RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE GOVERNING BODY 19 
MARCH 2013
The Governing Body of the City of WaKeeney, Kansas met in a regular session at City Hall 408 Russell Ave at 7:00 PM with the Mayor presiding and the following members present:
Mayor Kenneth Roy and Council Members George Arnold, Mary Jo Clevenger, Tom Kreutzer, Troy Leiker and Allen Weigel
BEING ABSENT: None
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written, printed and distributed.
GUESTS: Deana Sturd, Sara Dunn, Kiley Dunn, Terry Eberle, Charlie Knoll and Janelle Miller
Sara and Kiley Dunn, representing the Trego County Fair Board were present before the Governing Body to request the city’s sponsorship of the 2013 fair. Sara and Kiley reviewed the lineup of events and performers coming to the 2013 fair. Sara and Kiley were thanked by the Governing Body and took their leave.
Deana Sturd, Senior Consultant with the Austin Peters Group presented to the Governing Body the final report of the city’s market compensation study dated March 1, 2013. Deana reviewed the report at length with the city council. The study will provide the basis for future wage and benefit levels of the city’s work force. Deana was thanked by the Governing Body and took her leave.
CHIEF OF POLICE: Terry Eberle provided his monthly departmental report. Chief Eberle provided a letter of resignation for Office Thea Ratliff. A hiring process will begin immediately to find a replacement officer for the department.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Hardy Howard presented quotes that had been received for materials and contract labor for the replacement of a water main in the 400 block of N. 13th Street. After a review by the City Council, Allen Weigel motioned to approve the materials purchase from Municipal Supply and the contract digging to Bollig Excavating. George Arnold seconded. Motion carried.
The City Administrator presented a quote from Northwestern Office Supply for the purchase of a new digital copier. After a review and discussion, Troy Leiker motioned to approve the purchase of a Sharp MX-M260 copier for $2,595. Mary Jo Clevenger seconded. Motion carried.
The Governing Body reviewed admission fees and hours at WaKeeney Water Park for 2013.
A motion was made by Tom Kreutzer and seconded by Troy Leiker to close the City Office at noon on Good Friday, March 29, 2013. Motion carried.
MAYOR: Kenneth Roy invited the City Council to attend a League of Kansas Municipalities strategic planning meeting in Oberlin on March 27, 2013.
A motion was made by Tom Kreutzer to approve an allocation of $1,000 to this year’s Trego County Fair Board. Mary Jo Clevenger seconded. Motion carried.
No further business appearing, the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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