Joan Strickler, observer
All Commissioners present, Kearns presiding.
County Counselor Clancy Holeman agreed to contact the local legislators about arranging a conference to discuss legislative issues with the Commissioners.
Bob Isaac, Planner, presented a request for a plat and rezone of agricultural property during a public hearing. The request scored low on the LESA tool created by the Vision 2025 study group to guide rezoning decisions in traditionally agricultural areas. The Planning Committee, in spite of the low rating, recommended approval of the request and the Commissioners voted their approval.
Judge Miller described the effect funding cut-backs have had on the local court system. Due to furloughs, staff are opening two days of mail today and dealing with two days of court filings. One clerk is resigning and they are operating at approximately 50% staff capacity. He described the situation as bleak.
Laurie Harrison, Emergency Management Coordinator, announced the final public meeting for discussion and input on the Riley County Hazard Mitigation Plan will be held at 6:30 pm, May 10, at Courthouse Plaza East. The plan deals with ways to lessen the impact of a disaster event. The Commissioners emphasized the need to contact Homeland Security to identify a contact person to be assigned to work with the County since Manhattan has been designated as the location for the new National Bio and Agro-Defence Facility research institute.
County Appraiser Greg McHenry reported a 1.4% increase over last year in Riley County’s 2010 total appraised valuation for real estate. The increase is the result of new construction, primarily in the residential area. The certification of personal property valuation is expected to occur by June 15th.
Riley County Treasurer Eileen King announced the second half of 2009 taxes are due Monday, May 10, 2010. All C-D vehicle license tags are up for renewal. New plates are being issued during the current year.
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