All Commissioners present.
Johnette Shepek, Budget and Finance Officer, conducted a Public Hearing on the final version of the Budget for 2010, and the Riley County Agency Appropriations list. Approved after brief discussion. 3-0.There was no "public" in attendance, only County officers, Mercury representative, and LWV observer.
Shepek mentioned that the training for use of the Purchasing Card is now in progress.
Lyle Butler, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, presented an Economic Development update. He said HyVee's opening this week was highly successful so far. A representative of Dial realty told him other tenants in the north redevelopment project are doing well. Butler observed that he had seen many license tags in HyVee's parking lot from more remote counties, indicating a wide attraction area. Of the 3000 some counties in the US, Butler says Riley Co KS has been reported as one of the most recession-proof. Low unemployment, low foreclosure rate, and good growth in personal income are indicators. Butler reminded Commissioners of the ceremony at the airport for the inauguration of American Eagle flights at 2:45 August 25. The Chamber continues working on their marketing campaign, "24/7."
Eileen King, Treasurer, reported that investment income for July was $231,725. Investments are now earning .19%. She has put $400,000 of County funds out for bid with a company that offers CDs distributed so that they are all FDIC covered, and offering 2.5%. Other Counties are calling King to ask for advice on investments.
Sales tax revenue for July ($238,700) was below last year but above budget. Car sales and retail have decreased; energy and groceries have increased. In a brief discussion of delinquent property taxes, King said that the penalty for late payment was 9% per annum, plus a $16 charge if it has been published. This penalty is set by State statute.
Clancy Holeman conducted an administrative work session. No LWV issues.
Monty Wedel, Director of Planning and Development, consulted Commissioners about the final revisions to the Vision 2025 Plan. Commissioners agreed by consensus that Wedel should prepare a Public Hearing Draft.
Leon Hobson, Director of Public Works, presented a staff report on a complaint from a citizen. This had to do with the responsibility of property owners and the County to keep drainage ditches clear so that they drain properly. The citizen in question was present, along with several County employees concerned in the matter. The determination was that the County has no responsibility in this particular case, and that the property owner (citizen) has only the responsibility to remove certain obstructions, as she has been informed previously. The preceding may be of interest to LWV, inasmuch as our County officials dealt with it in a most courteous manner, and were scrupulous to present the legal aspects of the case, as well as photographs and historical narrative.
Adjourned. Submitted by Lyndal Nyberg.
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