Riley County, Kansas

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

• 2027 Budget Work Session

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

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

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners meeting on May 14, 2026 will discuss a range of items including permits, appointments, and budget requests. The agenda lists a Highway Use Permit (2026-006 RCRWD#1) and a Randolph Lions Club Fireworks Display Permit for approval. The board will consider a temporary appointment of a Local Health Program Administrator, a tax roll correction, and employee action forms. The primary agenda item is the 2027 Budget Appropriation Request, which will be presented alongside multiple agency budget requests.

• Highway Use Permit 2026-006 RCRWD#1
• Randolph Lions Club Fireworks Display Permit
• Temporary Appointment of Local Health Program Administrator
• Tax Roll Correction
• 2027 Budget Appropriation Request

The commissioners approved a highway use permit for Riley County Rural Water District #1, a fireworks display permit for the Randolph Lions Club, and the appointment of the interim health director as Local Health Program Administrator. They also approved a tax roll correction, employee action forms, payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,622,535.91, and the purchase of a $229,000 police generator. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Highway Use Permit 2026-006 for RCRWD#1 (3-0)
• Approved Randolph Lions Club fireworks permit (3-0)
• Approved interim health director as Local Health Program Administrator (3-0)
• Approved Tax Roll Correction (3-0)
• Approved employee action forms for Stephanie Dewey separation and Addison Birkes hire (3-0)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,622,535.91 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of RCPD generator from Foley Power Solutions for $229,000 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of May 11, 2026 meeting (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hear 2027 budget requests from the Clerk/Election office, Public Works, Museum, and Solid Waste and Benefit District. A National Public Works Week Proclamation and discussion of the America250 Time Capsule are also on the agenda. Public comment and review of prior minutes will precede the business items.

• Presentation of National Public Works Week Proclamation
• Discussion of 2027 Clerk/Election Budget by County Clerk Rich Vargo
• 2027 budget requests from Public Works, Museum, and Solid Waste and Benefit District
• America250 Time Capsule discussion with Museum Director Katharine Hensler
• Review of May 7, 2026 regular meeting minutes and tentative agenda

The board voted to approve the National Public Works Week Proclamation. It also approved several employee action forms, including separations and a status change for staff. The minutes from the May 7 meeting were adopted, and the board adjourned after the County Officials Luncheon.

• Approved National Public Works Week Proclamation (passed)
• Approved Riley County Employee Action Forms (passed)
• Approved minutes of May 7, 2026 meeting (passed)
• Adjourned meeting after County Officials Luncheon (passed)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners is holding a regular meeting to review and discuss tentative 2027 budgets for several departments, including District Court, Noxious Weed, Appraiser, Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Planning, and IT/GIS. Additionally, they will consider an application for administrative rezoning and a resolution to move the HR Division under the County Counselor. The agenda also includes executive sessions for attorney-client consultation and department head evaluation.

• 2027 Budget presentations for District Court, Noxious Weed, Appraiser, Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Planning and Development
• 2027 IT/GIS Budget presentation
• Application for Administrative Rezoning (Bob Isaac, Planner)
• Resolution Moving HR Division to the County Counselor
• Executive session for attorney-client consultation and department head evaluation

The commissioners approved the May 1 special meeting minutes and the May 4 regular meeting minutes. They moved into and out of two executive sessions for legal consultation and department head evaluation. The board approved an administrative rezoning changing an unplatted tract from Agricultural District to Light Industrial (I‑1). They also passed a resolution moving the Human Resources division to the Counselor/Administrative Services department.

• Approved May 1, 2026 special meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved May 4, 2026 regular meeting minutes (3-0)
• Moved into executive session for attorney‑client consultation (3-0)
• Moved out of executive session (3-0)
• Moved into executive session to evaluate department head (3-0)
• Moved out of executive session (3-0)
• Approved administrative rezoning from AG to I-1 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 050726-16 moving HR division (2-1)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will review tentative budgets for the 2027 fiscal year for various departments, including the County Counselor, Attorney, and Emergency Services. The meeting will also include a work session on reorganization and a presentation on a potential County Administrator.

• Review 2027 Counselor Budget
• Review 2027 Attorney Budget Request
• Review 2027 Community Corrections Budget
• Review 2027 Emergency Services Budgets
• Work Session for Reorganization

The commissioners approved tax roll corrections and several employee action forms. They also approved the minutes from the April 30 meeting. In a work session, the board adopted a proposal that the County Administrator will coordinate administrative operations of all departments while the board retains authority over department heads. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (unanimous)
• Approved Employee Action Forms for three volunteer firefighters (unanimous)
• Approved April 30 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted County Administrator coordination proposal (2-1, Ford opposed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting on May 1, 2026. The agenda consists entirely of two executive sessions to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel.

• Executive session regarding non-elected personnel matters
• Executive session regarding non-elected personnel matters

The commissioners entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters and then returned to an open session. They approved a record reflecting the executive session actions. The board decided that the next meeting will be conducted as an open session. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Enter executive session to discuss personnel matters – Passed (ayes: McKinley, Focke, Ford; nays: none)
• Exit executive session – Passed (ayes: McKinley, Focke, Ford; nays: none)
• Record reflect action consistent with executive session consensus – Passed (ayes: McKinley, Focke, Ford; nays: none)
• Hold next session as open, not executive – Passed (ayes: McKinley, Focke, Ford; nays: none)
• Adjourn meeting – Passed (ayes: McKinley, Focke, Ford; nays: none)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed vacation of Lasita Road. Commissioners will consider a contract with Bayer Construction for the Keats Sanitary Sewer Benefit District Project. Other items include approval of the 2026 Bituminous Chip Seal Project with Vance Brothers, a purchasing card request, and an annual review of the Solid Waste Management Plan.

• Public hearing on Lasita Rd vacation
• Contract with Bayer Construction for Keats Sanitary Sewer Benefit District Project
• 2026 Bituminous Chip Seal Project with Vance Brothers
• Riley County Purchasing Card Request
• Solid Waste Management Plan Annual Review

The Board approved a $1,085,377.10 payroll and warrant voucher package. It also approved the Bituminous Chip Seal contract, a purchasing card request, and a resolution vacating part of Lasita Road. Several policies and contracts, including the Solid Waste Management Plan and a sewer project with Bayer Construction, were adopted.

• Approved Bituminous Chip Seal Project contract with Vance Brothers (3-0)
• Approved Riley County Purchasing Card Request (3-0)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,085,377.10 (3-0)
• Approved Lasita Road vacation resolution (3-0)
• Adopted Solid Waste Management Plan annual review (3-0)
• Authorized Keats Sanitary Sewer Benefit District contract with Bayer Construction (3-0)
• Adopted Multiple Occupancy Private Space Policy (3-0)
• Approved Nathan Dixon for NACo High Performance Leadership Academy (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on the final plat for the Harper Valley Subdivision. It will also consider a contract for the 2026 Asphalt Overlay Program with Shilling Construction and adopt a Museum Month proclamation. Additional items include a work session on reorganization and an intergovernmental luncheon.

• 2026 Asphalt Overlay Program contract with Shilling Construction
• Museum Month proclamation presentation
• Public hearing for the final plat: Harper Valley Subdivision
• Work session for reorganization
• Intergovernmental luncheon

The commissioners approved the contract for the 2026 Asphalt Overlay Program with Shilling Construction Company, Inc. They also approved a Museum Month proclamation, authorized a USDA grant letter of intent for the Keats Sewer Project, and adopted the Harper Valley Subdivision plat. Several executive sessions were held for personnel matters, and the reorganization discussion was rescheduled to May 4.

• Approved 2026 Asphalt Overlay Program contract with Shilling Construction (unanimous)
• Approved Museum Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Authorized Planning Director to sign USDA Grant LOI for $248,000 Keats Sewer Project (consensus)
• Approved Harper Valley Subdivision plat and related easements (unanimous)
• Rescheduled reorganization discussion to May 4 (consensus)
• Entered and exited multiple executive sessions on personnel matters (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from April 23 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting after intergovernmental luncheon (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will meet to discuss a resolution prohibiting certain activities at CiCo Park in Manhattan. The agenda also includes tax roll corrections and a letter of understanding between Staples and Riley County.

• Resolution prohibiting certain activity upon county owned property in CiCo Park
• Tax roll corrections
• LOU between Staples and Riley County
• 2025 JAG Grant Award Application
• Citizen Agenda Item Policy

The Riley County Board approved several items, including tax roll corrections, a letter of understanding with Staples, employee action forms, a citizen agenda policy, and a home‑rule resolution prohibiting activity on county property in CiCo Park. The board also approved the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application and moved into an executive session to evaluate a department head, then adjourned.

• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (2-0)
• Approved LOU with Staples authorizing IT/GIS Director to sign electronically (2-0)
• Approved Employee Action Forms for election workers separation and new volunteer firefighter hire (2-0)
• Adopted Citizen Agenda Item Policy and posted on county website (2-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 042326-12 prohibiting activity on county property in CiCo Park (2-0)
• Approved 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application (2-0)
• Recessed into executive session to evaluate department head performance (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners holds a regular meeting with routine procedural items, a proclamation for National Drug Endangered Children Awareness Day, and an update on the Elections Office closure. The board also schedules an executive session to discuss a performance matter involving non-elected personnel, followed by a separate Law Enforcement Agency meeting.

• National Drug Endangered Children Awareness Day Proclamation
• Elections Office Closure update
• Executive session for performance matter involving non-elected personnel
• Law Board Agenda/Packet meeting at 12:00 PM
• Review of April 16 regular meeting minutes and tentative agenda

The commissioners voted unanimously to adopt the National Drug Endangered Children Awareness Day proclamation. They also approved the minutes from the April 16 meeting and authorized multiple recesses into and exits from an executive session on personnel matters. The meeting was adjourned after the final motions passed unanimously.

• Approved National Drug Endangered Children Awareness Day proclamation (ayes: McKinley, Focke, Ford; nays: none)
• Approved April 16 meeting minutes (ayes: McKinley, Focke, Ford; nays: none)
• Moved to recess into executive session for personnel matters (ayes: McKinley, Focke, Ford; nays: none)
• Moved to exit executive session at 10:10 a.m. (ayes: McKinley, Focke, Ford; nays: none)
• Recorded that no binding action was taken during the executive session (ayes: McKinley, Focke, Ford; nays: none)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (ayes: McKinley, Focke, Ford; nays: none)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will consider a loan resolution for Keats USDA supplemental funding, a change order for the Transfer Station tipping floor, and a contract for Bison Ridge Recycling. They will also hear a presentation on the Sam N Rogers Sixth Subdivision and hold a work session for reorganization. Routine items include employee actions, payroll approval, and an intergovernmental luncheon discussion.

• Keats USDA supplemental funding loan resolution
• Change order for Transfer Station tipping floor
• Bison Ridge Recycling Contract
• Sam N Rogers Sixth Subdivision
• Work session for reorganization

The commissioners approved a $6,650 change order for the Riley County Tipping Floor project and a loan resolution for the Keats sanitary sewer. They also approved employee action forms, payroll and accounts payable vouchers totaling $1,956,336.77, the minutes from April 13, and the Sam N. Rogers Sixth Subdivision plat. The board voted to deny extending the Bison Ridge recycling contract through February 2031 and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Change Order #3 for Riley County Tipping Floor ($6,650) (3-0)
• Approved USDA loan resolution for Keats sanitary sewer (3-0)
• Approved employee action forms for Carter Kaus and Jeff Crawford (3-0)
• Approved payroll and accounts payable vouchers totaling $1,956,336.77 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of the April 13 meeting (3-0)
• Denied extension of Bison Ridge recycling contract through Feb 2031 (2-1)
• Approved Sam N. Rogers Sixth Subdivision plat resolution (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation on the year‑to‑date budget and expenditures. They will receive an update on the consolidation of the county fire department, emergency management, 911 and EMS. A discussion will be held on data centers and battery energy storage systems, and a project update will be given by the Public Works Director. The board will also consider requests to fill two county staff positions.

• Year to Date Budget and Expenditures – presentation by Rich Vargo
• Update on Consolidation of RCFD#1, EM, 911 and EMS – David Adams
• Discussion of data centers and battery energy storage systems – Amanda Webb
• Project Update – John Ellermann, Public Works Director/County Engineer
• Requests to fill Customer Service Representative – Transfer Station and Parks Seasonal Positions

The Riley County Board approved proclamations for Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Week of the Young Child. It adopted a 180‑day moratorium on data centers and battery energy storage systems. The Board also filled several staff positions and approved position descriptions for emergency services. An executive‑session was held for attorney‑client consultation on pending litigation.

• Approved Child Abuse Prevention Month 2026 proclamation (3-0)
• Approved 2026 Week of the Young Child proclamation (3-0)
• Approved 180‑day moratorium on data centers/battery storage (unanimous)
• Approved position descriptions for RCFD #1, EM, 911 and EMS/Ambulance (3-0)
• Approved fill vacant Customer Service Representative position in Public Works‑Solid Waste (3-0)
• Approved fill Seasonal Parks positions (3-0)
• Approved move to executive session for attorney‑client consultation (3-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The board will review and vote on bid recommendations for a 2026 asphalt overlay and a chip seal project. They will also consider a Riley County purchasing card request, a 2026 GAAP waiver resolution, and an employee action form. Additional discussion will cover a joint city‑county meeting and a possible reorganization of county departments.

• Bid Recommendation 2026 Asphalt Overlay
• Bid Recommendation — Chip Seal 2026
• Riley County Purchasing Card Request
• 2026 GAAP Waiver Resolution
• Reorganization discussion

The Riley County Board approved several contracts and resolutions, including a $1,633,393.46 asphalt overlay and a $425,133.19 chip‑seal project, and adopted a purchasing‑card request and a 2026 GAAP waiver. It set the motor‑vehicle transaction fee at $5.00 effective July 1 2026, approved signage for the Little Apple Mayfest, and authorized leadership training for two staff members. The board also declined to host the next City/County/County meeting and approved a letter to Manhattan and Pottawatomie counties.

• Approved $1,633,393.46 asphalt overlay contract (passed, unanimous)
• Approved $425,133.19 chip seal contract (passed, unanimous)
• Approved Riley County purchasing‑card request (passed, unanimous)
• Approved 2026 GAAP waiver resolution (passed, unanimous)
• Set motor‑vehicle transaction fee at $5.00 effective July 1 2026 (passed, unanimous)
• Approved signage placement for Little Apple Mayfest (passed, unanimous)
• Approved Kris Sneider and Joseph Godown for NACo leadership training (passed, unanimous)
• Declined to host next City/County/County meeting and approved letter to Manhattan and Pottawatomie counties (passed, unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will consider Change Order #2 affecting the transfer station tipping floor. The meeting also includes a review of the April 2 minutes, an executive session for attorney‑client consultation on potential litigation, and updates from the health department, police, public works, and emergency management. A staff work session follows the public updates.

• Change Order #2 Transfer Station Tipping Floor
• Executive session for attorney‑client consultation regarding potential litigation
• KDHE Division of Health Care Finance – Riley County Health Department MOU
• IT/GIS Remodel Contract Amendment
• Staff Update from Emergency Management Director

The commissioners approved the memorandum of understanding between the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Division of Health Care Finance and the Riley County Health Department, authorizing the Health Director to sign it. They also approved Change Order #2 for the Transfer Station Tipping Floor, the minutes from the April 2 meeting, and an addendum to the IT/GIS remodel contract. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved Change Order #2 for Transfer Station Tipping Floor ($5,500) (3-0)
• Approved minutes of the April 2, 2026 meeting (3-0)
• Approved entry into executive session for attorney‑client consultation (3-0)
• Approved exit from executive session (3-0)
• Approved KDHE Division of Health Care Finance MOU; authorized Health Director to sign (3-0)
• Approved Addendum No. 1 with Baker McMillan Architects for $53,753 increase (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will receive the notice of award for the Keats Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project. It will also review CIP project activations, advisory board appointments, employee and position action forms, and approve payroll/accounts payable when completed. Additional items include staff updates, bid openings for the 2026 asphalt overlay and bituminous chip sealing programs, a WIC memorandum of understanding with Stronghold Food Pantry, and grant applications.

• Keats Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project – Notice of Award
• Bid opening for 2026 asphalt overlay program
• Bid opening for 2026 bituminous chip sealing
• Stronghold Food Pantry – Fort Riley WIC MOU
• Grant Applications

The commissioners approved the Notice of Award for the Keats Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project and a series of capital‑improvement projects totaling $1,208,546. They also approved advisory‑board appointments, employee and position action forms, and payroll vouchers amounting to $2,979,744.41. The March 30 meeting minutes were adopted and bids for asphalt overlay and chip‑sealing were referred to staff for evaluation.

• Approved Notice of Award for Bayer Construction Co. – Keats Sanitary Sewer Project (3‑0)
• Approved CIP project activations totaling $1,208,546 (3‑0)
• Approved appointment of Riley County representatives to advisory boards (3‑0)
• Approved employee action forms for new hire and separations (3‑0)
• Approved position action form for Public Information Officer (3‑0)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $2,979,744.41 (3‑0)
• Approved minutes of March 30, 2026 meeting (3‑0)
• Referred 2026 asphalt overlay and bituminous chip‑sealing bids to staff for evaluation (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will discuss several items, including the Aggieville Substation Lease Agreement, the 2027 budget for the Administration Department, and road‑related matters such as the Lasita Road vacation and a Township Road Maintenance Agreement. A capital improvement program work session and an executive session for attorney‑client consultation are also on the agenda.

• Aggieville Substation Lease Agreement
• 2027 Budget for Administration Department
• Lasita Rd Vacation
• Township Road Maintenance Agreement
• CIP Work Session

The Riley County Board approved several key actions, including a $1,208,546 package of capital projects, a $75,000 allocation for CiCo Park playground equipment, and the Aggieville Substation lease. The Board also set a hearing for the Lasita Road vacation petition, agreed to develop the 2027 Administration Department budget, and authorized two attorney‑client executive sessions. All motions passed by unanimous or majority vote.

• Approved Aggieville Substation lease with Midtown Land Co. (3-0)
• Approved March 26 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Lasita Road vacation petition, hearing set for April 30 (3-0)
• Approved $75,000 for CiCo Park playground equipment (2-1)
• Approved $1,208,546 of capital projects and equipment purchases (3-0)
• Board agreed to develop 2027 Administration Department budget and place PIO, HR, and Finance positions in it (consensus)
• Authorized executive‑session recess for attorney‑client consultation at 9:00 am (3-0)
• Authorized executive‑session recess for attorney‑client consultation at 10:26 am (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will review tentative agenda items, discuss department head evaluations, and vote on a bid recommendation for the Keats Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project. The meeting also includes a public comment session and a press conference on county projects.

• Bid Recommendation for Keats Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project
• Commission Chamber Remodel
• Greater Manhattan Community Foundation Grant Agreement
• Howies/Bison Ridge Recycling Contract
• Health Department Space Needs Assessment

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will review a memorandum of agreement for a Flint Hills Regional Council tabletop exercise and consider tax roll corrections. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss security measures and another executive session for preliminary talks on acquiring real property. Additional items include a grant for the BJA FY25 Strengthening Community Supervision Agency Operations Program and updates from staff and community partners.

• Flint Hills Regional Council Regional Tabletop Exercise – Memorandum of Agreement
• Tax Roll Corrections
• Executive session to discuss security measures
• Executive session for preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property
• BJA FY25 Strengthening Community Supervision Agency Operations Program Grant

The commissioners approved several items, including a $75,000 purchase to replace a piece of playground equipment at CiCo Park. They also adopted a memorandum of agreement for a regional tabletop exercise, approved tax roll corrections, and authorized the submission of a grant application and a charitable foundation letter of intent. Executive sessions were held on security measures and a real‑property acquisition discussion. The meeting was adjourned after an intergovernmental luncheon.

• Approved $75,000 CiCo Park playground equipment purchase (3-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Flint Hills Regional Council for tabletop exercise (3-0)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (3-0)
• Approved minutes from March 19, 2026 (3-0)
• Authorized Community Corrections to submit Caroline Peine Charitable Foundation Letter of Intent (3-0)
• Approved submission of BJA FY25 Strengthening Community Supervision Agency Operations Program grant application (3-0)
• Moved into executive session on security measures (3-0)
• Moved into executive session on preliminary real‑property acquisition discussion (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will consider a new Aggieville Substation lease and a lease agreement for Manhattan Chief Sports. The board will also review requests to fill positions for a public health nurse, an EMT, and a paramedic.

• New Aggieville Substation Lease
• Manhattan Chief Sports Lease Agreement
• Rezone from AG (Agricultural) to SF-1 (Single Family)
• Bid opening for Keats Sanitary Sewer Benefit District Improvements Projects
• KDOT Cost-Share Program Application - Spring 2026

The Riley County Board of Commissioners approved the KDOT Cost‑Share Program Construction Reimbursement Grant for Spring 2026 and several letters of support, including a PVC pipe donation for the Keats Sanitary Sewer project and an industrial business park. They also approved new employee hires, payroll and accounts payable vouchers totaling $1,636,717.32, a rezoning from Agricultural to Single‑Family Residential in Manhattan Township, and participation in the Flint Hills Regional Tabletop Exercise. No action was taken on the new Aggieville Substation lease, and the bids for the Keats Sanitary Sewer Benefit District improvements were referred to staff for evaluation.

• Approved KDOT Cost‑Share Program grant application (3‑0)
• Approved letter of support for Keats PVC pipe donation (3‑0)
• No action taken on new Aggieville Substation lease
• Approved letter of support for Industrial Business Park (3‑0)
• Approved Riley County Employee Action Forms for four new hires (3‑0)
• Approved payroll and accounts payable vouchers totaling $1,636,717.32 (3‑0)
• Approved rezoning from AG to SF‑1 in Manhattan Township (2‑0)
• Approved participation in Flint Hills Regional Tabletop Exercise (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will conduct its regular meeting, reviewing minutes from the March 12 session and the tentative agenda. Commissioners will consider a proclamation for the Downtown Parade of Quilts and a public relations award for Michael Boller. Additional items include a purchasing card request, an employee action form, and staff updates.

• Downtown Parade of Quilts Proclamation
• Riley County Purchasing Card Request
• Riley County Employee Action Form
• Review Minutes – March 12, 2026 meeting
• Recognizing Michael Boller – Public Relations Award

The commissioners unanimously approved a county purchasing card request. They also approved the Downtown Parade of Quilts proclamation, several employee action forms, and the minutes from the March 12 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Downtown Parade of Quilts proclamation (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved Riley County purchasing card request (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved employee action forms for Ed Walton, Stephanie Dewey, and Vivienne Leyva (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved minutes of the March 12 meeting (unanimous 3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous 3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will discuss a lease agreement for a new Aggieville substation. Other items include a highway use permit for Twin Valley at 8908 N 52nd St, a county purchasing card request, and a proposal to expand membership of the Rural Economic Development Advisory Board. An executive session will be held to evaluate a department head.

• Lease Agreement for New Aggieville Substation
• Highway Use Permit 2026-004 Twin Valley, 8908 N 52nd St
• Riley County Purchasing Card Request
• Rural Economic Development Advisory Board – membership expansion
• Executive Session to discuss department head evaluation

The commissioners voted unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 031226‑07, reestablishing the Riley County Rural Economic Development Advisory Board and defining its membership, purpose, functions, and powers. The board also approved a highway use permit for Twin Valley, a county purchasing card request, and several employee action forms. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved Highway Use Permit 2026‑004 for Twin Valley (3‑0)
• Approved Riley County Purchasing Card request (3‑0)
• Approved employee separations and new hire actions (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 031226‑07 to reestablish Rural Economic Development Advisory Board (3‑0)
• Approved minutes of March 9, 2026 meeting (3‑0)
• Approved motion to enter and exit executive session for personnel evaluation (3‑0)
• Approved motion to record that no binding action occurred in executive session (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review year-to-date budget expenditures and the 2027 budget calendar. The agenda includes updates from the Planning & Development Department and a request to apply for an SFY27 Aid to Local grant.

• Year to Date Budget Expenditures review
• 2027 Budget Calendar discussion
• SFY27 Aid to Local Grant application request
• Planning & Development Department update
• Mid-Session Legislative Update

The commissioners approved several personnel actions, the 2027 budget calendar, and health‑department grant requests. They recessed twice to act as the Board of Health and later reconvened as the Board of Commissioners. Finally, they directed the County Counselor’s Office to draft a resolution moving Human Resources under its administration.

• Approved employee action forms separating two election workers and promoting Breva Spencer (passed 3-0)
• Approved March 5, 2026 meeting minutes (passed 2-0)
• Approved 2027 budget calendar and baseline (passed 3-0)
• Approved request to apply SFY27 aid to a local health grant (passed 3-0)
• Approved health department aid to local grant applications (passed 3-0)
• Recessed as Board of County Commissioners to convene as Board of Health (passed 3-0)
• Recessed as Board of Health and reconvened as Board of County Commissioners (passed 3-0)
• Directed County Counselor’s Office to draft resolution moving Human Resources under its office (passed 3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will review the March 2 minutes, approve payroll, and hold a work session on reorganization. The agenda includes a press conference on the 2027 budget calendar and a community art festival.

• Review minutes from March 2, 2026
• Approve payroll and accounts payables
• Work session on reorganization
• Press conference on 2027 Budget Calendar
• Community Art & Craft Festival at CiCo Park

The board voted unanimously to approve the request to hold a Community Art & Craft Festival at CiCo Park, permitting an exception to existing alcohol restrictions. It also approved a tax roll correction and payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,168,816.93, and ratified the March 2, 2026 meeting minutes. The meeting was adjourned at 11:11 a.m. with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved Community Art & Craft Festival at CiCo Park (3-0)
• Approved Tax Roll Correction (3-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers $791,821.24 and warrant vouchers $1,168,816.93 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of March 2, 2026 meeting (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:11 a.m. (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will review the minutes from the February 26 meeting and receive updates from the county police department, downtown Manhattan, and the health department. A discussion will be held on potentially expanding the membership of the Riley County Rural Economic Development Advisory Board. The meeting also includes a press conference and an executive session on personnel matters.

• Review minutes from Feb 26, 2026 meeting
• Press conference topics presented by County Counselor Jacob Hansen
• RCPD update by Captain Scott Hajek and Major Mark French
• Downtown Manhattan update by Gina Snyder
• Potential membership expansion for Riley County Rural Economic Development Advisory Board

The commissioners approved the interim Public Health Clinic and Family Services Manager role, including temporary compensation, for a three‑month term ending no later than May 29, 2026. They also approved advertising for part‑time Elections Clerical Assistants and expanded the Rural Economic Development Advisory Board with one regional seat. Several procedural motions, including moving to executive session and adjournment, were passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Feb 26, 2026 meeting (3-0)
• Approved advertising for part‑time Elections Clerical Assistants (3-0)
• Approved interim Public Health Clinic & Family Services Manager position (3-0)
• Approved one regional seat on Rural Economic Development Advisory Board (consensus)
• Moved to recess as Board of Health (3-0)
• Moved to executive session for personnel matters (3-0)
• Recorded no binding action taken during executive session (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will meet to consider a construction agreement for the University Park Lagoon and a tractor recommendation. The board will also discuss a contract extension for recycling services and a proposed benefit district for Stadel Road.

• University Park Lagoon Construction Agreement
• Recommendation for a tractor
• Proposed Stadel Road benefit district update and petition
• Contract extension for recycling services with Bison Ridge Recycling
• FY27 KDOC Comprehensive Plan and Case Plan for Adult and Juvenile Services

The commissioners voted to approve the University Park Wastewater Lagoon construction agreement with Bayer Construction for $1,980,090.20. They also approved a compact utility tractor purchase, employee action forms, FY 2027 KDOC grant applications for adult and juvenile services, a letter of support for Clay County Community Corrections funding, and signed the Stadel Road Sewer Benefit District petition. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved $53,893.93 PrairieLand Partners compact utility tractor (3-0)
• Approved $1,980,090.20 Bayer Construction University Park Wastewater Lagoon agreement (3-0)
• Approved employee action forms for three staff hires/position change (3-0)
• Approved FY 2027 KDOC grant for Adult Services (3-0)
• Approved FY 2027 KDOC grant for Juvenile Services (3-0)
• Approved letter of support to Clay County Commissioners for Community Corrections funding (3-0)
• Signed Stadel Road Sewer Benefit District petition (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will review minutes from the previous meeting, discuss a request to fill a traffic control technician position, and receive a report on an investigation into non-elected personnel. The board will also hear updates from Pawnee Mental Health Services and discuss a proposed amendment to short-term rental regulations.

• Request to Fill Traffic Control Technician Position
• Report on Investigation into Non-elected personnel
• Pawnee Mental Health Services update
• Amendment to Section 5.2 Use Specific Standards for Short Term Rentals
• Value Notices going out Wednesday

The commissioners approved the Real Estate Sales Data Search Service Agreement, Tax Roll Corrections, and an amendment to the short‑term rental standards in the Riley County Land Development Regulations. They also approved advertising and filling a Traffic Control Technician position in the Public Works Department. The board announced the mailing of 2026 Change of Value Notices and the temporary closure of the Transfer Station for construction, took no action on a recommendation to create a County Administrator, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Real Estate Sales Data Search Service Agreement (3‑0)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (3‑0)
• Approved amendment to Section 5.2 Short‑Term Rental standards in Land Development Regulations (3‑0)
• Approved advertising and filling Traffic Control Technician position (3‑0)
• Announced mailing of 2026 Change of Value Notices on Feb 25 (informational)
• Announced closure of Transfer Station building for construction starting Mar 2 (informational)
• No action taken on recommendation to create a County Administrator position (no vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will discuss a permanent sanitary sewer easement for the UP Lagoon Project. It will also consider tax roll corrections, an employee action form, and approval of payroll and accounts payable when completed. Additional items include reviewing minutes from the February 12 meeting, a tentative agenda, and staff updates from emergency services, extension, and the police department. An executive session will be held for attorney‑client consultation on benefit districts.

• Permanent sanitary sewer easement – UP Lagoon Project
• Tax roll corrections
• Riley County employee action form
• Approve payroll/accounts payables (when completed)
• Executive session for attorney-client consultation regarding benefit districts

The Riley County Board of Commissioners approved payroll and warrant vouchers amounting to $1,572,221.55. They also approved a permanent sanitary sewer easement, tax roll corrections, an employee action form for a new volunteer firefighter, and the minutes from the February 12 meeting. An executive‑session for attorney‑client consultation was authorized, then the board returned to open session and adjourned.

• Approved Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easement for UP Lagoon Project (3-0)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (3-0)
• Approved Employee Action Form for Michael Shuman, Volunteer Firefighter (3-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers and warrant vouchers totaling $1,572,221.55 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of the February 12, 2026 meeting (3-0)
• Authorized executive session for attorney‑client consultation on sanitary code enforcement (3-0)
• Returned from executive session to open session (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will consider a professional‑services agreement for the Lasita Road Bridge project with Schwab Eaton. Other items include a contract for attorney fees in a tax‑foreclosure case, a solid‑waste grant program, a highway‑use permit for Richter Farms, and a recommendation on steel materials for the Airport Road Bridge piling. The meeting also covers budget cash‑flow updates, staff updates, and several executive‑session discussions.

• Contract for attorney fees for Guardian ad Litem & Military Attorney in a tax‑foreclosure case
• Agreement for professional services – Lasita Road Bridge – Schwab Eaton
• Solid Waste Grant Program
• Highway Use Permit 2026‑002 for Richter Farms
• Recommendation – steel materials for Airport Road Bridge piling

The Riley County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a series of contracts, permits, and administrative actions. Items approved included attorney fees, a bridge design contract, a solid waste grant, a highway use permit, bridge pilings for Airport Road, tax roll corrections, employee action forms, and a bid referral for a utility tractor. The board also authorized out‑of‑state travel, a temporary health clinic closure, and a childcare licensing staffing decision.

• Approved Contract for Attorney Fees for Guardian ad Litem & Military Attorney (3-0)
• Approved Agreement for Professional Services – Lasita Road Bridge (3-0)
• Approved Solid Waste Grant Program contract with KDHE (3-0)
• Approved Highway Use Permit 2026-002 for Richter Farms water line (3-0)
• Approved purchase of bridge pilings for Airport Road bridge ($25,237.62) (3-0)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (3-0)
• Approved Employee Action Forms for multiple hires and separations (3-0)
• Approved referral of compact utility tractor bids to staff for evaluation (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review year-to-date budget expenditures and the January 2026 Treasurer Report. The meeting includes a presentation on 2026 property valuation increases and notifications. The board will also consider the adoption of the Region I Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Adoption of the Region I Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Riley County 2026 Property Valuation Increase and Notification
• Year to Date Budget and Expenditures review
• January 2026 Treasurer Report
• Executive session regarding confidential legal advice on pending litigation

The Board approved the minutes from the February 5 meeting. It adopted Resolution No. 020626-05, the Kansas Homeland Security Region I Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Board entered and exited an executive session for legal advice on pending litigation. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved February 5 minutes (3-0)
• Adopted Hazard Mitigation Plan (Resolution No. 020626-05) (3-0)
• Moved into executive session for legal consultation (3-0)
• Moved out of executive session (3-0)
• Recorded that actions shall follow executive‑session consensus (3-0)
• Moved to adjourn (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will meet on February 5, 2026 at 8:30 AM. The agenda includes recommendations for steel materials for Airport Road Bridge and its decking, a recommendation for University Park Lagoon construction, and a CIP project amendment. It also lists advisory board appointments, employee action forms, and approval of payroll/accounts payables. Additional items are staff updates and executive sessions on personnel and department evaluations.

• Recommendation — Steel Materials for Airport Road Bridge
• Recommendation — Steel Materials for Airport Road Bridge Decking
• Recommendation — University Park Lagoon Construction
• CIP Project Amendment
• Advisory Board appointments

The Riley County Board expanded the executive session to 10:00‑10:50 a.m. and unanimously approved several contracts, including steel materials for the Airport Road Bridge ($101,573.41) and bridge decking ($49,868.50). It also approved the low‑bid University Park Wastewater Lagoon project for $1,980,090.20, two $10,000 CIP amendments for Leonardville and Ogden parks, and a resolution appointing county representatives to advisory boards. Payroll and employee action forms were approved as presented.

• Expanded executive session to 10:00‑10:50 a.m. (3‑0)
• Approved Oden Enterprises steel materials for Airport Road Bridge, $101,573.41 (3‑0)
• Approved Welborn Sales bridge decking for Airport Road Bridge, $49,868.50 (3‑0)
• Approved Bayer Construction low bid for University Park Lagoon, $1,980,090.20 (3‑0)
• Approved two CIP amendments for Leonardville and Ogden parks, $10,000 each (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 020526‑04 appointing county representatives to advisory boards (3‑0)
• Approved employee action forms for Toni Murphy (Medical Billing) and Joshua Roeser (Volunteer Firefighter) (3‑0)
• Approved payroll vouchers $837,273.54 and warrant vouchers totaling $1,371,? (3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to address a tax roll correction and review minutes from the January 29 meeting. The session includes updates from the Big Lakes Developmental Center and the Riley County Police Department.

• Tax roll correction
• Big Lakes Developmental Center update
• RCPD update from Captain Scott Hajek and Major Mark French

The commissioners amended the agenda to add an executive session for attorney‑client consultation. They approved the Tax Roll Correction and the minutes from the January 29 meeting. The board entered and exited an executive session for legal consultation on personnel matters, recorded that no binding action occurred, and then adjourned.

• Amended agenda to add executive session for attorney‑client consultation (passed 3‑0)
• Approved Tax Roll Correction (passed 3‑0)
• Approved minutes of Jan 29, 2026 meeting (passed 3‑0)
• Recessed into executive session for legal consultation on personnel matters (passed 3‑0)
• Returned from executive session (passed 3‑0)
• Recorded no binding action taken during executive session (passed 3‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (passed 3‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2026 Community Park Fund allocation and a write-off for the 2025 City of Manhattan Park Receivables Account. The board will also review a recommendation for the Walsburg Road Reinforced Concrete Box and open bids for 2026 bridge replacement steel materials.

• Walsburg Road Reinforced Concrete Box (RCB) recommendation
• 2026 Community Park Fund Allocation Request and Transfer to CIP
• 2025 City of Manhattan Park Receivables Account Write-Off
• Bid opening for 2026 steel materials for bridge replacement
• Health Department Space Needs Assessment Recommendation

The Riley County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including a $34,030.15 contract for a reinforced concrete box on Walsburg Road. They also approved consent letters for the assignment of agreements from Howie's and Hamm, LLC, tax roll corrections, and multiple employee action forms. The board entered an executive session for legal personnel matters and authorized the Public Works Department to advertise and fill a Customer Service Representative I position.

• Approved Consent Request Letter assigning Howie's agreements (3-0)
• Approved Consent Request Letter assigning Hamm, LLC contract to Republic (3-0)
• Approved $34,030.15 quote for Walsburg Road reinforced concrete box (3-0)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (3-0)
• Approved Employee Action Forms for new hires and separations (3-0)
• Approved minutes of the Jan 22, 2026 meeting (3-0)
• Approved entry into executive session for legal personnel matters (3-0)
• Approved advertisement and hiring of Customer Service Representative I in Public Works (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will discuss several administrative items, including consent letters, tax roll corrections, and an employee action form. They will vote on a request to fill a Customer Service Representative I position and on a health department space needs assessment recommendation. The agenda also includes a request to allocate the 2026 Community Park Fund and to write off the 2025 City of Manhattan park receivables account.

• Consent Request Letter with Howie's
• Tax Roll Corrections
• Request to Fill Customer Service Representative I Position
• Health Department Space Needs Assessment Recommendation
• 2026 Community Park Fund Allocation Request and Transfer to CIP

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will discuss a proposed interlocal cooperative agreement to conduct a US‑24 corridor management study. Other agenda items include a highway use permit for AT&T, corrections to the tax roll, and a temporary operation plan for the county transfer station. The meeting also covers routine items such as payroll approval, a P‑Card policy update, and preservation of election records.

• Highway Use Permit 2026-001 for AT&T
• Tax Roll Corrections
• Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for US‑24 Corridor Management Study
• Riley County Transfer Station – Temporary Operation Plan
• P‑Card Policy update

The commissioners approved an interlocal cooperative agreement with the City of Manhattan, Pottawatomie County and KDOT to conduct a US‑24 Corridor Management Study. They also approved a highway use permit for AT&T, tax‑roll corrections, employee action forms, and the payroll and warrant vouchers for the 2025 and 2026 budgets. The board added an executive session to the agenda and chose not to submit testimony on HB 2408. All votes were unanimous.

• Added executive session to end of agenda (passed, unanimous)
• Approved Highway Use Permit 2026-001 for AT&T (passed, unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (passed, unanimous)
• Approved Employee Action Forms for separation and new hire (passed, unanimous)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers for 2025 and 2026 budgets (passed, unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the Jan 15, 2026 meeting (passed, unanimous)
• Decided not to submit testimony on HB 2408 (consensus)
• Executed Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for US-24 Corridor Management Study (passed, unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will meet to discuss county infrastructure, personnel actions, and grant requests. The agenda includes a bid opening for the University Park lagoon project and a review of county driveway standards.

• Bid opening for University Park lagoon project
• Final Plat for Sam M Rogers Fifth Subdivision
• Purchase of 2007 Ferrera Pumper/Tanker and Deputy Chief 1501 vehicle replacement
• Request to apply for GMCF Grant for Community Baby Shower
• OPEI Grant Contract Renewal and Letter of Intent

The board amended the agenda to add an executive session and approved several routine items, including the Annual Firefighters Relief Act declaration and tax roll corrections. They authorized the purchase of a pre‑owned 2007 Ferrara pumper/tanker for up to $225,000 and a 2026 Silverado 2500HS for $50,388.90. The board also approved the Sam N. Rogers Fifth Subdivision plat and referred bids for the University Park lagoon project to staff for evaluation.

• Amended agenda to add executive session (passed, 3-0)
• Approved Annual Firefighters Relief Act Declaration Form (passed, 3-0)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (passed, 3-0)
• Approved purchase of 2007 Ferrara Pumper/Tanker up to $225,000 (passed, 2-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Silverado 2500HS for $50,388.90 (passed, 2-0)
• Approved Sam N. Rogers Fifth Subdivision plat resolution (passed, 2-0)
• Referred University Park lagoon project bids to staff for evaluation (passed, 2-0)
• Approved refill of Sales Verification Clerk position (passed, 2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to reorganize the board and address several administrative items. The agenda includes a resolution for a real estate tax foreclosure sale and a contract extension for grounds maintenance.

• Resolution authorizing real estate tax foreclosure sale
• Extension of contract for RC Grounds Maintenance—Rothwell
• 2026 Reinforced Concrete Box (RCB) recommendation
• University Park easements
• Tax roll correction

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve official depositories for 2026 and a tax roll correction. The agenda includes a request to fill a Fiscal Analyst position and a discussion regarding a contract for coroner services.

• Approval of 2026 Official Depositories
• Tax Roll Correction
• Request to fill Fiscal Analyst position
• Contract for Coroner Services
• December 2025 Monthly Revenue Report

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Commissioners will discuss a grant application for the ECBG program for fiscal year 2027. They will also review CMB licenses for Dara's LLC, adopt a proclamation for the America 250 celebration, and consider a policy on compensation for travel and study time. Several executive sessions are scheduled for confidential legal advice on personnel and pending litigation.

• CMB Licenses for Dara's LLC
• Proclamation: America 250 Celebration
• Compensation for Travel and Study Time Policy
• RCPD update – Captain Scott Hajek and Major Mark French
• Raising Riley ECBG FY27 Grant Application