Riley County, KS

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The Riley County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to review the compensation package and first-year goals for the County Administrator. The agenda also includes routine purchasing card requests, employee action forms, and a review of previous minutes. An executive session is scheduled to discuss department head evaluations, specifically involving the Noxious Weed/HHW Director. A ribbon-cutting for the Emergency Services Building is also announced for the same day.

• Review of County Administrator Compensation Package
• Review of County Administrator First-Year Goals
• Executive Session to discuss department head evaluation (Michael Boller, Noxious Weed/HHW Director)
• Riley County Purchasing Card Request
• Riley County Employee Action Form

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Commission will hold its regular meeting, including a public comment period and updates from county departments. Key agenda items include a request from The Makers Guild to reserve the plaza, a federal fund exchange, and a proposed amendment to the county's land development regulations. The board will also review minutes from the previous meeting and discuss the tentative agenda.

• Plaza reservation request from The Makers Guild, Inc. for October 12, 2026
• Federal Fund Exchange presented by Public Works Director John Ellermann
• Amend the Riley County Land Development Regulations, presented by Planner Bob Isaac
• Presentation of retirement plaque to Russel Stukey
• Executive session for attorney-client consultation

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with routine items like payroll approval and minutes, plus several discussion items. These include a year-to-date revenue report, a benefits package for the county administrator, a request to publish a hearing notice, and updates from the Extension Office and the Riley County Police Department. The board will also hold executive sessions for attorney-client consultation.

• 2026 Year-To-Date Revenue report
• County Administrator Benefits Package
• Request to Publish Notice of Hearing
• RCPD Update
• 2005 Personal Property Tax Judgments

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular business meeting with several action and discussion items. The board will consider substantial completion of the EM/Fire remodel, activate CIP projects, and review an employee action form. They will also hear updates from the Public Works Director, Emergency Services Director, and Museum Director, plus public notices and a law enforcement agency meeting.

• EM/Fire Remodel Substantial Completion
• CIP Project Activations
• Riley County Employee Action Form
• EMS/Ambulance Staff Update by David Adams
• Historical Museum Staff Update by Katharine Hensler

The Board approved the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Riley County Emergency Management Remodel Project, and approved a CIP Project Activation Form for AV equipment replacement for the IT/GIS Department at $87,824.39. The Board also approved several employee action forms, including a status change and separations, and approved the minutes of the August 13, 2026 meeting. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Certificate of Substantial Completion for EM Remodel Project (3-0)
• Approved $87,824.39 CIP for IT/GIS AV equipment replacement (3-0)
• Approved employee action forms: Addison Birkes status change, 4 separations (3-0)
• Approved minutes of Aug 13, 2026 regular meeting (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners will canvass the primary election ballots, review the July treasurer's report and cash flows, and consider a contract extension for the health department's EZ EMR system. They will also discuss an intergovernmental luncheon, a capital improvement plan amendment, and other administrative items.

• Primary election canvass procedures
• EZ EMR contract extension for Health Department
• July 2026 Treasurer's Report
• July 2026 Cash Flows
• CIP Amendment

The Board certified the official results of the 2026 Primary Election, including valid and partial-count provisional ballots. They also approved two new hires, extended a health department software contract, and denied a CIP amendment for CiCo Park playground equipment. The board recessed into executive session to evaluate a department head, taking no binding action.

• Certified 2026 Primary Election results (3-0)
• Approved tax roll corrections (3-0)
• Approved employee action forms for two new hires (3-0)
• Approved EZ EMR contract extension for Health Department (3-0)
• Agreed by consensus to host Northeast Kansas County Officials meeting
• Approved AV system purchase for Public Works Conference Room (3-0)
• Denied CIP amendment for CiCo Park Playground Equipment (2-1)
• Approved executive session for department head evaluation (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 10, 2026, at 8:30 AM. They will discuss a purchasing card request, review minutes and the tentative agenda, and hear several presentations. Key items include a year-to-date budget and expenditures report, a nuisance abatement for 2820 Nelson’s Landing, and a grant application with Memorial Hospital Association. The meeting will also include an executive session on confidential legal advice regarding personnel matters.

• Year to Date Budget and Expenditures report
• 2820 Nelson’s Landing Nuisance Abatement
• Grant Application with Memorial Hospital Association
• Executive Session on confidential legal advice regarding personnel matters
• Riley County Purchasing Card Request

The Board approved Resolution No. 081026-39 ordering the abatement of a public nuisance at 2820 Nelson's Landing. They also approved a $27,500 grant application to the Memorial Hospital Association, a purchasing card request, and the August 6 meeting minutes. The board held an executive session on personnel matters and took action consistent with the consensus reached.

• Approved Resolution No. 081026-39 ordering abatement of a public nuisance at 2820 Nelson's Landing.
• Approved a request to apply for $27,500 in grant funds from the Memorial Hospital Association.
• Approved the Riley County Purchasing Card Request Form.
• Approved the minutes of the August 6, 2026 regular meeting.
• Recessed as the Board of County Commissioners and convened as the Board of Health to consider the grant application.
• Held an executive session for personnel matters and took action consistent with the consensus reached.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will discuss a work session on Battery Energy Storage Systems, consider a MakeMyMove contract, and review a Home in the Heartland grant application. Other items include staff updates, employee day planning, and a tax roll correction.

• Battery Energy Storage Systems work session
• MakeMyMove contract
• Home in the Heartland grant application
• 2027 Community Support Funds applications for juvenile and adult services
• Employee Day 2026 planning

The Board approved payroll vouchers totaling $774,525.23 and warrant vouchers totaling $1,308,772.87 for August 7, 2026. They also approved the 2026 Employee Day agenda and budget, two Community Support Funds grant applications for submission to the City of Manhattan, a contract with MakeMyMove, and the Home in the Heartland grant application. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved tax roll correction (3-0)
• Approved employee action forms for new hire, separation, and retirement (3-0)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,308,772.87 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of Aug 3, 2026 meeting (3-0)
• Approved 2026 Employee Day agenda and budget (3-0)
• Approved 2027 Juvenile Services CSFAB Special Alcohol Grant submission (3-0)
• Approved 2026 Adult Services CSFAB Special Alcohol Grant submission (3-0)
• Approved MakeMyMove contract and authorized Chair to sign (3-0)

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The Board of Riley County Commissioners will discuss a proposed .20% countywide retailers' sales tax to fund road and bridge improvements. The meeting includes a budget work session for 2027 and a work session regarding data centers.

• Resolution for a .20% Countywide Retailers' Sales Tax for road and bridge improvements
• Contract extension for trash services with Howie's Enterprises, Inc. dba Ecowaste Solutions
• Resolution to reduce speed limits on Roever Road, Ady Drive, and Daniel Avenue
• Armed security changes at Riley County District Courthouse
• 2027 Budget Work Session

The Board agreed by consensus to postpone a proposed .20% countywide retailers' sales tax for road and bridge improvements from November 2026 to November 2027. They also approved a 2027 budget that reduces the capital improvement plan transfer to $4,435,032 reflecting 38.012 mills, with Commissioner Ford dissenting. Additionally, opioid funding was approved at 75% for Community Corrections and 50% for the Health Department.

• Postponed .20% sales tax ballot question for roads to November 2027 (consensus)
• Approved 2027 CIP transfer reduction to $4,435,032 reflecting 38.012 mills (2-1, Ford dissenting)
• Approved opioid funding: Community Corrections at 75%, Health Department at 50% (3-0)
• Approved extension of trash services contract with Howie's Enterprises dba Ecowaste Solutions (3-0)
• Approved temporary right of entry for sewer lagoon access at Deep Creek Sewer Benefit District (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 080326-38 reducing speed limits on Roever Road, Ady Drive, and Daniel Avenue (3-0)
• Approved minutes of July 30, 2026 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to decide on a construction contract for a new IT/GIS office building and discuss the 2027 budget. The board will also appoint a new member to the Big Lakes Developmental Center Advisory Board and review election records preservation.

• Contract with BHS Construction for Riley County IT/GIS Office Building
• Appointment of Michael Crimaldi to Big Lakes Developmental Center Advisory Board
• Preservation of Ballots and Election Records
• County Clerk Pay Grade reclassification
• 2027 Budget Work Session

The Board approved a construction contract for the IT/GIS office and authorized a 2.8% COLA for the 2027 budget. Other actions included appointing a representative to the Big Lakes Developmental Center Advisory Board and approving a grant application for housing. The Board also reclassified the County Clerk pay grade.

• Approved $1,326,700.00 contract with BHS Construction for IT/GIS office remodeling (3-0)
• Approved 2.8% COLA for 2027 budget (2-1)
• Approved funding for a new administrative assistant effective July 1, 2027 (2-1)
• Approved $198,000.00 Home in the Heartland grant application for 15 movers (3-0)
• Reclassified County Clerk position to Professional Pay Grade FF, salary range $119,802 to $192,132 (3-0)
• Appointed Michael Crimaldi to Big Lakes Developmental Center Advisory Board (3-0)
• Approved audit consent letter (3-0)
• Approved Lori Krause and Betty Mattingly-Ebert to observe ballot destruction (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the 2027 budget and hold a public hearing for Peterson Ranch. The meeting includes updates on grant applications, juvenile and adult services reports, and several addition projects.

• Public Hearing for Peterson Ranch
• 2027 Budget Work Session
• Sutton Estates Addition, J&M Addition Unit 1, and University Park Unit 16
• City of Manhattan Opioid Settlement Funds Grant Agreement
• Home in the Heartland Grant Application Round 2

The Board approved three land plat requests and a resolution for special assessments for the Peterson Ranch Road Benefit District. They also authorized personnel changes, new position descriptions, and a grant agreement with the City of Manhattan for opioid settlement funds.

• Approved Sutton Estates Addition plat (3-0)
• Approved J&M Addition Unit 1 plat (3-0)
• Approved University Park Unit 16 plat (3-0)
• Approved special assessments for Peterson Ranch Road Benefit District (3-0)
• Approved 2027 Opioid Settlement Funds Grant Agreement with City of Manhattan (3-0)
• Approved status and title changes for Catherine Jones, Josh Gering, and Alex Protzman (3-0)
• Approved recruitment for two vacant Customer Service Representative positions (3-0)
• Approved updated position descriptions for Fire Division Chief and Deputy Chief (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will consider administrative items including a payroll approval, a resolution on solid waste facility fees, and a change order for the University Park Wastewater Lagoon. The meeting also includes a public comment session and a review of previous minutes.

• Administratively rezone land to Light Industrial (AG to I-1)
• Resolution establishing fees for Riley County Solid Waste Facility
• Review and Approval of Indemnification & Hold Harmless Agreements
• Change Order 1-University Park Wastewater Lagoon
• Health Department Reorganization Proposal

The Board approved a reorganization and budget for the Health Department, including specific staffing reductions and the retention of a child care license specialist through June 30, 2027. Other actions included approving a zoning change in Manhattan Township and updating solid waste facility fees. The board tabled a project for playground equipment at CiCo Park and the pursuit of a sales tax renewal for the November ballot.

• Approved Health Department reorganization and budget (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 072326-31 establishing Riley County Solid Waste Facility fees (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 072326-32 rezoning land in Manhattan Township from AG to I-1 (3-0)
• Approved $1,895,265.06 in payroll and warrant vouchers (3-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for University Park Wastewater Lagoon, decreasing cost by $71,991.00 (3-0)
• Approved Indemnification & Hold Harmless Agreements with A&H Farms and Manhattan Brewing Company (3-0)
• Tabled CIP Project Amendment for CiCo Park playground equipment (3-0)
• Tabled pursuit of 0.2 cent sales tax renewal for November 2026 ballot (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting to review minutes from the July 16, 2026 meeting, consider the tentative agenda, and receive staff and emergency services updates. The agenda includes a brief public notice from Alvin Perez and a primary election update from Susan Boller. A law‑enforcement agency meeting agenda packet will also be discussed, followed by a press conference.

• Review minutes from the July 16, 2026 regular meeting
• Staff update, including EMS/Ambulance staff update
• Public notice – Alvin Perez (1‑2 minutes)
• Primary election update – Susan Boller (2‑3 minutes)
• Law Enforcement Agency meeting agenda packet

The Board of County Commissioners approved four employee action forms for interim positions in the Health Department, including Catherine Jones as Interim WIC Coordinator, David Adams as Interim Health Department Director, Tammy Feldkamp as Interim MCH Coordinator, and Kayla Mathis as Interim Clinic Coordinator, all effective May 11, 2026. The board also approved the minutes from the July 16, 2026 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comment, staff updates, and a road closure notice.

• Approved employee action forms for interim Health Department roles (2-0)
• Approved minutes of July 16, 2026 meeting (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a resolution to establish the Department of Emergency Services. The agenda also includes a 2027 budget work session and a review of the Keats Sewer Benefit District.

• Resolution to Establish The Department of Emergency Services
• Keats Sewer Benefit District - Notice to Proceed
• Highway Use Permit 2026-009
• University Park Improvement District Appointment
• 2027 Budget Work Session

The Board approved a 7% temporary compensation adjustment for four Health Department employees (David Adams, Tammy Feldkamp, Kayla Mathis, Cathy Jones) retroactive to when each assumed interim duties, despite policy concerns. They also approved a resolution establishing the Department of Emergency Services, a highway use permit for Cox Communications, a notice to proceed for the Keats sewer improvements, and accepted a resignation and appointed a new member to the University Park Improvement District. The Board agreed by consensus to transfer $5,150,000 for the 2027 budget.

• Approved 7% temporary pay bump for 4 health dept staff (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 071326-30 establishing Dept of Emergency Services (2-0)
• Approved Highway Use Permit for Cox Communications on Lakewood Drive (2-0)
• Approved Notice to Proceed for Keats Sewer Benefit District (2-0)
• Accepted Jim Jackson's resignation, appointed Richard Soash to University Park Improvement District (2-0)
• Approved employee separations for Diane Tochimani and Jenni Ebert (2-0)
• Approved minutes of July 13, 2026 (2-0)
• Agreed by consensus to transfer $5,150,000 for 2027 budget

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will consider the Peterson Ranch Benefit District Assessment Resolution and issue a notice of hearing. It will also review revenue‑neutral rate indications for the Rural Fire District, Valleywood Operations Benefit District, University Park Water & Sewer District, Terra Heights, and Carson Sewer. Additional agenda items include an indemnification and hold‑harmless agreement, a change order for the University Park water line relocation, and a county purchasing card request.

• Peterson Ranch Benefit District Assessment Resolution and Notice of Hearing
• Indemnification & Hold Harmless Agreement review and approval
• Change Order for University Park Water Line Relocation
• Riley County Purchasing Card Request
• Revenue‑neutral rate indications for multiple districts (Rural Fire, Valleywood, University Park Water & Sewer, Terra Heights, Carson Sewer)

The commissioners approved a $5.15 million transfer from the Capital Improvement Program to County General to fund the 2027 budget. They also approved revenue‑neutral rate indications for several benefit districts and the Rural Fire District. Additional approvals included a DOJ BIDEN grant, a water‑line change order, and a resolution for a Peterson Ranch assessment hearing.

• Approved $5.15 M transfer from CIP to County General for 2027 budget (2-1)
• Approved indication of Revenue Neutral Rate for Riley County Rural Fire District #1 (2-1)
• Approved indication of Revenue Neutral Rate for Valleywood Operations Benefit District (3-0)
• Approved indication of Revenue Neutral Rate for University Park Water & Sewer District (3-0)
• Approved indication of Revenue Neutral Rate for Terra Heights Benefit District (3-0)
• Approved indication of Revenue Neutral Rate for Carson Sewer Benefit District (3-0)
• Approved DOJ FY 2026 BIDEN grant application (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 071326‑29 for Peterson Ranch Benefit District assessment hearing (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with multiple updates and discussions, including a proposed Flint Hills Events Complex, a resolution update for CiCo Park, and a 2027 budget work session. Other items include grant updates from the health department, an equipment auction, and administrative work sessions.

• Update to resolution prohibiting certain activity on county-owned property in CiCo Park
• 2026 Equipment, Vehicle and Surplus Auction
• Proposed Flint Hills Events Complex presentation
• 2027 Budget Work Session
• Immunization Grant and MCH Grant updates

The Board approved employee action forms, payroll vouchers totaling $5,720,684.34, and the July 6 meeting minutes. Additional approvals included a resolution for alcohol sales in CiCo Park and an internet-only surplus auction.

• Approved Riley County Employee Action Forms (3-0)
• Approved payroll/accounts payables totaling $5,720,684.34 (3-0)
• Approved July 6, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 070926-28 regarding alcohol sales in CiCo Park (3-0)
• Authorized staff to contract with Purple Wave, Inc. for a surplus auction (3-0)
• Approved acceptance of the Immunization Action Plan (IAP) Grant award (3-0)
• Approved acceptance of the MCH Grant award (3-0)
• Agreed to allow Flint Hills Events Complex working group to gauge community interest at the county fair (consensus)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on July 6, 2026, with a business agenda including a change order for the transfer station tipping floor, a highway use permit, and a plaza reservation. Key items for discussion are a proposed transfer station rate increase and a presentation of the 2027 Health Department budget. The meeting will also feature updates from the Riley County Police Department and the primary election.

• Change Order #4 for Transfer Station Tipping Floor
• Highway Use Permit 2026-008 for J&K Contracting
• Plaza Reservation Request for Downtown Manhattan, Inc.
• Transfer Station Rate Increase discussion
• 2027 Health Department Budget Presentation

The Board approved a $4,000 reduction for the Transfer Station Tipping Floor project and increased the Transfer Station rate to $72.00 per ton. Additionally, they approved a highway use permit for J&K Contracting and a plaza reservation for Downtown Manhattan, Inc.

• Approved Change Order #4 for Transfer Station Tipping Floor reduction of $4,000.00 (3-0)
• Approved Highway Use Permit for J&K Contracting to install sanitary sewer trench (3-0)
• Approved Plaza Reservation Request for Downtown Manhattan, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved July 1, 2026 Special Meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved July 2, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Transfer Station rate increase to $72.00 per ton (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session on the 2027 county budget. They will also consider a bid recommendation for an IT/GIS remodel, a purchasing card request, and an employee action form. Several county department updates and travel requests are on the agenda.

• Bid recommendation for IT/GIS Remodel
• Riley County Purchasing Card Request
• Riley County Employee Action Form
• Out-of-state travel requests for Community Corrections staff
• 2027 Budget Work Session

The Board approved a construction bid for the IT/GIS remodel and several employee action forms. Additionally, they authorized filling a utility technician position and approved travel requests for community corrections staff.

• Approved BHS Construction bid for IT/GIS remodel (2-1)
• Approved Riley County P-Card Request (3-0)
• Approved Employee Action Forms (3-0)
• Approved June 29, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (3-0)
• Approved filling vacant utility technician position in Public Works (3-0)
• Approved Brittany Phillips and Robert Cox for Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program (3-0)
• Approved out of state travel requests for Megan Lewis, Joanna Lee, and Dan Clark (3-0)
• Approved 15% reduction to Downtown Manhattan appropriation (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

This is a special meeting of the Riley County Board of County Commissioners. The sole agenda item is a work session on the 2027 budget, led by Budget and Finance Officer Brittany Phillips. No other business is scheduled.

• 2027 Budget Work Session

The Board held a work session regarding the 2027 Budget Development Worksheets. Decisions were made to cancel the Fairmont Park Storage Building and adjust funding for playground equipment. The Board also agreed to proceed with a resolution to increase the Motor Vehicle fee.

• Canceled Fairmont Park Storage Building (by consensus)
• Removed all funding for playground equipment except $35,000 (by consensus)
• Agreed to proceed on resolution to increase Motor Vehicle fee to $10.00 (by consensus)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will review minutes from the previous meeting, discuss 2027 appropriations, and consider a bid recommendation for an IT/GIS remodel. The agenda also includes an administrative work session on eminent domain and a press conference.

• Bid recommendation for IT/GIS remodel
• 2027 Appropriations Discussion
• Authorization for Eminent Domain with respect to the Deep Creek Sewer Benefit District
• Home in the Heartland grant funding
• Peterson Ranch Specials Discussion

The Board approved a cost reduction for the 2026 Asphalt Overlay Program and various 2027 appropriations. They also approved an expanded Elections Specialist position while denying a Criminal Investigator position and tabling an HR/Administrator Assistant request.

• Cancelled Authorization for Eminent Domain for Deep Creek Sewer Benefit District (3-0)
• Approved 2026 Asphalt Overlay Change Order reducing total cost to $1,625,686.54 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 062926-27 reappointing Joint Corrections Advisory Board representatives (3-0)
• Approved June 25, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Peterson Ranch Street Benefit District special assessments for a 10-year period (3-0)
• Approved expanded Elections Specialist position (3-0)
• Denied Criminal Investigator position (2-1)
• Tabled HR/Administrator Assistant position (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with several business items and work sessions. Items for decision include rate resolutions for benefit districts, an advisory board appointment, an employee action form, and payroll approval. The board will also receive updates on the REDAB quarterly report, IT/GIS, and a 457 pilot program, and discuss the 2027 budget and reorganization. A public comment period is scheduled.

• Rate Resolutions for Benefit Districts
• Advisory Board appointment
• Auto-Enrollment Plan 457 Pilot Program
• Requesting Museum Closure for Saturday, July 4, 2026
• 2027 Budget Work Session

The Board approved multiple resolutions to modify water and sewer usage rates for benefit districts. Additionally, the Board approved various employee action forms, a pilot retirement program, and a museum holiday closure.

• Approved Hunters Island Water Benefit District rate modifications (3-0)
• Approved Deep Creek Sewer Benefit District rate modifications (3-0)
• Approved Terra Heights Sewer Benefit District rate modifications (3-0)
• Appointed Daniel Skucius to the Rural Economic Development Advisory Board (3-0)
• Approved employee action forms for five staff members (3-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers totaling $1,381,075.41 (3-0)
• Approved participation in the Auto-Enrollment Pilot Program (3-0)
• Approved Historical Museum closure for July 4, 2026 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners will discuss a wind turbine removal agreement, regulations for data centers and battery energy storage systems, and the renewal of the Employee Assistance Program contract with Pawnee Mental Health. They will also review compensation for the county clerk and commissioners, and receive the 2027 budget overview.

• Wind Turbine Removal Agreement
• Data Centers and Battery Energy Storage Systems discussion
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Contract Renewal with Pawnee Mental Health
• 2027 Budget Overview
• County Clerk and County Commissioner Compensation Reviews

The Board approved a contract for wind turbine removal at Public Works and set the 2027 County Commissioner salary. They also approved employee separation forms for three Health Department staff members and renewed the Employee Assistance Program contract with Pawnee Mental Health Services.

• Amended agenda to include an executive session for personnel (3-0)
• Approved Wind Turbine Removal Agreement with PowerGrid Partners (3-0)
• Approved Riley County Employee Action Forms for three Health Department separations (3-0)
• Approved June 18, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Employee Assistance Program contract renewal with Pawnee Mental Health Services (3-0)
• Entered executive session for personnel matters (3-0)
• Set 2027 County Commissioner salary at $56,613.96 (2-1)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will open bids for the remodel of Riley County's IT and GIS offices. Two executive sessions are scheduled for personnel matters and one for attorney-client consultation. The board will also hear updates from the Treasurer, Extension Director, and RCPD Director.

• Bid opening for Riley County IT & GIS Offices Remodel
• Executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel (two sessions)
• Executive session for attorney-client consultation
• RCPD Update from Director Brian Peete
• Riley County Employee Action Forms

The Board approved several employee action forms and the minutes from the June 15 meeting. They also opened three bids for the Riley County IT & GIS Offices Remodel, referring them to staff for evaluation.

• Approved employee action forms (3-0)
• Approved June 15, 2026, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Entered executive session for personnel matters (3-0)
• Entered executive session for employee working conditions (3-0)
• Entered executive session for attorney-client consultation (3-0)
• Referred IT & GIS office remodel bids to staff for evaluation (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to address tax roll corrections and employee actions. The agenda includes proposals for an Amazon business account and consultant assistance for a Tax Increment Financing District.

• Tax roll corrections
• Amazon Business Account Proposal
• Tax Increment Financing District Consultant Assistance Proposal
• Law Enforcement Agency Meeting

The Board approved several administrative items including tax roll corrections and the previous meeting's minutes. They also authorized a new employee hire for the Health Department and established a master Amazon Business account for the county.

• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (3-0)
• Approved Camber Branstetter as Public Health Nurse (3-0)
• Approved June 11, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved establishing the master Riley County Amazon Business account (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a work session on the 2027 appropriation budget, receive an economic development update from the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce, and a health department update from the interim director. Other business includes approving a municipal advisor agreement, employee action forms, and payroll. Two executive sessions are scheduled for department head evaluation and personnel matters.

• 2027 Appropriation Budget Work Session
• Economic Development Update from Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce
• Health Department Update from interim director
• Municipal Advisor Agreement approval
• Reorganization Work Session

The Board approved a municipal advisor agreement and several employee action forms. They also authorized payroll vouchers and warrant vouchers totaling $2,013,830.87.

• Approved Municipal Advisor Agreement with Greg Vahrenberg (3-0)
• Approved Employee Action Forms for Zach Pielsticker, Landon Weide, and Macy France (3-0)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $2,013,830.87 (3-0)
• Entered executive session to evaluate a department head (3-0)
• Recessed to convene as the Board of Health (3-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss non-elected personnel matters (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review 2027 budget requests and hold an appropriation budget work session. The meeting includes reports on year-to-date expenditures and monthly project updates.

• 2027 Budget Request review
• Year to Date Budget and Expenditures report
• Monthly Project Update from Public Works Director/County Engineer
• Request to fill As-Needed Museum Assistant position
• 2027 Appropriation Budget Work Session

The Board approved the 2027 K-State Extension request and the filling of an as-needed museum assistant position. The 2027 appropriation budget work session was rescheduled by consensus.

• Approved 2027 K-State Extension request (2-0)
• Approved June 4, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (2-0)
• Approved recess into executive session for department head evaluation (2-0)
• Approved return from executive session (2-0)
• Approved request to fill As-Needed Museum Assistant position (2-0)
• Rescheduled 2027 Appropriation Budget work session (consensus)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will review employee action forms, minutes, and the tentative agenda before hearing staff updates from Emergency Management, Noxious Weed, Planning, and IT directors. Later items include a data center presentation, special alcohol fund allocations, approval of alcohol sales at the Riley County Fair, and a nuisance abatement action for 2820 Nelson's Landing. All items are proposed or discussed; no final decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Nuisance abatement for property at 2820 Nelson's Landing
• Riley County Fair alcohol sales request from Manhattan Brewing Company
• County Special Alcohol Fund Allocations
• Data center presentation from Planning/Special Projects Director
• Staff updates from Emergency Management, Noxious Weed, Planning, and IT directors

The Board approved several personnel action forms and the June 1, 2026, meeting minutes. They also authorized specific allocations from the County Special Alcohol Tax Fund and approved alcohol sales for the Riley County Fair.

• Approved Riley County Employee Action Forms (3-0)
• Approved June 1, 2026, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved County Special Alcohol Tax Fund allocations totaling $26,066.95 (3-0)
• Approved Riley County Fair alcohol sales (3-0)
• Approved Statement Pursuant to the Riley County Unincorporated Area Nuisance Abatement Act (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will consider a 2027 budget request from the Extension Director, vote on a tax roll correction, and hear updates from RCPD and downtown Manhattan. The agenda also includes requests to fill two Community Corrections positions and a work session with the County Counselor.

• Tax Roll Correction
• 2027 Budget Request from Extension Director Daniel Skucius
• Request to Fill ISO I Position in Community Corrections
• Request to Fill Intensive Supervision Supervisor Position
• RCPD update from Captain Scott Hajek and Major Mark French

The Board approved a tax roll correction with a unanimous vote. It also approved the May 28 meeting minutes, filled two Community Corrections positions, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Tax Roll Correction (3-0)
• Approved May 28, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved filling Juvenile Services Intensive Supervision Officer I position (2-0)
• Approved filling Intensive Supervision Supervisor position (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will meet to review professional services for the Green Randolph Road Project and a highway use permit. The agenda includes several personnel requests and a public hearing regarding road renaming and renumbering.

• Professional services agreement with Schwab Eaton P.A. for the Green Randolph Road Project
• Highway Use Permit 2026-007 for Larson Construction
• Public hearing for road renaming/renumbering
• FY2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant application authorization letters
• Requests to fill Facility & Ground Technician and Public Works Operator positions

The commissioners unanimously approved a professional‑services agreement for the Green‑Randolph Road project, a highway‑use permit for Larson Construction, and a resolution voiding old outstanding checks. They also adopted CIP project amendments, employee action forms, and payroll vouchers totaling $1.8 million. The board signed a letter of support for Riley County’s participation in a $1.7 million Safe Streets and Roads for All grant. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved Agreement for Professional Services with Schwab Eaton for Green‑Randolph Road (3‑0)
• Approved Highway Use Permit 2026‑007 for Larson Construction (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 052826‑21 voiding outstanding checks issued before 4/30/2024 (3‑0)
• Approved CIP Project Amendments for HD/FCRC Space Needs Study, IT/GIS Remodel, HVAC replacement (3‑0)
• Approved Riley County Employee Action Forms (separations, promotions, hires) (3‑0)
• Approved payroll and accounts payable vouchers totaling $1,813,332.16 (3‑0)
• Approved minutes of the May 21, 2026 meeting (3‑0)
• Approved letter of support for participation in the $1.7 M Safe Streets and Roads for All grant (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will review several items, including updates on emergency management funding, contracts for an appraisers parcel search website, and a cost‑benefit analysis for the Big Blue 2nd Connect project. They will also consider a proposal to combine two lots in the Sleepy Hollow Subdivision and adopt new driveway standards. Additional agenda items cover a WIC budget application, a tax roll correction, and staff updates.

• Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
• Appraisers Parcel Search Website contracts with First National Bank of Kansas and Gareth Rohr
• Big Blue 2nd Connect Cost‑Benefit Analysis
• Plat Lots 1 and 2 of Sleepy Hollow Subdivision into a single lot
• Riley County Driveway Standards

The Riley County Commissioners approved the 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant, several real‑estate data contracts, a tax roll correction, employee action forms, amendments to driveway standards, the Sleepy Hollow Unit Two plat, and the FY27 WIC local agency budget. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant (3‑0)
• Approved Real Estate Sales Data Search Service Agreement with First National Bank of Kansas (3‑0)
• Accepted Kelli Nelson’s resignation and appointed Jo Ann Zahner as University Park Improvement District secretary (3‑0)
• Approved Tax Roll Correction (3‑0)
• Approved Riley County Employee Action Forms for new hires and separations (3‑0)
• Approved amendments to driveway standards (Resolution No. 052126-19) (3‑0)
• Approved Sleepy Hollow Unit Two plat and associated easements (Resolution No. 052126-20) (3‑0)
• Approved FY27 WIC Local Agency Application and budget (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will discuss a moratorium on a Data Center and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and review a proposed Memorandum of Agreement with Ft. Riley. The meeting also includes a press conference on AG use maps and a public notice.

• Moratorium proposed for Data Center and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
• Review of Memorandum of Agreement with Ft. Riley
• Press conference on AG use maps mailed May 15th
• Public Notice to be discussed
• Executive session for personnel matters of non-elected personnel

The Board unanimously approved several items, including tax roll corrections, a mobile device reimbursement form, and the East Manhattan Gateway land‑use amendment. It also approved a memorandum with Ft. Riley, updated EMS chief position descriptions, and a moratorium on data‑center and battery storage projects. The Board asked staff to resubmit the FFY27 WIC budget application with corrected information.

• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (3-0)
• Approved Mobile Device Reimbursement Request Form (3-0)
• Approved May 14 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved East Manhattan Gateway Future Land Use Map Amendment (3-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Ft. Riley (3-0)
• Asked staff to bring back corrected FFY27 WIC Budget Application (3-0)
• Approved updated EMS Division Chief and Deputy Chief position descriptions (3-0)
• Approved BESS Moratorium Resolution No. 051826-18 (3-0)