BOCC March 18

BOCC March 18, 2010

All present

Two households in the Valleywood Sewer district reported sewer back-ups which proved to be caused by a clog in a main line. The residents have asked for compensation for the damage done.
Reimbursing the homeowners for their claims would total less than the $10,000 insurance deductible. The Commission, convened as the Vallywood Sewer District Board, voted to pay the claim, which would come from the funds of the Valleywood sewer district. The settlement will have to contain a release from liability.

Angel Dillon reported on the Riley County prescription discount card for persons without prescription insurance.. The cards have been widely dispersed in both English and Spanish and in some places the supply had to be replenished. In January of 2010 there were 58 utilizers of the card.

The Commission discussed attendance policy for members of advisory boards. They felt that strict standards for everyone were not the best idea but that boards can set their own requirements, encouraging members to attend regularly.

Craig Cox, assistant county counselor, reported on the meeting regarding regulations for Family Day Care in unincorporated areas of the county. One of the two providers had attended the meeting. The Board voted to accept the Regulations.

Brad Schoen, Riley County Police Department Director updated the Commission on his department. Budgetary constraints are causing the Department to consider when to open the new addition. Operating the new addition will require more employees, among other things.
The "Fake Paddy's Day" situation was discussed. Schoen said that they have been discussing this with the city and the Aggieville businesses and will continue to consider what needs to be done for next year by all concerned

Johnette Shepek presented the costs for consolidated Dispatch which will require 5 additional dispatchers. The total would be $221,555. How that might be divided among the entities is the question.
The entities in question are the City of Manhattan-MFD (fire dept.), Riley County rural fire dept, Riley County EMS (ambulance). The alternative which divides the total cost by the 80/20 percent split (Manhattan 80%, Riley County 20%) would have the least impact on Riley county. There will certainly be more discussion with the city before any action can happen.

Julie Merklin, Observer