LUCAS CITY COUNCIL
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
October 12, 2010
7:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Tammy Seirer, Tarry Dougherty, Kenny Cain, Trent Leach
EMPLOYEES: Kay Mettlen, Gary Bretz, Gary Ward, James Rezabek
CITY ATTORNEY: Ken Cole
CITIZENS: Dawn Bricker
7:00 PM Mayor David Urban called the meeting to order and asked if there were any corrections or additions to the September 14, 2010 Regular Council Meeting, the September 16, 2010 Special Meeting and the September 21, 2010 Special Meeting minutes. Kenny Cain moved to approve the minutes, Trent Leach seconded the motion. Motion carried 4 yes votes.
7:02 PM There is no additional information on the transformers from Mount Hope.
7:03 PM The current Utilitiy Ordinace states customers may request a hearing with the council before utilities are shut off. Attorney Ken Cole will prepare a written agreement for use if payment arrangements are made between the Council and customers.
7:34 PM The Airport Grant application has been submitted.
7:35 PM Plans on reinstating a Neighborhood Revitalization Plan were tabled.
7:45 PM A bid was received on demolition of the house at 107 S. Kansas. No action was taken. City Clerk was instructed to put a notice in utility statements asking citizens if they have housing structure they would like removed if the City would assist with costs and organizing the project in an effort to secure a bid for demolition of multiple locations.
8:13 PM There was no additional information on the Walton Street lots.
8:17 PM Dawn Bricker left the meeting. Tarry Dougherty moved to pay the tuition, motel costs, meals and travel expenses to send Julie Bretz, City Clerk to School in Wichita October 28 an 29, 2010. Kenny Cain seconded the motion. Motion carried 4 yes votes.
8:28 PM Approval has been received from the State to do an emergency draw down on the sewer lagoon. Kenny cain moved to approve up to $8,000.00 to Monster Pump, a division of Trilobite Testing Inc. to pump out the excess water from the lagoon. Tarry Dougherty seconded the motion. Motion carried 4 yes votes.
8:35 PM Mayor David Urban tabled agenda item a. Procurement Policy under new business. He asked that the City workers make a list of recurring expenditures for the Council to review.
8:36 PM No action was taken on a bid from Environmental Compliance solutions on preparing a Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan for the City of Lucas. Council asked that the Clerk contact the Kansas Power Pool, Kanas Municipal Energy Association and Kansas Municipal Utilities and see if they have made plans for member cities they have worked on that could be used for Lucas.
8:40 PM Gary Bretz reported he had been doing maintenance on the Police car and presented the council with a list of repairs and expenses. All city vehicles have been checked over and serviced. No truck has been found to replace the dump/snow plow truck. He is out of asphalt cold mix used in street repair. Tarry Dougherty moved to purchase a load of cold mix. Kenny Cain seconded. Motion carried 4 yes votes.
8:45 PM James Rezabek reported he needs to order salt for the nitrate plant soon. He has been servicing fire hydrants, lubricating and testing them. Four of the hydrants are not draining properly They need to be dug out or replaced. Tammy Seirer moved to approve the purchases of salt for the nitrate plant. Trent Leach seconded the motion. Motion carried 4 yes votes.
9:01 PM Gary ward had nothing to report. City Treasurer Kay Mettlen shared three complaints that were received from citizns concerned about feral cats in the City. No action was taken on the complaints. A letter from ATHCO was shared with the council on grants available for landscape and playground equipment. Council consensus was that funding for playground equipment should be persued and asked that the City Clerk look into the possibilities. The Auditors have completed the audit on 2009 and will be reporting to the Council at the November 9, 2010 meeting. A budgeted transfer was done following the September Council Meeting per the council's request. There is $20,000 left that can be transferred if needed by the end of 2010. File Safe left an extra camera for the system for future use, the camera is missing. The Chamber of Commerce third quarter report was presented to the Council, fourth quarter investment of $2,500 in the Chamber of Commerce will be made now. The Golden Living Center property was sprayed for insects and the carpets were cleaned. No one has submitted a bid on the Bi-monthly cleaning of the rest home building in answer to the ad placed in the Lucas/Sylvan News. Art Shirt was contacted about making more City flags, cost is $70per flag with a $60 set up fee. Council consensus was to keep the last flag for display inside and at this time no additional flags will be ordered. Light bulbs that were ordered from the Kanas Power Pool will be picked up at the next KPP meeting. The Kansas Power Pool board of directors will hold their january 2011 meeting in Lucas. Plans will be made to provide a location for the meeting and a meal for the group. Council instructed the City Clerk to send letters and a copy of ordinances to persons leaving semi-trucks and trailers parked on the street and to persons exceeding the limit of two inoperable vehicles at a location. The renewal notice has been received from Blue Cross/Blue Shield with a substantial increase in premium. City clerk was instructed to obtain information on alternate sources of health insurance coverage for employees for comparison.
9:15 PM Tammy Seirer moved to approve the bills as presented. Kenny Cain seconded. Motion carried 4 yes votes. Tammy Seirer asked if there is sand to put in the intersections in the event of snow. City Crew said they use Ice Melt and they have it on hand. Gary Ward reported three were several alleys that need holes filled in. Councl instructed him to check into a sand/rock mixture from
APAC and if the cost of a load is less than $500 to purchase one load.
9:20 PM Kenny Cain asked if Attorney Ken Cole had looked over the information on the Kanas Energy Efficiency. Attoney Ken Cole requesed a copy of the inforamtion be sent to him.
9:24 PM Tammy Seirer, Trent Leach and Tarry Dougherty had no reports. The council thanked the City Crew for the tour of the City Facilities.
9:25 PM Trent Leach moved to adjourn. Tarry Dougherty seconded. Motion carried 4 yes votes.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Council Minutes: October 12, 2010 Special Meeting
LUCAS CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
October 12, 2010
5:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Tammy Seirer, Tarry Dougherty, Kenny Cain
EMPLOYEES: Kay Mettlen, Gary Bretz, Gary Ward, James Rezabek
5:07 PM Mayor David Urban called the Special Meeting to order. Special Meeting was called at the request of Council Members: Tammy Seirer, Tarry Dougherty, and Kenny Cain. Agenda Item: Tour the City Facilities. Mayor David Urban led the Council on a tour of the Miller Well House, Nitrate Plant, Electric Shop, City Shop and Shop Office.
5:45 PM Bill Harlow joined the meeting at the transformer/sub-station and explained the back up system that is being installed.
6:15 PM Bill Harlow left the meeting. Council Members toured the Lift Station and returned to the Civic Center. No action was taken following the tour.
6:35 PM Tammy Seirer moved to adjourn the meeting. Tarry Dougherty seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 yes votes.
SPECIAL MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
October 12, 2010
5:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Tammy Seirer, Tarry Dougherty, Kenny Cain
EMPLOYEES: Kay Mettlen, Gary Bretz, Gary Ward, James Rezabek
5:07 PM Mayor David Urban called the Special Meeting to order. Special Meeting was called at the request of Council Members: Tammy Seirer, Tarry Dougherty, and Kenny Cain. Agenda Item: Tour the City Facilities. Mayor David Urban led the Council on a tour of the Miller Well House, Nitrate Plant, Electric Shop, City Shop and Shop Office.
5:45 PM Bill Harlow joined the meeting at the transformer/sub-station and explained the back up system that is being installed.
6:15 PM Bill Harlow left the meeting. Council Members toured the Lift Station and returned to the Civic Center. No action was taken following the tour.
6:35 PM Tammy Seirer moved to adjourn the meeting. Tarry Dougherty seconded the motion. Motion carried 3 yes votes.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Agenda for October 12, 2010 Special Meeting
CITY OF LUCAS
AGENDA FOR SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
OCTOBER 12, 2010
1. Call to Order 5:00 PM
2. Tour City Facilities
AGENDA FOR SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
OCTOBER 12, 2010
1. Call to Order 5:00 PM
2. Tour City Facilities
Agenda for October 12, 2010 Regular Meeting
CITY OF LUCAS
AGENDA FOR COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
DATE October 12, 2010
1. Call to Order 7:00 PM
2. Reading and approval of minutes from the September 14, 2010 Regular Council Meeting and Special Meeting of September 14, 2010
3. Others bringing business before the Council:
4. Citizens bringing business before the Council:
5. Old Business
a. Transformers
b. Utility shut off guidelines
c. Airport Grant Report
d. Neighborhood Revitalization
e. Properties to demolish - Bid from J. T. Modlin
f. Walton Streets Lots
g. City Clerk School
h. Sewer Lagoon Draining
6. New Business
a. Procurement Policy
b. Bid on EPA Compliance from Matt Miles
c.
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.
AGENDA FOR COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
DATE October 12, 2010
1. Call to Order 7:00 PM
2. Reading and approval of minutes from the September 14, 2010 Regular Council Meeting and Special Meeting of September 14, 2010
3. Others bringing business before the Council:
4. Citizens bringing business before the Council:
5. Old Business
a. Transformers
b. Utility shut off guidelines
c. Airport Grant Report
d. Neighborhood Revitalization
e. Properties to demolish - Bid from J. T. Modlin
f. Walton Streets Lots
g. City Clerk School
h. Sewer Lagoon Draining
6. New Business
a. Procurement Policy
b. Bid on EPA Compliance from Matt Miles
c.
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.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Minutes of September 14, 2010 Regular City Council Meeting
LUCAS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
September 14, 2010
7:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
CITY MEMBERS: Tammy Seirer, Tarry Dougherty, Kenny Cain, Sheree Herold and Trent Leach
EMPLOYEES:Kay Mettlen, Gary Bretz, Julie Bretz, Gary Ward, James Rezabek and Bill Harlow
CITIZENS PRESENT: Doug Hickman, Dawn Bricker, Tammy Hower
7:00 PM Mayor David Urban called the meeting to order. Kenny Cain moved and Tarry Dougherty seconded a moiotn to approve the minutes of the August 10, 2010 regular Council meeting.
7:02 Dawn Bricker expressed concern about traffic flow in front of the School. Mayor David Urban said he will speak to USD 299 Superintendent Jude Stecklein about any problems there might be.
7:06 PM Tarry dougherty reported he had spoken to Advantage Realty from Russell about listing the Golden Living Center Property. Their selling fee would be 6%. Discussion was held on incentives that might be offered to qualified buyers, cleaning carperts, spraying for bugs and hiring someone to clean the rest home occasionally.
7:19 PM Kenny Cain moved to authorize up to $1,200 to hire Darin Brewer to clean the carpets and World Pest Control to spray inside and outside the building for insects. Tarry dougherty seconded the motion. Motion carried 4 yes votes. Council member Tammy Seirer cast a no vote. Council concensus was to put an ad in the paper and take bids for cleaning the rest home every other month.
7:22 PM Sheree Herold moved to register Mayor David Urban to attend the League of Kansas Municipalities Annual Conferenct in Overland Park, October 9 to 12, 2010. Tarry Dougherty seconded the motion.
7:22 PM Sheree Herold moved to register Mayor David Urban to attend the League of Kansas Municipalities Annual conference in Overland Park, October 9 to 12, 2010. Tarry Dougherty seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
7:25 PM Bill Harlow told the council that Mount Hope, Kansas is replacing their electrical system and have transformers for sale. The 25 KVA pots have been PCB tested and will run about $125.00 each. The Council is interseted in purchasing some transformers. Bill Harlow is to speak to the representative from Mount Hope and see what is available.
7:38 PM Lois Cooper and Kathy Ross arrived at the meeting. Bill Harlow said we can get more poles, the poles are free. The cost of delivery is approximately $300 per load. Council instructed him to get the poles he needs.
7:43 PM Lois Cooper addressed the Council about the Realtor contract on the Golden Living Facility. She would be willing to sign a non-exclusive listing with a commission of 6%.
7:48 PM Robert Speer, owner of the house at 107 South Kanasas , Lucas, KS indicated he would give this property to anyone wanting to clear the house off the lot. Bids are being sought on this demolition project. Council would like to get a list of properties that need to be cleared and perhaps get a reduced rate on clearing several properties at the same time.
7:50 PM Dawn Bricker left the meeting.
7:54 PM The lots on Walton Street that were given to Doug Kressley have never been registered with the Russell County Register of Deeds. The deed needs to be recoreded to get the property ownership changed on the tax roll. Council member Sheree Herold offered to speak to the Kressleys about getting the deed registered.
7:57 PM Tammy Seirer moved to approve Ordinance revoking Ordinance #374. Ordinance #383 shall read that if a utility customer in good standing moves to another locateion within the city a transfer fee of $50 for the location shall be charged rather than the $75.00 connection fee per utility as stated in Ordinance #374. Kenny Cain Seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
8:07 PM Council member Tarry Dougherty asked for clarification on handling disconnected utility services. Mayor David Urban will draft a set of guidelines and present them to the Councl at the October meeting for their consideration.
8::26 PM A bid has been received from Holland Paving for resurfacing the Airport runway. A grant is available for this project, deadline to apply is September 30,. 2010. Tammy Seirer moved to submit the grant application. Sheree Herold seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes. Council instructed the City Clerk to contact Hollnad Paving and ask for a quote on sealing cracks, slurry sealing and striping the runway, turnaround and taxi areas.
8:36 PM City Clerk Julie Bretz asked the Council for permission to submit an application for a Scholarship for her fourth year of City Clerk School. Class will be held in October, tuition is $250 for the school. Council instructed her to apply for a scholarship. The City would be asked to provide mileage, meals and hotel room.
8:45 PM Mayor David Urban asked that the Coucil meet at 5:00 PM at the Civic Center on October 12, 2010 and begin a tour of the City Facilities. Regular meeting will follow at 7:00PM.
8:45 PM Tarry Dougherty moved to sign a 6 month non-exclusive listing on the Golden Living Center Facility with Advantage Realty of Russell and North Star Realty of Lucas. Kenny Cain seconded the motion. Motion passed 5 yes votes.
8:47 PM Gary Bretz reported that repairs have been done to the street sweeper and the Heckendorn mower. Snow fence will be put up in October. Matt Miles from the EPA visited the shop last week and explained new guidelines for oil containment and storage.
Gary Bretz asked the Council about fixing the Police car so it could be used to drive to meetings etc. He said it needed four new tires. Council consensus was to get the tires and service the car so it can be used by the City Crew. Mayor David Urban asked about holes on Main Street. Gary Bretz said they would fill them with cold mix. Twenty blocks were chip sealed this year and there is oil left for use next year. Tammy Hower asked about cleaning graffiti off traffic signs. Gary Bretz said he will clean them, he had been waiting for the County Sheriff to view them.
8:55 PM James Rezabek said he had finished rotating water valves with the exception of the ones that leaked. They have sealed themselves and he will rotate them in the spring when they can be replaced if necessary. Tammy Seirer moved to authorize purchasing Chlorine and testing supplies for the nitrate plant up to $1,000. Tarry Dougherty seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
9:00 PM Gary Ward reported that Matt Miles had checked the PCB testing on our transformers and everything is okay. Matt will be submitting a bid for drawing up a plan for oil containment in the event of a spill to meet EPA guidelines.
9:01 PM Bill Harlow reported that there is one lightening arrestor to be installed at the sub-station. The sub-station is close to being ready for back up use. A phasing stick can be borrowed from Clay Center to test it. Only one truck from Clay Center will be necessary to perform the test.
9:04 PM Julie Bretz had no report. Kay Mettlen reported that a dog catching stick has been purchased.
9:05 PM Tarry Dougherty moved to allow the bills as presented. Sheree Herold seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
9:07 PM Trent Leach moved to allow up to $2,000.00 to hire Paul Simpson to pump gray water from the 2nd containment cell to lower water levels in the sewer lagoon. Kenny Cain seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
9:15 PM Council asked the City Clerk to place an ad asking for bids for cleaning the rest home facility every other month until it is sold.
9:21 PM Rita Sharp is working on a video of the rest home and community to use as a maketing aid to help sell the rest home. Council consensus was she should be reimbursed for her expenses and Council asked if copies could be given to the realtors and Russell County Economic Development.
9:24 PM Gary Bretz said he would continue to spray for mosquitos as long as needed.
9:25 PM Tammy Hower left the meeting. Kenny Cain, Tammy Serier, Sheree Herold, Tarry Dougherty and Trent Leach had no committee reports.
9:26 PM Kenny Cain moved to transfer $40,000.00 from the Electric Fund to the General fund. Tammy Seirer seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes. Kenny Cain moved to transfer $3000.00 from the General Fund to the Industrial Development Fund. Tammy Seirer seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
9:30 PM Trent Leach moved to adjourn. Tarry Dougherty seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
September 14, 2010
7:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
CITY MEMBERS: Tammy Seirer, Tarry Dougherty, Kenny Cain, Sheree Herold and Trent Leach
EMPLOYEES:Kay Mettlen, Gary Bretz, Julie Bretz, Gary Ward, James Rezabek and Bill Harlow
CITIZENS PRESENT: Doug Hickman, Dawn Bricker, Tammy Hower
7:00 PM Mayor David Urban called the meeting to order. Kenny Cain moved and Tarry Dougherty seconded a moiotn to approve the minutes of the August 10, 2010 regular Council meeting.
7:02 Dawn Bricker expressed concern about traffic flow in front of the School. Mayor David Urban said he will speak to USD 299 Superintendent Jude Stecklein about any problems there might be.
7:06 PM Tarry dougherty reported he had spoken to Advantage Realty from Russell about listing the Golden Living Center Property. Their selling fee would be 6%. Discussion was held on incentives that might be offered to qualified buyers, cleaning carperts, spraying for bugs and hiring someone to clean the rest home occasionally.
7:19 PM Kenny Cain moved to authorize up to $1,200 to hire Darin Brewer to clean the carpets and World Pest Control to spray inside and outside the building for insects. Tarry dougherty seconded the motion. Motion carried 4 yes votes. Council member Tammy Seirer cast a no vote. Council concensus was to put an ad in the paper and take bids for cleaning the rest home every other month.
7:22 PM Sheree Herold moved to register Mayor David Urban to attend the League of Kansas Municipalities Annual Conferenct in Overland Park, October 9 to 12, 2010. Tarry Dougherty seconded the motion.
7:22 PM Sheree Herold moved to register Mayor David Urban to attend the League of Kansas Municipalities Annual conference in Overland Park, October 9 to 12, 2010. Tarry Dougherty seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
7:25 PM Bill Harlow told the council that Mount Hope, Kansas is replacing their electrical system and have transformers for sale. The 25 KVA pots have been PCB tested and will run about $125.00 each. The Council is interseted in purchasing some transformers. Bill Harlow is to speak to the representative from Mount Hope and see what is available.
7:38 PM Lois Cooper and Kathy Ross arrived at the meeting. Bill Harlow said we can get more poles, the poles are free. The cost of delivery is approximately $300 per load. Council instructed him to get the poles he needs.
7:43 PM Lois Cooper addressed the Council about the Realtor contract on the Golden Living Facility. She would be willing to sign a non-exclusive listing with a commission of 6%.
7:48 PM Robert Speer, owner of the house at 107 South Kanasas , Lucas, KS indicated he would give this property to anyone wanting to clear the house off the lot. Bids are being sought on this demolition project. Council would like to get a list of properties that need to be cleared and perhaps get a reduced rate on clearing several properties at the same time.
7:50 PM Dawn Bricker left the meeting.
7:54 PM The lots on Walton Street that were given to Doug Kressley have never been registered with the Russell County Register of Deeds. The deed needs to be recoreded to get the property ownership changed on the tax roll. Council member Sheree Herold offered to speak to the Kressleys about getting the deed registered.
7:57 PM Tammy Seirer moved to approve Ordinance revoking Ordinance #374. Ordinance #383 shall read that if a utility customer in good standing moves to another locateion within the city a transfer fee of $50 for the location shall be charged rather than the $75.00 connection fee per utility as stated in Ordinance #374. Kenny Cain Seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
8:07 PM Council member Tarry Dougherty asked for clarification on handling disconnected utility services. Mayor David Urban will draft a set of guidelines and present them to the Councl at the October meeting for their consideration.
8::26 PM A bid has been received from Holland Paving for resurfacing the Airport runway. A grant is available for this project, deadline to apply is September 30,. 2010. Tammy Seirer moved to submit the grant application. Sheree Herold seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes. Council instructed the City Clerk to contact Hollnad Paving and ask for a quote on sealing cracks, slurry sealing and striping the runway, turnaround and taxi areas.
8:36 PM City Clerk Julie Bretz asked the Council for permission to submit an application for a Scholarship for her fourth year of City Clerk School. Class will be held in October, tuition is $250 for the school. Council instructed her to apply for a scholarship. The City would be asked to provide mileage, meals and hotel room.
8:45 PM Mayor David Urban asked that the Coucil meet at 5:00 PM at the Civic Center on October 12, 2010 and begin a tour of the City Facilities. Regular meeting will follow at 7:00PM.
8:45 PM Tarry Dougherty moved to sign a 6 month non-exclusive listing on the Golden Living Center Facility with Advantage Realty of Russell and North Star Realty of Lucas. Kenny Cain seconded the motion. Motion passed 5 yes votes.
8:47 PM Gary Bretz reported that repairs have been done to the street sweeper and the Heckendorn mower. Snow fence will be put up in October. Matt Miles from the EPA visited the shop last week and explained new guidelines for oil containment and storage.
Gary Bretz asked the Council about fixing the Police car so it could be used to drive to meetings etc. He said it needed four new tires. Council consensus was to get the tires and service the car so it can be used by the City Crew. Mayor David Urban asked about holes on Main Street. Gary Bretz said they would fill them with cold mix. Twenty blocks were chip sealed this year and there is oil left for use next year. Tammy Hower asked about cleaning graffiti off traffic signs. Gary Bretz said he will clean them, he had been waiting for the County Sheriff to view them.
8:55 PM James Rezabek said he had finished rotating water valves with the exception of the ones that leaked. They have sealed themselves and he will rotate them in the spring when they can be replaced if necessary. Tammy Seirer moved to authorize purchasing Chlorine and testing supplies for the nitrate plant up to $1,000. Tarry Dougherty seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
9:00 PM Gary Ward reported that Matt Miles had checked the PCB testing on our transformers and everything is okay. Matt will be submitting a bid for drawing up a plan for oil containment in the event of a spill to meet EPA guidelines.
9:01 PM Bill Harlow reported that there is one lightening arrestor to be installed at the sub-station. The sub-station is close to being ready for back up use. A phasing stick can be borrowed from Clay Center to test it. Only one truck from Clay Center will be necessary to perform the test.
9:04 PM Julie Bretz had no report. Kay Mettlen reported that a dog catching stick has been purchased.
9:05 PM Tarry Dougherty moved to allow the bills as presented. Sheree Herold seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
9:07 PM Trent Leach moved to allow up to $2,000.00 to hire Paul Simpson to pump gray water from the 2nd containment cell to lower water levels in the sewer lagoon. Kenny Cain seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
9:15 PM Council asked the City Clerk to place an ad asking for bids for cleaning the rest home facility every other month until it is sold.
9:21 PM Rita Sharp is working on a video of the rest home and community to use as a maketing aid to help sell the rest home. Council consensus was she should be reimbursed for her expenses and Council asked if copies could be given to the realtors and Russell County Economic Development.
9:24 PM Gary Bretz said he would continue to spray for mosquitos as long as needed.
9:25 PM Tammy Hower left the meeting. Kenny Cain, Tammy Serier, Sheree Herold, Tarry Dougherty and Trent Leach had no committee reports.
9:26 PM Kenny Cain moved to transfer $40,000.00 from the Electric Fund to the General fund. Tammy Seirer seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes. Kenny Cain moved to transfer $3000.00 from the General Fund to the Industrial Development Fund. Tammy Seirer seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
9:30 PM Trent Leach moved to adjourn. Tarry Dougherty seconded. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
Minutes of September 21, 2010 Special Meeting
LUCAS CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
September 21, 2010
8:00 PM
COUNCIL MEMBERS:/ Tammy Seirer, Kenny Cain, Tarry Dougherty, Sheree Herold, Trent Leach
EMPLOYEES: Julie Bretz, Kay Mettlen, Gary Bretz
CITIZENS Doug Hickman, Lois Cooper, Bailey Evans
8:02 PMPresident of the Council Trent Leach, filling in at the Mayor's absence, called the Special Meeting to order. The Special Meeting was called at the request of Council Members: Tammy Serier, Sheree Herold, and Tarry Dougherty. Items on the Agenda were: 1. Golden Living Center Facility Realtor contract and possible incentives the City could offer to a qualified buyer.
8:22 PM Tammy Seirer moved to enter into a 6 month non-exclusive contract presented by Lois Cooper, representing North Star Realty, and that the Council approve Trent Leach to sign the contract as acting Mayor. Tarry dougherty seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
8:24 PM Council discussed possible options for incentives that could be offered to prospective buyers of the Golden Living Facility property. No action was taken. City Clerk Julie Bretz was instructed to check on reinstating the Neighborhood Revitalization program. Renewal deadline for the program is October 1, 2010.
8:46 PM Tarry Dougherty moved to adjourn the meeting. Sheree Herold seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
SPECIAL MEETING
LUCAS CIVIC CENTER
September 21, 2010
8:00 PM
COUNCIL MEMBERS:/ Tammy Seirer, Kenny Cain, Tarry Dougherty, Sheree Herold, Trent Leach
EMPLOYEES: Julie Bretz, Kay Mettlen, Gary Bretz
CITIZENS Doug Hickman, Lois Cooper, Bailey Evans
8:02 PMPresident of the Council Trent Leach, filling in at the Mayor's absence, called the Special Meeting to order. The Special Meeting was called at the request of Council Members: Tammy Serier, Sheree Herold, and Tarry Dougherty. Items on the Agenda were: 1. Golden Living Center Facility Realtor contract and possible incentives the City could offer to a qualified buyer.
8:22 PM Tammy Seirer moved to enter into a 6 month non-exclusive contract presented by Lois Cooper, representing North Star Realty, and that the Council approve Trent Leach to sign the contract as acting Mayor. Tarry dougherty seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
8:24 PM Council discussed possible options for incentives that could be offered to prospective buyers of the Golden Living Facility property. No action was taken. City Clerk Julie Bretz was instructed to check on reinstating the Neighborhood Revitalization program. Renewal deadline for the program is October 1, 2010.
8:46 PM Tarry Dougherty moved to adjourn the meeting. Sheree Herold seconded the motion. Motion carried 5 yes votes.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Council Minutes: August 10, 2010 Regular Meeting/Budget Hearing
LUCAS CITY COUNCIL BUDGET HEARING AND REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
GOLDEN AGE CENTER
August 10, 2010
7:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Tammy Seirer, Tarry Dougherty, Kenny Cain, Sheree Herold
CITY ATTORNEY: Ken Cole
EMPLOYEES: Gary Bretz, Kay Mettlen
CITIZENS PRESENT: Doug Hickman
7:00 PM Mayor David Urban opened the Budget Hearing and asked if there were any coments or questions from the public. Doug Hickman commented that the $1,000.00 the Council voted to transfer to the Library was not included in the published budget. No action was taken.
7:10 PM Mayor David Urban closed the Budget Hearing and informed those present the Regular Council Meeting would resume at the Civic center.
7:17 PM Gary Ward, James Rezabek, Bill Harolw, John Rhudolph, Jessica Rhudolph and Dawn Bricker arrived at the meeting. Mayor Urban resumed the meeting and asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the July 13, 2010 and July 15, 2010 Regular Meetings and the July 20, 2010 Special meeting. Attorney Ken cole said that in the July 20, 2010 Special Meeting a reason had to be stated for each Executive Session. Tammy Seirer asked that a clarification be made to the 8:04 PM entry on the July 13, 2010 meeting. Kenny Cain moved that the minuts be approved with these corrections. Sheree Herold seconded, motion carried 4 yes votes.
7:22 PM Dawn Bricker asked about weed control and mowing within the City. Mayor Urban said there is an Ordinance stating that if weeds are over 12 inches tall a letter is sent asking the property owner or tenant to mow. If mowing is not done in 10 days the City will mow the property and bill the tenant or landowner for the mowing.
7:23 PM A report of funds disbersed on the Bowl Plaza project was given to the Council.
7:25 PM Sheree Herold has spoken to Earl Zweifel and he will draw up plans for the library and would then want them certified by an architect. Doug Hickmam said the Library Board will review the original sketch for the Library and get back to the Council with any changes they might want to make.
7:27 PM It was determined that awnings on the dugouts at the ballfield would obstruct the view of the field from the bleachers. Council will not proceed with dugout awnings at this time. The installation of a barricade between the dugouts and the parking areas was discussed. The Mayor commented that the awnings over the bleachers worked well during K-18 State Tournament.
7:31 PM The realtor contract with North Star Realty on the Golden Living Center expires today, August 10, 2010. After discussion by the Council, no action was taken on renewal of the contract. Possible incentives that could be offered to an approved buyer for the Golden Living Center were discussed. No action was taken.
7:50 PM The League of Kansas Municipalities Annual conference will be held in Overland Park on October 9 to October 12, 2010. Mayor David Urban asked if any of the Council would be interested in going. Decision was tabled until the September 14, 2010 meeting.
7:54 PM Kenny Cain moved and Tarry Dougherty seconded to approve the 2011 budget as published. Motion carried 4 yes votes.
7:55 PM Tammy Seirer moved and Kenny Cain seconded to approve the bill from Heinze and Associates for the Bond on the City Clerk and Treasurer.
7:56 PM Gary Bretz reported that Fifth Street has been resurfaced. The City Crew would like to do South Fairview from 1st to 2nd Street if time and weather allows. The summer help will be leaving on September 13, 2010. The Council mentioned cracks in the Main street surface. The hydraulic pump went out on the IHC truck and was replaced. The IHC truck neds considerable repairs and a replacement should be sought. Council asked the crew to look into State Surplus vehicles that might be a good replacement.
8:07 PM James Rezabek reported citizens that are concerned about the City trapping cats. The Ordinance reads that all felines are to have a collar on in the City Limits. Attorney Ken Cole said there should be no problem with trapping as long as the captured felines are placed in someone's care and not abandoned. Repair parts are needed for the Nitate Plant. Some relays have been ordered. Tammy Seirer moved to approve $1,000.00 in parts to be ordered for the Nitrate Plant. Tarry Dougherty seconded the motion. Motion carried 4 yes votes. There is a service tech from Pennsylvania that can come out if the repairs do not correct the problem.
8:18 PM Bill Harlow asked what is being planned to be done with the property at 1st and Kansas that was burned several years ago. Council will contact the owner to learn his plans for the property.
8:52 PM Money has been received on one of the past due utility bills that were sent to the State Set Off program. Another past due account has been put on the Set Off List. Council was informed that there will be a charge of $450.00 connection fees for USD 299 to connect all the utility hookups for the school buildings. Tammuy Seirer moved and Sheree Herold seconded to approve the bills as presented for payment. Motion carried 4 yes votes.
8:35 PM Mayor David Urban asked the Council for permission to let the Fire Department use the Ford tractor to load bleachers to take to the Mud run on Sseptember 4, 2010. Council approved the request.
8:36 PM Kenny Cain will get brochures from the Kansas Power Pool with information on ways to make homes more energy efficient.
8:37 PM Tammy Seirer asked when the tornado siren located by the school will be in operation. The City Crew said it is operating at this time.
8:38 PM Tarry Dougherty reported he had toured the Golden Living Center facility and found it to be in need of a general cleaning and bug extermination. He has bids for steam cleaning the carper and spraying for insects. Council will meet at the Civic Center on September 14, 2010 at 6:00 PM and will tour the Golden Living Center as a group before a decision is made on Dougherty's suggestions. Report from the City Crew is that the garden plot behind the Golden Living Center has been mowed and trimmed.
8:46 PM Tarry Dougherty moved to adjourn the meeting. Kenny Cain seconded. Motion carried 4 yes votes.
GOLDEN AGE CENTER
August 10, 2010
7:00 PM
MAYOR: David Urban
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Tammy Seirer, Tarry Dougherty, Kenny Cain, Sheree Herold
CITY ATTORNEY: Ken Cole
EMPLOYEES: Gary Bretz, Kay Mettlen
CITIZENS PRESENT: Doug Hickman
7:00 PM Mayor David Urban opened the Budget Hearing and asked if there were any coments or questions from the public. Doug Hickman commented that the $1,000.00 the Council voted to transfer to the Library was not included in the published budget. No action was taken.
7:10 PM Mayor David Urban closed the Budget Hearing and informed those present the Regular Council Meeting would resume at the Civic center.
7:17 PM Gary Ward, James Rezabek, Bill Harolw, John Rhudolph, Jessica Rhudolph and Dawn Bricker arrived at the meeting. Mayor Urban resumed the meeting and asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the July 13, 2010 and July 15, 2010 Regular Meetings and the July 20, 2010 Special meeting. Attorney Ken cole said that in the July 20, 2010 Special Meeting a reason had to be stated for each Executive Session. Tammy Seirer asked that a clarification be made to the 8:04 PM entry on the July 13, 2010 meeting. Kenny Cain moved that the minuts be approved with these corrections. Sheree Herold seconded, motion carried 4 yes votes.
7:22 PM Dawn Bricker asked about weed control and mowing within the City. Mayor Urban said there is an Ordinance stating that if weeds are over 12 inches tall a letter is sent asking the property owner or tenant to mow. If mowing is not done in 10 days the City will mow the property and bill the tenant or landowner for the mowing.
7:23 PM A report of funds disbersed on the Bowl Plaza project was given to the Council.
7:25 PM Sheree Herold has spoken to Earl Zweifel and he will draw up plans for the library and would then want them certified by an architect. Doug Hickmam said the Library Board will review the original sketch for the Library and get back to the Council with any changes they might want to make.
7:27 PM It was determined that awnings on the dugouts at the ballfield would obstruct the view of the field from the bleachers. Council will not proceed with dugout awnings at this time. The installation of a barricade between the dugouts and the parking areas was discussed. The Mayor commented that the awnings over the bleachers worked well during K-18 State Tournament.
7:31 PM The realtor contract with North Star Realty on the Golden Living Center expires today, August 10, 2010. After discussion by the Council, no action was taken on renewal of the contract. Possible incentives that could be offered to an approved buyer for the Golden Living Center were discussed. No action was taken.
7:50 PM The League of Kansas Municipalities Annual conference will be held in Overland Park on October 9 to October 12, 2010. Mayor David Urban asked if any of the Council would be interested in going. Decision was tabled until the September 14, 2010 meeting.
7:54 PM Kenny Cain moved and Tarry Dougherty seconded to approve the 2011 budget as published. Motion carried 4 yes votes.
7:55 PM Tammy Seirer moved and Kenny Cain seconded to approve the bill from Heinze and Associates for the Bond on the City Clerk and Treasurer.
7:56 PM Gary Bretz reported that Fifth Street has been resurfaced. The City Crew would like to do South Fairview from 1st to 2nd Street if time and weather allows. The summer help will be leaving on September 13, 2010. The Council mentioned cracks in the Main street surface. The hydraulic pump went out on the IHC truck and was replaced. The IHC truck neds considerable repairs and a replacement should be sought. Council asked the crew to look into State Surplus vehicles that might be a good replacement.
8:07 PM James Rezabek reported citizens that are concerned about the City trapping cats. The Ordinance reads that all felines are to have a collar on in the City Limits. Attorney Ken Cole said there should be no problem with trapping as long as the captured felines are placed in someone's care and not abandoned. Repair parts are needed for the Nitate Plant. Some relays have been ordered. Tammy Seirer moved to approve $1,000.00 in parts to be ordered for the Nitrate Plant. Tarry Dougherty seconded the motion. Motion carried 4 yes votes. There is a service tech from Pennsylvania that can come out if the repairs do not correct the problem.
8:18 PM Bill Harlow asked what is being planned to be done with the property at 1st and Kansas that was burned several years ago. Council will contact the owner to learn his plans for the property.
8:52 PM Money has been received on one of the past due utility bills that were sent to the State Set Off program. Another past due account has been put on the Set Off List. Council was informed that there will be a charge of $450.00 connection fees for USD 299 to connect all the utility hookups for the school buildings. Tammuy Seirer moved and Sheree Herold seconded to approve the bills as presented for payment. Motion carried 4 yes votes.
8:35 PM Mayor David Urban asked the Council for permission to let the Fire Department use the Ford tractor to load bleachers to take to the Mud run on Sseptember 4, 2010. Council approved the request.
8:36 PM Kenny Cain will get brochures from the Kansas Power Pool with information on ways to make homes more energy efficient.
8:37 PM Tammy Seirer asked when the tornado siren located by the school will be in operation. The City Crew said it is operating at this time.
8:38 PM Tarry Dougherty reported he had toured the Golden Living Center facility and found it to be in need of a general cleaning and bug extermination. He has bids for steam cleaning the carper and spraying for insects. Council will meet at the Civic Center on September 14, 2010 at 6:00 PM and will tour the Golden Living Center as a group before a decision is made on Dougherty's suggestions. Report from the City Crew is that the garden plot behind the Golden Living Center has been mowed and trimmed.
8:46 PM Tarry Dougherty moved to adjourn the meeting. Kenny Cain seconded. Motion carried 4 yes votes.
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