Feral cats are on the loose in WaKeeney.

The city has accepted a community grant from Midwest Energy to offset the costs associated with the control of feral cats within the city limits.  The grant was approved during the February 4 city council meeting.

Below are the complete meeting minutes.

RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE GOVERNING BODY 4 FEBRUARY 2014

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 Mary Jo Clevenger, Irene Dirks, Troy Leiker, and Allen Weigel

BEING ABSENT: Lynelle Shubert

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written, printed and distributed.

GUESTS: Jody Zeman, MiKalya Cody, Megan Zahn, Tyler Lowry, and Janelle Miller

Jody Zeman, Trego County Economic Development Director was present to invite the Governing Body to a strategic planning meeting hosted by TCED on Monday, April 28, 2014 at 6:30 PM at Western Coop Electric. Jody also presented the interlocal agreement between the various governmental agencies concerning the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Hardy Howard presented to the Governing Body a quote from Harries Leasing for a 2015 Chevrolet 2500HD pickup with utility bed. After a discussion, Mary Jo Clevenger motioned to approve the purchase of the unit with trade in of the 2002 Dodge. Troy Leiker seconded. Motion carried.

Delinquent utility accounts to be sent to the State of Kansas Set-off collection program were reviewed by the City Council. A motion was made by Irene Dirks and seconded by Allen Weigel to approve the list for set-off. Motion carried.

A quote from Layne for the pump removal and chemical cleaning of well #8 was reviewed by the Governing Body. After discussion, a motion was made by Allen Weigel to approve the routine maintenance suggested by Layne with an additional quote to be provided for any needed replacement parts and repairs once the pump and piping are removed and inspected. Mary Jo Clevenger seconded. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Irene Dirks to accept a Midwest Energy Community Fund grant in the amount of $1,000 on behalf of Janet Baumgartner to offset the costs associated with the control of feral cats within the city. Mary Jo Clevenger seconded. Motion carried.

At this time an ordinance making appropriation for the payment of claims for the month of January 2014 was read, whereupon, Mary Jo Clevenger motioned to approve claims in the amount of $191,215.61 Troy Leiker seconded. Motion carried. Warrants #9758, #9776, #9792, #9808 and #9811 were reviewed prior to approval.

A motion was made by Mary Jo Clevenger to adjourn into executive session for a period of 20 minutes for the discussion of non-elected personnel. Troy Leiker seconded. Motion carried. Those remaining in the executive session included Mayor Roy, City Council and City Administrator Howard.

The executive session ended within the allotted time.

No further business appearing, the meeting was adjourned.