Uniontown Budget Hearing; Council Meeting – Aug. 11, 7 PM

Uniontown City Council – Budget Hearing & Regular Meeting

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Uniontown Community Center

The City of Uniontown will hold a Budget Hearing followed by the Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM. The public is welcome to attend.

Minutes: Regular Council Meeting – July 14, 2026

The Regular Council Meeting on July 14, 2026 at Uniontown Community Center was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor Jurgensen. Council members present were Amber Kelly, Mary Pemberton, and Bradley Stewart. Also in attendance for all or part of the meeting was Lou Howard, Joe George, Loretta George, Betty Dennis, Mary Pillion, Codes Officer Doug Coyan, City Superintendent Bobby Rich, City Treasurer Sally Johnson, and City Clerk Haley Arnold.

Citizens Requests

Bourbon County Emergency Manager Lou Howard addressed the Council regarding the Genasys text alert system available to the public. She explained that the City of Uniontown is eligible to establish its own account for the service. Council members asked questions about how text alerts are distributed, including how notification boundaries are established and how recipients within those boundaries receive alerts.

Moved by Pemberton, Second by Kelly, Approved 3-0, to set up an account for the City of Uniontown on the Genasys text alert system provided by the Bourbon County Emergency Management Team.

Loretta George expressed concerns about standing water at 402 2nd Street and a potentially plugged culvert. Superintendent Rich stated that he would inspect the culvert to determine whether it is blocked.

Betty Dennis requested an update on the proposed leash law previously asked to be added to the City’s ordinances. The Council informed her that dog-related ordinances would be discussed later in the meeting.

Mary Pillion provided information regarding the annual Old Settlers Day Picnic, held around Labor Day, and asked whether the Council would approve holding a street dance again this year.

Motion by Kelly, Second by Stewart, Approved 3-0, to allow the street dance and to block off Sherman St between 2nd and 3rd Streets. The City will continue to support the Old Settlers Day Picnic event by providing a trash dumpster, staff to maintain the public restrooms, water, and electricity used during the event.

Financial Report

Treasurer Johnson presented the June 2026 Treasurer’s Report. Beginning Checking Account Balance for all funds was $248,172.75; Receipts $51,578.08; Transfers Out $3,024.25; Expenditures $46,926.52; Checking Account Closing Balance $249,800.06. Bank Statement Balance $272,010.36, including Checking Account Interest of $55.44; Outstanding Checks $22,210.30; Reconciled Balance $249,800.06. Water Utilities Certificates of Deposit $43,707.59; Sewer Utilities Certificate of Deposit $24,599.14; Gas Utilities Certificates of Deposit $51,241.51; Total All Funds including Certificates of Deposit $369,348.30. Year-to-Date Interest in Checking Account $307.00; Utility CDs $1,401.25; Total Year-to-Date Interest $1,708.25. June Transfers: Sewer Utility Fund to Sewer Revolving Loan $1,400.25; Water Utility Fund to GO Water Bond & Interest $1,624.00; Total Transfers $3,024.25. Net income for June $1,627.31; Year-to-Date Net Income $49,054.60.

Budget vs. Actual YTD: Gas Fund Revenue $85,824.20 (66.3%), Expenditures $53,150.35 (40.3%); Sewer Fund Revenue $20,637.73 (57.2%), Expenditures $16,255.40 (38.1%); Water Fund Revenue $61,169.28 (49.2%), Expenditures $50,430.47 (35.4%); General Fund Revenue $88,134.02 (59.8%), Expenditures $87,557.20 (37.3%); Special Highway Revenue $3,968.83 (54.4%), Expenditures $4,193.45 (37.5%). July 2026 payables to date: $41,546.04.

Consent Agenda

Motion by Kelly, Second by Stewart, Approved 3-0, to approve Consent Agenda: Minutes of June 9, 2026 Regular Meeting; June Treasurer’s Report, Profit & Loss Report by Class, and July Accounts Payables.

Treasurer Johnson proposed setting the budget hearing for the August 11 meeting. Moved by Kelly, Second by Stewart, Approved 3-0, to set the budget hearing for August 11 at 7:00 p.m.

Department Reports

Code Enforcement Officer Doug Coyan commended USB for organizing a successful Independence Day Celebration and thanked Superintendent Bobby Rich for preparing the park for the event. Coyan reported that the property at 202 4th Street had been cited and was awaiting a court date. He also provided an update on the property at 101 Washington and reported that 201 Fulton was in much better condition than at the previous meeting.

Mayor Jurgensen stated that Clerk Arnold wrote a well-presented article for Bandera Stone in last month’s newsletter. The upcoming newsletter would feature a thank-you message to USB for its Independence Day celebration.

Superintendent Bobby Rich presented pricing comparisons for cold patch asphalt with fiber and without fiber. Moved by Kelly, Second by Pemberton, Approved 3-0, for Rich to purchase 18 tons of cold patch with fiber.

Mayor Jurgensen asked when the town-wide cleanup was scheduled. Johnson stated it would be held August 31 through September 3.

Councilmember Pemberton complimented Superintendent Rich on the newly repainted basketball goal posts in the park. City Clerk Haley Arnold informed the Council that the audit for DBB, Inc. was scheduled for July 28 and 29.

Council Report

Councilman Knight – absent
Councilwoman Kelly – asked Superintendent Rich to repair or remove the damaged window screens at the Community Center and relocate screens still in good condition to the front of the building.
Councilwoman Pemberton – none
Councilwoman Pritchett – absent
Councilman Stewart – stated that publishing an article thanking the bank for sponsoring the Independence Day celebration was a good idea.
Mayor Jurgensen – presented the Council with a letter of resignation from Councilwoman Savannah Pritchett. Moved by Stewart, Second by Pemberton, Approved 3-0, to accept the resignation of Councilwoman Savannah Pritchett.

Mayor Jurgensen reported that he spoke with the NRCS regarding funding for the project on the north side of town; it would likely be about a year before funding availability is determined. He is continuing discussions with Herschel George and Jared Pollock regarding the flooding issue.

Mayor Jurgensen reported that he is setting up the park security cameras. After discussion, the Council agreed to purchase four cameras for the park.

Old Business

FEMA Flooding: Johnson reported that a closeout meeting was scheduled for July 23 to discuss completed repairs and determine eligibility for reimbursement. She is hopeful the City will receive reimbursement for 85% of the project’s eligible costs.

Dog Ordinance No. 85 Review and Discussion: Councilman Stewart presented his draft of a revised animal control ordinance. By consensus, the Council agreed to combine all existing dog ordinances into a single comprehensive ordinance to be discussed at next month’s meeting.

Community Center Deposit and Rent Review: Moved by Kelly, Seconded by Stewart, Approved 3-0, to increase the Community Center security deposit to $25, the rental fee to $25 for up to 4 hours, and $50 for up to 8 hours.

New Business

Building Safety Concern: Discussion was held regarding the potential safety concerns associated with the building located north of City Hall. No action will be taken at this time.

Motion by Kelly, Second by Stewart, Approved 3-0, to enter into executive session pursuant to non-elected personnel exception, KSA 75-4319(b)(1), to discuss performance of non-elected personnel; the open meeting resumed at 9:05 PM.

The Council decided to seek out one or two young men to assist Rich with a variety of jobs and projects throughout the City.

Moved by Stewart, Second by Pemberton, Approved 3-0, to adjourn at 9:15 PM.

Budget Worksession Minutes – July 8, 2026

The Budget Worksession on July 8, 2026 at Uniontown City Hall was called to order at 6:30 PM by Mayor Jurgensen. Council members present were Mary Pemberton, Amber Kelly, and Bradley Stewart. Also in attendance was City Treasurer Sally Johnson and City Clerk Haley Arnold.

Treasurer Johnson presented the proposed budget. The Council reviewed the proposed budget and made suggestions for changes to the transfers out of all utility funds. Consensus is to remain revenue neutral. Worksession adjourned at 9:24 PM.

July 2026 Treasurer’s Report

City of Uniontown, KS – Treasurer’s Report, July 2026

Monthly Transactions – Total of All Accounts: Beginning Balance $249,800.06 | Receipts $29,459.26 | Transfers Out $3,024.25 | Expenditures $47,256.02 | Ending Balance $228,979.05

Interest YTD: Checking Account $359.56 | Utility CDs $1,401.25 | Total $1,760.81

Transfers: Sewer Revolving Loan (from Sewer Utility) $1,400.25 | GO Water Bond & Interest (from Water Utility) $1,624.00 | Total Transfers $3,024.25

Capital Improvement Fund: Unspecified $56,139.93 | Streets $96,783.11 | Total $152,923.04

Net Income (July): ($20,821.01) | YTD Net Income: $28,233.59

001 General Fund – July 2026

Total Revenue (July): $6,584.19 | YTD: $94,718.21 | Budget: $147,330.00 (64.3%)
Total Expenditures (July): $8,366.48 | YTD: $95,923.68 | Budget: $234,858.00 (40.8%)
Income Over Expenses (July): ($1,782.29) | YTD: ($1,205.47) | Ending Balance: $95,119.32
Unencumbered Requirement: $49,458.00

110 Special Highway – July 2026

Total Revenue (July): $2,085.35 | YTD: $6,054.18 | Budget: $7,290.00 (83.0%)
Total Expenditures (July): $663.96 | YTD: $4,857.41 | Budget: $11,191.00 (43.4%)
Income Over Expenses (July): $1,421.39 | YTD: $1,196.77 | Ending Balance: $5,917.40

300 Gas Utility Fund – July 2026

310 Water Utility Fund – July 2026

320 Sewer Utility Fund – July 2026

For more information, contact City Clerk Haley Arnold at 620-756-4742 or [email protected].

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