Joan Strickler, Observer
All
Commissioners present, Lewis presiding.
Budget and
Finance Officer Johnette Shepek provided an overview of the County’s CIP policy
and procedures. Capital projects valued
at $5000 or more, with an expected us of one year or more, fall under the
category of CIP. They are ranked in four
categories – Imperative, Essential, Important, and Desirable. In practice, it is usually only those on the
Imperative list that are funded.
County
Treasurer Eileen King said the royalty costs for specialty license plates can
now be collected in the Treasurer’s office.
Royalty fees go to the entity represented on the plates. For instance, K-State receives a $50 royalty
fee on each K-State plate. The amount of
the fee is different for the various organizations and institutions. In the past the fees had to be paid up front
to the organization or institution to obtain the permit to buy the tag.
The Riley
County Appraiser’s Office has completed mailing of the 2013 Change of Value
Notices for each of the approximately 24,000 real estate parcels in the County.
Residential
value has increased 2.8% from 2012, while Commercial value has increased 7.6%
from last year. Agricultural value has
increased 10.7%. Not for Profit property
has decreased 12.8%. Some 27% of total
valuation is exempt from taxes. This
represents an increase of 7.4%. Most of
the increase in overall values is due to new construction.
Following an
Executive Session, the Commissioners unexpectedly announced the acceptance of
the resignation of Riley County Health Department Director Susie Kufahl.
Planning
Director Monty Wedel reviewed a proposed property maintenance code. It was decided to shelve the code for
consideration next year.
Public Works
Director Leon Hobson briefly reviewed a long range facilities study prepared by
Brent Bowman AIA. The study deals with
20 year projections for office space needs.
It was agreed to set up a retreat to consider the long term space needs
of the County.
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