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Phillips said public-works spending was reduced by $50,000, the treasurer's personnel line was reduced by $62,009, motor vehicle transfers increased by $70,000 and other departmental reductions were reflected in updated worksheets. She told commissioners that she expected to present more exact health-department figures after coordination with finance staff and Diane; commissioners asked for final numbers for Monday so they could complete appropriations and personnel decisions.

Phillips described options for managing a WIC shortfall later in the year and said staff planned to use administrative funds to bridge a gap until state allocations arrive Oct. 1. She also said workforce-development grant timing and usage had been adjusted in the draft budget.

On appropriations for outside agencies, commissioners generally favored keeping contributions flat for the coming year and adding a new request labeled \"B Able\" (details in packet) while asking staff to finalize specific amounts. The board decided to continue the work session on Monday to finalize positions and remaining line items.

Phillips said she will circulate an updated memo and department breakdowns and that final health-department numbers should be ready by Monday.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","7/7/2025 Riley County Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Finance staff presented budget updates after commissioners directed cost reductions. Commissioners agreed to keep most outside appropriations flat, asked for final health-department figures by Monday, and scheduled a follow-up session to finalize personnel and appropriations.","taxTitle","Riley, Kansas","taxId",4218,"location","Kansas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6552056,"Emergency management reports EMS remodel bids, training plans and rising siren maintenance costs",489,2621000,3110000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5213448-3f3c50312d194a52832f3ab67929ef94&start=2621&end=3110","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5213448-3f3c50312d194a52832f3ab67929ef94/thumbnail_2621000.jpg","/articles/6552056/Kansas/Emergency-management-reports-EMS-remodel-bids-training-plans-and-rising-siren-maintenance-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552056-4a501e248b10c3becfa7f3e9acc54fea/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436150&Signature=ZfxNYNFijMi8-bcao-fbUYQnh~~9ZLNWFZIK0suT7MuydEMkPWEqIdQqRcokYiYoNrTMUjmFfwn6ri05QPnIA2YP36kzIAzGUIbOKnm48NN3Ci4t1fWxZoLobwmPHIVmywU8feSHE2W1GjjhpVWYc1lCMlxGoVKhEHTLlg78ShvvYvVY0hx4Gtl-gWq~74-ingpjI0bfGM8DdXvwSxTkbUEKmfcDF2EmWCRaobwycqzrFbWAh7rs-a2Q3T7so3xGy0gtph~3ZfI~uZQYr5rfUX8E27s-1YcacdxPdeJnpvOHiuoA7dLbs96xCxjUlWyXelWP6Ylod2Mw-NA4IyQSMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Russell, emergency management, updated commissioners on multiple operational items including near-term bids for an EMS headquarters remodel, planned training, surplus equipment transfers and long-term maintenance costs for outdoor warning sirens.

Russell said final documents for the old EMS headquarters remodel were submitted to the vendor that will handle bidding. \"They got those, the final documents so they can go out to bids to us,\" he said, and anticipated bringing bid results to the commission in two to three weeks. He said the county staff moved into temporary space and has been working to settle operations.

Russell said the county will host the NIMS G-2300 intermediate Emergency Operations Center functions course in the new EMS training room on Sept. 25-27 and encouraged elected and appointed officials to attend. \"That's a class on how to operate and how to function in the EOC,\" he said.

He requested permission to accept surplus items from the old EMS headquarters (for example an air compressor, extractor washer, refrigerator, conference table and gear lockers) and asked if the commission would allow county fire to receive those items; he said he can submit formal transfer paperwork if the board approves.

On station projects, Russell said Station 110's building is complete but work on water and sewer (and therefore driveway and final landscaping) remains and that staff hope to set a ribbon-cutting date after utilities are completed.

Russell raised maintenance costs for outdoor warning sirens as an area that may require future policy decisions. He said recent service calls have cost about $3,000 each because specialized technicians must travel from Kansas City and that replacement costs can be substantial. \"If the commission was really looking hard at something to cut,\" he said, commissioners could consider not repairing a siren when it fails and asking the local community to assume responsibility if they want it kept in service.

Russell also identified other cost areas (stream gauge support, educational pamphlets) as potential savings if cuts are required. He said staff will continue working on auctioning surplus vehicles and locating titles.","Emergency management updated the board on final EMS remodel documents being sent to bidders, plans to host an emergency operations course in September, requests to transfer surplus EMS equipment to county fire, and rising outdoor siren maintenance costs that could prompt future policy decisions.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6552061,"Public works authorized to recruit facilities-and-grounds technician; commissioners discuss chamber remodel options",688,3789000,4477000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5213448-3f3c50312d194a52832f3ab67929ef94&start=3789&end=4477","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5213448-3f3c50312d194a52832f3ab67929ef94/thumbnail_3789000.jpg","/articles/6552061/Kansas/Public-works-authorized-to-recruit-facilities-and-grounds-technician-commissioners-discuss-chamber-remodel-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552061-d3ba91b0a5aaa2dc9b05c82d3ef128a9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436150&Signature=AB~GAmWxYE4JEvgGmIFB1TzLwhCa4zgluO3l8Cs~yElxs0Mjz6T3mMHC61pBbziBiRlwJFj7AK5rtP7zIL9RiB2-w~R4GTDZaTPuJgTdJFIub~vr2hWGCZIVN0brNLtbv3FwRNTrqFDZISfDctVmRg-kxUQwp0l0kaAAvlZHQ6YwdXWr0l1947yqcMfumBI-UcQIw4sPZQChnwN~Ls3gX~SNysnpN4kCVwDLoQEKyjOiunSHho1WSn5ET2BuSON96ZT7dxQLduGWFAH8f2sLfDwK1UjhVsuMeJdTmJz8qwwv42FdotUQMm65DZeykyUL9v9QSh9VWbqpocLXW~L10A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Public works asked the board to advertise to fill a vacated full-time facilities and grounds technician position in the parks department and the board approved the request.

John Ellerman, public works, said the position is already budgeted and asked permission to advertise for the opening after a recent hire took another job. \"I have a request to fill a facility and grounds tech for the parks department,\" Ellerman said. A motion to advertise for the facilities and grounds technician position was moved, seconded and approved.

Ellerman also sought the board's input on possible remodel options for the commission chambers so he can relay direction to the architect. Commissioners discussed options including paint and carpet upgrades for a minimal approach and more extensive reconfiguration that would affect seating, audio-visual placement and technology. One commissioner asked for work to be phased to minimize displacement; another expressed a preference against a long, disruptive project.

Staff said advice from the architect and input from Bruce McMillan and BHS would help generate options and timelines. Commissioners directed Ellerman to talk with the architect and return with a set of options and estimated timelines before authorizing major work.","Public works will advertise to fill a facilities and grounds technician position in parks. Commissioners instructed public works to consult an architect for options to remodel the commission chambers, emphasizing a preference among some commissioners for minimal disruption.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6552066,"Commission approves Evergy highway-use permit to install new service line across West 52nd Street",33,283000,316000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5213448-3f3c50312d194a52832f3ab67929ef94&start=283&end=316","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5213448-3f3c50312d194a52832f3ab67929ef94/thumbnail_283000.jpg","/articles/6552066/Kansas/Commission-approves-Evergy-highway-use-permit-to-install-new-service-line-across-West-52nd-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552066-3032852058f5b3c8fffd9fc29dc86822/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436150&Signature=G9axyh5fKO8e5Sk1mGJEEjsOiWcMlnvANJxONwr6wlFSSt6MuFaCiqJzVAkmm8gTWlkSHHTgWqyr7oBWvOee1fKK5xdv90MTxO9tJxjpGlSnmAZcviZINZT~Lwa4y9l9sSF5veGFVx5W00kBj4ZpPTnykbjLi0SXr2h0RAgxXLxMse1hhQYRC9wimABmyC5m-6dvEE7q-Ji1EaAO6zLHhRg2deLpwO4DIY5SS-qHsSOYvILYxfJSfK3NVTN1~bIzY2pcObBI90pdJKMSzfJpyNOMyZCTxyusIF18-lhaLaxHhKZEaXaDpHVbZSAYZC9gIWh9xbGmc9BVa5tHrhM0Cg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of County Commissioners voted to approve a highway-use permit granting Evergy permission to install a new service line across West 52nd Street as shown in the application.

A commissioner moved and another seconded to approve the highway-use permit for Evergy. The motion passed on a voice vote; the transcript records the board responding \"Aye.\" The application materials were described in the meeting packet as a detailed street plan, and commissioners reviewed the permit while discussing the drawing.

The board did not record a roll-call vote in the meeting transcript; staff will proceed with permitting steps consistent with the approved application.","The board approved a highway-use permit allowing Evergy to install a new service line across West 52nd Street. The motion passed by voice vote during the meeting; no roll-call tally was recorded in the transcript.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6552071,"Commission approves 2026 WIC local agency application budget for submission to state",222,1804000,2026000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5213448-3f3c50312d194a52832f3ab67929ef94&start=1804&end=2026","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5213448-3f3c50312d194a52832f3ab67929ef94/thumbnail_1804000.jpg","/articles/6552071/Kansas/Commission-approves-2026-WIC-local-agency-application-budget-for-submission-to-state","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552071-ae2367653217e43c7d4f948a820ec619/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436150&Signature=aGqhIU-A9z1KBIFH4iMWkZdQ0sxzzOSGe6cAA~bYtA~HpL1xm~bkTFCs1f1zZu35M2sjn~4dxs67MP1FUuMe3j-XR6IHlixsonJ~9asHEw8wcjyRPJuTxn~QLHZZlkVtbj~RP4d~tfu6pkhB5zCmI-LttaPGPJaOcP1ZHuav30Xf8l~O6jCU2N9MmMKA7AUIcl~58nFdykvhru2xQbWTObmswzoZULo0269m9KA-f94Sht~zcfmKOVLn80qwmuTH1ui6pQxbzT5QJFJhCoEYHc98Uvv67XqBqdw74GKFA27kb7sdQLus9~rNKYgTXjq9FojduDmHiNvYRyiH~thp3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of County Commissioners recessed to convene as the Board of County Health on July 7 and approved the local agency application and budget for the federal Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program for federal fiscal year 2026.

Caitlin Speth, WIC supervisor, told the board the agency will request $1,245,522 for the WIC budget and $98,974 for the breastfeeding peer counselor budget. She said the amounts represent the program's ideal budget and that the Kansas state agency will allocate final funding using a new formula tied to the number of clients and clinics served. \"Our budget is on the federal fiscal year, so we'll start October 1 and roll through September 30,\" Speth said.

Speth said the request is larger than the agency's 2025 expenses primarily because of expected salary increases, potential cost-of-living adjustments and benefit changes, and she described options to reduce spending if the state award is smaller than requested. She also noted WIC's local economic impact, saying about $1.5 million in WIC redemptions circulate at local grocery stores.

A motion to approve submission of the 2026 WIC local agency application and budget was moved and seconded and the board voted in favor.

The application will be submitted to the state; Speth said she will bring a contract to the board for signature once the state assigns the allocation in September.","The Board recessed as the Board of County Health and approved a 2026 WIC local agency application and budget to be submitted to the state. The local agency requested an 'ideal' budget and noted state funding will be allocated based on a new formula tied to caseload and clinics.","actionData","errors"]

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