CITY OF LUCAS
AGENDA FOR COUNCIL MEETING
DATE August 10, 2010
1. Call to Order 7:00 PM Golden Age Center
2. Public Hearing 2011 Budget
3. Following the Closing of the Budget Hearing - Meeting will resume at the Lucas Civic Center
4. Reading and approval of minutes from the July 13, 2010 Regular Council Meeting, the reconvened meeting on July 15, 2010 and the June 20, 2010 Special Meeting.
5. Others Bringing Business before the Council
6. Citizens bringing business before the Council
7. Old Business
a. Bowl Plaza
b. Library
c. Ballfield awnings
8. New Business
a. Neighborhood Revitalizaation and Incentives for sale of Golden Living Facility b. Rest Home Update and Lois Cooper Contract
c. LKM Annual Conference Oct 9-12, 2010 Overland Park, Kansas
9. Monthly Report from City Employees
a. Gary Bretz b. James Rezabek c. Gary Ward d. Bill Harlow e. Julie Bretz f. Kay Mettlen
10. Approval of expenses as presented for payment
11. Other business if any
12. Committee Reports: Utilities, Personnel, Streets, Parks, Industrial Development.
NOTE: CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND INTERESTED PERSONS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Council Minutes: July 20, 2010 Special Meeting
LUCAS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
July 20, 2010
7:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Tammy Seirer, Tarry Dougherty, Kenny Cain, Sheree Herold, and Trent Leach
EMPLOYEES: Julie Bretz and Kay Mettlen
OTHERS BRINGING BUSINESS BEFORE THE COUNCIL: Sam Brock of Gudenkauf and Malone, Inc
CITIZENS PRESENT: Jennifer Bates and Doug Hickman
Council Members requesting this Speical Meeting were: Sheree Herold, Kenny Cain and Tarry Dougherty.
7:00 PM Mayor David Urban called the Special Meeting to order to go over the 2011 City Budget with Sam Brock of Gudenkauf and Malone, Inc. and for an executive session to discuss non-elected personnel-job duties.
Ken Cole arrived. Sam Brock explained non-levied funds, such as the utility funds, which are self supporting, to the council. He explained 1 Mil will bring in approximately $1,560.00 in funds. The Mayor stressed he would like to see the Mil Levy around 32 to 34 mils for 2011. The Library Fund was discussed at length due to changes to the payroll since January 1, 2010. The Airport Fund was also discussed because it is time to resurface it. Sam will put $60,000.00 possible grant money on the Budget so the Council will have spending authority, if needed. Sam agreeed to add a budgeted transfer from the Electric Fund to the General Fund of $25,000 and from the General Fund to the Library Fund of $1,000.00. After careful consideration, it was agreed to reduce the mil levy to 31.391 for 2011. That is 1 mil less than a year ago.
For handicap accesibality a Public hearing will be held on the 2011 Budget August 10, 2010 at 7:00 PM at 210 S. Main Street at the Golden Age Center. The Regular Meeting will commence, at the Civic center, after the closing of the Public Hearing.
8:02 PM Sam Brock left the meeting. Mayor Urban asked for and received a motion from Tammy Seirer to enter into Executive Session for 30 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel - job duties, starting at 8:05 PM. Sheree Herold seconded the motion. There were 5 yes votes. Julie Bretz and Kay Mettlen were asked to wait outside and return at Council's request. Julie Bretz, Kay Mettlen, Doug Hickman and Jennifer Bates left the meeting.
8:05 PM Council went into Executive Session.
8:17 PM Kay mettlen was asked to return to the meeting.
8:35 PM Council exited Executive Session. No action was taken Julie Bretz and Jennifer Bates returned to the meeting.
8:36 PM Tammy Seirer made a motion to go back into Executive Session for a period of 30 minitues beginning at 8:37 PM to discuss non-elected personnel - job duties. Sheree Herold seconded the motion. There were 5 yes votes. Julie Bretz and Jennifer Bates left the meeting.
8:37 PM Council went into Executive session.
8:50 PM Kay Mettlen left the meeting.
8:83 PM Council asked Julie Bretz to enter.
9:07 PM Council exited Executive Session. No action was taken. Julie Bretz and Jennifer Bates returned to the meeting.
9:08 PM Tarry Dougherty made a motion to enter into Executive Session for a third time for a period of 30 minutes starting at 9:10 PM to discuss non-elected personnel - job duties. Kenny Cain seconded. There were 5 yes votes.
9:30 PM Sheree Herold and Ken Cole left the meeting.
9:35 PM Julie Bretz left the meeting.
9:38 PM Council exited the Executive Session. No Action was taken.
9:41 PM Trent Leach made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Tarry Dougherty seconded the motion. There were 4 yes votes.
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
July 20, 2010
7:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Tammy Seirer, Tarry Dougherty, Kenny Cain, Sheree Herold, and Trent Leach
EMPLOYEES: Julie Bretz and Kay Mettlen
OTHERS BRINGING BUSINESS BEFORE THE COUNCIL: Sam Brock of Gudenkauf and Malone, Inc
CITIZENS PRESENT: Jennifer Bates and Doug Hickman
Council Members requesting this Speical Meeting were: Sheree Herold, Kenny Cain and Tarry Dougherty.
7:00 PM Mayor David Urban called the Special Meeting to order to go over the 2011 City Budget with Sam Brock of Gudenkauf and Malone, Inc. and for an executive session to discuss non-elected personnel-job duties.
Ken Cole arrived. Sam Brock explained non-levied funds, such as the utility funds, which are self supporting, to the council. He explained 1 Mil will bring in approximately $1,560.00 in funds. The Mayor stressed he would like to see the Mil Levy around 32 to 34 mils for 2011. The Library Fund was discussed at length due to changes to the payroll since January 1, 2010. The Airport Fund was also discussed because it is time to resurface it. Sam will put $60,000.00 possible grant money on the Budget so the Council will have spending authority, if needed. Sam agreeed to add a budgeted transfer from the Electric Fund to the General Fund of $25,000 and from the General Fund to the Library Fund of $1,000.00. After careful consideration, it was agreed to reduce the mil levy to 31.391 for 2011. That is 1 mil less than a year ago.
For handicap accesibality a Public hearing will be held on the 2011 Budget August 10, 2010 at 7:00 PM at 210 S. Main Street at the Golden Age Center. The Regular Meeting will commence, at the Civic center, after the closing of the Public Hearing.
8:02 PM Sam Brock left the meeting. Mayor Urban asked for and received a motion from Tammy Seirer to enter into Executive Session for 30 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel - job duties, starting at 8:05 PM. Sheree Herold seconded the motion. There were 5 yes votes. Julie Bretz and Kay Mettlen were asked to wait outside and return at Council's request. Julie Bretz, Kay Mettlen, Doug Hickman and Jennifer Bates left the meeting.
8:05 PM Council went into Executive Session.
8:17 PM Kay mettlen was asked to return to the meeting.
8:35 PM Council exited Executive Session. No action was taken Julie Bretz and Jennifer Bates returned to the meeting.
8:36 PM Tammy Seirer made a motion to go back into Executive Session for a period of 30 minitues beginning at 8:37 PM to discuss non-elected personnel - job duties. Sheree Herold seconded the motion. There were 5 yes votes. Julie Bretz and Jennifer Bates left the meeting.
8:37 PM Council went into Executive session.
8:50 PM Kay Mettlen left the meeting.
8:83 PM Council asked Julie Bretz to enter.
9:07 PM Council exited Executive Session. No action was taken. Julie Bretz and Jennifer Bates returned to the meeting.
9:08 PM Tarry Dougherty made a motion to enter into Executive Session for a third time for a period of 30 minutes starting at 9:10 PM to discuss non-elected personnel - job duties. Kenny Cain seconded. There were 5 yes votes.
9:30 PM Sheree Herold and Ken Cole left the meeting.
9:35 PM Julie Bretz left the meeting.
9:38 PM Council exited the Executive Session. No Action was taken.
9:41 PM Trent Leach made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Tarry Dougherty seconded the motion. There were 4 yes votes.
Council Minutes: July 15, 2010, reconvene meeting of July 13, 2010
LUCAS CITY COUNCIL
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
July 15, 2010
7:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Trent Leach, Tarry Dougherty, Sheree Herold, Tammy Seirer and Kenny Cain
EMPLOYEES: Julie Bretz and Kay Mettlen
OTHERS PRESENT BRINGING BUSINESS BEFORE THE COUNCIL: Janae Talbott - Russell County Economic Development Director
CITIZENS: Lyn Leach, Doug Hickman, Rita Sharp, Tresa Finch, Richard Mettlen, Luke Moore, Eric Abraham, Connie Dougherty, and Les Schneider
7:02 PM Mayor David Urban reconvened the July 13, 2010 meeting and introduced the Council Members to Janae Talbott, Russell county Economic Development Director. Janae Talbott spoke to the Council about marketing strategies that could be implemented in selling the Golden Living Property. The United States Department of Agriculture, Kanas Department of Commerce and Pioneer Country Development are sources of low interest loans. The loans are available for businesses that create employment for five or more people and plans that include high efficiency doors and windows. She also suggested that the City re-instate the Neighborhood Revitaliztion Plan to offer tax incentives and determine what other incentives, such as a break on utilities, offering a lease to own plan or carry the note for a credit worthy person that would bring jobs to Lucas if they purchase the property. It was pointed out that Communities that offer incentives impress on a new business that the communtiy wants to work with them. Janae Talbott also said how important it is for the Communtiy to stres what Lucas can offer and amentiies such as fiber optic capabilities, distance from Interstate 70 etc. that are avialable here.
7:19 PM Lynn Schneider arrived at the meeting.
7:44 PM Mayor David Urban thanked Janae Talbott for addressing the Council and asked the City Clerk to put Economic Development questions and incentives on the August 10, 2010 Council Agenda. Trent Leach moved to adjourn. Tammy Seirer seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
July 15, 2010
7:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Trent Leach, Tarry Dougherty, Sheree Herold, Tammy Seirer and Kenny Cain
EMPLOYEES: Julie Bretz and Kay Mettlen
OTHERS PRESENT BRINGING BUSINESS BEFORE THE COUNCIL: Janae Talbott - Russell County Economic Development Director
CITIZENS: Lyn Leach, Doug Hickman, Rita Sharp, Tresa Finch, Richard Mettlen, Luke Moore, Eric Abraham, Connie Dougherty, and Les Schneider
7:02 PM Mayor David Urban reconvened the July 13, 2010 meeting and introduced the Council Members to Janae Talbott, Russell county Economic Development Director. Janae Talbott spoke to the Council about marketing strategies that could be implemented in selling the Golden Living Property. The United States Department of Agriculture, Kanas Department of Commerce and Pioneer Country Development are sources of low interest loans. The loans are available for businesses that create employment for five or more people and plans that include high efficiency doors and windows. She also suggested that the City re-instate the Neighborhood Revitaliztion Plan to offer tax incentives and determine what other incentives, such as a break on utilities, offering a lease to own plan or carry the note for a credit worthy person that would bring jobs to Lucas if they purchase the property. It was pointed out that Communities that offer incentives impress on a new business that the communtiy wants to work with them. Janae Talbott also said how important it is for the Communtiy to stres what Lucas can offer and amentiies such as fiber optic capabilities, distance from Interstate 70 etc. that are avialable here.
7:19 PM Lynn Schneider arrived at the meeting.
7:44 PM Mayor David Urban thanked Janae Talbott for addressing the Council and asked the City Clerk to put Economic Development questions and incentives on the August 10, 2010 Council Agenda. Trent Leach moved to adjourn. Tammy Seirer seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
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