RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE GOVERNING BODY 20 AUGUST 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 Mary Jo Clevenger, Irene Dirks, Troy Leiker, Lynelle Shubert, and Allen Weigel
BEING ABSENT: None
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written, printed and distributed.
GUESTS: Shaylee Flax, Abraham Pfannenstiel, Vic Kinderknecht, Diane Wagner, Jerry Boxberger, Wanda Boxberger, Dave Hendricks, Mary Ruth Hendricks, Charlie Knoll, Terry Eberle, and Janelle Miller
A public hearing for the city’s 2014 budget was held at 7:00 PM. After receiving comments from the public in attendance, Irene Dirks motioned to approve the 2014 budget as presented. Troy Leiker seconded. Motion carried. In addition, a motion was made by Mary Jo Clevenger and seconded by Allen Weigel to approve ordinance #1431 attesting to the increase in property taxes for the 2014 budget. Motion carried.
Vic Kinderknecht, 116 N. 6th Street, addressed the Governing Body over concerns related to building codes, zoning regulations and drying trees. Vic was thanked by the City Council and took his leave.
Diane Wagner, 1100 Easter Ave, addressed the Governing Body over concerns in her neighborhood ranging from weeds and sandburrs to junk vehicles and miscellaneous junk. After a lengthy debate, Irene Dirks motioned to seek legal action to abate the environmental conditions on the east half of Block 3, Original City (Osborn, Monroe, Henkel Subdivision) owned by Ray & Bernice Stithem. Lynelle Shubert seconded. Motion carried.
CHIEF OF POLICE: Terry Eberle provided his monthly departmental report. Chief Eberle also discussed with the City Council mailboxes on sidewalks, allowing ATVs, golf carts, and worksite vehicles within the city, and crosswalks on N. 13th Street and Barclay Ave.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR: City Administrator Hardy Howard informed City Council that the construction plans for the access road at the new Triplett 24/7 Truck Plaza / McDonald’s had been released for bid and that the bid letting would be help September 4, 2013.
A policy allowing for the reservation of the new shelter at the Pool Park was presented and reviewed by the Governing Body. After one change, Troy Leiker motioned to approve the policy as amended. Irene Dirks seconded. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Irene Dirks and seconded by Mary Jo Clevenger to approve the Title VI Civil Rights Notice for the General Transportation Bus as required by federal law. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Irene Dirks and seconded by Lynelle Shubert to allow the city to re-join the Kansas Rural Water Association with payment of dues for 2014. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Troy Leiker and seconded by Lynelle Shubert to adjourn into executive session for a period of 30 minutes for the discussion of non-elected personnel. Those remaining in the executive session included Mayor Roy, City Council, and Chief of Police Eberle.
The session ended within the allotted time period
No further business appearing, the meeting was adjourned.