Lyon County public meetings in 2024
36 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will consider approving travel for Supervisor Selena Ayer to attend the “911 Goes to Washington” conference in February 2025, with a cost limit of $2,500 from account 019-00-7410. It will also review the recommendation to deny application CUP2024-5, an Agriculture Conditional‑Use “Event Space” request submitted by Danielle Cottman. Additional agenda items include routine business such as minutes, warrants, appointments, personnel changes, permits, public comment, and several executive sessions.
- Approve travel for Supervisor Selena Ayer to attend “911 Goes to Washington” Feb 22‑26 2025, up to $2,500 from account 019‑00‑7410 (funded by 911 funds).
- Consider recommendation to deny application CUP2024‑5, an Agriculture Conditional‑Use “Event Space” request by Danielle Cottman.
- Review the minutes of the December 19 2024 commission meeting.
- Consider warrants payable for December 27 2024 (amount not specified).
- Discuss personnel changes and permits.
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will consider routine financial items, including approving an encumbrance of $34,300 for the 2024 audit fee and authorizing up to $1,300 for an out‑of‑state travel request. The agenda also includes a planning and zoning application to amend regulations for licensed medical facilities and a letter of support for the Coffey County EMP Shield Project. Additional items are standard warrants, payroll payments, personnel changes, and a preliminary discussion of a real‑property acquisition.
- Approve encumbrance of $34,300 for the 2024 audit fee from Agler & Gaeddert
- Approve out‑of‑state travel for Ryan Janzen up to $1,300 to attend conference in Columbus, OH
- Consider application TA2024-2 to amend zoning regulations for licensed medical facilities
- Sign a Letter of Support for the Coffey County EMP Shield Project
- Preliminary discussion of real property acquisition (executive session)
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will review and approve several contracts and expenditures, including a $12,645 invoice for server installations, a $5,000 purchase for judicial equipment, a $6,087.50 quote for a sign‑truck adapter, travel costs for a county engineer conference, and service contracts for elevators, CAD renewal, and battery backups. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the vacation of a portion of County Road 250 east of County Road G. Additional agenda items cover personnel changes and routine commissioner reports.
- Approve $12,645 invoice from Advantage Computer for server and computer installations (account 010-07-7659)
- Approve up to $5,000 purchase of remarkables for judges, chief CSO, and court administrators (account 017-00-9009)
- Approve $6,087.50 quote from Master Tech Truck & Equipment for a man basket adapter for the sign truck (Road & Bridge Fund 011-00-9002)
- Approve travel expenses for Jim Brull to attend the 2025 National Association County Engineers Conference, up to $2,500 (account 011-00-7420)
- Public hearing on the vacation of part of County Road 250 east of County Road G
Planning and Appeals Board Meeting
The Lyon County Planning and Appeals Board will hold public hearings on two applications. The board is reviewing a request for an agriculture conditional-use event space and proposed language changes regarding medical facilities.
- Public hearing for Application CUP2024-5: Agriculture Conditional-Use 'Event Space' by Danielle Cottman at 1027 Road 70
- Public hearing for Application TA2024-2: Proposed 'Medical Facilities Text Changes'
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will hold a study session on December 11, 2024. Commissioners will travel to County Road 250 east of County Road G and conduct a road viewing of the proposed vacation of part of that road. An executive session will be held for an employee evaluation. No decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Travel to County Road 250 east of County Road G
- Road viewing on the vacation of part of County Road 250 east of County Road G
- Executive session – employee evaluation
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will meet to discuss several infrastructure payments and equipment upgrades. The body is deciding on contracts for bridge inspections, vehicle upfitting, and a payment to the City of Emporia.
- Alfred Benesch & Company quote for 2025 Biannual Bridge Inspection for $251,000.00
- Payment to the City of Emporia for Quik Trip infrastructure in the amount of $250,000.00
- TCS Upfitting payments of $51,310.76 and $23,481.25 for 5 new Chevy Silverados
- Archive Social social media archiving subscription renewal for $7,547.40
- Request for Proposals for a Covered Truck Parking Building at the Highway Department
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will consider several administrative items, including minutes from the November 21 meeting, warrants payable for November 27, and personnel changes. They will discuss the promulgation of the Lyon County Emergency Operations Plan. The commission will vote on payments of $3,031.88 to Frontline PS Solutions for document software and $4,671.79 to ErgoGensis for three 24/7 dispatch chairs for the 911 center. They will also consider a tax rebate agreement for Camso Manufacturing USA, LTD.
- Approve payment of $3,031.88 to Frontline PS Solutions for document software (account 010-28-7600)
- Approve payment of $4,671.79 to ErgoGensis for three 24/7 heavy duty dispatch chairs for the 911 center (account 019-00-8321)
- Consider the Tax Rebate Agreement for Camso Manufacturing USA, LTD
- Consider promulgation of the Lyon County Emergency Operations Plan
- Consider warrants payable for 11/27/24 (amount not specified)
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will consider several financial and operational items, including contract renewals, a large lease payment, and road vacation hearings. Specific items include renewing the ESRI contract for $16,591.71, approving a $5,754.60 herbicide purchase, and approving a final Motorola Solutions lease payment of $832,737.58. The meeting also includes public hearings on vacation of portions of County Roads 45 and 380, and routine business such as payroll, warrants, appointments, and personnel changes.
- Approve renewal of the ESRI contract for $16,591.71, funded from multiple county accounts.
- Approve purchase of 180 gallons of TRIUMPH RTU herbicide from Van Diest Supply Company for $5,754.60, charged to the Road & Bridge Fund.
- Public hearing on vacation of a portion of County Road 45 west of Road J.
- Public hearing on vacation of a portion of County Road 45 east of Road H.
- Approve final Motorola Solutions lease payment for the radio project totaling $832,737.58 ($664,237.58 from account 010-28-9001 and $168,500.00 from account 010-00-0310).
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will travel to three locations to view road vacation sites. They will inspect a portion of County Road 45 west of Road J, a portion of County Road 45 east of Road H, and a portion of Road 380 east of Road H. No decisions or votes are scheduled during this study session.
- Road viewing on the vacation of a portion of County Road 45 west of Road J
- Road viewing on the vacation of a portion of County Road 45 east of Road H
- Road viewing on the vacation of a portion of Road 380 east of Road H
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will discuss routine items such as meeting minutes, warrants, appointments, personnel changes, and permits. They will consider putting the IT Generator Project out to bid, with costs included in a consulting fee from BG Consultants. A key agenda item is the approval of four Axon tasers, accessories, and two Axon body cameras for a total of $12,460.10 from account 010-11-9001. The meeting will conclude with public comment and an executive session.
- Consider the minutes of the 11/7/24 meeting
- Consider warrants payable for 11/15/24 (amount not specified)
- Put out to bid the IT Generator Project (cost included in BG Consultants consulting fee)
- Approve purchase of 4 Axon tasers with accessories and 2 Axon body cameras for $12,460.10 (account 010-11-9001)
- Discuss personnel changes
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will review several facility and infrastructure contracts, including road work and security upgrades. The body is also considering funding for law enforcement equipment and a broadband grant support letter.
- Purchase of Motorola cameras ($97,650) and Action Target range system ($147,350)
- Final invoice for South Avenue and Prairie Street mill and overlay ($58,313.38)
- Road and Bridge building door locks and security system ($48,952)
- Concrete curb and gutter replacement at the Bowyer Building ($4,700)
- Letter of support for IdeaTek’s Kansas BEAD grant application
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will consider several financial approvals, including contracts for concrete work at the Bowyer Building, road and bridge projects, and a major purchase for the sheriff’s office. Additional agenda items cover personnel changes, a letter of support for a grant application, and routine departmental reports.
- Approve $4,700 quote for concrete curb and gutter replacement at the Bowyer Building
- Approve $5,895 quote to replace the dumpster enclosure at the Bowyer Building
- Approve $58,313.38 final invoice for mill and overlay at South Avenue and Prairie Street
- Approve $48,952 for road and bridge building door locks and security system upgrade
- Approve $97,650 purchase of cameras and $147,350 purchase of an outdoor range target system for the sheriff’s office
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission is meeting to review several equipment purchases and grant applications. The body will discuss funding for local transportation and a support letter for a counseling center grant. Personnel changes and legal matters will be addressed in executive sessions.
- Local Matching Funds for Lyon County Area Transportation for FY 2026 in the amount of $295,379.00
- Purchase of 200 Deluxe Bronze Grave Markers from Carrot – Top Industries, Inc. up to $15,000
- Year 3 payment for Eagleview agreement in the amount of $47,294.14
- Holiday gift certificates for employees to Goods Cash Saver totaling $27,000.00
- Quote from Ozark Laser & Shoring for a Topcon Tablet Collector and accessories for $5,589.00
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will meet to discuss personnel changes and review a quarterly report from CAREARC. The body will also consider a purchase for the Road & Bridge Fund and a tabled motion regarding the 2025 holiday schedule.
- Quote from Master Tech Truck & Equipment, LLC for a Folding Single Man Basket for $9,915.00
- Tabled motion to approve the 2025 Lyon County Holiday Schedule
- Quarterly report presentation from CAREARC
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will consider several approvals, including payments for fire‑alarm testing at the courthouse, annex, sheriff’s office/jail, and Anderson/Bowyer Building. They will also review a request to close the 700 block of Main Street (Road F/Americus Road) for a Trunk R Treat event on Oct. 27. A travel request for five staff to attend the American Probation and Parole Association conference in Las Vegas, with $5,350 in county costs, will be discussed. Finally, the board will consider a $7,500 agreement with BG Consultants for planning the sheriff training facility and shooting range.
- Approve fire‑alarm test and inspection payments: $4,090 (courthouse), $875 (Annex), $8,130 (Sheriff’s Office/Jail), $605 (Anderson/Bowyer Building)
- Approve closure of 700 block of Main Street (Road F/Americus Road) on Oct. 27, 2024, 2:00‑5:30 PM for a Trunk R Treat event
- Approve travel for 5 staff to Las Vegas conference: $3,100 registration + $2,250 flights = $5,350 county cost
- Approve $7,500 contract with BG Consultants for Lyon County Sheriff Training Facility & Shooting Range planning services
- Consider warrants payable for Oct. 18, 2024 (amount not specified) and appointments
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will meet to discuss facility maintenance and personnel travel. The body is considering approvals for fire alarm testing at four county buildings and travel expenses for community corrections staff.
- Fire alarm tests and inspections for the courthouse ($4,090), Annex ($875), Sheriff’s Office/Jail ($8,130), and Anderson/Bowyer Building ($605)
- Request to close the 700 block of Main Street (Road F or Americus Road) on October 27, 2024, for a Trunk R Treat event
- Travel for 5 Community Corrections staff to a conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, with county costs of $5,350
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will hold public hearings regarding a CDBG grant for Southwick House and the vacation of part of County Road 320. The body will also consider several contracts and equipment purchases.
- Bid for jail plumbing fixture replacement with Mitchell – Markowitz Construction for $636,278.00
- Purchase of a 2023 Chevy Colorado from D & T Auto Sales for $24,953.00
- Public hearing on CDBG grant for Southwick House
- Public hearing on the vacation of part of County Road 320 west of County Road L
- Lease contract with Raise Your Paws, LLC for parking lot spaces at 315 Mechanic St.
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will consider routine items such as minutes, warrants, payroll, and appointments, and will vote on several contracts and purchases. They will sign a lease with Raise Your Paws, LLC for parking spaces at 315 Mechanic St and a letter of support for a broadband program. Public hearings will be held on a CDBG grant for Southwick House and on vacating part of County Road 320 west of County Road L. The commission will also approve a vehicle purchase for the appraiser’s office.
- Approve bid for jail plumbing fixture replacement with Mitchell – Markowitz Construction for $636,278.00
- Sign lease contract with Raise Your Paws, LLC for parking lot spaces at 315 Mechanic St
- Public hearing on CDBG grant for Southwick House
- Public hearing on vacation of part of County Road 320 west of County Road L
- Approve purchase of a 2023 Chevy Colorado from D & T Auto Sales for $24,953.00
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will hold a study session that includes an executive session, a travel stop to County Road 320 west of County Road L, and a road viewing of the vacation of part of that road. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Executive session (legal matters)
- Travel to County Road 320 west of County Road L
- Road viewing on the vacation of part of County Road 320 west of County Road L
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will review the minutes from the September 26 meeting, consider warrants payable (amount not specified), and discuss appointments. It will also sign letters of support for the Hetlinger Developmental Services Transportation Grant and for the North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging. Additional items include personnel changes, permits, and routine reports.
- Consider the Minutes of the 9/26/24 meeting
- Consider Warrants Payable for 10/4/24, in the amount of $.
- Consider Appointments
- Sign Letter of Support for the Hetlinger Developmental Services Transportation Grant Application
- Sign Letter of Support for North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging for the Aging and Disability Resource Center and HCBS Statewide Assessment Organization
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will approve warrants, payroll, and appointments. The body will also consider a software purchase and bids for tax sale abstracting work.
- Approve warrants and payroll payable for September 27, 2024
- Consider purchase of Prepared Assist Plus for $7,360.00
- Consider bids for delinquent Real Estate Tax Sale abstracting work
- Approve/Amend agenda
- Consider appointments
County Commission
The Commission will discuss the Vision First Economic Development Report and consider several facility and security contracts. The body will also review a broadband grant support letter and a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
- Security camera equipment for LCAT: $13,635.22 (net cost to county $1,635.22)
- Elevator door restrictors with MEI: $30,659.00
- IT generator design and administrative fees from BG Consultants: $15,000.00
- Letter of Support for Resound Network’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Grant
- Vision First Economic Development Report discussion
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will hold a public hearing to consider closing a portion of Road 45 at Road H. The meeting also includes discussion of a corrected payment for security camera equipment of $13,635.22, with $12,000 state matching funds, resulting in a net county cost of $1,635.22. Additional items include approval of door restrictors for seven elevators for $30,659.00 and design/administrative fees for an IT generator for $15,000.00. The commission will also consider routine business such as minutes, warrants, appointments, and proclamations.
- Public hearing on closing a portion of Road 45 at Road H
- Rescind prior motion and approve payment of $13,635.22 for security camera equipment, with $12,000 state matching funds (net $1,635.22 to county) from account [17-00-9007]
- Approve addition/replacement of door restrictors on seven elevator doors for $30,659.00 from account [017-00-9021]
- Approve design and administrative fees for an IT generator from BG Consultants for $15,000.00 from account [017-00-9021]
- Consider warrants payable for 9/20/24 (amount not specified in agenda)
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will travel to the intersection of Road 45 and Road H and hold a public hearing on closing a portion of those roads. The meeting includes an executive session with legal and Nep items, followed by standard call to order and adjournment.
- Travel to the intersection of Road 45 and Road H
- Public hearing on closing a portion of Road 45 and Road H
- Executive session (Legal and Nep items)
- Call to order
- Adjournment
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will hold an action session covering routine items such as warrants and payroll payables for September 13, 2024, a letter of support for the LCAT public transportation grant, and personnel changes. The commission will consider and likely approve a quote from J&A Traffic Products for Telespar posts and bases totaling $9,815.00, to be funded from the Road & Bridge Fund. Additional reports from commissioners, counselors, the controller, and the clerk will be presented.
- Consider Warrants Payable for 09/13/24 (amount not specified)
- Consider Payroll Payable for 09/13/24 (amount not specified)
- Consider signing a Letter of Support for the LCAT public transportation grant application
- Approve quote from J&A Traffic Products for Telespar Posts and bases for $9,815.00 from Road & Bridge Fund
- Discuss personnel changes
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will discuss road improvements, including a potential KDOT cost share project. The body is also considering a municipal solid waste contract and a resolution for tax lien foreclosures. Additionally, the Facilities Director is seeking permission to bid a plumbing project at the county jail.
- Quote from APAC-Kansas, Inc. for $51,441.40 to mill and overlay South Avenue and Prairie Street
- Proposed KDOT Cost Share Project for base stabilization on Road 110 from Road T to Road W estimated at $2,000,000
- Resolution Authorizing Foreclosure of Tax Liens and Sale of Real Property
- Municipal Solid Waste Contract
- Bidding for Plumbing Fixtures Project at the Lyon County Jail, 425 Mechanic St.
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will hear public comments on the proposed 2025 budgets and then vote on approving them. The meeting also includes contract renewals with CivicEngage and Audio Eye, and a quote for geological services on the Cottonwood River Bridge. A presentation on the Southwick House CDBG application for 2025 will be given. Additional routine items such as warrants, payroll, and personnel changes are also on the agenda.
- Renewal services contract with CivicEngage for $8,795.85 and Audio Eye for $4,620.00 (account 044-00-9001)
- Approve Terracon geological services quote of $15,800 for Cottonwood River Bridge on Road P (Special Bridge Fund 033-00-7601)
- Public hearing on the proposed 2025 budgets
- Consider and approve the 2025 county budgets
- Presentation on Southwick House CDBG application for 2025
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will consider several items, including a $100,000 allocation to Flint Hills Technical College and a $4,000 purchase of a family‑court software system. They will also review minutes from the August 15 meeting, warrants payable for August 23 (amount not listed), and a special‑event beverage license for Ignacio Velazquez at 1223 E. Logan Ave on August 24. Additional agenda items cover personnel changes, public comment, and routine reports.
- Approve $100,000 allocation to Flint Hills Technical College (account 017-00-9811)
- Approve purchase of family‑court software system for $4,000 (account 010-07-7260)
- Approve Cereal Malt Beverage License for Ignacio Velazquez’s event at 1223 E. Logan Ave on Aug 24, 2024
- Consider warrants payable for Aug 23, 2024 (amount not specified)
- Consider minutes of the Aug 15, 2024 meeting
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will consider several spending approvals, including a $159,900 purchase of a demo 2022 Sign Truck and a $30,253.66 replacement engine for grader D117. They will also discuss increasing the bandwidth connection for the Highway Department to 1000 Mb for $975. Additional items include a federal‑aid construction engineering inspection agreement and FY24/25 KDOC grant reports.
- Approve $159,900 purchase of a demo 2022 Sign Truck from Master Tech Truck & Equipment (Multi-Year Fund [017-00-9026])
- Approve $30,253.66 replacement engine for grader D117 from Foley Equipment Company (Multi-Year Fund [017-00-9026])
- Approve $975 upgrade of bandwidth connection speed for Highway Department and Courthouse (account [010-18-7600])
- Approve Agreement for Federal‑Aid Construction Engineering Inspection Services for the HRRR Project on Americus Road
- Consider FY24 Year End Reports and FY25 Carryover Budgets for KDOC Juvenile and Adult Services
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will hold a study session on August 14, 2024. Commissioners will consider the Lyon County Area Transportation Title VI Complaint Procedures and Limited English Proficiency Plan. The agenda includes two executive sessions for legal matters. The meeting will adjourn after these items.
- Consideration of the Lyon County Area Transportation Title VI Complaint Procedures and Limited English Proficiency Plan
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will review routine items such as the previous meeting minutes, warrants, and appointments, and will discuss personnel changes and permits. It will consider a letter of support for Emporia’s bandstand restoration, approve a temporary beverage license for an event at 1223 E. Logan Ave, and vote on a resolution to join the Rural Opportunity Zone loan repayment program for 2025. The board will also authorize travel expenses for engineers to attend the MINK Conference, and will hold public comment and executive sessions.
- Consider signing a Letter of Support for the City of Emporia’s T‑Mobil funding application for the Bandstand restoration in Freemont Park.
- Approve a Cereal Malt Beverage License for Ignacio Velazquez’s special event on August 10, 2024 at 1223 E. Logan Ave.
- Consider a resolution authorizing participation in the Rural Opportunity Zone loan repayment program for calendar year 2025.
- Approve travel and registration expenses for Chip Woods, Jim Brull, Seth Snyder, and Matt Baysinger to attend the MINK Conference in St. Joseph, MO, funded from the Road & Bridge Fund (011-00-7420); KCHA will pay the registration fee.
- Consider warrants payable for August 9, 2024 (amount not specified).
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will meet to discuss personnel changes and road and bridge matters. The body is considering a quote for culvert materials and will hold two executive sessions for legal and personnel matters.
- Quote from RAILROAD YARD for culvert material estimated at $37,582.92 from the Special Bridge Fund
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will vote on several financial and administrative items, including canceling old warrants, approving vendor notices for structural steel bids, and reviewing a $48,400 invoice. The meeting also includes a discussion on the HRRR Project on Americus Road and a review of zoning applications. The agenda concludes with the finalization of the 2025 county budget.
- Cancel outstanding warrants 12 months old, numbers 72084‑73462, totaling $1,093.90
- Cancel outstanding warrants 12 months old, numbers 217492‑313847, totaling $2,465.50
- Approve entrance application for Jared Miller, 1066 Block of Road 130
- Approve notice to vendors for structural steel beams and H‑piling bids per engineer specifications
- Approve invoice from Computer Information Concepts for $48,400.00 (account 017-00-9015)
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will hold a study session on July 24, 2024. The meeting includes a call to order, an executive session for legal matters, and a review of the 2025 budget. The session will conclude with adjournment.
- Call to order
- Executive session (legal)
- Review the 2025 budget
County Commission
The Lyon County Commission will review several items including a $22,320.00 road equipment purchase and the 2023 audit presentation. The agenda also includes requests for street closures in Allen and updates to billboard regulations.
- $22,320.00 purchase of steel casing from Gateway Steel Pipe & Supply
- Street closure request for the Allen Veterans Fall Festival on October 5, 2024
- Zoning applications for 'Storage and Office' use and billboard regulation text changes
- Presentation of the 2023 Audit
- Appointment of witnesses to oversee destruction of 2022 Primary Election ballots
County Commission
This study session includes a review of the 2025 budget. The commission will also hold executive sessions regarding NEP and legal matters.
- Review of the 2025 budget
- Executive session for NEP
- Executive session for legal matters