Commissioners report on regional meetings; intended appointment to County Council on Aging announced

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.