Joan Strickler,observer
All Commissioners present, McCulloh presiding.
Commissioners approved providing funds for an Early Childhood Block Grant match request to the Riley County/Manhattan Health Department.
It was announced that Governor Brownback will be on hand for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the County Shop Site on April 13. The ceremony is in honor of the “Resourceful Kansas Project” recognizing the environmentally friendly steps taken in building the facility, including the wind power generator now operating on the premises.
County Counselor Clancy Holeman reported SB 40 currently has been left sitting in the Appropriations Committee in the House. The bill would allow counties to by-pass the competitive bid process in dealing with funding repairs to buildings in emergencies. At times non-controversial bills are held in a committee to be used as vehicles to push a vote on more controversial issues by amending them into the original bill.
County Treasurer Eileen King said Thursday is the deadline for last names beginning with B to renew vehicle licenses. Names beginning with C and D will be due in April.
County Clerk Rich Vargo reminded voters that advance voting is occurring at the Courthouse and will continue until noon, April 4. Poll voting begins April 5. Traditionally there is very low turnout for City and County elections.
The Commission is planning to hold some of its meetings next month in Randolph, Ogden, Leonardville and Riley.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. A recognition ceremony will begin with a noon event to be held April l at the Courthouse Plaza.
County Engineer Leon Hobson said, since the Commissioners have made the decision to remain in the current building, there is a need to pursue some building renovations. He plans to have his staff start replacing and cleaning ceiling tiles as well as paint walls in public use areas. Offices will be repaired later.
The McDowell Creek Bridge has now been estimated to cost $150,000 to $200,000 to repair. With that in mind Hobson is recommending the Commission plan to repair the bridge rather than totally replace it. The Commission agreed to add that project to those to be included in the bond issue.
The meeting ended at approximately 10:30 a.m., with final adjournment to follow the Intergovernmental Luncheon.
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