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Leavenworth County commissioners reschedule Thanksgiving meeting, approve KDOT support letter and bridge design proposal
Summary
The board moved its Thanksgiving‑week meeting to Tuesday the 25th at 9 a.m., approved a letter of support for Riverside Resources' KDOT 5310 grant application, accepted the consent agenda, and authorized a $17,620 MRJ Engineering proposal for design/permitting of Bridge T‑31 as part of the 2026 CIP; all motions passed by roll call.
The Leavenworth County Board of County Commissioners took several routine actions during its meeting, including rescheduling the Thanksgiving‑week meeting, sending a grant support letter and approving a small bridge design contract.
Meeting schedule: Commissioners voted unanimously to move the regular Wednesday meeting the week of Thanksgiving to Tuesday, the 25th, at 9 a.m. A motion was made and seconded; roll call recorded unanimous "aye" votes.
Grant support letter: Staff reported Riverside Resources had requested a letter of support for a KDOT 5310 transportation grant. A commissioner moved to send the letter and the board approved the request by roll call (ayes recorded).
Bridge design contract: The board considered a proposal from MRJ Engineering for bid documents, permitting and design of Bridge T‑31 on Fairmount Road, described by staff as part of the county's approved 2026 capital improvement plan. The proposal amount presented was $17,620; a motion to approve was moved, seconded and passed by roll call (unanimous aye).
Why it matters: These votes advance routine county administrative work. The bridge design approval initiates a limited design phase tied to the CIP; staff said it is a constrained, low‑cost design standard intended to manage risk and cost.
Next steps: Staff will proceed with the MRJ Engineering scope and will provide updates as design and permitting progress. The board will meet on the rescheduled date and staff will prepare and send the requested letter for Riverside Resources.
