City Of Lucas Kansas: March 2009

LUCAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING

LUCAS CIVIC CENTER

MARCH 10, 2009

7:00 PM

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MAYOR: Jennifer Bates
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kay Marshall, Alvin Barta, Barry Maupin
EMPLOYEES: Kay Mettlen, Julie Bretz, Gary Bretz, Bill Harlow, James rezabek, Ken Cole- City Attorney
CITIZENS PRESENT: Dawn Bricker, Tammy Hower, Jessica Rhudloph, Alicia Seirer, Tammy Seirer, Lynn Schneider, Beth Wilson
CITIZENS BRINGING BUSINESS BEFORE THE COUNCIL: Doug Kressley, Jera Kressley, Tersa Finch, Amanda Steinle, Mary Ann Stinle, Chris Leach, Kenny Cain
OTHER PERSONS BRINGING BUSINESS BEFORE THE COUNCIL: Rosslyn Schultz-Bowl Plaza, Jack Yarnell and Eileen Yarnell - Land Transfer, Chris Kressley and Craig Kressley
7:00 PM: Mayor Jennifer Bates called teh meeting of the Lucas City council to order by asking for changes or additions to the agenda. Kay Marshall asked if the appointment to fill the vacancy on the Council could be tabled until the april 14, 2009 meeting of the Lucas City Council when the Charter Ordinance would be in effect. City Attorney Ken Cole said the appointment could be done at this time under State Statute. Mayor Jennifer Bates said it would be left on the agenda. Mayor Bates asked that Tresa Finch, Amanda Steinle, Mary Ann Steinle, Doug Kressley, Jera Kressley, Craig Kressley and Chris Kressley be added to the agenda under persons wishing to address the Council. Alvin Barta asked to add an Executive Session to discuss non-elected personell. Barry Maupin moved to approve the minutes of the February 10, 2009 meeting as corrected. Alvin Barta seconded. Motion carried 3 yes votes.
7:11 PM: Chris Leach addressed the Council about his application to the position of City Police Officer. Discussion followed on Chris Leach's willingness to work full time for the city dividing his time between working as a member of the City Crew and law enforcement duties. The Council questioned Russell county Sheriff John Fletcher's suggestion that for liability purposes and the safety of the officer and the citizens any law enforcement officer hired be sent to the 14 week training required for a full time officer as opposed to the 2 week training required for a part time positon. Council made no decision at this time.
7:37 PM: Kenny Cain said his plans have changed and he had nothing to discuss with the council at this time.
7:38 PM: Amanda Steinle reported to the Council that the Russell County Youth has received approval from the State and landowners to erect the welcome signs supporting the Lucas/Luray School and funding has been raised for the project.
7:40 PM: Tersa Finch asked the Council the number of the Ordinance that prohibits her trash bin from being placed off the curb at her residence. Attorney Ken cole said there is no City Ordinance however it is against State law to put anything in front of an improved curb with the exception of vehicles and tagged trailers.
7:43 PM: Jera Kressely addressed the Council about purchasing the remaining lot that was offered in the City Housing Plan. Jera Kressley asked about addresses for their property, having the ditch to the west of their property cleaned out and opening the alley running between First Street and Walton. Barry Maupin moved to sell the lot for the cost the City has in it, $691.00 for one hlaf the cost of the lot and surveying. Alvin Barta seconded, motion carried 3 yes votes. The drainage ditch was discussed. Council concensus was to open the alley, it will be opened but not paved. The City Clerk was instructed to contact Russell County Mapping Department to get the addressess for the residences that will be located on the lot along First Street.
7:56 PM: Mary Ann Steinle asked the council if the changes in trash charges approved at the February Council meeting could be changed. Alvin Barta asked the city Attorney to write an Ordinance regulating charging and collection of trash. Alvin Barta moved to have the City Clerk to return to the way trash charges had been collected in the past until a new Ordinance is passed. Barry Maupin seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 yes votes. City clerk Julie Bretz is instructed to refund trash fees that were charged to empty residences on the February billing.
8:33 PM: Doug Kressley, Chris Kressley, Jera Kressley, and Craig Kressley left the meeting. Alicia Seirer asked if any further consideration had been given to installing additional storm sirens. Council said they are still researching their options for sirens. Gary Bretz left the meeting. 8:36 PM: Rosslyn Schultz representing the bowl Plaza project, Jack and Eileen Yarnell addresssed the Council to transfer the lots to the City on Main Street where the public restrooms will be located. The council questioned future maintenance of the restroom.s Attorney Ken Cole informed the council if the restrooms are property of the City the City will be required to maintain them.
8:40 PM: Kenny Cain left the meeting. The Council voiced concerns about upkeep, insurance and possible vandalism to the Bowl Plaza and asked for a written agreement from the Grassroots Art Center regarding future upkeep of the building. Ken Cole suggested representatives of the Council meet with representatives of the Grassroots Art Center to come to an agreement regarding future responsibilities for maintenance of the restrooms.
8:50 PM: Dawn Bricker and Jessica Rhudolph left the meeting. Mayor Jennifer Bates asked the Council before signing the Compliance Statement that will accompany the Arts-In-Communities Program Grant. Kay Marshall moved to have the Mayor sign the compliance statement. Barry Maupin seconded. Motion carried 3 yes votes. Mayor Jennifer Bates signed the paperwork.
8:58 PM: Rosslyn Schultz, Jack yarnell and Eileen Yarnell left the meeting. Alvin Barta moved not to join the State Plan for Blue Cross/Blue Shield but to remain on our current plan. Kay Marshall seconded. Motion carried 3 yes votes. Tammy Hower left the meeting.
9:04 PM: Mayor Jennifer Bates appointed Sheree Herold to fill the remaining term of postion #3 on the City Council. Alvin moved to accept the appointment. Kay Marshall seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 yes votes.
9:11 PM: City Clerk Julie Brtez asked if the Council still wanted to have the railroad property surveyed. The council consensus was to not have it surveyed at this time. Tammy Hower returned to the meeting.
9:12 PM: Council instructed City Attorney Ken cole to follow up on the UniFirst contract disagreement.
9:18 PM: Mayor Jennifer Bates under financial review asked that City Clerk post the payment for the Golden Living Center taking one half of hte payment from the General Fund and one half from the Electric Fund and transfer it to the Industrial Development fund and show the payment coming out of the Industrial Development Fund.
9:24 PM: Kay Marshall moved to approve a request from the Lucas Area Chamber of Commerce to replace the Chamber's welcome sign at the south east edge of the airport property. Barry Maupin seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 yes votes.
9:26 PM: Barry Maupin moved to approve Craig Naylor's Airport Hay Lease at a fee of $100.0 per year. Alvin Barta seconded the motion. Moiton carried 3 yes votes.
9:27 PM: Lynn Schneider and Bill Harlow left the meeting. Barry Maupin moved to increase the mileage rate allowance to $.505 per mile. Kay Marashall seconded the moiton. Motion carried 3 yes votes. Bill Harlow returned to the meeting.
9:30 PM: Kay Marshall moved to approve a request from the Lucas Youth Group to operate a fireworks stand at the corner of North Harvest and Fairview Ave from July 1 to July 4, 2009 and to waive the $10.00 permit fee. Alvin Barta seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 yes votes.
9:34 PM: Amanda Steinle and Mary Ann Steinle left the meeting.
9:35 PM: Gary Bretz reported he is on medical leave at least until march 23, 2009. He said the crack sealing at the Lucas Airport was completed and some holes in streets have been filled in. Gary Brtez has contacted Richard Nelson for a bid to clean out the ditch on First Street and will check on opening the alley off of Fairview.
9:41 PM: James Rezabek reported he had measured the oil and rock and there should be enough to chip seal four or five streets. James Rezabek has been rotating water valves and there are seven or eight that need to be replaced. The valves are older and repairs are no longer available for them so new valves will have to be installed. A truck load of salt for the nitrate plant will need to be ordered within the next month. The sewer lines at the nitrate plant have a buildup of salt and a jetter with a chain cutter or some other repairs or replacement of the lines may be necessary.
9:55 PM: Bill Harlow had nothing to report. Mayor Jennifer Bates asked if maintenance of the ditch on the north side of North Harvest along the city's loading dock was the responsibility of Russell County. Bill Harlow will contact the County about having the ditch cleaned out so it can be mowed this summer.
10:00 PM: Julie Bretz said there was a question from Farm Bureau Insurance on the bill that was submitted for replacing the power pole on Troy Seirer's lot that was hit by their insured. Barry Maupin moved to deduct the cost of tree removal and adjust the bill and resubmit it to the Insurance Company. Alvin barta seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 yes votes. Julie Bretz reported the dog that is in the City Kennel appears to be a pit bull cross and cannot be adopted out. Hays Humane Society will be contacted about taking the dog to them. A check in the amount of $4,655.25 has been recieved from the McCrystal Family Trust. Consumer Confidence reports will go out in the April Utility bills. Unpaid utility bills were collected from Government refunds on two accounts that wer placed on the Kansas Set Off Program. City Clerk will check on the prices used storm sirens that are available from the City of Great Bend.
10:15 PM: Kay Mettlen reported that employment ads for the Electrician postion were placed in the Hays, Salina, Lucas/Sylvan and Russell Papers and in the Kansas Government Journal and on the websites for the League of Kansas Municipalities and Russsell County Economic Development.
10:22 PM: Barry Maupin moved to approve the bills as presented. Alvin Barta seconed the motion. Motion carried 3 yes votes.
10:24 PM: Barry Maupin asked the Council to consider using the McCrystal Family Trust donation for improvements at the park.
10:25 PM: Kay Marshall reported she has been in contact with someone about purchasing the rest home property.
10:27 PM: Alvin barta moved to enter into a 20 minutes Executive Session beginning at 10:30 for the purpose of discussing non-elected personnel. Barry Maupin seconded. Motion carried 3 yes votes. City Clerk Julie Bretz was asked to be present in teh executive Session. Kay Mettlen, Bill Harlow, James Reszabek, Gary Brtez, Tammy Hower, Tammy Seirer, Alicia Seirer, Lyn Leach, Chris Leach, Tresa finch, Beth Wilson and Kenny Cain left the meeting.
10:50 PM: Council exited Executive Session. No action was taken. Kay Marshall moved to adjourn the meeting. Alvin Barta seconded. Motion carried 3 yes votes.

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