Riley County public meetings in 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to modify and establish 2023 pay scales for classified, professional, and EMS employees. The meeting also includes discussions on county personnel actions and a 2021 audit presentation.

• 2023 Riley County Pay Scale Resolution for classified, professional, and EMS employees
• Appraiser's website subscription agreement with Trusted Home Team Realty
• Annexation request by Midwest Concrete Materials, Inc. (public hearing date selection)
• Amendment and extension of agreement for Coroner Services
• 2021 Audit Presentation by Sink Gordon & Associates

The Board approved the 2023 pay scale for classified, professional, and EMS employees and authorized payroll and warrant vouchers totaling over $1.8 million. Other actions included updating network usage policies and approving a coroner services agreement amendment. The Board also scheduled a public hearing for a Midwest Concrete Materials, Inc. annexation request.

• Approved 2023 pay scale for classified, professional, and EMS employees (Unanimous)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,815,456.02 (Unanimous)
• Approved Real Estate Sales Data Search Service Agreement with Trusted Home Team Realty (Unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment to Agreement for Coroner Services (Unanimous)
• Approved refill of As-Needed Clerical Assistant position for Planning & Development (Unanimous)
• Approved updates to Network Usage Policies N-5 and N-3, including multi-factor authentication (Unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Midwest Concrete Materials, Inc. annexation for Jan 14, 2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will discuss the 2022 audit engagement letter and contractual provisions. The meeting also includes updates from the Register of Deeds, EMS, and Health Department, as well as two executive sessions regarding potential litigation.

• 2022 Audit Engagement Letter with James Gordon & Associates CPA, P.A.
• 2023 Cereal Malt Beverages Licenses for Liquid Art Winery (1745 Wildcat Creek Road) and Dara's Fast Lane (5321 Tuttle Creek Blvd. and 1132 Pillsbury Drive)
• RCHD request to fill a full-time WIC position and a part-time Breastfeeding Peer Counselor position
• Review and approval of Riley County Historical Society and Museum Collections Management Policy
• Appointment of representatives to the Law Enforcement Agency Board

The Board approved appointments to the Law Enforcement Agency Board and signed several business licenses and audit agreements. Additionally, the Board of Health approved the hiring of two WIC positions. The commission also agreed by consensus that CASA must remove equipment and return keys for their former office space.

• Approved appointment of John Ford and Patricia Hudgins to Law Enforcement Agency Board (2-0)
• Approved 2022 Audit Engagement Letter with James Gordon & Associates CPA, P.A. (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Cereal Malt Beverages Licenses for Liquid Art Winery and two Dara's Fast Lane locations (Unanimous)
• Approved request to refill full-time WIC Clerk position (Unanimous)
• Approved updated job description and hiring for part-time Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (Unanimous)
• Agreed by consensus for CASA to remove equipment from CPE Building and return keys
• Tabled Riley County Historical Society and Museum Collections Management Policy Review

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold three executive sessions to interview firms for the pre-construction and construction of a new Public Safety Headquarters. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a 2022 budget amendment and discussions on infrastructure projects.

• Executive sessions for Public Safety Headquarters construction firms
• Public hearing for 2022 Budget Amendment
• Change Order #3 for the W. 32nd Avenue Bridge Replacement Project
• Cereal Malt Beverage License for Britt's Farm (1000 S. Scenic Drive)
• Old Shop Site Remediation discussion

The Board selected BHS Construction to provide pre-construction and construction services for a new Public Safety Headquarters. The Commission also approved $1,349,000 in capital improvement funding and a 2022 budget amendment.

• Selected BHS Construction as the firm for the Public Safety Headquarters project (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,349,000 in CIP funding for ambulances, monitors, mowers, jail security, HVAC, and motor graders (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Budget Amendment for multiple funds including RCPD, Solid Waste, and Health Dept (Unanimous)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,448,631.63 (Unanimous)
• Approved Law Board appointments of John Ford and Pat Hudgins (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Associated Environmental, Inc. for 2711 Anderson Shop Site Remediation (Unanimous)
• Approved a $3,989 decrease for W. 32nd Avenue Bridge Replacement Change Order #3 (Unanimous)
• Signed Cereal Malt Beverage License notice for Britt's Farm (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several advisory board appointments and a highway use permit for Evergy. The meeting also includes budget and expenditure reports, IT staff updates, and a discussion on 2023 legislative priorities.

• Highway Use Permit for Evergy to install poles and conductor on Cleburne Park Road
• Appointment of Hannah Fehr to the Parks Advisory Board
• Appointments for Fair Board, Hunters Island Water District, and Joint Corrections Advisory Board
• Request to refill Info Tech Specialist position
• Review of year-to-date budget and expenditure reports

The Board of County Commissioners approved a highway use permit for Evergy and filled several vacancies on county advisory boards. The Board also authorized the refilling of an Information Technology Specialist position. A legislative conference was held to discuss 2023 priorities, including property tax appraisals and home rule protection.

• Approved Highway Use Permit for Evergy to rebuild poles on Cleburne Park Road (Unanimous)
• Appointed Hannah Fehr to the Parks Advisory Board (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 121222-53 appointing representatives to various Council/Advisory Boards (Unanimous)
• Approved request to refill Information Technology Specialist position at pay grade 12 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 8, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved two days of holiday leave for December 2022 and authorized the Health Department to submit a grant application and revise child care licensing fees. The Board also approved several advisory board appointments and out-of-state travel for county engineers.

• Approved holiday leave for Dec 23 and Dec 30, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved Riley County Health Department grant application for Raising Riley (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Child Care Licensing fee revisions (Unanimous)
• Signed Cereal Malt Beverage License notices for Liquid Art Winery and Dara's Fast Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Evan McMillan and Alvin Perez to attend NACE conference in Alabama (Unanimous)
• Approved 18 advisory board appointments across various county boards (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Dec 5, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct an administrative work session and review 2022 Capital Improvement Plan authorizations. The meeting includes updates on treasurer goals and property proration changes for 2023, as well as executive sessions regarding personnel performance and department head evaluations.

• 2022 CIP Authorizations work session
• Personal property proration changes for 2023
• Farm style building economic life updates for 2023
• Executive session for non-elected personnel performance matter
• Executive session for department head evaluations

The Board of County Commissioners approved several 2022 Capital Improvement Project requests totaling $1,349,000. The board also conducted multiple executive sessions for department head evaluations. Additionally, the County Appraiser provided updates on 2023 personal property proration and farm building economic life changes.

• Approved $1,349,000 in CIP projects by consensus
• Approved $325,000 for EMS/Ambulance ambulance
• Approved $94,000 for two cardiac monitors
• Approved $135,000 for Noxious Weed mower/tractor
• Approved $275,000 for LEC jail door/security
• Approved $60,000 for LEC HVAC
• Approved $460,000 for four Public Works motor graders
• Approved minutes from Dec 1, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $2,148,318.47 and adopted a distribution plan for the new .20 percent small cities sales tax. The commission also approved tax roll corrections and authorized a public hearing notice for 2022 budget amendments.

• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $2,148,318.47 (Unanimous)
• Approved Option 4 for .20 percent small cities sales tax appropriations (Unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (Unanimous)
• Approved notice of public hearing for 2022 budget amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Nov 28, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
• Signed personnel action forms for Lonna Brokesh and Jeffrey Anderson (Separations) and Robby Fowler (New hire)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved several grant agreements for alcohol services and a lease renewal for the RCPD Aggieville Substation. A coin flip was used to break a tie for the Grant Township Clerk position. The Board also authorized a $10,000 loan for the University Park Lagoon project.

• Approved 2023 Special Alcohol Fund Grant Agreement for Court Services Probation (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Special Alcohol Fund Grant Agreements for Adult and Juvenile Services (Unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Management Representation Letter with James Gordon & Associates, CPA, PA (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 21, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
• Authorized lease renewal with GJL Real Estate Limited Partnership for RCPD Aggieville Substation (Unanimous)
• Approved Riley County Legislative Conference agenda (Unanimous)
• Determined Larry Noble as Grant Township Clerk via coin flip
• Approved $10,000 loan at 6% interest from General Fund for University Park Lagoon project (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners rejected a construction bid for the Lakeside Heights Sewer Benefit District #3 and University Park Water District #4. The board also certified the official results of the 2022 General Election and approved several proclamations.

• Rejected Larson Construction bid for Lakeside Heights Sewer District #3 and University Park Water District #4 (Unanimous)
• Certified Official Election Results of the 2022 General Election (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 GAAP Waiver Resolution No. 112122-51 (Unanimous)
• Approved Small Business Saturday and Native American Heritage Month proclamations (Unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Action Forms for Taylor M. Bonnette and Riley Isbel
• Approved Position Action Form for As Needed Security in Public Works
• Approved minutes from November 17, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a 2023 contract with Pawnee Mental Health Services and a liquor license for Stagg Hill Golf Club. The meeting also includes financial reports from the Register of Deeds and County Treasurer, as well as a public works update on construction management.

• 2023 Riley County and Pawnee Mental Health Services contract
• Highway Use Permit for Cox Communications to replace 345 feet of CIC on Rocky Ford Avenue
• 2023 Cereal Malt Beverages License for Stagg Hill Golf Club at 4441 Stagg Hill Road
• Register of Deeds report noting $1,478,894.80 in 2022 revenue loss due to fee changes
• Construction Management at Risk Selection Phase I update

The Board of County Commissioners approved three construction firms to move to the second phase of the selection process for the Public Safety Headquarters. The board also approved several warrants for payroll and accounts payable, a mental health services contract, and a highway use permit.

• Approved BHS Construction, McCown Gordon Construction, and Kendall Construction for Phase II of the CMAR selection process (Unanimous)
• Approved Highway Use Permit for Cox Communications to replace 345 feet of CIC on Rocky Ford Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Cereal Malt Beverages License for Stagg Hill Golf Club (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Riley County and Pawnee Mental Health Services contract (Unanimous)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,639,117.29 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the November 14, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved a contract to purchase a lot from the City of Leonardville for a new ambulance facility. The board also approved a bridge inspection contract and updated health advisory bylaws.

• Approved Resolution No. 111422-50 to purchase a lot from the City of Leonardville for the North County Ambulance Facility (Unanimous)
• Approved $22,520 contract with Schwab-Eaton, P.A. for 2022 Biennial Bridge Inspection (Unanimous)
• Approved amended Public Health Advisory Council Bylaws (Unanimous)
• Approved advertising to hire for an open As-needed Security Officer position (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Nov 10, 2022 meeting as amended (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board tabled decisions regarding cost increases and bid recommendations for the Lakeside Heights Sewer District #3 and University Park Water District #4. Additionally, the Board decided to contract out shredding services rather than purchase a new industrial shredder. Personnel action forms for two employees were signed.

• Signed personnel action forms for Tharrin D'Aloria and Bobby Walker III (Separation from County Service)
• Approved minutes from November 7, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
• Tabled Lakeside Heights Sewer District #3 and University Park Water District #4 project increased costs (Unanimous)
• Tabled bid to Larson Construction Inc. for $329,641.00 for Lakeside Heights Utility Expansion No. 3 (Unanimous)
• Declined proposed bid for industrial shredder in favor of contract shredding (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider approving a utility relocation agreement with Bluestem Electric for the Tabor Valley Rd Bridge Replacement project at no cost to the county. Other business includes personnel and position action forms, a road overlay project, snow/ice treatment methods, and health department fee updates.

• Tabor Valley Rd Bridge Replacement – Bluestem Electric utility agreement, no cost to county
• Sign Riley County Personnel Action Form(s)
• Sign Riley County Position Action Form(s) – Emergency Management Planner I position change from part-time to full-time
• High Plains Ranch Rd. Overlay Project update
• RCHD Approval of Child Care Licensing Updated Fees

The Board approved several infrastructure contracts, including the High Plains Ranch Road overlay and a utility agreement for the Tabor Valley Road Bridge. The Board also authorized a 1:1 salt-sand mixture for winter road treatment and tabled proposed child care licensing fee increases.

• Approved utility agreement with Bluestem Electric COOP for Tabor Valley Road Bridge Replacement (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring Veldean Martin as Museum As Needed at $12.40 per hour
• Approved changing Emergency Management Planner I position from part-time to full-time (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Shilling Construction, Co., Inc. for High Plains Ranch Road Asphalt Overlay (Unanimous)
• Approved 1:1 salt/sand mixture for winter snow and ice treatment (Unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Thereasa Stewart to attend training in Tampa, Florida (Unanimous)
• Tabled proposed child care licensing fee updates (Unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 for 2022 Asphalt Overlay Program, decreasing cost by $148,486.53 (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will address several administrative items including budget certification and personnel actions. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding the vacation of a portion of Stagg Hill Road right-of-way and updates from various department directors.

• Public hearing to approve vacating a portion of Stagg Hill Road right-of-way
• County budget certification to Conservation District
• Staff update from Noxious Weed Director
• aTa Bus grant application support letter
• Emergency Management EMPG additional funds for FT position

The Board approved the 2023 County Budget Certification to the Conservation District and vacated a portion of the Stagg Hill Road right-of-way. The commission also authorized new personnel hires and approved funding to transition an Emergency Management Planner position to full-time.

• Approved 2023 County Budget Certification to Conservation District (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 110322-49 to vacate a portion of Stagg Hill Road right-of-way (Unanimous)
• Approved payroll vouchers of $627,211.46 and warrant vouchers totaling $737.75, $140,549.03, and $524,237.86 (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for aTa Bus grant application (Unanimous)
• Approved changing EM Planner I from part-time to full-time using EMPG funds (Unanimous)
• Hired Jeffrey Anderson as IT Specialist ($26.82/hr) and Nicole Alcala as Appraiser I ($19.03/hr)
• Decided by consensus to not conduct Geotechnical Study for North County EMS/Ambulance Facility
• Approved minutes from October 31, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a resolution supporting Riverfront MHK's effort to raise funds and develop a master plan for the Kansas Riverfront in Manhattan, without obligating county funds. They will also proclaim November 11, 2022 as Veterans Day and approve a cereal malt beverage license for Stagg Hill Golf Club. The agenda includes a health department request for a new grant-funded position and a closed executive session on a personnel matter.

• Resolution of support for Riverfront MHK master plan for Kansas Riverfront in Manhattan
• Proclamation for Veterans Day 2022 on November 11
• Notice to Township Board for cereal malt beverage license for Chad Myers at Stagg Hill Golf Club, 4441 Fort Riley Boulevard
• RCHD request for new grant-funded position
• Executive session to discuss a performance matter involving non-elected personnel

The Board adopted a resolution of support for Riverfront MHK and approved a temporary, grant-funded Community Health Educator position. The Commission also signed a cereal malt beverage license for Stagg Hill Golf Club and approved a disciplinary action following an executive session.

• Adopted Resolution No. 103122-48 supporting Riverfront MHK (unanimous)
• Approved Veterans Day Proclamation 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved cereal malt beverage license for Chad Myers at Stagg Hill Golf Club (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 27, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved hiring a temporary, part-time Community Health Educator from Nov 1, 2022 to Aug 31, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved line-item changes and budget amendment for Kansas Department of Corrections Pathway for Success (unanimous)
• Approved disciplinary action for non-elected personnel following executive session (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will vote on awarding a $146,653 asphalt overlay contract for High Plains Ranch Road to Schilling Construction Co., Inc., and consider a resolution supporting Riverfront MHK's private fundraising for a Kansas Riverfront Master Plan. Other items include a $4,750 change order for the W. 32nd Avenue Bridge Replacement project and a cost increase for the Lakeside Heights Sewer #3 and University Park Water #4 project.

• Bid recommendation for High Plains Ranch Road asphalt overlay: $146,653 to Schilling Construction Co., Inc.
• Resolution of support for Riverfront MHK's private riverfront master plan effort (no public funds committed)
• Change Order #2 for W. 32nd Avenue Bridge Replacement: $4,750 for additional asphalt
• Cost increase for Lakeside Heights Sewer #3 and University Park Water #4 project
• Bid opening for a shredder

The Board of County Commissioners approved several infrastructure projects, including a road overlay and a bridge replacement change order. They also passed a resolution supporting Riverfront MHK and approved a notice of hearing regarding cost increases for sewer and water projects.

• Approved $146,653 bid from Shilling Construction Co., Inc. for High Plains Ranch Road asphalt overlay (Unanimous)
• Approved $4,750 Change Order #2 for W. 32nd Avenue bridge replacement with King Construction (Unanimous)
• Adopted resolution of support for Riverfront MHK after removing 'technical assistance' language (Unanimous)
• Approved Notice of Hearing for increased construction costs for Lakeside Heights Sewer #3 and University Park Water District #4 (Unanimous)
• Referred shredder bids to staff for evaluation and recommendation (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 24, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
• Signed Personnel Action Form for Election Assistant Jamie Bohnenblust at $15.17 per hour

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Commission will consider approving a $217,260 annual contract with Big Lakes Developmental Center for services to intellectually/developmentally disabled residents, including transportation. The board will also review a KDOT grant application from Big Lakes, approve the 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant application, and update the Local Emergency Planning Committee membership list.

• Big Lakes Agreement for Services: $217,260 for 2023
• Big Lakes Developmental Center KDOT Application Grant
• 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant Application
• 2022 Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) membership list
• Notice of Public Hearing to consider vacating a portion of Stagg Hill Road right-of-way

The Board approved a professional engineering contract for the University Park Wastewater Lagoon Facility and granted start-up funding to CASA. Other actions included approving service agreements for Big Lakes Developmental Center and emergency management grant applications.

• Approved $144,400 University Park lagoon design contract with SMH Consultants (Unanimous)
• Approved $6,909 start-up funding for CASA from 2023 Economic Development Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Agreement for Services with Big Lakes Developmental Center (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Big Lakes Developmental Center KDOT grant application (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant application (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Local Emergency Planning Committee membership list (Unanimous)
• Approved Simmer plat and associated rights-of-way/easements (Unanimous)
• Approved Notice of Public Hearing to vacate portion of Stagg Hill Road right-of-way (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a highway use permit for WTC Communications to install fiber optic cable along Avery Avenue to Pottorf Hall. Other items include approving personnel actions, refilling an Appraiser III position, and a bid opening for an asphalt overlay on High Plains Ranch Road. The agenda also includes executive sessions for real property acquisition and a personnel performance matter.

• Highway Use Permit for WTC Communications to place fiber optic cable along Avery Avenue to Pottorf Hall
• Bid opening for 2022 High Plains Ranch Road asphalt overlay
• Request to refill Appraiser III position in the County Appraiser's Office
• Executive session for preliminary discussions on real property acquisition
• Executive session to discuss a performance matter involving non-elected personnel

The Board approved a highway use permit for WTC Communications to install fiber optic cable along Avery Avenue to Pottorf Hall. They also signed a personnel action form promoting Patricia Council to Appraiser III-Land and approved payroll and accounts payable totaling over $1.6 million. Several executive sessions were held to discuss real property acquisition, and bids for the 2022 High Plains Ranch Road asphalt overlay were opened and referred to staff for evaluation.

• Approved Highway Use Permit for WTC Communications fiber optic cable installation (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action form for Patricia Council promotion to Appraiser III-Land at grade 13, $2,881.81 biweekly
• Approved payroll vouchers of $614,705.42 and warrant vouchers totaling $1,036,345.72 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 13, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved executive session for real property acquisition discussions (unanimous)
• Approved request to refill Appraiser III - Residential position (unanimous)
• Referred bids for 2022 High Plains Ranch Road asphalt overlay to staff for evaluation (unanimous)
• Cancelled executive session for non-elected personnel performance matter

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider two highway use permits, including one for Evergy to rebuild and install new poles and conductors along Walnut Creek Road from Barton Road to the intersection of Senn Road and Tuttle Creek Boulevard. The board will also discuss a joint city/county meeting agenda, receive updates from the Riley County Historical Museum, Treasurer, Health Department, and Emergency Management, and review the monthly cash flow report.

• Highway Use Permit for Evergy to rebuild power lines on Walnut Creek Road
• Highway Use Permit for WTC Communications Inc.
• Discussion of Joint City/County/County Meeting Agenda
• September 2022 Revenue Reporting from Riley County Treasurer
• Monthly Cash Flow Report for September 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several administrative items including a website agreement for the Appraiser's office and the 2023 District Court budget. Staff updates from the Noxious Weed and Appraiser's offices are also scheduled.

• Appraiser's website agreement with Dylan B. Goeckel of Citizens State Bank of Marysville
• Riley County District Court 2023 Budget
• Public Safety Headquarters Design Agreement
• Public Safety Headquarters Request for Qualifications

The Board approved a design agreement with Archimages for the Public Safety Headquarters, including supplemental services for fixtures, furnishings, equipment, and a third-floor shell, totaling $884,150. They also approved a Request for Qualifications for Construction Management at Risk for the project. Other actions included approving the District Court 2023 budget, a personnel promotion, and payroll/accounts payable totaling $1,079,134.27.

• Approved $884,150 design agreement with Archimages for Public Safety Headquarters (unanimous)
• Approved RFQ for Construction Management at Risk for Public Safety Headquarters (unanimous)
• Approved Riley County District Court 2023 Annual Budget (unanimous)
• Approved payroll vouchers of $640,504.52 and warrant vouchers totaling $1,079,134.27 (unanimous)
• Approved Real Estate Sales Data Search Service Agreement with Dylan B. Goeckel (unanimous)
• Signed Personnel Action Form promoting Melanie Highsmith to Curator of Education & Design at $1,976.86 biweekly
• Approved minutes of Oct 3, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a public hearing to establish maximum limits for the 2023 budget. The board will consider approving a budget certificate of $80,637,504 and specific agency appropriations.

• Proposed 2023 Riley County budget certificate of $80,637,504
• Proposed 2023 Special District Funds Certificate totaling $1,160,483
• Proposed 2023 mill levy of 42.211 (a reduction of .074 from 2022)
• Proposed Riley County Fire District #1 mill levy of 8.153
• Proposed agency appropriations including $635,600 for Riley County Extension and $300,000 for Pawnee Mental Health

The Board of Riley County Commissioners held public hearings and then unanimously adopted the 2023 Riley County Budget of $80,491,689 and the 2023 Special District Funds Certificate of $1,086,483. They also approved the 2023 Riley County agency appropriations list, including funding for Emergency Shelter, Animal Shelter, Pawnee Mental Health, ATA Bus, and other agencies. No public comment was made during the budget hearings.

• Adopted 2023 Riley County Budget Certificate of $80,491,689 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023 Special District Funds Certificate of $1,086,483 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Riley County agency appropriations totaling $1,916,163 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Sep 29, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the procurement process for construction management at-risk. The body is also considering a facility use agreement for employee training and a special assessment for unpaid utility fees.

• Determination of Construction Management at-Risk procurement process
• $500 facility use agreement with Rock Hills Church for October 10 training
• Proposed special assessment of $991.47 against Doreen M. Ray, Trust for unpaid water bills
• Request to refill Appraiser III Land position
• Personnel action forms for P. Jackman (Treasurer) and S. Kastner (P&D)

The Board unanimously approved using a Construction Management at Risk procurement process for the new Public Safety Headquarters after a public hearing with no comments. They also approved a facility use agreement with Rock Hills Church, certified unpaid utility fees for a property, and authorized refilling an Appraiser III position. Several personnel actions were signed, including a new hire in the Treasurer's Department.

• Approved Construction Management at Risk procurement for Public Safety Headquarters (3-0)
• Approved Facility Use Agreement with Rock Hills Church (3-0)
• Certified unpaid utility fees of $991.47 for property at 5241 Terra Heights (3-0)
• Approved refilling Appraiser III - Land position (3-0)
• Signed personnel actions: new hire Perla Jackman (Treasurer) and separation of Stefanie Kastner (Planning & Development)
• Approved minutes of September 26, 2022 regular meeting (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss personnel actions, a park expenditure change, and a proclamation for National Community Planning Month. The board is also reviewing a recommendation to reject a specific vehicle bid and an amendment to a CIP project.

• Recommendation to reject a $41,596 bid from Friesen CDJR for a 2022 Dodge Durango SXT
• Proclamation declaring October as National Community Planning Month
• Change of expenditure for Randolph Park allocation
• Request to refill Personal Property Appraiser I position
• CIP project amendment for Traverse-Explorer

The Board approved a $35,144 CIP project amendment for a 2023 Ford Explorer for the Appraiser's Office, with Commissioner Ford voting no due to cost concerns. They also adopted a proclamation declaring October as National Community Planning Month, approved $1,930 for sand at Randolph Park playground, and authorized refilling an Appraiser I position. A bid for a Dodge Durango was rejected.

• Approved $35,144 for 2023 Ford Explorer for Appraiser's Office (2-1)
• Adopted National Community Planning Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved $1,930 expenditure for sand at Randolph Park playground (unanimous)
• Approved refilling Appraiser I - Personal Property position (unanimous)
• Rejected bid from Friesen CDJR for 2022 Dodge Durango (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action forms for five EMS/Ambulance separations (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 22, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to decide on township appointments, business licenses, and personnel actions. The body will also discuss IT/GIS staff updates and requests for equipment replacement and grant applications.

• Highway Use Permit for Clarkson Construction Co. to remove trees on Harold Road
• Appointment of Patrick O'Neal as Ashland Township Treasurer
• 2022 Cereal Malt Beverages License for Liquid Art Winery at 1745 Wildcat Creek Road
• Request to refill an Info Tech Specialist position in the IT/GIS Department
• Approval of the Final Plat of Pishney Addition

The Board unanimously approved payroll vouchers of $625,154.27 and warrant vouchers totaling $1,815,968.78 across multiple budget years. They also approved a highway use permit for Clarkson Construction, accepted a township treasurer resignation and appointment, signed a cereal malt beverage license for Liquid Art Winery, and authorized a legal letter for the 2021 audit. Several personnel actions were signed, and the board approved refilling an IT specialist position, reversing a tax auction sale, approving a final plat, and authorizing a KDHE opioid grant application.

• Approved payroll vouchers $625,154.27 and warrant vouchers $1,815,968.78 (unanimous)
• Approved highway use permit for Clarkson Construction to trim trees on Harold Road (unanimous)
• Accepted Jim Larkins' resignation and appointed Patrick O'Neal as Ashland Township Treasurer (unanimous)
• Signed 2022 cereal malt beverage license for Liquid Art Winery at 1745 Wildcat Creek Road (unanimous)
• Approved refilling IT Specialist position vacated by Kevin Vacanti (unanimous)
• Approved reversal of tax auction sale of 3445 Vanesta Drive and reimbursement of costs (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Pishney Addition via Resolution 092222-46 (unanimous)
• Approved RCHD application for KDHE opioid reduction grant with RCHD as fiscal agent (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a request to grant full-day holidays for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Additionally, the EMS/Ambulance Director will provide an update on call volumes and anticipated Medicaid rate increases.

• Request for 1.5 additional holiday days (December 23 and December 30)
• EMS/Ambulance staff update regarding July call volumes
• Anticipated $48,700 annual increase in Kansas Medicaid rates for EMS
• Bid recommendation for Lakeside Heights Utility Expansion No. 3

The Board unanimously adopted resolutions to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for both Riley County and Fire District No. 1 for tax year 2023, following public hearings with no public comment. The 2023 budget public hearing was rescheduled to October 3, 2022. No action was taken on the Lakeside Heights utility expansion bid, pending further review by the benefit district.

• Adopted Resolution No. 091922-44 to exceed Revenue Neutral Rate for Riley County property tax levy for 2023 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 091922-45 to exceed Revenue Neutral Rate for Fire District No. 1 property tax levy for 2023 (unanimous)
• Rescheduled 2023 Riley County budget public hearing to October 3, 2022
• Approved minutes of September 15, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Held executive session on potential litigation (unanimous, no binding action taken)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss a resolution levying a .2% retail sales tax previously approved by voters. The body is also considering the creation of a street benefit district to repave High Plains Ranch Road.

• Resolution levying .2% retail sales tax
• Proposed street benefit district to repave High Plains Ranch Road
• Out of state travel request for Eric Ziegenhirt to attend a snow and ice conference in Loveland, CO
• 2022 Greater Manhattan Business Conditions Report presentation
• Personnel action forms for B. Walker, H. Tornay, C. Brittan, and M. McNatt

The Board unanimously approved a resolution levying a 0.20% countywide retailers' sales tax to fund bridge and roadway construction and improvements, following voter approval in November 2021. The board also created a street benefit district to repave High Plains Ranch Road and approved an out-of-state travel request for a public works employee. Several personnel actions were signed, including new hires and a separation.

• Approved Resolution No. 091522-43 levying 0.20% retail sales tax for roads and bridges (unanimous)
• Created street benefit district to repave High Plains Ranch Road via Resolution No. 091522-42 (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Eric Ziegenhirt to attend APWA Western Snow and Ice Conference (unanimous)
• Signed personnel actions: new hires Bobby Walker III, Conager Brittan, Michael McNatt; separation of Hanna Torney
• Approved minutes of September 12, 2022 regular meeting as amended (unanimous)
• Added executive session to end of meeting (unanimous)
• Held executive sessions on potential litigation (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will review year-to-date budget and expenditure reports and the 2023 budget. Discussion items include public works projects, staff updates for several departments, and a vehicle bid opening.

• Review of 2022 year-to-date budget and expenditure reports
• 2023 Budget Review
• Fill an open Traffic Control Technician position
• WIC State Contract discussion
• Bid opening for a vehicle

The Board unanimously approved filling a Traffic Control Technician position in Public Works, the annual WIC state contract with KDHE, and a $700 expenditure for a replacement window at University Park clubhouse. They also appointed two party representatives to witness destruction of 2020 election ballots and set Law Board applicant interview procedures.

• Approved filling Traffic Control Technician position (unanimous)
• Approved annual WIC contract between KDHE and Kansas WIC Local Agency (unanimous)
• Approved $700 for replacement window at University Park clubhouse (unanimous)
• Appointed Crystal Auletti (Democrat) and Marvin Rodriguez (Republican) to witness destruction of 2020 election ballots (unanimous)
• Agreed by consensus Law Board applicants will be interviewed in open meeting; public questions not part of formal process

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will review various administrative items including personnel actions and communication device allowances. The agenda also includes updates from the Health Department, Treasurer, and Public Works.

• Certification of voting delegate for KAC 47th Annual Conference & Exhibition
• Public Safety Headquarters request to use Construction Management at-Risk
• Bid opening for University Park Water District Expansion #4 and Lakeside Heights Utilities Extension #3
• August 2022 Revenue Reporting
• Approval of engagement letter with outside counsel Triplett, Woolf Garretson

The Board unanimously approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $854,535.25, a contract for the sale of real estate with the City of Leonardville for an ambulance station, and several personnel actions. They also accepted a request to use Construction Management at-Risk for the Public Safety Headquarters project and referred bids for water district expansions to staff.

• Approved $854,535.25 in payroll and warrant vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved contract for sale of real estate with City of Leonardville (unanimous)
• Approved request to use Construction Management at-Risk for Public Safety Headquarters (unanimous)
• Referred bids for University Park Water District Expansion #4 and Lakeside Heights Utilities Extension #3 to staff (unanimous)
• Approved filling two Customer Service Representative I positions in Treasurer's Department (unanimous)
• Approved filling vacant EM/Fire Administrative Assistant I position (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action forms for five employees (separations and transfer) (unanimous)
• Appointed McKinley as voting delegate for KAC Annual Conference (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the 2023 budget and a building project update. The body is also deciding on a road vacation and property access agreements for environmental assessments.

• Resolution to vacate 0.31 acres of a portion of Julie Ln.
• Access to Property Agreements for KDHE assessments at 320 Chenango St and 800 Elliot St.
• 2022 Cereal Malt Beverages License for David & Danielle Tegtmeier (Liquid Art Winery).
• Reappointment of Larry Weigel to the Big Lakes Developmental Center Advisory Board.
• Request to fill a part-time HR Clerical Assistant position.

The Board of Riley County Commissioners unanimously approved several routine items, including vacating a portion of Julie Lane, approving access agreements for two properties, and reappointing Larry Weigel to the Big Lakes Developmental Center Advisory Board. They also approved the 2023 budget summary for public notice and authorized a part-time HR clerical assistant position. No substantive debate or controversy was recorded.

• Approved vacation of a portion of Julie Lane (unanimous)
• Approved access agreements for 320 Chenango St and 800 Elliott St (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 cereal malt beverage license for Liquid Art Winery (unanimous)
• Reappointed Larry Weigel to Big Lakes Developmental Center Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved part-time HR clerical assistant position in County Clerk's office (unanimous)
• Approved Construction Manager at Risk RFP and timeline (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 budget summary for publication (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Aug 29, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a business meeting including an administrative work session and a press conference. Discussion items include a social media policy update and a request from the Health Department to apply for a Zero Suicide grant.

• RCHD Request to Apply for Zero Suicide Grant
• Riley County Social Media Policy Update
• Swiercinsky Sanitary Code Variance Request
• Personnel Action Form for seasonal position in Public Works/Parks Division

The Board of County Commissioners approved the Riley County Health Department's application for a Zero Suicide grant from KDHE, adopted an updated Social Media Policy, and granted five sanitary code variances for a property owner. The board also signed a personnel action form for a seasonal Parks employee's separation and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved RCHD application for Zero Suicide grant from KDHE (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Riley County Social Media Policy (unanimous)
• Granted five sanitary code variances to Swiercinsky for privy and dwelling in road right-of-way (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action form for Olivia Olsen's separation from Parks (effective Aug 25, 2022)
• Approved Aug 25, 2022 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review various administrative updates and business items. Discussion topics include a request to film at the Goodnow House State Historic Site and potential right-of-way vacation for Stagg Hill Rd.

• Request to film historical documentary segment at the Goodnow House State Historic Site
• Possible vacation of right-of-way for Stagg Hill Rd.
• Rezoning an unplatted tract from Agricultural District to Single Family Residential
• IT/GIS staff update
• 21st Judicial District Drug Court update

The Board unanimously approved rezoning an unplatted tract in Jackson Township from AG to SF-1 and platting it as Hoard Addition. They also approved updated COVID-19 guidance for county employees on a 2-1 vote, with Commissioner Ford dissenting. Other actions included approving payroll and warrants, permitting a documentary film at Goodnow House, and granting a lagoon variance.

• Approved payroll vouchers $649,929.89 and warrant vouchers totaling $1,914,015.43 (unanimous)
• Approved PBS Wichita to film documentary at Goodnow House State Historic Site (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 082522-38 rezoning land from AG to SF-1 for Hoard Addition (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 082522-39 platting Hoard Addition (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for MCH staff to Chicago conference (unanimous)
• Approved updated COVID-19 guidance for county employees (2-1, Ford opposed)
• Granted Rodney Dugan a variance to construct a lagoon (unanimous)
• Agreed by consensus to allow KDHE two samplings per year at Fairmont properties

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve tax roll corrections from the 2022 tax sale and sign personnel action forms. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Recovery Month and an executive session regarding a personnel performance matter.

• Approval of Tax Roll Corrections from the 2022 Tax Sale
• Proclamation of September 2022 as Recovery Month
• Personnel action forms for J. Watiti, K. Smith, C. Burenheide, and K. Wolf
• Executive session to discuss a performance matter involving non-elected personnel
• Press conference topics including Property Fraud Alert and Flint Hills Leadership Program

The Board of County Commissioners approved a disciplinary action following an executive session to discuss a non-elected personnel matter. They also unanimously approved tax roll corrections from the 2022 tax sale, signed a Recovery Month Proclamation for Pawnee Mental Health Services, and approved several personnel actions in the Ambulance/EMS and Community Corrections departments. The board agreed to begin the September 1 meeting at 9:00 a.m.

• Approved disciplinary action after executive session (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll corrections from 2022 tax sale (unanimous)
• Signed Recovery Month Proclamation for September 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions: James Watiti, Kodi Smith, Caitlin Burenheide, Katie Wolf (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Aug 18, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to begin Sept 1 meeting at 9:00 a.m. (consensus)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a land rezoning request and review bids for Public Works equipment leases. The meeting also includes updates from the health department, community corrections, and the county extension director.

• Proposed rezoning of an unplatted tract from Agricultural (AG) to Highway Business (C-2)
• Recommended three-year lease with White Star Machinery for 3 Mini Track Loaders ($13,500 each) and 1 Rubber-tire Skid Loader ($11,000)
• Request for KDHE access to 320 Chenango St and 800 Elliott St for soil contamination assessment
• Plaza reservation request for a military retirement ceremony on September 12, 2022
• FY23 budget carryover reimbursements for Adult and Juvenile Services

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a rezone of an unplatted tract from Agricultural to Highway Business and approved the Skyway Crossing Addition plat, creating two lots. They also approved equipment leases, personnel actions, budget adjustments, and a contract extension for temporary services. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved rezone of unplatted tract from AG to C-2 for Skyway Crossing Addition (3-0)
• Approved Skyway Crossing Addition plat and accepted street rights-of-way (3-0)
• Approved equipment leases: White Star Machinery mini track loaders ($13,500 each) and skid loader ($11,000) (3-0)
• Approved personnel actions including new hires and transfers (3-0)
• Approved extension of contract for temporary services with Lisa Davies (3-0)
• Approved FY22 Juvenile Services line-item adjustments (3-0)
• Approved FY23 Adult Services Carryover Reimbursement Budget ($13,995.71) (3-0)
• Approved FY23 Juvenile Services Carryover Reimbursement Budget ($14,160.77) (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will review letters of support for fiber connectivity expansions by Twin Valley Telephone and WTC. Additionally, the board will consider a highway use permit for tree trimming on Eureka Valley Road and Harold Road.

• Letter of Support: Twin Valley Telephone expansion to northern rural Riley County
• Letter of Support: WTC expansion to southern rural Riley County
• Highway Use Permit: Tree removal on Eureka Valley Road and Harold Road by City of Manhattan
• Review of University Park Sewer Benefit District Complaint and Consent Agreement/Final Order with the EPA

The Board unanimously approved a federal EPA consent agreement and final order for the University Park Sewer Benefit District, addressing long-standing violations. They also unanimously approved letters of support for Twin Valley Telephone and WTC, a highway use permit for Manhattan to trim trees on Eureka Valley and Harold roads, and certified the 2022 primary election results after a recount request.

• Approved EPA consent agreement for University Park Sewer Benefit District (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Twin Valley Telephone (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for WTC (unanimous)
• Approved highway use permit for City of Manhattan to trim/remove trees on Eureka Valley and Harold roads (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Aug 11, 2022 regular meeting as amended (unanimous)
• Certified official results of 2022 primary election after recount request (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a bid recommendation for steel materials for a bridge replacement project. The meeting also includes discussions on land access for a KDHE project and personnel action forms.

• Bid recommendation: $166,860.83 for steel materials from Oden Enterprises, Inc. for a bridge replacement project
• Request for access regarding Konza Valley RWD 1, Kansas KDHE Project Code: C5-081-72323
• Position action form for a full-time Paramedic in the EMS/Ambulance department
• Public hearing for a plat and rezoning for Skyway Crossing

The Board unanimously approved a $166,860.83 bid from Oden Enterprises, Inc. for steel materials for a bridge replacement project, and approved a full-time paramedic position. They also approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,240,558.76, and vacated a portion of Julie Lane. No action was taken on a request for access from Konza Valley RWD 1.

• Approved $166,860.83 steel materials bid from Oden Enterprises for bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved full-time paramedic position in EMS/Ambulance Department (unanimous)
• Approved payroll vouchers of $639,889.06 and warrant vouchers of $600,669.70 (unanimous)
• Approved vacation of a portion of Julie Lane (unanimous)
• No action taken on Konza Valley RWD 1 access request

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review year-to-date budget and expenditure reports and open bids for 2022 bridge replacement steel materials. The meeting includes updates from public works, emergency management, and the historical museum.

• Bid opening for 2022 steel materials for bridge replacement
• Review of year-to-date budget and expenditure reports
• Request to fill Curator of Design position at Riley County Historical Museum
• Discussion of Revenue Neutral Rate mailings to taxpayers
• Public hearing for Julie Lane road vacation (scheduled for August 11)

The Board approved the minutes of the Aug 4 meeting as amended, referred steel material bids for bridge replacement to staff, approved out-of-state travel for three RCFD#1 personnel, and approved filling the Curator of Design position at the museum. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Aug 4 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Referred 2022 steel bridge material bids to staff for evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for RCFD#1 personnel to Mesa, AZ, estimated $2,670 (unanimous)
• Approved filling Curator of Design position at museum, grade N (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider authorizing the Public Works Director to sign access agreements with the KDHE. These agreements allow for soil and groundwater assessments of two county-owned parcels in Fairmont Park to evaluate a contamination plume. The evaluations aim to safeguard local drinking water wells.

• KDHE request for access to parcel at Elliott St.
• KDHE request for access to parcel at 320 Chenango St.
• Tax Roll Correction signature
• Personnel Action Form signatures

The Board unanimously approved a tax roll correction, personnel actions, and a bid for an appraiser's vehicle. It also agreed to close the Planning & Development Office for two specified periods and authorized Commissioner Ford to attend the National AUSA conference. In executive session, the Board reached consensus on purchasing a Leonardville site for the North County Ambulance project, with action taken consistent with that consensus.

• Approved tax roll correction (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action forms for separation, status change, and promotion (unanimous)
• Approved appraiser's office to go out for bid on vehicle replacement (unanimous)
• Agreed to close Planning & Development Office on Aug 15, 2-4 p.m. and Sept 16, 9 a.m.-noon (consensus)
• Reached consensus in executive session on Leonardville site purchase for North County Ambulance project (unanimous)
• Approved Commissioner Ford's attendance at National AUSA conference (consensus)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review minutes from July 28, discuss press conference topics, and receive updates on various county departments. The meeting includes a proclamation for National Immunization Awareness Month and a public hearing regarding grant assistance.

• Proclamation of August as National Immunization Awareness Month
• Public Hearing for FY2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
• Request to place battery recycling bumper stickers on county vehicles
• Review of University Park EPA Compliance Plan
• Discussion regarding RCHD request to fill the MCH Home Visitor Position

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the University Park EPA Compliance Plan for submittal to the EPA and KDHE, approved the FY2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application for the Riley County Police Department, and approved filling the MCH Home Visitor position in the Health Department. The board also adopted a proclamation for National Immunization Awareness Month and approved the minutes from the July 28, 2022 meeting. An executive session was held to discuss potential litigation, and the board took action consistent with the consensus reached in that session.

• Approved University Park EPA Compliance Plan for submittal to EPA and KDHE (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application for RCPD (unanimous)
• Approved request to fill MCH Home Visitor position in Health Department (unanimous)
• Adopted National Immunization Awareness Month Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 28, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Recessed into executive session for legal advice on potential litigation (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will review various staff updates including IT/GIS, health, and EMS reports. Key business includes a highway use permit for Cox Communications and a land rezoning request.

• Highway Use Permit for Cox Communications near 1000 S Scenic Dr.
• Rezoning of land from Agricultural District to Single Family Residential
• Public Safety Headquarters report and preliminary site plan
• Personnel action forms for county employees
• EMS/Ambulance facility update

The Board approved a rezoning of a tract in Grant Township from agricultural to single-family residential and approved the Payne Estates plat, both unanimously. It also approved a contract with Anderson Knight Architects for the North Riley County EMS Station in Leonardville, and approved a highway use permit for Cox Communications. The board approved payroll and accounts payable totaling over $1.3 million, and personnel actions including a rehire and a separation.

• Approved rezoning of Payne Estates tract from AG to SF-1 (unanimous)
• Approved Payne Estates plat with street rights of way and easements (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Anderson Knight Architects for North EMS Station (unanimous)
• Approved Highway Use Permit for Cox Communications near 1000 S Scenic Dr (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and accounts payable totaling $1,366,907.04 (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action for rehire of Anne Johnson as Custodian I at $16.77/hr
• Signed personnel action for separation of Allana Saenger-Parker, effective Aug 5, 2022
• Approved minutes of July 25, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider several land use items including development plan amendments, replats, and rezoning. The agenda also includes a proclamation for National Breastfeeding Month and an appraiser's website agreement.

• Amendment of Preliminary and Final Development Plans for an existing Commercial Planned Unit Development
• Appraiser's website agreement with Pinnacle Bank
• Real Estate Mortgage Release for Walnut Park Mobile Home Park
• Replat of Lakeside Heights Unit Two involving multiple lots and a cul-de-sac vacation
• Rezoning of unplatted land from MHP to SF-3 and platting into two residential lots

The Board of Riley County Commissioners unanimously approved several land-use items, including an amended commercial Planned Unit Development for the No Stone Unturned Foundation, a replat of Lakeside Heights Unit Five, a rezoning of the Fleming-Weiser Addition from Manufactured Home Park to Single Family Residential, and a plat for that addition. They also approved a proclamation for World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month, a real estate sales data agreement with Pinnacle Bank, a mortgage release for Walnut Grove Mobile Home Park, and a notice of intent to sell excess property via internet auction. The board also agreed by consensus to appoint Amanda Webb and Kathryn Focke to the Riverfront Vision Planning Committee.

• Adopted World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Real Estate Sales Data Search Service Agreement with Pinnacle Bank (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 072522-30 amending PUD for No Stone Unturned Foundation (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to execute Satisfaction of Real Estate Mortgage for Walnut Grove Mobile Home Park (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 072522-31 for Lakeside Heights Unit Five replat (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 072522-32 rezoning Fleming-Weiser Addition from MHP to SF-3 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 072522-33 for Fleming-Weiser Addition plat (unanimous)
• Approved Notice of Intent to Sell excess personal property via internet auction (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will review minutes from the July 18 meeting and discuss press conference topics. The agenda includes administrative work sessions, updates from the RCPD and EMS/Ambulance departments, and a community conversation.

• Resolution to appoint representatives to the Food and Farm Council
• Approval of Tax Roll Corrections
• Personnel action forms for Health Department, EMS, and Public Works/Parks staff
• Presentation by Riley County 4-H King and Queen

The Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 072122-29 appointing Liz Nelson, Janette Gelroth, and Kate LaRosh to the Food and Farm Council, and approved tax roll corrections. Personnel actions were signed for four employees, including new hires and a separation. The Board also authorized submission of KAC Legislative Request Forms as presented and heard updates from EMS, RCPD, and Be Able, but took no other substantive actions.

• Approved Resolution No. 072122-29 appointing Food and Farm Council members (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll corrections (unanimous)
• Signed personnel actions: new hire Skylar German ($24.77/hr), reclassification Denae Jones ($23.53/hr), separation Emily Ostlund, new hire Riley Isbel ($14.48/hr)
• Authorized submission of KAC Legislative Request Forms as presented (consensus)
• Adjourned after joint City/County meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider approving the 2023 Riley County K-State Research and Extension budget and a request to refill an Info Tech Specialist position. The meeting also includes a budget development workshop and an executive session regarding potential litigation.

• Approval of the 2023 Riley County Extension Council budget
• Request to refill an Info Tech Specialist position in the IT/GIS Department
• Plaza Reservation Request for July 21, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Budget Development Workshop 4
• Executive session to discuss confidential legal advice regarding potential litigation

The Board approved the Riley County Extension Council 2023 Budget, the Revenue Neutral Rate letters for Riley County and Fire District #1, and allowed IT/GIS to refill an Information Technology Specialist position. They also approved a plaza reservation, signed a personnel action form for a separation, and removed an executive session from the agenda. The Board agreed not to appropriate funding to the Flint Hills Regional Council for 2023.

• Approved Plaza Reservation Request for Dorothy Thompson (unanimous)
• Signed Riley County Extension Council 2023 Budget (unanimous)
• Signed Personnel Action Form for Tyler Nicholas separation effective July 22, 2022
• Approved minutes from July 14, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Removed executive session from agenda (unanimous)
• Allowed IT/GIS to refill Information Technology Specialist position (unanimous)
• Approved Revenue Neutral Rate letter for Riley County (unanimous)
• Approved Revenue Neutral Rate letter for Riley County Fire District #1 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss administrative updates, budget reports, and a proposal for a 2023 salary study. The board is also considering the purchase of used rescue equipment for the fire district and a petition to vacate part of Julie Lane.

• Proposed $25,000 purchase of two sets of used Hurst Jaws of Life extrication equipment from Newton Fire Department
• Petition to vacate a portion of Julie Lane
• 2023 Salary Study Proposal
• June 2022 Revenue Reporting from the Riley County Treasurer
• Monthly Cash Flow Reports for May 2022

The Board unanimously approved the 2023 salary study results, effective December 24, 2022, and accepted the 2023 Extension budget as adjusted to $635,600. They also approved the purchase of two sets of Hurst Jaws of Life equipment for $25,000, approved payroll and accounts payable totaling over $1.3 million, and accepted a petition to vacate a portion of Julie Lane. The Board agreed to increase Community Corrections appropriation by $7,081 and to the 2023 Fire District #1 proposed budget.

• Approved purchase of two Hurst Jaws of Life sets from City of Newton for $25,000 (unanimous)
• Approved payroll vouchers of $624,003.99 and warrant vouchers totaling $702,795.11 (unanimous)
• Approved Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved filming release agreements from Most of the Time, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Salary Study results effective December 24, 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted petition to vacate a portion of Julie Lane (unanimous)
• Agreed to increase Community Corrections appropriation by $7,081
• Accepted 2023 Extension budget as adjusted to $635,600 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a budget development work session and reviewing year-to-date expenditures. The meeting includes discussions on personnel actions, a salary study presentation, and an amendment to the Keats Sewer District agreement.

• Budget Development Worksession 2
• Keats Sewer District - Amendment to Owner-Engineer Agreement
• Riley County Salary Study Presentation
• Request to fill Facility & Grounds Technician II and PH Clinic staff positions
• Approval of Tax Roll Correction

The Board tabled the Keats Sewer District Owner-Engineer Agreement amendment and approved a $7,000 loan from the general fund pending landowner discussions. During the budget worksession, the Board mandated a 10% cap on department increases for commodities, contractual, and capital outlay, and agreed to reduce the Economic Development Fund by $50,000 for the US 24 project. The Board also approved personnel actions, including new hires and separations, and authorized filling a Facility & Grounds Technician II position.

• Approved Tax Roll Correction (unanimous)
• Signed personnel actions: separations for Teresa Garcia and Tyler Holen, new hire Daniel Kitt at $19.36/hr
• Tabled Keats Sewer District Amendment and approved $7,000 loan (unanimous)
• Mandated 10% cap on department budget increases for commodities, contractual, capital outlay
• Agreed to reduce Economic Development Fund by $50,000 for US 24 project
• Approved advertising to fill Facility & Grounds Technician II (unanimous)
• Approved filling Clinic Coordinator position if necessary (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will meet to approve the RCHD WIC FY2023 budget and hold a budget worksession. The meeting includes staff updates from emergency management, noxious weeds, the appraiser's office, and planning and development.

• Approval of RCHD WIC FY2023 Budget
• Budget Worksession
• Request for as-needed Environmental Health Specialist
• Signing of Personnel Action Form for Museum A Saenger
• Discussion on whether Active Violence training for county staff should be mandatory

The Board denied the Extension Council appropriation request and suggested a revised 6% increase be considered. They also agreed not to budget an additional $250,000 for the budget stabilization balance in 2023, and approved the Kansas WIC Local Agency Budget for FY2023. The meeting included staff updates and a consensus to close the County Counselor's Office on July 8.

• Approved Kansas WIC Local Agency Budget for FFY2023 (unanimous)
• Denied Extension Council Appropriation Request, suggested 6% increase (unanimous)
• Agreed not to budget additional $250,000 for budget stabilization in 2023
• Agreed to close County Counselor's Office to public July 8, 8 a.m.-noon
• Signed personnel action for Allana Saenger-Parker, Curator of Design, grade N step 9, $2,532.43 biweekly

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution to amend the Food System Master Plan for Riley County and the City of Manhattan. The meeting also includes budget requests for 2023 and a public hearing regarding a private road name.

• Resolution to amend the Food System Master Plan for Riley County and the City of Manhattan
• Public hearing to consider naming a private road Prairie Falls Lane
• 2023 appropriation and budget requests for County Extension, EMS/Ambulance, and Flint Hills Regional Council
• Discussion on Tabor Valley Bridge Replacement
• Proposal for IBM iSeries AS400 Replacement

The Board unanimously approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling over $3.4 million, including $596,777.63 in payroll and $2,896,217.40 in warrants. They also approved several resolutions and contracts, including a $87,875 architect proposal for the North EMS Station, a $255,000 bridge replacement, and a $37,817.41 server replacement. Budget requests for 2023 were presented but not voted on.

• Approved Resolution No. 063022-27 amending the Food System Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll corrections (unanimous)
• Approved payroll vouchers of $596,777.63 and warrant vouchers of $2,896,217.40 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 063022-28 naming private road Prairie Falls Lane and re-addressing properties (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Appraiser Burson to IAAO conference (unanimous)
• Approved filling PHEP Coordinator position in Health Department (unanimous)
• Approved Anderson Knight Architects proposal for $87,875 for North EMS Station (unanimous)
• Approved $255,000 for Tabor Valley Road Bridge replacement (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss an EMS/Ambulance restructure and the adoption of an amended Food System Master Plan. Additional discussions include a comprehensive plan update, museum staffing, and North County EMS station consultant selection.

• EMS/Ambulance Restructure discussion
• Adoption of the amended Food System Master Plan for Riley County and City of Manhattan
• Comprehensive Plan update presentation
• Request to fill vacant staff position at Riley County Historical Museum
• North County EMS Station Consultant Selection

The Board unanimously approved an EMS/Ambulance restructure, shifting 14 PRN positions to 3 full-time paramedic roles. They also approved appointing Allana Saenger-Parker as Curator of Design at the Riley County Historical Museum for a 90-day review period without public posting. The Board received the Planning Board's annual Comprehensive Plan review and discussed the plan update, favoring a 15-year horizon. They deferred action on the North County EMS Station design, agreeing to remove the training room, and approved a corrected Paylocity agreement.

• Approved EMS/Ambulance restructure shifting 14 PRN positions to 3 full-time paramedic positions (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Allana Saenger-Parker as Curator of Design at Riley County Historical Museum for 90-day review (unanimous)
• Approved corrected Paylocity Corporation Subscription Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 23, 2022, as amended (unanimous)
• Received Riley County Planning Board's annual Comprehensive Plan review memo (unanimous)
• Agreed by consensus to approve amended Food System Master Plan at next meeting, repealing previous resolution
• Agreed by consensus to remove training room from North County EMS Station design; action deferred
• Held executive session on non-elected personnel matter; no binding action taken

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several administrative and public works items. Key actions include making appointments to the Solid Waste Management Committee and reviewing a corrected payroll service agreement.

• Appointments for the Riley County Solid Waste Management Committee
• Corrected Paylocity Corporation Subscription Agreement
• Tabor Valley Bridge Replacement discussion
• Review of June 16, 2022, meeting minutes

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners approved several routine items, including new appointments to the Solid Waste Management Committee, a corrected Paylocity subscription agreement, personnel actions (promotion, separations, new hire), out-of-state travel for three staff to a national conference, and the June 16 meeting minutes. The board also held an executive session on a disciplinary appeal and unanimously approved the disciplinary action. No major policy decisions or public hearings were conducted.

• Appointed Travis Hummel and Justin Brenner to Solid Waste Management Committee (unanimous)
• Approved signing corrected Paylocity Corporation Subscription Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions: promotion, separations, new hire (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Shelly Williams, Sandi Harper, Megan Lewis to NADCP conference (unanimous)
• Approved June 16, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved disciplinary action after executive session (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hear 2023 budget and appropriation requests from various county departments and community organizations. The board is also considering an on-call engineering agreement and a corporate subscription contract.

• On-call agreement with Schwab Eaton P.A. for professional engineering services not to exceed $10,000
• Paylocity Corporation Subscription Agreement
• 2023 budget requests for Public Works, Parks, and Solid Waste
• 2023 appropriation requests for aTa Bus, Chamber of Commerce, and Flint Hills Veterans Coalition
• Randolph fireworks display application

The Board unanimously approved a $24,455.62 funding increase for Community Corrections to implement a 10.5% market salary adjustment for the remainder of 2022. They also approved an on-call engineering agreement with Schwab Eaton P.A. (up to $10,000), a fireworks permit for Randolph on July 2nd, and the signing of a Paylocity subscription agreement. Payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,701,675.80 were approved. The meeting included numerous 2023 budget requests, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved $24,455.62 for Community Corrections salary adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved on-call engineering agreement with Schwab Eaton P.A. up to $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved fireworks display permit for Randolph July 2nd (unanimous)
• Approved signing of Paylocity subscription agreement (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,701,675.80 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 13, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review year-to-date budget and expenditure reports. The meeting includes several departmental budget and appropriation requests for 2023.

• 2023 Appraiser's Office Budget Request
• 2023 Riley County Attorney Budget Request
• 2023 Manhattan Emergency Shelter Appropriation Request
• 2023 Three Rivers, Inc. Appropriation Request
• 2023 Riley County Council on Aging Appropriation Request

The Board unanimously approved advertising and hiring additional on-call Juvenile Intake and Assessment Officers for Community Corrections. A $24,455.62 salary increase for Community Corrections staff was tabled. The board also approved personnel actions for two new hires and the June 9 meeting minutes.

• Approved hiring additional JIAS On-Call Officers (unanimous)
• Tabled $24,455.62 salary increase for Community Corrections (unanimous)
• Approved personnel action for Danna Rivera as Customer Service Rep I at $17.30/hr
• Approved personnel action for Haileigh Jacobs as As Needed Museum Assistant at $11.22/hr
• Approved June 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will review several administrative and departmental items including travel requests, a highway use permit, and medical care contracts for jail inmates. The meeting also includes updates on revenue reporting, economic development, and public health.

• Out of state travel request for Society of Human Resource Management Conference ($3,350)
• Highway Use Permit for WTC Communications on Denison Avenue and Marlatt Avenue
• Review and approve contract providing medical care to Riley County jail inmates
• Adopt Food System Master Plan for Riley County and City of Manhattan
• Out of state travel request for Cathie Jones, WIC Dietitian, to attend Breastfeeding Conference

The Board unanimously approved a contract for medical care of jail inmates, adopted conduct rules for public meetings, and adopted the Food System Master Plan. It also approved travel requests, a highway permit for fiber optic cable, staff bonuses, and a new engineering position. Several 2023 appropriation requests were presented but not voted on.

• Approved out-of-state travel for HR manager to SHRM conference (unanimous)
• Approved highway use permit for WTC Communications fiber optic cable (unanimous)
• Approved jail healthcare contract (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 060922-24 on public meeting conduct rules (unanimous)
• Approved Community Corrections staff bonuses from state funds (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for WIC dietitian to breastfeeding conference (unanimous)
• Approved 'No Vaping, No Smoking' signs for county parks (2-1)
• Approved hiring Engineering Technician - Construction (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners is reviewing several 2023 budget requests and personnel actions. A primary action item is the request to deploy a county mobile command post to the City of Wamego for July 4th celebrations.

• Proposed deployment of mobile command post to Wamego from July 1-July 5, 2022
• 2023 budget requests for Planning and Development, Register of Deeds, and Treasurer
• COPS Grant through DOJ for RCPD
• Raising Riley (RR) position reclassification request for RR Literacy Facilitator
• Review of Riley County Personnel Action Forms

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved deploying the mobile command post to Wamego for the July 4th celebration and fireworks display. They also approved a personnel action promoting Jason Anderson to Traffic Control Supervisor, approved an out-of-state travel request for the health director, and approved a COPS grant application for the police department. The board held an executive session on potential litigation and took action consistent with the consensus reached.

• Approved deploying mobile command post to Wamego for July 4th (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Jason Anderson to Traffic Control Supervisor at $25.16/hr (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Julie Gibbs to NACCHO conference in Atlanta (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Raising Riley Literacy Facilitator position (unanimous)
• Approved COPS Grant application for Riley County Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved executive session on potential litigation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 2, 2022 meeting as amended (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a highway use permit for drainage work and the appointment of a new Grant Township Trustee. The meeting includes a presentation on zoning, property maintenance, and sanitary code enforcement workflows. Commissioners will also review portable communication device allowance forms.

• Highway Use Permit for Larry Hoobler & Ag Drainage, Inc. to install an 18" metal road culvert
• Appointment of Travis Shanahan as Grant Township Trustee following Robert William Deemie's resignation
• Portable Communication Device Allowance Form for Cole Frimmel ($40 data enabled plan)
• Code enforcement presentation covering Zoning, Property Maintenance, and Sanitary Code violations
• Press conference updates on RCPD, Downtown Manhattan, and severe weather awareness

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss updated 2022 midyear pay scales for professional, classified, and EMS employees. The meeting also includes a request for a highway use permit and a proposal to amend development plans for an agri-business project.

• 2022 Midyear Pay Scale Resolutions for Classified, EMS, and Professional employees
• Highway Use Permit for Larson Construction to bore water service under Pleasant Valley Road
• Proposed amendment to Preliminary and Final Development Plans for an Agri-Business Planned Unit Development and replatting of Lot 1 of Tegtmeier Addition Unit 2
• Human Resource Information System upgrade discussion
• Action on Portable Communication Device Allowance forms

The Board approved the amended development plans for the Tegtmeier Winery PUD, allowing expansion including a 3,000-seat amphitheater, despite opposition from neighbors. The vote was 2-1, with Commissioner Focke dissenting. The Board also approved the replat of Tegtmeier Addition Unit 3 and several other routine items.

• Approved Resolution 060222-22 accepting Tegtmeier Addition Unit 3 plat (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 060222-23 amending Tegtmeier Winery PUD development plans (2-1, Focke opposed)
• Approved 2022 midyear pay scale resolution for classified and EMS employees (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 midyear pay scale resolution for professional employees (unanimous)
• Approved highway use permit for Larson Construction to bore water service under Pleasant Valley Road (unanimous)
• Approved portable communication device allowance form (unanimous)
• Approved payroll vouchers totaling $564,078.11 and warrant vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved switching HRIS from ADP to Paylocity (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review bids for infrastructure materials and a contract change order for a bridge project. The meeting includes administrative updates from IT/GIS and communications staff, as well as a resolution to void old outstanding checks.

• Bid recommendation for Contech Engineered Solutions, LLC to supply corrugated metal pipe and bands for $37,905.10
• Resolution No. 052622 to void outstanding checks issued prior to April 30, 2020
• Change Order #1 for S. Otter Creek Bridge Replacement Project, decreasing contract by $110.00 for a final cost of $319,222.63
• Executive session to discuss confidential legal advice regarding potential litigation

The Board approved the low bid from Contech Engineered Solutions for corrugated metal pipe and bands at $37,905.10, adopted a resolution appointing Anna Burson as County Appraiser, and voided outstanding checks issued before April 30, 2020. A change order decreasing the S. Otter Creek bridge project cost by $110 was also approved. All votes were unanimous with Commissioner Focke absent.

• Approved $37,905.10 bid to Contech Engineered Solutions for corrugated metal pipe and bands (2-0)
• Adopted Resolution 052622-18 voiding outstanding checks issued before April 30, 2020 (2-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 decreasing S. Otter Creek bridge project cost by $110 (2-0)
• Adopted Resolution 052622-19 appointing Anna Burson as County Appraiser (2-0)
• Approved appreciation letter to Danny Williams for serving as Interim County Appraiser (2-0)
• Approved minutes from May 23, 2022 meeting (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss a home rule resolution regarding public nudity and various personnel requests. The body will also review mid-year salary adjustments and receive updates on the Big Lakes Developmental Center.

• Proposed resolution prohibiting public nudity in unincorporated areas with fines up to $500
• Request to hire a UA Technician using $264,155 in BJA Grant funds
• Request to fill a County Appraiser I Personal Property position
• Mid-year Salary Adjustment Request
• Personnel action forms for J. Godown (Clerk) and K. Hensler (Museum)

The Board adopted Resolution No. 052322-17 prohibiting public nudity in unincorporated Riley County, with definitions and exceptions, by a 2-1 vote. The Board also approved a mid-year salary adjustment for all active employees effective July 1, 2022, and approved several personnel actions, including hiring a UA Technician funded by a BJA grant and refilling an Appraiser I position.

• Adopted Resolution No. 052322-17 prohibiting public nudity in unincorporated areas (2-1)
• Approved mid-year pay adjustment for all active employees effective July 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring a UA Technician with BJA grant funds (unanimous)
• Approved refilling Appraiser I - Personal Property position (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Joseph Godown to Administrative Analyst-Levy at $21.73/hr (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Katharine Hensler as Museum Director at $3,238.67 biweekly (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 19, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Held executive session on non-elected personnel performance; no binding action taken

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a proposal to hire a retired sanitarian to maintain wastewater system inspections and soil evaluations. The body will also discuss personnel actions, revenue reports, and department updates.

• Proposed contract with Lisa Davies for environmental health assistance at $50/hour for up to 16 hours per week for 12 weeks ($9,600)
• Action on Portable Communication Device Allowance Forms
• Personnel Action Forms for B. Henderson, B. Woborny, and J. Poe
• MOA with KSU Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work
• FY23 Reinvestment Grant

The Board unanimously approved payroll vouchers totaling $550,103.98 and warrant vouchers totaling $1,032,403.75 for May 20, 2022. They also approved a temporary environmental health contract with Lisa Davies, an out-of-state travel request for a nurse practitioner, and several personnel actions. The board recessed into executive session on potential litigation and later took action consistent with the consensus reached.

• Approved payroll vouchers of $550,103.98 (unanimous)
• Approved warrant vouchers totaling $1,032,403.75 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary environmental health contract with Lisa Davies (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Thereasa Stewart to Family Planning Conference, ~$3,000 (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for Equipment Operator II position (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for Traffic Control Supervisor position, internal first (unanimous)
• Approved MOA with K-State for Drug Court program evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 Reinvestment Grant renewal submission to KDOC (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will discuss a cost increase for the W. 32nd Avenue Bridge Replacement Project and hold a public hearing on naming a private road. The body will also consider personnel actions and a proclamation for EMS Week 2022.

• Change Order #1 for W. 32nd Avenue Bridge Replacement Project increasing contract by $14,900.00 for a final cost of $1,299,489.40
• Public hearing to name a private road Dodge Lane and re-address affected properties
• Platting of a 3.3-acre tract of land into a single residential lot
• EMS Week 2022 Proclamation
• Bid opening for corrugated metal pipe and bands

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners approved several routine items, including an EMS Week proclamation, a $14,900 change order for the W. 32nd Avenue Bridge Replacement Project, a private road naming, and a plat approval. They also supported a sewer benefit district and signed a letter of support for a state bill. No major policy changes were made.

• Approved EMS Week 2022 Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 for W. 32nd Avenue Bridge Replacement Project, $14,900 (unanimous)
• Approved Portable Communication Device Allowance Form (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution naming private road Dodge Lane and re-addressing properties (unanimous)
• Approved support for Stadel Road Sewer Benefit District (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution for Walnut Grove plat (unanimous)
• Signed letter of support for Senate Substitute for House Bill No. 2380 (unanimous)
• Approved funding for Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program sponsorship (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss county budget reports and various administrative updates. Key decisions include the approval of a specific wastewater system for county use and a highway use permit for gas line maintenance.

• Approval of Presby Advanced Enviro-Septic (AES) Wastewater System for use in Riley County
• Highway Use Permit for Miller Pipeline, LLC to maintain gas lines on Pride Drive, Crestline Drive, K Lane, and McDowell Creek Road
• Request to fill an open Equipment Operator II position
• Consultant Agreement for University Park
• Proclamation for National Public Works Week (May 15-21, 2022)

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the Presby Advanced Enviro-Septic wastewater system for use in the county, a highway use permit for Miller Pipeline LLC, a consultant agreement for the University Park Water Treatment Facility, and a proclamation for National Public Works Week. The board also approved hiring two new employees (a Clinic Supervisor and a County Appraiser), authorized advertising for an Equipment Operator II position, and held an executive session on a personnel matter. A second executive session on legal advice was tabled.

• Approved Presby Advanced Enviro-Septic wastewater system for county use (unanimous)
• Approved highway use permit for Miller Pipeline LLC gas line maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved consultant agreement with SMH for University Park Water Treatment Facility (unanimous)
• Adopted National Public Works Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action forms for new hires Jacob Clarke and Anna Burson
• Approved advertising for Equipment Operator II position (unanimous)
• Held executive session on Museum Director/Curator applicants; action to follow
• Tabled executive session on legal advice (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing amendments to the Land Development Regulations affecting various residential and agricultural districts. This includes a proposed one-year compliance period for existing short-term rentals in unincorporated areas to meet specific standards.

• Proposed amendments to Land Development Regulations for Agricultural, Single Family, Two-Family, and Multi-Family districts
• Proposed one-year compliance window for short-term rentals ending May 5, 2023
• Highway Use Permit for Cox Communications at Murray Road and Murray Circle
• Annual review of the Riley County Solid Waste Management Plan
• Personnel Action Forms for county staff

The Board unanimously adopted Resolution No. 050522-14, amending the Land Development Regulations to add standards for short-term rentals in residential districts, with a one-year compliance period ending May 5, 2023. The board also approved a highway use permit for Cox Communications, the annual Solid Waste Management Plan review, payroll and warrants totaling $711,834.75, and personnel actions. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational updates or executive sessions.

• Adopted Resolution No. 050522-14 amending Land Development Regulations for short-term rentals (unanimous)
• Approved Highway Use Permit for Cox Communications at Murray Road and Murray Circle (unanimous)
• Approved annual Solid Waste Management Plan review for forwarding to KDHE (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $711,834.75 (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action for separation of Millicent Atta-Yeboah, effective May 11, 2022
• Signed personnel action for new hire Priscilla Silva at $13.73/hour
• Approved minutes of May 2, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss infrastructure contracts, land development regulation amendments, and personnel actions. The session includes several executive sessions to discuss non-elected personnel performance matters.

• 2022 Asphalt Overlay Program contract with Shilling Construction Co., Inc. for $1,185,740.50
• Proposed amendments to Land Development Regulations for Riley County regarding residential districts and definitions
• Appraiser's Website contract with Brady Lundeen of Kansas Commercial Real Estate Services, Inc.
• Property Fraud Alert Service Agreement for the Register of Deeds
• Request to fill an open Custodial Worker I position

The Board unanimously approved a $1,185,740.50 contract with Shilling Construction for the 2022 Asphalt Overlay Program, covering McDowell Creek, Rannells, Diebler, and Messenger roads. It also approved a real estate data search service agreement with Branch Broker, a property fraud alert service with Fidlar Technologies, and several personnel actions. The Board deferred action on proposed Land Development Regulation amendments until a one-year grace period is included, to be considered at Thursday's meeting.

• Approved $1,185,740.50 asphalt overlay contract with Shilling Construction (unanimous)
• Approved real estate sales data search service agreement with Branch Broker (unanimous)
• Approved Property Fraud Alert Service Agreement with Fidlar Technologies (unanimous)
• Approved portable communication device allowance form (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Health Director Julie Gibbs to PHNCI conference, no fiscal impact (unanimous)
• Approved advertising to fill Custodian I position in Public Works (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action forms for new hire, promotions, and status changes (unanimous)
• Deferred action on Land Development Regulation amendments until grace period included

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the FY23 Adult Services Comprehensive Plan and potential merit and COLA increases for Community Corrections employees. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Mental Health Month and a highway use permit request.

• FY23 Adult Services Comprehensive Plan with local planning allocation of $355,835.43
• Proposed merit and COLA increases for Community Corrections: $19,217.46 for Adult Services and $21,796.63 for Juvenile Services
• Highway Use Permit for Larson Construction to bore water service under S. 40th Street and McDowell Creek Road
• Mental Health Month 2022 Proclamation for Pawnee Mental Health Services
• FY23 KDOC Juvenile Service Comprehensive Grant Application

The Board unanimously approved the FY23 Adult Services Comprehensive Plan ($355,835.43) and Care Coordinator contract ($97,191.08) for submission to KDOC, as well as the FY23 Juvenile Services Comprehensive Plan ($315,779.30). It also approved up to $2,975 for Drug Court team training, signed the Mental Health Month proclamation, and granted a highway use permit to Larson Construction. The board held multiple executive sessions to interview candidates for County Museum Director/Curator, with no binding action taken in those sessions.

• Approved FY23 Adult Services Comprehensive Plan for KDOC submission ($355,835.43) (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 Adult Services Care Coordinator contract ($97,191.08) (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 Juvenile Services Comprehensive Plan for KDOC submission ($315,779.30) (unanimous)
• Approved up to $2,975 for Drug Court team NADCP training from County Alcohol Tax funds (unanimous)
• Signed Mental Health Month Proclamation for May 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Highway Use Permit for Larson Construction to bore water service under S. 40th Street and McDowell Creek Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Apr 21, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Held executive sessions for County Museum Director/Curator interviews; no binding action taken

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a proposal to hire SMH Consultants to bring the University Park wastewater treatment plant into compliance with federal and state standards. Staff recommends funding the agreement using $200,000 to $300,000 in ARPA funds.

• Consultant agreement with SMH for University Park WWTF Evaluation not to exceed $155,672
• Proposed use of $200,000 to $300,000 in ARPA funds for wastewater project
• Keats Sewer Benefit District Project Update
• Network Node Router System discussion with Maxnet
• Joint City/County/County meeting regarding Food System Assessment and COVID impact

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a bid for the 2022 Asphalt Overlay Program and several highway use permits. The body will also consider a grounds maintenance contract and personnel action forms.

• Proposed $1,185,740.50 asphalt overlay contract with Schilling Construction Co., Inc. for McDowell Creek, Diebler, Messenger, and Rannells Roads
• Proposed $19,602.00 grounds maintenance contract with Rothwell Landscape, Inc.
• Highway Use Permit for Torgeson Trenching to install fiber duct along Marlatt Avenue
• Highway Use Permit for Cox Communications for power supply work on Tuttle Cove Road
• Approval of Environmental Protection Agency Order for Compliance on Consent-University Park Sewer Benefit District

The Board unanimously approved the 2022 Asphalt Overlay Program bid of $1,185,740.50 from Shilling Construction Co., Inc. (Alternate 2). They also approved two highway use permits, a grounds maintenance contract, personnel actions, and an EPA compliance order. The board supported the EMS director's appointment to the Kansas Board of EMS and held an executive session on a personnel matter.

• Approved 2022 Asphalt Overlay Program bid to Shilling Construction Co., Inc. for $1,185,740.50 (unanimous)
• Approved Highway Use Permit for Torgeson Trenching for fiber duct installation along Marlatt Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Highway Use Permit for Cox Communications for power supply work on Tuttle Cove Road (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Grounds Maintenance contract with Rothwell Landscape, Inc. for $19,602.00 (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action forms for two new Assistant County Attorneys and two election assistants (unanimous)
• Approved support for David Adams' appointment to Kansas Board of EMS (unanimous)
• Approved EPA Order for Compliance on Consent for University Park Sewer Benefit District (unanimous)
• Held executive session on County Museum Curator interviews; no action taken (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review bid recommendations for asphalt seal oil and limestone chips. They are also considering an easement for bridge and road improvements on Fancy Creek Road and a request to recruit for a Clerk Administrative Analyst position.

• Proposed consent to easement with Army Corps of Engineers for Fancy Creek Road improvements
• Bid recommendation for asphalt seal oil from Vance Brothers at $2.86 per gallon
• Bid recommendation for crushed limestone chips from Bayer Construction Co. at $26.90 per ton
• Request to recruit for the budgeted position of Clerk Administrative Analyst-Levy
• Agreement between RCHD and BOCC with OPEI Services

The Board unanimously approved a $179,530 contract with Vance Brothers for asphalt seal oil and a bid with Bayer Construction for crushed limestone chips, both for road maintenance. They also approved a consent to easement with the Army Corps of Engineers for Fancy Creek Road improvements, signed several personnel actions, and approved an agreement with KDHE for health outreach services. The meeting included executive sessions on legal and personnel matters, with no binding action taken in the first session.

• Approved consent to easement with Army Corps of Engineers for Fancy Creek Road improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Vance Brothers bid for asphalt seal oil at $2.86/gal, total $179,530 (unanimous)
• Approved Bayer Construction bid for crushed limestone chips at $26.90/ton (unanimous)
• Signed personnel actions: new hires, step change, and separations (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for Administrative Analyst/Levy Specialist position (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with KDHE for Outreach, Prevention, and Early Intervention Services (unanimous)
• Approved executive sessions for legal advice and personnel matters (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review year-to-date budget reports and discuss the selection of a consultant for the North County EMS Station. The meeting includes requests to fill two Public Works positions and several executive sessions regarding personnel and legal advice.

• Selection of North County EMS Station Consultant
• Request to fill Customer Service Representative I position
• Request to fill Public Works Operator II - Solid Waste position
• Contract for Attorney Fees
• Review of year-to-date budget and expenditure reports

The Board approved starting negotiations with Anderson Knight Architects for the North County EMS Station, approved several personnel actions, and approved a contract for attorney fees. The board also held executive sessions to interview a County Appraiser applicant and discuss personnel and legal matters, with no binding action taken in the personnel sessions.

• Approved contract for attorney fees with Summer Ott Dierks, Kierks Law Firm (unanimous)
• Approved filling Public Works Customer Service Representative I position (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for Public Works Operator II - Solid Waste position (unanimous)
• Approved staff to begin negotiations with Anderson Knight Architects for North County EMS Station (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Apr 7, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment moving executive sessions to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action form for separation of Susanne R. Brown, effective June 2, 2022
• Held executive sessions for personnel and legal matters; no binding action taken in personnel sessions

Board of County Commissioners

The Board is discussing the 2023 budget calendar and baseline for department requests. The meeting also includes decisions on a special mail-in election ballot and a highway use permit for water line installation.

• Highway Use Permit for Larson Construction to install a water line along Angelias Way
• Action on ballot for special mail-in Election
• Bid opening for 2022 asphalt overlay program
• Proposal for Employee Workgroup to Examine Compensation & Benefits
• Review of 2023 Budget Calendar and baseline

The Board approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,790,112.96, and set the 2023 budget baseline with no new positions and STEP included. It also approved a highway use permit for Larson Construction, a special mail-in ballot, personnel actions, an employee workgroup on compensation, and a septic variance for the Nehls property. Bids for the 2022 asphalt overlay program were referred to staff for evaluation.

• Approved $1,790,112.96 in payroll and warrant vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 budget baseline: no new positions, STEP included (consensus)
• Approved highway use permit for Larson Construction water line along Angelias Way (unanimous)
• Approved special mail-in ballot (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions: new hires and separations (unanimous)
• Approved formation of employee workgroup on compensation and benefits (unanimous)
• Granted septic variance to David and Shawna Nehls (unanimous)
• Referred 2022 asphalt overlay bids to staff (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a proposal for the first phase of a new Public Safety Headquarters to house EMS, EM, EOC, Rural Fire, and a 911 dispatch center. The meeting also includes the close-out of a COVID-19 business assistance grant and IT licensing renewals.

• Proposed $87,150 agreement with Archimages for Public Safety Headquarters planning (funded by ARPA)
• Authorization to sign CDBG-CV Grantee's Release Form to close out a $167,000 grant
• Microsoft Office 365 Licensing Renewal and Microsoft Server Licensing Purchase
• Request to fill an open Mechanic Technician II position
• Authorization to make an offer on used equipment/truck

The Board unanimously approved several routine items, including a $76,765.40 Microsoft Office 365 licensing renewal, a $23,271.04 Microsoft server license purchase, and authorization to sign a planning services agreement with Archimages for the Public Safety Headquarters. They also approved refilling a Mechanic Technician II position and authorized an offer on used equipment for Fire District #1. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved CDBG-CV Grantee's Release Form for close-out (unanimous)
• Approved $76,765.40 Microsoft Office 365 licensing renewal through ConvergeOne (unanimous)
• Approved $23,271.04 Microsoft Server License purchase through ConvergeOne (unanimous)
• Approved chairman to sign Archimages planning services agreement for Public Safety Headquarters (unanimous)
• Approved refilling open Mechanic Technician II position in Public Works (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to make offer on used equipment/truck funded by Fire District #1 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the recruitment of a new Museum Director/Curator following a resignation. The meeting also includes an administrative work session and the appointment of an interim County Appraiser.

• Request to open recruitment for Museum Director/Curator (pay grade BB: $70,927.37 - $113,457.14)
• Resolution appointing Interim County Appraiser
• Signing of Personnel Action Forms for Treasurer T. Dugger and Museum A. Parker
• Administrative work session on pending county projects
• Review of tentative agendas for March 31 and April 4 meetings

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several operational contracts and equipment purchases. Key items include a one-year contract extension for trash services and a request to repurpose funds for Drug Court client incentives.

• One-year contract extension with Howie's Trash Service for $18,314.16
• Purchase of 52 Dell desktop computers for $46,799.48
• Request to repurpose $2,352.00 from County Appropriations for Drug Court client incentives
• Appointment of Sanitary Code Hearing Officer and contract
• Purchase authorizations for ambulance equipment

The Board unanimously approved payroll vouchers totaling $560,307.74 and warrant vouchers totaling $1,123,076.14 across multiple budget years. They also approved a one-year contract extension with Howie's Enterprises for trash services, several personnel actions, and multiple equipment purchases funded by ARPA reimbursements.

• Approved one-year trash services contract extension with Howie's Enterprises (unanimous)
• Approved payroll vouchers of $560,307.74 and warrant vouchers totaling $1,123,076.14 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 52 Dell desktop PCs for annual replacement (unanimous)
• Approved re-purposing $2,352 from Community Corrections client incentives (unanimous)
• Approved submitting CY23 Adult and Juvenile Services City Alcohol Grant applications to City of Manhattan (unanimous)
• Approved Hearing Officer Contract for Riley County Sanitary Code with Tom Taul (unanimous)
• Approved depositing two KDOT checks totaling $169,836.57 into CIP fund (unanimous)
• Approved ambulance equipment purchase of $45,913.43 and station supplies of $106,200 using ARPA funds (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider requests to fill an Assistant County Attorney position and a Treasurer's office customer service role. The meeting includes operational updates from EMS/Ambulance and the Konza Prairie Community Health and Dental Center.

• Request to fill Assistant County Attorney position (Professional Grade GG)
• Request to fill open Customer Service position in the Treasurer's office
• Personnel action forms for J. Larabee, S. Bryan, and J. Larchick
• EMS/Ambulance staff update reporting 364 calls for service in February
• Recognition of Greg McHenry's years of service to Riley County

The Board unanimously approved advertising to fill the open Assistant County Attorney position and two Customer Service Representative I positions in the Treasurer's Office. They also signed personnel action forms for promotions and a separation, and recognized the retiring County Appraiser for 33 years of service.

• Approved advertising for Assistant County Attorney position (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for two Customer Service Representative I positions (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action forms for promotions and separation

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing design recommendations to bring the University Park Wastewater Treatment Facility into compliance with KDHE and EPA requirements. The body is also considering highway use permits for fiber optic and utility work and discussing the potential formation of a multi-county extension district.

• Proposed contract with SMH Consultants for University Park Wastewater Treatment Facility design
• Highway Use Permit for WTC Communications to place fiber optic cable along Skyway Drive
• Highway Use Permit for Cox Communications for work on Tuttle Creek Cove
• Proposed formation of an extension district with Pottawatomie, Wabaunsee, Geary, and Marshall counties
• Approval of sign tax roll corrections

The Board approved beginning contract negotiations with SMH Consultants for engineering services at the University Park Wastewater Treatment Facility. It also unanimously approved two highway use permits for fiber-optic work, tax roll corrections, and the prior meeting's minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational or procedural.

• Approved contract negotiations with SMH Consultants for University Park wastewater treatment facility design (unanimous)
• Approved highway use permit for WTC Communications fiber optic work along Skyway Drive (unanimous)
• Approved highway use permit for Cox Communications work on Tuttle Creek Cove (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll corrections (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of March 14, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to review budget reports, personnel actions, and a procurement code proposal. The body will also discuss a resolution to prohibit smoking and vaping in county-owned parks.

• Bid recommendation for 2022 Grounds Maintenance to Rothwell Landscape, Inc. for $19,602.00 per year
• Resolution prohibiting smoking and vaping in Riley County-owned parks
• Riley County Procurement Code Proposal
• Riley County Conservation District 2022 Budget
• Requests to fill County Appraiser and Clerk Analyst I positions

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider appointing representatives to the Public Health Council, Road & Bridge Advisory Board, and Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board. The meeting also includes a request to fill an Account Clerk position and a review of health department grant requests.

• Proposed appointments for Shelli Schottler (Public Health Council), Gordon Hibbard and David Beach (Road & Bridge Advisory Board), and reappointments for Phil Anderson and Jerry Reynard (Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board)
• Request to fill Account Clerk - Licenses/Elections position
• RCHD Aid to Local Grant Request Approval
• Executive session to discuss a performance matter involving non-elected personnel

The Board unanimously approved appointments to several advisory boards and a resolution appointing Riley County representatives. They also approved the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Aid to Local Grant Application for FY2023 and the Wildcat Region Grant Application for FY2023. Personnel actions were signed, including a new hire and a separation, and the board authorized recruiting to fill an Account Clerk position. The meeting included updates from the police, transit, emergency management, and health departments, and an executive session on a personnel matter.

• Approved advisory board appointments and Resolution No. 030722-11 (unanimous)
• Approved KDHE Aid to Local Grant Application for FY2023 (unanimous)
• Approved KDHE Wildcat Region Grant Application for FY2023 (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action forms for separation, new hire, and status change
• Approved recruiting to fill Account Clerk-Licenses/Elections position (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Mar 3, 2022 meeting as amended (unanimous)
• Held executive session on non-elected personnel performance matter (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on CDBG-CV grant performance and discuss the North County EMS station, including an RFQ and equipment purchases. The board will also consider a highway use permit for the City of Manhattan and a request to fill a Budget & Finance Officer position.

• Highway Use Permit for City of Manhattan to install a temporary radar sign on Marlatt near College Ave and Browning Ave
• CDBG-CV grant performance public hearing
• EMS North County Station RFQ and equipment purchase discussion
• Request to fill Budget & Finance Officer position
• Bid opening for grounds maintenance

The Board approved several items, including a highway use permit for a radar sign, grounds maintenance bid referrals, Land Development Regulations amendments, an EMS station in Leonardville, and over $365,000 in EMS equipment. They also accepted the resignation of a budget officer and authorized recruiting for the position.

• Approved highway use permit for City of Manhattan radar sign on Marlatt Ave (unanimous)
• Referred grounds maintenance bids to staff for evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved Land Development Regulations amendments for zoning and short-term rentals (unanimous)
• Approved advertising RFQs for North Riley County EMS Station (unanimous)
• Approved recruiting to fill Budget & Finance Officer position (unanimous)
• Approved Leonardville as North County Station location (unanimous)
• Approved EMS equipment purchase: ambulance, cardiac monitor, CPR device, radios (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a highway use permit for Larson Construction and an agreement for OB-GYN medical consultation services. The meeting includes updates from mental health, EMS, and various community organizations, as well as two health-related proclamations.

• Highway Use Permit for Larson Construction to install a water main along Stagg Hill Road
• Agreement for OB-GYN Medical Consultation Services for 2022
• Proclamation for National Nutrition Month
• Proclamation for National Dietitian Nutritionist Day (March 9)
• Riley County Personnel Action Forms

The Board of County Commissioners approved several routine items, including proclamations for National Nutrition Month and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day, a highway use permit for Larson Construction, and an OB-GYN medical consultation services agreement with Rebeka Weber, MD. The board also signed personnel action forms for a separation and a new hire, and held an executive session on a non-elected personnel performance matter, taking action consistent with the consensus reached.

• Approved National Nutrition Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved highway use permit for Larson Construction water main installation (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action forms for separation and new hire (unanimous)
• Approved OB-GYN Medical Consultation and Services Agreement with Rebeka Weber, MD (unanimous)
• Held executive session on personnel performance matter; action taken consistent with consensus (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will review several out-of-state travel requests for staff and a settlement for a totaled Noxious Weed vehicle. The meeting includes discussions on personnel updates, COVID-19 policy, and two subdivision replats.

• Proposed $24,774.79 insurance settlement from USAA for a 2011 Noxious Weed vehicle
• Replat of Lots 97-102, Block One of Bridge View Heights into Bridge View Heights, Unit 7
• Replat of Lots 16-19 of Blue River Hills Third Addition into Lot 1 of Blue River Hills Unit Six
• Travel requests for Appraiser's Office staff totaling $8,644
• Travel request for Budget & Finance Officer to attend GFOA conference in Austin, TX for $3,058

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review revenue reporting and discuss the implementation of ambulance services in the north county. The meeting includes requests for health department staffing and travel approvals.

• Discussion regarding north county ambulance service
• RCHD request to fill Health Equity Nurse Position
• RCHD request for PHEP Coordinator out of state travel approval
• January 2022 Revenue Reporting from the Riley County Treasurer
• Review of monthly cash flow reports for January 2022

The Board unanimously approved a motion to work on locating a permanent north county ambulance facility and, in the interim, establish a 12-hour/day paramedic station. The motion includes providing necessary personnel and hiring a consultant to evaluate and construct the permanent facility. The decision follows public comments and discussion about the lack of ambulance service in north Riley County.

• Approved minutes of the Feb 14, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous).
• Approved out-of-state travel for Brandy Renee Lucas to attend MRC and NACCHO Preparedness Summit training (unanimous).
• Approved filling the Health Equity Nurse position in the Health Department (unanimous).
• Signed personnel action form for Sheyenne Stewart's separation from County Service effective Feb 21, 2022.
• Adopted motion to work on a location for a north county ambulance facility and interim 12 hr/day paramedic station, including personnel and consultant (unanimous).
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous).

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners is meeting to review a change order for the RCPD Firing Range Control Building and a contract for Planning & Development permit software. The agenda also includes a proclamation for the Konza United Way 2022 campaign and tax roll corrections.

• RCPD Firing Range Control Building Change Order 00 to reduce contract cost to base bid of $415,000
• Proposed contract with GovBuilt for Planning & Development permit software
• Proclamation for the Konza United Way 2022 Campaign
• Appointment of Vivienne Uccello to the Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program Board
• Approval of tax roll corrections

The Board of Riley County Commissioners approved a contract with GovBuilt for Planning & Development permit software, authorized the Chairman to sign, and approved a $500 decrease in the RCPD Firing Range Control Building contract. They also adopted a proclamation for the Konza United Way 2022 Campaign, approved tax roll corrections, and appointed Vivienne Uccello to the Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program Board. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved GovBuilt permit software contract (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order 00 for RCPD Firing Range Control Building, decreasing contract by $500 to $415,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Konza United Way 2022 Campaign proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (unanimous)
• Appointed Vivienne Uccello as Riley County Representative on Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program Board (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Feb 10 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of Feb 10 special meeting as amended (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will meet to discuss equipment purchases, board appointments, and health department contracts. The body is also reviewing personnel actions and a tax roll correction.

• Proposed purchase of two sets of Hurst extrication equipment from Danko Emergency Equipment for $57,420
• Appointments to the Rural Economic Development Advisory Board
• Review of RCHD contracts with the Medical Director and Konza Prairie Community Health Center
• Request to fill an open Equipment Operator II position
• Approval of a Tax Roll Correction

The Board unanimously approved the purchase of two full sets of Hurst extrication equipment from Danko Emergency Equipment for $57,420, funded from RCFD#1 account #183. They also approved a tax roll correction, appointments to the Rural Economic Development Advisory Board, payroll and accounts payable totaling over $1.2 million, and a personnel action form. The Board held an executive session on potential litigation and took no binding action during it.

• Approved $57,420 purchase of Hurst extrication equipment from Danko Emergency Equipment (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Correction (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Rural Economic Development Advisory Board via Resolution No. 021022-08 (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action form for Aric Horn, Public Works Operator II, separation effective Feb 18, 2022
• Approved payroll vouchers of $568,091.16 and warrant vouchers totaling $633,882.31 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Feb 7, 2022 meeting as amended (unanimous)
• Approved advertising to fill Equipment Operator II position (unanimous)
• Approved Medical Director Consultation and Services Agreement with Dr. Herl (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to sign personnel action forms and discuss appointments for the Rural Economic Development Advisory Board. The agenda also includes updates from the RCPD and a discussion on press conference topics.

• Signing of Riley County Personnel Action Forms for M. Carmichael, R. Allen, A. Garcia, L. Mason, and S. Ochoa
• Discussion of Rural Economic Development Advisory Board appointments and terms
• RCPD update from Captain Greg Steere
• Administrative work session with Counselor/Director of Administrative Services Clancy Holeman

The Board of Riley County Commissioners appointed members to the Rural Economic Development Advisory Board with staggered terms, and approved personnel actions including new hires and an intern separation. The board also accepted the previous meeting's minutes and adjourned.

• Appointed Gordon Hibbard and Kent Glasscock to 3-year terms on Rural Economic Development Advisory Board
• Appointed Brenda Jordan and Ron Wilson to 2-year terms on Rural Economic Development Advisory Board
• Appointed Jada Sharp and Lorn Clement to 1-year terms on Rural Economic Development Advisory Board
• Approved personnel actions: Mary Carmichael as Account Clerk at $18.45/hr, Ryan Allen, Arika Garcia, Sara Ochoa as interns, Lindsay Mason separation
• Accepted Feb 3, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider appointments to the Museum Board of Trustees and the Hunters Island Water District Advisory Board. The meeting includes a bid opening for rescue extrication equipment and reports from the Noxious Weed and Appraiser's offices.

• Appointments for Museum Board of Trustees (Marzia Rozell, Christine Benne, Marla Day) and Hunters Island Water District Advisory Board (Roger Nauerth)
• Bid opening for 2 sets of rescue extrication equipment
• Approval of Tax Roll Corrections
• Appointment of Sanitary Code Hearing Officer
• Review of 2021 Noxious Weed Annual Report and 2022 Management Plan

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved several routine items, including appointments to advisory boards, tax roll corrections, the 2021 Noxious Weed Annual Report, and the 2022 Noxious Weed Management Plan. They also tabled the appointment of a Sanitary Code Hearing Officer and referred bids for rescue extrication equipment to staff for evaluation. The meeting was largely procedural with no major policy decisions.

• Approved advisory board appointments and Resolution No. 020322-07 (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll corrections (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Noxious Weed Annual Report (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Noxious Weed Management Plan (unanimous)
• Tabled appointment of Tom Taul as Sanitary Code Hearing Officer (unanimous)
• Referred bids for rescue extrication equipment to staff (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan 31, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to review a resolution regarding nationwide opioid settlements and a proposal for an Employee Assistance Program. The agenda also includes signing tax roll corrections and a presentation on home landscaping.

• Revised Resolution Authorizing Riley County to Participate in Nationwide Opioid Settlements
• Employee Assistance Program Proposal
• Tax Roll Corrections
• Seed starting and home landscape class presentation by Gregg Eyestone

The Board approved Resolution No. 013122-06 to join statewide opioid litigation, approved a contract with Pawnee Mental Health Services for an Employee Assistance Program, and approved tax roll corrections. All decisions were unanimous. The meeting also included public comments on COVID-19 and a proposed scenic overlook, and a press conference on upcoming extension classes.

• Approved Resolution No. 013122-06 to join statewide opioid litigation (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Pawnee Mental Health Services for Employee Assistance Program (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll corrections (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Jan 27, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a special use authorization for a rural fire station. The meeting includes reviews of official depositories, personnel requests, and IT equipment purchases.

• Public hearing for special use authorization to construct and use a rural fire station
• Senn Road Bridge Replacement Project Change Order #1 reducing contract by $250.00 for a final cost of $380,449.77
• CIP Project Amendment for EMS SUV Replacements increasing total project cost to $120,000
• Request to fill positions: Network/System Administrator, Traffic Control Technician, and Medical Interpreter
• Approval of 2022 Official Depositories for Riley County funds

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,181,719.61, including $563,631.95 in payroll and $257,821.25 for 2021 budget warrants and $919,898.36 for 2022 budget warrants. They also approved several personnel actions, including filling a Network/Systems Administrator position, a Traffic Control Technician, and a Medical Interpreter, as well as a lease for a KDHE testing site and a special use for a rural fire station.

• Approved 2022 official depositories list (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Senn Road Bridge Replacement Project (unanimous)
• Approved CIP amendment for EMS SUV replacements to include radios and lights (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,181,719.61 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 012722-04 establishing Rural Economic Development Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved filling Network/Systems Administrator position (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 20 Dell PCs for $17,999.80 each (unanimous)
• Approved special use for rural fire station in Ashland Township (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss EMS staffing and capital improvement amendments. The body is also reviewing a contract with the City of Randolph regarding inoperable vehicle ordinances and a proposal for the 2022 Konza United Way Campaign.

• Selection of EMS Headquarter Station Consultant
• Review of City of Randolph contract for enforcement of City Ordinance 896
• 2022 Konza United Way Campaign Proposal
• CIP Amendment Request for EMS/Ambulance
• Request to fill an open EMS/Ambulance position

The Board unanimously terminated the City of Randolph's inoperable vehicle enforcement contract and denied Randolph's request for the county to enforce its Property Maintenance Code, citing lack of authority. The Board also approved several personnel actions, EMS equipment purchases, and staff negotiations with Archimages for the EMS headquarters station design.

• Terminated Randolph inoperable vehicle enforcement contract (unanimous)
• Denied Randolph request for county enforcement of Property Maintenance Code (unanimous)
• Approved CIP funds for EMS equipment on SUVs (unanimous)
• Approved external advertising for EMS open positions (unanimous)
• Approved Konza United Way campaign proposal (unanimous)
• Approved staff negotiations with Archimages for EMS station design (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll corrections (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions for Health Department hires/promotion (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss county personnel actions, budget reports, and infrastructure permits. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the platting of a tract of land into one residential lot.

• Public hearing to plat a tract of land into one residential lot
• Highway Use Permit for Blanton Realty and Reid Plumbing to bore under Deibler Place
• Request for additional funds for Tandem Axle Truck-21-21-PW009
• Request for Qualifications for University Park Sewer Benefit District
• Discussion of Rural Economic Development Advisory Board appointments

The Board of County Commissioners approved a highway use permit for water line work, amended a CIP project for a tandem axle truck, approved tax roll corrections, and accepted personnel action forms for three separations. They also approved filling an Office Assistant II position in the County Attorney's office, approved a resolution for the Crowl Addition Unit Two plat, approved advertising for a Custodial Worker I position, and approved advertising for a Request for Qualifications for the University Park Sewer Benefit District. The board tabled a motion to amend the Rural Economic Development Advisory Board resolution and scheduled a special meeting to discuss a north county ambulance facility.

• Approved Highway Use Permit for Blanton Realty/Reid Plumbing (unanimous)
• Approved CIP amendment for Tandem Axle Truck 21-21-PW009 (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (unanimous)
• Approved personnel action forms for three separations (unanimous)
• Approved filling Office Assistant II in County Attorney's office (unanimous)
• Approved Crowl Addition Unit Two plat resolution (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for Custodial Worker I position (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for University Park Sewer Benefit District RFQ (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will discuss agendas for upcoming intergovernmental meetings and sign tax roll corrections. The body is also reviewing a 2022 legislative lobbyist contract and a request to advertise for extrication equipment bids.

• Review and approval of Legislative Lobbyist Contract for 2022
• Request to advertise for formal bids for extrication equipment
• Approval of Tax Roll Corrections
• Riley County Health Department January 2022 Update
• Signing of Riley County Personnel Action Forms

The Board unanimously approved tax roll corrections, payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $2,823,169.64 for the 2022 budget and $363,565.34 for the 2021 budget, and the 2022 legislative lobbyist contract. They also authorized advertising for bids for two sets of extrication equipment (Jaws of Life) for Fire District #1. The board discussed but took no action on a possible evening meeting and a public meeting on the north county ambulance.

• Approved tax roll corrections (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $3,186,734.98 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 legislative lobbyist contract (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising for bids for two sets of extrication equipment (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan 10, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to address administrative updates, personnel actions, and a public hearing regarding a private road name. The board is also processing a resignation from the Flint Hills Regional Council to avoid paying 2022 dues.

• Resignation from Flint Hills Regional Council to avoid $13,202.10 in 2022 dues
• Public hearing to consider naming a private road Hayovel Place
• Request for additional funds for Tandem Axle Trucks CIP projects
• Approval of Tim and Adena Weiser Grinder Pump Maintenance Agreement
• Resolution authorizing real estate tax foreclosure sale

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved several items, including additional funds for tandem axle trucks, a sewer grinder pump maintenance agreement, resignation from the Flint Hill Regional Council, a MLK Day proclamation, tax roll corrections, a shared leave request form, personnel actions, and a resolution authorizing a tax foreclosure sale. The board also reorganized, appointing Greg McKinley as Chair and Kathryn Focke as Vice Chair for 2022.

• Appointed McKinley as Chair and Focke as Vice Chair for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved CIP amendment for tandem axle trucks with plow and spreader (unanimous)
• Approved Weiser Residential Sewer Grinder Pump Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved resignation from Flint Hill Regional Council effective Jan 10, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved MLK Jr. Community Celebration and Day of Service Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll corrections (unanimous)
• Approved Riley County Shared Leave Request Form (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 011022-02 authorizing real estate tax foreclosure sale (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a purchase authorization for a new rotary cutter mower and a contract renewal with KDOT. The board will also receive an update on the COVID-19 vaccination incentive program and discuss potential incentives for booster shots.

• Proposed purchase of a 2022 Land Pride RCM5710 Mower from KanEquip for $24,578.13
• Review of COVID-19 vaccination incentive program, which spent $43,495.48 on 392 employees
• Renewal of KDOT contract for noxious weed treatment on state roads
• Review of Flint Hills Regional Council formation documents and 2022 dues increase
• Approval of tax roll corrections and personnel action forms

The Board voted 2-0 (Focke abstaining) to discontinue membership with the Flint Hills Regional Council after discussion of a proposed 2022 dues increase and concerns about the organization's value and budget timing. The board also unanimously approved a $24,578.13 mower purchase, tax roll corrections, personnel actions, a KDOT noxious weed agreement, and continued the COVID-19 vaccination incentive policy.

• Discontinued membership with Flint Hills Regional Council (2-0, Focke abstained)
• Approved $24,578.13 purchase of 2022 Land Pride RCM5710 Mower from KanEquip (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll corrections (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action forms: new hire Alicia Bartlett and separation for Sam Wineland (unanimous)
• Approved annual KDOT County Agreement to Treat Noxious Weeds (unanimous)
• Continued COVID-19 vaccination incentive policy by consensus
• Approved minutes of Jan 3, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider approving a Shared Leave Request Form and signing personnel action forms. The meeting includes an administrative work session on pending county projects and an update from the Riley County Police Department.

• Approval of Riley County Shared Leave Request Form
• Signing of Personnel Action Form for S. Haybarker
• Administrative work session on pending county projects
• RCPD update from Captain Greg Steere

The Board unanimously approved the Riley County Shared Leave Request Form and signed a personnel action form hiring Sarah Haybarker as a Maternal & Child Health Social Worker at $2,070.53 biweekly. Minutes from Dec 30, 2021 were accepted as amended. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Riley County Shared Leave Request Form (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action form hiring Sarah Haybarker as Maternal & Child Health Social Worker at $2,070.53 biweekly
• Accepted Dec 30, 2021 minutes as amended (unanimous)