December, 2007 Minutes
December 10, 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.
Mayor Robert Homolka called the meeting to order. Council members present were Irene Pacey, Don Panzer, Alan Stefek, Mary Wires and Cole Worrell.
Also in attendance were Jonathan Mitchell, City Administrator; David Smith Chief of Police; Carey Hipp, City Attorney; Mike Slechta, Slechta Enterprises, Inc.; Pastor Phillip Hoppe,
Cole Worrell motioned to approve the consent agenda. Alan Stefek seconded the motion. When put to vote and all vote aye. Motion carried.
Mike Slechta, Slechta Enterprises, Inc. explained to Council his expenses for Solid Waste Collection continue to escalate and he requested an increase of $0.50 per residential unit. Don Panzer motioned to approve the request beginning with December billing with a review of the fee at the first meeting in June, 2008. Cole Worrell seconded the motion. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried.
Pastor Phillip Hoppe provided Council with an update of events and activities at the
Jonathan Mitchell, City Administrator informed the Council City Plumbing had completed their portion of the TDD Project. There were change orders in the amount of $15,653.74. There are funds available to cover the additional expenses. Mr. Mitchell also reported street replacement is scheduled to start between March and June of 2008 and be completed within 65 days of the starting date. Mr. Mitchell will inquire where Slechta Enterprises will empty dumpsters during construction and after completion of the project.
The City’s search for new source of water continues.
The following resolution was presented for Council action:
A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT THE STRUCTURE AT LOTS 1-13 & EAST HALF OF VACATED ST. LOUIS AVENUE AND WEST HALF OF VACATED COLORADO AVENUE, BLOCK 49, IN THE CITY OF ELLSWORTH, ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS COMMONLY KNOWN AND REFERRED TO AS 100 N. COLORADO, ELLSWORTH, KANSAS, IS UNSAFE OR DANGEROUS AND THE PREMISES BE MADE SAFE AND SECURE.
Alan Stefek motioned to approve the resolution requiring removal to commence within 60 days of publication of the resolution and completed 60 days after the commencement of removal. Don Panzer seconded the motion. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried. The resolution was numbered 10-1207A.
The following resolution was presented for Council action:
A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT THE STRUCTURE AT THE SOUTH EIGHTY-FIVE FEET (85’) OF LOTS THIRTEEN (13), FOURTEEN (14), AND FIFTEEN (15) EXCEPT THE NORTH SEVENTEEN FEET (N.17’) OF SAID EIGHTY-FIVE FEET (85’) OF LOT FIFTEEN (15), ALL IN BLOCK FORTY-FOUR (44), IN THE CITY OF ELLSWORTH, ELLSWORTH COUNTY, KANSAS, COMMONLY KNOWN AND REFERRED TO AS 331 W. FIRST STREET, ELLSWORTH, KANSAS, IS UNSAFE OR DANGEROUS AND THE PREMISES BE MADE SAFE AND SECURE.
Don Panzer motioned to approve the resolution requiring removal to commence within 60 days of publication of the resolution and completed 60 days after the commencement of removal. Alan Stefek seconded the motion. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried. The resolution was numbered 10-1207B.
The next item on the agenda was the review of the fee schedule for 2008. Council reviewed the Administrator’s recommended revisions to 2007 fees. Following review and discussion the following resolution was presented to Council for action:
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING SERVICE, LICENSE AND PERMIT FEES WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS AND SERVICE AREA OF THE CITY OF
Alan Stefek motioned to approve the resolution with amended fees per Council recommendation. Don Panzer seconded the motion. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried. The resolution was numbered 10-1207C.
Cole Worrell then motioned to approve a $0.42 per hour Cost of Living Allocation for the 2008 payroll year for full-time employees only. Alan Stefek seconded the motion. When put to vote all vote aye.
Mayor requested a Police Officer contact the owner of a vehicle at
Alan Stefek inquired if the Street Department should be removing snow and/or ice from the parking stalls on
Don Panzer reported he was originally contacted by Chris Tully with concerns of vehicles speeding on
Mr. Panzer then inquired if college students selling magazines are required to have a peddlers’ license. The Chief of Police responded they are and if they are here over a weekend they will need to go to the Police Department to complete the required paperwork prior to selling within City limits.
Mr. Panzer then requested the Police Department be more aware of delivery companies parking illegally on
Mr. Mitchell then gave updates on YTD budget information and various grants and civic projects occurring throughout the City. Mr. Mitchell also reported on job openings for City employment opportunities. Mr. Mitchell also passed on an e-mail he received praising Patrol Officer Willey for his recent efforts helping a local business owner.
Mr. Mitchell then requested Monday December 24th be deemed as a holiday for the year 2007 only. Alan Stefek motioned to approve the request. Don Panzer seconded the motion. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried.
Don Panzer then motioned to purchase Chamber Certificates in the amount of $40.00 for Kenny Bernard and Paul Dreiling to express the City’s appreciation for the work they have done to help while the Police Department was short-handed an officer. 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 December 17, 2007 at 12:05 P.M.
Patti L. Booher
City Clerk
December 17, 2007
The Ellsworth City Council held a Public Hearing to receive comments and answer questions on the 2007 Proposed Budget Amendment of Special Parks and Recreation (Fund 35), Water/Sewer Surplus (Fund 68) and the W/S Emergency Deprivation Fund (Fund 69) on the above date at 12:05 P.M. in Council Chambers at City Hall.
Mayor Robert Homolka opened the hearing at 12:05 P.M. The following Council members were present Irene Pacey, Don Panzer, Mary Wires and Cole Worrell. Council member Alan Stefek was absent.
Also in attendance were
There were no citizens present having questions in regards to the amendment. The Clerk explained the reason for the amendment. The Mayor then closed the hearing at 12:09 P.M.
Patti L. Booher
City Clerk
December 17, 2007
The Ellsworth City Council met in recessed session on the above date at 12:10 P.M. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Mayor Robert Homolka called the meeting to order. Council members present were Irene Pacey, Don Panzer, Mary Wires and Cole Worrell.
Also in attendance were Jonathan Mitchell, City Administrator; Carey Hipp, City Attorney and Linda Denning, Ellsworth County Independent Reporter.
Don Panzer motioned to approve the Amended 2007 Budget. Cole Worrell seconded the motion. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried.
Don Panzer then motioned to approve the Membership Agreements for the Municipal Golf Course. Irene Pacey seconded the motion. When put to vote all vote aye. Motion carried. Discussion concerning golf cart sheds was then held. No action was taken.
Don Panzer then noted his displeasure with the recent “Boil Order” for Post Rock Rural District. The District did not directly contact the City. However residents of the City may have been affected had the City not closed the valve. The order has since been rescinded.
There being no further business on proper motion the meeting was adjourned until January 14, 2007 at 7:00 P.M.
Patti L. Booher
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