Shawnee County Kansas Commission Meeting 2026/06/11

The Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners held a meeting on June 11, 2026, where several procurement and contract matters were addressed. The board approved voucher payments totaling over $4.3 million, including payments for engineering design services by Bartlett & West Engineers and progress payments to King's Construction for infrastructure projects funded by infrastructure funds. They acknowledged the completion and final payment of the Auburn Road Reconstruction Project, which came in approximately $4.5 million under budget. The Department of Corrections requested and received approval for a $23,355 contract with Lippard Mechanical Service to replace HVAC coils and an emergency purchase contract of $19,575 with Samco Plumbing, Heating, and AC for drain line repairs at the adult detention center. Additionally, the board approved the annual renewal of the Central Square One Solution Finance Enterprise software used county-wide. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to a public hearing and discussion on a home rule resolution to amend zoning regulations to require conditional use permits for private and public utility structures, energy storage systems, and data centers. This amendment aims to provide the county with oversight and regulatory control over data center developments, which currently can be established by right in certain industrial zones. The public expressed strong concerns about environmental, economic, and health impacts of data centers, urging for moratoriums or bans. The commissioners emphasized that the amendment does not approve any data center but establishes a framework for future regulation and public input. The meeting also included presentations recognizing support for veterans and administrative communications about ongoing and upcoming county matters.