BOCC March 20, 2014
All commissioners present
Debbie Regester, register of deeds, reported 2014 year to date (March 17) income for her department of $186,391. This compares with 2013 YTD income of $279,736, a difference of $93,345. Regester added that this is not just a local phenomenon. Other counties are experiencing the same thing.
Kansas Senate bill SB298 was discussed. It would eliminate the Mortgage registration fee (or tax). This would be a great financial loss to almost all counties, including Riley. It has not passed as yet and looking, at the wording ( just google Kansas SB298 to see how complicated it has become) who knows what the final bill will be.
Jennifer Wilson, county extension director, said that the VITA tax assistance volunteers served over 350 low income tax payers. The two days of heavy snow forced them to be closed, so 80 appointments had to be rescheduled. She estimated a total of a half million dollars would be refunded to these taxpayers including Earned Income Credit.
Wilson also reported on a 4H expansion grant of $5,000 which will be used over 3 years. Goals are to increase the number of volunteers, clubs, membership and retention. The money will pay for professional help in these areas.
Ann Smith, aTa Bus Director presented the audit of her department. The auditor praised Ann for the accuracy and clarity of her records. Smith also presented her annual report with number of riders and future plans.
Julie Merklin, observer
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