REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
PRESENT: Mike Batchelder, Tony French, Jerry Bruns, Donna Parish and Mari Ann Parker.
ALSO
PRESENT: Robert Powell, Dick Powell,
Artie Lucas, Carol Hopkins, Jeff Riley, Roger Gormley, Shawn Tilton, Ila Spaulding, Charles Baskins,
Katie Hargis, Fuzz and Betty Lewis, Russ Karn, Jim Gilmore, Bill Crabtree,
Tammie Petrik, Tom Bliss, Ty Parsons, Dorothy Diveley, Ted Collins, Deb Fox, John Petrik, Rachel
Williams, Andy Parker, Billy Noll, Gary Connellis,
Ken Stewart and Bill Butrick.
PRESIDING: Mayor Janet Tyler.
The
meeting was called to order at
Tony
French moved to approve the minutes of the last Regular Council Meeting held
Jerry Bruns moved to approve the minutes of the special meeting
held
Donna
Parish moved to approve the minutes of the special meeting held
Tony
French moved to approve the minutes of the second special meeting held
Tony
French moved to approve the bills for the month of February, 2005. Mari Ann Parker 2nd, motion
carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS
County
Attorney Charles Baskins and First District
Commissioner Artie Lucas presented
information and talked of support for the
upcoming 1% sales tax vote. Baskins spoke of the different county projects that can be
funded with the sales tax revenue as well as the benefits the cities in
Tony
French moved to approve Resolution #05-02.
A Resolution of the governing body of the City of
Tom Bliss
and Ty Parsons from MOKAN Regional Planning
Commission presented information for building a community center thru the
KANSTEP grant. They explained the grant
funds would come from the CDBG program for materials and the City would provide
labor, technical support and equipment for their matching share. The Community Center may also include other
usages such as Day Care Centers, Fire Stations, Food Pantry and Storm
Shelter. Bliss explained that
identifying the usage for the building would be key in
the pre-grant application.
Councilmember Mike Batchelder informed the Council that the “Spark Plug” Committee
for the Community Center consisted of Fuzz and Betty Lewis, Robert Powell,
Beverly Evans and Jim Gilmore at this time.
Mike
Batchelder moved for the committee to begin work on the proposed Community
Center project with the assistance of MOKAN Regional Commission and prepare for
the pre-grant application. Tony French 2nd,
motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Donna Parish stated that USD #425 (High School) was allowing use of
the facilities on Sundays by adults only.
Deb Fox
of
PRIDE
President Betty Lewis talked about the annual PRIDE Clean-up day which has
always been held in April of each year.
Mayor Tyler appointed City Superintendent Jeff Riley to meet with Betty
and for them to set a date for the Clean-up day.
Recreation
Commission member Tammie Petrik informed the Council that the Dodge Ball
Tournament would be held at the High School this Sunday and that six teams had
signed up to participate this far. Tammie also asked about fund raising money
and budgeting for the Commission.
Commission
Russ Karn stated that the sign-up sheets for the summer ball program would be
passed out within the next two weeks and that a countywide meeting would
hopefully be held soon. Russ also talked
of training courses being held that would benefit the kids with pitching
skills.
COMMITTEE
REPORTS
Councilmember Jerry Bruns reported on a meeting held
earlier today with representatives from Bartlett and West Engineers, Inc.,
Roger Engemann, Jeff Riley, Bill Butrick,
Mike Batchelder and himself
to talk about the wiring problem at the new well. Mike Dunnaway of Bartlett & West stated that the No. 3 wire
used should not have been because No. 4 was called for in the specs. Bruns stated that
Bartlett & West would be paying Engemann Drainage
Inc., to replace the current wire with the heavier wire and then look into
control panel problems and lead wires after the wire was changed.
CITIZENS
REQUESTS
John
Petrik voiced his concerns about surveyors involved with the water line
installation
driving
on his property without asking permission.
John said he was also concerned about the trench being dug across his
driveway which would not allow for traffic flow to their day-care
business. The Mayor and Council agreed
that City personnel would be watching for any problems that may develop and
that Mr. Petrik’s concerns should be treated
appropriately. Mr. Petrik also asked
about the road on the N. City limits being made into a full 60 foot
street. City Attorney Ted Collins stated
he would put together a proposal for the property owners involved to start the
process for making
NEW BUSINESS
Mike
Batchelder moved to have the City Attorney look into Franchise Ordinances and
updates with
CITY
OFFICERS REPORT
City
Clerk Bill Butrick said he had talked with BG
Consultants today and that a proposal for their services should be sent out
soon.
City
Superintendent Jeff Riley talked about operating well no. 5 and that a chart
meter was in place to check for voltage readings. Jeff also talked about street repairs and
millings on dead end streets.
Police
Chief Gary Connellis informed the Council he was busy
reorganizing the Police Department and that he would be updating the current
Police Manual for the City. He stated
that he is starting a “Business Security Check List” for all businesses that
may be interested.
GOVERNING
BODY COMMENTS
Councilmember Mike Batchelder told the Council that the Homeland Security Grant
applied for had been awarded to the City.
He stated that $153,000 for the purchase of a new fire apparatus would
be matched with approximately $17,000 borrowed from the Firemen’s Relief Fund.
Mike
Batchelder moved to accept with regret the resignation of Rachel Williams. Jerry Bruns 2nd,
motion carried unanimously.
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Mayor City
Clerk