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Several commissioners said they did not recall a county resolution or internal filing covering the RHID and were concerned it appeared in the county assessor/appraiser files without a corresponding resolution in the county’s records. Commissioners asked the county appraiser to return at the next meeting (requested time: 11:30 a.m.) to explain how the RHID was implemented, whether the change affects county-collected taxes or only city-level abatements, and how the county’s systems treat the base value and incremental financing.

Why it matters: RHID/TIF-like arrangements change how property improvements are taxed over time and can affect the allocation of tax revenue between jurisdictions. Commissioners were reluctant to sign any abatement forms until the appraiser clarified whether county taxing authority or county tax revenues would be affected.

Outcome: the commission postponed action on the abatement/supplement paperwork and scheduled the county appraiser to appear at the next meeting for a 15- to 30-minute briefing to resolve outstanding questions. No formal abatement approvals were executed at the July 15 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Atchison County Commission Video 2025-07-15","oneSentenceSummary","The commission discussed a new rural housing incentive district (RHID) and related abatement/supplement documents; commissioners asked the county appraiser to brief the board next week to clarify whether changes affect county taxes and how the base-value and incremental financing are coded in county systems before any signatures or approvals.","taxTitle","Atchison County, Kansas","taxId",70752,"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},6517916,"County selects vendor for R&R mailings and narrows survey language on sales-tax to offset property tax",453,2741000,3194000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5401287-5491d41f54eaf80593bc8cc51f98a7d4&start=2741&end=3194","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5401287-5491d41f54eaf80593bc8cc51f98a7d4/thumbnail_2741000.jpg","/articles/6517916/Atchison-County/Kansas/County-selects-vendor-for-RR-mailings-and-narrows-survey-language-on-sales-tax-to-offset-property-tax","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6517916-47a8c0ac8b163b2603f482ecb463f8c6/orig.mp4?Expires=1775332887&Signature=fgXnnYVEAT1G3aOaWDsp4cLpTY8ns254~qml4Tsypj7EfcFUZI4h1N0vYmDZeyXxUqqiFN33JBJaH3ACvJDjYFCMpFluiyLjgcqZOcLKkGEPyMXrkFF8M1pFO84M81wpdSKV9OphlYqMlYmyN9H2dlz0xXUWr--A6DUclfKEpJAiFkBrdnUM05noyJQ6skxm25YqvGSSONWwqscsUfnZmR7kFLG9yONbiNEz6DeNPAj-~EcxJhL0Y~Eenh~UlPskj4EE8zgL5IKxDm2mBfZ~p-IfLFFszFROlNOuqG1DChFpm6l6pUuVTOiPx28CDX6GBbKoO~o4D~8i0K0w68j8cQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Atchison County commission approved the county clerk's recommendation to contract Masters Touch for the 2026 R&R mail printing and mailing and discussed the countywide survey language and informational insert.

County clerk presented comparative quotes for printing and mailing, explained postage had increased July 13 (noting a per-piece postage rate discussed in the meeting of about $0.545), and said Masters Touch offered a cost-saving software that optimizes envelope sizes. The clerk asked the commission to authorize onboarding quickly to secure a lower onboarding fee; the board approved the recommendation by motion and voice vote.

The commission also reviewed the proposed survey questions and requested a minor wording change: question 5 will ask whether residents \"would support a sales tax to offset property taxes\" (language chosen to clarify intent). Commissioners discussed the policy consequences of a sales tax intended to offset property taxes — including timing for placing a question on a ballot and the need to ensure any sales-tax revenues adopted would be used to reduce or stabilize property-tax burdens as promised.

Why it matters: the R&R mailing reaches all county households and the chosen vendor and question wording shape how many residents respond and how clearly they understand the proposal under consideration.

Ending: Commissioners asked staff to finalize the informational insert and the survey layout for review next week; the clerk will onboard Masters Touch to meet printing and mailing schedules.","The county clerk recommended Masters Touch for printing and mailing the 2026 R&R (revenue and resource) survey and mailings; commissioners approved the vendor and agreed on survey wording that asks whether a sales tax should be used to offset property taxes, with a plan to finalize informational copy and layout next week.",{"_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},6517920,"Commission approves payments for Atchison Sports Complex batting cages; remaining allotment updated",187,2513000,2700000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5401287-5491d41f54eaf80593bc8cc51f98a7d4&start=2513&end=2700","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5401287-5491d41f54eaf80593bc8cc51f98a7d4/thumbnail_2513000.jpg","/articles/6517920/Atchison-County/Kansas/Commission-approves-payments-for-Atchison-Sports-Complex-batting-cages-remaining-allotment-updated","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6517920-3fc12ad63025029af2d61bf775e65df6/orig.mp4?Expires=1775332887&Signature=l7ILPsFyAAUMtM7OBGhcxt6hHl3ZoBm7qo-LKr5bpw462VY6WzNPuf~biA0~DL~1JpMOx7pLkAMqbelzckz~wNKRTSoGZXyXdg3-58Ao5w05UHp34NRydx00mN0JtCief-rMVTG3aK61OB~4JkUZYYpN2CMH3OKZ4JzYb7gMDH42iu4nSQnmqmLnlhMuTVoL01ZhvNK2~am84N2deQeMSzYqnh4zta9O0bqUkZXHBpfS~WtczwIyHPXtRX4t~omnfEcOQZGqISirG4JacdOhp-U92iJUzsmo-UeKNakD3nvzrPxiYRDh-hgn4ODLVIZzEbmFO-PDxUQ06fDri60x6g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Atchison County commissioners approved two invoices tied to the Atchison Sports Complex batting-cage project.

The first payment approved was an invoice to Grand Slam Safety for a pole-supported batting cage in the amount of $13,389. The second approved payment was to S and M Construction for concrete work — a 50% upfront payment of $17,579. County staff said these payments will draw on a previously allocated $400,000 commitment for the project; after the Grand Slam Safety invoice the county’s remaining allotment was reported as $64,005.51 (as stated in the meeting record).

Commissioners moved and seconded both payments; each motion carried on unanimous voice votes recorded in the meeting as \"aye.\" No commissioner requested additional delay for bids or further review.

Why it matters: the payments are part of a multi-year capital allocation for the sports complex and reduce the county’s available balance in that designated allotment.

Ending: County staff will process the payments to the vendors and update the project ledger to reflect the reduced remaining allotment.","The commission approved two payments related to batting-cage work at the Atchison Sports Complex: $13,389 to Grand Slam Safety and a $17,579 (50% upfront) payment to S and M Construction for concrete; the board recorded the remaining allotment in the county’s earlier $400,000 commitment.",{"_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},6517924,"Atchison County closes public hearing and allows chair to sign documents for Benedictine College bond refunding",149,243000,392000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5401287-5491d41f54eaf80593bc8cc51f98a7d4&start=243&end=392","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5401287-5491d41f54eaf80593bc8cc51f98a7d4/thumbnail_243000.jpg","/articles/6517924/Atchison-County/Kansas/Atchison-County-closes-public-hearing-and-allows-chair-to-sign-documents-for-Benedictine-College-bond-refunding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6517924-79ab902028cf445db4013ccd76f9e17c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775332887&Signature=np2F4ixJIQC-SH-aqoo6z0~JPTLMV4xXRiQUYkVLDVij7-EJDa13xb~Hg1sE2UfP3uYD1b0CHxdmmbcUAvu0uR7JiBGx7M1gS2IBNul-mITZj7S45akcfpI7qSZhkbDT6YBEstrKVqydwIkLy0xfQK0isKSyFL1xH8gsh~Sj7uan81a1-GL8DHPR7DNr4BBPMWYanQ8OQpIuiF831ITLv9fhwyV5acNuyeDq~Pt~T9PZ8WN9wuzI~uKvvxW9I4FwgwqSBrmRIPRQ7LfJwngsMP7sBBEzJj7jgkRskqXz~GeR0Ve71MQockvA6Getl0RGWvsk6uSBLU9msJopZViU9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Atchison County commissioners opened and closed a public hearing at the request of Benedictine College and authorized the chair to sign documents that allow the college to convert previously issued taxable bonds into tax-exempt financing.

County legal staff explained the hearing is required under federal law (Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act) and that no county funds or pledges are at risk: the county’s role is ministerial, and payment responsibility remains with Benedictine College and private investors. The county’s counsel summarized: \"This is a public hearing that's required under federal law under the tax equity and fiscal responsibility act. Benedictine College is planning or requesting to ... do a refinance or what's known as a refunding of some previously issued taxable bonds that were issued in 2022 to make them nontaxable bonds in 2025. ... No county funds are being pledged or are at stake in this. The sole responsibility for payment of the bonds rests upon Benedictine College.\"

The hearing was opened after notice published in The Globe; no members of the public spoke. The commission then voted to close the public hearing and, by motion, to allow the chair to execute the certificate of approval and the supplemental tax-compliance agreement once county counsel and the college’s documents were finalized. Commissioners voted in favor (recorded in the meeting as unanimous support).

Why it matters: the action is procedural but required by federal tax rules for the college to access tax-exempt financing; the county’s authorization does not impose financial obligations on taxpayers.

Ending: County counsel will finalize the documents with Benedictine College’s representatives and return them for signature by the chair in the first week following the hearing.","The commission opened and closed a public hearing required under federal law for Benedictine College’s plan to refund previously issued taxable bonds, and authorized the chair to sign the certificate of approval and related tax-compliance agreement; commissioners noted the county is not financially liable for the bonds.",{"_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},6517927,"Atchison County commissioners identify properties for KDHE illegal-dump assistance, seek owner outreach before signing",1567,863000,2430000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5401287-5491d41f54eaf80593bc8cc51f98a7d4&start=863&end=2430","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5401287-5491d41f54eaf80593bc8cc51f98a7d4/thumbnail_863000.jpg","/articles/6517927/Atchison-County/Kansas/Atchison-County-commissioners-identify-properties-for-KDHE-illegal-dump-assistance-seek-owner-outreach-before-signing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6517927-2c90c07b5f7bbe55c2914c223022da05/orig.mp4?Expires=1775332887&Signature=Vo9Cj4rA4oKln0--koB8taDMs8nSrfht7m5cJInZXx0MIBzXBTCWiVlNroXsCpEXbbRV~XCI9-E0meMkL35dKv7hZrHABk~6JMbl7KShMGcC-6~eKUlb2OaEIP8xSIXzBd47UwGZGInRXXE-rGd1wFoKvOGns-YF3SgPVesMDmnEkB-TGYHS-ls6QdVepNPC~q-Aq9xSids1xiqjeZQr-bPEr1J168kpGPgCYvGgur2iDOInFg2LjujSYNbYCGB7ApVq4vZhVS9ftv44JCMNEbJM8PSOc3INWTQS4VAMki-w8ttZmK8ljC-tAMwz59Gmy7Rmj4TZTj0d2gnxnFP7qw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Atchison County commissioners agreed to forward several nuisance-property addresses to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) illegal-dump program and asked KDHE staff to contact property owners before the county signs any paperwork.

Commissioner K. (chair) summarized KDHE’s program, saying, “Toby **** was here last week, and explained to us the KDHE, illegal dump program that can provide property owners up to $10,000 of assistance. 7,500 of that goes through KDHE, with a 25% match from the county that can be in, in kind services.”

The county’s discussion focused on process and limits: commissioners asked that KDHE confirm owner willingness and means-testing before the county completes any formal sign-off, and they requested that the county solid-waste department and other relevant staff be involved in scheduling and in-kind-match planning.

Why it matters: the program can reduce the county’s cleanup costs by shifting most of the direct expense to KDHE, but commissioners emphasized the need for front-end coordination so property owners understand what KDHE will and will not remove and to avoid the county inadvertently triggering state action before owners have been consulted.

Details and next steps: commissioners identified two properties the board toured that appear to qualify and that have cooperative owners (referred in the meeting transcript as “20 411 Pacific” and “6455 Rollins,” verbatim from the record). Commissioners asked staff to \"star\" those addresses, prepare the KDHE request forms, and to seek a third candidate if one of the two does not qualify. They also asked that KDHE (represented in the discussion by “Toby”) contact property owners to gauge willingness and complete means-testing before the county executes any resolution or funding commitment.

County staff flagged administrative issues commissioners wanted clarified before formal sign-off: whether the county’s solid-waste (sales-tax-funded) budget can temporarily absorb upfront costs pending KDHE reimbursement; how KDHE documents the county’s 25% match (in-kind versus cash); and how KDHE determines eligibility and enforces cleanup if owners later refuse to cooperate. Commissioners directed staff to invite the solid-waste department head to the next conversation so operational impacts can be anticipated.

Quotations and concerns: Commissioner Campbell said he wanted clarity on whether the sales-tax–funded solid-waste budget can be used to cover interim costs until KDHE reimburses the county. Another commissioner cautioned that once the county lists a property and signs the appropriate form, KDHE may proceed with cleanup even if the property owner later objects, so the board wants KDHE to perform owner outreach first.

Outcome: commissioners reached consensus (no formal roll-call vote recorded) to prepare KDHE request forms for the identified addresses, ask KDHE to contact property owners before any county sign-off, and bring the solid-waste department into planning. Staff will email KDHE contact Toby to confirm the next steps and follow up at the next meeting.

Ending: Commissioners asked that the county clerk or designated staff send KDHE the draft list and that staff report back after KDHE’s initial owner contacts so the board can approve any formal county resolution only after owner outreach and departmental coordination.","Commissioners discussed a KDHE program that can provide up to $10,000 per property for solid-waste cleanups, agreed to forward identified sites to KDHE for owner outreach, and requested departmental coordination and clarification of financial and consent steps before authorizing the state to proceed.","actionData","errors"]

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