Miami County public meetings in 2025

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to conduct a general discussion. The primary agenda item is a financial update for the end of 2025.

• 2025 Year-End Financial Update

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to address year-end financial matters. The body is scheduled to review and approve an encumbrance list and a list of budgeted and non-budgeted transfers.

• Approval of Year-End Encumbrance List
• Approval of Budgeted & Non-Budgeted Transfers List
• Approval of December 22, 2025, meeting minutes
• Approval of vouchers and payroll

Board of County Commission

The commission will vote to let the Chairman sign a time‑extension request for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) sewer project identified as 23‑PF‑003. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items, a year‑end financial update, and discussion of the 2026 chairperson and pro‑tem positions. Public comment is scheduled before the action items.

• Authorize Chairman to sign time extension request for CDBG Miami County Sewer 23‑PF‑003
• Approve minutes from the December 17, 2025 meeting
• Approve vouchers (specific amounts not listed)
• 2025 year‑end financial update presentation
• Discuss 2026 Commissioner Chairperson and Pro‑Tem selections

Board of County Commission

The Board will discuss several projects, including an IT upgrade for courthouse internet, camera installation at radio tower sites, and purchase of 11 800MHz radios for motor graders. They will consider a contract with Bettis Asphalt to mill 1,272 square yards of asphalt on Tontzville Road between Harmony Rd. and Lonestar Rd. A resolution to update the Planning & Zoning fee schedule and a charter resolution for a transient guest tax will also be reviewed, along with a financial update and hosting plans for a City‑County meeting.

• Discuss Courthouse IT project to improve internet for District Court and County Attorney
• Discuss installation of cameras at radio tower sites
• Discuss purchase of 11 800 MHz radios for motor graders from KA‑COMM, Inc.
• Consider agreement with Bettis Asphalt to mill 1,272 sq yd of asphalt on Tontzville Rd. between Harmony Rd. and Lonestar Rd.
• Resolution to update Planning & Zoning fee schedule

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will consider purchasing radios for road graders, milling asphalt on Tontzville Road, and updating fee schedules. The board will also review a new pay scale and organizational chart, and authorize an interlocal agreement with the City of Paola.

• Authorize purchase of 11 800MHz radios from KA-COMM, INC.
• Authorize milling 1,272 square yards of asphalt on Tontzville Rd.
• Resolution: Fee Schedule Update for Planning & Zoning
• Resolution adopting Miami County Position Classification & Pay Scale
• Neighborhood Revitalization Interlocal Agreement with City of Paola

Board of County Commission

The study session scheduled for December 10, 2025, was canceled due to a lack of quorum. The only item listed was a resolution to cancel the meeting.

• Resolution to cancel the December 10, 2025 meeting

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners scheduled a meeting for December 10, 2025, but it was canceled due to a lack of quorum. No agenda items were discussed or decided. The sole agenda item was a resolution to cancel the meeting.

• Resolution to cancel the December 10, 2025 meeting (canceled due to lack of quorum)

Board of County Commission

The board will discuss a meeting with Spring Farm Tour representatives. It will consider authorizing Project 26-01-CO (670) for the 2026 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program. The board will receive a summary of the Planning Commission meeting held on December 2. It will consider Resolution 25001-TA on bed‑and‑breakfast and short‑term rental regulations and discuss the request for proposal for redistricting.

• Authorize Project 26-01-CO (670) – 2026 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program
• Consider Resolution 25001-TA regulating bed‑and‑breakfast and short‑term rentals
• Discuss request for proposal (RFP) for county redistricting
• Discussion with Spring Farm Tour representatives
• Review summary of Planning Commission meeting (Dec 2)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will consider routine items on the consent agenda, including approval of the November 26, 2025 meeting minutes and tax abatements for three homesteads. The action agenda includes authorizing Project 26-01-CO for the 2026 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program, adopting a resolution on bed‑and‑breakfast and short‑term rental regulations, and appointing county delegates to regional associations. A license application for a cereal malt beverage at Dollar General Store #22007 will also be reviewed, followed by public comments, staff reports, and an executive session.

• Approve minutes of the November 26, 2025 Board meeting
• Authorize tax abatements for the Cousins, Johnson, and Lowry homesteads
• Authorize Project 26-01-CO (670) 2026 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program
• Adopt Resolution 25001-TA: Bed & Breakfast and Short‑term Rental Facilities Regulations
• Review Cereal Malt Beverage License application for Dollar General Store #22007

The commission unanimously approved a $3,400,000 asphalt corrective‑maintenance program for several county roads. It also adopted short‑term‑rental and bed‑and‑breakfast regulations by a 4‑to‑1 vote. Additional unanimous actions included funding the 2026 Spring Farm Tour, appointing voting delegates for regional associations, and approving a beverage license for a Dollar General store.

• Approved $3.4M asphalt corrective‑maintenance program (unanimous)
• Adopted Bed & Breakfast and short‑term rental regulations (4‑1)
• Allocated $7,000 for the 2026 Spring Farm Tour (unanimous)
• Appointed Chairman Pretz as voting delegate and Commissioner Scruggs as alternate for KWORCC (unanimous)
• Appointed Chairman Pretz as voting delegate and Commissioner Scruggs as alternate for KAC (unanimous)
• Approved Cereal Malt Beverage license for Dollar General Store #22007, 2579 Old KC Road (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items, including tax abatements for Cousins, Johnson, and Lowry homesteads (unanimous)
• Approved Farm Tour 2026 Fund Allocation add‑on (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Miami County Planning Commission will consider two new Conditional Use Permit applications: 25007-CUP for the AT&T Paola East project and 25006-CUP for the Alvarez Ranch Arena. The commission will also discuss possible future amendments to zoning and regulations, including moratoriums on solar farms, sign regulations, and height limits for residential antennas. A discussion of the next Comprehensive Plan is scheduled. Items presented will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for further action on specified dates, with no public comments allowed at that meeting.

• Review of 25007-CUP: AT&T Paola East (Conditional Use Permit)
• Review of 25006-CUP: Alvarez Ranch Arena (Conditional Use Permit)
• Discussion of possible moratorium on solar farms
• Moratorium on sign regulations and wayfinding signs
• Consideration of height limits for residential antennas

The commission adopted the meeting agenda unanimously (6-0). It approved the November 6, 2025 minutes with a 5-0 vote, one member abstaining. The commission then approved the AT&T Paola East Conditional Use Permit with the presented conditions, passing the motion 6-0 with one member abstaining.

• Adopt agenda – passed unanimously (6-0)
• Approve November 6, 2025 minutes – passed 5-0 (Kitchen abstained)
• Approve AT&T Paola East CUP with conditions – passed 6-0 (Moore abstained)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to review the Yearly Solid Waste Plan and reevaluate original workers' compensation proposals from a 2025 risk management services request for proposals.

• Review and consider approval of the Yearly Solid Waste Plan
• Reevaluate original workers' compensation proposals from 2025-13-RFP Risk Management Services

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will review the Yearly Solid Waste Plan and award a contract for workers' compensation services. The board is also considering the purchase of laptops for the Sheriff's Office and a board appointment to ECKAN.

• Purchase of laptop computers for the Sheriff's Office using 911 funds
• Review and approval of the Yearly Solid Waste Plan
• Award of Risk Management Services 2025-13-RFP for Workers' Compensation
• Appointment of Bonnie "Rob" Roberts to the East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation (ECKAN)

The board approved several items, including a $182,837.20 laptop purchase for the sheriff’s office, the annual solid‑waste plan, and a Cereal Malt Beverage license. Commissioners voted 3‑2 to award the county’s workers’ compensation risk‑management contract to KWORCC. They also adopted a response plan for a tax‑statement error and terminated the Haystaq DNA contract, directing an RFP for a new redistricting service. All other motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $182,837.20 laptop purchase for Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved annual Solid Waste Plan (unanimous)
• Appointed Bonnie “Rob” Roberts to EKAN Board (unanimous)
• Awarded Workers’ Compensation risk‑management contract to KWORCC (3‑2)
• Adopted tax‑statement response plan for USD 362 error (unanimous)
• Terminated Haystaq DNA contract and issued RFP for redistricting (unanimous)
• Approved Cereal Malt Beverage license for Night Hawk Vineyard and Winery (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss several administrative and service agreements. The body is reviewing funding for equipment and program expansions.

• Expanded service agreement with Delta Dental for Right Start 4 Kids (RS4K)
• Kansas Department of Corrections cost of maintenance of prisoners
• Use of 911 funds to purchase laptops for patrol cars
• Redistricting Proposal from Haystaq DNA

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving a final plat for Broken Lance Ranch, a grant of easement for Fraley, and a resolution to reschedule the December meeting. The board will also sign new contracts with Consolidated Johnson County FD #1 and MIFD#1, and approve an amendment to the County Administrator's employment agreement.

• Approve minutes and payroll for November 12, 2025
• Consider signing new coverage contracts with MIFD#1
• Consider signing new contract with Consolidated Johnson County FD #1
• Consider signing resolution to reschedule December 24 meeting to December 22
• Consider approval of amendment to County Administrator employment agreement

The commission voted 4‑1 to sign a contract with Haystaq DNA to perform the county commission redistricting. It also approved several unanimous actions, including a fire‑district consolidation agreement, a new fire‑service contract, an amendment to the county administrator’s employment agreement, a new prisoner‑maintenance rate, and two cereal‑malt beverage licenses. Additionally, the meeting was rescheduled to December 22, 2025, and the consent agenda was adopted unanimously.

• Approved Haystaq DNA redistricting contract (4‑1)
• Approved fire‑district consolidation agreement (unanimous)
• Approved new fire‑service contract with Consolidated Fire District #1 (unanimous)
• Amended County Administrator employment agreement to Feb 28 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved new prisoner maintenance rate of $112.82 (unanimous)
• Approved Cereal Malt Beverage License for We B Smokin’ Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Cereal Malt Beverage notice for Dollar General Store #22007 (unanimous)
• Rescheduled Dec 24, 2025 commission meeting to Dec 22, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to review insurance options and fire department coverage. The meeting includes a summary of the November 6th Planning Commission meeting.

• P&C Insurance options with Elliott Group
• New contract with Consolidated Johnson County FD #1
• New coverage contracts for MIFD#1
• Summary of November 6th Planning Commission meeting

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving discretionary bonuses for county employees and establishing the 2026 salaries for elected officials. The board will also approve the minutes from the November 5th meeting and sign a resolution canceling the December 10th meeting.

• Approve 2025 discretionary bonuses for county employees
• Establish 2026 salaries for Miami County elected officials
• Approve Board of County Commission minutes from November 5, 2025
• Sign resolution canceling December 10, 2025 meeting
• Approve Cereal malt Beverage License for Huskies Food Mart

The Miami County Board approved the consent agenda, cancelled the Dec. 10 meeting, and authorized $214,596 in discretionary bonuses. It also adopted the 2026 county holiday schedule and a 4% salary increase for elected officials. Additionally, the board approved a beverage license for Huskies Food Mart and authorized an attorney‑client privilege executive session.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Cancelled Dec. 10, 2025 meeting due to conference (unanimous)
• Approved $214,596 discretionary bonuses for 2025 employees and officials (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 official county holidays (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 elected official salaries with 4% increase (unanimous)
• Approved Cereal Malt Beverage License for Huskies Food Mart, 24595 Old KC Road (unanimous)
• Authorized 30‑minute attorney‑client privilege executive session (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for subdivision 25002‑Z Cherokee Meadows and for 25001‑TA Bed & Breakfast and Short‑term Rental Facilities. The commission will also adopt its 2026/2027 calendar and approve recent meeting minutes. Subdivision items Broken Lance Ranch (25007‑SUB) and T&T Addition (25008‑SUB) are on the consent agenda.

• Approval of September 2, 2025 Planning Commission drafted minutes
• Approval of October 7, 2025 Planning Commission drafted minutes
• Subdivision items 25007‑SUB Broken Lance Ranch and 25008‑SUB T&T Addition
• Public Hearing 25002‑Z: Cherokee Meadows
• Public Hearing 25001‑TA: Bed & Breakfast and Short‑term Rental Facilities

The commission adopted the agenda as presented and approved the consent agenda, which included the September 2 and October 7, 2025 minutes and two submittals. The 2026‑2027 Planning Commission Calendar was approved, moving meetings to the first Thursday of each month due to election conflicts. No vote was taken on the Cherokee Meadows rezoning request.

• Adopted agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including September 2 and October 7, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved 2026/2027 Planning Commission Calendar (7-0)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session covering several topics. Commissioners will discuss a letter of support for Allen Regional Transit, an upgrade to the county's legacy server, insurance options for 2026, and the potential sale of the Hillsdale EMS property. An economic development discussion is also on the agenda.

• Discuss Letter of Support for Allen Regional Transit (ART)
• Discuss the Legacy Server Upgrade
• Discuss 2026 Insurance Options
• Discuss Selling Property at the Hillsdale EMS Site
• Economic Development Discussion

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will review a Cereal Malt Beverage License application and a grant of easement agreement. The board is also asked to authorize a letter of support for Allen Regional Transit (ART).

• Cereal Malt Beverage License application for We B Smokin, Inc. at 32580 Airport Road
• Grant of Easement Agreement for Thompson (25014-LS)
• Letter of Support for Allen Regional Transit (ART)

The commission unanimously approved the Consent Agenda, which included the October 29 minutes, payment vouchers, and an easement agreement. They also unanimously approved a letter of support for Allen Regional Transit’s Section 5311 grant application. Additionally, the board unanimously approved a Cereal Malt Beverage license for We B Smokin, Inc.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Allen Regional Transit grant (unanimous)
• Approved Cereal Malt Beverage license for We B Smokin, Inc. (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to review a rental agreement for Cops for Tots. The body will also hold a general discussion regarding economic development.

• Cops for Tots Rental Agreement
• Economic Development Discussion

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will consider several items, including a resolution to end the county's relationship with KCAMP. Other agenda items include routine approvals such as minutes from the October 22 meeting, easement agreements for Asah LLC and Chamberlin, and a lease agreement for the Cops for Tots program. The board will also review a proposed amendment to the 2025 holiday schedule and a license application for Huskies Food Mart.

• Approve Board of County Commission minutes of October 22, 2025 (Consent Agenda)
• Grant of Easement Agreement to Asah LLC (items 25010-LS & 25011-LS)
• Grant of Easement Agreement to Chamberlin (item 25017-LS)
• Resolution Dissolving Relationship with KCAMP (Action Agenda)
• Lease Agreement for Cops for Tots (Action Agenda)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners meeting scheduled for October 22, 2025 was cancelled due to a lack of discussion topics. No agenda items will be considered or decided at this session.

Board of County Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will vote on the October 15, 2025, meeting minutes and approve vouchers and payroll.

• Approval of October 15, 2025, meeting minutes
• Approval of vouchers and payroll

The board approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the October 15 meeting and payment vouchers, with a unanimous vote. They also approved a 30‑minute attorney‑client privilege executive session, unanimously. Commissioners agreed to develop and bring a resolution on adjusting the Christmas Eve and day‑after‑Christmas work schedule to the next meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes Oct 15, AP vouchers) – unanimous
• Approved 30‑minute attorney‑client executive session – unanimous
• Agreed to bring forward a holiday‑schedule resolution for next meeting

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss the Quarter 3 finance update. The meeting also includes a general discussion on economic development.

• Quarter 3 Finance Update
• Economic Development Discussion

Board of County Commission

The commission will vote on routine consent items, including approval of the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes, payment vouchers, a temporary construction easement for Robert J. and Jamie L. Ballard, and a grant of easement for Harry and Gay Stubbs (parcel 25009‑LS). The meeting also includes public comment, recognition of Q3 2025 employee awards, and standard reports.

• Approve the Board of County Commission minutes of October 8, 2025
• Approve vouchers
• Temporary construction easement – Robert J. and Jamie L. Ballard
• Grant of easement agreement for 25009‑LS (Harry & Gay Stubbs)
• Recognize Q3 2025 Employee of the Month and Director of the Quarter recipients

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the October 8 minutes, accounts payable vouchers, and two easement agreements. They also unanimously approved a Confidential Data Exception to hold a 15‑minute executive session on financial trade‑secret matters. No further actions were taken before the meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Confidential Data Exception for executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:40 p.m.

Zoning Appeals

The Miami County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to discuss a variance request for Gerken Rent-All. The board is also scheduled to adopt the meeting calendar for 2026 and 2027.

• Variance request 25002-VAR: Gerken Rent-All
• Adoption of 2026 / 2027 BZA meetings calendar

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss several topics. They will consider raising volunteer firefighter pay in three districts, review a proposed de‑annexation of part of Louisburg, and summarize the October 7th Planning Commission meeting. Additional items include a review of the Risk Management Services RFP for workers' compensation and insurance, a Q3 finance update, and an economic development discussion.

• Discuss increasing volunteer firefighter pay for Osawatomie, Fontana, and Louisburg
• Louisburg de‑annexation proposal
• Summary of the October 7th Planning Commission meeting
• Review Risk Management Services 2025-13-RFP for workers' compensation and insurance
• Quarter 3 finance update and economic development discussion

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss pay increases for volunteer firefighters and a de-annexation for Louisburg. The board will also award a contract for risk management services.

• Increase volunteer firefighter pay for Osawatomie, Fontana, and Louisburg
• Louisburg De-Annexation
• Award Risk Management Services 2025-13-RFP for Workers' Compensation and Property and Casualty Insurance
• Hunt Grant of Easement (25012-LS)

The Board unanimously approved a $28,150 increase to raise volunteer firefighters’ pay from $35 to $40 per hour, effective Jan. 1 2026. The Board voted 3‑2 to award both the Workman's Compensation and the Property & Casualty risk‑management contracts to the Elliot Group. Commissioners also unanimously appointed Brandon Ream as full‑time Fire Chief for the Fontana Fire Station, and the consent agenda was approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $28,150 volunteer firefighter pay increase to $40/hr (unanimous)
• Awarded Workman's Compensation risk‑management contract to Elliot Group (3‑2)
• Awarded Property & Casualty insurance risk‑management contract to Elliot Group (3‑2)
• Appointed Brandon Ream as full‑time Fire Chief at Fontana Fire Station (unanimous)
• Approved 10‑minute personnel‑exception executive session (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a consent agenda item for Foote Estates and review two regular agenda items: a sub‑exemption for Seim and a conditional use permit for the KS5406 Drexel Corner AT&T project. Commissioners will also discuss short‑term rentals and several potential moratoria on solar farms, sign regulations, and telecommunications. The meeting concludes with staff reports and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Consent agenda: 25005‑SUB Foote Estates
• Regular agenda: 25001‑SUBEX Seim
• Regular agenda: 25005‑CUP KS5406 Drexel Corner – AT&T
• Discussion on short‑term rentals
• Moratorium discussions on solar farms and sign regulations

The commission adopted the agenda (7-0) and approved the consent agenda (8-0). It then granted a Rule Exception for the Seim subdivision, allowing the existing driveway to remain and deferring the location of a new entrance. The motion passed unanimously (8-0).

• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (8-0)
• Granted rule exception for Seim subdivision, keeping existing access point and deferring new entrance location (8-0)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners held a study session on October 1, 2025. Commissioners discussed the Paola Fire Department's 2025 capital budget, the department's SCBA bottle needs, and a water rescue update. No formal decisions were recorded in the agenda.

• Paola Fire 2025 Capital Budget (MIFD1 Board)
• Paola Fire – SCBA Bottles (MIFD1 Board)
• Water Rescue Update (MIFD1)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will vote on routine items in the consent agenda, including approval of September 24, 2025 minutes, vouchers, and two temporary construction easement purchases for Chase D. and Angela W. Ellis. The action agenda includes discussion of the Paola Fire 2025 capital budget, purchase of SCBA bottles for the fire department, and a water rescue update. Public comment will be allowed before the meeting adjourns.

• Approve minutes of September 24, 2025 (Consent Agenda)
• Approve vouchers (Consent Agenda)
• Temporary Construction Easement Purchase – Chase D. and Angela W. Ellis (Consent Agenda, listed twice)
• Paola Fire 2025 Capital Budget (Action Agenda)
• Paola Fire – SCBA Bottles (Action Agenda)

The board approved the consent agenda, including the September 24 minutes and two temporary construction easement purchases. They reallocated $8,006 from the fire budget to equip Engine 5 with extrication tools. The commissioners also approved purchasing 10 SCBA bottles for $12,263.20 plus shipping and authorized equipping six water‑rescue technicians now, with a goal of equipping 20 overall.

• Approved Consent Agenda, including Sep 24 minutes and easement purchases (unanimous)
• Reallocated $8,006 to equip Engine 5 with extrication equipment (vote carried)
• Approved purchase of 10 SCBA bottles for $12,263.20 plus shipping (unanimous)
• Approved equipping six water‑rescue technicians now, aiming for 20 total (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss four items. They will review quote submittals for repairing the transfer station, consider a contract with NeoGov for Learn and Perform employee development modules, examine a new IT password policy, and look at the 2025-13-RFP for risk management services.

• Review quote submittals for the Repair Transfer Station
• Consider contract with NeoGov for Learn and Perform employee development modules
• Discuss new IT password policy
• Review 2025-13-RFP Risk Management Services

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including minutes from September 17, 2025, vouchers, payroll, and the final plat for Tall Grass Acres Subdivision. They will consider accepting a quote from NeoGov for Learn and Perform employee development modules and authorize the County Administrator to sign the agreement. They will also consider awarding a contract to KB Construction for repairs to the Transfer Station at Road and Bridge. The meeting includes a public comment period and a retirement reception for Debbie Oehlert.

• Approve September 17, 2025 Board minutes, vouchers, payroll (consent agenda)
• Approve final plat for Tall Grass Acres Subdivision (25004‑SUB) (consent agenda)
• Consider NeoGov quote for Learn and Perform employee development modules (action agenda)
• Consider award to KB Construction for repairs to the Transfer Station at Road and Bridge (action agenda)
• Retirement reception honoring Debbie Oehlert after the meeting

The Road and Bridge department presented two bids for repairs to the County Transfer Station at 23765 W 327th Street. The board voted to award the contract to KB Construction for $43,072.44. Commissioner Diediker moved the motion, Commissioner Scruggs seconded, and the motion carried with the recorded vote noted as "u H".

• Approved KB Construction repair contract for Transfer Station ($43,072.44) – motion moved by Commissioner Diediker, seconded by Scruggs, vote recorded as "u H"

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to review financial updates and discuss board appointments. The meeting is scheduled to conclude by 11:15 a.m.

• August Financial Update
• Commissioner appointment to the Local Area 1 - Kansas WorkforceOne, Inc., Chief Elected Officials Board (CEOB)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to conduct routine business and consider one appointment. The board is deciding whether to appoint Commissioner Tyler Vaughan as the county representative on the Chief Elected Officials Board for Local Area 1 - Kansas WorkforceOne, Inc.

• Appointment of Commissioner Tyler Vaughan to the Chief Elected Officials Board for Local Area 1 - Kansas WorkforceOne, Inc.

The board voted 3‑1 to eliminate the Economic Development Director role effective immediately. Commissioners also unanimously approved the consent agenda items and appointed Commissioner Tyler Vaughan as Miami County’s representative on the Kansas WorkforceONE board, with Commissioner Scruggs as alternate. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda (Sept. 10 minutes, AP vouchers) – unanimous
• Appointed Commissioner Tyler Vaughan to Kansas WorkforceONE board; Commissioner Scruggs as alternate – unanimous
• Eliminated Economic Development Director position – vote 3‑1

Zoning Appeals

The Miami County Board of Zoning Appeals will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of the January 15, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners will elect a new Chairman. The board will also consider the zoning appeal identified as 25001-VAR: Lewis.

• Approval of the January 15, 2025 BZA minutes (consent agenda)
• Election of a new Chairman
• Review of zoning appeal 25001-VAR: Lewis

Board of County Commission

The County Commission will review the proposed installation and maintenance agreement for a Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) system with Net Standard. They will also recap the September 2 Board meeting and discuss the Southeast KansasWorks program. No decisions are noted as finalized in the agenda.

• Discuss MDT installation and maintenance agreement with Net Standard
• Summary of September 2, 2025 Board meeting
• Discuss Southeast KansasWorks program

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will consider authorizing survey and design services agreements with Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. for two projects. The board will also consider an installation and maintenance agreement with Net Standard.

• Survey and Design Services Agreement with Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. for Project 21-13-SB (688)
• Survey and Design Services Agreement with Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. for Project 25-02-SB (704)
• MDT installation and maintenance agreement with Net Standard
• Amended Special Event Permit for Rita Knop I Got Your Back LLC

The commission approved the consent agenda, two bridge design contracts totaling $101,438, and a mobile data terminal agreement for fire vehicles, all by unanimous vote. Commissioners also voted unanimously to remain in the Kansas Workforce One partnership and not request a merger with neighboring counties. An executive‑session motion to discuss non‑elected personnel was approved, but no action was taken.

• Approved consent agenda (Sept. 3 minutes, payroll, special event permit) – unanimous
• Approved $41,442 Survey & Design Services Agreement with Kaw Valley Engineering for Project 21-13‑SB – unanimous
• Approved $59,996 Survey & Design Services Agreement with Kaw Valley Engineering for Bridge 9‑G.1 – unanimous
• Approved Net Standard mobile data terminals agreement ($5,500 setup fee and $1,500/month) – unanimous
• Voted to forgo request to Governor Kelly and remain with Kansas Workforce One – unanimous
• Approved 15‑minute executive session on non‑elected personnel – unanimous

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss the renewal of the Arctic Wolf contract, an interlocal agreement for the Paola Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, a potential agreement with Olsson, Inc. to rehabilitate West Taxilane and Hangar Ramps, and a discussion of the KansasWorks program with the mayor and a commissioner.

• Discuss renewal of the Arctic Wolf contract
• Discuss Interlocal Agreement for the Paola Neighborhood Revitalization Plan
• Consider agreement with Olsson, Inc. to rehabilitate West Taxilane and Hangar Ramps
• Discuss KansasWorks program with Mayor Don Roberts and Commissioner Jeff Meyers (11:00‑12:00)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will consider routine items on the consent agenda, including approval of the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes and vouchers. The board will also vote on three authorizations: staff to sign the Arctic Wolf contract renewal, the chair to sign an interlocal agreement for the Paola Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, and the chair to sign an agreement with Olsson, Inc. to rehabilitate the West Taxilane and Hangar Ramps. Public comment will be offered before the meeting adjourns.

• Approve Board of County Commission minutes of August 27, 2025
• Approve vouchers (no dollar amount specified)
• Authorize staff to sign the Arctic Wolf contract renewal
• Authorize the Commission Chair to sign the Interlocal Agreement for the Paola Neighborhood Revitalization Plan
• Authorize the Commission Chair to sign the agreement with Olsson, Inc. for rehabilitating the West Taxilane and Hangar Ramps

The Miami County Board approved the consent agenda unanimously. It also approved a three‑year renewal of the Arctic Wolf cybersecurity services contract at $92,800 per year. The Board authorized the interlocal agreement for the Paola Neighborhood Revitalization Plan and approved the design and bidding agreement with Olsson, Inc for airport improvements funded by an $850,000 KDOT grant with an $85,000 county match. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda – unanimous
• Approved Arctic Wolf 3‑year contract renewal ($92,800 per year) – unanimous
• Approved interlocal agreement for Paola Neighborhood Revitalization Plan – unanimous
• Approved Olsson, Inc design and bidding agreement for airport lane/hangar project ($68,700 design, $8,200 bidding) using $850,000 KDOT grant – unanimous

Planning Commission

The commission will adopt the agenda, approve the minutes from the August 7 meeting, and consider the Tall Grass Acres Subdivision (item 25004‑SUB). New business includes rescheduling the KS5406 Drexel Corner – AT&T project to October 7 and a discussion of proposed short‑term rental regulations. The meeting also opens discussion on possible future moratoriums for solar farms, sign regulations, and other zoning topics.

• Approval of Tall Grass Acres Subdivision (25004‑SUB)
• Rescheduled KS5406 Drexel Corner – AT&T item to Oct 7, 2025
• Discussion of 2025 proposed short‑term rental regulations
• Possible moratorium on solar farms
• Possible moratorium on sign regulations

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to review administrative policies and contract renewals. The body will discuss specific land use resolutions and a repair agreement for a county facility.

• Proposed administrative policies for vehicle usage and autopsies
• Agreement with ALMI Enterprises for salt bunker repairs at 23765 W 327th Street
• Resolution 25004-CUP regarding Fontana Christian Church Expansion
• Resolution 25001-Z regarding Wildlife Ridge 2nd Plat
• Arctic Wolf contract renewal

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will vote to adopt the 2026 county budget and the 2026 budgets for Rural Fire Districts #1 and #2. The board will also consider a road‑and‑bridge repair agreement for the salt bunker at 23765 W 327th Street and authorize renewal of the Arctic Wolf contract. Additional items include permanent right‑of‑way purchases and several resolutions and policy approvals.

• Adopt the 2026 Miami County Kansas Budget
• Adopt the 2026 budgets for Rural Fire District #1 and Rural Fire District #2
• Consider agreement with ALMI Enterprises to repair the salt bunker at 23765 W 327th Street
• Authorize staff to sign the Arctic Wolf contract renewal
• Approve permanent ROW purchase from the Rustin and Breanna Dowd Joint Revocable Trust

The Board approved the consent agenda and a Constitution Week proclamation unanimously. Commissioners voted 5‑0 to exceed the revenue‑neutral rate for the 2026 county budget and then adopted the budget with a $200,000 health department cut and a reduction of the asphalt Road and Bridge budget from $750,000 to $500,600 (4‑1, one nay). The Board also authorized and adopted the 2026 budgets for Rural Fire Districts #1 and #2, each exceeding the revenue‑neutral rate by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Constitution Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Authorized exceed revenue‑neutral rate for 2026 county budget (5‑0) (R25-08-027)
• Adopted 2026 county budget with $200,000 health department cut and asphalt budget reduced to $500,600 (4‑1, Nay Scruggs)
• Authorized exceed revenue‑neutral rate for Rural Fire District #1 budget (5‑0) (R25-08-028)
• Adopted 2026 Rural Fire District #1 budget (unanimous 5‑0)
• Authorized exceed revenue‑neutral rate for Rural Fire District #2 budget (5‑0) (R25-08-029)
• Adopted 2026 Rural Fire District #2 budget (vote not recorded)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss the solicitation of onsite wastewater proposals and price quotes. The board will also review the Miami County Health Department's 2nd Quarter Report.

• Solicitation of onsite wastewater proposals and price quotes
• Miami County Health Department 2nd Quarter Report

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will approve the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting and address corrections to the July 30, 2025 minutes. A subdivision identified as 25002‑SUB: Brad & Tiffani Oliver Subdivision will be reviewed under the consent agenda. The board will also consider authorizing the solicitation of onsite wastewater proposals and price quotes. Public comment will be offered before the meeting adjourns.

• Approve the Board of County Commission minutes of August 13, 2025
• Corrections to July 30, 2025 minutes
• Review 25002‑SUB: Brad & Tiffani Oliver Subdivision
• Authorize solicitation of onsite wastewater proposals and price quotes

The commission unanimously approved the Consent Agenda, including the prior meeting minutes, payment vouchers, and corrections. They also approved the Brad & Tiffani Oliver Subdivision item and Action Agenda #4 Order of Corrections of Irregularities. Additionally, the board unanimously authorized the solicitation of onsite wastewater proposals and price quotes for a grant‑funded project.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (minutes, vouchers, corrections) – unanimous
• Approved Brad & Tiffani Oliver Subdivision item – unanimous
• Approved Action Agenda #4 Order of Corrections of Irregularities – unanimous
• Approved solicitation of onsite wastewater proposals and price quotes – unanimous

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to discuss several operational items. The meeting includes a review of the July economic development report and a presentation on workers' compensation insurance.

• July Monthly Economic Development Report
• Construction change order for 2025 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program
• Proposal to increase Miami County's internet with AT&T
• KWORCC presentation on workers' compensation insurance by Colin Holthaus
• Summary of 08/13/2025 PC meeting

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including the minutes from August 6, 2025 and vouchers and payroll. The action agenda includes a construction change order for the 2025 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program and a request to increase the county's internet service with AT&T. The meeting also provides time for public comment, presentations, awards, and a proclamation.

• Approve Board of County Commission minutes of August 6, 2025
• Approve vouchers and payroll
• Construction Change Order for 2025 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program
• Authorize increasing Miami County's Internet with AT&T

The board unanimously approved the Consent Agenda, which included the August 6 minutes and payroll vouchers. Commissioners voted unanimously to authorize the chair to execute a $1,795,681.29 change order for Project 24-07-ST-CO (702). They also unanimously approved a new AT&T internet contract that raises speed to 1 GB while lowering the monthly cost to $1,262.

• Approved Consent Agenda (minutes and payroll) – unanimous
• Authorized chair to execute $1,795,681.29 road change order – unanimous
• Approved new AT&T internet contract (1 GB for $1,262/month) – unanimous

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: one on a conditional use permit for Fontana Christian Church and another on rezoning the Wildlife Ridge area. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as approval of minutes and a subdivision proposal. Commissioners will discuss possible future zoning and regulatory moratoria, including solar farms and sign regulations.

• Public Hearing 25004-CUP: Fontana Christian Church
• Public Hearing 25001-Z: Wildlife Ridge Rezoning
• Consent agenda: approval of July 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consent agenda: Brad & Tiffani Oliver Subdivision (25002-SUB)
• Discussion of possible future zoning moratoria (solar farms, signs, short‑term rentals, antenna height, telecommunications, wayfinding signs)

The commission adopted the agenda and consent agenda, approving the July 1, 2025 minutes and the Brad & Tiffani Oliver subdivision. It then voted 5‑0 to approve the amended Conditional Use Permit for Fontana Christian Church, adding a parking lot, building, and revised Condition 6. The approval is a recommendation to the County Commissioners, who will consider it on August 27, 2025.

• Adopted agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved July 1, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Brad & Tiffani Oliver Subdivision (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved amended CUP for Fontana Christian Church with findings and conditions (5-0)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will hear a KCAMP insurance presentation. The board will then discuss and consider issuing a notice to proceed for the 2025 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program.

• KCAMP insurance presentation (10:30‑11:00 a.m.)
• Discussion of the 2025 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program
• Consideration of a notice to proceed for the asphalt program

Board of County Commission

The commission will approve the July 30, 2025 meeting minutes and routine vouchers on the consent agenda. The primary action item is the Notice to Proceed for the 2025 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program. The meeting also includes public comment, presentations, and an executive session.

• Approve minutes from July 30, 2025
• Approve routine vouchers
• Notice to Proceed – 2025 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the July 30, 2025 minutes and AP payment vouchers. Commissioners authorized the Chair to issue a Notice to Proceed to Superior Bowen Asphalt Company for the 2025 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program (vote 4-0). They also appointed Drew Moore to the Miami County Planning Commission to fill a vacancy (vote 4-0).

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized Notice to Proceed with Superior Bowen Asphalt Co. for 2025 asphalt program (4-0)
• Appointed Drew Moore to Planning Commission (4-0)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will discuss several items, including an air compressor at the Osawatomie Station, incident activity reports for MIFD1 and MIFD2 covering the first half of 2025, and the consideration of quotes for repairs to the 327th Street salt bunker. The board will also review the final draft of the Business Travel & Expense Policy, discuss coroner appointments for the Sixth Judicial District, and consider two resolutions: 25001-CUP for 1880 Enterprises and 25003-CUP for Zarco #66 Landfarm.

• Air Compressor – Osawatomie Station (MIFD1 Board)
• MIFD1 and MIFD2 incident activity report (01/01/25‑06/30/25)
• Road and Bridge department to receive quotes for repairs to the 327th Street Salt Bunker
• Review final draft of the Business Travel & Expense Policy
• Resolutions 25001-CUP (1880 Enterprises) and 25003-CUP (Zarco #66 Landfarm)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several agreements, including hiring Farris Engineering for a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing structural site assessment and Professional Environmental Engineers for an environmental site assessment of the Miami County Courthouse. They will also discuss obtaining quotes for repairs to the 327th Street salt bunker and authorize the County Administrator to sign a revised travel policy. Additional items include appointing district coroners and reviewing resolutions for 1880 Enterprises and Zarco #66 Landfarm.

• Agreement with Farris Engineering for MEP Structural Site Assessment at the Miami County Courthouse
• Agreement with Professional Environmental Engineers for Environmental Site Assessment at the Miami County Courthouse
• Consider quotes for repairs to the 327th Street Salt Bunker (Road and Bridge department)
• Authorize County Administrator to sign revised Business Travel & Expense Policy
• Resolution appointing District Coroner and Deputy District Coroners of the Sixth Judicial District

The Miami County Board unanimously approved several contracts, policies, and appointments, including a revised travel expense policy and a new district coroner. It also approved Conditional Use Permits for the 1880 Enterprises quarry expansion and the Zarco #66 Landfarm. All actions were taken without dissent.

• Approved purchase of air compressor for Osawatomie Station ($56,146.54 total) (unanimous)
• Approved receiving quotes for repairs to 327th Street salt bunkers (unanimous)
• Approved $26,800 agreement with Farris Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved $7,715 agreement with Professional Environmental Engineers, Inc (unanimous)
• Approved revised Business Travel and Expense Policy (unanimous)
• Appointed Dr. Atlaf Hossain as district coroner and Dr. Alan Martinez & Dr. Maneesha Pandey as deputy coroners (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 1880 Enterprises Quarry expansion, striking condition 3 and modifying condition 18 (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Zarco #66 Landfarm (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The commission will decide on awarding two separate RFPs for the Miami County Courthouse: one for a MEP and structural site assessment (RFP 2025-11) and another for Phase I and II environmental site assessments (RFP 2025-12). A county audit review with Harold Mayes is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. after the opening comments. No other items are listed.

• Award RFP 2025-11 for MEP and structural site assessment of the Miami County Courthouse
• Award RFP 2025-12 for Phase I and II environmental site assessment of the Miami County Courthouse
• County audit review with Harold Mayes at 11:30 a.m.

Board of County Commission

The Board will vote on routine consent items, including approval of July 16 minutes. It will consider awards for two courthouse environmental assessments and a pay rate change for two employees. The Board will also consider amending the county organizational chart and awarding a $3,641,035 contract to Timco Construction for Force Main Improvements.

• Approve Board of County Commission minutes of July 16, 2025 (consent agenda)
• Award RFP 2025-11 for MEP and Structural Site Assessment of the Miami County Courthouse
• Award RFP 2025-12 for Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessment of the Miami County Courthouse
• Approve a rate of pay adjustment for two Miami County employees
• Award $3,641,035 to Timco Construction for the Force Main Improvements project

The July 23, 2025 Miami County Board of Commissioners meeting consisted mainly of procedural items and discussion of a $26,800 RFP for a structural site assessment. No approvals, denials, or votes on specific actions were recorded in the minutes. The only noted vote was a unanimous motion related to a real‑estate bid, but the exact action was not specified. Consequently, no concrete decisions can be reported.

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will discuss authorizations to solicit design services for two bridge replacement projects, identified as Project 25-02-SB (704) Bridge 9‑G.1 and Project 21‑13‑SB (688) Bridge 21‑D.1. The board will also review two requests for proposals related to the county courthouse, a wage adjustment for an employee, and receive a mid‑year financial update.

• Authorization to solicit design services for Bridge 9‑G.1 Replacement (Project 25‑02‑SB, 704)
• Authorization to solicit design services for Bridge 21‑D.1 Replacement (Project 21‑13‑SB, 688)
• Discussion of two RFP openings for the Miami County Courthouse
• Review of wage adjustment for an employee
• Mid‑year financial update

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will vote on routine consent agenda items, including approval of July 9 minutes and payroll vouchers. The action agenda includes authorizing the chair to sign a Letter of No Objection with Phillips 66 for a county forcemain crossing in Bucyrus, and to approve design services for two bridge replacement projects. Additional items address revenue‑neutral rate notices for the county, fire districts and municipal lighting systems.

• Authorize Chair to sign Letter of No Objection Agreement with Phillips 66 for the Miami County Forcemain crossing in Bucyrus
• Project Authorization and Authorization to Solicit Design Services on Project 25-02‑SB (704) Bridge 9‑G.1 Replacement
• Project Authorization and Authorization to Solicit Design Services on Project 21-13‑SB (688) Bridge 21‑D.1 Replacement
• Notice of Intent to Exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for Miami County, KS and for Fire District #1 and #2
• Notice of Intent to Remain Revenue Neutral for Bucyrus Lights & Sirens and Hillsdale Lights & Sirens

The commission unanimously approved a design‑services contract for a bridge replacement on 335th Street, costing $498,300. It also approved higher mill‑levy rates for the MIFD1 and MIFD2 boards (3.337 and 4.763 respectively) and for the fire board, each exceeding the revenue‑neutral cap. Additional items on the consent agenda and a $715 project cost were also approved unanimously.

• Approved design‑services solicitation for 335th St bridge replacement ($498,300 construction), unanimous
• Approved mill‑levy rate increase to 3.337 for MIFD1 Board, unanimous
• Approved mill‑levy rate increase to 4.763 for MIFD2 Board, unanimous
• Approved mill‑levy rate for Fire Board (rate not specified), unanimous
• Approved consent‑agenda items (minutes, AP payment, Victory Estates), approved
• Approved purchase of compressors costing $85,600‑$100,000 each, unanimous
• Approved $715 cost for Project No. 15, unanimous
• Approved community‑corrections juvenile approval (A25‑07‑038), unanimous

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a study session. The sole item on the agenda is a budget workshop.

• Budget workshop

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to review economic reports and emergency service needs. The body will discuss contracts and equipment replacements for fire and EMS services.

• Monthly Economic Development Report for June and Second Quarter 2025
• Miami County Fire District 2 Contract
• SCBA Air Compressors (MIFD#1 Board)
• Ventilator replacement for EMS

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on July 9, 2025. The board will approve the minutes from the July 2, 2025 meeting and approve routine vouchers and payroll under the consent agenda. On the action agenda, commissioners will consider a resolution designating the Republic as the county’s official newspaper. They will also consider a replacement ventilator for EMS, identified as the Revel Ventilator.

• Approve minutes of the July 2, 2025 Board of County Commissioners meeting
• Approve vouchers and payroll (routine items)
• Consider resolution affirming the Republic as the county's official newspaper
• Consider replacement ventilator for EMS (Revel Ventilator)

The July 9, 2025 regular meeting of the Miami County Board of Commissioners included public comments, staff updates, and discussion of various topics. The minutes do not record any motions with outcomes or vote tallies. The meeting was adjourned at 1:18 p.m.

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will hold a budget workshop to continue discussions regarding the 2026 budget.

• Budget workshop for 2026
• Study session scheduled for July 2, 2025

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss a contract addendum for IT services and an airport project agreement. The session also includes a summary of the July 1, 2025, Planning Commission meeting.

• Contract addendum for on-site IT Services with Net Standard
• Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP) project agreement for Miami County Airport
• Summary of 07/01/2025 Planning Commission meeting

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will approve routine items such as the June 25 meeting minutes and payroll vouchers. It will vote on moving funds from the Sheriff's Office PT IT budget to on‑site contractual services with Net Standard. The board will also consider authorizing staff to sign a Kansas Airport Improvement Program agreement for the Miami County Airport. An award ceremony will recognize the Q2 2025 Employee of the Month and Director of the Quarter.

• Approve Board of County Commission minutes of June 25, 2025
• Approve vouchers and payroll
• Reallocate funds from the Sheriff's Office PT IT to on‑site services with Net Standard
• Authorize staff to sign a Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP) agreement for Miami County Airport
• Recognize Q2 2025 Employee of the Month and Director of the Quarter

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, reallocated the sheriff’s part‑time IT budget to a contract with Net Standard, and authorized the $850,000 Kansas Airport Improvement Program grant for asphalt work at Miami County Airport. The airport project will use $765,000 of state grant funds and $85,000 of local funds.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of $35,208 IT budget to Net Standard contract (unanimous)
• Approved $850,000 KAIP airport asphalt project, $765,000 state grant, $85,000 local contribution (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Zarco #66 Landfarm conditional use permit (item 25003-CUP). The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and the Victory Estates subdivision, continuation of deliberations on the 1880 Enterprises conditional use permit, and discussion of possible future zoning and regulatory moratoriums. Staff will give a monthly report and announce the next meeting date.

• Approve minutes from the June 3, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (Consent agenda)
• Approve Victory Estates subdivision (item 25001-SUB)
• Continue deliberation on 1880 Enterprises conditional use permit (item 25001-CUP)
• Public hearing on Zarco #66 Landfarm conditional use permit (item 25003-CUP)
• Discuss possible future zoning amendments, including moratoriums on solar farms, sign regulations, short‑term rentals, antenna height limits, telecommunications, and wayfinding signs

The commission adopted the agenda and approved the June 3, 2025 Planning Commission minutes unanimously (7‑0). Staff presented a report recommending approval of the 1880 Block Quarry conditional use permit with amended conditions after traffic and utility reviews. Commissioners debated wording of several conditions, including debris control and ownership review, but no motion to approve or deny the permit was recorded. The meeting concluded without a final decision on the quarry application.

• Adopted agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• No vote recorded on 25001-CUP (quarry) approval

General

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget workshop to continue discussions on the 2026 county budget. Commissioners will review budget proposals and consider allocations for the upcoming fiscal year. No specific decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Continuing 2026 budget discussions (budget workshop)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session to review the request for proposals for risk management services. They will receive an update on the IT server room project and discuss the Wea Creek stabilization request. The board will also consider the Tidd Tree resolution (item 25002-CUP).

• Review of RFP for Risk Management Services
• IT Server Room Project Update
• Discussion of The Wea Creek Stabilization Request
• Consideration of 25002-CUP: Tidd Tree Resolution

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will consider routine consent items, including approval of the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes, vouchers and election payroll, the Bergh Fireworks Display (item 25011-TP), and a Neighborhood Revitalization Plan rebate of $88,037.39 for 2024. The board will also vote on authorizing the solicitation of price proposals for county risk management services. Public comment and presentations are scheduled before the meeting adjourns.

• Approve Board of County Commission minutes of June 18, 2025 (consent agenda)
• Approve vouchers and election payroll (consent agenda)
• Approve Bergh Fireworks Display, item 25011-TP (consent agenda)
• Approve Neighborhood Revitalization Plan rebate of $88,037.39 for 2024 (consent agenda)
• Authorize solicitation of price proposals for Miami County Risk Management Services (action agenda)

The Board approved the consent agenda items, authorized staff to seek proposals for risk‑management services, and approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) with new condition #4. All three actions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda—including minutes, payment vouchers, fireworks display, and $88,037.39 rebate taxes (unanimous)
• Authorized solicitation of price proposals for risk‑management services (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit with added condition #4 as presented (unanimous, R25‑06‑020)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a study session. The sole purpose of the meeting is to continue discussions regarding the 2026 budget.

• Continuing 2026 Budget discussions

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2024 Region Adoption Resolution. They will also review the bid opening results for the FAS 270 Bridge Guard Fence Replacement (RFB 2025-10). No formal decisions are noted in the agenda. The meeting includes standard opening comments and general discussion.

• Discussion of the Miami County 2024 Region Adoption Resolution
• Bid opening results for FAS 270 Bridge Guard Fence Replacement (RFB 2025-10)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to adopt the 2024 Region Adoption Resolution. The board will also review bid opening results for a bridge guard fence replacement and a special event permit application.

• Adoption of the Miami County 2024 Region Adoption Resolution
• Bid opening results for FAS 270 Bridge Guard Fence Replacement (RFB 2025-10)
• Special Event Permit Application for Rita Knop, I Got Your Back, LLC

The commission approved the consent agenda, including a bond and oath for Ten Mile Township, with a unanimous vote. It also adopted the 2024 Kansas Homeland Security Region J Hazard Mitigation Plan, rejected the bridge guard‑fence construction bid, and approved a special‑event permit for Got Your Back, LLC, each by unanimous vote.

• Approved consent agenda and Ten Mile Township bond/oath (unanimous)
• Adopted 2024 Kansas Homeland Security Region J Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Rejected FAS 270 Bridge Guard Fence Replacement bid (unanimous)
• Approved special‑event permit for Got Your Back, LLC (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session budget workshop on June 11, 2025. Commissioners will discuss additions and subtractions to the county's 2026 budget. No specific amounts or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of 2026 budget additions and subtractions (no dollar amounts provided)

Board of County Commission

The Board will review the May Economic Development Report. It will consider a request to close non‑emergency county offices for the annual Employee Development Day and discuss a proposed 2026 purchase of an EMS unit together with a letter of commitment for funding.

• May Economic Development Report
• Request to close non‑emergency county offices for Employee Development Day
• Proposed 2026 EMS unit purchase
• Letter of commitment for EMS funding

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss restricting public access to a portion of Renner Rd and a related gate petition. The body is also considering the purchase of Know-Ink polling pads and a commitment for a new 2026 EMS unit.

• Resolution to restrict public access to Renner Rd south of 375th St
• Gate petition for Renner Rd south of 375th St
• Purchase of Know-Ink polling pads from KnowInk, LLC
• Authorization for a letter of commitment for a new 2026 EMS unit
• Fireworks application for 32193 Mission Belleview Rd

The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda and authorized the purchase of 30 new polling pads for $13,851. They also approved closing non‑emergency county offices on Oct. 13, 2025 for employee training, and authorized a new EMS ambulance unit for 2026. Additional unanimous actions included approving a gate petition and a public‑access restriction on Renner Road, and appointing John Kennedy as Treasurer for Paola Township.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 30 polling pads for $13,851 (unanimous)
• Approved closure of non‑emergency offices on Oct. 13, 2025 for training (unanimous)
• Approved EMS 2026 ambulance unit purchase (unanimous)
• Approved gate petition on Renner Road (unanimous)
• Approved resolution restricting public access on Renner Road (unanimous)
• Appointed John Kennedy as Treasurer for Paola Township (unanimous)
• Authorized personnel‑exception executive session (unanimous, no action taken)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss several equipment purchases and service renewals. The body will review quotes for taxpayer notifications and transfer station repairs.

• Purchase of an automatic vehicle location system (AVL)
• Solicitation of quotes for Transfer Station repairs
• Renewal of VMware with ISG
• KOMTEK Systems Corporation quote for taxpayer notifications
• Purchase of 30 Know-Ink Polling Pads from KnowInk, LLC

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will vote on several procurement items, including renewing a VMware contract, approving a quote for taxpayer notifications, and authorizing purchases and solicitations for courthouse assessments, an automatic vehicle location system, and Transfer Station repairs. These items are listed on the Action Agenda and will be considered after the Consent Agenda items are approved.

• Authorize renewal of VMware contract with ISG
• Approve quote from KOMTEK Systems Corporation for taxpayer notifications
• Authorize solicitation of price proposals for Miami County Courthouse site assessments
• Authorize purchase of an automatic vehicle location (AVL) system
• Authorize solicitation of quotes for repairs to the Transfer Station

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, a proclamation for Kansas Business Appreciation Month, a three‑year VMware renewal with ISG for $11,423.52, and a $19,347.35 payment to KOMTEK for printing tax notices. It also approved splitting the courthouse site‑assessment RFPs, a $56,687.20 three‑year AVL system contract with Samsara, and authorization to solicit repair quotes for the transfer station. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Consent Agenda (minutes May 26 2025, AP vouchers) – unanimous
• Approved Kansas Business Appreciation Month proclamation – unanimous
• Approved 3‑year VMware renewal with ISG for $11,423.52 – unanimous (A25‑06‑033)
• Approved payment to KOMTEK Systems for 22,771 tax notices ($19,347.35) – unanimous
• Approved splitting courthouse site‑assessment RFPs into separate MEP and environmental bids – unanimous
• Approved purchase of AVL system from Samsara, $56,687.20 over 3 years – unanimous
• Approved authorization to solicit quotes for Transfer Station repairs – unanimous

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for Tidd Tree, LLC. The body will also continue deliberations on a permit for 1880 Enterprises and discuss potential zoning amendments. These discussions include moratoriums on solar farms and sign regulations.

• Public Hearing 25002-CUP: Tidd Tree, LLC
• 25001-CUP: 1880 Enterprises deliberation
• Discussion on solar farm moratorium
• Discussion on sign regulations moratorium
• Review of short-term rentals and telecommunications regulations

The commission adopted the agenda and approved the May 6, 2025 minutes unanimously. It then voted 7-2 to continue the public hearing for 25001-CUP (1880 Block Quarry) to the July 1, 2025 meeting. No other items were formally approved or denied; the discussion of 25002-CUP did not result in a vote.

• Adopt agenda as presented (9-0)
• Approve May 6, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (9-0)
• Continue 25001-CUP 1880 Block Quarry to July 1, 2025 (7-2)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session budget workshop on May 28, 2025. The meeting includes presentations from several external agencies, including Tri‑Ko, the Miami County Fair Board, the Miami County Conservation District, the Elizabeth Layton Center, the Miami County Museum, the East Central Kansas Agency Area of Aging, and the Miami County Council on Aging. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda is informational.

• Tri‑Ko presentation (8:45‑9:00)
• Miami County Fair Board presentation (9:00‑9:15)
• Miami County Conservation District presentation (9:15‑9:45)
• Elizabeth Layton Center presentation (9:45‑10:15)
• Miami County Museum presentation (10:20‑10:45)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a liquor license for Speedy Liquor and two agreements with RW No. 2. The board will also review the 2026 Adopted Budget of the Lake Region Solid Waste Authority.

• Retailer's Alcoholic Liquor License for Speedy Liquor
• 2026 Adopted Budget of the Lake Region Solid Waste Authority
• Benefit Unit Subscription Application with RW No. 2
• Right-of-Way easement conveyance with RW No. 2
• Council of Aging board appointments for Betty Miller, Steve Cowman, Phyllis Sharp, and Lorna McCrea

The commission unanimously approved adding a $5,000 contribution to the 2026 Solid Waste fund as presented by the Lake Region Solid Waste Authority. They also unanimously approved the Benefit Unit Subscription Application and the Right‑of‑Way easement conveyance with Rural Water Number 2. Additionally, the board unanimously appointed five individuals to the Council of Aging Board.

• Approved $5,000 addition to 2026 Solid Waste budget (unanimous)
• Approved Benefit Unit Subscription Application with Rural Water #2 (unanimous)
• Approved Right‑of‑Way easement conveyance with Rural Water #2 (unanimous)
• Appointed Betty Miller, Steve Cowman, Phyllis Sharp, Lorna McCrea, Phil Dixon to Council of Aging Board (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will conduct a budget workshop. The session includes presentations of department budgets for Rural Fire District #1 (covering Fontana, Louisburg, Osawatomie, Paola, and Water Rescue), Emergency Medical Services, Economic Development, County Clerk/Administrative Elections, and County Treasurer/Motor Vehicle. No decisions are indicated; the agenda is for informational presentations.

• Rural Fire District #1 budget presentation (Fontana, Louisburg, Osawatomie, Paola, Water Rescue)
• Emergency Medical Services budget presentation
• Economic Development budget presentation
• County Clerk / Administrative Elections budget presentation
• County Treasurer / Motor Vehicle budget presentation

Board of County Commission

The commission will first approve routine items on the consent agenda, including minutes from the May 14 meeting and payroll vouchers. They will then consider two action items: authorizing unlimited users for the Cartegraph system and approving the Chief Elected Officer Agreement with Southeast Kansas Works. A proclamation for National Public Works Week (May 18‑24) will also be presented.

• Approve Board of County Commission minutes of May 14, 2025 (consent agenda)
• Approve vouchers and payroll (consent agenda)
• Proclamation of National Public Works Week, May 18‑24
• Consider authorizing unlimited users for Cartegraph
• Consider approving and signing the Miami County Chief Elected Officer Agreement with Southeast Kansas Works

The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, payment vouchers and a liquor license. They authorized the Road and Bridge department to purchase an unlimited‑user Cartegraph license. The board also unanimously approved the WIOA CEO County Agreement and a retailer’s alcoholic liquor license for Speedy Liquor in Hillsdale.

• Approved Consent Agenda (minutes, AP vouchers, liquor license) – unanimous
• Authorized purchase of unlimited Cartegraph user license for Road and Bridge – unanimous (A25-05-029)
• Approved and signed WIOA CEO County Agreement – unanimous (A25-05-030)
• Approved retailer’s alcoholic liquor license for Speedy Liquor, Hillsdale – unanimous (R25-05-016)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will hold a budget workshop to review departmental presentations, including Rural Fire District #1, Emergency Medical Services, and Economic Development.

• Budget workshop for Rural Fire District #1
• Emergency Medical Services budget presentation
• Economic Development budget review
• County Clerk and Treasurer budget updates

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget workshop on May 19, 2025. The session consists of department budget presentations scheduled throughout the day. No formal decisions are indicated; the agenda is for informational presentations only.

• 8:30 AM – Public Safety budget presentation (Sheriff, Jail, Emergency Management, Emergency Communications, Patrol, SRO, Investigations)
• 10:15 AM – District Court budget presentation
• 10:45 AM – Internal Services budget presentation (Administration, Human Resources, Information Systems, Building & Grounds)
• 1:00 PM – County Attorney budget presentation
• 1:30 PM – Community Development budget presentation (GIS, Codes Services, Sewer District, Planning & Zoning)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a study session focused on budget presentations. Various county departments will present their budget requirements to the board throughout the day.

• Public Safety budget presentations (Sheriff, Jail, Emergency Management, Emergency Communications, Patrol, SRO, Investigations)
• District Court budget presentation
• Internal Services budget presentations (Administration, Human Resources, Information Systems, Building & Grounds)
• County Attorney budget presentation
• Community Development budget presentations (GIS, Codes Services, Sewer District, Planning & Zoning)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a study session to review the 2026 budget overview.

• 2026 Budget Overview

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to review several items. Commissioners will discuss the April economic development report, the COPS grant deputy, an upgrade of Cartegraph to unlimited users, the ISG contract, and the transient guest tax. The meeting also includes a summary of the May 6, 2025 PC meeting.

• April Economic Development Report (discussion)
• COPS Grant Deputy (discussion)
• Updating Cartegraph to unlimited users (discussion)
• ISG contract (discussion)
• Transient Guest Tax (discussion)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including minutes from May 7, 2025 and orders of corrections. They will adopt a proclamation for EMS Week (May 18‑24). The action agenda includes consideration of a COPS Grant for a deputy, an ISG contract, appointing Sandra Lucas as County Appraiser for four years, and signing a CDBG sewer bid time‑extension request.

• Approve the Board of County Commission minutes of May 7, 2025
• Approve orders of corrections
• Consider authorization and accepting the COPS Grant Deputy
• Consider authorizing and executing the ISG Contract
• Consider adopting a resolution appointing Sandra Lucas as County Appraiser for four years

The Miami County Board approved the grant‑funded hiring of two patrol deputies, the $43,387.12 ISG server‑room contract, and appointed Sandra Lucas as County Appraiser for four years. The Consent Agenda, an EMS Week proclamation, and a CDBG sewer bid‑time extension were also approved unanimously. All votes were recorded as indicated in the minutes.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved EMS Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved hiring two Deputies for Patrol Division (unanimous)
• Approved ISG contract for server‑room equipment, $43,387.12 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Sandra Lucas as County Appraiser for four years (3-1)
• Approved CDBG sewer bid time extension letter (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will discuss a renewal agreement with Toshiba for DocuWare cloud document management, award the renovation contract for the District Court bathroom (Project ID: 2025-001), and consider a COPS grant for deputies. Additional items include a Microwave User Agreement (MARC), signing the 2025 Weed Control Agreement, and a discussion of the 2025 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program and its budget. The meeting will also feature a First Amendment presentation before continuing in the Sheriff Community Room at 11:00 a.m.

• Renewal agreement with Toshiba for DocuWare cloud-based document management
• Award for renovation of District Court bathroom (Project ID: 2025-001)
• Discussion of COPS grant for deputies
• Signing of the 2025 Weed Control Agreement
• Discussion of 2025 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program and budget

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will consider awarding a contract for the District Court bathroom renovation. The body will also discuss a 2025 weed control agreement and a cloud-based document management renewal with Toshiba.

• Award for RFB - Renovation for District Court Bathroom (Project ID: 2025-001)
• 2025 Weed Control Agreement
• Renewal agreement with Toshiba for DocuWare cloud-based document management
• Microwave User Agreement MARC
• GOE Agreement: 25004-LS (Cutshaw)

The Board approved the consent agenda and three proclamations, all by unanimous vote. It also approved the Mid‑America Regional Council microwave user agreement, the 2025 Weed Control agreement with DeAngelo Contracting Services LLC, and the five‑year DocuWare renewal with Toshiba, each unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved ECKAN May 2025 Community Action Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved National Law Enforcement Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved National Correctional Officers Appreciation Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved MARC Microwave User Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Weed Control Agreement with DeAngelo Contracting Services LLC (unanimous)
• Approved DocuWare renewal agreement with Toshiba ($69,461.10 five‑year) (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Miami County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the 25001-CUP project submitted by 1880 Enterprises. Commissioners will also discuss possible future moratoriums on solar farms and sign regulations, as well as issues related to short-term rentals, residential antenna height limits, telecommunications regulations, and wayfinding signs. Standard agenda items include adoption of the agenda, approval of April 1, 2025 minutes, and a monthly department report.

• Public Hearing 25001-CUP: 1880 Enterprises
• Discussion on Solar Farms: Moratorium
• Sign Regulations: Moratorium
• Short-term Rentals discussion
• Height limits for residential antennas discussion

The commission adopted the meeting agenda with an 8‑0 vote. It approved the consent agenda, including the April 1, 2025 minutes, also by an 8‑0 vote. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Adopt agenda (8-0)
• Approve consent agenda (8-0)
• Approve April 1, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (8-0)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget workshop. Commissioners will discuss the proposed employee compensation for fiscal year 2026. The agenda lists only a discussion, not a formal decision.

• Discuss 2026 proposed employee compensation

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will consider awarding a contract for road oil for the 2025 construction season, award bids for salt spreaders and snowplows, and authorize solicitation of price proposals for repairs to the transfer station. The board will also discuss sales tax matters, address Resolution 24004-CUP concerning the Banuelos Ranch open arena, and review the health department's first‑quarter report.

• Award for RFB 2025-06 Road Oil for 2025 Construction Season
• Notice of Award Bid for 2.0 cubic yard Salt Spreaders and 9‑foot Snowplows
• Authorization to Solicit Price Proposals for Repairs to Transfer Station
• Discuss Sales Tax
• Remand & Resolution 24004-CUP: Banuelos Ranch – Open Arena

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will vote on routine consent items, including the April 23 meeting minutes and two sanitary sewer easement purchases. The board will also consider several action agenda items, such as a construction engineering agreement for the 2025 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program, an authorization to solicit repair proposals for the transfer station, and a notice of award for new salt spreaders and snowplows. Additional items include a bridge guard fence replacement agreement and a road oil award for the 2025 construction season.

• Approve Board of County Commission minutes of April 23, 2025 (Consent agenda)
• Sanitary Sewer Easement and Temporary Construction Easement Purchase – Luay Alrammah (Consent agenda)
• 2025 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program Construction Engineering Agreement with Pfefferkorn Engineering & Environmental, LLC (Action agenda)
• Authorization to solicit price proposals for repairs to Transfer Station (Action agenda)
• Notice of Award Bid for 2.0 cubic yard Salt Spreaders and 9-foot Snowplows (Action agenda)

The board unanimously approved a $3,481,694.35 contract with Superior Bowen Asphalt Company for the 2025 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program on 223rd and 215th Streets. It also unanimously approved smaller contracts for a $62,200 asphalt maintenance program, a $20,400 bridge guard fence replacement, a $29,480 purchase of snowplows and salt spreaders, and a $245,000 road‑oil award. Commissioners approved a conditional use permit for an equestrian event arena with a 4‑1 vote. The board unanimously appointed Bonnie “Rob” Roberts to the Miami Council on Aging.

• Approved $3,481,694.35 asphalt corrective maintenance contract (unanimous)
• Approved $62,200 2025 Asphalt Correct Maintenance Program contract (unanimous)
• Approved $20,400 FAS 270 Bridge Guard Fence Replacement contract (unanimous)
• Approved $29,480 purchase of two salt spreaders and two snowplows (unanimous)
• Approved $245,000 road oil contract for construction season (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for equestrian arena (4-1)
• Appointed Bonnie “Rob” Roberts to Miami Council on Aging (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The commission will announce the award of the 2025 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program contract. It will also consider a request for proposals to create a new brush fire unit at the Louisburg Station, sitting as the MIFD#1 Board. Both items will be discussed during the study session.

• Notice of Award – 2025 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program
• Request for RFP – new brush fire unit at Louisburg Station (MIFD#1 Board)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will consider routine consent agenda items, including approval of the April 16 meeting minutes and payroll vouchers. The board will also discuss a fireworks display presentation for the Haven Event Venue. Action agenda items include awarding the 2025 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program contract, re‑soliciting bids for the FAS 270 Bridge Guard Fence Replacement, and authorizing payment of annual dues to Lake Region Solid Waste.

• Approve Board of County Commission minutes of April 16, 2025
• Approve vouchers and payroll
• Notice of Award for 2025 Asphalt Corrective Maintenance Program (RFB 2025-04)
• Authorize re‑solicitation of bids for FAS 270 Bridge Guard Fence Replacement
• Authorize payment to Lake Region Solid Waste for 2025 Annual Dues

The commission approved the Notice of Award for a $3,481,694.35 asphalt contract with Superior Bowen Asphalt Company. It also approved re‑soliciting bids for the Bridge Guard Fence Replacement project. The board authorized a $5,000 payment for Lake Region Solid Waste Authority dues and tabled the request for a new brush fire unit at Louisburg Station indefinitely. The consent agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved Notice of Award for Superior Bowen Asphalt Co. contract $3,481,694.35 (4-0 unanimous)
• Approved re‑solicitation of Bridge Guard Fence Replacement bids (project 22-02-CO) (4-0 unanimous)
• Approved payment of $5,000 Lake Region Solid Waste Authority 2025 dues (4-0 unanimous)
• Tabled request for new brush fire unit at Louisburg Station (indefinite) (4-0 unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including minutes of April 16, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session budget workshop. Commissioners will receive a general overview of the county budget and a review of the Road & Bridge Capital Improvement Program. No formal decisions are indicated; the items are for informational discussion.

• General Budget Overview
• Road & Bridge CIP Overview

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session on April 16, 2025. Commissioners will receive the Q1 2025 People, Budget, Benefits report presented by Human Resources. They will also discuss the cost‑share and renewal terms for the 2024‑2025 insurance premium plan. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Receive Q1 2025 People, Budget, Benefits report from Human Resources
• Discuss insurance premium cost‑share and renewals for 2024‑2025 benefit plan year

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from the April 9 meeting and consider several action items. Items include authorizing the Chair to sign a contract with AudioEye, purchasing new office furniture for the Appraiser's Office, appointing a Noxious Weed Supervisor, and approving renewal proposals from BCBS of Kansas and Delta Dental for the 2025-2026 benefit plan year.

• Approve minutes of the April 9, 2025 Board meeting
• Authorize the Commission Chair to sign the contract with AudioEye
• Consider purchase of new office furniture for the Appraiser's Office
• Appoint Darryl White as Noxious Weed Supervisor for 2025
• Approve renewal proposals from BCBS of Kansas and Delta Dental for 2025-2026 benefit plans

The commission unanimously approved a contract with AudioEye for $4,000 per year to add ADA‑compliance tools to the county website. They also approved the purchase of new office furniture costing $47,988.45, using $25,000 of 2024 carryover and $22,988.45 from the 2025 budget. Additional actions included appointing a Noxious Weed Supervisor, approving insurance rate renewals, and signing a Capital One bond agreement.

• Approved AudioEye contract $4,000 per year, added to CivicPlus (vote unanimous) (C25-04-001)
• Approved purchase of office furniture $47,988.45 (using $25,000 carryover, $22,988.45 2025 budget) (vote unanimous)
• Appointed Darryl White as Noxious Weed Supervisor for 2025 (vote unanimous)
• Approved BCBS of Kansas insurance rate renewals (3.8% increase, $55,000 admin fee credit) (vote 4-1, Diediker nay)
• Approved Delta Dental rate renewal with 3% increase (vote unanimous)
• Approved Capital One bond agreement for detention‑center financing (vote unanimous) (A25-04-018)
• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes, vouchers, order of corrections, bond conversion (vote unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Administrative Professionals’ Day (vote unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to review quarterly financial and economic reports. The body will also discuss website accessibility and weed management planning.

• Authorization to solicit price proposals for MEP, Structural, and Environmental Site Assessment of Miami County Courthouse
• March Economic Development Report and First Quarter Update
• Annual Noxious Weed Management Plan and Annual Weed Eradication Report
• Miami County Website Accessibility Compliance discussion
• First quarter financial review

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will hold public comment and approve routine items on the consent agenda, including minutes from April 2, 2025 and vouchers/payroll. Commissioners will consider authorizing the Chair to sign a contract with AudioEye and will vote on a solicitation for MEP, structural, and environmental site assessment services for the county courthouse. The meeting also includes proclamations for National Public Safety Telecommunication Week and National Public Health Week, and a review of the annual noxious weed management plan.

• Approve the Board of County Commission minutes of April 2, 2025
• Approve vouchers and payroll
• Proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunication Week, April 13-19, 2025
• Consider authorizing the Commission Chair to sign the contract with AudioEye
• Authorize solicitation of price proposals for MEP, Structural, and Environmental Site Assessment of Miami County Courthouse

The board approved the consent agenda and two proclamations unanimously. It voted to table the AudioEye website ADA quote for one week, approved the 2025 Annual Noxious Weed Management Plan, authorized solicitation of price proposals for a courthouse MEP assessment, and unanimously waived the $250 fee for the Running with the Cows special event permit.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved National Public Safety Telecommunication Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved National Public Health Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Tabled AudioEye ADA website quote for one week (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Annual Noxious Weed Management Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized solicitation of price proposals for courthouse MEP assessment (unanimous)
• Waived $250 fee for Running with the Cows special event permit (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss several administrative and operational renewals. The meeting includes reviews of employee benefits and security agreements.

• 2025-2026 benefit plan insurance rate renewals for county employees
• New office furniture for the Appraiser's Office
• ISG Managed Prevention Security renewal agreement
• Miami County's website accessibility compliance
• Summary of April 1, 2025 PC meeting

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss several contract renewals and a bond conversion. The board is also acting as the Public Building Commission to address specific bond series.

• Resolution for the tender and conversion of Public Building Commission Series 2020B bonds
• ISG Managed Prevention Security renewal agreement
• Contract with AudioEye
• GOE Agreement: 25002-LS / 25003-LS
• Proclamations for National County Government Month and Fair Housing Month

The commission approved the renewal of an online security agreement and a resolution for bond tendering, both unanimously. It also approved the Consent Agenda items. The board tabled a contract with Audio Eye for one week and unanimously authorized the County Counselor to file a lawsuit to acquire a tract of land for a public sewer line.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved ISG Managed Prevention Security renewal (unanimous)
• Approved resolution directing Public Building Commission to tender Series 2020B bonds (unanimous)
• Tabled Audio Eye contract for one week (unanimous)
• Authorized County Counselor to file lawsuit for land acquisition for sewer line (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously adopted the meeting agenda (9‑0). The consent agenda, which included approval of the February 4, 2025 minutes, was approved by an 8‑0 vote with one commissioner abstaining. No final decision on the Banuelos Ranch Conditional Use Permit was recorded in the provided minutes.

• Adopt agenda (9-0)
• Approve consent agenda, including February 4, 2025 minutes (8-0, 1 abstention)

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session covering several topics. Items include awarding a bid for MDT computers, updating an 800 MHz radio system, and discussing a KDOT cost‑share grant to pave Indianapolis Road from 395th to 407th. The commission will also consider soliciting bids for road oil, snowplows, and salt spreaders, as well as personnel rule amendments, payroll processing, a February financial update, and the 2026 budget kickoff.

• MDT Computers and Installation Bid Award
• 800 radio system update
• Discuss submittal of a KDOT cost‑share grant to pave Indianapolis Road from 395th to 407th
• Authorize solicitation of bids for road oil for the 2025 construction season
• Authorize solicitation of bids for two 9‑ft snowplows and two 2.0 cubic‑yard salt spreaders

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving a resolution to amend personnel rules and authorize the solicitation of bids for road oil, snowplows, and salt spreaders. The meeting also includes recognizing an employee of the year and awarding a bid for computer installation.

• Approve resolution amending Miami County Personnel Rules & Regulations
• Award bid to MDT Computers for installation
• Authorize solicitation of bids for road oil
• Authorize solicitation of bids for snowplows and salt spreaders
• Recognize Candy Pittman-Henchek as 2024 Employee of the Year

The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, a $200 donation, and a fire‑department computer contract. It also approved a $2 million agreement with KDOT for bridge 3.5‑Q.1 and authorized staff to solicit bids for road oil, snowplows and salt spreaders. Finally, the board adopted amendments to the county personnel rules.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $200 donation to Silvered Haired Legislation (unanimous)
• Accepted Turn‑Key Mobile, Inc. bid for MDT computers ($72,040.20) using 911 fund (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000,000 KDOT bridge agreement for bridge 3.5‑Q.1 (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to solicit bids for road oil for 2025 construction season (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to solicit bids for two 9‑ft snowplows and two 2.0‑cubic‑yard salt spreaders (unanimous)
• Adopted amendments to Personnel Rules and Regulations (unanimous)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will discuss several infrastructure and service topics, including public transportation and a water‑pollution loan. It will vote to authorize solicitation of construction bids for the FAS 270 Bridge Guard Fence Replacement and for the 223rd Street Road Rehabilitation and 2025 Asphalt Program. The board will also consider the 2025/2026 Bridge Inspection Award and Agreement, an EMS station concrete change order, Treasury office security, and insurance rate renewals for the 2025‑2026 employee benefit plan.

• Authorization to solicit bids for construction and inspection of the FAS 270 Bridge Guard Fence Replacement
• Authorization to solicit bids for construction and inspection of the 223rd Street Road Rehabilitation and 2025 Asphalt Program
• 2025/2026 Bridge Inspection Award and Agreement
• Discussion of EMS station concrete change order
• Discussion of insurance rate renewals for the 2025‑2026 benefit plan year

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on a loan agreement for the Kansas Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund. The board is also considering authorizations to solicit bids for bridge and road construction projects.

• Kansas Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Loan Agreement
• Bids for FAS 270 Bridge Guard Fence Replacement construction and inspection
• Bids for 223rd Street Road Rehabilitation and 2025 Asphalt Program construction and inspection
• 2025/2026 Bridge Inspection Award and Agreement
• GOE Agreement: 25001-LS (Peuser)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners had a study session scheduled for March 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM. No meeting was held because a quorum was not present. Consequently, no agenda items were considered or decided.

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners did not hold a meeting on March 12, 2025 because a quorum was not present. No items were discussed or decided.

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will hold a study session on March 5, 2025. Commissioners will discuss courthouse concerns with Judge Harth, review a grant application for MCHD, and examine charges for winter conditions at the new EMS station. They will consider a change order to relocate a gas meter at the New Hillsdale EMS Station and evaluate the purchase of new snowplows and salt spreaders. Additional discussion will cover the Capital Infrastructure Plan and the Comprehensive Financial Policy.

• Discuss concerns of the courthouse with Judge Harth
• MCHD – Aid To Local Grant application and signature page
• Discuss charges related to winter conditions for the new EMS station
• Change order request: relocate gas meter and add gas supply line at New Hillsdale EMS Station
• Consider purchase of new snowplows and salt spreaders

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will consider routine consent agenda items, including approval of the February 26, 2025 minutes and vouchers, and several sanitary sewer easement purchases. They will also vote on a resolution to cancel the March 12, 2025 meeting because a quorum was not present. Additional items include a change order request to relocate a gas meter and an aid to local grant application. Public comment, presentations, and proclamations are scheduled before adjournment.

• Approve Board of County Commission minutes of February 26, 2025
• Approve vouchers
• Sanitary Sewer Easement and Temporary Construction Easement purchase – Carol Ann Kibler and K. Kolette Kibler
• Sanitary Sewer Easement and Temporary Construction Easement purchase – 345, LLC
• Sign resolution to cancel the March 12, 2025 meeting due to lack of quorum

Planning Commission

The Miami County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Administration Building was cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time.

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss several conditional use permits and zoning requests. The body will also review a fire district report and security design services for the Treasurer Office.

• 24004-Z: Gerken Rent-All zoning
• 24004-CUP: Banuelos Ranch Arena conditional use permit
• 24005-CUP: Goodart Contractor Shop & Yard conditional use permit
• MIFD1 4th Quarter and 2024 report
• Design services for Treasurer Office security concerns

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on a resolution for a KDHE loan agreement and a contract extension with SOE Software Corporation. The board is also reviewing conditional use permits and zoning items for Banuelos Ranch Arena, Goodart Contractor Shop & Yard, and Gerken Rent-All.

• KDHE Loan Agreement resolution
• Contract extension amendment with SOE Software Corporation for Elections
• 24004-Z: Gerken Rent-All
• 24004-CUP: Banuelos Ranch Arena
• 24005-CUP: Goodart Contractor Shop & Yard

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session to discuss the county's financial overview. The board will also receive a report from the human resources department regarding people, budget, and benefits for the fourth quarter of 2024.

• Q4 2024 People, Budget, Benefits Report
• Miami County Financial Overview

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve routine vouchers and minutes. The agenda includes a consent item regarding Somerset Ranch East and an executive session to discuss information system security measures.

• 24007-SUB: Somerset Ranch East
• Executive session regarding Miami County information system security measures

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will consider authorizing the solicitation of price proposals for biannual bridge inspections for 2025 and 2026. The meeting will also include a January Economic Development monthly report, a presentation of the Q4 2024 People, Budget, Benefits report, discussion of commission district matters, and a financial overview of the county.

• Authorization to solicit price proposals for biannual bridge inspections for 2025 and 2026
• January Economic Development Monthly Report
• Q4 2024 People, Budget, Benefits Report presentation
• Discussion of commission district boundaries
• Miami County Financial Overview

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will consider authorizing price proposals for bridge inspections for 2025 and 2026. The board will also review signatory pages for three KDOC FY26 grants regarding adult and juvenile comprehensive plans and reinvestment.

• Solicitation of price proposals for Biannual Bridge Inspections (2025-2026)
• KDOC FY26 Adult Comprehensive Plan Grant signatory page
• KDOC FY26 Juvenile Comprehensive Plan Grant signatory page
• KDOC FY26-27 Reinvestment Grant signatory page
• Grant of Easement for Lot Split No. 24026 (Pretz)

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will discuss a proposal to prepare bid documents for bathroom renovations at the courthouse. They will consider a VE credit for a future building pad for a new Hillsdale EMS station. A Granicus proposal will be reviewed, and a financial overview of the county will be presented.

• Proposal to prepare bid documents for courthouse bathroom renovations
• VE credit for future building pad for new Hillsdale EMS station
• Review of Granicus proposal
• Miami County financial overview presentation

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will vote on resolutions to abate real property taxes for the McDonald, Brewer, and Filipin homesteads. They will also consider hiring Zingre and Associates, PA, to prepare bid documents for bathroom renovations on the courthouse's second floor. Additional items include a VE credit for a future building pad and acceptance of a Granicus proposal for code services.

• Resolution to abate real property taxes for the McDonald homestead
• Resolution to abate real property taxes for the Brewer homestead
• Resolution to abate real property taxes for the Filipin homestead
• Consideration of Zingre and Associates, PA, to prepare bid documents for courthouse second‑floor bathroom renovations
• Consideration of the Granicus proposal for code services

Planning Commission

The Miami County Planning Commission will adopt the January 7, 2025 meeting minutes and consider the Somerset Ranch East subdivision. It will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for Gerken Rent-All and conditional use permits for Banuelos Ranch's Open Arena and Goodart Construction. The commission will also discuss possible future zoning amendments.

• Approval of January 7, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (Consent Agenda)
• Review of 24007-SUB: Somerset Ranch East (subdivision)
• Public Hearing 24004-Z: Gerken Rent-All (rezoning)
• Public Hearing 24004-CUP: Banuelos Ranch – Open Arena (conditional use permit)
• Public Hearing 24005-CUP: Goodart Construction (conditional use permit)

Board of County Commission

The commission will hold a study session covering several operational items. Topics include approval of a Cops For Tots board member, an expansion of Youthfront Camps, and multiple change orders related to the Hillsdale EMS station. The session also includes a resolution to authorize construction of sewage treatment and disposal improvements for the existing Bucyrus Sewer District. No other decisions are listed.

• MDT hardware (Sitting as MIFD#1 Board)
• Cops For Tots board member approvals
• 24003-CUP: Youthfront Camps expansion
• Change order request to upgrade electrical for the lift station at the New Hillsdale EMS Station site
• Resolution authorizing construction of sewage treatment and disposal improvements for the Bucyrus Sewer District

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will consider routine consent items, including approval of the January 22, 2025 minutes and payroll vouchers. The action agenda includes developing a request for proposals for Mobile Data Terminals for Fire District 1, approving Cops for Tots board members, and a resolution to construct sewage treatment and disposal improvements for the existing Bucyrus Sewer District. Additional items are a youth camp expansion and fire board participation matters.

• Approve the board of county commission minutes of January 22, 2025
• Approve vouchers and payroll
• Request to develop an RFP for Mobile Data Terminals for Miami County Fire District 1
• Resolution authorizing construction of sewage treatment and disposal improvements for the Bucyrus Sewer District
• Approve Cops for Tots Board Members

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a study session to conduct a general discussion. The primary focus of the meeting is a Miami County fiscal overview.

• Miami County Fiscal Overview

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review routine business and tax roll corrections. The primary action item is a resolution regarding Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) requirements for the 2025 fiscal year.

• Resolution to waive GAAP requirements for fiscal year 2025
• Abates for tax roll corrections
• Approval of January 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of vouchers

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of County Commissioners will hold a study session on January 15, 2025, at 11:45 AM. The meeting will include opening comments and general discussion.

• Study session scheduled for January 15, 2025
• Commission opening comments
• General discussion

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting and authorize vouchers and payroll. It will then vote to select the 2025 Chairperson and Pro‑tem. Finally, the board will appoint Rob Roberts to the EKAN Board.

• Approve board of county commission minutes of January 8, 2025
• Approve vouchers and payroll
• Select Chairperson for the year 2025
• Select Pro‑tem for the year 2025
• Appoint Rob Roberts to the EKAN Board

Zoning Appeals

The Miami County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair and approve the calendar for 2025/2026. The meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Commission Chambers.

• Election of new Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of 2025/2026 BZA Calendar
• Planning Director Report

Board of County Commission

The Miami County Board of Commissioners will discuss the December Economic Development Report and provide an update on the fourth‑quarter Strategic Plan. They will also receive a summary of the Planning Commission meeting held on January 7, 2025. No decisions are noted beyond these discussion items.

• December Economic Development Report and Fourth Quarter Strategic Plan Update
• Summary of Planning Commission Meeting from January 7, 2025

Board of County Commission

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve routine business items and minutes. The meeting concludes with a retirement reception for County Clerk Janet White and Commissioner Rob Roberts.

• Approval of December 30, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of vouchers and payroll
• Approval of Order of Corrections
• Approval of Bond of Oath for Miami Township
• Retirement reception for Janet White and Rob Roberts

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will adopt its agenda and approve minutes from September, October, and November 2024. Commissioners will elect a 2025 Chairman and Vice Chairman and adopt an amended 2025/2026 calendar. A public hearing will be held on Youthfront Camps (CUP 24003). The commission will also discuss possible future zoning and regulation amendments.

• Approval of September 3, 2024 PC Minutes
• Approval of October 1, 2024 PC Minutes
• Approval of November 12, 2024 PC Minutes
• Election of 2025 Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Public Hearing 24003-CUP: Youthfront Camps