On the agenda: El Dorado meeting — Data Center (Aug 4)

Board of County Commissioners
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
9:00 AM
205 W. Central Ave. 4th Floor
El Dorado, KS 67042
Agenda
A.

CALL to ORDER

B.

INVOCATION and PLEDGE

C.

COMMISSION MINUTES
C.1 Commission Minutes
July 28 2026.docx

D.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

E.

ITEMS of BUSINESS
E.1 ProQA Annual Support payment
E.2 Renewal of the CivicPlus Hosting and Support Agreement.
CivicPlus 2026 Renewal.pdf
E.3 Generator Maintenance Service Agreement
E.4 Security Cameras for Maintenance Shop
E.5

Public Works 2026 Equipment Purchases - Pickups and Mowers
Bid Tabulation (4).pdf

E.6 Disclaimer of Interest - Ag Services Whitewater
Disclaimer of Interest.pdf
Map - Produced by BUCO GIS Mapping.pdf
Petition to Quiet Title.pdf
E.7 2027 Budget Workshop
Board of County Commissioners

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F.

VOUCHERS
F.1 Vouchers Dated 08/04/2026
2026-08-04 AP Packet-Public.pdf

G.

COMMISSION ADDS & ABATES

H.

OTHER ITEMS of BUSINESS

I.

ADJOURNMENT

Board of County Commissioners

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Board of County Commissioners Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. 1
Submitted by: Jennifer Currier
Submitting Department: Administration
Meeting Date: August 4, 2026
SUBJECT
Commission Minutes
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of Minutes
ATTACHMENTS
• July 28 2026.docx
BACKGROUND
N/A
ANALYSIS
N/A
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION
N/A
LEGAL CONSIDERATION
N/A
COMMISSIONER SIGNATURE REQUIRED
Yes
RECOMMENDED ACTION
I, Commissioner ____, motion to approve the minutes from the July 28, 2026, Butler County
Commission meeting as presented/amended.

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BUTLER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Early Voting in Person activities occurred in the Commission Meeting Room throughout the duration of
the meeting.
(00:00:09)
CALL TO ORDER
Commission Chair Marc Murphy called the Butler County Board of Commissioners meeting to order at
9:00 a.m. Present were Commissioner Jeff Masterson, Commissioner Kelly Herzet, Commissioner
Darren Jackson, Commissioner Dan Woydziak, County Administrator Will Johnson, County Counselor
Terrence Huelskamp and Clerk Recorder Jennifer Currier.
(00:00:12)
INVOCATION
Commissioner Masterson presented the invocation.
(00:01:02)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Woydziak motioned to approve the minutes as presented from the July 21, 2026, Butler
County Commission meeting. Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
(00:01:15)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Meghan Wright, 2499 NW River Valley Rd., Towanda, Kansas, presented the Board notebooks
containing changes she feels should be made to the proposed Data Center Regulations.
Amy Gardner, 6622 NW Kiowa Rd., El Dorado, Kansas, came before the Board to discuss data center
regulations and concerns with drones flying at night over her property.
Steve Fellers, 2034 Chelsea Dr., El Dorado, Kansas, came before the Board to discuss the Refuge in the
Storm (RISE) program; this program helps the homeless in the community.
Dave Wohlgemuth, 5747 SW 20th St., El Dorado, Kansas, discussed vehicles not following the marked
detour route for the SW 20th St. and SW Ohio Street Rd. round-a-bout’s construction. Mr. Wohlgemuth
has concerns about the roads condition for school busses when school starts in August. Curtis Mader,
Public Works Director, explained what is happening now and the progress being made on the round-about.
(00:16:16)
ITEM #1 – PL 26-20, MORTGAGE LOT SPLIT AND APO OVERLAY AGREEMENT
Toby Stewart, Community Development Director, came before the Board for the approval of a mortgage
lot split with an agricultural preservation overlay (APO) on property located west of SW Haverhill Rd.
on the south side of SW 80th St., Augusta, Kansas. Jeremiah Pittman owns a tract of land containing
86+/- acres and is zoned AG-40. Mr. Pittman desires to split out five+/- acres and place 40+/- acres into
an APO. Mr. Pittman plans to build a home on the five acres. A well would most likely serve the new
home and a private wastewater system will be utilized. Evergy would provide electricity. State Statute
requires all surrounding property owners within 1,000 feet be notified of the public hearing.

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Commissioner Herzet motioned to approve the mortgage lot split and APO overlay agreement, PL 2620, on property located west of SW Haverhill Rd. on the south side of SW 80th St., Augusta, Kansas.
Commissioner Masterson seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
(00:18:07)
ITEM #2 – PL 26-21, DEER CREEK 3RD SUBDIVISION EASEMENT DEDICATION
Toby Stewart, Community Development Director, came before the Board for the approval to accept
easement dedications on properties located at the northwest corner of SW Indianola Rd. and SW 210th
St., Douglass, Kansas. Ron Williamson owns a tract of land containing 26.25+/- acres and is zoned RR.
The final plat is a replat of Deer Creek and the Deer Creek 2nd Subdivisions. The three lot sizes range
from six acres to 12.4 acres. At the end of 2025, the Commission approved a replat of these
subdivisions, which would have added an additional lot (PL 25-53). The plat has not been recorded. The
plat would have required the construction of an internal roadway since lot one would have been split,
creating the need for access to the back lot. Mr. Williamson has a buyer who would like to purchase a
larger lot (Lot 1) while eliminating the need for a roadway. The new replat request is mostly multiple
boundary shifts with easements, while keeping the same number of lots. Lot one will utilize the existing
drive. Access to lot one is located on SW 210th St. and access to lots two and three are located off SW
Indianola Rd. The properties are serviced by rural water (Sedgwick County #3) and private wastewater
systems. Electricity is provided by Evergy. State Statute requires all surrounding property owners within
1,000 feet be notified of the public hearing.
Commissioner Woydziak motioned to approve the acceptance of easements as indicated on the Deer
Creek 3rd Subdivision Final Plat, PL 26-21, on properties located at the northwest corner of SW
Indianola Rd. and SW 210th St., Douglass, Kansas. Commissioner Jackson seconded. Motion carried
5-0.
(00:21:47)
ITEM #3 – PL 26-22, HOMESTEAD LOT SPLIT AND APO AGREEMENT
Toby Stewart, Community Development Director, came before the Board for the approval of a
homestead lot split with an APO on property located at 5999 NW 110th St., Burns, Kansas. Lori and
William Broadie own a tract of land containing 50+/- acres and is zoned AG-80. The Broadies wish to
split out six+/- acres and place 44+/- acres into an APO. The home is serviced by a water well and a
private wastewater system. . Electricity is provided by Butler Rural Electric. The new property will be
accessed by an existing ingress/egress easement at NW 110th St. State Statute requires all surrounding
property owners within 1,000 feet be notified of the public hearing. The Planning Commission
recommended approval of the homestead lot split and APO by a vote of 5-0.
Commissioner Masterson motioned to approve the homestead lot split and APO agreement, PL 26-22,
on property located at 5999 NW 110th St., Burns, Kansas. Commissioner Herzet seconded. Motion
carried 5-0.
(00:23:18)
VOUCHERS
Commissioner Masterson motioned to approve vouchers dated July 28, 2026, in the amount of
$2,086,224.48. Commissioner Herzet seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.
(00:23:42)
ADDS AND ABATES

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Commissioner Woydziak motioned to approve Adds in the amount of $188.04 and Abates in the
amount of $5,041.38. Commissioner Jackson seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
(00:23:28)
OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD OF BUTLER COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Masterson visited a data center in Kansas City and stated he feels the sound coming from
vehicle traffic and trains is louder than the sound the facility generates.
Commissioner Herzet inquired on how mowing is going in the County; Mr. Mader stated three mowers
are out of service right now.
Mr. Mader informed the Board the gearbox went out of the APAC drum and a new gearbox is being
retrofitted.
Commission Chair Murphy traveled to Kansas City last Thursday to view a data center.
Commissioner Jackson is concerned about tunnel noise coming from data centers and would like to have
it addressed in the data center regulations.
Commissioner Woydziak will be visiting the Kansas City data center August 13th.
Administrator Johnson reminded the Board of the Planning and Zoning Public Hearing for the Data
Center Regulations on August 4th.
Ryan Adkison, Assistant Administrator/Finance Director, went over the Historical Society Allocation
Summary. The Board would like to leave the funding allocations as is and start making changes next
year.
Terry Huelskamp, County Counselor, discussed possible changes to the Data Center Regulations.
(01:18:01)
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Woydziak motioned to adjourn the meeting of the Board at 10:18 a.m. Commissioner
Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

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Board of County Commissioners Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. 1
Submitted by: Jeremy Seglem
Submitting Department: Emergency Communications "E911"
Meeting Date: August 4, 2026
SUBJECT
ProQA Annual Support payment
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the Director to make the payment of $25,338.00 for annual software maintenance.
ATTACHMENTS
BACKGROUND
ProQA is the computerized version of the protocols used on every 9-1-1 call received. These protocols
dictate how calls are prioritized and provide the scripted instructions for 9-1-1 callers specific for the
emergency they are reporting. These instructions range from general safety tips to step-by-step life
support instructions. A sampling of instruction topics include: Water Rescue; Persons trapped in
building fires; Hazardous Materials releases; Sinking Vehicle/Rising Flood Waters; CPR; Childbirth;
Choking; AED usage; Aspirin administration for chest pain; Determining pulse and respiration rates;
Diagnosing a stroke; Active shooter situations; and many others.
ANALYSIS
ProQA is interfaced with CAD automatically displaying to the dispatcher all of the questions and
answers the call taker receives. These protocols are updated several times per year at no additional cost
besides this SMA. This maintenance agreement allows us access to technical support 24 hours per day,
365 days per year. The technical support center has proven to be very helpful and knowledgeable to
date and has been especially valuable to staff in resolving noncritical issues after hours.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION
$25,920.00 budgeted item from fund 66 (9-1-1 taxes).
LEGAL CONSIDERATION
NA
COMMISSIONER SIGNATURE REQUIRED
No
RECOMMENDED ACTION
"I Commissioner ______ move to authorize/deny the payment of $25,920.00 to Priority Dispatch for
the ProQA annual software maintenance."

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Board of County Commissioners Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. 2
Submitted by: Lew Harter
Submitting Department: Computer Services
Meeting Date: August 4, 2026
SUBJECT
Renewal of the CivicPlus Hosting and Support Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION
Consider approval of the annual renewal of the CivicPlus hosting and support agreement and authorize
staff to sign all purchase documents as needed.
ATTACHMENTS
• CivicPlus 2026 Renewal.pdf
BACKGROUND
CivicPlus hosts and supports the County's public facing website. This renewal continues our hosting
and support with them for another year.
ANALYSIS
We would like to continue with CivicPlus in order to provide the www.bucoks.gov website for
interaction and communication with the citizens of Butler County.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION
The total purchase price is $19,229.36. This approximately a $7,000 increase over last year's cost,
primarily due to the AudioEye addition for ADA Title II Web Accessibility compliance, and is
budgeted and recommended to be paid from 0001-008-6214-000 (Information Technology contractual).
LEGAL CONSIDERATION
n/a
COMMISSIONER SIGNATURE REQUIRED
No
RECOMMENDED ACTION
I Commissioner _________________________ move to approve / disapprove the annual renewal of the
CivicPlus hosting and support agreement for $19,229.36 and authorize staff to sign all purchase
documents as needed.

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Invoice
#379682

Updated Remittance Address:
(FOR PAYMENTS ONLY)
CivicPlus LLC
PO Box 737311
Dallas TX 75373-7311

9/1/2026

TOTAL DUE

Bill To

Chief Information Officer
Butler County KS
205 W Central Ave
Room 205
El Dorado KS 67042

$19,229.36
Due Date: 10/1/2026

Terms

Customer

Net 30

Butler County, KS

Approving Authority

Qty

Item

Start Date

End Date

1

AudioEye Managed: https://www.bucoks.gov/

9/1/2026

8/31/2027

1

Additional Notify Me SMS Subscribers (500)

9/1/2026

8/31/2027

1

Annual Fee Renewal for Hosting and Support

9/1/2026

8/31/2027

1

48 Month Redesign Ultimate Annual - Municipal Websites
Central

9/1/2026

8/31/2027

1

DNS Hosting for .GOV Annual Fee: https://www.bucoks.gov/

9/1/2026

8/31/2027

1

SSL Management CivicPlus Provided: www.bucoks.com/

9/1/2026

8/31/2027

Total

$19,229.36

Due

$19,229.36

Please submit payment via ACH using the details below. Please send notification of ACH transmission via email to
[email protected]. That address is not monitored for other inquiries or notifications. For our current W-9, please click this
link: CivicPlus W-9. For any other invoice questions or information, please contact us at [email protected].
Bank Name

Account Name

Account Number

JPMorgan Chase CivicPlus LLC 910320636

Routing Number

021000021

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Board of County Commissioners Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. 3
Submitted by: Chadd Pelnar
Submitting Department: Emergency Communications "E911"
Meeting Date: August 4, 2026
SUBJECT
Generator Maintenance Service Agreement
RECOMMENDATION
Approve new service agreement for generator maintenance at radio tower sites.
ATTACHMENTS
BACKGROUND
Butler County Emergency Communications maintains standby generators at eight radio
communications tower sites throughout the county. Most of these generators were installed as part of
the countywide radio system buildout in 2010, with units from three different manufacturers. These
generators provide backup power during commercial power outages to ensure continued operation of
the county's public safety radio communications system.
ANALYSIS
Most of the Emergency Communications standby generators were installed in 2010. Preventive
maintenance has become important to maximize equipment life, improve reliability, and identify
potential issues before they result in equipment failures. The annual service includes manufacturerrecommended inspection, testing, fluid and filter replacement, and other specialized maintenance that
extends beyond routine operational checks. C&C Group currently performs similar maintenance
services for Butler County Facilities Management's standby generators and has proven to be a trusted
service provider. This agreement establishes a consistent preventive maintenance program to help
ensure these generators remain dependable for years to come.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION
The annual cost of the agreement is $4,322 for all eight generator sites.
LEGAL CONSIDERATION
New service agreement.
COMMISSIONER SIGNATURE REQUIRED
Yes
RECOMMENDED ACTION
"I Commissioner ______ approve/deny the service agreement with C&C Group in the amount of
$4,322 and authorize the Chair to sign."

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Board of County Commissioners Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. 4
Submitted by: Curtis Mader
Submitting Department: Public Works
Meeting Date: August 4, 2026
SUBJECT
Security Cameras for Maintenance Shop
RECOMMENDATION
Consider approving IT to send out a RFP to purchase and install cameras at the Maintenance Shop.
ATTACHMENTS
BACKGROUND
We have installed cameras at the landfill and have huge success in terms of security and video
documentation. I would like to install the same system at the Maintenance Shop.
ANALYSIS
Installing security cameras at the shops can help protect county property, equipment, and vehicles from
theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access. Cameras also provide valuable documentation in the event of
accidents, safety incidents, or disputes, helping to improve accountability and workplace safety. To
respect employee privacy, cameras will only be placed in work areas, entrances, exits, and equipment
storage locations, and will not be installed in break rooms or other areas where employees have a
reasonable expectation of privacy.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION
The cost can be absorbed in the existing budget
LEGAL CONSIDERATION
none
COMMISSIONER SIGNATURE REQUIRED
No
RECOMMENDED ACTION
I, Commissioner _______, move to approve the RFP to be issued for the purchase and installation of
security cameras.

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Board of County Commissioners Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. 5
Submitted by: Curtis Mader
Submitting Department: Public Works
Meeting Date: August 4, 2026
SUBJECT
Public Works 2026 Equipment Purchases - Pickups and Mowers
RECOMMENDATION
Consider approving the bid for 3-pickups and 2-double wing mowers
ATTACHMENTS
• Bid Tabulation (4).pdf
BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Works develops and maintains an equipment replacement plan for all of its
divisions and was presented during the CIP meetings. This plan is used as a tool to help budget for
equipment replacement and is incorporated into the County’s current CIP and adopted budgets.
Equipment, however, is operated until it is ready to be replaced. Several pieces of equipment are ready
for replacement or purchase in 2026.
ANALYSIS
3- 1500 pickups. We received 3 bids with Don Hatton Chevy meeting specs and low bid of $139,755 or
$46,585 per pickup 1334 - 2015 RAM 1500 4x2 - 170,500 miles, will transfer to landfill so they can
have a 4x4 4 door pickup and sell their 2 door pickup. One of the landfill vehicles will be sold on
Purple Wave. 1323 - 2012 Sierra 2500 - 168,393 miles. it has been wrecked three times, the rear
bumper is damaged, and the air bag light and warning light are on. This vehicle will be sold on Purple
Wave One of these pickups will be for the Design Engineer, his vehicle will move to the Engineering
Tech II. The Engineering Tech II vehicle will be the survey vehicle, and I already move a F-150 to the
landfill last year and it is currently on Purple Wave. 3-double wing mowers. We received three bids
with Ravenscroft Implements meeting specs and being low bid of $78,600 or 26,166.66 per mower. The
mowers be bought in 2024 cost $24,700 per mower. 2026 Equipment Replacement List: 0205 - F450
Dump Trucks. - 85,355 miles, lots of rust to body and frame, engine needs new fuel system ($10,000 to
fix) will be reusing good stainless dump bed to new truck. 0206 - F450 Dump Trucks. - 137,956 miles,
has trailer brake module fault on dash, big rust hole on driver side floorboard that we have old signs
covering up, major oil leaks, gasket maker on the roof because it was leaking water into the cab. 1334 2015 RAM 1500 4x2 - 170,500 miles, will transfer to landfill so they can have a 4x4 4 door pickup and
sell their 2 door pickup. 1323 - 2012 Sierra 2500 - 168,393 miles. it has been wrecked three times, the
rear bumper is damaged, and the air bag light and warning light are on. 1618, 1619, and 1620 - 2014
Rhino, 2-2019 Double Bat Wing Mowers 0818 or 0819 - 2012 John Deere Front End Loader. 0820
(which is in the attached document will be sold to the landfill and 0818 pr 0819 will be sold on Purple
Wave. 1517 - 2014 Case Tractor - 1,227.6 hours, four-wheel drive doesn't work, front differential is
shredded, rear fenders are held on with wire, hydraulic leaks. 2026 Equipment Sale list without
replacement: 0710 - Landoll Trailer - Nobody uses this trailer 2111 - 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 - 126,772

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miles, has check engine light on for def system, which doesn't affect anything and has been on since we
bought it. It has ignition issues. This is a pickup that is expensive to drive as a run around pickup and
we don't need it in our fleet. 1005 - Pugmill - last mechanic said they had electrical issues, needed a
new vibrator pump, and something about the hopper spinner. we do have about two totes full of parts
for them. Maybe $10,000-$20,000 to fix up 1007 - Conveyor 2302 - Winch Truck - around 125,000
miles, good condition, do not use this truck as the south shop has 2 trucks with winches and truck does
not get used.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION
All equipment will be paid for out of 0044-041-6501-000 Equip & Machinery >$1000. Proceeds from
sold equipment will be deposited into the same fund.
LEGAL CONSIDERATION
none
COMMISSIONER SIGNATURE REQUIRED
No
RECOMMENDED ACTION
I, Commissioner _______, move to authorizing Public Works to solicit bids for the equipment listed and
outright sell the 5 items listed without replacement.

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Tabulation Sheet
Agency Name Butler County
Bid Number RFB-20260603-0-2026/EF
Bid Name Two (2) Half-Ton 4WD Crew Cab Pickup Trucks
Bid Due Date 07/21/2026 17:00:00 Central
Bid Opening Closed

3 responses found.
Company

Responded

Address

Bid Amount

online,
Declared
Alt Bid Amount
Attributes

offline,

not submitting,

not received

Documents

Sent

Complete
10004
SW US
54,
$175221.0000
Augusta,
KS,
67010

0.0000

2 . Don Hatton Chevy 07/13/2026 08:08:47 Central

6000
hattan
drive,
Wichita,
KS,
67219

$46585.0000

0.0000

Completed bid/proposal Package

Parks Motors and
3 . ElDorado Elks
07/13/2026 14:29:42 Central
Lodge 1407

11987
Sw
Highway
54,
$165255.0000
Augusta,
KS,
67010

0.0000

Completed bid/proposal Package

1 . Don Hattan Ford

07/21/2026 11:43:53 Central

$139,755

Woman
Owned

Completed bid/proposal Package

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Board of County Commissioners Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. 6
Submitted by: Terrence Huelskamp
Submitting Department: Legal Counsel
Meeting Date: August 4, 2026
SUBJECT
Disclaimer of Interest - Ag Services Whitewater
RECOMMENDATION
Consider approval of a disclaimer of interest for property owned by Ag Services Inc., Whitewater, KS.
ATTACHMENTS
• Disclaimer of Interest.pdf
• Map - Produced by BUCO GIS Mapping.pdf
• Petition to Quiet Title.pdf
BACKGROUND
The County was recently contacted through the a petition from District Court to quiet title property
located at 13548 NW Hwy 196, Whitewater, KS. The property requested to quiet title to Ag Services,
Inc is a piece of abandoned railroad right-of-way that was allowed to revert back to property owners
along K-196 back in the 1990's. Ag Services, Inc has been operating their business at this location for
some time, and is wishing to clean up some title work on the property.
ANALYSIS
Since the County has no interest in the property but was a party to designating the abandoned rail bed
back to adjoining owners, we have been asked to provide a disclaimer of interest in the property. Since
we have no interest in the property, we have indicated to their legal counsel our willingness to provide a
disclaimer in the property with the exception of potential taxes due on it. As such staff is recommending
approval of the disclaimer as presented so it can be filed in district court.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION
None
LEGAL CONSIDERATION
Legal Counsel has produced the required documents which are attached
COMMISSIONER SIGNATURE REQUIRED
No
RECOMMENDED ACTION
I Commissioner ____________ move to approve the disclaimer of interest on property owned by Ag
Services, Inc. located at 13548 NW Hwy 196, Whitewater, KS.

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Terrence L. Huelskamp, 12838
Butler County Counselor
205 W. Central Ave. - 4th Floor
El Dorado, KS 67042
316.322.4300
[email protected]
IN THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DISTRICT COURT, BUTLER COUNTY, KANSAS
CIVIL DEPARTMENT
AG SERVICE, INC.
Plaintiff,
v.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
BUTLER COUNTY, KANSAS, et al.
Defendants.

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Case No. BU-2026-CV-000222

PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 60 OF K.S.A.
DISCLAIMER OF INTEREST
Defendant, Board of County Commissioners of Butler County, Kansas, by and through
Terrence L. Huelskamp, Butler County Counselor, waives any and all interest in the following Real
Property:
Lot 1, Block 1, AG SEVICE DEVELOPMENT, EXCEPT the West 815 feet
thereof, together with the Abandoned Railroad Right-of-Way, in the
Southwest Quarter of Section 22, Township 24 South, Range 3 East of the
6th P.M., Butler County, Kansas.
The Abandoned Railroad Right-of-Way is described as:
A portion of the disclaimed railroad right-of-way located in the Southwest
Quarter of Section 22, Township 24 South, Range 3 East of the 6th Principal
Meridian in Butler County, Kansas, more particularly described by Daniel
E. Garber, Professional Surveyor #683, on June 15, 2026, as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of Section
22, Township 24 South, Range 3 East of the 6th Principal Meridian, said
point also being the Northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 1, AG Services
Development Plat recorded in Plat Book O, Page 147, Butler County
Records; Thence with a bearing South 01°08'50" East (basis of bearings is

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Ag Services, Inc. vs. Board of County Commissioners of Butler County, Kansas
Case No. BU 2026-CV-000222
Disclaimer of Interest
Page 2 of 3
NAD 83 Kansas South Zone) along the East line of said Southwest Quarter
a distance of 439.54 feet (439.19 feet per plat) to the Southeast corner of
said Lot 1 for the point of beginning; Thence continuing South 01°08'50"
East along the East line of said Southwest Quarter a distance of 103.87 feet
to the Southerly right-of-way line of the Disclaimed Railroad Right-of-Way
as recorded in Book 706, Page 227, Butler County Records; Thence North
75°28'00" West along said right-of-way line a distance of 528.08 feet;
Thence North 14°32'00" East a distance of 100.00 feet to the South line of
said Lot 1; Thence South 75°27'45" East along the South line of said Lot 1
a distance of 500.00 feet to the point of beginning containing 51,404
square feet.
collectively and commonly referred to as 13548 NW Highway 196, Whitewater, KS 67154,
tax ID 60-170110 (the “Real Property”), and to declare an easement in favor of Plaintiff
across the land appurtenant to the Real Property, described as:
A portion of the Southwest Quarter of Section 22, Township 24 South,
Range 3 East of the 6th Principal Meridian in Butler County, Kansas, more
particularly described by Daniel E. Garber, Professional Surveyor #683, on
June 16, 2026, as follows:
Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of Section
22, Township 24 South, Range 3 East of the 6th Principal Meridian, said
point also being the Northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 1, AG Services
Development Plat recorded in Plat Book O, Page 147, Butler County
Records; Thence with a bearing South 01°08'50" East (basis of bearings is
NAD 83 Kansas South Zone) along the East line of said Southwest Quarter
a distance of 543.41 feet to the Southerly right-of-way line of the
Disclaimed Railroad Right-of-Way as recorded in Book 706, Page 227,
Butler County Records; Thence North 75°28'00" West along said right-ofway line a distance of 251.60 feet for the point of beginning; Thence South
13°13'38" West a distance of 143.87 feet to the northerly edge of paving
on Highway 196; Thence North 77°25'20" West along the northerly edge
of paving a distance of 60.00 feet; Thence North 13°13'38" East a distance
of 145.92 feet to the South line of said disclaimed railroad right-of-way;
Thence South 75°28'00" East along the South line of said disclaimed
railroad right-of-way a distance of 60.00 feet to the point of beginning
containing 8,693.5 square feet.
(the “Easement”), for ingress to and egress from the Real Property.

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Ag Services, Inc. vs. Board of County Commissioners of Butler County, Kansas
Case No. BU 2026-CV-000222
Disclaimer of Interest
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excluding unpaid or future real estate taxes, and waives the requirement of any further notice of
hearing or any other action in this case.
By: /s/ Terrence L. Huelskamp___________
Terrence L. Huelskamp, 12838
Butler County Counselor
205 W. Central Ave. - 4th Floor
El Dorado, KS 67042
316.322.4300
[email protected]
Attorney for the Board of County
Commissioners of Butler County, Kansas
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on August 4, 2026, the above and foregoing Disclaimer of Interest
was filed via the Kansas Courts e-filing system.
/s/ Terrence L. Huelskamp_____________
Terrence L. Huelskamp

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Board of County Commissioners Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. 7
Submitted by: Will Johnson
Submitting Department: Administration
Meeting Date: August 4, 2026
SUBJECT
2027 Budget Workshop
RECOMMENDATION
Review the 2027 Proposed budget.
ATTACHMENTS
BACKGROUND
Each year the Commission holds several workshops to review both internal and external budget
requests before holding a public hearing and then adopting the budget.
ANALYSIS
This year's budget process and calendar will be similar to prior years.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION
The adopted budget funds both the County's operations for the forthcoming year and the CIP in
subsequent years.
LEGAL CONSIDERATION
Kansas budget laws generally fall under K.S.A. 79-2925 and 79-2988.
COMMISSIONER SIGNATURE REQUIRED
No
RECOMMENDED ACTION
n/a

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Board of County Commissioners Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. 1
Submitted by: Anna Wealand
Submitting Department: Administration
Meeting Date: August 4, 2026
SUBJECT
Vouchers Dated 08/04/2026
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of Vouchers
ATTACHMENTS
• 2026-08-04 AP Packet-Public.pdf
BACKGROUND
N/A
ANALYSIS
N/A
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION
Total warrants $569,928.67.
LEGAL CONSIDERATION
N/A
COMMISSIONER SIGNATURE REQUIRED
Yes
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Commissioner ________________________ motioned to approve vouchers dated August 4, 2026, in
the amount of $569,928.67.

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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE VOUCHERS
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
VOUCHERS DISAPPROVED:

VOUCHERS APPROVED EXCEPT AS INDICATED:

CHECK NO:

BY:

___________________________

__________________________ ____________________________________________
COMMISSION CHAIRMAN

___________________________

__________________________ _____________________________________________
COMMISSIONER

___________________________

__________________________ _____________________________________________
COMMISSIONER

___________________________

__________________________ _____________________________________________
COMMISSIONER

___________________________

__________________________ _____________________________________________
COMMISSIONER

08/04/26
Regular Accounts Payable to Approve
Regular A/P
Encumbrance Payments
Handchecks
Subtotal Accounts Payable to Approve
Other payments already processed
AP Date:
AP Date:
Payroll:
Purchase Cards
Subtotal: Other payments already processed
Total payments processed

$337,211.10
$232,717.57
$0.00
$569,928.67

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$569,928.67

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Ck Date
252524
252525
252526
252527
252528
252529
252530
252531
252532
252533
252534
252535
252536
252537
252538
252539
252540
252541
252542
252543
252544
252545
252546
252547
252548
252549
252550
252551
252552
252553
252554
252555
252556
252557
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252561
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252568
252569
252570

8/4/2026 Check Report

pr_check_date
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
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8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
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8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026

Vendor Name
360 Document Solutions, LLC
Adams Jones Law Firm
Addiction Recovery Counseling
Alan's Excavating, Inc.
Andrews, Sara
B & B Bridge Company LLC
Bauer, Tony
Baysinger Police Supply, Inc.
Berry Tractor & Equip Co
Best Supply Co., Inc.
Boeckman, Amy
Broadstroke Inc.
Butler Electric Cooperative
C & C Group
CABB Elevator, LLC
Cami R. Baker & Assc.,PA
Champlin Tire Recycling
City of El Dorado
City Wide Facility Solutions-Wichita
Columbia Capital Management LLC
Commercial Laundry Sales & Service
Cooper Law Offices, LLC
Cox Business Services
Darren Patterson, Chtd.
Design Mechanical, Inc.
DeVere Truck Beds
Don Hattan Ford, Inc.
Dr. Martin E. Sellberg
Dr. Ronald M. Varner, D.O.
El Dorado Animal Clinic
Emergency Services Supply
First Light Home Care of Wichita
Flinthills Services, Inc. (shredding)
Foley Industries
Galls LLC
GlaxoSmithKline LLC
James R Watts, L.L.C.
JEM Inc.
Jessup, Janell
Kansas Gas Service
Kansas Supreme Court Law Library
Kansasland Tire - Andover
Kirk Hayden
Life-Assist, Inc.
Max's Breathe Easy
Midwest Truck Equipment Inc.
MKEC Engineering, Inc.

Check Total
$
205
$
2,594
$
150
$ 118,751
$
150
$ 73,924
$
191
$
292
$
706
$
3,809
$
45
$
1,871
$
116
$
4,136
$
1,850
$
3,579
$
7,572
$
6,720
$
1,076
$
1,125
$
4,503
$
5,568
$
13
$
6,700
$
2,809
$ 10,870
$ 22,299
$
1,250
$
8,946
$
247
$ 199,800
$
100
$
331
$ 15,241
$
296
$
3,312
$
204
$
1,875
$
31
$
1,258
$
260
$
1,137
$
330
$
502
$
329
$
430
$ 14,174

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Ck Date
252571
252572
252573
252574
252575
252576
252577
252578
252579
252580
252581
252582
252583
252584
252585
252586
252587
252588
252589
252590
252591

8/4/2026 Check Report

pr_check_date
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026
8/4/2026

Vendor Name
Pate & Paugh LLC
Penner Lowe Law Group, LLC
Pfizer Inc.
Pomp's Tire Service Inc
Professional Engineering Consultants, PA
Ravenscraft Implement, Inc
Redwood Toxicology Lab, Inc.
Security Oil LLC
Shelton, Geri
Stapleford, Mandi
Staples Inc.
Stephany L Hughes LLC
Stryker Sales Corporation
Sunrise Oilfield Supply LLC
T & D Tire & Auto Repair
The Guardian Life Insurance Company
The Point Events Center (rent)
Truck Center Companies Nebraska/Iowa/KS
Twin Valley Telephone
Verizon Wireless
Wichita Tractor Co.

Check Total
$
1,488
$
252
$
2,302
$
767
$
1,674
$
1,219
$
175
$ 12,144
$
1,235
$
58
$
1,386
$
7,638
$
123
$
886
$
707
$
12
$
3,239
$
1,096
$
149
$
126
$
1,577

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Invoices Selected for Payment (APLT33)
Invoice

Inv Date

Due Date

Butler County
Description

Invoice Amt

Fund Totals

Operator: efrakes
Report ID: (APLT33)

Fund

Fund Name

0001

General Fund

$48,207.08

0004

Self-Insurance

$12.40

0020

E.M.S.- Operating

$25,550.50

0021

E.M.S.-Equipment Reserve

$199,800.00

0041

Pub Wrks- Road & Bridge

$26,042.91

0042

Pub Wrks-Bridge Bldg

$73,923.58

0043

Pub Wrks-Spcl Hiwy

$14,174.10

0045

Pub Wrks-Landfill

$22,892.72

0051

Co.Sheriff-Admin

$2,369.91

0052

Co.Sheriff-Jail

$5,196.90

0053

Co.Sheriff-Reserve Officers

0060

Dept of Aging-Admin

$3,239.00

0066

Butler County 911 Fund

$774.28

0077

Motor Vehicle Operating

$1,036.84

0080

Health Dept-Admin

$5,649.83

0085

County Capital Imprv Rsv

0208

Sewer Dist #10 Maint

$25.18

0212

Sewer Dist #12 Maint

$25.18

0214

Sewer Dist #15 Maint

$4,806.15

7/30/2026 11:30:33 AM

Fund Total

$62.15

$129,621.42

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Invoices Selected for Payment (APLT33)
Invoice

Butler County

Inv Date

Due Date

Description

Invoice Amt

0245

Community Corr-Adult Isp

$405.00

0246

Community Corr-Juv Isp

$220.80

0262

Child Support Enforcement

$6,269.00

1111

Caregiver Respite

$100.00

1312

County Animal Response Tea

$31.36

1407

Registered Offender Fund
Grand Total:

Operator: efrakes
Report ID: (APLT33)

7/30/2026 11:30:33 AM

($507.62)
$569,928.67

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Annual Cumulative Health Insurance Costs (0004)
5,000,000
4,500,000
4,000,000
3,500,000
3,000,000
2,500,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
500,000
-

Jan

Feb

Mar
2021

Apr

May

2022

Jun
2023

Jul

Aug

2024

Sep
2025

Oct

Nov

Dec

2026

Monthly Health Insurance Costs (0004)
600,000

6299 - Self-Ins Stop
Loss Insurance
6297 - Self-Ins
Pharmacy TPA
6296 - Self-Ins
Medical TPA
6295 - Self-Ins
Telemedicine
6294 - Self-Ins HSA
ER Contribution
6293 - Self-Ins
Broker
6292 - Self-Ins
Wellness Program
6291 - Self-Ins
Pharmacy Claims
6290 - Self-Ins
Medical Claims

500,000

400,000

300,000

200,000

100,000

-

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

2026

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