxious Weed Building (IT Coordinator)

The commissioners approved the agenda, minutes, and distribution checks. They adopted the county fee‑schedule resolution, appointed Angela Brunk to the Prairie View advisory committee, and agreed on a permanent location for the county seal. They also approved a $58,459.56 purchase of concrete boxes for a bridge washout, two MOUs transferring culvert maintenance to Jackson and Gypsum Creek Townships, $500 funding for the Kansas Silver Haired Legislature, and security‑camera purchases totaling $8,667.52 plus $760 installation.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 16, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved distribution checks for March 23, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2026-11 fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Angela Brunk to Prairie View advisory committee (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of concrete boxes up to $58,459.56 for Pueblo Road bridge (unanimous)
• Approved MOU 095160 with Jackson Township for culvert maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved MOU 257250 with Gypsum Creek Township for culvert maintenance (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve checks, discuss cell tower fees, and review bids for elevator door sensors at the Law Enforcement Center. The meeting also includes a tour of the Data Center and a donation discussion for the Kansas Pipeline Association.

• Approval of checks and payroll
• Cell tower fee schedule discussion
• Bid for elevator door sensors at Law Enforcement Center
• Request to purchase end dump trailer
• Discussion of Kansas Pipeline Association donation

The McPherson County Board approved a resolution to charge a $150 fee for cell tower permits and a $7,380 Change Finder project. It also approved repairs to elevator door sensors ($7,455.76) and to a Caterpillar loader ($10,944.38). Additional approvals included hiring advertisements, several personnel changes, and using a $1,000 donation for a public‑works golf tournament. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved resolution to charge $150 fee for cell tower zoning permits (unanimous)
• Approved $7,380 Change Finder project (unanimous)
• Approved $7,455.76 repairs to Law Enforcement Center elevator door sensors (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2024 CTS dump trailer up to $36,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $10,944.38 repairs to Caterpillar Loader hydraulic motor (unanimous)
• Approved use of $1,000 donation for Public Works employee golf tournament (unanimous)
• Approved advertising to hire two part‑time summer workers and one full‑time engineering technician (unanimous)
• Approved multiple personnel change notices for staff (unanimous)

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

The McPherson County Board of Planning, Zoning and Appeals will meet on March 9, 2026. The agenda includes subcommittee updates on data center, battery energy storage, hydrogen energy transfer, and nuclear power projects. New business items are the SU-25-0104 airport project and the CU-26-102 request for a second residential unit for Decker. The board will also accept public input and hear a report on department statistics.

• SU-25-0104 – Airport project (new business)
• CU-26-102 – Second Residential Unit request for Decker (zoning appeal)
• Subcommittee update on Data Center project
• Subcommittee update on Battery Energy Storage project
• Subcommittee update on Hydrogen Energy Transfer project

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss personnel matters, a fee schedule for planning and zoning, and several equipment requests. The meeting includes a request to open provisional ballots from the March 3, 2026 Special Election.

• Request to purchase Enterprise GIS Platform
• Request to purchase County-Wide AI Platform and server replacements for the LEC and Courthouse
• Request to purchase dump trailer, conveyor chains, and fuel system computer for Public Works
• Planning/Zoning/Environment fee schedule discussion
• Request to hire a Part-time Bridge Construction Inspector

The board approved opening 56 provisional ballots from the March 3 special election and signed several personnel promotions and a proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It also authorized multiple purchases, including a GIS platform, public‑works equipment, IT services, and a bridge‑inspection contract costing $79,409.90. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved opening 56 provisional ballots from the March 3, 2026 special election
• Approved promotions of Jacob Willems to Detective and Jonathan Rahe to Sergeant
• Approved adjustments to cell‑phone allowances for eight sheriff’s deputies
• Approved KDHE grant applications for FY 2027 (Family Planning, Immunization, Emergency Preparedness, State Formula)
• Approved purchase of Enterprise GIS platform (up to $40,486.84) and $6,200 annual maintenance
• Approved public‑works purchases including a dump trailer ($36,000) and bridge‑inspection contract ($79,409.90)
• Approved IT Peopleware Agreement ($12,346.02) and GovAl platform subscription ($13,000 per year)
• Approved ADP payroll services contract ($6,500 setup fee, $19,387.50 annual cost)