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Atchison County approves 2026 appropriations, purchase orders and equipment purchases
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Summary
County commissioners approved a slate of 2026 appropriations to local organizations, purchase orders for Project Concern and the sports complex, and final consultant and equipment payments, including a $7,637 mower for USD 3.77 and a $4,904 invoice to BG Consultants.
At the March 17 meeting the Atchison County Commission approved several 2026 appropriations and purchase orders, including funding for local organizations and equipment purchases for the county sports complex.
County Clerk Susan Carrion presented the Project Concern reports and requested two $10,000 appropriations to support congregate and home‑delivered meals. "January total meals were 490, and February was 504," Carrion reported, and she outlined a plan to issue purchase orders after receiving monthly data under a new memorandum of understanding. The board approved the two $10,000 purchase orders and received the reports.
The board also approved 2026 appropriations funded from the county general fund: Atchison County Fair Association $10,000; Atchison County Conservation District $25,000; Atchison County Extension Council $69,267; Northeast Kansas Environmental Services $10,000; Northeast Kansas Multicounty Health Department $30,000; and Northeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging $2,637. The motion to approve the appropriations was moved, seconded and recorded as passing 3 to 0.
In procurement actions the board authorized a final payment to BG Consultants to obtain bid specifications for a future road and bridge facility; staff reported a remaining balance of $4,904 to complete the deliverable and the board approved the payment. The commission also approved a purchase order request from USD 3.77 for a lawnmower from Everest, Kansas for $7,637.
Chair reported that the final bond payment for the Atchison County Sports Complex is due April 1, 2026, and staff will consult with the county's advisor at Gilmore & Bell about how to wind down the sports complex accounts after the bond is retired. The board moved to adjourn into a workshop with the county appraiser after the meeting.
