Riley County Commission mtg 5-13-10

Mr. Kearns absent. Monty Wedel, Planning/Special Projects Director, discussed the Strategic Plan Action Program with Commissioners. He said they were talking about already-agreed-upon goals. After discussion of several points, further consideration was postponed until 10:45 Monday, when all three Commissioners will be present.

Pat Collins, Emergency Management Director, presented a draft of a Complex Emergency Plan. A final version will be distributed to all County Employees who might have to take certain actions in the event of an emergency. Evacuation of buildings and other possible actions in case of fire, tornado warnings, bomb threats, suspicious or leaking packages, etc. are to be covered. Collins said he would like to see regular evacuation drills of all County buildings. Department heads are currently reviewing this draft. Commissioners discussed the idea of posting plans in conspicuous places in the three central County buildings. There will be study and discussion of the draft at the Columbus Day Retreat.

Eileen King, Treasurer, presented the Monthly Financial Report. Interest income is down, since rates are currently very low. Sales tax revenues are holding their own. 50.71% of the annual budgeted tax amounts have been collected. [This is good.] Ms King said one thing that most people are unaware of is that the State Legislature promised Counties, when they passed tax exemptions several years ago, that they would compensate Counties for the lost revenue. They have reneged on their promise. This is a reason why local governments have had to increase their mil levies, simply to operate adequately.

Craig Cox, Asst. County Counsel, reported on current activities and accomplishments of the Administrative Services.

Adjourned. Submitted by Lyndal Nyberg.