Riley County Commission mtg 6-14-10

Ms McCulloh absent. Rich Vargo reported YTD Budget and Expenditures.
Lori Archer, GIS Analyst, introduced the new Director of GIS: Chris Welchhans, a "website expert" KSU graduate with experience in several Kansas cities. In his address to Commissioners he said he would aim to make Riley County GIS website more user-friendly, with interactive maps. He will explore cooperative efforts with KSU and the City. He mentioned that RC maps are more up-t-date than Google maps, but they do not have driving directions.
Leon Hobson, Public Works Director, updated Commissioners on road projects.
Jennifer Wilson, Extension, said RC Fair is July 22-26, and reported on the 4-H Camp just completed. (both reported in MERC).
Steve Higgins, Zoning Enforcement Officer and Flood Plain Manager, showed flood plain maps to Commissioners which are to be used as basis for updating by RC, State, and FEMA. Revised maps are promised by July 2011. Riley County's input is mainly historical information and development information. He also discussed borrow pit regulations and Project Manhattan/Riley County. They collected 527 units of food and $192. which was distrib uted to Flint Hills Bread Basket, Ogden Food Bank, Riley Food Bank, etc.
Leon Hobson reported on Konza Water, LEC expansion, Cooling tower, Road and Bridge Committee meeting, waste disposal, and scanning in of records.
Clancy Holeman, County Counsel, conducted an Administrative session.
Cheryl Collins, Museum Director, reported on KS State Preservation Conference, with items for a new five-year Preservation Plan.Linda Glasgow reported on KS State Hisorical Society meeting. The Preservation Advocacy successfully lobbied the Legislature and Governor to rescind the cap on tax credits for contributions, which are essential to functioning of many worthy entities, including Preservation activities. Collins said preservation expert Mark Liebman (Sp?) explained that moisture in masonry can be dealt with using historical methods preferable to high-tech modern methods which maycompletely miss the mark.
Monty Wedel was present to discuss Building codes, possible adoption of new codes. This is a subject Ms McCulloh is particularly interested in, and it was felt that discussion should be continued when all three Commissioners are present. A representative of City was present, and stated that the City is favorable to the County adopting building code. Pat Collins, Dir of Emergency Services, said some County construction is very dangerous to firefighters because of likelihood of collapse. Emergency workers would appreciate building codes. Wedel said that good builders appreciate codes, which produce a "level playing field."
In the afternoon, Big Lakes Developmental Center, Downtown Manhattan, Inc, and Riley County Council on Aging presented Budget Requests.
Eileen King, Treasurer, presented monthly financial reports. Investment, interest income is down. Sales tax income is keeping steady (to date 63.29% of budgeted amount collected--GOOD!).Extended informal discussion of possible economic effect of "Big 12" upheaval.
Adjourned. Submitted by Lyndal Nyberg.