Phillipsburg public meetings in 2023

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will consider approving the December 4, 5, and 14 meeting minutes, an appropriation ordinance for bills totaling $29,464.29, and several 2024 CMB (liquor) licenses for local businesses. The agenda also includes reports from councilmembers and staff, but no major policy decisions are listed.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-12-23A for $29,464.29 in bills
• 2024 CMB licenses for White's Foodliner, Love's Country Store, Dollar General Store #3203, Alta #6208, Pizza Hut, Casey's Retail Store
• Approval of minutes from Dec 4, Dec 5 special, and Dec 14 special meetings
• Public comment period
• Reports from councilmembers and city staff

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg Special City Council meeting is scheduled for December 14, 2023. The sole purpose of this meeting is to conduct Kansas Open Meeting Act (KOMA) training.

• Kansas Open Meeting Act (KOMA) training

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council is meeting for a special session. The agenda consists of a call to order, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a single executive session to consult with the city attorney on privileged information. No other business is listed.

• Executive session for attorney consultation on privileged information

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will meet to approve the November 20, 2023 minutes and an appropriation ordinance for paying bills totaling $24,428.11. They will also hear reports from councilmembers, the city attorney, and the city administrator, including an update on the lead and copper survey. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-11-23B for $24,428.11 in bills
• Approval of November 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Lead and Copper Survey update by City Administrator Tim Driggs
• Public comment period
• Reports from councilmembers and city staff

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will consider approving an appropriation ordinance to pay November bills, including payroll-related expenses and vendor invoices. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and reports from city staff and councilmembers. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-11-23A for $35,553.93 in November bills
• Health insurance discussion by Councilmember Mike James
• Board appointments by Mayor Bret Miles
• Financial reports for October (1023 Financial Report, Cash Balance, YTD Cash, CDs)
• Public comment period

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will consider approving the October 16, 2023 minutes and an appropriation ordinance to pay bills totaling $27,259.44. The mayor will also make a library board appointment. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-10-23B for $27,259.44 in bills
• Library Board Appointment by Mayor Bret Miles
• Approval of October 16, 2023 council minutes
• Public comment period

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will meet on October 2, 2023, to consider the 2022 audit, approve an appropriation ordinance for bills, and hold six dangerous structure hearings. The council will also hear reports from committees and staff, including code enforcement and the shade tree project.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-09-23B to pay bills, including $123,230 to Circle C Paving for 2023 Onyx
• Six dangerous structure hearings at 6:30 PM for properties on 1st Street, Cable Road, 8th Street, B Street, Prospect Street, and Imperial Drive
• 2022 audit presentation by Denis Miller of Mapes & Miller LLP
• Code enforcement report: 7 yards mowed for code enforcement at listed addresses
• Street Committee and Shade Tree Project reports

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will consider approving the September 5, 2023 minutes and the September 8, 2023 special meeting minutes, and will vote on Appropriation Ordinance #1055-09-23A, which authorizes $41,781.44 in payments for payroll, benefits, utilities, and other expenses. The agenda also includes reports from councilmembers, the city attorney, the mayor, and the public works director, plus public comment.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-09-23A totaling $41,781.44
• Health insurance payments to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas: $22,064.86
• Legal services from Dreiling, Bieker & Hoffman LLP: $10,286.87
• Law enforcement payment to Phillips County Treasurer: $26,530.75
• Pool lease to Phillipsburg Public Building Commission: $18,466.67

Public Building Commission

The commission will review the February 20, 2023, meeting minutes and review financial reports. The meeting also includes a proposal to transfer funds from a money market account to a checking account to cover a bond payment.

• $200,150 transfer of funds from money market account to checking
• Approval of 10/1/23 Series 2020 Bond Payment ($185,000 principal and $15,150 interest)

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council is holding a special meeting to consider and take action on a resolution to levy a property tax rate exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate of 70.900 mills. The agenda includes a call to order, pledge of allegiance, and the resolution vote.

• Resolution to levy property tax exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate of 70.900 mills

The City Council held a special meeting to consider a resolution regarding property tax rates. The council voted to adopt Resolution #333, allowing the city to levy a property tax rate exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate of 70.900 mills.

• Adopted Resolution #333 to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate (All Aye, None Opposed)

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will hold public hearings on the 2024 budget and a resolution to levy a property tax rate exceeding the revenue neutral rate. The council will also consider the 2023 budget, an appropriation ordinance, and various committee reports on topics like mosquito control, law enforcement contracts, water leaks, and code enforcement.

• Public hearing and resolution to exceed revenue neutral rate (62.796 mills) for 2024 property tax
• 2023 budget hearing and 2023-2024 budget comparison
• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-08-23B
• Law enforcement contract discussion
• Water leak repairs at 6th & E, H Street between 5th & 6th, 8th & Park Street

The City Council approved the 2024 budget and Resolution #332 to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate. Other actions included adopting a new code enforcement policy and approving several municipal contracts.

• Adopted Resolution #332 to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate (All-0)
• Adopted the 2024 budget (All-0)
• Approved ordinance #1055-08-23B to pay August bills (All-0)
• Increased Petty Cash replenishment balance from $1,000 to $2,000 (All-0)
• Authorized mayor to sign 2024 Law Enforcement Contract (All-0)
• Approved continuing farming ground for property now inside city limits (All-0)
• Approved Prairieland Electric Power Pole Removal Contract (All-0)
• Adopted new Code Enforcement Policy (All-0)

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 21, 2023, to consider a dangerous structure report from the city attorney, hear public comments including a request for a public hearing from Peggy and Max Campbell, and discuss planning commission recommendations and code enforcement policy. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and an appropriation ordinance.

• Public comment: Peggy & Max Campbell request a public hearing; health nuisances; junk motor vehicle
• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-08-23A
• Dangerous Structure Report for 1676 1st, 1699 Cable Rd, 831 8th Street, 415 B St, 1655 Prospect St, 66 Imperial Dr
• Planning Commission Recommendations
• Code Enforcement policy

The City Council adopted six resolutions to determine if specific properties are unsafe or dangerous structures. The council also updated the code enforcement policy to allow action on complaints without a signature. August bills were approved.

• Approved ordinance #1055-08-23A to pay August bills (All-0)
• Adopted Resolution #326 for hearing on 1676 1st Street (All-0)
• Adopted Resolution #327 for hearing on 1699 Cable Road (All-0)
• Adopted Resolution #328 for hearing on 831 8th Street (All-0)
• Adopted Resolution #329 for hearing on 415 B Street (All-0)
• Adopted Resolution #330 for hearing on 1655 Prospect Street (All-0)
• Adopted Resolution #331 for hearing on 66 Imperial Drive (All-0)
• Approved removing signature and contact requirements from code enforcement policy (All-0)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Phillipsburg Planning Commission is meeting to discuss housing developments, review the city code, consider an abandoned and vacant building ordinance, and explore land bank options. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and administering an oath of office.

• Housing developments discussion
• Code review
• Abandoned and vacant building ordinance
• Land bank options
• Health and welfare section

The commission amended Ordinance 1355 regarding the operation of special purpose vehicles and updated requirements for buildings moved into the city. A proposed Abandoned and Vacant Building Ordinance was tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved amendment to Ordinance 1355 Section 3.a requiring valid Kansas Driver's licenses for special purpose vehicle operators
• Approved requirement that all buildings and structures moved into the city comply with current Zoning Ordinances and building permit requirements
• Tabled Abandoned and Vacant Building Ordinance
• Approved January 19, 2023 minutes
• Approved February 5, 2023 minutes
• Swore in new planning commission member Craig Cole

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will consider approving Appropriation Ordinance #1055-07-23B, which covers $19,703.44 in payroll-related payments and other invoices. Councilmembers will also discuss updates on the aquatic center, airport projects, street work, and potential ordinances regarding golf carts and abandoned buildings. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-07-23B totaling $19,703.44
• Aquatic center: therapy pool closed Aug 7 for maintenance, pool closes Aug 15
• Airport: runway extension punch list, AWOS equipment pending, power pole relocation
• Street: State Street Phase II concrete pour expected this week
• Golf Cart Ordinance #1454 recommendations and abandoned/vacant building ordinance discussion

The City Council approved a $1,000 ARPA premium payment for all full-time employees and passed Ordinance #1454 regarding special purpose vehicle operation. The council also authorized a mosquito spraying survey and approved the closure of 3rd Street for a September car show.

• Approved $1,000 ARPA Premium Pay for all full-time employees (All Aye)
• Passed Ordinance #1454 allowing valid driver's license holders to operate special purpose vehicles (All Aye)
• Approved ordinance #1055-07-23B including Blue Cross Blue Shield for $2,637.08 (All Aye)
• Approved mailing a survey on mosquito spraying for next season (All Aye)
• Approved closing 3rd Street from State Street to F Street for Sept. 16 car show (All Aye)
• Approved publishing Notice to Exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate and Budget Hearing notices (All Aye)
• Approved July 18th, 2023 minutes (All Aye)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Phillipsburg Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine business including roll call, oath of new members, and approving past meeting minutes. The main substantive item is a code review of several ordinances, including the golf cart ordinance, building move-in regulations, and abandoned/vacant building rules.

• Oath of new members Craig Cole and Mike Shied
• Approval of minutes from January 18 and February 5, 2023
• Code review of Golf Cart Ordinance
• Code review of Article XXVI Section 2 Building and Structure Move in
• Code review of Abandoned and Vacant Building Ordinance and Health and Welfare Section

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members discussed the potential for recording and livestreaming meetings and reviewed draft revisions to Chapter 7 of the city code regarding fire department operations.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Tabled decision on recording and livestreaming meetings until the next meeting
• Reviewed draft revisions to Chapter 7 (Fire Department) code

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved the nomination of Brian Shrader as the new council member for Ward I and appointed two members to the Planning Commission. The council also authorized the signing of a Notice to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate Intent and approved July bills.

• Approved nomination of Brian Shrader as council member for Ward I (All-0)
• Appointed Mike Sheid and Craig Cole to the Planning Commission (All-0)
• Authorized Council President to sign Notice to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate Intent (All-0)
• Approved ordinance #1055-07-23A to pay July bills (All-0)
• Approved July 5th, 2023 minutes (All-0)

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will meet to approve the June 19, 2023 minutes and an appropriation ordinance for bills. They will also discuss a proposed agreement with Phillips County Hospital regarding water supply during a disaster, which was tabled from the previous meeting. The agenda includes reports from councilmembers, the city attorney, and the director of public works.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-06-23B to pay bills
• Phillips County Hospital Disaster Agreement discussion
• Approval of June 19, 2023 minutes
• Reports from councilmembers and city attorney
• Public comment period

The City Council approved a contract for HVAC replacement at the Aquatic Center and authorized ARPA funds for campground improvements. The council also decided not to spray for mosquitoes this year and agreed to apply for a Workforce Incentive Program grant.

• Approved $98,298.00 bid from J&R HVAC for Aquatic Center HVAC replacement (All-0)
• Approved $17,783.21 payment to Don’s Electric and Rewind Inc. for campground improvements via ARPA fund (All-0)
• Approved ordinance #1055-05-23B to pay May bills (All-0)
• Decided not to spray for mosquitoes this year and to send a survey at season end (All-0)
• Approved application for Workforce Incentive Program grant (All-0)
• Approved May 15, 2023 minutes (All-0)
• Recessed into executive session for attorney consultation (All-0)

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will meet to discuss and potentially approve the Evergreen Sewer Project bid, along with updates on airport runway construction, street projects, and the Aquatic Center. They will also review the library budget and consider a golf cart ordinance.

• Evergreen Sewer Project bid authority
• Airport runway 13-31 closed; striping scheduled for week of July 4th
• Aquatic Center heater failure and roof water leaks
• Golf Cart Ordinance review
• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-06-23A

The City Council approved the 2024 library budget and appointed Brandi Spray as City Clerk. The council also authorized bids for the Evergreen sewer project and signed the Phillips County Neighborhood Revitalization Act. Councilmember Vickie Gibbs' resignation was accepted.

• Approved 2024 Library budget (All Aye)
• Approved June 5th, 2023 minutes (All Aye)
• Approved ordinance #1055-06-23A to pay June bills (All Aye)
• Approved getting bids for Evergreen sewer project (All Aye)
• Approved agreement for Mapes and Miller CPA to assist with budget (All Aye)
• Approved signing the Phillips County Neighborhood Revitalization Act (All Aye)
• Accepted Vickie Gibbs resignation (All Aye)
• Appointed Brandi Spray to City Clerk position at Range 23 Step F (All Aye)

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will consider approving the May 15, 2023 minutes and an appropriation ordinance for bills. Councilmember Gibbs will present a packet on mosquito control facts for a vote, and the council will hear updates on the State Street Phase II project, airport runway construction, and aquatic center repairs.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-05-23B for May bills
• Mosquito control vote on facts packet
• State Street Phase II construction start June 26
• Airport runway 13-31 closed for construction
• Aquatic center HVAC replacement and water leak repairs

The City Council approved a bid for the Aquatic Center HVAC system and authorized payments for campground improvements using ARPA funds. The council also decided not to spray for mosquitoes this year and will survey residents at the end of the season. Additionally, the council voted to apply for a Workforce Incentive Program grant.

• Approved $98,298.00 bid from J&R HVAC for Aquatic Center HVAC replacement (All Aye)
• Approved $17,783.21 payment to Don’s Electric and Rewind Inc. for campground improvements via ARPA fund (All Aye)
• Approved ordinance #1055-05-23B to pay May bills (All Aye)
• Decided not to spray for mosquitoes this year and to send a survey at the end of the season (All Aye)
• Approved applying for the Workforce Incentive Program grant (All Aye)
• Approved May 15, 2023 minutes (All Aye)
• Recessed into executive session for attorney consultation (All Aye)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Phillipsburg Planning Commission is meeting to review and potentially amend the city's code, specifically Article XXVI Section 2 regarding building and structure moves, and the Health and Welfare Section. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes from previous meetings.

• Code review of Article XXVI Section 2 (Building and Structure Move)
• Code review of Health and Welfare Section
• Approval of minutes from January 18, 2023 and February 5, 2023

The Planning Commission approved a petition to vacate East Santa Fe Road to allow for the expansion of the Phillipsburg Municipal Airport. The decision followed testimony from the Phillips County Commissioners opposing the closure due to traffic and safety concerns.

• Approved petition to vacate East Santa Fe Road (3-0, 1 abstention)

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council is meeting to approve the May 1 minutes and an appropriation ordinance for May bills. They will hear committee reports on airport runway extension, street projects, and the aquatic center, and discuss a quote for water/wastewater services.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-05-23A for May bills
• Airport runway extension construction schedule moved to May 30, 4-6 weeks
• State Street Phase II tentative start June 26
• Street painting last week of May tentatively
• Quote from Municipal Pipe Services for water/wastewater

The City Council approved the May bills and the purchase of new lights for the softball field. Council reached a consensus to buy a wastewater valve for $10,500 and approved a street closure for a block party on June 3rd.

• Approved May 1, 2023 minutes (All-0)
• Approved ordinance #1055-05-23A to pay May bills (All-0)
• Consensus to purchase 8-inch wastewater valve from Municipal Pipe Services for $10,500
• Approved purchase of new softball field lights (All-0)
• Approved closing Berglund Drive south of Fischer Drive for a block party on June 3rd
• Approved recess into executive session for personnel matter (All-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved a $12,750 bid for a house demolition and authorized several payments from ARPA funds. The council also issued fines for property violations and approved staff position changes.

• Approved $12,750 Becker Terracing bid for house demolition at 22 E Santa Fe Road (All Aye)
• Approved ordinance #1055-04-23B to pay April bills (All Aye)
• Approved $10,508.25 payment to B&B Redimix for campground concrete from ARPA funds
• Approved $1,067.90 payment to Phillipsburg Home Store and $1,186.29 to Mendards from ARPA funds (All Aye)
• Approved $300 total fine for Corcoran property building violations (All Aye)
• Approved construction inspection contract with B&G Consultants for KDOT project
• Approved moving Spray to Assistant City Clerk (Range 16 Step F) and Driggs to Range 33 Step A (All Aye)
• Approved April 17, 2023 minutes (All Aye)

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will consider approving the April 3, 2023 minutes and Appropriation Ordinance #1055-04-23A to pay bills. Councilmembers and staff will give reports, including public works updates on the Santa Fe Road closure and campground project. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-04-23A for April bills
• Public works report on Santa Fe Road closure and campground electrical work
• Financial reports for March 2023
• Councilmember reports from Mike James, Pete Rogers, Terry McConnell, Tracy Sanson, Jeanette Harris
• City Attorney and Mayor reports

The City Council approved a building permit for the Phillipsburg Community Garden and passed ordinance #105 5-04-23A. The council also accepted the resignation of Tiffini Gross and authorized advertising for the position.

• Approved April 3, 2023 minutes (All Aye)
• Approved ordinance #105 5-04-23A (All Aye)
• Approved building permit for Phillipsburg Community Garden (All Aye)
• Accepted Tiffini Gross' resignation and approved advertising the position (All Aye)

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 3, 2023, to consider several items including an appropriation ordinance, a proposed street ordinance restricting heavy trucks, a resolution setting new aquatic center rates, and a library board appointment. The agenda also includes reports from city staff and council members, and public comment.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-03-23B
• Proposed Street Ordinance amending Section 14-209 to prohibit vehicles over 45,000 pounds on city streets except U.S. Highways 36 and 183
• Resolution adopting new Aquatic Center rates: family pass $100, single pass $60, swim lessons $30, daily admission $3, party rental $80/hour
• Library Board Appointment: Megan Vincent, term expires 2027
• Public Works report on street ordinance, appraisal report, and construction updates

The City Council passed an ordinance to increase truck weight limits on city roads and approved a $2 per hour wage increase for summer help. The council also adopted new outdoor pool rates and appointed a new member to the Library Board.

• Passed Ordinance #1453 to increase truck weight limits (All Aye)
• Approved $2/hour wage increase for summer help (All Aye)
• Adopted Resolution #325 for increased Aquatic Center outdoor pool rates (All Aye)
• Approved appointment of Megan Vincent to the Library Board for a four-year term (All Aye)
• Approved ordinance #1055-03-23B to pay March bills (All Aye)
• Approved March 20, 2023 minutes as written (All Aye)

City Council Meeting

The City Council approved several airport infrastructure projects, including a weather operating system and power pole removal. The council also authorized the closure of Santa Fe Road for construction and approved new fee rates for the outdoor pool.

• Approved ordinance #1055-03-23A to pay March bills (All-0)
• Approved $4,638.85 Stanion Wholesale invoice using ARPA funds (All-0)
• Approved closure of Santa Fe Road for construction (All-0)
• Approved grant application for AWOS Project with $23,098.60 city match (All-0)
• Accepted grant proposal for airport power pole removal (All-0)
• Approved revised Community Garden Agreement (All-0)
• Approved outdoor pool fee increases for daily, lesson, and pass rates (All-0)
• Approved March 6, 2023 meeting minutes (All-0)

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will review and potentially approve a community garden agreement with a non-profit organization and discuss contractor licensing. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes and an appropriation ordinance.

• Community Garden Agreement with Phillipsburg Community Garden
• Contractor Licensing discussion
• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-02-23B
• Approval of February 20, 2023 minutes

The City Council approved a one-year community garden agreement and renewed the airport's aviation liability policy. The Council also reached a consensus to continue requiring contractor licensing. Two executive sessions were held, but no action was taken during them.

• Approved February 20, 2023 minutes (All-0)
• Approved ordinance #1055-02-23B to pay February bills (All-0)
• Approved Phillipsburg Community Garden Agreement for a one-year term (All-0)
• Reached consensus to continue contractor licensing requirements
• Approved renewal of airport insurance with Global Aerospace for $1,855 (All-0)

Airport Board

The Phillipsburg Airport Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive project updates, and discuss future projects including a runway extension, an AWOS system bid, and FAA projects. They will also address an airport complaint and field additional questions.

• Runway Extension update
• KAIP AWOS System bid update
• Powerline relocation estimates and discussion
• Future projects: terminal, runway widening, parallel taxiway, Roundtop Hanger
• Airport complaint received

The board reached a consensus to recommend several enforcement items to the City Council regarding aircraft parking on grass and ramps. Members also received updates on the runway expansion project and future CIP funding requests.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Recommended to City Council: Immediate removal of plane parked in grass area behind hangars
• Recommended to City Council: No planes allowed to park on grass longer than 24 hours
• Recommended to City Council: No long-term aircraft parking on ramp (defined as longer than 7 days)
• Recommended to City Council: Hangers must house an operational plane or owner must comply/sell within one year

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will meet to approve the February 6, 2023 minutes and an appropriation ordinance, and hear reports from councilmembers, the city attorney, and department heads. The public works director will present draft ordinances for annexation and vacating a portion of Santa Fe Road, along with paving quotes for Circle C. The meeting includes routine reports and discussions on various city matters.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-02-23A
• Ordinance 1449: Draft Annexation Ordinance
• Ordinance 1450: Draft Vacating Ordinance
• Circle C Paving Quotes
• Pledged Securities and FHLB Letter of Credit

The City Council approved a street sealing bid from Circle C Paving and the purchase of a new washing machine for the fire department. The council also passed revised ordinances for annexation and vacating a portion of Santa Fe Rd to meet Register of Deeds formatting requirements.

• Approved $5,093 washing machine for fire department (All-0)
• Approved ordinance #1055-02-23A to pay February bills (All-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Ordinance #1451 for property annexation (3-0-1)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Ordinance #1452 to vacate portion of Santa Fe Rd (3-0-1)
• Approved Circle C Paving bid for $145,500 in street and crack sealing (All-0)
• Approved transition from pledged securities to a letter of credit (All-0)
• Approved shift differential pay as proposed by Director of Public Works (All-0)
• Approved February 6, 2023 minutes with corrections (All-0)

Public Building Commission

The commission will review financial reports and consider two specific financial actions. These include a request to move funds between accounts and a required bond interest payment.

• $15,150 transfer from money market account to checking
• $15,150 interest payment for 4/1/23 Series 2020 Bond

The Public Building Commission approved a funds transfer to cover a bond interest payment. The commission also approved the minutes from the September 6, 2022 meeting.

• Approved transfer of $15,150 from money market to checking account for April 1, 2023 Series 2020 Bond Interest Payment (All-0)
• Approved September 6, 2022 meeting minutes (All-0)

City Council Meeting

The Council approved cost-of-living raises for employees and passed ordinances to annex property and vacate a portion of Santa Fe Rd. They also agreed to support a community garden and proceed with a SPRINT grant application for campground improvements.

• Approved 3% raise for all full-time employees (All Aye)
• Approved 5% retroactive annual cost of living raise for Driggs and Gross (All Aye)
• Passed Ordinance #1450 to vacate a portion of Santa Fe Rd (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Passed Ordinance #1449 to annex acquired property (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved SPRINT grant application for campground bathroom and sewer (All Aye)
• Approved expansion of outdoor pool concessions with ~$2,500 equipment cost (All Aye)
• Approved continuation of Title VI policy (All Aye)
• Consensus to allow community garden use of city land and donate labor/equipment costs

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council is holding a special meeting to consider and take action on authorizing a BASE grant application for housing. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss a non-elected personnel matter. The agenda is otherwise limited to these two items.

• Authorization of BASE grant application for housing
• Executive session for non-elected personnel matter

The City Council approved a support letter for a BASE grant application submitted by Phillips County Economic Development. The grant seeks ARPA funds to provide infrastructure for 29 homes on a property west of town. The council also entered an executive session to discuss a non-elected personnel matter, though no action was taken following that session.

• Authorized BASE grant application for housing (All Aye)
• Entered executive session to discuss non-elected personnel matter (All Aye)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Phillipsburg Planning Commission is meeting to discuss several agenda items, including a petition to vacate a public right of way, revisions to the city code's violation and penalty section, and a review of Chapter 8 (Health & Welfare). The meeting also includes approval of minutes and additional discussion of Chapter 7. No final decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Petition to Vacate public Right of Way
• Revisions to Article XXX Section 4 Violation and Penalty
• City Code Review: Chapter 8 Health & Welfare
• Chapter 7 additional discussion

The board reviewed city code Chapters 6 and 7, recommending specific language changes regarding fire department supervision and personnel counts. The board reached a consensus to remove sections 204, 205, and 212 of Article Two and to defer the Health and Welfare section review to the next meeting.

• Approved 8-17-22 minutes
• Recommended amending section 7-103 regarding fire department supervision
• Recommended amending section 7-101 to 18 fireman
• Recommended amending section 7-205 to reflect use of zoning administrator
• Consensus to remove sections 204, 205, and 212 of Article Two
• Recommended section 7-212 inspections be completed by zoning administrator
• Recommended replacing 'fire chief' with 'zoning administrator' in sections 7-213/214
• Consensus to move Health and Welfare section review to October 19, 2022

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will hold its regular meeting, including public comment, approval of minutes, and an appropriation ordinance. The mayor will make appointments for city attorney and municipal court judge, select a council president, and designate the official city newspaper. Councilmembers and staff will provide reports on public works, court activity, and other matters.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-01-23A
• City Attorney & Municipal Court Judge Appointment
• Council President selection
• Official City Newspaper designation
• Public works report including airport runway extension and condemnation hearing

The City Council approved several administrative appointments and financial obligations, including a $910 Chamber membership. The council also authorized the mayor to sign annexation and vacation documents related to the Airport Extension Project, pending a condemnation hearing.

• Approved $910 Phillipsburg Chamber membership (All Aye)
• Approved January 3, 2023 minutes (All Aye)
• Approved ordinance #1055-01-23A to pay January bills (All Aye)
• Reappointed S. Scott Sage as City Attorney (All Aye)
• Reappointed Bonnie Leidig as Municipal Court Judge (All Aye)
• Elected Mike James as City Council President (All Aye)
• Named Phillips County Review as official city newspaper (All Aye)
• Authorized request for bids for house demolition or relocation for Airport Runway Extension Project (All Aye)

Board of Zoning Appeals Meetings

The Phillipsburg Board of Zoning Appeals will hold two public hearings: one for a special use permit (Case BZA 23-01) and one for a variance request (Case BZA 23-02). The agenda also includes delivery of new zoning books and routine procedural items.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit (Case BZA 23-01) at 5:30 pm
• Public hearing for Variance request (Case BZA 23-02) at 6:00 pm
• Delivery of new zoning books

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will meet to approve the minutes from December 19 and 30, 2022, and consider Appropriation Ordinance #1055-12-22B for paying bills. They will also consider a resolution requesting a waiver from GAAP financial reporting requirements for 2023. The agenda includes reports from councilmembers, the city attorney, the mayor, the public works director, and the city clerk.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-12-22B totaling $78,813.79
• 2023 GAAP Resolution to waive GAAP financial reporting
• Approval of December 19 and December 30, 2022 meeting minutes

The City Council approved the payment of December bills and passed a 2023 GAAP waiver resolution. The council also approved the minutes from two previous December meetings.

• Approved December 19, 2022 minutes (All-0)
• Approved December 30, 2022 minutes (All-0)
• Approved ordinance #1055-12-22B to pay December bills (All-0)
• Passed Resolution #324 for 2023 GAAP waiver (All-0)