The Riley County Law Board took a hard look at insurance broker services during its meeting Monday. No decision was reached, partly due to a last minute communication from the City of Manhattan suggesting a more competitive process. Riley County Police director Brad Schoen indicated he agreed with some of what City Manager Ron Fehr had said in a recent email to that effect. The city of Manhattan has suggested a more competitive process, and there was even some consideration of eventual consolidation with the city on the insurance matter.
The Assurance Group has been working on a proposal. In fact, prior to the last minute suggestion from the city to hold off on a decision, Riley county police department officials were recommending a contract with Assurance group to broker the department’s insurance issues. Assurance representative Jim Wilson and others from the group made a presentation showing possible savings and methods of promoting wellness among employees–but didn’t make any firm promises.
Law Board members Monday also approved a contract for service with Country Stampede and granted Director Schoen approval to serve as a consultantt with a group that is considering a law enforcement consolidation much like Riley County’s.
Law board members also had a question about a Mental Health task force which is being considered. Board Chair Karen McCulloh indicated meetings are planned with Pottawatomie and Geary county officials on the matter, with the task force likely to be formed by the fall.
