Pottawatomie County, KS
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👤 Members & officials (2)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Planning Commission
- John Dorobek
- Lynn Schwandt
Upcoming
Mon Aug 31, 2026
Board of County Commissioners
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8:30
1.0
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING WITH FLAG SALUTE
2.0
ROUTINE ITEMS
2.1 Approval of Agenda Items
2.2 Approval of Minutes
3.0
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Non Agenda Items Only, limited to 3 min)
4.0
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
4.1 Zoning Administrator - Gregg Webster
4.2 Commissioners Updates
4.3 Administration Office
5.0
OLD BUSINESS
5.1 Rezoning Request - A1 to AB in Lincoln Township
6.0
CONSENT ITEMS* (Approve all by single motion, unless discussion is needed)
6.1 Ledger Transactions
7.0
ADJOURNMENT
Note: The agenda is set Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
August 31, 2026 8:30 am
612 E Campbell, Westmoreland - Sunflower Room
District 3, Bill Drew – Member
District 4, Gary Yenzer – Member
District 5, Terry Force – Chair
AGENDA
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, KANSAS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S
District 1, Deloyce McKee – Vice-Chair
District 2, Merl Page – Member
AND OTHER COUNTY MATTERS THAT MAY ARISE
The times indicated are used as estimated times only by the Commission to assure that
individuals requesting time to discuss business with the Board of County Commissioners
are provided an opportunity to do so. New business and topics are scheduled following the
completion of scheduled meeting times.
Recent meetings
Mon Aug 24, 2026
Board of County Commissioners
Board reviews 2026 bond bid results and 2027 budget/rate hearing
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will review the bid results for 2026-A GO Bonds and a 2026-1 Temporary Note. The meeting includes a public hearing for the 2027 Revenue Neutral Rate and Budget, as well as a continued hearing for a road name change in Heritage Hills Unit 2. Routine items include department updates and approval of minutes.
- Review of 2026-A GO Bonds & 2026-1 Temp Note Bid Results
- 2027 Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing & Budget Hearing
- Heritage Hills Unit 2 - Nature Avenue Road Name Change Hearing (Continued)
- Executive Session: Land Acquisition Value of Real Property
- Work Session: Equipment Replacement Plans
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8:30
1.0
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING WITH FLAG SALUTE
2.0
ROUTINE ITEMS
2.1 Approval of Agenda Items
2.2 Approval of Minutes
3.0
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Non Agenda Items Only, limited to 3 min)
4.0
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
4.1 Public Works Administrator - Tim Eisenbarth
4.2 Commissioners Updates
4.3 Administration Office
4.4 County Counselor
5.0
OLD BUSINESS
5.1 Heritage Hills Unit 2 - Nature Avenue Road Name Change Hearing Continued
6.0
NEW BUSINESS
9:30
6.1 Extension Office - Erin Tynon
10:00
6.2 2026-A GO Bonds & 2026-1 Temp Note Bid Results
10:30
6.3 2027 Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing & Budget Hearing
7.0
CONSENT ITEMS* (Approve all by single motion, unless discussion is needed)
7.1 Tax Corrections
8.0
EXECUTIVE SESSION
8.1 Land Acquisition: Value of Real Property
8.2 Non-Elected Personnel - Performance
9.0
ADJOURNMENT
10.0
WORK SESSION
10.1 Equipment Replacement Plans
Note: The agenda is set Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
August 24, 2026 8:30 am
612 E Campbell, Westmoreland - Sunflower Room
District 3, Bill Drew – Member
District 4, Gary Yenzer – Member
District 5, Terry Force – Chair
AGENDA
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, KANSAS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S
District 1, Deloyce McKee – Vice-Chair
District 2, Merl Page – Member
AND OTHER COUNTY MATTERS THAT MAY ARISE
The times indicated are used as estimated times only by the Commission to assure that
individuals requesting time to discuss business with the Board of County Commissioners are
provided an opportunity to do s …
Thu Aug 20, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to vote on data center overlay district rules
The Pottawatomie County Planning Commission is holding a public hearing and action item on Hearing 626-26, a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Regulations (UDR) to create a Data Center Overlay District. The commission will consider adopting the draft regulations, with public comments accepted in advance or in person. The meeting is otherwise limited to agenda adoption and adjournment.
- Public hearing on UDR Amendment – Data Center Overlay District (Hearing 626-26)
- Action item to adopt draft regulations for the overlay district
- Written public comments accepted in advance or in person; Zoom available for listening only
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Date:
August 20th, 2026
Pottawatomie County
Time:
6:00 PM
Office of Planning & Development
Location:
Parish Hall
785-457-3551
St. Bernard’s Catholic Church
[email protected]
17665 Old Post Road
Wamego, KS
**The meeting will be streamed over Zoom as a listening in option only.
To comment on any portion of the public hearing,
please submit your written public comment in advance or attend in person**
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99233429169
Meeting ID: 992 3342 9169 or phone in: 1-346-248-7799 or 1-312-626-6799
Planning Commission Website page: https://www.pottcounty.org/237/Planning-Commission
1. Call to Order - Roll Call
2. Adoption of the Regular Agenda
3. Regular Agenda
a. Action Item: Hearing 626-26 – UDR Amendment – Data Center Overlay District
Staff Report | Draft Regulations | Advanced Write-in Comments
4. Adjournment – by 10:30PM.
Agenda
Pottawatomie County Planning Commission
Judd McCormack – Chair Doug Kern – Vice-Chair
Robert Busby – Secretary
Travis Ross – Member
Nathan Henry – Member Lynn Schwandt – Member
Steve Minton – Member
Tatum Couture – Member Austin Vincent – Member
John Dorobek - Member
Tue Aug 18, 2026
Planning Commission
County planners to weigh rezoning, subdivision plats, data center rules
The Pottawatomie County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request (case 620-26) and review a preliminary plat for the Juniata Subdivision. They will also discuss draft regulations for data centers, including hearing procedures. The consent agenda includes the final plat for Brummett Subdivision Unit 2.
- Rezoning request 620-26 (A1-AB) – public hearing and action item
- Preliminary plat – Juniata Subdivision – action item
- Discussion of draft data center regulations and hearing procedure overview
- Consent agenda: final plat for Brummett Subdivision Unit 2
- Approval of July 16, 2026 meeting minutes
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Date:
August 18, 2026
Pottawatomie County
Time:
7:00 PM
Office of Planning & Development
Location:
Sunflower Room
785-457-3551
Public Works Building
[email protected]
612 E. Campbell St. (Map)
Westmoreland, KS
**The meeting will be streamed over Zoom as a listening in option only.
To comment on any portion of the public hearing,
please fill out the public comment form in advance or attend in person**
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83424667576
Meeting ID: 834 2466 7576 or phone in: 1-346-248-7799 or 1-669-444-9171
Planning Commission Website page: https://www.pottcounty.org/237/Planning-Commission
1. Call to Order - Roll Call
2. Public Comments – Non Agenda Items Only
a. Public Comment Form
3. Approval of Minutes
a. July 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes
4. Consent Agenda
a. Brummett Subdivision Unit 2
Final Plat
5. Adoption of the Regular Agenda
6. Regular Agenda
a. Action Item: Hearing 620-26 – Rezoning Request – A1-AB
Staff Report
b. Action Item: Preliminary Plat – Juniata Subdivision
Preliminary Plat
c. Discussion Item: Data Center Regulations – Hearing Procedure Overview | Staff Report
Draft Regulations | Staff Report | NACo Informational Primer
d. New Business
e. Staff Updates
7. Adjournment
Agenda
Pottawatomie County Planning Commission
Judd McCormack – Chair Doug Kern – Vice-Chair
Robert Busby – Secretary
Travis Ross – Member
Nathan Henry – Memb …
Mon Aug 17, 2026
Board of County Commissioners
✓ Decided: County approves $310K design contract for Flush Rd intersection work
The Board approved a $310,000 design contract with Bartlett & West for reconstructing intersections on Flush Rd and Noel Rd and Flush Rd and Myers Valley Rd. They also tabled a road name change for Heritage Hills Unit 2, approved a proclamation for Recovery Month, and authorized intervening in litigation involving the Prairie Band Pottawatomi Nation and the State Lottery.
- Approved $310,000 design contract with Bartlett & West for Flush Rd & Noel Rd and Flush Rd & Myers Valley Rd reconstruction (5-0)
- Tabled Nature Avenue road name change for one week (5-0)
- Approved signing Pawnee Mental Health proclamation declaring September as Recovery Month (5-0)
- Approved consent items including ledger transactions totaling $1,604,459.37 (5-0)
- Authorized Administration to exceed step levels based on applicant's experience to fill a position (5-0)
- Approved motion to intervene in litigation between Prairie Band Pottawatomi Nation and State Lottery (5-0)
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8:30
1.0
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING WITH FLAG SALUTE
2.0
ROUTINE ITEMS
2.1 Approval of Agenda Items
2.2 Approval of Minutes
3.0
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Non Agenda Items Only, limited to 3 min)
4.0
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
4.1 Sheriff - Doug Adams
4.2 Emergency Management Director- Jennifer Merrow
4.3 Public Works Administrator - Tim Eisenbarth
4.4 Commissioners Updates
4.5 Administration Office
4.6 County Counselor
5.0
NEW BUSINESS
9:30
5.1 Heritage Hills Unit 2 - Nature Avenue Road Name Change Hearing
6.0
CONSENT ITEMS* (Approve all by single motion, unless discussion is needed)
6.1 Ledger Transactions
7.0
EXECUTIVE SESSION
7.1 Attorney Client Privilege - Potential Litigation
8.0
ADJOURNMENT
9.0
WORK SESSION
9.1 Hard Surface Requirements
Note: The agenda is set Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
AGENDA
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, KANSAS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S
District 1, Deloyce McKee – Vice-Chair
District 2, Merl Page – Member
REGULAR MEETING
August 17, 2026 8:30 am
612 E Campbell, Westmoreland - Sunflower Room
District 3, Bill Drew – Member
District 4, Gary Yenzer – Member
District 5, Terry Force – Chair
AND OTHER COUNTY MATTERS THAT MAY ARISE
The times indicated are used as estimated times only by the Commission to assure that
individuals requesting time to discuss business with the Board of County Commissioners
are provided an opportunity to do so. New business and topics are scheduled following the
completion of scheduled meeting times.
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Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners Page 1 of 3
August 17, 2026
Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners
Regular Meeting Minutes
August 17, 2026
8:30 a.m.
Sunflower Room
612 E Campbell St, Westmoreland KS 66549
www.pottcounty.org
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
Deloyce McKee
Merl Page
Bill Drew
Gary D Yenzer
Terry Force
1.0 8:30 AM CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING WITH FLAG SALUTE & PRAYER
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Deloyce McKee
County Commissioner, Vice Chair
Present 8:30 a.m.
Merl Page
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Bill Drew
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Gary Yenzer
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Terry Force
County Commissioner, Chair
Present 8:30 a.m.
Chad Kinsley
County Administrator
Present 8:30 a.m.
Bernard Irvine
County Counselor
Present 8:30 a.m.
Dawn Henry
County Clerk
Present 8:30 a.m.
Steve Minton
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Michelle Campbell
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Dan Lingenfelser
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Doug Adams
Sheriff
Present 8:30 a.m.
Jennifer Merrow
Emergency Management Director
Present 8:30 a.m.
Tim Eisenbarth
Public Works Administrator
Present 8:30 a.m.
Nathan Bergman
Bartlett & West
Present 8:30 a.m.
Jared Tremblay
Flint Hills MPO
Present 8:30 a.m.
Michelle Campbell
Resident
Present 8:46 a.m.
Jamie Douglass
Director of Human Resources
Present 9:21 a.m.
Gregg Webster
Zoning Administ …
Mon Aug 10, 2026
Board of County Commissioners
✓ Decided: County approves $84,918 in fire suppression and door bids for St Marys EMS station
The Board approved bids for fire suppression ($54,039.00) and interior/exterior doors ($30,878.81) for the new St Marys EMS Station, totaling $84,917.81. The board also approved the agenda, the August 3, 2026 minutes, and consent items including tax corrections and the Belvue Township Trustee appointment, all by 5-0 votes. No other substantive decisions were made; public comments and department updates were informational.
- Approved fire suppression bid for $54,039.00 (5-0)
- Approved interior and exterior doors bid for $30,878.81 (5-0)
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved August 3, 2026 minutes (5-0)
- Approved consent items including tax corrections and Belvue Township Trustee appointment (5-0)
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8:30
1.0
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING WITH FLAG SALUTE
2.0
ROUTINE ITEMS
2.1 Approval of Agenda Items
2.2 Approval of Minutes
3.0
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Non Agenda Items Only, limited to 3 min)
4.0
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
4.1 Register of Deeds - Betty Abitz
4.2 Buildings & Grounds - Thomas Edwards
4.3 Public Works Administrator - Tim Eisenbarth
4.4 Commissioners Updates
4.5 Administration Office
4.6 County Counselor
5.0
NEW BUSINESS
9:30
5.1 Pottawatomie County EcoDevo - Shanna Goodman
6.0
CONSENT ITEMS* (Approve all by single motion, unless discussion is needed)
6.1 Tax Corrections
6.2 Belvue Township Trustee Appointment
7.0
ADJOURNMENT
Note: The agenda is set Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
August 10, 2026 8:30 am
612 E Campbell, Westmoreland - Sunflower Room
District 3, Bill Drew – Member
District 4, Gary Yenzer – Member
District 5, Terry Force – Chair
AGENDA
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, KANSAS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S
District 1, Deloyce McKee – Vice-Chair
District 2, Merl Page – Member
AND OTHER COUNTY MATTERS THAT MAY ARISE
The times indicated are used as estimated times only by the Commission to assure that
individuals requesting time to discuss business with the Board of County Commissioners are
provided an opportunity to do so. New business and topics are scheduled following the
completion of scheduled meeting times.
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Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners Page 1 of 2
August 10, 2026
Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners
Regular Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2026
8:30 a.m.
Sunflower Room
612 E Campbell St, Westmoreland KS 66549
www.pottcounty.org
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
Deloyce McKee
Merl Page
Bill Drew
Gary D Yenzer
Terry Force
1.0 8:30 AM CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING WITH FLAG SALUTE & PRAYER
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Deloyce McKee
County Commissioner, Vice Chair
Present 8:30 a.m.
Merl Page
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Bill Drew
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Gary Yenzer
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Terry Force
County Commissioner, Chair
Present 8:30 a.m.
Chad Kinsley
County Administrator
Present 8:30 a.m.
Bernard Irvine
County Counselor
Present 8:30 a.m.
Tabitha Caudill
Deputy County Clerk
Present 8:30 a.m.
Steve Minton
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
John Watt
Geary County Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Michelle Campbell
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Lily Hansen
Pott Co Times
Present 8:30 a.m.
Betty Abitz
Register of Deeds
Present 8:30 a.m.
Tim Eisenbarth
Public Works Administrator
Present 8:30 a.m.
Nathan Bergman
Bartlett & West
Present 8:30 a.m.
Tommy Edwards
Building Facilities Manager
Present 8:30 a.m.
Mark Jack
Noxious Weed Director
Present 8:30 a.m.
Shanna Goodman
Pott Co Eco Devo
Present 9:13 a.m.
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Mon Aug 3, 2026
Board of County Commissioners
Board votes on rural tourism permit and manufactured home park zoning changes
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve routine administrative items and hear department updates. The primary decisions involve a conditional use permit for rural tourism in St. Marys Township and an amendment to unified development regulations for a manufactured home park. The agenda also includes service awards for long-tenured county employees.
- Conditional Use Permit for Rural Tourism in St. Marys Township
- Unified Development Regulation Amendment for a Manufactured Home Park
- Service awards for Tregen Thomas, Kristen Gilliland, Dawn Henry, and Troy Berg
- Approval of tax corrections and ledger transactions
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✓ Decided: County approves Cedar Creek Bridge replacement bid to Ebert Construction
The Board approved a $427,595.98 bid for the Cedar Creek Bridge Replacement to Ebert Construction, and authorized up to $50,000 for a vac trailer purchase. A conditional use permit for a rural tourism event center was approved, and a zoning amendment for manufactured home parks was passed. All other items were routine or informational.
- Approved Cedar Creek Bridge Replacement bid to Ebert Construction, $427,595.98 (5-0)
- Authorized additional expenditure up to $50,000 for vac trailer purchase (4-1, Drew against)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for rural tourism event center, Resolution 2026-34 (4-0, Force abstained)
- Approved Unified Development Regulation Amendment for manufactured home parks, Resolution 2026-35 (5-0)
- Approved consent items including tax corrections and ledger transactions totaling $700,608.20 and $4,482.42 (5-0)
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved July 27, 2026 minutes (5-0)
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8:30
1.0
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING WITH FLAG SALUTE
2.0
SERVICE AWARDS
2.1 Tregen Thomas - Buildings & Grounds - 5 Years
2.2 Kristen Gilliland - Public Works - 10 Years
2.3 Dawn Henry - County Clerk - 15 Years
2.4 Troy Berg - Public Works - 20 Years
3.0
ROUTINE ITEMS
3.1 Approval of Agenda Items
3.2 Approval of Minutes
4.0
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Non Agenda Items Only, limited to 3 min)
5.0
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
5.1 Director of Human Resources - Jamie Douglass
5.2 Public Works Administrator - Tim Eisenbarth
5.3 Commissioners Updates
5.4 Administration Office
5.5 County Counselor
6.0
NEW BUSINESS
9:00
6.1 Conditional Use Permit - Rural Tourism - St. Marys Township
9:15
6.2 Unified Development Regulation Amendment - Manufactured Home Park
7.0
CONSENT ITEMS* (Approve all by single motion, unless discussion is needed)
7.1 Tax Corrections
7.2 Ledger Transactions
8.0
ADJOURNMENT
Note: The agenda is set Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
August 3, 2026 8:30 am
612 E Campbell, Westmoreland - Sunflower Room
District 3, Bill Drew – Member
District 4, Gary Yenzer – Member
District 5, Terry Force – Chair
AGENDA
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, KANSAS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S
District 1, Deloyce McKee – Vice-Chair
District 2, Merl Page – Member
AND OTHER COUNTY MATTERS THAT MAY ARISE
The times indicated are used as estimated times only by the Commission to assure that
individuals requesting time to discuss business with the Board of County Commissioners are
provided an opportunity to …
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Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners Page 1 of 3
August 3, 2026
Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners
Regular Meeting Minutes
August 3, 2026
8:30 a.m.
Sunflower Room
612 E Campbell St, Westmoreland KS 66549
www.pottcounty.org
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
Deloyce McKee
Merl Page
Bill Drew
Gary D Yenzer
Terry Force
1.0 8:30 AM CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING WITH FLAG SALUTE & PRAYER
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Deloyce McKee
County Commissioner, Vice Chair
Present 8:30 a.m.
Merl Page
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Bill Drew
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Gary Yenzer
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Terry Force
County Commissioner, Chair
Present 8:30 a.m.
Chad Kinsley
County Administrator
Present 8:30 a.m.
Bernard Irvine
County Counselor
Present 8:30 a.m.
Dawn Henry
County Clerk
Present 8:30 a.m.
Steve Minton
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Natha Manges Burns
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Michelle Campbell
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Dan Lingenfelser
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Matt Ubel
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Doug Kern
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Kristen Gilliland
General Technician
Present 8:30 a.m.
Jamie Douglass
Director of Human Resources
Present 8:30 a.m.
Becky Ryan
Communications Manager
Present 8:30 a.m.
Tim Eisenbarth
Public Works Administrator
Present 8:30 a.m.
Nathan Bergman
Bartlett & West
Present 8:30 a.m …
Mon Jul 27, 2026
Board of County Commissioners
County board to consider $2026-A GO bond and temporary note sale resolution
The Pottawatomie County Commission is holding its regular meeting with routine approvals, public comments, and department updates. The main new business is a resolution for the 2026-A general obligation bonds and 2026-1 temporary note sale, presented by Dave Arteberry. Consent items include tax corrections and a CMB item for Divine Vineyard and Venue, followed by a work session on a Council on Aging needs assessment.
- 2026-A GO Bonds & 2026-1 Temporary Note Sale Resolution
- Tax corrections
- CMB - Divine Vineyard and Venue
- Council on Aging Needs Assessment (work session)
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✓ Decided: County approves advisory election resolution and bond sales
The Board approved several resolutions, including one calling for an advisory election (Resolution 2026-31), and two resolutions for 2026-A GO Bonds and a temporary note sale (Resolutions 2026-32 and 2026-33). They also approved quotes for the St Marys EMS build (HVAC and water/sewer) and consent items including tax corrections and a CMB for Divine Vineyard and Venue. All votes were unanimous 5-0.
- Approved Resolution 2026-31 calling for an Advisory Election (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-32 for 2026-A GO Bonds (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2026-33 for 2026-1 Temporary Note Sale (5-0)
- Approved St Marys EMS build quotes: HVAC $54,254 with TCA and water/sewer $61,208 with Bayers (5-0)
- Approved consent items including tax corrections and CMB for Divine Vineyard and Venue (5-0)
- Approved agenda and July 20, 2026 minutes (5-0)
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8:30
1.0
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING WITH FLAG SALUTE
2.0
ROUTINE ITEMS
2.1 Approval of Agenda Items
2.2 Approval of Minutes
3.0
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Non Agenda Items Only, limited to 3 min)
4.0
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
4.1 Noxious Weed Director - Mark Jack
4.2 Commissioners Updates
4.3 Administration Office
5.0
NEW BUSINESS
9:30
5.1 2026-A GO Bonds & 2026-1 Temporary Note Sale Resolution - Dave Arteberry
6.0
CONSENT ITEMS* (Approve all by single motion, unless discussion is needed)
6.1 Tax Corrections
6.2 CMB - Divine Vineyard and Venue
7.0
ADJOURNMENT
8.0
WORK SESSION
8.1 Council on Aging Needs Assessment
Note: The agenda is set Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
AGENDA
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, KANSAS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S
District 1, Deloyce McKee – Vice-Chair
District 2, Merl Page – Member
REGULAR MEETING
July 27, 2026 8:30 am
612 E Campbell, Westmoreland - Sunflower Room
District 3, Bill Drew – Member
District 4, Gary Yenzer – Member
District 5, Terry Force – Chair
AND OTHER COUNTY MATTERS THAT MAY ARISE
The times indicated are used as estimated times only by the Commission to assure that
individuals requesting time to discuss business with the Board of County Commissioners are
provided an opportunity to do so. New business and topics are scheduled following the
completion of scheduled meeting times.
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Extracted text of the official minutes document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
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Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners Page 1 of 2
July 27, 2026
Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners
Regular Meeting Minutes
July 27, 2026
8:30 a.m.
Sunflower Room
612 E Campbell St, Westmoreland KS 66549
www.pottcounty.org
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
Deloyce McKee
Merl Page
Bill Drew
Gary D Yenzer
Terry Force
1.0 8:30 AM CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING WITH FLAG SALUTE & PRAYER
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Deloyce McKee
County Commissioner, Vice Chair
Present 8:30 a.m.
Merl Page
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Bill Drew
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Gary Yenzer
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Terry Force
County Commissioner, Chair
Present 8:30 a.m.
Chad Kinsley
County Administrator
Present 8:30 a.m.
Dawn Henry
County Clerk
Present 8:30 a.m.
Lilly Hansen
The Times
Present 8:30 a.m.
Steve Minton
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Natha Manges Burns
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Michelle Campbell
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Dan Lingenfelser
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Matt Ubel
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Katherine Johnson
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Mark Jack
Noxious Weed Director
Present 8:30 a.m.
Tommy Edwards
Building Facilities Manager
Present 8:30 a.m.
Tim Eisenbarth
Public Works Administrator
Present 8:30 a.m.
Heather Gladbach
Assistant County Administrator
Present 9:14 a.m.
Dave Arteberry
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company …
Mon Jul 20, 2026
Board of County Commissioners
✓ Decided: County board approves consent items, defers advisory election resolution
The Board of County Commissioners approved the agenda, minutes, and consent items including tax corrections and ledger transactions totaling $467,241.35, all by 4-0 votes. A resolution calling for an advisory election (Resolution 2026-31) was discussed but deferred to a later meeting. No action was taken in executive session.
- Approved agenda (4-0)
- Approved July 13, 2026 minutes (4-0)
- Approved consent items including tax corrections and $467,241.35 in ledger transactions (4-0)
- Deferred discussion of Resolution 2026-31 (advisory election) to a later meeting
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8:30
1.0
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING WITH FLAG SALUTE
2.0
ROUTINE ITEMS
2.1 Approval of Agenda Items
2.2 Approval of Minutes
3.0
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Non Agenda Items Only, limited to 3 min)
4.0
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
4.1 Finance Officer - Heather Gladbach
4.2 Commissioners Updates
4.3 Administration Office
4.4 County Counselor
5.0
NEW BUSINESS
9:30
5.1 Extension Office - Erin Tynon
6.0
CONSENT ITEMS* (Approve all by single motion, unless discussion is needed)
6.1 Tax Corrections
6.2 Ledger Transactions
7.0
EXECUTIVE SESSION
7.1 Attorney Client Privilege - Potential Litigation
8.0
ADJOURNMENT
Note: The agenda is set Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
July 20, 2026 8:30 am
612 E Campbell, Westmoreland - Sunflower Room
District 3, Bill Drew – Member
District 4, Gary Yenzer – Member
District 5, Terry Force – Chair
AGENDA
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, KANSAS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S
District 1, Deloyce McKee – Vice-Chair
District 2, Merl Page – Member
AND OTHER COUNTY MATTERS THAT MAY ARISE
The times indicated are used as estimated times only by the Commission to assure that
individuals requesting time to discuss business with the Board of County Commissioners
are provided an opportunity to do so. New business and topics are scheduled following the
completion of scheduled meeting times.
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Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners
Regular Meeting Minutes
July 20, 2026
8:30 a.m.
Sunflower Room
612 E Campbell St, Westmoreland KS 66549
www.pottcounty.org
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
Deloyce McKee
Merl Page
Bill Drew
Gary D Yenzer
Terry Force
1.0 8:30 AM CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING WITH FLAG SALUTE & PRAYER
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Deloyce McKee
County Commissioner, Vice Chair
Present 8:30 a.m.
Merl Page
County Commissioner, Member
NOT PRESENT
Bill Drew
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Gary Yenzer
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Terry Force
County Commissioner, Chair
Present 8:30 a.m.
Chad Kinsley
County Administrator
Present 8:30 a.m.
Dawn Henry
County Clerk
Present 8:30 a.m.
Bernard Irvine
County Counselor
Present 8:30 a.m.
Lilly Hansen
The Times
Present 8:30 a.m.
Steve Minton
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Natha Manges Burns
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Michelle Campbell
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Matt Ubel
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Katherine Johnson
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Heather Gladbach
Assistant County Administrator
Present 8:30 a.m.
David Nelson
Resident
Present 8:39 a.m.
Amber Sharpe
Extension
Present 9:30 a.m.
Hayes Rickstrew
Extension
Present 9:30 a.m.
Delaney Figge
Extension
Present 9:30 a.m.
2.0 ROUTINE ITEMS:
2.1 Yenzer moved to ap …
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to vote on rural event center and mobile home park rules
The Pottawatomie County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a rural tourism event center and an amendment to mobile home park regulations. The body will also discuss draft regulations for data centers and approve the final plat for Heritage Hills Unit 4.
- Hearing 624-26: Conditional Use Permit request for a rural tourism event center
- Hearing 625-26: Uniform Development Regulations amendment for mobile home park regulations
- Discussion of draft Data Center Regulations and hearing procedures
- Approval of Heritage Hills Unit 4 Final Plat
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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves rural tourism CUP with conditions
The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for rural tourism for Steve Kaiser, with conditions limiting hours to 6 AM-midnight and noise to 65 decibels at the nearest residence. They also approved an amendment to the Manufactured Home Park District regulations and discussed upcoming data center regulations and a rezoning request.
- Approved rural tourism CUP for Steve Kaiser with hours 6 AM-midnight and 65 dB noise limit (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to Article 6.5.3 Manufactured Home Park District (unanimous)
- Approved June 18, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved regular agenda (unanimous)
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Date:
July 16, 2026
Pottawatomie County
Time:
7:00 PM
Office of Planning & Development
Location:
Sunflower Room
785-457-3551
Public Works Building
[email protected]
612 E. Campbell St. (Map)
Westmoreland, KS
**The meeting will be streamed over Zoom as a listening in option only.
To comment on any portion of the public hearing,
please fill out the public comment form in advance or attend in person**
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99233429169
Meeting ID: 992 3342 9169 or phone in: 1-346-248-7799 or 1-312-626-6799
Planning Commission Website page: https://www.pottcounty.org/237/Planning-Commission
1. Call to Order - Roll Call
2. Public Comments – Non Agenda Items Only
a. Public Comment Form
3. Approval of Minutes
a. June 18, 2026 Meeting Minutes
4. Consent Agenda
a. Heritage Hills Unit 4
Final Plat
5. Adoption of the Regular Agenda
6. Regular Agenda
a. Action Item: Hearing 624-26 – CUP Request – Rural tourism - Event Center
Staff Report
b. Action Item: Hearing 625-26 – UDR Amendment – Mobile Home Park Regulations
Staff Report
c. Discussion Item: Data Center Regulations – Hearing Procedure Overview
Draft Regulations
d. New Business
e. Staff Updates
7. Adjournment
Agenda
Pottawatomie County Planning Commission
Judd McCormack – Chair Doug Kern – Vice-Chair
Robert Busby – Secretary
Travis Ross – Member
Nathan Henry – Member Lynn Schwandt – Member
Steve …
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Judd McCormack – Chair Doug Kern – Vice-Chair Robert Busby - Secretary
Lynn Schwandt – Member Travis Ross - Member Nathan Henry - Member Lynn Schwandt - Member
Travis Ross – Member Steve Minton – Member Tatum Couture – Member Austin Vincent - Member
John Dorobek - Member
Meeting Minutes for July 16, 2026
In Attendance:
Judd McCormack
Location: Public Works Office Building
Doug Kern
Sunflower Room
Robert Busby
612 E. Campbell St.
Nathan Henry
Westmoreland, KS
Steve Minton
John Dorobek
Austin Vincent
Travis Ross
Tatum Couture
Absent: Lynn Schwandt
County Staff:
Gregg Webster – Zoning Administrator
Bridget Snow – County Planner
Also:
Bill Drew – County Commissioner
Others In Attendance: (from sign-in sheet)
Arturo Mauricio
KMAN Radio
Steve Kaiser
St Marys
Ben Kaiser
St Marys
Kirk Lowell
Wamego
Lawrence Ubel
Wheaton
Matt Ubel
Wheaton
John Watt
Junction City
Daniel Davies
Havensville
Susan Watt
Wamego
There were three Zoom attendees – Listening option only
Call to order
McCormack called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M.
Busby called the roll, with members present as shown, and confirmed there was a quorum.
Public Comment – Non-Agenda Items:
Daniel Davies – explained he is the adjacent neighbor to the area proposed to be rezoned in June by
Derek Tollefson.
He explained he u …
Wed Jul 15, 2026
Local Emergency Planning Committee
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Local Emergency Planning Committee Agenda – Third Quarter
Date: July 15, 2026
Time: 1300 to 1500 (as needed)
Meeting Location: Pottawatomie County Emergency Management, 406 C Miller Drive, Wamego, Kansas 66547
Local Emergency Planning Committee Members
Cities
Julie Wren
City of Westmoreland
City Clerk
westycity@cityofwestmoreland
.org
Jeannie Johnson
City of Olsburg
City Clerk
[email protected]
Non-Government
Organizations
Jina Moon
Big Lakes
[email protected]
Julie Sackrider
Three Rivers, Inc. Manager
[email protected]
Carol Arnold
American Red Cross
[email protected]
Paul Schliffke
Wamego PD-Retired
[email protected]
Elected State and Local
Officials
Terry Force
Pottawatomie County
Commissioner
[email protected]
Emergency Management
DeAun Bailey
Pottawatomie Co. EMGT
Assistant Director
[email protected]
Jennifer Merrow
Pottawatomie Co. EMGT
Director
[email protected]
Emergency Medical (EMS)
Andrew Couchman
Pottawatomie Co. EMS
Director
[email protected]
Troy Armstrong
Pottawatomie County EMS
Assistant Director
[email protected]
Fire
Alex Kinderknecht
Pottawatomie Co. Consolidated
Fire Dept
[email protected]
Jared Barnes
Pottawatomie Co. Consolidated
Fire Supervisor
[email protected]
Phil Stultz
Wamego Fire Department Chief
[email protected]
Scott French
City of Manhattan
Manhattan Fire D …
Mon Jul 13, 2026
Board of County Commissioners
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8:30
1.0
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING WITH FLAG SALUTE
2.0
ROUTINE ITEMS
2.1 Approval of Agenda Items
2.2 Approval of Minutes
3.0
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Non Agenda Items Only, limited to 3 min)
4.0
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
4.1 Health Department Director - Leslie Campbell
4.2 Zoning Administrator - Gregg Webster
4.3 Public Works Administrator - Tim Eisenbarth
4.4 Commissioners Updates
4.5 Administration Office
4.6 County Counselor
5.0
NEW BUSINESS
9:30
5.1 Approve 2027 budget publication - Heather Gladbach
9:45
5.2 Commissioner Wages
6.0
CONSENT ITEMS* (Approve all by single motion, unless discussion is needed)
6.1 Tax Corrections
7.0
ADJOURNMENT
Note: The agenda is set Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
AGENDA
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, KANSAS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S
District 1, Deloyce McKee – Vice-Chair
District 2, Merl Page – Member
REGULAR MEETING
July 13, 2026 8:30 am
612 E Campbell, Westmoreland - Sunflower Room
District 3, Bill Drew – Member
District 4, Gary Yenzer – Member
District 5, Terry Force – Chair
AND OTHER COUNTY MATTERS THAT MAY ARISE
The times indicated are used as estimated times only by the Commission to assure that
individuals requesting time to discuss business with the Board of County Commissioners
are provided an opportunity to do so. New business and topics are scheduled following the
completion of scheduled meeting times.
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Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners Page 1 of 3
July 13, 2026
Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners
Regular Meeting Minutes
July 13, 2026
8:30 a.m.
Sunflower Room
612 E Campbell St, Westmoreland KS 66549
www.pottcounty.org
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
Deloyce McKee
Merl Page
Bill Drew
Gary D Yenzer
Terry Force
1.0 8:30 AM CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING WITH FLAG SALUTE & PRAYER
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Deloyce McKee
County Commissioner, Vice Chair
Present 8:30 a.m.
Merl Page
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Bill Drew
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Gary Yenzer
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Terry Force
County Commissioner, Chair
Present 8:30 a.m.
Chad Kinsley
County Administrator
Present 8:30 a.m.
Dawn Henry
County Clerk
Present 8:30 a.m.
Bernard Irvine
County Counselor
Present 8:30 a.m.
Steve Minton
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Natha Manges Burns
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Michelle Campbell
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Derek Tollefson
Landowner
Present 8:30 a.m.
Bridget Snow
County Planner
Present 8:30 a.m.
Jamie Douglass
Director of Human Resources
Present 8:30 a.m.
Robin Knoblauch
County Appraiser
Present 8:30 a.m.
Leslie Campbell
Health Department Director
Present 8:30 a.m.
Tim Eisenbarth
Public Works Administrator
Present 8:30 a.m.
Gregg Webster
Zoning Administrator
Present 8:39 a.m.
Nathan Bergman
Bartl …
Thu Jul 9, 2026
Board of County Commissioners
Board hears petition to incorporate City of Green Valley
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to address the incorporation petition for the City of Green Valley. The agenda includes guidance from the County Counselor and a hearing where petitioner Robert Busby will speak for 10 minutes, followed by limited public comments from residents and property owners.
- Incorporation Petition Hearing for City of Green Valley
- Petitioner Robert Busby scheduled for 10-minute presentation
- Public comments from residents and property owners limited to 3 minutes each
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1.0
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING
2.0
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
2.1 Guidance from County Counselor
3.0
OLD BUSINESS
3.1 Incorporation Petition Hearing for City of Green Valley
3.2 Petitioner - Robert Busby - 10 Minutes
3.3 Residents & Property Owners Public Comments Limited to 3 Minutes
4.0
ADJOURNMENT
District 4, Gary Yenzer – Member
District 5, Terry Force – Chair
SPECIAL MEETING
July 9, 2026 6:30 pm - 9:00 PM
3940 Excel Road Manhattan, KS 66502
District 3, Bill Drew – Member
AGENDA
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, KANSAS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S
District 1, Deloyce McKee – Vice-Chair
District 2, Merl Page – Member
AND OTHER COUNTY MATTERS THAT MAY ARISE
The times indicated are used as estimated times only by the Commission to assure that
individuals requesting time to discuss business with the Board of County Commissioners
are provided an opportunity to do so. New business and topics are scheduled following the
completion of scheduled meeting times.
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Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners Page 1 of 2
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Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners
Special Meeting Minutes
July 9, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Crestview Christian Church
3940 Excel Rd, Manhattan KS 66502
www.pottcounty.org
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
Deloyce McKee
Merl Page
Bill Drew
Gary D Yenzer
Terry Force
Attendance Sheet Attached
1.0 Incorporate the City of Green Valley as a City of the Third-Class Public Hearing:
Chair declared to continue the hearing to incorporate the City of Green Valley as a City of the Third-
Class open at 6:30 p.m.
2.0 Petitioner, Robert Busby, clarified and updated some of the information of incorporating the City
of Green Valley as a city of the Third-Class he presented at the last hearing. Commissioners had
several questions for Busby.
Chair opened the floor for public comment. Anyone wishing to address the Board must do so from the
podium provided for that purpose. Each presenter shall state his or her name, address and whether
he or she resides within the territory or owns real estate lying within the territory, or both. Presenters
are limited to three minutes each. If a presenter intends only to support prior testimony of a witness, a
short statement to that effect would be appreciated in the interest of time. Speakers are listed as
follows:
After hearing public comment and discussion, Chair declared the hearing to incorporate the City of
G …
Mon Jul 6, 2026
Board of County Commissioners
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1.0
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING WITH FLAG SALUTE
2.0
SERVICE AWARDS
2.1 Jena Newman - Public Works - 5 Years
2.2 Terry Voight - County Sheriff - 5 Years
2.3 Jacob Walsh - County Sheriff - 5 Years
3.0
QUARTERLY AWARD WINNER
3.1 Marie Dawes
4.0
ROUTINE ITEMS
4.1 Approval of Agenda Items
4.2 Approval of Minutes
5.0
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Non Agenda Items Only, limited to 3 min)
6.0
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
6.1 Director of Human Resources - Jamie Douglass
6.2 Public Works Administrator - Tim Eisenbarth
6.3 Commissioners Updates
6.4 Administration Office
6.5 County Counselor
7.0
CONSENT ITEMS* (Approve all by single motion, unless discussion is needed)
7.1 Tax Corrections
7.2 Ledger Transactions
8.0
ADJOURNMENT
9.0
WORK SESSION
9.1 2027 Budget
Note: The agenda is set Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
AGENDA
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, KANSAS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S
District 1, Deloyce McKee – Vice-Chair
District 2, Merl Page – Member
REGULAR MEETING
July 6, 2026 8:30 am
612 E Campbell, Westmoreland - Sunflower Room
District 3, Bill Drew – Member
District 4, Gary Yenzer – Member
District 5, Terry Force – Chair
AND OTHER COUNTY MATTERS THAT MAY ARISE
The times indicated are used as estimated times only by the Commission to assure that
individuals requesting time to discuss business with the Board of County Commissioners are
provided an opportunity to do so. New business and topics are scheduled following the
completion of scheduled meeting times.
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Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners
Regular Meeting Minutes
July 6, 2026
8:30 a.m.
Sunflower Room
612 E Campbell St, Westmoreland KS 66549
www.pottcounty.org
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
Deloyce McKee
Merl Page
Bill Drew
Gary D Yenzer
Terry Force
1.0 8:30 AM CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING WITH FLAG SALUTE & PRAYER
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Deloyce McKee
County Commissioner, Vice Chair
Present 8:30 a.m.
Merl Page
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Bill Drew
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Gary Yenzer
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Terry Force
County Commissioner, Chair
Present 8:30 a.m.
Chad Kinsley
County Administrator
Present 8:30 a.m.
Tabitha Caudill
Deputy County Clerk
Present 8:30 a.m.
Bernard Irvine
County Counselor
Present 8:30 a.m.
Lily Hansen
The Times
Present 8:30 a.m.
Steve Minton
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Natha Manges Burns
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Lisa Wright
County Treasurer
Present 8:30 a.m.
Courtney Nowling
Human Resources Specialist
Present 8:30 a.m.
Tim Eisenbarth
Public Works Administrator
Present 8:30 a.m.
Dan Lingenfelser
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Jacob Walsh
Section Patrolman
Present 8:30 a.m.
Doug Kern
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Kathryn Tolle
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Doug Adams
Sheriff
Present 8:30 a.m.
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Mon Jun 29, 2026
Board of County Commissioners
Pottawatomie County Board holds routine June 29 meeting with no specific new business listed
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 29, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items, including the approval of minutes, department updates, and consent items such as tax corrections. No specific new business, ordinances, or contracts are listed on the provided agenda.
- Approval of minutes
- Department updates from Public Works, Administration, and County Counselor
- Consent item: Tax Corrections
- Consent item: Township Report
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1.0
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING WITH FLAG SALUTE
2.0
ROUTINE ITEMS
2.1 Approval of Agenda Items
2.2 Approval of Minutes
3.0
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Non Agenda Items Only, limited to 3 min)
4.0
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
4.1 Public Works Administrator - Tim Eisenbarth
4.2 Commissioners Updates
4.3 Administration Office
4.4 County Counselor
5.0
CONSENT ITEMS* (Approve all by single motion, unless discussion is needed)
5.1 Tax Corrections
5.2 Township Report
6.0
ADJOURNMENT
Note: The agenda is set Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
AGENDA
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, KANSAS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S
District 1, Deloyce McKee – Vice-Chair
District 2, Merl Page – Member
REGULAR MEETING
June 29, 2026 8:30 am
612 E Campbell, Westmoreland - Sunflower Room
District 3, Bill Drew – Member
District 4, Gary Yenzer – Member
District 5, Terry Force – Chair
AND OTHER COUNTY MATTERS THAT MAY ARISE
The times indicated are used as estimated times only by the Commission to assure that
individuals requesting time to discuss business with the Board of County Commissioners
are provided an opportunity to do so. New business and topics are scheduled following
the completion of scheduled meeting times.
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Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners Page 1 of 2
June 29, 2026
Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners
Regular Meeting Minutes
June 29, 2026
8:30 a.m.
Sunflower Room
612 E Campbell St, Westmoreland KS 66549
www.pottcounty.org
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
Deloyce McKee
Merl Page
Bill Drew
Gary D Yenzer
Terry Force
1.0 8:30 AM CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING WITH FLAG SALUTE & PRAYER
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Deloyce McKee
County Commissioner, Vice Chair
Present 8:30 a.m.
Merl Page
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Bill Drew
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Gary Yenzer
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Terry Force
County Commissioner, Chair
Present 8:30 a.m.
Chad Kinsley
County Administrator
Present 8:30 a.m.
Tabitha Caudill
Deputy County Clerk
Present 8:30 a.m.
Bernard Irvine
County Counselor
Present 8:30 a.m.
Lily Hansen
The Times
Present 8:30 a.m.
Steve Minton
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Natha Manges Burns
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Lisa Wright
County Treasurer
Present 8:30 a.m.
Amy Haselhorst
Deputy County Treasurer
Present 8:30 a.m.
Tim Eisenbarth
Public Works Administrator
Present 8:30 a.m.
Nathan Bergman
Bartlett & West
Present 8:30 a.m.
Matt Ubel
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
John Watt
Geary County Resident
Present 8:40 a.m.
2.0 ROUTINE ITEMS:
2.1 Yenzer moved to approve the agenda as amended, adding County Treasu …
Mon Jun 22, 2026
Board of County Commissioners
Board discusses alternative route study into Manhattan from Green Valley area
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to review department updates and approve routine consent items. The primary new business involves a discussion on an alternative route study into Manhattan from the Green Valley area and a general discussion on fireworks. Following the regular meeting, the board will hold a work session focused on the 2027 budget.
- Discussion of Alternative Route Study Into Manhattan From Green Valley Area
- Fireworks Discussion
- Work Session on 2027 Budget
- Approval of Tax Corrections and Ledger Transactions
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8:30
1.0
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING WITH FLAG SALUTE
2.0
ROUTINE ITEMS
2.1 Approval of Agenda Items
2.2 Approval of Minutes
3.0
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Non Agenda Items Only, limited to 3 min)
4.0
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
4.1 County Attorney - John Paul Washburn
4.2 County Treasurer - Lisa Wright
4.3 Health Department Director - Leslie Campbell
4.4 Emergency Medical Services Director - Andrew Couchman
4.5 Public Works Administrator - Tim Eisenbarth
4.6 Commissioners Updates
4.7 Administration Office
4.8 County Counselor
5.0
NEW BUSINESS
9:30
5.1 Alternative Route Study Into Manhattan From Green Valley Area
9:45
5.2 Fireworks Discussion
6.0
CONSENT ITEMS* (Approve all by single motion, unless discussion is needed)
6.1 Tax Corrections
6.2 Ledger Transactions
7.0
ADJOURNMENT
8.0
WORK SESSION
8.1 2027 Budget
Note: The agenda is set Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
AGENDA
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, KANSAS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S
District 1, Deloyce McKee – Vice-Chair
District 2, Merl Page – Member
REGULAR MEETING
June 22, 2026 8:30 am
612 E Campbell, Westmoreland - Sunflower Room
District 3, Bill Drew – Member
District 4, Gary Yenzer – Member
District 5, Terry Force – Chair
AND OTHER COUNTY MATTERS THAT MAY ARISE
The times indicated are used as estimated times only by the Commission to assure that
individuals requesting time to discuss business with the Board of County Commissioners
are provided an opportunity to do so. New business and topics are scheduled following the
completion of …
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Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners Page 1 of 3
June 22, 2026
Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners
Regular Meeting Minutes
June 22, 2026
8:30 a.m.
Sunflower Room
612 E Campbell St, Westmoreland KS 66549
www.pottcounty.org
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
Deloyce McKee
Merl Page
Bill Drew
Gary D Yenzer
Terry Force
1.0 8:30 AM CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING WITH FLAG SALUTE & PRAYER
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Deloyce McKee
County Commissioner, Vice Chair
Present 8:30 a.m.
Merl Page
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Bill Drew
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Gary Yenzer
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Terry Force
County Commissioner, Chair
Present 8:30 a.m.
Chad Kinsley
County Administrator
Present 8:30 a.m.
Dawn Henry
County Clerk
Present 8:30 a.m.
Bernard Irvine
County Counselor
Present 8:30 a.m.
Lily Hansen
The Times
Present 8:30 a.m.
Steve Minton
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Natha Manges Burns
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Michelle Campbell
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Dan Lingenfelser
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Dennis Grunewald
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
John Paul Washburn
County Attorney
Present 8:30 a.m.
Kenton Rowe
Washburn Law Summer Intern
Present 8:30 a.m.
Lisa Wright
County Treasurer
Present 8:30 a.m.
Robin Knoblauch
County Appraiser
Present 8:30 a.m.
Andrew Couchman
EMS Director
Present 8:30 a.m.
Troy Armstr …
Thu Jun 18, 2026
Planning Commission
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Date:
June 18, 2026
Pottawatomie County
Time:
7:00 PM
Office of Planning & Development
Location:
Sunflower Room
785-457-3551
Public Works Building
[email protected]
612 E. Campbell St. (Map)
Westmoreland, KS
**The meeting will be streamed over Zoom as a listening in option only.
To comment on any portion of the public hearing,
please fill out the public comment form in advance or attend in person**
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99233429169
Meeting ID: 992 3342 9169 or phone in: 1-346-248-7799 or 1-312-626-6799
Planning Commission Website page: https://www.pottcounty.org/237/Planning-Commission
1. Call to Order - Roll Call
2. Public Comments – Non Agenda Items Only
a. Public Comment Form
3. Approval of Minutes
a. May 21, 2026 Meeting Minutes
4. Consent Agenda
5. Adoption of the Regular Agenda
6. Regular Agenda
a. Action Item: Hearing 620-26 – Rezoning Request – A1-AB
Staff Report
b. Action Item: Hearing 623-26 – Rezoning Request – A1-CH
Staff Report
c. Discussion Item: Data Center Regulations
Draft Regulations, Updated based on May discussion
d. New Business
e. Staff Updates
f.
Election of Officers
7. Adjournment
Agenda
Pottawatomie County Planning Commission
Judd McCormack – Chair Doug Kern – Vice-Chair
Robert Busby – Secretary
Travis Ross – Member
Nathan Henry – Member Lynn Schwandt – Member
Steve Minton – Member
Tatum Couture – Member Austin …
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Pottawatomie County Planning Commission
Judd McCormack – Chair Doug Kern – Vice-Chair Robert Busby - Secretary
Lynn Schwandt – Member Travis Ross - Member Nathan Henry - Member Lynn Schwandt - Member
Travis Ross – Member Steve Minton – Member Tatum Couture – Member Austin Vincent - Member
John Dorobek - Member
Meeting Minutes for June 18, 2026
In Attendance:
Judd McCormack
Location: Public Works Office Building
Doug Kern
Sunflower Room
Robert Busby
612 E. Campbell St.
Nathan Henry
Westmoreland, KS
Steve Minton
Lynn Schwandt
Austin Vincent
Travis Ross
Tatum Couture
Absent: John Dorobek
County Staff:
Gregg Webster – Zoning Administrator
Bridget Snow – County Planner
Also:
Bill Drew – County Commissioner
Others In Attendance: (from sign-in sheet)
Dale Rice
PTSO
Brandon Buss
PTSO
Arturo Mauricio
KMAN Radio
Brenda Diederich
Bridget Drew
Audra Evans
Wamego
Robert Thomas
Wamego
Karen Becker
Manhattan
Daniel Davies
Havensville
David Trussell
Manhattan
Alice Trussell
Manhattan
Susan Watt
Wamego
Cindy Falk
Onaga
Landon Van Nahman
St. George
Jim Carlson
Manhattan
John Watt
Junction City
Tim Avery
Junction City
Matt Ubel
Margaret Syrokosz
St. Marys
Meghan Barr
Onaga
Mollie Barr
Onaga
Tom McPadden
Onaga
There were eight Zoom attendees – Listening option only …
Mon Jun 15, 2026
Board of County Commissioners
Board reviews rezoning request and conditional use permit
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 15, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. The agenda includes department updates from the Fire Supervisor and Administration Office. New business items involve a Blue Township Fire presentation, an Employee Committee update, a conditional use permit, and a rezoning request, all presented by Gregg Webster or relevant staff. Old business includes a continued road vacation hearing.
- Conditional Use Permit presented by Gregg Webster
- Rezoning Request presented by Gregg Webster
- Road Vacation Hearing Continued
- Blue Township Fire update by Darin Strathman
- Employee Committee update by Courtney Nowling
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8:30
1.0
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING WITH FLAG SALUTE
2.0
ROUTINE ITEMS
2.1 Approval of Agenda Items
2.2 Approval of Minutes
3.0
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Non Agenda Items Only, limited to 3 min)
4.0
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
4.1 Fire Supervisor - Jared Barnes
4.2 Commissioners Updates
4.3 Administration Office
4.4 County Counselor
5.0
NEW BUSINESS
9:00
5.1 Blue Township Fire - Darin Strathman
9:15
5.2 Employee Committee - Courtney Nowling
9:30
5.3 Conditional Use Permit - Gregg Webster
9:45
5.4 Rezoning Request - Gregg Webster
6.0
OLD BUSINESS
10:00
6.1 Road Vacation Hearing Continued
7.0
CONSENT ITEMS* (Approve all by single motion, unless discussion is needed)
7.1 Tax Corrections
8.0
ADJOURNMENT
Note: The agenda is set Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
June 15, 2026 8:30 am
612 E Campbell, Westmoreland - Sunflower Room
District 3, Bill Drew – Member
District 4, Gary Yenzer – Member
District 5, Terry Force – Chair
AGENDA
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, KANSAS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S
District 1, Deloyce McKee – Vice-Chair
District 2, Merl Page – Member
AND OTHER COUNTY MATTERS THAT MAY ARISE
The times indicated are used as estimated times only by the Commission to assure that
individuals requesting time to discuss business with the Board of County Commissioners
are provided an opportunity to do so. New business and topics are scheduled following
the completion of scheduled meeting times.
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Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners Page 1 of 3
June 15, 2026
Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners
Regular Meeting Minutes
June 15, 2026
8:30 a.m.
Sunflower Room
612 E Campbell St, Westmoreland KS 66549
www.pottcounty.org
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
Deloyce McKee
Merl Page
Bill Drew
Gary D Yenzer
Terry Force
1.0 8:30 AM CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING WITH FLAG SALUTE & PRAYER
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Deloyce McKee
County Commissioner, Vice Chair
Present 8:30 a.m.
Merl Page
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Bill Drew
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Gary Yenzer
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Terry Force
County Commissioner, Chair
Present 8:30 a.m.
Chad Kinsley
County Administrator
Present 8:30 a.m.
Dawn Henry
County Clerk
Present 8:30 a.m.
Bernard Irvine
County Counselor
Present 8:30 a.m.
Steve Minton
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Michelle Campbell
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Dustin Mengareli
KDWP
Present 8:30 a.m.
Courtney Nowling
HR Specialist
Present 8:30 a.m.
Jared Barnes
Fire Supervisor
Present 8:30 a.m.
Dustin Taylor
Blue Township Board
Present 8:30 a.m.
Cindy Falk
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Doug Kern
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
David Littrell
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Dennis Cook
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Dan Lingenfelser
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Darin Strathman
Blue Township Fire
Present 8:30 a. …
Thu Jun 11, 2026
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners to hear petition to incorporate City of Green Valley
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting on June 11, 2026, to discuss the incorporation petition for the City of Green Valley. The agenda includes guidance from the County Counselor and public comments from residents and property owners, limited to three minutes each. No other specific business items, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.
- Incorporation Petition Hearing for City of Green Valley
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
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1.0
CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL MEETING
2.0
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
2.1 Guidance from County Counselor
3.0
NEW BUSINESS
3.1 Incorporation Petition Hearing for City of Green Valley
3.2 Petitioner - Robert Busby
3.3 City of Manhattan - Danielle Dulin
3.4 Residents & Property Owners Public Comments Limited to 3 Minutes
4.0
ADJOURNMENT
District 3, Bill Drew – Member
AGENDA
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, KANSAS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S
District 1, Deloyce McKee – Vice-Chair
District 2, Merl Page – Member
District 4, Gary Yenzer – Member
District 5, Terry Force – Chair
SPECIAL MEETING
June 11, 2026 6:30 pm - 9:00 PM
3940 Excel Road Manhattan, KS 66502
AND OTHER COUNTY MATTERS THAT MAY ARISE
The times indicated are used as estimated times only by the Commission to assure that
individuals requesting time to discuss business with the Board of County Commissioners
are provided an opportunity to do so. New business and topics are scheduled following
the completion of scheduled meeting times.
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Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners Page 1 of 2
June 11, 2026
Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners
Special Meeting Minutes
June 11, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Crestview Christian Church
3940 Excel Rd, Manhattan KS 66502
www.pottcounty.org
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
Deloyce McKee
Merl Page
Bill Drew
Gary D Yenzer
Terry Force
Attendance Sheet Attached
1.0 Incorporate the City of Green Valley as a City of the Third-Class Public Hearing:
Chair declared the hearing to incorporate the City of Green Valley as a City of the Third-Class open at
6:35 p.m.
2.0 Bernard Irvine, County Counselor, provided guidance and information on the petition to
incorporate the City of Green Valley and the processes of the public hearing.
3.0 Petitioner, Robert Busby, presented past, present, and future information of incorporating the City
of Green Valley as a city of the Third-Class. Commissioners had several questions for Busby.
Danielle Dulin, Manhattan City Manager, presented information opposing the incorporation of the City
of Green Valley as a city of the Third-Class. Commissioners had a few questions for Dulin.
Chair opened the floor for public comment. Anyone wishing to address the Board must do so from the
podium provided for that purpose. Each presenter shall state his or her name, address and whether
he or she resides within the territory or owns real estate lying within the territory, or both. Presenters
are limited to three minutes each. If a present …
Mon Jun 8, 2026
Board of County Commissioners
Board reviews Glen at Heritage Hills special assessment and 2027 budget requests
The Pottawatomie County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss new business items, including special assessment hearings for The Glen at Heritage Hills and a 2027 budget request from the North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging. The agenda also includes a review of the Reserve Policy and departmental updates from EMS, Sanitation, and Public Works. Routine items such as ledger transactions will be handled as consent items.
- Special Assessment Hearings for The Glen at Heritage Hills
- 2027 Budget Request from North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging
- Review of Reserve Policy presented by Heather Gladbach
- Department updates from EMS, Sanitation, and Public Works
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8:30
1.0
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING WITH FLAG SALUTE
2.0
ROUTINE ITEMS
2.1 Approval of Agenda Items
2.2 Approval of Minutes
3.0
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Non Agenda Items Only, limited to 3 min)
4.0
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
4.1 Emergency Medical Services Director - Andrew Couchman
4.2 County Sanitarian/Transfer Station Supervisor - Scott Schwinn
4.3 Public Works Administrator - Tim Eisenbarth
4.4 Commissioners Updates
4.5 Administration Office
4.6 County Counselor
5.0
NEW BUSINESS
9:30
5.1 The Glen at Heritage Hills Special Assessment Hearings
10:00
5.2 2027 Budget Request - North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging
10:15
5.3 Reserve Policy - Heather Gladbach
6.0
CONSENT ITEMS* (Approve all by single motion, unless discussion is needed)
6.1 Ledger Transactions
7.0
ADJOURNMENT
Note: The agenda is set Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
June 8, 2026 8:30 am
612 E Campbell, Westmoreland - Sunflower Room
District 3, Bill Drew – Member
District 4, Gary Yenzer – Member
District 5, Terry Force – Chair
AGENDA
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, KANSAS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S
District 1, Deloyce McKee – Vice-Chair
District 2, Merl Page – Member
AND OTHER COUNTY MATTERS THAT MAY ARISE
The times indicated are used as estimated times only by the Commission to assure that
individuals requesting time to discuss business with the Board of County Commissioners
are provided an opportunity to do so. New business and topics are scheduled following
the completion of scheduled meeting times.
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Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners Page 1 of 3
June 8, 2026
Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners
Regular Meeting Minutes
June 8, 2026
8:30 a.m.
Sunflower Room
612 E Campbell St, Westmoreland KS 66549
www.pottcounty.org
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
Deloyce McKee
Merl Page
Bill Drew
Gary D Yenzer
Terry Force
1.0 8:30 AM CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING WITH FLAG SALUTE & PRAYER
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Deloyce McKee
County Commissioner, Vice Chair
Present 8:30 a.m.
Merl Page
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Bill Drew
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Gary Yenzer
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Terry Force
County Commissioner, Chair
Present 8:30 a.m.
Chad Kinsley
County Administrator
Present 8:30 a.m.
Dawn Henry
County Clerk
Present 8:30 a.m.
Bernard Irvine
County Counselor
Present 8:30 a.m.
Lily Hansen
Pott. Co. Times
Present 8:30 a.m.
Steve Minton
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Michelle Campbell
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Natha Manges Burns
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Nina Oakes
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Cindy Falk
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
John Watt
Geary County Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Andrew Couchman
EMS Director
Present 8:30 a.m.
Troy Armstrong
Assistant EMS Director
Present 8:30 a.m.
Maggie Lundberg
Mgmt Assistant/Billing Specialist
Present 8:30 a.m.
Tim Eisenbarth
Public Works Administrator
Present 8:30 a.m.
Nathan Bergman
Bartlett & West
Present 8:30 a.m.
Jamie Douglass
Director of Human …
Mon Jun 1, 2026
Board of County Commissioners
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8:30
1.0
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING WITH FLAG SALUTE
2.0
SERVICE AWARDS
2.1 Patrick Middleton - EMS - 5 Years
2.2 John Allen - Public Works - 15 Years
3.0
ROUTINE ITEMS
3.1 Approval of Agenda Items
3.2 Approval of Minutes
4.0
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Non Agenda Items Only, limited to 3 min)
5.0
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
5.1 Director of Human Resources - Jamie Douglass
5.2 County Appraiser - Robin Knoblauch
5.3 Emergency Management Director- Jennifer Merrow
5.4 Commissioners Updates
5.5 Administration Office
5.6 County Counselor
6.0
NEW BUSINESS
9:15
6.1 Gwaltney Subdivision Unit Two Final Plat - Gregg Webster
7.0
OLD BUSINESS
9:30
7.1 Road Vacation Hearing Continued
8.0
CONSENT ITEMS* (Approve all by single motion, unless discussion is needed)
8.1 Tax Corrections
8.2 Ledger Transactions
9.0
ADJOURNMENT
10.0
WORK SESSION
10.1 2027 Equipment Reserve Plans
Note: The agenda is set Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
June 1, 2026 8:30 am
612 E Campbell, Westmoreland - Sunflower Room
District 3, Bill Drew – Member
District 4, Gary Yenzer – Member
District 5, Terry Force – Chair
AGENDA
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, KANSAS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S
District 1, Deloyce McKee – Vice-Chair
District 2, Merl Page – Member
AND OTHER COUNTY MATTERS THAT MAY ARISE
The times indicated are used as estimated times only by the Commission to assure that
individuals requesting time to discuss business with the Board of County Commissioners are
provided an opportunity to do so. New business and top …
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Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners Page 1 of 3
June 1, 2026
Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners
Regular Meeting Minutes
June 1, 2026
8:30 a.m.
Sunflower Room
612 E Campbell St, Westmoreland KS 66549
www.pottcounty.org
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
Deloyce McKee
Merl Page
Bill Drew
Gary D Yenzer
Terry Force
1.0 8:30 AM CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING WITH FLAG SALUTE & PRAYER
Attendee Name
Title
Status
Deloyce McKee
County Commissioner, Vice Chair
Present 8:30 a.m.
Merl Page
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Bill Drew
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Gary Yenzer
County Commissioner, Member
Present 8:30 a.m.
Terry Force
County Commissioner, Chair
Present 8:30 a.m.
Chad Kinsley
County Administrator
Present 8:30 a.m.
Dawn Henry
County Clerk
Present 8:30 a.m.
Bernard Irvine
County Counselor
Present 8:30 a.m.
Lily Hansen
Pott. Co. Times
Present 8:30 a.m.
Steve Minton
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Michelle Campbell
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Natha Manges Burns
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Ben Bielinski
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Jean DeVader
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Nina E. Oakes
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Phyllis Hupe
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
Bethany Page
Resident
Present 8:30 a.m.
John Allen
Mechanic II
Present 8:30 a.m.
Bryon Brown
KDWP
Present 8:30 a.m.
Dustin Mengarelli
KDWP
Present 8:30 a.m.
Becky Ryan
Communications M …
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