Riley County Commission February 27, 2014
Commissioners Boyd, Wells and Lewis present, Boyd presiding.
During the public comment period one person complained that Individuals
from Riley County are charged more as non-residents to use the landfills in
surrounding counties but non-Riley residents are charged the same price as
local residents if they use the landfill in Riley. He proposed Riley lower the rate for County
residents. The Commissioners agreed to
give the issue further consideration.
County Attorney Barry Wilkerson expressed frustration in trying
to anticipate the effect possible legislative changes now being discussed in
the Kansas legislature might have on his office. In response to questions about the impact
Fake St. Patty’s Day might have on his staff, Wilkerson said most problems are
handled by the City. Any serious issues stemming
from participants extensive alcohol consumption that his office deals with most
likely involve domestic violence and sexual assault.
The Commissioners engaged in a general discussion concerning
frustrations Kansas counties are experiencing in dealing with the current state
legislative session. It often appears legislators
minds are made up before hearings where testimony is heard. Some county officials in Kansas seem
frustrated in finding ways to get the attention of their legislators about
possible adverse effects of bills proposed.
Robert Nall, information technology GIS director, said the
2014 GIS aerial photography project is on hold until the vendor can perform the
flights. That should occur in the next
30 to 45 days. The GIS website now
reflects the change of property values from 2013 to 2014.
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