November, 2006

November 13, 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 Alan Stefek called the meeting to order.  Council members present were Don Panzer, Mary Wires and Cole Worrell.  Council member Dan Ray was absent.

 

            Also in attendance were Jonathan Mitchell, City Administrator; Carey Hipp, City Attorney; John Kerschner, Water/Sewer Superintendent and Linda Denning, Ellsworth County Independent Reporter.

 

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

 

            The Clerk then informed the Council the next meeting is scheduled for November 27^th.  This is also the date of the zoning public meeting.  Council instructed the Clerk to send termination letters as usual and to grant extensions to those requesting them.

 

            Jonathan Mitchell, City Administrator, reviewed the Project Board.  Mr. Mitchell informed the Council the final easement had been obtained for the Grand Avenue Sewer Project.  Mr. Mitchell also informed the Council the Kunkle/Dees Avenue Project will begin in fall of 2007.

 

            Don Panzer inquired if the cause of the rupture in the 1000 block of State Street had been determined.  John Kerschner stated the water line does have a leak.  It has been repaired temporarily and will be permanently repaired following winter.

 

            Mr. Panzer then inquired if the City’s insurance policy would cover a hotel stay for residents without water during the repair.  The Administrator will check and report back to the Council.

 

            The following ordinance was then presented for action:

 

            BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.20.020 AND 5.20.080 OF THE CITY OF ELLSWORTH MUNICIPAL CODE IN THE CITY OF ELLSWORTH, KANSAS.

 

            Don Panzer motioned to approve the ordinance.  Cole Worrell seconded the motion.  When put to vote all vote aye.  Motion carried.  The ordinance was numbered 2971.

 

            The Corporate Authorization Resolution was then presented for action.  Cole Worrell motioned to approve the resolution.  Don Panzer seconded the motion.  When put to vote all vote aye.  Motion carried.  The resolution was numbered 13-1106A.

 

                                      Don Panzer then inquired if exit interviews were being completed upon an employee’s resignation.  Mr. Mitchell has been working on these.  Council will receive copies of all exit interviews when completed.

 

            Mr. Panzer then inquired about the handicap accessibility in the restrooms at the Recreation Center.  Mr. Mitchell will check on this and report back when more information is available.

 

            Cole Worrell requested Don Lyne be contacted regarding the demolition of a house.  Mr. Lyne requested a 60 day extension on July 10^th.  The demolition is not complete yet and Mr. Lyne will need to request an additional extension.

 

            Mr. Worrell next inquired if a completion date is nearing for the repairs on the band shell.  Mr. Mitchell informed the Council progress is being made, but he did not have a date for completion.

 

            Mr. Worrell then inquired if an agreement had been reached with U.S.D. #305 concerning maintenance at the Headstart location.  Mr. Mitchell explained the U.S.D. #305 and U.S.D. #327 will take over all maintenance on January 1, 2007.

 

            Mr. Mitchell then gave an overview of Airport Day which had been held on November 9^th.

 

There being no further business on proper motion the meeting was recessed until December 11, 2006.

 

 

 

                        Patti L. Booher

                        City Clerk