Commissioners
Wells, Boyd and Lewis present, Lewis presiding.
There was
discussion of how the courts in Kansas are addressing the concealed carry
legislation.
According to
Counselor Clancy Holeman, it appears the courts are all over the map on how to
deal with the new law. A judge has the
power to ban weapons from his or her courtroom, however a bailiff might be
needed to enforce the ban. It’s unlikely
that the State will fund such requests for additional personnel.
Budget
Director Johnette Shepek reviewed the financial status of the County to
date. She mentioned that interest rates
for borrowing are rising but still relatively low. Riley County has a AA rating. When she inquired about obtaining a AAA
rating she found that demographics beyond what the County controls enter into
the rating. For instance not only the
County’s level of debt is considered but also that of the City. Additionally such things as income levels of
County residents come into play.
Human
Resource Manager Cindy Volanti described plans for the County employees
Columbus Day Training on October 14. All
County offices will be closed on that day.
Riley County
Museum Director Cheryl Collins Invited interested persons to attend a brown bag
lunch from noon to 1:00 p.m. on September 5 at the Museum. Artist Tom Parrish will discuss Flint Hills
root cellars.
Commissioners
signed a proclamation declaring September 2013 as Mental Health Recovery Month.
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