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Montgomery CountyKS averageUS Census ACS
Municipal budget
Total revenue$24.8M (FY2023)
Total spending$34.2M (FY2023)
Taxes$8.4M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$0 (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,098 (FY2023)
Upcoming
Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
August 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1.
Call to Order
A. Invocation –
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1.
Phil Clubine, Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1.
Approval of Agenda
2.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes and Resolutions 8.17.2026 & 8.24.2026
3.
Approve Invoices
4th week APs August 2026 -
4.
Correspondence
Landmark Dividend
Pete Ferrell - Kansas House of Representatives District 12, Introduction
Notice of Proposed Property Tax Increase
2.
Old Business
A. Administration - Approve the purchase of the County-Wide survey through DHC &
Tessere in 2026 for 2027
B. Letters of Support - Coffeyville Levee
3.
New Business
A. Administration - Discuss Budget Engagement Letter from Jarred, Gilmore, & Phillips
for 2028 Budget
B. Human Resources - Approve RFP for Montgomery County Health Fair Services 2026
C. Open the Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing & receive public comment
D. Close the Public Comment portion of the RNR Hearing after all comments have been
expressed
E.
Vote to Approve or Deny Exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate
F.
Open the Budget Hearing & receive public comment on the proposed 2027 budget
G. Close the Public Comment portion of the Budget Hearing for the proposed 2027
budget
H. Vote to Approve or Deny the adoption of the proposed 2027 budget
I.
Close the Budget Hearing …
Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 18:00
General
102 W. 7th st. - Council Meeting Room, Coffeyville
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
Recent meetings
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
County board to consider flood study support, revitalization plans
The Montgomery County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, quarterly reports from the Treasurer and Juvenile Community Corrections, and several new business items. They will consider a letter of support for Coffeyville's flood risk management study, an update on the neighborhood revitalization plan, and a compliance report on appraisals. The board will also enter a 20-minute executive session to discuss confidential non-elected personnel matters.
- Letter of support for City of Coffeyville funding for Flood Risk Management Study with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Coffeyville Neighborhood Revitalization Plan Amendment Update
- 2026 Procedural/Substantial Compliance Report for Appraisals
- Neighborhood Revitalization: 4224 CR 1300, Elk City - remodeling into house
- Neighborhood Revitalization: 1227 CR 3100, Coffeyville - new house
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Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
August 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1.
Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1.
Doug Mund, Grace Fellowship Church of Coffeyville, KS
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1.
Phil Clubine, Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1.
Approval of Agenda
2.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes & Resolutions 8.14.2026
Minutes & Resolutions 8.17.2026
3.
Approve Invoices
3rd Week APs - August 2026
4.
Correspondence
2.
Old Business
3.
New Business
A. Mandi Hargis, Treasurer - Quarterly Report
B. Kenneth Fecke, Juvenile Community Corrections - Quarterly Report
C. Letter of Support for the City of Coffeyville - Funding through the Kansas Water
Office to help fund Flood Risk Management Study with the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers
D. Coffeyville Neighborhood Revitalization Plan Amendment Update
E.
Melody Kikkert, Appraiser - 2026 Procedural/Substantial Compliance Report for
Appraisals
4.
Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319 b1 to include the Board of County
commissioners and the Human Resources Director for a period of 20 minutes.
5.
Other Business
A. Neighborhood Revitalization — 4224 CR 1300, Elk City, Kansas - Remodeling
current building into a house
B. Neighborhood Revitalization — 1227 CR 3100, Coffeyville, …
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
County board to discuss bridge, culvert pipe, comprehensive plan
The Montgomery County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, covering old and new business. Items include a vehicle trade for emergency management, a discussion on Bridge #1209 on CR1900, a request for bids on CMP culvert pipe, an easement request from Evergy, and a presentation on the county comprehensive plan and zoning regulations. The agenda also includes routine consent items like approving minutes and invoices.
- Emergency Management vehicle trade
- Bridge #1209 on CR1900 discussion
- Request for bids for CMP Culvert Pipe
- Easement request from Evergy
- County Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Regulations presentation by Dick Horton Consulting & Tessere
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Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
August 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1.
Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1.
Daniel Knight - Bible Baptist Church of Coffeyville, KS
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1.
Mike Cordray, Chairman
C. Consent Agenda
1.
Approval of Agenda
2.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes and Resolutions 8.10.2026
Minutes & Resolutions 8.11.2026
3.
Approve Invoices
2nd Week of August 2026 APs
4.
Correspondence
2.
Old Business
A. Emergency Management - Vehicle Trade
B. Public Works - Bridge #1209 on CR1900 discussion.
3.
New Business
A. Public Works - request bids for CMP Culvert Pipe
B. Public Works - Easement request from Evergy
C. Dick Horton, Dick Horton Consulting & Tessere - County Comprehensive Plan and
Zoning Regulations
4.
Executive Session
5.
Other Business
6.
Adjourn
7.
Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
County board to discuss budget and comprehensive plan
The Montgomery County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business and discuss two main items: the county budget and a planning/zoning comprehensive plan. The agenda includes approval of the consent agenda, invoices, and minutes, plus a possible executive session.
- Budget discussion led by Kori White, Administration
- Planning/Zoning Comprehensive Plan discussion led by Kori White
- Approval of invoices
- Correspondence from Melissa Johnson, MCAC
- Possible executive session
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Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
August 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1.
Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1.
Commissioner Bever
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Consent Agenda
1.
Approval of Agenda
2.
Approval of Minutes
3.
Approve Invoices
4.
Correspondence
Melissa Johnson, MCAC - Letter to Commissioners
2.
Old Business
A. Kori White, Administration - Budget
3.
New Business
A. Kori White, Administration - Planning/Zoning Comprehensive Plan Discussion
4.
Executive Session
5.
Other Business
6.
Adjourn
7.
Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed
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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
County board to consider road vacation, wage study, chemical bids
The Montgomery County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, new business items including a wage study presentation, vehicle trade-in approval, chemical bids, and a road vacation request. They will also hold executive sessions for information system and personnel matters. The agenda includes several routine items and public hearings.
- Road vacation of CR4800-16 (9:30 am open road viewing)
- Wage study presentation by The Arnold Group
- Vehicle trade-in approval for Michael Smith
- Chemical bids presented by Public Works
- Neighborhood Revitalization applications for 2683 CR 4500 and 3939 CR 1600, Coffeyville
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Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
August 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Bill Knight, First Church of the Nazarene
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Phil Clubine, Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Rescind Minutes and Resolutions from 7.27.2026 due to lack of resolution 26.123
Approve new Minutes and Resolutions from 7.27.2026
Minutes and resolutions 8.3.2026
3. Approve Invoices
August 2026 - First Week of APs
4. Correspondence
Canceled per Request from Tax Payer on 8.7.2026 to the County Clerk via Email
Janet Mayes -
1. Montgomery County Appraiser full-time position clarification.
2. Budget question in regard to leaving County Administrator salary on the budget when
position is vacant.
3. Have benefits been evaluated and are they comparable to benefits currently being offered in
comparable salary positions.
4. Do part-time county employees receive the same benefits pkg.
9:30 am Open Road Viewing - Brandon Beurskens, Public Works Director - Road
Viewing to Approve Road Vacation of CR4800-16
Re-post per Request from Taxpayers to County Clerk 8.3.2026
Tanner Woods and Leslie Woods Correspondence
Email from Sharon Moreland in regard to Southeast Kansas Library Systems County
Appointee
5. Fight with Lights
2. New Business
A. Marilyn Calhoun, Register of Deeds - …
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Montgomery County Commissioners to discuss janitorial services and juvenile services appointment
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on August 3, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Judicial Center. The agenda includes routine procedural items, correspondence from residents, and discussions on janitorial services and a juvenile services appointment.
- Discussion regarding janitorial services with Kori White, County Administration
- Appointment of JCAB Director Community Corrections Juvenile Services by Kenneth Fecke
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Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
August 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Melvin Simpson - 1st Church of God in Christ Coffeyville, KS
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Mike Cordray, Chairman
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Approve Invoices
5th week - July 2026 APs
4. Correspondence
Data Center Concerns - Kyanna Garcia Crozzer
Correspondence to the Board of County Commissioners - Leslie Woods
Correspondence
Correspondence to the Board of County Commissioners - Tanner Woods
2. Old Business
A. Kori White, County Administration - Discussion regarding janitorial services
3. New Business
A. Kenneth Fecke, Director Community Corrections Juvenile Services - JCAB
Appointment
4. Executive Session
5. Other Business
6. Adjourn
7. Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed
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Thu Jul 30, 2026 · 14:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners to discuss county wage study and 2026 salary changes
The Montgomery County Board of County Commissioners will meet to review employee compensation and administrative policies. The board will also consider bids for cleaning and janitorial services.
- Discussion of County Wage Study Implementation and 2026 Salary Changes
- Request to bid for chemicals from Public Works
- Review of County Health Cleaning Bids
- Review of Janitorial Services Bids
- Discussion of Bridge 1209 on CR 1900
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Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
July 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Renita Butler - Friends Evangelical, Independence
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Phil Clubine - Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes and Resolutions 7.20.2025
3. Approve Invoices
July 2026 AP's
4. Correspondence
Carl Hempel - Discuss Bridge 1209 on CR 1900
Mail addressed to the Commissioners
2. Old Business
3. New Business
A. Andy Taylor-Discussion of County Wage Study Implementation and 2026 Salary
Changes
B. Kenneth Fecke, Director Juvenile Service - FY2026 Year End Report Approval
C. Public Works - Request to bid for chemicals
D. Jonathan Booe, County Administration - Discussion and Review of Data Center Policy
E. Kori White, County Administration - Review of County Health Cleaning Bids
F. Kori White, County Administration - Review of Janitorial Services Bids
4. Executive Session
5. Other Business
6. Adjourn
7. Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed
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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Board to consider moratorium on wind, solar, BESS, and data centers
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners will discuss a determination on a moratorium for wind farms, solar farms, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and data centers. They will also review a public works discussion about Motor Grader 222, approve the Community Corrections FY 2026 Year End Report, consider a quarterly health report, and discuss the sale of old guardrail posts.
- Public Works – Discuss Motor Grader 222
- Determination on Moratorium for Wind Farms, Solar Farms, BESS, and Data Centers
- Community Corrections FY 2026 Year End Report Approval
- County Health – Quarterly Report
- Public Works – Discuss Sale of Old Guardrail Posts
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Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
July 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Bill Booe - Liberty Community & Cherryvale Methodist Church
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Robert Bever - Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes & Resolutions 7.13.2026
3. Approve Invoices
3rd Week AP's - July 15th, 2026
4. Correspondence
2. Old Business
A. Public Works - Discuss Motor Grader 222
B. Jonathan Booe, County Administration - Determination on Moratorium for Wind
Farms, Solar Farms, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and Data Centers in
Montgomery County.
3. New Business
A. Community Corrections FY 2026 Year End Report Approval
B. Jason Niemier, County Health - Quarterly Report
C. Public Works - Discuss Sale of Old Guardrail Posts
4. Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)1 to include the Board of County
Commissioners, Director of Facility Maintenance, and the Asst. County Administrator
for a period of 20 minutes.
5. Other Business
6. Adjourn
7. Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed (Open to the Public)
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Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
County board to vote on tax increase beyond revenue neutral rate
The board will consider approving notices of intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the county and Rural Fire District #1, which would allow tax increases. Other business includes a resolution to appoint the Director of Environmental Health, a petition for road vacation, discussion of a motor grader and a City of Independence proposal for Oak Street, and two neighborhood revitalization projects. An executive session is scheduled for confidential personnel discussion.
- Approve Notice of Intent to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate (county)
- Approve Notice of Intent to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate for Montgomery County Rural Fire District #1
- Resolution to Appoint Director of Environmental Health
- Present Petition for Road Vacation
- Discuss City of Independence Proposal for Oak Street
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Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
July 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Bill Booe - Liberty Community & Cherryvale Methodist Church
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Mike Cordray - Chairman
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Approve Invoices
2nd Week APs - July 9th, 2026
4. Correspondence
2. Old Business
3. New Business
A. Jonathan Booe, County Administration - Approve the Notice of Intent to the County
Clerk to Exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate
B. Jonathan Booe, County Administration - Approve the Notice of Intent to the County
Clerk to Exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for Montgomery County Rural Fire District
#1
C. Jonathan Booe, County Administration - Resolution to Appoint the Director of
Environmental Health
D. Public Works - Present Petition for Road Vacation
E. Public Works - Discuss Motor Grader 222
F. Public Works - Discuss City of Independence Proposal for Oak Street
4. Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)1 to include the Board of County
Commissioners, Director of Facility Maintenance, and the Asst. County Administrator
for a period of 20 minutes.
5. Other Business
A. Neighborhood Revitalization— 5314 CR 5200 Cherryvale, KS (New 70x40
Residential Building and 40x60 Garage) …
Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 10:00
General
Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners to consider revised contract for comprehensive and zoning plan
The Board of County Commissioners will review and possibly approve a revised contract for the comprehensive and zoning plan, along with a request to purchase PPE, paint striping bid results, and a centerline project on Oak Street in Independence. They will also consider a payroll-HRIS company contract and hold an executive session. Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, invoices, and correspondence.
- John Boles request to purchase PPE
- Public Works paint striping bid results presentation
- Public Works City of Independence Oak Street centerline project
- Review and approval of payroll-HRIS company contract
- Review and approve revised contract for comprehensive and zoning plan
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Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
July 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Daniel Knight - Bible Baptist Church, Coffeyville
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Phil Clubine - Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes and Resolutions 6/29/2026
3. Approve Invoices
1st Week AP's - July 2nd, 2026
4. Correspondence
2. Old Business
3. New Business
A. John Boles - Request to Purchase PPE
B. Public Works - Present Paint Striping Bid Results
C. Public Works - City of Independence Oak Street Centerline
D. Jonathan Booe, County Administration - Review and Approval of Payroll-HRIS
Company
E. Jonathan Booe, County Administration - Review and Approve Revised Contract for
Comprehensive and Zoning Plan
4. Executive Session
5. Other Business
6. Adjourn
7. Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed
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Mon Jun 29, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners to review bridge engineering and fire truck bids
The Montgomery County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss infrastructure proposals and emergency equipment. The body is reviewing bids for a rural fire brush truck and an engineering proposal for Bridge #67.
- Review of Rural Fire Brush Truck bids
- Engineering proposal for Bridge #67
- Request to seek bids for paint striping
- Approval for the destruction of ballots by the County Clerk
- Quarterly reports from Facility Maintenance and the Emergency Manager
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Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
June 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Jonathan Booe, County Administrator
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Phil Clubine - Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes & Resolutions 6/15/2026
3. Approve Invoices
3rd Week AP's - June 18th, 2026
4. Correspondence
Michael Walden, Director of the Southeast Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Center
2. Old Business
A. Michael Smith & John Boles — Review Rural Fire Brush Truck Bids
3. New Business
A. County Clerk - Approval for the Destruction of Ballots
B. Public Works - Engineering Proposal for Bridge #67
C. Public Works - Request to Seek Bids for Paint Striping
D. Jeff Phelps, Director of Facility Maintenance - Quarterly Report
E. Michael Smith, Emergency Manager - Quarterly Report
4. Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)1 to include the Board of County
Commissioners, the Asst. County Administrator and the County Administrator for a
period of 20 minutes.
5. Other Business
6. Adjourn
7. Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed
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Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 11:00
General
Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 11:00
General
Drainage District to reorganize board and review fund transfer
The Verdigris Drainage District No. 1 will hold a regular meeting to reorganize its board by appointing a president, vice-president, and secretary/treasurer. The board will also review and approve a resolution to transfer funds and discuss a proposed agreement for the district.
- Reorganization of board: appointment of president, vice-president, and secretary/treasurer
- Review and approval of Resolution to Transfer Funds
- Review of draft Proposed Verdigris Drainage District No. 1 Agreement
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Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY VERDIGRIS DRAINAGE DISTRICT
NO. 1
Regular Meeting
LOWER LEVEL OF JUDICIAL CENTER
A) CALL TO ORDER
1) Pledge of Allegiance
a. Mike Cordray - Board Member
b. Reorganization of Board - Motion to Appoint a Board President, Motion to Appoint a
Board Vice-President, Motion to appoint a Board Secretary/Treasurer.
B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1) No Previous Minutes
C) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1) Approval of Agenda
D) NEW BUSINESS
1) Review and Approval of Resolution to Transfer Funds
2) Review Draft of Proposed Verdigris Drainage District No. 1 Agreement
E) OTHER BUSINESS
1) Correspondence & Public Forum
F) ADJOURNMENT
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE, ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Board reviews fire truck bids, DOC contracts, and a beverage license
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners will consider several contract and procurement items, including bids for a rural fire department brush truck and Department of Corrections (DOC) remodel work. Commissioners will also review and approve a medical services contract with the DOC and a revised emergency manager resolution. Additionally, the board will vote on a cereal malt beverage license for Caney Golf Club, Inc. at 1567 CR 2000.
- Review of Brush Truck Bids – Rural Fire Department
- Review and approval of DOC Medical Contract
- Review of DOC Remodel Bids
- Approval of Revised Emergency Manager Resolution
- Approval of Cereal Malt Beverage License – Caney Golf Club, Inc., 1567 CR 2000
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Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
June 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Bill Knight - First Church of Nazarene
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Mike Cordray - Chairman
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes & Resolutions 6.8.2026
3. Approve Invoices
2nd Week AP's - June 11th, 2026
4. Correspondence
2. Old Business
A. Michael Smith, Rural Fire - Review of Brush Truck Bids
3. New Business
A. Jeremy Hunsucker & Chad Dunham, Sheriff & DOC - Review and approve DOC
Medical Contract
B. Jeremy Hunsucker & Chad Dunham, Sheriff & DOC - Review of DOC Remodel Bids
C. Jonathan Booe, County Administration - Approval of Revised Emergency Manager
Resolution
4. Executive Session
5. Other Business
A. Approval of Cereal Malt Beverage License - Caney Golf Club, Inc., 1567 CR 2000,
Caney, KS 67333
6. Adjourn
7. Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed
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Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Board to consider solid waste plan and bridge award
The Montgomery County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Items include a consent agenda with approval of minutes and invoices, a public engagement survey presentation, quarterly reports from the county attorney and sheriff, and approval of the solid waste plan and Bridge #67 award. An executive session is scheduled for confidential personnel discussion.
- Public engagement survey presentation by DHC/Tessere & ETC Institute
- Quarterly reports from County Attorney Melissa Johnson and Sheriff Ron Wade
- Public Works Solid Waste Plan approval
- Public Works Bridge #67 award letter
- Executive session for non-elected personnel matter (K.S.A. 75-4319(b)1)
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
June 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Bill Booe - Liberty Community & Cherryvale Methodist Church
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Phil Clubine - Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes & Resolutions 6.1.2026
3. Approve Invoices
1st week June 2026 AP's
4. Correspondence
Bukaty- House Bill 20 Overview and 2025-2026 Claim Year Review
2. Old Business
3. New Business
A. Richard Horton, Vic Burks, & Jasaon Morado DHC/Tessere & ETC Institute - Public
Engagement Survey
B. Melissa Johnson, County Attorney - Quarterly Report
C. Ron Wade, County Sheriff - Quarterly Report
D. Public Works - Solid Waste Plan Approval
E. Public Works - Bridge #67 Award Letter
4. Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)1 to include the Board of County
Commissioners, the Director of H.R. and the County Administrator for a period of 20
minutes.
5. Other Business
A. Register of Deeds - End of Month Report for May
6. Adjourn
7. Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed
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Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners consider GIS services and a brush truck bid
The Board of County Commissioners will review requests for sealed bids on a brush truck and the approval of GIS and geospatial services. The meeting includes a request for an occupational license for a business in Sycamore. Two executive sessions are scheduled to discuss non-elected personnel.
- Request for sealed bids on brush truck for Rural Fire
- Approval of GIS & Geospatial Services for County Appraiser
- Approval of repair invoice for Rural Fire
- Occupational license for Sassy's Bar & Grill, 233 N Hwy 75, Sycamore, KS
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
June 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Renita Butler - Friends Evangelical, Independence
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Mike Cordray - Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes & Resolutions May 26th, 2026
3. Approve Invoices
4th Week APs - May 28th, 2026
4. Correspondence
2. Old Business
A. Michael Smith, Rural Fire- Request for Sealed Bids on Brush Truck
3. New Business
A. Melody Kikkert, County Appraiser - Approval of GIS & Geospatial Services
B. Michael Smith, Rural Fire - Approval of Invoice for Repairs
4. Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)1 to include the Board of County Commission
Asst. County Administrator and the County Administrator for a period of 30 minutes.
B. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)1 to include the Board of County
Commission, the County Administrator, Asst. County Administrator, and the Director
of H.R. for a period 30 minutes.
5. Other Business
A. Approval of Occupational License - Sassy's Bar & Grill, 233 N Hwy 75, Sycamore,
KS 67363
6. Adjourn
7. Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT …
Tue May 26, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners consider brush truck bids and chemical purchases
The Board of County Commissioners will review quarterly reports from the Treasurer and Register of Deeds. The body is considering fund transfers for rural fire equipment and the approval of a CMB license for Caney Valley Speedway.
- Resolution to transfer funds to Special Rural Fire Equipment Fund
- Request for sealed bids on a brush truck
- Request to purchase chemicals for Public Works
- CMB License approval for Caney Valley Speedway at 1324 CR 1600, Caney, KS
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
May 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Bill Booe - Liberty Community & Cherryvale Methodist Church
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Mike Cordray - Chairman
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes & Resolutions - May 18, 2026
3. Approve Invoices
3rd Week AP's - May 21st, 2026
4. Correspondence
2. Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)1 to include the Board of County
Commission, Asst. County Administrator, and the Human Resources Director for a
period of 20 minutes.
3. Old Business
4. New Business
A. Mandi Hargis, Treasurer - Quarterly Report
B. Marilyn Calhoun, Register of Deeds - Quarterly Report
C. Michael Smith, Rural Fire - Resolution to Transfer Funds to Special Rural Fire
Equipment Fund
D. Michael Smith, Rural Fire - Request for Sealed Bids on a Brush Truck
E. Brandon Beurskens, Public Works - Request to Purchase Chemicals
5. Other Business
A. Approval of CMB License - Caney Valley Speedway, 1324 CR 1600, Caney, KS
6. Adjourn
7. Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed
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Mon May 18, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Mental health budget, emergency management appointment on tap
The Board will hear a budget presentation from Four County Mental Health and consider a resolution to appoint a Director of Emergency Management. Commissioners will also discuss a new residential building under the Neighborhood Revitalization program and sit as the temporary board for Drainage District #1. The meeting includes a 30-minute closed session for personnel matters.
- Four County Mental Health Director Steve Denny presents the agency's budget
- Resolution to appoint a Director of Emergency Management
- Resolution for the BOCC to serve as temporary board for Drainage District #1
- Neighborhood Revitalization application for new residential building at 00000 Winterset CT, Independence, KS
- Executive session for non-elected personnel under K.S.A. 75-4319(b)1
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
May 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Melvin Simpson - 1st Church of God In Christ, Coffeyville
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Phil Clubine - Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes and Resolutions 5.11.2026
3. Approve Invoices
2nd Week AP's - May 14th, 2026
4. Correspondence
2. Old Business
3. New Business
A. Henry Schmidt - Council on Aging
B. Four County Mental Health Director, Steve Denny - Budget
C. Jonathan Booe, County Administration - Resolution to Appoint Director of Emergency
Management
D. Jonathan Booe, County Administration - Resolution for BOCC to Sit as Temporary
Board for Drainage District #1
4. Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)1 to include the Board of County
Commissioners, the Director of HR, and the Asst. County Administrator for a period
of 30 minutes.
5. Other Business
A. Neighborhood Revitalization — 00000 Winterset CT Independence, KS (New
Residential Building)
6. Adjourn
7. Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed
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Mon May 11, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Board to consider DOC remodeling bids and mileage rate resolution
The Montgomery County Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve routine consent items, hold two executive sessions on non-elected personnel matters, and discuss new business including a request for sealed bids to remodel the Department of Corrections, quarterly reports from the appraiser and clerk, and a resolution on the federal mileage reimbursement rate (25-025). Other business includes signatures for notice to township regarding CMB licenses for Caney Golf Club and Caney Valley Speedway.
- Approval of agenda and minutes from May 4, 2026
- Approve first-week accounts payable invoices (May 7, 2026)
- Two executive sessions under K.S.A. 75-4319(b)1 for non-elected personnel
- Request for sealed bids to remodel the Department of Corrections (DOC)
- Resolution on Federal Mileage Reimbursement Rate (25-025)
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
May 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes and Resolutions May 4th, 2026
3. Approve Invoices
1st Week AP's - May 7th, 2026
4. Correspondence
2. Old Business
3. Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)1 to include the Board of County
Commissioners, Director of Human Resources, Asst. County Administrator, County
Administrator for a period of 20 minutes.
B. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)1 to include the Board of County
Commissioners, Sheriff Ron Wade, Lt. Jeremy Hunsucker, HR Director, Asst. County
Administrator, and the County Administrator for a period of 20 minutes.
4. New Business
A. Chad Dunham, DOC - Request for Sealed Bids to Remodel DOC
B. Kenneth Fecke - Quarterly report
C. Melody Kikkert, County Appraiser - Quarterly Report
D. County Clerk - KBI Resolution for CMB Licenses
E. Clerk Quarterly Report
F. Kori White, County Administration - Federal Mileage Reimbursement Rate (25-025)
5. Other Business
A. Register of Deeds - End of Month Report for April
B. Signature for Notice to Township - …
Mon May 4, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners discuss Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Regulations RFP
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a Request for Proposals (RFP) regarding the county's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Regulations. The agenda also includes a scheduled executive session to discuss non-elected personnel.
- Discussion on Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Regulations RFP with Jonathan Booe and Kori White
- Executive session regarding non-elected personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)1
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
May 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Doug Mund - Grace Fellowship, Coffeyville
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Robert Bever - Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Approve Invoices
5th Week AP's - April 30th, 2026
4. Correspondence
2. Old Business
A. Jonathan Booe & Kori White, County Administration - Discussion on Comprehensive
Plan & Zoning Regulations RFP
3. New Business
4. Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)1 to include the Board of County
Commissioners and the County Administrator for a period of 25 minutes.
5. Other Business
6. Adjourn
7. Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed
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Mon Apr 27, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
County considers annexation of Independence soccer field
The Montgomery County Board of County Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, consider a fuel agreement for the Southern Fuel & Tanks fleet, review chemical bids from Public Works, and discuss a termination letter to SEKRJDC and payroll/HRIS RFPs. A principal item is the proposed annexation of the City of Independence soccer field.
- Approval of Southern Fuel & Tanks fleet fuel agreement
- Public Works presentation of chemical bids
- Approval to send termination letter to SEKRJDC
- Review of Payroll & HRIS RFPs
- City of Independence soccer field annexation
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
April 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Randy Beeman - First Christian Church of Elk City & Grace United Memorial
Methodist Church of Independence, KS
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Phil Clubine, Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes and Resolutions April 20th.
3. Approve Invoices
4th Week AP's - April 23rd, 2026
4. Correspondence
2. Old Business
A. Michael Smith, Rural Fire Chief - Approval of Southern Fuel & Tanks Fleet Fuel
Agreement
3. New Business
A. Jason Clubine, Director of IT - Quarterly Report
B. Matt Debo, Director of Env. Health & Zoning - Quarterly Report
C. Public Works - Present Chemical Bids
D. Jonathan Booe, County Administration - Approval to Send Termination Letter to
SEKRJDC
E. Jonathan Booe, Kori White, Ashley Hand - Review of Payroll & HRIS RFP's
4. Executive Session
5. Other Business
A. Jonathan Booe, County Administration - City of Independence Soccer Field
Annexation
6. Adjourn
7. Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed
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Mon Apr 20, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
County to review comprehensive plan, zoning, and GIS RFPs
The Board will review RFPs for a comprehensive plan, county-wide zoning regulations, and GIS/geospatial services. They will also consider approving Komtek invoices for 2026-2027, rescinding a resolution, and creating a County Equipment Reserve Fund. Two neighborhood revitalization requests are on the agenda.
- Approval of Komtek invoices for 2026-2027
- Resolution to be rescinded
- Resolution to create County Equipment Reserve Fund
- Review of Comprehensive Plan & County Wide Zoning Regulation RFPs
- Review of GIS and Geospatial Services RFPs
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
April 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Bill Knight - First Church of Nazarene
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Mike Cordray - Chairman
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes & Resolutions 4.13.2026
3. Approve Invoices
3rd week AP's - April 2026
4. Correspondence
2. Old Business
3. New Business
A. Kori White, County Administration - Approval of Komtek Invoices: 2026-2027
B. Ashley Hand, Director of HR - Resolution to be Rescinded
C. Jonathan Booe, County Administration - Resolution to Create County Equipment
Reserve Fund
D. Jonathan Booe, Kori White, Matt Debo - Review of Comprehensive Plan & County
Wide Zoning Regulation RFP's
E. Jonathan Booe, Kori White, Melody Kikkert - Review of the GIS and Geospatial
Services RFP's
4. Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319b(1) to include the Board of County
Commission, Asst. County Administrator, and the Director of Human Resources for a
period of 30 minutes.
5. Other Business
A. Neighborhood Revitalization — 1547 CR2400 Havana, KS (Morton Building)
B. Neighborhood Revitalization - 5186 CR 6000 Cherryvale, KS (30x40 garage and
concrete pad)
6. Adjourn
7. Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed
THIS AGE …
Mon Apr 13, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Board to approve lease and restrictive covenant agreement for Kizzire property
The Montgomery County Commission will consider a consent agenda including approval of minutes, invoices, and correspondence on the Federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 Program and the City of Independence RHID. Old business includes signing a lease and restrictive covenant agreement with Kizzire. New business features requests to sell a backhoe on Purplewave, install detour signage on CR4400 and CR5500, solicit bids for chemicals, and approve the audit engagement letter. The meeting will also include an executive session and a possible work session.
- Signature for Lease and Restrictive Covenant Agreement - Kizzire
- Request to sell backhoe on Purplewave
- Request to bid for chemicals
- Approval of Audit Engagement Letter
- Correspondence on Federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 Program
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
April 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Melvin Simpson - First Church of God in Christ Coffeyville, KS
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Mike Cordray, Chairman
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes & Resolutions 4/6/2026
3. Approve Invoices
2nd Week AP's - April 2026
4. Correspondence
Federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 Program
City of Independence RHID
2. Old Business
A. Ami Standridge, County Clerk - Signature for Lease and Restrictive Covenant
Agreement - Kizzire
3. New Business
A. Brandon Beurskens, Public Works — Request to Sell Backhoe on Purplewave.
B. Brandon Beurskens, Public Works - Signage for Unoffical Detour on CR4400 &
CR5500
C. Brandon Beurskens, Public Works - Request to Bid for Chemicals
D. Jonathan Booe, County Administration - Approval of the Audit Engagement Letter
4. Executive Session
5. Other Business
6. Adjourn
7. Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed
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Mon Apr 6, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners to review bids for grader, backhoe, and skid unit
The Board of County Commissioners will review equipment bids for Public Works and a skid unit. The meeting includes discussions on a wage study and the installation of cameras at the County Barn.
- Review of skid unit bids
- Presentation of grader bids
- Presentation of backhoe bids
- Discussion of cameras at County Barn
- Discussion regarding a wage study
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
April 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Renita Butler - Friends Evangelical Church
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Approve Invoices
4. Correspondence
Purple Heart Trail Designation
2. Old Business
A. Skid Unit Bid Review
3. New Business
A. Public Works - Present Grader Bids
B. Public Works - Present Backhoe Bids
C. Jeff Phelps, Facilities Maintenance - Discussion regarding cameras at County Barn
D. County Administration - Wage Study Discussion
4. Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319 b(1) to include the Board of County
Commissioners, Asst. County Administrator, Director of Human Resources, Sheriff, &
DOC Administrator for a period of 30 minutes.
5. Other Business
6. Adjourn
7. Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed
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Mon Mar 30, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Board to review RFPs for county systems and discuss juvenile housing agreements
The Montgomery County Board of County Commissioners will review Requests for Proposals for Payroll, Timekeeping, and HRIS systems, as well as GIS services. The board will also discuss agreements with Johnson and Reno counties for juvenile housing and consider the sale of a county vehicle.
- Review of Payroll, Timekeeping, & HRIS RFP
- Review of GIS & Geospatial Services RFP
- Review of Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Regulations RFP
- Review of Fleet Fuel RFP Submissions
- Johnson County Juvenile Housing Agreement
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
March 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Bill Booe - Liberty Community & Cherryvale Methodist Church
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Phil Clubine - Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Approve Invoices
4th Week AP's - March 26th, 2026
4. Correspondence
2. Old Business
A. Kori White, Rick Whitson, County Administration - Grant Funded Employee Position
at County Health Dept.
B. Michael Smith, Rural Fire - Review of Fleet Fuel RFP Submissions
C. Jonathan Booe, County Administration - Review and Approval of Comprehensive Plan
& Zoning Regulations RFP
3. New Business
A. Jason Clubine, IT - Quarterly Report
B. Brandon Beurskens, Public Works - Quarterly Report
C. Melody Kikkert, County Appraiser - Permission to Sell Vehicle
D. Jonathan Booe, Ashley Hand, County Administration - Review of Payroll,
Timekeeping, & HRIS RFP
E. Jonathan Booe, County Administration - Review of GIS & Geospatial Services RFP
F. Jonathan Booe, Kori White, County Administration - Johnson County Juvenile
Housing Agreement
G. Jonathan Booe, Kori White, County Administration - Reno County Juvenile Housing
Agreement
4. Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss matters related to the financial affairs, trade
secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts, and indiv …
Mon Mar 23, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
County to review comprehensive plan and zoning regulations RFP draft
The Board of County Commissioners will hear quarterly reports, discuss KDOT projects including a cost share and award letter for S. Buckeye Street, and review a draft RFP for the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Regulations. They will also discuss new grant opportunities for 2027 and hold two executive sessions on personnel matters.
- Quarterly reports from Marilyn Calhoun and Rural Fire Chief Michael Smith
- KDOT award letter for S. Buckeye Street presented by Public Works
- KDOT cost share discussion for a road project
- Review of Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Regulations RFP draft
- Discussion of new county grants for 2027
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
March 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Matt Friese - First Southern Baptist, Coffeyville
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Mike Cordray - Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes & Resolutions from March 16, 2026
3. Approve Invoices
3rd Week AP's - March 19th, 2026
4. Correspondence
2. Old Business
3. New Business
A. Quarterly Report - Marilyn Calhoun
B. Quarterly Report - Michael Smith, Rural Fire
C. Brandon Beurskens, Public Works - KDOT Award Letter for S. Buckeye St.
D. Brandon Beurskens, Public Works - KDOT Cost Share discussion
E. Jonathan Booe, County Administration - Review of Comprehensive Plan & Zoning
Regulations RFP Draft
F. County Health - Discussion of new grants for 2027
4. Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319 b(1) to include the Board of County
Commissioners, County Administrator, Asst. County Administrator, and the County
Appraiser for a period of 20 minutes.
B. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319 b(1) to include the Board of County
Commissioners, Asst. County Administrator, Human Resources Director, Sheriff and
the Jail Administrat …
Mon Mar 16, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
County to consider EMS inter-local agreement with Labette Health and rural fire equipment purchases
The Board of County Commissioners will review a burn ban, consider bids for a skid unit, and discuss an EMS inter-local agreement with Labette Health that includes participation in the SEK Health CO-OP and a Kansas Rural Health Transformation Program Grant. They will also consider purchasing used apparatus for Rural Fire and receive a weed management plan. An executive session is scheduled to discuss non-elected personnel.
- Review of burn ban by Emergency Management
- Review of skid unit bids from Rural Fire
- EMS inter-local agreement with Labette Health, SEK Health CO-OP, and Kansas Rural Health Transformation Program Grant
- Request to purchase used apparatus for Rural Fire
- NX Weed Management Plan & Eradication Report from Public Works
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
March 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Jamie Regis, Dearing Christian Church, Dearing
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Phil Clubine, Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes & Resolutions from March 9, 2026
3. Approve Invoices
2nd Week of March 2026 Invoices
4. Correspondence
2. Old Business
A. Rick Whitson, Emergency Management - Review of Burn Ban
B. Michael Smith, Rural Fire - Review Skid Unit Bids
3. New Business
A. Brian Williams, CEO, Labette Health - EMS Inter-Local Agreement, SEK Health CO-
OP, & Kansas Rural Health Transformation Program Grant
B. Michael Smith, Rural Fire - Request to Purchase Used Apparatus
C. Public Works - NX Weed Management Plan & Eradication Report
4. Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319 b(1) with the Board of County Commissioners,
County Administrator, Asst. County Administrator, and County Attorney for a period
of 25 minutes.
5. Other Business
A. Register of Deeds Monthly Report
6. Adjourn
7. Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed
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Mon Mar 9, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
County commissioners to discuss downtown redevelopment and road vacation
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners will convene to approve invoices, discuss the Local Emergency Operations Plan, and review a proposal for the Independence Downtown Building redevelopment. The meeting includes a public viewing of a road vacation in the Suburban Heights Subdivision and a work session.
- Approval of Invoices
- Adoption of Local Emergency Operations Plan
- Redevelopment of Independence Downtown Building
- Road Vacation in Suburban Heights Subdivision
- Discussion on Chip and Seal Oil
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Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
March 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Doug Mund- Grace Fellowship of Coffeyville, KS
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Robert Bever - County Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes & Resolutions 3.2.2026
3. Approve Invoices
1st Week AP's - March 5th, 2026
4. Correspondence
3.9.2026 Mail
2. Old Business
A. Rick Whitson, Director of Emergency Management - Adopt the Local Emergency
Operations Plan
3. New Business
A. Mike Belew, USFP Co. - Redevelopment of Independence Downtown Building
B. Public Works - Request to Quote Lawn Mower
C. Public Works - Request to Bid Grader and Backhoe
D. 9:30 am Open Road Viewing - Brandon Beurskens, Public Works Director - Road
Viewing to Approve Road Vacation in Suburban Heights Subdivision
E. Public Works - Discussion Regarding Chip and Seal Oil
F. Public Works - Discussion About Speed Limit on South Buckeye
G. Jeff Phelps, Director of Facilities Maintenance - Quarterly Report
H. Melody Kikkert, County Appraiser - Quarterly Report
I. Jason Niemier, Director of County Health - County Health Update
4. Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to KSA 75-4319 b(1) with the Board of County Commission,
Assistant County Admin …
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Net migration-84 people (-$7.5M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)4 ({"Severe Storm": 8, "Flood": 3, "Biological": 2, "Severe Ice · last Sun Mar 29, 2020)
Traffic fatalities10 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments705 (12,042 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$872/mo (466 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy18.2% (low numeracy 28% · 2017)
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Revenue$24.8M
Spending$34.2M
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