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Board of Riley County
Commissioners
Regular Meeting
Agenda

October 22, 2026
Commission Chambers

Cindy Kabriel
785-565-6200

8:30 AM

District 1 – John Ford, Vice-Chair

8:30 AM

115 N 4th Street
Manhattan, KS 66502
www.rileycountyks.gov

District 2 – Greg McKinley, Member

District 3 – Kathryn Focke, Chair

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comment
Commission Comments
Business Meeting
1.

Mobile Device Reimbursement Request Form

2.

Riley County Purchasing Card Request

3.

CMB Township Notice for Stagg Hill Golf Club

Review Minutes
4.

Board of Riley County Commissioners - Regular Meeting - Oct 19, 2026 8:30 AM

Review Tentative Agenda
5.

Tentative Agenda

Press Conference Topics
9:00 AM

9:15 AM

Barry Wilkerson, County Attorney
6.

Staff update

7.

Request to Fill Assistant County Attorney position

Jacob Hansen, County Counselor
8.

9:35 AM

Cory Meyer, IT/GIS Director
9.

9:50 AM

PIO Update

Elizabeth Ward, Human Resources Director
11.

10:25 AM

IT/GIS Staff Update

Vanessa Gray, PIO
10.

10:05 AM

Administrative Work Session

County Administrator Recruitment Update

Jacob Hansen, County Counselor

Board of Riley County Commissioners

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Agenda

Board of Riley County Commissioners

12.
10:45 AM

October 22, 2026

Executive session for attorney-client consultation

John Ellermann, Public Works Director/County Engineer
13.

Request to Fill Open Position—Senior Analyst

Adjournment

In order to comply with provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Riley County will make reasonable
efforts to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities. Please contact the Division of Human Resources at (785)
537-6303 (voice and TTY) for assistance.

Board of Riley County Commissioners

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Counselor and Administrative
Services
Personnel

Jacob Hansen
Riley County Counselor
115 N 4th Street
3rd Floor West
Manhattan, KS 66502
785-565-6844

COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT
FROM:

Michele Reid, Human Resources Manager

MEETING:

October 22, 2026

SUBJECT:

Mobile Device Reimbursement Request Form

PRESENTER:

Michele Reid, Human Resources Manager

BACKGROUND
Riley County Mobile Device Reimbursement Request
DISCUSSION
Employees authorized to use personal devices will receive an agreed-on monthly reimbursement based on the
position and estimated use of the device.
FISCAL IMPACT
Included in current year’s approved personnel budget.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
To approve request for Mobile Device Reimbursement.
POSSIBLE MOTION(S)
Move to approve request for Mobile Device Reimbursement.
Move to deny
Move to modify
Move to table
No action required.
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The Board agreed by consensus to
ENCLOSURES:
Mobile Device Reimbursement C Watson

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Mobile Device Reimbursement Request Form
Employee Name: Colton Watson
Department: Public Works - Utilities

Job Title: Utility Technician
Cell Phone Number: 334 - 379 - 36 BO
Reimbursement Amount:

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$25

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$40

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Employee Certification and Signature: I certify my position will require the use of my portable
communication device that the county is reimbursing me for my expense. I will promptly report any

changes in the level of those business use expenses to my Supervisor. I further certify that I have read,
understood, and intend to comply with Riley County's Portable Mobile Device Policy.
Employee Signature:

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Supervisory Certification and Signature: I certify the requested reimbursement is needed for this

lat d ex e ditures due to cell phone use, or other, as described above.

BOCC Designation:

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BOCC Chair Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Date: _ _ _ _ _ __

Payroll Use Only

Start Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Terminate Current Monthly Allowance effective: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Updated March 2023

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County Clerk and Elections
Budget

Rich Vargo
County Clerk
110 Courthouse Plaza
Manhattan, KS 66502
785-565-6200

COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT
FROM:

Brittany Phillips, Budget and Finance Officer

MEETING:

October 22, 2026

SUBJECT:

Riley County Purchasing Card Request

PRESENTER:

Brittany Phillips, Budget and Finance Officer

BACKGROUND
Riley County P-Card Policy requires all new purchase card requests be approved and signed by Commission.
DISCUSSION
This individual works with utilities and there are times when an after-hour emergency offcurs where he would
need to use a purchase card for an emergency repair.
FISCAL IMPACT

RECOMMENDATION(S)
Move to approve Riley County P-Card request as presented.
POSSIBLE MOTION(S)
Move to approve Riley County P-Card Request.
Move to deny
Move to modify
Move to table
No action required.
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The Board agreed by consensus to
ENCLOSURES:
Watson, Colton

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County Clerk and Elections
License

Rich Vargo
County Clerk
110 Courthouse Plaza
Manhattan, KS 66502
785-565-6200

COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT
FROM:

Carley Harris, Administrative Analyst - Levy

MEETING:

October 22, 2026

SUBJECT:

CMB Township Notice for Stagg Hill Golf Club

PRESENTER:

Rich Vargo, Clerk

BACKGROUND

DISCUSSION

FISCAL IMPACT

RECOMMENDATION(S)

POSSIBLE MOTION(S)
Move to approve and sign the Township Notice for Stagg Hills Golf Club CMB License
Move to deny
Move to modify
Move to table
ENCLOSURES:
Township Notice
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Form B-375 – NOTICE TO TOWNSHIP CLERK – Cereal Malt Beverage License.
The board of county commissioners in any county shall not issue a license without giving the clerk of the township board in the township where the applicant
desires to locate, written notice by registered mail, of the filing of such application.

NOTICE TO TOWNSHIP BOARD
State of Kansas, Riley County, ss.
To the Township Clerk, Manhattan Township, in said County:
This is to notify the member of your Township Board that an application has been filed with the County Commissioners by Chad
Myers (Stagg Hill Golf Club) for a license to sell cereal malt beverages at retail in said Township, at 4441 Stagg Hill Rd Manhattan, KS
66502
Such sales* ____ to be in broken case lots.
The Township Board may within ten (10) days file advisory recommendations as to the granting of such license and such advisory
recommendations shall be considered by said Board of County Commissioners before such license is Issued – K.S.A. 41-2702.
Done by the Board of County Commissioners, this 22nd day of October 2026.
Attest:

(Seal)

County Clerk

*If sales are in original and unbroken case lots, insert to work “not” before “to be in broken case
lots”

Chairperson

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Board of Riley County
Commissioners

115 N 4th Street
Manhattan, KS 66502
www.rileycountyks.gov

Regular Meeting
TENTATIVE Agenda

Cindy Kabriel
785-565-6200

October 26, 2026
Commission Chambers

8:30 AM

District 1 – John Ford, Vice-Chair

8:30 AM

District 2 – Greg McKinley, Member

District 3 – Kathryn Focke, Chair

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comment
Commission Comments
Business Meeting
Review Minutes
1.

Board of Riley County Commissioners - Regular Meeting - Oct 22, 2026 8:30 AM

Review Tentative Agenda
2.

Tentative Agenda

Press Conference Topics
9:00 AM

Michael Rezkalla, Pawnee Mental Health Services Director
3.

9:30 AM

Pawnee Mental Health Services update

Press Conference
4.

Presentation of retirement plaque to Mary Graham - Kathryn Focke (3-5 minutes)

5.

General Election - Rich Vargo (1-2 minutes)

10:00 AM

Break

10:10 AM

Jacob Hansen, County Counselor
6.

10:30 AM

Megan Lewis, Community Corrections Director
7.

12:00 PM

Administrative Work Session

Staff update

Intergovernmental Luncheon at Rockin K's
Adjournment
Announcements

Board of Riley County Commissioners

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TENTATIVE Agenda

Board of Riley County Commissioners

October 26, 2026

In order to comply with provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Riley County will make reasonable
efforts to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities. Please contact the Division of Human Resources at (785)
537-6303 (voice and TTY) for assistance.

Board of Riley County Commissioners

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Board of Riley County
Commissioners

115 N 4th Street
Manhattan, KS 66502
www.rileycountyks.gov

Regular Meeting
TENTATIVE Agenda

Cindy Kabriel
785-565-6200

October 29, 2026
Commission Chambers

8:30 AM

District 1 – John Ford, Vice-Chair

8:30 AM

District 2 – Greg McKinley, Member

District 3 – Kathryn Focke, Chair

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comment
Commission Comments
Business Meeting
1.

Approve payroll/accounts payables (when completed)

Review Minutes
2.

Board of Riley County Commissioners - Regular Meeting - Oct 26, 2026 8:30 AM

Review Tentative Agenda
3.

Tentative Agenda

Press Conference Topics
9:00 AM

Jacob Hansen, County Counselor
4.

9:20 AM

Executive Session to discuss department head evaluation
5.

9:50 AM

Katharine Hensler, Museum Director

Amanda Webb, Planning/Special Projects Director
6.

10:20 AM

Administrative Work Session

Amend certain language of the Driveway Standards for the Unincorporated Area of
Riley County

Amanda Webb, Planning/Special Projects Director
7.

Evergy - Data Centers

Adjournment

In order to comply with provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Riley County will make reasonable
efforts to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities. Please contact the Division of Human Resources at (785)
537-6303 (voice and TTY) for assistance.
Board of Riley County Commissioners

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TENTATIVE Agenda

Board of Riley County Commissioners

Board of Riley County Commissioners

October 29, 2026

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Attorney
Personnel

Barry Wilkerson
Riley County Attorney
105 Courthouse Plaza
Manhattan, KS 66502
785-537-6390

COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT
FROM:

Elizabeth Ward, Human Resources Director

MEETING:

October 22, 2026

SUBJECT:

Request to Fill Assistant County Attorney position

PRESENTER:

Barry Wilkerson

BACKGROUND
This position is necessary to prosecute cases in Riley County District Court. The specific case assignment will
depend upon the hiring of the best applicant. The position is necessary to fill in order to file cases to prosecute:
felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, CINOC cases, Involuntary Commitment cases based upon a mental illness,
enforce KOMA, KORA and certain limited County Resolutions.
DISCUSSION
The current position is being vacated by David Lowden, who resigned from the position after being elected to
serve as judge in Sedgwick County, effective November 30th, 2026.
With the resignation of David Lowden, the department would like to refill the position to ensure caseloads are
being met, and the office remains fully staffed.
FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no additional fiscal impact. This position is already included in the 2026-2027 Budget.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
I recommend the Board approve the Assistant Riley County Attorney Position within the County Attorney’s
office.
POSSIBLE MOTION(S)
I move the Board to approve the position of the Assistant Riley County Attorney be refilled.
Move to deny
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Move to modify
Move to table
No action required.
The Board agreed by consensus to
ENCLOSURES:
9-2026 Attorney Assist Atty PAF, Assistant County Attorney Position Description2026-10

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RILEY COUNTY POSITION ACTION FORM

FF
County General

Supervisor:

County Attorney

Barry Wilkerson

Department Head: Barry Wilkerson

☒No changes to Position or Budget

☒Position Description attached

Total annual hours: 2080

☐New or updated position description

☒Budgeted
☐New request for budget (details attached)
Salary: $135,000

Budget for Benefits: $ 56,768

Total proposed annual budget: $197,768

Additional Position Comments: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
BoCC Chair

______________________________________

Date: ____________________

BoCC Member

______________________________________

Date: ____________________

BoCC Member

______________________________________

Date: ____________________

Original document stored in Human Resources

Revised 2023-01
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RILEY COUNTY, KANSAS JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Department:
Reports To:
Pay Range:
FLSA Status:

ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney
Division:
County Attorney
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Status: Full Time
Exempt

Position Summary: The Assistant Riley County Attorney is expected and required to represent
the Riley County Attorney’s Office, who prosecutes on behalf of the State of Kansas the following: Adult
and Juvenile felony and misdemeanor offenses, traffic offenses, (both minor and major), Child in Need
of Care cases, Involuntary Commitment proceedings for persons suffering from a severe mental illness.
The Assistant County Attorney in addition is expected to assist law enforcement, local, state and federal
authorities. The judges, District and Magistrate within the 21st Judicial District. On occasion, an Assistant
Riley County Attorney may be required to assist the County Attorney in the investigation and enforcement
of the Kansas Open Meetings Act and the Kansas Open Records Act.
Essential Functions:
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Prosecute assigned cases under guidelines established by the County Attorney and within the
Rules of Professional Conduct as established by the Kansas Supreme Court.
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Maintain a working knowledge of the law and any changes.
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Must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer questions for law enforcement,
assist with search warrants and arrest warrants, and to provide legal guidance as requested.
•
Assist governmental or private local, state and federal agencies with the promotion of public
safety and the current status of the law.
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Assist District Judges and Magistrate Judges in the administration of justice.
NOMINAL FUNCTIONS:
As directed by the Riley County Attorney.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Requires a Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree.
License(s)/Certificate(s): A member in good standing with the Kansas Bar.
Experience:
Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methodology of a professional occupation. Depending upon
experience, assistant Riley County Attorneys may be responsible for the prosecution of crimes ranging
from minor traffic, misdemeanors off-grid felonies.
Skills:
Proficient in criminal prosecution to a level which guarantees reasonable success in prosecuting cases.

Updated: 10/2026

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Cory Meyer
IT/GIS Director
110 Courthouse Plaza
Manhattan, KS 66502
785-537-6305

IT/GIS
Staff Update

STAFF REPORT
FROM:

Cory Meyer, Director of IT/GIS

MEETING:

October 22, 2026

SUBJECT:

IT/GIS Staff Update

PRESENTER:

Cory Meyer, Director of IT/GIS

Information Technology (IT)
• Ongoing account activation/deactivation, answering help desk calls, daily backups
• Budget Update: Review, Pricing, Quotes, 2028 Planning
• Internal and External Security – Email & Internet Filter
• House Bill 2842 – Courts: Hardware/Software Inventory
• Server Installs (4) & Server 2025 Upgrade Planning
• VMWare to Hyper-V Migration
• Network Upgrade & Server Consolidation
• EM Building Remodel – Generator Monitoring
• IT/GIS Remodel
• Re-Organization Planning: Admin, Health, Extension
• Monitor Replacement Planning for 2027
• Laptop Replacement Planning for 2027
• Desktop Replacement Planning for 2027
• Health EMR Replacement – Data Conversion
• PW Conference Room AV Upgrade – October 2026 In Progress
• IBM AS400 Upgrade Planning – October Complete
• Elevator Phones – All Upgraded and Tested
• AT&T Disconnects
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Eagleview Imagery Flight – Full Review & ReFlight, Nov 2026
• ESRi Migration & Upgrade Implementation
• Participated in NG911 road renaming committee meeting.
• Make monthly NG911 data submissions and attend State NG911 Strategic Planning yearly meeting (via
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Zoom).
• Ag Survey, end of month Building Permit, Enviro. Health, and Zoning updates, etc.
• Updated GIS Website with latest city utility data, updated city zoning data, USD 383 Early learning
boundaries, Impaired Streams-KDHE
• City/County Layer Breakdown
• Section Tie Project
• GIS Internship
• GPS Replacements: GIS & PW in 2027
Enclosures:
None

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County Clerk and Elections
Update

Rich Vargo
County Clerk
110 Courthouse Plaza
Manhattan, KS 66502
785-565-6200

STAFF REPORT
FROM:

Vanessa Gray, PIO

MEETING:

October 22, 2026

SUBJECT:

PIO Update

PRESENTER:

Vanessa Gray, PIO

Give update on the last 3 months
Enclosures:
PIO Update

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October 22, 206

Monthly PIO
Update
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PIO UPDATE

Projects &
Social
Media
Topics

Primary Election Results
Numerous Road Closures/Project Dates
School Supply Drive
World Breastfeeding Week- WIC
PW Online Auction
City Hall Selfie Day
Keats Groundbreaking
Appraisers-World Honeybee Day
Emergency Services Ribbon Cutting
Employee of the Month
Budget Public Hearing
Data Centers
Russel Stukey Retirement
Election Workers Needed
Rich Vargo Retirement
Brittany Phillips Appointed Clerk
KICK Grant Video for PW
NEKCOA Meeting/Marketing
Dangerous weather warnings
Keats Update
EMS Updates for KSTATE
EMS Story on Roadside Birth
National Preparedness Month
General Election Info
Employee Day handout/photos
“We are Riley County” Video
Ruralpreneur Award
4H Week
County Administrator Marketing

...& Many More

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Honorable
Mentions

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September 8-October 5

Facebook
Analytics

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Website
Traffic

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Last 90
Days
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Goals:
Improve videography skills for Riley County benefit
Attend further training with Emergency Management
Website Uplift- Each Department

Questions?

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Counselor and Administrative
Services
Personnel

Jacob Hansen
County Counselor
115 N 4th Street
Manhattan, KS 66502
785-565-6844

COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT
FROM:

Elizabeth Ward, Human Resources Director

MEETING:

October 22, 2026

SUBJECT:

County Administrator Recruitment Update

PRESENTER:

Elizabeth Ward, Human Resources Director

BACKGROUND
Recruitment for the County Administrator was approved by the Commissioners on Oct 8, 2026. The
Commissioners have asked for weekly updates on progress and milestones.
DISCUSSION
Each week the recruitment workgroup will report activity and status of the progress.
FISCAL IMPACT
Not applicable
RECOMMENDATION(S)
Staff recommends Commissioners support continued work on recruitment and marketing, as well as direction to
refine the process.
POSSIBLE MOTION(S)
No Motion requested - Information report
ENCLOSURES:
County_Administrator_Weekly_Recruitment_Update2026-10-21,
Riley_County_Administrator_Virtual_Interview_FINAL, Riley_County_Administrator_Written_Questionnaire

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COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECRUITMENT
Weekly Update to the Board of County Commissioners
Date:
Recruitment Activity

Weekly Update

Total Candidates

34 total applications received

New Candidates This Week

30 new applications

Interview Activity

5 virtual interviews scheduled

Candidates Advancing

______ advancing to next stage

Recruiting Workgroup Update
Met on the 16th and reviewed candidates. Determined 5 would be invited for a
virtual and written interview.
Other Progress / Activities
Completed the interview questions for virtual interviews and written interviews –
both attached for review.
Upcoming Actions / Next Steps
Schedule in-person interview dates
Complete the in-person interview questions
Plan the agenda for in-person meetings
Compile recommended candidate interview evaluations and written responses for
the interview committee to review

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RILEY COUNTY | COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
30-Minute Virtual Interview
Recruitment Workgroup • Initial finalist screening • Candidate: __________________ Date: __________
Timing: 2 minutes welcome and role overview, including relocation requirements; 24 minutes for six
questions; 4 minutes for candidate questions and next steps. Ask all candidates the same questions and
use the same follow-up prompts.

1. Motivation and understanding
What attracts you to becoming Riley County’s first County Administrator, and what do you understand to
be different about this role compared with a traditional county manager position?
Notes / evidence:

2. Building a new function
Describe a time you established a new leadership function, redesigned reporting relationships, or led a
major organizational transition. What did you personally do, how did you earn support, and what
changed?
Notes / evidence:

3. Governance and influence
Tell us about a time you needed cooperation from an elected official, executive peer, or department
leader who did not report to you. How did you secure progress while respecting their authority?
Notes / evidence:

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4. Financial judgment
Describe a difficult budget decision in which services, staffing, or reserves were at stake. How did you
assess options, engage stakeholders, and advise decision-makers?
Notes / evidence:

5. Ethical courage
Tell us about a time you had to give a governing body or senior leader advice they did not want to hear.
How did you communicate your recommendation and respond to the decision?
Notes / evidence:

Interviewer scoring
Score each competency 1–5 independently before discussion: 1 = no relevant evidence; 2 = limited; 3 =
credible and adequate; 4 = strong with clear personal actions/results; 5 = exceptional, complex,
measurable, transferable. Score questions 1–6 equally (30 points). Record job-related evidence, not
general impressions.
Q1 ___ Q2 ___ Q3 ___ Q4 ___ Q5 ___ Total ____ / 25 Advance? Yes / No / Discuss
Administrative confirmation (not scored): confirm residency and salary requirements.

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RILEY COUNTY | COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Candidate Written Questionnaire

Candidate: _______________________

Instructions: Answer each question in 300 words or fewer. Use examples from your own work, explain
your individual contribution, and include outcomes or measures when available. You may use headings
or bullets. Responses will be reviewed alongside virtual interviews to select in-person finalists. Apply the
same deadline and rules to every candidate.

1. First-year transition plan
Riley County is appointing its first County Administrator. Outline your priorities for the first 30, 90, and
180 days and first year. Address how you would define the new department, establish working
agreements with the Commission, and transition finance, human resources, and public information
functions without disrupting service.
Response:

2. Fiscal scenario
Assume the County faces an approximately $5 million budget gap heading into its next budget cycle and
wants to reduce reliance on reserves. Explain the decision framework you would use to evaluate
statutory duties, service value, workload, staffing, efficiencies, revenue options, and impacts on
residents. What would you present to the Commission first?
Response:

3. Collaborative authority scenario
An independently elected department head publicly objects to a countywide budget and personnel
reporting process, believing it limits their statutory autonomy. Explain how you would respond, what you
would do in the first two weeks, and when you would involve the Commission or County Counselor.
Response:

4. Proven change leadership
Give one detailed example of an organizational change you led that initially met resistance. State the
context, your decisions, engagement approach, setbacks, measurable outcomes, and what you would
do differently.

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Response:

5. Ethics and self-awareness
Describe a consequential leadership judgment you got wrong or had to revise. How did you recognize the
issue, communicate accountability, repair trust, and change your approach?
Response:

6. Public communication
A politically sensitive budget recommendation is being discussed publicly before the Commission has
acted. Draft a brief statement (150 words or fewer) explaining the administrator’s role, the public
decision process, and how residents can understand the tradeoffs without prejudging the Board’s
decision.
Response:

Internal evaluation guide (remove before distribution)
Score each response 1–5 against: realistic sequencing and implementation (Q1), disciplined fiscal
reasoning (Q2), respect for legal/governance boundaries (Q3), demonstrated change results (Q4),
accountability and ethics (Q5), and clear neutral public communication (Q6). Total /30. Do not reward
writing polish over substantive executive judgment. Candidate may be asked to explain a response in
person.

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Public Works
Personnel

John Ellermann
Public Works Director/County Engineer
6215 Tuttle Creek Blvd.
Manhattan, KS 66503
785-537-6330

COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT
FROM:

Andrea Rose, Administrative Assistant II

MEETING:

October 22, 2026

SUBJECT:

Request to Fill Open Position—Senior Analyst

PRESENTER:

John Ellermann, Public Works Director/County Engineer

BACKGROUND
The Public Works Department is requesting to fill a Senior Analyst position.
DISCUSSION
The Senior Analyst position supervises, maintains and facilitates a wide variety of accounting systems for the
Public Works Department. The position provides accurate information for use in accounts payable, accounts
receivable, cost accounting, budgeting, inventory, and other various financial functions. The incumbent must
meet all legal requirements, rules, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures associated with the position.
FISCAL IMPACT
This is a budgeted full-time position.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
Staff recommends the Board approve this request to advertise and fill the position for Senior Analyst.
POSSIBLE MOTION(S)
Move to approve Public Works to fill the Public Works Senior Analyst position.
Move to deny Public Works to fill the Public Works Senior Analyst position.
Move to modify
Move to table
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No action required.
The Board agreed by consensus to
ENCLOSURES:
Senior Analyst position description-, 10-2026 Senior Analyst PAF

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RILEY COUNTY, KANSAS JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Department:
Reports To:
Pay Range:
FLSA Status:

Senior Analyst
Public Works
Division: Administrative Services
PW Administrative Services Manager
13
Status: Full time
Exempt

Position Summary: The Senior Analyst supervises, maintains and facilitates a wide variety of accounting

systems for the Public Works Department. The position provides accurate information for use in accounts payable,
accounts receivable, cost accounting, budgeting, inventory, and other various financial functions. The incumbent
must meet all legal requirements, rules, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures associated with the position.

Essential Functions:
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Responsible for the daily administrative operations of the Accounts Receivables and Payables Section
Manages financial activities and processes for Public Works and Solid Waste
Manages Public Works CIP fund activity
Provide courteous service to the public and area professionals regarding Public Works, Solid Waste, and
Benefit Districts services.
Consults with vendors, customers, and county personnel to discuss, formulate and resolve issues for
accounts payable
Serves as the department purchase card administrator
Sets up and maintains cost account monitoring, reporting systems and procedures, adhering to state and
federal audit guidelines and other auditor requirements
Prepares and balances annual Kansas Department of Transportation Report
Reviews and research current and past expenditures to maintain accurate cost accounting
Coordinates and oversees the financial aspects of federal, state, and independent grants for all divisions
Develops and maintains road materials inventory system
Designs, builds, and maintains database systems
Locates and corrects data entry errors in asset maintenance software
Prepares reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents, using word processing,
spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications
Gathers, develops, and maintains job procedures for Accounts Receivables and Payables
Creates, modifies, and implements, data accounting systems
Monitors and assures timely completion of assignments and resolves problems and conflicts
Formulates direction and strategy for disaster funding reimbursement; including managing and
implementing accounting processes and evaluation of costs at the Federal and State levels
Defines objectives, sets priorities, and determines deadlines for systems above.
Provides regular predictable attendance and fosters a cooperative work environment
Files diesel tax refunds by tracking meter readings, researching discrepancies, resolving problems, running
calculations, compiling documentation, and filing necessary forms with the State of Kansas.
Maintains insurance policies for the department by overseeing equipment lists coordinating policy changes
and resolving discrepancies as they occur.

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Organizes and conducts training for database users
Provides back-up for the Administrative Services department positions.
Performs general office duties
Aids with training and troubleshooting problems for various software packages.
Designs and maintains reports and queries for software applications
Notarize documents as necessary in accordance with State of Kansas regulations

Updated October 2026
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Oversee and update current materials price list
Research and calculate yearly equipment rental rates
Performs other duties as assigned
Serves as a backup to building security access duties.

Position Requirements:
Education: Associates Degree in Business Finance or equivalent required

Appropriate combination of experience and education will be considered in lieu of the above requirements.

License(s)/Certification(s): Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required. Notary for the

State of Kansas preferred.

Experience: 3 years’ experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable required. 2 years experience in
computers and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required. 2 years experience maintaining and
implementing automated accounting systems preferred.

May require an employee to perform related work during and after hours, any day of the week, including holidays.

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Knowledge of the application of routine and complex bookkeeping principles, accounting transactions and
the ability to apply these principles
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and written
Ability to work with multiple interruptions
Ability to move from one project to another with ease
Ability to use discretion regarding confidential information
Ability to develop and maintain spreadsheets
Ability to learn new software applications
Ability to operate computers, calculators, copiers, computerized time clocks, and related office equipment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees, supervisors, other
governmental agency officials, vendors, and the public
Ability to deal tactfully with people
Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and accomplish work assignments
Ability to make mathematical computations with efficiency and accuracy
Ability to maintain complex financial records and prepare budget analyses and financial reports with
accuracy
Ability to integrate and apply computer software for databases, spreadsheet, word processing, and
graphics applications to complex accounting records and other information on personal computers in a
local area network environment
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail, identify discrepancies or errors, and ensure information
and records are accurate and complete.

Supervisor Responsibilities: None
Supervisory Control: Work is performed independently and requires little supervision. Employee is
responsible for carrying out assignments and resolving conflicts which arise. Work will be occasionally
reviewed by the supervisor.
Guidelines: Guides include established methods and procedures. Guidance is provided by the county
personnel manual and instruction from the supervisor. Work is performed in accordance with standard
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accounting methods, established procedures and traditional practices. Applying these guidelines to
bookkeeping and accounting assignments is routine and requires strict adherence; deviations must be
authorized by the supervisor. For other work the employee interprets and adapts guidelines such as agency
policies, regulations, and precedents for application to specific problems. The employee analyzes results and
recommends changes.
Complexity: Includes various duties involving different and unrelated processes and methods. The decision
regarding what needs to be done depends on the subject or issues involved in each assignment. The chosen
course of action may be selected from many alternatives for non-routine tasks.
Scope & Effect of Work: The work involves resolution of a variety of problems, questions, or situations to
conform to procedures and accepted practices required by the work assignment. This position provides help to
affect a wide range of agency activities and effects the operations of other agencies. The work affects the
accuracy, reliability, or acceptability of further processes or services. Consults with supervisors to set overall
objectives, determine available resource limits, set schedules and deadlines, define the scope of projects, and to
determine the type of work to be done.
Personal Contacts: Contacts are with vendors, employees, supervisors, administrators, county officials, other
governmental agencies, business representatives such as engineers, consultants and the public.
Purpose of Contacts: Obtaining, clarifying, or providing facts or information. Gaining compliance with
established policies or regulations through persuasion or negotiation to influence or motivate individuals.
Resolves problems, receives and relays messages which are often detailed, complex and sometimes of an
emergency nature. Obtains, clarifies, or gives facts.
Physical Demands/Effort: The physical demands described represent those required to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision. The
position has a dimension which may lead to mental and physical fatigue.
The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, reach with hands and arms; talk or
hear. The employee must occasionally lifts/pushes/pulls 20-50lbs, frequently lifts up of 10-25lbs and constant
lift of up to 10lbs.
Work Environment/Conditions: The work environment described represents those encountered while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of
an office setting. Work is generally in an office setting with visual attention and dexterity in computer
operation. There is an occasional risk the employee is potentially subject to verbal or physical abuse from
disgruntled individuals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar,
related or a logical assignment of the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and
is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
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RILEY COUNTY POSITION ACTION FORM

Supervisor:

Lori Muir

Department Head: John Ellermann

☒No changes to Position or Budget

☒Position Description attached

Total annual hours: 2080

☒New or updated position description

☒Budgeted
☐New request for budget (details attached)
Salary: $68,266

Budget for Benefits: $26,965

Total proposed annual budget: $95,231

Additional Position Comments: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
BoCC Chair

______________________________________

Date: ____________________

BoCC Member

______________________________________

Date: ____________________

BoCC Member

______________________________________

Date: ____________________

Original document stored in Human Resources

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