Coffey County public meetings in 2022
20 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commissioners
The Coffey County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting including a work session. The agenda does not list specific legislative items or business for discussion.
- Work session scheduled for 11:00 a.m.
- Question and sign warrants and vouchers following the meeting
County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hear reports from the County Engineer and Road and Bridge Supervisor. The meeting includes an insurance review with TrustPoint Insurance and a discussion regarding the policy manual with HR Partners.
- Insurance review with Angela Trimble and Bobbi Gelhaus of TrustPoint Insurance
- Policy manual discussion with Kristina Dietrick of HR Partners
- Engineer report from Saben Yanez
- Road and Bridge Supervisor report from Jeff Beyer
County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss emergency management personnel and sirens, radio equipment, and the Wolf Creek to Blackberry Project. The meeting also includes reports from the Interim Road and Bridge Superintendent and a lobbyist.
- Emergency Management personnel matters
- Discussion regarding sirens
- Radio Group discussion on radios
- Wolf Creek to Blackberry Project presentation by NextEra
- Road and Bridge report from Interim Superintendent Jeff Beyer
County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss landfill fees, recycling equipment, and early learning initiatives. The meeting includes a work session and a discussion regarding bond approval.
- Request to waive landfill fees by Housing Authority Director Ronda Gilbert
- LeRoy Subdivision discussion regarding Bryson Meats
- Recycling equipment discussion with Director Todd Bemis
- Planning and Zoning Case SU-2022-03
- Discussion on bond approval
County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hear an update from Emergency Management Director Amber Presley and review a request for assistance from a Cancer Support Group. The meeting includes a work session and the signing of November 2022 warrants and vouchers.
- Cancer Support Group request for assistance
- Emergency Management update from Amber Presley
- Question and sign November 2022 warrants and vouchers
County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several real estate option and purchase agreements involving Charles Branson and Fisher Patterson Sayer & Sawyer. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding real property acquisition and an election canvass.
- Real estate option agreement #1 and #2 (Charles Branson, Fisher Patterson Sayer & Sawyer)
- Real estate purchase agreement #1 and #2 (Charles Branson, Fisher Patterson Sayer & Sawyer)
- Executive Session: Preliminary Discussion of the Acquisition of Real Property
- Election Canvass
- Proclamation for Lebo High School Volleyball Champions
County Commissioners
The Coffey County Commissioners will meet to discuss an initial PPP agreement regarding land acquisition in executive session. The agenda also includes discussions on ballot precinct selection, street sign requests from Lebo, and a Kenworth truck.
- Executive Session: Initial PPP Agreement and Land Acquisition
- Ballot Audit Precinct Selection
- Lebo City Council request for street signs
- Discussion regarding Kenworth Truck with Interim Road and Bridge Superintendent
County Commissioners
The Coffey County Commissioners will meet to discuss various county operations and projects. Topics include a wind farm presentation, bond discussions with Raymond James, and a public hearing regarding BETO CID.
- Public hearing for BETO CID
- Bond discussion with Raymond James representative Greg Vahrenberg
- Discussion regarding a used Kenworth truck with Interim Road & Bridge Superintendent Jeff Beyer
- Discussion of HVAC bids with Extension Agent Darl Henson
- Request to waive landfill fees from Housing Authority Director Ronda Gilbert
County Commissioners
The Coffey County Commissioners will conduct interviews with three construction companies in executive session. The meeting also includes a legal consultation regarding the CHIPS project and an update on the Meadows Property.
- Interviews with Nabholz Construction, Universal Construction, and River City Construction
- Legal consultation regarding the CHIPS Project
- Housing Authority update on the Meadows Property
- Report of accident from Interim Road and Bridge Superintendent Jeff Beyer
- Discussion regarding Coffey Health System patients and providers
County Commissioners
The Coffey County Commissioners will hear a report on downtown plans and a request from the Housing Authority to waive landfill fees. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a policy and procedures manual with HR Partners.
- Report on Plans for Downtown by Danielle Birk
- Request to Waive Landfill Fees by Housing Authority Director Ronda Gilbert
- Policy and Procedures Manual discussion with HR Partners Kristina Dietrick
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review economic development updates regarding the Silicon Prairie Industrial Site and a CID at BETO. The meeting also includes a discussion on a bridge utility agreement and a request for an executive session regarding land acquisition.
- Resolution authorizing creation of the CID at BETO
- Silicon Prairie Industrial Site planning update
- Executive session request for land acquisition
- Bridge Utility Agreement
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hear an update from Sheriff Tom Johnson regarding courthouse security. They will also receive an update on bond options for the County LEC Project and review the RFP and selection process with Goldberg Group Architects.
- Sheriff Tom Johnson presentation on courthouse security
- Update on bond options for the County LEC Project by Raymond James Greg Vahrenberg
- Review of RFP and selection process with Goldberg Group Architects Curt Krambeck
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hear updates regarding emergency management sirens, hospital administration, and road and bridge operations. The meeting also includes a jail progress update from Goldberg Architects and a presentation by Attorney David Cooper.
- Emergency Management Director update on sirens
- Hospital Administrator update
- Road and Bridge and CFS Engineer update
- Neilander presentation by Attorney David Cooper
- Jail progress update from Goldberg Architects
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting including a 4-H proclamation and an update on Strawn housing. The agenda is subject to change prior to the meeting time.
- 4-H Proclamation with Extension Agents and 4-H Ambassadors
- Strawn Housing Update presented by Tex Jenkins
County Commissioners
The Coffey County Commissioners will meet to review the 2021 final audit presented by Auditor Phil Jarred. The agenda also includes discussions regarding drug and alcohol screening, personnel matters, and culvert bids.
- Presentation of the 2021 Final Audit by Phil Jarred
- Drug & Alcohol Screening discussion with Compliance One
- Personnel matters regarding non-elected personnel
- Culvert bids from Interim Road and Bridge Superintendent Jeff Beyer
- SEKRPC housing study results
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hear program updates and land improvement discussions. The meeting includes demonstrations of three different timekeeping and payroll software systems.
- Program update from CASA Representative Haley Harshaw
- Land improvements discussion with Lebo Mayor Eric Ferguson
- Software demonstrations for ExakTime, Time Clock Plus, and PayCor
- Personnel matters regarding non-elected staff
- Discussion of County Policy and Procedure with County Counselor Wade Bowie, II
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss economic development with Derek Bucheit of 11th Lane Roastery. The meeting also includes a public request from Interim Road and Bridge Superintendent Jeff Beyer and a discussion regarding an employee handbook with HR Partners.
- Economic Development discussion with 11th Lane Roastery Derek Bucheit
- Public Request from Interim Road and Bridge Superintendent Jeff Beyer
- Employee Handbook discussion with HR Partners Kristina Dietrick
County Commissioners
The Coffey County Commissioners will meet to review real estate options agreements and an RFP process for a construction manager. The meeting also includes updates on road permits and the signing of August 2022 warrants and vouchers.
- Authorization of Real Estate Options Agreements
- RFP process to select a construction manager for Goldberg Group Architects
- CP-2 and Road Permit issuance
- Signing of August 2022 warrants and vouchers
County Commissioners
The Coffey County Board of Commissioners will conduct a hearing regarding the 2023 budget. The meeting also includes presentations on housing development and a daycare program request from USD 244.
- 2023 Budget Hearing with Auditor Phil Jarred
- Housing Development presentation by Ronda Gilbert and Mike Skillman
- USD 244 Superintendent Craig Marshall daycare program request
- Sheriff Tom Johnson discussion on transport officers
- Citizen concerns regarding funding presented by Richard Newkirk
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the jail project with Sheriff Tom Johnson and Goldberg Group Architects. The meeting also includes the canvassing of the 2022 Primary Election results by the County Election Officer and Deputy of Elections.
- Jail Project discussion with Sheriff Tom Johnson and Goldberg Group Architects
- Canvass of the 2022 Primary Election results
- Executive Session regarding personnel matters of non-elected personnel
- Meeting with Cook, Flatt & Strobel Engineers