Jennifer Wilson, Extension, said Walk Kansas was highly successful, with 127 participating teams. Their closing party will be May 16, beginning at 5:30, Pottorff Hall, Ci/Co Park. She announced several upcoming 4-H Youth Camps.
Steve DeHart, of Environmental Health, said they are adjusting well to being moved from the Health Department to Planning and Development. Nitrate testing kits are now available. They also have testing for fluorides, bacteria, chlorides, iron, etc. Water testing should be done at least once a year (this is for private wells, not City water). Tests are either free or very inexpensive. DeHart said one regret he has in the new situation is that restaurant inspections are not being done. He "sees things" when he is eating in restaurants (as a regular citizen).
Anne Smith, Director of aTa Bus, said they are in KDOT procurement process for signs. They provided nearly 2,000 trips in April. The fixed routes had 260 trips. They now provide service in St George as well as Junction City. People using the fixed routes are frequently using the bike racks. They have had many requests for additional stopping places. They are trying to accommodate without using the public right-of-way. The groundbreaking for their new building will be on June 15th.
Eileen King, Treasurer, reported on the Motor Vehicle system transfer. Some records are not transferred yet. They have had occasional trouble scanning, and the internet went down once. King asked the public to please be patient while they settle in. They have had very understanding customers except for one "impatient" disorderly woman.
Leon Hobson, Public Works Director, said Blue Ridge Road overlay will finish Tuesday, after which they will start Blue River Road.
Johnette Shepek, Budget and Finance Officer (for County Clerk Rich Vargo), gave year-to-date budget and expenditures report. The year 2012 is 33.3% finished. Only a few departments are over budget at this point in the year, notably the coroner's office, over which they have no control. There has also been
a dramatic increase in use of rape kits. RCPD inmate medical expenses have gone over the $45,000 pool established with the insurance provider, so further expenses for off-site services will fall on the county.
Cheryl Collins, Museum Director, said she enjoyed speaking to Little Apple Pilot Club about "Lady Leaders." They have many fine applicants for the designer job vacated by Barbara Poresky's retirement. Kansas Preservation Magazine has several articles of interest to Riley County. Two properties with African-American connections have been nominated for the National Register. Hattie McDaniels' family lived in Manhattan in the 1880s. Her brother was born here, but the family moved to Wichita, where Hattie was born (she was the first African-American woman to win an Oscar).
Clancy Holeman, County Counselor, updated Commissioners on the Legislative progress of various bills. A version of the budget which neither House likes is on the Governor's desk. The Governor will sign it if they do not provide another, better bill. Nothing can really be finished until a redistricting plan is passed.
Ron Fehr, Manhattan City Manager, updated Commissioners on city activities. The Discovery Center is doing very well, with many new members and general public interest. He said the on-ramp to Hwy 177 from Ft. Riley Blvd will be closed. The closure is for the construction of a pedestian tunnel from the south redevelopment to the depot. He discussed various traffic changes, new buildings, and parking lots to be constructed. The Konza water line is under contract.
Adjourned. Submitted by Lyndal Nyberg. NOTE: Thursday 17th mtg in Randolph.No report.
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