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Votes at a glance

- Agenda approval: Motion to approve the agenda with the removal of a 2026 budget department benefits item under unfinished business. Outcome: Approved, 3–0. (Recorded motion and voice vote.)

- Consent agenda: Motion to approve the consent agenda including meeting minutes and accounts payable. Outcome: Approved, 3–0. Finance director provided AP and payroll figures for commissioners’ review before vote.

- Appointments to Northeast Kansas Multicounty Health Department advisory board and board of directors:
• Dr. Norma Green — appointment as medical provider representative. Outcome: Approved, 3–0. (Motion seconded; voice vote recorded.)
• C.V. Durkin — appointment to the Northeast Kansas Multicounty Health Department Board of Directors. Outcome: Approved, 3–0.

- Partial payment under Kansas sales tax revenue bond (third supplemental): Approved payment to L & L Construction for building concession and bathroom, $22,900. Outcome: Approved, 3–0.

- Sports‑complex related reimbursements/allocations: Commissioners received USD 377’s list of completed and proposed projects and directed staff to seek more detailed cost/priorities. No single project vote taken beyond earlier December 2022 allocations (noted in discussion).

- EMS/Rescue building roof and heater repairs and purchase orders:
• Heater replacement at the rescue/multipurpose building: Motion to authorize Sauer’s Heating and Cooling to install an 80,000 BTU unit heater (BMH080NG), $2,053.25, to be paid from EMS building maintenance. Outcome: Approved, 3–0.
• Roof repairs at the EMS building: Commissioners asked staff to obtain three bids for the spray‑coating/seam repairs and recommended payment from reserve if an emergency repair is needed; no final single‑vendor award recorded at this meeting.

- Court transcript invoice: Motion to pay Sayer Reporting LLC $2,957.50 for a jury trial transcript; payment to be made from the unified courts budget, transcripts line. Outcome: Approved, 3–0.

- Road and bridge and bridge bond payments: Motion to approve scheduled bond payments (road bond payment and bridge bond payment) in the total amount of $37,008.82 63 to the Kansas State Treasurer. Outcome: Approved, 3–0.

- Executive session: Motion to recess into a 15‑minute executive session to discuss non‑elected personnel under KSA 75‑4319(b)(1) with HR present; outcome: Approved, 3–0. The board returned to open session as announced.

Ending: Commissioners closed the meeting and then recessed into a workshop/road tour for cost‑share bridges.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Atchison County Commission Video 2025-02-25","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal motions and votes taken by the Atchison County Board of Commissioners at its Feb. 25 meeting, including appointments, payments and bond disbursements.","taxTitle","Atchison County, Kansas","taxId",70752,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6663714,"County counselors outline tax‑sale timeline and: city land‑bank interest in unsold parcels",395,1604000,1999000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2389316-3af9bc25fa125ad3d110560c92cde539&start=1604&end=1999","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2389316-3af9bc25fa125ad3d110560c92cde539/thumbnail_1604000.jpg","/articles/6663714/Atchison-County/Kansas/County-counselors-outline-taxsale-timeline-and-city-landbank-interest-in-unsold-parcels","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6663714-f027e00fb5eb17e1bd5c70e3aafce0a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1775945665&Signature=oO0IsnbG0IKLuQB0Tfo5fX4Ne031y8U5HCejfpL-bKDdvjvaK1dH8ctnXHVVxAzMM6YsZhFcdo4RwocMC4s2Hvi79zJa6NVePtqUkOp5zYvjJFEoB0-BoHkq9NxvF8n~hJCKKqwngKc~7tyt~F6by9DcbGR3b7W~31-Y7tbgIL0DzaYB0L~B4VM9KJQKgFe5~XtED0m8s1ayYD9WutH0vUnOP4dzcqJ55bYAE83vB7nEynQsVmFiKwGDLJ7DlyfewD2kDvL0dzpTFOhpwI2aKh3~Rd5OeVBb1Kh05S-fiKFvHV06r8BSPfMImi3HHz8TOcWPYVLirP2FeIr6IUNNdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County legal staff updated commissioners on the county’s tax‑sale process, how many parcels are expected to be offered, and interest from the City of Atchison in acquiring unsold parcels for a land bank.

County counsel reported the publication notice deadline passed on Feb. 14 with no responses filed by owners served via publication, and that affidavit(s) of publication are pending from The Globe. Counsel said he expected judgment to be complete this week and that a sale could be scheduled for March or April; he estimated the sale might include about 20 parcels (\"maybe less\").

Counsel described that some owners who have not been served asked for their properties to be included and that staff is working to get signed documents before judgment is entered. On parcels previously placed in the county’s name because they failed to sell at earlier tax auctions, staff said the city manager had expressed interest in taking a handful (three or four) of those parcels into the City Land Bank. Counsel said the transfer requires a deed and a motion and vote of the county commission; if accepted, the city may hold parcels in the land bank and typically does not pay taxes while property remains in the bank.

Commissioners agreed in principle that moving unsold city parcels to the city land bank would be preferable to leaving them in the county’s name and exempt from taxation, and they asked county staff to prepare deeds for consideration at the next meeting if the city remains interested.

Ending: County staff will finalize judgment paperwork for the tax sale, confirm a sale date, and, if requested, prepare deeds to offer a small set of city parcels to the City Land Bank at the board’s next meeting.","County counsel and staff reported on an upcoming tax sale, that approximately 20 parcels may be included, and that the city is interested in acquiring several parcels for a land bank; commissioners directed staff to prepare deeds if the city proceeds.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6663718,"Northeast Kansas Environmental Services reports 2024 wastewater permits, nuisance cases and code updates",1378,1966000,3344000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2389316-3af9bc25fa125ad3d110560c92cde539&start=1966&end=3344","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2389316-3af9bc25fa125ad3d110560c92cde539/thumbnail_1966000.jpg","/articles/6663718/Atchison-County/Kansas/Northeast-Kansas-Environmental-Services-reports-2024-wastewater-permits-nuisance-cases-and-code-updates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6663718-608cbb096baf048ded76cff06d24609c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775945665&Signature=nW0GIqbfikBUBoRbJt5~VmBkFgU2x1pj5YYyw106YjX7StCdtCmmeiSg~NRW~HUkeGCEdx5MqtVupbew-cmXfzlvcfvscAK-~tumRVh9I7VJv8RypgKwMedXX6jiPdOKKM8zlfF4viTr1YeSyH~bODo~Ac9EyXTikg13J2l7-WzAptCDMcx8IM3AEoIOqbPihowufGvP6UGk0c2lPyPM92O1ElC99wW~t4octx9oHv0EmYywmDY8WOp-fQWk-v8TGK0QOk0CVuBlBqKjuY~WlFzs291fbSVzugziU3vLbxlu~u0l0ZXlbvHyczIzmE-AA80wmeKSyic9DDy6gjyuIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Northeast Kansas Environmental Services (NEKS) presented its annual report to the county commissioners, summarizing wastewater permitting and nuisance casework in Atchison County during 2024 and outlining planned code updates.

Martha, the new director of NEKS, told commissioners NEKS processed 18 new wastewater permit applications in the county in 2024 (an increase of three from 2023) and completed 21 final wastewater system permits during the year. She said the agency performed 10 property resale wastewater evaluations and three private well screens in 2024. The office also completed three consultations for prospective property owners on whether a wastewater system could be installed on a specific parcel.

Martha described several ongoing nuisance complaints and a currently overflowed lagoon that will need a second cell and a proper fence; NEKS is working with the owner and installer on corrective construction. She said one uncovered, overflowing septic tank complaint was remediated and permitted. Martha noted a property that had a permitted system in about 2006 now appears to lie inside a more recent floodplain, likely because of improved mapping (LIDAR); NEKS is reviewing the case with county staff and counsels and will follow state guidance on nonconforming structures.

NEKS staff reported they will use the Kansas Department of Health and Environment model code to help update Atchison County’s environmental and sanitation codes so the county stays aligned with state practice. NEKS also said it will continue work on nuisance lists that include properties the agency has monitored for several years.

Ending: NEKS requested commissioners’ continued support for the coalition fee (currently $10,000) and said the board will be notified if the NEKS board proposes increasing that fee in future county budgets.","Northeast Kansas Environmental Services (NEKS) presented its 2024 annual activity for Atchison County: permit counts rose modestly, staff handled a series of nuisance and failing‑system complaints, and the agency plans to use a state model code to update county sanitation rules.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6663722,"Commissioners discuss potential sale of Atchison County Lake; broker outlines marketing and process",3459,1155000,4614000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2389316-3af9bc25fa125ad3d110560c92cde539&start=1155&end=4614","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2389316-3af9bc25fa125ad3d110560c92cde539/thumbnail_1155000.jpg","/articles/6663722/Atchison-County/Kansas/Commissioners-discuss-potential-sale-of-Atchison-County-Lake-broker-outlines-marketing-and-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6663722-8f5e03dd2216a41e5cc38ec4d18cc33e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775945665&Signature=Z2dkVOnp2ZHys~YbFqWcd3mNjB8BmdIsPy4kv~FgtRihJpLkBrYROjXIfGGwRebdUn-o-j5Td1Z9ybG3R6C8~KANP1MzzbffJvTvoX8mHgA4L4bt5qB~prgKSvNeN1JJwx2d0uYQEn-p5zTeo7lWs8gnQ332-NokTN-74kYKPG9dNu-F4R7RQ7ps8lisiK3uufxT2S5FXWxW1X5~rs6bqMlaSvvMg7b4LztVq7az7g23gjNrSIjgxZEqVqHG83Id9dTrFg574HVAArz9cUPs6OWt9QleSISHgxHnC61b9QxzxmOG0J62vh8y02FB1q9xIf8GTo4onWq--CIdZlSUtw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Atchison County Board of Commissioners discussed whether to sell the county lake property and invited a listing broker to describe marketing options, probable timeline and pricing considerations.

Commissioners reviewed a draft one‑page public notice that identifies the county’s review of options for the Atchison County Lake property. Board members said that the one‑pager should include county expenditures to date, projected ad valorem tax receipts if the property were placed on the tax roll, and a clear statement of how sale proceeds would be used. Commissioners repeatedly stressed that the public should understand whether proceeds would be dedicated to capital projects, such as a road and bridge facility, or to general county needs.

Drew Nargos Keith, representing Midwest Land Group, told the board that the property is unique and that comparable sales are limited; he said his office had provided initial comparative sales and could supply additional comps. He estimated the property could attract offers significantly above farm‑land per‑acre rates and cited prior broker estimates the board had received. Nargos Keith recommended preparing due diligence materials—road plats, flood‑plain and septic information, and a clear list of county expectations—and suggested the county resolve any road or utility issues before listing. He recommended a commission structure tied to sale outcomes and said agents who achieve higher sale prices typically charge a higher, performance‑based commission.

Commissioners said their principal goals are (1) to place the property on the tax roll if possible, (2) to secure a buyer who will pay taxes rather than an exempt nonprofit, and (3) to use sale proceeds for long‑term capital needs without reducing current taxpayers’ burden. Commissioners noted local nostalgia around the lake and said public outreach—an explanation of costs, the county’s plan for proceeds and a timeline—will be necessary before any decision to list. The board signaled it wants to gather further appraisal data, complete a short public information sheet, and meet with interested stakeholders, then decide whether to pursue listing or other disposition options.

Ending: The county asked the broker to provide a detailed checklist of documents and next steps and asked county staff to refine the one‑pager and hold public outreach before any final action.","The board discussed a possible sale of the county lake property, options for listing, expected timeline, and how proceeds would be used; a broker advised on pricing strategy and outreach while commissioners emphasized transparency and public input.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_46":116,"_48":117,"_50":118,"_52":119,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":120,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":121,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6663727,"Atchison USD 377 presents sports-complex needs as public asks about quarter‑cent sales tax",6020,194000,6214000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2389316-3af9bc25fa125ad3d110560c92cde539&start=194&end=6214","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2389316-3af9bc25fa125ad3d110560c92cde539/thumbnail_194000.jpg","/articles/6663727/Atchison-County/Kansas/Atchison-USD-377-presents-sports-complex-needs-as-public-asks-about-quartercent-sales-tax","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6663727-9128a04a75aef13e3ea3c43365f1bfca/orig.mp4?Expires=1775945665&Signature=DoDjnLIIV02~yDQprjhcptHFIDhWEo8ngapIiaqA4R8n2aW5yKxiUV-qcHlFjJ8v6UWQq5OjUdjYTEHo3aaKMxTRDtZFFFKCi1IB~ZZzMwbJUio09zxBBMhOhWUAxXDqK6cph~QIswgmXpYsgj1zdiAqidKLrr~Hjh-fMkkUGM2drR~WCkENa-HjqodCvQtzgOCfIM3Kq2wkmCoAFXDtUn~rMI9kLVu3oUhxuMtB1l2d-6ZNQx8knd~MLm14yvYE9Ggs9orOTeW2cPhVdbwm7k4apbyzbo886H~5U3NY6v1AXb-BhN9eTnKvPZLUlQAVIcPGntB6BnajqKn51SgK0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Public comment and a formal update from USD 377 maintenance staff focused on maintenance and capital work at the Atchison Sports Complex and on how revenue from a quarter‑cent sales tax is being planned and spent.

At the start of the meeting, community member Vesser of 13354 240 Second Road in Cummings asked the board for “clear direction and some numbers” on the quarter‑cent sales tax that has funded improvements to county ball fields and requested an opportunity to meet with the school board. Vesser said he was attending “to observe and to give some insight as a community member,” and that he would like the county to be involved in decisions about the Atchison facility rather than transfer ownership without public discussion.

Ernie Bautista, maintenance for Unified School District (USD) 377, presented a list of maintenance and capital items the district and user groups say are needed at the complex. Bautista told commissioners that the district had submitted an itemized list after the board’s December 2022 allocation of $400,000 for the Atchison complex and $100,000 for Effingham. He described repeated repairs and recurring costs: replacement of porcelain fixtures in restrooms, periodic replacement of red shale infields (about $20,000 roughly every three years), failing scoreboard control boxes, and wear to batting cages and benching caused in part by high wind at the site.

Bautista said the district also has addressed some work on its own—sealing asphalt paths, replacing infield shale and paying for repairs—but that larger projects such as resurfacing paths, adding storage close to the fields and replacing or upgrading electrical and lighting systems will require additional funds. He said the district obtained an automated camera system and Wi‑Fi to livestream games through a grant, and that some repairs remain contested with the utility company after a transformer failure damaged pathway lighting.

Finance director Mark Seltner told the board the quarter‑cent sales tax fund had an ending balance reported for 2024 of about $1.85 million and that the tax is scheduled to sunset in December 2027. Commissioners and school staff discussed prioritizing work that is durable and low‑maintenance so that ongoing upkeep after 2027 will be sustainable. Commissioner comments emphasized the need for clear public communication about where any sale or grant proceeds would be used and asked the district to provide a short spreadsheet showing both recent maintenance costs and an estimate of ongoing annual maintenance needs to help the commissioners plan.

Bautista said he would send a cleaned spreadsheet of requested items and costs to county staff. Commissioners indicated they would prioritize and consider requests in public meetings and asked the district to identify items that could be done now without delaying play for the season.

Ending: Commissioners asked staff to return refined cost and priority lists so the board can consider requests as part of ongoing budgeting and any remaining quarter‑cent funds before the tax sunset.","School district and community speakers updated commissioners on maintenance and capital needs at Atchison Sports Complex and asked for clarity on how the quarter‑cent sales tax funds are being used and whether the county will continue funding after the tax sunsets in 2027.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Atchison County Commission — Feb. 25, 2025

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