The Linn County Commissioner met in regular session on Monday, Oct. 3, and began the meeting with the approval of the minutes of the last meeting on a 3-0 vote with all commissioners present.
Commissioners then voted 3-0 to move the meeting set for Monday, Oct. 10, to Tuesday, Oct. 11, due to Columbus Day.
Commissioner followed that with the approval of bills in the amount of $262, 342.
Chris Martin, Linn County IT Department, reported that as of Oct. 4, the Linn County Sheriff’s Office goes completely digital for radio and the old frequency will no longer work.
Morgan Northcutt reported on the county dinner costs, noting that a chili and/or chicken and noodle dinner would cost $10 per plate compared to $14 to $16 per plate for the traditional dinner. After a brief discussion commissioners opted to go with the chili and/or chicken and noodle dinner.
Commissioners then approved a conditional use permit for an automotive repair and restoration business near Parker for a five year term with the condition that they have structure up for the business within one year.
Planning and Zoning Administrator Darren Wilson reported he is currently going through the CUP permits to make sure none are expired. He added he has sent 10 to 12 letters notifying business owner of the need to reapply and since he had good response to those letters he has paused his perusal of CUP permits so that the board isn’t overwhelmed with reapplications.
Wilson then noted he needed 15 minutes in executive session for legal matters with Gary Thompson and Shaun West. Commissioners voted to enter into that executive session at that time; returning 15 minutes later with no action taken.
Public Works Field Administrator Shaun West reported that Pleasanton High School Cross Country had requested the closure of a portion Scott Road for a meet on Oct. 6. Commissioners approved the request.
West then reported on tons of solid waste transported from each city site on a yearly basis for the last three years as well as the landfill.
He added that he has rough estimates on costs to dump from Arcadia where they currently dump, and Allen County Landfill. Allen county had given a rough quote of $27 per ton while Arcadia had quoted $40 per ton.
West will continue to look into costs associated with the city sites and will report back to the commissioners.
West reported there had been an issue with a truck requiring repairs to the control lever and pump at cost of approximately $6,700. Commissioners authorized the expense.
West asked for and the commissioners then entered into a 15 minute executive session for personnel. No action was taken following the session.
Commissioners then entered into a 60-minute executive session for employee evaluations with Deputy Clerk Morgan Northcutt also attending.
At 10:38 a.m. Chris Martin entered the executive session, and left at 10:58 a.m. At 11 a.m. Missy Lancaster, Linn County Health Department, entered the executive session and she exited at 11:25 a.m. when the executive session ended.
No action was taken as a result of the executive session.
Commissioner James read Resolution #2022-33, placing a six-month moratorium on Commercial Solar Farms while the county zoning regulations are being revised. Commissioner Rick James moved to adopt Resolution 2022-33 as presented. Commissioner Danny McCullough seconded the motion and it carried on a 3-0 vote.
MEETINGS
LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, October 23, 2023

The Linn County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, Oct. 23, and began their weekly meeting with the approval of the minutes of the last meeting followed by the approval of claims in the amount of $272,818.97. Linn County Rural Fire Chief Randy Hegwald presented... [More]
LA CYGNE CITY COUNCIL - Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Among actions at the regular La Cygne council meeting last Wednesday, Oct. 18, was a split vote in which the city accepts a draft agreement for title search and warranty deed preparation of seven lots at 402 S. Broadway in exchange for absorbing a $16,400 house demolition bill.... [More]
LINN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL - Monday, October 23, 2023

The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 7:00 PM on Monday, October 23, 2023, with Mayor Cindy Smith presiding and all council members present. Following approval of the October 9th and October 14th meeting minutes, Mayor Smith opened the floor... [More]
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- LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, August 28, 2023
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NEWS
Souza resigns county clerk post

Linn County’s county clerk is resigning. At the weekly Linn County Commission meeting Tuesday morning, delayed a day because of Monday’s governmental Columbus Day holiday, Danielle Souza spoke during the public comment agenda section of her intention to resign the... [More]
Farmers State Bank under new ownership

Time moves on and things change – and the banking world is not exempt from those changes. When Farmers State Bank owner Dale Sprague passed away in August of 2024, his wife Janice and family made those changes when they sold the three banks this fall to Citizen Bank owner’s... [More]
Linn Valley council updated on water, lagoon projects

Linn Valley city council held its first meeting of the month on Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Lewis Donelson began the meeting by asking city employees present at the meeting to stand up front and introduce themselves and state their job title. The mayor continued by... [More]
More News
- Suit filed in Sunshine Meadows building permit case
- Pleasanton demos asphalt zipper for street repair
- La Cygne awards lift station bid
- Appraiser’s office announces completion of review
- SPECIAL: KBI conducts statewide marijuana enforcement operation
- Pleasanton council vetoed on fire volunteer appointments
- Kansas Policy Institute talks property taxes with legislature
- Pleasanton city candidate forum Oct. 6
SPORTS
Schneider makes State for Hawks in girls’ golf

Celeste Schneider made the 3-1A State golf tournament again this year for the Lady Hawks and will be looking to earn another State medal. To see the full article, check out this week's edition of the Linn County News or check out the online version here.
Wade and Britz advance to State for the Buffalos

The Prairie View girls’ golf team is doing well. The girls won the Pioneer League championship at Deer Trace on Oct. 7 and then followed that up by placing fourth at 3-1A Sub-State tournament at Crestwood in Pittsburg on Oct. 13. The Lady Buffs won the league tournament... [More]
Blu-Jays convert takeaways into Homecoming win

Pleasanton converted two second-quarter fumble recoveries and a third-quarter interception into passing touchdowns to break a three-game losing skid and claim a 41-6 Homecoming win over Southeast-Cherokee Friday at Blu-Jay Nation Stadium. The victory moves the ‘Jays’... [More]
More Sports
- Lady Jays host league triangular and competes at Uniontown
- Jayhawk volleyball has a busy successful week
- Jayhawk football wins thriller over Pleasanton on Homecoming
- Prairie View football dominates Burlington on Homecoming
- Pleasanton volleyball travels to Arma and Prairie View
- Jayhawk volleyball goes 4-0 on the week
- Pleasanton volleyball competes at Yates Center and Humboldt
- Prairie View football picks up a big win against Wellsville