County commission April 17, 2014

All commissioners present.

Debbie Regester , register of deeds reported the 2014 year-to-date revenue of $268,750 compared to 2013 y-t-d revenue of $342,000.  Estimate of total revenue for 2014 is $955,000.  This is comprised of copy fees of $20,000, recorder fees of 95,000, and Mortgage Registration fees of $850,000.   This last fee is the one proposed for elimination.  Loss of this income obviously would have a major effect
on the budget.

Brenda Nickel, director of the Riley County Health Department  informed the Commission that USD 383 officials approached her about using the health dept. building for a Summer nutrition program.  A food and nutrition program is is established for low income children to provide free meals during the Summer.  The area north of the department's location with many eligible children.  The time span isJune 1 to Aug 8, M- F from 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.  The site will be so designated through 2019.  Adults can buy lunches for $3.40 per meal.

Julie Merklin, observer