Riley County Commission July 17, 2014

Riley County Commission July 17, 2014

BOCC 7/17/14

Commissioners Wells and Boyd present.

The meeting didn't start until 9:00 because of Good Morning Manhattan from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m.

Register of Deeds, Debbie Regester, reported that revenue is up a bit, but behind for the year.
Regester showed a spreadsheet demonstrating the effect of the new fee schedule on County finances.  She indicated that by 2019 the total projected loss of income will be $500,000.  This is because of the elimination of the mortgage registration fee.

John Doehling, assistant director of  the RCPD showed a video of the proposed body cameras worn by officers and how the results differ from the video cameras in police vehicles.
Asked about the use of drones, Doehling said that they can be very useful, citing the  search for the drowning victim at Tuttle Creek Lake earlier this year.  The search in this case could have been expedited by use of a drone.

Pat Collins gave the July staff update for Emergency Management.  He said people have wanted to have organized events in areas that present difficulties with fire protection.  The problem is that  the locations do not have access to sufficient water to provide even minimum fire protection.

Brenda Nickel, Director of Health Department gave a review and budget report to the BOCC which convened as the Board of Health.  She announced an Immunization Symposium July 24.
Nickel also announced a series of classes on Mental Health First Aid.  These 8 hour classes will be held a number times and places in the area.

Julie Merklin, observer