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McPherson County public meetings in 2024

55 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 23, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

County Board to consider erosion control mats for 27th Ave near Pioneer Rd

The Board will approve the agenda, meeting minutes, checks and claims with payroll, and adds and abates. It will discuss a Public Works recommendation to purchase erosion control mats for a site on 27th Ave, one‑tenth mile south of Pioneer Road. Additional items include executive‑session personnel matters and public input from county officials on contracts, security camera quotes, and attorney‑client privilege.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Dec 16, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

McPherson County Commissioners to hold building renovation groundbreaking

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review personnel matters across multiple departments and approve routine claims. The meeting concludes with a groundbreaking event for the County Building Renovation Project.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Dec 9, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

Board to review conditional use case CU-24-0102

The McPherson County Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals will meet to discuss one new business item. The board will review a conditional use case involving Trevor Dirks.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Dec 9, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners consider lease for County Attorney's Office relocation

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several administrative approvals, including a lease agreement with McPherson Grand LLC for the County Attorney's Office. The meeting includes requests for equipment purchases and personnel updates from county departments.

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✓ Decided: County approves leases, purchases, and hires at Dec. 9 meeting

The Board approved multiple purchases, including storage containers, tires, and doors, plus leases for the County Attorney's office and Community Corrections relocation. They also approved personnel hires, licenses, resolutions, and a CDBG payment. All votes were unanimous unless noted.

122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Nov 25, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

County Commissioners will adopt the Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Board will approve routine items such as the agenda, minutes, payroll and personnel matters. Commissioners will consider several procurement requests, including help‑desk software, a shipping container for the asphalt plant, and red blinking beacons for stop signs. The meeting includes a presentation on the Bushwood Addition final plat and a public input period. The Board will vote on a resolution to adopt the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Nov 18, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

County considers plan to ban commercial wind and solar farms

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will discuss several resolutions, including one opposing a federal land‑preservation goal and another adopting a regional solid‑waste management plan. Commissioners will also review a comprehensive plan amendment that would prohibit commercial wind power and commercial solar farms, and consider changes to subdivision and zoning regulations. Additional items include a support letter for a grant application, a notice about cereal malt beverages, and a server replacement at the Law Enforcement Center.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 08:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss gas valve purchase for asphalt plant

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss administrative personnel and the purchase of 3" gas valves for asphalt plant repairs. The County Clerk will also request to open provisional ballots from the November 5, 2024 election.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Nov 11, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

Board to review final plat for Bushwood Addition

The Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals will meet to review the final plat for the Bushwood Addition. The board will also address old business regarding the Comprehensive Plan, Subdivision Regulations, and Zoning Regulations and Zoning Map.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Nov 4, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Board to approve payroll, winter road salt, and sheriff's gun purchase

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve payroll, claims, and personnel items. The agenda includes a public input session and discussions on winter road treatment, a commercial account with Harbor Freight, and a bid for new sheriff's firearms.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Oct 28, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Board will discuss county building project and a grant for the Sunflower Trail

The Board of McPherson County Commissioners will consider routine approvals including agenda, minutes, checks and claims, adds and abates, personnel matters, and a reimbursement to Marion County Rural Water District #4. They will receive a proclamation supporting Operation Green Light for veterans and a letter of support for an MCDS funding application. Public input will include an ARPA update, a discussion of the County Building Project, and a TA grant for the Sunflower Santa Fe Trail project in Canton, KS. An executive session will address community corrections, and the Public Works Superintendent will discuss repairs needed to the brine building.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to consider River Trail Farms plat and Comprehensive Development Plan

The Board of County Commissioners will review a final plat application and an agreement to update the Comprehensive Development Plan. The meeting includes a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and personnel discussions.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Oct 14, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

McPherson County Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals meeting scheduled for Oct. 14

The agenda for this meeting contains no new or old business for the Planning Board or Zoning Appeals Board. The meeting consists of procedural items and the Zoning Administrator’s report.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Oct 14, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss County Building with Fuqua Construction

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review personnel matters and the 2025 holiday schedule. The agenda includes a discussion with Fuqua Construction regarding the County Building and a work session at Public Works.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Oct 7, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to approve payroll, discuss road projects, and approve urban boundary.

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will approve payroll, discuss a culvert project on Arrowhead Road, and review a proposed engineering services fee for Kirkham Michael. The meeting also includes a public works road tour on 27th Ave.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Sep 30, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Board to discuss dirt bike races permit and bridge engineering consultants

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a special use permit for dirt bike races at 1763 Overland Rd. and discuss engineering consultants for the Arapaho Rd. bridge project.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Sep 23, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss CDBG project time extension and payments

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to handle routine administrative approvals. The primary focus is a discussion with a municipal consultant regarding the McPherson #1 CDBG project.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Sep 16, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

County considers KDOT bridge improvement grant for Arapaho Rd. structure

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will approve routine items such as the agenda, minutes, checks and claims, payroll, adds and abates, and personnel matters. They will consider reimbursements to the Rural Water District #1 and to the City of Lindsborg for ambulance equipment. Public input will be taken, followed by resolutions on a Minimum Maintenance Road designation, a No Engine Brakes sign, an engineering agreement, and the award of a KDOT bridge improvement grant. The meeting will also include a presentation on property valuation and a planning/zoning resolution on plat filing.

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✓ Decided: County approves 4 resolutions, engineering pact, and $195K in payments

The Board approved four resolutions: restricting engine compression brakes on two county roads, declaring a section of 13th Ave. a Minimum Maintenance Road, updating plat review procedures, and accepting a KDOT bridge grant. They also approved a $16,000 engineering agreement with Kirkham Michael, released two property abates, and authorized payments of $24,000 to Rural Water District #1 and $171,129.51 to the City of Lindsborg.

122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Sep 9, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

McPherson County Commissioners to discuss 2025 budget and bridge grant

The Board of County Commissioners will review the 2025 budget and a request to apply for a KDOT cost share grant for the 27th Ave. Bridge at Rainbow Road. The meeting includes personnel updates from multiple departments and a review of the regional solid waste management plan.

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✓ Decided: County approves 2025 budget with tax rate above revenue neutral

The Board approved the 2025 County budget and a resolution to levy a property tax rate of 30.628 mills, exceeding the revenue neutral rate of 28.907 mills, after a public hearing. It also approved the 2025 budget for Fire District #2 with a rate of 9.090 mills above its revenue neutral rate. Several personnel hires and other administrative items were approved unanimously.

122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Aug 19, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to canvas August 6 primary election votes

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve payroll and claims and review a liquor license for the McPherson Country Club. The board will also canvas the votes from the August 6, 2024 Primary Election.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Aug 12, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners will vote on quotes to replace HVAC units in county buildings.

The Board will approve routine agenda items, minutes, payroll, and personnel matters. They will consider a request to count eligible provisional ballots from the August 6 primary and two cell‑phone allowance requests from the sheriff. The meeting also includes approvals for quotes to replace HVAC equipment at the LEC building and Public Works Building B.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Aug 5, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Board will hold 2025 budget hearings for rural fire districts

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will review routine agenda items such as approvals of the agenda, minutes, checks and claims, payroll, adds and abates, personnel matters, and general correspondence. Public input will include a presentation on an FAA grant for the McPherson Airport and a department update from the Planning/Zoning/Environment Administrator. The board will conduct budget hearings for the 2025 rural fire districts and consider a refurbishment quote for the Windom site building. Additional discussions will cover non‑elected personnel for the jail and public works, and repairs for Truck No. 45.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Jul 29, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to consider event venue application and infrastructure repairs

The Board of County Commissioners will review a special use application for an event and performance venue near Canton. The meeting includes decisions on jail equipment, bridge repairs, and courthouse stair treads.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Jul 22, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Board to approve routine claims, payroll, and minor building repairs

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve standard agenda items including checks, claims, payroll, and personnel actions. Public Works and Community Corrections directors will present requests for minor building repairs and the 2025 budget signature, respectively.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Jul 15, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners consider alcohol sales request for McPherson County Fair

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss personnel matters and equipment purchases for Public Works. A request will be heard regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages during the McPherson County Fair on the Canton Fair Grounds.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Jul 8, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

Review of special use permit for an event and performance venue

The Board of Planning & Zoning Appeals will conduct a preliminary plan review for River Trail Farms and consider a special use permit for an event and performance venue. The Subdivision Review Subcommittee will also meet to review the River Trail Farms plan.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Jul 8, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

McPherson County Commissioners to hold budget work session

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a budget work session and discuss non-elected personnel for the Corrections department. The meeting also includes routine approvals for payroll, claims, and minutes.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Jul 1, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Zoning case for Buckskin Road and public works updates

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a special use case for a second residential unit on Buckskin Road in Moundridge. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a motor grader quote and traffic striping paint bids. Routine approvals for payroll, minutes, and personnel are scheduled.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Jun 24, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to review bridge design proposal and STEPMC budget

The Board will consider a proposal for the Comanche Road Bridge Design and request signatures on Channel Improvement Project contracts. The meeting also includes a budget presentation from STEPMC and a commission budget discussion. Routine approvals for payroll, minutes, and personnel are also scheduled.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Jun 17, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

McPherson County discusses public works proposals and budget presentations

The Board of County Commissioners will review budget presentations from K-State Research & Extension and Safe Hope. Public Works proposals for bridge design, equipment repairs, and construction inspection are also on the agenda. Additionally, the Health Department will present a charter resolution regarding school sanitary inspections.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Jun 10, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

Review of special use permit for a second residential unit

The Board of Planning & Zoning Appeals will consider a special use permit for a second residential unit at the Moss/Hall property. The meeting also includes reviews of screening plans and two requested lot splits on Industrial Lane.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Jun 10, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

McPherson County Commissioners to review several 2025 department budget presentations

The Board will conduct a series of 2025 budget presentations for various county departments. The agenda also includes land plat signatures, a special use case resolution, and equipment requests from Public Works.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Jun 3, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to review 2025 budget presentations and Channel Improvement Project bids

The Board of County Commissioners will hear budget presentations from nine county departments for 2025. The board will also consider bids for the Channel Improvement Project and equipment replacements. A special use case for an oil service yard in Galva is on the agenda.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon May 20, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners consider zoning waiver for Windom tower

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review personnel matters and administrative approvals. The agenda includes a request to waive specific zoning regulations for the Windom tower and the acknowledgement of a grant for McPherson Hospital.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon May 13, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

Board to consider special use request for second residential unit

The McPherson County Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals will meet to discuss new business. The primary item for consideration is a special use request for a second residential unit.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon May 13, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss opioid settlement funds and county property use

The Board of County Commissioners will review an agreement for state opioid settlement funds and a request for permanent use of county property. The meeting also includes a retail dealer's license request and jail appliance purchases.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon May 6, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss opioid settlement fund agreements

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review administrative approvals and personnel matters. Key discussions include the use of state opioid settlement funds and building maintenance for the Noxious Weed department.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Apr 29, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

McPherson County Commissioners to discuss 4-H Building roof and courthouse security

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review personnel matters and various department reports. The agenda includes discussions on facility maintenance and a presentation regarding Deerfield South RHID.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Apr 22, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

McPherson County Commissioners meet on April 22, 2024

The Board of County Commissioners will review payroll, checks, and claims. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a contract for the Comprehensive Plan.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Apr 15, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to review land purchase and infrastructure bids

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a land purchase agreement and a bid for asphalt oil and chip sealing oil. The meeting includes a grant application for the Central Kansas Conservancy and a request for weed control chemicals.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Apr 8, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to review jail personnel and community initiatives

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve payroll, claims, and adds and abates. The agenda includes a proclamation for National Library Week and a discussion on the Mastermind McPherson Community Initiative.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Apr 1, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners consider special use case and public works projects

The Board of County Commissioners will review a request for a second residential unit in Hesston and a proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The board will also consider approvals to seek bids for a channel improvement project and bridge design.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Mar 25, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to review primary election vote canvass and health grants

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve payroll and claims. The agenda includes a primary election vote canvass and requests regarding health department grants and staffing.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Mar 18, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

McPherson County Commissioners discuss equipment bids and AI policy

The Board will review various operational requests including public works equipment, electrical work for the 4H Grounds, and a new Generative Artificial Intelligence Policy. The meeting also includes discussion regarding the 50th Anniversary of MCDS.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Mar 11, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

Board to consider special use request for second residential unit

The McPherson County Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals will meet to discuss one new business item. The board is reviewing a special use application for a second residential unit.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Mar 11, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

McPherson County Commissioners to review asphalt milling bids and security updates

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss courthouse security updates and the renewal of Office 365. The board is also scheduled to accept a bid for milling on current season asphalt projects.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Mar 4, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to review Kiowa Road project and vehicle quotes

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a special use resolution for Gottland Township and equipment needs for the Kiowa Road box project. The meeting includes reviews of vehicle quotes and a campaign goal proclamation for United Way.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Feb 26, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to review hospital grants and public works bids

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss RHIG applications for McPherson Hospital and Mercy Hospital Moundridge. The meeting includes requests for bids on oil for chip sealing and asphalt, as well as a fuel system quote. Other items include a new Gottland Township lease agreement and a CDBG change order for McPherson RWD #1.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Feb 12, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to consider sales tax election and fee schedule updates

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a request for a special election regarding a sales tax resolution. The board will also consider a new fee schedule resolution and cell phone allowance requests for non-elected personnel.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Feb 12, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

Board to review Gottland Township building and billboard height variance

The McPherson County Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals will meet to consider a special use request and a zoning variance. The board will review a proposal for a new township building and a request regarding billboard height.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Feb 5, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss hospital sales tax resolution

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review a sales tax resolution from county hospitals. The agenda also includes discussions on election software, aggregate bids for public works, and grant requests.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Jan 29, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss courthouse repairs and roadway milling bids

The Board of County Commissioners will review personnel changes and various maintenance requests. Key discussions include courthouse entrance repairs and the 2024 roadway milling project. The board will also consider a credit card processing agreement.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Jan 22, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to review IT upgrades and 271h Ave engineering change order

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss requests for computer and security hardware for the Dispatch Center, Courthouse, and Law Enforcement Center. The board will also consider a change order for preliminary engineering on the 271h Ave KDOT project. Other items include HVAC systems for the Courthouse and CDBG payment requests.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Wed Jan 10, 2024 · 19:00

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals to review Buller variance

The board will meet to conduct regular business and review the Planning Board and Zoning Appeals Board dockets. The primary item for the Zoning Appeals Board is a variance request for Buller.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Mon Jan 8, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss County Building project and Comanche Rd. concrete box

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review personnel matters and project updates. The session includes discussions on the County Building project and a concrete box extension on Comanche Rd.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson
Tue Jan 2, 2024 · 09:00

Board of County Commissioners

McPherson County Commissioners to elect officers and discuss hospital grant

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to elect officers and approve payroll and claims. The agenda includes discussions on a Rural Hospital Innovation Grant and personnel matters for the Sheriff, Emergency Management, and Public Works departments.

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122 W. Marlin, McPherson