Atchison County Commission weighs sales tax, road projects; Aug 25 meeting to cover lake budget and data center
The Atchison County Commission held a special meeting Aug. 10 to canvass and certify Primary Election results, cancelled its Aug. 11 regular meeting, and on Aug. 18 considered a sales tax charter resolution and several road and easement items. Minutes for these sessions have not yet been published, so no final decisions are recorded. The commission next meets Aug. 25 to discuss road updates, a lake budget, and a data center.
Primary Election certification
The commission held a special meeting Aug. 10 solely to canvass and certify the results of the Primary Election. No other business was listed on the agenda. Minutes have not yet been published.
Aug. 11 regular meeting cancelled
The commission cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Aug. 11, 2026. No business was conducted at that time.
Sales tax and road projects considered
At its Aug. 18 regular meeting, the commission held a workshop on the quarter-cent sales tax with Derek Franklin, followed by public comment and new business. Agenda items included:
- Consideration of a sales tax charter resolution
- Road and Bridge / Schwab Eaton – Ottawa Road discussion
- Road and Bridge – RWD#5 easement discussion
- Sports Complex – consideration of 2nd and 3rd quarter maintenance
The meeting was open to the public, with Zoom available starting at 10:00 AM. Minutes have not yet been published, so no outcomes are recorded.
Coming up: Aug. 25 regular meeting
The commission will hold a regular meeting Aug. 25 with a public workshop, public comment, and new business. Agenda items include:
- Schwab Eaton – Ottawa Road update
- RWD#5 – easement recommendation
- Road and Bridge – chip and seal review
- Atchison County Lake – 2026 budget – electric
- Data center discussion
No final decisions are listed on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public.