April Minutes

April 10, 2006

 

            The Ellsworth City Council held a Special Meeting at 6:00 P.M. on the above date for the purpose of a conducting a 2007 Budget Work Session.

 

            The following Council members were present Murray Marston, Don Panzer, Alan Stefek and Cole Worrell.  Mayor Robert Homolka and Council member Dan Ray were absent.

 

            Also in attendance were Jonathan Mitchell, City Administrator and Linda Denning, Ellsworth County Independent Reporter.

 

            The Council reviewed and prioritized the CIP and Municipal Equipment Plans for the 2007 Proposed Budget.

 

            There being no further business on proper motion the meeting was recessed.

 

 

                                                            Patti L. Booher

                                                                                    City Clerk

April 10, 2006

 

The Ellsworth City Council met in regular session on the above date at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

 

In the absence of Mayor Robert Homolka, Council President Murray Marston called the meeting to order.  Council members present were Don Panzer, Alan Stefek and Cole Worrell.  Council member Dan Ray was absent.

 

            Also in attendance were Jonathan Mitchell, City Administrator; Chief of Police David Smith; Jim Zamrzla, Street Superintendent; Linda Denning, Ellsworth County Independent Reporter and Don Lyne.

 

            Alan Stefek motioned to approve the consent agenda.  Cole Worrell seconded the motion.  When put to vote all vote aye.  Motion carried.

 

            The Council next reviewed and updated the Project Board.  Many of the projects on the board are pending.

 

            A dangerous structure hearing was then held.  Don Lyne, property owner of the structure in question, informed the Council he intends to raze the structure.  Following discussion the following resolution was presented to Council:

 

            A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT THE SOUTH 20.8 FEET OF LOT TWENTY-FOUR (24) AND ALL OF LOTS TWENTY-FIVE (25) AND TWENTY-SIX (26), BLOCK FOUR (4), ORIGINAL CITY OF ELLSWORTH, ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS, A.K.A. 201 N. MISSOURI AVENUE, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ELLSWORTH, ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS IS UNSAFE OR DANGEROUS AND DIRECTING THAT THE STRUCTURE BY REMOVED AND THE PREMISES MADE SAFE AND SECURE.

 

            Don Panzer motioned to approve the resolution allowing Mr. Lyne until July 1, 2006 to raze the structure.  Cole Worrell seconded the motion.  When put to vote all vote aye.  Motion carried.  The resolution was numbered 10-0406A.

 

            A resolution designating KMIT as the City’s Workman’s Compensation Insurance was next presented for Council action.  Cole Worrell motioned to approve the resolution.  Alan Stefek seconded the motion.  When put to vote all vote aye.  Motion carried.  The resolution was numbered 10-0406B.

 

            Don Panzer then motioned to approve the KMIT Bylaws and Interlocal Cooperation Agreement.  Alan Stefek seconded the motion.  When put to vote all vote aye.  Motion carried.

 

            David Smith, Chief of Police, arrived at the meeting at 7:20 P.M.

 

            Murray Marston next motioned to authorize the Mayor to sign the notice pursuant to K.S.A. 12-2626.  Cole Worrell seconded the motion.  When put to vote all vote aye.

 

            Jim Zamrzla, Street Superintendent, informed the Council Bob Kepka had resigned his position at the Golf Course effective April 21^st.  Joshua Webb has accepted the position and will begin work on April 24^th.

 

            Jonathan Mitchell, City Administrator, informed the Council Bill Warnock will retire on April 28^th.  A small reception will be held over the lunch hour on the 28^th to honor Mr. Warnock for his years of service to the City.

 

            Don Panzer recommended the City inquire if the construction company working on the KDOT Project would be able to use a milling machine to work on the streets that need to be lowered.

 

            At 7:30 P.M. Council recessed until 7:40 P.M.

 

            At 7:40 P.M. the meeting was resumed.  Rick Coon from Kansas Department of Commerce joined the meeting the meeting.  Alan Stefek motioned to go into Executive Session with the City Administrator and Rick Coon to discuss confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of second parties from 7:40 to 7:50 P.M.  Don Panzer seconded the motion.  When put to vote all vote aye.  Motion carried.

 

            Council entered into Executive Session at 7:40 P.M. and returned to regular session at 7:50 P.M.  Cole Worrell motioned to go into Executive Session with the City Administrator and Rick Coon to discuss confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of a 2^nd party from 7:50 to 7:55 P.M.  Don Panzer seconded the motion.  When put to vote all vote aye.  Motion carried.

 

            Council entered into Executive Session at 7:50 P.M. and returned to regular session at 7:55 P.M.  At that time Rick Stitt and Kevin Slocum, Liberty Technologies and Harvey Yockum arrived at the meeting.

 

            Don Panzer then motioned to approve the following resolution:

 

            A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF ELLSWORTH, KANSAS DETERMINING THE ADVISABILITY OF ISSUING INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS OF SAID CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION AND EQUIPPING OF A MANUFACTURING FACILITY.

 

            Cole Worrell seconded the motion.  When put to vote all vote aye.  Motion carried.  The resolution was then numbered 10-0406C.

 

            Cole Worrell next motioned to approve the Agreement for Payment in Lieu of Taxes with Liberty Technologies.  Don Panzer seconded the motion.  When put to vote all vote aye.  Motion carried.

 

            At that time Rick Stitt, Liberty Technologies gave a brief introduction of himself and Liberty Technologies.

 

There being no further business on proper motion the meeting was recessed until April 24, 2006.

 

                        Patti L. Booher

                        City Clerk

 

April 11, 2006

 

            The Ellsworth City Council held a Special Meeting at 5:00 P.M. on the above date for the purpose of amending Resolution #10-0406C.

 

            Mayor Robert Homolka called the meeting to order with the following Council members present Murray Marston, Don Panzer and Cole Worrell.  Council members Dan Ray and Alan Stefek were absent.

 

            Also in attendance was Linda Denning, Ellsworth County Independent Reporter.  City Administrator Jonathan Mitchell was present via the telephone.

 

            Mr. Mitchell explained that due to need for a Debt Service Account Bond Council recommend approving an amending resolution in an amount not to exceed 5,000,000.00.  Murray Marston motioned to approve the amending resolution.  Don Panzer seconded the motion.  When put to vote all vote aye.  Motion carried.  The resolution was numbered 11-0406A.

 

            There being no further business on proper motion the meeting was recessed.

 

                        Patti L. Booher

                        City Clerk

April 24, 2006

 

            The Ellsworth City Council held a Special Meeting at 6:30 P.M. on the above date for the purpose of a conducting a 2007 Budget Work Session.

 

            The following Council members were present Murray Marston, Don Panzer, Alan Stefek and Cole Worrell.  Mayor Robert Homolka and Council member Dan Ray were absent.

 

            Also in attendance were Jonathan Mitchell, City Administrator and Linda Denning, Ellsworth County Independent Reporter.

 

            The Council reviewed the CIP and Municipal Equipment Plans for the 2007 Proposed Budget.

 

            Mayor Robert Homolka arrived at 6:46 P.M.

 

            Jonathan Mitchell, City Administrator next reviewed alternative revenue sources.

 

            There being no further business on proper motion the meeting was recessed.

 

 

                                                            Patti L. Booher

                                                                                    City Clerk

 

April 24, 2006

 

            The Ellsworth City Council met in recessed session on the above date at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

 

Mayor Robert Homolka called the meeting to order.  Council members Murray Marston, Don Panzer, Alan Stefek and Cole Worrell were present.  Council member Dan Ray was absent.

 

            Also in attendance were Jonathan Mitchell, City Administrator; Carey Hipp, City Attorney; John Kerschner, Water/Sewer Superintendent; David Smith, Chief of Police; Linda Denning, Ellsworth County Independent Reporter and Rick Stitt and Harold Mason, Liberty Technologies, Inc.

 

            There were no customers present to request an extension for Water/Sewer terminations.  The Clerk then presented requests from Richard Watson and Louis Vopat for extensions.  Alan Stefek motioned to approve the extensions.  Don Panzer seconded the motion.  When put to vote all vote aye.  Motion carried.

 

            Murray Marston then motioned to approve the Consent Agenda.  Cole Worrell seconded the motion.  When put to vote all vote aye.  Motion carried.

 

            There were no petitions or delegations.  No new developments were noted on the project board.

 

            The Personnel Policy and Guidelines were tabled for further review.

 

            The following ordinance was then presented for Council action:

 

            AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A UTILITY CHARGE FOR PAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE COSTS OF THE CITY SWIMMING POOL AGAINST THE RESIDENTIAL UTILITY CUSTOMERS OF THE CITY OF ELLSWORTH AND DEFINING RESIDENTIAL UTILITY CUSTOMERS.

 

            The ordinance was tabled until further clarification.

 

            The following ordinance was next presented for Council action:

 

            BEING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE WATER RATES AND PAYMENT REGULATIONS AS ESTABLISHED IN CODE SECTION 13.08.110 FOR THE CITY OF ELLSWORTH, KANSAS.

 

            Don Panzer motioned to approve the ordinance.  Murray Marston seconded the motion.  When put to vote all vote aye.  Motion carried.  The ordinance was then numbered 2957.

 

            John Sherman, City Attorney arrived at the meeting at 7:27 P.M.

 

            The following ordinance was then presented for Council action:

 

            BEING AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A CITY GROSS EARNINGS TAX ON INTANGIBLES FOR THE YEAR 2007 AND THEREAFTER.

 

            The ordinance was tabled for further review.

 

            Don Panzer next motioned to approve the airport funding transfer to the City of Great Bend.  Cole Worrell seconded the motion.  When put to vote all vote aye.  Motion carried.

 

            Rick Stitt and Harold Mason, Liberty Technologies Inc., gave a brief update of the progress made since the previous meeting.

 

            Mr. Mitchell then informed the Council the City’s new website is up and running.  The address is www.ellsworthks.net.

 

            Mr. Mitchell next requested the Mayor appoint a Council member to serve on the selection committee for the Downtown Historic District Committee.  The Mayor appointed Don Panzer to the committee to serve as the City’s representative.

 

            Don Panzer reported he has received complaints about citizens allowing dogs to relieve themselves in the City cemeteries.  Mr. Mitchell will review the Animal Control Ordinance and the Cemetery Ordinance to see if this issue is addressed in either.

 

            Murray Marston motioned to go into Executive Session from 7:45 to 7:50 P.M. with the City Administrator and Attorneys to discuss matters deemed privileged in an attorney-client relationship.  Cole Worrell seconded the motion.  When put to vote all vote aye.  Motion carried.

 

            Council entered Executive Session at 7:45 P.M. and returned to regular session at 7:50 P.M.  Murray Marston motioned to go into Executive Session with the City Administrator and Attorney to discuss matters deemed privileged in an attorney-client relationship from 7:50 to 8:00 P.M.  Alan Stefek seconded the motion.  When put to vote all vote aye.

 

            Council entered Executive Session at 7:50 P.M. and returned to regular session at 8:00 P.M.  Alan Stefek motioned to go into Executive Session with the City Administrator from 8:00 to 8:15 P.M. to discuss non-elected personnel in general government.  Cole Worrell seconded the motion.  When put to vote all vote aye.  Motion carried.

 

            Council entered Executive Session at 8:00 P.M. and returned to regular session at 8:15 P.M.  Don Panzer motioned to go into Executive Session with the City Administrator from 8:15 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. to discuss property acquisition.  Alan Stefek seconded the motion.  When put to vote all vote aye.  Motion carried.

 

            Council entered into Executive Session at 8:15 P.M. and returned to regular session at 8:30 P.M.  No action was taken.

 

            There being no further business on proper motion the meeting was adjourned until May 8, 2006.

 

                        Patti L. Booher

                        City Clerk