CITY OF LUCAS
AGENDA FOR COUNCIL &
PUBLIC HEARING ON NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PLAN
REGULAR MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
Date: March 9, 2011
1. Call to order 7:00 PM
2. Public Hearing on Neighborhood Revitalization Plan
3. Approval of Minutes from the February 8, 2011 Regular Council Meeting
4. Others bringing business before the Council - Rosslyn Schultz representing the Bowl Plaza
5. Citizens bringing business before the Council
6. Old Business
a. Golden Living Center Update
b. Neighborhood Revitalization Update
c. Utility Rates
7. New Business
a. Law Enforcement
b. Ambulance Shed
c. City Wide Clean Up Day
d. Real Estate Agency Contract
8. Monthly Report from City Employees: a. Gary Bretz b. James Rezabek c. Gary Ward d. Julie Bretz e. Kay Mettlen
9. Approval of expenses presented for payment
10. Other Business, if any
11. Commmittee Reports: Utilities, Personnel, Streets, Parks, Industrial DevelopmentNOTE: CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AR OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND INTERESTED PERSONS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Council Mintues: February 9, 2011 Regular Meeting
LUCAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
February 9, 2011
7:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Tammy Seirer,Trent Leach, Tarry Dougherty, Sheree Herold and Kenny Cain
EMPLOYEES: Julie Bretz, Gary Bretz, Gary Ward and James Rezabek
CITIZENS: Tammy Hower
7:01 PM Mayor David Urban called the meeting to order. Tammy Seirer moved to approve the minutes of the January 11, 2011 regular Council Meeting and January 25, 2011 Special Meeting as presented. Kenny Cain seconded, motion carried 5 yes votes.
Mayor Urban asked if anyone had items to bring before the Council. There were none.
7:02 PM Doug Hickman arrived.
Under Old Business, Golden Living Center Update was the first item. Julie Bretz reported to Council that Lois Cooper received a phone call from Mr Woods, of Woods & Star. They recieved a letter of approval of the code footprint for the Rest Home Building from the State Fire Marshall. The City has not received the letter.
7:06 PM City Attorney, Ken Cole arrived. No action was taken regarding the Rest home Bulding..
7:09 PM Neighborhood Revitalization Update was the next item discussed. The Ciyt Clerk received an e-mail from Janae Talbott, Russell County Economic Director, which was sent to the Council. The e-mail said the plan would not go into effect until July. The City can enter into a plan of our own, that could possibly start much sooner. Ken Cole will talk with Janae Talbott about the word processing involved. Council agreeed the new plan should be worded the same as the last one. A Notice of a Public Heaing will have to be published prior to the next regular meeting in March.
7:16 PM The Bowl Plaza Update was the next item discussed. City Clerk, Julie Bretz, gave the Council a reporting of remaining cash of $1683.33 and in-kind labor of $7680.45. The last drawdown from the State of $6262.88 was received. The Council asked Julie to get a report from Rosslyn Schulz, stating the materials needed to complete the project and costs, as well as what percentage of completion they are currently at.
7:21 PM Under new business, Russell County Economic Development dues for 2011 was the first item discussed. Dues are $1,562.00 with the City recieving approximately $18 to $19,000 back due to the 1/2 cent sales tax for economic development. Doug Hickman told the council that Russell Economic Development was having a meeting February 10, 2011 at 7:30 am, at Meridy's in Russell. Council asked Julie Bretz to get them a schedule of upcoming meetings. Tammy Seirer made a moiton to pay the 2011 dues to Russell County Economic Deelopment in the amount of $1562.00. Tarry Dougherty seconded the motion. The motion carried with 5 yes votes.
7:23 PM Kansas Rural Water Association Annual Conference was the next item to be discussed. Julie Bretz asked to attend an all-day class for City Clerks. One Class on "KDHE-Complex Water and Wastewater Reports: was of particular interest. Tammy Seirer made the motion to send Julie Bretz, Jaems Rezabek and Gary Ward to the three day conference, March 29, 20 and 31st, in Wichita. Kenny Cain seconded the motion. It passed with 5 yes votes.
7:27 PM Gary Bretz told Council they probably won't be reading water meteres again this month, due to snow cover. Frigid temperatures mean the lids will be frozen. He checked on a water leak and got a call about dogs roaming at large over the weekend.
7:29 PM James Rezabek told Council about the problems thay have had with the Nitrate Plant. A line was plugged with Calcium deposits and new parts have been ordered to replace worn out ones. James contacted Norbert Windholdtz, our KDHE inspector, to inform him of the problems. Our nitrate levesl are currently at 7 or 8. Council was in agreement, a notice should be put in the paper notifying citizens and offering bottled water to children, pregnant women and anyone with health concerns.
Gary Ward had nothing to report.
Kay Mettlen couldn't attend the meeting but left a reoprt for Julie to tell the Council. She called Purple Wave to list the Salt Dogg for sale. Listing is free and they will send someone out to take picturs, gather information and post it online. Kay is taking the Quick Books Webinars online and they can be re-taken anytime this year at no cost. Ron Schneider called and is inteested in the housing demolition project.
7:40 PM There has been no word from the State regarding the plan to irrigate from the sewer pond as opposed to outflowing.
Julie Bretz told Council sewer cards are going out with the January, February and Mach utility bills to remind citizen's water usage will be averaged for those months, to determine sewer charges for the year.
7:48 PM Trent Leach made a moiton to approve the bills as presented. Tarry Dougherty seconded the motion. There were 5 yes votes.
7:49 PM Kenny Cain told the Council he thought it was time to adjust utility rates to increase revenue for the City. Council asked Julie Bretz to compare rates wwith other Cities of comparable size and put it on the agenda for next month.
7:55 PM Tammy Seirer told the guys she was glad to see them out early moving snow. The broken curb, on the corner by the bank, was discussed. Tammy suggested the guys look into ways to repair it. She also suggested replacing the leaking water valves when the weather permits. Trent Leach told Council there is a leaking water line on Parkview Avenue that services only one house. Council agreed to check prices to have it bored and replace the water line.
Sheree Herold had nothing to report.
Tarry Dougherty had nothing to report.
8:03 PM Mayor Urban asked for a motion to adjourn. Tarry Dougherty made the motion to adjourn. Trent Leach seconded. Five yes votes were cast.
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
February 9, 2011
7:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Tammy Seirer,Trent Leach, Tarry Dougherty, Sheree Herold and Kenny Cain
EMPLOYEES: Julie Bretz, Gary Bretz, Gary Ward and James Rezabek
CITIZENS: Tammy Hower
7:01 PM Mayor David Urban called the meeting to order. Tammy Seirer moved to approve the minutes of the January 11, 2011 regular Council Meeting and January 25, 2011 Special Meeting as presented. Kenny Cain seconded, motion carried 5 yes votes.
Mayor Urban asked if anyone had items to bring before the Council. There were none.
7:02 PM Doug Hickman arrived.
Under Old Business, Golden Living Center Update was the first item. Julie Bretz reported to Council that Lois Cooper received a phone call from Mr Woods, of Woods & Star. They recieved a letter of approval of the code footprint for the Rest Home Building from the State Fire Marshall. The City has not received the letter.
7:06 PM City Attorney, Ken Cole arrived. No action was taken regarding the Rest home Bulding..
7:09 PM Neighborhood Revitalization Update was the next item discussed. The Ciyt Clerk received an e-mail from Janae Talbott, Russell County Economic Director, which was sent to the Council. The e-mail said the plan would not go into effect until July. The City can enter into a plan of our own, that could possibly start much sooner. Ken Cole will talk with Janae Talbott about the word processing involved. Council agreeed the new plan should be worded the same as the last one. A Notice of a Public Heaing will have to be published prior to the next regular meeting in March.
7:16 PM The Bowl Plaza Update was the next item discussed. City Clerk, Julie Bretz, gave the Council a reporting of remaining cash of $1683.33 and in-kind labor of $7680.45. The last drawdown from the State of $6262.88 was received. The Council asked Julie to get a report from Rosslyn Schulz, stating the materials needed to complete the project and costs, as well as what percentage of completion they are currently at.
7:21 PM Under new business, Russell County Economic Development dues for 2011 was the first item discussed. Dues are $1,562.00 with the City recieving approximately $18 to $19,000 back due to the 1/2 cent sales tax for economic development. Doug Hickman told the council that Russell Economic Development was having a meeting February 10, 2011 at 7:30 am, at Meridy's in Russell. Council asked Julie Bretz to get them a schedule of upcoming meetings. Tammy Seirer made a moiton to pay the 2011 dues to Russell County Economic Deelopment in the amount of $1562.00. Tarry Dougherty seconded the motion. The motion carried with 5 yes votes.
7:23 PM Kansas Rural Water Association Annual Conference was the next item to be discussed. Julie Bretz asked to attend an all-day class for City Clerks. One Class on "KDHE-Complex Water and Wastewater Reports: was of particular interest. Tammy Seirer made the motion to send Julie Bretz, Jaems Rezabek and Gary Ward to the three day conference, March 29, 20 and 31st, in Wichita. Kenny Cain seconded the motion. It passed with 5 yes votes.
7:27 PM Gary Bretz told Council they probably won't be reading water meteres again this month, due to snow cover. Frigid temperatures mean the lids will be frozen. He checked on a water leak and got a call about dogs roaming at large over the weekend.
7:29 PM James Rezabek told Council about the problems thay have had with the Nitrate Plant. A line was plugged with Calcium deposits and new parts have been ordered to replace worn out ones. James contacted Norbert Windholdtz, our KDHE inspector, to inform him of the problems. Our nitrate levesl are currently at 7 or 8. Council was in agreement, a notice should be put in the paper notifying citizens and offering bottled water to children, pregnant women and anyone with health concerns.
Gary Ward had nothing to report.
Kay Mettlen couldn't attend the meeting but left a reoprt for Julie to tell the Council. She called Purple Wave to list the Salt Dogg for sale. Listing is free and they will send someone out to take picturs, gather information and post it online. Kay is taking the Quick Books Webinars online and they can be re-taken anytime this year at no cost. Ron Schneider called and is inteested in the housing demolition project.
7:40 PM There has been no word from the State regarding the plan to irrigate from the sewer pond as opposed to outflowing.
Julie Bretz told Council sewer cards are going out with the January, February and Mach utility bills to remind citizen's water usage will be averaged for those months, to determine sewer charges for the year.
7:48 PM Trent Leach made a moiton to approve the bills as presented. Tarry Dougherty seconded the motion. There were 5 yes votes.
7:49 PM Kenny Cain told the Council he thought it was time to adjust utility rates to increase revenue for the City. Council asked Julie Bretz to compare rates wwith other Cities of comparable size and put it on the agenda for next month.
7:55 PM Tammy Seirer told the guys she was glad to see them out early moving snow. The broken curb, on the corner by the bank, was discussed. Tammy suggested the guys look into ways to repair it. She also suggested replacing the leaking water valves when the weather permits. Trent Leach told Council there is a leaking water line on Parkview Avenue that services only one house. Council agreed to check prices to have it bored and replace the water line.
Sheree Herold had nothing to report.
Tarry Dougherty had nothing to report.
8:03 PM Mayor Urban asked for a motion to adjourn. Tarry Dougherty made the motion to adjourn. Trent Leach seconded. Five yes votes were cast.
Agenda for February 8, 2011 Regular Council Meeting
CITY OF LUCAS
AGENDA FOR COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
DATE: FEBRUARY 8, 2011
1. Call to order 7:00 PM
2. Approval of minutes from the January 11, 2011 Regular Council Meeting and the January 25, 2011 Special Meeting of the Council
3. Others bringing business before the Council.
4. Citizens bringing business before the Council.
5. Old Business
a. Golden Living Center Update
b. Neighborhood Revitalization Update
c. Bowl Plaza Update
6. New Businesss
a. Russell County Economic Development Dues
b. Kansas Rural Water Association Annual Conference
7. Monthly REport from City Employees: a. Gary Bretz b. James Rezabek c. Gary Ward d. Julie Bretz e. 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 INTEERSTED PERSONS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.
AGENDA FOR COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
DATE: FEBRUARY 8, 2011
1. Call to order 7:00 PM
2. Approval of minutes from the January 11, 2011 Regular Council Meeting and the January 25, 2011 Special Meeting of the Council
3. Others bringing business before the Council.
4. Citizens bringing business before the Council.
5. Old Business
a. Golden Living Center Update
b. Neighborhood Revitalization Update
c. Bowl Plaza Update
6. New Businesss
a. Russell County Economic Development Dues
b. Kansas Rural Water Association Annual Conference
7. Monthly REport from City Employees: a. Gary Bretz b. James Rezabek c. Gary Ward d. Julie Bretz e. 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 INTEERSTED PERSONS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Council Minutes: January 11, 2011 Regular Meeting
LUCAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
January 11, 2011
7:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Tammy Seirer, Trent Leach, Tarry Dougherty, Sheree Herold
EMPLOYEES: Julie Bretz, Kay Mettlen, Gary Bretz, Gary Ward and James Rezabek
CITIZENS: Lynn Schneider, Von Rothenberger
7:00 PM Mayor David Urban called the meeting to order. Tarry Dougherty moved to approve the minutes of the December 14, 2010 Regular Council Meeting. Tammy Seirer seconded, motion carried 4 yes votes.
7:01 PM City Attorney Ken Cole, Linda Brant, Connie Dougherty and Doug Hickman arrived.
7:02 PM There has been no response from the State on the proposal to allow irrigation from the Sewer Lagoon.
7:08 PM The architect is working on the Code Footprint of the Golden Living Facility to give to the Fire Marshall.
7:11 PM The city has been working on the Bowl Plaza, some electrical work and installation of the heaters still need to be done by the City employees.
7:14 PM Trent Leach moved and Sheree Herold seconded a motion to sign a letter of commitment with Gudenkauf and Malone renewing the auditor's contract. Motion carried 4 yes votes.
7:17 PM Discussion on a housing demolition project was tabled until next meeting. Questions were raised on the status of the Neighborhood Revitalization project. City Clerk Julie Bretz was asked to contact Janae Talbott, Russsell County Economic Development director, about the progress on a new plan.
7:27 PM The Kansas Power Pool public meeting to be held in Lucas on January 20, 2011 has to be rescheduled. Council asked that a date be set in the spring after the Council election and the new Council is seated.
7:30 PM The Council questioned the percentage shares that are to be paid by the City and the Employees on joining the State Health Insurance Plan. City Clerk was asked to get additional information. Discussion was tabled.
7:52 PM Lynn Schneider introduced Von Rothenberger, the new director of the Lucas Chamber of Commerce, to the Council. Rothenberger began his job January 3, 2011, replacing Connie Dougherty who led the Chamber for the past 21 years. A report of the 4th Quarter activities of the Chamber was given. Trent Leach moved to invest $10,000.00 in the Chamber for 2011 to be disbursed in payments of $2,500 each quarter. Tarry Dougherty seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 yes votes. Tammy Seirer cast a no vote.
7:59 PM The premium notice was recieved from Kansas Municipal Insurance Trust for unemployment coverage for the year 2011. Trent Leach moved to approve payment of the premium in the amount of $5,212.00. Sheree Herold seconded. Motion carried 4 yes votes.
8:04 PM Gary Bretz reported they have been moving snow and working on the trucks. James Rezabek reported that there is plenty of salt at this time, but notice has been received that salt will be increasing $8.00 per ton.
8:09 PM Gary Ward reported on work at United Ag. Construction on the new grain storage facilities will require installment of a new transformer. Transformer will need to be installed in the fall of 2011, estimated cost is $10,500.00.
8:16 PM Julie Bretz reported that dues notice has been received for Kansas Rural Water. Tarry Dougherty moved to pay the dues up to an amount of $320.00. Sheree Herold seconded the motion. Motion carried 4 yes votes. The expense for the snow plow truck has been posted in equal amounts to the General, Airport and Electric Funds. Julie Bretz reported on the meeting she attended with the Kanas Power Pool in Wichita on Janauary 7. Council discussed adding the Energy Cost Adjustment to utility bills. No action was taken. Julie reported an old utility bad debt was collected this week. The $522.40 has been on the bad debt list since before the current City Clerk began working in the City Office.
8:32 PM Kay Mettlen reported the new computer has arrrived and the Quick Books program has been purchased and is ready to be installed. Joel Schneider is scheduled to come Friday January 14 to set up the system.
8:33 PM Tarry Dougherty moved to pay bills as presented. Trent Leach seconded, motion carried 4 yes votes. Gary Bretz told the Council because of the extreme cold temperatures and snow covering water meters, reading will be estimated this month. Doug Hickman suggested the Mayor write a proclamation recognizing Erika Nelson's efforts in promoting the City of Lucas.
8:34 PM Tammy Seirer, Tarry Dogherty and Sheree Herold had no report. Trent Leach commented on the good job the City Crew did clearing the streets after the snow.
8:35 PM Trent Leach moved and Tarry Dougherty seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4 yes votes.
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
January 11, 2011
7:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Tammy Seirer, Trent Leach, Tarry Dougherty, Sheree Herold
EMPLOYEES: Julie Bretz, Kay Mettlen, Gary Bretz, Gary Ward and James Rezabek
CITIZENS: Lynn Schneider, Von Rothenberger
7:00 PM Mayor David Urban called the meeting to order. Tarry Dougherty moved to approve the minutes of the December 14, 2010 Regular Council Meeting. Tammy Seirer seconded, motion carried 4 yes votes.
7:01 PM City Attorney Ken Cole, Linda Brant, Connie Dougherty and Doug Hickman arrived.
7:02 PM There has been no response from the State on the proposal to allow irrigation from the Sewer Lagoon.
7:08 PM The architect is working on the Code Footprint of the Golden Living Facility to give to the Fire Marshall.
7:11 PM The city has been working on the Bowl Plaza, some electrical work and installation of the heaters still need to be done by the City employees.
7:14 PM Trent Leach moved and Sheree Herold seconded a motion to sign a letter of commitment with Gudenkauf and Malone renewing the auditor's contract. Motion carried 4 yes votes.
7:17 PM Discussion on a housing demolition project was tabled until next meeting. Questions were raised on the status of the Neighborhood Revitalization project. City Clerk Julie Bretz was asked to contact Janae Talbott, Russsell County Economic Development director, about the progress on a new plan.
7:27 PM The Kansas Power Pool public meeting to be held in Lucas on January 20, 2011 has to be rescheduled. Council asked that a date be set in the spring after the Council election and the new Council is seated.
7:30 PM The Council questioned the percentage shares that are to be paid by the City and the Employees on joining the State Health Insurance Plan. City Clerk was asked to get additional information. Discussion was tabled.
7:52 PM Lynn Schneider introduced Von Rothenberger, the new director of the Lucas Chamber of Commerce, to the Council. Rothenberger began his job January 3, 2011, replacing Connie Dougherty who led the Chamber for the past 21 years. A report of the 4th Quarter activities of the Chamber was given. Trent Leach moved to invest $10,000.00 in the Chamber for 2011 to be disbursed in payments of $2,500 each quarter. Tarry Dougherty seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 yes votes. Tammy Seirer cast a no vote.
7:59 PM The premium notice was recieved from Kansas Municipal Insurance Trust for unemployment coverage for the year 2011. Trent Leach moved to approve payment of the premium in the amount of $5,212.00. Sheree Herold seconded. Motion carried 4 yes votes.
8:04 PM Gary Bretz reported they have been moving snow and working on the trucks. James Rezabek reported that there is plenty of salt at this time, but notice has been received that salt will be increasing $8.00 per ton.
8:09 PM Gary Ward reported on work at United Ag. Construction on the new grain storage facilities will require installment of a new transformer. Transformer will need to be installed in the fall of 2011, estimated cost is $10,500.00.
8:16 PM Julie Bretz reported that dues notice has been received for Kansas Rural Water. Tarry Dougherty moved to pay the dues up to an amount of $320.00. Sheree Herold seconded the motion. Motion carried 4 yes votes. The expense for the snow plow truck has been posted in equal amounts to the General, Airport and Electric Funds. Julie Bretz reported on the meeting she attended with the Kanas Power Pool in Wichita on Janauary 7. Council discussed adding the Energy Cost Adjustment to utility bills. No action was taken. Julie reported an old utility bad debt was collected this week. The $522.40 has been on the bad debt list since before the current City Clerk began working in the City Office.
8:32 PM Kay Mettlen reported the new computer has arrrived and the Quick Books program has been purchased and is ready to be installed. Joel Schneider is scheduled to come Friday January 14 to set up the system.
8:33 PM Tarry Dougherty moved to pay bills as presented. Trent Leach seconded, motion carried 4 yes votes. Gary Bretz told the Council because of the extreme cold temperatures and snow covering water meters, reading will be estimated this month. Doug Hickman suggested the Mayor write a proclamation recognizing Erika Nelson's efforts in promoting the City of Lucas.
8:34 PM Tammy Seirer, Tarry Dogherty and Sheree Herold had no report. Trent Leach commented on the good job the City Crew did clearing the streets after the snow.
8:35 PM Trent Leach moved and Tarry Dougherty seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4 yes votes.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Agenda for January 11, 2011 Regular Meeting
CITY OF LUCAS
AGENDA FOR COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
Date January 11, 2011
1. Call to Order 7:00 PM
2. Approval of Minutes of the December 14, 2010 Regular Meeting
3. Others Bringing Business Before the Council
4. Citizens Bringing Business Before the Council
5. Old Business
a. Update on Sewer Lagoon
b. Update on Rest Home
c. Update on Bowl Plaza
d. Letter of Committement /Gudenkauf and Malone
e. Housing Demolition/ Neighborhood Revitalization
f. Kansas Power Pool Meeting
g. State Plan Health Insurance Update
6. New Business
a. 2011 Chamber Investment and 4th Quarter Report
b. KMIT Insurance Premium
7. Monthly Report from City Employees a. Gary Bretz b. James Rezabek c. Gary Ward d. Julie Bretz e. Kay Mettlen
8. Approval of Expenses as presented for Payment
9. Other Business if Any
10. Committee Reports: Utilities, Streets, Parks, Industrial Development
NOTE: CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND INTERESTED PERSONS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND
AGENDA FOR COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
Date January 11, 2011
1. Call to Order 7:00 PM
2. Approval of Minutes of the December 14, 2010 Regular Meeting
3. Others Bringing Business Before the Council
4. Citizens Bringing Business Before the Council
5. Old Business
a. Update on Sewer Lagoon
b. Update on Rest Home
c. Update on Bowl Plaza
d. Letter of Committement /Gudenkauf and Malone
e. Housing Demolition/ Neighborhood Revitalization
f. Kansas Power Pool Meeting
g. State Plan Health Insurance Update
6. New Business
a. 2011 Chamber Investment and 4th Quarter Report
b. KMIT Insurance Premium
7. Monthly Report from City Employees a. Gary Bretz b. James Rezabek c. Gary Ward d. Julie Bretz e. Kay Mettlen
8. Approval of Expenses as presented for Payment
9. Other Business if Any
10. Committee Reports: Utilities, Streets, Parks, Industrial Development
NOTE: CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND INTERESTED PERSONS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Council Minutes: December 14, 2010 Regular Meeting
LUCAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
December 14, 2010
7:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Tammy Seirer, Tarry Dougherty, Kenny Cain, Trent Leach and Sheree Herold
ATTORNEY: Ken Cole
EMPLOYEES: Julie Bretz, Gary Ward, Gary Bretz and James Rezabek
CITIZENS: Dawn Bricker
7:00 PM Mayor David Urban called the Council Meetng to order. Lloyd Gier arrived. The Mayor asked if there were additions or changes to the minutes of the November 9, 2010 Regular Council Meeting and the November 10, 2010 Special Meeting. Tarry Dougherty moved to accept the minutes as written. Kenny Cain seconded. The motion carried with 5 yes votes.
7:02 PM Mayor David Urban asked if anyone wanted to bring business before the Council. There was no response. Douglas Hickman arrived.
7:03 PM Golden Living Center update was the first item on the agenda. The Committed met with Janeen Feil at 6:00 PM prior to the Council Meeting. The State Fire Marshal is needing a Code Footprint of the building. The City will need to hire an architect to do a code footprint of the rest home building for cost of no more than $4,000.00. Kenny Cain seconded the motion. It passed with 5 yes votes.
7:29 PM Lloyd Gier of Sylvan Grove came to the meeting to discuss an invoice he recieved for water usage at the Jones pasture. The bill was for $121.50, which is half of the water used after the meter was shut off due to a water leak. 44,000 gallons was read on 08-16-10. On 09-06-10 there was no water used. On 10-15-10, 70,000 gallon of water was registered and on 11-15-10, 11,000 gallons was registered. Since that time, a new water line was put in. Lloyd told the Council there was 1 bull put in the pen in September and 3 more added in October. The cattle belong to Robert Geir. Lloyd suggested to the Council that neither he nor Robert should have to pay for the water used due to the deed stipulation stating "an ample supply of water would be supplied by the City." The Council and City Attorney, Ken Cole agreed, it does not mean water should be wasted.
7:43 PM Lloyd Gier left the meeting. Bowl Plaza update was the next item covered. City Employee hours were discussed. The City Crew has been doing electrical work this week. The final grant drawdown on the project has been submitted.
7:46 PM There will be an informational meeting with the Kansas Power Pool on January 20, 2011. Colin Whitley will be presenting the program to Lucas and Luray communites combined. The Council agreed that cookies, tea and coffee should be served at the evening meeting.
7:54 PM Sewer Lagoon update: Russell Yarnell wrote a letter on behalf of the City asking the State to allow irrigation to draw down the sewer ponds. The City has not heard back from the State.
7:55 PM Ceral Malt Beverage licenses have been turned in by troy's Grocery and Linda's Cafe. Trent Leach made a motion to approve them. Tarry Dougherty seconded the motion. There were 5 yes votes.
7:56 PM The Pride Resolution, presented by the Chamber of Commerce was the next item to be discussed. The Resolution states the City supports the efforts of the Pride Commission. Tammy Seirer made a motion to pass the Pride Resolution #10-03, for the City, for 2011. Sheree Herold seconded the motion. There were 5 yes votes.
7:58 PM The GAAP Resoulution for the year 2011 was the next item. Ken Cole explained the resolution exempts the City from conforming to the States guidelines.
8:00 PM Dawn Bricker left the meeting. Tammy Seirer made a motion to accept the Generally Accepted Accounting Principals or GAAP Resolution #10-02 for the City of Lucas, for year 2011. Sheree Herold seconded the motion. There were 5 yes votes.
8:01 PM Airport Hanger leases were discussed. The 4 leases sent out have ben returned, signed by the lessess. Tarry Dougherty made a moiton to approve the hanger leases for 2011. Trent Leach seconded the motion. It passed with 5 yes votes.
8:02 PM Holiday hours for City employees was discussed. The employee handbook states the following Monday will be observed as a holdiday whenever Christmas or New Years falls on a weekend. Tammy Seirere made a motion to give emplyees Friday the 24th and Friday the 31st off instead of Monday the 27th and Monday the 3rd. Tarry Dougherty seconded. The motion pased with 5 yes votes.
8:03 PM Bond and Interest Fund Transfer was discussed. Tammy Seirer made a moiton to transfer the balance of $443.97 in the bond and Interest Fund to the General Fund. Kenny Cain seconded the motion. There were 5 yes votes.
8:04 PM The Airport Hay Lease was sent out and Craig Naylor signed and returned it to the Office. Kenny cain made the motion to accept the airport/sewer lagoon/north of the rest home building Hay Lease. Sheree Herold seconded the motion. There were 5 yes votes.
8:06 PM Gudenkauf and Malone's letter of commitement was the next item. Checking other auditor's prices and bids were discussed. The item was tabled until January's meeting.
8:16 PM Gary Bretz, in his employee report, told Council they had taken the new truck to Beloit to the GMC dealer. They will put the truck on their machine to check sensors that seem to be the problem and replace them. Gary reported the City is out of sand. The crew replaced the fuel pump in the International Truck for $249.00. They have put up 1200 feet of snow fence. Council suggested Gary call Kenny Branda at Wilson for sand prices. The Salt Dog that came with the new tuck is not needed and Gary believes he can sell it for $2,800.00. Council told him to sell it.
8:22 PM James Rezabek told Council he noticed the fire hydrant at the 4-way stop had ice on it and has been leaking. He tightened it down and will watch it closely.
8:24 PM Gary Ward had nothing to report.
Julie Bretz asked the council how they wanted to the light bulbs for customers handled. A notice in utility bills was discussed. The bulbs will be sold at the City's cost of $1.00 each, limit 10, on a first come first served basis. The contracts for the State of Kansas Health Insurance have been sent in. Enrollment forms for the plan have been passed out to employees. Sign up date is January 4, 2011. Julie has Jury Duty in Russell on Monday State Set-off collection fees were discussed. Ken Cole said nothing will change at this time. Kay Mettlen has been researching the purchase of a new computer and Quick books program for the Office.
8:40 PM Under other business the Jones pasture leak was discussed further. Julie Bretz wa instructed to write a letter to Robert Gier asking him to contact the City regarding the meter being turned back on. A copy will be sent to Lloyd Gier.
9:09 PM Tarry Dougherty made a moiton to approve the bills as presented. Tammy Seirer seconded the motion. There were 5 yes votes.
Kenny Cain, Tammy Seirer, Trent Leach and Tarry Dougherty had nothing to report. Sheree Herold asked about the request to have dirt moved, from the ditch south of Adam Baker's house. James Rezabek took care of the problem.
9:11 PM Mayor Urban asked for a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss Non-Elected Personnel - JOb Performance at 9:15 PM. Tammy seirer made the motion. Kenny Cain se4conded it. There were 5 yes votes. Ken Cole was asked to stay. James Rezabek, Gary Ward, Gary Bretz, Julie Bretz and Douglas Hickman left.
9:15 PM Council went into Executive Session to discuss Non-Elected Personnel- Job Perfomance.
9:30 PM Council exited Executive Session. No action was taken. Tarry dougherty made a moiton to adjourn the meeting. Trent Leach seconded. The motion passed with 5 yes votes.
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
December 14, 2010
7:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Tammy Seirer, Tarry Dougherty, Kenny Cain, Trent Leach and Sheree Herold
ATTORNEY: Ken Cole
EMPLOYEES: Julie Bretz, Gary Ward, Gary Bretz and James Rezabek
CITIZENS: Dawn Bricker
7:00 PM Mayor David Urban called the Council Meetng to order. Lloyd Gier arrived. The Mayor asked if there were additions or changes to the minutes of the November 9, 2010 Regular Council Meeting and the November 10, 2010 Special Meeting. Tarry Dougherty moved to accept the minutes as written. Kenny Cain seconded. The motion carried with 5 yes votes.
7:02 PM Mayor David Urban asked if anyone wanted to bring business before the Council. There was no response. Douglas Hickman arrived.
7:03 PM Golden Living Center update was the first item on the agenda. The Committed met with Janeen Feil at 6:00 PM prior to the Council Meeting. The State Fire Marshal is needing a Code Footprint of the building. The City will need to hire an architect to do a code footprint of the rest home building for cost of no more than $4,000.00. Kenny Cain seconded the motion. It passed with 5 yes votes.
7:29 PM Lloyd Gier of Sylvan Grove came to the meeting to discuss an invoice he recieved for water usage at the Jones pasture. The bill was for $121.50, which is half of the water used after the meter was shut off due to a water leak. 44,000 gallons was read on 08-16-10. On 09-06-10 there was no water used. On 10-15-10, 70,000 gallon of water was registered and on 11-15-10, 11,000 gallons was registered. Since that time, a new water line was put in. Lloyd told the Council there was 1 bull put in the pen in September and 3 more added in October. The cattle belong to Robert Geir. Lloyd suggested to the Council that neither he nor Robert should have to pay for the water used due to the deed stipulation stating "an ample supply of water would be supplied by the City." The Council and City Attorney, Ken Cole agreed, it does not mean water should be wasted.
7:43 PM Lloyd Gier left the meeting. Bowl Plaza update was the next item covered. City Employee hours were discussed. The City Crew has been doing electrical work this week. The final grant drawdown on the project has been submitted.
7:46 PM There will be an informational meeting with the Kansas Power Pool on January 20, 2011. Colin Whitley will be presenting the program to Lucas and Luray communites combined. The Council agreed that cookies, tea and coffee should be served at the evening meeting.
7:54 PM Sewer Lagoon update: Russell Yarnell wrote a letter on behalf of the City asking the State to allow irrigation to draw down the sewer ponds. The City has not heard back from the State.
7:55 PM Ceral Malt Beverage licenses have been turned in by troy's Grocery and Linda's Cafe. Trent Leach made a motion to approve them. Tarry Dougherty seconded the motion. There were 5 yes votes.
7:56 PM The Pride Resolution, presented by the Chamber of Commerce was the next item to be discussed. The Resolution states the City supports the efforts of the Pride Commission. Tammy Seirer made a motion to pass the Pride Resolution #10-03, for the City, for 2011. Sheree Herold seconded the motion. There were 5 yes votes.
7:58 PM The GAAP Resoulution for the year 2011 was the next item. Ken Cole explained the resolution exempts the City from conforming to the States guidelines.
8:00 PM Dawn Bricker left the meeting. Tammy Seirer made a motion to accept the Generally Accepted Accounting Principals or GAAP Resolution #10-02 for the City of Lucas, for year 2011. Sheree Herold seconded the motion. There were 5 yes votes.
8:01 PM Airport Hanger leases were discussed. The 4 leases sent out have ben returned, signed by the lessess. Tarry Dougherty made a moiton to approve the hanger leases for 2011. Trent Leach seconded the motion. It passed with 5 yes votes.
8:02 PM Holiday hours for City employees was discussed. The employee handbook states the following Monday will be observed as a holdiday whenever Christmas or New Years falls on a weekend. Tammy Seirere made a motion to give emplyees Friday the 24th and Friday the 31st off instead of Monday the 27th and Monday the 3rd. Tarry Dougherty seconded. The motion pased with 5 yes votes.
8:03 PM Bond and Interest Fund Transfer was discussed. Tammy Seirer made a moiton to transfer the balance of $443.97 in the bond and Interest Fund to the General Fund. Kenny Cain seconded the motion. There were 5 yes votes.
8:04 PM The Airport Hay Lease was sent out and Craig Naylor signed and returned it to the Office. Kenny cain made the motion to accept the airport/sewer lagoon/north of the rest home building Hay Lease. Sheree Herold seconded the motion. There were 5 yes votes.
8:06 PM Gudenkauf and Malone's letter of commitement was the next item. Checking other auditor's prices and bids were discussed. The item was tabled until January's meeting.
8:16 PM Gary Bretz, in his employee report, told Council they had taken the new truck to Beloit to the GMC dealer. They will put the truck on their machine to check sensors that seem to be the problem and replace them. Gary reported the City is out of sand. The crew replaced the fuel pump in the International Truck for $249.00. They have put up 1200 feet of snow fence. Council suggested Gary call Kenny Branda at Wilson for sand prices. The Salt Dog that came with the new tuck is not needed and Gary believes he can sell it for $2,800.00. Council told him to sell it.
8:22 PM James Rezabek told Council he noticed the fire hydrant at the 4-way stop had ice on it and has been leaking. He tightened it down and will watch it closely.
8:24 PM Gary Ward had nothing to report.
Julie Bretz asked the council how they wanted to the light bulbs for customers handled. A notice in utility bills was discussed. The bulbs will be sold at the City's cost of $1.00 each, limit 10, on a first come first served basis. The contracts for the State of Kansas Health Insurance have been sent in. Enrollment forms for the plan have been passed out to employees. Sign up date is January 4, 2011. Julie has Jury Duty in Russell on Monday State Set-off collection fees were discussed. Ken Cole said nothing will change at this time. Kay Mettlen has been researching the purchase of a new computer and Quick books program for the Office.
8:40 PM Under other business the Jones pasture leak was discussed further. Julie Bretz wa instructed to write a letter to Robert Gier asking him to contact the City regarding the meter being turned back on. A copy will be sent to Lloyd Gier.
9:09 PM Tarry Dougherty made a moiton to approve the bills as presented. Tammy Seirer seconded the motion. There were 5 yes votes.
Kenny Cain, Tammy Seirer, Trent Leach and Tarry Dougherty had nothing to report. Sheree Herold asked about the request to have dirt moved, from the ditch south of Adam Baker's house. James Rezabek took care of the problem.
9:11 PM Mayor Urban asked for a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss Non-Elected Personnel - JOb Performance at 9:15 PM. Tammy seirer made the motion. Kenny Cain se4conded it. There were 5 yes votes. Ken Cole was asked to stay. James Rezabek, Gary Ward, Gary Bretz, Julie Bretz and Douglas Hickman left.
9:15 PM Council went into Executive Session to discuss Non-Elected Personnel- Job Perfomance.
9:30 PM Council exited Executive Session. No action was taken. Tarry dougherty made a moiton to adjourn the meeting. Trent Leach seconded. The motion passed with 5 yes votes.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Agenda for the December 14, 2010 Regular Council Meeting
CITY OF LUCAS
AGENDA FOR COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
DATE: December 14, 2010
1. Call to Order 7:00 PM
2. Approval of minutes of the November 9, Council Meeeting and the November 10, 2010 Special Meeting.
3. Others bringing business before the Council:
4. Citizens bringing business before the Council:
5. Old Business
a. Golden Living Center Update
b. Bowl Plaza Update
c. KPP Meeting in January
d. Lagoon Update
6. New Business
a. Approve Liquor Licenses - Troy's and Linda's
b. Pride Resolution
c. GAAP Resolution
d. Approve Airport Hanger Leases
e. Employee Hours for Christmas and New Years
f. Transfer from Bond and Interest to Water Fund or General Fund
g. Approve Hay Lease
h. Gudenkauf and Malone - Letter of Commitment
7. Monthly report from City Employees
a. Gary Bretz b. James Rezabek c. Gary Ward d. Julie Bretz e. Kay Mettlen
8. Approval of expenses presented for payment.
9. Other Business, if any
10 Committee Reports: Utilities, Personnel, Streets, Parks, Industrial Development
11. Executive Session- Job Performance Non Elected Personnel
NOTE:CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND INTERESTED PERSONS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.
AGENDA FOR COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
DATE: December 14, 2010
1. Call to Order 7:00 PM
2. Approval of minutes of the November 9, Council Meeeting and the November 10, 2010 Special Meeting.
3. Others bringing business before the Council:
4. Citizens bringing business before the Council:
5. Old Business
a. Golden Living Center Update
b. Bowl Plaza Update
c. KPP Meeting in January
d. Lagoon Update
6. New Business
a. Approve Liquor Licenses - Troy's and Linda's
b. Pride Resolution
c. GAAP Resolution
d. Approve Airport Hanger Leases
e. Employee Hours for Christmas and New Years
f. Transfer from Bond and Interest to Water Fund or General Fund
g. Approve Hay Lease
h. Gudenkauf and Malone - Letter of Commitment
7. Monthly report from City Employees
a. Gary Bretz b. James Rezabek c. Gary Ward d. Julie Bretz e. Kay Mettlen
8. Approval of expenses presented for payment.
9. Other Business, if any
10 Committee Reports: Utilities, Personnel, Streets, Parks, Industrial Development
11. Executive Session- Job Performance Non Elected Personnel
NOTE:CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND INTERESTED PERSONS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.
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