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Commission renews planning consultant contract for up to 20 hours per month at $150 an hour
Summary
The commission renewed its contract with the county planning consultant for the next calendar year, authorizing up to 20 hours per month at $150/hour to continue work on solar regulations and an update of county rules.
The Coffey County Commission voted to renew its contract with the county planning consultant for the coming calendar year, authorizing consulting services for up to 20 hours per month at $150 per hour.
Zoning staff said the consultant provided significant assistance with solar-related regulations and is now working on updating outdated provisions in the county code. Commissioners said the hourly rate remains the same as prior years and that the 20‑hour cap is intended to cover routine review and ad-hoc regulatory work without turning the role into a full-time position.
Why it matters: The consultant has been a primary point of technical expertise on solar development questions and regulatory updates; renewing the agreement preserves continuity through the county’s zoning and ordinance revisions phase and any new work that may come from the comprehensive-plan process.
Vote and terms: The motion to renew was made and seconded during the meeting; commissioners approved the contract renewal to run through the next calendar year with the same hourly rate and a maximum of 20 hours per month. Staff noted they would return to the board if additional hours or a multi-year arrangement were required.
Next steps: The consultant will continue supporting zoning review, solar regulation updates and ordinance cleanups and will report to zoning staff and the commission on progress as needed.
