Phillipsburg public meetings in 2022

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council is holding a special meeting to consider and take action on three items: a resolution declaring the entire city boundary, an ordinance dividing the city into wards and defining their boundaries, and a $60,000 contract with Don's Electric for electrical campground improvements funded by ARPA. The meeting is focused on these specific actions rather than routine business.

• Resolution No. 323 declaring the entire boundary of Phillipsburg, Kansas
• Ordinance No. 1448 amending the division of wards and boundary of wards
• Electrical campground improvements contract with Don's Electric for $60,000 from ARPA funds

The City Council authorized a payment for campground electrical work and updated city boundary and ward records. Resolution #323 and Ordinance #1448 were both passed unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution #323 regarding the city boundary (All Aye)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Ordinance #1448 regarding the division and boundary of wards (All Aye)
• Approved $60,000 payment to Don’s Electric from ARPA Funds for campground improvements and electrical (All Aye)

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will consider approving a cereal malt beverage license for Casey's Retail Company. They will also vote on an appropriation ordinance totaling $153,007.56 and discuss a 2023 cereal malt beverage license for Family Dollar. The meeting includes public comment and reports from city staff.

• Cereal Malt Beverage License for Casey's Retail Company
• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-12-22A for $153,007.56
• 2023 Cereal Malt Beverage License for Family Dollar
• Reports: 1122 Financial Report, Cash Balance, YTD Cash, Court Report, CD's

The City Council approved a $12,034 payment for campground electrical work using ARPA funds and issued 2023 Cereal Malt Beverage licenses. The council also rescinded a previous motion regarding the city-funded vision policy. A special meeting was scheduled for December 30 to discuss a boundary survey and voting ordinance.

• Approved 2023 Cereal Malt Beverage License for Casey’s (All Aye)
• Approved December 5, 2022 minutes (All Aye)
• Approved $12,034 payment to Prairieland Electric for campground project via ARPA funds (All Aye)
• Approved ordinance #1055-12-22A to pay December bills (All Aye)
• Approved 2023 Cereal Malt Beverage license for Family Dollar (All Aye)
• Rescinded motion for city to not fund vision policy, allowing employees to elect it at 100% their cost (All Aye)

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will consider a proposed payroll scale that eliminates the lowest steps to increase starting wages, effective January 1, 2023. The council will also vote on 2023 Cereal Malt Beverage licenses for White's Foodliner and Alta #6208, and discuss a Surency Vision item. The agenda includes approval of minutes from November 21, 2022, and Appropriation Ordinance #1055-11-22B.

• Proposed payroll scale eliminating steps 14A and 14B to increase starting wages
• 2023 CMB license for White's Foodliner
• 2023 CMB license for Alta #6208
• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-11-22B for November bills
• Surency Vision item

The City Council adopted a more competitive pay scale effective January 1, 2023, and approved the use of ARPA funds for employee premium pay. The council also approved 2023 Cereal Malt Beverage licenses and decided not to fund employee vision insurance.

• Approved November 21, 2022 minutes (All-0)
• Approved ordinance #1055-11-22B to pay November bills (All-0)
• Adopted proposed pay scale effective January 1, 2023 (All-0)
• Approved ARPA funds for premium pay checks of approximately $2,000 for most full-time employees (All-0)
• Approved 2023 Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses for White’s Foodliner and Alta #6208 (All-0)
• Decided city will not fund vision insurance, allowing employees to add it at 100 percent their cost (All-0)

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will consider an eminent domain resolution and ordinance, and discuss the 2023 employee health insurance plan. They will also vote on appropriation ordinance #1055-11-22A to pay bills and approve 2023 cereal malt beverage licenses for Dollar General and Love's Country Store.

• Eminent domain resolution and ordinance for condemnation
• 2023 employee health insurance discussion
• Appropriation ordinance #1055-11-22A for paying bills
• 2023 cereal malt beverage license for Dollar General Store #3203
• 2023 cereal malt beverage license for Love's Country Store #59

The City Council approved Resolution #322 and a related petition to authorize eminent domain for airport property. The council also updated employee health insurance plans for 2023 and approved several business licenses.

• Authorized Eminent Domain Resolution #322 (All Aye)
• Authorized mayor to sign eminent domain petition for Mr. Hoffman (All Aye)
• Approved Ordinance #1447 (All Aye)
• Approved 2023 Cereal Malt Beverage licenses for Dollar General and Love’s Country Store (All Aye)
• Changed 2023 employee health insurance to Kaw Valley with Bay Bridge gap policy (All Aye)
• Approved ordinance #1055-11-22A to pay November bills (All Aye)
• Declined option to purchase two airport hangars (Consensus)
• Maintained policy prohibiting private use of city crane (Consensus)

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will consider approving the 2023 law enforcement contract and a revised municipal court fine schedule. They will also discuss employee benefits, a personnel policy change, and proposed salary increases for the municipal court judge and city attorney. The meeting includes approval of the appropriation ordinance for October bills.

• 2023 Law Enforcement Contract
• Municipal Court Fine Schedule
• Proposed salary increase for Municipal Court Judge and City Attorney
• Employee benefit: Legal Shield
• Personnel Policy Proposed Change

The City Council approved a 6% salary increase for the City Attorney and Municipal Court Judge and updated the court's fine fee schedule. Other actions included approving employee bonuses and a fee increase for sheriff's department services.

• Approved ordinance #1055-10-22B to pay October bills (All-0)
• Approved 4% increase in annual fee for Phillips County Sheriff’s Department services (All-0)
• Approved new Municipal Court fine fee schedule effective December 1, 2022 (All-0)
• Approved 6% salary raise for City Attorney and Municipal Court Judge (All-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign assurances for 2023 transportation grant application (All-0)
• Approved Pizza Hut’s 2023 Cereal Malt Beverage license (All-0)
• Approved $50 bonus bucks for each employee (All-0)
• Approved proposed change in personnel policy (4-1)

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will consider awarding a $1,141,486 contract to Smoky Hill, LLC for the State Street Phase II project, with $280,000 in city matching funds. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a dangerous structure at 66 Imperial Drive and approval of Appropriation Ordinance #1055-10-22A for underground storage tank insurance.

• State Street Phase II Bid Award: Smoky Hill, LLC low bid of $1,141,486; city match $280,000
• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-10-22A for underground storage tank insurance
• Public hearing on dangerous structure at 66 Imperial Drive (Redinger)
• Approval of minutes from October 3 and October 6, 2022 meetings
• Reports: September 2022 financial, cash balance, YTD cash, and municipal court reports

City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting to consider Resolution #320 regarding a special event. The resolution would allow the possession and consumption of alcoholic liquor during the 2022 PCCF Fundraiser on October 22, 2022.

• Resolution #320: Approval for alcohol consumption at the 2022 PCCF Fundraiser
• Street closure of the 300 block of G Street on October 22, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• OZ Brewing request for a temporary extension of premise

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss eminent domain resolutions and a petition from the Jansonius Revocable Trust. The body is also considering a new cereal malt beverage license for Family Dollar and a temporary alcohol extension for OZ Brewing.

• Eminent Domain Resolution and Notice of Eminent Domain
• Jansonius Revocable Trust Petition
• New Cereal Malt Beverage License for Family Dollar
• Temporary extension of premise and alcohol in the street resolution for OZ Brewing on 10/22/22
• Dangerous Structure Hearing for 903 8th Street and Resolution for 66 Imperial

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved the 2023 budget and a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate. Additionally, the council awarded a construction bid for the Airport Runway Extension Project and authorized a real property acquisition offer.

• Awarded $1,419,199.40 bid to Vogts-Parga Construction for airport runway extension
• Adopted 2023 budget
• Adopted Resolution #316 to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate
• Approved 2021 Audit Report
• Authorized street closure on G Street between 3rd and 4th Street for October 22nd

City Council Meeting

The City Council is holding hearings regarding the 2023 budget and a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate. Additionally, officials are discussing the Airport Runway Extension Project with Phillips County Commissioners.

• 2023 Revenue Neutral Rate Resolution
• 2023 Budget Hearing
• Airport Runway Extension Project discussion
• Quanz Reservoir Project KDHE Loan Amendment #5 ($583,037.73)
• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-08-22B

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved updated water rates for residential, business, and industrial use. Discussions included the airport runway extension project, land acquisition options, and upcoming 150th anniversary celebrations.

• Resolution #312: Adoption of new city water rates
• Resolution #311: Authorization for alcohol in the street for anniversary event
• Resolution #313: Hearing for dangerous structure at 903 8th Street
• Resolution #314: Hearing for dangerous structure at 66 Imperial Drive
• Airport runway extension project land acquisition options

City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting to discuss a special event resolution for OZ Brewing and the 2023 budget. The body will also review water rate resolutions and airport runway extension bids.

• Special Event Resolution for OZ Brewing to allow alcoholic liquor on the 600 block of 4th Street on August 6, 2022
• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-07-22B
• Request for Airport Runway Extension Bids
• Water Rate Resolution
• Condemnation Resolution

City Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing a proposed resolution to update water rates for residential and business users. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the municipal airport's three-year goal statement and various public works updates.

• Proposed Water Rate Resolution effective September 1, 2022
• Airport Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Policy Statement hearing
• Opioid Settlement fund allocation of $594.71 for Narcan kits
• Ordinance #1444 increasing Municipal Court costs from $76 to $108
• Resolution #310 regarding open records request fees

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a hearing regarding the Phillipsburg Municipal Airport Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) policy. The body is also reviewing the library budget and proposed fee changes for municipal court and records requests.

• Phillipsburg Municipal Airport DBE Hearing
• Library Budget review
• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-06-22B
• Proposed Municipal Court Fees ordinance
• Proposed Records Request Fees resolution

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will hold a special meeting to enter an executive session. The purpose of this session is consultation with the city attorney regarding privileged information.

• Executive session for attorney-client consultation

City Council Meeting

The council reviewed several municipal items including a Kansas Open Records Act request regarding the municipal airport. Discussions also covered the 2023 budget agreement, community building leases, and updates on the campground extension project.

• Denial of fee waiver for KORA request regarding Phillipsburg Municipal Airport expansion
• Approval of 2023 budget agreement with Mapes & Miller LLP
• Approval of three community building lease agreements, including a $450 monthly rent for Sign Solutions
• Payment of $5,703.36 to Stanion Wholesale for campground extension project supplies via ARPA Grant
• Approval of Ordinance #1443 regarding an annexation

City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to consider Appropriation Ordinance #1055-05-22B and a budget agreement with Mapes & Miller LLP. The body will also address Annexation Ordinance 1443 and KORA request fees.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-05-22B
• Ordinance 1443 regarding land annexation
• Budget agreement with Mapes & Miller LLP
• KORA Request & Fees
• Phillipsburg DBE-22

City Council Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting for training on the Kansas Open Records Act and Kansas Open Meeting Act. The session is conducted by the Attorney General’s Office.

• Kansas Open Records Act & Kansas Open Meeting Act Training

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss a draft annexation ordinance and the reappointment of members to the Housing Authority Board. The meeting also includes a review of an insurance refund and a personnel executive session.

• Draft Annexation Ordinance for land in Phillips County
• Housing Authority Board reappointments for Karin Patton, Chris Hugunin, and Sue Delaney
• EMC Insurance refund of $17,844.34
• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-05-22A
• Discussion of fire truck hail damage

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review a proposed zoning ordinance and several public works items. Discussion topics include State Street Phase II bids, campground bids, and mosquito spraying proposals.

• Proposed Zoning Ordinance adoption
• State Street Phase II Bids
• Campground Prairieland Bids (1, 2, and 3)
• Mosquito Spraying Proposal
• Library Board appointments: Alissa Kirchhoff, Cheryl Biggs, and Nick Poels

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss a proposed amendment to Charter Ordinance No. 15 regarding Library Board membership. The body is also scheduled to consider Appropriation Ordinance #1055-04-22A.

• Proposed amendment to Charter Ordinance No. 15 to require all Library Board members reside within U.S.D. 325
• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-04-22A

City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting to discuss an appropriation ordinance and a draft annexation ordinance. The agenda also includes a draft resolution regarding food trucks and a Bipartisan Infrastructure Law meeting.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-03-22B
• Annexation Ordinance Draft
• Food Truck Resolution Draft
• Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Meeting
• Payment of $18,698.25 to Alfred Benesch & Company for airport runway extension

City Council Meeting

The City Council held a public hearing regarding the annexation of certain lands, which included opposition from residents and legal counsel. Following an executive session, the council voted to table the annexation discussion. The body also addressed appropriation ordinances and insurance renewals.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-03-22A
• Public hearing on the annexation of certain lands
• Property and liability insurance renewal
• Code enforcement request
• Discussion of annexation tracts 1-6

City Council Meeting

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the annexation of certain lands under Resolution 304. The body will also discuss sewer use and funds ordinances, wastewater plant quotes, and an airport construction cost share agreement.

• Public hearing on land annexation (Resolution 304)
• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-02-22B
• Sewer Use Charges and Sewer System Funds Ordinances
• Wastewater Plant quotes
• Airport Construction Cost Share Agreement and KAIP Grant Award

City Council Meeting

The council reviewed various city business including grant awards for the Airport Runway Extension Project and proposed campground expansions. They also approved an ordinance regarding photography studio use and discussed potential community garden locations.

• Airport Runway Extension Project grants: $125,000 from Dane G Hansen Foundation, $100,000 from Albert Morgan and Leona A. Morgan Charitable Foundation, Inc., and $50,000 from Darwin and Lorene Cole Charitable Foundation, Inc.
• Ordinance #1438: Added photography studio as an allowable use by Special Use Permit in the R-1 Single-Family Dwelling District.
• Campground extension projects estimated at $150,000 for locations at the park and on Armory Lane.
• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-01-22B to pay January bills.
• Decision to opt in to the ARPA Final Rule.

City Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing a draft ordinance to amend use regulations for the R-1 single-family dwelling district. The agenda also includes updates on the Airport Runway Extension Project and various public works reports.

• R-1 zoning ordinance amendment regarding special use permits
• Airport Runway Extension Project timeline update
• Demolition bid for 667 D Street of approximately $10,500
• Fire Department donations: $1,500 from Midwest Energy and $1,000 matching funds from Phillips County
• State Street Phase II Project ADA ramp easements with USD #325

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will meet to consider a zoning change request for a property at 177 F Street. The body will also hold a discussion regarding annexation.

• Public Hearing Case No. PCH 21-04: Zoning change request for 177 F Street (Block 6R2, Lot 10)
• Discussion regarding the annexation of eligible properties

City Council Meeting

The City Council will receive an update on the Airport Extension Project and consider Appropriation Ordinance #1055-01-22A. The meeting also includes discussions on city attorney and judge appointments and ARPA funding for a SE UV System.

• Airport Extension Project update from Alfred Benesch Company
• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-01-22A including a $30,043.05 payment to Alfred Benesch & Company
• City Attorney and Municipal Court Judge appointments
• ARPA- SE UV System discussion
• Memorandum for Record regarding Mutual Aid for Certified Water Operator Assistance

City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting to discuss a 2022 GAAP Resolution and an annexation consideration resolution. The body will also review Appropriation Ordinance #1055-12-21B and receive updates on wind storm damage repairs.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-12-21B with grand totals of $140,338.34
• 2022 GAAP Resolution to waive K.S.A. 75-1120a(a) financial reporting requirements
• Annexation Consideration Resolution
• Updates on wastewater UV system installation
• Reports on wind storm damage repairs to the cemetery fence and other city facilities