Here are highlights of the Board of County Commissioners’ actions and activities in June 2023. More information, including official minutes, votes and videos on all items is available at boccmeetings.jocogov.org.

Publication of proposed FY 2024 budget

Authorized the publication of a proposed budget for Johnson County Government in the amount of $1,791,481,885 for fiscal year 2024, notifying the county clerk of the proposed intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate, and setting a public hearing on the proposed budget at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, 2023 in the Board Chambers. Vote: Passed 5-2.

• Yes: Fast, Meyers, Allenbrand, Hanzlick, Kelly
• No: O’Hara, Ashcraft

Modifying the Johnson County pay table and approved market pay adjustments.

Approved modifying the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Resolution and approving a modified 2023 Johnson County Pay Table representing an average change of 6.1%; approved a market pay adjustment for all eligible employees under the Pay Table to align with market and comply with the county’s pay philosophy as approved by the Board of County Commissioners; and authorized the reallocation and expenditure of FY 2023 reserves in the amount not to exceed $7,649,129. Vote: Passed 5-2.

• Yes: Fast, Meyers, Allenbrand, Hanzlick, Kelly
• No: O’Hara, Ashcraft

Modifying 2023 Emergency Services Pay Table

Approved a modified 2023 Emergency Services Pay Table and approve a 2% range movement adjustment for all eligible employees under the ES Pay Table that were originally approved as part of the FY 2023 Budget Resolution; and authorized the reallocation and expenditure of FY 2023 General Fund reserves in an amount not to exceed $162,721. Vote: Passed 7-0.

Creation of Sustainability Coalition

Approved creation of the Sustainability Coalition for the purpose of encouraging environmental stewardship across the Johnson County community and advise the Board of County Commissioners on sustainability policy options. Vote: Passed 5-2.

• Yes: Fast, Meyers, Allenbrand, Hanzlick, Kelly
• No: O’Hara, Ashcraft

Creation of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coalition

Approved creation of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coalition to foster an inclusive community where all people are connected, safe and have a sense of belonging, and to cultivate a welcoming, diverse community where all people are valued. Vote: Passed 5-2.

• Yes: Fast, Meyers, Allenbrand, Hanzlick, Kelly
• No: O’Hara, Ashcraft

Bonds and tax abatement for facility at New Century Commerce Center

Authorized Johnson County to issue Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds in the principal amount not to exceed $34,150,000 and assignment of such bonds and related documents for the purpose of financing the construction of a manufacturing facility located at 16105 John Glenn Way, New Century and to grant an ad valorem tax abatement on the constructed improvements and land for 10 years starting at $.30 a foot escalating at 1.5 percent (1.5%) each year thereafter and entering into a payment in lieu of tax (PILOT) agreement, and certain other documents in connection with the issuance of the bonds. Vote: Passed 5-1.

• Yes: Fast, Meyers, Hanzlick, Allenbrand, Kelly
• No: O’Hara

Consolidation of two zoning boards

Adopted consolidating the Northwest and Southwest Consolidated Zoning Boards into the West Consolidated Zoning Board and establish the qualifications and appointment process of members to the West Consolidated Zoning Board. Vote: Passed 7-0.

Renaming of zoning board

Adopted renaming the Southeast Consolidated Zoning Board to the East Consolidated Zoning Board and establish the qualifications and an appointment process of members to the East Consolidated Zoning Board. Vote: Passed 6-1.

• Yes: Fast, Meyers, Hanzlick, Ashcraft, Allenbrand, Kelly
• No: O’Hara

Establishing appointment process to planning commission

Established the qualifications and appointment process of members to the Johnson County Planning Commission. Vote: Passed 7-0.

Amendments to Rural Comprehensive Plan

Amended the Johnson County Rural Comprehensive Plan, relating to future land use updates and changes regarding the Policy Area Map and the County’s Area Plans, including the 1998 Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant Concept Plan. Vote: Passed 6-1.

• Yes: Fast, Meyers, Allenbrand, Ashcraft, Hanzlick, Kelly
• No: O’Hara

Funding for Sunflower Fire Station Project

Authorized an increase of $1,500,000 to the Sunflower Fire Station Project bringing the new total project authorization to an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 from a reallocation of General Fund reserves (Countywide Support Funds) in the amount of $1,500,000 to fund the design phase of the fire station project, to be located near the intersection of Lexington Avenue and 102nd Street, at the former Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant and approved a contract with SFS Architecture for design services for a total amount not to exceed $1,543,000, utilizing the Architectural Term and Supply Contract, RFP 2019-078. Vote: Passed 5-2.

• Yes: Fast, Meyers, Allenbrand, Hanzlick, Kelly
• No: O’Hara, Ashcraft

Allocation of Opioid Settlement Funds

(Added Per BOCC at COW 6/22/2023). Authorized the allocation of Opioid Settlement Funds received from the Kansas Municipalities Fights Addiction Fund in the amount of $200,000, distributed evenly, among UCS of Johnson County and the Johnson County Prevention and Recovery Coalition for the purposes of combating and educating the community about the opioid epidemic. Vote: Passed 5-1.

• Yes: Fast, Meyers, Allenbrand, Hanzlick, Kelly
• No: O’Hara
• Absent: Ashcraft

Compensation increase for election clerks and supervising judges

Approved Resolution No. 040-23 and authorized an increase in compensation for election clerks from $110 to $150 per day and supervising judges from $135 to $200 per day for Johnson County elections. Vote: Passed 6-0.