LUCAS CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 3, 2009
5:00 LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
Items to be discussed:
1. Streets
2. Communtiy Serivce
3. Mary Standley Damage
4. Utility Shut Offs
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Council Minutes: August 11, 2009 Regular Meeting/ Budget Hearing
LUCAS CITY COUNCIL
LUCAS GOLDEN AGE CENTER
August 11, 2009
7:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kenny Cain, Trent Leach, Tammy Seirer, Alvin Barta and Sheree Herold
EMPLOYEES: Julie Bretz, Kay Mettlen, Gary Ward, Gary Bretz, Jaems Rezakeb, Bill Harlow
CITY ATTORNEY: Ken Cole
CITIZENS PRESENT: Lois Cooper, Linda Brant, Tresa Finch, Doug Hickman, Lynn Schneider, Jennifer Bates, Justin and Alicia Seirer
7:01 PM: Mayor David Urban called the budget Hearing to order telling the assembly the mil levy was not increased from 2009. The Council will do their best to maintain the level of services by closely monitoring purchases and conserving funds.
7:06 PM: Lynn Schneider arrived at the meeting.
7:07 PM: Alvin Barta moved to close the Budget Hearing and re-convene the Regular council Meeting at the Lucas Civic Center. Kenny Cain seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
7:10 PM Mayor David Urban re-convened the Regular Meeting of the Lucas City Council. Tresa Finch arrived at the meeting. Minutes of the July 14, 2009 meeting were corrected at 8:26 PM to say the electric poles were donated to USD #407 and they donated the use of one pole to the City to use for the tornado siren. Minutes of the June 9, 2009 , July 14, 2009, July 15, 2009 meetings and teh July 17, 2009 Special Meetign were approved on a motion from Trent Leach, seconded by Alvin Barta. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
7:13 PM Alvin Barta made the motion to approve the 2010 Budget as published. Sheree Herold seconded the motion. There were 5 yes votes.
7:14 PM The Lucas Chamber of Commerce asked for permission to use the City Park for children's activities and games during the Adam's Apple Festival on September 5, 2009. The Chamber also asked permission to place a Pride survey in the Utility Billings. Council consensus was to allow use of the park and also allow an insert to be put in the September utility bills. David Urban asked if the Council would give the Lucas Rural Fire Department permission to use bleachers from the ball field and donate from 30,000 to 50,000 gallons of water to the Mud Run on September 5, 2009. Council consensus was to give permission for these requests.
7:21 PM Lois Cooper informed the council that her contract as real estae agent to represent the City in the sale of the Golden Living Center property is expired. Sheree Herold moved to renew Lois Cooper's contract for a period of 6 months with a commission of 2%. Contract can be canceled at any time. Kenny Cain seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
7:27 PM The funds from the Partnership Loan Funds have been received. Tammy Seirer moved to put the funds in a 6 Month CD at the Pony Express Community Bank. Sheree Herold seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
7:34 PM Mayor David Urban said he would contact Megan Naegele and Paul Larson about doing a communtiy service project so that a project could be determined and a time scheduled. The Council was informed that there is a 2 year statute of limitations when the Sheriff could request the County Attorney press charges on the arson offense.
7:48 PM Mayor David Urban has inquired about ordering trees to give away next spring. The order must be placed fairly soon.
7:49 PM Lynn Schneider left the meeting. Tammy Seirer moved to spend up to $750.00 on trees and give one tree per interested household on a first come first serve basis. Trees are to be planted on the City easement. Alvin Barta seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
8:06 PM Linda Brant left the meeting. Mayor David Urban instructed James Rezabek to meet with Councilman Trent Leach and determine which streets will be chip sealed this year. The County has offered to spray the oil if the city Crew will spread the rock. The City Crew was instructed to crack seal the streeets that will be chip sealed and coordinate a time to work with the County on the project. Other streets will be crack-sealed as long as weather permits. A Special Meeting may be needed to determine the streets that will be chip-sealed and also schedule a time to meet with the people doing community service.
8:27 PM Bill Harlow informed the Council that the Wye System is about 50% completed. Assistance will be provided by the Kansas Power Pool at the time of the change over.
8:30 PM The tornado siren was tabled until the next meeting while determinations are made as to the area of coverage and placement of the pole and siren.
8:34 PM Council tabled any decision on registration for the League of Kansas Municipalities Annual Conference being held in Topeka October 3-6, 2009 until the September meeting. Trent Leach moved the City Clerk make room reservations for the Conference. Sheree Herold seconded the motion, motion carried 5 yes votes.
8:47 PM Council discussed the procurement policy.
8:50 PM Gary Bretz had no report. James Rezabek reported that the water levels in the City wells are holding. Mayor David Urban instructed James Rezabek to give copies of the water level reports to the City Clerk so they are available at the City Office. Gary Ward reported that the utilities are completed to the Criag Kressely and Doug Kressly properties and he has been working on the Wye System. Bill Harolow reported on the three 500 KVA transformer pots at the power station that belong to Western Electric. Western Electric has no use for them in their system at this time. Bill Harlow suggested the City make an offer to purchase them to provide a back up to the City electric system if the need should arise in the future. Sheree Herold moved we offer $1,000.00 per transformer providing the oil samples taken from the transformers meet PCB standards. Kenny Cain seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
9:05 PM Julie Bretz reported that the unpaid mowing bills from 2008 have been turned over to the County Clerk to be added to the property owners tax bill. A stray dog has been taken in at the Danny Steinle residence. City Clerk asked Council if she should take any action on assuring the dog has rabies vaccination since it is in the City at this time. Council asked the City Clerk to contact the Steinles and ask about the status of the dog. The State requirement raising minimum wage to $7.25 per hour took effect on July 24, 2009. Wages for the two summer employees and teh assistant librarian were adjusted. Julie Bretz informed the Council that the Russell Counmty Economic Development meeting will be held July 13, 2009 at the K-18 Cafe in Lucas if any Council Members would like to attend.
9:08 PM Kay Mettlen reported she has spoken to Michael Svaty of Lucas Lumber about a bid for a cover over the bleachers at the ballfield. No bid has been recieved at this time. Kay Mettlen also said the agenda for the Council Meetings is posted on the City Blog at lucascity.blogspot.com.
9:10 PM Alavin Barta moved to approve the bills presented for payment. Trent Leach seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
9:18 PM Doug Hickman asked that the City Crew check the doors on the Golden Living Center facility and ask the City's insurance carrier to check the roof of the facility for storm damage. Mayor David Urban thanked Kenny Cain for helping with clean up after the storm on August 10, 2009. Alvin Barta, Trent Leach, Tammy Seirer and Kenny Cain had no report. Sheree Herold asked the city Crew to check for broken swings at the park.
9:25 PM Tammy seirer moved that the Council enter into Executive Session for 15 minutes for the purpose of discussing job performance of non-elected personnel. Alvin Barta seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
9:40 PM Council exited Executive Session. No action was taken. Trent Leach moved to adjourn the meeting. Kenny Cain seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
LUCAS GOLDEN AGE CENTER
August 11, 2009
7:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kenny Cain, Trent Leach, Tammy Seirer, Alvin Barta and Sheree Herold
EMPLOYEES: Julie Bretz, Kay Mettlen, Gary Ward, Gary Bretz, Jaems Rezakeb, Bill Harlow
CITY ATTORNEY: Ken Cole
CITIZENS PRESENT: Lois Cooper, Linda Brant, Tresa Finch, Doug Hickman, Lynn Schneider, Jennifer Bates, Justin and Alicia Seirer
7:01 PM: Mayor David Urban called the budget Hearing to order telling the assembly the mil levy was not increased from 2009. The Council will do their best to maintain the level of services by closely monitoring purchases and conserving funds.
7:06 PM: Lynn Schneider arrived at the meeting.
7:07 PM: Alvin Barta moved to close the Budget Hearing and re-convene the Regular council Meeting at the Lucas Civic Center. Kenny Cain seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
7:10 PM Mayor David Urban re-convened the Regular Meeting of the Lucas City Council. Tresa Finch arrived at the meeting. Minutes of the July 14, 2009 meeting were corrected at 8:26 PM to say the electric poles were donated to USD #407 and they donated the use of one pole to the City to use for the tornado siren. Minutes of the June 9, 2009 , July 14, 2009, July 15, 2009 meetings and teh July 17, 2009 Special Meetign were approved on a motion from Trent Leach, seconded by Alvin Barta. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
7:13 PM Alvin Barta made the motion to approve the 2010 Budget as published. Sheree Herold seconded the motion. There were 5 yes votes.
7:14 PM The Lucas Chamber of Commerce asked for permission to use the City Park for children's activities and games during the Adam's Apple Festival on September 5, 2009. The Chamber also asked permission to place a Pride survey in the Utility Billings. Council consensus was to allow use of the park and also allow an insert to be put in the September utility bills. David Urban asked if the Council would give the Lucas Rural Fire Department permission to use bleachers from the ball field and donate from 30,000 to 50,000 gallons of water to the Mud Run on September 5, 2009. Council consensus was to give permission for these requests.
7:21 PM Lois Cooper informed the council that her contract as real estae agent to represent the City in the sale of the Golden Living Center property is expired. Sheree Herold moved to renew Lois Cooper's contract for a period of 6 months with a commission of 2%. Contract can be canceled at any time. Kenny Cain seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
7:27 PM The funds from the Partnership Loan Funds have been received. Tammy Seirer moved to put the funds in a 6 Month CD at the Pony Express Community Bank. Sheree Herold seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
7:34 PM Mayor David Urban said he would contact Megan Naegele and Paul Larson about doing a communtiy service project so that a project could be determined and a time scheduled. The Council was informed that there is a 2 year statute of limitations when the Sheriff could request the County Attorney press charges on the arson offense.
7:48 PM Mayor David Urban has inquired about ordering trees to give away next spring. The order must be placed fairly soon.
7:49 PM Lynn Schneider left the meeting. Tammy Seirer moved to spend up to $750.00 on trees and give one tree per interested household on a first come first serve basis. Trees are to be planted on the City easement. Alvin Barta seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
8:06 PM Linda Brant left the meeting. Mayor David Urban instructed James Rezabek to meet with Councilman Trent Leach and determine which streets will be chip sealed this year. The County has offered to spray the oil if the city Crew will spread the rock. The City Crew was instructed to crack seal the streeets that will be chip sealed and coordinate a time to work with the County on the project. Other streets will be crack-sealed as long as weather permits. A Special Meeting may be needed to determine the streets that will be chip-sealed and also schedule a time to meet with the people doing community service.
8:27 PM Bill Harlow informed the Council that the Wye System is about 50% completed. Assistance will be provided by the Kansas Power Pool at the time of the change over.
8:30 PM The tornado siren was tabled until the next meeting while determinations are made as to the area of coverage and placement of the pole and siren.
8:34 PM Council tabled any decision on registration for the League of Kansas Municipalities Annual Conference being held in Topeka October 3-6, 2009 until the September meeting. Trent Leach moved the City Clerk make room reservations for the Conference. Sheree Herold seconded the motion, motion carried 5 yes votes.
8:47 PM Council discussed the procurement policy.
8:50 PM Gary Bretz had no report. James Rezabek reported that the water levels in the City wells are holding. Mayor David Urban instructed James Rezabek to give copies of the water level reports to the City Clerk so they are available at the City Office. Gary Ward reported that the utilities are completed to the Criag Kressely and Doug Kressly properties and he has been working on the Wye System. Bill Harolow reported on the three 500 KVA transformer pots at the power station that belong to Western Electric. Western Electric has no use for them in their system at this time. Bill Harlow suggested the City make an offer to purchase them to provide a back up to the City electric system if the need should arise in the future. Sheree Herold moved we offer $1,000.00 per transformer providing the oil samples taken from the transformers meet PCB standards. Kenny Cain seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
9:05 PM Julie Bretz reported that the unpaid mowing bills from 2008 have been turned over to the County Clerk to be added to the property owners tax bill. A stray dog has been taken in at the Danny Steinle residence. City Clerk asked Council if she should take any action on assuring the dog has rabies vaccination since it is in the City at this time. Council asked the City Clerk to contact the Steinles and ask about the status of the dog. The State requirement raising minimum wage to $7.25 per hour took effect on July 24, 2009. Wages for the two summer employees and teh assistant librarian were adjusted. Julie Bretz informed the Council that the Russell Counmty Economic Development meeting will be held July 13, 2009 at the K-18 Cafe in Lucas if any Council Members would like to attend.
9:08 PM Kay Mettlen reported she has spoken to Michael Svaty of Lucas Lumber about a bid for a cover over the bleachers at the ballfield. No bid has been recieved at this time. Kay Mettlen also said the agenda for the Council Meetings is posted on the City Blog at lucascity.blogspot.com.
9:10 PM Alavin Barta moved to approve the bills presented for payment. Trent Leach seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
9:18 PM Doug Hickman asked that the City Crew check the doors on the Golden Living Center facility and ask the City's insurance carrier to check the roof of the facility for storm damage. Mayor David Urban thanked Kenny Cain for helping with clean up after the storm on August 10, 2009. Alvin Barta, Trent Leach, Tammy Seirer and Kenny Cain had no report. Sheree Herold asked the city Crew to check for broken swings at the park.
9:25 PM Tammy seirer moved that the Council enter into Executive Session for 15 minutes for the purpose of discussing job performance of non-elected personnel. Alvin Barta seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
9:40 PM Council exited Executive Session. No action was taken. Trent Leach moved to adjourn the meeting. Kenny Cain seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Agenda for August 11, 2009 Regular Council Meeting
CITY OF LUCAS
AGENDA FOR COUNCIL MEETING
DATE August 11, 2009
1. Call to Order 7:00 Lucas Golden Age Center
2. Public Budget Hearing 2010 Budget for City of Lucas
3. Re-convene at Lucas Civic Center following Budget Hearing
4. Reading and approval of minutes from the June 9, 2009 Regular Meeting, July 14, 2009 Regular Meeting, July 16, 2009 Re-convened meeting ( from July 14, 2009), Special Meeting of July 17, 2009.
5. Citizens bringing business before the Council: Lucas Chamber of Commerce - Use of the City Park for Adam's Apple Festival and Pride Inserts in Utility Bills
6. Old Business:
a. Rest Home Up-date - Lois Cooper Contract
b. Kansas Partnership Loan Fund - Money has been received
c. Community Service
d. Free Trees
e. Streets
f. Tornado Siren
7. New Business
a. LKM Annual conference - October 3 - 6, 2009
b. KPP Ammendment and Resolution
c. Procurement Policy
8. Monthly Report from City Employees
a. Gary Bretz b. James Rezabek c. Gary Ward d. Bill Harlow e. Julie Bretz f. Kay Mettlen
9. Approval of expenses presented for payment
10. Other Business if any
11. Committee Reports: Utilities, Personnel, Streets, Parks, Industrial Development
12. Executive Session - Non Elected Personnel
NOTE: CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND INTERESTED PERSONS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.
AGENDA FOR COUNCIL MEETING
DATE August 11, 2009
1. Call to Order 7:00 Lucas Golden Age Center
2. Public Budget Hearing 2010 Budget for City of Lucas
3. Re-convene at Lucas Civic Center following Budget Hearing
4. Reading and approval of minutes from the June 9, 2009 Regular Meeting, July 14, 2009 Regular Meeting, July 16, 2009 Re-convened meeting ( from July 14, 2009), Special Meeting of July 17, 2009.
5. Citizens bringing business before the Council: Lucas Chamber of Commerce - Use of the City Park for Adam's Apple Festival and Pride Inserts in Utility Bills
6. Old Business:
a. Rest Home Up-date - Lois Cooper Contract
b. Kansas Partnership Loan Fund - Money has been received
c. Community Service
d. Free Trees
e. Streets
f. Tornado Siren
7. New Business
a. LKM Annual conference - October 3 - 6, 2009
b. KPP Ammendment and Resolution
c. Procurement Policy
8. Monthly Report from City Employees
a. Gary Bretz b. James Rezabek c. Gary Ward d. Bill Harlow e. Julie Bretz f. Kay Mettlen
9. Approval of expenses presented for payment
10. Other Business if any
11. Committee Reports: Utilities, Personnel, Streets, Parks, Industrial Development
12. Executive Session - Non Elected Personnel
NOTE: CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND INTERESTED PERSONS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Council Minutes: July 17, 2009 Special Meeting
LUCAS CITY COUNCIL SPECAIL MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
July 17, 2009
12:00 PM
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kenny Cain, Trent Leach, Tammy Seirer and Sheree Herold
EMPLOYEES: Julie Bretz
12:00 PM Council President Trent Leach called the Special Meeting to order. The request for the Special Meeting was signed by Council Members Trent Leach, Tammy Seirer and Kenny Cain for the purpose of considering Resolution #09-04 authorizing EFM consulting, LLC to prepare the City of Lucas' Hazard Mitigation Plan. Kenny Cain moved to accept resolution #09-04. Tammy Seirer seconded teh motion. Motion carried 4 yes votes.
12:06 PM
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
July 17, 2009
12:00 PM
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kenny Cain, Trent Leach, Tammy Seirer and Sheree Herold
EMPLOYEES: Julie Bretz
12:00 PM Council President Trent Leach called the Special Meeting to order. The request for the Special Meeting was signed by Council Members Trent Leach, Tammy Seirer and Kenny Cain for the purpose of considering Resolution #09-04 authorizing EFM consulting, LLC to prepare the City of Lucas' Hazard Mitigation Plan. Kenny Cain moved to accept resolution #09-04. Tammy Seirer seconded teh motion. Motion carried 4 yes votes.
12:06 PM
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Council Minutes: July 15, 2009 (reconvened meeting from July 14, 2009)
LUCAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
July 15, 2009
12:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kenny Cain, Trent Leach, Tammy Seirer, Sheree Herold and Alvin Barta
EMPLOYEES: Julie Bretz, Gary Ward and Gary Bretz
CITIZENS PRESENT: Doug Hickman
OTHERS BRINGING BUSINESS BEFORE THE COUNCIL: Sam Brock and Katrina Woelk of Gudenkauf and Malone.
12:19 PM Mayor David Urban re-convened the July 14, 2009 Regular Council Meeting and called it to order.
Sam Brock and Katrina Woelk of Gudenkauf and Malone explained the proposed 2010 budget. Each Fund was examined and changes were made. The mil levy on the proposed budget was 46.590 on the first draft and after changes were made the mil levy was adjusted to 32.466.
1:32 PM Alvin Barta moved to accept the final budget proposal. Kenny Cain seconded the motion. Motion carrried 5 yes votes.
1:33 PM Alvin Barta moved to waive the 90 day waiting period for Gary Ward to be covered under the City's Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance. Tammy Seirer seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
1:34 PM A date of August 11, 2009 at 7:00 PM was set for the Budget Hearing. Budget Hearing will be held at the Lucas Golden Age Center, 210 South Main, Lucas, KS.
1:35 PM Sheree Herold moved to adjourn the meeting. Alvin Barta seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
July 15, 2009
12:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kenny Cain, Trent Leach, Tammy Seirer, Sheree Herold and Alvin Barta
EMPLOYEES: Julie Bretz, Gary Ward and Gary Bretz
CITIZENS PRESENT: Doug Hickman
OTHERS BRINGING BUSINESS BEFORE THE COUNCIL: Sam Brock and Katrina Woelk of Gudenkauf and Malone.
12:19 PM Mayor David Urban re-convened the July 14, 2009 Regular Council Meeting and called it to order.
Sam Brock and Katrina Woelk of Gudenkauf and Malone explained the proposed 2010 budget. Each Fund was examined and changes were made. The mil levy on the proposed budget was 46.590 on the first draft and after changes were made the mil levy was adjusted to 32.466.
1:32 PM Alvin Barta moved to accept the final budget proposal. Kenny Cain seconded the motion. Motion carrried 5 yes votes.
1:33 PM Alvin Barta moved to waive the 90 day waiting period for Gary Ward to be covered under the City's Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance. Tammy Seirer seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
1:34 PM A date of August 11, 2009 at 7:00 PM was set for the Budget Hearing. Budget Hearing will be held at the Lucas Golden Age Center, 210 South Main, Lucas, KS.
1:35 PM Sheree Herold moved to adjourn the meeting. Alvin Barta seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Council Minutes: July 14, 2009 Regular Meeting
LUCAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
July 14, 2009
7:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
July 14, 2009
7:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kenny Cain, Alvin Barta, Trent Leach, Tammy Seirer and Sheree Herold
EMPLOYEES: Julie Bretz, Kay Mettlen, Bill Harlow, James Rezabek, Gary Bretz, Gary Ward
CITY ATTORNEY: Ken Cole
CITIZENS PRESENT: Alicia Seirer, Linda Brant, Tresa Finch, Sue Wenthe, Jennifer Bates, Dawn Bricker, Jessica Rhudolph, Doug Hickman, William Schneider, Tammy Hower
OTHERS BRINGING BUSINESS BEFORE THE COUNCIL: Lois Cooper, Dr. Weseloh, Pam Gudenkauf and Katrina Woelk of Gudenkauf and Malone
7:02 PM Mayor David Urban called the meeting to order. Approval of the minutes of the June 9, 2009 meeting was tabled until the August 11, 2009 meeting. Alvin Barta moved to add an Executive Session to discuss non-elected personnel as item 6C to the agenda. Sheree Herold seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
7:03 PM Doug Hickman arrived at the meeting.
7:04 PM William Schneider arrived. Jessica Rhudolph asked about the City not mowing the ditch on Wolf Street. Mayor David Urban said he would look into it.
7:07 PM Jennifer Bates asked if all meetings of the council that are not Regular Meetings must be called as Special Meetings. Attorney Ken Cole said they should be and said tonight's meeting could be recessed and reconvene at noon on July 15, 2009 for the budget meeting.
7:09 PM Lois Cooper of North Star Realty introduced Dr. Wesleoh to the Council. Dr. Weseloh has made an offer of $80,000 on the Golden Living Center Property. Dr. Weseloh said he likes what he has seen of the Lucas Community and he would like to open an assisted living/hotel facility in the former rest home. The facility would be staffed by a couple who would be responsible for maintenance and rooms could be rented by the month or by the day at a cost of $19.95 per day. There would be an exercise room, game room, and community room. The facility would be much less structured than an nursing home. The kitchen facility would be leased out so meals could be provided at a reasonable cost to those renting rooms but could also be open to the public as a resturant. The Mayor said the Coucil appreciated his interest and would need some time to consider his offer and perhaps a Special Meeeting would be needed before any decision could be made.
7:19 PM Lois Coper and Dr. Weseloh and Bill Harlow left the meeting. Pam Gudenkauf and Katrina Woelk presented the Audit report. Letter 114 and letter 112 of the audit listed deficiency in controls and states the City does not staff anyone to prepare the financial reports. Linda Brant left the meeting. Katrina Woelk stated, there were no problems found during the audit. There were no budget violations in 2008. Alvin Barta made a motion to approve the Audit Report by Gudenkauf and Malone. Trent Leach seconded the motion. There were 5 yes votes. Pam Gudenkauf and Katrina Woelk left the meeting.
7:02 PM Lois Cooper returned and told the Council that Dr. Weseloh's idea of assisted living may be a little different than what we know it to be. His facility would only provide laundry and janitoral serices. She said there would be no health care and food would cost extra.
7:26 PM The next item was the Bowl Plaza update. Notification was received at the City Office that the Grant from the State of Kansas for $7,500.00 was recieved.
7:35 PM Community service work was discussed for past offenders. The Council was in agreement the scraping and applying a primer paint to the north side of Troy's Grocery would be an excellent community service project and that each of the offenders should serve 20 hours. Julie Bretz was told to contact them so that they could do their community service. If they are not willing to do their communtiy service, Mayor Urban will contact Sheriff Fletcher.
7:42 PM The Budget Hearing was discussed. Tammy Seirer made a motion to hold the Budget Hearing on August 11, 2009 at 7:00 PM at the Golden Age Center at 210 S. Main Street. Sheree Herold seconded the motion. There were 5 yes votes. The Regular Council Meeting will take place at the Civic Center immediately following the Budget Hearing.
Mayor Urban suggested Keith Haberer come to the next meeting and explain the County-wide hazard mitigation plan to the Council. Resoluton #09-04, authorizing EFM Consultiong, LLC to prepare the City of Lucas' Hazared Mitigation Plan, is tabled.
7:56 PM Alvin Barta made a motion to go into Executive Session for 20 minutes, at 8:00 PM, to discuss non-elected personnel. Tammy Seirer seconded the motion. There were 5 yes votes.
8:20 PM Council exited Executive Session. No action was taken.
8:23 PM Gary Bretz reported that the employees have been working on the streets, putting out mosquito dunks in puddles and he may start spraying for mosquitoes.
8:24 PM James Rezabek reported he may start digging water valves for replacement. All of the valves have been rotated.
8:25 PM Gary Ward has been working on the football field lights and teh Wye System update.
8:26 PM Bill Harlow told council they have set poles and changed out cross arms at the school. Bill also reported Sunflower Electric is wanting to sell the 3 500KVA post feeding the north side of town. The pots would be back-up to the Wye System in case of an emergency. Bill suggested the Council make an offer of $3.00 a KVA or $1,500 each. PCB testing for contamination will be done first.
Bill also told the Council that we now have a pole for the newly acquired tornado siren. USD #407 recieved 5 poles from the City of Luray and donated one pole to the City of Lucas for the tornado siren. Julie Bretz was told to put the tornado siren on next month's agenda.
Tammy Seirer asked if DJ Environmental's line jetting cleaned out the sewer line by the nitrate plant. James Rezabek said they did a good job.
Gary Bretz told the Council that the Airport was inspected and they will need to remove 5 small trees in the north fence line. Permission was received from the land owner.
8:38 PM Lynn Schneider gave the Chamber's 3rd Quarter report. The Chamber's lunch stands were good money makers. Lynn thanked the City for putting up the Welcome flags for the Model T car group. The British travel writer enjoyed his stay here. TheGarden of Eden and Brant's Meat Market have both been very busy with tourists.
8:44 PM Julie Bretz had nothing more to report. Kay Mettlen had nothing to report. Tammy Seirer asked about the City's Blog site. It is lucascity.blogspot.com . Kay told the Council that she has their names listed as well as local attractions, the agenda, minutes and other information.
8:46 PM Questions aabout the bills presented for approval were answered. Alvin Barta made a motion to approve the bills as presented. Sheree Herold seconded the motion. There were 5 yes votes.
8:50 PM Kenny Cain attended the Kansas Power Pool Meeting in June. There are grants out there to assist with energy audits on homes.
8:52 PM Tammy Seirer reported in looking over the guys' work sheets they seem to be busy all the time. Julie Bretz told Council that Scott Wilson's last day to work will be August 5, 2009. James Shiroky didn't know when his last day would be yet. Council agreed to ask them if they would be able to work any for the City after their school starts.
8:55 PM Sheree Herold thanked the City Crew for the tarps over the dugouts.
8:56 PM Using the McCrystal funds for awnings over the bleachers at the ball field was discussed. David Urban will check on the cost.
8:58 PM Alvin barta had nothing to report. Trent Leach moved to recess the meeting until noon on July 15, 2009 for the Budget Meeting. Kenny Cain seconded the motion. The motion carried with 5 yes votes.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Agenda for July 14, 2009 Regular Council Meeting
CITY OF LUCAS
AGENDA FOR COUNCIL MEETING
DATE July 14, 2009
1. Call to order at 7:00 PM Lucas Civic Center
2. Reading and approval of minutes from the June 9, 2009 regular meeting
3. Citizens bringing business before the Council
4. Other scheduled persons present for City Business: Pam Gudenkauf and Katrina Woelk - Auditors Report
5. Old Business
a. Bowl Plaza
b. Rest Home Up-date
c. Kansas Partnership Loan Fund
d. Community Service
6. New Business
a. Setting Date for Budget Hearing
b. Report on subjurisdiction Mitigation Plan
7. Monthly Report from City Employees
a. Gary Bretz b. James Rezabek c. Gary Ward d. Bill Harlow e. Julie Bretz f. Kay Mettlen
8. Approval of expenses presented for payment
9. Other Business, if any
10. Committee Reports: Utilities, Personnel, Streets, Parks, Industrial Development.
NOTE: CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND INTERESTED PERSONS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.
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