October, 2007
October 8, 2007
The Ellsworth City Council met for 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. Irene Pacey was attending the LKM Conference in
Also in attendance David Smith, Chief of Police; John Kerschner, Water/Sewer Superintendent; Linda Denning, Ellsworth County Independent Reporter and citizens Jenifer Crease and Linda Alderman.
Cole Worrell motioned to approve the consent agenda. Don Panzer seconded the motion. The motion was then put to vote and all vote aye. Motion carried.
There were no petitions or delegations.
During review of the Project Board Council confirmed the
John Kerschner, Water/Sewer Superintendent reported he and the City Administrator had met with a Hydrologist and are awaiting a proposal before moving further with additional test drilling.
The Council next reviewed ordinances concerning guest pass options for the Municipal Pool. The City Clerk then explained the differences in the proposed pool ordinances. There were 4 options presented A, B, C & D. All options allow all residents of the City entrance to the pool at no charge. Option A additionally allows residents be able to take guests from outside the county to the pool at no charge. Option B grants City Hall staff the discretion to determine guest eligibility. Option C prohibits guests being admitted free of charge and Option D allows two guests be assigned annually per residential unit for admission to the pool free of charge.
Cole Worrell motioned to approve option C of the following ordinance:
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; AND REPEALING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE 2964 OF THE CITY OF ELLSWORTH.
Mary Wires seconded the motion. Linda Alderman then restated her request from the previous meeting which was to allow 2 guests per household as assigned by the utility customer annually. When put to vote all vote nay. The motion was defeated. Council instructed the City Attorney to review the verbiage in option D to be sure it is conclusive as to 2 guests per household and those guests must remain the same for the entire season. No changes would be permitted.
Council tabled the Flood Insurance Quote until the City Administrator is in attendance.
The following resolution was then presented for Council action:
A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME AND PLACE AND PROVIDING FOR A NOTICE OF A HEARING BEFORE THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF ELLSWORTH, KANSAS, AT WHICH THE OWNER, HIS OR HER AGENT, LIENHOLDERS OF RECORD, OCCUPANTS AND OTHER PARTIES IN INTEREST OF STRUCTURES LOCATED WITHIN SAID CITY AND DESCRIBED HEREIN MAY APPEAR AND SHOW CAUSE WHY SUCH STRUCTURE SHOULD NOT BE CONDEMNED AND ORDERED REPAIRED OR DEMOLISHED AS AN UNSAFE OR DANGEROUS STRUCTURE.
The property referenced in the resolution is
The following resolution was next presented for Council action:
A RESOLUTION FIXING A TIME AND PLACE AND PROVIDING FOR A NOTICE OF A HEARING BEFORE THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF ELLSWORTH, KANSAS, AT WHICH THE OWNER, HIS OR HER AGENT, LIENHOLDERS OF RECORD, OCCUPANTS AND OTHER PARTIES IN INTEREST OF STRUCTURES LOCATED WITHIN SAID CITY AND DESCRIBED HEREIN MAY APPEAR AND SHOW CAUSE WHY SUCH STRUCTURE SHOULD NOT BE CONDEMNED AND ORDERED REPAIRED OR DEMOLISHED AS AN UNSAFE OR DANGEROUS STRUCTURE.
The property referenced in the resolution is 331 W.
Council reviewed the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan Amended and Notice of Public Hearing October 15, 2007. Council will take consider the amended Plan following the Public Hearing and action by
Cole Worrell motioned to approve the 2006 Audit. Mary Wires seconded the motion. When put to vote all vote aye. Council then directed a written Anti-Fraud Policy be prepared and returned for Council action.
Mr. Panzer informed Council he has treated the flower bed a
Mary Wires reported she had received complaints of the sidewalk being blocked on W.
The City Administrator included a copy of the Leave Requests Forms and Memo associated with requested leave. The policy is currently in effect but will be enforced more strictly in the future.
There being no further business on proper motion the meeting was recessed until October 22, 2007 at 7:00 P.M.
Patti L. Booher
City Clerk
October 22, 2007
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 present were Don Panzer, Alan Stefek, Mary Wires and Cole Worrell. The City Clerk recited the Loyalty Oath and Irene Pacey repeated and as so became duly sworn in as Council member.
Also in attendance were Jonathan Mitchell, City Administrator; David Smith, Chief of Police; John Kerschner, Water/Sewer Superintendent; Carey Hipp, City Attorney; Joshua Webb, Greens Keeper; Kermit Rush, Ellsworth County Commissioner, Rob Fillion, Smoky Hill Development; Linda Denning, Ellsworth County Independent Reporter; P.J. and Holly Weinhold, Jenifer Crease, Linda Alderman and the following downtown business owners: Mark Roehrman, Kurt Williams, Ken Robson, Gary Urbanek and Terry Kepka.
There were no customers in attendance to request an extension for Water/Sewer terminations. The Clerk presented extension requests until November 2nd for Richard Watson and October 26th for Lance Graves. Alan Stefek motioned to approve the extensions. Cole Worrell seconded the motion. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried.
Don Panzer then motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Alan Stefek seconded the motion. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried.
P.J. Weinhold then addressed the Council and requested the Council approve the waiver of building permit, sewer tap and water service installation up to 5/8” line fees for the home they are building on a Welcome Home lot. Don Panzer motioned to approve extending the Welcome Home Plan Incentives to P.J. & Holly Weinhold at
Kurt Williams gave an in-depth presentation of the proposed downtown streetscape improvements. Mr. Williams gave background information on the project and explained the need to expedite action on the request. The proposed funding included 15% to be paid by the City, 15% from the local foundations through the City, and 10% to be paid by property owners within the downtown district along with 60% from a KDOT Transportation Development Grant. Currently costs are projected to be slightly less than $1,000,000. A petition from property owners in the district has not been drafted and would require 51% of the owners to approve Special Assessments for the 10% they are proposing to pay. Should 51% of the owners not sign the petition that expense would also fall to the City as a whole.
Sharon Haverkamp arrived at the meeting at 7:30 P.M.
Jonathan Mitchell, City Administrator, explained the City would be required to bond the total amount of the project as the grant is for reimbursement of the project costs as they are completed and City funds have been expended. The local foundations have agreed to cover the first 7½ years of principal and interest on the bond. The City would then pay the remaining 7½ years of principal and interest. KDOT requires funding other than grant money be committed prior to grant application.
After discussion Don Panzer motioned to approve the proposed Streetscape Project with 15% of funding from the City of Ellsworth, 15% from local foundations through the City of Ellsworth, 10% Special Assessments of the property owners in the benefit district and 60% of the costs from KDOT Transportation Development Grant. Cole Worrell seconded the motion. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried.
The following ordinance was then presented for Council action:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A UTILITY CHARGE FOR PAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE COST OF THE CITY SWIMMING POOL AGAINST THE RESIDENTIAL UTILITY CUSTOMERS OF THE CITY OF ELLSWORTH AND DEFINING RESIDENTIAL UTILITY CUSTOMERS; AND REPEALING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE 2964 OF THE CITY OF ELLSWORTH.
Don Panzer inquired if the pool maintenance fee could be assessed against property owners’ ad valorem taxes rather than on water bills. This is not an option for FY 2008 as the budget has already been approved. He thin inquired if the fee is also assessed on commercial property. The Mayor explained it is not, only on residential.
Sharon Haverkamp questioned why the apartments owned by her and her husband are considered commercial property for the purpose of applying sewer rates and residential for applying pool fee. The Clerk will research the question and contact Mrs. Haverkamp with the information obtained. Mrs. Haverkamp also indicated she felt the pool should be free for everyone. After discussion the ordinance was tabled for further review.
Mr. Mitchell then requested Council direction concerning the flood insurance quote to insure the dance floor in the basement. After review of the information Don Panzer motioned to approve depositing the check received from FEMA and purchase flood insurance on the dance floor in the amount of $155.00 per year. This quote has a $500.00 deductible. Cole Worrell seconded the motion. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried.
The following resolution was next presented for action:
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ELIGIBILITY OF THE CITY OF ELLSWORTH TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR USE OF TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT FUNDS SET FORTH BY THE FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT FOR THE 21ST CENTURY FOR THE ELLSWORTH STREETSCAPE PROJECT IN ELLSWORTH, KANSAS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN THE APPLICATION.
Alan Stefek motioned to approve the resolution. Don Panzer seconded the motion. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried. The resolution was numbered 22-1007A.
John Kerschner then reviewed a proposal for water exploration received from Terrane Resources. Don Panzer motioned to approve the proposal with Terrane Resources not to exceed $3500 to locate potential well sites. Cole Worrell seconded the motion. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Mitchell next requested authorization to negotiate temporary memorandums of agreement with property owners where potential water resources are indicated by Terrane Resources. Alan Stefek motioned to approve the authorization. Don Panzer seconded the motion. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried.
Don Panzer next inquired if any progress had been made to determine if a “School Zone” sign could be placed by
Mr. Panzer also reported he had completed spraying in the
Mr. Mitchell then reported all claims submitted to FEMA for flood damage had been closed with the exception of the J.H. Robbins Library. The claim for the library had been misplaced and duplicates have been sent to FEMA. Jim Zamrzla, Street Superintendent, will be addressing the Council at a future date with a proposal to better funnel the drainage on
Mr. Mitchell also reported updates on grants received or recently applied for including the runway overlay at the
Mr. Mitchell then reviewed a letter from EMC Insurance reviewing the Diane Zeman Claim settlement. The City is liable for an additional $559.77. The claim will then be closed.
Mr. Mitchell informed
Council next reviewed the City Administrator’s proposed structure for the Municipal Golf Course. Mr. Mitchell and Josh Webb, Greens Keeper, fielded several questions from the Council concerning the proposed structure. Don Panzer then motioned to approve the new Golf Course Structure as proposed by the City Administrator. Cole Worrell seconded the motion. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried.
There being no further business on proper motion the meeting was recessed until November 12, 2007 at 7:00 P.M.
Patti L. Booher
City Clerk
October 24, 2007
The Ellsworth City Council held a Special Meeting at 10:00 A.M. on the above date for the purpose of reviewing and providing comments/recommendations on a proposed Recreation Master Plan presented by BWR.
The following Council members present Irene Pacey, Don Panzer, Alan Stefek and Mary Wires.
Also in attendance were
BWR presented current recommendations for the Recreation Master Plan.
There being no further business on proper motion the meeting was recessed.
Patti L. Booher
City Clerk
October 30, 2007
The Ellsworth City Council held a Special Meeting at 4:35 P.M. on the above date for the purpose of taking action on a Cereal Malt Beverage License for Jeff Gose, Manager of Gene’s Heartland Foods.
Mayor Robert Homolka called the meeting to order at 4:35 P.M. The following Council members present Irene Pacey, Don Panzer, Mary Wires and Cole Worrell.
Also in attendance was
The Clerk presented an application for a Cereal Malt Beverage License for Jeff Gose, Gene’s Heartland Foods. Don Panzer motioned to approve the application. Irene Pacey seconded the motion. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried.
There being no further business on proper motion the meeting was recessed.
Patti L. Booher
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