McPherson County, KS

Board of County Commissioners

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Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

Board of County Commissioners

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Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

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Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

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Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

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Board of County Commissioners

The Board of McPherson County Commissioners will discuss several administrative items, including personnel matters and department updates. The meeting includes discussions on regional solid waste management plans and a review of comprehensive wage study recommendations.

• Review and approval of Comprehensive Wage Study Recommendations
• Regional & County Solid Waste Management Plans for renewal
• Road Vacation Request
• Prairie View McPherson County Advisory Committee Appointment

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a contract for the Repath Services Program and proposals for courthouse renovations and concrete repairs. The board will also discuss the purchase of sealing materials for the winter maintenance program.

• Repath Services Program Contract approval
• Fuqua Construction, inc. proposal for Courthouse Renovations
• Concrete repairs on the Courthouse grounds
• Purchase of crack sealing & mastic sealing material for winter maintenance
• Operation Green Light Proclamation

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss department updates and personnel matters. The agenda includes a review of 2026 Q3 uncollectible debt and a furniture purchase request for the County Appraiser's office.

• 2026 Q3 Uncollectible Debt review
• County Appraiser Office furniture purchase request
• Public Works Director non-elected personnel items
• Approval of checks, claims, and payroll

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners meets September 28, 2026, to handle routine business and several specific items. The board will consider a resolution setting the 2027 county holiday schedule and a resolution on infra sound and low-frequency sound in unincorporated areas. Public Works Director David Bohnenblust will ask the board to select a consultant for the McPherson County SS4A Planning and Demonstration Grant and authorize negotiation of a professional services agreement, and to approve a purchase of millings. Other items include a shop heater purchase for the Noxious Weed Shop, personnel, checks and claims, and an IT work session and courthouse walk-through.

• Resolution on the 2027 County Holiday Schedule
• Resolution regarding infra sound and low-frequency sound in unincorporated areas
• Request to select a consultant for the McPherson County SS4A Planning and Demonstration Grant and authorize negotiation of a professional services agreement
• Purchase of millings (Public Works)
• Shop heater purchase for the Noxious Weed Shop

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss various administrative items including payroll, personnel, and department updates. The agenda includes reports from the County Appraiser and County Treasurer, as well as a work session with Emergency Management/Communications.

• Approval of Checks and Claims & Payroll
• 2026 Compliance Report from County Appraiser
• Department updates from Planning/Zoning/Environment
• Work session with Emergency Management/Communications

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Commission will hold a public hearing on the 2027 county and rural fire district budget, and consider a resolution to increase the motor vehicle transaction fee. The board will also review a temporary event request for a haunted forest in Galva, approve purchases and contracts for roads and weed control, and handle routine approvals including payroll, claims, and personnel items.

• 2027 McPherson County & Rural Fire District Budget Hearing
• Resolution for Increasing Motor Vehicle Transaction Fee
• Cord Nestor request for temporary event - Haunted Forest, Galva, KS
• Approval of High Risk Rural Roads & Cost Share Guardrail Grant Proposal
• Approval of Contract for Engineering Services regarding Bridge #075010

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Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several departmental requests and administrative items. Key topics include an airport funding grant, a commercial freezer replacement for Corrections, and a special use case for an event venue.

• Airport Authority request for funding grant
• Special Use Case SU-26-0103: event venue/center in A-1 Agricultural District
• Zoning Amendment Model Code change & Resolution
• Commercial Freezer Replacement Request for Corrections
• Purchase of tires for various vehicles, trucks and equipment

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine items and hear reports from county officials. They will discuss and potentially approve a request to renew gas cylinder bottle leases, a request to sign plans and contract documents for replacing Bridge 075010 south of Inman on Arapaho Rd., and a funding request from the McKIDS Coordinator. The agenda also includes personnel matters and a quarterly report from the MIDC Executive Director.

• Renewal of leases on gas cylinder bottles
• Signature on plans, specs, and contract documents for Bridge 075010 replacement on Arapaho Rd. south of Inman
• Funding request from McKIDS Coordinator
• Quarterly report from MIDC Executive Director
• Approval of checks, claims, payroll, adds, and abates

The Board of County Commissioners approved the agenda with an added hearing officer appointment, authorized gas cylinder lease renewals for public works, and approved a bridge replacement contract on Arapaho Road. The board also approved personnel changes for the Register of Deeds, Health Department, and Public Works, and designated a hearing officer for sanitary code appeals.

• Approved agenda as amended (3-0)
• Approved August 17, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved hiring Maya Santillan as Clerk I in Register of Deeds (3-0)
• Approved hiring Ezzrie Judd as Clerk I in Health Department (3-0)
• Designated Director of Planning, Zoning and Environment as Hearing Officer for Sanitary Code appeals (3-0)
• Approved property abatement as presented (3-0)
• Approved 10-year gas cylinder lease renewals with Lampton Welding Supply for $6,724.61 (3-0)
• Approved promoting Stan Lundin to Maintenance Worker III in Public Works (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative items and hear departmental requests. They will canvass the August 4 primary election, consider purchasing a snowblower, approve repair costs for a 1998 International semi-truck, and discuss IT security upgrades. The agenda is mostly operational, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Canvass of August 4, 2026 Primary Election
• Request to order replacement batteries for UPS
• Snowblower purchase request
• Repair costs on 1998 International Semi-truck (#36)
• Security appliance upgrades

The board approved the final canvass of the August 4, 2026 Primary Election, including opening and counting qualified provisional ballots. It also approved several purchases and personnel actions, all by unanimous votes.

• Approved opening and counting 69 qualified and 18 partially qualified provisional ballots (unanimous)
• Approved final canvass of Aug. 4, 2026 Primary Election (unanimous)
• Approved snow blower purchase from Ace Hardware, not to exceed $1,628.99 (unanimous)
• Approved Semi-truck #36 driveline repair by Bruckner Truck, not to exceed $5,753.44 (unanimous)
• Approved two new part-time temporary maintenance workers/mowers (unanimous)
• Approved security appliance purchase, not to exceed $5,528.00 (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of E. David Schmidt to Solid Waste Utility Board for 3-year term (unanimous)
• Approved Cereal Malt Beverage Notice to Township for 365 Sports Complex (unanimous)

General

The McPherson County Board of Planning & Zoning Appeals is meeting to continue its review of the Model Code Zone Regulations (case ZA-26-0104), which was carried over from the August 10, 2026 meeting. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Continued discussion of ZA-26-0104 Model Code Zone Regulations

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Commission will hold its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, personnel matters, and several department requests. Key items include a pay request for bridge replacement work, a laptop purchase, and cleaning services discussion.

• Pay request from L&M Contractors Inc. for Bridge #100080 at Comanche Road and 10th Avenue
• Laptop purchase for GIS/Mapping
• Cell phone purchase for Maintenance
• Approval of three new policies
• Designation change of official county newspaper

McPherson County commissioners approved Resolution 2026-19 designating the Rural Messenger as the official county newspaper, replacing the McPherson Sentinel, after reviewing cost quotes. They also approved a $470,333.70 pay request to L&M Contractors Inc. for the Bridge #100080 project at Comanche Road and 10th Avenue. Several personnel hires were approved, along with a laptop purchase, a department cell phone plan, termination of the county building cleaning contract, and three new county policies. All votes recorded were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 2026-19 designating Rural Messenger as official county newspaper (3-0)
• Approved $470,333.70 pay request to L&M Contractors Inc. for Bridge #100080 (all aye)
• Approved laptop purchase from Dell Technologies up to $3,236.87 (all aye)
• Approved cell phone and 2-year leasing plan up to $36/month; ended personal cell allowance (all aye)
• Approved terminating cleaning services contract with 30-day notice; authorized contacting JJ Cleaning Services (all aye)
• Approved three policies: Dress and Appearance, Food and Drink, Use of 4th and 5th Floors (all aye)
• Approved PCN hires: Karrah McFall, Jennifer Barefield, Jessica Eldridge, Melissa Lidgett (all aye)
• Approved minutes from August 3, 2026 (all aye)

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

The McPherson County Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals will conduct a public hearing regarding zoning amendments and an annual review of regulations. The board will also consider a special use request for 1475 Pueblo.

• SU-26-0103 Koehn Special Use at 1475 Pueblo
• Public hearing on zoning amendments for shipping containers, accessory dwelling units, and battery energy systems
• Public hearing on zoning amendments for data centers and hydrogen energy transfer
• Review of permitted uses in M1 and M2 zones
• Subdivision Review Subcommittee meeting for SUBD-26-0104 Anderson Trust Subdivision Sketch Plan

Board of County Commissioners

The commission will discuss and potentially approve the agenda, minutes, checks, personnel matters, and the CDDO agreement for FY 2027. They will hear a budget adjustment report from community corrections, certify completion of the office building renovation, and award a bid for replacing Bridge #075010 on Arapaho Road.

• Certification of Completion of McPherson County Office Building Renovation Project by Fuqua Construction
• Award bid for replacement of Bridge #075010 south of Inman, KS on Arapaho Road
• CDDO Agreement FY 2027
• Adult and Juvenile Q4 Budget Adjustment Reports & End of Year Agency Case Plan from Harvey/McPherson Counties Community Corrections
• Non-elected Personnel discussion by Public Works Director

The commission approved the bid for replacing Bridge #075010 on Arapaho Road to L&M Contractors for up to $597,438.75. It also signed Change Order #4 for the building renovation, bringing the total contract to $7,383,528.46, and approved the FY 2026 Community Corrections case plan and budget reports. All votes were unanimous.

• Awarded Bridge #075010 replacement to L&M Contractors, not to exceed $597,438.75 (all aye)
• Signed Change Order #4 for building renovation, total contract $7,383,528.46 (all aye)
• Signed FY 2026 Community Corrections Agency Case Plan Year-End Outcomes form (all aye)
• Approved Adult and Juvenile Budget Workbooks and 4th Quarter Budget Adjustment Reports (all aye)
• Approved purchase of dedication plaque, not to exceed $2,000 (all aye)
• Approved checks, claims, and payroll for August 3, 2026 (all aye)
• Approved abates for July 27, 2026 (all aye)
• Signed updated CDDO Agreement for FY 2027 (all aye)

General

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will review and approve routine items such as the agenda, meeting minutes, checks and claims, payroll, adds and abates, personnel matters, and general correspondence. Public input will be taken, followed by a presentation from Sheriff Jerry Montagne on two non‑elected personnel positions. The board will also consider approving payment for additional costs associated with the widening of 5th Avenue (CR447).

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes
• Approval of checks, claims, and payroll
• Approval of adds and abates
• Approval of payment for additional costs on the widening of 5th Avenue (CR447)

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $26,841.84 payment to Weber Road Solutions, LLC for milling and related costs on the 5th Avenue (CR447) widening project. Commissioners also approved personnel changes ending introductory periods for two correctional officers, routine financial items, and a Notice of Intent confirming the county will not exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2027 budget. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $26,841.84 payment to Weber Road Solutions, LLC for milling on 5th Avenue (CR447) (all aye)
• Approved PCN ending introductory period for Joseph Moreno, Correctional Officer, effective July 5, 2026 (all aye)
• Approved PCN ending introductory period for Jason Leiker, Sergeant Correctional Officer, effective July 19, 2026 (all aye)
• Approved accounts payable, jury checks, witness checks, and payroll for pay period ending July 18, 2026 (all aye)
• Approved abates for June 17, 2026 (all aye)
• Approved Notice of Intent to County Clerk confirming county will not exceed Revenue Neutral Rate for 2027 budget (all aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will approve routine items such as the agenda, minutes, checks and claims, payroll, and personnel matters. They will consider three new county policies covering employee dress code, food and drink in county buildings, and use of the 4th and 5th floors. The board will receive a public works update on Bridge #100080 and review a bid advertisement and RFP for inspection of Bridge #075010.

• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes
• Approval of Checks and Claims & Payroll
• Adoption of new county policies: Employee Dress Code, Food & Drink in County Buildings, Use of 4th and 5th Floors
• Public Works update on Bridge #100080 and bid advertisement/RFP for Bridge Inspection #075010

The McPherson County Commission approved three personnel changes, nominated Julie Dunkle to the KWORCC Board of Trustees, and received updates on bridge projects. The agenda was amended to postpone adoption of three new county policies. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as amended, removing Item G (County Policies) (all aye)
• Approved minutes of July 6, 2026, as presented (all aye)
• Approved PCN to hire Chaelyn Webber as Clerk I (8A), effective July 20, 2026 (all aye)
• Approved PCN to hire Ashtyn Heim as Field Appraiser In Training (9A), effective July 20, 2026 (all aye)
• Approved PCN promoting Hali Rivir Koehn to Field Appraiser II (12C), effective July 19, 2026 (all aye)
• Nominated Julie Dunkle to KWORCC Board of Trustees for two-year term beginning Jan 1, 2027 (all aye)

Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve payroll, claims, and personnel matters. The session includes requests for cell phone and office furniture purchases and a proposal to write off uncollectible health department debt for Q2.

• Write off uncollectible debt for Q2 (Health Department)
• Cell phone purchases (Health Department)
• Office furniture purchase (County Clerk)
• Approval of Checks and Claims & Payroll
• Approval of Adds and Abates

The Board approved several routine items: a $119.20 write-off of uncollectible health department debt, two cell phones for the health department (not to exceed $57/month), overhead storage for the Clerk's office ($2,470.64), and three personnel change notices ending introductory periods for MVL clerks. No action was taken in executive session, and the next regular meeting was rescheduled to July 14, 2026.

• Approved write-off of uncollectible health department debt up to $119.20 (all aye)
• Approved two health department cell phones, not to exceed $57/month total (all aye)
• Approved $2,470.64 overhead storage purchase from Scott Rice Office Interiors (all aye)
• Approved PCN ending introductory period for Kylie Simmons, MVL Clerk, effective July 19, 2026 (all aye)
• Approved PCN ending introductory period for Tristin Rochelle, MVL Clerk, effective July 19, 2026 (all aye)
• Approved PCN ending introductory period for Jessica Cooper, MVL Clerk, effective July 19, 2026 (all aye)
• Approved agenda as amended (all aye)
• Approved minutes for June 22 and June 29, 2026 (June 29: Kueser abstained)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will approve the meeting agenda, minutes, checks and claims, payroll, and adds and abates. They will consider a letter of support for Prairie View, Inc.'s RCORP-Impact application and receive updates on the fuel island at the County Yard and the Bridge #235210 project. Additional items include personnel reports and general correspondence.

• Approval of agenda, minutes, checks and claims, payroll, and adds and abates
• Letter of support for Prairie View, Inc.'s RCORP-Impact application
• Update on work begun on the fuel island at the County Yard
• Update on Bridge #235210 Bridge Project

The McPherson County Commission approved three personnel changes and signed a letter of support for Prairie View, Inc.'s opioid response funding application. All votes were unanimous with Commissioner Kueser absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved hiring Jayden Barnett as Correctional Officer (14A), effective July 6, 2026 (all aye)
• Approved hiring Amy Boydston as Office Clerk (8A), effective July 20, 2026 (all aye)
• Approved ending introductory period for Nicole Redd, Communications Technician (13E), effective July 5, 2026 (all aye)
• Approved signing letter of support for Prairie View, Inc.'s RCORP-Impact application (all aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve payroll, claims, and adds and abates. The board will also review a bid for cleaning services at the McPherson County Building and receive project updates from Public Works.

• Bid for cleaning services at the McPherson County Building
• Update on fuel island work at the County Yard
• Public Works Department project updates
• Approval of checks, claims, and payroll

The Board of County Commissioners approved a monthly cleaning contract for the County Building and authorized the temporary closure of the Register of Deeds office for relocation. The Board also approved several personnel changes within the Public Works department and authorized the purchase of a new free-standing mailbox. Additionally, the Board held an executive session on June 26, 2026, to discuss litigation.

• Approved $4,594/month cleaning contract with City Wide Facility Solutions
• Approved closing Register of Deeds office July 6-10, 2026
• Approved hiring Renee Schowengerdt as Part-time Temporary Clerk
• Approved promotion of Ty Dilbeck to Mechanic
• Approved end of introductory period for Christopher Weast
• Approved accounts payable and payroll
• Approved $3,780 purchase of Model 3916D-20 mailbox
• Held executive session regarding litigation (no action taken)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will discuss and potentially act on a proclamation of a State of Local Disaster Emergency for McPherson County, a property tax exemption for Viega LLC, and a federal grant agreement under the Safe Streets and Roads for All program. Other items include approval of invoices, culvert replacement, and various personnel matters.

• Proclamation of a State of Local Disaster Emergency for McPherson County
• Application for Property Tax Exemption for Viega LLC
• Approval of U.S. DOT Grant Agreement under FY2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)
• Replacement of culvert #117150 on Moccasin Rd. between 11th Ave. and 12th Ave.
• Approval of Galva invoice for milling and overlay on McPherson St. by railroad crossing

The Board approved a 10-year property tax abatement for the Viega, LLC expansion project. Other actions included approving several personnel changes, a local disaster emergency proclamation, and various public works payments.

• Approved agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved cell phone allowances for two deputies (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Elizabeth Morris as Correctional Officer (unanimous)
• Approved June 8, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized Jon Kinsey to present groundwater letter to GMD2 Board (consensus)
• Approved end of introductory period for Elisa Evans (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Justin Myers (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Virginia Gaede (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on a conditional use amendment, consider a federal grant for road safety from the U.S. Department of Transportation, and hear the Prairie View 2027 budget presentation. Other items include office relocation planning and personnel actions. Work sessions will follow on public works and department heads.

• Approval of amending a Conditional Use
• Review and request approval of U.S. DOT Grant Agreement under FY 2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)
• Discuss and approve expense for additional milling work for the City of Galva
• Prairie View 2027 Budget Presentation
• Relocation of Offices Information

The Board approved several personnel hires for Corrections and Community Corrections. They also authorized temporary office closures for department relocations and an amendment to a care home occupancy limit.

• Approved amended agenda (3-0)
• Approved hiring Chris Whitten as Correctional Officer (3-0)
• Approved Clerk’s Office closure June 10-12 (3-0)
• Approved Treasurer’s Office closure June 15-19 (3-0)
• Approved June 1, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Approved June 1, 2026 and June s, 2026 taxes/accounts payable and payroll (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-18 to increase resident occupancy at 1345 Cherokee Rd to sixteen (3-0)
• Approved hiring Dustin Vickrey as Juvenile Intake Worker (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review resolutions regarding accessory dwelling units and a conditional use permit for an adult care home. The body will also hear 2027 appropriations requests from the Conservation District and the Council on Aging. Additional items include a rezoning request for light industrial use and a special use permit for a rural event venue.

• Resolution for Re-zoning Case #ZA-26-0103 from A-2 Agricultural to M-1 Light Industrial
• Resolution for Special Use Case #SU-26-0102 for a rural event venue in the A-1 Agricultural District
• Resolution regarding Kansas SB 418 (2026) for accessory dwelling units in unincorporated areas
• 2027 Appropriations Requests from McPherson County Conservation District and Council on Aging
• Resolution for a Conditional Use Permit for an Adult Care Home facility in the A-1 Agricultural District

The board adopted a temporary moratorium on accessory dwelling unit permits in unincorporated areas through Dec. 1, 2026. It also approved a Conditional Use Permit for an adult care home at 1345 Cherokee Road, a zoning amendment changing a parcel from A‑2 Agricultural to M‑1 Light Industrial, and a special use permit for a rural event venue in the A‑1 Agricultural District. In addition, the commissioners authorized several purchases and a gas contract renewal, all with unanimous approval.

• Approved temporary ADU moratorium (Resolution 2026-14) – all aye
• Approved Adult Care Home Conditional Use Permit (Resolution 2026-15) – all aye
• Approved zoning amendment to change land from A‑2 to M‑1 (Resolution 2026-16) – all aye
• Approved special use for event venue in A‑1 district (Resolution 2026-17) – all aye
• Approved purchase of surveying tool storage system up to $11,563.03 – all aye
• Approved purchase of sign shop supplies up to $15,292.20 – all aye
• Approved gas contract renewal with Nextera/Symmetry Energy Solutions – all aye
• Approved purchase of Dell desktop computer up to $2,942.24 – all aye

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of McPherson County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a resolution to fence and gate a section of 7th Avenue, and will consider bids for 2026 traffic paint and beads. Multiple 2027 budget presentations are scheduled, including from the Fair Association, STEP MC, County Extension, Safe Hope, and the Sheriff's Department/Corrections. The board will also consider a change order and pay request for the Comanche Road and 10th Avenue bridge project.

• Public hearing for resolution to fence and gate a section of 7th Avenue
• Award bids for 2026 Traffic Paint
• Award bids for 2026 Traffic Beads
• Approval of change order regarding bridge project at Comanche Road and 10th Avenue
• Approval of pay request regarding bridge project at Comanche Road and 10th Avenue

The commissioners adopted Resolution 2026‑13 to fence and gate a one‑mile stretch of 7" Avenue, as presented by Public Works Engineer Elizabeth Hopp. They also approved a moving‑services quote up to $39,800 (plus a possible $750 fee), hired Amber Poore as a Communications Technician, and authorized payment of a $4,251.07 plumbing invoice. Additional actions included appointing JD Bowman to the Prairie View Advisory Committee, awarding traffic‑paint and traffic‑beads contracts to Allstates Coatings ($65,900) and McConnell & Associates ($40,920), and approving Change Order #2 for Bridge #100080 at a cost not to exceed $4,310.60. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes.

• Approved Resolution 2026-13 to fence and gate a portion of 7" Avenue (aye)
• Approved moving‑services quote up to $39,800 plus possible $750 fee (aye)
• Approved hire of Amber Poore as Communications Technician (aye)
• Approved payment of Jim’s Plumbing invoice up to $4,251.07 (aye)
• Approved appointment of JD Bowman to Prairie View Advisory Committee (aye)
• Approved award of traffic‑paint contract to Allstates Coatings up to $65,900 (aye)
• Approved award of traffic‑beads contract to McConnell & Associates up to $40,920 (aye)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Bridge #100080 replacement up to $4,310.60 (aye)

Board of County Commissioners

The McPherson County Board will discuss routine approvals such as agenda, minutes, checks, and personnel matters. It will hear 2027 budget presentations from the airport, the MIDC, and the county attorney. The board will consider a change order for a previously approved plow/dump‑truck bid, an upgrade to fuel system wiring, and IT equipment requests. All items are listed as time‑permitted.

• Approval of change order for the previously approved Plow/Dump Truck bid (Public Works)
• Approval to upgrade the fuel system wiring (Public Works)
• Acceptance of TEAP Study presented by Elizabeth Hopp, Project Engineer (Public Works)
• Courthouse & Law Enforcement Center server hardware and support extension (IT)
• Replacement scanner for Mapping (IT)

The commission approved the amended agenda and authorized routine financial items such as accounts payable, payroll and budget‑adjustment signatures. It approved several personnel actions, including a retailer’s license, a township treasurer appointment and multiple staff change notices. The board also approved contracts for IT hardware extensions ($40,720.51), a replacement scanner ($6,295), a plow‑truck transmission change ($8,590) and a fuel‑system wiring upgrade ($7,642.75) and accepted the TEAP safety study recommendations. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendment (all aye)
• Approved accounts payable, checks and payroll for May 9, 2026 (all aye)
• Approved signatures for KDOC juvenile and adult services 3% budget adjustment (all aye)
• Approved CMB retailer’s license for Canton Market, effective through Dec 31 2026 (all aye)
• Approved appointment of Brenda Becker as McPherson Township Board Treasurer (all aye)
• Approved IT hardware and support extensions for Courthouse & Law Enforcement Center up to $40,720.51 (all aye)
• Approved purchase of Contex IQ 36” scanner for Mapping department up to $6,295.00 (all aye)
• Approved change order for plow/dump truck transmission upgrade adding $8,590.00 (all aye)