Joan Strickler, observer
All Commissioners present, McCulloh presiding.
Commissioners agreed to allow the Court Appointed Special Advocate group (CASA) to place a pinwheel display at the Courthouse Plaza on April l in recognition of child abuse prevention awareness. The display must be removed after one day.
Commissioners heard a report on the housing market in the County. The overall market has remained flat in that it has varied little from last year. While most home sales are in the $159,000 to $187,000 range, there has been an increase in sales of houses priced in the $200,000 to $275,000 range. Real estate valuation notices have been mailed and 57% of the evaluations remain within $100 of the previous year. While comparable sales data of houses is normally accessed only by subscribers to the County’s on-line appraisal information system, during the period of February 18th to March 21st anyone can access the information either online or by going to the County Appraiser’s office. Property data can be accessed through the County’s website at: www.rileycountyks.gov/parcel. To access individual properties’ sales go to: E-Gov Services>On-line Appraisal Data and log-in. The temporary User Name is informal and Password appeal.
The Riley County Police reported a large number of accidents occurred during the snow on Thursday. Planning currently is underway to deal with problems that arise during the Fake St. Pat’s Day celebration. All personnel will be on duty and additional inspectors are being brought in. Officers will be prepared to shut down streets if necessary. Last year cars were parked all over City Park. Plans are to rope off non parking areas and to tow cars in violation of parking restrictions. The event results in heavy drinking and draws many people from areas well beyond the Manhattan area.
County Counselor Clancy Holeman reported HB 2294, which would place heavy restrictions on a city’s annexation abilities, has passed the House and is now in the Senate. The Commissioners expressed concern about the potential impact of the bill.
Planning/Special Projects Director Monty Wedel asked the Commissioners if they wish to consider developing a Building Codes Implementation Plan for the County. Concerns have been expressed about poorly constructed properties sometimes causing dangerous situations in rural areas. Such a plan would require hiring or contracting with someone to perform the inspections. Commissioners agreed that such protections are needed and asked Wedel to develop some proposals for consideration.
Public Works Director Leon Hobson called attention to brick deterioration in front of the County Courthouse. He is worried that someone could trip and fall. Commissioners asked him to come back with options to consider in making repairs.
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