Colby public meetings in 2023

City Council Agendas

The City Council will meet for a special year-end session to discuss energy capacity purchases and a timeline extension for the Community Building Demolition Project. The meeting also includes approval of several payroll and warrant ordinances.

• 90-day extension for Community Building Demolition Project to March 30, 2024
• Purchase of 3,000 kW firm capacity from Midwest Energy, Inc. through January 1, 2026
• Approval of Payroll Transfer Ordinance No. 3807
• Approval of Payroll Ordinance No. 3808
• Approval of General Warrant Ordinances No. 3809 and No. 3810

City Council Agendas

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to the 2023 Budget. The meeting also includes discussions on various grants, equipment contracts, and construction project payments.

• Public hearing for the amendment of the 2023 Budget
• Resolution No. 1204: Transfer of $109,983.97 from Capital Improvement Reserve to Risk Management Fund
• Lexipol proposal for Colby Fire Department in the amount of $10,728.90
• Axon Enterprise, Inc. 5-year contract for Taser bundles totaling $51,080.40
• Evoqua Water Technologies resin purchase for $339,000.00 plus tariffs and shipping

City Council Agendas

The City Council will discuss and vote on allowing commercial businesses within Ferguson Park, among other administrative matters.

• Approval of Resolution No. 1200 Designating the Official City Newspaper for 2024
• Mike Halbleib requests to purchase Dell PowerEdge R750 for $10,439.00
• Brad Davis reviews and approves the purchase of a Thermo-Vac Oil Purifier

City Council Agendas

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list specific items for discussion or decision.

City Council Agendas

The City Council will discuss several items including a budget amendment public hearing and various city expenditures. The agenda also includes decisions on vehicle purchases, street striping contracts, and industrial revenue bonds.

• Authorization of $7,581,629.04 in taxable industrial revenue bonds for the 24/7 Travel Store Project
• Approval of a $24,597.50 bid from McCormick Excavation & Paving for Willow Street striping
• Approval of $22,250 for 2023 Employee Longevity Pay
• Purchase of a 2011 Ford F-150 from Kansas State Surplus Property for $13,503.00
• Setting a December 19, 2023, public hearing for the 2023 Budget Amendment

City Council Agendas

The City Council will discuss reducing the Colby Housing Authority's annual PILOT payment from $10,000 to $5,000. The meeting also includes decisions on equipment purchases and several special use permit renewals.

• Request to lower Colby Housing Authority PILOT from $10,000 to $5,000
• $26,880.00 purchase of mastic for Omar Weber
• $198,000.00 purchase of three 1500KVA transformers for Citizens Medical Center
• Agreement with Columbia Capital as City Financial Advisor
• Final Plat approval for Woofter 3rd Addition

City Council Agendas

The City Council will discuss several items including the authorization of Hospital Loan Anticipation Revenue Bonds for Citizens Medical Center, Inc. The meeting also includes decisions on rezoning, infrastructure pay requests, and a three-year renewal for Rural Fire District #3.

• Authorization of $115,000,000.00 in Hospital Loan Anticipation Revenue Bonds for Citizens Medical Center, Inc.
• Rezoning of a portion of Section 7 from C-2 to R-3 District via Ordinance No. 1657
• $716,950.38 pay request for Country Club Drive KDOT Project # U2449-01
• $173,537.11 pay request for Young Park Improvements
• Three-year renewal of the agreement between Rural Fire District #3 and the City of Colby

City Council Agendas

The City Council will discuss several repair requests for wind/hail damage, a transformer, and Well #9. The meeting also includes a request for water services at 100 Stephens Drive and an Enterpol agreement.

• One year agreement with Enterpol for $36,600.00
• Pay Request No. 3 for Event Center Parking Lot by Weigel Concrete, LLC for $161,226.28
• Quote for repairs to submersible pump on Well #9 for $19,059.25
• Request for City Water Services at 100 Stephens Drive
• Proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

City Council Agendas

The City Council will discuss several construction pay requests and grant approvals. The agenda also includes reviews of utility replacements, road project funding, and local permit requests.

• Approval of $21,096.00 Community Fisheries Assistance Program Grant Agreement
• $49,280.00 Raw Water VFD replacement at Ace Services Building
• Pay Request No. 2 for Event Center Parking Lot Improvements ($183,258.22)
• Pay Request No. 2 for Young Memorial Improvements ($40,058.64)
• Confirmation of $278,000.00 available for K-25 Mill and Overlay Project

City Council Agendas

The City Council will consider several financial approvals for local projects, including water system replacements and parking lot improvements. The agenda also includes discussions regarding road updates, building sales, and various permits.

• Approval of $21,096.00 Community Fisheries Assistance Program Grant Agreement
• $49,280.00 Raw Water VFD Replacement at the Ace Services Building
• $183,258.22 pay request for Event Center Parking Lot Improvements
• $40,058.64 pay request for Young Memorial Improvements
• Approval of $17,075.00 Garver invoice for taxiway and apron rehabilitation

City Council Agendas

The City Council will discuss and vote on ordinances regarding Sunday alcohol sales and the establishment of a city land bank. The meeting also includes discussions on land bank by-laws and economic development policy.

• Ordinance No. 1672: Authorizing Sunday sales of alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverage
• Ordinance No. 1673: Establishing a Land Bank within the City of Colby
• Review of Land Bank By-Laws
• Discussion of City of Colby Economic Development Policy
• Annual renewal of Nutrient Ag Fuel Tanks Special Use Permit

City Council Agendas

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2024 budget and a proposed property tax rate exceeding the revenue neutral rate of 31.137. The council will also review the five-year capital improvement plan and various city business items.

• Public hearing on property tax levy exceeding the revenue neutral rate
• Public hearing on the 2024 City Budget
• Approval of the 2024–2028 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• $35,896.00 pay request for Event Center Parking Lot improvements
• Approval of online auction for items in the Public Works Lot

City Council Agendas

The City Council will consider approving a public hearing notice regarding the 2024 budget and property tax rates. The council will also review Resolution No. 1198, which establishes classified job positions and a pay scale for the city effective January 1, 2024.

• Public hearing notice for 2024 budget and tax levy exceeding revenue neutral rate
• Resolution No. 1198 establishing 2024 classified job positions and pay scale
• Request to place purple ribbons on downtown light poles for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Presentation regarding Atwood Athletic Director request to play games at the Event Center
• Annual renewal of Nutrien Ag Solutions Inc. Special Use Permit

City Council Agendas

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure contracts, including parking improvements at the Event Center and airport runway updates. The council will also review a $150,000 offer for the property at 360 N. Franklin Ave.

• Construction agreement with Weigel Concrete LLC for Event Center Parking Improvements ($431,177.00)
• Engineering services contract with EBH Consulting Engineers ($10,500.00)
• Purchase of a 2024 bucket truck for the Electric Director ($208,661.00 plus tax)
• Sale of 360 N. Franklin Ave. to L & C Home Health Agency, Inc. for $150,000.00
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 1655 (Standard Traffic Ordinance) and Ordinance No. 1656 (Uniform Public Offense Code)

City Council Agendas

The City Council will review several infrastructure payments and contract approvals. Items include parking improvements at the Event Center, airport runway updates, and street development payments.

• Construction agreement with Weigel Concrete LLC for Event Center Parking Improvements ($431,177.00)
• Engineering services contract with EBH Consulting Engineers (not to exceed $10,500.00)
• Purchase of a 2024 bucket truck for the Electric Director ($208,661.00 plus sales tax)
• Approval of Ordinance No. 1655 adopting the Standard Traffic Ordinance for Kansas Cities
• Approval of Ordinance No. 1656 adopting the Uniform Public Offense Code for Kansas Cities

City Council Agendas

The City Council will review bids for Colby Event Center parking improvements and consider setting new rental rates for the facility. The meeting also includes discussions on street projects and several health nuisance violation orders.

• Review bids for Colby Event Center Parking Improvements 2023
• Pay Request No. 5 for Country Club Drive project: $140,431.44
• Resolution No. 1197 regarding Colby Event Center rental rates
• Approval of health nuisance violation orders for properties on E. 8th and S. Lincoln
• Annual renewal of special use permits for Kids Port and Voss Rentals

City Council Agendas

The City Council will discuss and vote on approving a new mill levy rate, purchasing equipment, paying project invoices, and adopting personnel policies.

• Approval of Notice of Revenue Neutral Rate Intent to Exceed Proposed Mill Levy Rate of 33.150
• Purchase of 2023 725DT Grasshopper for Parks/Street Departments at $17,236.69
• Payment of KDOT 97-U-2449-01 Country Club Project invoice to Sporer Land Development Inc. in the amount of $200,234.88
• Adoption of New City Personnel Policy Resolution No. 1196

City Council Agendas

The City Council will discuss and vote on several items including budget appropriations, property improvements, vehicle purchases, and code enforcement actions.

• Request for $4,000 in 2024 appropriations for Andrea Cross and Don Rivera
• Presentation of a Children’s Activity Center at the Police Department Building
• Approval of Weigel Concrete LLC project proposal for $35,375
• Purchase of two Ford F-150 pickups: one for Street Department ($35,350) and one for Water Department ($34,350)
• KDOT Country Club Drive pay request approval in the amount of $297,566.48

City Council Agendas

The City Council will review several infrastructure contracts, including highway reconstruction and street paving. The meeting also includes discussions regarding payroll adjustments and a video service agreement.

• Award contract to Sporer Land Development Inc. for $456,000.00 related to KDOT Project # KA-6438-01
• Review bid for sidewalk connecting Villa Vista Drive to Villa High Park
• Approve McCormick Excavation & Paving quote of $408,069.00 for 2023 Mill and Overlay street repairs
• Approve Penco Engineering invoice of $62,500.00 for Country Club Reconstruction design services
• Review agreement with Vyve Broadband to provide video service to the City

City Council Agendas

The City Council will discuss and vote on several items including a major KDOT project contract, sidewalk installation bids, and payroll adjustments for city departments.

• Approval of the Authority to Award Sporer Land Development Inc. the Contract in the Amount of $456,000 for KDOT Project
• Review Bids and Award Contact for the Installation of a Sidewalk Connecting Villa Vista Drive to Villa High Park
• Approval of Penco Engineering Invoice for Design Engineering Services for KDOT Project No. 2449-01 in the Amount of $62,500
• Approval of Pay Request No. 2 from Sporer Land Development Inc. in the Amount of $55,093.90
• Approval of 2023 Mill and Overlay Quote from McCormick Excavation & Paving for Street Repairs Totaling $408,069

City Council Agendas

The City Council will consider several airport preservation agreements for Shalz Field and a purchase related to Young Memorial Improvements. Other items include a request from the Colby Swim Team and a sidewalk installation project.

• Purchase of two batting cages and turf for $18,295.10
• Sidewalk installation connecting Villa Vista Drive to Villa High Park
• Apron rehabilitation at Shalz Field not exceeding $265,500.00
• Taxiway rehabilitation at Shalz Field not exceeding $396,900.00
• Addition of self-serve fuel pumps at Shalz Field not exceeding $16,200.00

City Council Agendas

The City Council will discuss and vote on documents related to the issuance of Hospital Anticipation Revenue Bonds Series 2023. This includes Ordinance No. 1655 for Citizens Medical Inc. in an amount not to exceed $115,000,000.

• Approval of documents for Hospital Loan Anticipation Revenue Bonds
• Ordinance No. 1655 authorizing bonds for Citizens Medical Inc. up to $115,000,000

City Council Agendas

The City Council will discuss and consider approving documents for the issuance of Hospital Loan Anticipation Revenue Bonds Series 2023. This includes authorizing Ordinance No. 1655 for Citizens Medical Inc. in an amount not to exceed $115,000,000.

• Approval of documents for Hospital Loan Anticipation Revenue Bonds Series 2023
• Authorization of Ordinance No. 1655 for Citizens Medical Inc. up to $115,000,000

City Council Agendas

The City Council will consider a request for proposals to sell the police station at 360 N. Franklin Ave. and a $54,200 purchase for a sewer plant replacement. The meeting also includes discussions regarding hospital revenue bonds and the City Manager's performance evaluation.

• Sale of Police Station at 360 N. Franklin Ave. via RFP from local realtors
• $54,200 purchase for a sewer plant replacement plus freight costs
• Review of Airport Board recommendation to apply for KDOT Air Tour stop
• Executive session regarding hospital revenue bonds
• Annual contract review and merit increase for City Manager

City Council Agendas

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the issuance of up to $115,000,000 in hospital revenue bonds for Citizens Medical Center, Inc. The meeting also includes discussions on amending electric service rates and various city expenditures.

• Public hearing for $115,000,000 in hospital revenue bonds for Citizens Medical Center, Inc.
• Ordinance No. 1653 to amend electric service rates
• Ordinance No. 1654 regarding R-1, R-3, and C-2 zoning regulations
• $61,462.30 pay request for Country Club Drive Project materials
• $19,053.00 purchase of 432 new street signs

City Council Agendas

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding taxable industrial revenue bonds for WWS, Inc. and Wooden Inc. The council is also reviewing a presentation for hospital revenue bonds up to $115,000,000.00.

• Public hearings for industrial revenue bonds for WWS, Inc. and Wooden Inc., each not to exceed $10,000,000.00
• Resolutions 1193 and 1194 regarding financing for a hotel facility up to $10,000,000.00
• Presentation of application for hospital revenue bonds for Citizens Medical Center, Inc.
• Review of bids and award for a 2023 ¾ Ton Pickup for the Fire Department
• Amendment to purchase TrueNas Server Equipment for a total of $23,785.62