CITY OF LUCAS
AGENDA FOR COUNCIL MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
DATE: APRIL 12, 2011
1. Call to order 7:00 PM
2. Approval of minutes from the March 8, 2011 Regular Council Meeting
3. Others bringing business before the Council
4. Citizens bringing business before the Council- Jan Zamecnik, water leak
5. Old Business
a. K-18 Baseball
b. Neighborhood Revitalization Update
c. Utitlity rates - Fuel Clause
d. Rest Home Update
e.Law Enforcement
f. Lagoon Pump
6. New Business
a. Oath of Office
b. Executive Session - Summer Help, Non Elected Personnel - job performance
c. Additional Remediation Wells
d. MKEC Bill
e. Chamber - quarterly report
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, Personnel, Streets, Parks, Industrial Development
NOTE:CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND INTERESTED PERSONS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
Minutes March 8, 2011 Regular Meeting & NRP Hearing
LUCAS CITY COUNCIL
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
PUBLIC HEARING ON NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PLAN AND
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 8, 2011
7:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
COUNCIL: Tarry Dougherty, Gary Bretz, James Rezabek, Julie Bretz, Kay Mettlen
OTHERS PRESENT TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: Marshall Madill - representing Continental Western Insurance Group
CITIZENS PRESENT TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: Lois Cooper - representing - North Star Realty
CITIZENS PRESENT: Doug Kressly, Jera Kressly, Doug Hickman, Jennifer Bates, Sue Wenthe
7:00 PM Mayor David Urban called the meeting to order and opened the Public Hearing on the proposed Neighborhood Revitalization Plan.
7:03 PM City Attorney Ken Cole and Tammy Hower arrived at the meeting. The previous Neighborhood Revitalization Plan was compared to the one currently proposed.
7:07 PM Mayor Urban closed the public hearing. Tammy Seirer moved to approve the minutes of the February 8, 2011 meeting as written. Tarry Dougherty seconded the moiton. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
7:08 PM Marshall Madill of Continental Western Insurance Group addressed the Councl. Continental Western Insurance insures municipalities with a population of less than 15,000. He compared the coverage offered by his company to the City's current property, liability and workeman's comprehensive policy. He submitted a proposal to the Council.
7:34 PM Marshall Madill left the meeting.
7:25 PM Jera Kressley asked the council for permission to use the City Park the weekend of the Labor Day to hold a Highland Games event. They would use the baseball field portion of the park and some of the north end of the park. Expectations would be for approximately 20 athletes to participate, each athlete would sign a waiver of liability and all cost would be paid through entrance fees. Sheree Herold moved to allow closing the necessary area of the park for the Highland Games, on September 3, 2011, contingent on City Attorney Ken Cole's approval of the waiver form for the athletes. Tammy Serier seconded the motion. Motion passed with 5 yes votes.
7:40 PM Lois Cooper reported she is still working with a prospective buyer for the Golden Living Center property.
7:42 PM Tarry Dougherty moved to have Mayor Urban present an inter-local agreement to the USD 299 School Board and the Russell County Comissioners allowing for the 75% reduction on taxes as outlined in the 2011 Revitalization Plan for the City of Lucas. Kenny Cain seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
7:59 PM Utility rate review was tabled until the April Council meeting.
8:23 PM Mayor David Urban had an inquiry from Heath Barta about law enforecment for the City. The Council wants to visit with Heath Barta, no action was taken.
8:28 PM Discussion on the Ambulance shed was next on the agenda. Mayor Urban asked if the City would pay the utilities, maintenance and upkeep on the building into the future. No action was taken.
8:32 PM Tammy Seirer moved to have a City wide clean up this spring. Items are to be set out at the curb the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd of May and the City crew will be picking up on the 4th, 5th and 6th. Kenny Cain seconded the motion. Moiton carried 5 yes votes. City Clerk was instructed to put a notice in the paper, place notices in the utility billings, contact Russell County about reduced rate for trash disposal and check with Acme Iron about getting a dumpster for metal.
8:38 PM Tarry Dougherty moved to renew Lois Cooper's contract on selling the Golding Living Center property for an additional 6 months, the contract is to be a non-exclusive. Sheree Herold seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
8:42:PM Gary Bretz told the Council the City crew put in 21 hours working on the in-kind labor portion of the Cities contribution to the Bowl Plaza. Most of the electrical work they put in at the request of the Director of the Art Center had to be removed so the mosaic panels would fit.
8:43 PM James Rezabek reported that repairs are on-going at the nitrate plant. At the request of the Mayor Kansas Rural Water Association was called to check the levels in the City wells. Their report was that the levels are all good at this time. Gary Ward had no report.
8:48 PM Julie Bretz reported the levels of the water wells are good. Tammy Serier moved the City Clerk place an ad for summer help in the paper the weeks of March 14 and March 21, 2011. The age and other qualifications will be the same as last year and the hours are to be 20 plus hours per week. Applications shall be submitted before April 12, 2011. Sheree Herold seconded the motion which carried with 5 yes votes. The energy efficient flourescent bulbs have all been sold to utility customers.
8:54 PM Kay Mettlen reported the pet clinic will be held on Saturday April 9, 2011 and letters have been sent to remind dog owners who had licenses last year.
8:56 PM Trent Leach moved to approve bills as presented. Tammy Seirer seconded, motion carried 5 yes votes. Mayor David Urban said he has talked to Russell Yarnell about plans to lower the sewer lagoons using irrigation. State requirements include providing them with a copy of the specifications on the pump that will be used and a letter of permission from landowners if applicable.
8:59 PM A printed report on the Bowl Plaza from Rosslyn Schultz was reviewed.
9:07 PM Kenny Cain reported he had spoken to one past due utility customer.
9:09 PM Tammy Seirer, Tarry Dougherty, and Sheree Herold had no report. Trent Leach said the Lions Club inquired about the City painting the bare boards on the awning over the bleachers at the ballfield. Mayor David Urban asked the City crew to see what could be done and if the treated wood could be painted.
9:12 PM Tammy Seirer moved to adjourn the meeting. Tarry Dougherty seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
PUBLIC HEARING ON NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PLAN AND
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 8, 2011
7:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
COUNCIL: Tarry Dougherty, Gary Bretz, James Rezabek, Julie Bretz, Kay Mettlen
OTHERS PRESENT TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: Marshall Madill - representing Continental Western Insurance Group
CITIZENS PRESENT TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: Lois Cooper - representing - North Star Realty
CITIZENS PRESENT: Doug Kressly, Jera Kressly, Doug Hickman, Jennifer Bates, Sue Wenthe
7:00 PM Mayor David Urban called the meeting to order and opened the Public Hearing on the proposed Neighborhood Revitalization Plan.
7:03 PM City Attorney Ken Cole and Tammy Hower arrived at the meeting. The previous Neighborhood Revitalization Plan was compared to the one currently proposed.
7:07 PM Mayor Urban closed the public hearing. Tammy Seirer moved to approve the minutes of the February 8, 2011 meeting as written. Tarry Dougherty seconded the moiton. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
7:08 PM Marshall Madill of Continental Western Insurance Group addressed the Councl. Continental Western Insurance insures municipalities with a population of less than 15,000. He compared the coverage offered by his company to the City's current property, liability and workeman's comprehensive policy. He submitted a proposal to the Council.
7:34 PM Marshall Madill left the meeting.
7:25 PM Jera Kressley asked the council for permission to use the City Park the weekend of the Labor Day to hold a Highland Games event. They would use the baseball field portion of the park and some of the north end of the park. Expectations would be for approximately 20 athletes to participate, each athlete would sign a waiver of liability and all cost would be paid through entrance fees. Sheree Herold moved to allow closing the necessary area of the park for the Highland Games, on September 3, 2011, contingent on City Attorney Ken Cole's approval of the waiver form for the athletes. Tammy Serier seconded the motion. Motion passed with 5 yes votes.
7:40 PM Lois Cooper reported she is still working with a prospective buyer for the Golden Living Center property.
7:42 PM Tarry Dougherty moved to have Mayor Urban present an inter-local agreement to the USD 299 School Board and the Russell County Comissioners allowing for the 75% reduction on taxes as outlined in the 2011 Revitalization Plan for the City of Lucas. Kenny Cain seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
7:59 PM Utility rate review was tabled until the April Council meeting.
8:23 PM Mayor David Urban had an inquiry from Heath Barta about law enforecment for the City. The Council wants to visit with Heath Barta, no action was taken.
8:28 PM Discussion on the Ambulance shed was next on the agenda. Mayor Urban asked if the City would pay the utilities, maintenance and upkeep on the building into the future. No action was taken.
8:32 PM Tammy Seirer moved to have a City wide clean up this spring. Items are to be set out at the curb the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd of May and the City crew will be picking up on the 4th, 5th and 6th. Kenny Cain seconded the motion. Moiton carried 5 yes votes. City Clerk was instructed to put a notice in the paper, place notices in the utility billings, contact Russell County about reduced rate for trash disposal and check with Acme Iron about getting a dumpster for metal.
8:38 PM Tarry Dougherty moved to renew Lois Cooper's contract on selling the Golding Living Center property for an additional 6 months, the contract is to be a non-exclusive. Sheree Herold seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
8:42:PM Gary Bretz told the Council the City crew put in 21 hours working on the in-kind labor portion of the Cities contribution to the Bowl Plaza. Most of the electrical work they put in at the request of the Director of the Art Center had to be removed so the mosaic panels would fit.
8:43 PM James Rezabek reported that repairs are on-going at the nitrate plant. At the request of the Mayor Kansas Rural Water Association was called to check the levels in the City wells. Their report was that the levels are all good at this time. Gary Ward had no report.
8:48 PM Julie Bretz reported the levels of the water wells are good. Tammy Serier moved the City Clerk place an ad for summer help in the paper the weeks of March 14 and March 21, 2011. The age and other qualifications will be the same as last year and the hours are to be 20 plus hours per week. Applications shall be submitted before April 12, 2011. Sheree Herold seconded the motion which carried with 5 yes votes. The energy efficient flourescent bulbs have all been sold to utility customers.
8:54 PM Kay Mettlen reported the pet clinic will be held on Saturday April 9, 2011 and letters have been sent to remind dog owners who had licenses last year.
8:56 PM Trent Leach moved to approve bills as presented. Tammy Seirer seconded, motion carried 5 yes votes. Mayor David Urban said he has talked to Russell Yarnell about plans to lower the sewer lagoons using irrigation. State requirements include providing them with a copy of the specifications on the pump that will be used and a letter of permission from landowners if applicable.
8:59 PM A printed report on the Bowl Plaza from Rosslyn Schultz was reviewed.
9:07 PM Kenny Cain reported he had spoken to one past due utility customer.
9:09 PM Tammy Seirer, Tarry Dougherty, and Sheree Herold had no report. Trent Leach said the Lions Club inquired about the City painting the bare boards on the awning over the bleachers at the ballfield. Mayor David Urban asked the City crew to see what could be done and if the treated wood could be painted.
9:12 PM Tammy Seirer moved to adjourn the meeting. Tarry Dougherty seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Agenda for March 8, 2011 Regular Meeting & NRP Public Hearing
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.
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.
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
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