BOCC WS Meeting for June 10, 2026

The Leavenworth County Kansas Board of County Commissioners held a work session on June 10, 2026, focused primarily on drafting and refining regulations for data centers within the county. Key procurement-related discussions included setting noise level caps with a maximum decibel limit reduced from 85 to 75 dB at the property line, incorporating best management practices for noise mitigation, and specifying equipment standards such as requiring tier 4 final diesel generators for backup power. The board also discussed utility service requirements, including the necessity of service availability letters from local utilities and the use of closed-loop cooling systems to minimize water usage. Environmental and infrastructure considerations such as setbacks, buffering, lighting, and renewable energy credits were addressed, along with the need for third-party inspections paid by applicants to ensure compliance. The regulations are still in draft form and will proceed to the planning commission for public hearings before final adoption. The board agreed to continue discussions in a future meeting to allow thorough review and public input.