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Commissioners review draft haul-route agreement; staff to research tribal MOU, signage and sales-tax timing
Summary
County staff presented a draft Road Agreement for MidStates Materials LLC naming the Federal-Aid Secondary Highway as the haul route and discussed signage, coordination with KDOT, and an MOU with the tribe about bridge maintenance. Staff also said a 0.04% sales-tax question could be placed on the November ballot to take effect April 1, 2027.
A county staff member identified in the minutes as Todd presented a draft Road Agreement for MidStates Materials LLC and said the proposed route "shall be the Federal-Aid Secondary Highway system (FAS) route." Todd said he would make adjustments and prepare a similar agreement for Hamm’s.
Commissioners discussed signage and whether to coordinate with the Kansas Department of Transportation; they indicated they did not want to designate an official haul route but preferred signage to direct large trucks to an exit route to avoid crossings of Highway 75. Todd said he had met with a tribal attorney and that a memorandum of understanding (MOU) would clarify which roads and bridges within the reservation boundary the tribe would maintain. Todd also told the board he spoke with Ted Smith from the state and that the county can place a 0.04% sales tax question on the November general election with an effective date of April 1, 2027; he will research whether cities continue to receive a percentage of such a tax.
The minutes record Todd addressing an outstanding bill from Samsara and stating the county would not make a payment; no further discussion or response is recorded.
