Joan Strickler, observer
All Commissioners present, Johnson presiding.
In answer to concerns expressed by the Commissioners, Pat
Collins, who is in charge of fire protection for the County, said there has
been no effort to date to ban fireworks due to the dry, hot weather.
Commissioner Lewis said he had been approached by several
accounting firms regarding the County’s annual audit plans. Lewis suggested the Commission request bids
from interested firms. Commissioner
McCulloh agreed and said it was her understanding they had made the decision to
solicit such bids last year.
County Extension
Director Jennifer Wilson reported on plans for the Riley County Fair to be held
July 26-30 at the Riley County Fairgrounds.
In addition to the usual amusements and entertainment the Boy Scouts
will sponsor their Pinewood Derby on Sunday, July 29 at 1:30 p.m. Commissioner
Lewis said he will try to arrange his schedule so he can participate in the
judging of the Fresh Salsa Contest.
Information Technology Director Robert Nall reported on work
his office is involved in updating and placing on the County website the Road
Identification Map. It was suggested he
also look into the cost of having printed maps available for distribution. Nall said he has two students from KSU’s GIS
Department serving as interns in his office.
Commissioner McCulloh suggested he look into working with the University
to develop work-study positions so student interns can be paid. Nall also gave a demonstration of information
that is now available on the Riley County Police Department website regarding
crime types and the locations where they occurred in the County.
The Commissioners approved a $212,000 match for the Healthy
Families Contract for the Health Department.
Budget and Finance Officer Johnette Shepek conducted a
budget work session to assist in making funding decisions for the coming year.
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