On the agenda: Leavenworth Minutes — flock camera (Oct 21)

*******October 21, 2026 ********
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Culbertson, Commissioner Stieben, Commissioner Reid and
Commissioner Dove are present; Also present: Mark Loughry, County Administrator; John Jacobson,
Planning and Zoning; Monica Swigart, Human Resources Director; Dave Martin, Information Technology
Director; Kathy Peters, Legal Counsel

PUBLIC COMMENT:
Angel Washington, Wade Keifer and Conner Eubanks commented
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS:
Mark Loughry indicated the County Treasurer is sending out the tax statements and inquired if the
Commission wants to include a letter.
Mr. Loughry suggested to include the legislative topics that were previously approved.
Commissioner Stieben updated the Board on his trip to Fort Washington to visit a datacenter.
Commissioner Stieben requested a legal opinion on whether the separation of the two applications
requires a new submission of a new application for the hyper scale datacenter.
It was the consensus of the Board to allow a legal opinion.
A motion was made by Commissioner Culbertson and seconded by Commissioner Smith to
accept the consent agenda for Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Motion passed, 5-0.
John Jacobson presented Resolution 2026-22, approving amendments to the regulations.
A motion was made by Commissioner Dove and seconded by Commissioner Stieben to approve
Case DEV-26-100, amendment to the 2006 Leavenworth County Zoning and Subdivision
Regulations and adopt the Resolution.
There was not a vote on the previous motion.
A motion was made by Commissioner Dove and seconded by Commissioner Stieben to adopt
Resolution 2026-22 and approve the proposed amendments to the 2006 Leavenworth County
Zoning and Subdivision Regulations as outlined in Case DEV-26-100 based on the
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Motion passed, 5-0.
Monica Swigart presented the quarterly report for Human Resources.

Dave Martin presented the quarterly report for Information Technology.
The Board discussed changes to the memo to Cloverleaf.
The memo will come back to the Board at the time after the regulations are approved.
Jerry Pruitt and Kim Colvert commented.
Commissioner Reid was invited to speak at a work session for the city of Leavenworth and spoke
about her trip to Colorado to visit a datacenter.
Commissioner Stieben inquired about flock cameras in Leavenworth County.
Mr. Loughry indicated the County does not have flock cameras.
Commissioner Stieben inquired about the datacenter being annexed in the city of Tonganoxie.
Commissioner Reid inquired about a work session on flock cameras
A motion was made by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commissioner Stieben to
adjourn.
Motion passed, 5-0.
The Board adjourned at 10:42 a.m.