Meade public meetings in 2025
15 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council approved an appropriation ordinance for $301,383.50, granted a $200 Christmas bonus, and approved a 3% cost-of-living increase for 2026. The body also appointed Christina Redger as City Clerk and Janet Gleason as Deputy City Clerk.
- Appropriation Ordinance approved for $301,383.50
- Christmas bonus of $200 approved for full-time employees
- Cost-of-Living increase of 3% approved for 2026
- Christina Redger appointed as City Clerk
- Janet Gleason appointed as Deputy City Clerk
City Council
The City Council approved two building permits, #25022 and #25023. It also approved policy changes to the F-8 Health Care Program and added a Health Care Program for Retirees. A water‑meter audit identified five meters with incorrect dial settings, and the Council directed correction and customer notification. Additional items included a $200 donation to the Meade After Prom and discussion of a real‑estate contract for a lot at 210 N Lemmon Street.
- Approved Building Permits #25022 and #25023
- Approved policy changes to F-8 Health Care Program and Health Care Program for Retirees
- Water‑meter audit: 5 meters set to 5‑dial reads instead of 6; correction ordered
- Donated $200 in Chamber Bucks to the Meade After Prom
- Reviewed real‑estate contract and warranty deed for lot at 210 N Lemmon Street
City Council
The Meade City Council approved an appropriations ordinance for $374,808.39 and adopted Resolution 352 directing the unsafe structure at 509 North Fowler Street to be removed or repaired. The council also approved additional paid holidays on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2, a beer license for Pizza Hut, and the Freedom Claims option 2 health‑insurance plan for 2026. Several executive‑session discussions were held on real‑property acquisition and personnel matters.
- Appropriations Ordinance approved for $374,808.39
- Resolution 352 directing removal or repair of unsafe structure at 509 North Fowler Street
- Approval of Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 as additional paid holidays (weather permitting)
- Beer License approved for Pizza Hut
- Freedom Claims option 2 health, dental, vision, life insurance plan approved for 2026
City Council
The council approved ten utility extensions and authorized the purchase of a single‑phase heating unit for $6,650. It also approved moving a $600,000 certificate of deposit to Meade State Bank at a 3.50% rate for 18 months, and accepted a $14,425 audit contract. Additionally, the council approved the purchase of bucket and liner equipment and the installation of two cornhole board sets at City Park, funded by a $2,000 donation. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved ten utility extensions (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of bucket and liner for old ETI bucket truck (consensus)
- Approved two sets of cornhole boards for City Park (all in favor)
- Approved single‑phase heating unit from Foster Frigeration for $6,650 (all in favor)
- Approved moving $600,000 CD to Meade State Bank for 18 months at 3.50% (all in favor)
- Approved 2025 audit proposal from Hay Rice and Associates up to $14,425 (all in favor)
- Approved minutes of October 13 meeting as written (unanimous)
- Recessed into Executive Session for five minutes (all in favor)
City Council
The council approved an appropriations ordinance for $492,973.51 and several building permits. It also approved contracts for a three‑phase heating unit replacement (up to $6,650), a bucket‑truck bucket and liner replacement ($2,876 plus freight), and tree‑stump removal ($1,380). The council discussed renting the former veterinarian clinic space for a nail salon, deferring a final decision until the space is updated. Additional motions addressed water‑leak adjustments, a beer license, and entry into executive session.
- Appropriations Ordinance approved for $492,973.51
- Three‑phase heating/air unit replacement contract approved (max $6,650) with Foster Frigeration
- Bucket‑truck bucket and liner replacement approved at $2,876 plus freight
- Tree stump removal bid approved for $1,380
- Discussion of renting former veterinarian clinic space for a nail salon (future decision)
City Council
The Meade City Council approved a Law Enforcement Agreement that will take effect on January 1, 2026. It also authorized the city attorney to negotiate an agreement with the owners of 402 W. Carthage. Additional actions included approving 20 utility extensions, renewing two certificates of deposit at 3.52% for 24 months, and granting a beer license to Meade Thriftway.
- Approved the Law Enforcement Agreement, effective Jan 1 2026
- Authorized Attorney Kuhns to negotiate with owners of 402 W. Carthage
- Approved 20 utility extensions
- Renewed CD #24090 and CD #22898 for 24 months at 3.52% interest
- Approved Beer License for Meade Thriftway
City Council
The City Council initiated condemnation processes for properties at 205 East Carthage Street and 509 N. Fowler St. The body also approved new traffic controls and a water leak application.
- Instruction to begin condemnation process for 205 East Carthage Street
- Approval of Resolution 350 for a condemnation hearing on 509 N. Fowler St. scheduled for October 27, 2025
- Decision to install stop signs on Kansas Street at the intersection with Cedar Street
- Approval of a new water leak application
- Agreement to allow beer for Diva Café's birthday event on September 20th pending ABC approval
City Council
The council approved a 2026 mill levy of 77.60 after a motion by Lance DeLissa, seconded by Brian Kroth, with all members in favor. The council then adjourned the special meeting by a motion from Brian Kroth, seconded by Roberto Holguin, also unanimously approved.
- Set 2026 mill levy at 77.60 (all in favor)
- Adjourn special meeting (all in favor)
City Council
The council voted unanimously to approve building permits #25010 and #25011. It also approved a $1,000 payment for Linda Alley’s insurance deductible, a $2.00 hourly raise for the swimming pool manager, and a retirement gift card for Jeff Mather. The council agreed to sell an old park pickup and an older dump truck.
- Approved building permits #25010 and #25011 (unanimous)
- Approved $1,000 payment for Linda Alley’s insurance deductible (unanimous)
- Approved $2.00 raise for swimming pool manager (unanimous)
- Approved retirement gift card for Jeff Mather (unanimous)
- Agreed to sell old park pickup and older dump truck
City Council
The council adopted an appropriation ordinance for $311,590.72 and changed water rates for city, outside, agricultural, commercial, and recreational users. It also approved several permits, a fireworks stand, and hired a new employee for the electric/water department. All motions passed with unanimous support except two where a member abstained.
- Approved fireworks permit for Leighton DeLissa at 142 W. Carthage (all in favor, one abstention)
- Approved revision of Building Permit #24023 allowing fence 12’ south of curb (all in favor)
- Approved Appropriation Ordinance for $311,590.72 (all in favor)
- Approved Building Permit #25008 (all in favor)
- Approved Building Permit #25009 for garage addition (all in favor)
- Approved new water rate structure for city and surrounding areas (all in favor)
- Approved fireworks stand for Brock Kerr at 405 W. Carthage (all in favor, one abstention)
- Approved hiring of Max Kisner for electric/water department at $20/hr (all in favor)
City Council
The council approved a $172,000 addition to the waterline project, extending work to three blocks of State Street and one block of Adams Street. They also approved the purchase of a United Rentals dump truck for $58,300 and accepted an $18,630 bid for summer painting projects. Additional actions included appointing Jared Webber to the Recreation Board, approving a fireworks sales license for Garner Fireworks with a cleanup condition, and authorizing a ten‑minute executive session on personnel matters. All motions listed were carried, with one abstention noted on the painting bid.
- Approved $172,000 waterline extension (all in favor)
- Approved purchase of dump truck for $58,300 (all in favor)
- Appointed Jared Webber to Recreation Board (all in favor)
- Accepted WK Construction bid for $18,630 summer painting (all in favor, Kroth abstained)
- Approved fireworks sales license for Garner Fireworks, contingent on cleanup (all in favor)
- Authorized ten‑minute executive session on personnel matters (all in favor)
- Approved utility extension schedule change to May 28 (approved)
- Consensused to split rezoning fee for 123 W West Carthage (to be discussed by planning committee)
City Council
The Meade City Council unanimously approved completing the 2023‑bid waterline replacement on Wood and Washington Streets, funding it from the General Fund. It also adopted an appropriation ordinance for $286,743.44, granted Building Permit #25007, and gave a 5% pay raise to employee Anthony Schmidt. Additional actions included selling three steel culverts, waiving certain accounting requirements, confirming 2025 appointments, and holding a brief executive session on personnel matters.
- Approved waterline replacement project on Wood and Washington Streets for $313,000 (unanimous)
- Approved Appropriation Ordinance in the amount of $286,743.44 (unanimous)
- Approved Building Permit #25007 (unanimous)
- Approved 5% pay increase for Anthony Schmidt, raising wage to $22.05 per hour (unanimous)
- Approved sale of three steel culverts that had been replaced (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 347 to waive K.S.A. 75‑1120a(a) accounting requirements (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 appointments (unanimous)
- Entered five‑minute executive session on personnel matters; no action taken (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council appointed Jonathan Unruh to the council and Lance DeLissa as council president. It approved six utility extensions, a $1,750 donation for the fireworks display, and a shade structure for the pickleball courts. The council also approved Building Permit #25006, Resolution 346, two beer licenses for Tips and Toes, and a 15‑month wage increase from $17.85 to $19.00 per hour.
- Appointed Jonathan Unruh to the City Council (all in favor)
- Appointed Lance DeLissa as City Council President (all in favor, DeLissa abstained)
- Approved six utility extensions (all in favor)
- Donated $1,750 toward the Chamber fireworks display (all in favor)
- Approved installation of shade over pickleball courts at $9,625 (all in favor)
- Approved Beer License for Tips and Toes (all in favor)
- Approved Beer License for Tips and Toes, Back Porch Yoga (all in favor)
- Granted a 15‑month wage increase from $17.85 to $19.00 per hour (all in favor)
City Council
The council accepted Mayor J.D. Hegwood’s resignation and appointed Councilmember Mitch Brenner as the new mayor. The council also approved several contracts, including a $145,862.50 airport apron resealing bid and a $4,250 pool‑shelter roof repair bid, and adopted an appropriation ordinance for $471,117.59. Additional actions included approving Building Permit #25005 and moving the May 26 meeting to May 22.
- Accepted resignation of Mayor J.D. Hegwood (unanimous)
- Appointed Mitch Brenner as President of City Council (unanimous)
- Mitch Brenner sworn in as Mayor (unanimous)
- Approved airport apron resealing bid from American Pavement Solutions, $145,862.50 (unanimous)
- Approved Appropriation Ordinance, $471,117.59 (unanimous)
- Approved Building Permit #25005 (unanimous)
- Accepted pool shelter roof repair bid from Isaac Construction, $4,250.00 (unanimous)
- Moved May 26 meeting to May 22 (consensus)
City Council
The council approved five utility extensions and accepted the March 10 meeting minutes. It denied Building Permit #25004. The council approved a $71,963 Chubb insurance policy (without terrorism coverage) and a $1,250 Paradigm Group quote for an asbestos survey. It also authorized a five‑minute executive session and adjourned the meeting.
- Approved five utility extensions (vote not recorded)
- Approved March 10 minutes as written (all in favor)
- Denied Building Permit #25004 (consensus)
- Approved Chubb Insurance policy $71,963 without terrorism coverage (all in favor)
- Approved Paradigm Group asbestos survey quote $1,250 (all in favor)
- Approved five‑minute executive session (all in favor)
- Adjourned meeting (all in favor)