McPherson County public meetings in 2024
23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will approve the agenda, meeting minutes, checks and claims with payroll, and adds and abates. It will discuss a Public Works recommendation to purchase erosion control mats for a site on 27th Ave, one‑tenth mile south of Pioneer Road. Additional items include executive‑session personnel matters and public input from county officials on contracts, security camera quotes, and attorney‑client privilege.
- Approval of agenda
- Approval of minutes
- Approval of checks and claims & payroll
- Approval of adds and abates
- Public Works recommendation for erosion control mats at 27th Ave, 1/10th mile south of Pioneer Road
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review personnel matters across multiple departments and approve routine claims. The meeting concludes with a groundbreaking event for the County Building Renovation Project.
- County Building Renovation Project groundbreaking event
- Purchase of Builders Risk Insurance
- CDDO documents for signature
- Health Department uncollectible debt
- SCKEDD appointment
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several administrative approvals, including a lease agreement with McPherson Grand LLC for the County Attorney's Office. The meeting includes requests for equipment purchases and personnel updates from county departments.
- Lease Agreement with McPherson Grand LLC for County Attorney's Office Relocation
- CDBG Contractor's Application for Payment #8 for McPherson RWD #1 Water System Improvement Project
- District Court Budget Funding
- Lease Agreement for relocation regarding Harvey & McPherson Counties Community Corrections
- Approval of quotes for storefront glass and hollow metal doors for the Health Department
Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals
The McPherson County Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals will meet to discuss one new business item. The board will review a conditional use case involving Trevor Dirks.
- Conditional Use Case CU-24-0102 (Trevor Dirks)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will approve routine items such as the agenda, minutes, payroll and personnel matters. Commissioners will consider several procurement requests, including help‑desk software, a shipping container for the asphalt plant, and red blinking beacons for stop signs. The meeting includes a presentation on the Bushwood Addition final plat and a public input period. The Board will vote on a resolution to adopt the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.
- Hazard Mitigation Plan Adoption Resolution
- Bushwood Addition Final Plat presentation
- Request to purchase replacement Helpdesk and Asset Management software
- Replace culvert on Cherokee Road (½ mile east of 13th Avenue)
- Purchase 8 × 8'6" shipping container for cold storage at the asphalt plant
Board of County Commissioners
The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will discuss several resolutions, including one opposing a federal land‑preservation goal and another adopting a regional solid‑waste management plan. Commissioners will also review a comprehensive plan amendment that would prohibit commercial wind power and commercial solar farms, and consider changes to subdivision and zoning regulations. Additional items include a support letter for a grant application, a notice about cereal malt beverages, and a server replacement at the Law Enforcement Center.
- Resolution opposing the Federal Government's 30" × 30" land preservation goal
- Resolution adopting the Central Kansas Regional Solid Waste Authority Solid Waste Management Plan
- Comprehensive Plan change to prohibit commercial wind power and commercial solar farms
- Subdivision regulation change: increase small‑plat residential subdivision limit from 20 to 40 acres
- Server replacement at the Law Enforcement Center
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss administrative personnel and the purchase of 3" gas valves for asphalt plant repairs. The County Clerk will also request to open provisional ballots from the November 5, 2024 election.
- Purchase of 3" gas valves to repair asphalt plant
- Request to open November 5, 2024 election provisional ballots
Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals
The Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals will meet to review the final plat for the Bushwood Addition. The board will also address old business regarding the Comprehensive Plan, Subdivision Regulations, and Zoning Regulations and Zoning Map.
- Final Plat Review: Bushwood Addition
- Review of ZA2024-001 Comprehensive Plan
- Review of ZA2024-002 Subdivision Regulations
- Review of ZA2024-003 Zoning Regulations and Zoning Map
Board of County Commissioners
The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve payroll, claims, and personnel items. The agenda includes a public input session and discussions on winter road treatment, a commercial account with Harbor Freight, and a bid for new sheriff's firearms.
- Approval of payroll and checks
- Purchase of salt for winter road treatment
- Request to apply for a Commercial Account with Harbor Freight
- Discussion regarding purchase of parts for Asphalt Plant winter maintenance
- Approval of bid for new Gun Glocks
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of McPherson County Commissioners will consider routine approvals including agenda, minutes, checks and claims, adds and abates, personnel matters, and a reimbursement to Marion County Rural Water District #4. They will receive a proclamation supporting Operation Green Light for veterans and a letter of support for an MCDS funding application. Public input will include an ARPA update, a discussion of the County Building Project, and a TA grant for the Sunflower Santa Fe Trail project in Canton, KS. An executive session will address community corrections, and the Public Works Superintendent will discuss repairs needed to the brine building.
- Approval of Checks and Claims & Payroll
- Reimbursement to Marion County Rural Water District #4
- TA Grant for Sunflower Santa Fe Trail Project – Canton, KS
- County Building Project discussion
- Repairs needed to the brine building
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will review a final plat application and an agreement to update the Comprehensive Development Plan. The meeting includes a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and personnel discussions.
- Final Plat Approval for River Trail Farms at Smoky Valley Road and 14th Avenue
- City of Moundridge Resolutions regarding Tortilla King
- Agreement for the update of the Comprehensive Development Plan
- Proclamation declaring October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review personnel matters and the 2025 holiday schedule. The agenda includes a discussion with Fuqua Construction regarding the County Building and a work session at Public Works.
- County Holiday Schedule Resolution for 2025
- County Building discussion with Fuqua Construction
- Personnel reviews for Public Works, Emergency Management, and the Sheriff's office
- Approval of checks, claims, and payroll
Board of Planning Zoning and Appeals
The agenda for this meeting contains no new or old business for the Planning Board or Zoning Appeals Board. The meeting consists of procedural items and the Zoning Administrator’s report.
Board of County Commissioners
The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will approve payroll, discuss a culvert project on Arrowhead Road, and review a proposed engineering services fee for Kirkham Michael. The meeting also includes a public works road tour on 27th Ave.
- Approval of payroll and claims
- Discussion of Arrowhead Road culvert project
- Discussion of Kirkham Michael engineering fees
- Public Works road tour on 27th Ave.
- Approval of McPherson County/City Urban Area Boundary
Board of County Commissioners
The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a special use permit for dirt bike races at 1763 Overland Rd. and discuss engineering consultants for the Arapaho Rd. bridge project.
- Public hearing for dirt bike races permit at 1763 Overland Rd.
- Discussion of RFQ for Bridge on Arapaho Rd. west of 8th Ave.
- Request to approve quote for new workstation for Mapping/GIS Coordinator
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to handle routine administrative approvals. The primary focus is a discussion with a municipal consultant regarding the McPherson #1 CDBG project.
- Time extension for the McPherson #1 CDBG project
- Request for payment of CDBG funds
- Contractor's Application for Payment (#7)
Board of County Commissioners
The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will approve routine items such as the agenda, minutes, checks and claims, payroll, adds and abates, and personnel matters. They will consider reimbursements to the Rural Water District #1 and to the City of Lindsborg for ambulance equipment. Public input will be taken, followed by resolutions on a Minimum Maintenance Road designation, a No Engine Brakes sign, an engineering agreement, and the award of a KDOT bridge improvement grant. The meeting will also include a presentation on property valuation and a planning/zoning resolution on plat filing.
- Resolution to designate 13th Ave. from Pioneer Rd. to Pueblo Rd. as a "Minimum Maintenance Road"
- Resolution to install a "No Engine Brakes" sign at 17th Ave. and Pawnee Rd.
- Discussion of an engineering agreement with Kirkham Michael
- Discussion of the award of the KDOT Kansas Local Bridge Improvement Program grant for Structure No. 075010 at Arapaho Rd., about 1/4 mile west of Sth Ave.
- Reimbursement to McPherson County Rural Water District #1
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will review the 2025 budget and a request to apply for a KDOT cost share grant for the 27th Ave. Bridge at Rainbow Road. The meeting includes personnel updates from multiple departments and a review of the regional solid waste management plan.
- 2025 Budget discussion
- KDOT cost share grant application for 27th Ave. Bridge at Rainbow Road
- 5-year update of the McPherson County and Central Kansas Regional Solid Waste Authority Solid Waste Management Plan
- Purchase of fall 2024 weed control chemicals
- Approval to advertise for a Mechanic vacancy
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve payroll and claims and review a liquor license for the McPherson Country Club. The board will also canvas the votes from the August 6, 2024 Primary Election.
- Class A Club License for McPherson Country Club
- Canvas Votes of August 6, 2024 Primary Election
- Request to designate 131h Ave. from Pioneer Road to Pueblo Road as a Minimum Maintenance Road
- Planning Board Reappointments
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will approve routine agenda items, minutes, payroll, and personnel matters. They will consider a request to count eligible provisional ballots from the August 6 primary and two cell‑phone allowance requests from the sheriff. The meeting also includes approvals for quotes to replace HVAC equipment at the LEC building and Public Works Building B.
- Approval of quote to replace the RTU on the northwest corner of the LEC building serving west offices
- Approval of quotes to replace the South HVAC unit in Building B (Public Works)
- Sheriff Montagne's two cell phone allowance requests
- Request to count eligible provisional ballots from the August 6, 2024 Primary Election
- Presentation of McPherson County Mastermind results by the McPherson Foundation
Board of County Commissioners
The McPherson County Board of Commissioners will review routine agenda items such as approvals of the agenda, minutes, checks and claims, payroll, adds and abates, personnel matters, and general correspondence. Public input will include a presentation on an FAA grant for the McPherson Airport and a department update from the Planning/Zoning/Environment Administrator. The board will conduct budget hearings for the 2025 rural fire districts and consider a refurbishment quote for the Windom site building. Additional discussions will cover non‑elected personnel for the jail and public works, and repairs for Truck No. 45.
- Approval of agenda, minutes, checks and claims, payroll, adds and abates, personnel, and general correspondence
- FAA grant presentation for McPherson Airport
- 2025 budget hearings for rural fire districts
- Windom site building refurbish quote
- Discussion of updated repairs for Truck No. 45
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will review a special use application for an event and performance venue near Canton. The meeting includes decisions on jail equipment, bridge repairs, and courthouse stair treads.
- Special Use Case application for an event and performance venue near Canton, KS
- Quote for replacing two rooftop air handlers at the jail
- Guard rail repairs on Bridge #220119
- Proposal for rubber stair treads for courthouse stairs
- Purchase of power broom bristle cores
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss personnel matters and equipment purchases for Public Works. A request will be heard regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages during the McPherson County Fair on the Canton Fair Grounds.
- Request to sell alcoholic beverages during the McPherson County Fair on the Canton Fair Grounds
- Purchase of a paver screed control screen
- Purchase of a new 4" trash pump for the Asphalt Plant
- RFD#5 Board Resignation