Bare agenda listing non-procedural items including EMS sales tax discussion, KDHE illegal dump program participation, purchase orders for road work and postage, and a substation project.

Discussion Points

•Consideration of billing statement from County Counselor (Susan Carrigan)
•Consideration of participation in KDHE 2026 Illegal Dump Program
•Consideration of purchase order for 2026 tax statement postage (Paige Schmidt)
•Consideration of purchase order for Project 003 C5343-01 (Damon Bowen)
•Discussion on EMS sales tax change and related informational-video invoice
•Discussion on Walnut Substation to proposed Cyclone Substation project

Nov

November 03, 2026, Atchison County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, November 3rd, 2026 No meeting due to the General Election. Minutes

The Atchison County Commission posted a notice that it will not hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, because of the General Election; the agenda lists the meeting location and the three commissioners.

Discussion Points

•Agenda lists commissioners and meeting location; a notice cancels the meeting on Nov. 3, 2026 due to the General Election.

Decisions

•No meeting will be held on Nov. 3, 2026 (notice).

Oct

Atchison County Commission Video 2026-10-27

Atchison County Commission held its Oct. 27, 2026 meeting covering a PILOT valuation dispute from a Holiday Inn Express owner, approval of election equipment purchase, EMS revenue allocation plans, a tax-sale resolution authorizing foreclosure actions, a $130,312 budget amendment for a juvenile justice grant, a website vendor demo, and multiple personnel/handbook updates.

Discussion Points

•Clerk explained line-item totals and that the vendor is proprietary.
•Commissioners asked if the software could be competitively bid; staff replied it cannot due to vendor-specific hardware/software compatibility.
•Commissioners explained they do not have statutory authority over the appraiser’s valuation process; BOTA has docketed the appeal and scheduled a hearing.
•Michaud paid PILOT under protest and submitted a third‑party appraisal but says he did not receive the 15‑day informal meeting required by statute.

Decisions

•Purchase order approved

Directions

•Staff will review the correspondence and appraisal materials Michaud provided and identify county contacts who can discuss valuation and negotiation options.

Oct

Atchison County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, October 27th, 2026

Atchison County Commission's Oct. 27, 2026 meeting included a 9:00 a.m. public workshop and several administrative items: EMS revenue and operating-fund planning, a website design discussion, a contract review for the sports complex, and procurement items including a proposed PO for ES&S maintenance.

Discussion Points

•Contract review with Atchison Sports and Fitness
•Discussion of CivicPlus agenda and meeting-management plan
•Discussion with EG Insight Design about county website
•EMS revenue setup and proposed 2027 first-quarter operating funds
•Presentation of September EMS report
•Property tax appeal process to be discussed by Bill Michaud
•Proposed PO to ES&S for annual renewal and maintenance
•Request for payment for 4th quarter sports-complex maintenance

Oct

October 13, 2026, Atchison County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, October 13th, 2026. Minutes

Atchison County Commission met Oct. 13, 2026, at the Atchison County Courthouse. Commissioners approved routine business including a Microsoft 365 renewal purchase order, heard a Project Concern meals report, received public-safety and election reminders, and adjourned at 10:17 a.m.

Discussion Points

•Hazardous-materials exercise to evaluate response capabilities in specific locations.
•NEKES discussed grants, finances, and hiring a CPA to clean up records.
•Project Concern reported 504 meals served in September and 6,313 year-to-date.
•Quinn reviewed property on 230th Rd and a wastewater-permit timeline dating to 2009.
•Scott Howard presented the PO and vendor/funding details.

Decisions

•Commission approved PO 3-0.
•Report received and entered into record.

Oct

Atchison County Commission Video 2026-10-13

Atchison County Commission met Oct. 13, 2026, approving routine items including a Microsoft 365 purchase order and receiving the Project Concern September service report. Commissioners announced local events, emergency-preparedness exercises, and scheduled a property-tax-appeal discussion for Oct. 27.

Discussion Points

•Chair requested staff review joint communications and pricing given sales-tax shortfall.
•Commissioners noted the split by location and endorsed making transit data public.
•Commissioners questioned reseller arrangements and pricing.
•Exercise purpose: evaluate response, coordination, communication, patient care and incident command.
•Monthly advisory meeting topics include non‑emergent transport and co‑responder models.
•Monthly meal-service totals for congregate and home delivery were presented.
•Registration deadlines and early voting schedule announced.
•Scheduling of a property‑tax appeal discussion with a city representative.
•Staff presented Microsoft 365 licensing and cost breakdown.

Decisions

•Purchase order approved for Microsoft 365, amount recorded as $24,007.44.
•Receive and file Project Concern September report.

Directions

•Staff to accept transit numbers from Telena for public distribution.
•Staff to review pricing and Heartland Business Systems arrangements.

Oct

October 06, 2026, Atchison County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, October 6th, 2026. Minutes

Atchison County commissioners met Oct. 6 and approved a series of routine and administrative measures, including a resolution to levy a 1% countywide retailer sales tax for emergency medical services beginning January 2027, purchase orders for road striping and tax-statement printing, and restoration of electrical service at the county lake. A public commenter raised concerns about missing meeting videos on Facebook; County Clerk Susan Carrigan said she will investigate and stated that commission videos are not edited.

Discussion Points

•Agreement to reestablish power to campsites; funded from lake’s dedicated budget.
•Constituent reported videos not posted to Facebook since ~July 13.
•County Clerk will investigate and stated that meeting videos are not edited.
•Examples cited: Ottawa Road, Greeley.
•Lowest bid from a prior RFP; work applies to roads receiving overlays or chip-and-seal.
•Purchase order amount: $2,886.80.
•Resolution prepared by outside counsel Gilmore and Bell (Garth Herman).
•Treasurer solicited six quotes and recommended The Master’s Touch.

Decisions

•Approved resolution to levy 1% countywide retailer sales tax for EMS services, effective Jan. 2027.
•Approve electric service agreement.
•Approve PO to The Master’s Touch.
•Approve purchase order for striping.

Directions

•Clerk to investigate missing Facebook postings.

Oct

Atchison County Commission Video 2026-10-06

The Atchison County Commission met Oct. 6, 2026, approved placing a 1% countywide retailer sales tax for EMS on the ballot and approved procurement items including 2026 road striping, tax statement printing, and electrical service at the county lake.

Discussion Points

•Chair described committee involvement and budget source; commissioners confirmed counsel had reviewed the agreement.
•Chair explained county policy and budget line item for striping and noted roads such as Ottawa 286 would be included.
•Commissioner Campbell reported on Area Agency on Aging facility and election reminders.
•Commissioners asked about contract length and electronic options for taxpayers.
•Commissioners asked for list of roads to be provided by staff.
•County counsel explained legal conformity and filing steps for KDOR; chair noted prior charter resolution committing the use of funds.
•Staff requested appointment for NEK representative; commissioners deferred to January organizational meeting.
•Treasurer presented six vendor quotes and recommended Master's Touch LLC.

Decisions

•Adopt resolution to submit a 1% countywide retailer sales tax ballot question (passed 3-0).
•Appointed Brandy Featherston as K‑Camp delegate and Susan Carrigan as alternate (3-0).
•Approved Master's Touch LLC purchase order for $2,886.80 (vote 3-0).
•Approve electric service agreement for county lake (3-0).
•Approve road striping purchase order ($22,612.50).

Directions

•Clerk to prepare excerpt of minutes, provide copy to counsel and KDOR with certificate of election.
•Place NEK representative appointments on January organizational meeting agenda.
•Staff to complete required paperwork and contractor coordination.
•Staff to send list of roads scheduled for striping
•Treasurer to execute one-year purchase order and coordinate with vendor on customization.

Sep

September 29, 2026, Atchison County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, September 29th, 2026. Minutes

Atchison County Commission on Sept. 29, 2026 approved a Kansas Department of Corrections fourth-quarter budget adjustment and several routine administrative items, heard a public comment about an ambiguous vehicle trade-in tax-relief requirement, sworn in Commissioner Randell Vanderweide, and voted to disable comments on the county Facebook page while directing constituents to department contact information.

Discussion Points

•Approval of 2027 holiday schedule
•Approval of a $12,107.05 fourth-quarter budget adjustment
•Approval of County Counselor billing subject to contractual cap
•Commissioners welcomed Vanderweide and commented on the importance of engaged commissioners.
•Commissioners will raise statutory language with state representatives
•County Counselor advised there is no legal requirement to maintain comments
•Designation of ballot-destruction representatives
•KDHE illegal dump site agreements were discussed briefly and the commission chose to defer action.
•Peterson argued Kansas statute on vehicle trade-in tax relief is ambiguous regarding required documents
•Presentation and acceptance of KDOC year-end report
•Proposal to disable comments and add contact info on posts

Decisions

•Ballot designees recorded
•Billing approved at capped hours
•Budget adjustment approved
•Disable comments; include contact information on posts
•Holiday schedule approved
•Item tabled to following week
•Vanderweide sworn into office
•Year-end report accepted

Directions

•Peterson directed to meet with County Treasurer to discuss his case

Sep

Atchison County Commission Video 2026-09-29

Atchison County Commission met Sept. 29, 2025. Business included a public comment from Richard Peterson about vehicle-registration tax-relief paperwork, swearing-in of Randall Van der Weidt as commissioner, approval of a $12,107.05 community corrections budget adjustment and year-end signatory, designation of ballot-destruction representatives, adoption of a county social media policy to disable comments on the county Facebook page, discussion of a bridge dispute that the commission asked be routed through counsel, and adoption of the 2027 holiday schedule.

Discussion Points

•Chair/Clerk: Acknowledge gray areas and commit to website improvements and staff follow-up; suggested in-person meeting with staff for immediate assistance.
•Chair: Presented a $12,107.05 budget adjustment for April–June FY26.
•Clerk: county Facebook not monitored; redirect constituents to departments.
•Clerk: No letters of interest for Benton Township trustee; proposed two designees for ballot destruction.
•Commissioners: Agreed to request formal proposal and move the matter to workshop/executive-session follow-up.
•Commissioners: Approved designees and signature sheet.
•Commissioners: policy should apply to county page and pages under county umbrella; elected officials may keep separate pages.
•County counselor: disabling comments avoids public-forum and moderation risks.
•County counselor: Requested owner have his attorney contact county counsel and submit a proposal.
•Judge administered oath and commissioners welcomed new member.
•Katie Sparks: Presented year-end outcomes for adult and juvenile programs for 07/01/2025–06/30/2026.
•Peterson: Department of Revenue guidance and county treasurer appear to require title copies that are not always available after private-party sales.
•Resident: Requested new bridge/culvert and disputed that the road had been closed; said attempts to resolve had taken years.

Decisions

•Adopt county social-media policy to disable comments on county pages (3–0).
•Approve budget adjustment and authorize chair to sign year-end forms (3–0).
•Approve Gordon Myers and Brian Oswald as designees for ballot destruction (3–0).
•No formal policy change; board logged request for clarifying guidance and potential state-level outreach.
•No immediate county action; follow-up required after attorney contact.
•Randall Van der Weidt sworn in as 2nd District commissioner.

Directions

•Chair authorized to sign documents; clerk to file with KDOC and maintain records.
•Clerk to coordinate destruction on Oct. 1 and file required documentation.
•Clerk to file oath and update roster.
•Clerk to update posts with contact info and implement policy for county Facebook pages.
•Peterson to meet with county staff (Paige) to pursue registration/tax-relief options.
•Resident (or his attorney) to contact county counsel and submit a written proposal for board consideration.

Sep

September 22, 2026, Atchison County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, September 22nd, 2026. Minutes

Atchison County Commission met Sept. 22, 2026 in Atchison to consider routine county business including a lake committee update, equipment and contract approvals, a resolution to end a quarter-cent sales tax, and preparations for a 2026 tax sale and ballot destruction. Multiple motions passed unanimously 2-0.

Discussion Points

•Adoption of resolution to end tax; statement that funds are dedicated and collection continues through year-end.
•Authorization to engage bond counsel; timeline for process outline and finalization of termination documentation.
•Existing blanket easement across 25-acre tract considered too broad; RWD intends to run a new parallel line in ROW.
•Identification of ~210 parcels delinquent back to 2022; outreach plan to owners and lienholders; publication in Atchison Globe.
•Need to replace an end-of-life generator supporting critical systems.
•Renewal locks pricing and provides on-site or remote support; durations specified for servers.
•Reported revenues and volunteer hours; expenditures for safety and maintenance; planned town hall and events; controlled burn recommended by state biologist.
•Requirement that qualified electors from both parties witness ballot destruction; recommended Republican witness Brian Oswalt.

Decisions

•Authorization to engage bond counsel
•PO approved 2-0
•Purchase approved 2-0
•Resolution adopted 2-0

Directions

•County Clerk to contact Democratic Party chair for recommendation.
•County Counselor and staff to contact affected parties and coordinate publications.
•County Counselor to work with GIS to draft precise easement description and arrange staking for visual review.
•Engage Gilmore & Bell; provide process outline by Sept. 29; finalize documentation by Oct. 1.
•Saxton to notify commission when controlled burn is scheduled.

Sep

Atchison County Commission Video 2026-09-22

Atchison County Commission held its Sept. 22 meeting covering a county lake committee update, several purchase approvals (IT support, server, backup generator), formal adoption of a sports-complex sales-tax sunset resolution, a tax-foreclosure sale update, ballot-destruction planning and an executive session on personnel.

Discussion Points

•22-month retention period met; secretary of state asked the county to proceed.
•Annual ledger and rental revenue details, volunteer hours and donated materials.
•Approximately 210 delinquent parcels identified for potential foreclosure dating back to 2022.
•Chair noted NACo membership provides education and policy resources and is different from KAC.
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•Commissioners noted the dedicated fund balance and asked for expedited review before deadlines.
•Counselor intends outreach to owners, lienholders, and mortgage holders to minimize actual tax-sale filings.
•Counselor presented bond-counsel documents and outlined required filings.
•Counsel recommended a corridor easement aligned with existing waterline; suggested 10–20 feet either side and GIS mapping.
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•Funding available in Fund 152; vendor lead time ~13 weeks.
•Included county counselor, clerk and HR representative.
•Need to designate 1 observer from each major party to oversee destruction.
•Need to discuss personnel review for a nonelected employee.
•Need to replace aging generator that supports 911 and jail.
•Plans for electrical hookups and Oct. 13 fish-netting with KDWP biologist.
•Potential controlled burns for invasive species management and coordination with local fire districts.
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•Rationale for locking in pricing and coverage details.
•Response time and remote-support expectations.
•Rural Water District No. 5 proposed a blanket easement over a 25-acre tract.

Decisions

•No formal action taken during executive session.
•Purchase order approved.
•Resolution adopted; will submit documentation to state and bond counsel.

Directions

•Authorize purchase and coordinate installation with minimal service interruption.
•Board to review revised easement language for approval.
•Clerk to propose names for Republican and Democratic observers at next meeting.
•Committee to provide details for Oct. 13 netting and 90th-anniversary planning.
•Counselor to receive updated parcel list from treasurer and contact owners.
•Counsel to work with GIS and Road & Bridge to prepare a precise description and draft easement.
•County counselor authorized to work with bond counsel and KDR to complete steps.
•IT to plan replacements or further extended support ahead of 2028.
•Recess to executive session for 30 minutes.
•Return to chambers after 30 minutes.
•Staff to reconcile KDWP/hatchery allotments to appropriate county accounts.
•Staff (treasurer, appraiser, register of deeds, clerk of court) to assist in filings as needed.

Sep

September 15, 2026, Atchison County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, September 15th, 2026. Minutes

Atchison County commissioners met Sept. 15, 2026, approved routine agenda items and several administrative actions including contracting with CopyCo for mailings using a $4,711 credit, accepted the August EMS report (229 calls), and heard a Project Concern update on meal delivery totals.

Discussion Points

•August EMS activity totals presented: 229 total calls; 181 911 calls; 45 transfers; 106 transports; 3 standbys.
•Campbell described attending 9/11 ceremony and urged continuation of the tradition.
•Commission approved using office supplies budget to absorb net cost.
•County Appraiser recommended CopyCo and noted a $4,711 credit from prior year.
•KCCA-BOCC dues payment ($555.57) approved.
•Mid-States Material Atchison Quarry Water Pollution Control Permit provided for information.
•Project Concern provided meal service totals: 514 served, 3,243 delivered, 35,649 YTD.
•Quinn reminded commissioners of the upcoming Republican convention appointment for District 2.
•Sport Complex Sunset Resolution and EMS sales tax update moved to Sept. 22.

Decisions

•Contract with CopyCo approved 2-0.
•Dues paid; two items rescheduled.
•EMS report accepted 2-0
•Program numbers accepted 2-0.

Directions

•Provide EMS Sales Tax implementation update on Sept. 22.
•Staff to proceed with CopyCo vendor setup and apply credit.
•Staff to return deferred items on Sept. 22.

Sep

Atchison County Commission Video 2026-09-15

Atchison County commissioners met Sept. 15; they approved a $4,878.33 purchase order for 2027 change-of-value mailings, received EMS and senior-nutrition reports, directed follow-up on a rural water easement, and discussed options to address potential data-center impacts.

Discussion Points

•Appraiser presented bids and explained price matching and credits.
•Approval will be conditional on verification.
•Commissioners asked clarifying questions about services included (envelopes, door hangers).
•Counts of congregate and home‑delivered meals were provided and broken down by site.
•Destinations and transfers were itemized.
•Monthly EMS call and transport totals were provided.
•Need to avoid blanket easement; stake lines to verify exact utility locations.
•No data‑center applications are known at this time.
•Options to regulate data‑center noise and utility impacts: county noise controls at property lines, narrowly tailored county resolutions, or requesting state legislation.
•Staff to coordinate with Rural Water District No. 5.
•The county currently lacks zoning authority; utilities are a practical constraint for data‑center siting.
•Year‑to‑date home deliveries were reported as 35,649.

Decisions

•Purchase order approved 2–0.
•Report received and filed.

Directions

•Clerk to file approved purchase order.
•County Counselor to continue research and report back with examples used by other jurisdictions.
•County Counselor to request staking and report back.

Sep

Atchison County Commission Video 2026-09-08

Atchison County Commission met Sept. 8 to hear public comment on data centers, a residentrequest to lower a rural speed limit, discuss an EMS sales tax certification and a sports-complex sunset resolution, review appointed-attorney contract renewals, approve a $10,192 purchase order, then adjourn to workshop.

Discussion Points

•Chair noted need to quantify driveway counts and sight distances to justify changes.
•Chair requested case numbers, hours, descriptions and proposed contract amounts from appointed attorneys.
•Commissioners emphasized property-owner impacts and that no policy decision has been made.
•Commission preparing for 2027 contract renewals for court-appointed attorneys.
•Draft of sports-complex sunset resolution not located; staff to consult bond counsel.
•Kansas Department of Revenue staff suggested relying on county clerk certification of election results for EMS sales-tax processing.
•Public commenter said data centers can bring monetary benefits and infrastructure improvements.
•Resident reported repeated excessive speed and blind spots on 234th Road.
•Road & Bridge staff said an engineering study is required under state law and suggested submitting a formal request.
•Staff noted limited reimbursement available from the Kansas Attorney General for qualifying cases.
•Staff (Van Paris) will gather information and suggested public engagement.

Decisions

•Purchase order approved 2 to 0

Directions

•Attorneys to provide time documentation and requested contract amounts.
•Chair to request Road & Bridge examine the specified road segment.
•Staff to collect information and consider public forums for community input.
•Staff to consult bond counsel and obtain certification from the county clerk.
•Staff to explore AG reimbursement process.

Sep

September 08, 2026, Atchison County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, September 8th, 2026. Minutes

Atchison County commissioners met Sept. 8, 2026, heard public comments about potential data centers and a request to reduce speeds on 234th Road, approved a purchase order for Forvis Mazars audit services, discussed renewing appointed-attorney contracts ($3,500/month), tabled a sports-complex sunset resolution, and adjourned into a workshop.

Discussion Points

•Board tabled the item until next week
•Chair will notify attorneys of upcoming contract renewals and request time accounting
•Commissioner Campbell announced a 9/11 commemoration at the courthouse flagpole
•Commissioners approved the added agenda item and PO
•Commissioners stated no policy exists and no known proposals are currently under consideration
•Consideration of ¼ cent sports complex sunset resolution introduced
•County Counselor explained legal/process requirement for engineering study to set speed limits
•Current contract amount is $3,500 per month
•Details will be shared with employees and the public
•Forvis Mazars PO from prior week had a new billing breakdown
•Public comment encouraged openness to data centers' economic benefits
•Resident reported motorists traveling approximately 70 mph and cited safety hazards

Decisions

•Approve Forvis Mazars PO
•Tabled until next week

Directions

•Attorneys to quantify time spent on court-appointed duties
•Chair to email attorneys
•Road and Bridge Department to be asked to examine the section and recommend an appropriate speed limit
•Staff to provide additional information before next meeting

Sep

September 01, 2026, Atchison County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, September 1st, 2026. Minutes

Atchison County commissioners met Sept. 1, 2026, approved scheduled bond payments and an IT services purchase, appointed a board representative by consensus, tabled an audit-services purchase order until next week, and directed KDOT follow-up on nuisance properties before adjourning into a workshop at 10:23 a.m.

Discussion Points

•Audit-services PO to Forvis Mazars presented then tabled for additional consideration.
•KDOT toured nuisance properties; two met qualifications and KDOT will contact owners.
•Whether to remove Road and Bridge Chip and Seal Review from the agenda (removed by vote).

Decisions

•Adjourn into workshop at 10:23 a.m.
•Appoint John Calhoon by consensus.
•Approve bridge bond payment $215,000 (payment 16 of 20).
•Approve County Counselor billing (59 hours).
•Approve NinjaOne PO.
•Approve road bond payment $290,000 (payment 8 of 14).
•Table Forvis Mazars PO until next meeting.

Directions

•County Clerk to re-agendize Forvis Mazars PO for next meeting.
•County Counselor to maintain billing records and County Clerk to notify NEK Community Action Program of appointment.
•IT to implement NinjaOne RMM and report progress.

Aug

August 25, 2026, Atchison County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, August 25th, 2026. Minutes

Atchison County commissioners met Aug. 25, 2026, approved procedural items, certified the 2027 budget at 46.566 mills, approved a $13,385.02 electrical request for Atchison County Lake and discussed road and utility items. Commissioners also began a workshop at 10:41 a.m. to continue internal business.

Discussion Points

•Budget certification at 46.566 mills was announced and discussed.
•County Counselor to follow up and return revised template.
•Easement recommendation discussed; template needs rework.
•Electrical service to a central location is phase one of lake improvements.
•Local concerns: noise, water use, tax incentives; county lacks zoning.
•Private donor previously funded project but is no longer available.
•Project roughly 98% complete; one repair spot identified.
•Resident-suggested data center interest and potential revenue/jobs.
•Striping scheduled and a walkthrough will follow.

Decisions

•2027 budget certified at 46.566 mills
•Approve $13,385.02 expense for electrical work

Directions

•Commissioner Schwab Eaton will manage subcontractors to complete items.
•County Counselor to consult Leavenworth County contacts and gather information.
•County Counselor to rework easement template.

Aug

August 18, 2026, Atchison County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, August 18th, 2026. Minutes

Atchison County commissioners met Aug. 18, 2026, approving a sales tax charter resolution and receiving routine department reports on Project Concern and EMS. Road-and-bridge items and a rural water easement were moved to next week; a budget hearing was scheduled for 6 p.m. the same day.

Discussion Points

•Board requested chip-and-seal updates and publication of 2026 tax sale dates.
•Budget hearing scheduled for 6:00 p.m.; Mark Zeltner to assist and explain compliance with budget process.
•County Counselor David Van Parys presented the resolution.
•EMS monthly call volumes and interfacility transfers presented.
•Ottawa Road discussion not held this week; RWD#5 easement moved to next meeting.
•Project Concern reported monthly and year-to-date meal counts.

Decisions

•Commission received and filed the July report.
•Executive session held for non-elected personnel; no public personnel actions recorded.
•Items deferred to next week's meeting; adjourn into workshop passed.
•Report filed by unanimous vote.
•Resolution KSA 19-101B approved by vote 3-0.

Directions

•Add 30-minute slot for Schwab Eaton Ottawa Road discussion; add 15-minute slot for rural water easement; publish tax sale dates.
•Commission will articulate to the public where they comply with budget process at the 6:00 p.m. hearing.

Aug

Atchison County Commission Video 2026-08-18

Atchison County commissioners met and approved a charter resolution dedicating proceeds of a 1% countywide retail sales tax to emergency medical services and water rescue, received service reports (Project Concern, EMS), approved routine maintenance payments for the county sports complex, scheduled follow-up items and recessed briefly into a 10-minute executive session on personnel matters.

Discussion Points

•Board moved into permitted executive session for non‑elected personnel review.
•Commissioners approved identical Q2 and Q3 payments.
•Commissioners directed removal of EMS funding from general ad valorem tax funding and to rely on dedicated sales tax for EMS operations.
•Commissioners emphasized use restrictions and accountability for EMS funds.
•County counselor outlined charter mechanics and publication/protest process.
•EMS monthly call counts and geographic breakdown presented.
•Maintenance amounts and funding source (quarter‑cent sales tax) reviewed.
•No further action or funding decisions were recorded.
•Participants in session limited as specified in motion.
•Plan to send letters prior to filing to avoid mandatory penalties that follow filing.
•Presenter summarized congregate and home‑delivered meal counts for July and year‑to‑date.
•Staff will prepare templates and identify delinquent properties with treasurer and appraiser.

Decisions

•Adopt charter resolution 2026‑1566 (3‑0).
•Approve Q2 and Q3 maintenance payments (each 3‑0).
•Consensus to proceed with budget adjustments; no formal ordinance adopted at meeting.
•No formal action taken.
•Receive and file the briefing (3‑0).
•Target tax sale timing: early November, pending final lists and publication.

Directions

•County Treasurer to segregate funds and place residuals in interest‑bearing account.
•Finance to process payments and record in reports.
•Staff to coordinate with Holly (appraiser) and Paige (treasurer) and publish the final property list on the county website.
•Staff to remove EMS expenditures from general ad valorem funding for 2027 budget.
•Staff to update budget numbers to reflect EMS revenues/expenditures removed from general fund ahead of the evening public hearing.

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