Riley County approves bridge and wastewater contracts, expands executive-session window

Riley County commissioners on Feb. 5 approved several public-works contracts and minor capital amendments, and adjusted the timing of an executive session.

The commission approved the purchase of steel materials for the Airport Road Bridge and a separate quote for bridge decking from Wilborn Sales of Salina, Kansas; motions were moved, seconded and carried on voice votes recorded in the minutes as 'Aye.' The meeting record does not include a roll-call tally for individual commissioners. The commission also accepted the low bid for the University Park wastewater lagoon project as presented in the agenda packet and approved a CIP amendment allocating $10,000 each for Leonardville and Ogden community parks.

Commissioners discussed project history and specifications during the procurement items and requested clarifications on differences among bid submissions. A commissioner noted the sewer project’s long timeline and confirmed consultants reported that the sewer project is ready to go out to bid.

The commission approved Resolution No. 020526 appointing Riley County representatives to advisory boards and approved routine payroll and accounts-payable items during the same session. Several votes were recorded orally as 'Aye' in the public record; the transcript does not provide precise vote counts or individual roll-call responses.

The commission also agreed to expand an executive session time window earlier in the meeting to allow additional time for attorney-client and personnel consultation; that expanded executive session was held later in the agenda as announced.

Next steps: awarded contractors will proceed per contract administration procedures; staff were asked to provide any requested clarifications on bid specifications and project timelines.