Votes at a glance: key decisions from Coffey County commissioners on March 9, 2026

The Coffey County Commission recorded the following formal actions during its March 9, 2026 meeting (votes as stated in the transcript):

- Approval of the March 2, 2026 minutes: Passed 4‑0.
- Approval and signature of the 2025 annual Noxious Weed Eradication Education Progress Report: Passed 4‑0.
- Adoption of Resolution authorizing a deferred compensation plan (KPERS) for Coffey County employees (Resolution No. referenced in packet): Passed 4‑0.
- Waiver of landfill fees for demolition of a fire‑damaged structure at 202 Senior Street, Waverly (owner Terry Bradley): Passed (voice vote noted; no opposition recorded).
- Authorization to advertise and employ two temporary seasonal laborers for the Noxious Weed department (funds from Noxious Weed budget): Passed 4‑0.
- Authorization to sign contract with DRIX Design Group PA for Coffey County Airport subdivision plat, not to exceed $8,200, funds from general fund community improvement; contingent on county attorney approval as to form: Passed 4‑0.
- Approval to submit SFY27 KDHE public‑health grant applications (total $50,069.77) and authorize chairman to sign: Passed 4‑0 (Board of Health session).
- Personnel authorizations: CP2 form for Tracy Woods, Landfill Clerk (classification/wage specified): Passed (3‑0 as recorded for that item); CP2 for summer hire Caden Hawkins (wage $16.25, max hours 500): Passed 3‑0 as recorded.
- Road & Bridge procurement: Accepted bids for CHFRS‑2P (Wright Asphalt), FS‑1H (Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions Inc.), CQS‑1F (Coast Energy Corp.) and cold‑mix patching material (APAC Kansas Inc.): Passed (voice votes recorded; tally reported as three‑zero in some items where fewer commissioners present).

Several executive sessions were held on personnel and potential litigation matters; the board returned to open session and reported no action taken following those executive sessions.

For each vote, the final motion language and the vote result were recorded on the meeting record; full motions and packet materials are part of the official county minutes.