The Uniontown City Council will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Uniontown Community Center.
The agenda document is attached below. Financial reports will be distributed separately.
August 11, 2026 – Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Summary)
The 2027 Budget Hearing and Regular Council Meeting on August 11, 2026 at Uniontown Community Center was called to order at 7:00 PM by Mayor Jurgensen. Council members present were Amber Kelly, Mary Pemberton, Kyle Knight, and Bradley Stewart. Also in attendance for all or part of the meeting were Joe George, Codes Officer Doug Coyan, City Superintendent Bobby Rich, City Treasurer Sally Johnson, and City Clerk Haley Arnold.
Special Considerations / Projects
2027 Budget Hearing – No citizens were in attendance. Motion by Kelly, Second by Stewart, Approved 4-0, to adopt the 2027 Budget as presented. Budget Hearing closed.
Tree Removal Bids – Bids were received from Knights Tree Service ($2,650.00) and Miller’s Tree Service ($2,350.00) for removal of trees at 204 Fulton, 201 3rd St., and 303 Washington. Fence repair was also discussed; Knights Tree Service had included fence repair in its previous bid. Motion by Stewart, Second by Pemberton, Approved 3-0 (Knight abstain), to accept the tree removal and fence repair bid from Knights Tree Service.
Financial Report
Treasurer Johnson presented the July 2026 Treasurer’s Report. Beginning Checking Account Balance for all funds was $249,800.06; Receipts $29,459.26; Transfers Out $3,025.25; Expenditures $47,256.02; Checking Account Closing Balance $228,979.05. Bank Statement Balance $229,270.86, including Checking Account Interest of $52.56; Outstanding Deposits $0; Outstanding Checks $291.81; Reconciled Balance $228,979.05. Water Utilities Certificates of Deposit $43,707.59; Sewer Utilities Certificate of Deposit $24,599.14; Gas Utilities Certificates of Deposit $51,241.51; Total All Funds including Certificates of Deposit $348,527.29. Year-to-Date Interest in Checking Account $359.56; Utility CDs $1,401.25; Total Year-to-Date Interest $1,760.81. Projects Checking Account for July 2026: Beginning Balance $0, Receipts $0, Expenditures $0, Ending Balance $0. July Transfers: Sewer Utility Fund to Sewer Revolving Loan $1,400.25; Water Utility Fund to GO Water Bond & Interest $1,624.00; Total Transfers $3,024.25. Net loss for July $20,821.01; Year-to-Date Net Income $28,233.59.
Budget vs. Actual YTD: Gas Fund Revenue $89,501.13 (69.2%), Expenditures $59,915.45 (45.4%); Sewer Fund Revenue $24,467.82 (67.8%), Expenditures $18,515.28 (43.4%); Water Fund Revenue $70,927.73 (57.0%), Expenditures $60,285.32 (42.3%); General Fund Revenue $94,718.21 (64.3%), Expenditures $95,923.68 (40.8%); Special Highway Revenue $6,054.18 (83.0%), Expenditures $4,857.41 (43.4%). August 2026 payables to date: $30,119.79. (KMGA invoice not received by meeting day.)
Consent Agenda
Motion by Kelly, Second by Pemberton, Approved 4-0, to approve the Consent Agenda:
- Minutes of July 14, 2026 Regular Meeting
- July Treasurer’s Report, Profit & Loss Report by Class & August Accounts Payables
Executive Session
Motion by Kelly, Second by Stewart, Approved 4-0, to enter executive session pursuant to non-elected personnel exception, KSA 75-4319(b)(1), to discuss applicants and conduct interviews for a non-elected personnel position; open meeting to resume at 7:45 PM. Arnold called in at 7:38 PM. Meeting resumed at 7:44 PM. No action from executive session.
Department Reports
Code Enforcement Officer Doug Coyan reported overgrown vegetation on an empty lot at 6th and Washington; Treasurer Johnson will contact the property owner. Coyan reported 201 Fulton Street beginning to become overgrown and will contact the property owner. Lots between 101 and 107 Washington also reported with overgrown vegetation; Arnold will attempt to identify and contact the property owner. Coyan will send a special notice regarding unregistered vehicles at 202 4th Street.
Mayor Jurgensen received a complaint regarding an unregistered vehicle on the west side of 305 Fulton Street; Coyan will investigate.
Arnold informed the council of the court outcome and update on 202 4th St.
Superintendent Bobby Rich stated he has completed the cold patch and needs help exercising the valves on the meters.
City Clerk Haley Arnold reminded the council of the city-wide cleanup at the end of the month and presented a client approval letter. Motion by Kelly, Second by Stewart, Approved 4-0, to approve the client approval letter. Arnold also informed the Council of an upcoming training session on utility rates.
Council Reports
- Councilman Knight – None
- Councilwoman Kelly – Reported an increasing number of stray cats around her residence; stated the issue needs to be addressed by Animal Control Officer Betsie Binford.
- Councilwoman Pemberton – None
- Councilman Stewart – None
- Mayor Jurgensen – None
Old Business
Dog Ordinance Review and Discussion – Arnold presented a draft of the revised dog ordinance. Council members will take the draft home for review and email Arnold with proposed changes. Suggested changes will be discussed at the next Council meeting.
Waterway Project – Larry Jurgensen reported he met with Mitch Crystal (USDA) regarding the waterway project but has not made further contact. He also spoke with Jared Polleck about possible grant opportunities. Amounts available through various funds and potential out-of-pocket expenses were discussed along with other grant options.
Adjournment
Motion by Kelly, Second by Stewart, Approved 4-0, to adjourn at 8:40 PM.
City of Uniontown – Draft Audit (Year Ended December 31, 2025)
DBB Inc., Certified Public Accountants, prepared an Independent Auditor’s Report and Regulatory Basis Financial Statement for the City of Uniontown, Kansas for the year ended December 31, 2025 (dated August 14, 2026). The document is marked DRAFT.
Auditor’s Opinion: The auditors issued an adverse opinion under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and an unmodified opinion on the Regulatory Basis of Accounting, consistent with the Kansas Municipal Audit and Accounting Guide (KMAAG). The City has an approved resolution waiving the GAAP requirement per K.S.A. 75-1120a(c).
Fund Summary – Year Ended December 31, 2025
Total Reporting Entity beginning unencumbered cash balance: $339,605.71; Total Receipts: $551,711.81; Total Expenditures: $617,180.71; Ending Unencumbered Cash Balance: $274,136.81; Ending Cash Balance (including encumbrances/accounts payable): $318,892.45. Composition: Checking Accounts $200,745.46; CDs $118,146.99; Total $318,892.45.
Selected fund ending unencumbered cash balances: General Fund $91,656.12; Special Streets & Highways $4,527.97; General Bond & Interest $19,523.66; Sewer Loan Payment $5,622.94; Capital Improvements $130,458.04; Gas Utility $11.14; Water Utility $20,365.74; Sewer Utility $1,761.00; Utility Meter Deposits $0; Donations/Fundraisers $210.20.
Long-Term Obligations (as of December 31, 2025)
- General Obligation Bond Series 2014 (issued 2/12/2014, matures 2/12/2054, 2.50%, original $489,000): Balance end of year $398,459.00; interest paid $10,193.10.
- Kansas Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan (issued 3/1/2007, matures 9/1/2026, 2.57%, original $271,080): Balance end of year $16,503.38; interest paid $734.88.
- Total Long-Term Obligations: $414,962.38; Total Interest Paid: $10,927.98.
KPERS Pension
City contributions to KPERS for year ended December 31, 2025: $10,722.20. The City’s proportionate share of the collective net pension liability reported by KPERS was $90,331 (as of December 31, 2025).
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