Joan Strickler, observer
County
Treasurer Eileen King asked for clarification regarding access to her office
for use of the postage machine. All
departments in the County use the postage machine located in the Treasurer’s
office. ATA had previously been housed in the County
building but has since moved into its new facility. Personnel do, however, continue to have
access cards to use the postage machine.
The Commissioners agreed to allow ATA to use the postage machine but to
provide only one access card for that agency’s use. Commissioners Wells, Lewis
and Boyd present, Boyd presiding.
Commissioners
discussed the process for filling the position of IT Director following the
resignation of Robert Nall.
County
Attorney Barry Wilkerson said his office is looking into the advisability of
initiating a grand jury system. In
situations involving felony offences with three or four defendants, the grand
jury can establish probable cause with one trial instead of the three or four
trials needed if each defendant is tried separately.
Commissioners
signed a letter to members of the Riley County Legislative Delegation opposing
passage of SB 298, repeal of the Mortgage Registration Fee. Repeal of the fee would result in the need
for property tax increases at local levels.
County
Extension Director Jennifer Wilson reported the volunteer income tax
preparation program experienced a 2% increase over last year in handling 462
returns. This resulted in approximately
$700,000 in refunds to persons requesting the help. She noted a number of the volunteers
assisting in the program are K-State students majoring in accounting. The program provides assistance to the low
income persons and experience for the students.
Many of those assisted with tax returns were K-State students.
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