Delbert Lopez

The Commission discussed several administrative and community items, including the approval of a sports complex baseball mound project and an agreement regarding culvert installation and capacity upgrades for Kapioma Township. The board reviewed a counselor billing statement and held a detailed discussion on a proposed residential housing development by St. Benedict's Abbey, involving potential island annexation, estate-size lots, and infrastructure challenges like sewer extension. Additionally, the commission conducted an executive session regarding personnel matters and planned for various departmental workshops on solid waste, road and bridge, treasurer affairs, and budget.

The Board approved several items, including a purchase order for desktop licensing for the County Appraiser and an annual fee for the election budget. The Board selected Forvis Mazars for the auditor RFP for the 2025-2028 term, renewed a cash farm lease agreement with 4-A LLC, and approved a disaster relief application for a fire-damaged property. Additionally, the Board established a Memorandum of Understanding with the Atchison County Lake Committee and authorized a credit card program with UMB Bank. Commissioners also discussed various regional updates, including chamber events, EMS statistics, and upcoming grant opportunities.

The commission heard updates from the Extension Office regarding 2027 budget planning and organizational goals, approved the 2026 Civic Plus renewal for IT, and authorized a roofing purchase order for maintenance. The Solid Waste Director presented the 2026 plan, including new members and fee structures. The commission also reviewed the Project Concern report and held several executive sessions to discuss personnel matters and attorney-client privilege before adjourning to a budget workshop.

The meeting included reports on local infrastructure projects, such as updates on the Ottawa Road construction and a proposal for road micro-surfacing. Discussion topics featured the development of a county-wide dust control policy, approval of oil supply contracts, and mowing service bids for the county lake. The commission also addressed resolutions regarding the Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) and tax payment applications, alongside planning discussions for the 2027 preliminary budget and the potential reallocation of sales tax funds for the sports complex.

The Commission addressed several items during the meeting, including the addition of a maintenance department purchase order for the Memorial Hall roof. A proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month was presented to CASA. Updates were provided by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment regarding waste management. The meeting concluded with a transition into workshops involving the Road and Bridge department, the County Appraiser, and a discussion regarding the 2027 solid waste budget.