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Votes and outcomes (recorded in the meeting transcript):

- Engineering agreement for Fisher Bridge (K. Bridge 61): Commissioners moved and seconded a motion to authorize the chairman to sign an engineering agreement to advance design for Fisher Bridge, which staff said is selected for state funding with an approximate 80/20 state/local split. The motion carried and the chair signed the agreement.

- Conditional Use Permit Z2504 (McDowell property): Motion to approve CUP Z2504 carried; the chair signed the resolution for placement of a nontraditional accessory dwelling unit and staff will file the signed document.

- Noxious-weed chemical purchase order: Commissioners approved a purchase order in the amount of $7,833.60 to buy herbicide/chemical supplies (fund 137 referenced in the transcript). The motion carried on voice vote and was recorded as motion number 4111.

- Tax-roll correction: Commissioners approved a tax-roll correction on the agenda; motion carried.

- Personnel and payroll actions: The board approved several personnel/payroll action forms presented by the treasurer and moved to approve payroll and personnel changes as presented.

- Payroll: Commissioners approved payroll in the amount of $727,739.20; motion carried.

- Payment of bills: Commissioners approved payment of county bills totaling $420,278.52; motion carried.

Some of the motions in the transcript were recorded as moved and seconded with voice votes of “aye” and “motion carries”; roll-call tallies with member-by-member votes were not recorded in the transcript for these items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Osage County Commission Meeting September 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the meeting commissioners approved an engineering agreement for Fisher Bridge (K. Bridge 61), Conditional Use Permit Z2504, a $7,833.60 noxious-weed chemical purchase order, tax-roll corrections, personnel/payroll actions and payment of payroll and county bills.","taxTitle","Osage County, Kansas","taxId",73452,"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},6496109,"Commissioners approve conditional use permit Z2504 to allow nontraditional accessory dwelling on McDowell property",155,617000,772000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5782877-f30d7deaddbff9aa414410bda35ce12f&start=617&end=772","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5782877-f30d7deaddbff9aa414410bda35ce12f/thumbnail_617000.jpg","/articles/6496109/Osage-County/Kansas/Commissioners-approve-conditional-use-permit-Z2504-to-allow-nontraditional-accessory-dwelling-on-McDowell-property","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6496109-c27c66b67c9164b158b979e6d049b746/orig.mp4?Expires=1775968362&Signature=EuJhl1Ur8yyIHde13jEhNSL6kiXQhuDGvvxM71d1U3nOH1zA0cKE~lQxCU~GjT0N1P65kgE3~WuAkFaMfpUcJT3EtGRU2WlJQcUOcd3ULD796bos46zrx3fFTjTGRSF~pJ-pGQwX3xPoVty9mObJYgpJIJC8RMYCvGQVlxmlJhPuGyFk~pAnFj8Kv9OsdD6GzKL1CB8JrrJfCcse~87BNPX8pKvrHPyi-jFIVTueawnatW5overNFcAFQbLeT9VvayqCdLf6Id0~gcKVhAan6xkzhDVeOnIC9GZkpfWYrxyXcZ3vhpMRKhbSWMzZFPqAKGsKPfs1lgapi8jhSUwxbg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Osage County commissioners approved Conditional Use Permit Z2504 for the McDowell property, authorizing placement of a nontraditional structure as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) connected to the existing lagoon system.

Trisha Webb, land development director, said the application allows a nontraditional structure to be used as a residence on the property and that the existing residential unit will remain the primary residence while the nontraditional structure will serve as an accessory dwelling. Webb said the accessory unit will connect to the existing lagoon; if the accessory unit is later used as an Airbnb or rented, the owner would apply for required registration (transcript reference: “it will apply for its O9119”).

A commissioner moved and seconded the CUP; the motion carried and the chair signed Resolution Z2504 on the meeting record. Staff asked commissioners to sign the resolution and left space for signatures.

Why it matters: The permit allows a nontraditional dwelling type to be used on private property as an accessory unit subject to connection to existing onsite wastewater systems and to any registration or rental requirements noted in the staff presentation.

What to watch for next: staff asked that the signed resolution be returned to them for processing; any conditional requirements tied to the permit will be enforced through normal permitting and appraisal processes.","The county approved Conditional Use Permit Z2504 allowing a nontraditional structure (described as a container home) to be used as an accessory dwelling unit on the McDowell property, with the existing residence remaining the primary dwelling and the accessory unit connecting to the existing lagoon system.",{"_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},6496113,"Osage County signs engineering agreement for Fisher Bridge project; state to fund roughly 80%",345,34000,379000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5782877-f30d7deaddbff9aa414410bda35ce12f&start=34&end=379","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5782877-f30d7deaddbff9aa414410bda35ce12f/thumbnail_34000.jpg","/articles/6496113/Osage-County/Kansas/Osage-County-signs-engineering-agreement-for-Fisher-Bridge-project-state-to-fund-roughly-80","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6496113-aef9227f0217c6b503b7545ea1b94aec/orig.mp4?Expires=1775968362&Signature=SO~aBZou3ic3RNQ7cnF9swAmpBMtElfWj1KU78SZA0TzpoocUYItOLt6o8mEQCyQCXOqxgWSA0pwyQeYFamhKC9rr8AGOJ-jQETPV9ndcCW3XPusIIMMXDG2qOs21Zf22nVKoaZBHKi56kQiuZ1lmLYaWozVrIjqrG39w59gynUujsMygDoeaQsM7UYu6~WTqReZlshnYDwGrXoyU~UGkQVtPs~LvSeq3wr2hfA03Qja8iSrt4O8NyoydwZsGCqMIGb4PuPWzDAHtpeQBkTfWb9V4HoVDati6s9gG2UsDe-FJq6IjjbMZryQqQ1PW1Tq2DgqKox34acL3DKPz-93NA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Osage County commissioners approved signing an engineering agreement for repair or replacement of Fisher Bridge (K. Bridge 61), a small bridge off Superior Road that county staff said the state selected for funding.

County staff presented a standard engineering contract for signatures. The commissioners moved and seconded a motion to authorize signing the agreement; the motion carried and the chair signed the document on the meeting record.

Staff said the project is in early design stages and that state funding will cover the majority of the cost under an approximately 80/20 state/local split. The county will retain ownership of the property after right-of-way and construction work and staff told commissioners that design and letting schedules anticipate moving forward on plans and permitting; staff said funding runs through 2027 and that letting for related work near other county bridges (including one by Burlingame) is tied to schedules for moving utilities.

Commissioners asked whether county counsel or county engineering staff needed to review the agreement; staff described the agreement as a standard contract that the county has used before. No additional conditions were recorded in the meeting minutes.

Why it matters: state funding reduces the county’s upfront capital obligation for a local bridge used by residents; moving the project forward into design begins a multiyear process that includes right-of-way, utility relocation and construction letting.

What to watch for next: staff said design will proceed now that signatures are on the agreement and that letting and utility coordination timelines will be reported as design advances.","Commissioners approved signing an engineering agreement for Fisher Bridge (K. Bridge 61) on Fisher Road; the county was notified the project has been selected for state funding with an approximately 80/20 state/local split and is in early design stages.",{"_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},6496119,"Osage County hears update on countywide MIH application; commissioners weigh neighborhood revitalization program policy options",1563,871000,2434000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5782877-f30d7deaddbff9aa414410bda35ce12f&start=871&end=2434","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5782877-f30d7deaddbff9aa414410bda35ce12f/thumbnail_871000.jpg","/articles/6496119/Osage-County/Kansas/Osage-County-hears-update-on-countywide-MIH-application-commissioners-weigh-neighborhood-revitalization-program-policy-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6496119-8d97a87c386b70677b3cebb3f388eadd/orig.mp4?Expires=1775968362&Signature=oOIPn-sLrt4nS1Cu9WYuB3CV6VQAjLEgloJ8oEgaix25pBTkiA8FjLy3XyoAlRaTTn~tQ8YB6UVdzerGKZD~QbkEsPBUvUdYNz5NMcv-dl-qbIX6ejzl9BEFMQXA8675oClkOYSuuaNj4~YDvRyjKyvS10nxk~xWJ17WoKDgwE8CpaW6tIvtIdHWUPE~Ir9v1v4c3-6wo1bGJe0Z2oZMcaCbHk7YkyXvBuDucvaXMbvzAhpjUKWwYN7F~KnmV~VWPvPyNq5g1anFfGSNQOkK8CRhGIu5lFgFBI8AuvZxjaUdSSZC~KdAOsH~tudtnKRiFhPIO~RiaZcKAO9Hlm56dQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Osage County officials discussed a renewed countywide application for the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) Moderate Income Housing (MIH) program and how the county’s paused Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) could affect the application’s competitiveness and the affordability of rental and owner-occupied units.

The commissioners heard from Joseph Thomas of Heartland Design Build and Osage County land development director Trisha Webb, who said the county must supply two signed resolutions for the application and give directional guidance about the NRP so application writers can calculate abatements for the MIH submission due Oct. 3. Thomas described the MIH program as targeting the “missing middle” of housing and said award criteria require site-specific plans and evidence of local commitments.

KHRC and the MIH program: Joseph Thomas, of Heartland Design Build, explained that the MIH funds are distributed by the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation and are aimed at “starter-level” homes and rentals for households that do not otherwise receive federal subsidy. Thomas said the program requires detailed, site-specific applications (plans, lot control or options, and cost estimates) and noted that prior awards in the county included a 40-unit award in Carbondale and a separate city-level award for six owner-occupant homes and nine rentals. He told commissioners the pool for this round would likely be distributed across roughly 20 projects statewide and that the county’s multi-jurisdictional application is viewed favorably by KHRC.

NRP pause affects viability: County staff and Thomas told commissioners the county’s decision to pause the Neighborhood Revitalization Program in June has practical effects on project economics. Thomas said the county portion of a typical NRP tax abatement can translate to roughly $100 per month in tax savings on a newly built home when improvements are substantial, and that those savings help keep owner-occupied and rental projects viable and rents affordable. He urged that even directional clarity about reinstating NRP or its parameters would let the application calculate realistic rents and subsidy needs.

Project details, local economic impacts and procurement: Thomas described the MIH application as requiring higher-than-builder-grade performance—better insulation, higher-rated HVAC and windows—and said state reviewers will expect those standards. He also described that many construction trades and suppliers for current Osage City projects are local, and he urged commissioners to consider ways to encourage in-county purchasing because it increases local economic impact from construction activity.

Inspections and compliance: Thomas noted that KHRC has a statewide construction inspector who typically visits projects once or twice during construction to verify MIH standards, but he emphasized that KHRC inspections are not a substitute for local building inspections and for meeting local permitting requirements.

Next steps: Staff asked the commission for a directional decision on NRP parameters so the application team can complete rent and abatement calculations; Trisha Webb advised commissioners that two resolutions will need signatures from the chairman. No final county vote on the MIH resolutions was recorded in the transcript during this meeting; staff said they would bring the resolutions for signature once the commission provides direction.

Why it matters: The MIH award would fund owner-occupied and rental housing targeted at households above low-income thresholds but below market-rate affordability, and county-level NRP decisions will materially affect whether rental projects are financially viable and whether owner-occupied projects proceed.

What to watch for next: staff said the MIH application is due Oct. 3 and that they will return with draft resolutions and concrete NRP parameters for action.","County staff, developer Heartland Design Build and appraisal staff briefed commissioners on a renewed application to the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation’s Moderate Income Housing (MIH) program and on how the county’s Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) policy will affect rents and project viability.","actionData","errors"]

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