Joan Stickler, observer
Commissioners
Ron Wells and Ben Wilson present, Wells presiding.
Kevin
Howser, the new IT/GIS Director, gave an update on his staff’s work in various
departments of the County. Among current
needs is installing an upgraded camera safety monitoring system for the Riley
County Museum.
County
Counselor Clancy Holeman talked of issues being discussed in the new 2015
session of the Kansas Legislature. He
noted the great help it has been to have a lobbyist, Dick Carter, who has been
hired by Riley County to keep track of potential legislation that might affect
local government. Holeman said
discussions are underway concerning possible changes, once again, regarding the
oversight of tax appeals. Talks center on
whether to have a Court of Tax Appeals or a Board of Tax Appeals. This is an area that very much has affected
the tax income raised by counties.
Two new gun
bills could remove all penalties for carrying guns, concealed or otherwise, even
in prohibited buildings.
Jason Orr,
Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, talked of regional training
efforts. He is working with a northeast
Kansas coalition of multiple agency representatives that might be involved in
public health emergencies. These include
access to 9-1-1, hospitals, doctors, alternate care sites, even such needs as
mortuary services.
County
Extension Director Jennifer Wilson provided an overall view of Extension
services. She noted help in filing tax
returns will again be available starting February 1 at the Manhattan Public
Library. Help also is available to
persons in understanding health care insurance options and Medicare.
Debbie
Regester, Register of Deeds, said it appears fee schedule changes by the State are
causing the County to run behind in projected income.
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