Riley County public meetings in 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will consider purchasing a used fire truck for $85,000 and approve a grant agreement with the City of Manhattan. The meeting also includes administrative work sessions, advisory board appointments, and a press conference.

• Purchase authorization for a used fire truck for $85,000
• 2025 Special Alcohol Funds Grant Agreement with the City of Manhattan
• Highway Use Permit for Evergy to install poles on Allan St
• Advisory Board appointments including Fair Board and Planning Board members
• Executive session to discuss a performance matter involving non-elected personnel

The Board unanimously approved the purchase of a used 2006 Spartan/Central States pumper for Fire District #1 at $85,000, the 2025 Special Alcohol Funds Grant Agreement with the City of Manhattan for Court Services, a Highway Use Permit for Evergy, and several advisory board appointments. They also approved a First Amendment to the Correctional Health Care Contract with Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc., and replaced a Law Board appointment. In executive session, the Board approved a disciplinary action for a non-elected employee, with Commissioner Ford absent.

• Approved $85,000 purchase of used 2006 Spartan/Central States pumper for RCFD #1 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Special Alcohol Funds Grant Agreement with City of Manhattan for Court Services (unanimous)
• Approved Highway Use Permit for Evergy to install four poles on Allan Street (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 123024-57 appointing members to Fair Board, RCPB/BOZA, and Rural Economic Development (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to Correctional Health Care Contract with Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. (unanimous)
• Replaced resident Law Board appointment Gary Olds with Orville 'Wes' Maupin (unanimous)
• Approved disciplinary action for non-elected personnel in executive session (unanimous, Ford absent)
• Appointed Mike Riley, Greg Burnett, Adena Weiser to Armed Forces Memorial Board; Evelyn Jasper and Philip Preston to Council on Aging (unanimous, Ford absent)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss signing a contract with CivicPlus for the CivicClerk product and associated services. The meeting also includes several requests to fill county positions and updates from mental health and health department officials.

• Contract with CivicPlus for CivicClerk with an initial term investment of $20,375 and annual recurring services of $17,900
• Request to fill Opioid Education and Prevention Specialist position (internal fill)
• Request to fill/extend Medical Clerk position
• Request to fill Emergency Management Planner position
• Request to fill EMT position

The Board unanimously approved a contract with CivicPlus for the CivicClerk software, signed employee action forms for separations and promotions, and approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,751,930.75. The board also approved several personnel actions, including promotions, extensions, and new positions, and approved 2025 alcohol grant agreements for community corrections. Commissioner Focke was absent.

• Approved CivicPlus CivicClerk contract (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,751,930.75 (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Jenni Ebert to Opioid Education and Prevention Specialist (unanimous)
• Extended temporary Medical Clerk position through March 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Special Alcohol Funds Grant for Adult Services (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Special Alcohol Funds Grant for Juvenile Services (unanimous)
• Approved requisition to fill Emergency Management Planner position (unanimous)
• Approved requisition to fill EMT position (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will consider signing a Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. to update the county's comprehensive plan. The agenda also includes administrative items, public comment, and a review of tentative agenda topics.

• Professional Services Agreement for 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update with Stantec
• 2023 Management Representation letter with James Gordon & Associates CPA, P.A.
• Agreement for Professional Services - Schwab Eaton, P.A. - Biennial Bridge Inspections
• Purchase Authorization for a used fire truck
• Replat of multiple subdivisions into single lots

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a professional services agreement with Stantec for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update, signed the 2023 Management Representation Letter with James Gordon & Associates, and approved a $30,250 bridge inspection contract with Schwab-Eaton. They also authorized the purchase of a used fire truck for $90,000, approved three replats, and directed staff to begin the process to opt out of performing school inspections. All votes were 2-0 with Commissioner Focke absent.

• Approved Stantec Professional Services Agreement for 2040 Comprehensive Plan update (2-0)
• Signed 2023 Management Representation Letter with James Gordon & Associates CPA (2-0)
• Approved $30,250 bridge inspection contract with Schwab-Eaton (2-0)
• Approved $90,000 purchase of used 2000 Spartan/Ferrara fire truck for Fire District #1 (2-0)
• Approved appointments of McKinley and Focke to Law Board (2-0)
• Approved Reid Lane Addition replat (2-0)
• Approved Western Shore Acres Subdivision Unit Three replat (2-0)
• Approved PB Addition replat (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a contract with BG Consultants, Inc. to create plans and specifications for repairing the tipping floor and loading chute at the Riley County Transfer Station. The meeting also includes administrative reports, board appointments, and a department head evaluation.

• Contract with BG Consultants, Inc. for Riley County Transfer Station tipping floor and chute repair
• 2024 GAAP Waiver Resolution
• Kaw Valley Engineering Agreement Amendment
• Law Board appointments and interview with Linda Gibbs
• Tax roll corrections and 2024 first half tax information

The Board of Riley County Commissioners unanimously approved a consultant-client agreement with BG Consultants for the Transfer Station tipping floor and chute repair, a mobile device reimbursement form, a GAAP waiver resolution, tax roll corrections, and appointments to advisory boards. They also approved a contract amendment with Kaw Valley Engineering for the EMS project and made Law Board appointments. The meeting included staff reports and presentations, with no substantive decisions beyond these approvals.

• Approved BG Consultants agreement for Transfer Station tipping floor and chute repair (unanimous)
• Approved Mobile Device Reimbursement Request Form (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 GAAP Waiver Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (unanimous)
• Approved advisory board appointments and Resolution No. 121624-52 (unanimous)
• Approved Kaw Valley Engineering contract amendment for EMS project (unanimous)
• Approved Law Board appointments: McKinley, Focke, Olds (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will consider authorizing the purchase of a used 1998 International 4800 wildland pumper for $30,000, funded from RCFD #1 fund 184. They will also review a travel request for Deputy Chief Doug Russell and Battalion Chief David Russell to inspect the truck in Benson, Arizona, with an estimated cost of $1,187, funded from RCFD #1 fund 183. A discussion of the Riley County Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) policy will be held, with a possible motion to approve the policy. Additional agenda items include payroll/accounts payable approval and multiple departmental staff updates.

• Purchase Authorization for a used 1998 International 4800 wildland pumper ($30,000) from RCFD #1 fund 184
• Travel Authorization for Deputy Chief Doug Russell and Battalion Chief David Russell to Benson, Arizona (estimated $1,187) from RCFD #1 fund 183
• Discussion of Riley County Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) policy with possible approval motion
• Approval of payroll and accounts payable (when completed)
• Staff updates from Emergency Management, IT/GIS, Treasurer, Economic Development, Health Department, and others

The Board approved the purchase of a used 1998 International 4800 wildland pumper for $30,000, funded from RCFD #1 fund 184. They also authorized out-of-state travel for two fire chiefs to inspect a used fire truck in Arizona. Payroll and accounts payable totaling $2,353,033.01 were approved. The board interviewed two candidates for the Law Board but took no action on appointments.

• Approved $30,000 purchase of used 1998 International 4800 wildland pumper (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Deputy Chief Doug Russell and Battalion Chief David Russell to Benson, AZ (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and accounts payable totaling $2,353,033.01 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Dec 9, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Recessed as BOCC to Board of Health and reconvened (unanimous)
• Adjourned after legislative conference (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the 2024 budget amendment. The meeting also includes interviews for Law Board members and several executive sessions for legal advice and department head evaluations.

• 2024 Budget Amendment Hearing
• Authorization to sign contractual provisions attachment for CivicPlus
• Approval of a Tax Roll Correction
• 2025 Cereal Malt Beverages Licenses for Dara's LLC (5321 Tuttle Creek Blvd. and 1132 Pillsbury Drive)
• Discussion on the possible purchase of a used fire truck

The Board unanimously approved the 2024 budget amendment, which increases the transfer to the Capital Improvement Program without increasing ad valorem taxes. The Board also agreed by consensus to allow the Riley County Historical Museum to remain closed to the public from December 24, 2024 through February 15, 2025. Several routine items were approved, including a CivicPlus contract attachment, tax roll corrections, and 2025 cereal malt beverage licenses for Dara's LLC. The Board interviewed three candidates for the Law Board member position and held executive sessions for department head evaluations.

• Approved 2024 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved CivicPlus Contractual Provisions Attachment (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll corrections (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 cereal malt beverage licenses for Dara's LLC at 5321 Tuttle Creek Blvd and 1132 Pillsbury Drive (unanimous)
• Approved employee action forms for new hires and separations (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Dec 2, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed by consensus to close Historical Museum Dec 24, 2024 - Feb 15, 2025
• Interviewed three Law Board candidates; fourth rescheduled

Board of County Commissioners

At the December 2, 2024 regular meeting, the Riley County Board of Commissioners considered several agenda items. The board will vote on signing an addendum to the strategic‑planning contract with Shockey Consulting, increasing the total amount to $27,090. It will also consider approving a $190,979.78 contract with Reece Construction for the Kitten Creek Road culvert replacement project, and a $1,394 out‑of‑state travel request for the fire chief to evaluate used fire trucks. Additional items include a pay‑scale and salary resolution and other routine business.

• Approve Shockey Consulting contract addendum – revised total $27,090
• Approve Kitten Creek Road Culvert Replacement contract with Reece Construction – $190,979.78, 45‑day project starting Dec 3
• Approve out‑of‑state travel request for fire chief – $1,394
• Consider pay‑scale and salary resolutions
• CivicClerk purchase to replace MinuteTraq

The Riley County Board of Commissioners approved several items on December 2, 2024, including a culvert replacement contract, a consulting agreement addendum, out-of-state travel to evaluate used fire trucks, and 2025 pay scales. The board also approved applying for a health grant and purchasing CivicClerk software to replace MinuteTraq. Commissioner McKinley was absent; the board held an executive session on potential litigation with no binding action taken.

• Approved Consultant Services Agreement Addendum No. 01 with Shockey Consulting, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $190,979.78 contract with Reece Construction Co., Inc. for Kitten Creek Road culvert replacement (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Fire Chief to evaluate two used fire trucks in Delaware and Canada (unanimous)
• Signed employee action forms: two election department separations and one EMT new hire at $18.69/hour
• Approved Nov 25, 2024 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved closing county offices Dec 26 with administrative leave; agreed to 2025 holiday closures (½ day Dec 24, full days Dec 25-26)
• Held executive session on potential litigation; no binding action taken
• Approved applying for Safe Sleep Community Baby Showers (Core/SIPP) grant (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss various administrative updates, including a grant application and a revised engineering contract. The body is deciding on a capital improvement project for phone systems and reviewing several personnel action forms.

• Proposed $65,000 CIP project to upgrade phone systems
• Revised contract for Kaw Valley Engineering
• Application for SFY2026 LEPP Grant
• Proclamation for Small Business Saturday on November 30, 2024
• Personnel actions including a new hire for Office Building Receptionist and a promotion for County Counselor

The Board approved a $65,000 countywide phone system upgrade for the IT/GIS Department, a Small Business Saturday proclamation, a mobile device reimbursement form, payroll and warrants totaling $1,841,133.90, and directed staff to submit a SFY2026 LEPP grant application. They denied the revised contract with Kaw Valley Engineering and directed staff to negotiate a revised contract. The board also conducted multiple executive sessions for department head evaluations and potential litigation, with no binding action taken in those sessions.

• Approved $65,000 CIP project for countywide phone system (2-0, McKinley absent)
• Approved Small Business Saturday Proclamation (2-0)
• Approved Mobile Device Reimbursement Request Form (2-0)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,841,133.90 (2-0)
• Directed staff to submit SFY2026 LEPP grant application to KDHE (2-0)
• Denied revised contract with Kaw Valley Engineering, directed staff to negotiate (2-0)
• Added executive session to counselor's administrative time (2-0)
• Approved executive sessions for department head evaluations (2-0 each)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider activating 15 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects totaling $1,178,942. The meeting also includes a discussion on 2024 budget amendments and a request for a temporary museum closure.

• Approval of CIP project activations totaling $1,178,942 across 11 departments
• Discussion of 2024 Budget Amendments including the General Fund ($55,435,206)
• Request for temporary closure of the Riley County Historical Museum
• IT/GIS CIP request for Cisco Webex phone system upgrade
• Memorandum of Agreement regarding American Rescue Plan Act Funds

The Board unanimously approved 13 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) project activations totaling about $1.1 million, including an ambulance remount, vehicles, and facility upgrades. They also approved a tax roll correction, a budget amendment hearing publication, a temporary museum closure, and several administrative actions. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved 13 CIP project activations totaling ~$1.1M (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll correction (unanimous)
• Approved publication of 2024 Budget Amendment Hearing (unanimous)
• Approved Museum closure Dec 26, 2024 – Jan 24, 2025 for exhibit replacement (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for Facility & Grounds Technician I/II position (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement for ARPA funds with wording change (unanimous)
• Approved IT/GIS phone system upgrade to Cisco Webex (unanimous)
• Approved employee separation for EMT Cooper Brazee effective Nov 30, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will review the use of opioid settlement money received in 2024 and the projected future funding. They will also consider a small $80 change order for the Parallel Road Culvert Replacement project, approve cereal‑malt beverage license notices for Dara's Fast Lane, and sign several employee action forms. The meeting includes updates from public works and budget staff.

• Approve or decline an $80 change order for the Parallel Road Culvert Replacement project
• Sign notices to township boards for cereal‑malt beverage licenses at 5321 Tuttle Creek Blvd. and 1132 Pillsbury Drive (Dara's Fast Lane)
• Sign employee action forms for multiple county staff members
• Discuss allocation of $138,003.87 opioid settlement funds and expected future payments
• Public Works project update from the County Engineer

The Board unanimously approved a $1.18 million capital improvement plan covering facility, equipment, and park projects, including a $303,442 ambulance remount and a $220,000 RCPD range cleanup. They also approved a change order reducing the Parallel Road culvert contract by $80, and signed notices for cereal malt beverage licenses for Dara's Fast Lane. The meeting included several informational updates and recognitions.

• Approved $1.18M capital improvement plan (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Parallel Road culvert, reducing contract by $80 (unanimous)
• Signed notices for cereal malt beverage licenses for Dara's Fast Lane (unanimous)
• Approved employee action forms for separations and a rehire (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Nov 14 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider letters of support for broadband expansion grants and a deadline extension for indigent legal services proposals. The meeting also includes a general election canvass and various departmental updates.

• Letters of support for Cox Communications and Twin Valley Telephone BEAD grant applications
• Deadline extension to December 13, 2024, for Indigent Legal Services Request for Proposals No. 2024-B
• Lease renewal agreement for RCPD Aggieville Substation
• General Election Canvass
• October 2024 Revenue Reporting and Monthly Cash Flow Report

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the valid and partial provisional ballots and certified the Official 2024 General Election Results. They also approved several routine items, including letters of support for broadband grant applications, a lease renewal for the RCPD Aggieville Substation, and a contract for fire reporting software. The board extended the deadline for the Indigent Legal Services RFP and approved payroll and accounts payable totaling over $1.85 million.

• Certified 2024 General Election results (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Cox Communications' BEAD grant (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Twin Valley Telephone's BEAD grant (unanimous)
• Extended Indigent Legal Services RFP deadline to Dec 13, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved lease renewal for RCPD Aggieville Substation (unanimous)
• Approved fire reporting software contract with First Due (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and accounts payable totaling $1,851,348.11 (unanimous)
• Approved Bala property cleanup to begin mid-December (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will vote on the bid recommendation for the Kitten Creek Road culvert replacement, with a lowest bid of $175,038 from Klaver Construction and an alternative bid of $190,979.78 from Reece Construction. It will also consider a purchase authorization for a used 2014 Freightliner 4x4 cab and chassis for RCFD #1 at $54,000. Additional agenda items include departmental updates and staffing actions.

• Bid recommendation for Kitten Creek Road Culvert Replacement – lowest bid $175,038 (Klaver Construction) or alternative $190,979.78 (Reece Construction)
• Purchase authorization for a used 2014 Freightliner 4x4 cab and chassis for RCFD #1 – $54,000
• Sign Riley County Employee Action Form for EMT Brian Savage – annualized pay $6,541.50
• Human Resources monthly update and other departmental updates
• Requests to fill Public Health Nurse position and other staff vacancies

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a $190,979.78 bid from Reece Construction for the Kitten Creek project, a $54,000 purchase of a used 2014 Freightliner for RCFD #1, a letter of support for an aTa Bus grant, and several personnel actions. They also held an executive session on potential litigation, with no binding action taken. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved $190,979.78 bid from Reece Construction for Kitten Creek (unanimous)
• Approved $54,000 purchase of used 2014 Freightliner for RCFD #1 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for aTa Bus grant application (unanimous)
• Approved expanded Real Estate Specialist position and opened for advertising (unanimous)
• Approved filling Public Health Nurse position (unanimous)
• Held executive session on potential litigation; no binding action taken (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Nov 4, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution declaring November 4‑11, 2024 as Operation Green Light for Veterans, encouraging display of green lights. The meeting also includes a review of ARPA obligations, a historical marker approval for the Genealogical Library, and the signing of an employee action form for EMT Lexi Ziolo. Additionally, the board will receive an update on pending county projects, including discussion of a consultant for the county’s $14 million ARPA allocation.

• Adopt Operation Green Light for Veterans proclamation (resolution)
• Review ARPA obligations (county’s $14 M ARPA fund allocation)
• Approve historical marker at the Riley County Genealogical Library
• Sign Riley County Employee Action Form for Lexi Ziolo – EMT, $17.20 hourly, $63,640 annualized pay
• Pending County Projects update – includes possible consultant for ARPA infrastructure use

The Board of County Commissioners approved the allocation of $16,136,035.48 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for various projects, including EMS headquarters, emergency management renovations, and fire station improvements. Additionally, the Board formally recognized the Riley County Mental Health Task Force and approved a historical marker for the Genealogical Library.

• Approved $16,136,035.48 in ARPA fund allocations (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 110424-48 for Mental Health Task Force (3-0)
• Approved historical marker for Genealogical Library (3-0)
• Approved Supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans Proclamation (3-0)
• Approved October 31, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Scheduled department head evaluations for Nov 25 and Dec 9
• Authorized staff to pursue private tower lease agreements

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will discuss the expiration of a Request for Proposals for indigent legal services and open bids for a culvert replacement on Kitten Creek Road. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding personnel performance.

• Indigent Legal Services RFP expiration
• Bid opening for Kitten Creek Road culvert replacement
• Executive session regarding non-elected personnel performance
• Approval of Riley County Employee Action Forms
• Certification of voting delegate for KAC 49th Annual Conference

The Board of Riley County Commissioners approved $1,606,471.48 in payroll and warrant vouchers and extended the deadline for the Indigent Legal Services RFP to December 6, 2024. Commissioners also appointed a voting delegate for the upcoming Kansas Association of Counties conference and held several executive sessions regarding personnel matters and disciplinary appeals.

• Approved $1,606,471.48 in payroll and warrant vouchers (3-0)
• Appointed John Ford as KAC voting delegate (3-0)
• Extended Indigent Legal Services RFP deadline to Dec 6, 2024 (consensus)
• Referred Kitten Creek Road culvert bids to staff (3-0)
• Approved disciplinary action following executive session (3-0)
• Signed five employee action forms (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will consider a request to fill the Office Building Receptionist position, which is already budgeted for FY 2025. They will also vote on a Native American Heritage Month Proclamation and sign employee action forms for several new hires. Additional agenda items include an update from Pawnee Mental Health Services, a public notice from Alvin Perez, and a brief on the 2024 General Election.

• Approve Native American Heritage Month Proclamation
• Sign employee action forms for new hires Chuck Baker, Cearra Douglas, and Oscar Casasaguayo
• Request approval to fill the Office Building Receptionist position
• Pawnee Mental Health Services update
• Public Notice from Alvin Perez and 2024 General Election briefing

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners adopted a proclamation recognizing Native American Heritage Month and approved filling an Office Building Receptionist position in the Treasurer's Office. The board also signed employee action forms for three new hires and accepted the previous meeting's minutes. Commissioner Focke was absent, so all votes were 2-0.

• Adopted Native American Heritage Month Proclamation (2-0)
• Approved filling Office Building Receptionist position in Treasurer's Office (2-0)
• Signed employee action forms for new hires: Chuck Baker (Volunteer Firefighter), Cearra Douglas (Election Day Worker), Oscar Casasaguayo (Election Day Worker)
• Accepted minutes from Oct 24, 2024 regular meeting (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will review a staff report on the design of the transfer station floor and receive a year-to-date revenue update from the Register of Deeds. The board will also sign employee action forms and discuss press conference topics.

• Transfer Station Floor Design presentation
• Year-To-Date Revenue report
• Sign Riley County Employee Action Form(s)
• Review Tentative Agenda
• Discuss Press Conference

The Board unanimously approved moving forward with a contract with BG Consultants, Inc. for the design of the transfer station tipping floor, forgoing the Request for Qualifications process. They also unanimously approved a Highway Use Permit for High Plains Resources to conduct a geophysical survey along county roads. Several reports were presented, including the County Attorney's update, year-to-date revenue, and the Treasurer's September report, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved contract with BG Consultants for transfer station floor design (unanimous)
• Approved Highway Use Permit for High Plains Resources geophysical survey (unanimous, Ford absent)
• Approved minutes of Oct 21, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Signed employee action forms for new hires and reclassification

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners will consider approving a $232,685 contract for services with Big Lakes Developmental Center, Inc., and a letter of support for a $10,000 KDOT grant. The meeting also includes a Veterans Day proclamation and the appointment of a representative to the Solid Waste Management Committee.

• Approval of $232,685 contract for Big Lakes Developmental Center
• Letter of support for KDOT grant application for Big Lakes
• Proclamation for Veterans Day 2024
• Appointment of Nancy Rocheleau to Solid Waste Management Committee
• Sign Riley County Employee Action Forms

The Board approved new public access hours for the Riley County Office Building and Courthouse Plaza East. They also authorized several personnel actions, including new hires and the expansion of a fiscal analyst role. Additionally, the Board approved service agreements and grant support for Big Lakes Developmental Center.

• Changed RCOB and CPE public hours to 7:30am-5pm Mon-Thu and 7:30am-12pm Fri (Unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Agreement for Services with Big Lakes Developmental Center, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for $10,000 KDOT operating grant for Big Lakes Developmental Center (Unanimous)
• Appointed Nancy Rocheleau as City of Manhattan representative to Solid Waste Management Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved request to fill Intensive Supervision Officer I position (Unanimous)
• Approved expanded Senior Fiscal Analyst position (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Veterans Day Proclamation (Unanimous)
• Denied City of Manhattan's request to rezone Riley County's portion of CiCo Park

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will hold three executive sessions to discuss performance matters involving non-elected personnel. The board will also convene a joint meeting with city officials to discuss the MHK Riverfront Project and receive an update from the Konza Prairie Community Health Center.

• Three executive sessions to discuss non-elected personnel performance
• Joint City/County/County Meeting on MHK Riverfront Project
• Update on Konza Prairie Community Health Center
• Good Morning Manhattan event at Four Points by Sheraton

The Board of County Commissioners held multiple executive sessions to interview applicants for a non-elected personnel position and discuss their interviews, citing an exception to the Kansas Open Meetings Act. No binding action was taken during the first three sessions, but after the final session, the board moved to take binding action consistent with the consensus reached. The meeting also included a joint city/county meeting where the MHK Riverfront Project Vision Plan was presented and a Konza Prairie Community Health Center update was given.

• Adopted motion to enter executive session for personnel interview (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to exit executive session (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to reflect no binding action taken during executive session (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to add an additional executive session (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to take binding action consistent with consensus reached during executive session (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to adjourn after joint meeting at 4:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will vote to accept the transfer of property for the new Fire Station 110 in University Park and authorize the chair to sign closing documents. They will also consider a construction contract with Riley Construction, a data processing agreement for the health department, the 2025 Pawnee Mental Health contract, and a cereal malt beverage license for Stagg Hill Golf Club. The agenda includes several routine items like tax roll corrections, employee action forms, payroll approval, and meeting minutes.

• Closing on transfer of property for new University Park Fire Station (Fire Station 110)
• Construction contract with Riley Construction for Fire Station 110
• Riley County Health Department Custom Data Processing Agreement
• 2025 Pawnee Mental Health Contract Approval
• Retail Dealer's 2025 Cereal Malt Beverages License for Stagg Hill Golf Club

The Board unanimously approved a construction contract with Riley Construction for Fire Station 110 at University Park, with a not-to-exceed amount of $230,135 paid with ARPA funds, after removing options for a concrete slab and finished restroom. The Board also accepted the transfer of the fire station property from UPID via special warranty deed, approved the 2025 Pawnee Mental Health contract, and opened and referred two RFPs for indigent defense attorneys to staff for evaluation. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved $230,135 contract with Riley Construction for Fire Station 110 (University Park), ARPA-funded (unanimous)
• Accepted transfer of new fire station property from UPID via special warranty deed (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Custom Data Processing Agreement with Riley County Health Department (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Pawnee Mental Health Services contract (unanimous)
• Signed 2025 Cereal Malt Beverages License for Stagg Hill Golf Club (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll correction (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and warrants totaling $1,173,917.63 (unanimous)
• Opened two RFPs for indigent defense attorneys and referred to staff (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a special use authorization for a rural fire station. The body is also reviewing a wastewater lagoon supplemental agreement and a fee schedule resolution for Planning & Development.

• Public hearing for a special use authorization to construct and operate a rural fire station
• Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for University Park Wastewater Lagoon Facility for a lump sum fee of $1,690.00
• Change Order No. 1 for the Elections Office Remodel resulting in a deduct of $17,950
• Highway Use Permit for the City of Manhattan for a water service extension on Harwood Road
• Resolution for an updated Planning & Development fee schedule

The Board approved a special use authorization and plat for a new rural fire station in Sherman Township, along with several other items including a wastewater lagoon engineering agreement, an elections office remodel change order, a highway use permit for Manhattan, and a letter of support for the Leonardville Nursing Home grant. All votes were unanimous. The board also entered executive session to discuss a personnel matter and took action consistent with that discussion.

• Approved Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with SMH Consultants for University Park Wastewater Lagoon Facility (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Icon Structures for Elections Office Renovation, reducing contract by $17,950 to $439,550 (unanimous)
• Approved Highway Use Permit for City of Manhattan water service line crossing (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 100724-44 for special use authorization for rural fire station in Sherman Township (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 100724-45 for Fire District #1 Station 110 plat (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 100724-46 establishing Planning and Development fees (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Support for Leonardville Nursing Home grant application (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Oct 3, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will meet at a site west of Cavalry Road and north of Sherman Road to examine a partition fence. The board will hear requests from Shirley Vandahl and John Chaffee before making a decision at a future regular public meeting.

• Fence view of partition fence between Vahdahl and John Chaffee parcels

The Board of Riley County Commissioners held a special meeting to conduct a fence view at the Vandahl/Chaffee property. The board examined the partition fence in dispute, and Chaffee indicated openness to building the fence on his half of the area. No decision was made; the board will announce its decision at a future regular public meeting.

• Conducted fence view at Vandahl/Chaffee property
• Deferred decision on fence dispute to future regular meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board will vote on a tax roll correction and on authorizing the closing of the Keats Sewer Project property purchase. The closing includes signing a Second Amendment to the Real Property Option Agreement, executing the Final Settlement Statement, and disbursing funds for a $300,000 purchase price plus $4,798 in closing charges. The agenda also includes a mobile device reimbursement request form and approval of payroll and accounts payable.

• Sign a Tax Roll Correction presented by County Clerk Rich Vargo
• Approve Second Amendment, Final Settlement Statement, and Sales Validation Questionnaire for the Keats Sewer Project property purchase ($300,000 purchase price, $4,798 total charges)
• Action on Mobile Device Reimbursement Request Form
• Approve payroll and accounts payable when completed
• Public comments and commission comments

The Board unanimously approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,500,382.42, a tax roll correction, a property purchase for the Keats Sewer Project, a mobile device reimbursement form, an RFP for indigent defense services, and a real estate purchase agreement for the University Park Fire Station. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved tax roll correction (unanimous)
• Approved Keats Sewer Project property purchase and closing documents (unanimous)
• Approved mobile device reimbursement request form (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,500,382.42 (unanimous)
• Approved RFP No. 2024-A for indigent defense services (unanimous)
• Approved Real Estate Purchase Agreement with University Park Improvement District for Fire Station (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Sep 30, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Vandahl fence view (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will vote on the Riley County District Court 2025 annual budget. They will consider signing the proclamation designating October as National Community Planning Month. Commissioners will decide whether to authorize release of information for the 2023 financial audit. The meeting also includes signing employee action forms for new county hires.

• Approve Riley County District Court 2025 Annual Budget
• Sign National Community Planning Month proclamation
• Authorize release of information for the 2023 audit (Audit Consent Authorization)
• Sign Employee Action Forms for new hires (e.g., Deputy Riley County Counselor Jacob Hansen)

The Board unanimously approved the Riley County District Court 2025 Annual Budget, signed a proclamation for National Community Planning Month, and authorized audit information release. They also approved multiple personnel actions, including hiring a Deputy County Counselor, 31 election day workers, a Paramedic, and an Administrative Services Manager. The board held executive sessions on potential litigation, with no binding action taken in the first session.

• Approved Riley County District Court 2025 Annual Budget (unanimous)
• Signed National Community Planning Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Authorized audit consent and signed Management Representation Letter with Sink, Gordon & Associates (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions: separation, new hires, and election day workers (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Area Agencies on Aging (unanimous)
• Approved request to fill Paramedic position (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works to advertise and hire Administrative Services Manager (unanimous)
• Held executive sessions on potential litigation; no binding action in first session

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board will consider a one‑year extension of the health department’s electronic health record agreement with Custom Data Processing through October 15, 2025. Commissioners will also review Evergy’s request for a highway use permit to install a pole and bore a 4" conduit under Collins Lane, and will act on a mobile device reimbursement request form. Additional items include signing employee action forms and a public hearing on the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.

• Extension of Riley County Health Department EHR contract with Custom Data Processing (CDP) for one year through Oct 15 2025
• Evergy highway use permit to install pole and bore 4" conduit 4' under Collins Lane (application fee $100, $1,000 deposit bond)
• Motion to approve, deny, or table the Mobile Device Reimbursement Request Form(s)
• Signing of Riley County Employee Action Forms for staff such as EMS/Ambulance Paramedic Caitlin Vinson
• Public hearing for the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant

The Riley County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved several items, including a health department electronic health record contract renewal with CDP, a highway use permit for Evergy to install a pole and conduit under Collins Lane, a mobile device reimbursement form, and the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application for 24 duty handguns and holsters. The board also discontinued a $3,000 stipend for the Deputy County Counselor position, approved hiring a Custodial Worker I, and directed the Budget & Planning Committee to develop a facilities plan based on the strategic retreat. An executive session on potential litigation was held, and the board approved minutes from the September 23 meeting.

• Approved health department EHR contract renewal with CDP (unanimous)
• Approved Evergy highway use permit for Collins Lane pole and conduit (unanimous)
• Approved mobile device reimbursement request form (unanimous)
• Discontinued $3,000 Deputy County Counselor stipend (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved advertising to hire Custodial Worker I position (unanimous)
• Directed Budget & Planning Committee to develop facilities plan (consensus)
• Approved minutes of September 23, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners convened a full‑day retreat on September 25, 2024. The agenda included a visioning process, a values exercise with prioritization, and multiple sessions on funding public facilities and a funding strategy for the county. Participants also reviewed findings from a building tour and discussed action steps.

• Visioning Process – led by Molly Saunders
• Values Exercise & Prioritization – Grant Mayfield
• Funding Public Facilities – Grant Mayfield
• Building Tour Findings/Discussion – Molly Saunders
• Funding Strategy for Riley County – Molly Saunders

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will sign a proclamation for September 2024 Recovery Month and approve several employee action forms, including the separation of a custodian and the hiring of election workers.

• Sign Recovery Month proclamation
• Sign Riley County Employee Action Form(s)
• Separation of Custodian I David Colson ($47,548.80)
• Hire Election Day Workers Manda Smith, Nancy Burns, Larry McRell
• Retirement plaques for Linda Glasgow and Vaughn Powell

The Board unanimously adopted a September 2024 Recovery Month Proclamation for Pawnee Mental Health Services. Commissioners approved the inclusion of the Comprehensive Plan Update and health chapter addendum in the Flint Hills Wellness Coalition's Pathways to a Healthy Kansas grant application. The Board also signed employee action forms for one separation and three new election day hires.

• Adopted Recovery Month Proclamation for September 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved inclusion of Comprehensive Plan Update in Flint Hills Wellness Coalition grant application (Unanimous)
• Signed employee action forms for David Colson separation and three new Election Day workers
• Accepted minutes from September 19, 2024 regular meeting (Unanimous)
• Adjourned after Intergovernmental Luncheon (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The September 20, 2024 special meeting of the Riley County Board of Commissioners is dedicated to a guided tour of county facilities. The agenda lists a sequence of locations and times but includes no decisions, proposals, or votes. Attendees will visit offices such as the Courthouse, Planning & Development, and the Historical Museum. The meeting will adjourn after the tours.

• Tour of Riley County Office Building at 110 Courthouse Plaza (First Floor Lobby to Basement)
• Visit to Pottorf Hall at 1710 Avery Avenue
• Stop at Riley County Historical Museum, 2309 Claflin Road
• Tour of Riley County Health Department, 2030 Tecumseh Road
• Visit to Courthouse Plaza East offices at 115 N 4th Street

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will review a range of items, including a request to assess $1,227.60 for unpaid sewer fees from the Doreen M. Ray Trust, a notice to the township board for a cereal malt beverage license for Chad Myers at Stagg Hill Golf Club, and employee action forms for new election and EMS staff. Additional agenda items cover new fairgrounds funding through the GMCF, an auction of surplus property, updates from the police and fire departments, and a proposal to replace Fire Station 110 at University Park.

• Certification of unpaid sewer fees for Doreen M. Ray Trust – $1,227.60 special assessment request
• Notice to Township Board for Cereal Malt Beverage License for Chad Myers, Stagg Hill Golf Club, 4441 Stagg Hill Road
• Approval of employee action forms for new election day workers (Maddison Bridgers, Lasheen Washington) and EMS staff (Dan Trechter)
• Auction of surplus property 2024
• Proposal to replace Fire Station 110 at University Park

The Board unanimously approved waiving the formal bid process to negotiate a contract with Riley Construction for Fire Station 110 in University Park, funded by ARPA. They also approved $3.16M in payroll and warrants, certified unpaid utility fees, and approved several administrative items. Discussions on new fairgrounds funding and RCPD update were informational only.

• Approved waiving formal bid process for Fire Station 110 construction with Riley Construction (unanimous)
• Approved payroll vouchers of $723,284.91 and warrant vouchers totaling $3,156,563.17 (unanimous)
• Certified unpaid utility fees of $1,227.60 for property at 5241 Terra Heights (unanimous)
• Signed notice for cereal malt beverage license for Stagg Hill Golf Club (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Ruckert Realty & Auction for surplus property auction (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $14,221.40 each to Special Parks and Recreation Fund and County General (unanimous)
• Approved request to fill Commercial Pesticide Applicator position (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Eric Ziegenhirt to APWA Snow & Ice Conference (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review funding and loan rate selection for the University Park Lagoon project. The meeting also includes a proposal for tracking department head leave and the processing of employee action forms.

• University Park Lagoon Project funding and SRF loan rate selection
• Department Head Leave Calendar proposal using Paylocity software
• Public notice for Lasita Road
• August 2024 Revenue Reporting
• Employee action forms for Vaugh Powell (retirement) and new election day workers

The Board unanimously approved next steps for the USDA funding application for the University Park Lagoon project, with the community preferring a 20-year funding option. The board also approved employee action forms, including a retirement and three temporary election worker hires, and agreed to continue using email notifications and the Paylocity calendar for department head leave tracking. Two executive sessions were held for potential litigation; no binding action was taken in the second session.

• Approved next steps for USDA funding application for University Park Lagoon project (unanimous)
• Approved employee action forms: retirement of Vaughn Powell and hiring of three temporary election workers (unanimous)
• Agreed by consensus to continue email notifications and Paylocity calendar for department head leave
• Approved executive session on potential litigation (unanimous)
• Approved executive session for confidential legal advice (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will review the August 2024 cash flow report for several county funds, including the Economic Development Fund and Road & Bridge sales‑tax funds. Commissioners will also sign employee action forms for two new hires. Additional agenda items include an economic‑development update, a Council on Aging update, and an executive session on a performance matter involving non‑elected staff.

• Review August 2024 cash flow report: $107,100 revenue, $132,057 expenditures, ending cash $315,128 for county funds
• Sign Employee Action Form for Ethan Wagner, Volunteer Firefighter (stipend $0)
• Sign Employee Action Form for Ramsey McVey, Traffic Control Tech ($19.98 hourly, $41,558.40 annualized)
• Economic development update presented by Jason Smith of the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce
• Executive session to discuss a performance matter involving non‑elected personnel

The Board unanimously adopted Resolution No. 091224-43, appointing Dr. Cary Herl as Local Health Officer to serve as a consultant to the Health Department Administrator and advisory to the County Board of Health. The Board also approved two employee action forms, accepted the previous meeting's minutes, and received informational updates from county staff and community organizations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution No. 091224-43 appointing Dr. Cary Herl as Local Health Officer (unanimous)
• Approved employee action form for Ramsey McVey as Traffic Control Technician at $19.98/hour
• Approved employee action form for Ethan Wagner as Volunteer Firefighter
• Accepted minutes from the September 9, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

At the September 9 regular meeting, the Board will consider a motion to approve Democratic Party Chair Carl Reed and Republican appointee Marvin Rodriguez as the two electors who will observe the shredding of the 2022 State General Election ballots. The agenda also includes a request to fill the Health Department Director position, a letter of support for the Creekside at Fall Color Farm tourism grant, and multiple employee action forms reflecting status changes, retirements, and a promotion. Additional reports include updates from Pawnee Mental Health Services, the RCPD, emergency management and fire staff, and the Community Wildfire Protection Plan.

• Approve electors Carl Reed (Democratic) and Marvin Rodriguez (Republican) to observe destruction of 2022 State General Election ballots
• Request to fill Health Department Director position (presented by Human Resources Director Elizabeth Ward)
• Letter of support for Creekside at Fall Color Farm tourism grant application (presented by Planning/Special Projects Director Amanda Webb)
• Employee Action Forms: status change for Sara Thielenhaus (Full‑Time to As Needed, $23.48/hr); retirement of Julie Winter (annual $97,510.40); promotion of Megan Lewis to Community Corrections Director (annual $108,666.86)
• Updates: Pawnee Mental Health Services, LEPP Grant, RCPD, Emergency Management/Fire staff, Community Wildfire Protection Plan

The Board unanimously adopted the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, approved a request to fill the Health Department Director position, and signed a letter of support for a tourism grant. They also approved observers for the destruction of 2022 election ballots and several employee actions. No substantive decisions were made on other agenda items, which were informational only.

• Adopted Community Wildfire Protection Plan (unanimous)
• Approved request to fill Health Department Director position (unanimous)
• Signed letter of support for Creekside at Fall Color Farms tourism grant (unanimous)
• Approved observers for destruction of 2022 election ballots (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for museum curator (unanimous)
• Approved employee action forms including promotions and separations (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will consider a contract with Advanced Correctional Healthcare to provide medical services to jail inmates for 16 months, beginning September 1, 2024. The board will also sign employee action forms for staff changes and review various staff updates and project proposals.

• Agreement for Correctional Health Care ($24,677.50/month)
• Sign Riley County Employee Action Forms
• Approve payroll/accounts payables
• Review minutes from August 29, 2024 meeting
• Discuss Press Conference topics

The Board unanimously approved the Business Associate Agreement and Agreement for the Management of the Correctional Health Care Contract with Advanced Correctional Healthcare (ACH) for the Riley County Police Department. The board also approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,367,855.77, a tractor and mower purchase, and several personnel actions. All decisions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved correctional health care contract with Advanced Correctional Healthcare (unanimous)
• Approved payroll vouchers of $715,637.97 and warrant vouchers totaling $1,367,855.77 (unanimous)
• Approved $116,101.24 for Case Maxxum 125 tractor from Rossville Truck and Tractor (unanimous)
• Approved $26,125.00 for Bush Hog 5110 mower funded by CIP (unanimous)
• Approved hiring for Public Works Operator position (unanimous)
• Approved refilling Residential Appraiser I or II position (unanimous)
• Approved WIC FY2025 contract for Riley, Fort Riley, and Pottawatomie County residents (unanimous)
• Approved KDOT Turn Back Agreements for K-13 and K-113 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will discuss rezoning an unplatted tract of land from Single Family Residential to Planned Unit Development. The board is also considering a budget appropriation for the Conservation District and amendments to land development regulations.

• Budget appropriation of $55,136 for the Conservation District
• Rezoning request from SF-2 to PUD for a landscaping business and single family residence
• Proposed amendments to Riley County Land Development Regulations Sections 5.2, 5.3, and 4.19
• Proposal for a Digital Emergency Contact Card
• KWO Application for water meters

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a rezoning request for an unplatted tract in Wildcat Township from SF-2 to PUD, allowing a landscaping business and single-family residence. They also approved amendments to the Land Development Regulations, a grant application for water meter replacements, and several other administrative items.

• Approved Resolution 082924-41 rezoning Wildcat Township tract from SF-2 to PUD (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 082924-42 amending Land Development Regulations sections 5.2, 5.3, and 4.19 (unanimous)
• Approved KWO grant application for cellular water meters in Hunter's Island, Moehlman Bottoms, Konza Valley, and University Park (unanimous)
• Adopted digital emergency contact card system by consensus
• Approved Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement for CiCo Park Rodeo facilities with KSU Rodeo Club (unanimous)
• Authorized County Clerk to sign County Budget Certification to Conservation District (unanimous)
• Signed employee action forms for new hires, rehire, and separation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Aug 26, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct public RNR and budget hearings for the 2024 Riley County Public and Fire District #1 budgets. The meeting also includes appropriation approvals for outside agencies and a rezoning request.

• Budget appropriation of $228,123.00 for Big Lakes Developmental Center, Inc.
• Budget appropriation of $55,136 for the Conservation District
• Rezoning of the east half of Lot 18 Bent Tree Unit Two from PUD to SF-1
• Public budget hearings for 2024 Riley County Public and Fire District #1
• Proclamation for National Senior Center Month

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board will vote on signing the Standing Up Together to Promote Mental Health in Construction proclamation. Commissioners will also consider a mobile device reimbursement request for employee Jake Konrardy. A discussion will be held on hiring a back‑up As‑Needed Security Officer, and the FY25 adult and juvenile services carryover reimbursement budgets will be reviewed.

• Sign the Standing Up Together to Promote Mental Health in Construction proclamation
• Approve or deny Mobile Device Reimbursement Request Form for Jake Konrardy (requested $25, $40, or $65)
• Approve hiring a back‑up As‑Needed Security Officer in the Public Works Department
• Review FY25 Adult Services Carryover Reimbursement Budget
• Review FY25 Juvenile Services Carryover Reimbursement Budget

The Board unanimously approved a proclamation promoting mental health in construction, a mobile device reimbursement form, and a request to advertise for a back-up As-Needed Security Officer. They also approved FY25 carryover reimbursement budgets for adult and juvenile services, and held executive sessions on potential litigation, taking no binding action in the first and acting consistent with consensus in the second.

• Approved Standing Up Together to Promote Mental Health in Construction Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Mobile Device Reimbursement Request Form (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for back-up As-Needed Security Officer in Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved FY25 Adult Services Carryover Reimbursement Budget of $4,316.63 (unanimous)
• Approved FY25 Juvenile Services Carryover Reimbursement Budget of $16,318.51 (unanimous)
• Held executive session on potential litigation; no binding action taken in first session
• Held second executive session; action to be taken consistent with consensus reached

Board of County Commissioners

The board will review a bid to purchase a stainless‑steel dump box for $40,727 and sign employee action forms for new hires. A public hearing will consider the 2025 Riley County Fire District #1 revenue neutral rate, proposing a mill levy of 8.050, which exceeds the revenue neutral rate by 0.659 mills. Additional items include reviewing minutes from the August 19 meeting and discussing press‑conference topics.

• Bid recommendation: Stainless Steel Dump Box – $40,727 (American Equipment Co.)
• Sign Riley County Employee Action Forms for new hires Victoria Fisher and Kim Arpon
• Public hearing on 2025 Fire District #1 revenue neutral rate – mill levy 8.050 (increase of 0.313 mills)
• Review minutes from the August 19, 2024 Board meeting
• Discuss press conference topics

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the 2025 Riley County budget of $104,576,791 and the Special District Funds Certificate totaling $7,159,139, along with agency appropriations. They also approved a resolution to levy a property tax rate exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate for Fire District No. 1. The board tabled amendments to the Land Development Regulations regarding use standards and accessory buildings, rescheduling them for August 29. Several routine items were approved, including a dump box bid, payroll, and out-of-state travel requests.

• Approved 2025 Riley County budget of $104,576,791 and Special District Funds Certificate of $7,159,139 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 082224-40 to levy property tax rate exceeding Revenue Neutral Rate for Fire District No. 1 (unanimous)
• Tabled amendments to Land Development Regulations Sections 4.19, 5.2, and 5.3, rescheduled for August 29
• Accepted low bid of $40,727 from American Equipment Co. for stainless steel dump box (unanimous)
• Approved payroll vouchers of $737,448.38 and warrant vouchers totaling $1,452,432.11 (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for three WIC employees to Baltimore and one employee to Louisville (unanimous)
• Signed employee action forms for two new Public Works hires
• Approved minutes of Aug 19, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The board will conduct a coin flip to resolve a tie in the Republican Fancy Creek Township Trustee race from the August 6 primary, as required by K.S.A. 25-3108. They will also consider a request to open a budgeted Records Assistant I position with no fiscal impact. Additional agenda items include public comments, staff updates, and a public notice for Ober Road.

• Coin flip to break Fancy Creek Township Trustee tie (Bill Hanson vs. Robert Olson, 14 votes each)
• Request to open Records Assistant I position (budgeted, no fiscal impact)
• Public notice for Ober Road (Alvin Perez, 1‑2 minute presentation)
• Grass Class and Pollinators presentation (Gregg Eyestone, 2‑3 minutes)
• EMS/Ambulance staff update (July call volume 448, construction progress on new building)

The Board of County Commissioners resolved a tie in the Fancy Creek Township Trustee primary by coin toss, with Robert Olson winning. They also approved filling a Records Assistant I position in the Register of Deeds Office, approved employee action forms, and agreed to support the Mental Health Task Force. The board selected legislative priorities including constitutional home rule, short-term rental enforcement, and motor vehicle registration fees.

• Fancy Creek Township Trustee tie broken by coin toss; Robert Olson won (14-14 tie)
• Approved filling Records Assistant I position in Register of Deeds Office (unanimous)
• Signed employee action forms for new hire and two separations
• Approved Aug 15, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to support Mental Health Task Force work
• Selected legislative priorities: constitutional home rule, short-term rental enforcement, motor vehicle registration fees

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Commissioners will vote on whether to sign the FY24 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) application, which requires a 50% cash or in‑kind match. They will also consider approving tax roll corrections that are abates from the 2024 tax sale. Additional agenda items include a bid opening for a stainless steel dump box, a public safety update from the RCPD, and an executive session to discuss security measures.

• Approve FY24 EMPG application (requires 50% match, FY23 grant was $85,907)
• Approve Tax Roll Corrections (abates from the 2024 Tax Sale)
• Bid opening for a stainless steel dump box
• RCPD update (public safety briefing)
• Executive session to discuss security measures under K.S.A. 75‑4319(12)

The Board unanimously approved the 2024 Primary Election Results and Provisional Ballots, adopted the FY24 EMPG application, and approved tax roll corrections. Bids for a stainless steel dump box were referred to staff for evaluation. The board also agreed by consensus to support the Fair Board's capital campaign for fairgrounds improvements.

• Approved FY24 EMPG application (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Primary Election Results and Provisional Ballots (unanimous)
• Referred stainless steel dump box bids to staff (unanimous)
• Agreed by consensus to support Fair Board capital campaign
• Approved employee action forms for new hires and status changes
• Approved minutes of Aug 12, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review year-to-date budget reports and discuss the 2025 rural fire budget. The meeting includes bid openings for equipment and requests to fill staff positions at the historical museum and public works department.

• Bid opening for a tractor and a mower
• Request to fill two positions at the Riley County Historical Museum
• Request to fill an open Traffic Control Technician position
• 2025 Rural Fire Budget discussions
• Initial fieldwork report for the Keats Community lagoon

The Board unanimously approved filling two museum positions (As Needed Museum Assistant and Curator of Archives and Library) and a Traffic Control Technician in Public Works. They also opened bids for a tractor and mower, referring them to staff for evaluation, and approved an out-of-state travel request for the Health Department Director. The board recessed into executive session on potential litigation and took action consistent with the consensus reached.

• Approved filling As Needed Museum Assistant and Curator of Archives and Library positions (unanimous)
• Approved advertising to hire Traffic Control Technician in Public Works (unanimous)
• Referred tractor bids to staff for evaluation (unanimous)
• Referred rotary mower bids to staff for evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Julie Gibbs to Chicago, $1,164 covered by PHAB (unanimous)
• Recessed into executive session on potential litigation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Aug 8, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will review a construction change order for the Parallel Road Culvert Replacement project. The meeting also includes discussions on health insurance contract renewals and a plaza reservation request for the Manhattan Symphony Orchestra.

• Change order for Parallel Road Bridge in the amount of $11,034.08
• Plaza Reservation Request for Manhattan Symphony Orchestra for September 7, 2024
• State Employee Health Insurance Contract Renewal
• Tax Roll Corrections
• Employee Action Forms for Jamie Casarez, Alicia Bartlett, and Jake Konrardy

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,076,380.65, a change order for the Parallel Road culvert project, and a three-year health insurance renewal with the Kansas State Employees Health Care Commission. They also approved a plaza reservation for the Manhattan Symphony Orchestra, tax roll corrections, and several employee actions, including a new hire and a promotion. The board recessed into executive session for legal advice and later approved action consistent with that discussion.

• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,076,380.65 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order 1 with Ebert Construction for Parallel Road culvert project, $11,034.08, adjusted contract price $296,357.22 (unanimous)
• Approved State Employee Health Insurance renewal with Kansas HCC for Jan 2025-Dec 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved Plaza Reservation for Manhattan Symphony Orchestra on Sept 7, 2024, 6-8 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (unanimous)
• Signed employee actions: new hire Jamie Casarez, separation for Alicia Bartlett, promotion for Jake Konrardy
• Approved Kansas Family Support Network Membership Agreement for RCHD to become Family Resource Center (unanimous)
• Approved executive session on potential litigation and action consistent with consensus (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will review pending county projects, discuss grant funding availability, and consider the 2025 Rural Fire Budget. The meeting includes a press conference with local officials and a presentation on a Keats Community lagoon design contract.

• 2025 Rural Fire Budget Discussions
• BG Consultants design contract for Keats community lagoon
• RCHD request to apply for a MHA Grant
• Review of pending county projects
• United Way 2024 Riley County Campaign Proclamation

The Board of County Commissioners approved the 2025 City Alcohol Grant applications for Adult and Juvenile Services, the Keats community lagoon engineering and design services contract with BG Consultants, and a $30,000 Memorial Hospital Association grant request for MCH prevention and education services. They also adopted the Konza United Way 2024 Riley County Campaign proclamation and signed an employee separation form. The 2025 Rural Fire Budget was discussed but not approved, with a request for another work session.

• Approved 2025 City Alcohol Grant Application - Adult Services (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 City Alcohol Grant Application - Juvenile Services (unanimous)
• Approved BG Consultants contract for Keats community lagoon engineering and design (unanimous)
• Approved request to apply for $30,000 Memorial Hospital Association Grant (unanimous)
• Adopted Konza United Way 2024 Riley County Campaign proclamation (unanimous)
• Signed Employee Action Form for Kyler McCullough separation effective Aug 15, 2024
• Approved minutes of Aug 1, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed 2025 Rural Fire Budget; tabled for further work session

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will review the July 29, 2024 Board minutes and the tentative agenda for upcoming meetings. They will discuss topics for an upcoming press conference and conduct an administrative work session. An update on EMS/Ambulance Station 5 operations and a staff report on the Noxious Weed program will be presented.

• Review July 29, 2024 Board minutes
• Discuss press conference topics
• Administrative work session
• EMS/Ambulance Station 5 update
• Noxious Weed staff update

The Board of County Commissioners met in Leonardville for a regular meeting. The board approved the minutes from the July 29, 2024, meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved July 29, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a one-year contract extension for trash services and review employee action forms. The agenda also includes discussions on the Cico Dog Park and the Court House Plaza East Window Replacement Project.

• Proposed one-year contract extension with Howie's Enterprises, Inc. for trash services totaling $26,734.80
• Review of Employee Action Forms for staff in Public Works, Museum, Health Department, and Elections
• Discussion regarding Cico Dog Park
• Discussion regarding Court House Plaza East Window Replacement Project
• Executive session for preliminary discussions on the acquisition of real property

The Board unanimously approved extending the trash services contract with Howie's Enterprises, Inc., and approved Baker McMillan Architects for the Court House Plaza East Window Replacement Project. The Board also agreed by consensus on the application and evaluation process for the KDHE LEPP grant, and directed staff to pursue donations for the CiCo Dog Park. Commissioner McKinley was absent for the window project and later items.

• Approved extension of trash services contract with Howie's Enterprises, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Baker McMillan Architects for Court House Plaza East Window Replacement Project (2-0, McKinley absent)
• Agreed by consensus on KDHE LEPP grant application acceptance and evaluation method
• Agreed to pursue donations for CiCo Dog Park shelter, concrete pad, shade trees, and grass
• Approved minutes from July 25, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Signed employee action forms for separations and new hires
• Held executive session on real property acquisition; no binding action taken

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a Special Use Authorization to allow construction, operation, and maintenance of a 300,000‑gallon water tower for a rural water district. Commissioners will also sign several Riley County Employee Action Forms for new hires and discuss payroll/accounts payable approval. An executive session will address confidential legal advice on potential litigation. The meeting includes routine public comment, a 4‑H Cookie Jar presentation, and a monthly communications update.

• Special Use Authorization for a 300,000‑gallon rural water tower
• Signing of multiple Riley County Employee Action Forms for new hires
• Approval of payroll and accounts payable (when completed)
• Executive session on confidential legal advice regarding potential litigation
• Public comment and presentation of the 4‑H Cookie Jar by the Riley County 4‑H Fair

The Board approved a special use authorization for a 300,000-gallon rural water district water tower in Wildcat Township, along with the zoning map amendment. They also approved payroll and accounts payable totaling over $2.5 million, signed several employee action forms, and held executive sessions on potential litigation. The meeting included updates from the 4-H royalty, county staff, and commissioners.

• Approved Special Use Authorization for 300,000-gallon water tower in Wildcat Township (unanimous)
• Approved payroll vouchers of $720,773.36 and warrant vouchers totaling $1,783,289.46 (unanimous)
• Signed employee action forms for new hires including juvenile officers, administrative assistant, and volunteers
• Approved minutes from July 22, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Held executive sessions on potential litigation and took action consistent with consensus (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a consulting contract for strategic planning and various administrative updates. The body is also reviewing a lot replat and several budget adjustments for adult and juvenile services.

• Strategic planning consulting contract with Shockey Consultants for $22,200
• Replat of Lots 59A and 59B of Sam N. Rogers Subdivision into a single lot
• Highway Use Permit for Schultz-18570 School Branch Road
• Revised FY25 Adult Services Budget
• Kansas Ave. Speed Study

The Board unanimously approved a strategic planning contract with Shockey Consulting, a highway use permit for a sewer line, and $533,000 in Capital Improvement Projects. They also approved a replat, the United Way campaign, a speed limit reduction on Kansas Avenue, and several administrative items including employee hires and budget reports.

• Approved Shockey Consulting Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved highway use permit for sewer line at 18750 School Branch Road (unanimous)
• Approved $533,000 in CIP projects (unanimous)
• Approved PK Richards Addition replat (unanimous)
• Approved Konza United Way campaign proposal (unanimous)
• Approved lowering Kansas Avenue speed limit to 30 mph (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Community Corrections staff (unanimous)
• Approved FY25 revised Adult Services budget and KDOC reports (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider an indemnification agreement for beer sales at the Kaw Valley Rodeo during the Riley County Fair. The meeting also includes discussions on housing grants, a feasibility study, and several personnel requests.

• Approval of Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement for beer sales by RC McGraws, LLC
• Reappointment of James Armendariz to the Joint Corrections Advisory Board
• Reappointment of Cathy Jones, John Green, and Sharolyn Jackson to the Food and Farm Council
• Requests to fill positions for County Counselor and Director of Community Corrections
• Review of revenue neutral rates for Rural Fire District #1, Terra Heights, and University Park Water & Sewer District

The Board unanimously approved notices of revenue neutral rate intent for Riley County, Rural Fire District #1, Terra Heights, University Park Water & Sewer, Valleywood Operations, and Carson Sewer benefit districts. It also approved promoting Bryant Parker to County Counselor effective January 1, 2025, and opening a Deputy County Counselor position. The Board approved an indemnification agreement with the fair, extension, and rodeo association, and made advisory board appointments.

• Approved Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement with Riley County Fair, Extension, Nick Powers DBA RC McGraws, and Kaw Valley Rodeo Association (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 071824-36 appointing advisory board members (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll corrections (unanimous)
• Approved Notice of Revenue Neutral Rate Intent for Riley County Rural Fire District #1 (unanimous)
• Approved Notice of Revenue Neutral Rate Intent for Riley County (unanimous)
• Approved Notice of Revenue Neutral Rate Intent for Terra Heights Benefit District (unanimous)
• Approved Notice of Revenue Neutral Rate Intent for University Park Water & Sewer District (unanimous)
• Approved promoting Bryant Parker to County Counselor effective Jan 1, 2025, salary $179,870, and opening Deputy County Counselor position (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss filling a Customer Service Representative I position in the County Treasurer's Office following a resignation. The meeting also includes staff updates and an executive session regarding potential litigation.

• Request to fill Customer Service Representative I position in County Treasurer's Office
• Request to fill Deputy Chief of Administration position
• Executive session to discuss confidential legal advice regarding potential litigation issues
• Employee Action Form for Perla Jackman (separation date 07/19/2024)
• Discussion of Riley County Office Building hours

The Board of County Commissioners approved requests to fill a Customer Service Representative I position in the Treasurer's Office and a Deputy Chief of Administration position for Fire District #1. The board also processed an employee separation and held an executive session regarding potential litigation.

• Approved filling Customer Service Representative I position in Treasurer's Office (Unanimous)
• Approved filling Fire District #1 Deputy Chief of Administration position (Unanimous)
• Approved July 11, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Signed employee separation form for Perla Jackman effective July 19, 2024
• Entered and exited executive session to discuss potential litigation (Unanimous)
• Approved taking action consistent with executive session consensus (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will review easements for the Kitten Creek Box Culvert Replacement project. They will also select a date for a strategic planning retreat and approve observers to oversee the destruction of 2022 election records. The meeting includes work sessions regarding the 2025 budget and an economic development update.

• Easements for Kitten Creek Box Culvert Replacement ($0.00)
• Selection of a September date for Strategic Planning Retreat
• Approval of observers for destruction of 2022 election records
• 2025 Budget Work Session
• Economic development update

The Board approved over $3.7 million in payroll and warrant vouchers and adopted the 2025 Budget Development Worksheets. The commission also approved easements for a box culvert replacement and designated observers for the destruction of 2022 primary election votes.

• Approved $3,743,047.19 in payroll and warrant vouchers (Unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Budget Development Worksheets (Unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Construction and Permanent Easements for Kitten Creek Box Culvert Replacement (Unanimous)
• Approved Carl Reed and Marvin Rodriguez to observe destruction of 2022 State Primary Election votes (Unanimous)
• Approved disciplinary action reviewed in executive session (Unanimous)
• Set Strategic Planning Retreat date for September 25th
• Signed Employee Action Forms for three new temporary election workers and one firefighter separation

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will conduct a work session for the 2025 budget and review year-to-date expenditure reports. The meeting includes updates on downtown Manhattan and public works projects, such as window replacements at Court House Plaza East. The board will also sign several employee action forms.

• General Fund Transfer to Capital Improvement
• Request to fill a Utility Technician position
• Court House Plaza East window replacement update
• 2025 Budget Work Session
• Approval of various employee action forms

The Board approved a multi-million dollar fund transfer and authorized the replacement of windows at the Courthouse Plaza East building. The Board also voted to fill a Public Works Utility Technician position and denied a request for a new Human Resources Assistant position.

• Approved transfer of $8,900,000.00 from General Fund to Capital Improvement Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved filling of Public Works Utility Technician position (Unanimous)
• Approved working with an architect for Courthouse Plaza East window replacement specifications and bids (Unanimous)
• Denied approval of Human Resources Assistant position (2-1)
• Approved July 1, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Agreed by consensus to increase Budget Stabilization by $150,000 for 2025 budget

Board of County Commissioners

The Riley County Board of Commissioners will conduct a 2025 budget work session and review various departmental updates. Agenda items include a request for opioid settlement funds by the health department and a rezoning proposal for residential lots. The board is also scheduled to hold an executive session regarding real property acquisition.

• Rezone land from AG to PUD for three residential lots
• RCHD request for opioid settlement funds
• Executive session for preliminary discussions on real property acquisition
• 2025 Budget Work Session
• Request to fill MRC Unit Leader position

The Riley County Board of Commissioners approved using opioid settlement funds to extend a Community Health Education position through 2025 at 30 hours/week and signed a position action form for an Opioid Education and Prevention Specialist. They also approved a temporary part-time Medical Reserve Corps Unit Leader through June 2025, and approved a Planning & Development Administrative Assistant I new position on a 2-1 vote (Ford dissenting). The board voted not to fund a County Attorney's Criminal Investigator position, and a motion to approve Planning & Development and Clerk's expanded positions died for lack of a second. In a budget work session, the board agreed by consensus to reduce the budget stabilization transfer by $150,000 and the CIP transfer by $500,000.

• Approved opioid settlement funds to extend Community Health Education position through 2025 at 30 hours/week (unanimous)
• Signed position action form for Opioid Education and Prevention Specialist, Range 6, $20.74-$22.54 depending on qualifications
• Approved temporary part-time MRC Unit Leader through June 2025 (unanimous)
• Signed position action form for Medical Reserve Corps Unit Leader, Range 7, $23.40 per hour
• Approved rezone from AG to PUD for Blecha Addition Unit Three (Resolution 070124-34) (unanimous)
• Approved Blecha Addition Unit Three plat and accepted street rights of way, easements, and licenses (Resolution 070124-35) (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and budget for 2024 Riley County Employee Day (unanimous)
• Voted not to fund County Attorney's Criminal Investigator new position (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a renewal for election hardware and software maintenance with ES&S. The agenda also includes advisory board appointments and the hiring of a new HR Assistant.

• $156,970 agreement for Election Systems & Software, LLC maintenance and support services
• Appointment of Kelly Karl to the Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board
• Reappointment of Dana Martinez to the Joint Corrections Advisory Board
• Hiring of Rachel Wyatt as HR Assistant at $15.00 per hour

The Board of Riley County Commissioners approved $2,067,097.31 in warrant vouchers and $718,791.89 in payroll. The Board also appointed new members to the Joint Corrections Advisory Board and the Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board. Additionally, commissioners approved a hardware and software maintenance agreement with Election Systems & Software, LLC.

• Approved $2,067,097.31 in warrant vouchers (2-0)
• Approved $718,791.89 in payroll vouchers (2-0)
• Appointed Dana Martinez and Kelly Karl to advisory boards (2-0)
• Approved ES&S hardware and software maintenance agreement (3-0)
• Approved June 24, 2024, meeting minutes (2-0)
• Signed employee action form for new HR assistant

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a work session regarding the 2025 budget and review development procedures for land use applications. The meeting also includes a request for a hold harmless agreement for the K-State Rodeo in September. Additionally, the County Appraiser will provide updates on residential property sales.

• Hold harmless agreement request for K-State Rodeo in September
• Review of development procedures and authority for land use applications
• 2025 budget work session
• Appraiser update: 2024 median residential sale price of $231,750

The Board of Riley County Commissioners approved a hold harmless agreement for the K-State Rodeo and authorized the closure of the County Clerk's office on June 27, 2024, to facilitate the relocation of the Elections Division. Commissioners also reached a consensus to allocate 1.5 mills for outside agency appropriations during a budget work session. Additionally, the Board held an executive session regarding potential litigation, with no binding action taken.

• Approved hold harmless agreement for K-State Rodeo (3-0)
• Approved June 27 closure of Clerk's office (Consensus)
• Approved June 20 meeting minutes as amended (3-0)
• Recessed into executive session for potential litigation (3-0)
• Allocated 1.5 mills for outside agency appropriations (Consensus)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:00 p.m. (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a supplemental agreement for the University Park Wastewater Lagoon Facility involving water line relocation and a $12,040 fee. Commissioners will also discuss funding gaps in childcare licensing services provided by the Health Department. The agenda includes updates on the 2025 budget and the RCPD.

• Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for University Park Wastewater Lagoon Facility ($12,040 fee)
• Childcare licensing funding discussion
• Review of tax roll corrections
• 2025 Budget Work Session
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program update

The Board of County Commissioners approved a professional engineering services agreement for the University Park Wastewater Lagoon Facility. Additionally, the Board convened as the Board of Health to approve a request for state funding for the county's child care licensing program. Commissioners also signed tax roll corrections and held an executive session regarding pending litigation.

• Approved engineering agreement for University Park Wastewater Lagoon (3-0)
• Approved tax roll corrections (3-0)
• Approved June 17 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved executive session on pending litigation (3-0)
• Approved state funding request for child care licensing program (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will review an agreement with Prairie Paws for animal shelter services at $5,000 per month through February 2025. The agenda also includes a budget work session and a cost increase for the University Park Lagoon study.

• Agreement with Prairie Paws for animal shelter services
• Change Order #1 for University Park Lagoon Geotechnical Study to $13,930.50
• 2025 Budget Work Session
• Letter of support for Flint Hills MPO grant application

The Board approved a four-month trial changing Riley County Office Building public hours to 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 7:30 a.m.-noon Friday, from July 1 to November 1, on a 2-1 vote with McKinley opposed. The Board also unanimously approved an animal shelter services agreement with Prairie Paws, a $2,080.50 change order for the University Park Lagoon geotechnical study, a letter of support for a Flint Hills MPO grant application, out-of-state travel for the Public Works director, and a federal funds exchange request. Staff reported upcoming road work and that the County Clerk's office will stop selling Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks permits on July 1. The 2025 budget was presented in a work session with no decision recorded.

• Approved 4-month trial of new Office Building hours (Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Fri 7:30 a.m.-noon), July 1-November 1 (2-1, McKinley opposed)
• Approved Animal Shelter Services agreement with Prairie Paws Animal Shelter Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 with Terracon for University Park Lagoon geotechnical study, $2,080.50, total contract $13,930.50 (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign letter of support for Flint Hills MPO's 2024 Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program grant application (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for John Ellermann to attend 2024 PWX in Atlanta, Georgia (unanimous)
• Approved Chairman signing Request to Exchange Federal Funds with the State of Kansas, funds deposited in CIP for a future transportation project (unanimous)
• Signed employee action forms: three Fire District #1 volunteer firefighter separations, a Traffic Control Technician hire at $19.98/hour, and a Legal Secretary promotion at $22.21/hour
• Accepted minutes of the June 13, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider activating several capital improvement projects totaling $1,220,248 across various county departments. The meeting also includes reviews of highway use permits for utility work and a final change order for the Fancy Creek Road Bridge Replacement.

• Activation of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects totaling $1,220,248
• Final change order to reduce Fancy Creek Road Bridge Replacement cost to $360,991.32
• Highway Use Permit for Twin Valley fiber optic installation on Rimrock Dr
• Highway Use Permit for Cox Communications work on Collins Lane
• Resolution adopting the Riley County Employee Procedures Manual

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $1,220,248 package of Capital Improvement Program funding authorizations covering EMS equipment, mowers, building repairs, and vehicles. It also approved payroll vouchers of $721,921.65 and warrant vouchers totaling $2,602,399.71 for the 2024 budget plus $5,498.87 for the 2023 budget. Other actions included two highway use permits, a final change order reducing the Fancy Creek Road bridge contract by $3,775.00, and a resolution adopting the Riley County Employee Procedures Manual. All recorded votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved Highway Use Permit for Twin Valley to bury fiber to 11405 Rimrock (3-0)
• Approved Highway Use Permit for Cox Communications on Collins Lane (3-0)
• Approved $1,220,248 in CIP project funding authorizations (3-0)
• Approved final change order with Reece Construction for Fancy Creek Road bridge, -$3,775.00, total contract $360,991.32 (3-0)
• Approved Randolph City Hall contract for June 27 meeting in Randolph (3-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers $721,921.65 and warrant vouchers $2,602,399.71 (2024 budget) and $5,498.87 (2023 budget) (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 061324-32 adopting the Riley County Employee Procedures Manual (3-0)
• Approved Pottawatomie County request to use Riley County EMS patient hauler for Wamego July 4 celebration, July 3-5 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider an agreement with Schwab-Eaton, P.A. for bridge inspections and review year-to-date budget and expenditure reports. The meeting also includes reviewing May revenue reporting and processing employee action forms.

• Agreement with Schwab-Eaton, P.A. for bridge inspections ($4,950)
• New hire for EMS/Ambulance position (Corinna Hammon)
• Separation of Medical Reserve Corps Unit Leader (Carly Tyler)
• Year to date budget and expenditure reports
• May 2024 Revenue Reporting

The Board approved several Capital Improvement Program (CIP) requests for equipment and facility upgrades. They also authorized a contract for bridge inspections and signed a federal justice assistance grant application.

• Approved 2nd Quarter CIP requests for equipment and facilities as amended (Unanimous)
• Approved $4,950 agreement with Schwab-Eaton, P.A. for bridge inspections (Unanimous)
• Approved Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program FY 2023 certifications (Unanimous)
• Approved separation of Carly Tyler from Health Department effective June 5, 2024
• Approved hire of Corinna Hammon as EMT at $17.20 per hour
• Approved June 6, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will review a contract for a transfer station truck scale with W.H. Scale. The agenda also includes discussing the deployment of a mobile command post to Wamego and reviewing KDOT easement requests for a roundabout project.

• Transfer Station Truck Scale Contract with W.H. Scale for $49,880.00
• Deployment of mobile command post to Wamego for July 4 celebration
• KDOT Permanent Easement Request for the 'Roundabout Project' (K113 & US Hwy 24)
• Request to fill a part-time Human Resources Clerical Assistant position
• 2025 Riley County Extension Appropriation Request

The Board unanimously approved the 2025 Riley County Extension Council appropriation and a $49,880 contract for transfer station truck scales. They also authorized a new part-time Human Resources Clerical Assistant position, approved a $1,837.50 easement for a KDOT roundabout project, and adopted updates to the Employee Procedures Manual. Three executive sessions were held to interview potential consultants for the Comprehensive Plan update, with no binding actions taken during those closed meetings.

• Approved 2025 Riley County Extension Council appropriation (Unanimous)
• Approved $49,880 contract with WH Scale for Transfer Station Truck Scales (Unanimous)
• Approved new part-time Human Resources Clerical Assistant position (Unanimous)
• Approved KDOT Permanent Easement for Roundabout Project at $1,837.50 (Unanimous)
• Approved Employee Procedures Manual updates including dependent care language (Unanimous)
• Approved deployment of mobile command post to Wamego for July 4th (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Nexsan Backup Storage Device (Unanimous)
• Conducted three executive sessions for Comprehensive Plan consultant interviews (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a resolution to establish guidelines for water conservation, including the declaration of water watches, warnings, and emergencies. The board will also review a change order for the 2024 Asphalt Overlay Program and a funding request for opioid prevention.

• Water Drought/Emergency Resolution for the University Park Water Benefit District
• Change Order #1 for the 2024 Asphalt Overlay Program
• RCHD request for 2025 County Opioid Funds for Prevention Program
• Tax roll corrections
• Riley County Employee Action Forms

The Board adopted a water drought emergency resolution and approved a change order for the 2024 Asphalt Overlay Program, adjusting the contract total to $1,530,140.40. They also signed tax roll corrections and an employee action form for a new volunteer firefighter stipend. The Board reviewed a request for 2025 opioid prevention funds but asked for further details before acting.

• Adopted Water Drought/Emergency Resolution (Unanimous)
• Approved Change Order for 2024 Asphalt Overlay Program totaling $1,530,140.40 (Unanimous)
• Signed Tax Roll Corrections (Unanimous)
• Signed Employee Action Form for Jonathan Allen, As Needed Volunteer Firefighter Stipend
• Accepted May 30, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Recessed as Board of Health to review 2025 Opioid Funds request; asked for return with City funding details

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will decide whether to sign an application to begin the petition process for a 300,000-gallon water tower. The board will also consider appointments to the Road and Bridge Advisory Board and review 2025 budget requests.

• Proposed Special Use Authorization for a 300,000-gallon Rural Water District #1 water tower
• Appointments of Jennifer Hancock, Robert Peterman, and Steven Altobello to the Road and Bridge Advisory Board
• New hire Abby Barr-Donnelly as WIC Dietitian with an annualized pay of $64,147.20
• 2025 Riley County Extension Appropriation Request
• Updated CY2025 Budget Request from the Interim Community Corrections Director

The Board of County Commissioners authorized the petition process for a new Rural Water District #1 water tower and appointed three members to the Road and Bridge Advisory Board. The board also approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,478,429.87.

• Approved application to initiate petition for a 300,000-gallon Rural Water District #1 water tower (Unanimous)
• Appointed Jennifer Hancock, Robert Peterman, and Steven Altobello to the Road and Bridge Advisory Board (Unanimous)
• Approved $759,368.13 in payroll vouchers and $719,061.74 in warrant vouchers (Unanimous)
• Approved May 23, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Signed hire form for Abby Barr-Donnelly as WIC Dietitian at $30.84 per hour

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review five submittals to choose which firms to interview for the Comprehensive Plan update. The meeting also includes discussions on land development regulation amendments and several personnel requests.

• Proposed voiding of outstanding checks totaling $5,424.10
• Amendments to multiple sections of the Riley County Land Development Regulations
• Replatting of Lots 27, 31, 32 and Lots 1 and 2 of Mobile Gardens into one lot
• Requests to fill an APRN position, a Traffic Control Technician position, and a Public Works Operator position
• City request to borrow or rent an asphalt paver

The Board of Riley County Commissioners voted unanimously to interview only Stantec and Olsson for the comprehensive plan update, after reviewing scores for five firms. The board also adopted a resolution voiding outstanding checks issued before April 30, 2022, and approved amendments to the Land Development Regulations. Other actions included approving a replat for the Macayla 2024 Addition, filling an APRN position at the health department, and allowing Public Works to hire a Traffic Control Technician and a Public Works Operator. The board also approved renting the county's asphalt paver to the City of Manhattan at $300/hour.

• Adopted Resolution No. 052324-27 voiding outstanding checks issued before April 30, 2022 (3-0)
• Accepted minutes of the May 20, 2024 regular meeting (3-0)
• Approved interviewing only Stantec and Olsson for the comprehensive plan update consultant (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 052324-28 amending the Riley County Land Development Regulations (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 052324-29 approving the Macayla 2024 Addition plat and accepting street rights of way, easements, and licenses (3-0)
• Approved filling the APRN position at the health department (3-0)
• Approved advertising to hire a Traffic Control Technician position (3-0)
• Approved advertising to hire a Public Works Operator position (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will act on a mobile device reimbursement request and sign employee action forms for new hires and separations. The meeting also includes staff updates from the EMS/Ambulance Director and the Interim Community Corrections Director.

• Action on a mobile device reimbursement request for Bryant Parker
• New hire: Lisa Walter as Solid Waste Operator II at $24.34 per hour
• Separation: Shirley Eichem, Legal Secretary
• Separation: Andrew Underwood, Volunteer Firefighter Stipend
• Separation: Riley Davis, Volunteer Firefighter Stipend

The Board approved a new Mobile Device Reimbursement Request Form and signed several employee action forms regarding new hires and separations. The board also accepted the minutes from the May 16, 2024 meeting.

• Approved Mobile Device Reimbursement Request Form (Unanimous)
• Approved hire of Lisa Walter as Solid Waste Operator II at $24.34 per hour
• Approved separation of Legal Secretary Shirley Eichem effective June 10, 2024
• Approved separation of Volunteer Firefighter Andrew Underwood effective May 16, 2024
• Approved separation of Volunteer Firefighter Riley Davis effective May 16, 2024
• Approved May 16, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a series of budget presentations and appropriation requests for various county departments and organizations for 2025. The meeting also includes administrative actions regarding personnel and a highway use permit.

• Highway Use Permit for Cox Communications to replace 288 feet of cable at Lakewood Dr.
• Appointment of Erik Juska as Manhattan Township Trustee following Duaine Sherwood's resignation
• 2025 budget presentations from the Riley County Fair Board, IT/GIS, and Noxious Weed/HHW
• 2025 appropriation requests from Flint Hills Veterans Coalition, Council on Aging, and Big Lakes Developmental Center
• Approval of employee action forms for Ken Lamb, Michael Huffman, and Krista Dix

The Board approved over $1.5 million in payroll and warrant vouchers and authorized a highway use permit for Cox Communications. The commission also appointed a new Manhattan Township Trustee and approved revised bylaws for the Public Health Advisory Council.

• Approved $1,533,341.43 in 2024 budget payroll and warrant vouchers (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,105.81 in 2023 budget vouchers (Unanimous)
• Approved Highway Use Permit for Cox Communications to replace 288' of cable at Lakewood Drive (Unanimous)
• Accepted Duaine Sherwood's resignation and appointed Erik Juska as Manhattan Township Trustee (Unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Correction (Unanimous)
• Approved letter to Clay County requesting shared funding for Community Corrections services (Unanimous)
• Approved revised Riley County Public Health Advisory Council Bylaws (Unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to adopt the 5-year Solid Waste Management Plan update. The meeting also includes various 2025 budget request presentations from county departments and agencies.

• Solid Waste Management Plan - 5-Year Update resolution
• National Public Works Week Proclamation (May 19-25, 2024)
• Employee Action Form for Kaisha Lawrence (MCH Intern)
• 2025 Register of Deeds & Tech Fund Budget Requests
• 2025 Manhattan Emergency Shelter Appropriation Request

The Board of County Commissioners adopted a five-year update to the Solid Waste Management Plan and approved funding for two school districts from the Special Alcohol Fund. The board also authorized the hiring of on-call juvenile intake officers and renewed Microsoft 365 licensing.

• Adopted Resolution No. 051324-26 updating the Solid Waste Management Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation for National Public Works Week May 19-25, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring additional on-call Juvenile Intake & Assessment Officers (Unanimous)
• Allocated $1,500.00 from Special Alcohol Fund to USD #378 Riley County (Unanimous)
• Allocated $1,000.00 from Special Alcohol Fund to USD #384 Blue Valley (Unanimous)
• Approved Microsoft 365 Licensing Renewal through ConvergeOne (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from May 9, 2024 (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board is reviewing 2025 budget requests for multiple departments, including Public Works, the Health Department, and the District Court. The board is also discussing the consultant selection process for the Comprehensive Plan Update and approving new employee hires.

• Hire of Jacob Durflinger as Facility & Grounds Tech II at $20.74 per hour
• Hire of Hunter McCullough for Volunteer Fire Fighter Stipend
• Hire of Patricia Clasberry as Elections Worker
• 2025 budget requests for Public Works, District Court, Ambulance (EMS), and Health Department
• Discussion on consultant selection for the Comprehensive Plan Update

The Board approved the minutes from the May 6 regular meeting and signed employee action forms for three new hires. The remainder of the meeting consisted of staff updates and 2025 budget requests from various county departments.

• Approved May 6, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved hire of Jacob Durflinger as Facility & Grounds Technician II at $20.74 per hour
• Approved hire of Hunter McCullough as As Needed Volunteer Firefighter Stipend
• Approved hire of Patricia Clasberry as As Needed Election Worker

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a bid for asphalt seal oil and a proclamation for National Historic Preservation Month. The meeting includes a series of 2025 budget and appropriation requests from various county departments and local organizations.

• Bid recommendation for Vance Brothers Inc. to supply asphalt seal oil for $149,060
• Proclamation for National Historic Preservation Month
• 2025 budget requests for the Museum, Appraiser, and County Attorney
• 2025 appropriation requests for Downtown Manhattan, Pawnee Mental Health, and Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce
• 2025 appropriation request for the Flint Hills Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Board approved a low bid for asphalt seal oil and appointed observers for the destruction of 2023 election records. The Board also reached a consensus on pay scales for newly elected officials and signed a hire form for a seasonal laborer.

• Approved low bid from Vance Brothers Inc. for asphalt seal oil at $2.67/gallon (Unanimous)
• Approved National Historic Preservation Month Proclamation (Unanimous)
• Signed Employee Action Form for Nickolas Decker as Seasonal Laborer at $14.00 per hour
• Approved May 2, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Carl Reed and Marvin Rodriguez to observe destruction of Nov 2023 election votes (Unanimous)
• Agreed by consensus that newly elected officials be paid within existing pay scale based on experience

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a land rezoning request and network infrastructure updates from T-Mobile. The meeting also includes personnel action forms and a drainage easement for EMS Headquarters.

• Proposed rezoning of a tract from AG to SF-1 and Lot 2 of Bowman Subdivision No. 1 from SF-3 to SF-1
• Discussion of EMS Headquarters Drainage Easement/Covenant
• T-Mobile presentation on Community Outreach Program - CPR3 and network infrastructure investment
• Review of employee action forms for Health Department, Solid Waste, and Fire District #1 personnel
• General update from the Interim Manhattan City Manager

The Board approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,266,834.33. The commission also approved a drainage easement for the EMS Headquarters and several zoning changes and a plat for the Fajen Subdivision in Madison Township.

• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,266,834.33 (Unanimous)
• Approved drainage easement and restrictive covenant for EMS/Ambulance Headquarters with City of Manhattan (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning land in Madison Township from AG to SF-1 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning Lot 2 of Bowman Subdivision No. 1 from SF-3 to SF-1 (Unanimous)
• Approved Fajen Subdivision plat and accepted street rights of way and easements (Unanimous)
• Approved April 29, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Signed employee action forms for 10 personnel changes, including new hires and separations

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution adopting the Riley County Employee Policy Manual. The meeting includes updates on the Riley Avenue Project and the RCPD, as well as the approval of new hire forms.

• Resolution adopting the Riley County Employee Policy Manual effective March 25, 2024
• New hire approval for Deputy Riley County Counselor Bryant Parker at an annualized salary of $140,000.12
• New hire approval for Volunteer Fire Fighter Trevor Clark (stipend position)
• Discussion of the Riley Avenue Project with Ogden City Mayor Bob Pence, Jr.
• RCPD update from Director Brian Peete

The Board of Riley County Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 042924-22 establishing the Riley County Employee Policy Manual, effective March 25, 2024, and accepted the April 25, 2024 regular meeting minutes. The Board also signed employee action forms for two new hires and received updates: a Riley County Police Department update from Director Brian Peete, and a report from Ogden City Mayor Bob Pence, Jr. that Ogden received $1.95 million from KDOT for the Riley Avenue Project and $407,000 from the Kansas Technical Grant for water. The meeting adjourned at 7:17 PM.

• Adopted Resolution No. 042924-22 adopting the Riley County Employee Policy Manual, effective March 25, 2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted April 25, 2024 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Signed employee action form for Bryant Parker, new Deputy County Counselor, Range FF
• Signed employee action form for Trevor Clark, new As Needed Volunteer Firefighter Stipend, Riley County Fire District #1, Range TASND
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a change order for the Fancy Creek Bridge Replacement Project and a highway use permit for fiber optic installation. The meeting also includes discussions on FY25 comprehensive plans for adult and juvenile services and an employee policy manual update.

• Change order for Fancy Creek Bridge Replacement Project K.0-6.2 in the amount of $2,784.34
• Highway Use Permit for WTC to bury fiber optic in Random Woods
• Invoice to Kansas Secretary of State for the March 19, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary
• Amendment to Owner-Engineer Agreement for Keats Sewer District
• Bid opening for asphalt seal oil

The Board of County Commissioners approved a series of routine items, including a $59,606.84 invoice to the Kansas Secretary of State for the March 19, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary, a $2,784.34 change order for the Fancy Creek Road bridge project, and a $10,000 amendment to the Keats Sanitary Sewer engineer agreement using ARPA funds. The board also approved the FY2025 Adult and Juvenile Services Comprehensive Plan grants, an updated Employee Policy Manual, and referred asphalt seal oil bids to staff for evaluation. All votes were unanimous (Ford, Focke, McKinley).

• Approved Highway Use Permit for WTC to bury fiber optic in Random Woods (3-0)
• Approved $2,784.34 Change Order No. 1 with Reece Construction for Fancy Creek Road bridge replacement (3-0)
• Approved $59,606.84 invoice to Kansas Secretary of State for March 19, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary (3-0)
• Approved Mobile Device Reimbursement Request Form (3-0)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections for Home Depot (3-0)
• Approved $10,000 Amendment No. 3 with BG Consultants for Keats Sanitary Sewer Improvements PER, using ARPA funds (3-0)
• Approved FY2025 Adult and Juvenile Services Comprehensive Plan grants (3-0)
• Approved Riley County Policy Manual and referred asphalt seal oil bids to staff (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of the 2024 Riley County Solid Waste Management Plan. The meeting also includes discussions on a comprehensive plan update and new traffic regulations for county facilities.

• Public hearing for the 2024 Riley County Solid Waste Management Plan
• Proposed resolution for parking and traffic regulations at the Riley County Health Department and Riley County Historical Museum
• Replat of Lot A Lakeview Addition Unit Three and Lot 28 Lakeview Addition into one lot
• Appointment of Grace Hagenmaier to Rural Economic Development and James Fenton to Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board
• Proposed budget of $9,363.91 for a temporary BMCH Assistant position

The Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2024 Solid Waste Management Plan following a public hearing. The board also approved several administrative appointments, personnel changes, and parking regulations for county facilities.

• Adopted 2024 Riley County Solid Waste Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 042224-21 establishing parking and traffic regulations at the Health Department and Historical Museum (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 042224-20 for Lakeview Addition replat and street rights of way (unanimous)
• Appointed Grace Hagenmaier to Rural Economic Development and James Fenton to Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation for National Drug Endangered Children Awareness Day (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Julie Gibbs and Breva Spencer to attend NACCHO 360 Conference (unanimous)
• Approved Position Action Form for a temporary Bilingual Maternal & Child Health Home Visitor Assistant (unanimous)
• Signed Employee Action Forms for three separations and one new seasonal hire

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a contract for road overlays and a request for $11,000 in supplemental grant funding for a bilingual health worker. The meeting also includes working sessions on employee procedures and professional appearance proposals.

• Contract with Shilling Construction Company, Inc. for $1,602,010.00 for the 2024 Asphalt Overlay Project on Blue River Hills and Stockdale Roads
• Request to apply for $11,000 in supplemental funding for a Temporary Bilingual MCH Home Visitor
• Renewal of the 2024 EAP contract with Pawnee Mental Health
• Proposal for an Employee Procedures Manual
• Proposal regarding professional appearance

The Board approved a $1,602,010 contract with Shilling Construction Company for the 2024 Asphalt Overlay Project on Blue River Hills and Stockdale Roads. They also adopted a resolution providing for the control of animals in unincorporated areas of Riley County. Additionally, the Board approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,702,907.52 for the 2024 budget.

• Approved $1,602,010 contract with Shilling Construction Company for 2024 Asphalt Overlay Project (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 041524-18 for animal control in unincorporated Riley County areas (Unanimous)
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,702,907.52 for 2024 budget (Unanimous)
• Approved request to apply for additional funds for MCH Home Visiting Program (Unanimous)
• Approved Employee Assistance Program contract with Pawnee Mental Health Services (Unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Megan Lewis and Brett Clark to attend National Drug Court Association conference ($2,970 each) (Unanimous)
• Approved Professional Appearance Policy for employees (Unanimous)
• Approved refill of Solid Waste Operator II position (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a working session on a proposed Employee Policy Manual and review March 2024 revenue and cash flow reports. The body will also consider signing a corrected proclamation for National County Government Month.

• Proposed Employee Policy Manual working session
• March 2024 Revenue Reporting from the Riley County Treasurer
• March 2024 Monthly Cash Flow Report
• Corrected proclamation for 2024 National County Government Month
• Discussion regarding Valleywood

The Board of County Commissioners extended two local disaster emergency declarations through April 23, 2024. The board also approved a proclamation for National County Government Month and accepted previous meeting minutes.

• Extended disaster declaration for cybersecurity incident involving Emergency Radio Communication System until April 23, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Extended disaster declaration for Burklund/Axelton Wildfire until April 23, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved corrected proclamation for April 2024 National County Government Month (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 8, 2024 meeting (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider highway use permits for utility work and a plaza reservation for the Kansas Science Festival. The meeting includes a working session on a proposed Employee Policy Manual and budget reports.

• Plaza Reservation Request for Kansas Science Festival/Downtown Manhattan, Inc. for April 27, 2024
• Highway Use Permit for Evergy to install underground conduit at 457 Wildcat Creek Rd
• Highway Use Permit for Twin Valley Telephone to bury fiber optic in Keats
• Working session regarding the Employee Policy Manual proposal
• Year to date budget and expenditure reports

The Board approved highway use permits for Evergy and Twin Valley Telephone and a plaza reservation for the Kansas Science Festival. Commissioners also reached a consensus on several updates to the Employee Policy Manual, including drug, alcohol, and social media policies.

• Approved Plaza Reservation Request for Kansas Science Festival/Downtown Manhattan, Inc. for April 27, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved Highway Use Permit for Evergy to bore underground conduit at 457 Wildcat Creek Road (Unanimous)
• Approved Highway Use Permit for Twin Valley Telephone to bury fiber optic in Keats (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Week of the Young Child Proclamation (Unanimous)
• Approved National County Government Month Proclamation (Unanimous)
• Signed Position Action Form for a Drug Endangered Children Coordinator in the Health Department
• Approved updated Drug and Alcohol, Electronic Communication, BYOD, Social Media, and Violence and Weapons policies by consensus
• Approved re-employment PTO accrual tier and 6-month evaluation requirement by consensus

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a bid for road overlays and discuss personnel actions. The meeting includes a working session on the Employee Policy Manual and a request to fill a Deputy County Counselor vacancy.

• Bid recommendation for $1,602,010.00 to Shilling Construction Co., Inc. for Stockdale and Blue River Hills Roads asphalt overlay
• Request to fill the Deputy County Counselor position becoming vacant April 30, 2024
• Resolution extending a Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency
• RCHD request to apply for additional DECK grant funds
• Employee Action Forms for Sarah Dorsen, Chelsea Buntjer, Samuel Switzer, and Angela Mckinley

The Board of County Commissioners awarded a road overlay contract to Shilling Construction Co., Inc. and approved over $2.3M in payroll and warrant vouchers. The board also extended a local disaster emergency declaration and authorized the hiring of a Deputy County Counselor.

• Approved $1,602,010.00 asphalt overlay bid from Shilling Construction Co., Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $758,127.16 in payroll and $1,600,000+ in warrant vouchers (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring and onboarding of Deputy County Counselor (Unanimous)
• Approved request to apply for additional DECK grant funds (Unanimous)
• Approved holiday policy observing two days for Christmas, except when it falls on a weekend (2-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 040424-15 extending Local Disaster Emergency to April 15 (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,166.21 travel request for David Adams to attend 'EMS on the Hill' (Unanimous)
• Approved regular and special meeting minutes from April 1, 2024 (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a bid for a new truck scale and a cereal malt beverages license. The meeting includes proclamations for public health and child abuse prevention, as well as updates on county projects and budget planning.

• Bid recommendation to W. H. Scale for $49,880.00 for a Transfer Station Truck Scale
• 2024 Cereal Malt Beverages License for Britt's Farm at 1000 S. Scenic Drive
• Fireworks Display Permit for Bruce Zimmer with the Randolph Lions Club
• Proclamation for National Public Health Week (April 1-7, 2024)
• Proclamation for National Child Abuse Prevention Month (April 2024)

The Board approved a low bid for new truck scales at the transfer station and authorized a cereal malt beverages license for Britt's Farm. The commission also approved a fireworks permit and two public health proclamations. Additionally, the Board agreed to hire a professional facilitator for a fall retreat.

• Approved $49,880 low bid from WH Scale Company for transfer station truck scales (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Cereal Malt Beverages License for Britt's Farm (Unanimous)
• Approved Public Fireworks Display Permit for Bruce Zimmer/Randolph Lions Club for June 29, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved National Public Health Week 2024 Proclamation (Unanimous)
• Approved Child Abuse Prevention Month 2024 Proclamation (Unanimous)
• Approved holding a fall retreat with a professional facilitator (Unanimous)
• Approved RFQ to hire a professional facilitator for County Retreat (Unanimous)
• Agreed by consensus to proceed with Comprehensive Plan Consultant Request for Qualifications

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review bids for public works equipment and infrastructure projects. The meeting includes discussions on short-term rental regulations, an employee policy manual proposal, and property tax exemptions.

• Proposed $70,458.19 purchase of a Ventrac 452 N mower from Professional Turf Products
• Proposed $71,044.26 for pre-cast box culverts on Ober Rd, W. 69th Ave, and Kansas Ave
• Proposed $124,127.28 for pre-cast box culverts on Lasita Rd and Wildcat Creek Rd
• Bid opening for the 2024 Asphalt Overlay Program
• Appointments to the Hunters Island Water District Advisory Board, Museum Board of Trustees, and Public Health Advisory Council

The Board approved over $265,000 for a new mower and two pre-cast concrete box culverts. The Board also appointed three representatives to county advisory boards and approved two out-of-state travel requests for health department staff.

• Approved $70,458.19 mower bid from Professional Turf Products (Unanimous)
• Approved $71,044.26 quote from McPherson Concrete for Ober Road, W. 69th Avenue, and Kansas Avenue culvert (Unanimous)
• Approved $124,127.28 quote from McPherson Concrete for Lasita and Wildcat Creek Roads culvert (Unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Correction (Unanimous)
• Appointed Roger Nauerth, Stephen Bridenstine, and Samantha Brown to advisory boards (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,059.00 travel request for Carly Tyler to attend MRC National Summit (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,912.95 travel request for Elizabeth Mills to attend Health Promotion Conference (Unanimous)
• Referred 2024 Asphalt Overlay Program bids to staff for evaluation (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will discuss expanding on-call coverage for Community Corrections and allocating funds for a comprehensive plan update. Additionally, the Clerk will present procedures for the Presidential Preference Primary Election canvass.

• Request to expand Community Corrections on-call coverage to include Fridays
• Proposal to allocate $125,000 from Economic Development funds for a Comprehensive Plan update consultant
• Review of procedures for the 2024 Presidential Preference Primary Election canvass

The Board approved funding to hire a professional consultant to complete the Riley County Comprehensive Plan. Other actions included certifying primary election results and expanding juvenile intake on-call coverage.

• Allocated $150,000 from Economic Development Fund for Comprehensive Plan consultant (Unanimous)
• Certified Official Election Results of the 2024 Presidential Preference Primary Election (Unanimous)
• Expanded RCCC juvenile intake on-call coverage to include Fridays and five additional training/sick days (Unanimous)
• Approved March 21, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Updated Employee Policy Manual sections regarding immunizations, volunteer firefighters, and bereavement leave (Consensus)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will review several public works bid recommendations and a construction contract. The body will also consider personnel appointments and requests from the Health Department.

• Contract for Parallel Road Culvert Replacement Project No. C.7-0.0 with Ebert Construction Co., Inc. for $285,323.14
• Bid recommendation for Corrugated Metal Pipe and Bands from Welborn Sales, Inc. for $29,404.10
• Bid recommendation for 2024 Crushed Limestone Chips from Bayer Construction Co. at $35.77 per ton
• Appointment of Duaine Sherwood as Manhattan Township Trustee
• Proposal to replat Lots 288, 289, 290 and 291 of Addition No. 1 to University Park into one lot

The Board approved several infrastructure bids and a sales tax-funded culvert replacement project. They also approved a land replat in University Park despite resident opposition and authorized several new hires for EMS and Health Department roles.

• Approved $285,323.14 contract with Ebert Construction, Co., Inc. for Parallel Road culvert replacement
• Approved Maple Heights Addition replat (Resolution No. 032124-13)
• Approved $60,809.00 bid from Bayer Construction Co., Inc. for limestone chips
• Approved $29,404.10 bid from Welborn Sales, Inc. for metal pipe and bands
• Approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,444,814.15
• Approved hiring a full-time Paramedic and a full-time WIC Dietitian
• Approved $2,430.74 travel request for PHEP Coordinator to attend conference in South Carolina
• Appointed Duaine Sherwood as Manhattan Township Trustee

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is establishing a budget baseline for 2025 that limits requests to critical, essential, and emergency purchases. The body is also reviewing health department grant applications and personnel changes.

• Approval of 2025 budget baseline letters restricting requests to critical needs
• Approval to apply for FY2025 KDHE Aid to Local grants for the Health Department
• Approval of Tax Roll Corrections
• Employee Action Form for the separation of EMT Dillon Schmidt
• Discussion of EMS/Ambulance staff updates including 423 calls for service in February

The Riley County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the budget baseline letters and tax roll corrections. They also authorized staff to apply for Aid to Local Grants and signed an employee separation form for an EMT. A closed executive session was held to discuss potential litigation with county counsel.

• Approved budget baseline letters (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (unanimous)
• Signed Employee Action Form for Dillon Schmidt, EMT, effective April 1, 2024
• Approved minutes from March 14, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Recessed into executive session for potential litigation consultation (unanimous)
• Approved staff application for Aid to Local Grants (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting on March 15, 2024. The agenda consists of two executive sessions to discuss personnel matters involving non-elected staff.

• Executive session: personnel matter involving non-elected personnel (12:30 PM)
• Executive session: personnel matter involving non-elected personnel (1:15 PM)

The Riley County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting consisting entirely of three executive sessions to interview applicants for non-elected personnel positions. The board unanimously agreed to keep these discussions private under the Kansas Open Meetings Act. While the first two sessions recorded no binding action, the third session concluded with a unanimous vote to take binding action consistent with the consensus reached during the closed discussion.

• Added third executive session to agenda (Unanimous)
• Recessed for first executive session to interview applicant (Unanimous)
• Recorded no binding action taken in first executive session (Unanimous)
• Recessed for second executive session to interview applicant (Unanimous)
• Recorded no binding action taken in second executive session (Unanimous)
• Recessed for third executive session to interview applicants (Unanimous)
• Agreed to take binding action consistent with executive session consensus (Unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review funding requests from the County Special Alcohol Fund and hold bid openings for public works materials. The meeting includes discussions on the 2025 budget calendar and a community land trust program.

• Proposed $5,616 allocation to 21st Judicial District Drug Court for conference attendance
• Cereal Malt Beverage License notice for Britt's Farm at 1000 S. Scenic Drive
• Bid openings for transfer station truck scales, corrugated metal pipe and bands, and crushed/washed limestone
• New hire approval for Loren Borella as HR Clerical Assistant at $15.00 per hour
• Discussion of 2025 Budget Calendar and Baseline

The Board approved the 2025 budget calendar and baseline, including a 15-minute limit for agency presentations. They also allocated funds for the 21st Judicial District Drug Court and opened several public works bids for staff evaluation.

• Approved $5,616.00 Special Alcohol Fund Allocation for 21st Judicial District Drug Court (Unanimous)
• Approved Cereal Malt Beverage License notice for Britt's Farm (Unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Correction (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring Loren Borella as HR Clerical Assistant at $15.00/hour
• Referred bids for Transfer Station truck scales to staff for evaluation (Unanimous)
• Referred bids for corrugated metal pipe and bands to staff for evaluation (Unanimous)
• Referred bids for crushed/washed limestone chips to staff for evaluation (Unanimous)
• Approved 2025 budget calendar and baseline (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners is meeting to discuss an escrow agreement for property related to the Keats Wastewater Project. The session also includes budget reports, rate resolutions for Deep Creek and Hunter's Island, and personnel requests.

• Proposed $14,000 option fee for Keats Wastewater Project property, with $9,000 to be held in escrow by Charleson Wilson
• Deep Creek Rate Resolution 2024
• Hunter's Island Rate Resolution 2024
• Request to refill Open Commercial Appraiser I Position
• Out of state travel requests for Anna Burson and Steve Schurle to attend the 2024 IAAO Conference in Denver

The Board approved rate changes for the Deep Creek Sewer Benefit District and the Hunter’s Island Water Benefit District. They also authorized escrow funds for a potential property purchase and approved travel and hiring requests for the Appraiser's Department.

• Approved $9,000 escrow for Keats Wastewater Project property option (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 031124-11 modifying Deep Creek sewer usage rates (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 031124-12 modifying Hunter’s Island water usage rates (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 travel request for IAAO Conference in Denver (Unanimous)
• Approved $870 travel request for NCRAAO in Kearney (Unanimous)
• Approved request to post and fill open Commercial Appraiser I position (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will meet to discuss several contracts, including renovations for the elections office and a real estate data service. The body will also review advisory board appointments and receive updates from various county department directors.

• Proposed $457,500 contract with Icon Structures for 4th floor renovations at Court House Plaza East
• Real Estate Sales Data Search Service Agreement for Lori Vilkanskas of Back 9 Realty
• Highway Use Permit for Wildcat Services Inc. to install a culvert at 6006 Tuttle Terrace
• Appointments to Road & Bridge Advisory Board and Judicial Nominating Commission
• Review of 2025 Budget Calendar and Baseline

The Board approved a $457,500 contract with Icon Structures, Inc. to renovate the 4th Floor Plaza East Building for the Riley County Elections Office. Commissioners also adopted the 2024 Noxious Weed Management Plan and approved payroll and warrant vouchers totaling over $1.3 million. The Board agreed to send testimony to a legislative hearing on Senate Bill 162 and accepted recommendations from the Substance Misuse Task Force.

• Approved $457,500 contract with Icon Structures, Inc. for Elections Office renovation (3-0)
• Approved 2024 Annual Management Plan for Noxious Weed Department (3-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers of $728,446.91 and warrant vouchers of $602,230.94 (3-0)
• Approved appointments to Road & Bridge Advisory Board and Judicial Nominating Commission (3-0)
• Approved Highway Use Permit for Wildcat Services Inc. culvert installation (3-0)
• Approved Real Estate Sales Data Search Service Agreement with Back 9 Realty (3-0)
• Adopted new CDC guidelines for Riley County employees (3-0)
• Approved written testimony and attendance for SB 162 legislative hearing (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss rezoning three unplatted tracts of land from Single Family Residential to Agricultural District. The meeting also includes personnel actions and discussions regarding animal control and employee benefits.

• Proposed rezoning of 83.72 acres south of Deep Creek Lane from SF-1 to AG
• Appointment of a member to the 21st District Judicial Nominating Commission
• Request to expand paid leave benefits for Riley County employees
• BHS Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment
• Personnel actions including a new Assistant County Attorney with an annualized pay of $140,000.00

The Board approved an expansion of paid leave benefits for county employees, including a transition to Paid Time Off (PTO) and Critical Leave. Other actions included rezoning land in Zeandale Township and designating the Courthouse Plaza for free speech and assembly.

• Approved expansion of paid leave benefits and transition to PTO effective March 2, 2024
• Approved Resolution No. 022924-08 designating Courthouse Plaza for public free speech and assembly
• Approved Resolution No. 022924-09 rezoning three tracts in Zeandale Township from SF-1 to AG (unanimous)
• Appointed Jan Marks to the 21st District Judicial Nominating Commission (unanimous)
• Approved BHS Construction Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved refill of paramedic position in EMS/Ambulance Department (unanimous)
• Approved 5-month interim appointment for Community Corrections Director (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Correction (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners is reviewing bid recommendations for two infrastructure projects and a severe weather proclamation. The body will also discuss budget funds and animal control resolution updates.

• Bid recommendation for 4th Floor Courthouse Plaza East Renovation to Icon Structures Inc. for $457,500
• Bid recommendation for Parallel Road Culvert Replacement Project to Ebert Construction Co., Inc. for $285,323.14
• Proposed Severe Weather Preparedness Week Proclamation for March 4-8, 2024
• Proposed updates to Animal Control Resolution
• Request to refill Planning & Development's As-Needed Clerical Assistant position

The Board of County Commissioners approved bids for a building renovation and a culvert replacement project. The board also authorized new hires and the refilling of a clerical position in Planning & Development.

• Approved $457,500 bid from Icon Structures, Inc. for 4th floor CPE Renovation (Unanimous)
• Approved $285,323.14 bid from Ebert Construction Co., Inc. for Parallel Road Culvert Replacement Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Severe Weather Preparedness Week Proclamation for March 4-8, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring Carley Harris as Appraiser I - Residential at $22.54 per hour
• Approved hiring Addison Morgan as part-time Election Assistant at $15.00 per hour
• Approved hiring Addison Martinek as part-time Election Assistant at $15.00 per hour
• Approved refilling As-Needed Clerical Assistant position for Planning & Development (Unanimous)
• Approved February 22, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the sale of surplus vehicles and equipment via an internet auction. The meeting also includes several platting requests and personnel appointments.

• Proposed contract with Purple Wave, Inc. for an internet-only auction of surplus vehicles and equipment
• Appointment of Wyatt Moore as Wildcat Township Clerk
• Bid opening for 4th Floor Plaza East Building Riley County Election Office Renovation
• Three separate platting and replatting requests for residential lots
• Sanitary Code Variance request for property owned by Jeffrey and Susan Jones / TDJ Stables

The Board of Riley County Commissioners opened three bids for the 4th Floor Plaza East Building Election Office renovation and voted unanimously to refer them to staff for evaluation and recommendation. The board also approved three subdivision plats, a sanitary code variance for the Jones property, and several routine items including tax roll corrections, payroll and warrant vouchers totaling $1,429,043.26, and budget adjustments moving $600 each for Adult and Juvenile Services carryover reimbursements. On Prairie Paws Animal Shelter services, the board agreed by consensus for staff to continue discussing a per-animal fee contract, with no formal vote recorded. Commissioner Focke was absent for the final two votes.

• Accepted Chris Hunter's resignation and appointed Wyatt Moore as Wildcat Township Clerk (3-0)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (3-0)
• Signed corrected letter appointing Steve Hargrave to 21st District Judicial Nominating Commission through March 4, 2028 (3-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers of $706,877.61 and warrant vouchers totaling $1,429,043.26 for February 23, 2024 (3-0)
• Authorized Public Works to contract with Purple Wave, Inc. for internet-only auction of surplus vehicles and equipment (3-0)
• Approved advertising for open Facility & Grounds Technician II and Seasonal Parks positions (3-0)
• Approved FY24 Adult and Juvenile Services carryover budget modifications moving $600 each from salaries to agency operations (3-0)
• Approved Pride Subdivision Unit Two, Stone House Subdivision, and Star School Subdivision plats (3-0 each)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss administrative updates, personnel changes, and contract extensions. Key decisions include approving advisory board appointments and a maintenance contract for county grounds.

• Contract extension with Rothwell Landscaping, Inc. for $19,602.00
• Appointments to Food and Farm Council, Judicial Nominating Commission, and Public Health Advisory Council
• Bid opening for Parallel Road Culvert Replacement
• Approval of tax roll corrections
• Request for interim Community Corrections Director

The Board approved a one-year contract extension for grounds maintenance and appointed three representatives to various advisory boards. The Board also approved tax roll corrections and opened bids for a culvert replacement project.

• Approved $19,602 grounds maintenance contract extension with Rothwell Landscaping, Inc. (unanimous)
• Appointed Cathy Jones, Steve Hargrave, and Shelli Schottler to advisory boards (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll corrections (unanimous)
• Approved temporary relocation of Administrative Services/County Counselor to Public Works (consensus)
• Referred Parallel Road culvert replacement bids to staff for evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved $4,418 in grant-funded travel for two Health Department employees (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions including three new hires and three separations (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review year-to-date budget and expenditure reports and consider a request to fill a part-time HR Assistant position. The meeting includes updates on public works and administrative projects, as well as the approval of tax roll corrections.

• Approval of Tax Roll Corrections
• Request to fill part-time HR Assistant position
• Separation of Dale Mulderrig, As Needed Museum Asst
• Year to date budget and expenditure reports
• Public Works Project Update

The Board of County Commissioners approved a real property option agreement for the purchase of real estate from the E. Stanley Schurle Trust. The board also authorized the hiring of a part-time HR clerical assistant and approved tax roll corrections.

• Approved Real Property Option Agreement with E. Stanley Schurle Trust (Unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring process for part-time HR clerical assistant (Unanimous)
• Approved February 8, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Signed separation form for Museum Assistant Dale Mulderrig

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the Municipal Investment Pool authorized users and tax roll corrections. The meeting includes updates on economic development, health department travel, and a request to fill an open EMS/Ambulance position.

• Approval of Municipal Investment Pool authorized users resolution
• Approval of Tax Roll Corrections
• Appointment of Paula Northern as an as-needed Election Worker
• Request to fill an open position for EMS/Ambulance
• January 2024 Revenue Reporting showing total assets of $84,754,556.57

The Board approved over $1.4 million in payroll and warrant vouchers for the 2023 and 2024 budgets. The Board also authorized the hiring of a new election worker and a full-time EMT. Additionally, the Board approved travel for a Health Department coordinator to attend a summit in Ohio.

• Approved payroll vouchers of $711,922.48 and warrant vouchers totaling $1,418,380.03 (Unanimous)
• Approved State of Kansas Municipal Investment Pool Resolution to update authorized users (Unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring Paula Northern as an As Needed Election Worker
• Approved out-of-state travel for PHEP Coordinator Skylar German to attend a summit in Cleveland, Ohio (Unanimous)
• Approved request to fill one full-time EMT position (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the February 5, 2024 meeting (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Riley County Commissioners will meet to review a highway use permit for fiber optic installation and a contract for a USDA environmental assessment. The body will also address tax roll corrections and personnel action forms.

• Highway Use Permit for WTC Communications Inc. to install fiber optic cable
• Contract for Completion of USDA Environmental Assessment for Keats Sewer District Project
• Approval of Tax Roll Corrections
• Employee Action Forms for Andrew Hutchinson (Election Worker) and Eric Marsh
• RCHD MCH Amendment to the Agreement for Outreach, Prevention and Early Intervention Services

The Riley County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Western Consultants DBA Governmental Assistance Services to complete a USDA environmental assessment for the Keats Sewer District Project. The board also approved a highway use permit for WTC Communications to bore/plow fiber optic cable, tax roll corrections, an amendment to a KDHE outreach services agreement, and a grant extension for the Riley County Police Department. Commissioner Kathryn Focke was absent; all votes were unanimous among the two present commissioners.

• Approved Highway Use Permit for WTC Communications to bore/plow fiber optic cable (2-0, Focke absent)
• Approved contract with Western Consultants DBA Governmental Assistance Services for USDA environmental assessment for Keats Sewer District Project (2-0, Focke absent)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (2-0, Focke absent)
• Signed employee action forms for Andrew Hutchinson (As Needed Election Worker) and Eric Marsh (As Needed Volunteer Firefighter Stipend)
• Accepted as amended minutes of Feb 1, 2024 regular meeting (2-0, Focke absent)
• Approved Amendment Two to KDHE Division of Health Care Finance agreement for OPEI Services and letter of intent (2-0, Focke absent)
• Approved RCPD filing extension for grant 15JCOPS-22-GG-01493-TECP (2-0, Focke absent)
• Adjourned (2-0, Focke absent)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a change order and certificate of substantial completion for the North County EMS station. The meeting includes bid recommendations for vehicles and trailers, as well as a travel request for GIS staff.

• Change Order No. 2 for North County EMS station at 506 East Barton Street ($1,304.26 deduct)
• Bid recommendation for one 15T Hydraulic Dovetail Trailer
• Bid recommendation for one 1 1/2 T 4x4 Regular Cab-Chassis Truck
• Bid recommendation for two Stainless-Steel Dump Bodies
• Travel request for two GIS staff to attend the ESRi User Conference in San Diego ($5,230)

The Board approved several equipment purchases, including a truck and dump bodies, and authorized travel for GIS and Health Department staff. The commission also approved a contract change order for the North Riley County EMS Station and a special assessment for unpaid utility fees.

• Approved $40,201 bid for one hydraulic dovetail trailer from D&L Trailer Sales (Unanimous)
• Approved $96,860 bid for one 4x4 regular cab-chassis truck from Rush Truck Center (Unanimous)
• Approved $120,504 bid for two stainless steel dump bodies from American Equipment Co. (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,230 total for two staff members to attend ESRi GIS User Conference (Unanimous)
• Approved $401.36 special assessment against LaTasha Yvette Sims for unpaid sewer fees (Unanimous)
• Approved EMS Station contract change order reducing amount by $1,304.26 (Unanimous)
• Approved $7,881 total for three staff members to attend National WIC Conference (Unanimous)
• Approved application for Assistance to Firefighters Grant (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss infrastructure projects, including a grant support letter for the City of Ogden and financing options for facilities. The body will also review staffing updates for EMS and custodial services.

• Proposed $385,000 for CIP Project 24-24PW001 to install two elevators at the Courthouse and Health Department
• Support letter for City of Ogden's "Safe Streets and Roads 4 All" grant application for Riley Avenue
• Discussion of a new water tower for Rural Water District #1
• Request to fill an open Custodial Worker I position
• Authorization for Chairman to sign Community Rating System (CRS) recertification letter

The Board approved funding for elevator modernization and a new water tower location for Rural Water District #1. They also authorized a grant support letter for the City of Ogden and the hiring of a custodial worker.

• Approved $385,000 for Courthouse and Health Department Elevator Modernization (Unanimous)
• Approved location option #2 for Rural Water District #1 water tower at Public Works facilities (Unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Support for City of Ogden's 'Safe Streets and Roads 4 All' grant (Unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System recertification letter (Unanimous)
• Approved advertising to hire an open Custodial Worker I position (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Jan 25, 2024 meeting (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the selection process for a professional services firm to conduct an environmental assessment for the Keats non-discharging lagoon. The board is also addressing township appointments, tax roll corrections, and personnel actions.

• Review of four proposals for the Keats Environmental Assessment with costs ranging from $6,500 to $138,000
• Appointment of Jennifer Hancock as Grant Township Clerk
• Approval of Tax Roll Corrections
• Personnel actions including a promotion for Paramedic Hannah Coates ($77,626 annualized pay)
• Update on the Stadel Road Sewer Benefit District

The Board approved $145,000 for Carnegie Elevator Modernization and hired Governmental Assistance Services for the Keats Sewer Project. Other actions included appointing a Grant Township Clerk and approving payroll and warrant vouchers totaling over $1.7 million.

• Approved $145,000 for Carnegie Elevator Modernization (unanimous)
• Hired Governmental Assistance Services for Keats Sewer Project Environmental Services for $6,500 (unanimous)
• Appointed Jennifer Hancock as Grant Township Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved payroll vouchers of $769,976.83 and warrant vouchers totaling $1,012,528.74 (unanimous)
• Approved filling two Customer Service Representative I positions in the Treasurer's Department (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (unanimous)
• Agreed by consensus to proceed with Stadel Road Sewer Benefit District as a City Benefit District

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss funding for public Wi-Fi and a hazardous materials study. The meeting includes updates on emergency management, fire district staffing, and a review of tax roll corrections.

• Proposed $5,000 appropriation to WTC for public Wi-Fi
• Approval of FY2024 HMEP grant application for a hazardous material commodity flow study
• Request to advertise for Riley County Fire District #1 Deputy Chief of Administration (budgeted at $100,801.60 total annual budget)
• Approval of Tax Roll Corrections
• Roger and Penny Nelson Fence View Application

The Board approved a $5,000 appropriation for WTC and a hazardous material commodity flow study grant application. They also authorized advertising for a Fire District #1 Deputy Chief of Administration. A fence view application was tabled for further consideration.

• Approved $5,000 appropriation and letter of support to WTC (Unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Corrections (Unanimous)
• Approved FY2024 HMEP grant application for hazardous material commodity flow study (Unanimous)
• Approved advertising for Riley County Fire District #1 Deputy Chief of Administration (Unanimous)
• Tabled Roger and Penny Nelson Fence View Application until February 1, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 18, 2024 meeting (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider appointments for the Fair Board, Rural Economic Development Board, and other advisory councils. The meeting also includes personnel action forms for new hires and a resolution for real estate tax foreclosure sales.

• Resolution No. 010824 appointing representatives to the Fair Board, Rural Economic Development Board, Food and Farm Council, and Museum Board of Trustees
• Resolution Authorizing Real Estate Tax Foreclosure Sale
• Employee Action Forms for new hires including an EMT at $18.69 per hour and Museum Assistants at $15.00 per hour
• Request to fill Election Assistant positions
• Certificates of Appreciation for Diane Hoobler and Nathan Larson for service on the Planning Board/Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board approved several appointments to county advisory boards and authorized a real estate tax foreclosure sale. The commission also approved the hiring of three election assistants and granted administrative leave for transfer station employees.

• Approved Resolution No. 010824-02 appointing representatives to Fair Board, Rural Economic Development, Food and Farm Council, Agency on Aging, and Museum Board (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 011824-03 authorizing Real Estate Tax Foreclosure Sale (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring process for three Election Assistant positions (Unanimous)
• Granted administrative leave for Transfer Station employees for Monday and Tuesday (Unanimous)
• Approved signatures for Certificates of Appreciation for Diane Hoobler and Nathan Larson (Unanimous)
• Approved January 11, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will decide on the list of official depositories for 2024 and a request to use Facebook Live for agenda updates. The meeting includes bid openings for a truck, a trailer, and dump bodies, as well as personnel action forms.

• Approval of 2024 Official Depositories for county funds
• Bid opening for 1 1/2 Ton 4x4 Regular Cab-Chassis Truck
• Bid opening for 15T Hydraulic Dovetail Trailer
• Bid opening for two dump bodies
• Request to fill Clerk Analyst II Position in the Treasurer's office

The Board approved over $3.6 million in payroll and warrant vouchers and designated official depositories for county funds. The Board also formally opposed HB 2036 regarding property tax exemptions for veterans and opened several equipment bids for staff evaluation.

• Approved 13 official depositories for Riley County funds (Unanimous)
• Approved Tax Roll Correction (Unanimous)
• Approved $747,690.10 in payroll and $3,464,526.97 in warrant vouchers (Unanimous)
• Approved request to fill Clerk Analyst II position in Treasurer's Office (Unanimous)
• Approved use of video updates on Facebook for community engagement (Consensus)
• Opposed HB 2036 veterans tax exemption via letter to Senate Assessment and Taxation (Unanimous)
• Referred dump body, hydraulic trailer, and chassis truck bids to staff for evaluation (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss year-to-date budget expenditures and consider several advisory board appointments. The meeting includes a proclamation for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and updates on public works projects.

• Resolution to update parking lot enforcement for newer lots
• Appointments to the Fair Board, Rural Economic Development Board, Food and Farm Council, and North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging
• 2024 Community Park Fund allocation request and transfer to CIP
• 2023 City of Manhattan Park Receivables Account write-off
• Approval of a new Payroll Clerk hire at a base rate of $22.21 per hour

The Board reorganized its leadership, electing John Ford as Chair and Greg McKinley as Vice Chair. It approved $60,000 in Community Park Fund allocations for various local projects, adopted new parking regulations for the Courthouse Plaza, and authorized staff to apply for a state environmental grant. The Board also agreed to close county offices early due to impending severe weather.

• Reorganized Board: Ford elected Chair, McKinley elected Vice Chair (Unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 total in 2024 Community Park Fund allocations (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 010824-01 for Courthouse Plaza parking regulations (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to submit KDHE LEPP grant application (Unanimous)
• Approved filling full-time EMT position (Unanimous)
• Approved Addendum No. 1 for CPE 4th floor renovation design (Unanimous)
• Tabled appointments to Council/Advisory Boards (Unanimous)
• Agreed by consensus to close offices Jan 8 at 1 PM and Jan 9 all day

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a grant agreement for court services and a $370,000 increase for CIP Project 23-23EL002. The meeting includes several public works change orders and staff updates from county departments.

• CIP Project 23-23EL002 amendment to increase total amount to $720,000.00
• Union Road Culvert Replacement change order for -$5,000.00
• Flat Rock Road Culvert replacement change order for -$8,793.44
• Highway Use Permit for Twin Valley Telephone at 6107 Fawn Road
• 2024 CSFAB Special Alcohol Fund Grant Agreement with the City of Manhattan

The Riley County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $720,000 amendment for 4th floor renovations in the Clerk/Elections Department and a 2024 Special Alcohol Fund Grant Agreement with the City of Manhattan. The board also approved two negative change orders for culvert replacements on Union Road and Flat Rock Road, totaling -$13,793.44, and granted a highway use permit for fiber optic cable installation. In an executive session, the board upheld a disciplinary action against a non-elected employee.

• Approved 2024 CSFAB Special Alcohol Fund Grant Agreement with City of Manhattan (Unanimous)
• Approved -$5,000.00 change order for Union Road culvert replacement (Unanimous)
• Approved -$8,793.44 change order for Flat Rock Road culvert replacement (Unanimous)
• Approved Highway Use Permit for Twin Valley Telephone at 6107 Fawn Road (Unanimous)
• Approved $720,000.00 CIP amendment for Elections 4th floor renovations (Unanimous)
• Approved KDOT agreement to treat noxious weeds (Unanimous)
• Approved disciplinary action for non-elected personnel in executive session (2-0, Ford absent)
• Agreed by consensus to hold quarterly County Officials Luncheons