RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE GOVERNING BODY 3 DECEMBER 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:  Brandi Fritts, Mariah Brungardt, Payton Desormiers, Tyler Lowry, Caden Kemp, Wesley Rietcheck, Devon Ghumm, Audra Berquist, Sonya Stanton, Macy Mattheyer, Cedric Flax, Ethan Stanton, Lincoln Brungardt, Addie Zeman, Shaylee Flax, Haley Weigel, Diane Wagner, Charlie Knoll, and Janelle Miller

Diane Wagner, 1100 Easter Avenue, requested the city repair the alley in Block 2, Original City.  Public works director Charlie Knoll will look at the alley and decide on a proper solution.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR:  Hardy Howard discussed with the Governing Body the notices that were sent on the environmental code abatements.  The 15 day courtesy time frame has expired for residents to begin cleanup efforts.  It was the consensus of the City Council to send reminder letters to those who have not started a cleanup effort.  Formal notices will be sent in the spring of 2014.

The City Administrator updated the City Council on recent developments with the city’s group health insurance renewal.  Due to the ongoing changes with the federal health care reform, the city will be able to keep their existing group health plan for 2014.  However, renewal rates are not currently available from BlueCross BlueShield.

At this time an ordinance making appropriation for the payment of claims for the month of November 2013 was read, whereupon, Mary Jo Clevenger motioned to approve claims in the amount of $138,556.44 Irene Dirks seconded.  Motion carried.  Warrant #9637 was reviewed prior to approval.

The City Council discussed crosswalk improvements along US Highway 283 at the Trego Community High School and at Main and Barclay intersections.  KDOT will be contacted for assistance with improving pedestrian safety at these intersections.

MAYOR:  Kenney Roy invited all council members to attend the Northwest Kansas Planning and Development Commission’s annual banquet on December 11, 2013 in Hill City, KS.

Travel and Tourism Director Cathy Albert also invited the Governing Body to attend the Northwest Kansas Travel Council meeting in WaKeeney on December 17, 2013 at the WaKeeney City Library.

No further business appearing, the meeting was adjourned.

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