Riley County Commission Oct. 20, 2014

Riley County Commission  Oct 20, 2014

All commissioners present

In "Commissioners comments" there was a discussion of regulations governing pedestrians walking in the streets.  This is against the law when there are sidewalks.  If no sidewalks, one must walk facing traffic and try not to walk on the right of way.

The Board of health will meet Monday Oct. 27 to receive the Local Public Health System Assessment Report.  They will meet in the Commission Chambers at 7:00 PM.

The Health Dept. will close from 3- 5  p.m. for staff to discuss the the results of the survey and evaluations.

Jason Orr, PublicHealth Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, talked about the Health Dept. preparedness to respond to infectious disease outbreaks including Ebola.  There are no confirmed cases of Ebola in Kansas at this time.  The department is in frequent contact with the Ks Dept of health and kept informed on the latest information.

County Clerk, Rich Vargo, said that advanced voting has started.  So far, 1066 mail-in ballots have been sent out, and 468 advanced ballots cast.  Advanced voting continues on the second floor of the Riley County Office Building.
     Hours are Mon-Fri, Oct 15-24 from 8:00 - 5:00, Sat.Oct 25 from 8:00-am - noon.
                      Mon-Fri Oct 27-31 8:00 -7:00 p.m
                       Sat Nov 1  8:00-noon
                      Mon. nov 3, 8:00-noon  last day to early vote.
Info available at the county website on the election page.


Leon Hobson, Public Works Director, discussed potential concerns on Wildcat Creek Road. Of particular concern are some curves that are perilously close to drop-offs.  More traffic is expected on this road since the proposed winery will be opening and wedding receptions and other group activities are planned.  Traffic counts were discussed as were guard rails .

Julie Merklin, observer