The Regular Council Meeting on April 9, 2025 at Uniontown Community Center was called to order at 5:30PM by Mayor Jurgensen. Council members present were Jess Ervin, Amber Kelly, Mary Pemberton, and Bradley Stewart. Also in attendance for all or part of the meeting were Codes Officer Doug Coyan, City Treasurer Sally Johnson, City Superintendent Bobby Rich, and City Clerk Danea Esslinger.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS
Warehouse Insulation bid opening-3 bids were received. Chiartano Insulation.LLC for 3-inch spray closed cell insulation foam for $28,975. Spray Foam Express, LLC for 2-inch spray closed cell insulation foam to all exterior walls and ceiling as they state they know the quote is for 3-inch spray closed cell insulation foam, but they think that is excessive and quoted 2-inch spray closed cell insulation foam for $15,744. Josh Newton submitted 3 options, 1) 3-inch spray closed cell insulation foam on ceiling & 2-inch spray closed cell insulation foam on walls for $15,500, 2) 2- inch spray closed cell insulation foam to all exterior walls and ceiling for $11,250, and 3) 2-inch spray closed cell insulation foam on ceiling and 1-inch spray closed cell insulation foam on walls for $9,000.
Motion by Kelly, Second by Ervin, Approved 4-0 to accept Josh Newton bid proposal #1 for the 3 inch spray closed cell insulation on ceiling & 2 inch spray closed cell insulation on walls for $15,500
CITIZENS REQUESTS
None
FINANCIAL REPORT
Treasurer Johnson presented the March 2025 financial reports. Beginning Checking Account Balance for all funds for March was $280,827.79, Receipts $107,159.74, Transfers Out $14,524.00, Expenditures $49,699.98, Checking Account Closing Balance $323,763.55. Bank Statement Balance $322,131.75, including Checking Account Interest of $67.05, Outstanding Deposits $2,879.71, Outstanding Checks $1,247.91, Reconciled Balance $323,763.55. Water Utilities Certificates of Deposit $38,072.00, Sewer Utilities Certificate of Deposit $22,822.26, Gas Utilities Certificates of Deposit $44,900.89, Total All Funds, including Certificates of Deposit $429,558.70. Year-to-Date Interest in Checking Acct is $186.78, and Utility CDs $640.47 for a Total Year-to-Date Interest of $827.25. Transfers from Sewer Utility Fund to Sewer Revolving Loan $1,402.00; from Water Utility Fund to GO Water Bond & Interest $1,622.00 for Total Transfers of $3,024.00. Net Income for the month of March $42,935.76, Year-to-Date Net Income $59,899.81. Appropriations to date for March 2025 are $50,641.45
APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 4-0, to approve Consent Agenda:
- Minutes of March 11, 2024 Regular Council Meeting.
- Treasurer’s Reports & Monthly Transaction Report for March 2025 and the Accounts Payables
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Codes Enforcement: Doug Coyan
Trash complaint – 301 2nd St #1, will contact tenant regarding trash issue
Dogs running at large-reminded the council that they may call or text Betsie for Animal Control issues.
Superintendent: Bobby Rich
Public Restroom-is completed at a total cost of $7,591.03.
Storm Shelter keys-remind council members they have a key to storm shelters.
Clerk Report: Danea Esslinger
Jayhawk software-started utility billing and late notices have been sent with Jayhawk software.
Quickbooks Online-has been ordered by Sally, she is working on entering updated chart of accounts and making sure January through March is complete.
EMC-Loren Korte expressed unable to come to the April meeting, but he will come to May meeting if council needs him to attend.
Rabies Clinic–had 15 city dogs and 5 total cats.
COUNCIL & COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilman Ervin –none
Councilman Kelly – none
Councilwoman Pemberton –Reported that she attended Bourbon County Commission Meeting, and she requested that to please pave the Maple Road between 3 Hwy and 75 street.
Councilwoman Pritchett – absent
Councilman Stewart– none
Mayor Jurgensen –Need to order 1 ton of Fish Food for city pond.
Council stated to clarify our policy regarding new utility deposits; stating that if the account holder passes away, a household member does not have to pay new meter deposits to take over the account.
OLD BUSINESS
SEED Grant – Quarterly report is done. Ready to acquire materials and start work on library.
FEMA Flooding–Ag Engineering is working on a new Hydrology study. We also have a new FEMA project manager.
Public Restroom toilets-It is now completed. Timer will be set soon for 7AM to 10PM.
Sidewalk-Council asked for a survey from Ag Engineering for the 206 and 210 Sherman address.
Motion by Kelly, Second by Ervin, Approved 4-0 for the 206 & 210 Sherman address to be surveyed by Ag Engineering.
Park electric-Mayor stated that CrawKan will donate the boring for the electrical line needed for the park electric. We will wait to complete this until CrawKan has an opening in their schedule.
NEW BUSINESS
None
ADJOURN Time 7:36 Moved by Ervin, 2nd Stewart, Approved 4-0