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Reports included below:
Johnson County Board of County Commissioners
Johnson County Commission on Aging
Johnson County Library Board 
Johnson County Mental Health Center Advisory Board 
Blue Valley School Board 
Shawnee Mission School Board
Overland Park City Council


https://www.jocogov.org/department/board-county-commissioners

7/16/26 Business Meeting

PUBLIC COMMENTS lasted ten minutes.  Speakers noted that JOCO’s 2008 Housing Study accurately forecast today’s housing shortage; although incentive funding was discussed at the time, the absence of sustained planning and implementation may have contributed to a 27% rise in homelessness and what was described as a housing emergency. Another commenter raised concerns about inclusivity for autistic children in JCPRD Summer Camps, emphasizing that her son does not need to be “fixed” to participate and that inclusion should not require a fight. A third speaker praised the value residents receive for their property taxes, while cautioning that candidates promising to “fix” property taxes often overlook the multiple layers of government and policy involved in setting those rates.

NOTES FOR THE RECORD included the following, signed by the Chair:

• Three full releases of easements for Johnson County Wastewater within the city of Lenexa.  All are due to the removal of the sanitary sewer line and include two in the vicinity of W. 83rd Street and Cedar Niles Road, and a third in the vicinity of W. 83rd and Mize Road.
• Two full releases of easements for Johnson County Wastewater within the city of Lenexa.  Both are due to the removal of the sanitary sewer line and include two in the vicinity of 79th Street and Mize Road.
• An agreement with the City of Olathe, approved in the Stormwater Management Program Expenditures Packet, for the Household Hazardous Waste Program.

CONSENT AGENDA was approved intact by a vote of 6-0; Hanzlick absent.

• Approved the June 4, 2026, business session minutes.
• Adopted a resolution delegating to the Director of the Department of Health and Environment the authority to approve the Chief Medical Examiner/Coroner’s appointment of the Chief Medical Death Investigator and Deputy Chief Medical Death Investigator as special deputy coroners during times of vacancy of the Deputy Coroner position.
• Authorized an agreement for a storm sewer inspection project with the City of Olathe, at a cost to the Johnson County Stormwater Management Program of $203,850.
• Authorized a change order authority under the existing contract with Integrated Psychiatric Consultants, P.A. (IPC) to add Registered Nurse (RN) services in support of psychiatric and primary care medical services provided to Johnson County Mental Health Center (JCMHC) clients, in an amount not to exceed $161,000 annually for the remaining contract term(s).
• Approved a request from Kent and Cindy McIntire, applicants, and Janie, Kent and Cynthia McIntire, landowners, for an accessory dwelling unit permit to allow a 1,250 sq. ft. accessory dwelling unit to be located in front of the principal dwelling, on 11.75 acres, on property zoned RUR, Rural District, located at 17890 Dillie Road.
• Approved a request from Phelps Engineering, Inc, applicant, and Aubry Cemetery District, landowner, for a conditional use permit to expand an existing cemetery, on 4.6 acres, on property zoned RUR, Rural District, located at 7345 W. 191st Street.
• Approved a request from McClure on behalf of Fat Kat, LLC, applicant, and the Johnson County Airport Commission, landowner, for a Preliminary and Final Development Plan for a hangar and office located on 5.77 acres zoned PEC3, Planned Research, Development, and Light Industrial Park District, and located at 25705 W 159th Street in New Century Air Center.
• Approved a request from Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. applicant, and The Den at Wolf Creek, LLC, landowner, for a Final Plat for 13 residential lots to be known as The Den at Wolf Creek, on 156.76 acres, located at 15710 W. 183rd Street.
• Approved a request from Phelps Engineering, Inc. applicant, and Bickimer Construction Inc., landowner, for a Final Plat for 27 residential lots to be known as Wakefield Park, on 79.26 acres, located at 4800 W. 199th Street.
• Approved the City of Olathe applications for Preliminary Development Plan and Final Development Plan for Building 5, and Final Plat for I-35 Logistics Park, 8th Plat, located at 155th Street and Green Road, Olathe, Kansas, and located within one mile of the New Century Air Center.
• Adopted the Qualifications and Appointment Process for Members of the Johnson County Planning Commission and approved the Bylaws for the Planning Commission.
• Authorized a contract with Kansas Asphalt, LLC for the ARC Access Road and ARC4 2026 Paving Project at the Johnson County Adult Residential Center Campus located at 141 Mission Drive, New Century, Kansas 66031, in an amount not to exceed $337,877.86

ACTION AGENDA

• Approved an amended motion authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to purchase vehicle-upfitting services and related equipment through competitively solicited contracts in an annual amount not to exceed $350,000 through December 31, 2027. The original request sought a $500,000 threshold through July 29, 2029. This threshold simply determines when the Sheriff’s Office must return to the BOCC for approval to spend already-budgeted funds. The Office purchases roughly twelve stock vehicles each year, all of which require specialized upfitting—lights, sirens, radios, prisoner seating, and other equipment—at an estimated cost of $22,000 per vehicle (approximately $264,000 annually).  Significant discussion focused on whether the higher ceiling would effectively change policy and whether requiring more frequent BOCC approval would delay getting vehicles into service. The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that the ceiling does not obligate spending and that no additional funding was being requested. The compromise reduced the threshold by $150,000 and shortened the authorization period by 18 months. Approved by a vote of 6-0; Hanzlick was absent.  
  
• Sitting as the Governing Body of Johnson County Consolidated Fire District No. 1, approved a contract with CIGNA to administer the Fire District's health, dental, and vision plans at a cost not to exceed $1,280,000 annually; and Principal, as the Fire District's life insurance carrier at a cost not to exceed $20,000 annually for a term of one (1) year on August 1, 2026.   Other options have been considered, including joining the county plan and joining with municipal or regional plans.  Research continues, but none of these plans have proven to be in the best interest of CFD1.  Discussion involved whether the 100% coverage for the employee and 75% coverage for the employee plus is the industry standard for fire departments.  Approved by a vote of 5-0; Kelly recused & Hanzlick absent.
• Sitting as the Governing Body of Johnson County Consolidated Fire District No. 1, authorized the publication of a proposed budget for Johnson County Consolidated Fire District No. 1 for $25,576,344 for fiscal year 2027, notifying the County Clerk of the proposed intent to exceed the revenue neutral rates for JCCFD1 General Fund, and the four Debt Service Funds:  FD1 2019B, FD1 2019A, FD2 2015A (H), and FD2 2021A (I), and setting a public hearing on the proposed budget for Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the Board Chambers.  Approved by a vote of 6-0; Hanzlick absent.  For budget details, see:  PowerPoint Presentation
• Out of order, approved and adopted a resolution authorizing the offering for sale of approximately $26,125,000 principal amount of General Obligation Internal Improvement Bonds, Series 2065A (the “Series 2026A Bonds”) of Johnson County, Kansas, for Wastewater Improvements.  Approved by a vote of 6-0; Hanzlick absent.
• Out of order, authorized the publication of a proposed budget for Johnson County Government for $1,911,043,781 for fiscal year 2027, notifying the county clerk of the proposed intent to exceed the revenue-neutral rate, and set a public hearing on the proposed budget for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Olathe Conference Center, 10401 S Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS 66061.  This budget is basically flat.  The Budget will be finalized on September 3.  Approved by a vote of 5-1; Ashcraft no vote & Hanzlick absent.
• Approved a project authority increase for the Johnson County Airport Commission’s (JCAC) Executive Airport Runup Pad Project local share of $444,595, and for the reallocation and use of additional Airport Enterprise Reserve Fund’s reserve funds for $444,595, not to exceed $594,595.  Approved by a vote of 6-0; Hanzlick absent.
• Approved a request from Riad Bagdadi, RB Architecture Engineering Construction, applicant on behalf of Mohammad Bhuiyan, landowner, for an Accessory Dwelling Unit Permit for a 1,890 square foot accessory dwelling unit located at 6100 W 183rd Street, on 4.6 acres and zoned RN1, Residential Neighborhood 1 District.  Approved by a vote of 6-0; Hanzlick absent.

REPORTS

• Out of order, the Northwest Consolidated Fire District Board approved the intent to exceed the revenue-neutral rate and set the maximum expenditure budget at $7,444,214.  This represents a 1.500 mill levy increase over the FY 2026 Adopted Budget.  Another Board meeting is scheduled for August 11, and updated budget information will be presented to the BOCC during the Committee of the Whole on August 13 ahead of the August 25 public budget hearing.
• Out of order, the JOCO Consolidated Fire District # 2 Board approved the intent to exceed the revenue-neutral rate and set the maximum expenditure budget at $25.063,454.  This represents a 0,499 mill levy increase over the FY 2026 Adopted Budget.  Additional Board meetings are scheduled for July 21 and August 18, and updated budget information will be presented to the BOCC during the Committee of the Whole on August 13, ahead of the August 25 public budget hearing.

COUNTY MANAGEMENT REPORTS

• National Recognition of Excellence in Public Health Emergency Preparedness
• County Economic Research Institute (CERI) Indicators – June 2026 Edition
• City of Overland Park, KS– Notice of Public Hearing (Establishment of Redevelopment District (TIF))
• Deputy County Manager Julie Karins will retire from Johnson County effective July 17

7/23/26 Admin Meeting

OPENING CEREMONIES

• Cup of Kindness Proclamation, recognizing the Raising KC project and displaying the Raising Kindness Quilt
• Connected for Change, this year’s theme for JOCO Pre-trial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week, recognizing those who create safer communities by organizing to seek better outcomes for justice-involved individuals.

PUBLIC COMMENTS included a question regarding the disposition of the COVD funds to Habitat for Humanity for the purchase of land for a fifty-home neighborhood and praise for the handling of the World Cup and diversity efforts of Johnson County.

NOTES FOR THE RECORD signed by the Chair included:

• Approval of a resolution enlarging privately financed sewer districts and providing for the assessments of all applicable fees, charges, and levies of the Consolidated Main Sewer District in the vicinities of 177th Terrace and Grant Street, 83rd Street and Clare Road, and Prairie Star Parkway and Monticello Terrace, respectively.

CONSENT AGENDA approved by a vote of 7-0, without change.

• Approval of the June 11, 2026, business session and special business session minutes.
• Approval of a resolution reappointing the Fourth District Commissioner’s nominee, Michael Rea, to the Johnson County Solid Waste Management Committee.

ACTION AGENDA – no items due to Administrative meeting format.

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS included Brewer & Meyer overviews of their attendance at the National Association of Counties (NACo).

7/30/26 Business Meeting

OPENING CEREMONIES

• Feed the Need Campaign Awards – Sponsored by the JOCO Charitable Foundation, this campaign donates food items, collected by the JOCO staff.  This year, 303,800 pounds of food were distributed to eligible Johnson County residents, a 19,000-pound increase from 2025’s campaign.  Awards distributed to departments include the Chairman’s Award (the most donations) to Corrections, the Commissioners’ Award (most donations per employee) to Corrections, and the Rick Beckwith Cup (largest increase in donations from the previous year) to JCDS.
• World Cup Updates 

PUBLIC COMMENTS included a complaint about the budget, the ad valorem rates, and a suggestion that the commenter would be sending his suggestions next week.

NOTES FOR THE RECORD

• The Director of the Department of Health and Environment has approved the Chief Medical Examiner/District Coroner appointments of Ayla McClain, Chief Medical Death Investigator, and Abby Smith, Deputy Chief Medical Investigator, as special deputy coroners for Johnson County, Coroner District 10.
• The Chair has signed a resolution enlarging the privately financed sewer district and providing for the assessments of all applicable fees, charges, and levies of the Consolidated Main Sewer District and the Consolidated Lateral Sewer District in the vicinity of 15150 W. 55th Terrace, Shawnee.

CONSENT AGENDA, as amended, with item # 4 moved to Action, was approved by a vote of 7-0.

• Approved the June 18, 2026, business session minutes.
• Authorized an agreement for a preliminary project study with the City of Olathe, at a cost to the Johnson County Stormwater Management Program of $199,268.
• Authorized Facilities Management to submit a request to the City of Olathe to replat approximately 644 square feet at the New Health Services Building, located at 11875 S. Sunset Drive, for the operation of an institutional pharmacy.

ACTION AGENDA

• Moved to Action at the request of Ashcraft:  Adopted a resolution establishing an ongoing process under which the Chair nominates, and the Board appoints, a bipartisan team of two observers for the destruction of election ballots pursuant to K.S.A. 25-2708, with each nomination processed pursuant to the Board’s Amended Rules of Order governing appointments to boards and commissions.  Clarification was offered that these Chair nominations would submit the same applications as other board appointments and this is only a formalization of the process previously followed.  Allenbrand expressed appreciation for the transparency of the Chair in this process. Approved by a vote of 7-0.
• Held a Public Hearing, and:
  • Authorized for the construction phase of the New Century Air Center Wastewater Treatment Facility Equalization Basin, Pumping, and Solids Thickening Improvements Project (LBC2-Contract 19), in an amount not to exceed $20,519,200; and further authorized the Wastewater General Manager to execute future individual change orders for this project less than or equal to $250,000; and increased the individual and combined change order threshold requiring Board approval to 15% of the base contract amount for this project.  Approved by a vote of 7-0.
  • Authorized a contract with Crossland Heavy Contractors, Inc. to construct the New Century Air Center Wastewater Treatment Facility Equalization Basin, Pumping, and Solids Thickening Improvements Project (LBC2-Contract 19), in the amount of $16,945,420.  Approved by a vote of 7-0.
  • Created Contract District No. 1 of Blue River No. 26, authorizing funds to provide sewers in an amount not to exceed $1,900,000 and authorizing a contract district financing agreement with Wild Horse Investors, LLC.  Approved by a vote of 7-0.
• Authorized a contract extension with EMS Management and Consultants, Inc. (EMS/MC) for one year, with the revised expiration date of December 31, 2027.  There was some discussion about this extension facilitating initiating a more robust RFP policy, incorporating the increase in ambulance fees, without interrupting collection processes. Approved by a vote of 7-0.
• Discontinued the pilot portion of the status of the alternating routine and action-focused business meeting schedule and adopted that schedule as the Board's permanent meeting practice.  Discussion included issues with getting used to the change by commissioners and reduction of staff time preparing for meetings.  Approved by a vote of 5-2, with Ashcraft & Fast dissenting.
• Approved a gap financing loan to Friends of JCDS, Inc., for the Floyd Street Apartment Project; authorizing execution of the promissory note, construction mortgage, and land use restrictive covenants agreement; approving and authorizing the use of JCDS reserves in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000 for a gap funding loan subject to requirements set forth in the loan documents; and authorizing the Chair of the Board to execute all necessary agreements and documents to effectuate the transaction.  Approved by a vote of 6-1, with Ashcraft dissenting.

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

• Manager’s Memo
• Treasury, Taxation, and Vehicles (TTV) has received a national 2026 NACo Achievement Award
• County Economic Research Institute (CERI) Indicators – July 2026 Edition
• Homelessness in Johnson County – Update
• Audit Reports
  • Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR)
  • Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
  • Audit Communications Letter
  • Other Reports - BOCC Sitting as the Governing Board of Johnson County Consolidated Fire District 1 - 2025 Financial Statement Report and Audit
    • Johnson County Fire District No. 1 Financial Statement Audit
    • Audit Communications Letter
    • Johnson County Fire District No. 2 Financial Statement Audit
    • Audit Communications Letter
  • Other Reports - 2nd Quarter Interim Financial Report 
  • Other Reports - State & Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) Update 

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Johnson County is working to find affordable housing. A project that they are working on is taking a former MedAct building and converting it to housing for people with intellectual disabilities. In addition, the county is planning on constructing an apartment building for people with intellectual disabilities and people with mental health issues (from JoCo Mental Health). 

Hector Rodriguez from Kansas, Office of Public Advocates, is a long-term care ombudsman who presented how important ombudsmen are in skilled nursing and assisting living facilities. They support the patients and uphold their patient rights. This is an important volunteer opportunity. Training is offered and volunteers are supported. If interested, visit https://www.ombudsman.ks.gov/ . Any questions, reach out to Hector at hector.rodrguez@ks.gov

The Live Well Age Well Expo is August 27th from 10 am to 3 pm. 

https://www.jocogov.org/newsroom/2026-live-well-age-well-taking-place-aug-27-arts-heritage-center 

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https://www.jocolibrary.org/library-board/ 

All board members were present.  County Commissioner Julie Brewer was absent.
  
Public Comments: Phil Bauer, a library patron, spoke in opposition to the Corinth library teardown, recommending instead making the necessary repairs to the current building.  

Friends of the Johnson County Library president Lauren Plumlee reported that 258 additional volunteer positions have been filled this summer, 46% of whom are teens.  Library Lets Loose annual fundraiser will be September 19, hosted by Kansas City comedian Heidi Gardner.  The theme is “The 80’s.”  400 tickets have already been sold. 

Dave Vratny, Finance Director, reported that 88.4% of revenue has been collected to date, and expenses total $32 million.  The county public budget hearing will be held on August 25.  

Scott Sime, Project Manager, reported that the Corinth replacement site has not yet been finalized.  Repairs at Cedar Roe will be complete soon.  Gardner Library will be closed in September for interior/exterior repairs. 

Angel Tucker, Program Department Manager, gave an update on the Race Project. 12 years ago, author Tanner Colby shared his book Some of My Best Friends Are Black.  The collaboration brought students and teachers from 18 schools together in person (pre-COVID). This program started with Shawnee Mission East and Wyandotte High School.  With committed staff and library personnel, and the Nelson-Atkins Museum, it has impacted 5,000 students and 23 high schools.  The Race Project is now a non-profit called Raise UP KC and continues to promote racial diversity topics 

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https://www.jocogov.org/department/mental-health/about-mental-health/staff-leadership/advisory-board

Meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM by Erin George, chair of the Advisory Board. Three board members were absent. Public comment was on the agenda; none given.

County Commissioner Becky Fast reported that two projects are underway to help provide independent living for mentally challenged persons.

Mike Seitz reported that the Royals Baseball Team has been promoting the special 988 mental health phone line. JoCo MHC is one of the agencies which helps provide people to answer those calls.

Most of the meeting was a presentation by two guests (Andy Bond and Zoe Agnew-Svoboda) about their organization “BestyBnB”, which helps make it possible for people to concentrate on getting their mental health care accomplished and still know that their pet is being taken care of during that process. In surveys prepared by MHC and other clinics, clients have expressed 3 main concerns which often hinder them from accessing mental health care (or even getting hospital care):

1. No one is available to care for their pet during their treatment.
2. Their pet’s safety or wellbeing when they cannot have their pet.
3. Cost – they cannot afford to hire someone to watch their pet or to board their pet.

BetsyBnB helps remove barriers to mental health access by providing a SAFE and LOVING temporary home for a pet. Temporary is important to clients because they want to know that the pet will eventually be returned to them. JoCo MHC has a partnership with BestyBnB and it has worked extremely well. MHC covers some of the cost and also participates at times in the transfer of the pet. University Hospital has also partnered with BestyBnB based on MHC’s experience.

Tim DeWeese, MHC Director, gave his report:

1. MHC wants to have 4 operational clinical offices to provide Mental Health services from northern to southern Johnson County along I-35, which is where the population is growing. The goal is to accomplish this within 2027 even if all are not fully staffed.
2. JoCo DEIC would like a Board member to be on the panel “A Seat at the Table” 9/23/2026.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:07 PM. Next meeting will be September 28, 2026.

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Blue Valley USD 229 Public View - BoardBook Premier

All Board members were present for this meeting.

Following a brief staff recognition ceremony, two community members participated in the public comment section with concerns about student safety when walking to and from Wolf Springs Middle School and about treatment of special education students at one elementary building.

The meeting was called to order at 5:42 p.m. After the Board approved the regular and consent agendas, Board member Dr. Sonia Evans reported that the Finance and Operations committee met and was given updates on the enrollment report (including information on open enrollment) and the 2026-27 budget.

The Superintendent's report followed. This year the traditional “Rally in the Valley” convocation meeting for staff was changed to “Rally on the Road” where District administrators visited each building to celebrate the coming school year. Dr. Chapman also recognized student and staff achievements and noted that the 2025-26 Blue Valley Schools Annual Report is now posted on the District website.

The Board was then presented with data on the “Notice to Exceed the Revenue Neutral Tax Rate for the 2026-27 School Year Budget” and the intent to publish notice of the hearing for said budget. Both were unanimously approved by the Board.

Superintendent Chapman and the Leadership Team then presented the 2026-27 District goals. These included a description of Instructional, Program Enhancement, Learning with Technology, Behavior Support and Work Environment priorities along with related program indicators. In addition, foundational commitments were considered for future facilities, budget and legislative advocacy. The Board unanimously approved these goals.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

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https://www.smsd.org/about/board-of-education

The district has contracted with Zum bus services, and they are looking at who rides the bus and who pays for it. Currently any child living more than 2 and ½ miles from school can ride the bus for free. Families that live in an area where access to a school is difficult, such as areas that have highways, can also ride for free. The school district is now looking again at the areas that are designated as “difficult” and is accessing whether things have changed.

This summer the SMSD offered summer classes on nature, cooking and coding.

Parent Square is now available to notify parents of announcements such as school closures.

Board Financial Report:
The district was short on revenue but still ended the year under budget by $27 million. This is mostly due to being somewhat understaffed.

Instructional Technology Guidebook:
The school board is working on developing a policy for technology use in schools. They are particularly concerned about student use of artificial intelligence. Right now, the policy is that technology is for instructional use only and students cannot use generative AI. They have stopped letting students take home school laptops but, of course, the students still have their own laptops and smart phones. They are aware that technology will continue to evolve, and they will need new guidelines to deal with it. Right now, they are trying to figure out what are the best uses of the current technology. This discussion is ongoing and students and families are asked to participate.

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The district has created a new pre-kindergarten curriculum that is based on play.  The children will not be allowed to use any hand-held devices.

The district has been trying to deal with cell phone use in and out of the classroom for several months but is now moving on to all types of technology including AI and other emerging technologies.  They are moving slowly on this but have made a few changes.  First, students under 8th grade will not be allowed to use devices in the classroom.  They used to give students access to tablets that they could use and take home to charge.  Now they are limiting use and collecting them at the end of the day.  They are trying to figure out how best to use technology and are working on 2 policies: one for artificial intelligence and one for use of technology in general, especially emerging technologies.

Right now, they are urging teachers to monitor student use of artificial intelligence.  Teachers should expect the students to be able to prove their work is their own and not AI generated by including a bibliography of their sources.

School starts this week, so everyone is excited.

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Mayor Skoog opened the Council meeting with all Members present. 

During the Public Hearing portion of the meeting, the Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. RD-3487,A. This amendment concerns a TIF District near 112th St. and Nall Avenue. The Ordinance may be viewed here:

https://opkansas.civicweb.net/document/379846/Ordinance%20No.%20RD-3487.pdf?handle=74A5BBB5E2364777B91F92FF3C8F9B93

City Manager Luther announced that applications are open for this school year's Teen Council program.  Students learn about different aspects of the City's government and departments, attend committee meetings, and participate in service projects.  To apply,  students must either live in Overland Park or attend an Overland Park high school and be available to participate in all required activities. Applications are open through the end of August, 2026.

For more information and to apply online:

https://www.opkansas.gov/overland-park-teen-council

Council President Cheatham announced that the Committee-of-the-Whole (which met just prior to the Mayor and Council Meeting)  discussed the aquatics portion of the PlaybookOP plan. The Playbook OP plan may be viewed here:

https://www.opkansas.gov/playbook-op

The Committee of the Whole voted 7-5 to continue with the 2013 regional pool model.  Council President Cheatham explained that  this decision differs from the recommendation  of the community-led PlaybookOP Steering Committee, working for two years and with input from more than 3,000 residents. 

For the meeting minutes and a video of the Committee of the Whole Meeting:

https://opkansas.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=9931

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Mayor Skoog brought the meeting to order with two Councilmembers absent. 

As previously scheduled, The Council held a public hearing on the City's Consideration of a Resolution of Intent to Establish an Organized Collection Service for Residential Solid Waste, Recycling, and Yard Waste.   In September, the Council plans to adopt the Resolution of Intent, state specific goals, and also a justification for this new plan. If a new plan is eventually adopted, the new service is expected to begin in January of 2029.  For more information on this Resolution:

https://opkansas.civicweb.net/document/399129/_span%20style=_text-decoration_underline;____span.docx?handle=FA47E62C52CE412BAA5435A84F0D3E1D

As a part of the Planning Commission Consent Agenda, the Council approved a rezoning request for the proposed Blue Valley Crest Project to be located near the northeast corner of 159th Street and Metcalf Avenue. For more information:

https://opkansas.civicweb.net/document/398376/REZ2026-00005-zrn.pdf?handle=1311DA982AEF4C55BB973053A780DD4B

During the "Open Public Comments"  which begin each Council meeting, several Overland Park residents spoke in favor of the proposed Blue Valley Crest Project. 

To listen to the public comments, and to view minutes of the entire meeting, see:

https://opkansas.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=9694