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Riley County public meetings in 2024

46 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 30, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Board to authorize purchase of used fire truck for $85,000

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.

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Mon Dec 23, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Riley County Commissioners to consider CivicPlus contract for CivicClerk

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.

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Thu Dec 19, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Board to sign contract for Riley County 2040 comprehensive plan update

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.

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Mon Dec 16, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners consider contract for transfer station repairs

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.

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Thu Dec 12, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Board to vote on $30,000 purchase of a used fire truck

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.

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Mon Dec 9, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Riley County Commissioners to hold 2024 budget amendment hearing

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.

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Mon Dec 2, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

County approves $190,979.78 Kitten Creek Road culvert replacement contract

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.

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Mon Nov 25, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Riley County Commissioners consider $65,000 phone system upgrade

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.

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Thu Nov 21, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Riley County Commissioners to activate $1.18 million in CIP projects

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.

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Mon Nov 18, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Board will discuss how to use $138,003.87 in opioid settlement funds

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.

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Thu Nov 14, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Riley County Commissioners to consider broadband grant support and legal service RFPs

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.

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Thu Nov 7, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Commission to consider award of $175,038 Kitten Creek culvert replacement contract

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.

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Mon Nov 4, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Board to adopt Operation Green Light for Veterans proclamation

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.

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Thu Oct 31, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Board to discuss indigent legal services RFP and bid opening for Kitten Creek Road culvert

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.

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Mon Oct 28, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Board will vote on hiring a new office building receptionist

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.

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Thu Oct 24, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Commission to discuss transfer station floor design and revenue reports

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.

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Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Board approves $232,685 contract for Big Lakes Developmental Center

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.

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Thu Oct 17, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

County holds executive sessions and joint meeting on riverfront and health center

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.

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Mon Oct 7, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Riley County considers rural fire station authorization and wastewater lagoon agreement

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.

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Fri Oct 4, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to conduct fence view for Vandahl and Chaffee parcels

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.

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Thu Oct 3, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Board to approve closing and payment for Keats Sewer Project property purchase

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.

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Mon Sep 30, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners consider 2025 District Court budget and audit consent

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.

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Thu Sep 26, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Board to vote on extending health department's electronic record contract

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.

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Wed Sep 25, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

County Commissioners hold a full‑day retreat to discuss vision, values, and funding

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.

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Mon Sep 23, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Board to sign Recovery Month proclamation and approve employee actions

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.

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Fri Sep 20, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

County Commissioners hold a building tour special meeting

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.

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Thu Sep 19, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Board to consider replacement of Fire Station 110 at University Park

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.

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Mon Sep 16, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss University Park Lagoon project funding

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.

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Thu Sep 12, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Board reviews August 2024 cash flow report and signs employee action forms

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.

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Mon Sep 9, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Approve electors to observe destruction of 2022 election ballots

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.

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Thu Sep 5, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Board to approve medical care contract for jail inmates

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.

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Thu Aug 29, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners consider rezoning for landscaping business and residence

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.

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Wed Aug 28, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Riley County Commissioners to hold public budget hearings

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.

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Mon Aug 26, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Board to sign Mental Health in Construction proclamation

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.

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Thu Aug 22, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners consider exceeding revenue neutral rate for Fire District #1

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.

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Mon Aug 19, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

County commissioners will break a tie for Fancy Creek Township Trustee by coin flip

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.

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Thu Aug 15, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Board to consider signing FY24 Emergency Management Performance Grant application

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.

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Mon Aug 12, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Riley County Commissioners to discuss 2025 rural fire budgets

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.

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Thu Aug 8, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners consider $11,034 change order for Parallel Road Bridge

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.

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Mon Aug 5, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Board to discuss county projects, grants, and budget

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.

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Thu Aug 1, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Board discusses EMS Station 5 update and Noxious Weed program

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.

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Mon Jul 29, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Riley County Commissioners consider trash services contract extension

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.

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Thu Jul 25, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Approval of 300,000‑gallon rural water tower construction

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.

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Mon Jul 22, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Riley County considers $22,200 strategic planning contract

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.

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Thu Jul 18, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to review beer sales liability agreement for Riley County Fair

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.

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Thu Jul 11, 2024 · 08:30

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to consider easements for Kitten Creek culvert replacement

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.

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