Lyon County public meetings in 2025

Commission Action Session

The Lyon County Commission will discuss authorizing a contract for Remote Monitoring and Management software and Mobile Device Management software, which incurs no cost until April 2026. It will also vote on canceling Purchase Order #11929 to Gerald Schumann Electric Inc., a $22,035 order for cleaning electrical switchgears that cannot be fulfilled.

• Permission to sign contract for Remote Monitoring and Management and Mobile Device Management software; no payment required until April 2026
• Cancellation of Purchase Order #11929 dated 11/30/2020 to Gerald Schumann Electric Inc. for $22,035.00 for cleaning electrical switchgears

Commission Action Session

The Commission will review a rezoning request for a property on W. South Avenue and consider several infrastructure contracts. The body will also discuss bridge load restrictions and various software and auditing payments.

• Rezoning application PTC2025-01 for 2985 W. South Avenue from Heavy Industrial to Civic/Public
• Bridge decking bid from Welborn Sales, Inc. for $31,114.29
• Geotechnical engineering services from Cook, Flatt & Strobel Engineers P.A. for an estimated $23,000.00
• 2025 audit encumbrance for Agler and Gaeddert Chartered CPA for $34,950.00
• Payment of $33,374.92 to the City of Emporia for LCECC server migration and ArcGIS update

Commission Action Session

The Lyon County Commission will review and possibly approve the minutes from the December 5, 2025 meeting. They will consider warrants payable for December 12, 2025, though the amount is not specified. The agenda also includes discussion of personnel changes and routine reports from commissioners, counselors, the controller, and the clerk.

• Consider the minutes of the December 5, 2025 meeting
• Consider warrants payable for December 12, 2025 (amount not listed)
• Discuss personnel changes
• Commissioner/Counselor/Controller/Clerk reports

Commission Action Session

The Lyon County Commission will review and vote on several financial items, including a bid for structural steel beams and piles for three bridges totaling $203,630.54, and a purchase of recording equipment and software for the District Court costing $18,835.00. Additional agenda items cover routine warrants, payroll payments, personnel changes, a year‑end review by Crosswinds Counseling, and adoption of the 2025 Solid Waste Management Plan resolution.

• Approve bid from Oden Enterprises, Inc. for $203,630.54 for structural steel beams and piles for three bridges (Fund 033-00-8350 Structural Steel)
• Approve $18,835.00 purchase of District Court recording equipment and software from For The Record (Fund 017-00-9009 Unified Court Capital)
• Adopt resolution of the 2025 Annual Review Edition of the Solid Waste Management Plan
• Consider warrants and payroll payments listed with no dollar amounts provided
• Discuss personnel changes

The commission approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. It authorized payment of warrants and payroll amounts totaling $1.1 million. It accepted a $203,630.54 bid from Oden Enterprises, Inc. for structural steel for three bridges, and adopted the 2025 Solid Waste Management Plan resolution. It also approved a $18,835.00 purchase of recording equipment for the district court.

• Approved agenda as written
• Approved minutes from 11/26/2025
• Approved warrants payable of $206,362.37
• Approved payroll payable of $516,315.19
• Approved payroll withholding payable of $374,786.40
• Approved $203,630.54 bid from Oden Enterprises, Inc. for bridge steel beams
• Approved adoption of Resolution 23-25, the 2025 Solid Waste Management Plan
• Approved $18,835.00 bid from For The Record for district court recording equipment

Commission Action Session

The Lyon County Commission will meet to approve warrants payable, consider personnel appointments, and authorize the purchase of a sheriff's vehicle and payment for bond issuance services.

• Approve warrants payable of $372,848.97
• Authorize purchase of 2026 Silverado for $49,279.50
• Authorize payment of $19,850.00 for S&P Global bond services
• Consider appointments
• Discuss personnel changes

The Lyon County Commission approved several items, including the November 26 warrants payable of $372,848.97, the re‑appointment of Diana Kuhlmann to the Newman Regional Health Board, personnel and payroll changes, and a $49,979.50 purchase of a 2026 Silverado truck. All motions were approved without recorded opposition.

• Approved warrants payable for November 26, 2025 in the amount of $372,848.97
• Approved re‑appointment of Diana Kuhlmann to the Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees for a four‑year term
• Approved personnel and payroll changes
• Approved purchase of a 2026 1500 Silverado, 4WD Short Crew for $49,979.50
• Approved payment of $19,850.00 invoice to S&P Global for analytical services on the PBC bond issuance

Commission Action Session

The Lyon County Commission will meet to discuss personnel changes and conduct four executive sessions. The body will also consider expenditures for employee holiday gifts.

• Expenditure for 273 holiday gift certificates for employees at $90 each
• Four executive sessions including employee evaluations and attorney-client privilege
• Consideration of warrants and payroll payable for November 21, 2025

The Lyon County Commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the November 13 meeting. It authorized payment of warrants and payroll amounts totaling $1.34 million and approved a $24,570 expenditure for employee holiday gift certificates. The board also approved three executive‑session motions to move employee evaluations to non‑elected personnel and an attorney‑client privilege session, then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (as written)
• Approved minutes of the November 13, 2025 meeting
• Approved warrants payable $302,268.09
• Approved payroll payable $398,355.71
• Approved payroll withholdings payable $542,124.04
• Approved $24,570 holiday gift certificate expenditure to Bob's Super‑Saver, Inc.
• Approved three executive‑session motions to move employee evaluations to non‑elected personnel
• Approved attorney‑client privilege executive session

Commission Action Session

The Lyon County Commission will review several routine items, including minutes from the November 6 meeting, appointments, and election certifications. They will discuss personnel changes and a series of permit‑related expenditures, such as a $5,114.86 invoice for pile‑driver parts and a $16,035 ESRI license renewal. The commission will also consider the City of Emporia's annexation request for property at 800 Road 160 and a resolution about selling public building commission revenue bonds.

• Approve payment of $5,114.86 for pile‑driver parts to Meever Foundation from Special Bridge Fund 033-00-8315
• Approve ESRI license renewal costing $16,035, funded from multiple county accounts
• Consider City of Emporia request to annex property at 800 Road 160
• Consider resolution requesting the public building commission offer for sale its PBC revenue bonds
• Determine winner for the third position on the Admire City Council

The commission approved the amended agenda, minutes from the November 6 meeting, and warrants payable of $203,874.26. It approved payment of a $5,114.86 invoice for pile‑driver parts and a $16,035 ESRI license renewal. A coin toss awarded the third Admire City Council seat to Rob Gore. The annexation request for 800 Road 160 was tabled until on or before January 22 2026.

• Approved amended agenda
• Approved November 6, 2025 minutes
• Approved warrants payable $203,874.26
• Approved $5,114.86 invoice for pile‑driver parts (Special Bridge Fund)
• Approved $16,035 ESRI license renewal (multiple accounts)
• Rob Gore selected for third Admire City Council seat by coin toss
• Approved signing of 2025 General Election Abstract
• Tabled Emporia annexation request until on or before Jan 22 2026

Planning and Appeals Board Meeting

The board will hold a public hearing on Application PTC2025-01, a request to change the parcel type from HI (high density) to Civic/Public. The property is the east half of the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 17, Township 19 South, Range 11, east of the 6th P.M., Lyon County, Kansas, located at 2985 West South Ave. The board will consider the request and any public comments before deciding.

• Public hearing: Application PTC2025-01 parcel type change (HI to Civic/Public) at 2985 West South Ave.

Commission Action Session

The Lyon County Commission will discuss authorizations for geotechnical engineering services and steel bridge decking. The body will also consider travel expenses for the 2026 National Association of County Engineers conference.

• Authorization to bid geotechnical engineering services for four bridge locations
• Approval of Notice to Vendors for steel bridge decking bids
• Travel expenses for NACE Annual Conference not to exceed $5,000.00
• Employee evaluations in executive session

Commission Action Session

The Lyon County Commission will consider several funding approvals, including $295,379 in local matching funds for the Lyon County Area Transportation program and up to $20,000 for a new ramp‑accessible mini‑van. It will also approve a $47,294.14 payment for the Eagleview appraisal agreement and review a premium‑pay policy for exempt employees. Additional agenda items include minutes, warrants, appointments, personnel changes, and routine reports.

• Approve $295,379 local matching funds for Lyon County Area Transportation (General Fund) for FY 2027
• Approve up to $20,000 (net $17,000) local matching funds for purchase of a ramp‑accessible mini‑van (Capital Outlay)
• Approve $47,294.14 year‑4 payment for the Eagleview agreement (Appraiser Capital Outlay)
• Consider premium pay policy for exempt employees
• Consider certification of local funding sources for grant submission (LCAT)

Commission Action Session

The Lyon County Commission will discuss funding and contracts for public safety infrastructure, including a shooting range and emergency communication center. The body will also review food insecurity data and a support letter for the TerraPower/Evergy project.

• Low bid from KBS for shooting range construction and dirt preparation for Dispatch/Training building for $1,578,501.00
• Construction engineering oversight fees for Driggs Design Group totaling $9,300.00
• Resolution requesting revenue bonds for the emergency communication center and shooting range
• Cancellation of Purchase Order# 12045 to Oden Enterprises, Inc. for $91,787.93
• Letter of support for IdeaTek Broadband Accelerations Grant application

Commission Action Session

The Lyon County Commission will consider approving a contract for testing fire and smoke alarms in county buildings and a data transfer fee for a public works system. The agenda also includes items regarding a lease agreement, a canceled construction inspection contract, and a letter of support for a broadband grant.

• Approve $13,950 fire alarm inspection contract
• Approve $8,500 data transfer fee for GWorks
• Cancel PO #12067 for $178,133.94 construction inspection
• Approve Lease Agreement for Parking with Raise Your Paws, LLC
• Sign letter of support for IdeaTek broadband grant

Commission Action Session

The Lyon County Commission will meet to discuss personnel changes and reconsider previously tabled items regarding a shooting range. The body will also consider a letter of support for a grant application.

• Reconsideration of tabled items related to the shooting range
• Letter of Support for Crosswinds Counseling & Wellness Kansas Department of Transportation grant bid
• Appointment of a voting delegate to the KCAMP Annual Meeting
• Discussion of personnel changes

Commission Action Session

The Lyon County Commission will consider approving construction agreements and low bids for the Range project and Highway Department equipment. The body will also review warrants, personnel appointments, and a traffic safety committee resolution.

• Approve construction agreement with Driggs Design Group for $9,300
• Approve low bid from KBS Constructors for shooting range at $1,578,501
• Approve quote for steel plate and tank car for culverts at $32,057
• Consider a resolution amending the Joint Traffic Safety Committee
• Consider warrants payable and personnel appointments

County Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings to consider the 2026 budget and the revenue neutral rate. Other business includes reviewing employee handbook policies and a 911 facility construction bid request.

• Public hearing and resolution on the revenue neutral rate
• Public hearing and certification of the proposed 2026 budget
• Request to send 911 facility construction out for bid
• CDBG application authorization for Flint Hills Technical College
• Approval of employee handbook policies for End Employment, Sick Leave, and AI

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will review routine items such as the minutes from the August 28 meeting, warrants payable for September 5, and appointments. Commissioners will consider signing a letter of support for the Lyon County Area Transportation (LCAT) public‑transportation grant application, which seeks capital and operating assistance. The session also includes an update to the resolution limiting opening burning, personnel changes, permits, and reports from commissioners, the county counselor, controller and clerk.

• Consider the Minutes of the 8/28/25 meeting
• Consider Warrants Payable for 9/5/25 (amount not specified)
• Consider signing a Letter of Support for the LCAT public transportation grant application
• Consider Updates to the Resolution Limiting Opening Burning
• Consider Appointments

The Lyon County Commission approved its agenda, the prior meeting minutes, and warrants totaling $136,844.60. It also approved a letter of support for an LCAT public‑transportation grant and updated the open‑burning resolution while repealing an older one. The board moved to a legal executive session to discuss a pending employment claim and then adjourned.

• Approved agenda as written (3-0)
• Approved minutes of 08/28/2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved warrants payable $136,844.60 for 09/05/2025 (3-0)
• Approved signing Letter of Support for LCAT public‑transportation grant (3-0)
• Approved updates to Resolution 13-25 limiting open burning and repealed Resolution 25-21 (3-0)
• Moved to legal executive session to discuss pending employment claim (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will consider several expenditures, including a $6,782.88 transmission repair for a county van and a $7,360.50 purchase of grader tires. It will also review an Evergy request for an agricultural utility‑maintenance yard and adopt a new road‑upgrade application process. A public hearing will be held for Flint Hills Technical College’s community‑improvement application.

• Approve Quick Lube quote to replace transmission on Van #4793 for $6,782.88 (County net 20%)
• Approve purchase of six grader tires from Mel’s Tire, LLC for $7,360.50 from the Road & Bridge Fund
• Consider Application CUP2025-01 for an Agriculture Conditional‑Use "Utility Maintenance Yard" by Evergy
• Adopt the road upgrade application and process
• Public hearing on behalf of Flint Hills Technical College to consider a community improvement application

The Lyon County Commission approved a conditional‑use permit for Evergy’s utility maintenance yard at the 1600 block of Road 200. It also approved multiple financial items, including warrants, payroll payments, a transmission repair for an LCAT van, and the purchase of grader tires. The board adopted a new road‑upgrade application process and signed a letter of support for the 2026 Community Rides Grant.

• Approved warrants payable $282,418.53 (2-0)
• Approved payroll payable $400,727.09 (2-0)
• Approved payroll withholdings payable $265,852.41 (2-0)
• Approved Evergy Agricultural Conditional‑Use Permit (Resolution 12‑25) (2-0)
• Approved transmission replacement for LCAT Van #4793 $6,782.88 (2-0)
• Approved purchase of six grader tires $7,360.50 (2-0)
• Approved adoption of road upgrade application and process (2-0)
• Approved signing a Letter of Support for the 2026 Community Rides Grant (2-0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will consider several items, including a $16,200 purchase of a four‑month pilot with Hyper to automate ten non‑emergency call types. It will also review a $7,022.30 invoice for upfitting a 2025 Chevy Tahoe, updates to employee‑handbook policies, and a request to install two signs for the “Old Allen” marker. Additional agenda items cover transportation Title VI procedures, a road‑sign request, and a new entrance application.

• Approve $16,200 purchase of a 4‑month Hyper pilot to automate non‑emergency calls (funded from Dispatch Contractual Services).
• Approve $7,022.30 invoice from Traffic Control Services, Inc. for upfitting a 2025 Chevy Tahoe ($2,134.80 from Multi‑Year LE Vehicle Equipment Capital, $4,887.50 from Law Enforcement Misc. Contractual).
• Consider installing two signs flanking the existing “Old Allen” marker (cost described as negligible).
• Consider new entrance application removing the requirement for all entrances to be on hard‑surfaced roads.
• Approve updated HR policies for accommodations, ongoing training, smoke‑free workplace, sick‑leave pool, and person‑to‑person leave donation.

The Lyon County Commission unanimously approved several items, including a $256,496.18 warrant payment, a new appointment to the Newman Regional Health Board, and a Title VI transportation complaint procedure. It also approved two historic‑marker signs, a revised entrance‑application rule, a $7,022.30 sheriff vehicle upfit, and a $16,200 pilot to automate non‑emergency calls. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda as written (3‑0)
• Approved warrants payable $256,496.18 (3‑0)
• Appointed Jeff Longbine to Newman Regional Health Board (3‑0)
• Approved Lyon County Area Transportation Title VI Complaint Procedure (3‑0)
• Approved installation of two “Old Allen” signs (3‑0)
• Approved new entrance application removing hard‑surface road requirement (3‑0)
• Approved upfitting of 2025 Chevy Tahoe for $7,022.30 (3‑0)
• Approved $16,200 pilot with Hyper to automate 10 non‑emergency call types (3‑0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will approve warrants, payroll, and personnel appointments. The agenda includes signing contracts for the Road P Bridge Project and approving the purchase of a Dodge Durango for the Sheriff's Office.

• Approve Road P Bridge (Rocky Ford) Project Contracts
• Approve entrance application for Fred Wingert (1500 Block of Road 175)
• Approve Dodge Durango upfitting for Sheriff's Office ($22,719.49)
• Approve warrants and payroll payable for August 15, 2025
• Discuss personnel changes

The commission approved its agenda, the previous meeting minutes, and several financial items including warrants and payroll totaling over $1.2 million. It also approved the Road P Bridge (Rocky Ford) project contracts, two new entrances for Fred Wingert on Road 175, and the upfitting of a Dodge Durango for the sheriff’s office at a cost of $22,719.49. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0) and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved minutes of 08/07/2025 (3-0)
• Approved warrants payable $341,145.90 (3-0)
• Approved payroll payable $380,165.89 (3-0)
• Approved payroll withholdings payable $524,275.27 (3-0)
• Approved personnel and payroll changes (3-0)
• Approved signing the Road P Bridge (Rocky Ford) project contracts (3-0)
• Approved upfitting of one Dodge Durango for sheriff’s office $22,719.49 (3-0)

Planning and Appeals Board Meeting

The Lyon County Planning and Appeals Board will discuss Application CUP2025-01, a request by Evergy for an agricultural conditional‑use permit to establish a utility maintenance yard. The proposed site is the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 27, Township 18 South, Range 12 East, in the 1600 block of Road 200. The board will also address routine items such as mileage vouchers before adjourning.

• Application CUP2025-01: Evergy seeks an agricultural conditional‑use permit for a utility maintenance yard at the specified rural parcel
• Mileage vouchers for board members

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will consider several spending items, including a roof re‑coating contract for the Extension Building and a snow plow purchase. They will also review travel expenses for a conference, a generator repair bill, and a mussel survey for Rocky Ford Bridge. Additional discussion will cover fence viewing on Road 220 and routine business such as minutes, warrants, and personnel changes.

• Approve $25,661.40 quote from Stanfield Roofing for re‑coating the Extension Building roof (Multi-Year Facilities Capital)
• Approve $7,566.00 quote from American Equipment Co. for a snow plow (Multi-Year Facilities Capital)
• Approve $1,500.00 for conference registration and travel for Wayne Scritchfield and others (Road & Bridge Fund)
• Approve $10,131.23 bill from Cummins Sales and Service for generator repairs (Special Road, Bridge, Machinery Fund)
• Approve $24,705.58 quote from BioSurvey Group for a mussel survey of Rocky Ford Bridge (Road & Bridge Special Bridge Fund)

The Lyon County Commission unanimously approved several contracts and payments, including a roof re‑coating for the Extension Building, a new snow plow, generator repairs, and a mussel survey at Rocky Ford Bridge. It also authorized travel for county engineers to attend the MINK Conference and adopted a fence responsibility order following a recent fence viewing. Additional actions included appointing Dan Roemer to the Multi‑Use‑Path Planning Board and approving routine warrants.

• Approved $25,661.40 roof re‑coating contract with Stanfield Roofing (3‑0)
• Approved $7,566.00 snow‑plow purchase from American Equipment Co. (3‑0)
• Approved $1,500.00 travel funding for four engineers to attend MINK Conference (3‑0)
• Approved $10,131.23 payment to Cummins Sales & Service for generator repairs (3‑0)
• Approved $24,705.58 BioSurvey Group mussel survey and relocation at Rocky Ford Bridge (3‑0)
• Approved $275,332.43 warrants payable for August 8, 2025 (3‑0)
• Accepted Dan Roemer appointment to Multi‑Use‑Path Planning Board (3‑0)
• Approved Fence Viewing Minutes and fence responsibility order (3‑0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will travel to a site half a mile east of Road M on Road 220. Commissioners will conduct a fence viewing at the top of the hill at that location. The meeting will conclude with adjournment. No formal actions or votes are listed.

• Travel to site half a mile east of Road M on Road 220
• Fence viewing at the top of the hill at that location

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will meet to review financial warrants and personnel changes. The session includes a quarterly report from CareArc and a discussion regarding a proclamation for The Wall That Heals.

• Cancel outstanding warrants 73571 to 74600 totaling $1,545.66
• Cancel outstanding warrants 223799 to 314183 totaling $2,780.10
• Quarterly report presentation by CareArc
• Consider signing a proclamation for The Wall That Heals

The Lyon County Commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the July 24 meeting. It authorized $196,019.79 in warrants payable, $381,677.39 in payroll payable, and $283,748.30 in payroll withholding. The board also cancelled two sets of outstanding warrants older than 12 months and approved signing a proclamation designating August 11‑17, 2025 as The Wall That Heals Week.

• Approved agenda as written (3-0)
• Approved July 24 minutes as amended (3-0)
• Approved warrants payable $196,019.79 (3-0)
• Approved payroll payable $381,677.39 (3-0)
• Approved payroll withholding $283,748.30 (3-0)
• Approved canceling warrants #73571‑74600 totaling $1,545.66 (3-0)
• Approved signing proclamation for The Wall That Heals Week (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will discuss several items, including a road‑upgrade petition process, concerns about a creek crossing on Road K7 north of Olpe City Lake, and a drainage study on Road G north of Road 160. Commissioners will also consider approving the FY 25 year‑end reports for KDOC juvenile and adult services grants. The meeting concludes with a vote on publishing the 2026 county budget.

• Consider approving the publication of the 2026 budget
• Discuss procedure for addressing petitions to upgrade roads
• Discuss letter and options regarding creek crossing on Road K7 north of Olpe City Lake
• Discuss drainage study on Road G north of Road 160 (Merrick Tower Rd)
• Consider approving FY 25 year‑end reports for KDOC‑Juvenile Services Grant and KDOC‑Adult Services

The Lyon County Commission approved its agenda, the minutes from the July 18 meeting, and warrants payable totaling $89,982.50. It also approved a $5,417.83 line‑item adjustment for the KDOC‑Juvenile Services grant and adopted the FY 25 year‑end reports for both KDOC‑Adult and KDOC‑Juvenile Services. Finally, the board approved publishing a notice for the 2026 Revenue Neutral Rate and Budget hearing and then adjourned.

• Approved agenda as written (3‑0)
• Approved minutes of 07/18/2025 meeting (3‑0)
• Approved warrants payable for 07/25/2025 in the amount of $89,982.50 (3‑0)
• Approved line‑item adjustment of $5,417.83 for KDOC‑Juvenile Services (3‑0)
• Approved FY 25 Year End Report KDOC‑Adult Services (3‑0)
• Approved FY 25 Year End Report KDOC‑Juvenile Services Grant (3‑0)
• Approved publishing Notice of Hearing to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate and Budget Hearing for 2026 Budget (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will consider routine items such as meeting minutes, warrants and payroll payments, and discuss personnel changes. It will vote on resealing stone caps on the courthouse for $9,830 from the Multi-Year Facilities Capital account. The commission will also approve the unit‑cost bid from A.M. Cohron & Sons, Inc. to replace the Road P (Rocky Ford) Bridge for $1,990,209.55, with $298,531.43 funded from the Multi-Year Capital Outlay Account and the balance from a KDOT reimbursement grant.

• Approve resealing stone caps on the Courthouse – $9,830 from Multi-Year Facilities Capital [017-00-9021]
• Approve unit‑cost bid for replacement of Road P (Rocky Ford) Bridge – $1,990,209.55; $298,531.43 from Multi-Year Capital Outlay [017-00-9026], remainder from KDOT reimbursement grant
• Consider minutes of the 7/10/25 meeting
• Consider warrants payable for 7/18/25 (amount not specified)
• Discuss personnel changes

The Lyon County Commission approved a $1,990,209.55 bid to replace the Road P (Rocky Ford) bridge and authorized the County Engineer to sign the Notice of Award. The board also approved $9,830 to reseal head joints on the courthouse stone caps. Routine items—including the agenda, minutes, warrants and payroll payments—were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda as written (3-0)
• Approved minutes of 07/10/2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved warrants payable $416,080.99 (3-0)
• Approved payroll payable $392,768.45 (3-0)
• Approved payroll withholdings payable $536,919.55 (3-0)
• Approved resealing of courthouse stone caps $9,830 to Mid‑Continental Restoration Co., Inc. (3-0)
• Approved $1,990,209.55 bid for Rocky Ford bridge replacement and authorized engineer to sign notice of award (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will hold a study session to review the 2026 budget. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Review of the 2026 budget

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will meet to discuss personnel changes and receive updates from the Food and Farm Council and Flint Hills Technical College. The body will consider a payment for data processing and an update to the mileage reimbursement rate.

• Invoice from Computer Information Concepts for $50,125.00
• Proposed mileage reimbursement rate change to $.70 per mile
• Flint Hills Technical College presentation on Economic Development/Strategic Plan
• Update from the Lyon County Food and Farm Council

The Lyon County Commission approved its agenda, the prior meeting minutes, and warrants totaling $176,369.03. They confirmed a 15‑member Food & Farm Council, paid a $50,125 invoice to Computer Information Concepts, and appointed Deon Morrow to the Multi‑Use Path Planning Board. The mileage reimbursement rate was raised to $0.70 per mile, and a non‑elected personnel executive session was scheduled for employee evaluations.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved minutes of 07/03/2025 (3-0)
• Approved warrants payable $176,369.03 (3-0)
• Approved 15‑member Lyon County Food & Farm Council list (3-0)
• Approved $50,125 invoice to Computer Information Concepts (3-0)
• Approved Deon Morrow appointment to MUPP board (3-0)
• Approved mileage reimbursement rate change to $0.70 per mile (3-0)
• Approved move to non‑elected personnel executive session for employee evaluation (3-0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission meeting on July 8, 2025 includes a call to order, a review of the 2026 budget, and adjournment. Commissioners will discuss the proposed county budget for fiscal year 2026. No other agenda items are listed.

• Review the 2026 budget

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will consider approving the purchase of 400 weather radios for $10,460, with a federal match of $7,845 and a local match of $2,615. The board will also review an entrance application for Trey Sommers in the 1900 block of Road U. Additional items include reviewing the June 26 meeting minutes, warrants and payroll payments, and discussing personnel changes.

• Approve purchase of 400 Weather Radios from Midland Radio Corporation for $10,460.00 (Federal Match $7,845.00, Local Match $2,615.00)
• Approve entrance application for Trey Sommers in the 1900 Block of Road U
• Consider minutes of the 6/26/25 meeting
• Consider warrants payable for 7/3/25 (amount not specified)
• Consider payroll payable and withholdings for 7/3/25 (amounts not specified)

The Lyon County Commission approved the agenda and minutes, then authorized warrants payable of $1,117,097.73, payroll payable of $402,100.88, and payroll withholdings of $301,015.24. They also approved the purchase of 400 weather radios for $10,460.00 (with a $7,845 federal match) and approved an entrance application for Trey Sommers on Road U. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved agenda as written (3-0)
• Approved minutes of 06/26/2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved warrants payable $1,117,097.73 (3-0)
• Approved payroll payable $402,100.88 (3-0)
• Approved payroll withholdings $301,015.24 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 400 weather radios for $10,460.00 (3-0)
• Approved entrance application for Trey Sommers, 1900 Block of Road U (3-0)
• Approved adjournment (3-0)

County Commission

The County Commission is holding a study session to review the 2026 budget. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Review of the 2026 budget

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will review two applications for agriculture conditional-use permits for quarries. The body will also consider a quote for equipment repairs and personnel changes.

• Agriculture Conditional-Use Permit for a Quarry by US Stone (Application Q2025-01)
• Agriculture Conditional-Use Permit for a Quarry by Rockland Stone (Application Q2025-02)
• Heavyquip quote for Kumatsu excavator undercarriage repair parts estimated at $14,701.20

The Lyon County Commission voted 3-0 to adopt Resolution 11-25, granting a conditional use permit for a quarry to Rockland Stone and amending the County Regulation Plan Map. The board also approved a $14,701.20 Heavyquip quote for excavator repairs, a $11,895.00 CivicPlus services quote, and $166,785.27 in warrants payable. Additional approvals included personnel changes, the meeting agenda, minutes, and a vendor letter.

• Approved Resolution 11-25 granting conditional use permit for Rockland Stone quarry (3-0)
• Approved Heavyquip quote $14,701.20 for Kumatsu excavator undercarriage parts (3-0)
• Approved CivicPlus quote $11,895.00 from fund 044-00-7280 (3-0)
• Approved warrants payable $166,785.27 for 06/27/2025 (3-0)
• Approved personnel and payroll changes for June 26, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda as written (3-0)
• Approved the minutes of the 06/20/2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved sending the revised vendor letter to selected vendors (3-0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will vote on whether to sign a local disaster declaration for severe flooding that occurred June 3‑7, 2025. The meeting also includes a discussion about fence viewing on Road 220 and a review of the 2026 budget request from the North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging. Additional items are routine financial approvals and personnel change discussions.

• Consider signing the Local Disaster Declaration for severe flooding June 3‑7, 2025
• Discussion on the fence viewing on Road 220
• Consider 2026 budget request from North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging
• Consider warrants, payroll, and payroll withholdings payable (amounts not specified)
• Discuss personnel changes

The Lyon County Commission approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, authorized payments totaling $1.28 million, accepted the fence‑viewing findings on Road 220, and signed the local disaster declaration for the June 3‑7 severe flooding. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda as written (3-0)
• Approved minutes of 06/12/2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved minutes of 06/18/2025 study session fence viewing (3-0)
• Approved warrants payable $392,972.29 (3-0)
• Approved payroll payable $376,127.51 (3-0)
• Approved payroll withholding payable $516,665.04 (3-0)
• Accepted fence viewing findings for Childears property (3-0)
• Approved signing local disaster declaration for severe flooding June 3‑7, 2025 (3-0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will travel to a location half a mile east of Road M on Road 220 and conduct a fence viewing at the top of the hill. The meeting is a study session that includes a call to order and adjournment. No formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Travel to site half a mile east of Road M on Road 220 (8:30 AM)
• Fence viewing at the top of the hill at that location (9:00 AM)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will consider several budget items, including a $178,133.94 payment to Kirkham Michael & Associates for construction engineering services on the Americus Road HRRR Project. It will also vote on a $54,051.77 purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Law Enforcement Vehicles Fund and a $10,600 software acquisition for agenda and minutes management. Additional agenda items include 2026 budget requests for senior centers, libraries, the sheriff’s office, and a technical college, as well as a conditional‑use rock quarry application and several resolutions.

• Approve $178,133.94 payment to Kirkham Michael & Associates for Americus Road HRRR engineering services
• Approve purchase of one 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe from Longbine Auto Plaza for $54,051.77
• Approve $10,600 software purchase for ADA‑compliant agenda and minutes management
• Consider 2026 budget requests for Emporia Senior Center, public libraries, sheriff’s office, and Flint Hill Technical College
• Consider conditional‑use “Rock Quarry” application (Q2025-01) by Ben Retter, US Stone

The commission approved a $54,051.77 purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe for law enforcement. It also approved $178,133.94 to pay Kirkham Michael & Associates for the Americus Road HRRR Project. A four‑year appointment of a County Appraiser was confirmed, and a $178,000 architectural design contract for the communications training facility was authorized. The rock‑quarry conditional‑use application was re‑tabled and several grant‑related resolutions and an inter‑local agreement with the Imaginarium were approved.

• Approved purchase of 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe for $54,051.77 (3-0)
• Approved $178,133.94 payment to Kirkham Michael & Associates for Americus Road HRRR Project (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 07-25 appointing County Appraiser for four‑year term (3-0)
• Approved $178,000 architectural design services for Lyon County Communications Range training facility (3-0)
• Re‑tabled Application Q2025-01 for Rock Quarry conditional‑use (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 08-25 certifying authority to apply for Kansas Small Cities CDBG program (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 09-25 assuring continued Kansas Dept. of Commerce funds for Imaginarium system (3-0)
• Approved Inter‑Local Agreement with Imaginarium and contract signing with Western Consultants (3-0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will hold a study session to hear presentations on the 2026 budget request from several county entities. Officials from the Extension Council, Kansas Legal Services, Register of Deeds, Newman Regional Health, North Lyon County Senior Center, and the County Attorney will each present their budget needs. No decisions are indicated; the session is for consideration of the upcoming fiscal year.

• Consider 2026 budget request – Lyon County Extension Council (Brian Rees & Janet Harrouf)
• Consider 2026 budget request – Kansas Legal Services (Ty R. Wheeler)
• Consider 2026 budget request – Register of Deeds (Wendy Weiss)
• Consider 2026 budget request – Newman Regional Health (Cathy Pimple)
• Consider 2026 budget request – North Lyon County Senior Center (Carol Curless & Janet Bathurst)

Planning and Appeals Board Meeting

The Lyon County Planning and Appeals Board will hold a public hearing on Application Q2025-02, a request by Rockland Stone, LLC for an agriculture conditional‑use “quarry.” The request concerns the east half of Section 31, Township 19 South, Range 10 East of the 6th P.M., Lyon County, Kansas (100 block of Road 140). The remainder of the agenda consists of routine items such as call to order, introductions, minutes approval, jurisdiction confirmation, mileage vouchers, and adjournment.

• Application Q2025-02 – Agriculture Conditional‑Use “Quarry” request by Rockland Stone, LLC for the east half of Section 31, T19S, R10E, 100 blk of Road 140

The Lyon County Planning and Appeals Board approved the minutes of the May 14, 2025 meeting. It voted unanimously to recommend granting a conditional use permit to Rockland Stone for a quarry on the east half of Section 31, Township 19 South, Range 10 East. The board also confirmed its jurisdiction, completed mileage vouchers, and adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.

• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Application Q2025-02 quarry permit (6-0)
• Confirmed board jurisdiction
• Completed mileage vouchers
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 p.m. (6-0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will consider several routine items, including meeting minutes, warrants, payroll payments and appointments. The meeting includes presentations of 2026 budget requests from Crosswinds Counseling & Wellness and the Lyon County Conservation District. Commissioners will also vote on an updated Drug and Alcohol Prevention Policy for LCAT and hear a report on the 2025 Certification of Values from the County Appraiser.

• Consider the Minutes of the 5/29/25 meeting
• Consider Warrants Payable for 6/6/25 (amount not specified)
• Consider 2026 Budget Request – Crosswinds Counseling & Wellness
• Consider 2026 Budget Request – Lyon County Conservation District
• Consider approving the updated Drug and Alcohol Prevention Policy for LCAT

The Lyon County Commission approved the agenda, the prior meeting minutes, and several financial items including warrants payable of $157,895.39, payroll payable of $390,305.65, and payroll withholding payable of $290,976.97. The board also approved personnel and payroll changes for June 5, 2025, adopted an updated Drug and Alcohol Prevention Policy for LCAT, and moved to a non‑elected personnel executive session for employee evaluation. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved agenda as amended (3-0)
• Approved minutes of 05/29/2025 (3-0)
• Approved warrants payable $157,895.39 (3-0)
• Approved payroll payable $390,305.65 (3-0)
• Approved payroll withholding payable $290,976.97 (3-0)
• Approved personnel & payroll changes for June 5, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved updated Drug and Alcohol Prevention Policy for LCAT (3-0)
• Moved to a non‑elected personnel executive session for employee evaluation (3-0)

County Commission

The County Commission will hold a study session to consider 2026 budget requests from several organizations and county offices. The meeting includes a presentation and budget review at the Lyon County History Center.

• 2026 budget request for SOS Inc.
• 2026 budget request for Lyon County Fair Board
• 2026 budget request for Hetlinger Developmental Services, Inc.
• 2026 budget request for Emporia Main Street
• 2026 budget requests for County Treasurer, Clerk, Elmendaro Township Library, and History Center

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will hold a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant application to the State Department of Commerce for the Imaginarian rehabilitation project. The commission will also consider a planning application for an agriculture conditional‑use quarry by Ben Retter of US Stone, and approve a $14,703.31 prepayment contract with KOMTEK Systems Corporation for RNR notices. Additional agenda items include routine minutes, warrants, appointments, personnel changes, and the introduction of the new county engineer.

• Consider Application Q2025-01 for an agriculture conditional‑use quarry by Ben Retter, US Stone.
• Public hearing on CDBG application to the State Department of Commerce for the Imaginarian rehabilitation project.
• Approve proposal from KOMTEK Systems Corporation to prepay RNR notices, $14,703.31, funded from the Clerk's Miscellaneous Fund and reimbursed by the state.
• Consider warrants payable for 5/30/25 (amount not specified).
• Introduce the new Lyon County Engineer.

The Lyon County Commission approved the meeting agenda, the prior meeting minutes, and warrants totaling $96,300.87. It also approved personnel and payroll changes, a $14,703.31 contract with KOMTEK Systems for RNR notices, and voted to table the quarry conditional‑use application for two weeks. Additionally, the board authorized a non‑elected personnel executive session and then adjourned.

• Approved agenda as amended (3-0)
• Approved minutes of 05/22/2025 as amended (3-0)
• Approved warrants payable for 05/30/2025, $96,300.87 (3-0)
• Approved personnel & payroll changes for May 29, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved KOMTEK Systems contract for RNR notices, $14,703.31 (3-0)
• Tabled quarry conditional‑use application Q2025-01 for two weeks (3-0)
• Approved non‑elected personnel executive session for employee evaluation (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will consider several financial and operational items, including contracts for a rapid notification system, artificial‑intelligence software, and furniture, as well as a safety pilot‑car program for a gravel ride. The meeting also includes review of prior minutes, payroll warrants, personnel changes, and other routine business.

• Approve quote from Motorola Solutions for rapid notifications, total $17,961.11, cost split between EFD and ESU PD.
• Approve contract from Civia Inc. for GovAI artificial‑intelligence software, $8,500.00, funded from Multi Year – Contractual Services.
• Approve request to use the pilot car program for safety on Burlingame Rd between 18th and Rd 190.
• Approve quote from MITYLITE for 40 tables for the Anderson Building, $13,347.22, funded from Multi Year – Fairgrounds Improvement.
• Consider signing the Kansas Local Workforce Development Area V Chief Elected Official Board Agreement.

The commission approved several contracts, including a new Noxious Weed purchase, a Motorola Rapid Notifications system, and GovAI software. It also authorized a pilot car program to improve safety on Burlingame Road and the temporary closure of Locust Road. Payroll, warrants, and other routine financial items were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved payroll payable $379,437.31 (3-0)
• Approved new Noxious Weed contract for 2,4-D at up to $17.00/gal (3-0)
• Approved Motorola Rapid Notifications quote, county share $5,987.00 (3-0)
• Approved GovAI software contract for $8,500.00 (3-0)
• Approved pilot car program on Burlingame Rd, 2-0; one abstention
• Approved closing Locust Road (Road 240) from Main St. to Fifth St., 2-0; one abstention
• Approved purchase of 40 tables for Anderson Building, $13,347.22 (3-0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will review and vote on a $40,000 contract with Brown & Brown Broker Services, payable in quarterly installments. Commissioners will also discuss an Emergency Solutions Grant for the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation on behalf of the Southwick Center. Additional agenda items include a yearly update from Casey Woods on Emporia Main Street, personnel changes, permits, and a public comment period.

• Consider Brown & Brown Broker Services Agreement for $40,000, paid quarterly
• Discuss Emergency Solutions Grant for Kansas Housing Resources Corporation for Southwick Center
• Yearly update from Casey Woods on Emporia Main Street
• Discuss personnel changes
• Public comment period

The Lyon County Commission approved its agenda and the May 8 minutes, amended a May 1 minute to correct an account number, and authorized warrants totaling $371,374.30 payable on May 16. It appointed Molly Priest and Dan Williams as ex officio members on the RDA board, approved a $40,000 Brown & Brown broker services agreement, and directed paperwork for an Emergency Solutions Grant for the Southwick Center. The board also moved to a non‑elected personnel executive session for employee evaluation and then adjourned.

• Approved agenda as amended (3‑0)
• Approved May 8 minutes as amended (3‑0)
• Approved amendment to May 1 minutes to correct account number (3‑0)
• Approved warrants payable for 05/16/2025 in the amount $371,374.30 (3‑0)
• Approved Molly Priest and Dan Williams as ex officio members on RDA board effective 6/1/2025 (3‑0)
• Approved Brown & Brown Broker Services Agreement for $40,000, paid quarterly from account 010‑18‑7600 (3‑0)
• Moved to a non‑elected personnel executive session for employee evaluation with Amy Welch (3‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3‑0)

Planning and Appeals Board Meeting

The Lyon County Planning and Appeals Board will hold a public hearing on Application Q2025-01, a request by Ben Retter of US Stone for an agriculture conditional‑use titled "Rock Quarry" on the west half of Section 4, Township 20, Range 10 East of the 6th PM, about 320 acres owned by Wagaman Farms, Inc. The agenda also notes that Application CUP2025-07 was withdrawn by the applicant and includes routine items such as mileage vouchers and standard meeting procedures.

• Public hearing on Application Q2025-01 – agriculture conditional‑use "Rock Quarry" on ~320 acres in Section 4, Township 20, Range 10 East of the 6th PM
• Application CUP2025-07 was pulled by the applicant (no further action)
• Mileage vouchers (routine reimbursement item)
• Call to Order, introductions, minutes, jurisdiction confirmation (standard procedural items)
• Adjournment

The Planning and Appeals Board approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting. It voted 5‑0 to recommend approval of Application Q2025-01 for a quarry conditional‑use permit with specified conditions. Mileage vouchers were completed and the meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m.

• Approved minutes of March 12, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Application Q2025-01 quarry conditional‑use permit with conditions (5-0)
• Mileage vouchers completed
• Adjourned meeting at 7:44 p.m. (5-0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will consider several financial and contractual items, including a new agreement with Reno County to house juvenile detainees. It will also review a $28,750 consulting contract for a Dispatch/Range project on West South Ave and a $56,627.69 service contract with ES&S for voting equipment maintenance. Additional items include canceling a small purchase order, approving payroll warrants, and signing community proclamations.

• Cancel Purchase Order #12010 with Terracon Consultants, Inc., balance $243.75
• Approve $28,750 consulting services for Dispatch/Range project on West South Ave from Driggs Design Group, PA
• Approve contract with Reno County to house juvenile detainees in Reno County juvenile detention facility
• Approve annual service contract with ES&S for $56,627.69 covering equipment maintenance May 2025–April 2026
• Consider signing proclamations for Walk, Run & Bike Week (May 29–June 4, 2025) and ECKAN Community Action 61st Anniversary

The Lyon County Commission approved multiple financial items, including warrants, payroll and service contracts, and made several appointments. It also approved the contract with Reno County to house juvenile detainees and changed the RDA board to a 9‑member structure. Additional actions included a proclamation for Walk, Run & Bike Week and the cancellation of a small purchase order.

• Approved warrants payable $132,251.42 (3-0)
• Approved payroll payable $378,710.78 (3-0)
• Approved annual ES&S service contract $56,627.69 (3-0)
• Approved contract with Reno County to house juvenile detainees (3-0)
• Approved change to a 9-member RDA board and voting delegates (3-0)
• Approved consultant services for Dispatch/Range project $28,750 (3-0)
• Approved proclamation for Walk, Run & Bike Week May 29–June 4, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved cancellation of Purchase Order #12010, returning $243.75 (3-0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will discuss several procurement items, including IT hardware and software purchases, a firewall license renewal, and infrastructure equipment. It will also consider out‑of‑state travel for two staff members and a policy change to convert the county’s deviated‑fixed route system to an on‑demand‑only service starting July 1, 2025.

• Approve purchase of MFA hardware and software for up to 120 computers – $22,854.40 (account 017-00-9001)
• Approve renewal of Courthouse SonicWall NSA3700 firewall license for 3 years – $6,622.07 (account 017-00-9001)
• Approve purchase of ~160 ft of used 48" steel pipe from Gateway Pipe, Inc. – $20,576.00 (Road & Bridge Fund 011-00-8223)
• Approve purchase of one tank car and ten steel plates from Railroad Yard Inc. – $33,163.20 (fund 011-00-8223)
• Approve out‑of‑state travel for Deputy Director Sarah Jensen and COII Alex Smith to the 2025 NENA Conference, cost not to exceed $4,800.00 (accounts 019-00-7410 & 019-00-7420)

The Lyon County Commission approved multiple budget items, including warrants, a firewall license renewal, and hardware contracts, and appointed two board members. It also authorized purchases of steel pipe and a tank car, and approved travel for a NENA conference. Finally, the commission voted to eliminate the LCAT deviated‑fixed route system and provide only on‑demand service starting July 1, 2025.

• Approved warrants payable $356,780.01 (3-0)
• Appointed Sylvia Miller to Area Agency on Aging Board (3-0)
• Approved renewal of Courthouse firewall license $6,622.07 (3-0)
• Approved amended MFA hardware/software contract $22,854.40 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of used 48" steel pipe $20,576.00 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of tank car and plates $33,163.20 (3-0)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel up to $4,800 for NENA conference (3-0)
• Eliminated LCAT deviated‑fixed route; on‑demand only from July 1, 2025 (3-0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will review routine items such as the prior meeting minutes, warrants, payroll and personnel changes. They will also consider an invoice for a $56,627.69 service contract with ES&S for election equipment covering May 2025‑April 2026. Additional agenda items include a wellness program report, a travel request for the county appraiser, and public comment.

• Approve invoice for ES&S election equipment service contract – $56,627.69 (budgeted yearly item)
• Consider warrants payable for 4/25/25 (amount not specified)
• Consider payroll payable for 4/25/25 (amount not specified)
• Consider payroll withholdings payable for 4/25/25 (amount not specified)
• Approve travel request for County Appraiser Ryan Janzen to attend IAAO Conference in Orlando, FL (attendee will pay own expenses)

The Lyon County Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 17 meeting. It also approved warrants payable of $251,237.90, payroll payable of $407,335.01, and payroll withholdings payable of $547,389.51. The board approved Ryan Janzen’s out‑of‑state travel to the IAAO Conference in Orlando, FL, noting he will cover his own expenses. The session was adjourned.

• Approved agenda as amended (3-0)
• Approved minutes of 4‑17‑2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved warrants payable $251,237.90 (3-0)
• Approved payroll payable $407,335.01 (3-0)
• Approved payroll withholdings payable $547,389.51 (3-0)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel for Ryan Janzen, Sept 21‑24, 2025 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will meet to discuss personnel changes and IT equipment. The body is considering a quote for new computers and adapters.

• Quote from CDW-G for 49 new PCs and video cable adapters totaling $45,453.85

The Lyon County Commission unanimously approved the agenda, the prior meeting minutes, and warrants payable of $1,204,609.63 for April 18, 2025. They also approved personnel and payroll changes for the day and a $45,453.85 purchase of 49 new PCs and video cable adapters. The board moved to a non‑elected personnel executive session to discuss an individual employee issue and then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved minutes of 4-10-2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved warrants payable for 4-18-2025, $1,204,609.63 (3-0)
• Approved personnel & payroll changes for April 17, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved CDW-G quote for 49 PCs and video cable adapters, $45,453.85 (3-0)
• Moved to non‑elected personnel executive session for employee issue (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will review and vote on several items, including a $270,393.20 bid from Van Diest Supply Company for 2025 weed‑spray chemicals. Commissioners will also consider a $206,070 purchase of the Kretsinger property on West South Ave and approve out‑of‑state travel for a floodplain conference. Additional agenda items cover personnel changes, an access easement on Road P, and routine reports.

• Approve the 2025 weed‑spray chemical bid from Van Diest Supply Company for $270,393.20 (account 026-00-8330)
• Approve purchase of Kretsinger property on West South Ave for $206,070.00 (account 017-00-9001)
• Approve out‑of‑state travel for Samuel Seeley to the ASFPM conference in New Orleans, May 19‑22, 2025 (budgeted)
• Consider an access easement for Randall Ikerd on Road P, Southwest Quarter of Section 29, Township 19 South, Range 12 East
• Discuss the current lease on the Kretsinger property

The commission unanimously approved routine items including the agenda, warrants payable of $454,050.99, payroll payable of $380,402.76, and payroll withholdings of $280,894.67. They also approved the 2025 weed‑spray chemical bid totaling $270,393.20 and an $80,190 purchase of 2,4‑D. Additional approvals were travel for Sam Seeley to an ASFPM conference, an access easement for Randall Ikerd, and the purchase of the Kretsinger property on West South Ave for $206,070, all by 3‑0 votes.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved warrants payable $454,050.99 (3-0)
• Approved payroll payable $380,402.76 (3-0)
• Approved weed‑spray chemicals total $270,393.20 (3-0)
• Approved travel for Sam Seeley to ASFPM conference (3-0)
• Approved access easement for Randall Ikerd (3-0)
• Approved purchase of Kretsinger property $206,070 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will review prior meeting minutes, warrants, appointments and personnel changes. It will consider two equipment purchase contracts—$192,565 for a used Caterpillar motor grader and $44,000 for used 12‑inch casing. The commission will also consider a $141,883 payment for a five‑year radio system warranty and a proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week. An executive session will address land acquisition.

• Approve Foley Equipment quote for a used 2017 Caterpillar motor grader, $192,565, from Multi-Year Fund [017-00-9026]
• Approve Frank Black Pipe & Supply quote for ~2,750 ft of used 12" casing, $44,000, from Road & Bridge Fund [011-00-8223]
• Approve $141,883 payment for 5‑year SUAII warranty for 800 MHz radio systems to Motorola, from account [017-00-9001]
• Sign proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week, April 13‑19 2025
• Executive session discussion of land acquisition

The Lyon County Commission unanimously approved a $192,565 purchase of a used 2017 Caterpillar motor grader. They also approved a $44,000 purchase of used 12" pipe casing, a $141,883 payment for the 5th‑year SUAII warranty for the 911 system, and signed a proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved purchase of used 2017 Caterpillar motor grader for $192,565 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of ~2,750 ft of used 12" casing for $44,000 (3-0)
• Approved payment of $141,883 for 5th‑year SUAII warranty for 800 MHz radio system (3-0)
• Approved signing proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week (3-0)
• Moved to Non‑Elected Personnel Executive Session for real‑estate discussion (3-0)
• Approved agenda as written (3-0)
• Approved minutes of 3‑27‑2025 meeting as written (3-0)
• Approved warrants payable for 4‑4‑2025 in the amount of $246,678.11 (3-0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will review several equipment purchases, including vehicles and tower repairs. The body will also consider a conditional-use permit for an event space and approve bids for grader blades.

• Purchase of 3 2025 Chevy Silverados for $151,691.04
• Conditional-Use Permit CUP2024-5 for an 'Event Space' at 1027 Road 70
• Purchase of a 2025 Ford Escape for up to $29,000
• Payment of $5,700 to Hayden Tower for North–Allen radio tower lighting repairs
• Approval of low/best bid for grader blades

The Lyon County Commission voted 3‑0 to deny the CUP2024-5 agriculture conditional‑use event‑space request. It also approved payments for tower lighting repairs, grader blades, a new Ford Escape and three Chevy Silverado trucks. Additional motions moved personnel matters to executive session and adjourned the meeting.

• Denied Application CUP2024-5 agriculture event‑space (3-0)
• Approved $5,700 payment for North‑Allen radio tower lighting (3-0)
• Approved low bid of $55,009.50 for 350 grader blades (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ford Escape up to $29,000 (3-0)
• Approved invoice for three 2025 Chevy Silverado trucks totaling $151,691.04 (3-0)
• Moved personnel interview to executive session (3-0)
• Moved second personnel interview to executive session (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will consider routine items such as meeting minutes, warrants, appointments, a disaster emergency proclamation, personnel changes and permits. It will also vote on several purchases, including IT hardware for $22,866.90, a tractor and mower for $102,000.00, guardrail posts for $5,873.96, and lighting repairs for $5,700.00.

• Approve IT hardware and software for up to 120 computers – $22,866.90
• Approve purchase of a used 2021 Massey Ferguson 6713 tractor and a new Land Pride RCM5710 mower – $102,000.00
• Approve guardrail posts and blocks from Central Nebraska Wood Preservers – $5,873.96
• Approve lighting repair for North–Allen radio tower – $5,700.00
• Consider warrants payable for 3/21/25 (amount not specified)

The Lyon County Commission approved several expenditures, including a $102,000 purchase of a used 2021 Massey Ferguson tractor and a new Land Pride mower. It also approved a $22,654.40 IT hardware and software purchase for CJIS compliance, a $5,873.96 guardrail quote, a $480,111.26 warrant payment, and a disaster emergency proclamation. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda amendment (3-0)
• Approved minutes of 3‑13‑2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved warrants payable $480,111.26 (3-0)
• Approved signing disaster emergency proclamation (3-0)
• Approved IT hardware/software purchase $22,654.40 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of tractor and mower $102,000.00 (3-0)
• Approved guardrail posts quote $5,873.96 (3-0)
• Approved adjournment (3-0)

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will review grant budgets for adult and juvenile community corrections. The body will also discuss a potential contribution for a new Lyon County Fair Board building and a quote for paver repairs.

• Quote from Foley Tractor Company for $17,926.98 for paver track smooth belts for D-224
• FY26 KDOC Adult Services Comprehensive Plan Grant and Budget
• FY26 KDOC Juvenile Services Comprehensive Plan Grant and Budget
• Potential contribution to Lyon County Fair Board for a new chicken/rabbit building
• Annual Report for Noxious Weed and Annual Management Plan

Planning and Appeals Board Meeting

The Lyon County Planning and Appeals Board will conduct a public hearing on Application CUP2024-5, a request by Danielle Cottman to use a portion of land in Section 3, Township 21 South, Range 11 East for an agriculture event space. The agenda also includes routine business such as confirming jurisdiction, electing a Chair, Vice‑Chair, and Secretary, and approving the minutes from the previous meeting. No other business is listed.

• Public hearing on Application CUP2024-5 – agriculture conditional‑use event space on specified parcel near 1027 Road 70
• Election of Chair, Vice‑Chair, and Secretary of the board
• Confirmation of jurisdiction for the board
• Approval of minutes from the prior meeting
• Processing of mileage vouchers

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will consider several items, including a request to loan a county‑owned bus to Anderson County at the direction of KDOT. Commissioners will also consider issuing a request for proposals for grader blades. The board will approve payment of a $21,696 invoice from KWORCC for the 2024 workers‑compensation obligation. Additional routine business includes reviewing prior meeting minutes, warrants, appointments, personnel changes, permits, and reports from officials.

• Request for direction on loaning a county‑owned bus to Anderson County (KDOT request)
• Consideration of a request for proposals for grader blades
• Approval of KWORCC invoice for 2024 workers compensation, $21,696.00 (account 010-58-7236)
• Review of warrants payable for 3/7/25 (amount not specified)
• Review of minutes from the 2/27/25 meeting and personnel changes

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will meet to discuss personnel changes and administrative approvals. Key items include a request from KDOT to loan a county-owned bus to Anderson County and a proposal for grader blade procurement.

• Direction on loaning a county owned bus to Anderson County
• Request for proposals for grader blades

County Commission

The County Commission will review several spending requests for facility maintenance, staff travel, and road materials. The body will also receive information on 2025 valuation notices and a presentation from the Kansas Natural Resource Coalition.

• Change order #1 for Lyon County Jail plumbing fixture replacement with Mitchell-Markowitz Construction for $19,602.00
• Approval of quotes for Road Oil for 2025 sealing and patching projects
• Travel for 4 Community Corrections staff to Florida totaling $5,358.64 for hotel and flights
• Renewal of GeoPermits Portal hosting with Schneider Geospatial not to exceed $6,348.00
• Travel for LCAT Mobility Manager to Oklahoma not to exceed $1,500.00

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will consider several approvals, including travel for staff to a drug‑court conference, road oil quotes for sealing projects, and a GeoPermits portal renewal. It will also discuss personnel changes, a letter of support for the KDHE Healthy Families Outreach program, and conference attendance for the county mobility manager. The meeting includes public comment and routine reports from commissioners and staff.

• Approve travel for 4 staff to the National Association of Drug Court Professionals Conference in Kissimmee, FL (May 28‑31, 2025) at a total cost of $5,358.64
• Approve all quotes for road oil needed for 2025 sealing and patching projects (no dollar amount specified)
• Approve Misty Williams‑Norton’s attendance at the Association of Mobility Managers Conference in Edmond, OK (April 5‑8, 2025) with expenses not to exceed $1,500
• Approve renewal of the GeoPermits portal hosting with Schneider Geospatial, not to exceed $6,348
• Sign a letter of support for Lyon County Commissioners to participate in the KDHE Healthy Families Outreach, Prevention, and Early Intervention Program

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the CDBG Downtown Commercial Rehabilitation application. The body will also consider a payment to Flint Hills Technical College.

• Public hearing on the CDBG Downtown Commercial Rehabilitation application
• Proposed $230,000.00 invoice payment to Flint Hills Technical College for the 2025 Allocation
• Update on The Wall That Heals from Edward Rathke, Richille Birk, and Clay Childs

Planning and Appeals Board Meeting

The Lyon County Planning/Appeals Board will hold a public hearing regarding a request for an agriculture conditional-use permit. The board will also conduct elections for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary.

• Public hearing for Application CUP2024-5: Agriculture Conditional-Use 'Event Space' at 1027 Road 70 requested by Danielle Cottman
• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will review several expenditures, including a new work truck and building repairs. The body will also consider a temporary road closure in Americus for a gravel ride event.

• Purchase of a 2024 Ford F-350 4x4 XL work truck for $49,626.00
• Wray Roofing bid to repair the salt storage building dome roof for $19,873.00
• Closing Locust Street (Road 240) in Americus April 11-12, 2025, for the Flint Hills Gravel Ride Event
• League of Kansas Municipalities 2025 membership dues of $1,103.89
• Up to $1,000.00 for Supervisor Sarah Jensen to attend the NG 911 Institute Awards Ceremony

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will consider approving membership dues for the Kansas Association of Counties and a training agreement with Jackson's Heavy Equipment Training. The body will also review warrants, appointments, and township reports.

• Approve 2025 Kansas Association of Counties Membership Dues ($8,278.96)
• Approve training agreement with Jackson's Heavy Equipment Training ($8,000.00)
• Consider warrants payable for February 7, 2025
• Consider appointments and township annual reports
• Hold an executive session for employee evaluation

County Commission

The County Commission will discuss several service agreements and infrastructure applications. Key items include facility maintenance, emergency dispatch access, and flood insurance program recertification.

• Modern Air yearly chillers and boilers maintenance agreement for $4,165.00
• Priority Dispatch yearly system access for EMD/EFD for $17,090.00
• 4 entrance applications in the 1900 Block of Road G
• Annual recertification for the Consumer Rating System Program for flood insurance discounts

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will consider several spending items, including a new full‑size transit van for LCAT costing $91,586, with 90% reimbursed by KDOT. They will also review a $7,662.50 sign‑material quote and a $9,099.63 payment for 2025 CVN mailings. Additional agenda items include personnel changes, the 2025 annual appointments, and routine reports from commissioners and staff.

• Approve purchase of a new full‑size transit van from Master’s Transportation for $91,586 (net $9,158.60 after KDOT reimbursement)
• Approve $7,662.50 quote from National Sign Company for sign materials, funded by the Special Road & Bridge fund
• Approve $9,099.63 payment to Postalocity/Broadstroke for 2025 CVN mailings
• Discuss personnel changes within the county
• Consider the 2025 annual appointments for Lyon County

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will consider routine items such as meeting minutes, warrants, payroll, personnel changes, and permits. It will decide whether to approve attendance for Nate Weaver and Lexi Warkentine at a CTO workshop in Omaha, limited to $1,850 and funded from accounts 019-00-7410 and 019-00-7420. It will also approve payment of $80,180 to the Kansas 911 Coordinating Council and $17,090 to Priority Dispatch for annual 911 service contracts, using 911 funds.

• Approve attendance for Nate Weaver and Lexi Warkentine at the CTO Workshop (March 11‑12, 2025) with spending not to exceed $1,850, funded from accounts 019-00-7410 and 019-00-7420.
• Approve payment of $80,180 to the Kansas 911 Coordinating Council for the annual NG 911 Call Handling invoice, from account 019-00-7600.
• Approve payment of $17,090 to Priority Dispatch for the 2025 Annual Protocol renewal for Emergency Medical and Fire Dispatch, from account 019-00-7600.
• Consider warrants payable for 1/17/25 (amount not specified in agenda).
• Consider payroll payable for 1/17/25 (amount not specified in agenda).

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will consider several financial actions, including a resolution to waive GAAP requirements, payment of a $532,174 liability insurance invoice, and a $100,579.57 fund transfer. The board will also review a $334,900 equipment quote and adopt a solid‑waste management plan review. Additional items include personnel changes, permits, and public comment.

• Approve resolution to waive GAAP requirements in K.S.A. 75-1120
• Approve KCAMP invoice for annual liability insurance premium of $532,174.00 (account 053-00-7233)
• Transfer $100,579.57 from the General Fund to the Tort Liability Fund
• Approve G.W. Van Keppel Company quote for demo Kenworth auto transmission, total $334,900.00 (Multi-Year Fund 017-00-9026)
• Adopt 2023 Annual Review of the Solid Waste Management Plan for Chase County, Emporia, and Lyon County

County Commission

The Lyon County Commission will consider several equipment and infrastructure purchases, including vehicles for the Sheriff's Office and land for a bridge. The body will also review yearly board appointments and a resolution of support for the Regional Development Association.

• Purchase of two 2025 Dodge Durangos from Clint Bowyer Autoplex for $92,504.00
• Land acquisition for the bridge over the Cottonwood River for $61,960.00
• Low bid from Metal Roof Systems of Kansas for a Covered Truck Parking Building for $107,226.00
• KWORCC invoice for Workers Compensation Insurance for $236,989.00
• Resolution 1-25 expressing support for the Regional Development Association (RDA)