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Commission adopts updated open-burning rules, repeals earlier resolution
Summary
By a 3-0 vote the commission approved updates to Resolution 13-25, limiting open burning in unincorporated Lyon County, prohibiting burning without an application and establishing penalties; the vote repealed Resolution 25-21.
The Lyon County Commission on Sept. 4 approved updates to Resolution 13-25, 'A Resolution Limiting Open Burning Within Unincorporated Portions of Lyon County, Kansas,' with the action recorded as a unanimous 3-0 vote (motion Duft/Bartel). County Counselor Molly Priest presented the changes to the commission and described them as minimal updates.
The updated resolution prohibits open burning in unincorporated areas without an application and establishes penalties for violations. The motion carried with Commissioners Ken Duft, Chris Bartel and Doug Peck voting in favor; the action also repealed Resolution 25-21, the document it replaces.
Counselor Priest introduced the item and explained the intent was to clarify county authority and penalties for unauthorized burning. The minutes do not record discussion of specific penalty amounts, application procedures, or a public-comment period on the revisions during this session.
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