Thursday, November 30, 2017

12/04/17-City Commission Meeting Agenda

MONDAY

DECEMBER 04, 2017 

PRATT CITY COMMISSION – REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING

COMMISSION ROOM – 5:00 P.M. 

1.      CALL TO ORDER (Remind audience that meeting is being recorded and/or taped.)
2.      ROLL CALL
3.      INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.   CONSENT AGENDA:
      4.1  Minutes:  November 17, 2017 Recessed City/County Work Session
                             November 20, 2017 Regular Commission Meeting
      4.2  Reappointment of Deb Goyen, Lisa Perez Miller and Bruce Pinkall to 3 year terms on the tourism Committee
5.     BUSINESS:
5.1   Discussion with American Legion Concerning Financial Assistance with Utility Bill – Paul Bryan and Rick Wittig
 
5.2   Continued Discussion on Electric Rate Study – Scott Shreve, EMG; Jamie Huber, Dir. of Electric Utilities
 
5.3   Consideration and Approval of 2018 Pratt Area Humane Society Agreement – PAHS Representative, Mayor and Commission
 
5.4   Consideration and Approval of the 2018 Cereal Malt Beverage Applications – Gary Myers, Chief of Police
 
5.5   Consideration and Approval of Ordinance 1711 Concerning 2018 Rate Increase for Refuse Collection Fees Per Budget Discussions – Regina Goff, City Attorney
 
5.6   Consideration and Approval of Ordinance 1712 Concerning 2018 Rate Increase for Sewer Fees Per Budget Discussions – Regina Goff, City Attorney
 
5.7   Consideration and Approval of Ordinance 1713 Concerning 2018 Rate Increase for Water Fees Per Budget Discussions – Regina Goff, City Attorney
 
5.8   Consideration and Approval of Resolution 120417 Exempting the City from the Requirements of K.S.A. 75-1120 a (a) Providing for Uniform System of Fiscal Procedures, Accounting and Reporting for Municipalities – Regina Goff, City Attorney
 
5.9   Consideration and Approval of the Joe Wynn Volunteer Award Honoring Ron Miller – Mayor and Commission 
 
5.10   Consideration and Approval of Two City Appointments to the ED Board – Mayor and Commission
 
5.13   Consideration and Approval of Re-appointments to the Recreation Advisory Board – Bruce Pinkall, Recreation Director
6.     OPEN AGENDA (City Matters Only) (3 Minute Time Limit)
7.     REPORTS:
7.1             City Manager 
7.2             City Attorney
7.3             Department Superintendents
7.4             Mayor
7.5             City Commission
 
8.  EXECUTIVE SESSIONS: 
8.1 Non-elected personnel for 20 minutes to discuss contract agreement.
8.2  Non-elected personnel for 20 minutes to discuss salaries.
9.   ADJOURN

11/15/2017-Approved Recessed City Commission Rate Study Work Session Minutes


WEDNESDAY 

NOVEMBER 15, 2017 

The Governing Body of the City of Pratt met in a Recessed work session in the Commission Room located in City Hall.
 
PRESENT:

Lucus Kumberg  Mayor
Doug Meyer  Commissioner
Bill Hlavachick  Commissioner
Gary Schmidt  Commissioner
Don Peters  Commissioner

ALSO PRESENT:

Roy Eckert  City Manager
LuAnn Kramer  City Clerk
Diana Garten  Finance Director
Jamie Huber  Director of Electric Utilities
Kenny Kreutzer  Energy Consultant
 
CALL TO ORDER:

The recessed meeting was called to order by Mayor Kumberg.  The Mayor instructed the City Clerk to note that all Commissioners were present. 

BUSINESS: 

CITY OF PRATT RATE REVIEW BY EMG (ENERGY MANAGEMENT GROUP): 

Mr. Scott Shreve, EMG Representative, discussed the current rate structure and the goals of restructuring the electric rates.  Mr. Shreve had a power point with a general ledger overview, proposed rate structure and projected revenues.  Mr. Shreve answered questions as the power point presentation progressed and there were several comments and questions after the presentation was complete.  Mr. Shreve stated that he would implement the changes to this power point and be back on December 4th for the Commission meeting and have an ordinance drafted for the changes that had been discussed.  Mayor Kumberg asked if he could write up a ‘press release’ for the paper so that the correct information would go out to the public.  Mr. Shreve stated that that would not be a problem and he also offered to draft something that would be inserted with the monthly bills.  The Commission thanked Mr. Shreve, Mr. Huber and Mr. Kreutzer for all their time putting this together.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Mayor Kumberg made a motion to go into executive session for fifteen minutes to discuss non-elected personnel.  Commissioner Hlavachick seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

Mayor Kumberg made a motion to return from executive session with nothing to report.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried unanimously. 

RECESS:

Upon proper motion, the meeting was recessed until Friday, November 17th at 9:00 a.m. for a meeting with the County Commissioners and the ED Board to discuss the ED Director applications. 
_________________________________
LUCUS KUMBERG, Mayor
 

ATTEST:                       
________________________________
LUANN KRAMER, City Clerk

11/06/2017-Approved City Commission Meeting Minutes


MONDAY 

NOVEMBER 06, 2017

The Governing Body of the City of Pratt met in Regular session in the Commission Room located in City Hall.

PRESENT:  

Lucus Kumberg  Mayor
Doug Meyer  Commissioner
Bill Hlavachick  Commissioner
Gary Schmidt  Commissioner
Don Peters  Commissioner

ALSO PRESENT: 
 
Roy Eckert  City Manager
LuAnn Kramer  City Clerk
Regina Goff  City Attorney
Diana Garten  Finance Director
Gary Myers  Chief of Police
Russell Rambat  Public Works Director
Brad Blankenship Building Inspector
Jamie Huber  Director of Electric Utilities
Bruce Pinkall  Recreation Director 
     
                                                                                                         
CALL TO ORDER: 

The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Kumberg.  The Mayor instructed the City Clerk to note that all Commissioners were present with the exception of Commissioner Hlavachick. 

The Mayor reminded the audience that this meeting may be taped and/or recorded. 

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 

Commissioner Peters led the staff and audience in the invocation and Mayor Kumberg led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

MINUTES:

Commissioner Meyer made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 16, 2017 City/County Joint Commission meeting.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peters and carried unanimously.  

Commissioner Schmidt made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 16, 2017 regular Commission meeting.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried unanimously.  

Commissioner Peters made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 23, 2017 special call Commission meeting #1.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Schmidt and carried unanimously.  

Mayor Kumberg made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 23, 2017 special call Commission meeting #2.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peters and carried unanimously. 

BUSINESS:

CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE INVOICE FROM SERVPRO OF NORTHWEST WICHITA ON SEWAGE CLEAN-UP: 

Public Works Director Rambat informed the Commission that this invoice was for the clean-up of a sewer backup in the west part of town.  Mr. Rambat stated that he had reviewed the invoice and everything was accurate.  Mr. Rambat commented that they had done a good job cleaning up.  Commissioner Peters questioned if this was their final bill.  Mr. Rambat stated that it was.  Mayor Kumberg stated that this magnitude of a sewer back-up does not happen very often.  Commissioner Schmidt asked if our insurance company was going to help pay for anything.  Mr. Rambat stated that they were not going to pay for anything physical; however, they would help if it goes to litigation.  City Attorney Goff clarified that the insurance company had found that the City was not at fault; therefore, was not financially liable.  Ms. Goff added that, if the City were to get into litigation on the part of the homeowner to pay for damages, the insurance company would pay for the lawyer. 

With no further discussion, Commissioner Meyer made a motion to approve the invoice from Servpro of Northwest Wichita in the amount of $18,033.13.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Schmidt and carried unanimously. 

CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SANITARY SEWER BACK-UP POLICY: 

City Manager Eckert stated that this policy was a result of the recent sewer back-up.  Mr. Eckert commented that he had looked at different policies around the State to see what they had and they were all pretty standard from the draft that was sent to the Commissioners late last week.  Mr. Eckert explained that this was very simple and based on recommendations from insurance companies.  Mr. Eckert commented that the City of Cheney had the best one and it fit Pratt well, with a few modifications.  Mr. Eckert stated that this policy states what a homeowner can and cannot be reimbursed for and how to prevent back-ups.  Mr. Eckert added that it also lets a homeowner know that they should check with their insurance company so that they have a policy in place to cover a sewer back-up. 

Commissioner Peters questioned if this limits the liability of the City if it was not our responsibility.  City Attorney Goff stated that the City is not liable if they were not negligent.  Mayor Kumberg asked about the phone number on the policy for weekends and holidays.  City Clerk Kramer stated that that was for the power plant since they were there 24/7 and had the list of employees that were on call.  Mayor Kumberg questioned how this was going to be distributed.  Mr. Eckert stated that the flyer in their packet would be going in the bills.  Commissioner Peters stated that this was very well written and asked that the Tribune put something in the paper about this.  Mr. Rambat also stated that there were several companies that have a first alert device that you set by your floor drain that would go off if water was detected.  Building Inspector Blankenship stated that the City has a code that states that you had to have a back water valve if the upper man hole was lower than the drain receptacle.  Mr. Blankenship added that this was for new construction and needed, especially if there was a basement. 

With no further discussion, Commissioner Meyer made a motion to approve the Sanitary Sewer Back-up Policy.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peters and carried unanimously. 

CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE GENERAL GUIDELINES REGARDING SEWER BACK-UPS: 

Mr. Eckert stated that this was an informative pamphlet with guidelines to know what happens in case of a back-up.  Mr. Eckert commented that it was a back-up to the sewer policy and he had been impressed with what a lot of Cities had done in Kansas.  Mr. Eckert explained that this was not an ordinance or resolution, but something to put on the counter.  Mayor Kumberg made a motion to approve the General Guidelines Regarding Sewer Back-ups.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peters and carried unanimously. 

CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION POLICY FOR MUTUAL AID: 

Director of Electric Utilities Huber stated that this was a policy that he had just found out we needed in place after he had attended a mutual aid conference.  Mr. Huber explained that it states that travel to and from a mutual aid event would be paid time and a half, City employees would be paid time and a half and work time would be double time.  Mr. Huber commented that FEMA would want to see this if we were ever audited.  Commissioner Peters asked if this followed FEMA guidelines.  Mr. Huber stated that it did.  Commissioner Peters questioned if the bill was sent to FEMA after our crew went to Florida.  Mr. Huber stated that we actually bill OCU and they turn their paperwork into FEMA.  Commissioner Peters asked if we get a check from FEMA.  Mr. Huber stated that we get a check from OCU.  Commissioner Meyer questioned if our guys had been paid.  Finance Director Garten stated that they had been paid. 

Commissioner Meyer asked if the guys freely volunteer.  Mr. Huber stated that they always volunteer; however, he could only take half of the guys to Florida and the other half had to stay.  Mayor Kumberg asked if this would be a policy that would be in the employee handbook.  Ms. Goff stated that it would be.  Commissioner Peters questioned if this was for labor only.  Mr. Huber stated that that was correct and that they keep track of their fuel costs, use of the trucks, etc., which we bill them for.  Commissioner Meyer stated that we have good people on staff.  Mr. Huber agreed and added that all the departments had some that were young.  With nothing further, Commissioner Peters made a motion to approve the Compensation Policy for Mutual Aid.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Schmidt and carried unanimously. 

OPEN AGENDA: 

No one in the audience wished to address the Commission. 

REPORTS:

City Manager:

·        Solar farm: 

City Manager Eckert stated that we were still looking at the potential of bringing in a solar farm, which would bring in revenue for the City. 

·        ED Director: 

Mr. Eckert stated that we continued to get applications for the ED Director position.  City Clerk Kramer stated that we had gotten about twenty-five at this point and that we would accept applications up to November 10th. 

·        Regional Water Meeting: 

Mr. Eckert commented that he had attended the water meeting for our region and it was very informative.  Mr. Eckert added that the Governor’s Water Summit was Wednesday; however, he would not be attending.  Mr. Eckert stated that they send out minutes to all their meetings so he would find out what was discussed. 

·        Cooper Street:

Mr. Eckert stated that he was still working on Cooper Street and had made calls to representatives to see what could be done.

·        Christmas lights: 

Mr. Eckert commented that the electric department had started working on the Christmas lights downtown.

City Attorney:

·        January meetings: 

City Attorney Goff stated that she had an ordinance that would amend the City code Chapter 2 Section 2.04.040 making sure that the City was in compliance with K.S.A. 25-2120.  Ms. Goff explained that all newly elected officials take their oath of office on the second Monday in January.  Ms. Goff commented that we have an election every year; therefore, the ordinance provides that the January meetings would be on the second and third Monday’s of the month rather than the first and third.  Ms. Goff stated that we would not be in compliance if this was not voted on. 

With no more discussion, the following Ordinance 1710 was then presented to the Commission for their approval:  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY OF PRATT, KANSAS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE SCHEDULING OF REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS.  Mayor Kumberg made a motion to approve Ordinance 1710 relating to the scheduling of regular City Commission meetings.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peters and carried unanimously. 

Public Works: 

·        Avenue of Flags sign: 

Public Works Director Rambat stated that the new sign was up at the Avenue of Flags.  Mr. Rambat commented that it had reflective lettering and the names of all the parks.  Mr. Rambat added that this was the cherry on the top of a project the Park Superintendent Eckhoff was a big part of.  Mr. Rambat commented that it was a nice center piece off the highway. 

·        Street Department: 

Mr. Rambat stated that the street department had been repairing a few alleys and broken curb inlets.  Mr. Rambat informed the Commission that they had worked on alley improvements behind the Art Museum to help get the water away from the building. 

·        Water Department: 

Mr. Rambat commented that the water department was down to their last valve that would be replaced.  Mr. Rambat stated that the last one caught some bad guys and the accident knocked the valve box off, but missed the water main.  Mr. Rambat added that the barriers and light were in place. 

Building Inspector: 

·        Construction: 

Mr. Blankenship stated that the construction around town was going forward with Casey’s getting the walls up, a sign at McDonald’s about their new construction and the dental office probably pouring concrete this week. 

Electric Department:

·        Unit 7: 

Director of Electric Utilities Huber stated that they had had no luck finding parts for Unit #7 at the power plant.  Mr. Huber commented that they had been making phone calls and emailing with no luck.  Mr. Huber added that it would be a few months before anything comes up. 

·        Executive Session: 

Mr. Huber requested an executive session after the meeting for confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of second parties to last thirty minutes. 

Recreation Department:

·        Christmas activities: 

Recreation Director Pinkall stated that Christmas in the Park was in two weeks and they were finalizing mailers that would go out to those that live on Pine Street about the one way traffic.  Mr. Pinkall commented that Mr. Rambat had a map that would go along with the mailers so that it would be clearer about the traffic changes that day.

Mr. Pinkall commented that the employee Christmas dinner was set for December 13th from noon to 2:00 p.m.  Mr. Pinkall stated that they would get the invitations out to the County, the boards, the advisory boards and former Commissioners.

Police Department:

·        Drug Take Back Program: 

Chief of Police Myers stated that the take back program was successful again this year.  Chief Myers shared that they had had four cartons weighing 101 pounds.  Chief Myers commented that other communities did well also.  Chief Myers stated that he had extended the hours to 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. so that it would allow more in the community to come by. 

·        October stats:

Chief Myers informed the Commission of the stats for October.  Those stats are as follows:

 

2017 Crime Stats
Feb ‘17
Mar ‘17
Apr. '17
May '17
June '17
July '17
Aug. '17
Sept. '17
Oct. '17
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2
Abuse/Dependent Adult
 
 
 
 
1
1
1
 
 
Abandoned Vehicle - Towed
1
3
1
1
5
2
4
 
 
Animal Bite
 
1
1
1
 
 
2
1
 
Aggravated Assault/Battery
 
 
1
 
2
 
2
3
1
Alcohol
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1
 
Animal Bite
 
2
 
2
 
2
3
2
2
Animal/Livestock
3
6
5
3
 
1
1
5
3
Assault / Battery
 
 
2
4
3
4
1
 
3
Assault / Battery - DV
 
 
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
Assist Fire
 
 
2
2
2
2
 
 
 
Assist Other Agency
 
6
2
2
2
5
1
 
4
Burglary - Building
1
1
2
2
1
 
1
3
3
Burglary - Vehicle
 
2
1
1
2
 
2
2
4
Care/Treatment
 
 
 
1
 
 
1
 
1
Child Abuse
 
1
1
2
 
3
2
2
1
Child in Need of Care
3
4
1
3
4
8
10
1
3
Citizen Assist
 
 
 
 
 
 
1
 
 
Curfew Violation
 
1
 
2
 
2
 
3
2
Death Investigation
7
4
6
10
4
6
2
6
7
Disturbance
18
14
11
15
11
5
15
26
14
DL Violations
3
2
2
2
 
1
5
1
6
Drug Violation - Felony
3
4
2
3
1
 
3
8
5
Drug Violation - Misdemeanor
 
 
1
2
1
1
 
1
1
DUI
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1
Explosives
1
1
2
1
 
1
2
1
1
Forgery / Counterfeit
 
 
1
 
 
1
 
 
1
Identify Theft
 
 
 
2
 
2
 
2
1
Incident Type Not Listed
18
13
16
14
13
17
18
11
16
Larceny / Embezzlement / Fraud
5
3
3
4
4
5
2
3
1
Lost / Found Property
1
 
 
 
 
 
 
1
2
Missing Person - Juvenile
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1
 
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
No Type Listed
 
 
 
2
 
 
 
2
 
Obstruct/Interfere Law Enf.
 
 
 
 
 
1
1
 
 
Offenses Against Fam/Children
 
 
2
 
 
 
1
 
 
Open Door
4
4
9
10
5
10
11
8
6
Other Offense
 
 
 
 
 
1
 
 
1
Pharmaceutical Theft
4
3
5
8
 
6
7
8
6
Property Damage
 
 
1
1
3
 
 
 
 
Prowler
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Robbery
 
 
 
 
 
 
1
 
 
Sex Crime - Adult
1
 
 
 
 
 
1
1
1
Sex Crime - Child
 
3
3
2
 
 
1
2
 
Specific Request
1
 
 
 
 
 
 
1
 
Stalking
 
2
 
 
1
1
 
 
 
Stolen Property
 
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
 
Theft - Motor Vehicle
1
 
 
1
 
1
 
 
 
Threat
 
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
Traffic Accident – Injury
10
15
10
18
19
15
13
13
14
Traffic Accident - Prop. Damage
 
5
 
2
1
2
1
1
2
Trespass
 
1
2
 
 
1
3
 
 
Violation of PFA/PFS
4
6
3
7
3
8
7
8
3
Warrant Arrests
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weapons/Firearms
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
92
110
101
131
90
116
127
129
120
Total Cases
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Municipal Court Caseload
Feb ‘17
Mar ‘17
Apr. '17
May '17
June '17
July '17
Aug. '17
Sept. '17
Oct. '17
 
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
Cases Pending
1
 
1
1
2
 
 
 
2
DUI
1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fleeing a Police Officer
115
 91
69
155
108
54
126
113
97
Other Traffic Violations
2
 3
5
5
2
5
4
3
2
Crimes Against Persons
4
 7
7
6
7
11
3
3
5
Crimes Against Property
4
 4
 
5
1
1
4
4
13
Other Crimes
9
4
1
1
1
1
 
1
2
Parking Violations
 
1
 
 
6
 
3
 
2
Dog Violations
136
110 
165
173
127
72
140
124
123
Total Filings
218
 192
247
255
209
154
222
206
205
Total Case Load
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of Cases Disposed of
DUI
All Other Cases
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
0
77
63
67
160
53
65
67
84
Guilty Pleas
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Bond Forfeitures
0
13
23
21
32
27
31
25
29
Dismissals
0
1
3
0
2
0
1
1
0
Trials (Not Guilty Pleas)
0
7
6
4
20
1
15
11
6
Diversion Agreement
0
98
95
92
214
88
112
104
119
Total Dispositions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
0
94
152
163
7
66
110
102
86
Cases Pending at End of Sept. '17
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
205 Case Load - 86 Cases Disposed)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MUNICIPAL COURT REVENUE
JAN. '16
JAN. '17
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$10,347.00
$14,544.00
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FEB. '16
FEB. '17
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$14,467.00
$16,809.76
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MAR. '16
MAR. '17
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$13,793.00
$20,131.74
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
APR. '16
APR. '17
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$10,000.00
$15,142.00
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MAY '16
MAY '17
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$12,678.00
$10,108.00
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
JUNE '16
JUNE '17
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$11,834.12
$14,798.55
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
JULY '16
JULY '17
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$10,274.00
$13,421.00
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aug. '16
Aug. '17
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$10,062.00
$15,140.00
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sept. '16
Sept. '17
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$8,840.00
$14,848.00
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Oct. '16
Oct. '17
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$9,653.00
$14,631.00
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$111,948.12
$149,574.05
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Totals

 

Mayor Kumberg questioned if this was actual revenue for Municipal Court.  Chief Myers stated that it was.

·        Vacancy:


Chief Myers informed the Commission that he had one vacancy in his department.  Commissioner Peters questioned why he left.  Chief Myers commented that he was going to Ottawa where he had been offered a job before he took this one. 

·        Speed signs: 

Commissioner Meyer questioned Chief Myers about the speed signs and if they were still working.  Commissioner Meyer stated that the big trucks pass him like he is going nothing heading west on First Street.  Chief Myers stated that he could put them back up there; however, they were solar powered and they did not get charged if the sun was not out.   

Commissioner Peters questioned where the end of the school zone was going west towards Skyline.  Commissioner Peters commented that the first speed limit sign you see was the 45 mph one.  Commissioner Peters asked if we could get one that says end of school zone.  Chief Myers stated that that was a State road.  Public Works Director Rambat stated that he would get with KDOT.  Mr. Rambat added that it may be on the back side of the flashing light sign and could have worn off so it was no longer readable.

Finance Department: 

·        Sales Tax: 

Finance Director Garten stated that sales tax continues to decline and we were at a 4% deficit from last year. 

·        ED Board: 

Ms. Garten stated that the ED Board would have two going off in December.  Ms. Garten explained that one was the City’s appointee and one was the County’s.  Ms. Garten added that, if Mr. Jason Leslie was elected as City Commissioner tomorrow, the City would need to come up with two appointees. 

·        Budget report: 

Commissioner Schmidt asked if the Commissioners would get a budget report for year-end business that shows accounts, including reserves, and the balances for each.  Commissioner Schmidt stated that that would be nice to have that information before they made any decisions. 

Mayor and Commission: 

·        Vote: 

Mayor Kumberg reminded everyone to go out and vote tomorrow. 

Executive Session #1: 

Mayor Kumberg made a motion to enter into executive session for confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of second parties to last thirty minutes.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Schmidt and carried unanimously. 

Mayor Kumberg made a motion to return from executive session with nothing to report.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried unanimously. 

Executive Session #2: 

Mayor Kumberg made a motion to go back into executive session for confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of second parties to last ten minutes.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Schmidt and carried unanimously. 

Mayor Kumberg made a motion to return from executive session with nothing to report.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried unanimously. 

·        Motion:

Commissioner Peters made a motion that the City make an offer to purchase the land discussed in executive session for the authorized amount also discussed in executive session.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Schmidt and carried unanimously. 

RECESS:

Mayor Kumberg made a motion to recess until Wednesday, November 15th at 10:00 a.m. for the Rate Study work session.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner Meyer and carried unanimously.

________________________________
LUCUS KUMBERG, Mayor                              
        
ATTEST:                  
________________________________
LUANN KRAMER, City Clerk