City of Uniontown — Draft Minutes: August 11, 2026 Regular Council Meeting
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 was 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 in attendance.
Motion by Kelly, Second by Stewart, Approved 4-0, to adopt the 2027 Budget as presented.
2027 Budget Hearing closed.
Tree removal bids were received from Knights Tree Service in the amount of $2,650.00 and Miller’s Tree Service in the amount of $2,350.00 for the removal of trees at 204 Fulton, 201 3rd St., and 303 Washington. The bids were reviewed, and fence repair was also discussed. It was noted that Knights Tree Service had included fence repair in its previous bid.
Motion by Stewart, Second by Pemberton, Approved 3-0 (Knight abstain), to accept tree removal and fence repair bid from Knights Tree Service.
Citizens Request
(None noted.)
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 and Utility CDs $1,401.25 for a Total Year-to-Date Interest of $1,760.81.
Projects Checking Account for July 2026: Beginning Balance $0; Receipts $0; Expenditures $0; Ending Balance $0.
July Transfers: from Sewer Utility Fund to Sewer Revolving Loan $1,400.25; from Water Utility Fund to GO Water Bond & Interest $1,624.00; Total Transfers $3,024.25.
Net loss for the month of July: $20,821.01. Year-to-Date Net Income: $28,233.59.
Budget vs. Actual:
- Gas Fund YTD Revenue $89,501.13 (69.2%), Expenditures $59,915.45 (45.4%)
- Sewer Fund YTD Revenue $24,467.82 (67.8%), Expenditures $18,515.28 (43.4%)
- Water Fund YTD Revenue $70,927.73 (57.0%), Expenditures $60,285.32 (42.3%)
- General Fund YTD Revenue $94,718.21 (64.3%), Expenditures $95,923.68 (40.8%)
- Special Highway YTD Revenue $6,054.18 (83.0%), Expenditures $4,857.41 (43.4%)
August 2026 payables to date: $30,119.79. The invoice from KMGA had not been received by noon on meeting day.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Kelly, Second by Pemberton, Approved 4-0, to approve Consent Agenda:
- Minutes of July 14, 2026 Regular Meeting
- July Treasurer’s Report, Profit & Loss Report by Class, and August Accounts Payables
Motion by Kelly, 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 applicants and conduct interviews for 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 informed the Council of an empty lot at 6th and Washington with overgrown vegetation. Treasurer Johnson stated she would contact the property owners and request the lot be mowed by the weekend. Coyan reported that 201 Fulton Street was beginning to become overgrown and stated he would contact the property owner regarding mowing. The lots between 101 and 107 Washington were also reported to have overgrown vegetation; Arnold will attempt to identify and contact the property owner. Coyan stated he will send a special notice regarding unregistered vehicles at 202 4th Street.
Mayor Jurgensen reported receiving a complaint regarding an unregistered vehicle on the west side of 305 Fulton Street. Coyan stated he would investigate the matter further.
Arnold informed the council of the court outcome and update on 202 4th St.
Superintendent Bobby Rich stated that he has completed the cold patch and is in need of 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. Arnold presented a client approval letter to the council.
Motion by Kelly, Second by Stewart, Approved 4-0, to approve the client approval letter.
Arnold informed the Council of an upcoming training session on utility rates and invited Council members to attend if interested.
Council Report
- Councilman Knight — None
- Councilwoman Kelly — Reported an increasing number of stray cats around her residence and 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 for the Council’s review. Council members will take the draft home for further review and email Arnold with any proposed changes or revisions. Suggested changes will be discussed at next month’s Council meeting.
Waterway Project — Larry Jurgensen reported that he had met with Mitch Crystal of USDA regarding the waterway project but has not yet made further contact. He also spoke with Jared Polleck about possible grant opportunities and discussed next steps to move the project forward. Amounts available through various funds and potential out-of-pocket expenses were discussed, along with other grant options.
New Business
Moved by Kelly, Second by Stewart, Approved 4-0, to adjourn at 8:40 PM.
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