Here are some highlights of the Board of County Commissioners’ actions in May 2024. More information, including official minutes, votes and videos on all items is available at boccmeetings.jocogov.org.

Submittal of DRAFT updated Johnson County Sanitation Code

Approved the DRAFT updated Johnson County Sanitary Code for submission to the Secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for review and approval. Vote: Passed 7-0.

Funding for video courts capital project

Approved and authorized an increase of $2,250,000 for the New Century Adult Detention Center remodel for video courts capital project bringing the new total project authorization to an amount not to exceed $3,250,000 for design and construction services. Vote: Passed 6-0.

SRO for Spring Hill School District

Approved an immediate action request to add one deputy sheriff FTE for the Sheriff’s Office for the purpose of providing an additional School Resource Officer for the Spring Hill School District and authorized the reallocation and expenditure of fund balance (reserves) for FY 2024 in an amount not to exceed $45,558.

Motion was made to move two items (patrol deputy and HOME agreement) from consent to action agenda. Consent Agenda Vote: Passed 6-0.

Patrol deputy for De Soto

Approved an immediate action request to add one deputy sheriff FTE for the Sheriff’s Office for the purpose of providing an additional dedicated patrol deputy for the City of De Soto, authorized an amendment to the agreement to add the additional staff and authorized the reallocation and expenditure of fund balance (reserves) for FY 2024 in an amount not to exceed $89,854. Vote: Passed 6-0.

Update to development plan for Commerce Center

Approved an update to the Master Development Plan with VanTrust Real Estate for the New Century Commerce Center and to authorize the initial subphase of Phases II and III of the Infrastructure Development Plan, to be financed by previously authorized ARPA funds in the approximate amount of $2.6 million and by the issuance of General Obligation bonds in the approximate amount of $4 million. Vote: Passed 6-1.

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

Infrastructure improvements for Commerce Center

Approved a request from VanTrust Real Estate Development, LLC, applicant, and Johnson County, landowner, for a Final Development Plan for Phase 2 infrastructure improvements, for the New Century Commerce Center, East Area Plan, zoned PEC-LP, Logistics Park District, located in the vicinity of 167th Street and Clare Road. Vote: Passed 7-0.