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👤 Members & officials (15)
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Who’s on the Board of County Commission
- Tyler Vaughan — Commissioner
- George Pretz — Commissioner
- Keith Diediker — Commissioner
- Rob Roberts — Commissioner
- W. Jene Vickrey — Commissioner
- Shane Krull
- Gee
- Laura Epp
- Paul Scruggs
Who’s on the Zoning Appeals
- Chris Brown
- Glenn Alpert
- Ken Patrick
- Randy Kitchen
- Larry Sumner
- Brockus
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Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 11:30
Board of County Commission
Commission discusses vehicle and equipment bids
The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to discuss administrative selections and equipment procurement. The body will review requests for bidding on county vehicles and machinery.
- Authorization to solicit bids for one one-ton truck, one half-ton truck, and one compact track loader
- Selection of a voting delegate and alternate for the annual KWORCC meeting
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MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Laura Epp
County Clerk
[email protected]
201 South Pearl, Suite 102
Paola, KS 66071
Phone 913-294-3976
Members
George Pretz, Chairman
Tyler Vaughan, Chairman Pro-Tem
Paul Scruggs, Commissioner
Keith Diediker, Commissioner
Jene Vickrey, Commissioner
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS STUDY SESSION
AGENDA
October 21, 2026
11:30 AM
Commission Opening Comments
General Discussion
1.
Discuss selecting a voting delegate and alternate for the annual KWORCC meeting
2.
Request Authorization to solicit bids for 1 one-ton truck, 1 half-ton truck, and 1 compact track
loader
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 13:00
Board of County Commission
Board to authorize bids for new vehicles and equipment
The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will consider authorizations to solicit bids for several vehicles and a piece of machinery. The board will also select delegates for the annual KWORCC meeting.
- Solicit bids for a new mid-size sedan (2026-12-RFB)
- Solicit a bid for 1 one-ton truck (2026-13-RFB)
- Solicit bids for 1 half-ton truck (2026-14-RFB)
- Solicit bids for 1 compact track loader (2026-15-RFB)
- Private Stormwater Management System Maintenance Covenant - Klaasmeyer
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MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Laura Epp
County Clerk
[email protected]
201 South Pearl, Suite 102
Paola, KS 66071
Phone 913-294-3976
Members
George Pretz, Chairman
Tyler Vaughan, Chairman Pro-Tem
Paul Scruggs, Commissioner
Keith Diediker, Commissioner
Jene Vickrey, Commissioner
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
October 21, 2026
1:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER AND OPEN CEREMONIES
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
• ROLL CALL
CONSENT AGENDA
The CONSENT AGENDA is a single agenda item that can include multiple items previously reviewed and
determined to be of a routine business nature. Items that are included as part of the CONSENT AGENDA will
be voted upon under a single motion unless a separate discussion on any single item is requested by a Member
of the Board of County Commissioners or a member of the public. If a separate discussion on any item is
requested, it will be set aside for further consideration as part of the ACTION AGENDA.
1.
Approve the Board of County Commission minutes from October 14, 2026.
2.
Approve vouchers and payroll.
3.
Private Stormwater Management System Maintenance Covenant - Klaasmeyer
PUBLIC COMMENT
The Board of County Commissioners encourages citizen participation in local governance processes. Making
every effort to be in compliance with the Kansas Open Meetings Act (KSA 75-4317), you are invited to
participate in today's meeting. Speakers are requested to state their full …
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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 09:30
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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 13:00
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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 13:00
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Commission considers County Administrator employee agreement
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss an employee agreement for the County Administrator and a 401(a) retirement plan. The board is also reviewing grant agreements and highway improvement contracts.
- Employee Agreement for the position of County Administrator
- Agreement with KDOT for improvements to K-68 highway
- ProCare Preventative Maintenance Contract for LifePak 15 Monitors
- Resolution and Adoption Agreement for a 401(a) retirement plan under KPERS
- Grant agreements for Build Kansas and Miami County Airport
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MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Laura Epp
County Clerk
[email protected]
201 South Pearl, Suite 102
Paola, KS 66071
Phone 913-294-3976
Members
George Pretz, Chairman
Tyler Vaughan, Chairman Pro-Tem
Paul Scruggs, Commissioner
Keith Diediker, Commissioner
Jene Vickrey, Commissioner
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
October 14, 2026
1:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER AND OPEN CEREMONIES
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
• ROLL CALL
CONSENT AGENDA
The CONSENT AGENDA is a single agenda item that can include multiple items previously reviewed and
determined to be of a routine business nature. Items that are included as part of the CONSENT AGENDA will
be voted upon under a single motion unless a separate discussion on any single item is requested by a Member
of the Board of County Commissioners or a member of the public. If a separate discussion on any item is
requested, it will be set aside for further consideration as part of the ACTION AGENDA.
1.
Approve the Board of County Commission minutes from October 7, 2026.
2.
Approve vouchers.
3.
Build Kansas Matching Grant Agreement
4.
Notice to proceed Grant Agreement for Miami County Airport
PUBLIC COMMENT
The Board of County Commissioners encourages citizen participation in local governance processes. Making
every effort to be in compliance with the Kansas Open Meetings Act (KSA 75-4317), you are invited to
participate in today's meeting. Speakers are requ …
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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commission
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 10:30
Board of County Commission
Miami County Commission to discuss retirement plan and equipment contracts
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss financial updates and administrative agreements. The body will review a proposed retirement plan and maintenance contracts for medical monitors.
- Resolution and Adoption Agreement for a 401(a) retirement plan under the KPERS Supplemental Defined Contribution Plan
- Authorization for ProCare Preventative Maintenance Contract on LifePak 15 Monitors
- MIFD#1 Capital Purchases
- Third Quarter Financial Update
- Potential cancellation of the November 11, 2026 meeting
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MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Laura Epp
County Clerk
[email protected]
201 South Pearl, Suite 102
Paola, KS 66071
Phone 913-294-3976
Members
George Pretz, Chairman
Tyler Vaughan, Chairman Pro-Tem
Paul Scruggs, Commissioner
Keith Diediker, Commissioner
Jene Vickrey, Commissioner
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS STUDY SESSION
AGENDA
October 14, 2026
10:30 AM
Commission Opening Comments
General Discussion
1.
Discuss canceling the County Commission meeting on November 11, 2026
2.
Discuss the Resolution and Adoption Agreement establishing a 401(a) retirement plan under the
KPERS Supplemental Defined Contribution Plan.
3.
Discuss the Authorization for the ProCare Preventative Maintenance Contract on the LifePak 15
Monitors
4.
MIFD#1 Capital Purchases
5.
Third Quarter Financial Update
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commission
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commission
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 11:00
Board of County Commission
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 13:00
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Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 10:30
Board of County Commission
Miami County Commission to discuss County Attorney recruitment and courthouse air quality
The Miami County Board of County Commissioners holds a study session on October 7, 2026 at 10:30 AM. The agenda lists four discussion items: proposed County Attorney recruitment and retention strategies, a summary of the October 6, 2026 Planning Commission meeting, a private stormwater management system maintenance covenant for Klaasmeyer, and an indoor air assessment of the Miami County Courthouse. No votes, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed on this agenda; it is a study session for discussion.
- Discussion of proposed County Attorney recruitment and retention strategies
- Summary of the October 6, 2026 Planning Commission meeting
- Private Stormwater Management System Maintenance Covenant - Klaasmeyer
- Indoor Air Assessment of the Miami County Courthouse
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MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Laura Epp
County Clerk
[email protected]
201 South Pearl, Suite 102
Paola, KS 66071
Phone 913-294-3976
Members
George Pretz, Chairman
Tyler Vaughan, Chairman Pro-Tem
Paul Scruggs, Commissioner
Keith Diediker, Commissioner
Jene Vickrey, Commissioner
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS STUDY SESSION
AGENDA
October 7, 2026
10:30 AM
Commission Opening Comments
General Discussion
1.
Discuss proposed County Attorney recruitment and retention strategies.
2.
October 6, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Summary
3.
Private Stormwater Management System Maintenance Covenant - Klaasmeyer
4.
Indoor Air Assessment of the Miami County Courthouse
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 13:00
Board of County Commission
Miami County Commission to consider recruitment and retention efforts for County Attorney
The Miami County Board of County Commissioners meets October 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM. The main action item is consideration of recommended recruitment and retention efforts for the County Attorney. The consent agenda includes minutes approval, vouchers and payroll, designation of two electors for ballot destruction under K.S.A. 25-2708, and a private stormwater management system maintenance covenant for Klaasmeyer. The meeting also includes recognition of Q3 2026 Employee of the Month and Director of the Quarter recipients, public comment, staff reports, and a possible executive session.
- Consider approval of recommended recruitment and retention efforts for the County Attorney
- Designation of two electors for ballot destruction pursuant to K.S.A. 25-2708
- Private Stormwater Management System Maintenance Covenant - Klaasmeyer
- Approve vouchers and payroll
- Recognize Q3 2026 Employee of the Month and Director of the Quarter recipients
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✓ Decided: Commission approves attorney recruitment bonuses and pay reclassifications
The Board approved a temporary incentive program providing one-time bonuses for Assistant and Deputy County Attorneys. The Commission also authorized expedited pay grade reclassifications for those roles and appointed a new member to the Airport Advisory Board.
- Approved expedited 2027 pay grade reclassifications for Assistant and Deputy County Attorneys (4-0)
- Approved Attorney Recruitment and Retention Incentive Program providing two $5,000 bonuses (4-0)
- Appointed Mike Reed to the Airport Advisory Board (4-0)
- Approved September 30, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved accounts payable vouchers and payroll (4-0)
- Approved designation of two electors for ballot destruction (4-0)
- Tabled Private Stormwater Management System Maintenance Covenant — Klaasmeyer
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MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Laura Epp
County Clerk
[email protected]
201 South Pearl, Suite 102
Paola, KS 66071
Phone 913-294-3976
Members
George Pretz, Chairman
Tyler Vaughan, Chairman Pro-Tem
Paul Scruggs, Commissioner
Keith Diediker, Commissioner
Jene Vickrey, Commissioner
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
October 7, 2026
1:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER AND OPEN CEREMONIES
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
• ROLL CALL
CONSENT AGENDA
The CONSENT AGENDA is a single agenda item that can include multiple items previously reviewed and
determined to be of a routine business nature. Items that are included as part of the CONSENT AGENDA will
be voted upon under a single motion unless a separate discussion on any single item is requested by a Member
of the Board of County Commissioners or a member of the public. If a separate discussion on any item is
requested, it will be set aside for further consideration as part of the ACTION AGENDA.
1.
Approve the Board of County Commission minutes from September 30, 2026.
2.
Approve vouchers and payroll.
3.
Designation of Two Electors for Ballot Destruction Pursuant to K.S.A. 25-2708
4.
Private Stormwater Management System Maintenance Covenant - Klaasmeyer
PUBLIC COMMENT
The Board of County Commissioners encourages citizen participation in local governance processes. Making
every effort to be in compliance with the Kansas Open Meetings Act (KSA 75-4317), you …
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THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF MIAMI COUNTY, KANSAS
The Board of Miami County Commissioners met in regular session, in the Commission Chambers, Miami
County Administration Building, Paola, Kansas, on October 7, 2026. Those present were:
George Pretz, Chairman Shane Krull, County Administrator
Keith Diediker, Commissioner Laura Epp, County Clerk
Paul Scruggs, Commissioner Angela Shores, Operations Support Specialist
W. Jene Vickrey, Commissioner
Absent: Tyler Vaughan, Pro-Tem
Visitors: Don Creason, Jennifer Karr
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Pretz called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Diediker moved to approve the Consent Agenda, with the Private Stormwater
Management System Maintenance Covenant — Klaasmeyer tabled for future consideration, as follows:
e Approval of September 30, 2026, County Commission Meeting minutes
e Approval of accounts payable vouchers and payroll
e Approval of Designation of two electors for ballot destruction pursuant to K.S.A. 25-2708
Commissioner Vickrey seconded; vote taken: 4 in favor; 0 opposed, the motion passed.
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS AND PROCLAMATION
Presentation - Recognition of the Q3 2026 Employee of the Month and Director of the Quarter recipients.
Sara Denney, Human Resources Director, recognized the July, August, and September 2026 Employees of
the Month and the third quarter Director of the Quarter recipients as follows:
July 2026 Employee of the Month: Dan Ma …
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Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commission
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 13:00
Board of County Commission
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 09:30
General
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
Miami County Planning Commission to revisit rezoning and text amendments
The Miami County Planning Commission meets October 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Commission Chambers of the Miami County Administration Building. The agenda includes continued old business on a rezoning request (2026-002-Z) and two text amendments, plus adoption of the 2027/2028 meeting calendar. Future discussion items include possible moratoriums on solar farms and sign regulations, wayfinding signs, and floodplain issues.
- 2026-002-Z: Rezoning from Countryside to Planned Development District
- 2026-002-TA: Text Amendment to Table of Uses (continued from August meeting)
- 2026-004-TA: Amendments to articles on kitchens, accessory structures, and home occupations
- Adoption of the Planning Commission calendar for 2027/2028
- Future discussion items: solar farm moratorium, sign regulation moratorium, wayfinding signs, floodplain
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MIAMI COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
Miami County Administration Building
(Commission Chambers)
October 6, 2026
7:00 PM
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. DISCLOSURE OF ANY EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF
INTEREST
V.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
VI.A. Minutes: Approval of the September 1, 2026 PC Meeting
VII. REGULAR AGENDA
VII.A. Old Business
VII.A.1. 2026-002-Z: Rezoning from Countryside to Planned Development District
VII.A.2. 2026-002-TA Text Amendment — Table of Uses (Continued from August PC Mtg)
VII.A.3. 2026-004-TA - Amendments to Articles regarding Kitchens, Accessory Structures &
Home Occupations
VII.B. New Business
VII.B.1. Adopt Planning Commission Calendar for 2027/2028
VIII. GENERAL DISCUSSION
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY STAFF / COMMISSIONERS
IX.A. Planning Department Monthly Report
IX.B. The next Planning Commission Meeting will be November 5, 2026, THURSDAY
X.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
X.A. Discussion on Solar Farms: Moratorium
X.B. Sign Regulations: Moratorium
X.C. Wayfinding Signs
X.D. Floodplain
XI. NOTES:
XI.A. ** Any Subdivisions presented at this meeting will be presented to the Board of County
Commissioners on October 21, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers.
** Any Conditional Use Permit o …
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Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 13:00
Board of County Commission
Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commission
Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 10:15
Board of County Commission
Miami County reviews health department fees, airport consultant search, and fire gear purchase
The Miami County Board of County Commissioners meets in a study session on September 30, 2026, to review and discuss several items rather than take final action. Topics include a proposed Miami County Health Department fee schedule while sitting as the Board of Health, a health department technology equipment purchase proposal, and authorization to solicit qualifications for a consultant for Miami County Airport K81. Commissioners will also discuss a Rural FD #1 capital replacement financing request, a purchase authorization for MIFD1 - Paola Wildland Gear, and the county's fleet insurance report related to the April 15th, 2026 hail storm.
- Review and discussion of proposed Miami County Health Department fee schedule, sitting as Board of Health
- Miami County Health Department technology equipment purchase proposal
- Authorization to solicit for qualifications for a consultant for Miami County Airport K81
- Discuss Miami County Rural FD #1 capital replacement request for financing
- Authorization for purchase: MIFD1 - Paola Wildland Gear
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MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Laura Epp
County Clerk
[email protected]
201 South Pearl, Suite 102
Paola, KS 66071
Phone 913-294-3976
Members
George Pretz, Chairman
Tyler Vaughan, Chairman Pro-Tem
Paul Scruggs, Commissioner
Keith Diediker, Commissioner
Jene Vickrey, Commissioner
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS STUDY SESSION
AGENDA
September 30, 2026
10:15 AM
Commission Opening Comments
General Discussion
1.
Review and Discussion of Proposed Miami County Health Department Fee Schedule - Sitting as
Board of Health
2.
Miami County Health Department Technology Equipment Purchase Proposal
3.
Authorization to Solicit for Qualifications for Consultant for Miami County Airport K81
4.
Discuss Miami County Rural FD #1 Capital Replacement Request for Financing
5.
Authorization for Purchase: MIFD1 - Paola Wildland Gear
6.
Review Miami County's fleet insurance report in relation to the April 15th, 2026 hail storm
Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commission
Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 13:00
Board of County Commission
Miami County Board of Health seeks adoption of a Health Department fee schedule
The Miami County Board of County Commissioners meets September 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM. The main action items are a resolution to approve the Miami County Health Department Fee Schedule, authorization to solicit qualifications for a consultant for Miami County Airport K81, and two Rural Fire District #1 items on wildland gear and capital replacement financing. The consent agenda covers minutes from September 23, 2026, vouchers, and a right-of-way purchase from James F. Katzer and Marva J. Katzer.
- Resolution to approve the Miami County Health Department Fee Schedule
- Authorization to solicit qualifications for a consultant for Miami County Airport K81
- Authorize purchase of Paola Wildland Gear for Miami County Rural Fire District #1
- Authorization to solicit bids for Miami County Rural FD #1 capital replacement financing
- Consent agenda: right-of-way purchase from James F. Katzer and Marva J. Katzer
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✓ Decided: Miami County approves fire gear and health department equipment purchases
The Board approved a new fee schedule for the Health Department and authorized the purchase of IT workstations and wildland fire gear. The Board also authorized soliciting bids for $2.8 million in fire apparatus financing and engineering services for the county airport. A KDOT agreement for K-68 Highway improvements was tabled for two weeks.
- Approved Health Department Fee Schedule (5-0)
- Tabled KDOT Agreement for K-68 Highway improvements for two weeks (5-0)
- Approved solicitation for engineering consultant services for Miami County Airport - K81 (5-0)
- Authorized $20,614.00 purchase of 13 sets of wildland bunker gear for Rural Fire District #1 (5-0)
- Authorized solicitation of financing bids up to $2.8 million for four rural fire apparatus (5-0)
- Authorized $21,448.28 purchase of seven workstations and nine docking stations for the Health Department (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including September 23 minutes and accounts payable (5-0)
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MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Laura Epp
County Clerk
[email protected]
201 South Pearl, Suite 102
Paola, KS 66071
Phone 913-294-3976
Members
George Pretz, Chairman
Tyler Vaughan, Chairman Pro-Tem
Paul Scruggs, Commissioner
Keith Diediker, Commissioner
Jene Vickrey, Commissioner
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
September 30, 2026
1:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER AND OPEN CEREMONIES
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
• ROLL CALL
CONSENT AGENDA
The CONSENT AGENDA is a single agenda item that can include multiple items previously reviewed and
determined to be of a routine business nature. Items that are included as part of the CONSENT AGENDA will
be voted upon under a single motion unless a separate discussion on any single item is requested by a Member
of the Board of County Commissioners or a member of the public. If a separate discussion on any item is
requested, it will be set aside for further consideration as part of the ACTION AGENDA.
1.
Approve the Board of County Commission minutes from September 23, 2026.
2.
Approve vouchers.
3.
Right-of-Way Purchase—James F. Katzer and Marva J. Katzer
PUBLIC COMMENT
The Board of County Commissioners encourages citizen participation in local governance processes. Making
every effort to be in compliance with the Kansas Open Meetings Act (KSA 75-4317), you are invited to
participate in today's meeting. Speakers are requested to state their full name, address, and gr …
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THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF MIAMI COUNTY, KANSAS
The Board of Miami County Commissioners met in regular session, in the Commission Chambers, Miami
County Administration Building, Paola, Kansas, on September 30, 2026. Those present were:
George Pretz, Chairman Laura Epp, County Clerk
Tyler Vaughan, Pro-Tem Cari Foster, Operation Support Specialist
Keith Diediker, Commissioner
Paul Scruggs, Commissioner
W. Jene Vickrey, Commissioner
Visitors: Dan Creason
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Pretz called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Vaughan moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as follows:
e Approval of minutes of the County Commission Meeting on September 23, 2026
e Approval of accounts payable payment vouchers
e Right-of-Way Purchase—James F. Katzer and Marva J. Katzer project number 25-02-SB (704)
(A26-09-048)
e Add Action Agenda Item number six- evaluation of the Technology Equipment Purchase
Proposal from the Health Department
Commissioner Diediker seconded; vote taken: 5 in favor; 0 opposed, the motion passed.
ACTION AGENDA
Sitting as the Miami County Health Board at 1:01 p.m.
Meckenzie Kelly, Health Department Interim Director, requested approval to sign the resolution approving
the Miami County Health Department Fee Schedule. Chairman Pretz asked about the proposed reduction of
a fee from $120.00 to $50.00. Ms. Kelly explained that the fee schedule was revised to more clearly
separate services and billing …
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Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commission
Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 13:00
Board of County Commission
Fri Sep 25, 2026 · 12:20
General
Miami County Commission meets; agenda has only routine items
The Miami County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting on September 25, 2026. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, pledge, roll call, an executive session, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Call to order and pledge of allegiance
- Roll call
- Executive session
- Adjournment
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MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Laura Epp
County Clerk
[email protected]
201 South Pearl, Suite 102
Paola, KS 66071
Phone 913-294-3976
Members
George Pretz, Chairman
Tyler Vaughan, Chairman Pro-Tem
Paul Scruggs, Commissioner
Keith Diediker, Commissioner
Jene Vickrey, Commissioner
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
September 25, 2026
12:20 PM
CALL TO ORDER AND OPEN CEREMONIES
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
• ROLL CALL
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Fri Sep 25, 2026 · 08:20
General
Miami County Commission meets with executive session only
The Miami County Board of County Commissioners is meeting on September 25, 2026, with an agenda that includes only a call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, an executive session, and adjournment. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or closed to the public.
- Executive session scheduled
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MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Laura Epp
County Clerk
[email protected]
201 South Pearl, Suite 102
Paola, KS 66071
Phone 913-294-3976
Members
George Pretz, Chairman
Tyler Vaughan, Chairman Pro-Tem
Paul Scruggs, Commissioner
Keith Diediker, Commissioner
Jene Vickrey, Commissioner
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
September 25, 2026
8:20 AM
CALL TO ORDER AND OPEN CEREMONIES
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
• ROLL CALL
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 09:30
Board of County Commission
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 11:00
Board of County Commission
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 13:00
Board of County Commission
County board to vote on driver license and motor vehicle fee updates
The Miami County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, vouchers, and payroll. They will also consider signing resolutions to update fee structures for driver license and motor vehicle operations, and will act on several land subdivision (GOE) applications. Public comment is invited.
- Approve minutes from September 16, 2026
- Approve vouchers and payroll
- Consider signing resolutions updating driver license and motor vehicle fee structures
- 2026-022-LS: GOE (Pishny / A&SP Land, LLC)
- 2026-023-LS and 2026-024-LS: GOE (Stewart)
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✓ Decided: Miami County raises motor vehicle fee to $10 and driver's license fee to $15
The Board of County Commissioners approved two fee increases: the Motor Vehicle operations fee from $5.00 to $10.00 and the Driver's License fee from $3.00 to $15.00, both by 5-0 votes. A motion to raise the Driver's License fee to $20.00 failed for lack of a second. The Board also agreed to review a Kansas Department of Transportation County-State Agreement on K68 Project roads and place it on the September 30, 2026 agenda, and voted 5-0 to delay a dust control requirement for 2026 only.
- Approved Motor Vehicle fee increase from $5.00 to $10.00 (5-0) (R26-09-034)
- Approved Driver's License fee increase from $3.00 to $15.00 (5-0) (R26-09-033)
- Motion to increase Driver's License fee to $20.00 failed for lack of a second
- Approved consent agenda including September 16, 2026 minutes, payment vouchers, payroll, and three GOE items (5-0)
- Agreed to review KDOT County-State Agreement on K68 Project roads and place it on September 30, 2026 agenda
- Approved delaying the dust control requirement for 2026 only (5-0)
📄 From the agenda
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MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Laura Epp
County Clerk
[email protected]
201 South Pearl, Suite 102
Paola, KS 66071
Phone 913-294-3976
Members
George Pretz, Chairman
Tyler Vaughan, Chairman Pro-Tem
Paul Scruggs, Commissioner
Keith Diediker, Commissioner
Jene Vickrey, Commissioner
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
September 23, 2026
1:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER AND OPEN CEREMONIES
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
• ROLL CALL
CONSENT AGENDA
The CONSENT AGENDA is a single agenda item that can include multiple items previously reviewed and
determined to be of a routine business nature. Items that are included as part of the CONSENT AGENDA will
be voted upon under a single motion unless a separate discussion on any single item is requested by a Member
of the Board of County Commissioners or a member of the public. If a separate discussion on any item is
requested, it will be set aside for further consideration as part of the ACTION AGENDA.
1.
Approve the Board of County Commission minutes from September 16, 2026.
2.
Approve vouchers and payroll.
3.
2026-022-LS: GOE (Pishny / A&SP Land, LLC)
4.
2026-023-LS: GOE (Stewart)
5.
2026-024-LS: GOE (Stewart)
PUBLIC COMMENT
The Board of County Commissioners encourages citizen participation in local governance processes. Making
every effort to be in compliance with the Kansas Open Meetings Act (KSA 75-4317), you are invited to
participate in toda …
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📄 From the minutes
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THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF MIAMI COUNTY, KANSAS
The Board of Miami County Commissioners met in regular session, in the Commission Chambers, Miami
County Administration Building, Paola, Kansas, on September 23, 2026. Those present were:
George Pretz, Chairman Shane Krull, County Administrator
Tyler Vaughan, Pro-Tem Laura Epp, County Clerk
Keith Diediker, Commissioner Cari Foster, Operations Support Specialist
Paul Scruggs, Commissioner
W. Jene Vickrey, Commissioner
Visitors: Duke Dorian, Darrin Petrowsky, Dan Creason, Dino and Robin Motta
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Pretz called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Vaughan moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as follows:
Approval of minutes of the County Commission Meeting on September 16, 2026
Approval of accounts payable payment vouchers and payroll
2026-022-LS: GOE (Pishny / A&SP Land, LLC) (A26-09-045)
2026-023-LS: GOE (Stewart) (A26-09-046)
2026-024-LS: GOE (Stewart) (A26-09-047)
Commissioner Diediker seconded; vote taken: 5 in favor; 0 opposed, the motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Darrin Petrowsky, District Engineer, Kansas Department of Transportation, presented the Commission with
County-State Agreement to turn over control on roads to county from the K68 Project; Phase 02, 03, and 04
project to the county for review and sign the agreement by the Board. The board agreed to review the
agreement and place it on September 30, 2026, agenda for consider …
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Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 08:20
General
Miami County Commission meeting with executive session
The Miami County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting on September 23, 2026. The agenda includes a call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and an executive session before adjournment. No substantive action items are listed.
- Executive session
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📄 From the agenda
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MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Laura Epp
County Clerk
[email protected]
201 South Pearl, Suite 102
Paola, KS 66071
Phone 913-294-3976
Members
George Pretz, Chairman
Tyler Vaughan, Chairman Pro-Tem
Paul Scruggs, Commissioner
Keith Diediker, Commissioner
Jene Vickrey, Commissioner
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AGENDA
September 23, 2026
8:20 AM
CALL TO ORDER AND OPEN CEREMONIES
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
• ROLL CALL
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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🌐 County-level context (Miami County)
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Net migration+365 people (+$27.7M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)3 ({"Severe Storm": 9, "Tornado": 2, "Biological": 2, "Flood": · last Sun Mar 29, 2020)
Traffic fatalities4 (2024)
Business establishments777 (6,927 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,346/mo (311 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy10.9% (low numeracy 18% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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124
Permitted housing units
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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