Riley County public meetings in 2021

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a bid for two new dump trucks with snow plows and salt spreaders. They are also discussing membership and a 2022 dues increase for the Flint Hills Regional Council.

• Bid from Rush Truck Center for two International Tandem Axle Dump Trucks totaling $468,042.00
• Proposed $8,042 increase to the CIP fund to cover bid overages for dump trucks
• Review of 2022 Flint Hills Regional Council membership dues invoice for $13,202.10
• Personnel action forms for new hires C. Constable and Nathan Henderson in the Health Department
• Executive session to discuss confidential legal advice regarding potential litigation

The Board approved a $468,042 bid from Rush Truck Center for two tandem axle dump trucks with snow plows and spreaders, and approved an $8,042 CIP amendment to cover the cost overage. The Board also approved payroll and accounts payable totaling $879,596.06, signed personnel actions, and tabled the Flint Hills Regional Council dues increase until next week. Additionally, the Board authorized advertising for indigent defense panel members after failing to reach agreements with attorneys.

• Approved $468,042 bid from Rush Truck Center for two tandem axle dump trucks (unanimous)
• Approved $8,042 CIP amendment for truck cost overage (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and accounts payable totaling $879,596.06 (unanimous)
• Signed personnel actions for health department staff (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Dec 27, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled Flint Hills Regional Council dues increase until next meeting (consensus)
• Authorized advertising for indigent defense panel members (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss administrative work sessions and pending county projects. The board is also reviewing requests to fill two specific staff vacancies in the county attorney's office.

• Request to fill Legal Secretary-Charging position
• Request to fill Legal Secretary-Diversion Officer position
• Administrative work session with Counselor/Director of Administrative Services
• Discussion of pending county projects

The Board unanimously approved opening two positions in the County Attorney's Office: Legal Secretary-Charging Secretary and Legal Secretary-Diversion Officer, both at grade I. The board also accepted the minutes from the Dec. 23 meeting and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved opening Legal Secretary-Charging Secretary position in County Attorney's Office (unanimous)
• Approved opening Legal Secretary-Diversion Officer position in County Attorney's Office (unanimous)
• Accepted Dec. 23, 2021 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 122321-57 appointing four residents to advisory boards, and signed personnel action forms promoting four EMS staff members. They also approved the previous meeting's minutes and held an executive session on potential litigation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution No. 122321-57 appointing representatives to advisory boards (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action forms for promotions of Timothy Valentine, Brandi Castro, Josh Hettenbach, and Timothy Fieser in EMS/Ambulance
• Approved minutes of Dec 20, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Held executive session on potential litigation (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board opened bids for two tandem axle dump trucks and unanimously referred them to staff for evaluation. It also approved a tax roll correction, personnel action forms for two promotions in the Attorney's Department, and the previous meeting's minutes. An executive session on potential litigation was held, and the board took action consistent with the consensus reached. No final decision was made on the north county ambulance station alternative.

• Approved tax roll correction (unanimous)
• Approved personnel action forms for promotions of Kimberly Lenhart and Ramsey Cubie (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Dec 16, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Referred bids for two tandem axle dump trucks to staff for evaluation (unanimous)
• Held executive session on potential litigation and took action consistent with consensus (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will meet to discuss administrative updates and several action items. Key decisions include a potential contract for indigent defense services and authorization to participate in nationwide opioid settlements.

• Application of Jeffery S. Adam for a 2022 indigent defense services contract at $4,745.83 per month
• Authorization for Riley County to participate in nationwide opioid settlements
• 2022 Cereal Malt Beverages License for Richard Britt - Britt's Farm (1000 S. Scenic Drive and 520 Airport)
• Request from RCHD for a new Clinic Coordinator position
• Request from RCHD Raising Riley to submit the Early Childhood Block Grant

The Board approved joining the nationwide opioid settlements and authorized counsel to submit all necessary documents. It also approved a new Clinic Coordinator position for the Health Department, a grant application for the Raising Riley program, and routine items including a cereal malt beverage license, payroll, and personnel actions. An indigent defense contract application was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved Resolution No. 121621-56 to join statewide opioid litigation (unanimous)
• Approved new Clinic Coordinator position in Health Department, salary starting Jan 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved submission of Early Childhood Block Grant application for Raising Riley (unanimous)
• Approved Retail Dealer's 2022 Cereal Malt Beverages License for Britt's Farm (unanimous)
• Approved Portable Communication Device Allowance Form (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action for Contact Tracer separation (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,974,823.37 (unanimous)
• Tabled indigent defense contract application for Jeffery S. Adam until next Thursday

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to establish 2022 pay scales for exempt, non-exempt, professional, and EMS positions. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding the 2021 budget amendment and consider new fees for short-term rentals and agritourism.

• Approval of 2022 Pay Scales and Elected/Appointed Professional Positions Salary Resolution
• Public hearing for the 2021 Budget Amendment
• Proposed fee schedule amendments for Short Term Rental and Agritourism licenses
• Appointments to Fair Board, Planning Board/Board of Zoning Appeals, Council on Aging, and Pawnee Mental Health Services
• Request for acceptance of 2022 Riley County Historical Society Grant

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved resolutions establishing the 2022 pay scales for classified, professional, and EMS employees, and salaries for elected and appointed officials. They also approved the 2021 budget amendment, a tax roll correction, and added fees for short-term rental and agritourism licenses. Several advisory board appointments were made, and a grant from the Riley County Historical Society was accepted.

• Approved 2022 Pay Scales Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Elected and Appointed Professional Positions Salary Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Budget Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Correction (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution adding fees for Agritourism and Short Term Rental licenses (unanimous)
• Accepted Riley County Historical Society grant of $20,658.74 (unanimous)
• Approved advisory board appointments and Resolution No. 121321-52 (unanimous)
• Approved changes to Commercial Pesticide Applicator I position description (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to establish a nine-member advisory board for rural economic development. The body will also consider 2022 indigent defense contracts and updates to land development and subdivision regulations.

• Establishment of a Rural Economic Development Advisory Board with 9 members
• 2022 Indigent contracts, including a $4,745.83 monthly payment for attorney Brenda Jordan
• Adoption of Land Development Regulations and a Floodplain Management Resolution
• Updating Manhattan Urban Area Subdivision Regulations to align with the Manhattan Development Code
• Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses for Dara's Fast Lane at 5321 Tuttle Creek Blvd. and 1132 Pillsbury Drive

The Board unanimously adopted the Land Development Regulations and a resolution establishing a Rural Economic Development Advisory Board. It also approved several contracts, licenses, personnel actions, and a new subdivision regulation for the Manhattan Urban Area. The board authorized the county engineer to petition for a street benefit district and accepted a firefighter recruitment grant.

• Adopted Land Development Regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 120921-50 establishing Rural Economic Development Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved Indigent 2022 Contracts with Chris Bailey and Chris Biggs (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Correction (unanimous)
• Approved Retail Dealer's 2022 Cereal Malt Beverages Licenses for Dara's Fast Lane (unanimous)
• Signed Personnel Action Forms for new hire, separations, and promotion (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 120921-51 adopting new Subdivision Regulations for Manhattan Urban Area (unanimous)
• Authorized County Engineer to submit petition creating High Plains Ranch Street Benefit District (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider adopting the Riley County Land Development Regulations, which replace existing zoning, subdivision, and floodplain regulations. The meeting also includes a resolution to establish a Rural Economic Development Advisory Board and year-end reports from county offices.

• Adoption of Riley County Land Development Regulations and Driveway Standards
• Resolution establishing a Rural Economic Development Advisory Board
• Personnel action form for Museum Director Allana Saenger-Parker with a bi-weekly pay rate of $2,884.62
• Executive session regarding confidential legal advice on potential litigation
• Presentation of a plaque to Dr. Tom Taul for 20 years of service on the RCPB/BOZA

The Board unanimously adopted Resolution No. 120621-49, repealing and replacing all existing zoning, subdivision, and floodplain regulations with a single consolidated 'Riley County Land Development Regulations' document, plus the 'Driveway Standards in the Unincorporated Area of Riley County, Kansas.' The Board also unanimously approved an additional half-day holiday for staff on December 23, 2021, and signed a personnel action form promoting Allana Saenger-Parker to Museum Director at $2,884.62 biweekly.

• Adopted Resolution No. 120621-49 approving the new Riley County Land Development Regulations and Driveway Standards (unanimous)
• Authorized an additional half-day holiday for staff on December 23, 2021 (unanimous)
• Signed a Personnel Action Form promoting Allana Saenger-Parker to Museum Director at $2,884.62 biweekly
• Approved the December 2, 2021 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted a resolution for the Rural Economic Development Advisory Board with all tracked changes (unanimous)
• Held an executive session on potential litigation and took action consistent with the consensus reached (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider an amendment for an ambulance purchase and a request to fill a Clinic Supervisor position at the Health Department. The meeting also includes reviews of tax roll corrections and cereal malt beverage licensing.

• Amendment to CIP Project for Ambulance Purchase
• 2022 Cereal Malt Beverages License for Chad Myers (Stagg Hill Golf Club) at 4441 Fort Riley Boulevard
• Request to fill Clinic Supervisor position at the Riley County Health Department
• Approval of Tax Roll Corrections
• Personnel action forms for Alyssa Graben and D Brokesh

The Board unanimously approved the CIP amendment for a new EMS ambulance, the 2022 cereal malt beverage license for Stagg Hill Golf Club, tax roll corrections, and personnel actions including a new museum assistant and a clinic supervisor. They also approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $811,302.48. The board held executive sessions for performance matters and a legislative conference on county priorities, but no binding action was taken in those sessions.

• Approved CIP amendment for new EMS ambulance (unanimous).
• Approved 2022 cereal malt beverage license for Chad Myers, Stagg Hill Golf Club (unanimous).
• Approved tax roll corrections (unanimous).
• Signed personnel actions: separation for Alyssa Graben, hire of Dede Brokesh at $11.11/hr (unanimous).
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $811,302.48 (unanimous).
• Approved minutes of Nov 29, 2021 meeting (unanimous).
• Approved request to fill Clinic Supervisor position in Health Department (unanimous).
• Held executive sessions on personnel matters; no binding action taken (unanimous).

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider approving the 2022 Riley County and Pawnee Mental Health Services contract. The meeting also includes personnel actions and the appointment of delegates for a Kansas Association of Counties special election.

• 2022 Riley County and Pawnee Mental Health Services Contract
• Certification of voting delegate and alternates for the KAC special election
• Contract with Archive Social
• Personnel Action Forms for D. Trechter, O. Garver, and N. Meyer
• Purchase Price Amendment for EMS/Ambulance

The Board unanimously approved the 2022 contract with Pawnee Mental Health Services. They also appointed Commissioner McKinley as voting delegate for the KAC special election, approved the ArchiveSocial software license agreement, and approved several personnel actions including filling an Office Manager position and reclassifying a Legal Secretary to Administrative Trial Assistant. The board approved an additional $5,000 for an ambulance chassis purchase.

• Approved 2022 Riley County and Pawnee Mental Health Services contract (unanimous).
• Appointed McKinley as voting delegate, Ford as 1st alternate, Focke as 2nd alternate for KAC special election Jan 5, 2022 (unanimous).
• Signed personnel action forms for separations of two EMTs and a Legal Secretary (unanimous).
• Approved minutes of Nov 22, 2021 meeting (unanimous).
• Authorized Chairman to sign ArchiveSocial Enterprise Software License Agreement (unanimous).
• Approved request to fill Office Manager position in Attorney's Department at grade N (unanimous).
• Approved position change from Legal Secretary to Administrative Trial Assistant at grade M (unanimous).
• Approved additional $5,000 for ambulance chassis cost increase (unanimous).

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a special use permit for a new Ashland Fire Station and the sale of excess vehicles and equipment. The meeting also includes reviews of alcohol fund grant agreements with the City of Manhattan and health department staffing requests.

• Special use permit application for the new Ashland Fire Station
• Internet auction of excess property including a 2010 Dump Truck and 1994 International Eagle Semi Tractor
• Adult Services City Alcohol Grant Agreement for $25,000
• Appraiser website contract with Steve Shaykett of Shaykett Appraisal Company
• Request to fill 3.5 FTEs for contact tracing at the Riley County Health Department

The Board voted 2-1 not to pass a COVID vaccination policy for the Health Department and EMS employees at this time, with Commissioners Ford and McKinley in favor of not passing it and Commissioner Focke opposed. The Board also unanimously approved multiple items, including a contract with Shaykett Appraisal Company, a notice of intent to sell excess property at auction, numerous CIP authorizations totaling over $1 million, and three alcohol fund grant agreements with the City of Manhattan. Additionally, they approved a special use permit for the new Ashland Fire Station, a proclamation for Small Business Saturday, and a budget amendment notice.

• Approved Real Estate Sales Data Search Service Agreement with Steve Shaykett of Shaykett Appraisal Company.
• Approved Notice of Intent to Sell Excess Personal Property at public auction.
• Approved 2021 CIP Authorization Forms totaling $1,151,000 for various projects and equipment.
• Approved CIP Amendment for additional funds for Wildcat Park Bridge Replacement.
• Approved special use permit for property where new Ashland Fire Station will be built.
• Approved three 2022 Special Alcohol Fund Grant Agreements with City of Manhattan for Court Services and Community Corrections (adult and juvenile).
• Approved publication of notice for 2021 budget amendments public hearing.
• Approved keeping 3.5 FTEs for contact tracing and testing through June 10, 2022.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider adopting new Land Development Regulations and driveway standards to replace existing zoning and subdivision rules. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding a special use authorization for an electrical substation.

• Adoption of Riley County Land Development Regulations (LDR) and driveway standards
• Public hearing for a special use authorization to operate an electrical substation
• Highway Use Permit for Larson Construction at 3425 Germann Dr
• Request to fill a budgeted Records Assistant II position in the Register of Deeds office
• CIP Work Session

The Board approved a list of capital improvement projects totaling about $1.2 million, including vehicles, equipment, and park improvements. They also approved a tax roll correction, a highway use permit for Larson Construction, personnel actions, payroll and accounts payable, and certified the 2021 City/School election results. The Board deferred action on the proposed Riley County Land Development Regulations, asking staff to schedule an additional meeting to discuss concerns raised during the public hearing.

• Approved a tax roll correction (unanimous).
• Approved a highway use permit for Larson Construction to excavate a pit at 3425 Germann Drive (unanimous).
• Signed personnel action forms for new hire, separations, and a status change.
• Approved payroll of $561,044.68 and warrant vouchers totaling $969,719.36 (unanimous).
• Certified the 2021 City/School General Election Official Results (unanimous).
• Approved filling a Records Assistant II position in the Register of Deeds Office (unanimous).
• Drew Larry Wendland to receive the 4-year term on the Leonardville City Council after a tie.
• Approved Resolution No. 111821-48 for a special use authorization for an electrical substation (unanimous).

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a Nationwide Settlement Agreement for opioid litigation and a GAAP waiver resolution. The meeting includes reviews of county personnel actions and public works change orders.

• Nationwide Settlement Agreement of Opioid Litigation opt-in discussion
• Transfer Station Truck Scale Change Order #1 increasing contract by $1,200 to a total of $41,200
• 2021 GAAP Waiver Resolution to exempt the county from K.S.A. 75-1120a(a)
• Wildcat Creek Park Bridge Replacement CIP Amendment
• Proclamation for the Great American Smokeout

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved several administrative items, including a change order for a transfer station truck scale, a GAAP waiver resolution, tax roll corrections, and personnel actions. They also certified the 2021 City/School General Election Canvass, authorized counsel to opt into the nationwide opioid settlement agreement, approved a letter of support for aTa Bus grant application, and increased the CIP budget for the Wildcat Creek Park Bridge Replacement Project. The executive session was tabled to next Monday.

• Approved Change Order #1 for Transfer Station Truck Scale with Scales Sales & Service, LLC ($1,200; total $41,200) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 111521-47 (2021 GAAP Waiver) (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (unanimous)
• Signed Personnel Action Forms for new hires and a promotion (unanimous)
• Certified 2021 City/School General Election Canvass (unanimous)
• Authorized counsel to opt into Opioid Settlement Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for aTa Bus grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 CIP budget increase for Wildcat Creek Park Bridge Replacement (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners is meeting to discuss various county department updates and administrative actions. A key item is a proposed agreement with KDOT for construction engineering services for the Rose Hill Rd. Bridge replacement project.

• Contract for Construction Engineering Services for the Rose Hill Rd. Bridge Replacement Project
• 2021 CIP Authorization for PW Power Broom Replacement
• Restrictive covenant agreements for 9521 Lakeshore Drive and 9280 Barton Road
• Lakeside Heights Benefit District Supplemental Agreement
• 2019 Equipment & Vehicle Internet Auction

The Board unanimously approved payroll and accounts payable totaling $890,536.39, including $563,050.08 in payroll and $327,486.31 in vendor warrants. They also approved a $43,000 power broom purchase, a contract for the Rose Hill bridge project, and several personnel actions. The board held executive sessions to interview candidates for IT/GIS Director and Museum Director/Curator, with no binding action taken in the first session.

• Approved $890,536.39 in payroll and vendor payments (unanimous)
• Approved $43,000 power broom purchase for Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved Rose Hill bridge construction engineering contract (unanimous)
• Approved $974.29 write-off for Solid Waste account receivable (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Purple Wave for surplus vehicle auction (unanimous)
• Approved $2,720 supplemental agreement with SMH Consultants (unanimous)
• Approved restrictive covenants at 9521 Lakeshore Drive and 9280 Barton Road (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions including new hires and separations (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing proposed updates to the Riley County Land Development Regulations and new driveway standards for unincorporated areas. The body is also considering an agreement between the Riley County Health Department and EnVisage Consulting for a Community Health Improvement Plan.

• Work session on proposed Riley County Land Development Regulations
• Review of new Driveway Standards for unincorporated areas
• Agreement between RCHD and EnVisage Consulting for 2022 Community Health Improvement Plan
• RCPD update from Captain Greg Steere
• Downtown Manhattan update from Gina Snyder

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved an agreement between the Riley County Health Department and EnVisage Consulting, including the Contractual Provisions Attachment. The board also accepted the minutes from the October 28, 2021 meeting and recessed to convene as the Board of Health for the contract action. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports on advance voting, a road closure, and a work session on proposed land development regulations.

• Approved agreement between RCHD and EnVisage Consulting (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of Oct 28, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Recessed as BOCC and convened as Board of Health (unanimous)
• Recessed as Board of Health and reconvened as BOCC (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a contract for a truck scale and hold a public hearing regarding a residential lot plat. The meeting also includes staff updates from IT/GIS, Community Corrections, and the Health Department.

• Contract with Scales Sales & Service, LLC for $40,000 for Transfer Station Truck Scale
• Public hearing to plat a tract of land into one residential lot
• Approval to hire MCH Bilingual Case Manager/Navigator starting January 1, 2022
• Salary approval for Public Information Officer (PIO)
• Discussion on power broom replacement

The Board unanimously approved a $40,000 contract with Scales Sales & Service, LLC for a new Transfer Station Truck Scale. The Board also approved several personnel actions, including a new Public Works Operator II hire and a conditional offer for a Public Information Officer at an annualized salary of $75,316.80. A letter to Congressman Tracey Mann supporting expanded ARPA fund authority was discussed but not approved, with two commissioners expressing concerns.

• Approved $40,000 contract with Scales Sales & Service, LLC for Transfer Station Truck Scale (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Jonathan Kickhaefer as Public Works Operator II at $19.18/hour (unanimous)
• Approved separation of Devon Ferris, Covid-19 Contact Tracer (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 102821-46 for Vinduska Addition residential plat (unanimous)
• Approved hiring MCH Bilingual Case Manager/Navigator under ELC grant funding (unanimous)
• Approved conditional offer to PIO candidate at $75,316.80 annualized salary (unanimous)
• Approved replacing damaged power broom with 2018 Superior Broom for $44,000 minus $1,000 trade-in (unanimous)
• Discussed but did not approve letter to Rep. Mann on ARPA fund authority

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a reimbursement agreement with KSU for Next Gen 911 consoles and an application for the 2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant. The meeting also includes requests to fill key director positions and a highway use permit for Evergy.

• Next Gen 911 agreement with KSU for consoles costing $19,300 (reimbursable to county)
• 2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) application
• Highway Use Permit for Evergy to install primary line near Angelias Way and Kitten Creek
• Requests to fill Museum Director/Curator and IT/GIS Director positions
• Proclamation for Veterans Day 2021

The Board unanimously approved the 2021 EMPG grant application, a Next Gen 911 agreement with KSU, a Veterans Day proclamation, and a highway use permit for Evergy. They also approved internal postings for the Museum Director/Curator and IT/GIS Director positions. The meeting included recognitions and updates, but no substantive policy decisions beyond these approvals.

• Approved 2021 EMPG grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Next Gen 911 agreement with KSU (unanimous)
• Approved Veterans Day Proclamation 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Highway Use Permit for Evergy (unanimous)
• Approved internal posting for Museum Director/Curator (unanimous)
• Approved internal posting for IT/GIS Director (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider an audit engagement letter for 2021-2025 and the appointment of interim directors for the Historical Museum and IT/GIS. The body will also review health department staffing and travel requests.

• 2021 Audit Engagement Letter and County Contractual Provisions with James Gordon & Associates CPA, P.A.
• Request to appoint Interim Director of Historical Museum and Interim Director of IT/GIS
• Request to fill a full-time RN position in the health department clinic
• Travel request for PHEP Coordinator to attend NACCHO Conference in Orlando, FL, estimated at $1,500
• Order to credit $4,000 from a warrant to delinquent taxes for David Guthals

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,043,073.39 for the 2021 budget and $193,916.24 for the 2020 budget. They also appointed interim directors for the Historical Museum and IT/GIS departments, and approved several personnel actions including new hires and separations. The board approved the 2021 audit engagement letter with James Gordon & Associates CPA, P.A., and various tax roll corrections.

• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,043,073.39 (2021 budget) and $193,916.24 (2020 budget) (unanimous)
• Appointed Allana Saenger-Parker as Interim Director of Historical Museum (unanimous)
• Appointed Cory Meyer as Interim Director of IT/GIS (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Audit Engagement Letter with James Gordon & Associates CPA, P.A. (unanimous)
• Approved reversal of tax roll corrections signed September 2, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved a tax roll correction (unanimous)
• Approved order to credit allowed claim to delinquent taxes (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for RCHD PHEP Coordinator to NACCHO Conference (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners is reviewing a sales tax-funded contract for a bridge replacement and several highway use permits. The meeting also includes administrative updates from the health department and treasurer, and a discussion on an intergovernmental luncheon.

• Contract with King Construction Co., Inc. for West 32nd Ave. Bridge Replacement Project in the amount of $1,284,589.40
• Highway Use Permit for Evergy to install underground and overhead poles from 4681 Kitten Creek Road to N. 52nd Street
• Highway Use Permit for WTC Communications, Inc. to install fiber optic cable in the Zeandale area
• Change Order #1 for Wieters Road Streambank Rehabilitation Project, decreasing contract amount by $8,620.00
• License Agreement with Flint Hills Wellness Coalition for a concrete slab and cooler/freezer at the Family and Child Resource Center

The Board unanimously approved a $1,284,589.40 contract with King Construction Co., Inc. for the West 32nd Ave. Road Bridge Replacement Project. They also approved highway use permits for Evergy and WTC Communications, a change order decreasing the Wieters Road Streambank Rehabilitation cost by $8,620, and a license agreement with the Flint Hills Wellness Coalition. The meeting included informational updates from the Treasurer, Chamber of Commerce, and Health Department, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $1,284,589.40 contract with King Construction for West 32nd Ave. bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved highway use permit for Evergy to install utility lines along Kitten Creek Road (unanimous)
• Approved highway use permit for WTC Communications to install fiber optic cable in Zeandale area (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 with Jueneman Excavation decreasing Wieters Road project cost by $8,620 (unanimous)
• Approved license agreement with Flint Hills Wellness Coalition (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Oct 7, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution No. 100721-45 establishing a code of conduct for elected and appointed officials, employees, and agents of Riley County. The board also approved equipment leases, a tax roll correction, shared leave donations, personnel actions, payroll and accounts payable, and a request for qualifications for the EMS Headquarters Station. A draft resolution for the Economic Development Advisory Board was discussed but tabled for revisions.

• Adopted Resolution No. 100721-45 establishing a code of conduct (unanimous)
• Approved equipment leases: 3 mini track loaders at $8,500 each, 1 skid loader at $6,500, 1 wheel loader at $20,000/year for 2 years (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll correction (unanimous)
• Approved shared leave donation forms (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action forms for new hire and separation (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and accounts payable totaling $640,559.47 (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for RFQs for EMS Headquarters Station (unanimous)
• Approved filling full-time Child Care Surveyor I position (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted a proclamation declaring October as National Community Planning Month, approved a portable communication device allowance with retro pay, and approved an agreement with East Coast Risk Management, LLC. They also approved filling as-needed clerical assistant positions in the County Clerk's office and signed several personnel action forms. The meeting included a work session on proposed Land Development Regulations but no final action was taken on that item.

• Adopted National Community Planning Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Portable Communication Device Allowance Form with retro pay (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with East Coast Risk Management, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved as-needed Clerical Assistant positions for County Clerk's office (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action forms for museum assistant separations, new hire, and AEMT step change

Board of County Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the final contract documents for the countywide upgrade of the Emergency Radio Communications System, including the master services agreement amendment and equipment lists. The Board also approved several other items, including a letter of support and budget agreement for Big Lakes Developmental Center, a professional services agreement with Witt O'Brien's LLC, and resolutions to vacate and alter a portion of Thomas Wiard Road. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved final contract documents for Emergency Radio Communications System upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Big Lakes Developmental Center KDOT application (unanimous)
• Approved Big Lakes Developmental Center 2022 budget and services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for SAVE Corp 'Training Center Building' application (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with Witt O'Brien's LLC (unanimous)
• Approved in principle FHWC walk-in cooler/freezer project and concrete slab pour (unanimous)
• Approved KDOT Local Road Safety Plan agreement (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions vacating and altering Thomas Wiard Road right-of-way (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the Riley County District Court 2022 Annual Budget for submission to the Office of Judicial Administration. They also approved a new RN position for the Health Department clinic and signed a personnel action form for a promotion in the Health Department. The board accepted the previous meeting minutes and discussed various updates.

• Approved Riley County District Court 2022 Annual Budget (unanimous)
• Approved new RN position for RCHD clinic (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action form for Tasha Young promotion to Administrative Assistant II at $19.13/hr
• Accepted minutes of Sep 23, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the close-out of a COVID-19 business assistance grant and a request to hire museum staff. The meeting also includes administrative work sessions and IT/GIS staff updates.

• Authorization for Chairman to sign 'Agreement Regarding Duplication of Benefits' for 10 businesses awarded a total of $114,400 via CDBG-CV grant
• Request to hire up to three As-Needed Museum Assistants for the Riley County Historical Museum
• Approval of personnel action forms for a Contact Tracer and Shop Supervisor
• IT/GIS staff update regarding 2021 server swap and website redesign
• Review of tentative agendas for September 27 and September 30, 2021

The Board unanimously approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,298,362.22, accepted the previous meeting minutes, and approved hiring up to three as-needed Museum Assistants. They also authorized the Chairman to sign Duplication of Benefits agreements for ten businesses awarded CDBG-CV grants, and signed personnel actions including a promotion and a separation.

• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,298,362.22 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring up to three As Needed Museum Assistants (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign Duplication of Benefits agreements for ten CDBG-CV grant businesses (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action for Darin Nelson promotion to Shop Supervisor at $34.84/hour (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action for Annie Parrick separation from Health Department (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from September 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the 2022 Riley County budget of $81,348,651 plus $2,288,817 in special district funds, and adopted resolutions to exceed the revenue neutral rate for both the county and Fire District #1. They also approved agency appropriations totaling over $1.8 million, including $300,000 for Pawnee Mental Health and $275,000 for the Council on Aging. Other actions included approving a $40,000 bid for a transfer station truck scale, filling an EMT position, and approving the Callaghan Ranch Subdivision plat.

• Approved 2022 Riley County budget of $81,348,651 and special district funds of $2,288,817 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 092021-41 to exceed revenue neutral rate for 2022 county property tax (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 092021-42 to exceed revenue neutral rate for Fire District #1 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 agency appropriations including $300,000 for Pawnee Mental Health, $275,000 for Council on Aging (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 bid from Scales, Sales & Service, LLC for transfer station truck scale (unanimous)
• Approved filling Emergency Medical Technician position in EMS/Ambulance (unanimous)
• Approved Callaghan Ranch Subdivision plat as one residential lot (unanimous)
• Approved personnel action form for new hire Lindsay Flores as Office Assistant II at $15.78/hr

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a contract with Ruckert Realty & Auction, LLC to sell excess personal property. The proposed auction is scheduled for October 26, 2021, at the Public Works facility. The board will also discuss personnel requests and a voter education mailer for a roads sales tax.

• Contract with Ruckert Realty & Auction, LLC for surplus property auction (cost: 20% of sales value plus advertising)
• Proposal for Riley County Roads Sales Tax 2021 Voter Education Mailer
• Contract with real estate agent Sarah Howe for Appraiser's Website
• Personnel requests for an RCHD Administrative Assistant and two Appraiser positions
• Bid recommendation for a firefighting skid unit

The Board unanimously approved a $4,300 proposal from New Boston Creative Group for a Riley County Roads Sales Tax 2021 voter education mailer (Option 2, two versions). They also approved the sale of surplus property via Ruckert Realty & Auction, a $15,000 firefighting skid unit purchase, and several personnel actions. The board discussed but did not vote on forming a Rural Economic Development Board, agreeing for staff to proceed.

• Approved Notice of Intent to Sell Excess Personal Property and contract with Ruckert Realty & Auction, LLC for a public auction
• Approved certification of unpaid fees/utility services for Doreen M. Ray, Trust ($1,319.53), placing a special assessment
• Approved bid from Heiman Fire Equipment for one firefighting skid unit at $15,000 from RCFD#1 budget
• Approved Real Estate Sales Data Search Service Agreement with real estate agent Sarah Howe of Haven Realty Group
• Signed personnel action forms for separations of Johnatta Candido, Michelle Markvicka, and Catherine Willard
• Approved filling an Administrative Assistant II position in the Health Department at grade K
• Approved $4,300 proposal for Riley County Roads Sales Tax 2021 Voter Education Mailer Option 2
• Approved refilling Appraiser I-Personal Property (grade F) and Appraiser II-Residential (grade H) positions

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners is meeting to review bid recommendations for infrastructure projects and personnel actions. The body will also discuss interim bridge inspections and a grant application for brownfields assessment.

• Bid recommendation to award W. 32nd Bridge Replacement Project to King Construction Co., Inc. for $1,284,589.40
• Agreement with Schwab-Eaton, P.A. for 2021 Interim Bridge Inspections in the amount of $5,800.00
• Bid opening for firefighting skid unit
• Letter of support for Flint Hills Regional Council's EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant Application
• Personnel action forms for seven employees, including a PRN EMT and Zoning Enforcement

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a $1,284,589.40 bid from King Construction Co., Inc. for the W. 32nd Bridge Replacement Project. They also approved a $5,800 agreement with Schwab-Eaton, P.A. for interim bridge inspections, signed personnel action forms for seven hires and separations, and referred two firefighting skid unit bids to staff for evaluation. The board approved a letter of support for the Flint Hills Regional Council's EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant application.

• Approved $1,284,589.40 bid from King Construction Co., Inc. for W. 32nd Bridge Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $5,800 agreement with Schwab-Eaton, P.A. for interim bridge inspections (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action forms for 7 hires/separation actions
• Referred firefighting skid unit bids from CET Fire Pumps Mfg. ($10,000) and Heiman, Inc. ($15,000) to staff
• Approved letter of support for Flint Hills Regional Council's EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Sep 9, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider requests to fill one full-time AEMT position and four PRN positions for EMS. They will also review the agenda and a maximum budget of $18,845.00 for the 2021 Riley County Employee Day. Additional items include highway use permits and the potential purchase of a used fire truck.

• Highway Use Permits for Larson Construction, Inc. at 1725 Wildcat Creek Rd, 6010 Tuttle Terrace, 6020 Tuttle Terrace, and Freeman Road
• Budget approval for 2021 Riley County Employee Day with a maximum cost of $18,845.00
• Request to fill one full-time AEMT position and four PRN EMS positions
• Authorization to negotiate the purchase of a used fire truck
• Animal Control Resolution and Animal Shelter Resolution

The Board approved two highway use permits for Larson Construction, payroll and accounts payable totaling $714,364.91, and personnel actions. They also approved filling EMS positions, the Employee Day agenda, and authorized negotiating purchase of a used fire truck up to $20,000. The animal control resolution was tabled for revisions.

• Approved highway use permit for Larson Construction water main installation at 1725 Wildcat Creek Rd, 6010 and 6020 Tuttle Terrace (unanimous)
• Approved highway use permit for Larson Construction water meter installation along Freeman Road (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $714,364.91 (unanimous)
• Approved filling four PRN and one full-time AEMT position in EMS (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Riley County Employee Day agenda and budget (unanimous)
• Authorized negotiation for used fire truck not to exceed $20,000 plus shipping (unanimous)
• Tabled animal control resolution for staff revisions

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review the proposed 2022 budget and set a public hearing for September 20, 2021. The meeting includes bid openings for infrastructure projects and administrative actions regarding personnel and bonds.

• Bid opening for West 32nd Avenue bridge replacement
• Bid opening for Riley County Transfer Station Truck Scales
• Official Statement for G.O. Refunding Bond Series B, 2021
• Proposed 2022 General Fund expenditures of $42,148,527
• Portable Communication Device Allowance forms for D. Hobbs and D. Russell

The Board unanimously approved the 2022 Budget Summary for publication, the Official Statement for the G.O. Refunding Bond Series B 2021, and several routine items including tax roll corrections, a personnel promotion, and a travel request. They also opened bids for transfer station truck scales and a bridge replacement, referring them to staff for evaluation. The Board opted out of the COVID-19 vaccination incentive program for commissioners and other elected officials.

• Approved 2022 Budget Summary for RNR and Budget Hearings publication (unanimous)
• Approved Official Statement for G.O. Refunding Bond Series B, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Portable Communication Device Allowance Forms (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections from 2021 tax sale (unanimous)
• Appointed Focke as voting delegate for KAC conference, Ford and McKinley as alternates (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Alexander Knox to full-time Paramedic (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Deputy Chief Doug Russell to inspect used fire truck (unanimous)
• Referred bids for transfer station truck scales and West 32nd Avenue bridge to staff (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a highway use permit for Kansas Gas Service and discuss a proposed benefit district for White Canyon. The meeting also includes an administrative work session on pending county projects and several plaque presentations.

• Highway Use Permit for Kansas Gas Service to install 6 inch plastic gas main along Wildcat Creek Rd
• Discussion of White Canyon proposed benefit district
• Administrative work session on pending county projects
• Presentation of Riley County Police Department Firearms Range & Training Facility plaque
• Presentation of retirement plaque to Gary Rosewicz

The Board unanimously approved a Highway Use Permit for Kansas Gas Service to install a 6-inch plastic gas main along Wildcat Creek Road. It also voted 2-to-1 to abstain from the asbestos removal of the First Christian Church Facility, with Commissioner McKinley dissenting. The Board accepted the August 26, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational or ceremonial.

• Approved Highway Use Permit for Kansas Gas Service to install 6-inch plastic gas main along Wildcat Creek Road (unanimous).
• Accepted the August 26, 2021 regular meeting minutes (unanimous).
• Adopted motion to abstain from asbestos removal of the First Christian Church Facility (2-1, Ford and Focke in favor; McKinley against).
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous).

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider naming a private road Johnson Trail and re-addressing affected properties. The meeting also includes reviews of carryover reimbursement budgets for adult and juvenile services and several executive sessions for legal advice.

• Public hearing to consider naming a private road Johnson Trail and re-addressing properties
• Contract for Alice Massimi Crouch for communication and social media services at $32.25 per hour
• Highway Use Permits for Mid Kansas Underground for work on Freeman Road, Wildcat Creek Rd, and Tuttle Terrace
• Authorization of restrictive covenants at 3197 Reservation Drive
• Fire Department equipment purchase

The Board unanimously approved two highway use permits for Mid Kansas Underground water work, signed personnel actions, and approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling over $1.27 million. They also approved contracts for communication services, FY22 carryover reimbursement budgets for adult and juvenile services, a resolution naming a private road Johnson Trail, and a restrictive covenant agreement. The board authorized staff to bid fire department equipment per the procurement policy rather than exempting the purchase.

• Approved Highway Use Permit for Mid Kansas Underground to install water meters along Freeman Road.
• Approved Highway Use Permit for Mid Kansas Underground to install water main at 1725 Wildcat Creek Rd, 6010 Tuttle Terrace, and 6020 Tuttle Terrace.
• Signed personnel action forms, including a status change for Fred Usoltseff and separation for Gary Rosewicz.
• Approved payroll vouchers of $551,860.57 and warrant vouchers totaling $1,273,718.48 for 2021 and $1,782.50 for 2020.
• Approved Contract for Services with Alice Massimi Crouch for Communication & Social Media.
• Approved FY22 Adult Services Carryover Reimbursement Budget of $11,488.76.
• Approved FY22 Juvenile Services Carryover Reimbursement Budget of $15,067.03.
• Approved Resolution No. 082621-39 naming private road Johnson Trail and re-addressing affected properties.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a request to advertise and refill the Shop Supervisor position in the Public Works Department ahead of a retirement on October 29, 2021. The board will also consider a proclamation for Recovery Month in September 2021.

• Request to advertise for a Public Works Shop Supervisor to allow for a one-month overlap with the retiring employee
• Proposed Recovery Month Proclamation for September 2021 for Pawnee Mental Health Services
• Update on CASA's 4th floor space
• Executive session to discuss confidential legal advice regarding potential litigation issues

The Board of County Commissioners voted 2-0 (Focke abstaining) to not provide IT support to CASA if the agency relocates off-site, after CASA reported the 4th floor space would not meet their needs. The board also unanimously approved advertising to refill the Public Works Shop Supervisor position, signed the Recovery Month Proclamation for September 2021, and accepted the August 19 minutes as amended. Three executive sessions on potential litigation were held, with no binding action taken in the first two and action taken consistent with consensus reached in the third.

• Denied IT support for CASA off-site (2-0, Focke abstained)
• Approved advertising for Public Works Shop Supervisor position (unanimous)
• Signed Recovery Month Proclamation for September 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted Aug 19 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Held executive sessions on potential litigation; no binding action in first two, action consistent with consensus in third

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider two public hearings to replat residential lots. The body will also review a health plan contract renewal and a COVID-19 vaccination incentive program.

• Public hearing to replat Lots 13-14 & 78-80 of Blue River Hills No. 1 into two lots
• Public hearing to replat Lot 1 of Tegtmeier Addition and an unplatted tract into one lot
• State Employee Health Plan Contract Renewal
• Personnel Policy Incentive Program for COVID-19 Vaccination
• Travel request for David G Willis to attend GIE+EXPO in Louisville, KY

The Board approved a $2.48 million general obligation refunding bond sale to Robert W. Baird & Co., saving $694,753 and shortening the payoff by six years. It also adopted a two-part COVID-19 vaccination incentive program (2-1) offering $100 and a day of leave, and approved several plats, contracts, and personnel actions. The board agreed by consensus to require quarterly reports from outside agencies receiving county funds.

• Approved $2.48M GO Refunding Bonds to Robert W. Baird & Co. (unanimous)
• Adopted COVID-19 vaccination incentive: $100 payment and one day annual leave (2-1, McKinley dissenting)
• Approved replat of Blue River Hills Lots 13-14 & 78-80 into two lots (unanimous)
• Approved replat of Tegtmeier Addition Lot 1 and unplatted tract into one lot (unanimous)
• Approved State Employee Health Plan contract renewal for 2022-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for David Willis to GIE+EXPO in Louisville (unanimous)
• Approved social media archiving service with Archive Social (unanimous)
• Approved personnel action forms for four separations (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a highway use permit for Evergy and a travel request for a Public Works employee. The meeting includes updates on EMS call volumes and a request to fill the Public Information Officer position.

• Highway Use Permit for Evergy to replace a broken pole on Country Road south of Barton Road
• Out of state travel request for David G Willis to attend GIE+EXPO in Louisville, KY
• Request to fill the Public Information Officer position
• Moody’s upgrade of Riley County to Aa1 Rating
• Executive session regarding confidential legal advice on potential litigation

The Board unanimously certified the 2021 USD 383 Primary Canvass, approved a highway use permit for Evergy, and approved recruiting to fill the Public Information Officer position. An out-of-state travel request for Public Works was withdrawn for lack of information, and an executive session was rescheduled.

• Approved 2021 USD 383 Primary Canvass Certification (unanimous)
• Approved Highway Use Permit for Evergy to replace a broken pole along Country Road south of Barton Road (unanimous)
• Approved recruiting to fill Public Information Officer position (unanimous)
• Withdrew out-of-state travel request for Public Works (no action)
• Rescheduled executive session on legal advice to Thursday

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss legal options for the county-owned First Christian Church property following its listing as a historic site. The body is also considering several administrative approvals, including courthouse repairs and federal fund exchanges.

• Courthouse stone replacement and patching project totaling $32,571.00
• Exchange of $260,046.14 in federal funds for $234,041.53 in state transportation funds
• Plaza reservation request for Downtown Manhattan, Inc. for 'Third Thursdays' on August 19, 2021
• Fairmont Heights Sewer Benefit District General Obligation Bond Resolution
• Work session on First Christian Church property historic listing

The Board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing $306,730.77 in general obligation bonds for the Fairmont Heights Sewer Benefit District, along with approving payroll and accounts payable totaling over $2.5 million. The board also approved several personnel actions, including new hires and position requests, and tabled an executive session on the First Christian Church property until August 16.

• Approved Fairmont Heights Sewer District GO Bond Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $2,527,131.41 (unanimous)
• Approved plaza reservation for Downtown Manhattan, Inc. for Aug 19 (unanimous)
• Approved CIP funding for courthouse stone replacement (unanimous)
• Approved request to exchange federal funds with State of Kansas (unanimous)
• Approved filling Paramedic and PRN positions in EMS (unanimous)
• Approved extending seasonal laborer expiration to Dec 15, 2021 (unanimous)
• Tabled executive session on First Christian Church property until Aug 16 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners is meeting to review bid recommendations for asbestos removal and appoint representatives to various county advisory boards. The session also includes personnel action forms and project updates from Public Works and the Historical Museum.

• Proposed contract award to Associated Insulation, Inc. for $18,294.00 for asbestos removal at First Christian Church
• Resolution to appoint representatives to the Food and Farm Council and Riley County Public Health Council
• Personnel action forms for a contact tracer, HD intern, temp election worker, social worker, and roadside mower operator
• Staff update on Third Grade Trunks from the Riley County Historical Museum
• Public Works project update

The Board approved a bid from Associated Insulation, Inc. for $18,294 to remove asbestos at the First Christian Church. The board also approved appointments to the Food and Farm Council and Riley County Public Health Council, and signed personnel action forms for several new hires and one separation. The board agreed by consensus to proceed with a private sale of tax-sale properties to the City of Ogden.

• Approved $18,294 asbestos removal bid from Associated Insulation, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Food and Farm Council and Public Health Council (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action forms for new hires and a separation
• Agreed by consensus to proceed with private sale of tax-sale properties to City of Ogden
• Approved minutes of Aug 5, 2021 meeting as amended (unanimous)
• Held executive session on potential litigation; action to be taken consistent with consensus

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution to place a 0.20% countywide retailers' sales tax for road and bridge improvements on the ballot. They also approved contracts for the South Otter Road bridge replacement and courthouse restoration, and agreed to keep the current COVID-19 employee policy while collecting vaccination data.

• Approved resolution to submit 0.20% sales tax for roads and bridges to voters (unanimous)
• Approved $319,332.63 contract with Ebert Construction for S. Otter Road bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $32,571.00 extra work on Courthouse Restoration with Mid-Continental Restoration (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Twin Valley Communications' NTIA broadband application (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 budget as revised (consensus)
• Approved advertising to fill Equipment Operator II position (unanimous)
• Kept current COVID-19 employee policy in place (unanimous)
• Agreed to collect data on employee vaccination rates and COVID-19 history (consensus)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a special use authorization for a 750-KW commercial solar energy conversion system in Bala Township, amending the zoning map. They also adopted a resolution amending the Fairmont Heights Sewer Benefit District assessments, approved a letter of support for Konza Prairie Community Health Center's grant application, and approved several personnel actions including new hires and separations. The board approved contracting East Coast Risk Management to update the personnel manual and increased the CIP reduction by an additional $200,000 in the 2022 budget work session.

• Approved special use authorization for 750-KW solar energy system in Bala Township (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution amending Fairmont Heights Sewer Benefit District assessments (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Konza Prairie Community Health Center grant application (unanimous)
• Approved portable communication device allowance form (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action forms for new hires, promotions, and separations (unanimous)
• Approved contracting East Coast Risk Management for personnel manual update (unanimous)
• Approved additional $200,000 reduction to CIP in 2022 budget (unanimous)
• Approved request to fill Office Assistant II position in Attorney's Office (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved an additional $12,500 in ARPA funding for the Fairmont Heights Sewer Benefit District project, and adopted a resolution levying special assessments for the improvements. They also approved a highway use permit for Twin Valley Telephone to bury a fiber optic line, signed the 2020 Management Representation Letter, and approved payroll and accounts payable totaling $653,505.48. The board reclassified a Paramedic position to an EMT/AEMT position in the EMS/Ambulance Department and approved filling it.

• Approved $12,500 additional ARPA funding for Fairmont Heights Sewer Benefit District (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 072621-30 levying special assessments for Fairmont Heights sewer improvements (unanimous)
• Approved highway use permit for Twin Valley Telephone to bury fiber optic line (unanimous)
• Signed 2020 Management Representation Letter with James Gordon & Associates (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and accounts payable totaling $653,505.48 (unanimous)
• Reclassified Paramedic position to EMT/AEMT and approved filling it (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved a $319,332.63 bid from Ebert Construction Co., Inc. for the South Otter Rd. Bridge Replacement Project, and approved a revised objection letter to the historic listing of First Christian Church (2-1). They also approved personnel actions, budget adjustments, travel requests, a new hire, and a police grant application. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $319,332.63 bid from Ebert Construction Co., Inc. for South Otter Rd. Bridge Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved revised objection letter to listing of First Christian Church on National and State Historic Registers (2-1, Focke dissenting)
• Approved personnel actions: separation, transfer, and new hire (unanimous)
• Approved salary placement for Planning Compliance Specialist at Grade P, Step 9 (unanimous)
• Approved FY21 Adult and Juvenile Services line-item adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved FY22 Revised Adult Services & Behavioral Health Budget (unanimous)
• Approved FY21 Year-End Outcome Report (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for NADCP All Rise National Conference (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved several administrative items, including the 2022 revenue-neutral rate indications for Riley County and Fire District #1, a change order for the emergency radio system upgrade, and the Pottorff Addition residential plat. The board also approved hiring processes for a roadside mowing equipment operator and a social worker, and accepted the annual Comprehensive Plan review memo. All votes were unanimous with Commissioner Focke absent.

• Approved 2022 revenue-neutral rate indication for Riley County (2-0)
• Approved 2022 revenue-neutral rate indication for Fire District #1 (2-0)
• Approved Change Order 04 to L3Harris radio system agreement (2-0)
• Approved Pottorff Addition residential plat (2-0)
• Approved hiring process for Roadside Mowing/Equipment Operator (2-0)
• Approved hiring social worker for MCH program (2-0)
• Approved KDOT K-18 Turnover Agreement (2-0)
• Approved expansion of internships if unfunded or externally funded (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved a draft resolution and ballot question for a 0.20% countywide retailers' sales tax to fund road and bridge improvements, to be returned for final approval at a later public meeting. They also approved a municipal advisor agreement with Raymond James & Associates for refinancing Series 2013 & 2018 G.O. Bonds, a tax roll correction, personnel actions, payroll and accounts payable totaling $1,168,819.17, and a KAC legislative request form for a nuisance abatement act. The Board authorized verification of asbestos removal and demolition of the First Christian Church by a 2-1 vote, with Commissioner Focke dissenting.

• Approved Municipal Advisor Agreement with Raymond James & Associates for bond refinancing (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Correction (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action forms for separation and new hire (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,168,819.17 (unanimous)
• Approved KAC Legislative Request Form for nuisance abatement act (unanimous)
• Approved draft resolution and ballot question for 0.20% road and bridge sales tax (unanimous)
• Authorized verification of asbestos removal and demolition of First Christian Church (2-1, Focke opposed)
• Approved altered airport testing plan as Board of Health (unanimous, Focke absent)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the public sale of approximately $2,545,000 in General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series B, 2021, for refinancing. The Board also approved the Kansas WIC Local Agency Budget for FFY2022 to continue WIC services for Riley County, Fort Riley, and Pottawatomie County residents. Personnel actions were signed for new hires, and the Board approved the equal share per owner assessment method for the Fairmont Heights Sewer District project.

• Approved Resolution No. 071221-27 authorizing $2,545,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds (unanimous)
• Approved Kansas WIC Local Agency Budget for FFY2022 (unanimous)
• Approved equal share per owner assessment method for Fairmont Heights Sewer District (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action forms for new hires in Attorney's Office, Health Department, and Election Department
• Approved minutes from July 8, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Added executive session to Administrative Services time (unanimous)
• Held executive sessions on potential litigation; no binding action taken in first session

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved several items, including highway use permits for WTC Communications and Evergy, bidding for asbestos abatement at the First Christian Church, and funding additional Fairmont Heights sewer costs with ARP funds. As the Board of Health, it approved a resolution to prohibit smoking and vaping in county parks by a 2-1 vote. The Board also agreed by consensus to reduce Economic Development and CIP transfers in the 2022 budget by $100,000 and $250,000, respectively.

• Approved Highway Use Permit for WTC Communications to bore and plow fiber optic cable in the Zeandale area.
• Approved Highway Use Permit for Evergy to relocate poles for Thomas Wiard Road widening.
• Approved bidding for asbestos abatement and demolition of the First Christian Church.
• Approved funding additional Fairmont Heights sewer project costs with ARP funds.
• Approved a resolution to prohibit smoking and vaping in county parks (2-1).
• Approved advertising to hire a Solid Waste Equipment Operator II position.
• Approved the Chairman to sign the CDBG-CV Determination of Level of Review for Hibervine LLC.
• Agreed by consensus to reduce Economic Development transfer by $100,000 and CIP transfer by $250,000 in the 2022 budget.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved payroll vouchers totaling $585,989.99 and warrant vouchers totaling $2,771,353.38 for July 2, 2021. They also unanimously approved the Riley County Extension Council 2022 Budget, suspended all new positions for the 2022 budget, and approved advertising to fill an open Equipment Operator II position. The Board agreed by consensus not to fund the 2022 budget stabilization increase of $250,000.

• Approved payroll vouchers of $585,989.99 and warrant vouchers of $2,771,353.38 (unanimous).
• Approved the Riley County Extension Council 2022 Budget (unanimous).
• Suspended all new positions for the 2022 budget (unanimous).
• Approved advertising to fill the open Equipment Operator II position in Public Works (unanimous).
• Agreed by consensus not to fund the 2022 budget stabilization increase of $250,000.
• Signed personnel action forms for three separations from county service.
• Approved the June 28, 2021 regular meeting minutes (unanimous).
• Agreed by consensus to acknowledge a retired volunteer firefighter with a plaque.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss additional stone replacement and repairs needed for the Courthouse project. They are also considering the ratification of a real property license for the Konza Community Health Center.

• Ratification of license for Konza Community Health Center to occupy office space at 2030 Tecumseh Road
• Discussion of additional repairs and stone replacement for the Court House, Carnegie Building, and County Office Building
• Administrative work session on pending county projects
• Review of USD 383 Primary Election and public notices

The Board unanimously approved the Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement for beer sales at the Kaw Valley Rodeo, contingent on liability insurance being in place. They also approved a temporary real property license with Konza Prairie Community Health Center. The meeting included public notices about upcoming road projects and the USD 383 primary election.

• Approved adding the tabled Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement to the administrative work session agenda.
• Approved the Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement for beer sales at the Kaw Valley Rodeo.
• Approved the Temporary and Limited Real Property License with Konza Prairie Community Health Center.
• Approved the minutes from the June 24, 2021 regular meeting.
• Adjourned after the Intergovernmental Luncheon.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a software services agreement with OPENGOV and an indemnification agreement for beer sales at the Kaw Valley Rodeo. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the replatting of lots in University Park and various departmental staff updates.

• Public hearing to replat Lots 122, 123, and 124 of University Park into one lot
• Proposed OPENGOV software services agreement
• Proposed Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement for beer sales at the Kaw Valley Rodeo
• Executive session to discuss confidential legal advice regarding pending litigation
• Staff updates from Emergency Management, IT/GIS, and Community Corrections

The Board unanimously approved the OpenGov Software Services Agreement, a replat of University Park lots 122-124 into one lot, and a $2,500 grant to the Ogden Youth Center from County Alcohol Funds. The Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement for the Kaw Valley Rodeo was tabled until Monday. The Board also held an executive session on pending litigation and took action consistent with the consensus reached.

• Approved OpenGov Software Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved University Park Unit 14 replat, Resolution No. 062421-26 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 to Ogden Youth Center from County Alcohol Funds (unanimous)
• Tabled Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement for Kaw Valley Rodeo until Monday (unanimous)
• Held executive session on pending litigation and took action consistent with consensus (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a request to advertise for an Assistant Public Works Director/Assistant County Engineer to replace a retiring employee. The meeting also includes updates on EMS operations and community health services.

• Request to refill the Assistant Public Works Director/Assistant County Engineer position
• Meadowlark Hills request to authorize bond issuance by the City of Manhattan
• EMS/Ambulance staff update reporting 416 calls for service in May
• Konza Prairie Community Health and Dental Center update
• Tax Auction and USD 383 Primary Election discussions

The Board unanimously approved advertising for the Assistant Public Works Director/Assistant County Engineer position in the Public Works Department, at grade GG. The Board also unanimously authorized the City of Manhattan to issue Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds to refinance an outstanding bond for Meadowlark Hills, with no fiscal impact to Riley County. A new hire, Amanda Howar, was approved as an As Needed Clerical Assistant in the Clerk's Department at $13.33 per hour. The June 17 draft minutes were deferred to June 24 due to the Juneteenth holiday closure.

• Approved advertising for Assistant Public Works Director/Assistant County Engineer (unanimous)
• Authorized City of Manhattan bond issuance for Meadowlark Hills refinancing (unanimous)
• Approved new hire Amanda Howar as As Needed Clerical Assistant at $13.33/hr
• Deferred approval of June 17 draft minutes to June 24

Board of County Commissioners

The Board is conducting work sessions for the 2022 budget and administrative services. The meeting includes requests for Health Department staffing extensions and a joint session with the city.

• Request to extend two grant-funded RADX-UP positions through December 2021
• Request to fill a full-time Contact Tracer position
• Request to fill a future Zoning Compliance Specialist vacancy
• 2022 Budget Work Session
• Joint City/County/County Meeting

The Board approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,251,841.26, including $557,205.46 in payroll and $694,635.80 in warrants. It also approved extending RADx-UP staff through December 2021, filling two contact tracer positions, and opening a Planning Compliance Specialist vacancy. No action was taken on new or expanded 2022 budget positions, and the Board agreed not to receive the 2% mid-year salary adjustment.

• Approved payroll vouchers of $557,205.46 and warrant vouchers totaling $694,635.80 for June 18, 2021.
• Approved extension of RADx-UP staff through December 2021 and replacement of Program Manager and Community Health Specialist.
• Approved filling 2 full-time contact tracer positions through December 2021.
• Approved opening Planning Compliance Specialist vacancy with start date August 1, 2021.
• Approved minutes of June 14, 2021 regular meeting.
• Adopted motion to recess as Board of County Commissioners and convene as Board of Health, and later reconvene.
• Adopted motion to adjourn after Joint City/County/County Meeting at 4:00 p.m.
• Agreed by consensus that County Commissioners would not receive 2% mid-year salary adjustment.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board is conducting work sessions for the 2022 budget and administrative projects. The meeting includes decisions on a fireworks permit, board appointments, and personnel action forms.

• Approval of Randolph 3rd of July Fireworks Display Permit
• Appointment of Dan Troyer to the Parks Advisory Board
• Approval of Tax Roll Corrections
• Signing of 2020 Legal Letter Confirmation for Audit with James Gordon & Associates CPA, P.A.
• Review of year-to-date budget and expenditure reports

The Board of Riley County Commissioners unanimously approved a fireworks display permit for the Randolph Lions Club for July 3, 2021, signed the legal representation letter for the audit, approved tax roll corrections, appointed Dan Troyer to the Parks Advisory Board, and named Commissioner Ford as the NACo voting delegate. Personnel actions were signed, including a promotion, a separation, and a new hire. The board also approved a KDOT agreement for dust control on Crooked Creek Road and accepted the June 7 minutes as amended.

• Approved Fireworks Display Permit for Randolph Lions Club for July 3, 2021.
• Approved and signed the Legal Representation Letter for the audit with Sink, Gordon & Associates.
• Approved the Tax Roll Corrections.
• Appointed Dan Troyer to the Parks Advisory Board and approved Resolution No. 061421-24.
• Appointed Commissioner Ford as Riley County's voting delegate for the NACo 2021 Annual Business Meeting.
• Signed Personnel Action Forms for Brett Wege (promotion), Kelly Cameron-Harp (separation), and Debra Regester (new hire).
• Approved the chairman signing the KDOT agreement for dust control on Crooked Creek Road.
• Accepted the June 7, 2021 meeting minutes as amended.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a membership application for the Kansas All-Hazards Regional IMT and a plaza reservation for Downtown Manhattan, Inc. The board will also review a request for a special assessment regarding unpaid water bills and personnel action forms.

• Plaza Reservation Request for Downtown Manhattan, Inc. for June 17, 2021
• Special Assessment request for Doreen M. Ray, Trust for unpaid water bills totaling $937.30
• KSAHIMT membership application for Pat Collins
• Authorization for Chairman to sign letter to KDOC regarding remaining CDBG-CV funds
• Personnel Action Forms for Deputy Fire Chief and three Contact Tracers

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved several routine items, including a KSAHIMT membership application for Pat Collins, a plaza reservation for Downtown Manhattan, Inc., a special assessment for unpaid utility fees, personnel actions, a letter to KDOC for CDBG-CV funds, a vehicle purchase, and temporary election workers. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely administrative.

• Approved KSAHIMT application for Pat Collins (unanimous)
• Approved Plaza Reservation Request for Downtown Manhattan, Inc. for June 17, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved special assessment of $937.30 against Doreen M. Ray Trust for unpaid utility fees (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action forms including promotion of Douglas Russell to Deputy Fire Chief and separations for three COVID-19 contact tracers (unanimous)
• Approved letter to KDOC for proposed use of remaining CDBG-CV funds (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 3/4 ton 2-wheel drive pick-up for Parks Division (unanimous)
• Approved temporary election workers for USD 383 primary election (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to award a bridge construction contract and review several out-of-state travel requests. The body will also discuss personnel actions and receive updates from county department directors.

• Award of Rose Hill Rd. Bridge Replacement Project to Ebert Construction for $385,903
• Travel request for EMS Director David Adams to attend Station Design Conference in St. Louis ($1,302)
• Travel requests for Public Works Director John Ellermann to attend Station Design Conference and PWX in St. Louis
• Approval of Portable Communication Device Allowance for J Anderson
• Personnel Action Forms for W Phebus (Office Manager) and G Redden (Seasonal Labor)

The Board of County Commissioners approved several routine items, including out-of-state travel requests, a bridge construction contract, personnel actions, and payroll. They also approved a tax payment agreement with Phillip L. Engert and held an executive session on pending litigation, taking no binding action. Commissioner McKinley was absent.

• Approved authority to award Rose Hill Rd. bridge project to Ebert Construction Co. Inc. (2-0)
• Approved out-of-state travel for David Adams to Station Build Conference (2-0)
• Approved out-of-state travel for John Ellermann to Station Design Conference (2-0)
• Approved out-of-state travel for John Ellermann to PWX conference (2-0)
• Approved portable communication device allowance form (2-0)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $643,103.35 (2-0)
• Approved tax payment agreement with Phillip L. Engert (2-0)
• Approved request to fill Office Manager position in Attorney's Office (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is deciding on a $4,400 loan and contract for a Keats Sewer District income survey. The body is also reviewing easement agreements for bridge and streambank projects and two land rezoning requests.

• Contract and $4,400 loan for Keats Sewer District income survey via Governmental Assistance Services
• Permanent Easement Agreements for South Otter Creek Rd. Bridge Replacement Project
• Permanent Easement Agreements for Wieter's Road Streambank Rehabilitation Project
• Rezone east half of unplatted tract from AG (Agricultural) to D-2 (Light Industrial)
• Rezone two unplatted tracts from AG (Agricultural) to SF-4 (Single Family Residential)

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved several infrastructure and zoning items, including permanent easements for bridge and streambank projects, two rezones, and a $2,500 loan to the Keats Sewer District. They also approved a contract for a Keats income survey, personnel actions, and ended leases for COVID-19 testing sites. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved Fairmont Heights Sewer Collection System Improvements Completion of Work Certificate (unanimous)
• Approved two permanent easement agreements for South Otter Creek Road Bridge Replacement Project (unanimous)
• Approved two permanent easement agreements for Wieters Road Streambank Rehabilitation Project (unanimous)
• Approved Portable Communication Device Allowance Forms (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Governmental Assistance Services for Keats Sewer District income survey (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 loan from general fund to Keats Sewer District at 6% interest (unanimous)
• Approved rezone of east half of unplatted tract from AG to D-2 (Light Industrial) (unanimous)
• Approved rezone of two tracts from AG to SF-4 and plat of Little Valley Addition Unit 3 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss funding amendments for the RCPD Firing Range and a resolution to void old outstanding checks. The meeting also includes an administrative work session and updates on irrigation and elections.

• Request to approve additional funds and a contract amendment for RCPD Firing Range water line costs
• Resolution No. 052421 to void outstanding checks issued prior to April 30, 2019
• Administrative work session with Counselor/Director of Administrative Services Clancy Holeman
• Presentation on Effective Irrigation program by Gregg Eyestone
• Update on City/School Elections by Rich Vargo

The Board unanimously approved additional funds for the RCPD Firing Range project to cover water line costs, amending the February 22, 2021 contract. It also unanimously adopted Resolution No. 052421-20 to void outstanding checks issued before April 30, 2019, and accepted the May 20, 2021 minutes as amended. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was procedural or informational.

• Approved additional funds for RCPD Firing Range project to include water line costs (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 052421-20 to void outstanding checks issued prior to April 30, 2019 (unanimous)
• Accepted May 20, 2021 regular meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review bid recommendations for a dump truck and a drop deck trailer. The meeting includes public hearings on two land platting requests and discussions regarding 2022 budget requests for various county departments.

• Bid for a new International tandem axle dump truck from Diamond International for $196,395.00
• Bid for a 55 Ton Paver Ready Hydraulic Detach Drop Deck Trailer from Kaufman Trailers for $62,325.00
• CIP authorization for Open.Gov software totaling $53,870 in 2021
• Public hearing to plat a tract of land into one residential lot (Kraemer Addition)
• Public hearing to replat Lots 92, 92A, 93, and 93A of University Park into one lot

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of a tandem axle dump truck from Diamond International for $196,395.00 and a 55-ton hydraulic detach drop deck trailer from Kaufman Trailers for $62,325.00. They also approved the Wareham Contract for District Court, the 2021 CIP Authorization for Open.Gov software, and signed multiple personnel action forms, including new hires and separations. The board approved two plats (Kraemer Addition and University Park Unit 13), authorized filling a Traffic Control Technician and Customer Service Rep I position, and changed a Fire Chief position to Deputy Fire Chief. No substantive decisions were made on the 2022 budget requests, which were deferred pending further clarification.

• Approved $196,395.00 tandem axle dump truck bid from Diamond International (unanimous)
• Approved $62,325.00 trailer bid from Kaufman Trailers (unanimous)
• Approved Wareham Contract for District Court (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 CIP Authorization for Open.Gov software (unanimous)
• Approved Kraemer Addition final plat (Resolution 052021-18) (unanimous)
• Approved University Park Unit 13 replat (Resolution 052021-19) (unanimous)
• Approved filling Traffic Control Technician and Customer Service Rep I positions (unanimous)
• Approved position change from Fire Chief to Deputy Fire Chief (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a major road overlay contract and a real estate data service agreement. The meeting includes discussions on 2022 budget requests, salary adjustments, and a request to donate compost to the Soldier Recovery Unit.

• 2021 Asphalt Overlay Program contract with Shilling Construction for $1,440,925.70
• Real Estate Sales Data Search Service Agreement with Steven Colandrea of Keller Williams One Legacy Partners LLC
• Request to donate 1 ton of compost to the Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) Hoop House
• Bid openings for one tandem axle dump truck and one 55 ton paver ready hydraulic detach drop deck trailer
• Review of 2022 COLA, merit increases, and new position requests for the 2022 budget

The Board unanimously approved the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Program contract with Shilling Construction Co., Inc. for $1,440,925.70, and approved the application for U.S. Department of the Treasury Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund under the American Rescue Plan. The Board also approved a 2% mid-year pay adjustment for all active county employees effective July 1, 2021, and a one-time $5,000 premium hazard pay for the Health Department and EMS Directors. Several other contracts, personnel actions, and bids were approved or referred to staff.

• Approved 2021 Asphalt Overlay Program contract with Shilling Construction for $1,440,925.70 (unanimous)
• Approved American Rescue Plan Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund application (unanimous)
• Approved 2% mid-year pay adjustment for all active employees effective July 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved one-time $5,000 premium hazard pay for Health Department and EMS Directors (consensus)
• Approved 2022 COLA and Step increases for county personnel (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Open.Gov for budgeting and transparency software services (unanimous)
• Approved Soldier Recovery Unit Hoop House request for compost (unanimous)
• Referred bids for tandem axle dump truck and drop deck trailer to staff for evaluation (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is deciding on several administrative appointments, contracts, and project change orders. The meeting includes a series of budget request presentations for various county departments for the 2022 fiscal year.

• Resolution to reappoint Greg McHenry as County Appraiser effective July 1, 2021
• EMS Kitchen Remodel Change Order #1 increasing contract by $4,502.36 to a total of $18,157.36
• Transfer of $3,750.28 in CIP funds from Ogden Park to Randolph Park and Keats Park
• Cereal Malt Beverages License for Ryan Platt - Britts Farm for June 11, 2021
• 2022 budget requests for Public Works, Emergency Management, and the County Attorney

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution reappointing the County Appraiser, a one-day cereal malt beverage license for Britts Farm, a change order for the EMS kitchen remodel, a plaza reservation for a vaccine clinic, a tax roll correction, a website contract with Sunflower Appraisals, and personnel actions. They also approved a transfer of CIP funds to Community Park, a change order for the Fairmont Heights sewer project, hiring an Equipment Operator II, and a Social Media Moderation Policy. The board held an executive session on potential litigation and received budget requests for 2022 from various departments.

• Reappointed County Appraiser via Resolution No. 051321-17 (unanimous)
• Approved Retail Dealer's Cereal Malt Beverages License for Ryan Platt - Britts Farm for June 11, 2021 only (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 for EMS Kitchen Remodel Project (unanimous)
• Approved Plaza Reservation for Health Department vaccine clinic on May 25, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Correction (unanimous)
• Approved Appraiser's Website contract with Sunflower Appraisals (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of CIP funds to Community Park (unanimous)
• Approved Social Media Moderation Policy (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a bid for the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Program and a proposal for engineering services for the Rose Hill Rd. Bridge Replacement Project. The meeting also includes a series of 2022 budget and appropriation requests from various county departments and agencies.

• Proposed $1,440,925.70 contract with Schilling Construction Co., Inc. for the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Program
• Proposal for Construction Engineering Services for the Rose Hill Rd. Bridge Replacement Project
• 2022 budget requests for the District Court, Ambulance (EMS), and Health Department
• 2022 appropriation requests for the Russell T. Reitz Animal Shelter and Three Rivers, Inc.
• 2022 budget requests for IT/GIS, Noxious Weed, and the Indigent Defense Panel

The Board voted 2-1 to instruct Public Works to proceed with bidding out the demolition of the First Christian Church, with Commissioner Focke dissenting. The board also approved the 2021 asphalt overlay program bid, engineering services for the Rose Hill Bridge replacement, and the Keats Sewer District Option 1. Several budget requests and personnel actions were presented and discussed.

• Approved 2021 asphalt overlay bid to Schilling Construction Co., Inc. for $1,440,925.70 (unanimous)
• Approved engineering services proposal for Rose Hill Bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Keats Sewer District Option 1 with inter-local agreement with City of Manhattan (unanimous)
• Approved filling Facility & Grounds Technician II position (unanimous)
• Approved demolition of First Christian Church (2-1, Ford and McKinley yes, Focke no)
• Agreed by consensus to include stone preservation option in demolition bid
• Signed personnel action form for new Records Assistant I at $15.20/hour
• Approved minutes of May 6, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $949,706.34 for the 2021 budget and $44,636.94 for the 2020 budget. They also approved herbicide bid recommendations totaling $6,262.32, a KDHE Solid Waste Grant application for a battery recycling program, and agreements to remove properties from the tax sale. The board held two executive sessions on potential litigation, with no binding action taken in the first and action taken consistent with consensus in the second.

• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $949,706.34 (2021 budget) and $44,636.94 (2020 budget) (unanimous)
• Approved herbicide bid recommendations totaling $6,262.32 from Van Diest Supply Company and Berne and Devlin Nutrient Ag Solutions (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to sign and submit a KDHE Solid Waste Grant application for a battery recycling program (unanimous)
• Approved agreements with Phillip Engert and Douglas P. Walter to remove properties from tax sale (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll corrections (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action forms for new hires and a separation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 3, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Held executive sessions on potential litigation; no binding action in first, action taken per consensus in second (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners voted 2-1 to revoke the county's mask mandate for employees outside Manhattan city limits, while those inside the city must follow the city ordinance. The board also approved several contracts and budgets, including a $380,699.77 contract for the Senn Road bridge replacement and multiple FY22 KDOC grant budgets. Several appropriation requests for 2022 were presented but no decisions were recorded on them.

• Revoked Local Health Officer Order No. 21, ending mask mandate for county employees outside Manhattan (2-1)
• Approved $380,699.77 contract with Ebert Construction Co. for Senn Road bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved FY22 KDOC grant budgets totaling $871,252.73 (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 grant application to Kansas Health Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved $3,042.05 write-off for CiCo Park maintenance receivables from City of Manhattan (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Community Park purchases as recommended by Park Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved updating 2017 food system assessment and Master Food Plan development (unanimous)
• Referred herbicide bids to staff for evaluation (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board voted 2-1 to rescind Local Health Order No. 21, ending the county's mask mandate on May 2, 2021, despite concerns from Commissioner Focke. The board also approved a second sales tax question for roads and bridges, and discussed but took no action on the future of the First Christian Church property.

• Rescinded mask mandate (Local Health Order No. 21) effective May 2, 2021 (2-1)
• Approved bid for two fire district trucks totaling $71,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Highway Use Permit for Evergy to replace poles on Walsburg Road (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Peach Grove Rd. culvert project, decreasing contract to $156,733.40 (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action forms for hires, separations, and a status change (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Apr 26, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved resolution extending local disaster emergency (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with 2nd Riley County sales tax for roads and bridges (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved a commercial design proposal with Anderson Knight Architects for the University Park and Ashland fire stations, authorizing Emergency Management Director Russel Stukey to oversee the projects. Bids for the 2021 Asphalt Overlay Program and two 3/4 ton 4x4 trucks were opened and referred to staff for evaluation. The Board also approved filling two positions: an Administrative Clerk II-Utilities in Public Works and an As-Needed Clerical Assistant in the County Clerk's office. A Mental Health Month proclamation for May was signed and presented to Pawnee Mental Health Services.

• Approved Anderson Knight Architects design proposal for University Park & Ashland fire stations (unanimous)
• Opened bids for 2021 Asphalt Overlay Program; referred to staff (unanimous)
• Opened bid from Don Hattan for two 3/4 ton 4x4 trucks; referred to staff (unanimous)
• Approved filling Administrative Clerk II-Utilities position in Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved filling As-Needed Clerical Assistant position in County Clerk's office (unanimous)
• Signed Mental Health Month 2021 Proclamation for May (unanimous)
• Approved executive session to discuss Deputy Chief applicant; action consistent with consensus (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Apr 22, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved two highway use permits for fiber optic and utility work, approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling over $1.57 million, and approved filling the Assistant County Attorney position. As the Board of Health, they approved applying for a CDC Foundation grant and extending 7.5 contact tracing FTEs through December 2021. Chair Ford stated he does not intend to extend the mask mandate past May 16, 2021.

• Approved highway use permit for Twin Valley Telephone to bury fiber optic line (unanimous)
• Approved highway use permit for Larson Construction to install conduits (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,569,045.99 (unanimous)
• Approved request to fill Assistant County Attorney position (unanimous)
• Approved applying for CDC Foundation COVID funds (unanimous)
• Approved extending 7.5 FTEs for COVID contact tracing through December 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 19, 2021 meeting as amended (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved temporary construction easement agreements for the W. 32nd Ave. bridge replacement project, authorized the chair to sign, and approved two proclamations (Volunteer Appreciation Week and National County Government Month). They also approved filling two Records Assistant I positions in the Register of Deeds office, temporarily hiring Deb Regester, and refilling an Appraiser I-Personal Property position. The Board agreed by consensus on seven questions for Law Board applicants, but no appointments were made.

• Approved temporary construction easement agreements for W. 32nd Ave. bridge project (unanimous)
• Approved Volunteer Appreciation Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved National County Government Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved opening two Records Assistant I positions and temporary hire of Deb Regester (unanimous)
• Approved refilling Appraiser I-Personal Property position (unanimous)
• Agreed by consensus on seven questions for Law Board applicants

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners is reviewing bid recommendations for a bridge replacement and a new truck. The body is also discussing first-quarter Capital Improvements Program (CIP) authorizations and several personnel requests.

• Bid recommendation for Senn Rd. Bridge Replacement to Ebert Construction Co., Inc. for $380,699.77
• CIP Authorization Forms for approved requests totaling $1,292,000
• Bid recommendation for 2022 Noxious Weed truck from Shawnee Mission Ford for $39,487.00
• Request to fill an open Traffic Control Technician position in Public Works
• Request for a new position through the OPEI grant for the Health Department

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the low bid of $380,699.77 from Ebert Construction Co., Inc. for the Senn Road Bridge replacement project. They also approved a $39,487 bid for a 2022 truck for the Noxious Weed Department, signed CIP authorization forms totaling $1,292,000, and approved several personnel actions. The board entered executive session on pending litigation and took action consistent with the consensus reached there.

• Approved Ebert Construction Co. bid of $380,699.77 for Senn Road Bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Shawnee Mission Ford bid of $39,487 for 2022 1.5-ton 4x4 truck (unanimous)
• Approved and signed CIP Authorization Forms totaling $1,292,000 (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action forms for promotions in Health, Appraiser's, and Counselor's departments
• Approved advertising to fill Traffic Control Technician position (unanimous)
• Changed executive session motion from 'Potential' to 'Pending' litigation (unanimous)
• Recessed into executive session on pending litigation and took action consistent with consensus (unanimous)
• Approved process for new position under OPEI/ELC grant funding through Dec 31, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to establish salaries for Assistant County Attorneys and appoint members to the Public Health Council. The agenda also includes a bid opening for the Senn Road bridge replacement and requests for road improvements in the Harbour Hills neighborhood.

• Salary establishment for Assistant County Attorneys: Trinity Muth ($131,000) and David Lowden ($128,000)
• Bid opening for Senn Road bridge replacement
• Appointment of Phil Mattox and Christine Benne to the Riley County Public Health Council
• Harbour Hills Neighborhood request to improve County Road 402 (W. 59th Ave)
• Discussion of FY21 Adult Drug Court and Veteran's Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program

The Board unanimously approved a $85,000 option to prep the base and apply 2 inches of asphalt surfacing on County Road 402 (W. 59th Ave) in the Harbour Hills neighborhood, despite resident requests for full paving. The board also adopted resolutions setting the Assistant County Attorney's salary, appointing Phil Mattox and Christine Benne to the Public Health Advisory Council, and approved several personnel actions and grant applications.

• Approved $85,000 asphalt repair for Harbour Hills road (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 041221-13 setting Assistant County Attorney salary (unanimous)
• Appointed Phil Mattox and Christine Benne to Public Health Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions: EMS separation, contact tracer separation, new hire (unanimous)
• Referred Senn Road bridge bids to staff for evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved applying for BJA Adult Drug Court and Veterans Court grant (unanimous)
• Authorized Amanda Smeller to sign USDA certifications (unanimous)
• Approved filling Customer Service Rep I and Paramedic positions (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider bids for asphalt seal oil and crushed limestone chips. The meeting includes requests for highway use permits from Evergy and AT&T, as well as a contract amendment for the Register of Deeds' iDoc Market upgrade.

• Bid for CHFRS-2P asphalt seal oil at $2.15/gallon and CQS-1F at $1.79/gallon from Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.
• Bid for crushed limestone chips at $25.40 per ton from Bayer Construction Co.
• Change Order #1 for RCPD Firing Range Control Building reducing final contract cost to $409,459.87
• Highway use permits for Evergy (Wildcat Creek Road and Tuttle Cove Road) and AT&T (McDowell Creek Road)
• Contract amendment for Register of Deeds upgrade to iDoc Market with Tyler Technologies

The Board unanimously approved two Evergy highway use permits, an AT&T permit, a change order reducing the RCPD firing range building cost, bids for asphalt seal oil and limestone chips, and payroll and warrant vouchers totaling over $1.6 million. They also approved a contract amendment with Tyler Technologies for the Register of Deeds office and agreed by consensus to remove the Junietta Bridge from future projects. The Board declined to proceed with a new position under the OPEI grant.

• Approved Evergy highway use permit for pole work on Wildcat Creek Road
• Approved Evergy highway use permit to replace broken pole on Tuttle Cove Road
• Approved AT&T highway use permit to bore cable under McDowell Creek Road
• Approved change order reducing RCPD firing range building cost by $5,540.13
• Approved Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions bid for asphalt seal oil
• Approved Bayer Construction bid for crushed limestone chips
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,638,494.50
• Approved Tyler Technologies contract amendment for iDoc Market

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing quotes for culvert replacements and a highway use permit for Evergy. The meeting includes a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month and bid openings for road materials.

• Proposed $78,394.76 for three pre-cast box culverts from Old Castle Precast and Forterra
• Highway Use Permit for Evergy to replace four poles on Walnut Creek Road
• Bid opening for asphalt seal oil
• Bid opening for 2021 crushed/washed limestone chips
• Proclamation for April 2021 Child Abuse Prevention Month

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a highway use permit for Evergy to replace poles along Walnut Creek Road, accepted quotes for pre-cast box culverts totaling $78,394.76, signed a Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation, approved a personnel action, and terminated the local disaster emergency declaration. Bids for asphalt seal oil and limestone chips were referred to staff for evaluation.

• Approved Evergy highway use permit for pole replacement (unanimous)
• Accepted culvert quotes: $40,484.76 from Old Castle Precast and $37,910.00 from Forterra (unanimous)
• Signed Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved personnel action promoting Julia Minnich to Child Care Surveyor I at $19.69/hr (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 040521-12 terminating local disaster emergency declaration (unanimous)
• Referred asphalt seal oil bids to staff for evaluation (unanimous)
• Referred crushed/washed limestone chips bids to staff for evaluation (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss infrastructure projects, personnel appointments, and health department staffing. Key items include a bridge replacement design and a proposed 2022 sales tax program.

• Proposed $18,200 contract with BG Consultants for the design of a W. 62nd Ave. bridge replacement
• Appointment of Dantia MacDonald to the Pawnee Mental Health Services Advisory Board
• Request to hire two temporary full-time medical clerks for the Health Department using ELC funds
• Discussion of the Proposed 2022 Sales Tax Program
• Review of Riley County Personnel Action Forms

The Board unanimously approved a $18,200 contract with BG Consultants for the design of the W. 62nd Ave. Bridge replacement project. They also unanimously appointed Dantia MacDonald to the Pawnee Mental Health Services Advisory Board and approved the related resolution. The Board signed a personnel action form for the separation of a COVID-19 contact tracer, and approved hiring two temporary medical clerks for the Health Department. All decisions were made without opposition.

• Approved $18,200 contract with BG Consultants for W. 62nd Ave. Bridge replacement design (unanimous).
• Appointed Dantia MacDonald to the Pawnee Mental Health Services Advisory Board via Resolution No. 040121-11 (unanimous).
• Signed personnel action form for separation of COVID-19 Contact Tracer Patricia McKenna, effective March 20, 2021.
• Approved hiring two temporary medical clerks for the Health Department at grade G (unanimous).
• Approved minutes of the March 29, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous).
• Recessed as Board of County Commissioners and convened as Board of Health, then reconvened (unanimous).

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss several administrative items, including city alcohol grants and a tax roll correction. The board will consider approving a trash service contract and review the annual Riley County Solid Waste Management Plan.

• Proposed trash service contract with Howie's Trash Service for $18,314.16 per year
• Annual review of the Riley County Solid Waste Management Plan
• Discussion of City Alcohol Grants
• Tax roll correction signing
• Mobile command post to Wamego

The Board unanimously approved the 2021 trash service agreement with Howie's Trash Service, approved deploying the mobile command post to Wamego for fireworks, approved applications for City of Manhattan alcohol grants, and approved a tax roll correction. Later, the board reversed its earlier approval of the Home Depot tax roll correction. The board also approved Resolution No. 032921-10, which approves Local Health Officer Order No. 21 issued March 25, 2021.

• Approved the 2021 Riley County Trash Service Contract with Howie's Trash Service (unanimous).
• Approved deploying the mobile command post to Wamego for the fireworks display (unanimous).
• Approved submitting applications to the City of Manhattan for alcohol grant funding (unanimous).
• Approved a Tax Roll Correction (unanimous), but later reversed that approval (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution No. 032921-10, approving Local Health Officer Order No. 21 issued March 25, 2021 (unanimous).
• Approved the annual review of the Riley County Solid Waste Management Plan and forwarded it to KDHE (unanimous).
• Approved the minutes of the March 25, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous).

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a bid for a Planning & Development vehicle and a highway use permit for Evergy. The meeting includes a discussion on sales tax revenue used for road and bridge projects and a review of a local health officer order.

• Bid for Planning & Development half ton pickup from Shawnee Mission Ford for $28,933 plus $1,622.65 for a bed cover
• Highway Use Permit for Evergy to install a steel culvert on Deep Creek Road
• Review and possible approval of Local Health Officer Order No. 21
• Discussion of 1/2 cent sales tax projects with $14,505,639 spent to date
• Request to refill Commercial Appraiser II position

The Riley County Commission unanimously approved Local Health Officer Order No. 21, which continues COVID-19 measures including mask requirements, after discussion of SB 40 and vaccination progress. The board also approved several routine items: a highway use permit for Evergy, a new pickup truck for Planning & Development, a noxious weed truck and herbicide purchase, and two fire district vehicle purchases. Additionally, the board agreed by consensus to draft a potential sales tax question for roads and bridges, and approved personnel actions including new hires and separations.

• Approved Local Health Officer Order No. 21 (unanimous)
• Approved Evergy highway use permit for culvert on Deep Creek Road (unanimous)
• Approved $30,555.65 for Planning & Development pickup truck (unanimous)
• Approved $37,684.00 noxious weed truck from Robbins Motors (unanimous)
• Approved $45,000.00 herbicide purchase for Noxious Weed Dept (unanimous)
• Approved $95,000.00 for two fire district command vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and warrants totaling $1,123,937.44 (unanimous)
• Agreed by consensus to draft potential sales tax question for roads and bridges

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss administrative work sessions, pending county projects, and the Law Board appointment process. The board will also consider a request to fill an open Office Assistant II position in the County Attorney's Office.

• Request to fill open Office Assistant II position in the County Attorney's Office
• Update on Big Lakes Developmental Center
• Discussion of Law Board appointment process
• Intergovernmental Luncheon discussion on 'Dark Store' legislation and MSA/UZA changes
• Review of pending county projects including Fairmont Heights Sewer Benefit District

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved filling the Office Assistant II position in the County Attorney's Office. They also accepted the minutes from the March 18, 2021 meeting as amended. The board discussed the Law Board appointment process and heard updates on COVID-19 vaccination progress and the Senn Road Bridge Project.

• Approved filling Office Assistant II position in County Attorney's Office (unanimous)
• Accepted March 18, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Adjourned after Intergovernmental Luncheon (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a staff recommendation to award a trash services contract and hold a public hearing regarding a residential subdivision plat. The meeting also includes administrative work sessions and reports from county departments.

• Proposed trash services contract award to Howie's Trash Service for $18,314.16 per year
• Public hearing for the Final Plat of Peterson Ranch Addition Unit One
• Request from Harbour Hills Neighborhood to improve County Road 402 (W. 59th Ave)
• Bid opening for a half ton 4x4 pickup
• Memorandum of Understanding/Lease Agreement with USD 383

The Board approved a trash services contract with Howie's Trash Services for $18,314.16 per year, with an option to renew annually for four additional years. The board also approved a final plat for Peterson Ranch Addition Unit One, a lease agreement with USD 383 for field use, and tabled a request to improve County Road 402. Personnel action forms were signed for four separations, and the board held executive sessions on potential litigation, taking no binding action in the first two and taking action consistent with consensus in the third.

• Approved Howie's Trash Services bid for trash services at $18,314.16 per year, renewable for four additional years.
• Approved Resolution No. 031821-09 for the Peterson Ranch Unit One final plat, accepting rights-of-way, easements, and licenses.
• Approved a Memorandum of Understanding and Lease Agreement with USD 383 for field use and construction of two concrete practice areas at the District's expense.
• Tabled the Harbour Hills neighborhood request to improve County Road 402 (W. 59th Ave) until further staff recommendations.
• Opened bids for a half ton 4x4 pickup and referred them to staff for evaluation.
• Signed personnel action forms for separations of Ivy Fink, Sean Marshall, Kenneth Wadick, and Pamela Kallhof.
• Approved minutes from the March 15, 2021 regular meeting as amended.
• Held executive sessions on potential litigation; no binding action was taken in the first two, and action was taken consistent with consensus in the third.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss potential future county mask orders if the City of Manhattan ordinance expires. The body is also considering grant applications for the Riley County Health Department and the Wildcat Region.

• Request to apply for FY2022 KDHE Aid to Local grants totaling $1,431,305.36 for Riley County Health Department and $30,087 for Wildcat Region
• Bid opening for trash service
• Discussion on future Riley County Local Health Officer Orders regarding masks
• Review of 2022 Budget Baseline
• Personnel and position action forms for Records Assist II, Mother Child Health Home Visitor, and PRN AEMT

The Board voted unanimously to develop County Local Health Order #21, extending the mask mandate to include the City of Manhattan, expiring May 16, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. They also approved a letter of support to Downtown Manhattan Inc., reclassified a County Counselor's Office position to Legal Assistant, and referred trash service bids to staff for evaluation.

• Approved developing Local Health Order #21 to include the City of Manhattan, expiring May 16, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
• Approved a letter of support to Downtown Manhattan Inc. regarding public health officials.
• Approved reclassifying the Administrative Assistant II in the County Counselor's Office to Legal Assistant.
• Referred trash service bids (Howie's Recycling & Trash Service at $18,314.16/year; Waste Management of KS at $25,907.40/year) to staff for evaluation.
• Approved signing the KDHE Aid to Local Grant Application Signature Page for Riley County Health Department and the Wildcat Region.
• Approved the minutes of the March 11, 2021 regular meeting.
• Signed personnel action forms for promotions and a position action form for a PRN-AEMT in EMS.
• Agreed by consensus that 2022 budgets will reflect departmental needs, with no new positions and step increases included for all personnel.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the purchase of RSVPify appointment scheduling software, additional funds for the RCPD Firing Range water line costs, a tax roll correction, payroll and warrant vouchers totaling over $1 million, and the 2022 Budget Calendar. They also approved supplying 30 tons of compost annually to the Community Gardens on Collins Lane, signed support letters for the Servicemember Agricultural Vocation Education Corp., and referred bids for a new truck to staff for evaluation.

• Approved purchase of RSVPify scheduling software and signed the Enterprise Subscription Agreement.
• Approved additional funds for the RCPD Firing Range project to include water line costs.
• Approved a Tax Roll Correction.
• Approved payroll vouchers ($559,705.41) and warrant vouchers ($507,184.85 for 2021 budget; $150,520.30 for 2020 budget).
• Approved the 2022 Budget Calendar.
• Approved supplying 30 tons of compost annually to the Community Gardens on Collins Lane, reviewable upon election of new commissioners.
• Approved signing support letters to the Servicemember Agricultural Vocation Education Corp.
• Referred bids for a one and one-half ton 4x4 truck to staff for evaluation (low bid: Robbins Motor Co. $36,795.00).

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Commission will hold its regular meeting on March 8, 2021, starting at 8:30 AM. They will consider a highway use permit for Larson Construction, review year-to-date budget reports, and discuss a change order for the Fairmont Heights Sanitary Sewer Benefit District. The board will also hear requests to reclassify a Maternal and Child Health position and to fill JIAS on-call officer positions, along with updates from various county departments.

• Highway Use Permit for Larson Construction, Inc. to repair emergency water leak in right of way
• Year-to-date budget and expenditure reports presented by County Clerk Rich Vargo
• Fairmont Heights Sanitary Sewer Benefit District Improvements Change Order #1
• Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Home Visitor position reclassification request
• Request to fill JIAS On-Call Officers in Community Corrections

The Board directed the NG911 committee to proceed with naming, renaming, and renumbering private roads in unincorporated Riley County to improve emergency location. They also approved a highway use permit for Larson Construction to repair an emergency water leak, a change order for the Fairmont Heights sewer project, a position reclassification for a Maternal and Child Health Home Visitor, and hiring additional JIAS On-Call Officers. The Board agreed to submit written testimony on SB 286 regarding COVID-19 economic development tax relief. All votes were unanimous with Commissioner McKinley absent.

• Approved Highway Use Permit for Larson Construction, Inc. to work in right of way for emergency water leak repair.
• Approved Fairmont Heights Sanitary Sewer Benefit District Improvements Change Order #1.
• Approved reclassification of Maternal and Child Health Home Visitor position and opened it for recruitment.
• Approved allowing RCCC to advertise and hire additional JIAS On-Call Officers.
• Approved submitting written testimony on SB 286 concerning COVID-19 economic development tax relief.
• Directed NG911 committee to move forward with naming/renaming/renumbering private roads in unincorporated Riley County.
• Approved minutes from the March 4, 2021 regular meeting.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a $58,757 contract with Larson Construction for the firing range water line project, along with several other routine items. They also approved a lease for the aTa Bus parking lot expansion, filled two positions, and made appointments to local boards.

• Approved $58,757 contract with Larson Construction for firing range water line (unanimous)
• Approved certification of unpaid taxes and order to credit delinquent taxes for Jerry Haffener (unanimous)
• Appointed John Ball to Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board (unanimous)
• Accepted Neil Bruce's resignation and appointed Shaun Linenberger as Manhattan Township Trustee (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency for aTa Bus parking lot expansion (unanimous)
• Approved filling EM Planner position (grant-funded) (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Russel Stukey to L3 Harris radio training (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Clay County Sheriff's Department for random drug testing (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the list of 12 banks and the Kansas Municipal Investment Pool as official depositories for county funds. They also approved a tax roll correction, signed personnel and position action forms, and approved the minutes from the Feb 25 meeting. The board allowed IT/GIS to post an IT Technician position and approved rehiring an Administrative Assistant I-Elections position.

• Approved the 2021 official depositories list (12 banks and Kansas Municipal Investment Pool) unanimously.
• Approved a Tax Roll Correction unanimously.
• Signed Riley County Personnel Action Forms for separations and a status change.
• Signed Riley County Position Action Forms for EMS, Parks, and Public Works positions.
• Approved the Feb 25, 2021 regular meeting minutes unanimously.
• Allowed IT/GIS to post the IT Technician position and signed the corresponding Position Action Form.
• Approved rehiring the Administrative Assistant I-Elections position and signed the Position Action Form.
• Agreed by consensus for Commissioner Ford to represent the county on SCR 1606 regarding Constitutional Home Rule.

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners will consider signing a letter of commitment for the Flint Hills Regional Council's grant application to the National Park Service for a proposed regional river/trail project from Milford Lake/Junction City to Wamego. The board will also act on a tax roll correction, a highway use permit for Larson Construction, personnel action forms, and receive updates from county departments.

• Sign letter of commitment for National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program application for regional river/trail project
• Approve tax roll correction decreasing assessed value by $7,631 for property at 220 Fordham Rd, Manhattan (tax reduction of $1,194.32)
• Approve highway use permit for Larson Construction to install water meter/service at 6014 Tuttle Terrace
• Sign personnel action forms for five employees (cust serv rep, contact tracers, EM planner, child care surveyor)
• Approve payroll/accounts payable

The Board unanimously approved a tax roll correction, a highway use permit for Larson Construction, a regional river/trail grant application, personnel actions, and payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $2,237,815.74. They also approved a recycling contract with Howie's Recycling Inc. and supported moving forward with the NG911 Addressing system. The board held an executive session on a personnel matter, with no binding action taken.

• Approved a Tax Roll Correction unanimously.
• Approved a Highway Use Permit for Larson Construction to work on 6014 Tuttle Terrace.
• Approved the Regional River/Trail grant application and letter of commitment for the Flint Hills Regional Council.
• Signed personnel actions including new hires and separations.
• Approved payroll of $574,583.33 and warrant vouchers totaling $1,663,234.41.
• Approved the minutes from the Feb 22, 2021 meeting.
• Approved the recycling services contract with Howie's Recycling Inc.
• Supported proceeding with the NG911 Addressing system by consensus.

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners will consider awarding three contracts: a $58,757 water line project at the firing range, a $32,025 forklift purchase, and a one-year extension of the grounds maintenance contract with Rothwell Landscaping for $25,738.50. They will also discuss a letter of commitment for a regional river/trail grant application and hear updates from Pawnee Mental Health Services.

• Award contract to Larson Construction, Inc. for firing range water line, $58,757.00
• Approve bid from Lift Truck Sales and Service Inc. for 9000 lbs. forklift, $32,025.15
• Extend grounds maintenance contract with Rothwell Landscaping, Inc. for one year, $25,738.50
• Discuss letter of commitment for Flint Hills Regional Council river/trail grant application
• Sign personnel action forms for two county positions

The Board of Riley County Commissioners unanimously approved a $58,757 contract with Larson Construction, Inc. for the firing range water line and a $32,025.15 bid from Lift Truck Sales and Service Inc. for a 9,000 lbs. forklift. They also approved a grounds maintenance contract extension with Rothwell Landscaping, Inc., signed personnel action forms for two new hires, and approved a letter of commitment for a regional river/trail grant application. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included updates on COVID-19, public works storm costs, and legislative matters.

• Awarded firing range water line contract to Larson Construction, Inc. for $58,757.00 (unanimous)
• Approved 9,000 lbs. forklift bid from Lift Truck Sales and Service Inc. for $32,025.15 (unanimous)
• Approved grounds maintenance contract extension with Rothwell Landscaping, Inc. (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action forms for new hires Travis Johannes ($18.22/hr) and Caleb Ubel ($16.77/hr)
• Approved letter of commitment for NPS grant application for Regional River/Trail project (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Feb 18, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved a rezoning of three lots in Eureka Valley Addition from airport noise hazard to light industrial, adopted the Region I Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, and approved several contracts and personnel actions. Bids for a firing range waterline and a forklift were referred to staff for evaluation. The board also discussed legislative matters and a potential sales tax for roads and bridges.

• Approved Highway Use Permit for Evergy to replace underground electric along Germann Drive (unanimous)
• Approved CIP amendment for Planning & Development vehicle replacement (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll corrections (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Lots 1-3, Eureka Valley Addition Unit 1 from N-1 to D-2 (unanimous)
• Referred firing range waterline bids to staff (unanimous)
• Referred forklift bids to staff (unanimous)
• Adopted Region I Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Community Re-Code contract amendment (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider several public works items, including a KDOT bridge replacement agreement, consultant contracts, and utility agreements. They will also discuss a joint city/county meeting, an intergovernmental luncheon, and receive updates from the health department and economic development. The agenda includes routine approvals of payroll, minutes, and a tentative agenda.

• KDOT Local Bridge Improvement Program Agreement for South Otter Creek Rd. bridge replacement, with KDOT paying up to $150,000 (90/10 split) and total project cost estimated at $325,966.66
• On Call Agreement with SMH Consultants
• Rose Hill Rd. Bridge Replacement Project - Easements
• West 32nd Avenue Bridge Replacement Project - AT&T Utility Agreement
• Contract for 2021 Tax Sale Attorney's Fees

The Board unanimously approved the KDOT Local Bridge Improvement Agreement, an on-call engineering services contract with SMH Consultants, easement agreements for the Rose Hill Rd. bridge project, and an AT&T utility agreement for the West 32nd Avenue bridge replacement. They also approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $767,320.16 for 2021 and $74,928.57 for 2020, a contract for 2021 Tax Sale Attorney fees with Craig Olsen, and authorized the Chairman to sign a Well Health agreement for the Alternative Care Site. The board recessed as the Board of Health to approve the FY 2021 Early Childhood Block Grant application, but tabled the request to fill the CDRR position pending further staff clarification.

• Approved KDOT Local Bridge Improvement Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved on-call engineering services agreement with SMH Consultants (unanimous)
• Approved easement agreements for Rose Hill Rd. bridge project (unanimous)
• Approved AT&T utility agreement for West 32nd Avenue bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $767,320.16 (2021) and $74,928.57 (2020) (unanimous)
• Approved contract for 2021 Tax Sale Attorney fees with Craig Olsen (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021 Early Childhood Block Grant application with 15% match (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign Well Health agreement for Alternative Care Site (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comment, then consider two highway use permits for Twin Valley Telephone to bury fiber optic lines, approve a personnel action form, and review bids for a tandem axle dump truck. They will also hear budget and revenue reports, discuss pending projects, and hold an executive session on legal advice.

• Highway Use Permit for Twin Valley Telephone to set cabinet and bury fiber optic line along Anderson Avenue
• Highway Use Permit for Twin Valley Telephone to bury fiber optic line along Stockdale Park Road
• Personnel action form for JoAnne Reed, internal promotion to Deeds Supervisor with $3,000 stipend
• Bid recommendation: Diamond International for tandem axle dump truck with snow plow and salt spreader, $189,863 including LED lights
• Year-to-date budget and expenditure reports for January 2021

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners will consider several action items, including a highway use permit for the City of Riley, certification of unpaid water fees, and a purchase authorization for a new SUV. They will also review staff updates from the Emergency Management, Noxious Weed, Appraiser, and Planning departments, and discuss a tentative agenda for future meetings.

• Highway Use Permit for City of Riley for trenchless pipe installation on Kansas Avenue
• Certification of $405.08 in unpaid water fees from Doreen M. Ray Trust
• Purchase authorization for a mid-size SUV for Emergency Services Director, funded 50% Fire and 50% CIP
• Approval of 2020 Noxious Weed Annual Report and KDOT contract for weed treatment
• Executive session to discuss confidential legal advice on potential litigation

The Board unanimously approved a highway use permit for the City of Riley for sewer work, certified unpaid utility fees for a special assessment, and approved several administrative items including a new hire and a position action form. The board also removed an executive session from the agenda and discussed testifying against a state bill.

• Approved Highway Use Permit for City of Riley (unanimous)
• Approved certification of unpaid fees for Doreen M. Ray Trust ($405.08) (unanimous)
• Approved Heartland Works Board Participation Form for Kathryn Focke (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (unanimous)
• Signed Personnel Action Form for Chelsea Manwarren as IRIS Community Coordinator ($21.39/hr) (unanimous)
• Signed Position Action Form for As Needed Clerical Assistant (unanimous)
• Approved purchase authorization for mid-size SUV for Emergency Services Director (unanimous)
• Approved Noxious Weed Department 2020 Annual Report and KDOT contract (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved tax roll corrections, a new Customer Service Rep I position in the Treasurer's Department, and an As-Needed Clerical Assistant position for Planning & Development. They also approved signing an OPEI grant letter of intent and referred bids for a tandem axle dump truck to staff for evaluation. An executive session was held to discuss real property acquisition, with no binding action taken.

• Approved tax roll corrections (unanimous)
• Approved new hire Annaliese Trout as Customer Service Rep I at $14.69/hr (unanimous)
• Approved OPEI grant letter of intent (unanimous)
• Approved As-Needed Clerical Assistant position for Planning & Development (unanimous)
• Referred tandem axle dump truck bids to staff for evaluation (unanimous)
• Held executive session for real property acquisition discussion; no binding action taken (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will consider routine business including a $25,000 vehicle purchase for Planning & Development, a real estate data service agreement, personnel action forms, and several contracts for Community Corrections (electronic monitoring, ImageQUEST, drug testing). They will also receive staff updates from the County Attorney, IT/GIS, Community Corrections, and Public Works, and discuss a request to fill a vacant position and asbestos removal at First Christian Church.

• Approve $25,000 purchase of 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 for Planning & Development
• Sign real estate sales data search service agreement with Kelsey Adams of Prestige Realty
• Approve electronic monitoring contract with Alcohol Monitoring Systems, Inc.
• Approve ImageQUEST and drug testing contracts for Community Corrections
• Request to fill vacant Administrative Clerk II-Utilities position

The Board unanimously approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $2,680,036.49 for the 2021 budget and $683,282.30 for the 2020 budget. They also approved a $25,000 vehicle purchase for Planning & Development, a real estate data service agreement, personnel actions, and contracts for electronic monitoring and a copy machine lease. No action was taken on a drug testing agreement with Clay County.

• Approved $25,000 for Planning & Development replacement vehicle (unanimous)
• Approved Appraiser's Real Estate Sales Data Search Service Agreement for Kelsey Adams (unanimous)
• Signed personnel actions: separations for Thaemert, Parcel, Jader; new hire James House at $17.01/hr
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $2,680,036.49 (2021) and $683,282.30 (2020) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan 25, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved electronic monitoring contract with AMS (unanimous)
• Approved ImageQUEST copy machine lease contract (unanimous)
• Approved filling Administrative Clerk II-Utilities position (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a $25,000 vehicle purchase for Planning and Development, tax roll corrections, and personnel actions including a new hire and a transfer. They also accepted the January 21 minutes as amended and agreed by consensus to appoint Commissioner McKinley as alternate MPO representative. The board declined to pursue a RCPD substation in the Aggieville Parking Garage.

• Approved $25,000 CIP for Planning & Development replacement vehicle (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll corrections (unanimous)
• Signed personnel actions: new hire Ken Lamb at $18.80/hr, transfer Michelle Adams at $20.37/hr
• Accepted Jan 21 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Agreed by consensus to appoint McKinley as alternate MPO representative
• Agreed by consensus not to have City present RCPD substation in Aggieville Parking Garage

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved several routine items, including an appraiser's data service agreement, a permanent easement for the Senn Road bridge project, two highway use permits for Twin Valley Telephone, a contract for communication services, tax roll corrections, a personnel action form, and a right-of-way certificate for the Lakeside Heights sewer and water project. The board also held an executive session on potential litigation, with no binding action taken. In the joint city/county meeting, discussions included a legislative proposal on fair market value, the 'Dark Store Theory,' and concerns about access changes to Manhattan's Joint Maintenance Facility.

• Approved Appraiser's Real Estate Sales Data Search Service Agreement for Aimee Nelson (unanimous)
• Approved Grant of Permanent Easement with PD Oman Farm LLC for Senn Road (unanimous)
• Approved Highway Use Permit for Twin Valley Telephone to bury drop to 15375 LK & W Road (unanimous)
• Approved Highway Use Permit for Twin Valley Telephone to bore under Welsh Road (unanimous)
• Approved Contract for Services with Hali Rowland for Communication & Social Media (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (unanimous)
• Signed Personnel Action Form for Curtis Clark as Public Works Mechanic II at $20.37/hour
• Approved Right-of-Way Certificate for Lakeside Heights Sewer and Water Project (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,021,448.20 across the 2021 and 2020 budgets. They also approved the Sherwood Addition residential plat, appointed Gary Olds and Larry McGillivary to the Parks Advisory Board, and authorized a $25,000 CIP-funded vehicle purchase for Planning & Development. Several other items were approved, including a $5,000 loan for the Lakeside Heights Sewer/Water project and a directive to develop a lease agreement with CASA.

• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,021,448.20 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 011421-05 for Sherwood Addition residential plat (unanimous)
• Appointed Gary Olds and Larry McGillivary to Parks Advisory Board via Resolution No. 011421-04 (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 CIP funding for replacement vehicle for Planning & Development (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 loan from general fund to Lakeside Heights Sewer/Water Enlargement project (unanimous)
• Directed staff to develop written lease agreement with CASA for 4th floor space (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG-CV Determination of Level of Review for Kozy Kids Daycare (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Jim Cook to Appraiser III at $20.37/hour (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on January 11, 2021, starting with the swearing-in of elected officials and board reorganization. They will consider a proclamation for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration and Day of Service, sign personnel action forms, and review year-to-date budget and expenditure reports. The agenda also includes an executive session for legal advice, a public works project update, and a presentation from the Kansas Association of Counties.

• Swearing-in of seven elected officials including District Court Judge Kendra Lewison and County Attorney Barry Wilkerson
• Proclamation declaring January 16-18, 2021 as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration and Day of Service
• Personnel action forms for a Public Health Nurse and a Public Information Officer
• Year-to-date budget reports showing 2020 expenditures of $31,035,325 against a $40,745,096 general fund budget
• Executive session to discuss confidential legal advice regarding potential litigation

Board of County Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Courtroom COVID Modifications Project, out-of-state travel for four appraiser staff to the IAAO conference, a letter of support for Twin Valley's Broadband Acceleration Grant, a proclamation honoring the Health Department, appointments to the Law Enforcement Agency Board, a CIP amendment for the RCPD Firing Range, a revised purchase authorization for a one-ton truck, and a 50/50 cost share agreement to pave Thomas Wiard Road. They also approved personnel and position action forms, a resolution authorizing real estate tax foreclosure sale, and the January 4 minutes.

• Approved Certificate of Substantial Completion for Courtroom COVID Modifications (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for IAAO conference, total $6,897 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Twin Valley Broadband Acceleration Grant (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation recognizing Riley County Health Department (unanimous)
• Appointed John Ford, Kathryn Focke, Robert Ward Jr. to Law Enforcement Agency Board (unanimous)
• Approved CIP amendment for RCPD Firing Range (unanimous)
• Approved 50/50 cost share agreement to pave Thomas Wiard Road (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 010721-03 authorizing real estate tax foreclosure sale (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to rezone a tract from agricultural to residential planned unit development and preliminarily plat it into 18 lots. They will also consider several contracts and appointments, including the 2021 indigent defense contract, a medical director contract, and an extension for communication services.

• Public hearing to rezone land from AG to R-PUD and plat into 18 lots
• 2021 Indigent Panel Contract for legal services at $4,688.02 per month
• Amend CIP for Courthouse window trim, with prior repair cost of $22,659.58
• Extension of contract with Hali Rowland for communication & social media
• Approval of Medical Director Contract for 2021