Miami County public meetings in 2022

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss several operational items, including PPE distribution, election worker compensation, and EMS equipment. They will also consider truck bids for Road & Bridge, an APWA agreement, a strategic planning proposal, and year-end accounting transactions.

• Demonstration of Lucas CPR Device vs. current ROSCQ Device for EMS
• Discussion of quotes, potential grants, and funding for EMS
• Truck bids for Road & Bridge
• APWA 5600 Memorandum Agreement
• Approve year-end accounting transactions for 2022, including encumbrances and payroll accrual

Board of County Commission

The Board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting updated model codes for buildings, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, fire safety, and swimming pools. They will also vote on year-end accounting transactions, including encumbrances and payroll accrual, and discuss bids for road and bridge trucks, a CPR device, and an APWA agreement.

• Public hearing on adopting 2018 International Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Residential, Fire, Existing Building, and Swimming Pool and Spa Codes, plus 2017 National Electric Code
• Vote on approval or denial of the new model code adoption
• Year-end accounting transactions for 2022, including encumbrances and payroll accrual
• Truck bids for Road & Bridge
• Lucas CPR device

The Board of County Commissioners approved the adoption of several 2018 International and 2017 National model codes for building, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety. The board also approved several equipment purchases for Road & Bridge and EMS.

• Adopted 2018 International and 2017 National model codes for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, and fire safety (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 year-end financial transactions, including encumbrances and payroll accrual (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three 2023 Ford F150 XLT trucks for $150,963.00 and a fourth truck from the 2023 budget (Unanimous)
• Authorized execution of The American Public Works Association - APWA 5600 Memorandum Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 7 Lucas CPR Devices for $110,716.25 (Unanimous)
• Approved Cereal Malt Beverage licensing for Jayhawk Marina, Inc (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Ken Patrick and Chris Brown to the Board of Zoning Appeals (Unanimous)
• Appointed Charlie Armour to the Planning Commission (4-1)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss several items, including the ESS Vote System, purchasing and finance policy, year-end transfers, updates to Chapter IX of the County Code, coroner and autopsy services, and a presentation on the District Court Facility Study by Treanor and Judge Harth.

• County Clerk - ESS Vote System (90-minute discussion)
• Policy Discussion - Purchasing and Finance
• Year End Transfers Discussion
• Update to Chapter IX of The Code Of Miami County, Kansas, including Model Codes Adopted
• Treanor and Judge Harth will present the District Court Facility Study (10:00 AM - Noon)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several action items including a coroner and autopsy services agreement, the annual review of the solid waste management plan, a software service agreement with OpenGov, and a volunteer fire stipend. The board will also recognize the retirement of Janet Kelley. The meeting includes consent agenda items for approving minutes and payroll.

• Approve minutes of December 14, 2022 and amended minutes of December 7, 2022
• Approve vouchers and payroll
• Miami County Coroner and Autopsy Services
• Annual Review of Solid Waste Management Plan
• OpenGov Software Service Agreement

The Board approved an agreement for OpenGov budget software and increased stipends for volunteer firefighters. The Commission also approved contracts for coroner services and the Lake Region Solid Waste Management Plan.

• Approved OpenGov Software Services agreement for $83,077 in year 1 and $31,277 for the next 4 years (unanimous)
• Approved resolution increasing volunteer firefighter call stipends from $30 to $35 and training/maintenance stipends from $20 to $35 (unanimous)
• Approved two agreements with Forensic Medical Management Services, PLC for coroner and forensics services (unanimous)
• Approved Lake Region Solid Waste Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved 4 Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses for Express Stop, We B Smokin’, Huskies Food Mart, and Dollar General Store #22007 (unanimous)
• Approved closing county offices for non-emergency personnel on December 22nd due to weather (unanimous)
• Appointed Leslie Belt as Osawatomie Township Clerk (unanimous)
• Appointed Gary Brockus and re-appointed Topher Philgreen to the Miami County Planning Commission (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Commission will hold a study session to discuss proposed amendments to personnel rules and regulations, as well as pay compression as requested by the board. Commissioners will also receive an economic development report and consider software for fleet, budget, and procurement management. An update to Chapter IX of the county code, including model codes, is also on the agenda.

• Discuss proposed amendments to the Miami County Personnel Rules & Regulations
• Discuss pay compression as requested by the BOCC
• Enterprise Fleet Solution
• Budget and Procurement Software
• Update chapter IX of The Code Of Miami County, Kansas (Includes Model Codes)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution amending the county's personnel rules and discuss pay compression. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, vouchers, a final plat for Plum Creek Farms, and a Scheffer GOE. The board will also recognize retiring and long-serving fire district personnel.

• Resolution amending the Miami County Personnel Rules & Regulations
• Discussion of pay compression as requested by the Board
• Final plat approval for Plum Creek Farms (22012-SUB)
• Scheffer GOE (22021-LS)
• Recognition of Deputy Chief Brian Mersman (23 years) and Firefighter Charles Simpson (25 years)

The Board of County Commissioners approved amendments to the Miami County Personnel Rules & Regulations and a one-time pay compression adjustment for 14 employees. The board also approved the consent agenda and processed cereal malt beverage license applications.

• Approved Consent Agenda including Plum Creek Farms Final Plat and Scheffer Grant of Easement (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment for Miami County Personnel Rules & Regulations (unanimous)
• Approved pay compression for 14 employees (4-1)
• Approved cereal malt beverage license applications for township board review (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will consider approving a resolution for the county organizational chart, confirming commission districts, and appointing Dr. Gray as the new Medical Director, Local Health Official, and Coroner, replacing Dr. Donald Banks who is being recognized for 25 years of service.

• Recognizing Dr. Donald Banks for 25 years as Medical Director, Local Health Official, and Coroner
• Consider approval of a resolution adopting the Miami County Organizational Chart
• Resolution to confirm Board of County Commission Districts
• Appoint Dr. Gray as Medical Director, Local Health Official, and Coroner
• Appoint Dan Folsom to an additional three-year term on Tri-Ko's board

The Board approved the county organizational chart and confirmed existing commission districts without changes. Dr. Gray was appointed as Medical Director and Local Health Official starting January 1. The Board also discussed potential truck traffic restrictions and the use of commission chambers as a criminal courtroom.

• Approved Consent Agenda including Nov 30 minutes and payroll (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution adopting Miami County Organizational Chart (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution confirming no change to County Commission Districts (unanimous)
• Appointed Dr. Gray as Medical Director and Local Health Official with $20,000 yearly stipend (unanimous)
• Appointed Dan Folsom to a 3-year term on Tri-Ko board effective Jan 1, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss the incarceration of mental health patients assigned to Osawatomie State Hospital who have committed a crime. The regular weekly study session will follow at 11:00 a.m., including a Planning Department report, review of a pay compression list, and discussion of proposed amendments to the county personnel rules and regulations.

• Special meeting on incarceration of mental health patients from Osawatomie State Hospital who have committed a crime
• Planning Department report
• Review of pay compression list
• Discussion of proposed amendments to Miami County Personnel Rules & Regulations

Planning Commission

The Miami County Planning Commission will consider consent items including two subdivision plats and approve the 2023/2024 calendar. New business includes discussion on solar farms, agricultural sales square footage, and possible future zoning amendments for signs, antenna height limits, and telecommunications.

• 22012-SUB: Plum Creek Farms subdivision plat
• 22013-SUB: 3V Ranch & Cattle (2nd Plat) subdivision plat
• Discussion on solar farms
• Discussion on square footage of agricultural sales
• Possible future amendments to sign regulations, antenna height limits, and telecommunications

The Planning Commission approved the 2023/2024 calendar and cancelled the January 3, 2023, meeting. Members directed staff to draft new agricultural sales display regulations based on a proposal to allow lots up to 20,000 square feet or 5% of the parcel. The commission also approved the November 2022 minutes and two subdivision plats.

• Approved November 7, 2022, minutes (6-0)
• Approved 22012-SUB: Plum Creek Farms (6-0)
• Approved 22013-SUB: 3V Ranch & Cattle 2nd Plat (6-0)
• Approved 2023/2024 Planning Commission Calendar with July meeting moved to July 5, 2023 (6-0)
• Directed staff to draft agricultural sales regulations based on 'Option 1' (display area not to exceed 5% of parcel or 20,000 sq ft)
• Cancelled January 3, 2023, meeting (6-0)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will consider a revised consent order from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for the Bucyrus Wastewater Project and a conditional use permit application for The Barrel. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and vouchers.

• Bucyrus Wastewater Project revised consent order from KDHE
• 22009-CUP: The Barrel (conditional use permit application)

The Board of County Commissioners denied a conditional use permit for The Barrell after the Planning Commission and department recommended denial due to the project's size and intensity. The Board also approved a revised consent order for the Bucyrus Wastewater Project.

• Denied 22009-CUP for The Barrell (Unanimous)
• Approved revised consent order for Bucyrus Wastewater Project (Unanimous)
• Approved November 23, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved AP payment vouchers (Unanimous)
• Approved Special Recount Canvass meeting minutes from November 23, 2022 (Unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss several items, including a revised consent order from KDHE for the Bucyrus Wastewater Project, recruiting for a Planning Director, and a conditional use permit (22009-CUP) for The Barrel. No formal votes are expected during this study session.

• Bucyrus Wastewater Project revised consent order from KDHE with date revisions
• Planning Director recruiting discussion
• 22009-CUP: The Barrel conditional use permit

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a property tax abatement for a home at 903 Melrose, Paola, damaged by a natural disaster, and will vote on final plats for Burkhart Acres, Highland Hills, Lewis Meadows, and Reign Meadows subdivisions. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and vouchers/payroll. The board will also discuss the Lake Region Solid Waste Authority's proposed 2023 budget and consider appointments for the Cops For Tots / Fishing with Cops program.

• Real property tax abatement due to natural disaster for 903 Melrose, Paola, KS
• Final plat approvals for Burkhart Acres, Highland Hills, Lewis Meadows, and Reign Meadows subdivisions
• Lake Region Solid Waste Authority 2023 Proposed Budget
• Cops For Tots / Fishing with Cops board appointment and bylaw adoption

The Board approved a comprehensive IT rebuild for the Sheriff's Office and authorized a lease for Cops for Tots storage. Other actions included approving several final plats and a property tax abatement for a natural disaster.

• Approved $527,814 Net Standard contract for Sheriff's Office IT infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved lease for Cops for Tots at 4 West Peoria for $400 per month (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of 7-member board for Cops for Tots/Fishing with Cops (unanimous)
• Approved $4,613.21 real property tax abatement for 903 Melrose, Paola (unanimous)
• Approved Lake Region Solid Waste Authority 2023 Proposed Budget (unanimous)
• Approved final plats for Burkhart Acres, Highland Hills, Lewis Meadows, and Reign Meadows (unanimous)
• Approved Cops for Tots to exceed $3,500 maximum spending for toys and food (unanimous)
• Adopted bylaws for Cops for Tots and Fishing with Cops (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss general business, including reconvening the Board of Canvassers, a finance report, a board appointment and bylaw adoption for the Cops for Tots/Fishing with Cops program, and the Sheriff's Office IT infrastructure. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Cops for Tots / Fishing with Cops - Board appointment and Bylaw adoption
• Sheriff's Office IT Infrastructure

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is holding three public hearings on proposed wastewater system improvements for the unincorporated community of Bucyrus, and considering related resolutions and contracts. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including minutes and vouchers, and consider a resolution to participate in the Rural Opportunity Zone Student Loan Repayment Program in 2023.

• Public hearing on KDHE 15-day notice for Bucyrus wastewater improvements
• Public hearing on KDHE 30-day notice for Bucyrus wastewater improvements
• Public hearing on USDA pre-application for financial assistance for Bucyrus wastewater project
• Resolution for loan application with KDHE under Kansas Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Act for Bucyrus sewer
• Resolution authorizing participation in Rural Opportunity Zone Student Loan Repayment Program in 2023

The Board approved several resolutions and contracts to seek funding from KDHE and the USDA for wastewater system improvements in Bucyrus. The project, estimated at $3,670,653, includes new force mains, a lift station, and the demolition of the existing facility. The Board also authorized participation in a student loan repayment program and the purchase of three half-ton trucks.

• Approved loan application resolution for KDHE Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Bucyrus Sewer KDHE Administration Services (unanimous)
• Approved intent to file for a USDA-RD loan for wastewater improvements (unanimous)
• Authorized County Administrator to execute USDA application certifications (unanimous)
• Approved participation in 2023 Rural Opportunity Zone Student Loan Repayment Program (unanimous)
• Approved bid solicitation for three replacement half-ton trucks (unanimous)
• Approved Quitclaim Deed for property at 327th & Old KC Road to KDOT (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including November 9 minutes and AP payment vouchers (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to receive the Q3 2022 HR report, review salary increase considerations, discuss a bid for three half-ton trucks for Road & Bridge, and consider IT infrastructure replacement for the Sheriff's Office. The finance monthly report is also on the agenda.

• Receive Q3 2022 quarterly HR report
• Review list of increase considerations
• Discuss RFB 2022-027 Half-Ton Trucks (3) for Road & Bridge department
• IT infrastructure replacement for Sheriff's Office
• Finance monthly report

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on a consent order for the Bucyrus Sewer system with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, payroll, and three right-of-way purchases.

• Bucyrus Sewer - Consent order for KDHE
• Right-of-Way Purchase - Wylin Ming
• Right-of-Way Purchase - John R. & Joyce L. Bumgarner
• Right-of-Way Purchase - Paul Edward Hendricks

The Board of County Commissioners approved a KDHE consent order for the Bucyrus Wastewater project. They also reappointed members to the Economic Development Board and the Building Code of Appeals. Several executive sessions were held, but no action was taken during them.

• Approved Consent Agenda including AP payment vouchers and three Right-of-Way purchases (unanimous)
• Approved KDHE consent order for Bucyrus Wastewater project (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of John Mclean and Shay Hanysack to Economic Development Board (unanimous)
• Approved three-year reappointment terms for eight members of the Miami County Building Code of Appeals (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss the monthly economic development report, a summary of the November 7 Planning Commission meeting, and the recruitment and compensation of a new planning director.

• Monthly Economic Development Report for October
• Nov. 7, 2022 Planning Commission meeting summary
• Planning Director recruitment and compensation discussion with County Administrator Shane Krull

Planning Commission

The Miami County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for The Barrel (case 22009-CUP). The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and discussion of solar farm regulations, antenna height limits, and agricultural sales square footage.

• Public hearing on The Barrel conditional use permit (22009-CUP)
• Discussion on solar farm regulations
• Possible future amendments to sign regulations
• Height limits for radio, TV, internet antennas and satellite dishes for residences
• Square footage of agricultural sales

The Planning Commission denied a request to open an event center called The Barrel, citing concerns over traffic safety and rural character. The board also approved a final plat for Lewis Meadows and recommended hiring a solar farm consultant.

• Denied conditional use permit for The Barrel event center (6-0)
• Approved Final Plat 22010-SUB for Lewis Meadows (5-1)
• Approved consent agenda including Burkhart Acres, Highland Hills Replat, and Reign Meadows (6-0)
• Recommended Board of County Commissioners hire a solar farm consultant and extend the solar moratorium (6-0)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet in a study session to discuss five items: a quarterly report from Fire District 1, a generator agreement for the radio system, a fire engine purchase for Miami County Fire District #1, a bid for a 4x4 SUV for the Road & Bridge Director, and a real property tax abatement request for a home at 903 Melrose, Paola, due to natural disaster. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Real property tax abatement due to natural disaster for a homestead at 903 Melrose, Paola, KS
• RFB 2022-025: SUV 4x4 for Road & Bridge Director
• Fire District 1 third-quarter and year-to-date response report
• Radio system generator agreement
• Louisburg Engine purchase, sitting as MIFD#1

Board of County Commission

The Board will consider several action items including a resolution supporting veterans by lighting buildings green, a tax abatement for a disaster-damaged home at 903 Melrose, Paola, and a generator agreement for the radio system. Routine items include approving minutes, vouchers, and a grant of easement.

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session to review 2022 discretionary bonuses and discuss a conditional use permit for Heartland Storage & RV. The board will also discuss a preliminary logo marketing strategy for the county.

• Review of 2022 discretionary bonuses
• 22008-CUP: Heartland Storage & RV Resolution
• Discussion on Miami County Logo Design/Preliminary Logo Marketing Strategy

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will consider resolutions establishing 2023 salaries for elected officials and designating official county holidays. They will also hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for the Heartland RV Storage expansion. Several letters of support for transit operating assistance are on the consent agenda.

• Resolution establishing 2023 salaries for all elected officials
• Resolution designating 2023 official county holidays
• 22008-CUP: Heartland RV Storage Expansion
• Grant of easement: 22018-LS (Roger Stiles)
• Grant of easement: 22019-LS (Dye)

The Board of County Commissioners approved a 4% raise for all elected officials for 2023. They also designated the 2023 official county holidays and approved a Conditional Use Permit for the Heartland RV Storage Expansion.

• Approved 4% salary raise for all elected officials for 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 official county holidays, including Juneteenth (Unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Heartland RV Storage Expansion (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including AP payment vouchers, payroll, and two easements (Unanimous)
• Approved letters of support for transit assistance for TRI-KO, Elizabeth Layton Center, Louisburg Area Senior Citizens Center, Community Senior Service Center Inc., Paola Senior Center Inc., and Lakemary Center Inc. (Unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners held a study session to discuss the monthly finance report and a bid for a 2023 Ford Explorer compact utility vehicle from Louisburg Ford, with Road & Bridge Director Eric Sandberg.

• Discussion of Finance Monthly Report
• Bid opening for 2022-025 Compact Utility Vehicle 2023 Ford Explorer from Louisburg Ford

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review a vehicle bid and cancel a future meeting. The body is also recognizing an individual with a proclamation from the Kansas Department of Commerce.

• Bid approval for 2022-025 Compact Utility Vehicle 2023 Ford Explorer from Louisburg Ford
• Resolution to cancel the October 19, 2022 meeting
• Proclamation for Alex Freund regarding NextGen Under 30

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a study session to discuss various administrative matters. Topics include potential employee retention bonuses, health department staffing, travel policies, and business phone audits.

• Discussion of retention bonuses for uncompensated personnel
• Planning commission summary report
• Health Department Operations Support Specialist/Care Resource Coordinator position
• Revised Business Travel Policy
• Allied business phone audit to determine savings

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss personnel and policy updates. Key items include staffing adjustments for the Sheriff's Office and the Health Department, as well as a revised business travel policy.

• Health Department position change from LPN to Operations Support Specialist
• Revised Business Travel Policy
• Pay adjustment for Garrett Hall
• Resolution amending Miami County Sheriff's Office staffing
• Resolution to void and reconcile outstanding checks older than two years

The Board approved a change of position in the Health Department from LPN to Operations Support Specialist (grade 6 to grade 5), a revision to the Business Travel Policy for gratuity reimbursement, and a resolution amending Sheriff's Office staffing to convert two part-time deputy positions into one full-time deputy. A pay adjustment increase of 6.29% for Deputy Garrett Hall was approved effective October 5, 2022, with a 4-1 vote; a request for retroactive application was tabled pending further research.

• Approved change of position in Health Department from LPN to Operations Support Specialist (grade 6 to grade 5) (unanimous)
• Approved revision to Business Travel Policy for gratuity reimbursement to after-tax (unanimous)
• Approved 6.29% pay adjustment for Garrett Hall effective September 29, 2022 (4-1; Vaughan opposed)
• Tabled retroactive application of pay adjustment pending HR research
• Approved resolution amending Sheriff's Office staffing: two part-time deputies to one full-time deputy (unanimous) (R22-10-049)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, AP vouchers, and check voiding resolution (unanimous) (R22-10-048)

Planning Commission

The commission will conduct a public hearing regarding Heartland RV Storage and review compliance for Queen of the Holy Rosary Wea. General discussions include solar farms, sign regulations, and telecommunications.

• Public Hearing 22008-CUP: Heartland RV Storage
• Finding of Substantial Compliance: Queen of the Holy Rosary Wea
• Discussion on Solar Farms
• Discussion on Sign Regulations
• Discussion on Height limits for antennas and satellite dishes

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit (CUP) for Heartland RV Storage to expand an existing recreational vehicle storage facility by about 200 square feet, with a 7-2 vote. The commission also approved a finding of substantial compliance for a carport at Queen of the Holy Rosary Wea church (8-0, one abstention). A lengthy discussion on solar farm regulations revealed commissioners' concerns about lack of information, legal review, and the aggressive timeline, with several members suggesting the moratorium may need to be extended.

• Approved CUP 22008-CUP for Heartland RV Storage expansion (7-2, Kitchen and Manchester opposed)
• Approved finding of substantial compliance for a 24'x35' carport at Queen of the Holy Rosary Wea (8-0, Elliott abstained)
• Approved September 6, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections (8-0, Kitchen abstained)
• Tabled further discussion on solar farm regulations pending more research and legal review

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss engineering reports and contracts for Bucyrus. The meeting includes a review of a conditional use permit for a daycare and a discussion on Sheriff's Office personnel.

• Bucyrus Preliminary Engineering Report from BG Consultants
• Bucyrus contract for design, construction engineering, and construction observation with BG Consultants
• Conditional Use Permit 22005-CUP: Queen of the Holy Rosary Daycare
• Sheriff's Office personnel discussion

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several action items including a daycare conditional use permit and engineering reports. The meeting also includes consideration of a county employee appreciation luncheon.

• Queen of Holy Rosary Wea - Daycare: 22005-CUP
• Bucyrus Preliminary Engineering Report review with Code Services Director Dave Delp
• Bucyrus Contract for Design, Construction Engineering, and Construction Observation with BG Consultants
• Employee Appreciation Luncheon closure of non-emergency offices on October 7, 2022
• Notice to Proceed-Phase 1 Culvert Replacements

The Board approved the Bucyrus Preliminary Engineering Report and a separate Agreement for Design, Construction, and Engineering services for the project, both presented by Paul Owings of BG Consultants. A Conditional Use Permit for a daycare was also approved. The Board authorized a Notice to Proceed for Phase 1 culvert replacements at four locations, with a completion deadline of August 20, 2023.

• Approved Bucyrus Preliminary Engineering Report (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement for Design, Construction, and Engineering for Bucyrus (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Queen of Holy Rosary Wea Daycare (unanimous)
• Approved closure of non-emergency county offices on October 7, 2022, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for employee appreciation luncheon (unanimous)
• Approved Notice to Proceed for Phase 1 Culvert Replacements at four locations (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a study session to discuss various administrative and budgetary items. The session includes reviews of job classifications, service agreements, and planning fees.

• Assistant Human Resource Director job classification
• Motorola Service Agreement
• Health department paint budget revision
• Updating Application Fees in Planning & Zoning
• Personal Computer Loan Agreement for Personnel

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the County Administrator's Agreement and updates to Planning & Zoning application fees. The meeting includes the appointment of a KCAMP voting delegate and a review of the Health Department RFB.

• County Administrator's Agreement
• Planning & Zoning Application Fees Update
• Review of RFB for Health Department
• Grant of Easement 22017-LS: Henshaw Lot Split
• Motorola Service Agreement

The Board rejected a single, high-cost bid from Triangle Builders for Health Department work and will explore other options. They also unanimously approved a two-year contract extension for County Administrator Shane Krull through October 31, 2025, and approved several administrative items including a title change, fee updates, and a computer loan agreement increase.

• Rejected Triangle Builders bid for Health Department (unanimous)
• Approved two-year contract extension for County Administrator Shane Krull (unanimous)
• Approved title change of Benefit and Payroll Coordinator to Assistant Human Resources Director effective Jan 1, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved increase in Personal Computer Loan Agreement from $1,250 to $1,500 (unanimous)
• Approved update to Planning and Zoning Application Fees effective Jan 1, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Motorola Service Agreement (unanimous)
• Appointed Rob Roberts as voting delegate and Tyler Vaughan as alternate for KCAMP Annual Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, AP vouchers, and Grant of Easement 22017-LS (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to conduct a joint workshop with the County Commission regarding large scale solar. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from a previous solar farm workshop.

• Joint Planning Commission and County Commission Large Scale Solar Workshop
• Approval of August 30, 2022 Solar Farm Workshop Minutes

The Miami County Planning Commission and County Commission held a joint workshop to discuss potential regulations for mid-to-large scale solar farms. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, covering topics such as tax abatements, environmental impacts, and decommissioning. Staff will draft regulations for future review, with public hearings scheduled for November.

• Adopted agenda unanimously (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including August 30 workshop minutes (7-2, two abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting (9-1)

Board of County Commission

The Board will consider several action items including delegate appointments and project agreements. Discussion includes a budget revision for road rehabilitation and an airport project.

• Final Plat of Stillwater Estates
• KAC voting delegate and alternate appointments
• KWORC voting delegate and alternate appointments
• Miami County Airport Project PAPI's/REIL's/MIRL's signature/prepayment
• 2022 Road Rehabilitation project budget revision

The Board approved a $1,623,105 agreement with Motorola to improve 9-1-1 coverage, including a lease of a Cass County tower, despite Commissioner Gallagher's dissent. Other actions included appointing KAC and KWORCC delegates, approving a budget revision for road rehabilitation, and tabling the Health Department RFB review for one week.

• Approved Motorola 9-1-1 system agreement for $1,623,105 (4-1)
• Appointed Chairman Roberts as KAC voting delegate, Vaughan and Pretz as alternates (unanimous)
• Appointed Roberts as KWORCC voting delegate, Vaughan as alternate (unanimous)
• Recommended Greg Riat for reappointment as KWORCC Trustee At Large (unanimous)
• Tabled review of RFB for Health Department for one week (unanimous)
• Approved $23,347.44 prepayment for FAA airport lighting inspection (unanimous)
• Approved $99,189.08 budget revision for 2022 Road Rehabilitation project (unanimous)
• Approved Code Services job title changes and Bucyrus Sewer Project Agreement (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a study session to discuss several infrastructure and departmental updates. The session focuses on project budgets and agreements rather than final votes.

• Bucyrus Sewer Project
• Project Budget Revision for 2022 Road Rehabilitation
• Review of RFB for Health Department
• RA for Signature/Prepayment for Miami County Airport Project
• Motorola Agreement

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will consider agreements for Phase 1 Culvert Replacements and the purchase of a compact utility vehicle. The board is also reviewing Planning Department application fees and software procurement.

• Construction Agreement with Bryan-Ohlmeier Construction Co., Inc. for Phase 1 Culvert Replacement
• Construction Engineering Agreement with Baldridge Engineering, LLC for Phase 1 Culvert Replacement
• Bid solicitation RFB 2022-025 for one 4x4 compact utility vehicle for Road & Bridge Director
• Planning Department Application Fees
• Planning Department Software Procurement

The Board unanimously approved a $10,500 annual subscription and $30,530 one-time implementation fee for GovBuilt planning software. They also tabled Planning Department application fees for one week, approved a revised budget for the Phase 1 Culvert Replacement Project, and authorized a construction contract and engineering agreement for the project. A special event permit for the Stomp Out Cancer 5K was approved with fees and bond waived.

• Approved GovBuilt software subscription ($10,500/yr) and implementation fee ($30,530) (unanimous)
• Tabled Planning Department application fees for one week (unanimous)
• Approved bid solicitation for a compact utility vehicle for Road & Bridge (unanimous)
• Approved revised budget authorization for Phase 1 Culvert Replacement Project, adding $10,151.50 (unanimous)
• Approved Phase 1 Culvert Replacement construction contract with Bryan-Ohlmeier Construction Co. for $825,750.50 (unanimous)
• Approved Phase 1 Culvert Replacement construction engineering agreement with Baldridge Engineering, LLC for $53,400 (unanimous)
• Approved special event permit for Stomp Out Cancer 5K with fees and bond waived (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and AP payment vouchers (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will review the draft NEXT Comprehensive Plan regarding stormwater management. Discussion topics also include temporary hardships, solar farms, and potential changes to zoning regulations.

• Stillwater Estates: 22007-SUB(Final)
• Public Hearing 22004-CUP: Antioch Baptist Church (Withdrew application)
• Queen of Holy Rosary Wea - Daycare: 22005-CUP
• 22001-SIGN: Patton Structural Steel (21004-CUP)
• Draft NEXT Comprehensive Plan Section 5.2.5: Stormwater Management

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Queen of the Holy Rosary Daycare (8-0), with conditions including a 10-year term and capacity based on KDHE regulations. A sign application for Patton Structural Solutions was tabled (7-0) due to a county-wide sign enforcement moratorium. The commission also continued work on the Next Comprehensive Plan, discussing stormwater, trails, and environmentally sensitive areas.

• Approved CUP for Queen of the Holy Rosary Daycare at 22781 Metcalf Road (8-0)
• Tabled sign application 22001-SIGN for Patton Structural Solutions until sign moratorium lifted (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda without August 1 minutes (8-0)
• Amended August 1 minutes to correct wording (7-1)
• Adopted meeting agenda as presented (8-0)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss personnel classifications and employee compensation plans. The body will also review a programming proposal for the Miami County Courthouse and bid openings for the Health Department.

• KPERS 457 Deferred Employee Compensation Plan
• Position classification for Economic Development Operations Support Assistant
• TREANORHL proposal for programming at Miami County Courthouse, 120 S Pearl
• Health Department Bid Opening 2022023

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider budgets for Fire District #1, Hillsdale Lights and Siren, and Bucyrus Lights and Siren for 2023. The board will also review an award request for fire apparatus for Louisburg Fire District 1.

• Public hearing for 2023 Hillsdale Lights and Siren and Bucyrus Lights and Siren budgets
• Public hearing for 2023 Fire District #1 Budget
• Award request for RFB 2022-021 Fire Apparatus - Louisburg Fire District 1
• Proposal to add KPERS457 deferred compensation plan to employee benefits
• Approval for Economic Development Department Operations Support Specialist change

The Board of County Commissioners approved the 2023 operating budgets for Hillsdale Lights and Sirens, Bucyrus Lights and Sirens, and Fire District #1. They also approved a deferred compensation plan, a full-time Operations Support Specialist position, a judicial space study, and a moratorium on sign regulation enforcement. Bids for a fire apparatus were rejected due to cost.

• Approved Hillsdale Lights and Sirens 2023 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Bucyrus Lights and Sirens 2023 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Fire District #1 2023 budget (unanimous)
• Approved KPERS457 deferred compensation plan (unanimous)
• Approved change of Economic Development employee to full-time Operations Support Specialist (unanimous)
• Rejected bids for RFB 2022-021 Fire Apparatus for Louisburg Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved TreanorHL judicial space study for $47,550 (unanimous)
• Approved moratorium on sign regulation enforcement (unanimous)

General

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission are holding a workshop to review and discuss potential solar regulations. The agenda includes an introduction to solar and photovoltaics by Leo Hoynes from the Kansas Corporation Commission, a look at solar in Miami County, and considerations such as site selection, project size, buffer requirements, grading, and visual impacts. Topics for future discussion include environmental and economic impacts and decommissioning processes.

• Discussion on potential solar regulations
• Presentation by Leo Hoynes from Kansas Corporation Commission
• Considerations: site selection, project size, buffer requirements, grading, visual impacts
• Future topics: environmental impacts, economic impacts, decommissioning process

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission held a joint workshop to review and discuss potential solar regulations. No decisions were made; the meeting was informational only, with presentations on solar technology, siting considerations, and regulations from other counties. A second workshop was scheduled for September 20, 2022.

• Adopted the agenda as presented (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (6-1)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to discuss several items including fire apparatus and reports. The session also includes discussions regarding the Sheriff's Office CAD contract and various land use or permit requests.

• RFB 2022-021 Fire Apparatus - Louisburg Fire District 1
• Sheriff's Office CAD contract with Central Square
• 2022 2nd Quarter Fire Report - Miami County Fire District 1
• 22006-CUP: Wildwood Outdoor Education Center
• 22007-TP: Wald Fireworks for Borda Productions

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several contracts and land-use requests. The meeting includes discussions on technology agreements for the Sheriff's Office and reappraisal services.

• Sheriff's Office CAD contract with Central Square
• 22006-CUP: Wildwood Outdoor Education Center
• 22007-TP: Borda Productions/Dancefestopia - Wald Fireworks Display
• Reappraisal EagleView Contract Amendment
• Motorola Post Warranty Agreement

The Board unanimously approved a $349,361.30 agreement with Central Square for the Sheriff's Office CAD, Records Management, and Jail Management systems, funded partly from the Sheriff's budget and 9-1-1 funds. They also approved a Motorola post-warranty agreement for the county-wide 800 radio system, a C.U.P. for Wildwood Outdoor Education Center expansion, a fireworks display permit for Dancefestopia (denying a time extension), and a contract amendment with EagleView for aerial imagery. No action was taken during three executive sessions.

• Approved $349,361.30 Central Square software agreement for Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved Motorola post-warranty agreement for 800 radio system (unanimous)
• Approved C.U.P. for Wildwood Outdoor Education Center expansion (unanimous)
• Approved Wald Fireworks display permit for Dancefestopia (unanimous)
• Denied request to extend fireworks end time to 1:30 a.m. (unanimous)
• Approved EagleView contract amendment for aerial imagery at $83,515 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and AP vouchers (unanimous)
• Held three executive sessions on personnel and litigation; no action taken

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to review proposals for the Hillsdale EMS Facility. Discussions will focus on bid packages for street, water, and sewer work, as well as civil site design plans.

• Hillsdale EMS Facility street, water, and sewer bid package proposal
• Hillsdale EMS Facility civil site plans design proposal

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hear a presentation from Comcast regarding a broadband infrastructure grant program. The board is also reviewing bid package and design proposals for street, water, sewer, and civil site plans for the Hillsdale EMS Facility.

• Comcast presentation on broadband infrastructure grant program
• Hillsdale EMS Facility Street/Water/Sewer Bid Package Proposal
• Hillsdale EMS Facility Civil Site Plans Proposal for Design

The Board unanimously approved a letter of support and $20,000 for Comcast's broadband grant proposal to expand services in Miami County. They also approved a $23,840 bid from Schwab-Eaton for street, water, and sewer improvements at the Hillsdale EMS Facility, and a $19,780 bid for civil site plans for the same facility. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved letter of support and $20,000 for Comcast broadband grant (unanimous)
• Approved $23,840 bid from Schwab-Eaton for Hillsdale EMS Facility infrastructure improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $19,780 bid from Schwab-Eaton for Hillsdale EMS Facility civil site plans (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and AP payment vouchers/payroll (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for attorney-client privilege regarding potential litigation (unanimous, no action taken)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss several administrative and infrastructure items. The meeting includes reviews of a fire district contract and economic development reports.

• Miami County Fire District 2 Contract
• Notice of Award (RFB # 2022-020) for Phase 1 Culvert Replacements
• Resolution to administer 2022 retention wages
• Sale of Real Property located at 00000 W 327th St.
• July Economic Development Monthly Report

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider the approval of the 2023 operating budgets for Miami County and Fire District No. 2. The meeting also includes decisions on infrastructure contracts and a broadband grant support request.

• Public hearing and approval of 2023 Miami County Operating Budget
• Public hearing and approval of 2023 Fire District No. 2 Budget
• Contract award to Strukel Electric for runway 3/21 lighting, PAPIs, and REILs
• Notice of Award for Phase 1 Culvert Replacements (RFB # 2022-020)
• Letter of support request from Charter Communications (Spectrum) for a broadband grant

The Board approved the 2023 revenue-neutral operating budget for Miami County and Fire District #2, authorized $2,500 retention wage enhancements for full-time employees funded by ARPA, and approved several contracts including a culvert replacement and airport lighting. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 2023 revenue-neutral operating budget for Miami County (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Fire District #2 budget (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 retention wage enhancement for full-time employees (unanimous)
• Approved $825,750.50 culvert replacement contract with Bryan Ohlmeier Construction (unanimous)
• Approved Strukel Electric bid for airport runway lighting (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support and $10,000 matching funds for Charter Communications broadband grant (unanimous)
• Tabled Motorola Post Warranty Maintenance Agreement for 14 days (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year fire services agreement with Johnson County Fire District #1 and Overland Park Fire (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss broadband grants and a lighting grant amendment for the Miami County Airport. The body is also reviewing a road vacation and a conditional use permit for Stone Farms Agricultural Equipment Sales.

• Broadband grants presentation from Townes Tele-Communications
• Amendment to 2022 Lighting Grant for Miami County Airport (Project No. 3-31-0063-021)
• 22002-CUP Stone Farms Agricultural Equipment Sales Resolution
• Authorization of Award RFB 2022-022 Real Property
• Resolution to vacate a road at 17745 373rd Street

The Board authorized letters of support for Townes Telecommunications' broadband grant applications and allocated up to $70,000 in ARPA funds as local match. They also approved a nunc pro tunc zoning map update, a conditional use permit for agricultural equipment sales, and accepted a $256,000 bid from the City of Osawatomie for county-owned property. A Motorola maintenance agreement was tabled for one week.

• Approved $70,000 ARPA contribution for broadband grants (unanimous)
• Approved nunc pro tunc resolution for Brewer property zoning map (unanimous)
• Approved Stone Farms Agricultural Equipment Sales C.U.P. (unanimous)
• Accepted City of Osawatomie bid of $256,000 for county property (unanimous)
• Approved road vacation at 17745 373rd Street (unanimous)
• Approved 3% pay scale adjustment for certain Treasurer and Clerk employees (unanimous)
• Tabled Motorola Post Warranty Maintenance Agreement for one week (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to 2022 Lighting Grant for Miami County Airport (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to discuss various administrative and planning matters. The body will review real property bids and the future use of ARPA funds.

• RFB 2022-022 Real Property Bid Opening
• Planning Department application fees
• Stone Farms 22002-CUP Resolution
• Nunc pro Tunc Resolution (Brewer)
• ARPA funding decisions

Planning Commission

The commission will review several conditional use permits and discuss the draft NEXT Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also includes discussions regarding wayfinding signs and potential future amendments to zoning regulations.

• Spalding Enterprises: 22006-SUB (Final)
• Antioch Baptist Church: 22004-CUP (postponed to September 6, 2022)
• Queen of Holy Rosary Wea - Daycare: 22005-CUP
• Wildwood Outdoor Education Center: 22006-CUP
• Draft NEXT Comprehensive Plan (Section 5, page 47)

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit (CUP) for Wildwood Outdoor Education Center to expand its facilities and programming, including increasing overnight capacity to 240 and hosting events for up to 1,000 people. The approval included conditions requiring a stormwater retention plan and traffic study before phase three. The commission also continued the Queen of the Holy Rosary Wea Daycare application to September and discussed the Next Comprehensive Plan, making several edits to water and environmental policies.

• Approved Wildwood Outdoor Education Center CUP (22006-CUP) with conditions (6-0)
• Continued Queen of the Holy Rosary Wea Daycare application to September 6, 2022
• Adopted Consent Agenda including July 5, 2022 minutes and Spalding Enterprises final plat (5-2)
• Continued Antioch Baptist Church CUP to September 2022
• Discussed and edited Next Comprehensive Plan sections on water resources and environment

Board of County Commission

The meeting begins with an off-site groundbreaking ceremony for Metcalf 2.0 at Ron Weers Park in Louisburg. Commissioners will then return to the County Administration building for a study session including discussions on Motorola maintenance and health department renovations.

• Metcalf 2.0 groundbreaking ceremony at Ron Weers Park, Shelter House
• Motorola Post Warranty Maintenance Agreement discussion
• RFB Health Department Renovations discussion

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a petition to vacate a public road near 17745 373rd Street. The agenda also includes discussions on maintenance agreements, heavy machinery purchases, and health department renovations.

• Public hearing for the vacation of a public road from 17745 373rd Street west to Maris Des Cygne River
• Motorola Post Warranty Maintenance Agreement
• Sales agreement with Foley Tractor (Cat) for a 140-14A Motor Grader
• Bid 2022-023 for Health Department countertop renovation

The Board unanimously approved vacating a public road from 17745 373rd Street west to the Maris Des Cygne River after a public hearing. They also tabled the Motorola Post Warranty Maintenance Agreement for one week to clarify legal details, and approved a sales agreement with Foley Tractor for a future motor grader purchase. The C.U.P. for Ludwig Airfield was withdrawn and will not be on future agendas.

• Vacated public road from 17745 373rd Street west to Maris Des Cygne River (unanimous)
• Tabled Motorola Post Warranty Maintenance Agreement for one week (unanimous)
• Approved Sales Agreement with Foley Tractor for 140-14A Motor Grader (unanimous)
• Approved request for bid for Health Department countertop renovation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including July 20 minutes and AP vouchers (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss several operational and regulatory items. The meeting includes reviews of emergency dispatching and fire district budget options.

• Central Square Computer Aided Dispatching System
• Revenue neutral options for Hillsdale Lights, Bucyrus Lights Fire District 1, and Fire District 2 budgets
• 22003-CUP: Foxtrot Field
• Letter to Planning Commission regarding Sign Regulations

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will consider revenue neutral options for the Hillsdale Lights, Bucyrus Lights, Fire 1, and Fire 2 FY 2023 budgets. The meeting also includes a discussion on the Central Square Computer Aided Dispatching system and a request to solicit for a Louisburg Fire Department engine.

• Revenue neutral options for Hillsdale Lights FY 2023 Budget
• Revenue neutral options for Bucaries Lights FY 2023 Budget
• Revenue neutral options for Fire 1 FY 2023 Budget
• Revenue neutral options for Fire 2 FY 2023 Budget
• Central Square 'Computer Aided Dispatching' System Agreement

The Board approved three 2023 budgets exceeding revenue neutral (Hillsdale Lights at 2.460 mills, Bucyrus Lights at 3.60 mills, Fire District #1 at 3.538 mills) and one not exceeding revenue neutral (Fire District #2 at 5.304 mills), all unanimously. They also approved the consent agenda, an ISG/Arctic Wolf security contract, and authorized bid solicitation for a Louisburg Fire Department engine. A CUP for Foxtrot Field was sent back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration.

• Approved Hillsdale Lights FY2023 budget exceeding revenue neutral at 2.460 mills (unanimous)
• Approved Bucyrus Lights FY2023 budget exceeding revenue neutral at 3.60 mills (unanimous)
• Approved Fire District #1 FY2023 budget exceeding revenue neutral at 3.538 mills (unanimous)
• Approved Fire District #2 FY2023 budget not exceeding revenue neutral at 5.304 mills (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including ISG/Arctic Wolf security contract (unanimous)
• Authorized bid solicitation for Louisburg Fire Department engine (unanimous)
• Sent Foxtrot Field CUP back to Planning Commission for reconsideration (unanimous)
• Removed Central Square CAD agreement from agenda until contract updated (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to review financial and development reports. The body will discuss a resolution regarding a solar farm moratorium and a bridge improvement agreement.

• Annual audit report by Harold Mayes with Agler and Goeddert
• June Monthly Economic Development Report and Second Quarter Report
• KDOT Local Bridge Improvement Program Project Agreement
• Solar Farm Moratorium Resolution

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution regarding a solar farm moratorium. The meeting also includes a KDOT Local Bridge Improvement Program project agreement and notice regarding the FY 2023 budget revenue neutral rate.

• KDOT Local Bridge Improvement Program Project Agreement
• Resolution - Solar Farm Moratorium
• Notice of not exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate for the FY 2023 Budget

The Board unanimously approved a resolution placing a moratorium on solar farms over 1 megawatt for up to 6 months, allowing time to develop regulations. They also approved a KDOT bridge repair agreement, a revenue-neutral budget notice for FY2023, and the consent agenda. No action was taken in three executive sessions.

• Approved 6-month moratorium on solar farms over 1 MW (unanimous)
• Approved KDOT Local Bridge Improvement Program agreement for 399th Street bridge (unanimous)
• Approved notice of not exceeding Revenue Neutral Rate for FY2023 budget (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including July 6 minutes and AP vouchers/payroll (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss construction bids for culvert replacements and the sale of real property. The board will also review routine vouchers and payroll.

• Project Authorization and Authorization to Solicit for Construction Bids for Phase 1 Culvert Replacements
• Authorization to Solicit for Sale of Real Property - W 327th St, Paola, KS
• Approval of June 29, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of vouchers and payroll

The Board unanimously approved a resolution designating $1.5 million in county funds for the K-68 expansion project, with $2.5 million credited from KDOT agreements. They also authorized soliciting bids for culvert replacement and for the sale of 7.1 acres near the EMS facility, and approved a 25 MPH speed limit on Ridgeview Road. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved resolution designating $1.5M for K-68 expansion (unanimous)
• Authorized solicitation of construction bids for culvert replacement (unanimous)
• Authorized sealed-bid sale of 7.1 acres at 327th St and 169 Hwy (unanimous)
• Approved 25 MPH speed limit on Ridgeview Road between Wagstaff and 255th St (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet with Congresswoman Sharice Davids at the Miami County Airport. The session also includes a review of a recent Planning Commission meeting and a discussion on the budget.

• Meeting with Congresswoman Sharice Davids at 32580 Airport Rd.
• Project authorization and solicitation for Phase 1 Culvert Replacements construction bids
• Summary of the 07/05/2022 Planning Commission Meeting
• Budget discussion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a continued discussion on the draft NEXT Comprehensive Plan. The body will also discuss solar farms, temporary hardship, and potential amendments to zoning and subdivision regulations.

• Public Hearing 22004-CUP: Antioch Baptist Church (Continued to August 1, 2022)
• Discussion on Solar Farms
• Draft NEXT Comprehensive Plan discussion
• Proposed zoning amendments for sign and telecommunications regulations
• Proposed height limits for residential antennas and satellite dishes

The Miami County Planning Commission held a work session on July 5, 2022, to review and discuss policies in the Next Comprehensive Plan, focusing on sections 3.4 through 4.11. No formal decisions or votes were taken on the plan content; the discussion was informational and will continue at the next meeting. The commission also discussed potential future amendments to zoning regulations regarding solar farms, temporary hardship housing, and sign regulations, but took no action.

• Adopted agenda as presented (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including June 7, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Continued Antioch Baptist Church Conditional Use Permit to August 1, 2022 (no vote, at applicant's request)
• Discussed comprehensive plan policies; no votes taken
• Discussed solar farm regulations; no action taken
• Discussed temporary hardship housing for RV use; no action taken
• Discussed sign regulations; deferred to future meeting
• Adjourned at 9:11 p.m. (5-0)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss several land-use petitions and infrastructure matters. The meeting includes a site visit regarding a road vacation petition and discussions on solar farms and speed limits.

• Petition to vacate the road at 17745 W 373rd St., Paola, KS
• Solar Farms discussion with Shelley Woodard
• Maximum speed limit discussion with JR McMahon
• Conditional Use Permit 22002-CUP (Stone Farms)
• Conditional Use Permit 22003-CUP (Ludwig - Foxtrot Field)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will review two conditional use permits and resolutions regarding county staffing. The board is also acting as the Fire District 1 Board to discuss a Fontana Fire UTV.

• 22002-CUP: Stone Farms
• 22003-CUP: Foxtrot Field
• Resolution amending Miami County Sheriff's Office staffing
• Resolution establishing a Career Development Plan for Code Services Department
• Easements for Fisher Trust, Morales/O'Keefe/Rigney, and Pope

The Board approved a conditional use permit for Stone Farms to sell agricultural equipment in a Countryside district, with conditions including screening and operating hours. They tabled a CUP for Ludwig Airstrip/Foxtrot Field for three weeks to address legal questions, and tabled a UTV purchase for Fontana Fire Department for one week pending further research. The Board also approved resolutions amending staffing for the Sheriff's Office, Road & Bridge, and a Code Services career development plan.

• Approved Stone Farms conditional use permit for agricultural equipment sales (unanimous)
• Tabled Ludwig Airstrip/Foxtrot Field CUP for three weeks (unanimous)
• Tabled Fontana Fire Department UTV purchase for one week (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office staffing resolution eliminating 4 deputy jailer positions, creating 5 deputy sheriff positions (unanimous)
• Approved Code Services Career Development Plan resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Road & Bridge staffing and pay scale resolution (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including easements and tax rebate (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to conduct a general discussion regarding the budget.

• Budget discussion

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will address unfinished business regarding Twelve64 Off-Road Racing. The action agenda includes a bid award for District Court Clerk's Office service desk modernizations and a resolution establishing a maximum speed limit.

• Twelve64 Off-Road Racing discussion
• Bid award: 2022-17 District Court Clerk's Office Service Desk Modernizations
• Resolution Establishing a Maximum Speed Limit

The Board unanimously rejected all bids for the District Court Clerk's office service desk modernization after the lowest bid came in at $87,977, well above the prior estimate of $49,500. The board also unanimously accepted the withdrawal of a conditional use permit application for Twelve64 Off-Road Racing. A proposed 30 MPH speed limit on Ridgeview Road was tabled for one week. Two executive sessions on IT security were held with no action taken.

• Rejected all bids for court clerk office remodel (unanimous)
• Accepted withdrawal of Twelve64 Off-Road Racing conditional use permit (unanimous)
• Tabled speed limit change on Ridgeview Road for one week (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of ballot destruction observers (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss the Central Square CAD System with the Sheriff's Office. The meeting also includes discussion regarding 2023 Budget Position Analysis Requests.

• Discussion of Central Square CAD System with Sheriff's Office
• Discussion of 2023 Budget Position Analysis Requests

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve routine vouchers and meeting minutes. The agenda includes discussions regarding Twelve64 Off-Road Racing, Peoples Telecommunications LLC, and Soilganix Soil.

• Twelve64 Off-Road Racing
• Peoples Telecommunications LLC
• Soilganix Soil
• Approval of vouchers

The Board tabled the conditional use permit for Twelve64 Off-Road for one week after determining the applicant could not meet county road width requirements. They also approved a zoning confirmation for Soilganix Soil and discussed ARPA funding for rural fiber internet.

• Tabled Twelve64 Off-Road conditional use permit for 1 week (unanimous)
• Approved signing zoning confirmation for Soilganix Soil (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and payment vouchers (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to discuss several topics including the FY 2023 budget and economic development. The session includes discussions regarding Health Department renovations and a presentation on leasing versus purchasing.

• Health Department sign and renovation quote discussion
• Planning Commission meeting summary from 06/07/2022
• Economic Development Report for May
• FY 2023 budget discussion
• Leasing vs. purchasing discussion with Greg Vahrenberg of Raymond James & Associates

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to conduct routine business including the approval of previous meeting minutes and payroll. The agenda includes a discussion regarding quotes for Health Department exterior signage and renovations.

• Health Department exterior sign quote and renovation quote

The Board unanimously approved $191,172 in quotes for flooring, painting, signage, and office furnishings for the Health Department building, funded partly by COVID grants. The board also heard a fiber-to-the-home proposal from Townes Tele-Communications but took no action. Two executive sessions were held on litigation and policy, with no action taken.

• Approved Health Department renovation quotes: Legacy Flooring $40,620, Marman Painting $27,800, Excel Lightings and Signs $38,753, Navrat furnishings $84,039 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including June 1 minutes and AP vouchers/payroll (unanimous)
• Held 15-minute attorney-client executive session on ongoing litigation (unanimous)
• Held 15-minute attorney-client exception executive session on policy guidelines (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings regarding conditional use permits for Stone Farms, Ludwig Airstrip (Foxtrot Field), and Antioch Baptist Church. The meeting also includes continued discussion on the draft NEXT Comprehensive Plan.

• Public Hearing 22002-CUP: Stone Farms
• Public Hearing 22003-CUP: Ludwig Airstrip (Foxtrot Field)
• Public Hearing 22004-CUP: Antioch Baptist Church
• Discussion on Draft NEXT Comprehensive Plan

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Stone Farms to sell agricultural equipment, with modified screening and activity conditions. It denied a separate CUP for a private ultralight airstrip (Ludwig Airstrip/Foxtrot Field) after a tie vote on amendments and a final 3-5 vote against. A third public hearing for Antioch Baptist Church was tabled to July 5, 2022.

• Approved Stone Farms CUP (22002-CUP) for retail ag equipment sales, with screening 'may be required' and activities limited to CUP-associated ones (7-0, Elliott recused)
• Denied Ludwig Airstrip CUP (22003-CUP) for private ultralight airstrip (3-5)
• Tabled Antioch Baptist Church CUP (22004-CUP) to July 5, 2022 (7-1)
• Approved agenda (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including April 21 and May 3, 2022 minutes (7-1)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to review budget and position requests for 2023. The board will also discuss the resolution of code violations with County Counselor Shelley Woodard.

• Code violation resolution discussion
• 2023 Budget Position Request/Position Analysis Requests

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review routine vouchers and minutes. The action agenda includes resolutions regarding a water district and a nuisance hearing.

• Resolution attaching territory to Rural Water District 2
• Resolution of findings of a nuisance hearing
• Proclamation for Kansas Business Appreciation Month

The Board unanimously accepted a petition to vacate Bigley Road, initiated by Bob Bigley and Jason Pruitt, after they paid the $500 bond. They also approved a resolution attaching territory to Rural Water District 2 and a resolution of findings from a nuisance hearing. A special party permit for the Paola Alumni Festival was approved. No action was taken on a conditional use permit discussed in executive session.

• Approved consent agenda including May 25 minutes and AP vouchers (unanimous)
• Proclaimed June 1-30 as Kansas Business Appreciation Month (unanimous)
• Accepted Bigley Road vacation petition (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R22-06-028 attaching territory to Rural Water District 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R22-06-029 on nuisance hearing findings (unanimous)
• Approved special party permit for Paola Alumni Festival June 3-4 (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners held a study session to discuss procedural instructions for nuisance violation hearings. The agenda included discussions on a petition to attach land to Rural Water District No. 2 and a petition to vacate a county road. The body also reviewed the Register of Deeds budget and other general budget items.

• Discussion of Nuisance Violation Hearing instructions with County Counselor
• Petition for attachment of land to Rural Water District No. 2
• Petition for the vacation of a county road
• Register of Deeds budget discussion
• General discussion of other budget items

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding an amended petition to attach lands to Rural Water District No. 2. The body will also consider a notice to proceed for an asphalt project and a conditional use permit for Twelve64 Off Road.

• Public hearing on attachment of lands to Rural Water District No. 2
• Notice to proceed with Superior Bowen Asphalt Company, LLC for Project 22-01-CO (690)
• Conditional Use Permit application 22001-CUP for Twelve64 Off Road
• Petition for vacation of County Road, Bigley
• Nuisance violation hearing request from Mr. and Mrs. Patience

The Board unanimously approved the amended petition to attach lands to Rural Water District No. 2, with the resolution to be presented next week. A conditional use permit for Twelve64 Off-Road was tabled for three weeks for legal review after a motion to deny failed. The board also granted a 60-day extension for nuisance violations at 22615 Quivira Road, approved a road project notice to proceed, and accepted a bid for Senate Bill 13 notifications.

• Approved amended petition for attachment to Rural Water District No. 2 (unanimous)
• Granted 60-day extension to clear nuisance violations at 22615 Quivira Road (unanimous)
• Approved Notice to Proceed for Project 22-01-CO (690) with Superior Bowen Asphalt (unanimous)
• Tabled conditional use permit for Twelve64 Off-Road for 3 weeks (unanimous)
• Tabled petition for vacation of County Road for 1 week (unanimous)
• Accepted KOMTEK bid of $16,570.58 for Senate Bill 13 notifications (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, vouchers, and right-of-way purchases (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session for general discussion. The meeting focuses on the April Economic Development Report and an EMS building project.

• April Economic Development Report
• EMS building project

Board of County Commission

The Board will review the consent agenda including various subdivision items and fireworks permits. The meeting includes proclamations for several service weeks and an executive session regarding security measures.

• Spring Valley Farms South subdivision
• Gabbert's Place subdivision
• Smoot Meadows subdivision
• Display Fireworks Permit - Kracht
• Display Fireworks (English Barn/Stellar Fireworks)

The Board unanimously approved the installation of ISG Security Software for $36,277.50 following a 20-minute executive session on security measures. The board also approved the consent agenda, including final plats and temporary fireworks permits, and issued several proclamations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved ISG Security Software installation for $36,277.50 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, AP vouchers, final plats, and fireworks permits (unanimous)
• Issued proclamations for EMS Week, Law Enforcement Week, Correction Officers Week, and MARC 50 Forward Day

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to receive updates on infrastructure and facilities. The meeting includes a proclamation for Miami County Medical Center and a construction update from KDOT.

• Proclamation designating May as Miami County Medical Center Month
• KDOT update on K-68 current construction and future improvements
• Discussion regarding the EMS building project

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution for rezoning property from Countryside to Commercial. They will also review a resolution designating financial institutions as depositories for county funds.

• Rezoning from Countryside (CS) to Commercial (C-2) for 21006-Z
• Designation of financial institutions as depositors of County Funds
• Final Plat: Whispering Sage subdivision (21010-SUB)
• Proclamation for National Nurse Appreciation Week
• IT Director report regarding a quote from ISG Technology, LLC

The Board unanimously approved a resolution amending the official zoning map from Countryside (CS) to Commercial (C-2), completing the Hillsdale rezoning action from the prior week. They also unanimously approved a resolution designating county depositories, replacing an older resolution. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a proclamation, staff reports, and executive sessions with no action taken.

• Approved zoning map amendment from CS to C-2 for Hillsdale (unanimous, R22-05-025)
• Approved resolution designating county fund depositories (unanimous, R22-05-026)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, vouchers, payroll, and final plat for Whispering Sage subdivision (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board is considering a sole source contract for health department parking lot repairs and discussing replacements for the Council on Aging. The session also includes monthly planning and fire board reports, as well as a requested promotion within the Sheriff's Office.

• $49,162.00 repair and overlay of MICO Health Department parking lot
• Replacement of Lee Wiersma with Kathy Peckman for Paola Council on Aging
• Replacement of Glenda Flanagan with Pat Hutsell for Louisburg Council on Aging
• Promotion of a Master Deputy Sheriff to Sergeant in investigations

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will review several action items including road rehabilitation projects and rezoning requests. The agenda also includes a sole source contract for parking lot repairs and personnel decisions.

• Killough Construction parking lot repair at MICO Health Department ($49,162.00)
• 2022 Road Rehabilitation Project # 22-01-CO (690) budget and contract with Superior Bowen Asphalt Company, LLC
• Metcalf 2.0 Project 18-15-CO-ST (665)/KDOT Project 061 N-0709-01 engineering agreement
• Kansas Department of Corrections SFY 2023 Comprehensive Plan Grant Applications
• Rezoning requests: 21006-Z (CS to I-2) and 22001-Z (CS to C-2)

The Board unanimously approved rezoning 19.876 acres near Hillsdale from Countryside (CS) to Commercial (C2), following a petition against heavy industrial zoning and the Planning Commission's recommendation. The board also approved several road and bridge contracts, including a revised 2022 Road Rehabilitation budget and a contract with Superior Bowen Asphalt. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved rezoning 19.876 acres near Hillsdale to C2 Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved $49,162 sole-source parking lot repair with Killough Construction (unanimous)
• Approved revised 2022 Road Rehabilitation budget of $2,124,638 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,077,412.53 contract with Superior Bowen Asphalt for Project 22-01-CO (unanimous)
• Approved $33,225 agreement with Baldridge Engineering for 2022 Road Rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved Metcalf 2.0 construction engineering agreement with Baldridge (unanimous)
• Approved KDOC Juvenile Services grant application of $464,356.96 (unanimous)
• Approved KDOC Adult Services grant application of $437,365.92 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several subdivision plats and a conditional use permit. The body will also hold a discussion on the draft NEXT Comprehensive Plan, though no formal action will be taken on that item.

• 22002-SUB (F): Spring Valley Farms South
• 22004-SUB: Gabbert's Place
• 22005-SUB: Smoot Meadows Final Plat
• 22001-CUP: Twelve64 Off Road
• Discussion on the draft NEXT Comprehensive Plan

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for the Twelve64 Off Road Race Track, subject to 18 conditions including road improvements, noise limits, and insurance requirements. The vote was 5-2, with two members opposing due to the cost of road upgrades. The application will be considered by the County Commission on May 25, 2022.

• Approved CUP for Twelve64 Off Road Race Track (5-2)
• Adopted consent agenda including April 5, 2022 minutes (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted agenda as presented (6-0)
• Added conditions for lighting, insurance, parking, and no camping to CUP
• Set CUP term at 5 years
• Required 239th Street upgrade to 20-foot width at applicant's expense
• Discussed NEXT Comprehensive Plan; no formal action
• Scheduled Comp Plan sections 3, 4, 5 for discussion over next three meetings

Board of County Commission

There is no Board of County Commissioners study session scheduled for this date.

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners meeting scheduled for April 27, 2022, was cancelled. There is no meeting due to a lack of quorum to perform business per Resolution R22-04-022.

• Resolution R22-04-022 regarding lack of quorum

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review and discuss the draft of the next Miami County Comprehensive Plan.

• Review and discussion of the Miami County Comprehensive Plan Draft

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session following a tour of the Courthouse and old jail. The body will discuss ARPA funding and proposed changes to retirement insurance guidelines.

• Miami County Fire District 1 Louisburg Engine bid
• Fontana Fire UTV
• ARPA discussion
• Proposed changes to retirement insurance guidelines
• Update from Health Department Director Christena Beer

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing for comments on the 2023 county budget. The board will also consider employee benefit cost share rates and retirement insurance coverage guidelines for 2022-2023.

• Public hearing regarding the 2023 county budget
• Miami County Fire District 1 Louisburg Engine Bid
• Fontana Fire UTV (Miami County Fire District 1 Board)
• 2022-2023 employee benefit cost share rates
• Grant of Easements for Lot Splits No. 22007-LS, 20015-LS, and 20016-LS

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a study session covering various departmental updates and land petitions. Discussions include EMS facility concepts, health department repairs, and pre-budget planning.

• EMS collection account write off schedule
• Killough quote for Health Department parking lot repair
• March Economic Development Report and Q1 2022 Strategic Plan Update
• Petition for land attachment to Rural Water District No.2
• Building concepts for new EMS facility in Hillsdale

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will review three separate survey and design services agreements for projects 21-07-ST, 21-08-ST, and 21-14-SB. The meeting also includes a discussion on EMS collection account write-offs and a land attachment petition for Rural Water District No. 2.

• Survey and Design Services Agreement with Schwab-Eaton, P.A. for Project 21-07-ST (682)
• Survey and Design Services Agreement with Schwab-Eaton, P.A. for Project 21-08-ST (683)
• Survey and Design Services Agreement with Schwab-Eaton, P.A. for Project 21-14-SB (689)
• EMS collection accounts write off schedule
• Petition for attachment of land to Rural Water District No. 2

The Board approved several contracts and agreements, including a $13,988 survey and design contract for the Old KC Road rehab project and a $44,979 contract for road and bridge work on 287th Street. They also approved a $343,198.98 write-off of uncollectible EMS accounts and a resolution canceling the April 27, 2022 meeting. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $13,988 survey contract for Old KC Road rehab (unanimous)
• Approved $44,979 survey contract for 287th Street bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $35,995 survey contract for Bridge 1-F.2 replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $343,198.98 EMS bad debt write-off (unanimous)
• Approved Toshiba DocuWare cloud agreement at $10,000/year for 3 years (unanimous)
• Approved resolution canceling April 27, 2022 commission meeting (unanimous)
• Approved cereal malt beverage license for Express Stop (unanimous)
• Approved special event permit for Running with the Cows, waived $250 fee (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to review preliminary plan options for courtrooms and clerks' desks. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a bid award for noxious weed spraying in the county right-of-way.

• Preliminary plan options for courtrooms and clerks' desk
• Bid Award 2022-009: Spraying Noxious Weeds County Right-Of-Way
• Monthly planning report

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a resolution regarding accounting practices and award bids for road and weed control projects. The body will also consider a proclamation for Fair Housing Month.

• Resolution to waive generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP) requirements for 2022
• Notice of Award (RFB# 2022-013) for 2022 Road Rehabilitation
• Bid Award 2022-009 for spraying noxious weeds in County Right-Of-Way
• Toshiba Agreement
• Fair Housing Month Proclamation

Planning Commission

The Miami County Planning Commission will meet to discuss three new business items. These include two requests to change land zoning and one conditional use permit application.

• 21006-Z: Rezone Countryside (CS) to Heavy Industrial (I-2)
• 22001-Z: Rezone Countryside (CS) to Commercial (C-2)
• 22001-CUP: Twelve64 Off Road
• Administration of Oath of Office for Topher Philgreen

The Miami County Planning Commission voted 6-2 to rezone a 19.876-acre parcel in Hillsdale from Countryside (CS) to Commercial (C-2), rejecting the requested Heavy Industrial (I-2) zoning. The commission also approved a separate 7.31-acre rezoning to C-2 near US-169 Highway (7-1). A conditional use permit for an off-road racetrack was continued unanimously (8-0) for further discussion.

• Approved rezoning 21006-Z to Commercial (C-2) for EMS site (6-2)
• Denied rezoning to Heavy Industrial (I-2) for EMS site (2-6)
• Approved rezoning 22001-Z to Commercial (C-2) near US-169 (7-1)
• Continued CUP 22001-CUP for Twelve64 Off Road racetrack (8-0)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a workshop regarding the Comprehensive Plan. The session also includes a discussion of draft site and floor plans for the Hillsdale EMS station and an update from Lockton.

• Comprehensive Plan Workshop
• Hillsdale EMS station site and floor plans discussion
• Update from Lockton

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will consider multiple contract awards, including design services and airport lighting. The meeting also includes a request to close non-emergency county offices for employee training on October 10, 2022.

• Award vehicle bid 2022-008 to Louisburg Ford for $43,858.20
• Award Airport Lighting bid to Strukel Electric Inc. for $507,253.25
• Award Design Services for Project 21-07-ST (682)
• Award Design Services for Project 21-08-ST (683)
• Award Design Services for Project 21-14-SB (689)

The Board unanimously approved a $1,133,000 contract with Miles Excavating for the Metcalf 2.0 project, plus design services for three road/bridge projects totaling $94,962. They also approved a $507,253 airport lighting bid, a $43,179 vehicle purchase, and a $3,300/year election software renewal. A Toshiba agreement was tabled for one week. Public comment raised nepotism concerns about the Sheriff's appointment of his son as Undersheriff, but the Board affirmed the Sheriff's authority.

• Approved $1,133,000 contract to Miles Excavating for Metcalf 2.0 project (unanimous)
• Approved design services to Schwab Eaton for three road/bridge projects totaling $94,962 (unanimous)
• Approved $507,253.25 airport lighting bid to Strukel Electric (unanimous)
• Approved $43,179.20 vehicle bid to Louisburg Ford (unanimous)
• Approved $3,300/year election software renewal with SOE Software (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to close county offices Oct 10, 2022 for training (unanimous)
• Tabled Toshiba DocuWare agreement for one week (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, vouchers, and easement (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board will hold a study session to discuss various county business items and funding. Discussion topics include RFP proposals, construction funding, and equipment needs.

• RFP Price Proposals and Ranking Discussions
• Metcalf 2.0 Funding for CE and Construction
• Osawatomie FD Tender - Loose Equipment
• County property mowing bid opening discussion
• Toshiba DocuWare cloud-based document management agreement discussion

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several right-of-way purchases and a document management agreement. The meeting also includes discussions regarding county property mowing bids and Osawatomie FD equipment.

• Right-of-Way Purchase: James S. Bosley, Jr. Living Trust
• Right-of-Way Purchase: Richard L. Eppler and Dorothy Eppler
• Right-of-Way Purchase: Raymond L. Macourbrie and Ruth A. Macourbrie
• Right-of-Way Purchase: Burl W. Peckman Living Trust and D. Shamene Peckman Living Trust
• Right-of-Way Purchase: Norma L. Peckman Living Trust and Dennis L. Peckman Living Trust

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to discuss several procurement bids and administrative policies. The meeting includes a review of a resolution to end the COVID emergency and a lease termination letter for Sutherland.

• Bid # 2022-007 Tandem Axle 6*4 Truck Tractor
• Bid # 2022-006 Magnesium Chloride for 2022 Dust Control Program
• Bid # 2022-005 2022 Road Oil
• Emergency purchase of four tandem axle trailers
• Resolution ending COVID emergency

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will review several bids for road maintenance materials and equipment. The agenda also includes a resolution to end the local state of disaster emergency and updates to personnel policies.

• Bid #2022-007 Tandem Axle 6*4 Truck Tractor
• Bid #2022-006 Mag Chloride
• Bid #2022-005 Road Oil
• Speed limit modification on 215th Street from Cedar Niles to Moonlight Roads
• Flex Time Policy (ADM 060501) approval

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2022 Asphalt Program and Covid-19 aid applications. The session includes a grant of easement for Snyder and the 2021 Employee of the Year presentation.

• Authorization to solicit bids for 2022 Asphalt Program construction
• Aid-to-Local Covid-19 Application
• Grant of Easement | 22004-LS (Snyder)
• Approval of vouchers

The Board unanimously approved a consent agenda including minutes, vouchers, and an easement. It also approved the Aid-to-Local Covid-19 Application, authorized soliciting bids for the 2022 Asphalt Program, and approved hiring NetStandard for IT services at $133,980 annually. Two executive sessions were held with no action taken.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, vouchers, and easement (unanimous)
• Approved Aid-to-Local Covid-19 Application (unanimous)
• Authorized soliciting bids for 2022 Asphalt Program (unanimous)
• Approved NetStandard IT services contract for Sheriff's Office at $133,980/year (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to review financial reports and grant opportunities. The body is discussing the local economic climate and year-end financials.

• COVID-19 Aid-to-Local grant application
• Monthly Economic Climate Report
• Year-end financials

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss various administrative and operational items. The meeting includes reviews of software management, IT contracting, and economic development policy.

• ESO Inventory and Asset Management Software
• Contract for IT - NetNetStandard
• Miami County Fire District #1 Volunteer Pay
• Sheriff tow truck rotation list
• County economic development incentive policy review

Board of County Commission

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding several 2022 budget amendments. Additionally, the commission will review items including a half-ton truck bid solicitation and an inmate tracking system proposal.

• Public hearing for amending the 2022 Debt Service, Detention Center Sales Tax, Road and Bridge, and Community Corrections budgets
• Bid Solicitation Approval: 2022-008 (RFB) HALF-TON TRUCK 4X4
• Guardian lease and sole source letter for Sheriff's Office inmate tracking system ($22,133.20 plus $9,324 annual fee)
• ESO Inventory and Asset Management software system
• Presentation of broadband service plans by People's Telecommunications

The Board unanimously approved amendments to several 2022 budgets, including Debt Service, Detention Center Sales Tax, Road and Bridge, and Community Corrections budgets. They also approved the Health Department's Aid-to-Local application, a bid for a new truck, a switch to ESO inventory software, and a lease for Guardian RFID inmate tracking. Fire District #1 volunteer pay was leveled, and job descriptions and personnel rules were updated.

• Approved amended 2022 budgets (unanimous)
• Approved Health Department Aid-to-Local application (unanimous)
• Approved soliciting bids for half-ton 4x4 truck (unanimous)
• Approved ESO Inventory and Asset Management system (unanimous)
• Approved Guardian RFID lease purchase with annual fees (unanimous)
• Approved leveling Fire District #1 volunteer pay (unanimous)
• Approved updated job descriptions (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Personnel Rules & Regulations (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing regarding a property rezone in Marysville Township. Members will also discuss whether conditional use permits should be required for concrete plants and AirBnB facilities.

• Public Hearing 21006-Z: Rezone 19.876 acres from Countryside (CS) to Heavy Industrial (I-2)
• Discussion on conditional use permits for concrete plants in I-2 districts
• Discussion on conditional use permits for AirBnB facilities
• Discussion on a one-year waiting period for similar CUP applications after denial

The Miami County Planning Commission voted unanimously to retain the conditional use permit (CUP) requirement for concrete plants in the Heavy Industrial (I-2) zoning district, following staff and KDHE recommendations. It also voted unanimously to direct staff to draft a zoning amendment creating a separate category for short-term rentals (like Airbnbs) while continuing to require a CUP for them. The commission voted 7-1 to keep the existing one-year waiting period for reapplying after a denied CUP application. A public hearing on a rezoning was removed from the agenda due to a notice error and rescheduled for April 5, 2022.

• Retained CUP requirement for concrete plants in I-2 district (8-0)
• Directed staff to draft zoning amendment for short-term rentals, keeping CUP requirement (8-0)
• Retained one-year waiting period for reapplying after denied CUP (7-1)
• Removed rezoning hearing 21006-Z from agenda due to notice error, rescheduled for April 5, 2022
• Adopted agenda as amended (8-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including February 1, 2022 minutes (6-0, 2 abstentions)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss several operational items and land use requests. The meeting includes reviews of jail technology, weed management, and property maintenance bids.

• Guardian RFID for the Jail
• Annual Noxious Weed Management Plan and Annual Weed Eradication Report 2021
• Appointment of Darryl White as Noxious Weed Supervisor for 2022
• Mowing of County Properties Bid 2022-012
• Sunset Ventures rezone from Countryside (CS) to Commercial (C-2) and Conditional Use Permit for Boat Storage Facility

Board of County Commission

The Board unanimously approved a rezoning of the Hillsdale BP Gas Station and boat storage property from Countryside to Commercial, and approved an expansion of the existing Conditional Use Permit for the boat storage facility. The Board also approved the annual noxious weed plan, reappointed the weed supervisor, authorized mowing bids, and approved a special event permit for a racing event.

• Approved rezoning of Hillsdale BP and boat storage property to Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved expansion of Conditional Use Permit for MRC's Boat Storage (unanimous)
• Approved Annual Noxious Weed Management Plan and 2021 Eradication Report (unanimous)
• Reappointed Darryl White as Noxious Weed Supervisor for 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized solicitation of bids for mowing County Properties, Bid No. 2022-012 (unanimous)
• Approved Commercial Party Special Event Permit for April 9, 2022, contingent on liability certificate (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and AP vouchers (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several resolutions and agreements. These include transferring opioid claims to the Kansas Attorney General and allocating American Rescue Plan Act funds for EMS personnel training.

• Resolution to assign county opioid claims to the Kansas Attorney General
• Allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for Emergency Medical Services Personnel Training
• Authorization to solicit bids for Noxious Weed spraying on County Right-of-Way
• Agreement with ISG Technology for Managed Security at $4,920 per month
• Grant of Easement 22002-LS & 22003-LS (Bosley)

The Board approved a resolution to release and assign the county's opioid claims to the Kansas Attorney General and certify costs over $500 for substance abuse mitigation. They also approved a resolution allocating American Rescue Plan Act funds for EMS personnel training, authorized soliciting bids for noxious weed spraying, and approved a managed security agreement with ISG Technology for $4,920 per month. The consent agenda, including minutes, payments, and an easement, was approved unanimously.

• Approved resolution R22-02-012 to release and assign opioid claims to the Kansas Attorney General.
• Approved resolution R22-02-013 allocating ARPA funds for EMS personnel training.
• Authorized soliciting bids for noxious weed spraying on county right-of-way in the northern part of the county.
• Approved agreement A22-02-007 with ISG Technology Managed Security for $4,920 per month.
• Approved the consent agenda including minutes, AP vouchers, payroll, and easement grants.

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will review a contract for architectural and engineering services for a new EMS station in Hillsdale. The board is also considering a resolution to set speed limits on Gardner Road and 223rd Street.

• Zingre's proposal for A/E services for Hillsdale EMS Station: $52,410 plus $2,594 estimated reimbursables
• Proposed 45 mph speed limit on Gardner Road (215th to 223rd Streets) and 223rd Street (Gardner Road to Spring Hill city limits)
• Managed Security renewal with ISG for $4,920 per month
• Authorizing Resolution for 21004-CUP | Patton Structural Solutions, LLC

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on the allocation and reallocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The board is also reviewing several bid solicitations for road materials and equipment, as well as a fund transfer for fire equipment.

• Resolution to transfer $404,210 from Miami County Fire District #1 general fund to a special equipment replacement fund
• Material surcharge of $32,725.60 for two tandem dump trucks from Rush Truck Center, increasing total price to $373,590.60
• Bid solicitations for 2022 road oil, magnesium chloride, and a tandem axle 6x4 truck tractor
• Project Authorization for Project 22-01-CO (690) 2022 Asphalt Program
• Resolution establishing a maximum speed limit

The Board approved the consent agenda, including ARPA fund resolutions and fire district equipment fund transfers. They approved a $3.3 million asphalt program, a speed limit reduction on 287th Street, a material surcharge for dump trucks, and a Positive Pay Agreement for fraud protection. The Patton Structural Solutions conditional use permit was amended with new conditions.

• Approved consent agenda including ARPA fund resolutions and fire district equipment fund transfers (unanimous)
• Approved $3,327,375 asphalt program for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved 45 MPH speed limit on 287th Street (unanimous)
• Approved $32,725.60 surcharge for dump trucks, with no further increases accepted (unanimous)
• Approved Positive Pay Agreement with Security Bank of Kansas City (unanimous)
• Amended CUP for Patton Structural Solutions with survey, stormwater, and fencing conditions (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss road maintenance authorizations and equipment bids. The body will also review proposals for a new EMS station in Hillsdale and RFID technology for the Sheriff's Office.

• Project Authorization for Project 22-01-CO (690) 2022 Asphalt Program
• Bid solicitations for 2022 road oil, magnesium chloride, and a tandem axle 6x4 truck tractor
• Zingre and Associates, PA proposal for A/E services for a new EMS Station in Hillsdale
• Guardian RFID proposal for the Sheriff's Office
• Proposal to move Fire District No. 1 remaining 2021 operations funds to the equipment fund

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider rezoning approximately two acres at 255th St and Old KC Rd from Countryside to Commercial. The commission will also discuss expanding a boat storage facility's conditional use permit and reviewing various zoning regulations.

• Rezoning of ~2 acres at 255th St and Old KC Rd from CS to C-2
• Expansion of conditional use permit for Sunset Ventures, Inc. boat storage facility
• Discussion on whether concrete plants in I-2 districts require a CUP
• Discussion on whether AirBnB facilities require a CUP
• Discussion of a 1-year requirement between CUP applications

The Planning Commission recommended approval of the conditional use permit for Patton Structural Solutions, a contractors shop and yard, after the Board of County Commissioners remanded it for further consideration. The commission added conditions requiring a stormwater management plan and a property survey before site development or building permits. No action was taken on the screening requirement, which will return to the County Commission as originally presented.

• Adopted 2022-2023 meeting calendar (5-0)
• Recommended approval of CUP 21004-CUP with modified stormwater and survey conditions (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 21005-Z from Countryside to Commercial (5-0)
• Recommended approval of CUP 21005-CUP for boat storage expansion, removing stormwater condition (5-0)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to discuss infrastructure projects and staffing. The body will review design services for a street intersection and bridge, as well as engineering services for Metcalf 2.0.

• Design services for 287th Street & Osawatomie Road Intersection with Bridge 15-H.3
• Metcalf 2.0 Construction Engineering (Inspection) Services award
• Proposal to return the county attorney's office Operations Support Assistant to full-time
• Discussion of 21004-CUP | Patton Structural Solutions

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will consider authorizations for design services at the 287th Street and Osawatomie Road intersection. The board will also discuss engineering inspection services for Metcalf 2.0 construction and a conditional use permit for Patton Structural Solutions.

• Design services for 287th Street & Osawatomie Road Intersection with Bridge 15-H.3
• Metcalf 2.0 Construction Engineering (Inspection) Services award
• 21004-CUP | Patton Structural Solutions
• Grant of Easement for Hubbard (21035-LS)
• Grant of Easement for Johnson (21039-LS)

The Board approved a road rehabilitation and bridge replacement project on 287th Street, including a speed limit reduction from 55 to 45 mph, and authorized soliciting design services. They also awarded a construction engineering contract for the Metcalf 2.0 project, sent back a conditional use permit for a contractor's shop pending a storm water report, and approved a survey requirement for the same property. All votes were unanimous except the survey motion, which passed 3-1.

• Approved Road Rehabilitation and Bridge Replacement Project #21-08-ST(683) with speed limit reduction to 45 mph (unanimous)
• Awarded Baldridge Engineering for construction engineering services on Metcalf 2.0 project (unanimous)
• Sent back Conditional Use Permit for Patton Structural Solutions at 2980 Hedge Lane for storm water report (unanimous)
• Approved requiring a property survey before CUP approval (3-1)
• Approved submitting rezoning application for property near EMS Station (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, vouchers, and easements (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss several infrastructure projects and contract renewals. Discussions include authorization for design services for two bridge and road projects, as well as a copier agreement.

• Authorization for Bridge 1-F.2 replacement on 399th Street
• Authorization for Old Kansas City Road rehabilitation with Bridge Polymers
• Renewal of the Ricoh copier agreement
• Nunc Pro Tunc Resolution regarding Doherty Steel, Inc. rezoning

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several infrastructure projects and personnel appointments. Action items include authorizations for bridge and road work, a rezoning resolution, and a judicial committee appointment.

• Authorization for Bridge 1-F.2 replacement on 399th Street
• Authorization for Old Kansas City Road rehabilitation with Bridge Polymers
• Rezoning resolution for Doherty Steel, Inc. (21004-Z)
• Appointment of Patton M. Apple to the 6th Judicial District nominating committee
• Bid award to Walter Appraisal for $600 (bid #2021-023)

The Board unanimously authorized two public works projects: a $585,000 bridge replacement on 399th Street and a $557,700 road rehabilitation on Old Kansas City Road, both to solicit design services. It also approved several administrative items, including a bid award for an appraisal, a phone system contract, and new copier agreements. No action was taken in two executive sessions.

• Authorized Bridge 1-F.2 replacement project ($585,000) and design services solicitation (unanimous)
• Authorized Old Kansas City Road rehabilitation project ($557,700) and design services solicitation (unanimous)
• Approved Nunc Pro Tunc correction to resolution R22-01-002 (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Patton M. Apple to Judicial Nominating Committee (unanimous)
• Approved bid award to Walter Appraisal for real estate appraisal ($600) (unanimous)
• Approved ISG Technology phone system contract (219 phones, $3,896.01/month) (unanimous)
• Approved new Ricoh copiers and service agreement (unanimous)

Zoning Appeals

The Board will conduct administrative business including oaths of office and the election of officers. The meeting also includes the adoption of the 2022-2023 BZA calendar.

• Oaths of Office for Ken Berg and Gary Brockus
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Adoption of 2022-2023 BZA Calendar

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to review administrative updates and equipment needs. Discussions include staffing changes for the Sheriff's Office and the acquisition of a new engine for the Louisburg Station.

• Permission to obtain bids for a new engine at Louisburg Station
• Quote and proposal documentation on the phone system from ISG
• Proposal to convert a part-time Operations Support Assistant to full-time in the Sheriff's Office
• Committal of Funds for APWA Regional Stormwater Design Standards
• Update on the Judicial Nominating Committee

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will select a Chairman and Vice Chairman for the coming year. The body will also consider requests for a new fire engine and the committal of funds for stormwater design standards.

• Selection of Commission Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Permission to obtain bids for a new engine at Louisburg Station
• Committal of Funds for APWA Regional Stormwater Design Standards (APWA 5600)
• Final Plat of SPA Farms (21009-SUB (F))

The Board unanimously approved seeking bids for a replacement engine for Louisburg Fire Station, with two bid options: one for the engine alone and one for a fully loaded engine. They also approved the final plat for SPA Farms, reappointed officers for 2022, and approved several administrative items, including a $25,000 contribution to update regional stormwater standards and converting a part-time Sheriff's Office position to full-time.

• Approved seeking bids for replacement fire engine for Louisburg Fire Station (unanimous)
• Approved final plat dedication for SPA Farms, 21009-SUB(F) (unanimous)
• Reappointed Rob Roberts as Chairman for 2022 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Tyler Vaughan as Pro-Tem for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 contribution to update Regional Stormwater Design Standards (unanimous)
• Approved converting part-time Operations Support Assistant to full-time at Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Appointed Mark Ross to Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to receive a benefit plan performance update from Robert Aschentrop with the Locton Company.

• Benefit plan performance update from Robert Aschentrop (Locton Company)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a resolution regarding the Kansas Open Records Act. The body is also considering the reappointment of several members to the Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Resolution regarding the Kansas Open Records Act
• Reappointment of Kelli Broers, Joshua Brown, and John Menefee to the Planning Commission
• Reappointment of Ken Berg and Gary Brockus to the Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board unanimously approved a resolution updating the county's Kansas Open Records Act policy, which requires the Clerk's office to handle requests and mandates advance payment of estimated costs. The Board also reappointed members to the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals. No other substantive decisions were made; staff provided updates on COVID-19 and road projects.

• Approved updated KORA policy resolution R22-01-001 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Kelli Broers, Joshua Brown, and John Menefee to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Ken Berg and Gary Brockus to Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and payment vouchers (unanimous)

General

The meeting agenda is primarily procedural. The commission is scheduled to review and approve the minutes from the December 29, 2021, meeting.

• Approval of December 29, 2021, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Miami County Planning Commission is meeting to elect officers, adopt the 2022-2023 calendar, and consider a final plat for Whispering Sage Acres, a subdivision dividing 104.15 acres into three lots. They will also continue a public hearing for a conditional use permit for Patton Structural Solutions' contractor shop and yard on Hedge Lane in Paola.

• Final plat of Whispering Sage Acres: 104.15 acres into 3 lots (2.08, 2.08, 98.88 acres) on Indianapolis Rd, Mound Twp.
• Continued public hearing for CUP 21004-CUP: Patton Structural Solutions, contractor shop/yard at 27980 Hedge Lane, Paola.
• Annual election of Chair and Vice-Chair, and recommendation for Board of Zoning Appeals member.
• Adoption of draft 2022-2023 Planning Commission calendar.
• Approval of December 7, 2021 minutes.

The Miami County Planning Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit for Patton Structural Solutions' contractor shop and yard at 27980 Hedge Lane, Paola, with conditions including a 10-year term, modified screening and operating hours. The commission also elected officers for 2022, tabled adoption of the 2022-2023 calendar, and discussed the transfer of the Equus Curito Equine Center CUP to a new owner.

• Recommended approval of CUP 21004-CUP for Patton Structural Solutions (7-0, Oehlert recused)
• Elected Mark Oehlert as Chairman and Phil Elliott as Vice-Chairman (7-0 each)
• Recommended Mark Ross for reappointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals (7-0)
• Tabled adoption of 2022-2023 calendar until next meeting (8-0)
• Adopted agenda as amended (8-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including Dec. 7, 2021 minutes and Whispering Sage Acres final plat (8-0)
• Discussed Equus Curito Equine Center CUP transfer; no formal action taken