ELLIS–The Ellis city firefighters may soon be sporting new helmets. Fire Chief Denis Vine will present a proposal to purchase helmets during Monday’s Ellis City Council meeting.

Council members will also hear an update on street drainage issues in two locations–21st Street and the intersection of 10th and Spruce. In other business, the Ellis Community Foundation will discuss a fundraiser for a new slide at the city swimming pool.

The complete Oct. 17 agenda is below.

AGENDA
October 17, 2016
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ELLIS
City Hall – Council Meeting Room

BILLS ORDINANCE REVIEW WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL AND MEETING CALL TO ORDER AT 7:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA (if needed)
1) CONSENT AGENDA
a) Minutes from Regular Meeting on October 3, 2016
b) Bills Ordinance #2007
(Council will review for approval under one motion under the consent agenda. By majority vote of the governing body, any item may be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Each speaker will be limited to five minutes. If several people from the group wish to speak on same subject, the group must appoint a spokesperson. ALL comments from public on agenda items must be during Public Comment. Once council begins their business meeting, no more comments from public will be allowed.)
2) PRESENTATIONS OF AWARDS, PROCLAMATIONS, REQUESTS & PETITIONS (HEARINGS)
a) Presentation of Awards for Continuous Service
3) SPECIAL ORDER
a) Fire Department Monthly Report and Consider Approval of the Purchase of Fire Helmets – Chief Denis Vine
b) Discuss Fundraiser for Pool Slide – Ellis Community Foundation
c) Tourism Committee Report
d) Address Violation Letter – Mark Flax
4) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Update on Street Drainage Issues – 21st Street and 10th & Spruce Streets
5) NEW BUSINESS
a) Consider Approval of APAC Pay Request #6, NWKP&DC Payment, KDHE Payment Request #6, and Authorize Mayor’s Signature on Documents for Wastewater Treatment Plant Project
b) Consider Renewal of HVAC Service Contract with Glassman Corporation
c) Consider Approval of USDA General Obligation Bond Ordinance and Resolution
6) REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
a) Administrative
1) Public Works
(1) Comparative Water Report
(2) Governor’s Water Conference
(3) Consider Approval for Training Opportunities
(4) Department Update
2) Police
(1) Discuss Archery Concerns
(2) Department Update
3) City Clerk
(1) Draft Minutes from City Committees
(2) September Health Savings Report
(3) Department Update
4) Attorney
5) Mayor Update and Announcements
(1) Letter Opposing Street Closure for Community Event
(2) Letter in Support of Golf Course – Matt Carroll
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
7) ADJOURNMENT