Riley County public meetings in 2025

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board will consider and vote on several contracts, including Voice Products and an appraisers parcel search website. It will also adopt a new motor vehicle facility fee. Additional items include grant agreements for adult, juvenile, and court services, and the appointment of a district coroner.

• Voice Products contract
• Appraisers Parcel Search Website contract
• 2026 Community Support Funds Advisory Board grant agreements – Adult Services, Juvenile Services, Riley County Court Services
• Appointment of Dr. David Dupy as District Coroner
• Motor Vehicle Facility Fee

The Board of County Commissioners approved several routine items, including contracts for voice products maintenance and a real estate data search service, three 2026 Community Support Funds grant agreements, a cereal malt beverage license notice for Dara's LLC, a mobile device reimbursement form, tax roll corrections, an employee separation, and the appointment of Dr. David Dupy as district coroner. The board also held an executive session on pending litigation and took action consistent with the consensus reached. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved voice products maintenance contract for RCPD recorder (2-0)
• Approved Real Estate Sales Data Search Service Agreement with Angela Davied (2-0)
• Approved 2026 Community Support Funds grant agreements for Adult, Juvenile, and Court Services (2-0)
• Approved Notice to Township Board for CMB licenses for Dara's LLC at 1132 Pillsbury Drive and 5321 Tuttle Creek Boulevard (2-0)
• Approved Mobile Device Reimbursement Request Form (2-0)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (2-0)
• Approved Employee Action Form for Rose Saeman separation effective Jan 1, 2026 (2-0)
• Appointed Dr. David Dupy as District Coroner via Resolution No. 122925-55 (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will discuss several routine items, including an employee action form and payroll approvals. The meeting includes updates from Pawnee Mental Health Services, the Police Department, Public Works, Community Corrections, and the County Counselor. A key agenda item is the 2026 agreement to lease county facilities for animal shelter services.

• Review and act on the Riley County Employee Action Form
• Approve payroll and accounts payable
• Snow Removal Memorandum of Understanding
• 2026 lease agreement for county facilities and animal shelter services
• Press conference updates from Pawnee Mental Health Services, Police, Public Works, Community Corrections, and County Counselor

The Board approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $2,201,346.30, including $739,486.99 in payroll. It also agreed to observe federal holidays on Dec. 24 and 26, 2025, per President Trump's executive order, and approved a snow removal agreement with Geary County. The board approved the animal shelter services agreement with Prairie Paws Animal Shelter and agreed to relocate the RCPD Aggieville Substation to the new 12th Street hotel.

• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $2,201,346.30 (2-0)
• Agreed to observe federal holidays Dec. 24 and 26, 2025, per executive order (consensus)
• Approved snow removal MOU with Geary County (2-0)
• Approved animal shelter services agreement with Prairie Paws (2-0)
• Agreed to work on contract to relocate RCPD Aggieville Substation (consensus)
• Approved employee action forms for new hires and retirement (2-0)
• Approved minutes of Dec. 18, 2025 meeting (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to adopt the Riley County Together Comprehensive Plan 2040. The meeting also includes a variance request for 5721 N 48th Street, final plat approvals for Blue River Hills Unit Eight and Mill Cove Park Unit Three, and discussion of a Judicial Services Needs Assessment contract and a CPE window replacement project.

• Judicial Services Needs Assessment Contract
• CPE Window Replacement Project
• Variance Request for 5721 N 48th Street, Manhattan, KS 66503
• Public Hearing: Adoption of Riley County Together – Comprehensive Plan 2040
• Final Plat approvals for Blue River Hills Unit Eight and Mill Cove Park Unit Three

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution No. 121825-52, adopting the 'Riley County Together – Comprehensive Plan 2040' for unincorporated areas, with grammatical corrections. The board also approved contracts for a judicial services needs assessment and a window replacement project, granted a variance for a secondary dwelling, and approved multiple advisory board appointments.

• Adopted Comprehensive Plan 2040 (Resolution 121825-52) (3-0)
• Approved $BBN Architects contract for Judicial Services Needs Assessment (3-0)
• Approved Certificate of Substantial Completion and Change Order No. 1 for CPE Window Replacement (3-0)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (3-0)
• Approved 16 advisory board appointments via Resolution 121825-51 (3-0)
• Approved two Employee Action Forms for separations (3-0)
• Granted variance to Carson and Shelby Lang for secondary dwelling wastewater connection (3-0)
• Approved final plats for Blue River Hills Unit Eight and Mill Cove Park Unit Three (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the 2025 county budget. The meeting also includes review of the 2025 audit engagement letter, a correction to the tax roll, and discussion of a FY2026 Kansas Specialty Court grant application. Additional agenda items cover staff updates and a request to fill a Residential Appraiser III position.

• 2025 Audit Engagement Letter
• Tax Roll Correction
• Public Hearing for 2025 Budget Amendment
• FY2026 Kansas Specialty Court Grant Application
• Request to fill Residential Appraiser III Position

The Board approved the 2025 budget amendment, the audit engagement letter with James Gordon & Associates, and a tax roll correction. They also approved employee action forms, a grant application for specialty courts, and refilling an appraiser position. An executive session was held for legal advice on sewer districts.

• Approved 2025 audit engagement letter with James Gordon & Associates (3-0)
• Approved tax roll correction (3-0)
• Approved employee action forms for separations and a new hire (3-0)
• Approved 2025 budget amendment certificate (3-0)
• Approved FY2026 Specialty Court grant application submission (2-0, McKinley and Ford; Focke absent)
• Approved refilling Appraiser III-Residential position (3-0)
• Held executive session on sewer districts legal advice (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will consider several administrative and policy matters, including the implementation of the 2026 pay scale for county employees. They will also review the year‑to‑date budget and expenditures, discuss a short‑term rental amendment to land development regulations, and approve payroll and accounts payable for December 12. Additional items include a policy breakfast discussion and a joint city‑county meeting scheduled for December 18.

• Approve payroll and accounts payables for December 12
• Year‑to‑date budget and expenditures presentation
• Amendment to Section 5.2 Use Specific Standards for short‑term rentals
• 2026 pay scale implementation and resolution
• Discuss policy breakfast

The Riley County Board of Commissioners approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $2,703,408.12 for December 12, 2025. The board also approved an employee separation for Dulce Wagoner, returned a short‑term‑rental amendment with a constitutional concern, and adopted two resolutions establishing pay scales and salaries for county employees and officials. All motions passed unanimously with three votes in favor and none against.

• Approved employee separation for Dulce Wagoner (passed, 3-0)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $2,703,408.12 (passed, 3-0)
• Approved minutes of the December 4, 2025 meeting (passed, 3-0)
• Returned short‑term‑rental amendment with constitutional statement (passed, 3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 120825-49 establishing county pay scale (passed, 3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 120825-50 establishing salaries for elected and appointed officials (passed, 3-0)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (passed, 3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will review a proposal to restructure EMS, Emergency Management, and Fire services. The meeting includes a resolution to authorize General Obligation Temporary Notes and a final change order for the Peterson Ranch Road Improvement-Shilling.

• Proposal to restructure EMS, Emergency Management, and Fire
• Resolution 120425 authorizing issuance of G.O. Temporary Notes
• Final change order for Peterson Ranch Road Improvement-Shilling
• Bid opening for compact utility tractor with cab and front loader
• Lobbyist update for 2026 Legislative Session

The board voted unanimously to merge the Fire, EMS, and Emergency Management divisions into a single Emergency Services Department. It also approved a $935,000 general‑obligation temporary note issuance, a $13,940 change order for the Peterson Ranch Road improvement, and employee action forms for a new volunteer firefighter and a seasonal laborer separation. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved $13,940 change order for Peterson Ranch Road Improvement (3-0)
• Approved employee action forms hiring Devon Mickens (volunteer firefighter) and separating Nick Decker (3-0)
• Approved minutes of the December 1, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved $935,000 General Obligation Temporary Notes issuance (3-0)
• Approved Notary Fraud Alert Service Agreement with Fidlar Technologies (3-0)
• Approved consolidation of Fire, EMS, and Emergency Management into a single Emergency Services Department (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider professional services agreements for culvert replacements and a contract for the BOCC Chamber remodel. The meeting includes discussions on the Comprehensive Plan Update and the Make My Move / Home in the Heartland Grant.

• Professional services agreement for Halls Ravine Culvert Replacement
• Professional services agreement for S. 32nd Street Culvert Replacement
• Contract for BOCC Chamber remodel—BHS
• CMB License for Stagg Hill
• Request to fill Medical Billing and Coding Specialist position in the Health Department

The board approved professional‑services agreements for the Halls Ravine and South 32nd Street culvert replacement projects, a remodel of the commission chambers, a 2026 Cereal Malt Beverages license for Stagg Hill Golf Club, tax roll corrections, and the hiring of a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist for the Health Department. It also approved employee action forms, endorsed non‑cash incentives for all MakeMyMove grant applicants, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Halls Ravine Culvert Replacement agreement with SMH Consultants (3-0)
• Approved South 32nd Street Culvert Replacement agreement with SMH Consultants (3-0)
• Approved commission chambers remodel contract with BHS Construction, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved Stagg Hill Golf Club Cereal Malt Beverages license (3-0)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (3-0)
• Approved Riley County Employee Action Forms for Maria Fuentes and Ryan McHatton (3-0)
• Approved filling Medical Billing and Coding Specialist position in Health Department (3-0)
• Approved consensus to provide non‑cash incentives to all MakeMyMove grant applicants (unanimous consensus)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will discuss and vote on several items, including a final change order for a utility extension, a proclamation for Small Business Saturday, and a correction to the tax roll. The meeting also includes updates on the Big Lakes Developmental Center, a new parcel‑search website launching on December 1, and a funding opportunity for the FY 2026 specialty court. Additional agenda items cover employee actions, staff updates, and an intergovernmental luncheon.

• Change Order‑Final UP Utility Extension
• Small Business Saturday Proclamation
• Tax Roll Correction
• FY 2026 Specialty Court Funding Opportunity
• New parcel search site launching December 1

The Riley County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved payroll and accounts payable vouchers totaling $1,829,999.06. It also passed a final change order for a University Park fire station utility extension, a Small Business Saturday proclamation, a tax roll correction, employee action forms for new hires and a rehire, and a request to apply for FY2026 Specialty Court funding. All motions were adopted with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved Final Change Order for University Park Fire Station Utility Extension ($92,630) (3-0)
• Approved Small Business Saturday Proclamation (3-0)
• Approved Tax Roll Correction (3-0)
• Approved Riley County Employee Action Forms (rehire and two new volunteer firefighters) (3-0)
• Approved payroll and accounts payable vouchers totaling $1,829,999.06 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from the Nov 20, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Approved executive session to discuss performance matters and to resume open meeting (3-0)
• Approved application for FY2026 Specialty Court Funding Opportunity (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss financial agreements for a municipal advisor and bond counsel. The meeting includes updates on the comprehensive plan and a request to publish a 2025 budget amendment.

• 2025 Municipal Advisor Agreement
• Engagement Letter for Bond Counsel
• Request to Publish 2025 Budget Amendment
• Comprehensive Plan Update
• KDHE LEPP Grant Contract electronic signature authorization

The commissioners approved the Municipal Advisor Engagement Agreement with Raymond James & Associates to issue Series 2025 G.O. Temporary Notes for the Peterson Ranch and Solid Waste projects. The agreement passed unanimously (3‑0). They also approved the engagement letter with Bond Counsel Mary Carson, denied a marriage ceremony request in the courthouse clock tower, and adopted several updates to the Comprehensive Plan, including changing the growth wording to “responsible growth.”

• Approved Municipal Advisor Engagement Agreement for Series 2025 G.O. Temporary Notes (3-0)
• Approved engagement letter with Bond Counsel Mary Carson (3-0)
• Denied request for marriage ceremony in courthouse clock tower (by consensus)
• Approved amendment to Health Department Custom Data Processing Agreement (3-0)
• Approved submission of FY26 KDHE Community Baby Shower SRPF Mini-Grant application (3-0)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan wording changes: “responsible growth,” “visioning,” and Guiding Principle #4 to “Access to diverse housing” (by consensus)
• Authorized Chairman McKinley to electronically sign KDHE LEPP Grant contract (3-0)
• Adopted bylaws for the Local Emergency Planning Committee (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider an amendment to Section 5.2 of the Riley County Land Development Regulations concerning short‑term rentals. The meeting also includes staff updates from the Historical Museum, EMS/Ambulance, and a public notice from aTa Bus, as well as a presentation on the CPE Exterior Project.

• Amendment to Section 5.2 Use Specific Standards for short‑term rentals
• CPE Exterior Project presentation by Public Works Director
• Historical Museum monthly staff update
• EMS/Ambulance staff update
• Letter of support for aTa Bus grant application

The board approved the minutes from the November 13 meeting. It also approved a letter of support for the 5311 grant for aTa Bus and a $54,465.56 contract with BHS Construction for the County Engineer exterior project. The short‑term rental amendment was sent back to staff for clarification before any vote. All motions passed with no dissent.

• Approved November 13 minutes (3-0)
• Approved letter of support for aTa Bus 5311 grant (3-0)
• Approved BHS Construction quote $54,465.56 for CPE exterior project (3-0)
• Deferred short‑term rental amendment for further review
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will consider several administrative and financial items. Key actions include approving the electronic health record contract with Patagonia Health and transferring funds to the RCPD fund. The board will also discuss an amendment to the memorandum of agreement for magistrate judge supplemental compensation and review the comprehensive plan update. Additional items cover payroll approvals, a request for a temporary part‑time fiscal analyst, and an economic development update.

• Approval and signature of electronic health record contract – Patagonia Health
• General Fund Transfer to RCPD Fund
• Amendment 1 to Memorandum of Agreement for payment processing of District Magistrate Judge supplemental compensation
• Approve payroll/accounts payables (when completed)
• Comprehensive Plan Update

The Riley County Board approved a series of measures, including adding an executive session to the counselor’s schedule, adopting mobile device and employee action forms, approving payroll vouchers totaling $1,864,970.73, adopting an amendment for district magistrate judge supplemental compensation, transferring $300,000 to the RCPD Fund, and certifying the 2025 General Election results. All motions passed with no recorded dissent. The board also recessed to convene as the Board of Health and approved the Patagonia Health electronic health record contract.

• Added executive session to counselor's administrative time (10:50 a.m.) – Passed (3‑0)
• Approved Mobile Device Reimbursement Request Form – Passed (3‑0)
• Approved Riley County Employee Action Form – Passed (3‑0)
• Approved payroll vouchers totaling $1,864,970.73 – Passed (3‑0)
• Approved Amendment 1 to Memorandum of Agreement for District Magistrate Judge supplemental compensation – Passed (3‑0)
• Approved $300,000 transfer from General Fund to RCPD Fund 173 – Passed (3‑0)
• Certified 2025 General Election results, including provisional ballots – Passed (2‑0)
• Recessed to convene as Board of Health and approved Patagonia Health EHR contract – Passed (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Commissioners will discuss and decide on a grant agreement with the City of Manhattan to fund a recovery court. They will also review a bid recommendation for RCFD Station 116, a tax roll correction, and a request to fill a custodial worker position. Additional items include budget reports, an employee day summary, and a project update.

• Grant Agreement with City of Manhattan for Recovery Court Funding
• RCFD #1 Station 116 bid recommendation
• Tax Roll Correction
• Request to Fill Custodial Worker I Position
• Project Update

The commissioners approved three key items: a $37,181.44 contract with Bowman Contracting for RCFD Station 116 improvements, a correction to the tax roll, and a grant agreement with the City of Manhattan for recovery court funding. They also approved the minutes from the November 6 meeting and authorized advertising to fill a Custodial Worker I position in Public Works. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved $37,181.44 Bowman Contracting RCFD Station 116 bid (3‑0)
• Approved Tax Roll Correction (3‑0)
• Approved Grant Agreement with City of Manhattan for Recovery Court Funding (3‑0)
• Approved minutes of the November 6, 2025 meeting (3‑0)
• Approved advertising to fill Custodial Worker I position in Public Works (3‑0)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will meet to discuss fire department consolidation and various facility remodels. The meeting includes staff updates and a bid opening for fire station improvements.

• City of Riley Fire Department consolidation with RCFD #1
• Bid opening for Riley County Fire District Station 116 Improvements
• IT/GIS Remodel
• Commission Chamber Remodel
• RCFD #1 UTV replacement

The Riley County Board approved the consolidation of the City Fire Department with RCFD #1 and authorized multiple contracts, including an IT/GIS remodel and a commission chambers remodel. It also approved tax roll corrections, employee action forms, and several procurement items such as UTVs and food for community events. All motions passed unanimously or by consensus.

• Approved consolidation of City of Riley Fire Department with RCFD #1 (3-0)
• Approved $78,850 IT/GIS remodel agreement with Baker‑McMillan Architects (3-0)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (3-0)
• Approved Riley County Employee Action Forms (3-0)
• Referred Fire District Station 116 improvement bids to staff for evaluation (3-0)
• Approved purchase of three John Deere Gator 845 M UTVs for $91,928.13 (3-0)
• Approved $185,218.26 Commission Chambers remodel (3-0)
• Approved purchase of food for Pop‑Up Community Baby Shower funded by United Health Care donation (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider a temporary construction easement for the UP Lagoon Project and a resolution for a Solid Waste Project. The agenda also includes a Veterans Day Proclamation and a Comprehensive Plan update.

• Temporary Construction Easement for UP Lagoon Project
• Resolution Authorizing Solid Waste Project
• Veterans Day Proclamation
• Comprehensive Plan Update
• City/School General Election update from Rich Vargo

The commissioners approved a temporary construction easement for the University Park Lagoon project and a resolution authorizing acquisition, construction, and financing of improvements to the Riley County solid waste disposal utility. They also adopted a Veterans Day proclamation, approved two employee action forms, and named the comprehensive plan "Riley County Together 2040." The meeting minutes from October 30 were approved and the session was adjourned.

• Approved Temporary Construction Easement for UP Lagoon Project (3-0)
• Approved Solid Waste Project resolution authorizing bonds (3-0)
• Approved Veterans Day Proclamation (3-0)
• Approved employee action forms hiring Levi Smith and Dulce Wagoner (2-0)
• Approved October 30, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Named Comprehensive Plan "Riley County Together 2040" by consensus
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve payroll, appoint advisory board members, and discuss a lease renewal for the RCPD Aggieville Substation. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a final plat and an executive session regarding pending litigation.

• Lease Renewal Agreement - RCPD Aggieville Substation
• Approval of Agreement for North Central Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Facility
• Final Plat - Lakeside Heights Unit Eight
• WIC/government shutdown update
• Executive session to discuss confidential legal advice regarding pending litigation

The Riley County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including tax roll corrections, a Food and Farm Council appointment, payroll vouchers, a lease renewal for the RCPD Aggieville Substation, and a final plat for Lakeside Heights Unit Eight. They also authorized an interlocal cooperation agreement for the North Central Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Facility and agreed to participate in developing a regional skilled‑labor certification proposal. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Tiffany Oppelt to the Food and Farm Council (3-0)
• Certified voting delegate for KAC 50th Annual Conference (3-0)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,629,269.22 (3-0)
• Approved lease renewal for RCPD Aggieville Substation with GJL Real Estate (3-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement for North Central Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Facility (3-0)
• Approved Lakeside Heights Unit Eight final plat (3-0)
• Agreed by consensus to participate in Regional Skilled Labor Certification Proposal

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will meet on October 27, 2025 to consider several administrative and policy items. Items include a proposal to change compensation for travel and required study time, a family planning funding amendment, and discussions of gift card and purchasing card policies. The board will also review a highway use permit for WTC fiber optic lines and receive staff updates.

• Highway Use Permit 2025-013 for WTC Fiber Optic Lines
• Mobile Device Reimbursement Request Form
• Compensation for Travel and Required Study Time Policy Proposal
• Family Planning funding amendment
• Gift Card Policy Discussion

The commissioners unanimously approved a Highway Use Permit for WTC fiber‑optic lines and a Mobile Device Reimbursement Request Form. They also signed employee action forms for separations and a new hire, and adopted a $69,655 amendment for Family Planning services. In addition, the Riley County Gift Card and revised P‑Card policies were approved.

• Approved Highway Use Permit 2025-013 for WTC fiber optic lines (3‑0)
• Approved Mobile Device Reimbursement Request Forms (3‑0)
• Approved Employee Action Forms: separations and hire of Samuel Myers (3‑0)
• Approved $69,655 Family Planning funding amendment from KDHE (3‑0)
• Approved Riley County Gift Card Policy as presented (3‑0)
• Approved revised P‑Card Policy with new restrictions (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will meet on October 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM. The agenda includes a contract with NF Construction to repair the transfer station tipping floor and chute, discussions on a CMB license, an employee action form, and policy updates such as gift card and P‑Card policies. The board will also review minutes from the October 20 meeting and consider amendments to agreements with Peterson Labs and Dr. Susan Speaks. Additional items include updates from public works, communications, health department, and budget officials.

• Contract Agreement—NF Construction – Transfer Station Tipping Floor and Chute Repair
• Approval for Amendment of Agreement with Peterson Labs and Agreement with Dr. Susan Speaks, S.P.
• CMB License discussion
• Gift Card Policy Discussion
• P-Card Policy Discussion

The commissioners approved a contract with NF Construction to repair the county transfer station tipping floor and chute, and authorized a $78,850 IT/GIS remodel project from Baker McMillan Architects. They also approved the 2026 CMB license for Stagg Hill Golf Club, employee action forms for a new child‑care provider hire and a public‑health nurse separation, and an $11,485.64 elevator change order with TK Elevator. The board adopted the minutes from the October 20 meeting, approved an amendment to the coroner services agreement with Dr. Susan Speaks, and decided to omit the Riley County Mission Statement from the agenda. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved NF Construction contract for transfer station tipping floor and chute repair (unanimous)
• Approved CMB license for Stagg Hill Golf Club (unanimous)
• Approved employee action forms: hire Pamela Ngankem, separate Sarah Boxberger (unanimous)
• Approved $78,850 IT/GIS remodel contract with Baker McMillan Architects (unanimous)
• Approved $11,485.64 elevator change order with TK Elevator Corp (unanimous)
• Approved amendment #2 to Coroner Services agreement with Dr. Susan Speaks (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Oct 20, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Decided to leave Riley County Mission Statement off meeting agenda (consensus)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will review minutes from the Oct 16 meeting, hear staff reports including the historical museum update, and receive public notices. The board will hold executive sessions to discuss security measure purposes, attorney‑client matters regarding benefit districts, and confidential legal advice on personnel issues. A Law Enforcement Agency meeting is also scheduled.

• Review Minutes – Oct 16, 2025 meeting
• Staff Report – Riley County Historical Museum
• Executive session to discuss security measure purposes
• Executive session for attorney‑client consultation regarding benefit districts
• Law Enforcement Agency Meeting

The commissioners approved the minutes from the October 16 meeting. They adopted Resolution No. 102025‑43, establishing new conduct rules for public comment on county meetings. They also approved a letter of support for Leonardville Nursing Home’s grant application. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved move into executive session on performance matter (3‑0)
• Approved amendment of conduct rules for public comment (Resolution No. 102025‑43) (3‑0)
• Approved letter of support for Leonardville Nursing Home grant (3‑0)
• Approved move into executive session on security measures (3‑0)
• Approved move into executive session on sewer benefit districts (3‑0)
• Approved move into executive session on personnel issues (3‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will decide on several contracts and project amendments, including a professional services agreement, a trash‑service extension with Howie's Enterprises, Inc., and a Home in the Heartland grant award. They will also approve payroll and accounts payable items and review updates from the police, planning, health, and extension departments. The meeting includes a request to fill a public health nurse/maternal and child health position.

• Agreement for Professional Services
• Extension of Trash Services contract with Howie's Enterprises, Inc.
• CIP Project Amendment
• Home in the Heartland Grant Award Contract
• Approve payroll/accounts payables

The Riley County Board of Commissioners approved several contracts and financial items, all passing unanimously. Items included a professional services agreement with Schwab‑Eaton, an extension of the trash services contract with Howie's Enterprises, a $194,000 CIP amendment, and the Home in the Heartland grant award contract. Employee Action Forms were signed to hire new staff, and payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,603,361.84 were authorized. The board also approved the prior meeting minutes and recessed to convene as the Board of Health before reconvening.

• Approved Agreement for Professional Services with Schwab‑Eaton (3‑0)
• Approved extension of trash services contract with Howie's Enterprises, Inc. (3‑0)
• Approved CIP Project Amendment for Judicial Services Space Needs Study, $194,000 (3‑0)
• Approved chair signing Home in the Heartland grant award contract (3‑0)
• Approved Employee Action Forms hiring new staff (3‑0)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,603,361.84 (3‑0)
• Approved October 9, 2025 meeting minutes as amended (3‑0)
• Approved recess motions to convene as Board of Health and reconvene (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will discuss a KDOT grant application for the Lasita Bridge replacement and consider a Change Order for an asphalt overlay. The meeting also includes adoption of the county strategic plan, a transfer of equipment, and a discussion on remodeling the commission chamber. Additional items cover budget and cash flow updates and several intergovernmental events.

• Change Order #1‑2025 Asphalt Overlay
• Riley County Strategic Plan Adoption
• Transfer of equipment
• KDOT Grant Application—Lasita Bridge Replacement
• Discuss Commission Chamber Remodel

The Board approved the Riley County Strategic Plan and a negative $112,341.95 change order for an asphalt overlay. It also approved the transfer of surplus EMS equipment, a KDOT grant request for the Lasita Bridge replacement, and funding to support WIC staff through October 31, 2025. Employee hires and a commission chamber remodel design were authorized as well.

• Approved Change Order #1 Asphalt Overlay with Shilling Construction (negative $112,341.95) – Ayes: John Ford, Greg McKinley; Nays: none
• Adopted Riley County Strategic Plan (Resolution No. 100925-42) – Ayes: John Ford, Greg McKinley; Nays: none
• Approved transfer of surplus EMS equipment unit #1602 to RCFD #1 inventory – Ayes: John Ford, Greg McKinley; Nays: none
• Approved KDOT grant application for Lasita Road bridge replacement – Ayes: John Ford, Greg McKinley; Nays: none
• Approved use of Workforce Development and unused line‑item funds to support WIC staff through Oct 31 2025 – Ayes: John Ford, Greg McKinley; Nays: none
• Approved employee action forms hiring four new staff members – Ayes: John Ford, Greg McKinley; Nays: none
• Approved commission chamber remodel design with slate‑colored chairs and desktops – consensus
• Adjourned meeting – Ayes: John Ford, Greg McKinley; Nays: none

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will meet on October 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Manhattan. The agenda includes a proclamation for National Community Planning Month, updates from the police department and downtown Manhattan, and discussions of the county’s Gift Card and P‑Card policies, an International Work Authorization Sponsorship direction, and a possible Certified Public Manager program. The board will also review the October 2 meeting minutes and hear a staff financial audit update.

• National Community Planning Month proclamation
• Gift Card Policy Discussion
• P‑Card Policy Discussion
• International Work Authorization Sponsorship Direction
• Consider Certified Public Manager Program for Riley County

The board unanimously approved the National Community Planning Month proclamation and the minutes from the October 2 meeting. It also voted to allow Riley County staff to host and participate in the Certified Public Manager program. By consensus the board decided not to join the International Work Authorization Sponsorship program and adopted revisions to the Gift Card and Purchase Card policies, including allowing desserts with employee meals.

• Approved National Community Planning Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved October 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved hosting Certified Public Manager program (unanimous)
• Decided not to participate in International Work Authorization Sponsorship program (consensus)
• Agreed to revise Gift Card Policy as discussed (consensus)
• Adopted Purchase Card Policy changes, including dessert allowance (consensus)
• Authorized department head and Budget Officer to approve employees keeping purchase cards (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Commissioners will review minutes from the September 29 meeting, receive staff updates from Human Resources, Public Works, Planning, and other departments, and discuss several operational items. They will consider a change order for elevator modernization and review the SFY27 grant budget calendar, among other permits and agreements.

• Big Lakes Agreement 2026
• Highway Use Permit 2025-012
• Tax Roll Corrections
• SFY27 Grant Budget Calendar
• Elevator Modernization Change Order

The Riley County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a series of items, including a $194,000 judicial services needs assessment, payroll vouchers totaling $767,395.37, and several permits and agreements. All motions passed unanimously with Commissioners Greg McKinley, Kathryn Focke, and John Ford voting aye and no nays recorded. The meeting also amended the agenda to discuss WIC concerns and approved employee hires and a $22,200 elevator change order.

• Amended agenda to replace administrative work session with WIC discussion (Passed)
• Approved Big Lakes Agreement for services in 2026 (Passed)
• Approved Big Lakes K‑DOT support letter for $10,000 transportation grant (Passed)
• Approved Highway Use Permit for SDT Solutions, LLC (AT&T) (Passed)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (Passed)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $767,395.37 (Passed)
• Approved $194,000 judicial services needs assessment proposal (Passed)
• Approved elevator modernization change order with TK Elevator for $22,200 (Passed)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will meet to address a contract for the Emergency Management remodel and tax roll corrections. The board will also receive a report on the Comprehensive Plan update, including draft goals and the designated growth area.

• Emergency Management Remodel Contract
• Tax Roll Corrections
• Comprehensive Plan Update: stakeholder input, draft goals, and expanded designated growth area

The commissioners approved a contract with BHS Construction to remodel the old emergency‑management station. They also approved the tax‑roll corrections and ratified the September 25 meeting minutes. The board set the Legislative Conference for November 20, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved EMS remodel contract with BHS Construction (3-0)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (3-0)
• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Set Legislative Conference for Nov 20, 2025 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will review a supplemental agreement and an employee action form, then discuss a final plat for the Western Shore Acres Unit Five development. They will also evaluate a Habitat for Humanity project’s alignment with the county RHID policy and hold an executive session on security measures.

• Supplemental Agreement
• Riley County Employee Action Form
• Final Plat – Western Shore Acres Unit Five
• Potential project's alignment with Riley County RHID Policy
• Executive Session to discuss security measures

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on the final plat for the Grater Dow Estate. It will also consider a bid recommendation for the Transfer Station tipping floor and review the 2025 EMPG application. Updates on the Big Lakes Developmental Center and the remodel of the old EMS building will be discussed.

• Public Hearing for the final plat: Grater Dow Estate
• Bid Recommendation Transfer Station Tipping Floor
• 2025 EMPG application
• Big Lakes Developmental Center Update
• Old EMS Building Remodel

The commissioners approved the EM/Fire remodel project budget and a contract amendment with BHS for $2,824,764. They also approved the transfer‑station tipping‑floor bid for $592,140, the Grater‑Dow Estates plat, the 2025 EMPG application, and a request to fill a Customer Service Representative I position. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved EM/Fire remodel contract $2,824,764 (3-0)
• Approved transfer‑station tipping‑floor bid $592,140 (3-0)
• Approved Grater‑Dow Estates plat resolution (3-0)
• Approved 2025 EMPG application (3-0)
• Approved fill of Customer Service Representative I position (3-0)
• Approved adjournment after Intergovernmental Luncheon (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will review the 2024 audit, approve the 2025 GAAP waiver, and discuss the District Court budget. The meeting also includes a joint session with city officials and a public works grant application.

• Review 2024 Audit Representation Letter
• Approve 2025 GAAP Waiver
• Review Riley County District Court Annual Budget
• Review Affidavit for Grant Application
• Joint City/County/County Meeting at Manhattan City Offices

The commissioners unanimously approved Capital Improvement Project funding authorizations totaling $2,476,794. They also adopted the 2024 Management Representation Letter, a 2025 GAAP waiver, the 2026 District Court budget, an employee separation, and payroll vouchers. Additionally, they moved the executive session to 9:30 a.m. and approved the prior meeting minutes.

• Approved 2024 Management Representation Letter (3‑0)
• Approved CIP Project Funding Authorization Forms totaling $2,476,794 (3‑0)
• Approved 2025 GAAP Waiver Resolution No. 091825-39 (3‑0)
• Approved Riley County District Court 2026 Annual Budget (3‑0)
• Approved separation of Brittany Thomas, effective Sep 26, 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved payroll and accounts payable vouchers totaling $1,711,186.58 (3‑0)
• Moved executive session to 9:30 a.m. (3‑0)
• Approved minutes from Sept 15, 2025 meeting (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss road improvement agreements and highway use permits. The agenda includes financial reports and a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) work session.

• Highway Use Permit 2025-011 for AT&T on McDowell Creek Rd
• Change Order #1 for 2025 Bituminous Chip Seal Project
• Peterson Ranch Road Improvement Contract Agreement
• Certification of Unpaid Fees
• Kansas Perinatal Community Collaborative agreement (MCH amendment)

The Riley County Board adopted several contracts, including a highway use permit for AT&T, a change order for a chip seal project, and a Peterson Ranch road improvement agreement. It also approved a $2,476,794 capital improvement plan covering facility upgrades, equipment purchases, and park projects. Additional actions included certifying unpaid utility fees, approving a travel request for a county employee, and adopting an amendment to the Maternal and Child grant.

• Approved Highway Use Permit for AT&T fiber installation (3-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for bituminous chip seal project (3-0)
• Approved Peterson Ranch Road Improvement contract (3-0)
• Certified unpaid utility fees for Terra Heights Sewer District ($1,238.40) (3-0)
• Approved Out of State Travel request for David Willis (3-0)
• Approved amendment to Maternal and Child grant for FY26 (3-0)
• Approved $2,476,794 capital improvement projects (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will meet to discuss facility repairs, personnel hiring, and budget reports. The agenda includes a mental health contract for 2026 and updates on the WIC budget and move.

• Permission to seek bids for Station 116 roof, siding and insulation replacement
• 2026 Pawnee Mental Health Contract
• Requests to fill positions for ISO I, Part-time On-Call Juvenile Intake, Utility Technician, and Facility & Ground Technician I or II
• WIC budget and move update
• Executive sessions regarding a benefit district and potential litigation

The commissioners adopted a purchase authorization to seek bids for Station 116 roof, siding and insulation replacement using $50,000 from the RCFD #1 fund. They also approved a contract with Pawnee Mental Health Services for 2026. Several staffing positions were filled, including an Intensive Supervision Officer, On‑Call Juvenile Intake officers, and a Utility Technician. The board entered and exited two executive sessions for attorney‑client consultations.

• Approved $50,000 purchase authorization for Station 116 repairs (3‑0)
• Approved contract with Pawnee Mental Health Services (3‑0)
• Approved hiring of Intensive Supervision Officer/Case Manager (3‑0)
• Approved hiring of three On‑Call Juvenile Intake Officers (3‑0)
• Approved hiring of Utility Technician (3‑0)
• Approved WIC FY2026 contract (3‑0)
• Approved employee separations for five staff members (3‑0)
• Entered executive session for attorney‑client consultation on benefit district (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several service agreements for infrastructure projects and budget certifications. The meeting includes a work session on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and a finding of fact regarding a specific annexation.

• Engineering services for Riley County Bridge G.0-12.6 Crooked Creek Rd
• Engineering services for Riley County Bridge G.4.18.5 Kansas Ave
• University Park Water Line Relocation Agreement
• Findings of Fact on Annexation of 4790 Skyway Drive, Manhattan, Kansas
• Conservation District Budget Certification

The Riley County Board adopted several contracts, including professional services with Schwab Eaton and engineering services with BG Consultants for two county bridges. It also approved a water‑line relocation agreement, a $55,136 conservation district budget, tax‑roll corrections, and a resolution on the annexation of 4790 Skyway Drive. By consensus the commissioners agreed to remodel the commission chambers, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved Agreement for Professional Services with Schwab Eaton (3-0)
• Approved Engineering Services agreement with BG Consultants for Crooked Creek Bridge (3-0)
• Approved Engineering Services agreement with BG Consultants for Kansas Ave Bridge (3-0)
• Approved University Park Water Line Relocation Agreement (3-0)
• Approved Conservation District budget certification of $55,136 (3-0)
• Approved annexation findings resolution for 4790 Skyway Drive (3-0)
• Approved Commission Chamber remodel (consensus)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Commissioners will review the contract for the UP Utility Extension with Lakeside Construction Co. They will also hear staff updates on emergency management, noxious weeds, appraisal, and the county attorney, and hold public budget and record hearings. Additional items include a rural fire district RNR hearing, a vacant attorney position, and the opening of an RFP for an electronic medical records system.

• UP Utility Extension – Lakeside Construction Co. contract review
• Riley County Rural Fire District #1 RNR hearing
• Riley County 2026 public budget hearing
• RFP opening for Electronic Medical Records System
• Discussion of intergovernmental luncheon

The commissioners adopted the 2026 Riley County budget of $108,975,918 and approved a special district funds certificate of $6,994,828. They also passed resolutions to levy property tax rates above the Revenue Neutral Rate for both Fire District #1 and the county overall for tax year 2026. Additional actions included approving the University Park Utility Extension contract, payroll vouchers totaling $756,387.25, providing lunches for the G2300 training, and filling a vacant Administrative Assistant I position.

• Approved UP Utility Extension contract with Lakeside Construction (3-0)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $756,387.25 (3-0)
• Agreed by consensus to provide lunches for G2300 three‑day training sessions
• Approved filling vacant Administrative Assistant I position in County Attorney's Office (3-0)
• Approved fire district tax rate exceeding Revenue Neutral Rate (2-1)
• Approved county tax rate exceeding Revenue Neutral Rate (3-0)
• Approved 2026 county budget of $108,975,918 and special district funds of $6,994,828 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss tax roll corrections and personnel actions. The agenda includes requests to fill a Utility Technician position and an IT Specialist position. Other items include a KDOT Federal Fund Exchange and updates on onboarding and manager programs.

• Tax roll corrections
• Request to fill Utility Technician position
• Request to fill IT Specialist position
• KDOT Federal Fund Exchange
• Highly Effective Managers Program 2025-2026 cohort

The commissioners added an executive session to the counselor's time and approved tax roll corrections. They signed employee action forms, approved the KDOT federal fund exchange, and filled the Utility Technician and IT Specialist positions. The board also approved Phase II of the onboarding program and continued participation in the Highly Effective Managers program before adjourning.

• Added executive session to counselor's time (3-0)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (3-0)
• Signed Employee Action Forms for three staff members (3-0)
• Approved KDOT Federal Fund Exchange and deposit in CIP (3-0)
• Approved filling Utility Technician position (3-0)
• Approved rehire of IT Specialist position (3-0)
• Approved Phase II of Onboarding Program (3-0)
• Approved continued participation in Highly Effective Managers program (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will review the University Park Supplemental Agreement No. 3, evaluate the bid recommendation for improvements to Peterson Ranch Road, and consider a mobile device reimbursement request. They will also discuss plans for a County Officials luncheon on September 8 and receive a monthly update on the comprehensive plan.

• University Park Supplemental Agreement No. 3 SMH
• Peterson Ranch Road Improvement Bid Recommendation
• Mobile Device Reimbursement Request Form
• County Officials Luncheon discussion for September 8
• Comprehensive Plan Update – Monthly Report

The board approved the Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with SMH Consultants for engineering services at the University Park Wastewater Lagoon Facility. It also approved the low‑bid $333,080 contract to Shilling Construction for the Peterson Ranch Road improvement project and adopted the Mobile Device Reimbursement Request Form. The minutes from the August 21 meeting were approved and the board adjourned after the Intergovernmental Luncheon.

• Approved University Park Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with SMH Consultants (3-0)
• Approved Peterson Ranch Road improvement contract $333,080 to Shilling Construction (3-0)
• Approved Mobile Device Reimbursement Request Form (3-0)
• Approved minutes from August 21, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Adjourned after Intergovernmental Luncheon (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will review routine administrative matters such as the employee action form and payroll approvals. It will acknowledge the approved final plat for University Park Unit 15, which combines Lots 270 and 271 into a single lot. A bid opening will be held for the repair or replacement of the transfer station's tipping floor and chute. Additional updates will be provided by the County Engineer, Extension Director, and RCPD.

• Riley County Employee Action Form
• Approve payroll/accounts payables
• Acknowledge final plat of University Park Unit 15 (replat of Lots 270 and 271)
• Bid opening for Transfer Station tipping floor and chute repair/replacement
• Request to Fill – Human Resources

The commissioners approved payroll vouchers totaling $753,444.45 and a series of warrant vouchers for August 22, 2025. They also approved the separation of employee Kymberlee Durbin, adopted the August 18 meeting minutes, and approved the University Park Unit 15 plat. Additional actions included referring transfer‑station repair bids to staff, approving an as‑needed HR clerical assistant position, and moving into and out of an executive session before adjourning.

• Approved separation of Kymberlee Durbin (3-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers $753,444.45 and August 22 warrant vouchers (3-0)
• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved University Park Unit 15 plat and related rights (3-0)
• Referred Transfer Station repair bids to staff for evaluation (3-0)
• Approved as‑needed Human Resources Clerical Assistant position (3-0)
• Moved into executive session for attorney‑client consultation (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners meeting will discuss several administrative items, including a mobile device reimbursement request, advisory board appointment letters and a resolution, and a plaza reservation request for Downtown Manhattan, Inc. The agenda also includes review of Employee Day 2025 venue contracts and consideration of an in‑kind donation of landscaping services for the county museum. Additional items cover staff updates, public notices, and a law enforcement agency meeting.

• Mobile Device Reimbursement Request Form
• Advisory Board appointment letters and Resolution
• Plaza Reservation Request for Downtown Manhattan, Inc.
• Employee Day 2025 Venue Contracts
• In‑kind donation of landscaping services for Museum

The commissioners adopted an executive session during County Counselor Jacob Hansen’s admin time. They approved a Mobile Device Reimbursement Request Form, appointment letters for the Food and Farm Council, and a plaza reservation for Downtown Manhattan, Inc. Additional approvals included employee day venue contracts, an out‑of‑state travel request for the Museum Director, and acceptance of an in‑kind landscaping donation. The meeting concluded with a vote to end the executive session and adjourn.

• Added executive session to Jacob Hansen’s admin time (3-0)
• Approved Mobile Device Reimbursement Request Form (3-0)
• Approved appointment letters and Resolution No. 081825-34 for Food and Farm Council (3-0)
• Approved Plaza Reservation for Downtown Manhattan, Inc. on Oct 4, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved 2025 Employee Day venue contracts with A & H Farm and AMC Theatres (3-0)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel request for Museum Director Katharine Hensler (3-0)
• Approved acceptance of in‑kind landscaping donation from PrairieStone, Inc. (3-0)
• Moved to end executive session and adjourn the meeting (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will discuss several agenda items including a policy breakfast, a joint city/county meeting, and employee action forms. It will review the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting and present July 2025 revenue reports. A bid opening will be held for the 2025 Peterson Ranch Road Improvement project, followed by updates on economic development, childcare licensing/WIC, and budget and cash flow matters.

• Bid opening for 2025 Peterson Ranch Road Improvement
• Review minutes from the August 11, 2025 regular meeting
• July 2025 revenue reports presentation
• Economic development update by the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce
• Staff update on childcare licensing and WIC

The commissioners voted unanimously to adopt the previous meeting’s minutes. By consensus they withdrew the Constitutional Home Rule proposal for this year and approved a set of Riley County legislative priorities to submit to the Kansas Association of Counties. They also referred the 2025 Peterson Ranch Road Improvement bids to staff for evaluation and approved out‑of‑state travel for two staff members. Additional actions included signing employee action forms and scheduling a November review of child‑care licensing.

• Adopted August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Withdrawn Constitutional Home Rule proposal (consensus)
• Approved submission of legislative priorities to KAC (consensus)
• Referred 2025 Peterson Ranch Road Improvement bids to staff (3-0)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel for Sarah Haybarker and Tammy Feldkamp (3-0)
• Agreed to evaluate child‑care licensing in November 2025 (consensus)
• Signed employee action forms for separations, new hire, title change, and promotions
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners meeting on August 11, 2025 will review several administrative items, including appointments, employee actions, and departmental updates. The agenda includes an amendment to the Chief Elected Officials’ Agreement, a Memorial Hospital Association grant, and a proposed amendment to the Evergy lease for Drake Tower. Budget and expenditure reports and staff updates will also be presented.

• Ashland Township Trustee Appointment
• Riley County Employee Action Form
• Amendment to Chief Elected Officials’ Agreement
• Memorial Hospital Association Grant
• Evergy lease Drake Tower Amendment

The commissioners approved a request to apply for a $30,000 grant from the Memorial Hospital Association. They also approved several personnel actions, including hiring a new EMT/AEMT and appointing a township clerk. Additional approvals covered the amendment to the Evergy Drake Tower antenna lease and the publication of the 2026 budget hearing notice. All votes were unanimous with three commissioners in favor and none against.

• Approved $30,000 Memorial Hospital Association grant (3-0)
• Approved amendment to Evergy Drake Tower antenna lease (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Emma Leuthold as Ashland Township Clerk (3-0)
• Approved hiring of EMT/AEMT position (3-0)
• Approved publishing 2026 budget hearing notice in Manhattan Mercury (3-0)
• Approved amendment to Chief Elected Officials Agreement (3-0)
• Approved multiple employee actions including hires and promotions (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will review staff updates from various departments and fill an assistant county counselor position. The meeting includes a public comment period and a press conference on human resources.

• Review HR, noxious weed, and appraiser staff updates
• Request to fill Assistant County Counselor Position
• Discuss 2026 City Alcohol Grant Applications
• Review minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting
• Press conference on Drug Endangered Children staffing

The commissioners adopted a payroll and warrant voucher package totaling $1,082,807.85 for August 2025. They approved a staffing plan for the DECK and Opioid Response programs, setting 30 hours per week until September 11 2026 and then 22.5 hours per week thereafter. By consensus the board removed the Local Ad Valorem Tax Reduction from its legislative priorities. Additional actions included approving the opening of an Assistant County Counselor position and authorizing two City Alcohol grant applications for Adult and Juvenile Services.

• Approved $1,082,807.85 payroll and warrant vouchers (3-0)
• Approved DECK and Opioid Response staffing plan (3-0)
• Removed Local Ad Valorem Tax Reduction from legislative priorities (consensus)
• Approved opening of Assistant County Counselor position (3-0)
• Approved 2026 Adult Services CSFAB Special Alcohol Grant submission (3-0)
• Approved 2026 Juvenile Services CSFAB Special Alcohol Grant submission (3-0)
• Approved minutes from August 4, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will discuss administrative updates, personnel changes, and the 2026 budget submission. The body is also considering a request to lend emergency equipment to a neighboring county for a music festival.

• Request to loan an RCEMS UTV/Patient Hauler to Pottawatomie County for the 'Rock the Plains' festival (August 7-10)
• Approval to submit the 2026 Budget to auditors
• Promotion of Jacob Hansen to County Counselor with an annualized pay of $172,951.96
• New hire of Victoria Gonzalez as EMS/Ambulance Paramedic at $17.85 per hour
• FY25 4th Quarter Line-Item Adjustments

The commission unanimously approved the FY25 fourth‑quarter line‑item adjustments of $40,700 for Adult Services and $31,907 for Juvenile Services. It also adopted a request from Pottawatomie County EMS to use a UTV at the Rock the Plains festival, authorized a vehicle internet auction with Purple Wave, Inc., approved the 2026 budget submission to auditors, and signed several employee action forms. The meeting minutes from July 31 were accepted and the board adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted Pottawatomie County EMS UTV request for Rock the Plains festival (unanimous)
• Signed employee action forms for promotions, hires, and separations
• Approved FY25 4th quarter line‑item adjustments: $40,700 Adult Services, $31,907 Juvenile Services (unanimous)
• Authorized 2025 Vehicle Internet Auction and contract with Purple Wave, Inc. (unanimous)
• Accepted July 31, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved submission of 2026 budget to James Gordon & Associates (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The board will review two requests for the county's opioid litigation fund: $75,343.38 from the Health Department and a request from Community Corrections. They will also authorize the release of audit information to James Gordon & Associates and sign employee and position action forms.

• Approve or deny audit consent authorization for 2024 financial audit
• Consider 2026 opioid fund request of $75,343.38 for Health Department
• Review Community Corrections request for opioid fund use
• Sign Riley County Employee Action Forms for new hires and separations
• Sign Riley County Position Action Form for seasonal public health nurse (budget $22,246)

The board unanimously appointed Jacob Hansen as County Counselor effective August 2, 2025. It also approved funding 75% of the proposed 2026 budgets for two opioid‑related programs. Additional unanimous actions included approving BBN Architects for a judicial‑center assessment, granting $12,286.92 for museum assistant hours, and authorizing travel for a court employee.

• Appointed Jacob Hansen as County Counselor (unanimous)
• Funded both 2026 opioid programs at 75% of requested budgets (unanimous)
• Approved BBN Architects, Inc. to conduct Judicial Center Space Needs Assessment (unanimous)
• Approved $12,286.92 grant for As‑Needed Museum Assistants (unanimous)
• Approved travel request for Alexis Robinson to attend APPA Conference in New York (unanimous)
• Authorized EM/RCFD #1 remodel to follow City of Manhattan code (unanimous)
• Approved opening of three Elections Assistant positions (unanimous)
• Adopted audit consent authorization for James Gordon & Associates (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will consider several health‑department items, including approval of an agreement to join the Kansas Debt Set‑Off program to collect unpaid fees. They will also review two out‑of‑state travel requests for health staff and a staff action form for a volunteer firefighter. The meeting includes routine public comment, commission comments, and a comprehensive plan update.

• Approve agreement with Kansas Debt Set‑Off program for Health Department
• Approve out‑of‑state travel request for Denae Jones to NAEYC conference in Orlando, FL (estimated cost $2,665.50)
• Approve out‑of‑state travel requests for Chelsea Manwarren and Jenni Ebert to Safe Kids Prevcon in Maryland
• Sign Riley County Employee Action Form for Terry Morrand (Volunteer Firefighter, stipend $0)
• Comprehensive Plan update presentation

The board approved the MakeMyMove Agreement unanimously. They also signed an employee action form to rehire Terry Morrand as a volunteer firefighter. The board adopted several unanimous actions including the July 24 meeting minutes, out‑of‑state travel requests, a debt‑setoff agreement, KDOC juvenile and adult services reports, and a contract extension with Kansas State University. The commissioners agreed to begin work on filling the County Counselor and Deputy County Counselor positions.

• Approved MakeMyMove Agreement (unanimous)
• Signed Employee Action Form to rehire Terry Morrand as Volunteer Firefighter
• Accepted July 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel for Chelsea Manwarren, Raising Riley and Jenni Ebert (unanimous)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel for Denae Jones (unanimous)
• Approved Kansas Debt Setoff program agreement (unanimous)
• Approved KDOC FY25 Juvenile Services Year‑End Outcome Report (unanimous)
• Approved KDOC FY25 Adult Services Year‑End Outcome Report (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board will consider several actions at its July 24 meeting. Staff recommends accepting the lowest bid of $93,820 from Lakeside Construction LLC for the University Park Utility Extension. The board will also review a Highway Use Permit for Stephan Keating to install a water line on Leedy Lane, and vote on tax roll corrections and an employee action form for a new volunteer firefighter.

• Accept Lakeside Construction LLC bid of $93,820 for University Park Utility Extension
• Approve Highway Use Permit 2025-010 for Stephan Keating to install water line on Leedy Lane
• Approve Tax Roll Corrections
• Sign Riley County Employee Action Form for Cody Tennant, volunteer firefighter
• Approve payroll and accounts payable (when completed)

The commissioners unanimously approved the revised 2026 Budget Development Worksheets. They also adopted the bid for the University Park Utility Extension, approved a highway use permit for Leedy Lane, and authorized payroll and accounts payable vouchers totaling $1,620,444.47. Additional actions included signing tax roll corrections, employee hiring forms, and committing to send five staff members to the NACo High Performance Leadership Academy.

• Approved University Park Utility Extension bid $93,820 (unanimous, Ford absent)
• Approved Highway Use Permit for Leedy Lane (unanimous, Ford absent)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (unanimous, Ford absent)
• Signed Riley County Employee Action Forms for two new hires (unanimous, Ford absent)
• Approved payroll and accounts payable vouchers totaling $1,620,444.47 (unanimous, Ford absent)
• Accepted minutes from July 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous, Ford absent)
• Committed to send up to five participants to NACo High Performance Leadership Academy (unanimous, Ford absent)
• Approved revised 2026 Budget Development Worksheets by consensus

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss authorizing a grant application for the Home in the Heartland program to attract 20 new households to Riley County. The meeting also includes a 2026 budget work session and an executive session regarding sewer districts.

• Home in the Heartland Grant Application with a total program cost of $233,855
• 2026 Budget Work Session
• Executive session for legal advice regarding sewer districts
• Request to fill an open Custodial Worker I position
• Health Dept EMR RFP issuance

The commissioners authorized MakeMyMove to apply for the Home in the Heartland grant and approved a contractual services agreement with Schneider/Beacon Geospatial. They adopted tax roll corrections, issued an EMR replacement RFP for the Health Department, and approved advertising to hire a Custodial Worker I. The board also reduced the 2026 capital improvement program transfer by $250,000 and signed several employee and position action forms.

• Authorized MakeMyMove to apply for Home in the Heartland Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Contractual Provisions Attachment with Schneider/Beacon Geospatial, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (unanimous)
• Adopted issuance of Health Dept EMR replacement RFP (unanimous)
• Approved advertising to hire Custodial Worker I (unanimous)
• Reduced 2026 CIP transfer by $250,000 (consensus)
• Signed employee action forms for new hire and separations (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will vote on a tax roll correction and sign several employee action forms for new hires and separations. A June 2025 revenue report will be presented, showing the county's assets and fund balances. Commissioners will discuss authorizing MakeMyMove to apply for the Home in the Heartland Grant, which involves a local cost of $46,771 and a hard cost of $31,771. A 2026 budget work session will address revenue‑neutral rates for multiple districts.

• Sign Tax Roll Correction (no dollar amount specified)
• Sign Riley County Employee Action Forms for new hire and separations
• Review June 2025 revenue report (balance sheet figures provided)
• Consider authorizing MakeMyMove to apply for Home in the Heartland Grant – local cost $46,771, hard cost $31,771
• 2026 Budget Work Session – indication of revenue‑neutral rates for several districts

The Riley County Board approved a tax‑roll correction and signed personnel action forms for several employees. It authorized MakeMyMove to apply for the Home in the Heartland Grant. The Board unanimously adopted revenue‑neutral rate indications for the County, Rural Fire District #1, Valleywood Operations, University Park Water & Sewer, Terra Heights, and Carson Sewer districts, and proceeded with the 2026 budget as presented.

• Adopted Tax Roll Correction (unanimous)
• Signed personnel action forms for new hire and separations (unanimous)
• Authorized MakeMyMove to apply for Home in the Heartland Grant (unanimous)
• Adopted Revenue Neutral Rate for Riley County (unanimous)
• Adopted Revenue Neutral Rate for Rural Fire District #1 (unanimous)
• Adopted Revenue Neutral Rate for Valleywood Operations (unanimous)
• Adopted Revenue Neutral Rate for University Park Water & Sewer (unanimous)
• Adopted Revenue Neutral Rate for Terra Heights (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will hold a 2026 budget work session and review a contract and grant application for the Community Talent Recruitment Program. The meeting also includes a public works project update that notes a $462,210 grant award for the University Park Lagoon project, and a Wastewater 101 presentation. Additional items are pending county projects and a museum staff update.

• Contract and Grant Application for the Community Talent Recruitment Program
• 2026 Budget Work Session
• Public Works Project Update – includes $462,210 grant for University Park Lagoon
• Wastewater 101 Presentation
• Discussion of Pending County Projects

The commissioners reduced the Public Works budget by $250,000 and cut the CIP transfer by $1,000,000. They approved several personnel actions, including the As-Needed Museum Assistant, additional funding for the Seasonal Public Health Nurse and a Billing & Coding Clerk, and extra hours for Juvenile Intake Officers, while denying a new County Attorney Criminal Investigator. The board also signed the separation of Volunteer Firefighter Jesse Evan McDonald and agreed to conduct a financial analysis of the Community Talent Recruitment Program. The July 10 meeting minutes were accepted unanimously.

• Reduced Public Works budget by $250,000 and CIP transfer by $1,000,000 (consensus)
• Approved As-Needed Museum Assistant (325 hrs) – Adopted 2‑1
• Approved $15,061 addition to Seasonal Public Health Nurse and Billing & Coding Clerk positions (consensus)
• Approved Juvenile Intake Officers additional hours (consensus)
• Denied County Attorney’s Office Criminal Investigator position (consensus)
• Signed separation of Volunteer Firefighter Jesse Evan McDonald (effective July 7 2025)
• Agreed to conduct financial analysis of Community Talent Recruitment Program (consensus)
• Accepted July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a formal notice to White Canyon property owners stating the county will provide no future maintenance for roads in that subdivision. The board is also reviewing equipment transfers, a professional services agreement for IT/GIS, and a fence responsibility order.

• Notice to White Canyon property owners regarding the end of county road maintenance following a $6,040.12 repair
• Bid opening for the University Park Utility Extension Project
• Professional Services Agreement with Schneider Geospatial/Beacon
• Transfer of surplus equipment (including air compressor and commercial laundry) from EMS to RCFD #1
• Hargrave-Salzman Fence View Order regarding partition fence responsibility

The commissioners adopted a payroll voucher package totaling $3,506,005.34 and approved several agreements, including an indemnification agreement with local fair and rodeo groups, a fence‑view order, and a professional services contract with Schneider Geospatial/Beacon. They also authorized the transfer of surplus EMS equipment to the fire district, re‑appointed Dana Martinez to the Joint Corrections Advisory Board, and approved staff to fill a Network/Security Systems Engineer position. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved payroll vouchers totaling $3,506,005.34 (unanimous)
• Adopted indemnification and hold‑harmless agreement with Riley County Fair, Extension, Nick Powers DBA RC McGraws, LLC, and Kaw Valley Rodeo Association (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of surplus EMS equipment to Riley County Fire District #1 (unanimous)
• Adopted Hargrave‑Salzman fence view order assigning partition fence responsibility (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed Dana Martinez to the Joint Corrections Advisory Board (juvenile) (unanimous)
• Approved staff to fill Network/Security Systems Engineer position (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with Schneider Geospatial/Beacon pending legal clarification (unanimous)
• Referred University Park Water and Sanitary Sewer Extension bids to staff for evaluation (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will hear public comments and commission comments, then consider a highway use permit allowing Evergy to install a service line on W 52nd St. They will review employee action forms for new hires and separations, discuss the FY2026 WIC budget request of $1,245,522, and address a request to fill an open Facility & Grounds Technician position and a remodel of the commission chambers. A 2026 budget work session is also scheduled.

• Highway Use Permit 2025-009 for Evergy to install service line on W 52nd St
• Signing Riley County Employee Action Forms (new hire Nick Decker, separations James Campbell and Wendell Anderson)
• FFY 2026 WIC Application and Budget request of $1,245,522
• Request to fill an open Facility & Grounds Technician I or II position
• Commission Chambers Remodel

The commissioners unanimously adopted a Highway Use Permit allowing Evergy to install a new service line across W 52nd Street. They also signed employee action forms hiring a seasonal laborer and separating two staff members. Additional unanimous actions included approving the July 3 meeting minutes, the FY 2026 WIC application and budget, and advertising for a Facility & Grounds Technician position.

• Approved Highway Use Permit for Evergy to install service line on W 52nd St (unanimous)
• Signed employee action forms hiring Nick Decker and separating James Campbell and Wendell Anderson (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the July 3, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 WIC Local Agency Application and budget (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for an open Facility & Grounds Technician I or II position (unanimous)
• Cancelled Thursday's FY 2026 budget work session, set new session for next Monday, kept all appropriations flat and added Be Able appropriation (consensus)
• Recessed the board as the Board of Health (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will vote on appointment letters and Resolution No. 070325- to place county representatives on the Parks Board and the Public Health Advisory Council. An executive session is scheduled to review confidential legal advice about potential litigation. The commissioners will hold a work session on the 2026 budget and hear staff updates from the Noxious Weed/HHW, Appraiser, and Planning & Development departments.

• Approve advisory board appointment letters and Resolution No. 070325- (Derrek Marteney, Parks Board; Natalia Sotomayor, Public Health Advisory Council; Rob Voelker, Public Health Advisory Council)
• Executive session to discuss confidential legal advice regarding potential litigation issues
• 2026 Budget Work Session
• Noxious Weed/HHW staff update (spraying contracts, chemical sales guidelines)
• Appraiser and Planning & Development staff updates (property sales, permits, projects)

The commissioners adopted appointment letters for county advisory boards and approved the June 30 meeting minutes, both unanimously. They entered and later exited an executive session on confidential legal advice, also unanimously. In the 2026 budget work session, the board unanimously voted to eliminate the driver’s license service in the Treasurer’s Office and to implement a facilities fee for Treasurer transactions.

• Adopted advisory board appointment letters (Resolution No. 070325-32) – unanimous
• Approved June 30, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous
• Moved into executive session for confidential legal advice – unanimous
• Moved out of executive session – unanimous
• Adopted record reflect action consistent with executive session – unanimous
• Eliminated Driver's License Service in Treasurer's Office – unanimous
• Implemented Facilities Fee in Treasurer's Office transactions – unanimous

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will review bids for vehicle replacements and highway use permits. The meeting includes a 2026 budget work session and a request to fill a Legal Secretary position.

• Proposed purchase of two 2025 Nissan Rogue SUVs from Briggs Auto for $73,866.00
• Highway Use Permit for J&K Contracting for Anderson Ave. Sanitary Sewer Phase II
• Highway Use Permit for Cox Communications to replace cable by Bent Tree Road
• Contract for AQ2 scanning software
• Request to fill an open Legal Secretary position

The commissioners approved two highway use permits, one for the Anderson Sanitary Sewer Phase II project and another for cable replacement by Cox Communications. They also authorized the purchase of two Nissan Rogue SUVs, a software licensing agreement with AQ2, and the hiring of a legal secretary. The board reduced the animal shelter budget to $35,000 and signed employee action forms for separations and a new seasonal hire.

• Approved Highway Use Permit 2025-007 for J&K Contracting to complete Anderson Sanitary Sewer Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved Highway Use Permit 2025-008 for Cox Communications to replace defective cable by Bent Tree Road (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two Nissan Rogue SUVs from Briggs Auto at $32,938 each, total $65,876, without extended warranty (unanimous)
• Approved AQ2 Embrace Software License and Maintenance Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of a Legal Secretary in the Riley County Attorney’s Office (unanimous)
• Signed employee action forms separating three staff members and hiring a seasonal laborer (effective July‑14, July‑24, June‑20, and $14/hr)
• Reduced Animal Shelter appropriation to $35,000 (consensus)
• Adopted minutes from the June 26 regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct work sessions for the 2026 budget and administrative matters. The meeting includes a public hearing on a street benefit district and a rezoning request for Western Shore Acres Subdivision.

• Acceptance of a $6,000 Daniel Keating Foundation grant for Community Corrections
• Approval of a 25-year lease addendum for Pawnee Mental Health Services
• Public hearing on petition to create Peterson Ranch Street Benefit District
• Rezone and replat request for Lots 26 & 27, Block 10 Western Shore Acres Subdivision
• Bid opening for a new 2024 or newer mid-size SUV

The Riley County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning change for Lots 26 and 27 in the Western Shore Acres Subdivision. The board also adopted a $6,000 Daniel Keating Foundation grant, an addendum to the lease with Pawnee Mental Health Services, and a letter of support for the Flint Hills Regional Council’s Safe Streets application. Payroll vouchers totaling $1,504,457.69 and employee action forms for three new hires were approved, and the minutes from the June 23 meeting were accepted.

• Approved rezoning of Lots 26 & 27, Block 10 Western Shore Acres Subdivision (SF‑3 to SF‑1) – unanimous
• Adopted $6,000 Daniel Keating Foundation grant for Community Corrections – unanimous
• Adopted addendum to lease with Pawnee Mental Health Services for 2001 Claflin Road – unanimous
• Adopted letter of support for Flint Hills Regional Council Safe Streets application – unanimous
• Signed employee action forms for Evan Pringle, Billie Clouse, and Micaela Chambers – unanimous
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,504,457.69 for June 27, 2025 – unanimous
• Approved minutes from the June 23, 2025 regular meeting – unanimous

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a five‑year service agreement with Johnson Controls Fire Protection for fire alarm and smoke detector maintenance at the Law Enforcement building, costing $3,600 per year. Other agenda items include a replat of four lots in the Sam N. Rogers Subdivision, a fourth‑quarter FY25 funds reallocation, a cost adjustment for courthouse modernization, and a request to fill a public works equipment operator position.

• Johnson Controls contract for Law Enforcement Center – $3,600 annual fee
• Replat of Lots 39A, 39B, 40A, and 40B in Sam N. Rogers Subdivision into a single lot
• FY25 4th Quarter Funds Reallocation
• Courthouse Modernization Cost Adjustment
• Request to fill Public Works Equipment Operator position

The board unanimously adopted a renewal of the service agreement with Johnson Controls for the Riley County Law Enforcement Center. It also approved a highway use permit for K&W Underground to replace a hand hole for Lumen Technologies, and adopted tax roll corrections. Additional actions included approving a replat of lots in the Sam N. Rogers Subdivision and signing employee action forms. The board approved a grant award from the Daniel Keating Foundation and a letter to KDHE requesting reconsideration of the county's WIC allocation.

• Approved Johnson Controls service agreement renewal for Law Enforcement Center (unanimous)
• Approved Highway Use Permit 2025-006 for K&W Underground (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (unanimous)
• Approved replat of Lots 39A, 39B, 40A, 40B in Sam N. Rogers Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Daniel Keating Foundation award to Community Corrections (unanimous)
• Approved letter to KDHE requesting reconsideration of WIC allocation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 16, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved employee action forms for new volunteer firefighter hire and separation (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Commissioners will consider authorizing a public internet auction of surplus equipment and vehicles, with no cost to the county. They will vote on an amendment adding $2,465 for a scour evaluation on a bridge on South Otter Creek Road. The board will also adopt a resolution controlling the sale and use of fireworks outside city limits. The US‑24 Corridor Management Study funding of $17,500 is slated for approval.

• 2025 Equipment & Vehicle Internet Auction – contract with Purple Wave, Inc.; no county cost
• Amendment No. 1 to Biennial Bridge Inspection Services – additional $2,465 for scour evaluation
• US‑24 Corridor Management Study – $17,500 funding agreement
• Resolution controlling the sale & use of fireworks outside city limits
• Public comment period and press conference scheduling

The Riley County Board adopted a resolution restricting the sale and use of fireworks outside city limits. It also approved an internet‑only auction for surplus equipment, a $2,465 amendment to the biennial bridge inspection contract, a funding agreement for the US‑24 corridor study, a tax roll correction, and a request for a Pottawatomie County EMS vehicle. All motions passed unanimously with Commissioners John Ford and Greg McKinley as mover and seconder; Commissioner Kathryn Focke was absent.

• Approved equipment & vehicle internet auction authorizing Purple Wave, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $2,465 amendment to Biennial Bridge Inspection Services Contract (unanimous)
• Approved Funding Agreement & MOU for US‑24 “Big Blue Study” (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Correction (unanimous)
• Approved use of Riley County EMS UTV for Pottawatomie County July 3‑5 event (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 061625-28 controlling sale and use of fireworks outside city limits (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will consider approving an engagement letter and agreement for legal representation by Fisher Patterson Sayler & Smith, L.L.P. They will also discuss deploying a mobile command post and two light tower/generator units to support the Wamego Independence Day celebration. Additional items include signing employee action forms for new hires and reviewing a monthly cash flow report for May 2025.

• Approve Engagement Letter & Agreement for Fisher Patterson Sayler & Smith (hourly rates $250, $200, $95, $55)
• Deploy mobile command post vehicle and 2 light tower/generator units to Wamego for July 4 celebration
• Sign Riley County Employee Action Forms for new hires (e.g., Brittany Thomas, $20.54 hourly; Ashley Taves, $20.00 hourly)
• Review Monthly Cash Flow Report for May 2025
• Consider Flint Hills Regional Council Safe Routes for All grant participation request

The commissioners adopted the payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $2,266,045.59. They also approved the engagement letter with Fisher Patterson Sayler & Smith, deployed a mobile command post and light towers for the Wamego July 4 celebration, and agreed to participate in the Safe Routes for All grant application. All items were adopted unanimously or by consensus.

• Approved engagement letter & agreement with Fisher Patterson Sayler & Smith (unanimous, McKinley absent)
• Approved deployment of mobile command post and two light tower/generator units for Wamego Independence Day celebration (unanimous, McKinley absent)
• Approved payroll vouchers ($759,055.63) and June 13 warrant vouchers totaling $2,266,045.59 (unanimous, McKinley absent)
• Approved minutes from the June 5 meeting (unanimous, McKinley absent)
• Approved minutes from the June 9 meeting (unanimous, McKinley absent)
• Approved the current meeting minutes (unanimous, McKinley absent)
• Agreed by consensus to participate in the Safe Routes for All grant application and provide a letter of support
• Moved to recess as Board of Health and reconvened as Board of County Commissioners (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the 2026 Riley County Extension appropriation and a 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) presentation. The meeting includes reviews of year-to-date budget expenditures and an amendment to the Prairie Paws Animal Shelter service agreement.

• 2026 Riley County Extension Appropriation request
• 2026 COLA Presentation
• Amendment to Service Agreement with Prairie Paws Animal Shelter
• New hire Joshua St. John, Mechanic Tech II, at $25.05 hourly
• New hire Maricela Garcia, Seasonal Parks, at $14.00 hourly

The commissioners unanimously approved the 2026 Riley County Extension appropriation. They signed employee action forms hiring a mechanic, a volunteer firefighter and a seasonal laborer. The board also adopted the 2025 Riley County Employee Day proposal and amended the service agreement with Prairie Paws Animal Shelter. Finally, the commission entered and exited an executive session on a non‑elected personnel performance matter, recording no binding action.

• Adopted 2026 Riley County Extension appropriation (unanimous)
• Signed employee action form hiring Joshua St. John, Mechanic Tech II at $25.05/hr
• Signed employee action form hiring Brayden Innes, Volunteer Firefighter (TASND)
• Signed employee action form hiring Maricela Garcia, Seasonal Laborer at $14.00/hr
• Adopted 2025 Riley County Employee Day proposal (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to service agreement with Prairie Paws Animal Shelter, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to enter executive session on performance matter of non‑elected personnel (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to exit executive session and record no binding action taken (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will review and vote on several contracts and funding items, including approving a $168,504.31 contract with Apac Kansas Inc. for the 2025 Bituminous Chip Seal Project and a loan agreement of up to $462,210 for the University Park Waste Water Lagoon project. Additional items include a recommendation for a reinforced concrete box quote, a bid for a 7‑passenger van, and a tax roll correction. The meeting also includes staff updates, HR hiring requests, and a public hearing notice for the Peterson Ranch Street Benefit District.

• Approve $168,504.31 contract with Apac Kansas Inc. for the 2025 Bituminous Chip Seal Project
• Approve loan agreement with KDHE for up to $462,210 (principal forgiveness $277,326) for the University Park Waste Water Lagoon project
• Recommendation for Reinforced Concrete Box (RCB) quote
• Bid recommendation for purchase of a 7‑passenger van
• Sign tax roll corrections

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a highway use permit for WTC fiber optic cable and renewing a contract with Pawnee Mental Health Services for an employee assistance program. The meeting also includes a press conference and updates from the Riley County Police Department and IT department.

• Highway Use Permit 2025-005 WTC Fiber Optic Cable
• Employee Assistance Program Contract Renewal with Pawnee Mental Health Services
• RCPD Update - Scott Hajek and Mark French
• Downtown Manhattan update - Gina Snyder
• IT/GIS Staff Update - May 2025

The commissioners adopted a Highway Use Permit allowing WTC Communications to install fiber‑optic cable. They also renewed the Employee Assistance Program contract with Pawnee Mental Health Services and approved the 2026 Riley County Health Department budget request. An executive session was held to discuss a non‑elected personnel matter, after which the board reconvened and adjourned.

• Approved Highway Use Permit for WTC fiber‑optic cable (unanimous)
• Renewed Employee Assistance Program contract with Pawnee Mental Health Services (unanimous)
• Signed Riley County Position Action Form for a Child Care Provider (unanimous)
• Signed Employee Action Forms for multiple new hires and a separation (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Riley County Health Department budget request (unanimous)
• Authorized executive session to discuss a performance matter involving non‑elected personnel (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from the May 29 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board will consider approving a contract with Shilling Construction Company, Inc. for the 2025 Asphalt Overlay Project covering Rosencutter Road, Moehlman Road, South Manhattan Ave, Stagg Hill Road, and Skyway Drive, totaling $1,288,985. The Board will also review a bid recommendation to re‑bid the Transfer Station Tipping Floor replacement due to high costs, and a permit for a public fireworks display. Additional items include a tax roll correction and the signing of several employee action forms.

• Approve $1,288,985 contract for 2025 Asphalt Overlay Project (8.6 miles of roads)
• Bid recommendation to modify specifications and re‑bid Transfer Station Tipping Floor project
• Approve Public Fireworks Display Permit for Randolph Lions Club event
• Approve Tax Roll Correction
• Sign Riley County Employee Action Forms for new hires

The commissioners unanimously approved a $1,288,895 contract with Shilling Construction for an 8.6‑mile asphalt overlay on Rosencutter Road, Moehlman Road, South Manhattan Avenue, Stagg Hill Road and Skyway Drive. They also adopted a rebid of the transfer‑station tipping floor, a fireworks permit for the Randolph Lions Club, a tax‑roll correction, payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $2,169,610.98, and rate changes for three water‑sewer benefit districts. Additional actions included referring 7‑passenger van bids to staff for evaluation and approving an $11,860 invoice for off‑site inmate housing.

• Approved rebidding of Transfer Station tipping floor specifications (unanimous)
• Approved public fireworks display permit for Bruce Zimmer, Brad Haller, Randolph Lions Club (unanimous)
• Approved $1,288,895 contract with Shilling Construction for 2025 Asphalt Overlay project (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll correction (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $2,169,610.98 (unanimous)
• Approved rate changes for Hunters Island Water, Terra Heights Sewer, and Deep Creek Sewer benefit districts (unanimous)
• Referred 7‑passenger van bids to staff for evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved $11,860 invoice for off‑site inmate housing (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the procedural errors regarding the Peterson Ranch street benefit district and the assimilation of animal control officers into the Riley County Police Department. The body will also review sales tax projects and a Maryville University MOU.

• Discussion on Peterson Ranch street benefit district following a public hearing held without proper notice
• Assimilation of Animal Control Officers into the Riley County Police Department
• Bid opening for Transfer Station tipping floor and chute repair/replacement
• Action on a $65 mobile device reimbursement for Caleb Holler
• Employee action forms for Natascha Johnson ($18.36/hr), Kayla Beckwith, and Erin Kunkleman ($18.36/hr)

The Riley County Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution establishing how sales tax revenues will be used. They also approved a mobile device reimbursement form, signed employee action forms, republished the Peterson Ranch Benefit District notice, referred transfer‑station repair bids to staff, moved forward with KDOT bridge program applications, approved a Maryville University health‑department internship MOU, and accepted the May 19 meeting minutes. All actions were adopted without dissent.

• Adopted Mobile Device Reimbursement Request Form (unanimous)
• Signed employee action forms for three staff members (unanimous)
• Agreed to republish Peterson Ranch Benefit District notice (consensus)
• Approved Resolution No. 052225-21 establishing sales‑tax fund utilization (unanimous)
• Referred Transfer Station repair/replacement bids to staff for evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with KDOT Bridge Program applications (unanimous)
• Approved Maryville University MOU for clinical preceptorship internship (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from May 19, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will consider ending a four-year, $202,045 contract with OpenGov. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Flint Hills Veterans Coalition and an executive session to discuss potential litigation and personnel performance.

• End OpenGov contract ($202,045)
• Flint Hills Veterans Coalition appropriation request
• Executive session: potential litigation
• Executive session: personnel performance
• Transfer Station closure discussion

The Riley County Board of Commissioners approved ending the contract with OpenGov and adopted a proclamation for Mental Health Month May 2025. They also signed employee action forms for two separations and one promotion, and entered two executive sessions on litigation and personnel matters. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Ended OpenGov contract (adopted, unanimous)
• Adopted Mental Health Month May 2025 proclamation (adopted, unanimous)
• Signed employee action forms for two separations and one promotion (adopted, unanimous)
• Recessed into executive session on potential litigation (adopted, unanimous)
• Recessed into executive session on non‑elected personnel matter (adopted, unanimous)
• Accepted May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (adopted, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (adopted, unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hear 2026 budget and appropriation requests from multiple county departments and services. The board is also considering a grant application for composting equipment and a change order for a culvert project.

• Proposed application for 2026 KDHE Solid Waste Grant for composting equipment totaling $36,400
• Change order for N.5-22.5 Kitten Creek Culvert Replacement in the amount of -$225.00
• 2026 budget requests for Public Works, District Court, County Clerk, and the Counselor
• 2026 appropriation requests for Pawnee Mental Health, Conservation District, and Council on Aging
• Approval of tax roll corrections

The Riley County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved payroll vouchers and accounts payable totaling $2,047,676.04. They also adopted a change order for the Kitten Creek culvert replacement ($190,754.78), approved tax roll corrections, and authorized the KDHE solid‑waste grant for composting equipment. Additional unanimous actions included an out‑of‑state travel request and a Rockhurst University internship MOU.

• Approved payroll and accounts payable vouchers totaling $2,047,676.04 (unanimous)
• Approved Kitten Creek Culvert Replacement Change Order #1 for $190,754.78 (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (unanimous)
• Approved KDHE Solid Waste Grant application for composting equipment (unanimous)
• Approved Out‑of‑State Travel Request for Jacob Clarke, Tasha Drake, Leslie James (unanimous)
• Approved Rockhurst University affiliation MOU for health department internships (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hear 2026 budget requests from several departments, including the County Attorney, IT/GIS, and Community Corrections. The board is also tasked with formally adopting the 2025 Solid Waste Management Plan annual review.

• Resolution adopting the 2025 Riley County Solid Waste Management Plan annual review
• 2026 budget requests for Museum, IT/GIS, County Attorney, Community Corrections, and Treasurer
• Discussion of updates for the Riley County Fireworks Resolution
• Appointment of Jackson Township Clerk
• Water Supply Contract

The commissioners unanimously adopted the 2025 Solid Waste Management Plan annual review, accepted the resignation of Frank Hagenmaier and appointed Joey Brenner as Jackson Township Clerk, and approved the corrected Water Supply Contract with Rural Water District No. 1 for the University Park Water Benefit District. They also adopted proclamations for Older Americans Month and National Public Works Week, and approved several personnel and budget resolutions, all by unanimous vote.

• Adopted 2025 Solid Waste Management Plan annual review (unanimous)
• Accepted Frank Hagenmaier resignation and appointed Joey Brenner as Jackson Township Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved corrected Water Supply Contract with Rural Water District No. 1 for University Park Water Benefit District (unanimous)
• Adopted Older Americans Month 2025 proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted National Public Works Week May 18‑24, 2025 proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved resolution voiding outstanding checks issued before April 30, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Fiscal Analyst to Health Department (unanimous)
• Added executive session on personnel matters to County Counselor's work session (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will review budget requests for 2026 from various departments, including the Health Department, Appraiser, and Emergency Management, and will discuss a joint city-county meeting.

• Review 2026 Riley County Health Department Budget Request
• Review 2026 Riley County Appraiser Budget Request
• Review 2026 Emergency Management, 911, and Rural Fire Budget Requests
• Discuss Joint City/County/County Meeting
• Review Monthly Cash Flow Report for April 2025

The Commissioners approved the minutes from the May 5 meeting unanimously. They adopted several executive‑session motions throughout the day, all passed unanimously. By consensus the Board moved Legal Services for BOTA Cases from the County Counselor’s budget to the Appraiser’s Office. All other actions were procedural and recorded as unanimous.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, 3‑0)
• Adopted 9:00 a.m. executive session on employee terms (unanimous, 3‑0)
• Adopted 10:30 a.m. executive session on pending litigation (unanimous, 3‑0)
• Adopted 10:50 a.m. executive session on employee terms (unanimous, 3‑0)
• Adopted 11:05 a.m. executive session on employee terms (unanimous, 3‑0)
• Adopted motion to recess as Board of Health and reconvene as Commissioners (unanimous, 3‑0)
• Reallocated Legal Services for BOTA Cases from County Counselor’s budget to Appraiser’s Office (by consensus)
• Adopted second executive session after the 10:30 session (unanimous, 3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board will consider two public‑works bid recommendations: awarding the 2025 Asphalt Overlay Project to Shilling Construction Co., Inc. and the 2025 Bituminous Chip Seal Project to APAC‑Kansas Inc. It will also vote on a tax roll correction and sign employee action forms for new county hires. Additional agenda items include presentations of 2026 budget requests from various county departments.

• Approve bid for 2025 Asphalt Overlay Project to Shilling Construction Co., Inc. (≈ $1.29 M, start June 15 2025, 25 working days)
• Approve bid for 2025 Bituminous Chip Seal Project to APAC‑Kansas Inc. ($168,504.31, 4‑day work window July 1‑31 2025)
• Sign a Tax Roll Correction
• Sign Riley County Employee Action Forms for new hires (e.g., Makenzie McGinnis, Caleb Holler)
• Review 2026 budget requests from Noxious Weed/HHW, Be Able, Fair, Planning, Downtown Manhattan, Big Lakes Developmental Center, Genealogical Society, and Flint Hills MPO

The commission unanimously approved the low‑bid contracts for the 2025 Asphalt Overlay Program (Alternate 2 for $1,444,430) and the 2025 Bituminous Chip Seal Project ($168,504). They also adopted a tax‑roll correction, authorized two new employee hires, and approved staff to complete a storm‑shelter grant notice of intent. An executive session on potential litigation was held and then reopened, and the meeting minutes were accepted.

• Approved 2025 Asphalt Overlay Program Alternate 2 contract $1,444,430 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Bituminous Chip Seal Project contract $168,504.31 (unanimous)
• Adopted Tax Roll Correction (unanimous)
• Authorized hire of Makenzie McGinnis, Administrative Assistant II, $22.35/hr (unanimous)
• Authorized hire of Caleb Holler, Utility Technician, $26.08/hr (unanimous)
• Approved staff to complete NOI for storm‑shelter grant (unanimous)
• Approved executive session on potential litigation (unanimous)
• Accepted May 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2026 appropriation and a request to rezone an unplatted tract of land from agricultural to single-family residential. The board will also review a highway use permit for fiber optic cable installation and various staff updates.

• Highway Use Permit 2025-004 for WTC Fiber Optic Cable
• Rezoning of an unplatted tract from AG (Agricultural District) to SF-1 (Single Family Residential)
• 2026 Appropriation Discussion
• Request for Qualifications for Health Department and Family and Child Resource Center Space Needs Study
• Mobile device reimbursement request for Perry Stevenson

The commissioners unanimously approved a highway use permit allowing WTC to install new fiber‑optic cable. They also adopted a mobile‑device reimbursement form, signed an employee action form for a new election‑day worker, and approved payroll and other warrant vouchers totaling $1,186,085.03. Additional unanimous actions included adopting the previous meeting minutes, rezoning a tract from agricultural to single‑family residential, and allocating County Special Alcohol Fund money.

• Approved Highway Use Permit for WTC fiber optic cable (unanimous)
• Approved Mobile Device Reimbursement Request Form (unanimous)
• Signed Employee Action Form for Nancy Rocheleau, Election Day Worker (unanimous)
• Approved payroll vouchers ($753,677.94) and warrant vouchers totaling $1,186,085.03 (unanimous)
• Accepted April 28 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of unplatted tract from AG to SF‑1 (unanimous)
• Approved County Special Alcohol Fund allocations: $5,000 to Be Able, $2,554.37 to Court Services, $2,500 to Ogden Community Center; tabled Manhattan Emergency Shelter application (unanimous)
• Moved into executive session to discuss performance matter of non‑elected personnel (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a $523,762 contract with TK Elevator to modernize elevators in the Courthouse, Carnegie Building, and Health Department. The board also approved a travel easement with Alan Blubaugh, tax roll corrections, the 2025 solid waste management plan review, the FY2025 WIC budget revision, and FY26 adult and juvenile comprehensive plan grants. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $523,762 elevator modernization contract (unanimous)
• Approved Alan Blubaugh travel easement (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll corrections (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 solid waste management plan review (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 WIC budget revision (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 adult services comprehensive plan grant (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 juvenile services comprehensive plan grant (unanimous)
• Approved FY25 3rd quarter juvenile services line‑item adjustments (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve an engagement letter for the 2024 audit and discuss several administrative updates. The agenda includes reports on the US-24 study and the relocation of emergency management and fire offices.

• Approval of 2024 Audit Engagement Letter with James Gordon & Associates CPA, P.A.
• Resolution appointing the County Appraiser
• US-24 Study & Cost/Benefit Analysis update
• Relocation of EM/Fire offices and remodel authority
• Request for Qualifications for Judicial Services Space Needs Study

The commissioners unanimously adopted the 2024 audit engagement letter and reappointed the county appraiser. They approved $133.3 K for the US‑24 corridor study and cost‑benefit analysis. The board also adopted authority for the EM/Fire/EOC remodel, approved temporary relocation of EM/Fire offices, filled an open Mechanic Technician II position, signed employee action forms for 38 Election Day workers, and accepted the April 21 meeting minutes.

• Adopted 2024 audit engagement letter (unanimous)
• Reappointed county appraiser (unanimous)
• Approved $133.3K funding for US‑24 study and cost‑benefit analysis (consensus)
• Adopted authority having jurisdiction for EM/Fire/EOC remodel (unanimous)
• Approved temporary relocation of EM/Fire offices to former Konza space (unanimous)
• Approved filling open Mechanic Technician II position (unanimous)
• Signed employee action forms for 38 Election Day workers (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from April 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will discuss several staff and operational updates, including a purchase‑card cleanup that has cancelled over 100 cards, and a public‑works reorganization with a request to fill an operator position. They will also review EMS/Ambulance staff reports and press‑conference topics. The agenda includes a resolution to annex a 0.98‑acre tract of land in the City of Manhattan.

• Resolution to annex a 0.98‑acre tract of land in Manhattan (Item 16)
• Purchase Card Clean Up report: over 250 cards originally, over 100 cancelled
• Request to fill Public Works Operator position and Public Works reorganization (Items 11‑12)
• EMS/Ambulance staff update with 399 calls in March and call‑type statistics
• Press conference topics scheduled for 9:30 AM

The commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution finding the City of Manhattan’s request to annex a .98‑acre parcel. They also approved several administrative actions, including a health department MOU, public‑works hiring and reorganization, and personnel changes. The Alert Road structure replacement project schedule was announced. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted annexation resolution for .98‑acre tract (unanimous)
• Adopted Flint Hills Volunteer Center MOU (unanimous)
• Approved hiring advertisement for Public Works Operator I/II (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works Department reorganization and hiring of Assistant Operations/Fleet Manager and Traffic Control Crew Chief (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Keane Adolph to Parts and Purchasing Agent at $29.52/hr (unanimous)
• Approved separation of Ashley Martinek, Election Day Worker, effective April 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Announced Alert Road structure replacement project schedule (informational)
• Approved minutes from April 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will meet the parties involved in a fence view at the Hargrave property on Walsburg Road, exiting from Tuttle Creek Boulevard. The viewers will examine the partition fence and hear each party’s request for about 15 minutes. After the on‑site inspection, the Board will later announce its decision at a regular meeting.

• Fence view scheduled for Friday, April 18, 2025 at approximately 9:00 a.m. on Walsburg Road, one‑half mile from Tuttle Creek Boulevard
• Applicants Gary and Diana Hargrave will present their request for ~15 minutes
• Respondents Steven and Renee Salzman will present their request for ~15 minutes
• Board will announce its decision at a future regular public meeting
• Attachments include Hargrave aerial photo and fence view application

The commissioners met at 8:30 AM, held a fence view at the Hargrave/Salzman property, and each party presented its case for about 15 minutes. No resolutions, approvals, or denials were adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 AM.

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to appoint Hannah Fehr and Kelly Karl as representatives on the Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board. The meeting also includes employee action forms for new hires, a year‑to‑date revenue report from the Register of Deeds, and bid openings for a chip seal and an asphalt overlay project. Additional items are a fence‑view at Hargrave Road and various staff updates.

• Appointment of Hannah Fehr and Kelly Karl to the Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board (Resolution No. 041725)
• Bid opening for chip seal
• Bid opening for asphalt overlay
• Hargrave Fence View at Walsburg Road (partition fence dispute)
• Year‑to‑date revenue totals: $130,134 in 2025 vs $119,900 in 2024

The commissioners adopted several unanimous actions, including appointing two members to the Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board and signing employee action forms for two new hires. They approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,532,781.89 for the April 2025 budget, accepted the prior meeting minutes, and authorized staff to evaluate chip seal and asphalt overlay bids. The board also adopted a fence‑view schedule and authorized a resolution for the annexation of 5111 Murray Road.

• Appointed Hannah Fehr and Kelly Karl to the Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board – adopted (unanimous)
• Signed employee action forms for Aaron Thompson (Volunteer Firefighter) and Maria Fuentes (Raising Riley Clerk) – approved
• Approved payroll vouchers and warrant vouchers totaling $1,532,781.89 for April 2025 – adopted (unanimous)
• Accepted the minutes of the April 14, 2025 meeting – accepted (unanimous)
• Adopted fence‑view conduct for April 18, 2025 – adopted (unanimous)
• Referred chip seal bids to staff for evaluation – adopted (unanimous)
• Referred asphalt overlay bids to staff for evaluation – adopted (unanimous)
• Authorized the County Counselor’s office to draft an annexation resolution for 5111 Murray Road – adopted (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will review year-to-date budget expenditures, approve employee separation and hiring actions, and discuss confidential legal advice regarding potential litigation. The meeting also includes updates on public works projects and a report on a recent fire.

• Review year-to-date budget and expenditure reports
• Approve employee separation for James House ($52,540.80 annualized)
• Approve new hire for Perry Stevenson ($59,259.20 annualized)
• Executive session to discuss confidential legal advice regarding potential litigation
• Report on Harmony RD fire and discuss burning regulations

The commissioners signed employee action forms separating James House and hiring Perry Stevenson as a Building Maintenance Technician II at $28.49 per hour. They unanimously adopted the out‑of‑state travel request for Robert Cox and approved participation in the 2025 NACo High Performance Leadership Academy and Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program for two county employees each. Several executive‑session motions on potential litigation and a performance matter were also adopted unanimously. The minutes from the April 10 meeting were accepted without dissent.

• Approved separation of Public Works Operator James House effective April 25 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Perry Stevenson, Building Maintenance Technician II at $28.49/hr (unanimous)
• Adopted out‑of‑state travel request and meal reimbursement for Robert Cox (unanimous)
• Adopted participation in NACo High Performance Leadership Academy and Flint Hills Regional Leadership Program for two county employees each (unanimous)
• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved into executive session on potential litigation (unanimous)
• Moved into executive session on performance matter involving non‑elected personnel (unanimous)
• Resumed open meeting after executive sessions (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will discuss a letter of support for Clay County that includes a $37,791.85 funding request for Community Corrections services. They will also review an addendum to the lease with Pawnee Mental Health Services and the March 2025 revenue report. An economic development update and two executive sessions on performance matters involving non‑elected personnel are also on the agenda.

• Clay County Letter of Support requesting $37,791.85 for Community Corrections
• Addendum to lease between Pawnee Mental Health Services and Riley County
• March 2025 revenue reporting by the County Treasurer
• Economic development update from the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce
• Executive session to discuss performance matter involving non‑elected personnel (two sessions)

The commissioners unanimously approved a Narcan proposal to provide naloxone, training, and public health stations to all Riley County departments. They also adopted a Clay County letter of support, approved a 20‑year lease term for Pawnee Mental Health Services, and authorized several executive‑session actions. All motions were adopted unanimously or by consensus.

• Adopted Narcan proposal for public health and safety (unanimous)
• Adopted Clay County Letter of Support for Community Corrections funding (unanimous)
• Approved 20‑year lease term for Pawnee Mental Health Services (consensus)
• Signed Employee Action Form separating Andrea Orellana from County service (no vote recorded)
• Moved to recess as Board of Health (unanimous)
• Moved to enter executive session on performance matter (unanimous)
• Moved to exit executive session with record of no binding action (unanimous)
• Adopted the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss short-term rental regulations and review a highway use permit for fiber optic cable. The body will also consider a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month and approve personnel action forms.

• Highway Use Permit 2025-002 for WTC Fiber Optic Cable
• Child Abuse Prevention Month 2025 Proclamation
• Discussion on Short Term Rental Regulations
• Promotion of Michelle Horstmeier to PHEP Coordinator at $29.47 per hour
• New hire forms for volunteer firefighters Isaac O’Neal and Joy Nixon

The commissioners added two executive sessions for personnel and potential litigation matters, adopted the Child Abuse Prevention Month 2025 proclamation, and approved a highway use permit for WTC to install fiber optic cable. They signed employee action forms for two new volunteer firefighters and a health‑department promotion, approved the prior meeting minutes, set a 500‑foot distance requirement for short‑term rentals, and authorized the hiring process for a fire administrative assistant. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Adopted two executive sessions (personnel and litigation) – unanimous
• Adopted Child Abuse Prevention Month 2025 proclamation – unanimous
• Approved Highway Use Permit 2025-002 for WTC fiber optic cable – unanimous
• Signed employee action forms for two volunteer firefighters and a health‑department promotion
• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous
• Set 500‑foot distance requirement for short‑term rental locations
• Authorized hiring process for Fire Administrative Assistant I/II – unanimous
• Recessed into executive session on potential litigation – unanimous

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board will consider appointing Christopher Deijent as Jackson Township Trustee after Larry Larson's resignation. Commissioners will vote on the recommended 2025 equipment lease contract with White Star Machinery, totaling $40,500 annually for three units. Additional items include discontinuing federal grant funds, approving a publication notice for an annexation request at 5111 Murray Road, and an update to the US‑24 Corridor Management Plan.

• Jackson Township Trustee appointment: accept resignation of Larry Larson and appoint Christopher Deijent
• Bid recommendation for 2025 equipment lease: award contract to White Star Machinery, $40,500 annual rental for three units
• Discontinue of Federal Grant Funds
• Approval of publication notice for annexation request by Charles Brunner, 5111 Murray Road
• US‑24 Corridor Management Plan update

The Riley County Board unanimously approved a new Jackson Township Trustee, a 2025 equipment lease bid, and payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $3.2 M. It also adopted a tax‑lien filing, the Noxious Weed report and plan, a staffing request, a public comment period for an annexation, and a $17,500 contribution to a US‑24 cost‑benefit analysis.

• Appointed Christopher Deijent as Jackson Township Trustee after Larry Larson resignation (unanimous)
• Approved White Star Machinery bid for 2025 equipment lease (unanimous)
• Approved payroll vouchers $762,509.95 and warrant vouchers totaling $3,223,854.71 (unanimous)
• Approved filing of tax lien for unpaid Noxious Weed chemical sale (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Noxious Weed Annual Report and 2025 Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved request to fill Customer Service Representative I position (unanimous)
• Authorized scheduling of public comment period for annexation of 5111 Murray Road (unanimous)
• Approved Riley County’s $17,500 contribution to US‑24 Cost‑Benefit Analysis (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will meet to discuss infrastructure contracts, land rezoning, and public space requests. Key items include a window replacement project and a petition for a street benefit district.

• Contract with BHS Construction for $690,000.00 for the Court House Plaza East Window Replacement Project
• Proposal to rezone two unplatted tracts of land from I-2 (Heavy Industrial) to AG (Agricultural District)
• Petition to create the Peterson Ranch Street Benefit District
• Highway Use Permit for Richter Farms LLC to bore a 6-inch irrigation pipe under May Day Road
• Plaza Reservation Request for Sunflower Children's Collective (CASA) to place a pinwheel garden for April 2025

The Riley County Board adopted the 2025 Week of the Young Child Proclamation, approved a highway use permit for Richter Farms, and approved a $690,000 contract with BHS Construction for the Plaza East window replacement. It also rezoned two parcels from heavy industrial to agricultural, filled seasonal parks labor positions, and authorized a brief closure of the Elections Office for training. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted 2025 Week of the Young Child Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Highway Use Permit for Richter Farms LLC to bore a 6‑inch irrigation pipe under May Day Road (unanimous)
• Approved $690,000 contract with BHS Construction, Inc. for Plaza East Window Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Plaza reservation for Sunflower Children’s Collective (CASA) pinwheel garden (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of two unplatted tracts from I‑2 Heavy Industrial to AG Agricultural District (unanimous)
• Approved filling seasonal Parks Seasonal Laborer positions (unanimous)
• Authorized closure of the Elections Office May 1‑2 2025 for staff training (consensus)
• Adopted minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a bid for a new trailer and a grant application for the Winkler Mills Bridge replacement. The board is also considering personnel hires for building maintenance and EMS services.

• Bid recommendation to Hoyt Trailer Center for a Hydraulic Dovetail Trailer at $41,600.00
• KDOT Cost-Share Program application for the Winkler Mills Bridge Replacement (est. $1.3 million construction cost)
• Proposed pay rate of $28.49 per hour for a Building Maintenance Tech II
• Request to fill one full-time and two PRN Paramedic positions
• Executive session to discuss a personnel performance matter

The Riley County Board adopted a bid to purchase a hydraulic dovetail trailer for $41,600. It also approved the county’s KDOT Cost‑Share Program application, set a $28.49 pay rate for a Building Maintenance Tech II, and authorized filling EMS/Ambulance paramedic positions. Several executive‑session motions and the acceptance of prior minutes were adopted unanimously.

• Adopted bid recommendation to accept Hoyt Trailer Center low bid of $41,600 for a hydraulic dovetail trailer (unanimous)
• Adopted approval of Riley County’s KDOT Cost‑Share Program application with supporting letter (unanimous)
• Adopted pay rate of $28.49 for the Building Maintenance Tech II position (unanimous)
• Adopted approval to fill EMS/Ambulance paramedic positions (1 full‑time, 2 PRN) (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to enter executive session on a performance matter involving non‑elected personnel (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to exit executive session and record no binding action was taken (unanimous)
• Adopted acceptance of the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a bid for a new dump truck and personnel action forms. The meeting also includes updates on community corrections and the Big Lakes Developmental Center.

• Bid recommendation for a Tandem Axle Dump Truck from Rush Truck Center for $272,797.00
• Employee Action Forms for Ethan Winnemore (Volunteer Firefighter), Cody Woodruff (Separation), and Charity Robinson (WIC Clerk)
• Request to apply to Clay County for Opioid Settlement Funds
• Daniel Keating Foundation Grant Application
• Request to fill On-call Juvenile Intake Officers

The commissioners unanimously approved the low bid from Rush Truck Center of Topeka to purchase a tandem‑axle dump truck for $272,797. They also signed employee action forms for new hires and a separation, adopted the March 20 meeting minutes, and authorized Community Corrections to hire additional on‑call Juvenile Intake Officers, apply for opioid settlement funds, and seek a Daniel Keating Foundation grant. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved $272,797 dump truck contract (unanimous)
• Signed employee action forms for new hires and a separation
• Adopted March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of additional on‑call Juvenile Intake Officers (unanimous)
• Approved application to Clay County for opioid settlement funds (unanimous)
• Approved application for Daniel Keating Foundation grant (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss filling Public Works positions and appointing a representative to the Riley County Public Health Council. The meeting also includes a bid opening for a hydraulic trailer and a review of the Firefighters Relief Act Program.

• Appointment of Jennifer Lopez to the Riley County Public Health Council
• Request to fill a Utility Technician position in Public Works
• Request to fill a Purchasing Agent position
• Bid opening for a 2025 15T Hydraulic Dovetail Trailer
• Approval of the Annual FRA Declaration Form for Fire District #1

The commission unanimously approved payroll vouchers of $760,564.87 and warrant vouchers totaling $1,402,559.36 for March 2025. They also appointed Jennifer Lopez to the Riley County Public Health Council and approved hiring a Utility Technician and a Purchasing Agent in Public Works. All actions were adopted with a unanimous 3‑2 vote.

• Adopted Annual FRA Declaration Form for Firefighters Relief Act Program (unanimous)
• Appointed Jennifer Lopez to Riley County Public Health Council (unanimous)
• Approved payroll vouchers $760,564.87 and warrant vouchers $1,402,559.36 (unanimous)
• Approved filling Utility Technician position in Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved filling Purchasing Agent position in Public Works (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board will consider approving a $690,000 amendment to replace windows in the CPE building, updating a prior $500,000 project. It will also vote on activating a $13,244.50 CIP project for the Bala Cleanup and authorize the Chairman to sign the Community Rating System recertification letter, which helps maintain a Class 9 flood‑insurance rating. Additional items include signing employee action forms for election workers and volunteer firefighters.

• Approve $690,000 window replacement amendment (CIP 24-24PW008) for CPE building
• Approve activation of CIP project for Bala Cleanup totaling $13,244.50
• Authorize Chairman to sign Community Rating System (CRS) recertification letter
• Sign Riley County Employee Action Forms for election workers and volunteer firefighters
• Discuss press conference topics and public comments

The Board unanimously approved a $13,244.50 CIP project for Bala cleanup (Noxious Weed Department) and a $250,000 CIP amendment for Courthouse Plaza East Building window replacement, bringing the total project cost to $750,000. The Board also authorized the Chairman to sign the FEMA Community Rating System recertification letter, scheduled a fence view for Hargrave, and agreed to use the same baseline for 2026 appropriations. Several personnel actions were approved, including election worker separations and volunteer firefighter hires/separation.

• Approved $13,244.50 CIP for Bala cleanup (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 CIP amendment for window replacement, total $750,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign CRS recertification letter (unanimous)
• Scheduled fence view for Hargrave on April 4 or 18 (unanimous)
• Agreed to use same baseline for 2026 appropriations and contact small cities and Be Able
• Approved personnel actions: election worker separations, volunteer firefighter hires/separation
• Approved minutes from March 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will review a bid for culvert materials and a liquor license for Britt's Farm. The meeting includes administrative updates on health services, economic development, and the Keats Sewer System Improvement Project.

• Proposed contract with Welborn Sales, Inc. for Corrugated Metal Pipe and Bands for $81,299.29
• 2025 Cereal Malt Beverages License for Britt's Farm at 1000 S. Scenic Drive
• Bid opening for a 2025 tandem axle dump truck
• Request for funding for Bala cleanup
• USDA Rural Development funding for Keats Sewer System Improvement Project

The Board approved a low bid of $81,299.29 for corrugated metal pipe and bands, signed a retail cereal malt beverage license for Britt's Farm, and approved several personnel actions including a new hire and a separation. They also approved funding for the Bala cleanup, a vehicle transfer to Fire District #1, and USDA funding for the Keats sewer project. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved low bid from Welborn Sales, Inc. for corrugated metal pipe and bands ($81,299.29) (unanimous)
• Signed Retail Dealer's 2025 Cereal Malt Beverages License for Britt's Farm (unanimous)
• Signed Employee Action Forms for new hire Erin Kurtz and separation of Amy Stockton (unanimous)
• Approved posting and refilling Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator position (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Breva Spencer and Sara Darnell to PSI Conference in New Orleans (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Megan Lewis and Andrew Pellant to MATCP Conference in Branson (unanimous)
• Approved Bala cleanup Phase I funding of $13,224.50 from CIP (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Unit #118 2015 Ford F550 from Noxious Weed to Rural Fire (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a water supply agreement between Rural Water District No. 1 and the University Park Water Benefit District. The meeting also includes budget reports and planning for community corrections and short-term rental regulations.

• Water Supply Contract for University Park at a rate of $8.46 per 1,000 gallons
• Work session on Short Term Rental Regulations
• FY26 Adult and Juvenile Services Comprehensive Plans
• FY26 and FY27 Juvenile Services Reinvestment Grant Application
• Rural Water District Water Tower Agreement and Easement

The Board unanimously approved a water supply contract with Rural Water District No. 1 for the University Park Water Benefit District, along with tax roll corrections and several personnel actions. They also adopted the FY26 Adult and Juvenile Services Comprehensive Plans, the FY26/FY27 Juvenile Reinvestment Grant Application, and a 2026 Community Corrections budget request contingent on a 2.7% COLA. A water tower easement agreement for Rural Water District No. 1 was approved, and a retirement plaque was presented to Danny Williams for 36 years of service.

• Approved Water Supply Contract with Rural Water District No. 1 (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (unanimous)
• Signed Employee Action Forms for new hires and a separation (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 Adult Services Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 Juvenile Services Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 and FY27 Juvenile Reinvestment Grant Application (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Community Corrections budget request contingent on 2.7% COLA (unanimous)
• Approved Water Tower Easement Agreement for Rural Water District No. 1 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss written testimony supporting a constitutional amendment for county home rule. The meeting also includes staff updates on IT, budgeting, and planning, as well as a discussion on the Marlatt Reconstruction Project.

• Written testimony for 2025 Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1605 regarding County Home Rule
• Appointment of Savannah Lee to the Solid Waste Management Committee
• Discussion of the Marlatt Reconstruction Project
• KDHE FY26 Aid to Local Grant Application
• Request to fill Raising Riley Clerk position

The Board approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling over $2.1 million, including $769,555 in payroll and $2,116,115.71 in warrants. It also approved agreements for the Marlatt Avenue Reconstruction Project, including a cost-share with the city and a design services contract with Benesch. The Board adopted written testimony supporting a County Home Rule Amendment and approved several other administrative items, all unanimously.

• Approved payroll vouchers of $769,555.00 and warrant vouchers totaling $2,116,115.71 (unanimous)
• Approved County/City cost-share agreement for Marlatt Avenue Reconstruction design services (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Benesch for Marlatt Avenue Reconstruction design services (unanimous)
• Adopted written testimony supporting County Home Rule Amendment (SCR 1605) (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 budget calendar (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Anna Burson and Steve Schurle to IAAO Conference (unanimous)
• Approved KDHE FY26 Aid to Local grant applications totaling $1,021,546 (unanimous)
• Approved task force to study county unit for rural roads (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will consider appointing Jamie Hageman as Jackson Township Treasurer after accepting the resignation of Gary Hargrave and the declination by Frank Hagenmaier. Commissioners will also vote on the Tax Roll Corrections for the county. An IT/GIS proposal to upgrade the BOCC meeting room audio‑video system will be discussed, and a bid opening for corrugated metal pipe will be held.

• Jackson Township Treasurer appointment (appointment of Jamie Hageman)
• Approval of Tax Roll Corrections
• BOCC Meeting Room Audio/Video Upgrade proposal
• Bid opening for corrugated metal pipe
• RCPD (Riley County Police Department) update

The Board unanimously approved a $29,567.02 audio/video upgrade for the BOCC meeting room, funded through the IT/GIS budget. They also accepted the resignation of the Jackson Township Treasurer and appointed a replacement, approved tax roll corrections, and referred bids for corrugated metal pipe to staff for evaluation.

• Approved $29,567.02 audio/video upgrade from Redi Systems (unanimous)
• Accepted Gary Hargrave's resignation as Jackson Township Treasurer and appointed Jamie Hageman (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (unanimous)
• Referred corrugated metal pipe bids to staff for evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Feb 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will discuss several infrastructure projects, including courthouse window replacements and elevator modernization. The body is also deciding on a bid for lagoon shore stabilization and a partition fence responsibility order.

• Bid recommendation for Bayer Construction Co. to supply 6" ditch liner for Terra Heights Lagoon shore stabilization for $24,800
• Corrected Fence View Order assigning partition fence maintenance between Shirley J. Vandahl and John Chaffee
• Notice to Township Board for a Cereal Malt Beverage License for Britt's Farm at 1000 S. Scenic Drive
• Bid award for Courthouse Plaza East window replacement
• Request to fill a WIC Clerk position

The Board approved several contracts and actions, including a $690,000 bid for the Courthouse Plaza East window replacement (without ballistic windows), a $230,000 loan for the University Park lagoon temporary note at 6% interest, and a contract with AudioEye for ADA compliance software at $3,100 for the first year. All votes were unanimous, with Commissioner Ford absent for the first four items.

• Approved corrected fence order for Vandahl and Chaffee (unanimous)
• Approved Bayer Construction low bid for Terra Heights Lagoon Shore Stabilization (unanimous)
• Signed notice for cereal malt beverage license for Britt's Farm (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll corrections (unanimous)
• Signed employee action forms for two new volunteer firefighters (unanimous)
• Approved TK Elevator proposal for elevator modernization, negotiations to begin (unanimous)
• Approved AudioEye ADA compliance software contract at $3,100 first year (unanimous)
• Approved $690,000 BHS Construction bid for Courthouse Plaza East window replacement, excluding ballistic windows (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will discuss a proposed Training Loan Forgiveness Agreement to recruit and retain staff without Commercial Driver's Licenses. The board will also review tax roll corrections and personnel actions.

• Proposed CDL Training Loan Forgiveness Agreement with training costs between $300 and $5,500 per trainee
• Approval of Tax Roll Corrections
• New hire of Madison Loomis for child care provider at $20 per hour
• New hire of Samual Thompson as Volunteer Firefighter
• Request to refill the Residential Appraisal Supervisor position

The Board unanimously approved a new CDL Training Loan Forgiveness Program for Public Works employees, along with adjusted administrative office hours for Public Works and Noxious Weed departments. They also approved tax roll corrections, employee action forms, and the posting/refilling of the Residential Appraisal Supervisor position. Several informational updates were presented, including the mailing of Change of Value Notices and the Comprehensive Plan update.

• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (unanimous)
• Approved CDL Training Loan Forgiveness Program (unanimous)
• Approved adjusted admin hours for Public Works and Noxious Weed: 7:30 AM-5:00 PM Mon-Thu, 7:30 AM-12:00 PM Fri (unanimous)
• Approved posting and refilling Residential Appraisal Supervisor position (unanimous)
• Approved employee action forms for new hires (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Feb 20, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners adopted several actions, including a Fence View Order for the Vandahl‑Chaffee property, the appointment of Steven Graham to the Pawnee Mental Health Services Advisory Board, and the approval of payroll and accounts payable vouchers for the 2024 and 2025 budgets. The payroll vouchers total $754,838.60 for 2024 and $1,266,630.29 for 2025. The meeting also included acceptance of the February 13 minutes, discussion of a press conference, and a bid opening for CPE window replacement.

• Adopted Fence View Order assigning partition fence responsibility for the Vandahl‑Chaffee fence view
• Appointed Steven Graham to the Pawnee Mental Health Services Advisory Board (Resolution No. 022025‑07)
• Approved payroll vouchers: $754,838.60 for 2024 and $1,266,630.29 for 2025 budget items
• Accepted minutes of the February 13, 2025 regular meeting
• Opened bids for CPE window replacement

The Board approved the Riley County Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) Policy as presented, despite discussion about potential HUD changes. They also approved amendments to the Heritage Estates PUD and replat, and referred CPE window replacement bids to staff for evaluation. Additionally, they approved payroll and accounts payable totaling over $2 million, and made several appointments and personnel actions.

• Approved RHID Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Heritage Estates Final Development Plan amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Heritage Estates Unit 2 plat (unanimous)
• Referred CPE window bids to staff for evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved payroll vouchers of $754,838.60 and warrant vouchers totaling $1,295,098.21 (unanimous)
• Appointed Steven Graham to Pawnee Mental Health Services Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved new Building Maintenance Technician I/II position description and hiring (unanimous)
• Adopted fence view order for Vandahl-Chaffee (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will consider several contract approvals, including the Appraiser’s Real Estate Sales Data Search Service Agreement for Thomas Scaletty. They will also consider amending contractual provisions for Terracon Geotechnical Engineering Services related to the University Park Benefit District’s wastewater treatment facility project. Additional items include signing tax roll corrections, employee action forms, and discussion of a policy breakfast and joint city/county meeting agenda.

• Review and sign Appraiser’s Real Estate Sales Data Search Service Agreement for Thomas Scaletty
• Approve amendment to contractual provisions for Terracon Geotechnical Engineering Services for University Park Benefit District project
• Sign tax roll corrections
• Sign Riley County employee action forms
• Discuss policy breakfast and joint city/county meeting agenda

The Board unanimously approved releasing $1,034,446 in CIP reserve funds for other projects. They also approved several contracts, including a real estate sales data service agreement, an amendment for engineering services for the University Park Lagoons project, tax roll corrections, and a new hire. The RHID policy was discussed but not voted on, with the board agreeing developers could present projects.

• Approved Real Estate Sales Data Search Service Agreement with Thomas Scaletty (unanimous)
• Approved Required Contractual Provisions Amendment with Terracon for University Park Lagoons project (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (unanimous)
• Signed Employee Action Form for James Campbell as Parks and Grounds Tech I at $18.21/hour
• Approved minutes of Feb 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Held executive session on potential litigation; no binding action taken
• Approved contract for attorney fees for Guardian Ad Litem and Military Attorney with Summer Ott Dierks (unanimous)
• Approved releasing $1,034,446 in CIP reserve funds (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss various administrative updates and project reports. A key action item involves amending contracts with SMH Consultants to allow the disbursement of grant funding for a wastewater facility project. The meeting also includes work sessions on short-term rental regulations and county logo guidelines.

• Approval of updated contractual provisions with SMH Consultants for the University Park Benefit District wastewater project
• Work session on Short Term Rental Regulations
• Review of 2024 HMEP grant contract
• Work session on Riley County Logo Usage Guidelines
• Presentation on 2025 Valuation trends

The Board unanimously approved updates to contractual provisions with SMH Consultants for the University Park lagoons project, a consulting agreement with Decision Innovation Consulting for a hazardous materials study, and an out-of-state travel request for Evan McMillan. They also discussed short-term rental regulations and agreed to assist White Canyon Road residents with repairs, while directing staff to draft a letter about future private maintenance.

• Approved Required Contractual Provisions updates for SMH Consultants (University Park lagoons) (unanimous)
• Approved Consulting Services Agreement with Decision Innovation Consulting for hazardous materials commodity flow study (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Evan McMillan to NACE conference (unanimous)
• Agreed by consensus to assist White Canyon Road residents with repairs
• Directed staff to draft letter about future private road maintenance for White Canyon Road
• Directed staff to draft revisions to modernize Riley County Logo Policy
• Approved minutes of Feb 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Signed employee action form for Alexus Dunaway (separation)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will consider a motion to approve a letter of support for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant application. The board will also sign the Tax Roll Corrections and several Riley County Employee Action Forms. Additional agenda items include approving payroll and accounts payable and an administrative work session.

• Approve a letter of support for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) application
• Sign the Tax Roll Corrections document
• Sign Riley County Employee Action Forms for personnel changes
• Approve payroll and accounts payable (when completed)
• Conduct an administrative work session

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a letter of support for a Community Wildfire Defense Grant application, tax roll corrections, employee action forms, and payroll/warrant vouchers totaling $1,642,993.67 for the 2025 budget and $61,923.97 for the 2024 budget. They also approved filling a part-time Human Resources Clerical Assistant position. The board agreed to hold County Officials Luncheons quarterly and discussed the RHID guidelines update and CIP radio upgrade reserve.

• Approved letter of support for Community Wildfire Defense Grant (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll corrections (unanimous)
• Approved employee action forms for separations and new hire (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,704,917.64 (unanimous)
• Approved request to fill part-time HR Clerical Assistant position (unanimous)
• Agreed to hold County Officials Luncheons quarterly

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to end annual school inspections, approve $39,700 in CIP project activations, and consider a new county fiscal analyst position. The meeting also includes a public works permit for Cox Communications and an executive session on potential litigation.

• Vote on Charter Resolution to end school inspections
• Approve CIP project activations totaling $39,700
• Approve Highway Use Permit for Cox Communications
• Approve new Clerk Fiscal Analyst position ($72,685 budget)
• Executive session on potential litigation issues

The Board unanimously approved a fence view decision assigning John Chaffee maintenance of the north half and Shirley Vandahl the south half of a partition fence. It also approved letters of support for Kansas House Bills 2005 (veterans tax relief) and 2120 (Unger Complex sale), and written testimony for Senate Bill 119 (county treasurer funding). Other actions included a Cox Communications highway use permit, CIP project funding totaling $39,700, a tax roll correction, a new Fiscal Analyst position, a charter resolution to cease school inspections, and the promotion of Steve Schurle to Assistant County Appraiser.

• Approved Cox Communications highway use permit for cable upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved $39,700 in CIP project funding for University Park, Ogden, Leonardville (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll correction (unanimous)
• Approved new Fiscal Analyst position for Health Department (unanimous)
• Approved Charter Resolution No. 11 to cease school inspections (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Steve Schurle to Assistant County Appraiser (unanimous)
• Approved fence view decision: Chaffee maintains north half, Vandahl south half (unanimous)
• Approved letters of support for HB 2005, HB 2120, and testimony for SB 119 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a request to void outstanding 2024 park account receivables for the City of Manhattan. The meeting also includes personnel actions, a bid opening for lagoon shore stabilization, and discussions on appraiser positions.

• Proposed write-off of $1,395.98 for 2024 City of Manhattan Park Receivables
• Bid opening for ditch liner for lagoon shore stabilization
• City of Manhattan temporary easement request for CiCo Park ballfields and tennis courts
• Request to refill Residential Appraiser II position
• 2025 Community Park Fund allocation request and transfer to CIP

The Board approved $60,000 in 2025 community park allocations, including funds for restrooms in Leonardville and Ogden, a sports court at University Park, and a pickleball court at Zeandale Park. They also approved a $1,395.98 write-off for CiCo Park maintenance receivables from the City of Manhattan, granted temporary easements for CiCo Park improvements, and referred bids for a lagoon ditch liner to staff. Several personnel actions were approved, including new hires and transfers, and the Board agreed to relocate the Fiscal Analyst – Health Department position under the Clerk's Office.

• Approved $60,000 in 2025 community park allocations (unanimous)
• Approved $1,395.98 write-off for CiCo Park maintenance receivables (unanimous)
• Granted temporary and utility easements to City of Manhattan for CiCo Park (unanimous)
• Referred ditch liner bids to staff for evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions: transfer, new hires, and position refill (unanimous)
• Agreed to relocate Fiscal Analyst – Health Department position under Clerk's Office (consensus)
• Approved refilling Residential Appraiser II position (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners meeting will consider several approvals, including the 2025 Official Depositories and a Tax Roll Corrections document. Commissioners will also sign employee action forms for two volunteer firefighters. A resolution will be presented to restate the Rural Economic Development Advisory Board and replace the required Extension Director member with the Planning and Development Director. Additional agenda items include updates from the Big Lakes Developmental Center and a press conference.

• Approval of 2025 Official Depositories (list of eligible banks and Kansas Municipal Investment Pool)
• Sign Tax Roll Corrections (document 012725)
• Sign Riley County Employee Action Forms for Matthew Rutkowski (separation) and Matt Norville (new hire)
• Restatement of Resolution Establishing Rural Economic Development Advisory Board – change member requirement
• Big Lakes Developmental Center update

The Board unanimously approved the 2025 official depositories list, tax roll corrections, and a resolution restating the Rural Economic Development Advisory Board. It also approved a disciplinary action following an executive session and signed employee action forms for firefighter personnel changes.

• Approved 2025 official depositories list (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll corrections (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 012725-06 restating Rural Economic Development Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved disciplinary action after executive session (unanimous)
• Signed employee action forms for firefighter separation and new hire (unanimous)
• Approved OPEI letter of intent and contract renewal (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will vote on activating Capital Improvement Program projects totaling $1,214,000. It will also consider signing certificates of appreciation for former Planning Board members John Wienck and Joe Gelroth, and approve an employee action form for new public health nurse Helena Zavala‑Chase. Additional items include a travel request for the ESRi User Conference costing $5,430 and updates on fire trucks, EMS headquarters, and water and sewer benefit district expansions.

• Approve CIP project activations: Parks $246,000; Museum $50,000; Health Dept $250,000; Public Works $603,000; Noxious Weed $65,000 (total $1,214,000)
• Sign certificates of appreciation for John Wienck and Joe Gelroth (no fiscal impact)
• Approve employee action form for Helena Zavala‑Chase, Public Health Nurse, annual salary $78,582.40
• Approve travel request for ESRi User Conference for two participants, estimated cost $5,430
• Public hearing on Valleywood Sewer Benefit District Expansion and update on University Park Water Benefit District Expansion

The Board unanimously approved $1,214,000 in capital improvement project activations, covering items such as playground equipment at CiCo Park, a storage building at Fairmont Park, and several vehicles for Public Works. They also approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling over $2.9 million, and authorized two water/sewer district expansions after public hearings with no comments.

• Approved $1,214,000 in CIP project activations (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $2,907,597.52 (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for two staff to ESRi User Conference (unanimous)
• Approved Pictometry imagery cost-sharing agreement with City of Manhattan (unanimous)
• Approved application for 2025 GMCF Grant for Community Baby Shower (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 012325-04 enlarging University Park Water Benefit District No. 3 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 012325-05 enlarging Valleywood Sewer Benefit District (unanimous)
• Signed certificates of appreciation for planning board members (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will vote on a staff recommendation to award a $138,980 contract to Rush Truck Center of Topeka for a tandem axle truck chassis. They will also consider extending the county grounds maintenance contract with Rothwell Landscaping, Inc. for $19,602 paid in nine monthly installments, and approve a $16,300 engineering design services proposal from Schwab Eaton for a utility extension at University Park. Additional agenda items include a financial statement audit, an elections specialist hiring request, and public comments.

• Bid Recommendation – Tandem Axle Truck Chassis, $138,980, Rush Truck Center of Topeka
• Riley County Grounds Maintenance Extension Contract with Rothwell Landscaping, Inc., $19,602 (9 payments of $2,178)
• Proposal for Engineering Design Services – Utility Extension at University Park, $16,300, Schwab Eaton
• 2023 Riley County Financial Statement Audit
• Request to Fill Elections Specialist Position

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a $1.214 million capital improvement projects list, which includes adding $65,000 for a new Noxious Weed Department truck. They also approved a $138,980 bid for a tandem axle truck chassis, extended the grounds maintenance contract with Rothwell Landscaping, and approved engineering design services for the University Park utility extension. The board adopted a resolution appointing three members to advisory boards and approved tax roll corrections and employee action forms.

• Approved $1.214M capital improvement projects list (unanimous)
• Approved $138,980 bid for tandem axle truck chassis from Rush Truck Center (unanimous)
• Approved grounds maintenance contract extension with Rothwell Landscaping (unanimous)
• Approved engineering design services proposal for University Park utility extension with Schwab-Eaton (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 011625-03 appointing three advisory board members (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll corrections (unanimous)
• Approved employee action forms for three separations (unanimous)
• Approved title changes and requisition to fill Elections Specialist position (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution authorizing a real estate tax foreclosure sale. The meeting also includes approval of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration proclamation, signing of two employee action forms, a bid opening for a tandem‑axle dump truck, and a request to transition from Diamond Pharmaceutical to Clinical Solutions. Additional agenda items are budget cash‑flow reports, public‑works updates, and various staff updates.

• Resolution Authorizing Real Estate Tax Foreclosure Sale
• Bid opening for tandem axle dump truck
• Approve Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration proclamation
• Sign Riley County Employee Action Forms for Ward Morgan and Bertra Lund
• Request for Approval to Transition from Diamond Pharmaceutical to Clinical Solutions

The Board unanimously approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $2,357,325.79, adopted a proclamation for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration and Day of Service, and approved a resolution authorizing a real estate tax foreclosure sale. They also approved transitioning RCPD inmate pharmaceutical services from Diamond Pharmaceutical to Clinical Solutions, and authorized the Health Department to submit a grant application to the Kansas Children's Cabinet and Trust Fund. Bids for a tandem axle dump truck were opened and referred to staff for evaluation.

• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $2,357,325.79 (unanimous)
• Adopted MLK Jr. Community Celebration and Day of Service Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 011325-02 authorizing real estate tax foreclosure sale (unanimous)
• Approved transition from Diamond Pharmaceutical to Clinical Solutions for RCPD inmates (unanimous)
• Approved Riley County Health Department to submit FY26 ECBG grant application to Kansas Children's Cabinet and Trust Fund (unanimous)
• Referred tandem axle dump truck bids to staff for evaluation (unanimous)
• Appointed Greg McKinley as Chair, Kathryn Focke as Vice-Chair, John Ford as Member (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan 2, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to appoint county residents to four advisory boards, including the Armed Forces Memorial Committee, the Council on Aging, the Law Enforcement Agency Board, and the Parks Board. The meeting also includes signing of employee action forms for Sara Darnell and Justin Brenner, a human resources monthly update, discussion of a KDOT contract, and consideration of 2025/2026 indigent defense counsel services contracts.

• Resolution No. 010225 appointing Michael Riley, Adena Weiser, Greg Burnett to the Armed Forces Memorial Committee Board (4‑year terms)
• Resolution appointing Evelyn Jasper and Philip Preston to the Riley County Council on Aging (3‑year terms)
• Resolution appointing Orville “Wes” Maupin to the Law Enforcement Agency Board (2‑year term)
• Resolution appointing Diane Hoobler to the Parks Board (no expiration)
• Signing of Riley County Employee Action Forms for Sara Darnell (base rate $35.91/hr) and Justin Brenner (base rate $3,055.20 monthly)

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved six two-year contracts for indigent defense panel attorneys, each with $82,000 annual base compensation. They also approved advisory board appointments, a KDOT noxious weed agreement, and opening a request for qualifications for the 2022 Sales Tax Program. An administrative work session was cancelled, and the board held an executive session on potential litigation.

• Approved six indigent defense contracts (Theresa Barr, Chris Bailey, Chris Biggs, Lucas Renz, Melissa Richards, Rebecca Rookstool) at $82,000/year each (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 010225-01 appointing members to advisory boards (unanimous)
• Approved KDOT County Agreement to Treat Noxious Weeds (unanimous)
• Approved opening RFQ for 2022 Sales Tax Program (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Dec 30, 2024 meeting as amended (unanimous)
• Approved personnel action forms for Sara Darnell and Justin Brenner (unanimous)
• Held executive session on potential litigation (unanimous)