City Council Approves Engineering Contracts for Meadowlake Beach Addition Projects

The Sedgwick County Board of Commissioners held an agenda review meeting on August 29, 2025, discussing several key items related to local development, mental health services, and aging programs.

One of the primary topics was the Meadowlake Beach addition, which involved two professional engineering service agreements with Bachmann. The agreements are valued at $55,800 and $24,200, respectively. These contracts aim to facilitate the development of the subdivision.

Another significant discussion centered on a vacation request from the Springdale Country Club Estates. This request pertains to an unused stretch of street right-of-way that was originally dedicated but never utilized. The proposal aims to vacate this right-of-way to better serve the neighboring properties.

The board also addressed a resolution to classify a roadway in the Shumard Oak edition as township. This classification follows the creation of public roads during the development of the area.

Additionally, the commissioners reviewed a zoning request related to anticipated future development in the area, which was not met with controversy or protest.

In the realm of mental health services, the board discussed an intervention team agreement between Derby School and Comcare, marking the second such agreement for Derby. Furthermore, an agreement between Comcare and Mental Health America (MHA) was highlighted, showcasing the collaborative efforts to update service contracts.

Lastly, the meeting included a discussion on a grant of $3.5 million from the Department of Aging and Disability Services for the Older Americans Act. This grant, which involves a partnership with Butler and Harvey County, will support aging services in the region. The board also granted signature authority to the new aging director for reports related to the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.

Overall, the meeting underscored the county's commitment to local development, mental health initiatives, and support for aging populations, setting the stage for future improvements in these areas.