Lyon County, KS

Commission Action Session

The Lyon County Commission will meet to discuss personnel changes, transportation guides, and two resolutions. The body is also reviewing the cancellation of several completed or unnecessary purchase orders.

• Resolution abating taxes
• Animal at large resolution
• Cancellation of $15,000 purchase order for Americus Road rehab (BG Consultants Inc.)
• Cancellation of $100,000 purchase order for Americus Road improvements (KDOT)
• Approval of Lyon County Area Transportation Riders Information Guide and Personnel Manual

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The Lyon County Commission will review several service contracts and engineering proposals. The body is also considering a street closure for a community event and a resolution regarding animals at large.

• Preventative Maintenance Agreement quote from MEI for $36,968.00
• Driggs Design Group engineering services for 911 build for $17,625.00
• Ben Moore Studio, LLC contract amendment for 911 build site visits for $14,000.00
• Request to close 700 Block of Main Street in Americus on October 25th
• Animal at large resolution

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Planning and Appeals Board Meeting

The Lyon County Planning and Appeals Board will hold public hearings regarding two requested changes to zoning regulations. These include a new section on applicant responsibilities for costs and revisions to commercial solar energy rules.

• Application TA2026-01: Text Amendment adding '8.10 Applicant Responsibility for Third-Party Services, Studies, and Administrative Costs'
• Application TA2026-02: Text Amendment revising '7.19 Commercial Solar Energy Conversion Systems (CSECS)'

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The Lyon County Commission will meet to discuss personnel changes and the publishing of available farm leases. The body will also consider several financial payments and a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

• Purchase of 10 grader tires from Mel's Tire, LLC of Emporia for an estimated $11,400.00
• Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2026 Proclamation
• Discussion on publishing notice of available farm leases

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The Lyon County Commission meets Thursday, October 1, 2026, to consider certifying the 2027 budget and to act on several routine items including minutes, warrants, and appointments. Planning and Zoning items include a recommendation to deny a conditional-use request for a "Private Recreational Vehicle Park" by Luke Senft and a recommendation to approve a "Communications Tower" request by Nex-Tech Wireless. The agenda also includes fire alarm inspection contracts for county buildings, personnel changes, and an executive session for an employee evaluation.

• Recommendation of denial for Application CUP2026-02, an Agriculture Conditional-Use "Private Recreational Vehicle Park" requested by Luke Senft
• Recommendation of approval for Application CUP2026-04, an Agriculture Conditional-Use "Communications Tower" requested by Nex-Tech Wireless, leaseholder
• 2026 Tech Electronics Annual Fire Alarm Test & Inspection: courthouse $4,090.00, Annex $875.00, Sheriff's Office/Jail $8,130.00, Anderson/Bowyer Building $605.00, Mechanical shop $250.00
• Consider canceling outstanding warrants 12 months and older: numbers 74655 to 75900 totaling $967.97, and numbers 227193 to 314940 totaling $10,661.69
• Consider certifying the 2027 budget; executive session scheduled for an employee evaluation

The Lyon County Commission approved the 2027 budget for the county and library following a public hearing. Commissioners also denied a conditional-use permit for a private recreational vehicle park and approved a permit for a communications tower. Additionally, the board authorized $13,950 for annual fire alarm inspections across several county facilities.

• Adopted 2027 budget for Lyon County and Lyon County Library (3-0)
• Denied conditional-use permit for private RV park at 1856 Road G (3-0)
• Approved conditional-use permit for Nex-Tech Wireless communications tower (3-0)
• Approved $13,950 for annual fire alarm inspections (3-0)
• Approved $418,642.02 in warrants payable (3-0)
• Cancelled outstanding warrants totaling $11,629.66 (3-0)
• Approved personnel and payroll changes (3-0)

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The Lyon County Commission will hold an action session to consider routine items such as approving minutes, warrants, payroll, and appointments. They will also discuss personnel changes and consider a letter of support for Hetlinger Developmental Services' KDOT grant application. Specific action items include accepting an engineering study proposal from BG Consultants for $5,000 and approving change order 1 for the 911 Center for $17,426.

• Consider accepting engineering study proposal from BG Consultants for $5,000 from Engineering Services account
• Consider approving change order 1 for the 911 Center for $17,426 from Bond and Interest Capital Outlay account
• Consider signing letter of support for Hetlinger Developmental Services for KDOT grant application
• Discuss personnel changes
• Executive session for employee evaluation

The Lyon County Commission approved payroll and warrant payments, appointed two members to the County Fair Board, and authorized a $5,000 engineering study for a culvert. Additionally, the Commission approved a $17,426 change order for the 911 Center and a letter of support for a KDOT grant application by Hetlinger Developmental Services.

• Approved $201,175.63 in warrants payable (3-0)
• Approved $390,626.92 in payroll payable (3-0)
• Approved $577,247.61 in payroll withholdings (3-0)
• Appointed Alan Pate and Justin Jackson to Fair Board (3-0)
• Approved KDOT grant support letter for Hetlinger Services (3-0)
• Approved $5,000 engineering study for Road 170 culvert (3-0)
• Approved $17,426 change order for 911 Center (3-0)

Commission Action Session

The Lyon County Commission will hold an action session to consider routine items such as approving minutes, warrants payable, and appointments, as well as discuss personnel changes. They will also consider two 911 service payments, a resolution establishing motor vehicle fees, and hear a presentation from Evergy on a solar project. Executive sessions are scheduled for NEP and employee evaluation.

• Consider paying Axon Enterprise Inc. $7,360.00 from 911 Service Fund for added services
• Consider paying City of Emporia $31,589.68 for LCECC's third of Motorola Flex CAD payment
• Resolution to establish motor vehicle fees
• Evergy presentation on solar project
• Discuss personnel changes

The Lyon County Commission approved Resolution 15-26, establishing a motor vehicle transaction fee that, combined with the existing $5.00 statutory fee, brings the total transaction fee to $10.00, effective until January 1, 2030. Commissioners also approved $7,360.00 to Axon Enterprise Inc. and $31,589.68 to the City of Emporia for LCECC's share of a Motorola Flex CAD payment, both paid from the 911 Service Fund rather than tax dollars. The commission approved warrants payable of $637,359.09 and the minutes of the September 10, 2026 meeting. Evergy representatives presented on the proposed Cottonwood Solar Farm, but the commission took no action on the project.

• Approved Resolution 15-26 establishing a motor vehicle transaction fee, making the total transaction fee $10.00 until January 1, 2030 (3-0)
• Approved paying Axon Enterprise Inc. $7,360.00 from the 911 Service Fund Contractual Services account (3-0)
• Approved paying the City of Emporia $31,589.68 for LCECC's third of the Motorola Flex CAD payment from the 911 Service Fund (3-0)
• Approved warrants payable for September 18, 2026, totaling $637,359.09 (3-0)
• Approved the minutes of the September 10, 2026 meeting as written (3-0)
• Approved the agenda as written (3-0)
• Held executive session for non-elected personnel employee evaluation; no action recorded
• Approved adjournment (3-0)

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The Commission will consider several administrative items, including a highway department purchase and grant reports. A public hearing is scheduled regarding exceeding the revenue neutral rate.

• Purchase of two semi-loads of 24" casing pipe for approximately $44,140.80
• Public hearing to exceed the revenue neutral rate
• Letter of Support for the LCAT public transportation grant application
• Approval of FY 26 Year End Reports for KDOC-Juvenile and Adult Services
• Discussion of personnel changes

Planning and Appeals Board Meeting

The Lyon County Planning and Appeals Board will hold a public hearing regarding two conditional-use requests. These include a private recreational vehicle park and a communications tower.

• Conditional-Use Application CUP2026-02: Private Recreational Vehicle Park at 1867 Road G
• Conditional-Use Application CUP2026-04: Communications Tower by NexTech Wireless at 435 Road 140

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The Lyon County Commission will hold an action session on September 3, 2026, to discuss and decide on several items, including approving a proclamation for National Adult Education Week, a workforce development agreement, and a payment for easement damages. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as approving minutes, warrants, and appointments, as well as updates from the Highway Department.

• Consider signing proclamation for National Adult Education Week (September 13–19, 2026)
• Approve 'Chief Elected Official Board Agreement' with Local Workforce Development Area 1
• Approve $2,000.00 payment to Kip Kubin of Shelter Belt LLC for easement damages

The Lyon County Commission approved the agenda, prior minutes, and $320,058.29 in warrants payable for September 4, 2026. It also approved a proclamation for National Adult Education Week, a workforce board agreement with Local Workforce Development Area 1, and a $2,000 payment to Shelter Belt LLC for right-of-way damages. The commission entered several executive sessions for confidential data exchange, non-elected personnel, and attorney-client privilege, and discussed personnel changes and highway updates.

• Approved agenda as amended (3-0)
• Approved minutes from August 27, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved warrants payable for September 4, 2026, $320,058.29 (3-0)
• Approved proclamation for National Adult Education Week, Sept 13-19, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved Chief Elected Official Board Agreement with Local Workforce Development Area 1 (3-0)
• Approved $2,000 payment to Kip Kubin/Shelter Belt LLC for right-of-way damages (3-0)
• Approved executive sessions for confidential data exchange, NEP, and attorney-client privilege

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The Lyon County Commission will hold an action session to consider routine items such as minutes, warrants, payroll, and appointments, plus discuss personnel changes. They will also vote on two equipment purchases: a freezer replacement for the kitchen at 425 Mechanic and new body and dash cameras for the Sheriff's Office. An executive session is scheduled for a non-elected personnel matter.

• Consider approving $12,032.00 freezer replacement at 425 Mechanic, paid from Facilities Capital Outlay
• Consider approving $45,695.40 purchase of 5 body cameras and 5 dash cameras from Motorola Solutions for Sheriff's Office
• Consider warrants, payroll, and payroll withholdings payable for 08/28/26
• Consider appointments
• Discuss personnel changes

The Lyon County Commission approved the purchase of five V700 body-worn cameras and five M500 dash cameras from Motorola Solutions for $45,695.40, funded from the LE Furniture and Equipment account. They also approved a $12,032 freezer replacement for the kitchen at 425 Mechanic, plus routine warrants and payroll payments. No public comment or appointments were made, and an executive session on non-elected personnel ended with no action.

• Approved purchase of 5x V700 body cameras and 5x M500 dash cameras from Motorola Solutions for $45,695.40 (2-0)
• Approved freezer equipment replacement at 425 Mechanic for $12,032.00 (2-0)
• Approved warrants payable for 08/28/26 in the amount of $160,970.15 (2-0)
• Approved payroll payable for 8/28/26 in the amount of $399,414.23 (2-0)
• Approved payroll withholdings payable for 8/28/26 in the amount of $574,134.57 (2-0)
• Approved minutes from 08/20/26 meeting (2-0)
• Approved agenda as written (2-0)
• Executive session for non-elected personnel held; no action taken

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Commission Action Session

The Lyon County Commission will hold an action session to consider routine items like meeting minutes, warrants payable, and appointments, along with several substantive matters. These include a new utility permit application and fee, an updated resolution restricting commercial vehicle traffic on certain county roads, and a transportation Title VI complaint procedure plan. The commission will also receive updates from Flint Hills Technical College and discuss personnel changes.

• Consider implementing a new Utility Permit Application and Fee
• Consider updated resolution restricting commercial vehicle traffic on certain county roads
• Consider approving Lyon County Area Transportation Title VI Complaint Procedures and Limited English Proficiency Plan
• Consider warrants payable for 8/21/26
• Update from Flint Hills Technical College

The Lyon County Commission approved the 2026 appropriation for Flint Hills Technical College and established a new utility permit application process for the Highway Department. Commissioners also passed a resolution restricting commercial vehicle traffic on specific county roads and adopted new Title VI complaint procedures for local transportation services.

• Approved $1,775,489.15 in warrants payable (3-0)
• Approved $73,906.68 appropriation for Flint Hills Technical College (2-1)
• Approved LCAT Title VI and Limited English Proficiency plans (3-0)
• Approved new $100 minimum utility permit fee (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 14-26 restricting commercial vehicle traffic (3-0)

Commission Action Session

The Lyon County Commission will consider routine approvals including meeting minutes, warrants, payroll, and appointments, plus personnel changes and permits. Major items include publishing the 2027 budget, a $602,821.53 bond payment to the State Treasurer, and several contracts and agreements.

• Approve publication of 2027 budget
• Bond payment of $602,821.53 to State Treasurer from Bond and Interest Capital Outlay fund
• Approve $13,461.60 payment for City of Emporia's CAD firewall replacement (911 expense)
• Approve $7,412.24 quote from M6 Concrete Accessories for rebar for Culvert 7763 replacement on Road L
• Sign High Risk Rural Road agreement with KDOT

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Planning and Appeals Board Meeting

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