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Ellis County adopts expanded moving-permit policy, sets maximum penalty at $500

Ellis County Board of County Commissioners · January 14, 2026
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Summary

Public Works director Brandon McKay asked the commission to broaden moving permits to cover over-length, over-width and overweight loads; the commission adopted Resolution R-2026-02 and set the penalty at the KSA cap of $500; vote passed 3-0.

Brandon McKay, Ellis County public works director, presented an update to the county’s moving-permit policy and accompanying resolution to broaden the permit from covering only over-height loads to also include over-length, over-width and overweight vehicle movements.

McKay noted the final resolution page left a blank for penalties under KSA 8-1901 and told the commission “the penalty can be up to $500.” A commissioner moved to adopt Resolution R-2026-02 establishing the policy; the motion was seconded and approved unanimously (3–0).