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Commissioners flag courthouse window project, basement flood, data‑center concerns and community matters

Ottawa County, Kansas Board of County Commissioners · June 1, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners discussed the need to evaluate courthouse window replacement costs and repair basement flooding from a May 18 storm, agreed Facilities Director Keith Coleman will present options next week, and noted constituent emails about data centers and possible moratorium.

During commissioner comments, Scott Mortimer said replacing courthouse windows is a major project and the county cannot estimate costs until a contractor examines a sample section; Facilities Director Keith Coleman will present options and cost estimates at a future meeting. Mortimer also reported the courthouse basement flooded on May 18; Coleman will submit a claim to KCAMP and investigate a drain that is not draining.

Commissioner Carla Grund said she has received several emails about data centers and discussed the possibility of putting a moratorium on data‑center development. Commissioner Duane Morris said he would circulate a news link about a data center in Oklahoma for the other commissioners to review. The commission also discussed sending flowers to Marie Ballou and Golden Wheel meal preparation and staffing; no formal actions on these community items were recorded.