Uniontown City Council Regular Meeting
September 8, 2026 – Uniontown Community Center
The Regular Council Meeting on September 8, 2026, at Uniontown Community Center was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor Jurgensen. Council members present were Mary Pemberton, Kyle Knight, Bradley Stewart, and newly appointed council member Jess Ervin. Also in attendance for all or part of the meeting was Joe George, Betty Dennis, Loretta George, Casie Herrmann, City Superintendent Bobby Rich, City Treasurer Sally Johnson, and City Clerk Haley Arnold.
Special Considerations/Projects
Mayor Jurgensen suggested that Jess Ervin be appointed to fill the vacant council position.
Motion by Stewart, Second by Knight, Approved 3-0, to approve Jess Ervin to fill the vacant spot on the Council.
Jess Ervin was sworn in and administered the Oath of Office as a member of the City Council.
Citizens Request
(None noted.)
Financial Report
Treasurer Johnson presented the August 2026 Treasurer’s Report. Beginning Checking Account Balance for all funds was $228,979.05; Receipts $26,173.94; Transfers Out $6,774.25; Expenditures $45,108.12; Checking Account Closing Balance $203,270.62. Bank Statement Balance $203,330.65, including Checking Account Interest of $47.82; Outstanding Deposits $0; Outstanding Checks $60.03; Reconciled Balance $203,270.62. Water Utilities Certificates of Deposit $43,929.74; Sewer Utilities Certificate of Deposit $24,783.10; Gas Utilities Certificates of Deposit $51,506.03; Total All Funds including Certificates of Deposit $323,489.49. Year-to-Date Interest in Checking Account $407.38 and Utility CDs $2,071.88 for a Total Year-to-Date Interest of $2,479.26.
Projects Checking Account for August 2026: Beginning Balance $0; Receipts $0; Expenditures $0; Ending Balance $0.
August Transfers: Sewer Utility Fund to Sewer Revolving Loan $1,400.25; Water Utility Fund to GO Water Bond & Interest $1,624.00; Capital Improvement-Streets from General Fund $3,750.00; Total Transfers $6,774.25.
Net loss for August $25,708.43; Year-to-Date Net Income $2,525.16.
Budget vs. Actual: Gas Fund YTD Revenue $94,980.18 (73.4%), Expenditures $66,817.53 (50.7%); Sewer Fund YTD Revenue $27,926.20 (77.4%), Expenditures $21,134.15 (49.5%); Water Fund YTD Revenue $80,511.35 (64.7%), Expenditures $70,700.98 (49.6%); General Fund YTD Revenue $96,304.66 (65.4%), Expenditures $116,874.89 (49.8%); Special Highway YTD Revenue $6,054.18 (83.0%), Expenditures $5,524.08 (49.4%).
Payables for the period August 12, 2026, through September 8, 2026, totaled $31,581.04. The invoice from KMGA had not been received by noon on meeting day.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Pemberton, Second by Stewart, Approved 4-0, to approve the Consent Agenda:
- Minutes of August 11, 2026, 2027 Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting
- August Treasurer’s Report, Profit & Loss Report by Class & September Accounts Payables
Department Reports
Codes Officer Doug Coyan was absent from the meeting but had previously submitted an email regarding code enforcement matters. Clerk Arnold reviewed the email with the Council. One concern discussed was the overgrown vegetation at 101 Washington. Following discussion of previous encounters with the property owner, the Council decided to send a letter advising the property owner to weed-eat the overgrown vegetation around the property. Another property of concern was 202 4th Street, where little improvement had been made. Council Member Knight volunteered, as a private individual, to assist with the cleanup of the property if the property owners agreed. Clerk Arnold stated she would contact the property owners to determine their interest. The Council decided no further action would be taken regarding that property until court proceedings were completed.
Mayor Jurgensen thanked Superintendent Rich for his hard work preparing the City for the Labor Day weekend celebration and asked how the citywide cleanup went. Superintendent Rich stated the dumpsters were not utilized as much this time as in the past.
Clerk Arnold presented the 2025 audit prepared by DBB Inc. to the Council for review.
Motion by Ervin, Second by Stewart, Approved 4-0, to approve the 2025 audit prepared by DBB Inc.
Clerk Arnold presented the Council with a donation request letter from the Uniontown Booster Club. The Council declined to make a donation at this time.
Arnold informed the Council that, due to an issue with QuickBooks, Council checks would not be distributed at the meeting. The checks will be distributed once the issue has been resolved.
Council Reports
- Councilman Knight – None
- Councilwoman Kelly – Absent
- Councilwoman Pemberton – None
- Councilman Stewart – None
- Councilman Ervin – None
Mayor Jurgensen thanked the Old Settlers Committee and all volunteers for their hard work organizing the Labor Day weekend celebration, with special thanks extended to Mary Pillion, Mike Ramsey, Rhonda DeWitt, Marty DeWitt, and all other volunteers. Appreciation was also extended to those who organized the Dale Jackson Car Show and the rodeos. Council Member Knight thanked Mayor Jurgensen for handing out bicycles during the bike raffle.
Mayor Jurgensen reported he has been in communication with the City’s technology representative, Mark Warren, regarding establishing Wi-Fi in the park. Clerk Arnold has ordered the necessary equipment, which has been received. Discussion has also taken place with Kelly Electric regarding adding additional electrical outlets in the park to accommodate Christmas in the Park decorations and Wi-Fi/camera equipment.
Clerk Arnold informed the Council of a dog ordinance violation at 401 2nd Street due to the number of dogs at the property. The property owner submitted a letter outlining her plans to come into compliance and requested an exception to keep four dogs rather than the maximum of three allowed by ordinance.
Motion by Stewart, Second by Pemberton, Approved 4-0, to allow the property owner 45 days to reduce the number of dogs on the property to four and allow the owner to keep the fourth dog. Once the number is reduced to three, no additional dogs may be added that would cause the property to exceed the three-dog limit.
Old Business
Dog Ordinance Review and Discussion: The Council discussed suggestions and proposed amendments to the draft presented at the previous meeting. The Council agreed that Clerk Arnold would prepare the final draft and submit it to the City Attorney for review. The final draft will be presented to the Council for approval at a later date.
Waterway Project: Mayor Jurgensen stated he had spoken with Mitch Crystal, who had forwarded the information to another surveyor. No response had been received at this time.
New Business
Motion by Stewart, Second by Knight, Approved 4-0, to enter into executive session pursuant to non-elected personnel exception, KSA 75-4319(b)(1), in order to discuss applicants and conduct interviews for a non-elected personnel position; open meeting to resume at 8:35 PM.
Meeting resumed at 8:35 PM. No action taken from executive session.
Moved by Ervin, Second by Stewart, Approved 4-0, to adjourn at 8:35 PM.
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