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Commissioners approve several contracts, authorizations and property actions
Summary
At its July 13 meeting the Coffey County commission approved: a Hot Mix contract with Kilo Construction for $611,221, a water-softener award for $88,796, a 10‑year floor-space lease with NQ Networks LLC, three tax abatements totaling $5,356.26, and authorized an auction listing agreement for 71.65 acres on Old Highway 50 for a six-month listing period.
Commissioners handled a series of procurement and property matters during the July 13 meeting.
Roadwork: The board authorized the chairman to sign contract documents with Kilo Construction for a Hot Mix project (A2605-C) covering one mile of hot-mix paving for $611,221. The motion passed 5-0 after staff explained project scope and timing.
Water softener: After opening bids the county accepted a single lump-sum bid for a Quadflex water softening system from McElroy’s for $88,796 and directed funds from the general fund capital outlay line; the motion passed 5-0.
Fiber lease: Following review by the Fiber Optic Board and the county attorney, the commission approved a 10-year floorspace lease and power agreement with NQ Networks LLC dated July 1, 2026; the chairman was authorized to execute the agreement; vote 5-0.
Tax abatements: Commissioners authorized and directed the chairman to sign three tax abatements totaling $5,356.26; motion passed 5-0.
Property disposition: The board approved an auction-listing agreement with a land broker to market approximately 71.65 acres at Old Highway 50 in Lebo via a hybrid auction/listing arrangement; the agreement term approved was July 13, 2026–Jan. 13, 2027; staff will finalize listing details and public-notice steps for disposition under county resolution.
Each listed item carried normal staff follow-up: contract execution and coordination, confirming funding lines, and preparing public-notice documents for the auction process. No controversial opposition to the listed motions was recorded in the transcript.
