The Regular Council Meeting on January 14, 2025 at Uniontown Community Center was called to order at 7:00PM by Mayor Jurgensen. Council members present were Amber Kelly, Mary Pemberton, Savannah Pritchett, and Bradley Stewart. Also in attendance for all or part of the meeting were Hannah Geneva, Michael Ramsey, City Treasurer Sally Johnson, City Superintendent Bobby Rich, and City Clerk Danea Esslinger.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS
Public Restroom toilets, Taylor Plumbing – not in attendance
SEK Multi-County Health Department, Hannah Geneva – Hannah stated that Bourbon County Health Department offers these health care options: physicals, family planning, WIC programs, TB testing, blood draws, and a Dr. does come one time every 3 months. She left flyers for anyone to pick-up here at City Hall.
CITIZENS REQUESTS
Michael Ramsey asked if the City of Uniontown has a Noise Ordinance. We do have a Nuisance Ordinance that touches on the noise ordinance. He is wanting to have one in place if appropriate about the Hwy 3 semi-truck braking coming down the Highway 3 hill. It was stated that where he is located at it will not be covered under the City of Uniontown. He states that he will investigate further with the State and the County. But informed this would have to be enforced by the County and the State as is a State highway.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Sally Johnson – Financial reports
Treasurer Johnson stated that she did not have any financial reports as gWorks is not working. She has 4 support tickets and an email to the owner of the company.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Amber, Second by Stewart, Approved 4-0, to approve Consent Agenda:
- Minutes of December 11, 2024 Regular Council Meeting
- Treasurer’s Accounts Payables
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Superintendent: Bobby Rich
KRWA Conference on 3/25-27/2025- Superintendent wants to attend this conference.
Motion by Amber, Second by Stewart, Approved 4-0 that the City Superintendent may go to the KRWA conference.
Clerk Report: Danea Esslinger
gWorks issues – Clerk Esslinger informed the council that gWorks is not working as promised. She asked the council if can waive the penalty for utility billings this month due to software issues. Council advised to contact the League of Kansas Municipality to see what they advise. Also contact our attorney to see if will issue a 10-day demand letter for software issue assistance, or we may contact other software vendors.
Motion by Kelly, Second by Pemberton, Approved 4-0 to inform unpaid accounts of waiving of penalty due to software issues; penalty will be applied if not paid January 25th.
Website Hosting – Cost is going up more $2.50 more, and now is $22.24.
Allpaid – Cost is going up a minimum $3.99 fee for all debit and credit card transactions fee.
Rabies Clinic – Contact Dr. Lora Holeman to see if she will do a Rabies Clinic here on or around March 15 to 22.
SOS – Send Off Seniors asked the City of Uniontown for a donation. Clerk Esslinger advised that we have always given $100 dollars each year for the SOS.
Motion by Kelly, Second by Pritchett, Approved 4-0 to give the SOS $100 donation.
COUNCIL & COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilman Ervin – absent
Councilman Kelly – City Superintendent did a good job snow plowing.
Councilwoman Pemberton – No
Councilwoman Pritchett – No
Councilman Stewart– No
Mayor Jurgensen – Mayor asked Superintendent Rich about the water alarm. Rich reported was having issues with the Scada antenna.
Mayor Jurgensen — Mayor also reminded Clerk Esslinger and Treasurer Johnson that the Clerk has not passed the 90-day probation period and to not have Clerk Esslinger sign any account payable checks yet.
OLD BUSINESS
Warehouse project –Mayor will get spec’s to the Clerk in order get electrical bids for this project. After that is completed, then will send out invitations to bid. State bids will be due on February 11 at noon to the City Hall.
SEED Grant – formally announce winners on January 17, if you want to know if we are awarded, be here at 10AM.
Park electric – Mayor is checking on more information for the South East Park Electricity.
NEW BUSINESS
Weed Barn – Mayor request to send an invitation to accept bids for the Weed Barn and submit to The Fort Scott Tribune. State to accept bids but must be clear that it is being sold as is condition, want closing cost to be split by both parties, and any or all bids may be accepted or rejected. State all bids will be due on February 11 at noon to the City Hall.
Motion by Kelly, Second by Stewart, Approved 4-0, to enter into executive session pursuant to non-elected personnel exception, KSA 75-4319(b)(1), in order to discuss non-elected personnel, the open meeting to resume at 8:445 PM.
Open meeting resumed at 8:43.
Motion by Stewart, Second by Kelly, Approved 4-0, to amend the Employee Benefit Plan from the 2.0.0 to addition to the 2.2.0 and 2.3.0 to be combined together and labeled as only 2.2.0.
Moved by Stewart, Second by Kelly, Approved 4-0, to adjourn at 8:45PM.