The Regular Council Meeting on October 10, 2024 at Uniontown Community Center was called to order at 7:00PM by Mayor Jurgensen. Council members present were Jess Ervin, Danea Esslinger, Mary Pemberton, and Bradley Stewart. Also in attendance for all or part of the meeting were City Treasurer Charlene Bolinger, Codes Enforcement Officer Doug Coyan, City Superintendent Bobby Rich, Christina Miller, and City Clerk Sally Johnson.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS
CITIZENS REQUEST
none
FINANCIAL REPORT
Treasurer Bolinger presented the September 2024 Treasurer’s Report. Beginning Checking Account Balance for all funds was $293,284.75, Receipts $26,524.95, Transfers Out $3,026.00, Expenditures $43,856.83, Checking Account Closing Balance $272,926.87. Bank Statement Balance $277,322.90, including Checking Account Interest of $58.90, Outstanding Deposits $0, Outstanding Checks $4,396.03, Reconciled Balance $272,926.87. Water Utilities Certificates of Deposit $37,624.74, Sewer Utilities Certificate of Deposit $21,491.62, Gas Utilities Certificates of Deposit $39,426.41, Total All Funds, including Certificates of Deposit $371,469.64. Year-to-Date Interest in Checking Acct is $526.69, and Utility CDs $1,443.93 for a Total Year-to-Date Interest of $1,970.62. Also included the status of the Projects Checking Account for the month of September 2024, Beginning Balance $0, Receipts $0, Expenditures $0, Ending Balance $0. September Transfers from Sewer Utility Fund to Sewer Revolving Loan $1,402.00; from Water Utility Fund to GO Water Bond & Interest $1,624.00 for Total Transfers of $3,026.00. Net Loss for the month of September $20,357.88, Year-to-Date Net Income $37,447.67. Budget vs Actual Water Fund YTD Revenue $85,303.47 (69.1%), Expenditures $91,153.26 (56.1%); Sewer Fund YTD Revenue $26,081.71 (70.6%), Expenditures $22,478.11 (53.4%); Gas Fund YTD Revenue $96,558.19 (65.9%), Expenditures $82,294.82 (46.4%); General Fund YTD Revenue $159,408.25 (81.5%), Expenditures $145.554.58 (47.0%); and Special Highway YTD Revenue $6,120.92 (84.2%), Expenditures $7,183.05 (70.0%). The October 2024 payables to date in the amount of $23,176.99 were presented. The invoices from Homestead Tech, KMGA, Johnson-Schowengerdt, and Ag Engineering have not been received by noon meeting day.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Ervin, Second by Pemberton, Approved 4-0, to approve Consent Agenda:
- Minutes of September 10, 2024 Regular Council Meeting and September 18, 2024 Special Meeting
- Treasurer’s Reports, Monthly Transaction Report & Accounts Payables
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Codes Enforcement Officer Doug Coyan reported that 405 Hill St sold, utilities will not be turned on until new sewer and/or gas service lines have been installed. He spoke to owner of 107 S Washington. They will be demolition the structure. He requested a “Mow Your Grass” door posting for 406 Fulton. He also sent a letter to 303 Washington regarding dogs at large. He will not be checking for ordinance violations through the winter. He will be back in attendance at the April 2025 meeting.
City Superintendent Rich had nothing to report.
Clerk Johnson presented a proposal from TextMyGov. After discussion, Council decided not to take action at this time.
She informed Council of an educational opportunity for the new clerk and provided information about .gov websites and email addresses
COUNCIL REPORT
Councilman Ervin – nothing
Councilwoman Esslinger – nothing
Councilwoman Kelly – absent
Councilwoman Pemberton – nothing
Councilman Stewart – nothing
Mayor Jurgensen – Trunk or Treat will be on October 31. Council directed Clerk Johnson to provide candy to FFA.
OLD BUSINESS
Pickleball Court Placemaking Project – Mary Pemberton reported will try to get fence up in next few weeks.
Streets/FEMA – Mayor Jurgensen reported that a site inspection was conducted by FEMA on drainage ditch. Clerk Johnson reported that Janelle Phillips with KDA/DWR was notified of culverts that we wish to increase in size. No permitting is needed at this time.
An email was received from Bill Delich, Bettis Asphalt, that they will be here as soon as they complete work on US 54 late this week or early next week. The S Washington extension will need prepped before they come. Quotes were received from Marbery Concrete, Inc ($1,375) and Bloesser Outdoor Services ($750).
Motion by Ervin, Second by Stewart, Approved 4-0 to accept quote from Bloesser Outdoor Services
Sale of property – No comments were received. Union State Bank has offered $1,000 and pay all closing costs to purchase the west 70’ of Lot 56, Block 7, Uniontown.
Motion by Pemberton, Second by Ervin, Approved 4-0 to adopt Resolution 2024-1008-1 to sell the west 70’ of Lot 56, Block 7, City of Uniontown as is by accepting offer of $1,000 plus all closing costs
NEW BUSINESS
SEED Grant – We can apply for a $10,000 to $25,000 grant to make improvements to the library/clerk’s office/park amenities.
Motion by Ervin, Second by Esslinger, Approved 4-0 to apply for grant.
Councilman Ervin will write the grant with the assistance of Clerk Johnson.
Motion by Ervin, Second by Esslinger, Approved 4-0 to hire Christina Miller to replace Clerk Johnson
Motion by Ervin, 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 position, the open meeting to resume at 8:07
Open meeting resumed at 8:07. No action from executive session.
Moved by Ervin, Second by Stewart, Approved 4-0, to adjourn at 8:08PM