BOCC March 15

Board of County Commissioners meeting March 15, 2010
McCulloh presideing, Johnson present Kearns absent

Julie Merklin observer

Rod Meredith, Assistant Public Works Director/Parks Director presented the list of Community Parks projects which would be funded with the $30,000 allocations from the parks budget. Projects include $2,500 each to Ogden, Riley, and Keats for playground equipment. Leonardville would receive $9,370 for a walking trail and $2300 for playground equipment. Randolph would receive $3500 for a shelter, $2000 for concrete and $1620 for picnic tables. Fairmont park would receive $4000 for playground walkways. This proposal was approved and will be sent to the communities for their action.

Leon Hobson, Public Works Director/County Engineer said that the Konza water project has several issues and will be sent back to the city and then to the advisory board.
The Law Enforcement Center project is close to being done with some smaller details still to be finished

During the Press Conference, Gregg Eyestone talked about spring yard grass preparation. It is still too cool and wet for much to be done. Doug Messer gave an update on Spring burning and safety measures. Those planning to burn need to get a permit and learn about how to do it safely

Debbie Regester,Register of Deeds said that she has been talking with people at Ft. Riley who report that soldiers have been advised not to register their DD214 with the Register of deeds. The reason to register the DD214 is, if the paperwork is lost, there is a copy on file in the Register's office. This form is needed for application for benefits. The rational for NOT registering it is that it formerly was public information but it is now no longer available except to a small select number and it is perfectly safe to register it. Regester will present this information again at the BOCC press conference next week.

Regester reported her department revenue figures were down $106,500 from the same time period last year.