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Montgomery CountyKS averageUS Census ACS
Municipal budget
Total revenue$24.8M (FY2023)
Total spending$34.2M (FY2023)
Taxes$8.4M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$0 (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,098 (FY2023)
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Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners to discuss rescinding Economic Development Incentive Policy
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss the potential rescission of Resolution 25-138. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session to discuss confidential financial data regarding a prospective economic development project.
- Discussion to rescind Resolution 25-138 (Economic Development Incentive Policy)
- Executive session regarding financial information for a prospective economic development project
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Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
October 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1.
Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1.
Commissioner Bever
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1.
Chairman Cordray
C. Consent Agenda
1.
Approval of Agenda
2.
Approval of Minutes
3.
Approve Invoices
4.
Correspondence
2.
Public Comment
A. Citizens are welcome to attend County Commission meetings and provide comments.
Any citizen desiring to address the Commission shall be recognized, advance to the
table, state his/her name and address for the record. Public comments are limited to
three minutes per speaker, unless the speaker was added to agenda prior to the meeting
and requested a longer time limit. Under the Kansas Open Meetings Act, the County
Commissioners cannot deliberate or vote on matters not listed on the agenda but may
provide factual information or reference existing policy.
3.
Old Business
4.
New Business
A. Discussion to rescind Resolution 25-138 establishing an Economic Development
Incentive Policy for the County
5.
Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential financial information related to a
prospective economic development project pursuant to the justification for discussing
data relating to the financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts,
and individual proprietorships under K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(4), …
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
Recent meetings
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners to appoint steering committee for comprehensive plan
The Board of County Commissioners will appoint members to a steering committee for the upcoming comprehensive plan. The meeting includes reports from the Register of Deeds and Environmental Health & Zoning, as well as discussions on neighborhood revitalization projects.
- Appointment of Steering Committee Members for the comprehensive plan
- Neighborhood Revitalization: New 80'x60' building at 3591 CR 5860 Neodesha
- Neighborhood Revitalization: Metal Building Addition at 5650 CR 4300 Independence
- Executive session regarding an employee's qualifications and promotion terms
- Executive sessions regarding two prospective economic development projects
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Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
October 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1.
Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1.
Doug Mund, Grace Fellowship Church of Coffeyville, KS
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1.
Commissioner Phil Clubine
C. Consent Agenda
1.
Approval of Agenda
2.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes & Resolutions 10.13.2026
3.
Approve Invoices
3rd week October 2026 APs
4.
Correspondence
Commissioner Mail
Public Comment -Tanner Woods
2.
Public Comment
A. Citizens are welcome to attend County Commission meetings and provide comments.
Any citizen desiring to address the Commission shall be recognized, advance to the
table, state his/her name and address for the record. Public comments are limited to
three minutes per speaker, unless the speaker was added to agenda prior to the meeting
and requested a longer time limit. Under the Kansas Open Meetings Act, the County
Commissioners cannot deliberate or vote on matters not listed on the agenda but may
provide factual information or reference existing policy.
3.
Old Business
A. Administration - Appointing of Steering Committee Members for the upcoming
comprehensive plan
4.
New Business
A. Register of Deeds Monthly Report
B. Joey Midgett, Env. Health & Zoning - Quarterly Report
5.
Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to …
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners to discuss economic incentives and appoint comprehensive plan committee
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss an Economic Development Incentive Policy and appoint steering committee members for a new comprehensive plan. The meeting includes public comments regarding AI data centers and a project agreement with KDOT.
- Discussion over Economic Development Incentive Policy
- Appointment of Steering Committee Members for the comprehensive plan
- Project agreement with KDOT for bridge #67
- Public comment from Jennifer Williams regarding AI Data Centers
- Proposed early dismissal on October 30th for Kiddie Parade
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Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
October 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1.
Call to Order
A. Invocation –
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1.
Robert Bever, Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1.
Approval of Agenda
2.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes & Resolutions for 10.5.2026
3.
Approve Invoices
2nd Week of Oct 2026 APs
4.
Correspondence
2.
Public Comment
A. Citizens are welcome to attend County Commission meetings and provide comments.
Any citizen desiring to address the Commission shall be recognized, advance to the
table, state his/her name and address for the record. Public comments are limited to
three minutes per speaker, unless the speaker was added to agenda prior to the meeting
and requested a longer time limit. Under the Kansas Open Meetings Act, the County
Commissioners cannot deliberate or vote on matters not listed on the agenda but may
provide factual information or reference existing policy.
1.
England Porter-10 minutes
2.
Jennifer Williams- 20 minutes regarding AI Data Centers
3.
Old Business
A. Administration - Discussion over Economic Development Incentive Policy
B. Melissa Johnson, MCAC - MIH Grant
4.
New Business
A. Administration - Appointing of Steering Committee Members for the upcoming
comprehensive plan
B. Public Works - Project agreement with KDOT for bridge #67
5.
Executive Session
6.
Other Business …
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Montgomery County Commission to discuss economic development incentive policy and hold closed session on a project
The Montgomery County Board of County Commissioners meets October 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Lower Level of the Judicial Center. New business includes an occupational license for My Place in Cherryvale, a Public Works request to bid for bridge inspections, discussion of speed limit signs, and discussion of the Economic Development Incentive Policy. The Board will recess into a 20-minute executive session to discuss confidential financial information related to a prospective economic development project under K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(4). Janet Mayes has requested 15 minutes to speak on county open positions, requests for information, and transparency.
- Occupational license for My Place, Cherryvale, Kansas
- Public Works request to bid for bridge inspections
- Public Works discussion over speed limit signs
- Administration discussion regarding the Economic Development Incentive Policy
- 20-minute executive session on confidential financial information for a prospective economic development project
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Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
October 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1.
Call to Order
A. Invocation –
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1.
Phil Clubine, Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1.
Approval of Agenda
2.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes & Resolutions 9.28.2026
3.
Approve Invoices
1st week - October 2026 APs
4.
Correspondence
2.
Public Comment
A. Citizens are welcome to attend County Commission meetings and provide comments.
Any citizen desiring to address the Commission shall be recognized, advance to the
table, state his/her name and address for the record. Public comments are limited to
three minutes per speaker, unless the speaker was added to agenda prior to the meeting
and requested a longer time limit. Under the Kansas Open Meetings Act, the County
Commissioners cannot deliberate or vote on matters not listed on the agenda but may
provide factual information or reference existing policy.
1.
Janet Mayes- 15 minute request to speak on open positions within the county, requests
for information, and transparency
3.
Old Business
4.
New Business
A. Occupational License - My Place, Cherryvale Kansas
B. Public Works - Request to bid for bridge inspections
C. Public Works - Discussion over speed limit signs
D. Administration - Discussion regarding the Economic Development Incentive Policy
5.
Executive Session
A. Recess into …
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Montgomery County commissioners to hear quarterly reports, weigh right-of-way purchase
The Montgomery County Board of County Commissioners meets September 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Lower Level of the Judicial Center. New business includes quarterly reports from County Attorney Melissa Johnson and Sheriff Ron Wade, plus a Public Works request to purchase right-of-way. The board will also hold three closed executive sessions totaling 65 minutes on personnel matters involving individual county employees. The consent agenda covers approval of the agenda, minutes and resolutions from 9.21.2026, and fourth-week accounts payable invoices for September 2026.
- Public Works request to purchase right-of-way
- Quarterly report from County Attorney Melissa Johnson
- Quarterly report from Sheriff Ron Wade
- Consent agenda: minutes and resolutions from 9.21.2026 and 4th week APs for September 2026
- Three executive sessions (15, 20, and 30 minutes) on personnel matters under K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1)
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Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
September 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1.
Call to Order
A. Invocation –
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1.
Commissioner Bever
C. Consent Agenda
1.
Approval of Agenda
2.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes and Resolutions 9.21.2026
3.
Approve Invoices
4th week APs - September 2026
4.
Correspondence
2.
Public Comment
A. Citizens are welcome to attend County Commission meetings and provide comments.
Any citizen desiring to address the Commission shall be recognized, advance to the
table, state his/her name and address for the record. Public comments are limited to
three minutes per speaker, unless the speaker was added to agenda prior to the meeting
and requested a longer time limit. Under the Kansas Open Meetings Act, the County
Commissioners cannot deliberate or vote on matters not listed on the agenda but may
provide factual information or reference existing policy.
3.
Old Business
4.
New Business
A. Melissa Johnson, County Attorney - Quarterly Report
B. Sheriff Ron Wade, Sheriff's Office - Quarterly Report
C. Public Works - Request to purchase right-of-way
5.
Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss an individual county employee's
qualifications, performance, and potential promotion pursuant to the justification of
discussing personnel matters of nonelected personnel under K.S.A …
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
County board to review health fair bids, fuel costs, and revitalization projects
The Montgomery County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, including approval of the consent agenda (minutes, invoices, correspondence), a review of RFP submissions for an employee health fair, and discussions on fuel/diesel cost predictions and the county comprehensive plan. The board will also enter executive sessions for personnel and economic development matters, and consider two neighborhood revitalization applications for new homes in Independence and Caney.
- Review RFP submissions for Employee Health Fair
- Discussion on fuel and diesel cost predictions
- Discussion on county comprehensive plan and regulations next steps
- Neighborhood Revitalization - 4608 CR 4500 Independence - New Home and Shop
- Neighborhood Revitalization - 00000 CR 17000 Caney - New Home and Garage
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Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
September 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1.
Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1.
Renita Butler - Friends Evangelical Church of Independence, KS
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1.
Phil Clubine, Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1.
Approval of Agenda
2.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes and Resolutions 9.8.2026 & 9.14.2026
3.
Approve Invoices
3rd Week APs - September 2026
4.
Correspondence
2.
Old Business
A. Ashley Hand, HR - Review RFP Submissions for Employee Health Fair
3.
New Business
A. Discussion regarding fuel and diesel cost predictions
B. Discussion regarding county comprehensive plan & regulations next steps
4.
Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319 b1 to include the Board of Commission and the
Human Resources Director for a period of 20 minutes.
B. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to data
relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and
individual proprietorships involved in an economic development project within
Montgomery County, pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319 b(4) with the Board of County
Commissioners and the Interim County Administrator for a period of 20 minutes.
C. Recess into executive session to discuss …
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
County board to hold closed session on economic development data
The Montgomery County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, a quarterly report from building maintenance, and a 30-minute executive session to discuss confidential financial or trade secret information related to an economic development project. The board will also hold a work session with the county coroner. The agenda is mostly routine, with the executive session being the most notable item.
- Consent agenda: approval of agenda, minutes, and September 2026 second-week accounts payable invoices
- Executive session (30 min) under K.S.A. 75-4319 b(4) for economic development project data
- Quarterly report from Jeff Phelps, Building Maintenance
- Work session: County Coroner discussion with Dr. Anne Hogsett
- Correspondence: letters from Coffeyville Chamber of Commerce and City Commissioners regarding Neighborhood Revitalization Program
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Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
September 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1.
Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1.
Bill Booe - Liberty Community & Cherryvale Methodist Church
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Consent Agenda
1.
Approval of Agenda
2.
Approval of Minutes
3.
Approve Invoices
2nd Week APs - September 2026
4.
Correspondence
Northwestern Institute for Policy Research
Coffeyville Chamber of Commerce Letter to be Read Aloud- NRP
Coffeyville City Commissioners Letter to be read aloud - NRP
Ryan York - Neighborhood Revitalization Program
2.
Old Business
3.
New Business
A. Jeff Phelps, Building Maintenance - Quarterly Report
4.
Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to data
relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and
individual proprietorships involved in an economic development project within
Montgomery County, pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319 b(4) with the Board of County
Commissioners and the Interim County Administrator for a period of 30 minutes.
5.
Other Business
6.
Adjourn
7.
Work Session at Close of Meeting
A. Dr. Anne Hogsett - County Coroner Discussion
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE, ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
YOU MAY LIVE STREAM THE COMMISSION MEETING BY GOING TO THE WEBSITE
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners discuss opioid funding and neighborhood revitalization
The Board of County Commissioners will review an opioid fund request from Four County Mental Health and discuss neighborhood revitalization with the MCAC. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Enbridge Pump Station and appointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
- Opioid Fund Request from Steve Denny, Four County Mental Health
- Neighborhood Revitalization discussion with Melissa Johnson, MCAC
- Enbridge Pump Station discussion
- Appointment of new planning commissioners to the Planning & Zoning Commission
- Executive session regarding economic development project data
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Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
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|1.|A. B. C.|Call to Order Invocation – 1. Pledge of Allegiance 1. Consent Agenda 1. 2. 3. 4.|Melvin Simpson-First Church of God in Christ of Coffeyville, KS Robert Bever, Commissioner Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes Minutes & Resolutions 8.31.2026 Approve Invoices 1st week of September 2026 APs Correspondence Montgomery County Survey Mail Monthly Report Register of Deeds Rod Zinn-Concern over Cell Tower|
|2.|A.|Old Business|Steve Denny, Four County Mental Health-Opioid Fund Request|
|3.|A. B.|New Business|Melissa Johnson, MCAC-MCAC Update Neighborhood Revitalization Discussion|
|4.|A. B.|Executive Session|Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships involved in an economic development project within Montgomery County, pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319 b(4) with the Board of County Commissioners, the County Appraiser, and the Interim County Administrator for a period of 20 minutes. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships involved in an economic development project within Montgomery County, pursuant to K.S.A …
Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners to vote on 2027 budget and revenue neutral rates
The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings and votes regarding the proposed 2027 budget and revenue neutral rates. The meeting also includes discussions on a county-wide survey and the Rural Fire District No. 1 budget.
- Vote to approve or deny exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate
- Vote to approve or deny the adoption of the proposed 2027 budget
- Public hearings for Rural Fire District No. 1 budget and revenue neutral rate
- Approval of RFP for Montgomery County Health Fair Services 2026
- Approval of county-wide survey purchase through DHC & Tessere
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Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
August 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1.
Call to Order
A. Invocation –
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1.
Phil Clubine, Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1.
Approval of Agenda
2.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes and Resolutions 8.17.2026 & 8.24.2026
3.
Approve Invoices
4th week APs August 2026 -
4.
Correspondence
Landmark Dividend
Pete Ferrell - Kansas House of Representatives District 12, Introduction
Notice of Proposed Property Tax Increase
2.
Old Business
A. Administration - Approve the purchase of the County-Wide survey through DHC &
Tessere in 2026 for 2027
B. Letters of Support - Coffeyville Levee
3.
New Business
A. Administration - Discuss Budget Engagement Letter from Jarred, Gilmore, & Phillips
for 2028 Budget
B. Human Resources - Approve RFP for Montgomery County Health Fair Services 2026
C. Open the Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing & receive public comment
D. Close the Public Comment portion of the RNR Hearing after all comments have been
expressed
E.
Vote to Approve or Deny Exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate
F.
Open the Budget Hearing & receive public comment on the proposed 2027 budget
G. Close the Public Comment portion of the Budget Hearing for the proposed 2027
budget
H. Vote to Approve or Deny the adoption of the proposed 2027 budget
I.
Close the Budget Hearing …
Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 18:00
General
102 W. 7th st. - Council Meeting Room, Coffeyville
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
County board to consider flood study support, revitalization plans
The Montgomery County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, quarterly reports from the Treasurer and Juvenile Community Corrections, and several new business items. They will consider a letter of support for Coffeyville's flood risk management study, an update on the neighborhood revitalization plan, and a compliance report on appraisals. The board will also enter a 20-minute executive session to discuss confidential non-elected personnel matters.
- Letter of support for City of Coffeyville funding for Flood Risk Management Study with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Coffeyville Neighborhood Revitalization Plan Amendment Update
- 2026 Procedural/Substantial Compliance Report for Appraisals
- Neighborhood Revitalization: 4224 CR 1300, Elk City - remodeling into house
- Neighborhood Revitalization: 1227 CR 3100, Coffeyville - new house
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Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
August 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1.
Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1.
Doug Mund, Grace Fellowship Church of Coffeyville, KS
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1.
Phil Clubine, Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1.
Approval of Agenda
2.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes & Resolutions 8.14.2026
Minutes & Resolutions 8.17.2026
3.
Approve Invoices
3rd Week APs - August 2026
4.
Correspondence
2.
Old Business
3.
New Business
A. Mandi Hargis, Treasurer - Quarterly Report
B. Kenneth Fecke, Juvenile Community Corrections - Quarterly Report
C. Letter of Support for the City of Coffeyville - Funding through the Kansas Water
Office to help fund Flood Risk Management Study with the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers
D. Coffeyville Neighborhood Revitalization Plan Amendment Update
E.
Melody Kikkert, Appraiser - 2026 Procedural/Substantial Compliance Report for
Appraisals
4.
Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319 b1 to include the Board of County
commissioners and the Human Resources Director for a period of 20 minutes.
5.
Other Business
A. Neighborhood Revitalization — 4224 CR 1300, Elk City, Kansas - Remodeling
current building into a house
B. Neighborhood Revitalization — 1227 CR 3100, Coffeyville, …
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
County board to discuss bridge, culvert pipe, comprehensive plan
The Montgomery County Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, covering old and new business. Items include a vehicle trade for emergency management, a discussion on Bridge #1209 on CR1900, a request for bids on CMP culvert pipe, an easement request from Evergy, and a presentation on the county comprehensive plan and zoning regulations. The agenda also includes routine consent items like approving minutes and invoices.
- Emergency Management vehicle trade
- Bridge #1209 on CR1900 discussion
- Request for bids for CMP Culvert Pipe
- Easement request from Evergy
- County Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Regulations presentation by Dick Horton Consulting & Tessere
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Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
August 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1.
Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1.
Daniel Knight - Bible Baptist Church of Coffeyville, KS
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1.
Mike Cordray, Chairman
C. Consent Agenda
1.
Approval of Agenda
2.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes and Resolutions 8.10.2026
Minutes & Resolutions 8.11.2026
3.
Approve Invoices
2nd Week of August 2026 APs
4.
Correspondence
2.
Old Business
A. Emergency Management - Vehicle Trade
B. Public Works - Bridge #1209 on CR1900 discussion.
3.
New Business
A. Public Works - request bids for CMP Culvert Pipe
B. Public Works - Easement request from Evergy
C. Dick Horton, Dick Horton Consulting & Tessere - County Comprehensive Plan and
Zoning Regulations
4.
Executive Session
5.
Other Business
6.
Adjourn
7.
Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE, ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
YOU MAY LIVE STREAM THE COMMISSION MEETING BY GOING TO THE WEBSITE
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
County board to discuss budget and comprehensive plan
The Montgomery County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business and discuss two main items: the county budget and a planning/zoning comprehensive plan. The agenda includes approval of the consent agenda, invoices, and minutes, plus a possible executive session.
- Budget discussion led by Kori White, Administration
- Planning/Zoning Comprehensive Plan discussion led by Kori White
- Approval of invoices
- Correspondence from Melissa Johnson, MCAC
- Possible executive session
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Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
August 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1.
Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1.
Commissioner Bever
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Consent Agenda
1.
Approval of Agenda
2.
Approval of Minutes
3.
Approve Invoices
4.
Correspondence
Melissa Johnson, MCAC - Letter to Commissioners
2.
Old Business
A. Kori White, Administration - Budget
3.
New Business
A. Kori White, Administration - Planning/Zoning Comprehensive Plan Discussion
4.
Executive Session
5.
Other Business
6.
Adjourn
7.
Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE, ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
YOU MAY LIVE STREAM THE COMMISSION MEETING BY GOING TO THE WEBSITE
MGCOUNTYKS.ORG.
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
County board to consider road vacation, wage study, chemical bids
The Montgomery County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, new business items including a wage study presentation, vehicle trade-in approval, chemical bids, and a road vacation request. They will also hold executive sessions for information system and personnel matters. The agenda includes several routine items and public hearings.
- Road vacation of CR4800-16 (9:30 am open road viewing)
- Wage study presentation by The Arnold Group
- Vehicle trade-in approval for Michael Smith
- Chemical bids presented by Public Works
- Neighborhood Revitalization applications for 2683 CR 4500 and 3939 CR 1600, Coffeyville
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Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
August 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Bill Knight, First Church of the Nazarene
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Phil Clubine, Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Rescind Minutes and Resolutions from 7.27.2026 due to lack of resolution 26.123
Approve new Minutes and Resolutions from 7.27.2026
Minutes and resolutions 8.3.2026
3. Approve Invoices
August 2026 - First Week of APs
4. Correspondence
Canceled per Request from Tax Payer on 8.7.2026 to the County Clerk via Email
Janet Mayes -
1. Montgomery County Appraiser full-time position clarification.
2. Budget question in regard to leaving County Administrator salary on the budget when
position is vacant.
3. Have benefits been evaluated and are they comparable to benefits currently being offered in
comparable salary positions.
4. Do part-time county employees receive the same benefits pkg.
9:30 am Open Road Viewing - Brandon Beurskens, Public Works Director - Road
Viewing to Approve Road Vacation of CR4800-16
Re-post per Request from Taxpayers to County Clerk 8.3.2026
Tanner Woods and Leslie Woods Correspondence
Email from Sharon Moreland in regard to Southeast Kansas Library Systems County
Appointee
5. Fight with Lights
2. New Business
A. Marilyn Calhoun, Register of Deeds - …
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Montgomery County Commissioners to discuss janitorial services and juvenile services appointment
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on August 3, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Judicial Center. The agenda includes routine procedural items, correspondence from residents, and discussions on janitorial services and a juvenile services appointment.
- Discussion regarding janitorial services with Kori White, County Administration
- Appointment of JCAB Director Community Corrections Juvenile Services by Kenneth Fecke
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
August 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Melvin Simpson - 1st Church of God in Christ Coffeyville, KS
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Mike Cordray, Chairman
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Approve Invoices
5th week - July 2026 APs
4. Correspondence
Data Center Concerns - Kyanna Garcia Crozzer
Correspondence to the Board of County Commissioners - Leslie Woods
Correspondence
Correspondence to the Board of County Commissioners - Tanner Woods
2. Old Business
A. Kori White, County Administration - Discussion regarding janitorial services
3. New Business
A. Kenneth Fecke, Director Community Corrections Juvenile Services - JCAB
Appointment
4. Executive Session
5. Other Business
6. Adjourn
7. Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed
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Thu Jul 30, 2026 · 14:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners to discuss county wage study and 2026 salary changes
The Montgomery County Board of County Commissioners will meet to review employee compensation and administrative policies. The board will also consider bids for cleaning and janitorial services.
- Discussion of County Wage Study Implementation and 2026 Salary Changes
- Request to bid for chemicals from Public Works
- Review of County Health Cleaning Bids
- Review of Janitorial Services Bids
- Discussion of Bridge 1209 on CR 1900
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
July 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Renita Butler - Friends Evangelical, Independence
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Phil Clubine - Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes and Resolutions 7.20.2025
3. Approve Invoices
July 2026 AP's
4. Correspondence
Carl Hempel - Discuss Bridge 1209 on CR 1900
Mail addressed to the Commissioners
2. Old Business
3. New Business
A. Andy Taylor-Discussion of County Wage Study Implementation and 2026 Salary
Changes
B. Kenneth Fecke, Director Juvenile Service - FY2026 Year End Report Approval
C. Public Works - Request to bid for chemicals
D. Jonathan Booe, County Administration - Discussion and Review of Data Center Policy
E. Kori White, County Administration - Review of County Health Cleaning Bids
F. Kori White, County Administration - Review of Janitorial Services Bids
4. Executive Session
5. Other Business
6. Adjourn
7. Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed
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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Board to consider moratorium on wind, solar, BESS, and data centers
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners will discuss a determination on a moratorium for wind farms, solar farms, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and data centers. They will also review a public works discussion about Motor Grader 222, approve the Community Corrections FY 2026 Year End Report, consider a quarterly health report, and discuss the sale of old guardrail posts.
- Public Works – Discuss Motor Grader 222
- Determination on Moratorium for Wind Farms, Solar Farms, BESS, and Data Centers
- Community Corrections FY 2026 Year End Report Approval
- County Health – Quarterly Report
- Public Works – Discuss Sale of Old Guardrail Posts
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
July 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Bill Booe - Liberty Community & Cherryvale Methodist Church
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Robert Bever - Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes & Resolutions 7.13.2026
3. Approve Invoices
3rd Week AP's - July 15th, 2026
4. Correspondence
2. Old Business
A. Public Works - Discuss Motor Grader 222
B. Jonathan Booe, County Administration - Determination on Moratorium for Wind
Farms, Solar Farms, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and Data Centers in
Montgomery County.
3. New Business
A. Community Corrections FY 2026 Year End Report Approval
B. Jason Niemier, County Health - Quarterly Report
C. Public Works - Discuss Sale of Old Guardrail Posts
4. Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)1 to include the Board of County
Commissioners, Director of Facility Maintenance, and the Asst. County Administrator
for a period of 20 minutes.
5. Other Business
6. Adjourn
7. Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed (Open to the Public)
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Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 10:00
General
Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
County board to vote on tax increase beyond revenue neutral rate
The board will consider approving notices of intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the county and Rural Fire District #1, which would allow tax increases. Other business includes a resolution to appoint the Director of Environmental Health, a petition for road vacation, discussion of a motor grader and a City of Independence proposal for Oak Street, and two neighborhood revitalization projects. An executive session is scheduled for confidential personnel discussion.
- Approve Notice of Intent to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate (county)
- Approve Notice of Intent to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate for Montgomery County Rural Fire District #1
- Resolution to Appoint Director of Environmental Health
- Present Petition for Road Vacation
- Discuss City of Independence Proposal for Oak Street
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
July 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Bill Booe - Liberty Community & Cherryvale Methodist Church
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Mike Cordray - Chairman
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Approve Invoices
2nd Week APs - July 9th, 2026
4. Correspondence
2. Old Business
3. New Business
A. Jonathan Booe, County Administration - Approve the Notice of Intent to the County
Clerk to Exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate
B. Jonathan Booe, County Administration - Approve the Notice of Intent to the County
Clerk to Exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for Montgomery County Rural Fire District
#1
C. Jonathan Booe, County Administration - Resolution to Appoint the Director of
Environmental Health
D. Public Works - Present Petition for Road Vacation
E. Public Works - Discuss Motor Grader 222
F. Public Works - Discuss City of Independence Proposal for Oak Street
4. Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)1 to include the Board of County
Commissioners, Director of Facility Maintenance, and the Asst. County Administrator
for a period of 20 minutes.
5. Other Business
A. Neighborhood Revitalization— 5314 CR 5200 Cherryvale, KS (New 70x40
Residential Building and 40x60 Garage) …
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners to consider revised contract for comprehensive and zoning plan
The Board of County Commissioners will review and possibly approve a revised contract for the comprehensive and zoning plan, along with a request to purchase PPE, paint striping bid results, and a centerline project on Oak Street in Independence. They will also consider a payroll-HRIS company contract and hold an executive session. Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, invoices, and correspondence.
- John Boles request to purchase PPE
- Public Works paint striping bid results presentation
- Public Works City of Independence Oak Street centerline project
- Review and approval of payroll-HRIS company contract
- Review and approve revised contract for comprehensive and zoning plan
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
July 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Daniel Knight - Bible Baptist Church, Coffeyville
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Phil Clubine - Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes and Resolutions 6/29/2026
3. Approve Invoices
1st Week AP's - July 2nd, 2026
4. Correspondence
2. Old Business
3. New Business
A. John Boles - Request to Purchase PPE
B. Public Works - Present Paint Striping Bid Results
C. Public Works - City of Independence Oak Street Centerline
D. Jonathan Booe, County Administration - Review and Approval of Payroll-HRIS
Company
E. Jonathan Booe, County Administration - Review and Approve Revised Contract for
Comprehensive and Zoning Plan
4. Executive Session
5. Other Business
6. Adjourn
7. Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed
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Mon Jun 29, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 11:00
General
Commission Room (Basement of Judicial Center), Independence
Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners to review bridge engineering and fire truck bids
The Montgomery County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss infrastructure proposals and emergency equipment. The body is reviewing bids for a rural fire brush truck and an engineering proposal for Bridge #67.
- Review of Rural Fire Brush Truck bids
- Engineering proposal for Bridge #67
- Request to seek bids for paint striping
- Approval for the destruction of ballots by the County Clerk
- Quarterly reports from Facility Maintenance and the Emergency Manager
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
June 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Jonathan Booe, County Administrator
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Phil Clubine - Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes & Resolutions 6/15/2026
3. Approve Invoices
3rd Week AP's - June 18th, 2026
4. Correspondence
Michael Walden, Director of the Southeast Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Center
2. Old Business
A. Michael Smith & John Boles — Review Rural Fire Brush Truck Bids
3. New Business
A. County Clerk - Approval for the Destruction of Ballots
B. Public Works - Engineering Proposal for Bridge #67
C. Public Works - Request to Seek Bids for Paint Striping
D. Jeff Phelps, Director of Facility Maintenance - Quarterly Report
E. Michael Smith, Emergency Manager - Quarterly Report
4. Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)1 to include the Board of County
Commissioners, the Asst. County Administrator and the County Administrator for a
period of 20 minutes.
5. Other Business
6. Adjourn
7. Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed
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Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 11:00
General
Drainage District to reorganize board and review fund transfer
The Verdigris Drainage District No. 1 will hold a regular meeting to reorganize its board by appointing a president, vice-president, and secretary/treasurer. The board will also review and approve a resolution to transfer funds and discuss a proposed agreement for the district.
- Reorganization of board: appointment of president, vice-president, and secretary/treasurer
- Review and approval of Resolution to Transfer Funds
- Review of draft Proposed Verdigris Drainage District No. 1 Agreement
drainage-districtboard-reorganizationfunds-transferagreement
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY VERDIGRIS DRAINAGE DISTRICT
NO. 1
Regular Meeting
LOWER LEVEL OF JUDICIAL CENTER
A) CALL TO ORDER
1) Pledge of Allegiance
a. Mike Cordray - Board Member
b. Reorganization of Board - Motion to Appoint a Board President, Motion to Appoint a
Board Vice-President, Motion to appoint a Board Secretary/Treasurer.
B) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1) No Previous Minutes
C) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1) Approval of Agenda
D) NEW BUSINESS
1) Review and Approval of Resolution to Transfer Funds
2) Review Draft of Proposed Verdigris Drainage District No. 1 Agreement
E) OTHER BUSINESS
1) Correspondence & Public Forum
F) ADJOURNMENT
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE, ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Board reviews fire truck bids, DOC contracts, and a beverage license
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners will consider several contract and procurement items, including bids for a rural fire department brush truck and Department of Corrections (DOC) remodel work. Commissioners will also review and approve a medical services contract with the DOC and a revised emergency manager resolution. Additionally, the board will vote on a cereal malt beverage license for Caney Golf Club, Inc. at 1567 CR 2000.
- Review of Brush Truck Bids – Rural Fire Department
- Review and approval of DOC Medical Contract
- Review of DOC Remodel Bids
- Approval of Revised Emergency Manager Resolution
- Approval of Cereal Malt Beverage License – Caney Golf Club, Inc., 1567 CR 2000
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
June 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Bill Knight - First Church of Nazarene
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Mike Cordray - Chairman
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes & Resolutions 6.8.2026
3. Approve Invoices
2nd Week AP's - June 11th, 2026
4. Correspondence
2. Old Business
A. Michael Smith, Rural Fire - Review of Brush Truck Bids
3. New Business
A. Jeremy Hunsucker & Chad Dunham, Sheriff & DOC - Review and approve DOC
Medical Contract
B. Jeremy Hunsucker & Chad Dunham, Sheriff & DOC - Review of DOC Remodel Bids
C. Jonathan Booe, County Administration - Approval of Revised Emergency Manager
Resolution
4. Executive Session
5. Other Business
A. Approval of Cereal Malt Beverage License - Caney Golf Club, Inc., 1567 CR 2000,
Caney, KS 67333
6. Adjourn
7. Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed
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Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Board to consider solid waste plan and bridge award
The Montgomery County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Items include a consent agenda with approval of minutes and invoices, a public engagement survey presentation, quarterly reports from the county attorney and sheriff, and approval of the solid waste plan and Bridge #67 award. An executive session is scheduled for confidential personnel discussion.
- Public engagement survey presentation by DHC/Tessere & ETC Institute
- Quarterly reports from County Attorney Melissa Johnson and Sheriff Ron Wade
- Public Works Solid Waste Plan approval
- Public Works Bridge #67 award letter
- Executive session for non-elected personnel matter (K.S.A. 75-4319(b)1)
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
June 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Bill Booe - Liberty Community & Cherryvale Methodist Church
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Phil Clubine - Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes & Resolutions 6.1.2026
3. Approve Invoices
1st week June 2026 AP's
4. Correspondence
Bukaty- House Bill 20 Overview and 2025-2026 Claim Year Review
2. Old Business
3. New Business
A. Richard Horton, Vic Burks, & Jasaon Morado DHC/Tessere & ETC Institute - Public
Engagement Survey
B. Melissa Johnson, County Attorney - Quarterly Report
C. Ron Wade, County Sheriff - Quarterly Report
D. Public Works - Solid Waste Plan Approval
E. Public Works - Bridge #67 Award Letter
4. Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)1 to include the Board of County
Commissioners, the Director of H.R. and the County Administrator for a period of 20
minutes.
5. Other Business
A. Register of Deeds - End of Month Report for May
6. Adjourn
7. Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed
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Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners consider GIS services and a brush truck bid
The Board of County Commissioners will review requests for sealed bids on a brush truck and the approval of GIS and geospatial services. The meeting includes a request for an occupational license for a business in Sycamore. Two executive sessions are scheduled to discuss non-elected personnel.
- Request for sealed bids on brush truck for Rural Fire
- Approval of GIS & Geospatial Services for County Appraiser
- Approval of repair invoice for Rural Fire
- Occupational license for Sassy's Bar & Grill, 233 N Hwy 75, Sycamore, KS
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
June 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Renita Butler - Friends Evangelical, Independence
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Mike Cordray - Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes & Resolutions May 26th, 2026
3. Approve Invoices
4th Week APs - May 28th, 2026
4. Correspondence
2. Old Business
A. Michael Smith, Rural Fire- Request for Sealed Bids on Brush Truck
3. New Business
A. Melody Kikkert, County Appraiser - Approval of GIS & Geospatial Services
B. Michael Smith, Rural Fire - Approval of Invoice for Repairs
4. Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)1 to include the Board of County Commission
Asst. County Administrator and the County Administrator for a period of 30 minutes.
B. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)1 to include the Board of County
Commission, the County Administrator, Asst. County Administrator, and the Director
of H.R. for a period 30 minutes.
5. Other Business
A. Approval of Occupational License - Sassy's Bar & Grill, 233 N Hwy 75, Sycamore,
KS 67363
6. Adjourn
7. Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT …
Tue May 26, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners consider brush truck bids and chemical purchases
The Board of County Commissioners will review quarterly reports from the Treasurer and Register of Deeds. The body is considering fund transfers for rural fire equipment and the approval of a CMB license for Caney Valley Speedway.
- Resolution to transfer funds to Special Rural Fire Equipment Fund
- Request for sealed bids on a brush truck
- Request to purchase chemicals for Public Works
- CMB License approval for Caney Valley Speedway at 1324 CR 1600, Caney, KS
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
May 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Bill Booe - Liberty Community & Cherryvale Methodist Church
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Mike Cordray - Chairman
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes & Resolutions - May 18, 2026
3. Approve Invoices
3rd Week AP's - May 21st, 2026
4. Correspondence
2. Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)1 to include the Board of County
Commission, Asst. County Administrator, and the Human Resources Director for a
period of 20 minutes.
3. Old Business
4. New Business
A. Mandi Hargis, Treasurer - Quarterly Report
B. Marilyn Calhoun, Register of Deeds - Quarterly Report
C. Michael Smith, Rural Fire - Resolution to Transfer Funds to Special Rural Fire
Equipment Fund
D. Michael Smith, Rural Fire - Request for Sealed Bids on a Brush Truck
E. Brandon Beurskens, Public Works - Request to Purchase Chemicals
5. Other Business
A. Approval of CMB License - Caney Valley Speedway, 1324 CR 1600, Caney, KS
6. Adjourn
7. Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed
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Mon May 18, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Mental health budget, emergency management appointment on tap
The Board will hear a budget presentation from Four County Mental Health and consider a resolution to appoint a Director of Emergency Management. Commissioners will also discuss a new residential building under the Neighborhood Revitalization program and sit as the temporary board for Drainage District #1. The meeting includes a 30-minute closed session for personnel matters.
- Four County Mental Health Director Steve Denny presents the agency's budget
- Resolution to appoint a Director of Emergency Management
- Resolution for the BOCC to serve as temporary board for Drainage District #1
- Neighborhood Revitalization application for new residential building at 00000 Winterset CT, Independence, KS
- Executive session for non-elected personnel under K.S.A. 75-4319(b)1
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
May 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
1. Melvin Simpson - 1st Church of God In Christ, Coffeyville
B. Pledge of Allegiance
1. Phil Clubine - Commissioner
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes and Resolutions 5.11.2026
3. Approve Invoices
2nd Week AP's - May 14th, 2026
4. Correspondence
2. Old Business
3. New Business
A. Henry Schmidt - Council on Aging
B. Four County Mental Health Director, Steve Denny - Budget
C. Jonathan Booe, County Administration - Resolution to Appoint Director of Emergency
Management
D. Jonathan Booe, County Administration - Resolution for BOCC to Sit as Temporary
Board for Drainage District #1
4. Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)1 to include the Board of County
Commissioners, the Director of HR, and the Asst. County Administrator for a period
of 30 minutes.
5. Other Business
A. Neighborhood Revitalization — 00000 Winterset CT Independence, KS (New
Residential Building)
6. Adjourn
7. Work Session at Close of Meeting if needed
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Mon May 11, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Board to consider DOC remodeling bids and mileage rate resolution
The Montgomery County Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve routine consent items, hold two executive sessions on non-elected personnel matters, and discuss new business including a request for sealed bids to remodel the Department of Corrections, quarterly reports from the appraiser and clerk, and a resolution on the federal mileage reimbursement rate (25-025). Other business includes signatures for notice to township regarding CMB licenses for Caney Golf Club and Caney Valley Speedway.
- Approval of agenda and minutes from May 4, 2026
- Approve first-week accounts payable invoices (May 7, 2026)
- Two executive sessions under K.S.A. 75-4319(b)1 for non-elected personnel
- Request for sealed bids to remodel the Department of Corrections (DOC)
- Resolution on Federal Mileage Reimbursement Rate (25-025)
personnelbudgetlicensespublic-safetytransportationcounty-commission
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KANSAS
Regular Meeting Agenda
May 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lower Level of Judicial Center
1. Call to Order
A. Invocation –
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes and Resolutions May 4th, 2026
3. Approve Invoices
1st Week AP's - May 7th, 2026
4. Correspondence
2. Old Business
3. Executive Session
A. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)1 to include the Board of County
Commissioners, Director of Human Resources, Asst. County Administrator, County
Administrator for a period of 20 minutes.
B. Recess into executive session to discuss confidential information related to non-elected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)1 to include the Board of County
Commissioners, Sheriff Ron Wade, Lt. Jeremy Hunsucker, HR Director, Asst. County
Administrator, and the County Administrator for a period of 20 minutes.
4. New Business
A. Chad Dunham, DOC - Request for Sealed Bids to Remodel DOC
B. Kenneth Fecke - Quarterly report
C. Melody Kikkert, County Appraiser - Quarterly Report
D. County Clerk - KBI Resolution for CMB Licenses
E. Clerk Quarterly Report
F. Kori White, County Administration - Federal Mileage Reimbursement Rate (25-025)
5. Other Business
A. Register of Deeds - End of Month Report for April
B. Signature for Notice to Township - …
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Net migration-84 people (-$7.5M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)4 ({"Severe Storm": 8, "Flood": 3, "Biological": 2, "Severe Ice · last Sun Mar 29, 2020)
Traffic fatalities10 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments705 (12,042 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$872/mo (466 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy18.2% (low numeracy 28% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$24.8M
Spending$34.2M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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