Riley County Commission April 14, 2014
Commissioners Boyd and Wells present
Contrary to the headline in the Mercury, the discussion of burning and air quality was not a contentious one. Pat Collins and Jason Orr said there had been quite a number of calls on this topic. They explained the purpose for burning. They said the heaviest "fallout" (the ash that some folks experienced) was from counties some distance from here. Orr gave tips for reducing adverse health effects including awareness of air quality reports,limiting strenuous outdoor activities, staying indoors with windows closed and keeping hydrated. More info on open burning and regulations atwww.ksfire.org.
Deb Nuss alerted the commission about the upcoming community needs
assessment.
Julie Merklin, observer
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Sunday, June 15, 2014
Sunday, April 20, 2014
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
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
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Riley County Commission 3/20/2014
BOCC March 20, 2014
All commissioners present
Debbie Regester, register of deeds, reported 2014 year to date (March 17) income for her department of $186,391. This compares with 2013 YTD income of $279,736, a difference of $93,345. Regester added that this is not just a local phenomenon. Other counties are experiencing the same thing.
Kansas Senate bill SB298 was discussed. It would eliminate the Mortgage registration fee (or tax). This would be a great financial loss to almost all counties, including Riley. It has not passed as yet and looking, at the wording ( just google Kansas SB298 to see how complicated it has become) who knows what the final bill will be.
Jennifer Wilson, county extension director, said that the VITA tax assistance volunteers served over 350 low income tax payers. The two days of heavy snow forced them to be closed, so 80 appointments had to be rescheduled. She estimated a total of a half million dollars would be refunded to these taxpayers including Earned Income Credit.
Wilson also reported on a 4H expansion grant of $5,000 which will be used over 3 years. Goals are to increase the number of volunteers, clubs, membership and retention. The money will pay for professional help in these areas.
Ann Smith, aTa Bus Director presented the audit of her department. The auditor praised Ann for the accuracy and clarity of her records. Smith also presented her annual report with number of riders and future plans.
Julie Merklin, observer
All commissioners present
Debbie Regester, register of deeds, reported 2014 year to date (March 17) income for her department of $186,391. This compares with 2013 YTD income of $279,736, a difference of $93,345. Regester added that this is not just a local phenomenon. Other counties are experiencing the same thing.
Kansas Senate bill SB298 was discussed. It would eliminate the Mortgage registration fee (or tax). This would be a great financial loss to almost all counties, including Riley. It has not passed as yet and looking, at the wording ( just google Kansas SB298 to see how complicated it has become) who knows what the final bill will be.
Jennifer Wilson, county extension director, said that the VITA tax assistance volunteers served over 350 low income tax payers. The two days of heavy snow forced them to be closed, so 80 appointments had to be rescheduled. She estimated a total of a half million dollars would be refunded to these taxpayers including Earned Income Credit.
Wilson also reported on a 4H expansion grant of $5,000 which will be used over 3 years. Goals are to increase the number of volunteers, clubs, membership and retention. The money will pay for professional help in these areas.
Ann Smith, aTa Bus Director presented the audit of her department. The auditor praised Ann for the accuracy and clarity of her records. Smith also presented her annual report with number of riders and future plans.
Julie Merklin, observer
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Riley County Commission March 17, 2014
BOCC March 17
All present
The commission discussed SB10 which establishes increased charges for copies of records under the open records act. The previous charge was a flat $.25 per page. SB10 adds a sliding scale based on number of pages and the time required to provide the copies. As part of open records, public entities must keep minutes, and the bill added this:
It would be the duty of the presiding officer of the meeting to ensure that minutes are kept at each meeting.
The Secretary of State would determine the format of the minutes.!!
Mike Kearns and Dave Ekart of the Armed Forces Memorial committee reported on the memorial tiles. They also asked for an increase of county support for their committee's many activities from $500 to $1000. The BOCC agreed.
Gina Scruggs from Downtown Manhattan talked about the progress on Poyntz Ave. Only a few items remain including some paving repairs, new urns with plantings and landscaping. The alleys downtown are the next projects.
Clancy Holeman led a discussion of proposed legislation. Mortgage registration fees could be reduced resulting in significant financial loss to counties. SB10 was discussed some more.
Airport road upgrades and improvements on the sledding hill at Cico were discussed
Julie Merklin, observer
All present
The commission discussed SB10 which establishes increased charges for copies of records under the open records act. The previous charge was a flat $.25 per page. SB10 adds a sliding scale based on number of pages and the time required to provide the copies. As part of open records, public entities must keep minutes, and the bill added this:
It would be the duty of the presiding officer of the meeting to ensure that minutes are kept at each meeting.
The Secretary of State would determine the format of the minutes.!!
Mike Kearns and Dave Ekart of the Armed Forces Memorial committee reported on the memorial tiles. They also asked for an increase of county support for their committee's many activities from $500 to $1000. The BOCC agreed.
Gina Scruggs from Downtown Manhattan talked about the progress on Poyntz Ave. Only a few items remain including some paving repairs, new urns with plantings and landscaping. The alleys downtown are the next projects.
Clancy Holeman led a discussion of proposed legislation. Mortgage registration fees could be reduced resulting in significant financial loss to counties. SB10 was discussed some more.
Airport road upgrades and improvements on the sledding hill at Cico were discussed
Julie Merklin, observer
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