RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE GOVERNING BODY 8 MAY 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, Irene Dirks, Tom Kreutzer, Troy Leiker, Lynelle Shubert and Allen Weigel
BEING ABSENT: Mary Jo Clevenger
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written, printed and distributed.
GUESTS: David Tidball, Terry Eberle, and Janelle Miller
At this time an ordinance making appropriation for the payment of claims for the month of April 2013 was read, whereupon, George Arnold motioned to approve claims in the amount of $214,384.66. Tom Kreutzer seconded. Motion carried. Warrant #9145 and 9149 were reviewed prior to approval.
Mayor Roy welcomed new council members Irene Dirks and Lynelle Shubert to the council. Mayor Roy also presented plaques to outgoing city council members George Arnold and Tom Kreutzer and thanked them from their service to the community.
David Tidball was present before the Governing Body to request that the city ordinance prohibiting farm animals (goats, miniature horses, and the like) be modified to allow David to have a petting zoo adjacent to his thrift shop on Main Street. It was the consensus of the council to not allow this type of business in the city. David was thanked by the governing body and took his leave.
CHIEF OF POLICE: Chief Eberle requested approval to hire two new patrol officers. Mark Dahlsten and Dustin Weber will both begin employment on June 3, 2013. Dustin Weber will need to attend the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center to become certified. A motion was made by Allen Weigel and seconded by Lynelle Shubert to approve the hiring of the officers. Motion carried.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Hardy Howard presented the two quotes that were received for the electrical work for the new shelter at the Pool Park. After a short review, Irene Dirks motioned to approve the quote from Eberle Electric in the amount of $498.64. Allen Weigel seconded. Motion carried.
MAYOR: Kenneth Roy presented his list of annual appointments to the city administrative offices, Library Board, Travel and Tourism, Keeney Village Board of Directors, Planning Commission, City Fire Department and Tree Board. After a discussion and review, Troy Leiker motioned to approve the Mayor’s appointment list as presented. Allen Weigel seconded. Motion carried.
Allen Weigel motioned to nominate Troy Leiker as council president for the coming year. Irene Dirks seconded. Motion carried.
No further business appearing, the meeting was adjourned.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Lindsay Flax
City of WaKeeney
408 Russell Ave
WaKeeney, KS 67672
785-743-5791