The Regular Council Meeting on November 12, 2024 at Uniontown Community Center was called to order at 7:00PM by Mayor Jurgensen.  Council members present were Jess Ervin, Danea Esslinger, Amber Kelly, Mary Pemberton, and Bradley Stewart.  Also in attendance for all or part of the meeting were City Treasurer Charlene Bolinger, City Superintendent Bobby Rich, and City Clerk Sally Johnson.

 

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS/PROJECTS

Public Restroom toilet issue – Danny Taylor, Taylor Plumbing, has worked on the flush valves for the toilets.  There is not enough water volume or pressure for the valves to work properly.  Suggestions to remedy are to replace current piping from the meter to the valves with larger piping and increase pressure to the valves or replace the toilets with residential toilets.

 

Motion by Kelly, Second by Esslinger, Failed 2-3 to replace toilets with residential ADA toilets

 

He will return next month with estimated figures for both options.

 

CITIZENS REQUEST

none

 

FINANCIAL REPORT

Treasurer Bolinger presented the October 2024 Treasurer’s Report.  Beginning Checking Account Balance for all funds was $272,926.87, Receipts $72,792.48, Transfers Out $3,026.00, Expenditures $36,882.81, Checking Account Closing Balance $305,810.54. Bank Statement Balance $313,061.25, including Checking Account Interest of $60.96, Outstanding Deposits $0, Outstanding Checks $7,250.71, Reconciled Balance $305,810.54.  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 $404,353.31. Year-to-Date Interest in Checking Acct is $587.65, and Utility CDs $1,443.93 for a Total Year-to-Date Interest of $2,031.58.  Also included the status of the Projects Checking Account for the month of October 2024, Beginning Balance $0, Receipts $0, Expenditures $0, Ending Balance $0.  October 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 Income for the month of October $32,883.67, Year-to-Date Net Income $70,331.34.  Budget vs Actual Water Fund YTD Revenue $99,922.94 (81.0%), Expenditures $102,002.05 (62.8%); Sewer Fund YTD Revenue $29,153.80 (78.9%), Expenditures $25,731.01 (61.1%); Gas Fund YTD Revenue $100,521.58 (68.6%), Expenditures $93,332.91 (52.6%); General Fund YTD Revenue $205,264.79 (104.9%), Expenditures $160,323.61 (51.8%); and Special Highway YTD Revenue $8,175.91 (112.5%), Expenditures $7,183.05 (70.9%).  The November 2024 payables to date in the amount of $25,002.71 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 Kelly, Second by Ervin, Approved 5-0, to approve Consent Agenda:

• Minutes of October 8, 2024 Regular Council Meeting
• Treasurer’s Reports, Monthly Transaction Report & Accounts Payables

 

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

City Superintendent Rich had nothing to report.

 

Clerk Johnson reminded the council that we had received another quote for the storm siren maintenance in August, but no action was taken.

 

Motion by Stewart, Second by Esslinger, Approved 4-0-1 (Kelly abstained) to accept the quote from Kelly Electric to inspect semi-annually at $300/inspection for a contract term of five years

 

The 2025-2026 Projected Gas Supply Schedule was presented.

 

Motion by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 5-0 to accept 2025-2026 Projected Gas Supply Schedule as presented

 

KMGA prepay project – after discussion, Council requested more information.

A KMGA member update was presented.

League of Kansas Municipalities announced a Cyber Liability Insurance Program in partnership with Cowell Insurance Service Inc and Travelers Insurance.  There will be a free webinar November 21, 2-3PM to learn more.

Progress on Warehouse – the roof and outside metal has been removed.  Contractor says will be completed by December 15, 2024.

 

COUNCIL REPORT

Councilman Ervin – nothing

Councilwoman Esslinger – nothing

Councilwoman Kelly – asked about check to Bloesser Outdoor Services.  It is in approved payables and will be mailed tomorrow.

Councilwoman Pemberton – nothing

Councilman Stewart – nothing

Mayor Jurgensen – asked if we know when Bettis Asphalt will be here to complete warranty work.  Clerk Johnson sent email request for timeline this morning, no response as of meeting time.  She will reach out again and impress upon them that property owners want to be able to get in their garage before it gets much colder.  He also presented a retirement plaque to Sally Johnson.

 

OLD BUSINESS

Pickleball Court Placemaking Project – Councilwoman Pemberton gave report that the will begin erecting fence on November 25 or 26.

 

Streets/FEMA – Clerk Johnson requested budgeting quotes from three contractors for the proposed mitigation work.  None were received by noon today.  One contractor did call this morning and will have quote to us later this week.

Sale of property – sale of property closed today and funds received.

 

SEED Grant – Grant application was submitted 11/4/24.  Councilman Ervin wrote the narrative and Clerk Johnson filled in the budget information.  Grant will be awarded in December.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Motion by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 5-0 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 8:15

 

Open meeting resumed at 8:15.

 

Motion by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 5-0 to extend 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 8:30PM.

 

Clerk Johnson called in at 8:15, out at 8:28.  Open meeting resumed at 8:30PM.

 

Motion by Ervin, Second by Esslinger, Approved 5-0 to accept retirement of Sally Johnson as City Clerk effective 11/15/2024; accept resignation of Charlene Bolinger as City Treasurer effective 11/13/2024; appoint Christina Miller as City Clerk effective 11/18/24; and appoint Sally Johnson as City Treasurer effective 11/18/24

 

Moved by Ervin, Second by Kelly, Approved 5-0, to adjourn at 8:32PM