Atchison County

The agenda includes a workshop session and a formal meeting. New business items consist of the 2026 Certification of Values presented by the County Appraiser, a proposal regarding the River Road closure for July 4th, discussions concerning 6199 Sheridan Road, project updates on water lines at the new Road and Bridge facility, and a follow-up on the Purple Heart signage. Additionally, the commission will hold an executive session to discuss non-elected personnel positions.

The meeting includes a workshop and agenda items covering a variety of county operations. Key discussion topics include a road and bridge engineering agreement, reserve fund planning, revenue neutral rate formats, a creative services contract, and the recognition of the county as a Purple Heart County with related signage. Additionally, the commission will review preparations for the Kansas State Fair, provide updates on HAVA grants and specific local property complaints, receive an EMS report, discuss bridge projects, and hold an executive session regarding non-elected personnel leave.

The meeting agenda includes a public workshop, a public comment session, and commissioner comments. New business items feature the recognition of state wrestling champions, the opening of 2026 oil bids by the Road and Bridge department, a discussion regarding Board of County Commission land options by the County Appraiser, and a lunch meeting to discuss EMS services. The meeting will also include time for executive sessions.

The Atchison County Commission meeting included discussions on a moderate-income housing grant for Pomeroy Development, the appointment of a new member to the Area Agency on Aging Board, and a request for payment from the sports complex. There was also a review of the Memorial Hall Lease Agreement, chute repairs, and the format of the RNR Hearing. The commission also discussed sharing budget worksheets with the public prior to the RNR hearing.

The Atchison County Commission Board meeting included discussions on road and bridge maintenance, County Lake funds and property use agreements. The meeting involved reading certificates of recognition to the Maur Hill Mount Academy Mock Trial Team, consideration of purchase orders, and an ARPA expense tracking summary presentation. There were discussions on a new website launch, the Main Street Program, and a budget request from the Juneteenth Committee. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a County Lake discussion with public concerns regarding its potential sale, maintenance, and future use. The board also discussed county clean-up efforts, farm lease agreements, and Memorial Hall management. Budget workshops covered Register of Deeds and EMS budgets, County Lake expenditures, and nuisance properties.