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Uniontown City Council Meeting – Oct. 13, 2026, 7 PM

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Uniontown City Council Meeting

The Uniontown City Council will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Uniontown Community Center.

September 8, 2026 – Regular Council Meeting Minutes

September 8, 2026 – Uniontown Community Center

The Regular Council Meeting on September 08, 2026 at Uniontown Community Center was called to order at 7:00PM 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 reported.

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 Acct is $407.38, and Utility CDs $2,071.88 for a Total Year-to-Date Interest of $2,479.26. Also included the status of the Projects Checking Account for the month of August 2026, Beginning Balance $0, Receipts $0, Expenditures $0, Ending Balance $0. August Transfers from Sewer Utility Fund to Sewer Revolving Loan $1,400.25; from Water Utility Fund to GO Water Bond & Interest $1,624.00, Capital Improvement-Streets from General Fund $3,750.00 for Total Transfers of $6,774.25. Net loss for the month of 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%); and Special Highway YTD Revenue $6,054.18 (83.0%), Expenditures $5,524.08 (49.4%). The payables for the period of August 12, 2026, through September 08, 2026, reflected payables in the amount of $31,581.04. The invoice from KMGA had not been received by noon meeting day.

Consent Agenda

Motion by Pemberton, Second by Stewart, Approved 4-0, to approve Consent Agenda:

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 to the property. Council Member Knight volunteered, as a private individual, to assist with the cleanup of the property if the property owners agreed to the assistance. Clerk Arnold stated that she would contact the property owners to determine whether they would be interested in the offer of assistance. The Council decided that no further action would be taken regarding the property until the court proceedings were completed.

Mayor Jurgensen thanked Superintendent Rich for his hard work and efforts in preparing the City for the Labor Day weekend celebration. Mayor Jurgensen also asked Superintendent Rich how the citywide cleanup went. Superintendent Rich stated that the dumpsters were not utilized as much this time as they had been in the past.

Clerk Arnold presented the 2025 audit prepared by DBB Inc. to the Council for review. The Council discussed the audit.

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 and asked if the Council wished to make a donation. 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 – He thanked the Old Settlers Committee and all volunteers for their hard work in organizing the Labor Day weekend celebration for the community. Special thanks were extended to Mary Pillion, Mike Ramsey, Rhonda DeWitt, Marty DeWitt, and all other volunteers who helped make the weekend possible. Appreciation was also extended to the individuals who organized the Dale Jackson Car Show and the rodeos held during the weekend. Council Member Knight thanked Mayor Jurgensen for handing out bicycles during the bike raffle.

Mayor Jurgensen reported that he has been in communication with the City’s technology representative, Mark Warren, regarding getting Wi-Fi established in the park. Clerk Arnold has ordered the necessary equipment, and the items have been received. Discussion has also taken place with Kelly Electric regarding the details of adding additional electrical outlets in the park to accommodate the Christmas in the Park decorations and Wi-Fi equipment for the cameras.

Clerk Arnold informed the Council of a dog ordinance violation concerning the property located at 401 2nd Street due to the number of dogs residing at the property. The property owner submitted a letter to the Council outlining her plans to bring the property into compliance with City ordinances. The property owner also requested that the Council grant an exception allowing her to keep four dogs, rather than the maximum of three allowed by City ordinance. Discussion on the matter followed.

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 of dogs 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 that he had spoken with Mitch Crystal, who had forwarded the information to another surveyor. No response had been received at this time regarding the matter.

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 non-elected personnel position, the open meeting to resume at 8:35PM.

Meeting resumed back at 8:35PM.

No action from executive session.

Adjournment

Moved by Ervin, Second by Stewart, Approved 4-0, to adjourn at 8:35PM.

September Treasurer’s/Financial Report

Treasurer’s Report – September 2026 (Monthly Transactions): Gas Utility: Beginning Bal. $(29,842.75), Receipts $3,240.82, Expenditures $7,395.27, Ending Bal. $(33,997.20). Water Utility: Beginning Bal. $(15,091.33), Receipts $11,414.50, Transfers Out $1,624.00, Expenditures $9,631.67, Ending Bal. $(14,932.50). Sewer Utility: Beginning Bal. $(17,654.81), Receipts $3,506.91, Expenditures $772.12, Ending Bal. $(14,920.02). General Fund: Beginning Bal. $75,754.56, Receipts $20,825.63, Expenditures $8,654.11, Ending Bal. $87,926.08. Special Highway: Beginning Bal. $5,250.73, Expenditures $625.42, Ending Bal. $4,625.31. Water Bond & Interest: Beginning Bal. $13,029.18, Receipts $1,624.00, Ending Bal. $14,653.18. Sewer Revolving Loan: Ending Bal. $2.92. Capital Improvements: $156,673.04 (Unspecified $56,139.93, Streets $100,533.11). Donations/Fundraisers: $1,293.33. Meter Deposits: Beginning Bal. $13,855.75, Receipts $100.00, Ending Bal. $13,955.75. QB Payroll Tax Deposits: Expenditures $5,104.66, Ending Bal. $(5,104.66). Total of all Accounts: Beginning Bal. $203,270.62, Receipts $40,711.86, Transfers Out $1,624.00, Expenditures $32,183.25, Ending Bal. $210,175.23.

Bank Reconciliation: Bank Statement $210,265.27, Deposits Not Credited $0.00, Outstanding Checks $90.04, Ending Balance $210,175.23. Check Account Interest $42.59. Water Utility CD $43,961.17, Sewer Utility CD $24,783.10, Gas Utility CD’s $51,537.46, Total of All Funds $330,456.96. YTD Checking Account Interest $449.97, YTD Interest on Utility CD’s $2,134.74, Total $2,584.71. Transfers: Sewer Revolving Loan from Sewer Utility $0.00; GO Water Bond & Interest from Water Utility $1,624.00; Total Transfers $1,624.00. Net Income (September): $6,904.61. YTD Net Income: $9,429.77.

Quarter 3, 2026 Summary: Total of all Accounts: Beginning Bal. $249,800.06, Receipts $96,345.06, Transfers Out $11,422.50, Expenditures $124,547.39, Ending Bal. $210,175.23. Total of All Funds (with CDs): Beginning $369,348.30, Ending $330,456.96. Net Income for Quarter 3: $(39,624.83). YTD Net Income: $9,429.77.

Budget vs. Actual – General Fund (001): Cash Balance $96,324.79 vs. Budget $146,644.00 (Difference $(50,319.21)). Total Revenue YTD $117,130.29 of $147,330.00 budgeted (79.5%). Total Expenditures YTD $125,529.00 of $234,858.00 budgeted (53.4%). Income Over Expenses YTD $(8,398.71). Unencumbered Requirement: $49,458.00.

Special Highway (110): Cash Balance $4,720.63. Total Revenue YTD $6,054.18 of $7,290.00 budgeted (83.0%). Total Expenditures YTD $6,149.50 of $11,191.00 budgeted (55.0%). Income Over Expenses YTD $(95.32).

Gas Utility Fund (300): Cash Balance $(6,499.37) including CD vs. budget $30,961.00. Total Revenue YTD $98,252.43 of $129,374.00 budgeted (75.9%). Total Expenditures YTD $74,212.80 of $131,830.00 budgeted (56.3%). Gas Utility CD’s $51,537.46. Unencumbered Requirement $3,773.00. Ending Balance with CD $17,540.26.

Water Utility Fund (310): Cash Balance $19,003.04 including CD vs. budget $39,127.00. Total Revenue YTD $91,932.28 of $124,435.00 budgeted (73.9%). Total Expenditures YTD $81,956.65 of $142,643.00 budgeted (57.5%). Water Utility CD $43,961.17. Unencumbered Requirement $8,773.00. Ending Balance with CD $28,978.67.

Sewer Utility Fund (320): Cash Balance $336.24 including CD vs. budget $4,309.00. Total Revenue YTD $31,433.11 of $36,100.00 budgeted (87.1%). Total Expenditures YTD $21,906.27 of $42,698.00 budgeted (51.3%). Sewer Utility CD $24,783.10. Unencumbered Requirement $6,092.00. Ending Balance with CD $9,863.08.

Full Profit & Loss by Class detail (income and expenses broken out by city department — General Operating, Community Center, Animal Control, Municipal Court, Codes Enforcement, Parks & Rec, Street Lighting & Traffic Signal, Governing Body, Administrative, and General Operating funds) is available in the attached financial report.

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