The Atchison County Commission met Thursday, October 15, 2026. Present at the meeting were: Curtis Livengood, Presiding Commissioner; Jim Quimby, North District Commissioner; Richard Burke, South District Commissioner; Susette Taylor, Clerk of the Commission; and Okema Galston, Administrative Assistant of the Commission.

Presiding Commissioner Livengood called the meeting to order.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

Bills were reviewed and approved for payment.

Month-end department reports were reviewed and approved.

The following additions and abatements to the tax books were approved:

Personal Property (September 2026) – Additions to the tax books: 2025, $2,227.47; 2024, $1,343.78; 2023, $314.53. Abates to the tax books: 2025, $292.20; 2024, $288.36; 2023, $314.53

There were no additions or abatements to the September 2026 real property or ag rock tax books.

The commissioners voted unanimously to move out of regular session to reconvene the 2025 salary commission meeting.

Following the meeting of the salary commission, the commission moved back into regular session.

The commission held the first Law Enforcement Center (LEC) Citizens Committee meeting. Present were Tierra Stoner, Rock Port District; Shawn Minter, South District At-Large; Bobby Vette, Westboro District; Andy Spiegel, Watson District; Teresa Smith, Tarkio District; Adam Rolf, North District At-Large; Sheriff Andy Riley; and Kevin Rost, architect with Goldberg Group Architects.

Beth Graves, Fairfax District,was not present. Introductions were made and Presiding Commissioner Livengood gave an overall explanation as to why the committee was formed. He noted that the Atchison County Law Enforcement Center Citizens Committee has been established by the Atchison County Commissioners to assist with community communication, information gathering, and public understanding as the county considers the need for a new jail and law enforcement facility.

The board will serve as a communication link between the county commissioners, the Atchison County Sheriff and community members by helping ensure that residents have access to accurate, timely, and understandable information about the project. Also shared with the committee was the list of properties that have been looked at and considered for the location for a new facility.

After initial discussion, Sheriff Andy Riley led the committee to the current jail for a tour. Once the tour was complete, Kevin Rost shared a proposed layout of the new building. The committee had a lot of great questions and felt that it was important to let the public know the results of the feasibility study. Mr. Rost will assist with drafting that information. Once the county receives the information a new date will be set for the committee to meet.

There being no further business, the commission adjourned.