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Ellis County sets May 12 public hearing for Stonewood North Estates CID
Summary
The board adopted Resolution 2026‑08 to set a May 12, 2026 public hearing on creating the Stonewood North Estates Community Improvement District and levying maximum assessments for road improvements; the estimated CID project cost is $256,276.
The Board of Ellis County Commissioners on April 14 approved Resolution 2026‑08 to set a public hearing on the advisability of creating the Stonewood North Estates Community Improvement District (CID) and levying maximum assessments. Commissioner Nathan Leiker moved to approve the public‑hearing notice and Chair Neal Younger seconded; the motion passed by voice vote, two to zero.
Resolution 2026‑08, read into the record, cites K.S.A. 12‑6a26 et seq. and K.S.A. 12‑6a09(c) and describes a CID project focused on road improvements. The resolution lists an estimated project cost of $256,276 (exclusive of financing costs) and calls for: (a) double sealcoat of Hilltop Drive, Summit Road, Ridge Road and 270th Avenue (from Vineyard Road north to the Hilltop Dr/Fairground Rd intersection) with construction expected in 2027 after county-funded base stabilization; and (b) a one‑inch asphalt lift and seal coat roughly five years after initial improvements (anticipated ~2032), with the county resuming regular maintenance thereafter (first county-funded maintenance anticipated ~2037). The resolution directs the County Clerk to publish notice and sets the public hearing for May 12, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.
Commissioner Nathan Leiker formally moved, "I move to approve the Stonewood North Additional CID Petition public hearing notice Resolution 2026‑08." The transcript also notes that "Gillmore and Bell will work with the Stonewood Estates HOA representative to request they provide the latest mailing information" for owner notices; the transcript does not specify roles or titles for Gillmore and Bell. The petition, as described in the resolution text, was reported to have been signed by owners of more than 66% of the land area and assessed value in the proposed district, and the proposed assessments would be levied on a per‑lot basis with the county retaining the option to issue bonds to finance the project.
No vote on creation or assessments occurred at this meeting; the action taken was limited to placing the public hearing on the May 12 agenda and directing statutory notice procedures.
