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Kenny Cook, planning and development director, told commissioners the CUP application began as a personal arena and evolved into a proposal for public events. He said staff's original recommendation was denial because the road infrastructure did not meet county guidelines and commissioners and neighboring property owners raised concerns about noise, proximity to property lines and traffic. Cook said the applicant ultimately asked for events limited to five per year (one-day events, \"1 day per month from April through October\") and set a maximum of about 50 attendees per event; staff noted the applicant expected most visitors to arrive in passenger vehicles and horse trailers rather than semi-trucks.

Cook said field measurements showed most of the access road was about 22 feet wide but two locations near cross-road culverts narrowed to about 18 feet. The county's subdivision regulations label 24 feet as the standard for subdivision road width, but the rules also allow the planning commission and the board to treat the 24-foot standard as guidance when reviewing CUPs. Planning staff, road-and-bridge and the planning commission recommended that, if approved, the applicant must upgrade the substandard sections to a 22-foot road width and either replace one undersized culvert or install a full-length replacement; the applicant would be responsible for inspection coordination and the costs.

The planning commission added conditions that events be limited to five one-day events per year, specify which days events would occur, and include a noise-control condition: the commission asked for a maximum of 70 decibels at the property line (staff characterized that as roughly the level of a loud conversation). The plan also included a dust-control requirement; staff said the commission's recommendation would require dust control along the full length of the county road serving the site (about three-quarters of a mile) because concentrated arrival/departure traffic could create visibility and safety hazards.

Commissioner objections recorded in the study session included proximity of the arena to the neighboring property line (staff said some fencing encroached to about 17''18 feet from a property line where 20-foot setbacks were normally expected) and the practical difficulty of enforcing noise or event conditions on weekend nights when county staff would not be on site. One commissioner suggested the applicant pursue the county's special-event permit process to allow a smaller number of trial events, while others argued that because the applicant had constructed the arena before seeking approval and because a protest petition had been filed by neighbors, the CUP route with conditions was more appropriate.

Cook said the protest petition remains part of the record and that, because of the valid protest signatures, approval at the business meeting would require a three-quarter majority of the board (4 of 5 commissioners) to pass.

Ending: The item will be presented at the county's next business meeting for public testimony and a formal vote; commissioners asked staff to finalize recommended conditions (culvert replacement specifications, dust-control plan, noise monitoring language and an event schedule) before that hearing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Miami County Board of County Commission Study Session - April 30, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A conditional-use permit application to operate a small rodeo/equestrian event on 380 Third Street prompted debate over road width, culverts, dust control, noise limits and neighbor objections; the planning commission recommended conditions and the board will take a final vote at its business meeting.","taxTitle","Miami County, Kansas","taxId",5704,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6050724,"Miami County commissioners debate shifting costs from property tax to sales tax for EMS, courthouse and road projects",882,1448000,2330000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3461604-090af6d00ddd60263116ac08bae6ef46&start=1448&end=2330","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3461604-090af6d00ddd60263116ac08bae6ef46/thumbnail_1448000.jpg","/articles/6050724/Miami-County/Kansas/Miami-County-commissioners-debate-shifting-costs-from-property-tax-to-sales-tax-for-EMS-courthouse-and-road-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6050724-ca26c523de9c355d99d1daf292506d98/orig.mp4?Expires=1770884412&Signature=Aeav-ZrF5WwxGPZ~OLVg5XVy1ARJoYPXUZ8c09nJuqg5onyM2tOCnbAVu7Jd1UXIUkBfKcqIVOP0n0cuNGXz~KJMEnyv0Vg4OSA-~DK64sJ2y2pYcIhMxCCz0aT1EspABlUN2F8qEGh2ag1yvqLHyMj9bSuHgsMIEE6GZcyD3PnAhrmb54BhdaxdAS0ZhX8cLcB9qqNT0N-tZkTJEwJ~5Y7O6Ap~dQJedadtsgYsyIXUKq6hEeYM~jp~nuqJWwMaODmf9WyTN1Ok-tWP49x0O5phM6wy1CZkyp5W-HCbDvibx7lCHzmyzSe5hbzd2RgzLr60eaAvsKO87sBT1bQSrg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Miami County commissioners spent a large portion of their study session reviewing county sales-tax authority and options to shift recurring costs from property tax to sales and use taxes, particularly to support EMS operations, the courthouse and road construction projects.

The commissioners and staff traced the countywide 1-cent retailer's sales tax back to the 1980s and described how the county currently allocates about 60% of that revenue to the county and the remainder to cities by a statutory formula. County officials also noted a separate quarter-cent sales tax dedicated to road construction and another quarter-cent dedicated to the detention center debt; the detention-center quarter cent sunsets when the debt is retired.

Shane (role not specified in the transcript) framed the discussion as a trade-off: \"it's not us saying give us more money and we add it on top of our budget, it's give us different money. Instead of property tax you're giving us sales tax, but the number remains neutral.\" He and other commissioners discussed using a small sales-tax increment (a quarter cent was cited repeatedly) to offset EMS property-tax support. Commissioners said a quarter cent could meaningfully reduce EMS property-tax reliance because the EMS operation already brings in roughly half its budget in fees.

The group discussed statutory limits and options. Staff referenced a version of state statute cited in the meeting as \"12 dash 1 89\" and said statutory language allows counties to levy up to 1% countywide retailers tax (the county currently levies 1%). Commissioners also discussed a separate sales-tax authorization that could be dedicated to health-related uses (hospitals, public health departments, EMS) but noted this requires voter approval.

Commissioners emphasized trade-offs and voter choice. One commissioner said public acceptance depends on explaining that the move merely replaces property tax with sales tax rather than increasing total tax collections. They also noted that voter approval would be required for many of the options discussed and that any new or extended sales-tax uses would likely be subject to sunset provisions in statute.

The session included finance details about the detention center debt. Staff said earlier bond issues were back-loaded and bank-qualified, and estimated the detention-center debt would be paid off in the mid-2030s depending on collections. Commissioners discussed whether past project accounting or closed projects limited reusing previously allocated funds for other courthouse-related costs; staff advised legal review would be necessary.

No formal motion or vote on altering tax rates or submitting measures to voters was recorded in the study session. Commissioners directed staff to continue gathering details, to obtain legal opinions about sunset or permanent levy authority, and to include sales-tax scenarios in forthcoming budget and facility (courthouse) studies.

Ending: Commissioners said they expect more-concrete financial figures after the county receives MEP and environmental study bids and after summer budget work; discussion will continue as the jail/courthouse analysis and budget season progress.","Commissioners reviewed the county's countywide retailer sales tax history and options to reallocate or extend sales taxes to cover EMS operations, courthouse needs and road/bridge projects; no binding vote was recorded in the study session.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6050704,"Commissioners report on regional meetings; intended appointment to County Council on Aging announced",653,103000,756000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3461604-090af6d00ddd60263116ac08bae6ef46&start=103&end=756","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3461604-090af6d00ddd60263116ac08bae6ef46/thumbnail_103000.jpg","/articles/6050704/Miami-County/Kansas/Commissioners-report-on-regional-meetings-intended-appointment-to-County-Council-on-Aging-announced","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6050704-cc9f0cbcc3a33322647c10dbe70c367c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770884412&Signature=YAKcUnTDWB6l2byKOjvByOTY4SyF44Aa4vrKGU5wjmFP5jgI7NAKVcKOwMyYDgCvGXF1Bpc24nAxYyNW7rBPfGPUYrNyIqp20Xt~vEzhXNXOhU2~EQAM042uSvXltoz4ZXlnbKkc8~RhPNRHMOaaQaXhIYLD07atYw2b0ahT9REJo9w4bbMCp1T4na6JebbMmAL3xkrUkCnLlyr3~fDiOE4MOgdjgHvoQzsnHxEuCPZObCvZCn-OMZItlPSap1Uf5JECJ0yqw1PrYhZo1yIzO0DeiN1qXPLubLrcQsuogc1mGuaMK8Or2bo0rSglo61ZttMc89g0BfwBugb1-Ieh9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners used the study session for reports from recent meetings and for brief county updates.

Commissioner Bohm summarized attending a transportation forum led by the extension office with representatives from KDOT and other local organizations; he said the forum identified transportation challenges, including limited KDOT grant rules and restrictions on distinguishing trip types for state match funding. Bohm said chairman Pretz nominated him to be the county's contact for the group and that he will continue to report back.

Bohm and other commissioners also described attending the Kansas County Commissioners Association (KCCA) workshop in Manhattan, which included training on intergovernmental relations, lobbyist reports (changes cited included election-timing limits for special elections and updated deadlines for ballots), and sessions on county responsibilities. He said attendees discussed a 3-mile extra-territorial zoning authority topic and upcoming state conversations about city/county revenue-neutral notices.

Commissioner Shane reported on the KWORK meeting and noted he will be away June 3 for KWORK matters. During commissioner comments, Shane stated his intent to appoint Rob Roberts to the Miami County Council on Aging later that day and asked if any commissioners had concerns; none were voiced on the record and he said he would \"do that this afternoon.\" The transcript does not show a formal board vote on the appointment.

Ending: Commissioners agreed to follow up on transportation forum next steps and campaign for continued engagement with senior centers and other partners; staff will record the intended appointment administratively and the county will update roster information.","Commissioners summarized recent intergovernmental and association meetings (transportation forum, Kansas County Commission Association, KWORK). Commissioner Bohm announced intent to appoint Rob Roberts to the Miami County Council on Aging; the appointment was not voted on during the study session.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6050710,"Road oil and snow equipment bids presented; county seeks price proposals to repair transfer station used by Waste Management",168,877000,1045000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3461604-090af6d00ddd60263116ac08bae6ef46&start=877&end=1045","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3461604-090af6d00ddd60263116ac08bae6ef46/thumbnail_877000.jpg","/articles/6050710/Miami-County/Kansas/Road-oil-and-snow-equipment-bids-presented-county-seeks-price-proposals-to-repair-transfer-station-used-by-Waste-Management","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6050710-9fd541296542d03ab639a56b9d7c1785/orig.mp4?Expires=1770884412&Signature=Y2wgSu-IhPDYvwnJnB4jn5s4hXuXpnzS5J~sbExIqLMsNo-X4DzFu8rbQAbcXi8YGVcY7HfiPixCcPOvmDeskkEMcX3fzNsxnEufIXtnj2q7JE1ml7JYQqK4jPYDx1Ivi-~Dac3O9Y9-9rn1-8Nf1ei1ZIKWOMI3Hk~b9LM~kPIT3mjpst0c~eZUw4AEhV9s5Cg8iT1svSs4wfLEMYRy~j7Aw5coUfBC9kmIRf4RcAYZzhcRElWN2o6TItXMTHpubhHTOGen3BHo-tM8pg2Z9jVPoCRBm-ZGt6qjQHIkDeysNyfgTCHAQe0jMw5yHNAVlhAH0M8aP-QeCT89SjUOnA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Road and Bridge staff presented two procurement items and requested authority to solicit price proposals for transfer-station repairs.

Eric Sandberg, Road and Bridge, reviewed RFB 2025-06 for road oil for the 2025 construction season. He reported two bidders, Vance Brothers and Coastal Energy Corporation, and said Vance Brothers was the apparent low bidder with a total cost of $245,000 for 12 20,000-gallon units of RS-1H and 5,000 gallons of SS-1H and a demurrage rate of $100 per hour; Sandberg asked the commission to award to Vance Brothers at the $245,000 amount. Sandberg said the unit price was about three cents cheaper per gallon than last year but the county's quantity for this season is roughly half the usual amount; he said RS-1H is chip-seal oil and SS-1H is for asphalt overlay oil and that the county plans about 23 miles of chip-seal this year (compared with a typical 40'50 miles), reduced to limit failures seen last year.

Sandberg also summarized RFB 2025-07 for two 2-cubic-yard salt spreaders and two 9-foot snow plows. He said American Equipment Company was the apparent low bidder and requested an award of $29,480 for both salt spreaders and plows; staff said the equipment will fit the one-ton trucks bought last year and will let the county retire an older single-axle truck.

On the transfer station, Road and Bridge requested authorization to solicit price proposals for repairs identified by Waste Management. Sandberg said Waste Management submitted a list of needed repairs and agreed the county is responsible for roof and concrete-floor repairs while Waste Management would pay for wall damages it caused. He estimated the solicitation timeline at about 90 days from request to bids and said the current lease structure provides roughly $1,500 per month to the solid-waste fund; the contract with Waste Management runs through December 2026. Sandberg said the transfer station facility dates from the mid-1990s and will require larger investment if the county elects to continue operating it or to build a new facility.

Transcript notes showed questions from commissioners about whether out-of-area residents are charged higher disposal fees (Sandberg said Waste Management sets fees) and whether contracting options such as land leases and different fee structures could be explored if the county chose to pursue a new facility.

Ending: The study session recorded staff requests and recommendations, but the transcript did not record final motions or votes on the RFBs or the transfer-station solicitation during the study session; staff asked for permission to proceed with solicitations and will return with award recommendations and bid results at a subsequent meeting.","Road and Bridge recommended awarding the 2025 road-oil RFB to Vance Brothers and a separate bid for two salt spreaders and two 9-foot snow plows to American Equipment Company; Road and Bridge also requested permission to solicit price proposals to repair the county transfer station used by Waste Management.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6050715,"Miami County Health Department reports first-quarter services, warns of recently curtailed grants",562,4203000,4765000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3461604-090af6d00ddd60263116ac08bae6ef46&start=4203&end=4765","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3461604-090af6d00ddd60263116ac08bae6ef46/thumbnail_4203000.jpg","/articles/6050715/Miami-County/Kansas/Miami-County-Health-Department-reports-first-quarter-services-warns-of-recently-curtailed-grants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6050715-b6b9d671341007e9594b9ce813ca06d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770884412&Signature=nrZ0waiPIU2pddjHQnt3CEASi~OZA8O3p-xX4l2IQhj8TH6gK7URt~7RSMD77XfCtFIrBhvq6LtmpSkBOWNz-modKpa03GnZjtoe7StSqlc7YBrrwgKTSO2oNW0Fn3nqcLtOupV7a7A-DovZdZdvLSAKWy1SaPW5tKW-GHp-EokubbM842R2I1p2-zUK6KdB8lI~y8s5bsZ~adniAhNp2MWvlrSrEH-nSO5RQ8IRXw5KeUmRmLe7QFMH2eSFaRa5mzTHr6s9SkzicsipWeAMgZ5OjLnsylSeuPNQ--huNIKTChV~cnP2pk4EN33lnRB52leLudTIgbf9eQzv3lUyvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mackenzie Kelly, public-health director, presented the Miami County Health Department's first-quarter report, outlining client counts, program highlights and recent grant disruptions.

Kelly said highlights included hosting a mobile mammography unit, distributing more than 4,000 diapers through a partner program, hosting KU nursing students and conducting 72 lead screenings from a $5,180 mini-grant (45 of those screens showed high risk and two were abnormal on confirmatory tests). She reported 400 vaccines administered in the first quarter (projected vaccine revenue roughly $8,000 pending insurance reimbursements), 331 WIC families served (43 new clients), about 232 public-health lab clients and 34 care resource coordination clients.

Kelly told commissioners that a noncompetitive subaward called the \"reaching rural\" grant (a $100,000 subaward described in the packet) was recently stopped and would not be received this year, and she said a portion of other coalition-building funding had been curtailed; the department had spent roughly half of one coalition grant at the time the funding was ended and had ceased further work on that project. She said the reaching-rural grant had been intended to fund some wraparound services and limited salary support for sheriff's office partners; without the funding, the county may need to subsidize some activities from the general fund until other sources are found.

Kelly discussed other small awards the department received or expects: a $3,000 mini-grant for overdose data-to-action, a $5,180 lead-testing mini-grant, and additional funding opportunities for maternal-child health home visiting. She said roughly 45'50% of the department's grants in total support salaries; core KDHE grants typically cover about half of program salaries and other grants vary in the share of salary support.

Commissioners asked for clarification on investigatory work (disease investigations and animal-bite follow-up) and whether the department would need general-fund coverage if federal/state grant streams were reduced. Kelly and commissioners agreed staff would identify priority services and report budget impacts as part of budget planning.

Ending: The department will return with budget-cycle details and any requested contingency plans if grants are not restored; commissioners thanked Kelly for the report and said they expect more budget detail during upcoming budget hearings.","The Miami County Health Department presented first-quarter service numbers, including immunizations, lead screens and WIC participation, and reported that a $100,000 noncompetitive \"reaching rural\" subaward was stopped and will not be received this year.","actionData","errors"]

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