ELLIS – Following a lengthy discussion during a special meeting Tuesday, the Ellis City Council voted 3-2 to approve an engineering contract with Larkin Aquatics, Kansas City.
The firm will develop a preliminary engineering report of the Ellis swimming pool in pursuit of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the state. The Kansas Department of Commerce has up to $20 million dollars for small cities to invest in pools. Cities must provide 40 percent of a project cost with the state paying 60 percent.
The proposal from Larkin Aquatics is not to exceed $9,200. It will be paid from the Capital Improvement – Special Projects fund.
Applications for the CDBG are due May 15.
The complete meeting minutes follow.
ELLIS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Minutes
January 29, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor David McDaniel called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Present were Council members Bret Andries, Steve Ferland, Martin LaBarge, Jolene Niernberger, and Bob Redger. Also present were Public Works Director Alan Scheuerman and City Clerk Amy Burton. Council member Holly Aschenbrenner was absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA
None
PUBLIC PRESENT
Verda Flinn and Gary Luea.
PURPOSE OF SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor David McDaniel stated the purpose of the special meeting is to consider a contract for engineering services for the swimming pool and for Council orientation.
Swimming Pool: Contract
Council reviewed a contract from Larkin Aquatics, Kansas City, for engineering services to develop a preliminary engineering report in order for the City to apply for a Community Development Block Grant. The Department of Commerce has released up to $20 million dollars for small cities to invest in pools. The grant is a 60/40 grant and applications are due May 15th. Public Works Director Alan Scheuerman and City Clerk Amy Burton spoke on the current condition of the pool. Council discussed possible funding sources and Red Cross and ADA requirements. After a lengthy discussion, Council member Bret Andries moved to approve the proposal from Larkin Aquatics in an amount not to exceed $9,200, with funds to come from the Capital Improvement – Special Projects fund. Council member Jolene Niernberger seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-2, with Council members Bret Andries, Steve Ferland and Jolene Niernberger voting in favor of the motion, and Council members Martin LaBarge and Bob Redger voting opposed.
Council Orientation
Ms. Burton reviewed the Council Orientation Handbook.
Adjournment
Council member Bret Andries moved and Council member Steve Ferland seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried 6-0. The meeting adjourned at 9:36 p.m.