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Leavenworth County
Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda
300 Walnut Street, Suite 225
Leavenworth, KS 66048
August 5, 2026
9:00 a.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER
III. ROLL CALL
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT: Public Comment shall be allowed at the beginning of each
meeting and opened again at the end of the meeting after all regularly scheduled agenda
items. Comments shall be limited to five minutes per person; however, commenters may
speak for up to five minutes at both the beginning and end of each meeting. There
should be no expectation of interaction by the Commission during this time. Everyone
wishing to make comments either on items on the agenda or not are encouraged to
provide their comments in writing no later than 8:00 a.m. the Monday immediately
preceding the meeting. These comments will be included in the agenda packet for
everyone to access and review. This allows the Commission to have time to fully
consider input and request follow-up if needed prior to the meeting. During times when
the Courthouse is closed to the general public anyone wishing to make public comment
will provide their comments in writing no later than 8:00 a.m. the Monday immediately
preceding the meeting. The comments will be included and distributed with the normal
meeting packet.
V. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS:
a) County Clerk report
b) Interaction with individuals during public comment
c) Information sharing
VI. CONSENT AGENDA: The items on the Consent Agenda are considered by staff to
be routine business items. Approval of the items may be made by a single motion,
seconded, and a majority vote with no separate discussion of any item listed. Should a

member of the Governing Body desire to discuss any item, it will be removed from the
Consent Agenda and considered separately.
a) Approval of the minutes of the meeting of July 29, 2026
b) Approval of the schedule for the week of August 10, 2026
c) Approval of the check register
d) Approve and sign the OCB’s
VII. FORMAL BOARD ACTION:
a) Consider a motion to approve the 2026-2027 benefit plan year renewal rates
and authorize the County Administrator to sign a one year extension with
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas.
b) Consider a motion to approve the amendments to the Wellness Incentive
Policy as presented.
c) Consider a motion to approve Resolution 2026-13, providing for a
moratorium on applications for data centers in the unincorporated area of
Leavenworth County.
d) Consider a motion to approve Resolution 2026-14, providing for a
moratorium on applications for battery energy storage systems in the
unincorporated area of Leavenworth County.
e) Consider a motion to approve Resolution 2026-15, providing for a
moratorium on applications for cryptocurrency mining operations in the
unincorporated area of Leavenworth County.
VIII. PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS: presentations are materials of general
concern where no action or vote is requested or anticipated.
a) Executive session if needed
IX. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
X. ADJOURNMENT

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, August 3, 2026

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Wednesday, August 5, 2026
9:00 a.m.

Leavenworth County Commission meeting
• Commission Meeting Room, 300 Walnut, Leavenworth KS

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Friday, August 7, 2026

ALL SUCH OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION
ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
COMMENTS SHOULD BE OF GENERAL INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC AND SUBJECT TO THE RULES OF DECORUM

*******July 29, 2026 ********
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Commissioner
Smith, Commissioner Culbertson, Commissioner Reid, Commissioner Dove and Commissioner Stieben
are present; Also present: Mark Loughry, County Administrator; Misty Brown, County Counselor; Jamie
VanHouten, Community Corrections Director

PUBLIC COMMENT:
Tyler Carpenter, Ronald Grossman, Cecilia Pruitt, Andrea Bradfield, Keith Longhofer, Andrew
Bellerive, Maryam Hjersted, Kevin Grow, Ted Grinter, Tammy Patton, Judy Smith, Dee
Karleskint, Ann Hulsey, Jerry Pruitt, Rebecca Davis, Lee Hungerbeeler, Janice Barnhardt, Kim
Colvert, Mary Brown, Carl Langley and Janelle Kimsey commented.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS:
Commissioner Reid read services that Kutak Rock provides.
Commissioner Dove requested interaction with the public during public comment to be added to
the agenda for discussion.
A motion was made by Commissioner Culbertson and seconded by Commissioner Smith to
accept the consent agenda for Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Motion passed, 5-0.
Jamie VanHouten presented the Adult and Juvenile Comprehensive Plan budget amendments for
2026.
A motion was made by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commissioner Culbertson to
approve the FY26 Adult Comprehensive Plan budget amendment.
Motion passed, 5-0.
A motion was made by Commissioner Dove and seconded by Commissioner Smith to approve
the FY26 Juvenile Comprehensive Plan budget amendment.
Motion passed, 5-0.
Mark Loughry presented an updated public comment policy.
A motion was made by Commissioner Culbertson and seconded by Commissioner Dove to
move public comment on non-agenda items to the end of the meeting.
Commissioner Culbertson amended his motion to include a one hour and a half time limit on
agenda items at the beginning of the meeting and no time limit at the end. Commissioner Dove
agreed to the amendment.
Commissioner Culbertson withdraws his motion and Commissioner Dove withdraws his second.

A motion was made by Commissioner Culbertson and seconded by Commissioner Reid to table
the public comment policy.
Motion passed, 5-0.
The Board briefly discussed land use.
Jim Karleskint, Cecilia Pruitt, Lee Hungerbeeler, Tammy Patton, Maryam Hjersted, Kevin
Grow, Mary Brown, Andrea Bradfield, Robert Owens, Jerry Pruitt and Jane Dent commented.
Mr. Loughry briefly discussed what the funds from Cloverleaf will be used for per
Commissioner Stieben’s request.
A motion was made by Commissioner Stieben and seconded by Commissioner Dove to
adjourn.
Motion passed, 5-0.
The Board adjourned at 11:49 a.m.

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, August 10, 2026

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
9:00 a.m.

Leavenworth County Commission meeting
• Commission Meeting Room, 300 Walnut, Leavenworth KS

Thursday, August 13, 2026
12:00 p.m.

LCDC meeting

Friday, August 14, 2026

ALL SUCH OTHER BUSINESS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMISSION
ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
COMMENTS SHOULD BE OF GENERAL INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC AND SUBJECT TO THE RULES OF DECORUM

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LEAVENWORTH COUNTY
WARRANT REGISTER
START DATE: 07/24/2026 END DATE: 07/30/2026

7/30/26

12:11:44
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1

TYPES OF CHECKS SELECTED: * ALL TYPES
CHECK RANGE SELECTED: * No Check Range Selected
WARRANT CHK
NUMBER TYPE

WARRANT
DATE

VEND #/
PCH DOC #

VENDOR NAME/
ACCOUNT NUMBER

891

07/29/2026

1123
142721
142722

POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC
6-160-5-00-213
FOAM FILL FOR NEWTIRES ON UNIT
6-160-5-00-213
FOAM FILL FOR NEW TIRES ON UNI
WARRANT TOTAL
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
6-001-5-12-216
MONTHLY PAYMENT FOR SPECTRUM B
WARRANT TOTAL
EVERGY KANSAS CENTRAL INC
6-160-5-00-210
SERVICE PERIOD 06 19 TO 07 21
6-174-5-00-210
TONGANOXIE, EASTON, AND SO TOW
6-174-5-00-210
TONGANOXIE, EASTON, AND SO TOW
6-174-5-00-210
TONGANOXIE, EASTON, AND SO TOW
WARRANT TOTAL
EVERGY KANSAS CENTRAL INC
6-001-5-32-392
498 S 2ND ST
6-001-5-32-392
601 S 3RD ST
6-160-5-00-210
JUNE-JULY SERVICE
6-160-5-00-210
JUNE-JULY SERVICE
WARRANT TOTAL
COMMERCE BANK-COMMERCIAL CARDS
6-001-5-03-301
TREAS. JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-04-202
ROD JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-05-203
MILLER JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-05-203
JOHNSON JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-05-209
EMS JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-05-210
EMS JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-05-212
EMS JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-05-215
EMS JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-05-215
HEALTH JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-05-216
EMS JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-05-280
JOHNSON JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-05-282
EMS JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-05-301
EMS JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-05-306
EMS JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-05-306
JOHNSON JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-05-306
LEFTWICH JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-05-350
EMS JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-05-350
JOHNSON JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-05-350
LEFTWICH JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-05-381
EMS JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-05-383
EMS JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-05-383
JOHNSON JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-06-218
CHAMBERLAIN JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-07-202
SO JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-07-203
SO JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-07-203
MCCAULLY JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-07-203
SO JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-07-208
SO JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-07-208
DEDEKE JULY CC STATEMENT
6-001-5-07-210
MCCAULLY JULY CC STATEMENT

892
893

894

895

07/29/2026
07/29/2026

07/30/2026

07/24/2026

8103
142713
8686
142723
142707
142707
142707
8686
142741
142742
142757
142757
648
142684
142646
142670
142671
142669
142669
142669
142669
142673
142669
142671
142669
142669
142669
142671
142672
142669
142671
142672
142669
142669
142671
142696
142691
142691
142692
142693
142693
142694
142692

DESCRIPTION

AMOUNT

TOTAL

5,089.50
5,092.00
10,181.50
84.99
84.99
521.04
611.50
451.84
337.73
1,922.11
34.87
30,000.68
28.86
200.69
30,265.10
137.33
259.33
288.00
35.25
55.00
253.00
105.90
178.20
56.53
266.24
43.69
428.40
114.88
2,408.08
146.43
177.60
39.12
86.76
12.00
6,199.12
308.03
30.54
542.09
1,407.80
25.00
20.50
66.95
18.00
388.50
48.49

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JSCHERMBEC

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY
WARRANT REGISTER
START DATE: 07/24/2026 END DATE: 07/30/2026

7/30/26

12:11:44
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2

TYPES OF CHECKS SELECTED: * ALL TYPES
CHECK RANGE SELECTED: * No Check Range Selected
WARRANT CHK
NUMBER TYPE

WARRANT
DATE

VEND #/
PCH DOC #

VENDOR NAME/
ACCOUNT NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

AMOUNT

142692
142692
142691
142692
142694
142691
142693
142692
142693
142694
142692
142645
142666
142668
142666
142668
142667
142665
142667
142688
142688
142688
142686
142685
142657
142658
142644
142644
142644
142683
142644
142644
142683
142644
142644
142680
142683
142644
142644
142681
142682
142682
142683
142695
142695
142695
142695
142675
142656
142657

6-001-5-07-218
6-001-5-07-219
6-001-5-07-254
6-001-5-07-301
6-001-5-07-301
6-001-5-07-353
6-001-5-07-357
6-001-5-07-359
6-001-5-07-359
6-001-5-07-359
6-001-5-07-362
6-001-5-09-203
6-001-5-11-201
6-001-5-11-201
6-001-5-11-203
6-001-5-11-203
6-001-5-11-211
6-001-5-11-301
6-001-5-11-301
6-001-5-12-224
6-001-5-12-301
6-001-5-12-301
6-001-5-18-301
6-001-5-19-301
6-001-5-23-301
6-001-5-28-215
6-001-5-31-297
6-001-5-31-301
6-001-5-31-312
6-001-5-31-313
6-001-5-31-316
6-001-5-31-317
6-001-5-31-384
6-001-5-32-296
6-001-5-32-297
6-001-5-32-391
6-001-5-32-391
6-001-5-33-209
6-001-5-33-391
6-001-5-33-391
6-001-5-33-391
6-001-5-33-391
6-001-5-33-391
6-001-5-41-201
6-001-5-41-211
6-001-5-41-301
6-001-5-41-370
6-001-5-42-285
6-001-5-49-301
6-001-5-49-340

MCCAULLY JULY CC STATEMENT
MCCAULLY JULY CC STATEMENT
SO JULY CC STATEMENT
MCCAULLY JULY CC STATEMENT
DEDEKE JULY CC STATEMENT
SO JULY CC STATEMENT
SO JULY CC STATEMENT
MCCAULLY JULY CC STATEMENT
SO JULY CC STATEMENT
DEDEKE JULY CC STATEMENT
MCCAULLY JULY CC STATEMENT
BROWN JULY CC STATEMENT
THOMPSON JULY CC STATEMENT
GLIDEWELL JULY CC STATEMENT
THOMPSON JULY CC STATEMENT
GLIDEWELL JULY CC STATEMENT
LAYLA JULY CC STATEMENT
FILBERT JULY CC STATEMENT
LAYLA JULY CC STATEMENT
PHILLIPS JULY CC STATEMENT
PHILLIPS JULY CC STATEMENT
PHILLIPS JULY CC STATEMENT
MARTIN JULY CC STATEMENT
CROSSLAND JULY CC STATEMENT
SLOOP JULY CC STATEMENT
HR JULY CC STATEMENT
B&G JULY CC STATEMENT
B&G JULY CC STATEMENT
B&G JULY CC STATEMENT
CUMMINGS JULY CC STATEMENT
B&G JULY CC STATEMENT
B&G JULY CC STATEMENT
CUMMINGS JULY CC STATEMENT
B&G JULY CC STATEMENT
B&G JULY CC STATEMENT
TIMON JULY CC STATEMENT
CUMMINGS JULY CC STATEMENT
B&G JULY CC STATEMENT
B&G JULY CC STATEMENT
FARR JULY CC STATEMENT
TOMLIN JULY CC STATEMENT
TOMLIN JULY CC STATEMENT
CUMMINGS JULY CC STATEMENT
MURRAY JULY CC STATEMENT
MURRAY JULY CC STATEMENT
MURRAY JULY CC STATEMENT
MURRAY JULY CC STATEMENT
SAN JULY CC STATEMENT
MONROE JULY CC STATEMENT
SLOOP JULY CC STATEMENT

45.69
14.99
66.93
97.54
30.24
35.94
127.94
171.84
136.08
1,512.89
274.83
800.00
5.98
27.50
2,275.00
75.00
790.15
1,255.88
214.04
80.90
194.88
2.22288.88
35.99
71.15
50.43
97.00
201.17
1,376.82
81.38
109.99
1,238.36
9.19
1,558.95
984.18
126.19
1,006.42
1,015.00
796.00
46.76
90.00
13.45
560.66
52.16
5.48
352.78
413.15
434.30
20.76
99.30

TOTAL

FMWARREGR2
JSCHERMBEC

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY
WARRANT REGISTER
START DATE: 07/24/2026 END DATE: 07/30/2026

7/30/26

12:11:44
Page
3

TYPES OF CHECKS SELECTED: * ALL TYPES
CHECK RANGE SELECTED: * No Check Range Selected
WARRANT CHK
NUMBER TYPE

WARRANT
DATE

VEND #/
PCH DOC #

VENDOR NAME/
ACCOUNT NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

AMOUNT

142655
142676
142673
142673
142673
142673
142673
142673
142673
142673
142673
142674
142673
142673
142673
142673
142684
142661
142660
142659
142662
142663
142664
142660
142664
142679
142679
142678
142679
142679
142678
142678
142678
142679
142679
142679
142678
142679
142662
142664
142663
142677
142661
142660
142649
142697
142649
142697
142651
142650

6-001-5-49-340
6-001-5-53-308
6-108-5-00-204
6-108-5-00-213
6-108-5-00-219
6-108-5-00-280
6-108-5-00-301
6-108-5-00-380
6-108-5-00-601
6-108-5-00-603
6-108-5-00-606
6-108-5-00-606
6-108-5-00-610
6-108-5-00-611
6-108-5-00-613
6-112-5-00-256
6-118-5-00-401
6-125-5-00-301
6-126-5-00-225
6-126-5-00-226
6-126-5-00-226
6-126-5-00-226
6-126-5-00-321
6-127-5-00-3
6-127-5-00-3
6-133-5-00-201
6-133-5-00-208
6-133-5-00-301
6-133-5-00-301
6-133-5-00-309
6-133-5-00-311
6-133-5-00-312
6-133-5-00-360
6-133-5-00-360
6-133-5-00-362
6-133-5-00-364
6-133-5-00-365
6-133-5-00-365
6-135-5-00-200
6-135-5-00-200
6-136-5-00-207
6-137-5-00-320
6-138-5-00-227
6-139-5-00-201
6-144-5-00-2
6-144-5-00-2
6-144-5-00-3
6-144-5-00-3
6-145-5-00-252
6-145-5-00-255

KEPPLER JULY STATEMENT
PHILLIPS JULY CC STATEMENT
HEALTH JULY CC STATEMENT
HEALTH JULY CC STATEMENT
HEALTH JULY CC STATEMENT
HEALTH JULY CC STATEMENT
HEALTH JULY CC STATEMENT
HEALTH JULY CC STATEMENT
HEALTH JULY CC STATEMENT
HEALTH JULY CC STATEMENT
HEALTH JULY CC STATEMENT
HAMMERSCHMIDT JULY CC STATEMEN
HEALTH JULY CC STATEMENT
HEALTH JULY CC STATEMENT
HEALTH JULY CC STATEMENT
HEALTH JULY CC STATEMENT
TREAS. JULY CC STATEMENT
HARDISON JULY CC STATEMENT
VANHOUTON JULY CC STATEMENT
SKAGGS JULY CC STATEMENT
HERRERA CC JULY STATEMENT
IANNONE JULY CC STATEMENT
BERRY CC JULY STATEMENT
VANHOUTON JULY CC STATEMENT
BERRY CC JULY STATEMENT
PW JULY CC STATEMENT
PW JULY CC STATEMENT
PW JULY CC STATEMENT
PW JULY CC STATEMENT
PW JULY CC STATEMENT
PW JULY CC STATEMENT
PW JULY CC STATEMENT
PW JULY CC STATEMENT
PW JULY CC STATEMENT
PW JULY CC STATEMENT
PW JULY CC STATEMENT
PW JULY CC STATEMENT
PW JULY CC STATEMENT
HERRERA CC JULY STATEMENT
BERRY CC JULY STATEMENT
IANNONE JULY CC STATEMENT
PW JULY CC STATEMENT
HARDISON JULY CC STATEMENT
VANHOUTON JULY CC STATEMENT
CAMPBELL JULY CC STATEMENT
COA JULY CC STATEMENT
CAMPBELL JULY CC STATEMENT
COA JULY CC STATEMENT
HOWARD JULY CC STATEMENT
HARMON JULY CC STATEMENT

227.61
111.98
307.12
72.00
134.94
1,251.56
157.09
918.48
162.21
301.74
271.41
388.90
933.43
3,355.96
9,904.52
534.93
424.28
409.94
140.5690.00
95.45
37.00
395.07
247.50
193.54
19.64
163.01
472.74
514.50
1,030.36
280.65
43.14
1,799.74
759.44
1,132.74
334.81
1,183.94
36.97
178.22
244.02
49.00
599.55826.02
247.50
362.70
344.59
19.97
52.46
58.43
35.47

TOTAL

FMWARREGR2
JSCHERMBEC

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY
WARRANT REGISTER
START DATE: 07/24/2026 END DATE: 07/30/2026

7/30/26

12:11:44
Page
4

TYPES OF CHECKS SELECTED: * ALL TYPES
CHECK RANGE SELECTED: * No Check Range Selected
WARRANT CHK
NUMBER TYPE

*1859

*121028
121029

121030
121031
121032

WARRANT
DATE

AP 07/29/2026

AP 07/29/2026
AP 07/29/2026

AP 07/29/2026
AP 07/29/2026
AP 07/29/2026

VEND #/
PCH DOC #

VENDOR NAME/
ACCOUNT NUMBER

142647
142652
142647
142647
142650
142647
142648
142650
142652
142653
142654
142647
142650
142647
142647
142647
142647
142647
142684
142698
142699
142689
142690
142689
142690
142690
142687
142643

6-145-5-00-301
6-145-5-00-301
6-145-5-00-303
6-145-5-00-345
6-145-5-00-746
6-145-5-00-750
6-145-5-00-750
6-145-5-00-750
6-145-5-00-750
6-145-5-00-750
6-145-5-00-750
6-145-5-00-9
6-145-5-00-9
6-145-5-05-301
6-145-5-06-301
6-145-5-06-321
6-145-5-07-302
6-145-5-07-321
6-146-5-00-301
6-147-5-00-3
6-147-5-00-3
6-160-5-00-212
6-160-5-00-213
6-160-5-00-301
6-160-5-00-303
6-160-5-00-304
6-198-5-18-201
6-212-5-00-2

1094
142700
142700
2138
142706
1737
142705
142705
142705
24545
142703
385
142708
1088
142714
142715

DESCRIPTION

COA JULY CC STATEMENT
KELLOGG JULU CC STATEMENT
COA JULY CC STATEMENT
COA JULY CC STATEMENT
HARMON JULY CC STATEMENT
COA JULY CC STATEMENT
HAMBLETON JULY CC STATEMENT
HARMON JULY CC STATEMENT
KELLOGG JULU CC STATEMENT
MCINTYRE JULY CC STATEMENT
PETERSON JULY CC STATEMENT
COA JULY CC STATEMENT
HARMON JULY CC STATEMENT
COA JULY CC STATEMENT
COA JULY CC STATEMENT
COA JULY CC STATEMENT
COA JULY CC STATEMENT
COA JULY CC STATEMENT
TREAS. JULY CC STATEMENT
COA JULY CC STATEMENT
HARMON CC JULY STATEMENT
SALDIVAR JULY CC STATEMENT
ANDERSON JULY STATEMENT
SALDIVAR JULY CC STATEMENT
ANDERSON JULY STATEMENT
ANDERSON JULY STATEMENT
MAGAHA JULY CC STATEMENT
B&G JULY CC STATEMENT
WARRANT TOTAL
ACKERLAND ACRES LIVING TRUST
6-171-5-08-301
PERMANENT EASEMENT, TEMP FENCE
6-171-5-08-301
PERMANENT EASEMENT, TEMP FENCE
WARRANT TOTAL
ABSOLUTE COMFORT TECHNOLOGIES
6-174-5-00-210
KICKAPOO TOWER BATTERY CHARGER
WARRANT TOTAL
AT&T
6-174-5-00-210
EASTON, LEAVENWORTH, FT LEAVEN
6-174-5-00-210
EASTON, LEAVENWORTH, FT LEAVEN
6-174-5-00-210
EASTON, LEAVENWORTH, FT LEAVEN
WARRANT TOTAL
CDW GOVERNMENT INC
6-001-5-42-293
HP DESIGN JET Z6 64
WARRANT TOTAL
CNH INDUSTRIAL CAPITAL AMERICA
6-155-5-00-4
2022 NEW HOLLAND TRACTOR
WARRANT TOTAL
COLUMN SOFTWARE PBC
6-001-5-49-340
PRIMARY CANIDATE PUBLICATION L
6-001-5-49-340
PRIMARY NOTICE 2026 FOR OFFICA

AMOUNT

TOTAL

81.97
130.01
769.27
60.90
48.50
626.00
32.02
109.90
386.67
55.32
43.39
1,816.21
1,004.80
28.87
3.8312.762.31
2.5545.60
700.00
362.68
279.00
423.55
612.95
177.40
74.10
285.00
1,074.95
73,103.52
6,890.00
31,655.00
38,545.00
1,414.72
1,414.72
15.76
79.60
79.59
174.95
11,967.75
11,967.75
11,311.10
11,311.10
357.08
121.10

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WARRANT CHK
NUMBER TYPE
121033

121034
121035
121036

WARRANT
DATE

AP 07/29/2026

AP 07/29/2026
AP 07/29/2026
AP 07/29/2026

VEND #/
PCH DOC #
1219
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
142733
992
142717
203
142719
2059
142726
142712

VENDOR NAME/
ACCOUNT NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

WARRANT TOTAL
CLERK OF DIST COURT-LEAV
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
6-001-5-11-501
JULY 2026 COURT COST
WARRANT TOTAL
FOUR CORNER SOLUTIONS LLC
6-001-5-06-301
CANON IMAGE RUNNER ADVANCE C32
WARRANT TOTAL
DANNY SLUSSER AND TERRI RICKET
6-176-5-00-212
GREENFEATHER ALCOHOL MONITORIN
WARRANT TOTAL
MIDWEST OFFICE TECHNOLOGY INC
6-001-5-11-303
COPIER COST OVERAGE
6-001-5-23-201
CLERKS AND FINANCE COPIES

AMOUNT

TOTAL
478.18

10.00
131.00
20.00
31.00
108.00
108.00
108.00
63.00
78.00
40.00
120.00
200.00
310.00
60.00
60.00
108.00
110.00
108.00
108.00
25.00
160.00
100.00
850.00
418.00
51.00
50.00
50.00
108.00
108.00
108.00
108.00
108.00
108.00
120.00
60.00
100.00
23.00
.00
4,536.00
475.96
475.96
308.00
308.00
51.50
63.98

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WARRANT CHK
NUMBER TYPE

WARRANT
DATE

VEND #/
PCH DOC #

VENDOR NAME/
ACCOUNT NUMBER

2666
142710

ROSE DAY
6-145-5-00-205

2666
142702

DAVID MARTIN
6-001-5-18-202

DESCRIPTION

AMOUNT
WARRANT TOTAL

121037
121038

AP 07/29/2026
AP 07/29/2026

115.48

SAVE TRAINING ROUNDTRIP 24 MIL
WARRANT TOTAL

17.40

TRAVEL PER DIEM

273.00

17.40

WARRANT TOTAL
121039
121040
121041

AP 07/29/2026
AP 07/29/2026
AP 07/29/2026

196
142716

OLSSON,INC
6-001-5-06-206

3
142711

COUNCIL ON AGING
6-145-5-00-746

7098
142718

QUILL CORP
6-001-5-01-301

273.00

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE THROUGHT
WARRANT TOTAL

4,600.09

MEALS ON WHEELS BENEFIT START
WARRANT TOTAL

1,200.00

SUPPLIES

4,600.09
1,200.00
162.04

WARRANT TOTAL
121042
121043
121044
121045
121046
121047
121048
121049
121050
121051
121052
121053

AP 07/29/2026
AP 07/29/2026
AP 07/29/2026
AP 07/29/2026
AP 07/29/2026
AP 07/29/2026
AP 07/29/2026
AP 07/29/2026
AP 07/29/2026
AP 07/29/2026
AP 07/29/2026
AP 07/29/2026

103
142728

NOAH TINKS
6-001-5-11-502

103
142729

ETHAN JOHNSTON
6-001-5-11-502

103
142730

DRAVEN SAVIDGE
6-001-5-11-502

103
142731

BENJAMIN AVENENTI
6-001-5-11-502

103
142732
6917
142724
6148
142727
113
142704
207
142720
22603
142725
1073
142709
621

TOTAL

162.04

DANIELS 2025 JV 109
WARRANT TOTAL

150.00

DANIELS 2025 JV 109
WARRANT TOTAL

38.00

DANIESL 2025 JV 109
WARRANT TOTAL

20.00

FIGUEROA 2024 CR 548
WARRANT TOTAL
LEAVENWORTH COUNTY TREASURER
6-001-5-11-502
HUNTER 2025 CR 614
WARRANT TOTAL
RURAL WATER DIST #1
6-160-5-00-210
WATER METER CHARGE JULY 2026
WARRANT TOTAL
LEAV CO SHERIFF DEPT
6-001-5-11-503
JEREMY PETERS 21 1268 21CR461
WARRANT TOTAL
SUMNERONE INC
6-133-5-00-301
CANON COPIER COUNTS SN 2UA0086
WARRANT TOTAL
KATHRYN KAY LUNA
6-176-5-00-205
VTC MENTOR COORDINATOR JUNE 20
WARRANT TOTAL
TODD THOMPSON
6-001-5-11-211
REIMBURSEMENT FOR FLIGHT TO/FR
WARRANT TOTAL
WITHERS-KC SANITARY SUPPLY
6-146-5-00-301
SECURITY MIRROR ANNEX
WARRANT TOTAL
ROBERT OWENS

280.00

150.00
38.00
20.00
280.00
50.00
50.00
27.77
27.77
100.00
100.00
46.97
46.97
1,300.00
1,300.00
904.30
904.30
55.00
55.00

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WARRANT CHK
NUMBER TYPE

121054
121055
121056
121057
121058

121059
121060
121061

121062
121063
121064
121065

121066

WARRANT
DATE

AP 07/30/2026
AP 07/30/2026
AP 07/30/2026
AP 07/30/2026
AP 07/30/2026

AP 07/30/2026
AP 07/30/2026
AP 07/30/2026

AP 07/30/2026
AP 07/30/2026
AP 07/30/2026
AP 07/30/2026

AP 07/30/2026

VEND #/
PCH DOC #

VENDOR NAME/
ACCOUNT NUMBER

142701

6-001-5-06-205

438
142737
283
142746
661
142754
1055
142752
2395
142736
142736
142736
142736
142736
142736
142736
142736
902
142745
2611
142748
843
142739
142739
605
142735
268
142755
754
142747
8015
142740
142740
66366
142756

DESCRIPTION

MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT FOR 53 M
WARRANT TOTAL
ADVENTHEALTH SHAWNEE MISSION
6-001-5-14-321
SA EVIDENCE COLLECTION
WARRANT TOTAL
ROBERT BUSETTI
6-001-5-07-219
MONTHLY FEE FOR DENTIST INMATE
WARRANT TOTAL
CDJ AUTOMOTIVE LLC
6-001-5-07-213
UNIT 119 VIN 2011 INSPECTION
WARRANT TOTAL
CLAYTON PAPER & DISTRIBUTION I
6-001-5-07-359
GLASS CLEANER SHIPPING
WARRANT TOTAL
CMH PROFESSIONAL GROUP
6-001-5-14-321
SA EVIDENCE CLLECTINO
6-001-5-14-321
SA EVIDENCE CLLECTINO
6-001-5-14-321
SA EVIDENCE CLLECTINO
6-001-5-14-321
SA EVIDENCE CLLECTINO
6-001-5-14-321
SA EVIDENCE CLLECTINO
6-001-5-14-321
SA EVIDENCE CLLECTINO
6-001-5-14-321
SA EVIDENCE CLLECTINO
6-001-5-14-321
SA EVIDENCE CLLECTINO
WARRANT TOTAL
DEBS RIVERVIEW LLC
6-001-5-07-266
SHELTERING SERVICES AUGUST 202
WARRANT TOTAL
DIRECTOR OF VEHICLES
6-001-5-07-213
271LJF 023 RNR
WARRANT TOTAL
FIDLAR
6-119-5-00-252
AVID AND LAREDO ANNUAL 2026 20
6-119-5-00-252
AVID AND LAREDO ANNUAL 2026 20
WARRANT TOTAL
FLEET HOSTER LLC
6-001-5-14-340
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CAMERAS
WARRANT TOTAL
GEN DIGITAL, INC.
6-510-2-00-941
2026 JULY PREMIUMS
WARRANT TOTAL
JANA HARRIS
6-001-5-07-219
MONTHLY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR J
WARRANT TOTAL
HILLYARD
6-001-5-33-280
WALK BEHIND FLOOR SCRUBBER T26
6-001-5-33-280
WALK BEHIND FLOOR SCRUBBER T26
WARRANT TOTAL
KANSAS GAS SERVICE
6-174-5-00-210
GAS SERVICES FOR LEAVENWORTH T
WARRANT TOTAL

AMOUNT

TOTAL

38.43
38.43
725.00
725.00
350.00
350.00
150.00
150.00
237.50
237.50
725.00
725.00
725.00
725.00
725.00
725.00
725.00
725.00
5,800.00
1,519.38
1,519.38
80.00
80.00
30,331.00
16,350.00
46,681.00
563.00
563.00
2,066.77
2,066.77
6,250.00
6,250.00
4,872.00
82.50
4,954.50
67.05
67.05

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WARRANT CHK
NUMBER TYPE
121067
121068

121069
121070
121071
121072
121073
121074
121075

WARRANT
DATE

AP 07/30/2026
AP 07/30/2026

AP 07/30/2026
AP 07/30/2026
AP 07/30/2026
AP 07/30/2026
AP 07/30/2026
AP 07/30/2026
AP 07/30/2026

VEND #/
PCH DOC #

VENDOR NAME/
ACCOUNT NUMBER

168
142753

LEAVENWORTH CO HUMANE SOCIETY
6-001-5-07-266
HOUSING FOR 1 DOG DRAYKE
WARRANT TOTAL
CHARLEES C LOHMAN
6-001-5-31-290
ANNUAL INSPECT AND TEST ON SYS
6-001-5-31-294
ANNUAL INSPECT AND TEST ON SYS
6-001-5-33-266
ANNUAL INSPECT AND TEST ON SYS
WARRANT TOTAL
MIDWEST OFFICE TECHNOLOGY INC
6-001-5-07-219
CANON IRAC259IF
WARRANT TOTAL
NAWS INC
6-136-5-00-3
DRUG LITERATURE
WARRANT TOTAL
ROCK RIVER ARMS INC
6-001-5-07-356
RIFEL PARTS
WARRANT TOTAL
SALINA REGIONAL HEALTH
6-001-5-14-321
SA EVIDENCE COLLECTION
WARRANT TOTAL
SEIFERT'S FLOORING
6-001-5-32-280
601 S 3RD ST 380SQ FT LVP TURN
WARRANT TOTAL
TIRE CITY OF LEAVENWORTH, INC
6-160-5-00-207
SCRAP TIRE RECYCLE
WARRANT TOTAL
UNION MILL SUPPLY,LLC
6-001-5-07-359
12 PRO DRY 5 GAL
WARRANT TOTAL

1095
142744
142744
142744
2059
142751
1113
142734
1042
142749
1107
142738
1717
142743
1098
142758
5610
142750

DESCRIPTION

AMOUNT

GRAND TOTAL

TOTAL

190.00
190.00
152.00
376.00
1,296.00
1,824.00
92.05
92.05
121.99
121.99
315.00
315.00
725.00
725.00
1,641.75
1,641.75
650.00
650.00
1,025.88
1,025.88
270,177.23

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TYPES OF CHECKS SELECTED: * ALL TYPES
CHECK RANGE SELECTED: * No Check Range Selected
FUND SUMMARY
001
108
112
118
119
125
126
127
133
135
136
137
138
139
144
145
146
147
155
160
171
174
176
198
212
510

GENERAL
COUNTY HEALTH
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT
TREASURER TECH FUND
ROD TECHNOLOGY
CPJJ
COMM CORR ADULT
COMM CORR ADULT NON GRANT
ROAD & BRIDGE
COMM CORR OPIOID
COMM CORR JUVENILE
LOCAL SERVICE ROAD & BRIDGE
JUV INTAKE & ASSESSMENT
JDC: FAMILY STRONG
PALS (PETS AND LOVING SENIORS
COUNCIL ON AGING
COUNTY TREASURER SPECIAL
MEMORIALS (COA)
LSR CAPITAL EQUIP RESERVE
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
S TAX CAP RD PROJ: BONDS
911
VETERANS TREATMENT COURT (16.753)
SPECIAL GRANTS
SEWER DISTRICT 2: TIMBERLAKES
PAYROLL CLEARING

114,607.10
18,159.36
534.93
424.28
46,681.00
409.94
476.96
441.04
7,818.65
422.24
170.99
599.55826.02
247.50
779.72
6,488.30
100.60
1,062.68
11,311.10
13,176.86
38,545.00
3,057.79
1,608.00
285.00
1,074.95
2,066.77

TOTAL ALL FUNDS

270,177.23

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Leavenworth County
Request for Board Action
Date: July 29, 2026
To: Board of County Commissioners
From: Monica Swigart, Human Resources
Additional Reviews as needed:
Budget Review

Administrator Review

Legal Review

Action Requested: Approve the 2026-2027 benefit plan year renewal rates and authorize the County
Administrator to sign a one-year extension with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas.
Recommendation:

Approval

Analysis:

The county is close to ending the first year with Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Kansas and received a renewal rate of only 6%, which is a dramatic
improvement from the double-digit increases received over previous years. With
this favorable renewal rate, it is staff’s recommendation to remain with Blue
Cross Blue Shield of Kansas for the upcoming year which would allow the
employees share of premiums to remain the same. The actual increase in cost
will be determined after open enrollment but at the current enrollment would
reflect an increase of approximately $259,047.
Dental (Delta Dental) and vision (Guardian) renewal rates came in flat with no
changes for the 2026-27 plan year, keeping the same 50/50 split equally
between the employees and the County.

Alternatives:

Adjust the amount employer/employee responsible for.

Budgetary Impact:
Not Applicable
Budgeted item with available funds
Non-Budgeted item with available funds through prioritization
Non-Budgeted item with additional funds requested
Total Amount Requested:

Additional Attachments: 2026-2027 Insurance Rate Sheet

C:\Users\mswigart\Desktop\RBA Renewal Rates 2026-27.docx

2026-2027 Insurance Rates
Projected +/Insurance Premium Rates
*DUAL= employee + spouse are LVCO
employee's*

Employer Cost
per pay period

Employee Cost
per paycheck

Employer Increase
per enrollee/per
month

Wellness Incentive** EE Only Per Paycheck

Wellness Incentive** EE+Spouse Per
Paycheck

Total Cost 26-27
(ER+EE)

Employer Cost per
month

Employee Cost per
month

EE HDHP
EE BASE PPO

$ 1,079.65
$ 1,148.45

1028.19
1028.19

51.46
120.26

514.10 $
514.10 $

25.73
60.13

974.58
974.58

53.61
53.61

$
$

0.73
35.13

FAMILY HDHP
FAMILY BASE PPO

$ 2,445.93
$ 2,601.90

2106.09
2106.09

339.84
495.81

1053.05 $
1053.05 $

169.92
247.91

1984.66
1984.66

121.43
121.43

$
$

144.92 $
222.91 $

DUAL FAMILY HDHP
DUAL FAMILY BASE PPO

$ 2,445.93
$ 2,601.90

2232.94
2232.94

212.99
368.96

1116.47 $
1116.47 $

106.50
184.48

2111.51
2111.51

121.43
121.43

DENTAL - EE
DENTAL - FAMILY

$
$

27.20
98.82

13.60
49.41

13.60
49.41

6.80 $
24.71 $

6.80
24.71

13.60
49.41

0.00
0.00

$
81.50 $
56.50
$
159.48 $
134.48
**Must complete required wellness
credits and documentation during
submittal period.

VISION - EE
VISION - EE + SPOUSE
VISION - EE + CHILDREN
VISION - FAMILY

$
$
$
$

5.03
9.56
10.06
14.79

2.52
4.78
5.03
7.40

2.51
4.78
5.03
7.39

1.27 $
2.39 $
2.52 $
3.70 $

1.26
2.39
2.51
3.69

2.25
4.78
5.03
7.40

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

Submittal period:
- New hires - within first 90 days
- Current employees - within first 90 days of
benefit year

Employer Cost 25-26

119.92
197.91

Leavenworth County
Request for Board Action
Date: July 29, 2026
To: Board of County Commissioners
From: Monica Swigart, Human Resources
Additional Reviews as needed:
Budget Review

Administrator Review

Legal Review

Action Requested: Requesting approval to amend the current Wellness Incentive Policy
Recommendation:

Approval

Analysis:

The Wellness Incentive Policy was created to further support employees and
retirees with rising healthcare costs while incentivizing healthy habits of regular
medical, dental and vision evaluations.

Requested Revisions:
1) Remove the below language from the policy as it no longer applies.
For the HDHP Employee Plan ONLY, the $50.00 incentive will be deposited into the
employee’s health savings account.
2) Add the below language to allow biometric screenings to be valid for 24 months.
With the exception of Biometric Screenings, which are valid for 24 months from completion
date, activities and exams must be completed within the preceding 12 months of submittal to
count as valid credits.
Alternatives:
Budgetary Impact:
Not Applicable
Budgeted item with available funds
Non-Budgeted item with available funds through prioritization
Non-Budgeted item with additional funds requested
Total Amount Requested:
Additional Attachments: Wellness Incentive Policy

S:\~Wellness Incentive Program\Formal Approval\2026\RBA Wellness Incentive Policy Revision 10.1.26.docx

Leavenworth County
SUBJECT

Wellness Incentive Policy

POLICY MANUAL
ISSUED BY

EFFECTIVE DATE

BOCC

10/1/2026

REVISION

3

STATEMENT:
The Leavenworth Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) are committed to supporting
employee health and benefit programs. They recognize that employees are more likely to
engage in healthy programs and remain employed with employers who offer comprehensive
benefits.
Therefore, the BOCC wishes to implement the following policy.

POLICY:
Leavenworth County will offer a wellness incentive to any employee, or retiree, who is actively enrolled
in the health insurance plan offered by the County; and who also completes and accumulates the
required wellness credits and submits the required documentation during the submittal period each
year.
Incentive: Employees or retirees who meet the qualifications will receive a $50.00 monthly reduction to
the current health insurance premium/cost for employee only and a $100.00 monthly reduction in
premium/cost if both the employee and spousal equivalent (adult member) are enrolled in the County
health plan and both meet the qualifications. The employee or retiree must earn the incentive for the
spousal equivalent to be eligible to earn the incentive. The reduction in premium will begin with the pay
period following when the qualifications have been met and will continue for the remainder of the
current benefit plan year ending September 30.
Qualifications: To receive the incentive, employees and retirees must submit the incentive credits sheet
and required documentation, to the Human Resources Department within the submittal period each
year. With the exception of Biometric Screenings, which are valid for 24 months from completion date,
activities and exams must be completed within the preceding 12 months of submittal to count as valid
credits. The submittal period is equal to the 90 days after the employee or retiree becomes eligible for
benefits OR the first 90 days of the new benefit year (currently October 1 – December 31). The
employee, retiree and spousal equivalent must each re-qualify annually to continue to receive the
incentive.

___________________________________
Chairmen, Board of County Commissioners

___________________________
Date of Adoption

Leavenworth County
Request for Board Action
Date: July 30, 2026
To: Board of County Commissioners
Cc:
Mark Loughry, County Administrator
From: Misty Brown, County Counselor
Department Head Approval: N/A
Additional Reviews as needed:
Budget Review

Administrator Review

Legal Review

Action Requested: Consider the attached Resolution providing for a moratorium on applications
for data centers in the unincorporated area of Leavenworth County.
Recommendation: Take action as deemed appropriate.
Analysis: On May 13, 2026, the Commission adopted a 90-day moratorium on the further
development of Project Bluestem or any other data center proposals, battery storage facilities, or
crypto storage1 facilities to allow the County time to adopt and consider regulations for such
facilities and to hold additional work sessions and hearings. Staff have worked to develop proposed
regulations and held work sessions to address data centers.
The moratorium for data centers ends on August 10, 2026. The Commission previously directed
staff to draft separate moratoria for data centers, battery energy storage facilities, and crypto
storage operations for consideration by the Commission. Staff prepared the attached Resolution,
which if adopted, would place a moratorium on the establishment, operation or expansion of data
centers in the unincorporated area of Leavenworth County. The proposed end date for the
moratorium has been left blank as there has been no direction by the Commission regarding a
proposed end date.

Alternatives: 1) Adopt the Resolution as proposed, 2) Decline to adopt the Resolution, 3) Modify
the Resolution, or 4) Table the matter for further study.
Budgetary Impact:
Not Applicable
Budgeted item with available funds
Non-Budgeted item with available funds through prioritization
Non-Budgeted item with additional funds requested
Total Amount Requested: N/A
Additional Attachments:
Data Center Moratorium Resolution

The May 13, 2026 moratorium references “crypto storage facilities”; the proposed resolution restates the use as
“cryptocurrency mining facilities.”
1

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-13
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE
ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT,
OPERATION
OR EXPANSION
OF
DATA
CENTERS
WITHIN
THE
UNINCORPORATED AREA OF LEAVENWORTH COUNTY; AND DIRECTING THE
DEVELOPMENT OF REGULATIONS FOR DATA CENTERS FOLLOWING A PAUSE.
WHEREAS, The Leavenworth County Zoning Regulations (“Zoning Regulations”) presently do
not directly define and address a land use associated with “Data Centers,” as herein defined; and
WHEREAS, Kansas statutes authorize counties to establish land development regulations to
address their local development concerns and needs; and
WHEREAS, there has been an increased nationwide interest in Data Center development and
impacts; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2026, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a ninety (90) day
moratorium on the acceptance, processing, and consideration of applications relating to data
centers, battery energy storage systems, and cryptocurrency mining facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has determined that the land use, infrastructure,
public safety, environmental, and regulatory considerations associated with data centers, battery
energy storage systems, and cryptocurrency mining facilities differ significantly from one another
and warrant separate review and evaluation; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners finds it to be in the best interests of the County
to replace the existing moratorium with separate and independent moratoria applicable to data
centers, battery energy storage systems, and cryptocurrency mining facilities in order to allow for
the development of regulations tailored to the unique characteristics and impacts of each use; and
WHEREAS, due to a number of impacts that Data Centers have or might have on nearby property
owners, the region, and also future development, the Board of County Commissioners recognizes
that a need exists to further consider, and potentially adopt, additional land development
regulations and/or standards that may pertain to such property uses; and
WHEREAS, no applications for proposed development have been submitted with respect to Data
Centers within the unincorporated areas of Leavenworth County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners desires to provide adequate time for the
Leavenworth County Planning and Zoning Commission to properly evaluate and implement the
aforementioned actions by providing for the suspension of acceptance or processing of
applications or permits pertaining or related to the establishment, construction, operation or
expansion of any Data Center in the interim period defined in this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to K.S.A. 12-741, et seq., and K.S.A. 19-101 et seq., Leavenworth County
has the police power and statutory authority to regulate the conduct of development through this
Resolution. This moratorium is a legislative action.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF LEAVENWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS that:

COUNTY

1. That the action of the Board of County Commissioners taken on May 13, 2026 approving
a ninety (90) day moratorium on the acceptance, processing, and consideration of
applications relating to data centers, battery energy storage systems, and cryptocurrency
mining facilities, is hereby rescinded as it applies to data centers and shall be of no further
force or effect as of the effective date of this Resolution. To the extent any provisions of
prior actions of the Board of County Commissioners contradict with this Resolutions, those
provisions are hereby rescinded as it is the intent of the Board of County Commissioners
that the provisions of this Resolution superseded those resolutions and replace them in their
entirety.
2. Within the unincorporated area of Leavenworth County, the consideration and issuance of
any Special Use Permits for applications submitted after this Resolution’s effective date
that would include or involve Data Centers is temporarily suspended as indicated within
this Resolution. For purposes of this Resolution, Data Centers shall be generally construed
as one or more buildings, facilities or other sites that are constructed, reconstructed,
enlarged, remodeled, leased or used to principally house a group of networked computer
servers for the storage, processing, management and dissemination of data and information,
or a substantially similar use.
3. The Leavenworth County Planning and Zoning Department and Planning Commission are
hereby directed to suspend accepting or acting upon any application or permit received for
operation, development, erection and/or construction of a Data Center or related activities
and components associated with such use in the unincorporated area of Leavenworth
County for the period stated within this Resolution.
4. Leavenworth County staff and the Leavenworth County Planning Commission are directed
to review the existing Zoning Regulations. The Leavenworth County Planning and Zoning
Department and Planning Commission may then bring forward any proposed Zoning
Regulation amendments pertaining to Data Centers and related matters within the Zoning
Regulations pursuant to K.S.A. 12-741 et seq. If deemed appropriate by the Leavenworth
County Planning Commission, potential amendments pertaining to Data Centers and
related matters may be proposed to be made to the Leavenworth County Comprehensive
Plan.
5. The interim development control imposed by this Resolution may be extended, amended,
or terminated earlier than its expiration date by subsequent resolution approved by the
Board of County Commissioners.
6. If any section of this Resolution shall be adjudged invalid or held unconstitutional, the
same shall not affect the validity of this resolution as a whole or any part or provision
thereof, other than the part so declared invalid or unconstitutional.

7. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force and effect after its adoption and
publication in the official county newspaper and shall remain in effect
until____________________. The County Clerk is directed to publish this Resolution once
in the official county newspaper.

ADOPTED this ___ day of ____________, 2026

______________________________
Mike Stieben, Chairman

ATTEST:

______________________________
Jeff Culbertson, Member

________________________________

______________________________

Fran Keppler, Leavenworth County Clerk

Vanessa Reid, Member

_____________________________
Willie Dove, Member

______________________________
Mike Smith, Member

Leavenworth County
Request for Board Action
Date: July 30, 2026
To: Board of County Commissioners
Cc:
Mark Loughry, County Administrator
From: Misty Brown, County Counselor
Department Head Approval: N/A
Additional Reviews as needed:
Budget Review

Administrator Review

Legal Review

Action Requested: Consider the attached Resolutions providing for moratorium on applications
for battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the unincorporated area of Leavenworth County.
Recommendation: Take action as deemed appropriate.
Analysis: On May 13, 2026, the Commission adopted a 90-day moratorium on the further
development of Project Bluestem or any other data center proposals, battery storage facilities, or
crypto storage1 facilities to allow the County time to adopt and consider regulations for such
facilities and to hold additional work sessions and hearings. Staff have worked to develop proposed
regulations and held work sessions to address BESS.
The moratorium for data centers ends on August 10, 2026. The Commission previously directed
staff to draft separate moratoria for data centers, battery energy storage facilities, and crypto
storage operations for consideration by the Commission. Staff prepared the attached Resolution,
which if adopted, would place a moratorium on the establishment, operation or expansion of BESS
in the unincorporated area of Leavenworth County. The proposed end date for the moratorium has
been left blank as there has been no direction by the Commission regarding a proposed end date.

Alternatives: 1) Adopt the Resolutions as proposed, 2) Decline to adopt the Resolutions, 3)
Modify the Resolutions, or 4) Table the matter for further study.
Budgetary Impact:
Not Applicable
Budgeted item with available funds
Non-Budgeted item with available funds through prioritization
Non-Budgeted item with additional funds requested
Total Amount Requested: N/A
Additional Attachments:
BESS Moratorium Resolution

The May 13, 2026 moratorium references “crypto storage facilities”; the proposed resolution restates the use as
“cryptocurrency mining facilities.”
1

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-14
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE
ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT,
OPERATION OR EXPANSION OF BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM
FACILITIES WITHIN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF LEAVENWORTH
COUNTY; AND DIRECTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF REGULATIONS FOR
BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM FACILITIES FOLLOWING A PAUSE.
WHEREAS, The Leavenworth County Zoning Regulations (“Zoning Regulations”) presently do
not directly define and address a land use associated with “Battery Energy Storage System
Facilities,” as herein defined; and
WHEREAS, Kansas statutes authorize counties to establish land development regulations to
address their local development concerns and needs; and
WHEREAS, there has been an increased nationwide interest in Battery Energy Storage System
Facility development and impacts; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2026, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a ninety (90) day
moratorium on the acceptance, processing, and consideration of applications relating to data
centers, battery energy storage systems, and cryptocurrency mining facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has determined that the land use, infrastructure,
public safety, environmental, and regulatory considerations associated with data centers, battery
energy storage systems, and cryptocurrency mining facilities differ significantly from one another
and warrant separate review and evaluation; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners finds it to be in the best interests of the County
to replace the existing moratorium with separate and independent moratoria applicable to data
centers, battery energy storage systems, and cryptocurrency mining facilities in order to allow for
the development of regulations tailored to the unique characteristics and impacts of each use; and
WHEREAS, due to a number of impacts that Battery Energy Storage System Facilities have or
might have on nearby property owners, the region, and also future development, the Board of
County Commissioners recognizes that a need exists to further consider, and potentially adopt,
additional land development regulations and/or standards that may pertain to such property uses;
and
WHEREAS, no applications for proposed development have been submitted with respect to
Battery Energy Storage System Facilities within the unincorporated areas of Leavenworth County;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners desires to provide adequate time for the
Leavenworth County Planning and Zoning Commission to properly evaluate and implement the
aforementioned actions by providing for the suspension of acceptance or processing of
applications or permits pertaining or related to the establishment, construction, operation or

expansion of any Battery Energy Storage System Facility in the interim period defined in this
Resolution; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to K.S.A. 12-741, et seq., and K.S.A. 19-101 et seq., Leavenworth County
has the police power and statutory authority to regulate the conduct of development through this
Resolution. This moratorium is a legislative action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF LEAVENWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS that:

COUNTY

1. That the action of the Board of County Commissioners taken on May 13, 2026 approving
a ninety (90) day moratorium on the acceptance, processing, and consideration of
applications relating to data centers, battery energy storage systems, and cryptocurrency
mining facilities, is hereby rescinded as it applies to battery energy storage systems and
shall be of no further force or effect as of the effective date of this Resolution. To the
extent any provisions of prior actions of the Board of County Commissioners contradict
with this Resolutions, those provisions are hereby rescinded as it is the intent of the Board
of County Commissioners that the provisions of this Resolution superseded those
resolutions and replace them in their entirety.
2. Within the unincorporated area of Leavenworth County, the consideration and issuance of
any Special Use Permits for applications submitted after this Resolution’s effective date
that would include or involve Battery Energy Storage Facilities is temporarily suspended
as indicated within this Resolution. For purposes of this Resolution, Battery Energy
Storage System Facilities shall be generally construed as one or more buildings, facilities
or other sites that are constructed, reconstructed, enlarged, remodeled, leased or used to
principally house electrochemical devices that charge, or collect, energy from the grid or a
generation facility, store that energy, and then discharge that energy at a later time to
provide electricity or other grid services.
3. The Leavenworth County Planning and Zoning Department and Planning Commission are
hereby directed to suspend accepting or acting upon any application or permit received for
operation, development, erection and/or construction of a Battery Energy Storage System
Facility or related activities and components associated with such use in the unincorporated
area of Leavenworth County for the period stated within this Resolution.
4. Leavenworth County staff and the Leavenworth County Planning Commission are directed
to review the existing Zoning Regulations. The Leavenworth County Planning and Zoning
Department and Planning Commission may then bring forward any proposed Zoning
Regulation amendments pertaining to Battery Energy Storage System Facilities and related
matters within the Zoning Regulations pursuant to K.S.A. 12-741 et seq. If deemed
appropriate by the Leavenworth County Planning Commission, potential amendments
pertaining to Battery Energy Storage System Facilities and related matters may be
proposed to be made to the Leavenworth County Comprehensive Plan.

5. The interim development control imposed by this Resolution may be extended, amended,
or terminated earlier than its expiration date by subsequent resolution approved by the
Board of County Commissioners.
6. If any section of this Resolution shall be adjudged invalid or held unconstitutional, the
same shall not affect the validity of this resolution as a whole or any part or provision
thereof, other than the part so declared invalid or unconstitutional.
7. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force and effect after its adoption and
publication in the official county newspaper and shall remain in effect until
___________________. The County Clerk is directed to publish this Resolution once in
the official county newspaper.

ADOPTED this ___ day of ____________, 2026

______________________________
Mike Stieben, Chairman

ATTEST:
______________________________
Jeff Culbertson, Member

________________________________

______________________________

Fran Keppler, Leavenworth County Clerk

Vanessa Reid, Member

_____________________________
Willie Dove, Member

______________________________
Mike Smith, Member

Leavenworth County
Request for Board Action
Date: July 30, 2026
To: Board of County Commissioners
Cc:
Mark Loughry, County Administrator
From: Misty Brown, County Counselor
Department Head Approval: N/A
Additional Reviews as needed:
Budget Review

Administrator Review

Legal Review

Action Requested: Consider the attached Resolution providing for a moratorium on applications
for cryptocurrency mining operations in the unincorporated area of Leavenworth County.
Recommendation: Take action as deemed appropriate.
Analysis: On May 13, 2026, the Commission adopted a 90-day moratorium on the further
development of Project Bluestem or any other data center proposals, battery storage facilities, or
crypto storage1 facilities to allow the County time to adopt and consider regulations for such
facilities and to hold additional work sessions and hearings.
The moratorium for data centers ends on August 10, 2026. The Commission previously directed
staff to draft separate moratoria for data centers, battery energy storage facilities, and crypto
storage operations for consideration by the Commission. Staff prepared the attached Resolution,
which if adopted, would place a moratorium on the establishment, operation or expansion of
cryptocurrency mining operations in the unincorporated area of Leavenworth County. The
proposed end date for the moratorium has been left blank as there has been no direction by the
Commission regarding a proposed end date.

Alternatives: 1) Adopt the Resolutions as proposed, 2) Decline to adopt the Resolutions, 3)
Modify the Resolutions, or 4) Table the matter for further study.
Budgetary Impact:
Not Applicable
Budgeted item with available funds
Non-Budgeted item with available funds through prioritization
Non-Budgeted item with additional funds requested
Total Amount Requested: N/A
Additional Attachments:
Cryptocurrency Mining Operations Moratorium Resolution

The May 13, 2026 moratorium references “crypto storage facilities”; the proposed resolution restates the use as
“cryptocurrency mining facilities.”
1

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-15
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE
ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT,
OPERATION OR EXPANSION OF CRYPTOCURRENCY MINING FACILITIES
WITHIN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF LEAVENWORTH COUNTY; AND
DIRECTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF REGULATIONS FOR CRYPTOCURRENCY
MINING FACILITIES FOLLOWING A PAUSE.
WHEREAS, The Leavenworth County Zoning Regulations (“Zoning Regulations”) presently do
not directly define and address a land use associated with “Cryptocurrency Mining Facilities,” as
herein defined; and
WHEREAS, Kansas statutes authorize counties to establish land development regulations to
address their local development concerns and needs; and
WHEREAS, there has been an increased nationwide interest in Cryptocurrency Mining Facility
development and impacts; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2026, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a ninety (90) day
moratorium on the acceptance, processing, and consideration of applications relating to data
centers, battery energy storage systems, and cryptocurrency mining facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has determined that the land use, infrastructure,
public safety, environmental, and regulatory considerations associated with data centers, battery
energy storage systems, and cryptocurrency mining facilities differ significantly from one another
and warrant separate review and evaluation; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners finds it to be in the best interests of the County
to replace the existing moratorium with separate and independent moratoria applicable to data
centers, battery energy storage systems, and cryptocurrency mining facilities in order to allow for
the development of regulations tailored to the unique characteristics and impacts of each use; and
WHEREAS, due to a number of impacts that Cryptocurrency Mining Facilities have or might
have on nearby property owners, the region, and also future development, the Board of County
Commissioners recognizes that a need exists to further consider, and potentially adopt, additional
land development regulations and/or standards that may pertain to such property uses; and
WHEREAS, no applications for proposed development have been submitted with respect to
Cryptocurrency Mining Facilities within the unincorporated areas of Leavenworth County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners desires to provide adequate time for the
Leavenworth County Planning and Zoning Commission to properly evaluate and implement the
aforementioned actions by providing for the suspension of acceptance or processing of
applications or permits pertaining or related to the establishment, construction, operation or
expansion of any Cryptocurrency Mining Facility in the interim period defined in this Resolution;
and

WHEREAS, pursuant to K.S.A. 12-741, et seq., and K.S.A. 19-101 et seq., Leavenworth County
has the police power and statutory authority to regulate the conduct of development through this
Resolution. This moratorium is a legislative action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF LEAVENWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS that:

COUNTY

1. That the action of the Board of County Commissioners taken on May 13, 2026 approving
a ninety (90) day moratorium on the acceptance, processing, and consideration of
applications relating to data centers, battery energy storage systems, and cryptocurrency
mining facilities, is hereby rescinded as it applies to cryptocurrency mining facilities and
shall be of no further force or effect as of the effective date of this Resolution. To the
extent any provisions of prior actions of the Board of County Commissioners contradict
with this Resolutions, those provisions are hereby rescinded as it is the intent of the Board
of County Commissioners that the provisions of this Resolution superseded those
resolutions and replace them in their entirety.
2. Within the unincorporated area of Leavenworth County, the consideration and issuance of
any Special Use Permits for applications submitted after this Resolution’s effective date
that would include or involve Cryptocurrency Storage Facilities is temporarily suspended
as indicated within this Resolution. For purposes of this Resolution, Cryptocurrency
Mining Facilities shall be generally construed as one or more buildings, facilities or other
sites that are constructed, reconstructed, enlarged, remodeled, leased or used in whole or
in part to house computer nodes or related equipment used to solve cryptographic puzzles
necessary for generating new cryptocurrency or processing and validating blockchain
cryptocurrency transactions.
3. The Leavenworth County Planning and Zoning Department and Planning Commission are
hereby directed to suspend accepting or acting upon any application or permit received for
operation, development, erection and/or construction of a Cryptocurrency Mining Facility
or related activities and components associated with such use in the unincorporated area of
Leavenworth County for the period stated within this Resolution.
4. Leavenworth County staff and the Leavenworth County Planning Commission are directed
to review the existing Zoning Regulations. The Leavenworth County Planning and Zoning
Department and Planning Commission may then bring forward any proposed Zoning
Regulation amendments pertaining to Cryptocurrency Mining Facilities and related matters
within the Zoning Regulations pursuant to K.S.A. 12-741 et seq. If deemed appropriate by
the Leavenworth County Planning Commission, potential amendments pertaining to
Cryptocurrency Mining Facilities and related matters may be proposed to be made to the
Leavenworth County Comprehensive Plan.

5. The interim development control imposed by this Resolution may be extended, amended,
or terminated earlier than its expiration date by subsequent resolution approved by the
Board of County Commissioners.
6. If any section of this Resolution shall be adjudged invalid or held unconstitutional, the
same shall not affect the validity of this resolution as a whole or any part or provision
thereof, other than the part so declared invalid or unconstitutional.
7. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force and effect after its adoption and
publication in the official county newspaper and shall remain in effect________________.
The County Clerk is directed to publish this Resolution once in the official county
newspaper.

ADOPTED this ___ day of ____________, 2026

______________________________
Mike Stieben, Chairman

ATTEST:
______________________________
Jeff Culbertson, Member

________________________________

______________________________

Fran Keppler, Leavenworth County Clerk

Vanessa Reid, Member

_____________________________
Willie Dove, Member

______________________________
Mike Smith, Member