Riley County, KS

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review administrative updates and personnel requests. The agenda includes a recruitment update for the County Administrator and requests to fill two open positions.

• Request to fill Assistant County Attorney position
• Request to fill Senior Analyst position
• County Administrator recruitment update
• CMB Township Notice for Stagg Hill Golf Club
• Mobile device reimbursement and purchasing card requests

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The Board of Riley County Commissioners will conduct a regular meeting on October 19, 2026. The agenda includes approving an Evergy invoice, advisory board appointments, and an emergency services staff update. The meeting also includes an administrative work session and an executive session regarding non-elected personnel.

• Keats Evergy invoice payment approval
• Advisory Board appointments
• Emergency Services Staff Update
• Horticulture Update
• Executive session regarding a performance matter involving non-elected personnel

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will meet to review administrative updates, personnel actions, and grant awards. The agenda includes discussions on a moratorium extension for data centers and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

• Data Center and BESS Moratorium Extension
• Flint Hills Event Complex MOU
• KDOT Cost-Share Program Award - Spring 2026
• Health Department Purchasing
• Request to fill Administrative Assistant I position

The Board of Riley County Commissioners approved a $250,000 capital improvement project for a Health Department remodel and authorized a memorandum of understanding with the Flint Hills Event Complex Task Force. Commissioners also approved a resolution extending a moratorium on data centers and battery energy storage systems, and authorized various personnel and financial items including payroll vouchers.

• Approved KDOT Cost-Share Program contract for Winkler Mills Road bridge replacement (3-0)
• Approved mobile device reimbursement request forms (3-0)
• Approved CIP Project Activation for Health Department remodel in the amount of $250,000 (2-1)
• Approved Position and Employee Action Forms, including a Criminal Investigator at $35.00/hr (3-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers of $741,827.97 and warrant vouchers totaling $1,656,365.29 (3-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with the Flint Hills Event Complex Task Force (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 101526-50 extending the moratorium on data centers and BESS (3-0)
• Approved Kansas Forest Service grant award for Emergency Services (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will meet to discuss administrative updates, including the recruitment process for a County Administrator and a remodel of the Health Department. The board will also consider personnel requests and a township road maintenance agreement.

• Change Order for 2026 Chip Seal Project
• Highway Use Permit 2026-010 for S 20th St
• Health Department Remodel
• Selection and recruitment process for County Administrator
• Requests to fill Public Works Operator I-II and Transfer Station Customer Service Representative positions

The Riley County Board of Commissioners approved a decrease of $67,775.59 for the 2026 chip seal project, authorized a highway use permit for a water line installation, and approved employee action forms and the recruitment process for a new county administrator. The Board also voted to approve a remodel of the Riley County Health Department funded by CIP, and approved multiple department position requests and a township road maintenance agreement.

• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Vance Brothers, LLC for a decrease of $67,775.59 (3-0)
• Approved Highway Use Permit 2026-010 for Daryl Parker to install a water line at 3965 S 20th St (3-0)
• Approved Riley County Employee Action Forms for new hires and separations (3-0)
• Approved the October 5, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved the remodel of the Riley County Health Department area funded by CIP (2-1)
• Approved the Riley County Administrator Recruitment and Selection Process and Timeline (3-0)
• Approved filling vacant Public Works Operator and Transfer Station Customer Service Representative positions (3-0)
• Approved the Township Road Maintenance Agreement and an out-of-state travel request for Elizabeth Ward (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners meets October 5, 2026 at 8:30 AM in the Commission Chambers in Manhattan, KS. The board will hear updates on the RCPD, downtown Manhattan, Fort Riley Safe Passage, and rural economic development, and will take up a change order for the University Park Wastewater Lagoon, a Tatarrax Lot 70 item, alcohol at CiCo Park, and county administrator marketing approval. The agenda also includes two plaza reservation requests, a National 4-H Week proclamation, and an executive session for attorney-client consultation.

• Change Order 2 for University Park Wastewater Lagoon
• Tatarrax Lot 70 (presented by County Counselor Jacob Hansen and Assistant County Counselor Michael Hawthorne)
• Alcohol at CiCo Park (presented by HR Director Elizabeth Ward)
• Plaza reservation requests from The Makers Guild, Inc. for October 10 and 11, 2026
• Executive session for attorney-client consultation

The Board agreed by consensus to stop all events at CiCo Park, including those involving alcohol, until policy is clarified. Other actions included approving a wastewater lagoon change order and recruitment materials for a county administrator.

• Halted all events at CiCo Park until policy is clarified (Consensus)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 with Bayer Construction for University Park Wastewater Lagoon (3-0)
• Approved marketing brochure for county administrator recruitment (3-0)
• Approved National 4-H Week Proclamation for Oct 4-10 (3-0)
• Approved Plaza Reservation for The Makers Guild, Inc. for Oct 10 (3-0)
• Approved Plaza Reservation for The Makers Guild, Inc. for Oct 11 (3-0)
• Approved Oct 1, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• No action taken on the sale of Tatarrax Lot 70

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners meets October 1, 2026 at 8:30 AM in the Commission Chambers at 115 N 4th Street, Manhattan, KS. The agenda includes a presentation on the value of a county administrator, public comment, and a business meeting covering a temporary construction easement, Conservation District budget certification, Big Lakes items, a CMB license for Britt's Farm, and approval of payroll and accounts payable. Several staff updates and multiple executive sessions are scheduled, including confidential legal advice on pending litigation and a department head evaluation. The board will also review and approve negotiation of a contract extension for indigent legal services.

• Temporary Construction Easement UP Lagoon
• Conservation District Budget Certification
• Big Lakes Agreement 2027 and Big Lakes K-DOT Support Letter
• CMB License for Britt's Farm
• Review and approve negotiation of contract extension for Indigent Legal Services

The Board approved over $1.3 million in payroll and warrant vouchers. Other actions included approving a budget certification for the Conservation District and a service agreement with Big Lakes Developmental Center.

• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,339,881.52 (3-0)
• Approved $46,866 budget certification for Riley County Conservation District for 2027 (3-0)
• Approved 2027 Agreement for Services with Big Lakes Developmental Center, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved KDOT grant support letter for Big Lakes Developmental Center (3-0)
• Approved Temporary Construction Easement with University Park Improvement District (3-0)
• Approved 2027 Cereal Malt Beverages License for Britt's Farm (3-0)
• Authorized negotiations for Indigent Defense Legal Services contract extensions (3-0)
• Approved minutes from September 28, 2026 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners meets Sept. 28, 2026 in Manhattan, KS for a regular meeting with proclamations, a financial audit review, and several staff presentations. The board will hear the 2025 Riley County Financial Statement Audit, a 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from RCPD, and a Big Lakes Developmental Center update. Other items include a Tatarrax Lot 70 matter, an administrative work session, and an intergovernmental luncheon. Several items are proclamations and routine approvals rather than final decisions.

• 2025 Riley County Financial Statement Audit presented by Jacob Kujath of James Gordon & Associates
• 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant presented by Major Mark French, RCPD
• Tatarrax Lot 70 item with Assistant County Counselor Michael Hawthorne
• Big Lakes Developmental Center update from Director Liz Holle
• Proclamations for National Community Planning Month and Recovery Month

The Board approved a justice assistance grant application and a $27,815 Department of Interior grant for RCFD #1. They also signed employee action forms and two proclamations. A discussion regarding the sale of Tatarrax Lot 70 was tabled.

• Approved 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application (2-0)
• Approved $27,815 Department of Interior grant for RCFD #1 (2-0)
• Approved employee action forms for Molly Mathis, Tucker Callhan, and Eric Callhan (2-0)
• Signed National Community Planning Month and Recovery Month proclamations (2-0)
• Tabled sale of Tatarrax Lot 70 until all commissioners are present (2-0)
• Approved September 24, 2026 meeting minutes (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider several administrative and planning items, including a notice for Britt's Farm, a change order for the Keats project, and a subdivision plat for Steenbock Farms Unit One. The board will also review minutes from a prior meeting, discuss a tentative agenda, and receive updates from county staff and officials. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a department head evaluation.

• CMB Township Notice for Britt's Farm
• Keats Change Order #1
• Steenbock Farms Unit One subdivision
• Executive session to discuss department head evaluation
• Review of Sept 21, 2026 meeting minutes

The Board of County Commissioners approved Change Order No. 1 with BG Consultants and Bayer Construction for Keats Sanitary Sewer Benefit District Improvements at $19,498.10, and approved Resolution No. 092426-49 for the Steenbock Farms Unit One plat. The board also approved a cereal malt beverage license notice for Britt's Farm in Ogden Township, employee action forms, and the September 21 minutes. Two executive sessions were held — one on pending litigation and one on a department head evaluation — with no binding action reported from the personnel session.

• Approved Change Order No. 1 with BG Consultants and Bayer Construction for Keats Sanitary Sewer Benefit District Improvements, $19,498.10 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 092426-49 for the Steenbock Farms Unit One plat, accepting street rights of way, easements and licenses (3-0)
• Approved notice to Ogden Township Board for Britt's Farm cereal malt beverage license (3-0)
• Approved Riley County Employee Action Forms, including two new Volunteer Firefighters and one Public Works retirement effective December 18, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of the September 21, 2026 regular meeting (3-0)
• Added an executive session on pending litigation and removed the 9:35 a.m. staff update (3-0)
• Held executive session on pending litigation; passed motion that action be taken consistent with the consensus reached (3-0)
• Held executive session on department head evaluation; passed motion that no binding action was taken (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on September 21, 2026, at 8:30 AM in the Commission Chambers. The board will consider the 2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant application, review advisory board appointment letters and a resolution, and approve minutes from the September 17 meeting. The agenda also includes updates from the Health Department and Historical Museum, a presentation of the KPA Medallion, and a law enforcement agency meeting.

• 2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) application
• Advisory Board appointment letters and resolution
• Riley County Health Department Accreditation update
• Historical Museum Monthly Staff Update
• Presentation of KPA Medallion

The Board of County Commissioners approved the 2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant application and signed advisory board appointment letters. Meeting as the Board of Health, the Board voted to stop the Riley County Health Department reaccreditation process, with staff citing the department's current status and reorganization. The Board also agreed by consensus for the Historical Museum to work with Public Works to display a KPA medallion on the Courthouse rehabilitation. A resident asked the Board to refuse a $31.1 million grant tied to ICE and consider a local sales tax instead; the minutes record no action on that request.

• Approved 2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) application (3-0)
• Approved and signed advisory board appointment letters and Resolution No. 092126-48 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of the September 17, 2026 regular meeting (3-0)
• Approved not to continue the Health Department reaccreditation process (3-0)
• Agreed by consensus for the Historical Museum to work with Public Works to display the KPA medallion
• Adjourned (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners is holding a regular business meeting with items including a letter supporting Manhattan's Innovative Technology Program, an employee action form, and approval of payroll and accounts payable. The board will also discuss an intergovernmental luncheon, review minutes from a prior meeting, and hear updates from county staff, including budget, extension, police, and human resources departments.

• Letter in Support of the City of Manhattan Innovative Technology Program
• Riley County Employee Action Form
• SFY2027 CCL ATL Agreement
• FFY2027 WIC Contracts
• Approve payroll/accounts payables

The Board of County Commissioners approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,539,933.03, along with a letter of support for the City of Manhattan's Innovative Technology Program application for the US-24/Tuttle Creek Boulevard Corridor project. The Board also approved several employee action forms, including separations, retirements, and new hires, and approved agreements for child care licensing, WIC contracts, and the Wildcat Region PHEP Grant. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved letter of support for City of Manhattan Innovative Technology Program (3-0)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,539,933.03 (3-0)
• Approved employee action forms for separations, retirements, and new hires (3-0)
• Approved SFY2027 Child Care Licensing Aid-to-Local agreement (3-0)
• Approved FFY2027 WIC Contract (3-0)
• Approved FY2027 Wildcat Region PHEP Grant Agreement (3-0)
• Approved minutes of September 14, 2026 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss and decide on several administrative and financial items, including a purchasing card request, the district court's annual budget, year-to-date budget expenditure reports, and proposed 2027 motor vehicle transaction fees. The board will also review minutes from a prior meeting, consider a nuisance property at 2820 Nelson's Landing, and receive updates from county staff and the public works director.

• Riley County Purchasing Card Request
• Riley County District Court Annual Budget
• 2027 Motor Vehicle Transaction Fees
• 2820 Nelson's Landing Nuisance
• County Administrator Marketing Review

The Board of Riley County Commissioners approved Resolution No. 091426-46, increasing the motor vehicle transaction fee under K.S.A. 8-145d, and approved the District Court's 2027 annual budget for submission to the Office of Judicial Administration. It also approved a purchasing card request, the September 10, 2026 minutes, and Resolution No. 091426-47 ordering abatement of a public nuisance at 2820 Nelson's Landing. Commissioner John Ford was absent; all recorded votes were 2-0 with McKinley moving and Focke seconding. The Board agreed to limit public comment time when needed, and the County Administrator marketing review was rescheduled to Thursday.

• Approved Resolution No. 091426-46 increasing the motor vehicle transaction fee (2-0)
• Approved the Riley County District Court 2027 Annual Budget for submission to the Office of Judicial Administration (2-0)
• Approved the Riley County Purchasing Card Request Form (2-0)
• Approved the September 10, 2026 regular meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 091426-47 ordering abatement of a public nuisance at 2820 Nelson's Landing (2-0)
• Agreed to limit the amount of time for public comment per meeting when needed
• Rescheduled the County Administrator Marketing Review to Thursday
• Approved adjournment (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding the 2027 Riley County budget and the 2027 Riley County Fire District #1. The meeting also includes discussions on the Planning & Development Fee Schedule and an EZ EMR contract extension.

• 2027 Riley County Fire District #1 Public RNR Hearing
• 2027 Riley County Public RNR Hearing
• 2027 Riley County Budget Hearing
• Planning & Development Fee Schedule Resolution
• EZ EMR Contract Extension

The Board approved the 2027 Riley County Budget Certificate totaling $108,293,317. They also passed resolutions to levy property tax rates exceeding the revenue neutral rate for both the county and Fire District #1. Additionally, the board approved several administrative items including employee actions and a software contract extension.

• Approved 2027 Riley County Budget Certificate of $108,293,317 (3-1)
• Approved 2027 Special District Funds Certificate totaling $6,907,309 (3-1)
• Approved property tax rate exceeding revenue neutral rate for Fire District #1 (2-1)
• Approved property tax rate exceeding revenue neutral rate for Riley County (2-1)
• Approved 202SB Management Representation Letter with James Gordon & Associates CPA, P.A. (3-0)
• Approved Planning & Development fee schedule resolution (3-0)
• Approved $1,283.80 special assessment for unpaid utility fees in Terra Heights Sewer Benefit District (3-0)
• Approved EZ EMR software contract extension through December 31, 2026 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Commission is holding a regular business meeting with staff updates, work sessions, and administrative items. Key discussions include a planning and development fee schedule work session, a memorandum of understanding with Wichita State University, and an executive session for legal advice on pending litigation. The board will also consider budget adjustments and requests to fill positions.

• Planning & Development Fee Schedule Work Session
• Memorandum of Understanding between Riley County and Wichita State University
• Executive session for confidential legal advice on pending litigation
• FY26 Adult Services 4th Quarter Line-Item Adjustments
• Request to Fill Part-time On-Call Juvenile Intake

The Board approved payroll vouchers totaling $1,223,534.11 and a Memorandum of Understanding with Wichita State University. Other actions included approving health department closures for professional development and filling a Registered Nurse position. The marketing review for the county administrator was rescheduled.

• Approved payroll/accounts payable vouchers totaling $1,223,534.11 (3-0)
• Approved August 31, 2026, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Health Department closure on September 8, 2026, for professional development (3-0)
• Approved filling a full-time Registered Nurse position in the Health Department Clinic (3-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding between Riley County and Wichita State University (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Adult Services 4th Quarter Line-Item Adjustments of $8,813.76 (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Juvenile Services 4th Quarter Line-Item Adjustments of $11,165.10 (3-0)
• Approved Contractual Provisions Attachment for Community Corrections and Pawnee Mental Health (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will hold a work session regarding data centers and battery energy storage systems. The meeting also includes a marketing review for the County Administrator and a discussion on bond placement and resolution.

• Work session on Data Centers / Battery Energy Storage Systems
• County Administrator Marketing Review
• Bond Placement and Resolution
• Administrative Work Session

The Board of Riley County Commissioners approved Resolution No. 083126-42, authorizing placement of the County's General Obligation Bond and the bond purchase agreement. Commissioners also voted to remove the County Administrator Marketing item from the agenda and move it to Thursday, and approved the minutes of the August 27, 2026 regular meeting. Commissioner Greg McKinley was recorded absent, so all votes shown passed 2-0 with Kathryn Focke and John Ford voting aye. The Board also held a work session on data centers and battery energy storage systems, and the County Counselor discussed a potential data center referendum that would require specific legislative authorization; no decision on that was recorded.

• Approved Resolution No. 083126-42 authorizing placement of the County's General Obligation Bond and the bond purchase agreement (2-0)
• Removed County Administrator Marketing from the agenda and moved it to Thursday (2-0)
• Approved the minutes of the August 27, 2026 regular meeting as presented (2-0)
• Adjourned (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

The Board of Riley County Commissioners approved the county administrator compensation package and first-year goals by consensus. The package includes a county vehicle with logo and a choice of cell phone stipend or county-issued phone, but excludes child care, relocation assistance, and advertised 457(B) contributions. The goals focus on budget, staffing, service evaluation, efficiency, and capital management. The board also approved routine items including purchasing card requests, employee action forms, minutes, and an out-of-state travel request.

• Approved purchasing card request (3-0)
• Approved employee action forms for separations, new hires, and a position change (3-0)
• Approved minutes of Aug 24, 2026 meeting (3-0)
• Agreed by consensus on county administrator compensation package: county vehicle with logo, cell phone stipend or county-issued phone, no child care, no relocation assistance, no advertised 457(B) contribution
• Agreed by consensus on county administrator first-year goals: balanced 2028 budget, staffing alignment, service evaluation, operational efficiency, capital management
• Approved out-of-state travel request for Noxious Weed/HHW Director (3-0)
• Recessed into executive session to evaluate department head performance (3-0)
• Adjourned after ribbon cutting for Emergency Services Building/EOC

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

The Board approved Resolution No. 082426-41 amending the Riley County Land Development Regulations after a public hearing with no public comment. Commissioners also approved a Federal Fund Exchange Agreement letting the Chair sign a request to exchange federal funds with the State of Kansas and deposit them in CIP for future transportation projects. A plaza reservation for The Makers Guild, Inc. on October 12, 2026 and the August 20, 2026 minutes were approved. The Board held an executive session for attorney-client consultation and recorded that no binding action was taken.

• Approved Resolution No. 082426-41 amending the Riley County Land Development Regulations (3-0)
• Approved Federal Fund Exchange Agreement; Chair to sign request to exchange federal funds with the State of Kansas and deposit in CIP (3-0)
• Approved Plaza Reservation Request for The Makers Guild, Inc. for October 12, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of the August 20, 2026 regular meeting (3-0)
• Held executive session for attorney-client consultation; record reflects no binding action taken (3-0)
• Adjourned at 10:31 after the Intergovernmental Luncheon (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

The Board of County Commissioners approved $1,709,436.40 in payroll and warrant vouchers and authorized the publication of the 2027 budget hearing notice. Commissioners also passed a resolution allowing certain uncollected 2005 personal property tax judgments to become dormant. Additionally, the board held executive sessions regarding employment contracts and contract obligations.

• Approved $1,709,436.40 in payroll and warrant vouchers (3-0)
• Approved August 17, 2026, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved publishing 2027 budget hearing notice in Manhattan Mercury (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 082026-40 regarding dormant tax judgments (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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