Phillipsburg public meetings in 2024

City Council Meeting

The City Council will vote on Appropriation Ordinance #1055-12-24A to pay bills totaling $31,594.43 from the main checking account. Council members will hear reports from staff and Jason Dibble regarding streets and park column repair. The meeting also includes approval of December 2 meeting minutes and discussion of Bonus Bucks program.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-12-24A for $31,594.43 in bills
• Jason Dibble presentation on streets and park column repair
• Bonus Bucks discussion
• Financial reports for November 2024 (cash balance, YTD, court report)
• Approval of December 2, 2024 minutes

The Phillipsburg City Council approved an updated pay scale, increased the City Clerk salary to the federal overtime threshold, and raised Municipal Judge and City Attorney salaries by 9%. They also approved two 6-month extensions for dangerous structure updates, a bonus of $50 in bonus bucks for each full-time employee, and allowed the mayor to sign a request for release of funds for Westview. All votes were unanimous except one extension, which passed 4-1.

• Approved updated pay scale (unanimous)
• Increased City Clerk salary to federal overtime threshold (unanimous)
• Increased Municipal Judge and City Attorney salaries by 9% (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month extension for Chris Beach's dangerous structure updates (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month extension for Lorrie Campbell's dangerous structure updates (4-1, James opposed)
• Approved $50 bonus bucks for each full-time employee (unanimous)
• Allowed mayor to sign Request for Release of Funds for Westview (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance #1055-12-24A with corrected Trinity Ag total (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will meet to consider approval of the minutes, appropriation ordinance #1055-11-24B for payment of bills totaling $25,720.90, and a cereal malt beverage license for Pizza Hut. They will also hear a presentation from Northwest Kansas Housing Inc. on an environmental review at Westview and public comments from Jason Dibble regarding the movie theatre, Evergreen Sewer Project, and street conditions.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-11-24B paying $25,720.90
• Cereal Malt Beverage License – Pizza Hut
• Environmental Review on Westview by Northwest Kansas Housing Inc.
• Jason Dibble – Movie Theatre, Evergreen Sewer Project, Street Conditions
• Reports: 1024 Financial Report, Cash Balance, YTD, Court Report, CDs

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will vote on Appropriation Ordinance #1055-11-24A to pay bills totaling $33,213.81. They will also hear a presentation from Becky Lanier regarding a proposal for therapy pool hours, and a presentation from Mike Sheid of A Better Tomorrow. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and reports from councilmembers and city staff.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-11-24A for $33,213.81 in city payments
• Approval of November 4, 2024 council minutes
• Becky Lanier proposal for therapy pool hours
• Mike Sheid presentation from A Better Tomorrow
• Councilmember reports and updates

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will vote on Appropriation Ordinance #1055-10-24B to pay $27,852.44 in bills. They will discuss the sale of a hangar and consider a proposed resolution. Councilmember Jason Dibble will address the movie theatre and 10th Street vendors. Reports on certificates of deposit are also on the agenda.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-10-24B for $27,852.44 in bill payments
• Discussion of sale of city hangar
• Consideration of a proposed resolution (details not specified)
• Jason Dibble discussion regarding movie theatre and 10th Street vendors
• Reports on certificates of deposit (CDs)

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council is meeting in a special session for the sole purpose of holding an executive session to discuss the Jansonius Addition. No other business is scheduled.

• Executive session to discuss The Jansonius Addition

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will consider Appropriation Ordinance #1055-10-24A to pay bills, discuss a transportation grant award and EMS Building HVAC replacement, and consider a cereal malt beverage license for White's Foodliner. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and financial reports.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-10-24A to pay city bills
• Transportation Grant Award discussion
• EMS Building HVAC Replacement update
• Cereal Malt Beverage License – White's Foodliner
• September 2024 financial reports and cash balance

City Council Meeting

The City Council will receive the 2023 Audit Report and consider an appropriation ordinance. The body is also reviewing cereal malt beverage licenses and a caterer's license.

• 2023 Audit Report presented by Denis Miller, Mapes and Miller CPA’s
• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-09-24B
• Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses for Alta, Love’s, and Dollar General
• Caterer’s License for Amanda Matthews
• Discussion on drug policy and grant advertisement

City Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting called to discuss approval of a contract and an equipment purchase. No specific contract or equipment details are listed on the agenda; both items are listed for discussion only.

• Discussion of contract approval
• Discussion of equipment purchase

Public Building Commission

The Phillipsburg Public Building Commission will consider approving a $208,300 transfer from the money market account to checking and authorizing a Series 2020 bond interest payment of the same amount, comprising $13,300 in interest and $195,000 in principal. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and review of financial reports.

• Approval of $208,300 transfer from money market account to checking
• Approval of Series 2020 Bond Interest Payment totaling $208,300 (interest $13,300, principal $195,000)
• Reading and approval of March 18, 2024 minutes

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will consider approval of the September 3, 2024 minutes and pass Appropriation Ordinance #1055-09-24A to pay bills. The main item is a presentation from Sarah Corman of Mapes and Miller, CPA’s on the proposed 2025 budget. Councilmembers will give reports, and the city clerk will present financial reports including a cash balance and year-to-date summary.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-09-24A (bill payments)
• 2025 Budget presentation by Sarah Corman, CPA
• Financial reports for August 2024 (cash balance, YTD, CDs)
• Councilmember and staff reports

The Phillipsburg City Council approved the 2025 budget and adopted Resolution #351 to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate, both by unanimous votes. The council also rescinded a prior motion adopting the resolution before passing it. Fall cleanup was cancelled for this year, and brown recycling trailers were removed from both locations due to continued abuse.

• Approved ordinance #1055-09-24A to pay bills (unanimous)
• Rescinded motion adopting Resolution #351 exceeding Revenue Neutral Rate (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #351 to exceed Revenue Neutral Rate (roll call 6-0)
• Adopted 2025 budget (unanimous)
• Cancelled fall cleanup this year (5-1, Roberts opposed)
• Removed brown recycling trailers from both locations until further notice (unanimous)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Phillipsburg Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a lot split application submitted by PCED. The agenda also includes routine items such as calling the meeting to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and a review of commission duties.

• PCED application for Lot Split

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will hold public hearings on the 2025 Revenue Neutral Rate and the 2025 Budget. They will consider Appropriation Ordinance #1055-08-24B for paying August bills. Council will also discuss proposed resolutions for new water and solid waste rates, and receive reports on a transportation bus, policies, road issues, and a housing project.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-08-24B for paying bills
• 2025 Revenue Neutral Rate public hearing
• 2025 Budget public hearing
• Proposed Water Rates Resolution
• Proposed Solid Waste Rates Resolution

The Phillipsburg City Council adopted resolutions to increase water and solid waste rates effective January 1, 2025, both passing 4-1 with Councilmember Roberts opposed. The council also adopted Resolution #351 to exceed the revenue neutral rate and approved the 2025 budget after public hearings. Several other items were discussed or tabled, including a caterer's license request and a potential fall cleanup.

• Adopted Resolution #351 to exceed Revenue Neutral Rate (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #352 for water rates effective Jan 1, 2025 (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution #353 for solid waste rates effective Jan 1, 2025 (4-1)
• Approved ordinance #1055-08-24B to pay bills (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Aug 19, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved moving forward with park house demolition with $15,000 additional for asbestos (5-0)
• Installed Garrett Wickham to Fire Department (5-0)
• Tabled caterer's license request for car show until Amanda Matthews attends next meeting

Planning Commission Meeting

The Phillipsburg Planning Commission approved the final plat for the Northwest Kansas Planning & Housing Development, removing the proposed covenants and requiring compliance with city subdivision regulations and FAA height restrictions. A prior motion to create a Home Owners Association with at least city code standards failed unanimously. The plat will proceed to the City Council with conditions.

• Approved final plat for NW Kansas Planning & Housing Development with covenants removed (all in favor)
• Motion to create a Home Owners Association failed (none in favor, all opposed)
• Plat approval conditioned on compliance with current subdivision regulations and FAA requirements
• If NW Kansas Planning disagrees with changes, plat must be resubmitted to Planning Commission

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will consider proposed water and solid waste rate resolutions, as well as a well control system upgrade proposal. The council will also discuss dangerous structure enforcement at four properties (161 Walnut Street, 429, 433, and 434 9th Street) and consider approval of appropriation ordinance #1055-08-24A to pay bills. Other agenda items include adoption of the 2024 Standard Traffic Ordinance and Uniform Public Offense Code, library board appointments, and a car club event.

• Proposed Water Rate Resolution
• Proposed Solid Waste Rate Resolution
• Well Control System Upgrade Proposal
• Dangerous structure hearings for 161 Walnut Street, 429 9th Street, 433 9th Street, and 434 9th Street
• 2024 Standard Traffic Ordinance and Uniform Public Offense Code ordinances

The Phillipsburg City Council approved two ordinances adopting the 2024 Standard Traffic Ordinance and Uniform Public Offense Code, and adopted four resolutions declaring properties at 161 Walnut, 429, 433, and 434 9th Street as dangerous structures. The council also voted to require NW Kansas Housing Development to be bonded per subdivision regulations, extended public comment time to 5 minutes, and approved several other actions including appointments and a well control system upgrade.

• Approved Ordinance #1457 adopting Standard Traffic Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #1458 adopting Uniform Public Offense Code (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #347 for dangerous structure at 161 Walnut Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #348 for dangerous structure at 429 9th Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #349 for dangerous structure at 433 9th Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #350 for dangerous structure at 434 9th Street (unanimous)
• Denied waiver of bonding for NW Kansas Housing Development, requiring bonding per Article 8, Section 5 (unanimous)
• Approved changing public comment time to 5 minutes per person (4-2)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider Appropriation Ordinance #1055-07-24B and receive reports on a housing project and transportation hours. The meeting also includes discussions regarding properties at 161 Walnut Street and several addresses on 9th Street.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-07-24B
• Housing project discussion with Mike Sheid
• Transportation hours discussion with Krystle Schamp
• City Attorney reports on 161 Walnut Street, 429 9th Street, 433 9th Street, and 434 9th Street
• Payment of $34,110.00 to Baxter Bros, Inc. for demolition and asbestos removal

The Phillipsburg City Council approved $3/hour ARPA premium pay for full-time employees for hours worked in the last 6 months, up to 1,040 hours. The council also approved four dangerous structure repair timelines for properties on Walnut and 9th Streets, and approved the July bills ordinance. A housing project plat was held for further review by the city attorney.

• Approved ordinance #1055-07-24B to pay July bills (unanimous)
• Approved 60-day repair start + 60-day completion for 161 Walnut Street (unanimous)
• Approved 60-day repair start + 60-day completion for 429 9th Street (unanimous)
• Approved 60-day repair start + 60-day completion for 433 9th Street (unanimous)
• Approved 180-day repair start + 60-day completion for 434 9th Street (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA premium pay at $3/hour up to 1,040 hours for full-time employees (unanimous)
• Held NW Kansas Housing plat decision pending city attorney review
• Directed proposed utility rate change resolutions for next meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council is holding a special meeting solely to consider Resolution #346. No other business is scheduled. The resolution's content is not described in the agenda.

• Consideration of Resolution #346

The Phillipsburg City Council held a special meeting on July 23, 2024, to consider Resolution #346, which grants Black Sheep Taphouse permission for customers to take alcohol into the grass and street in an area already approved to be closed on August 3, 2024. The resolution was approved unanimously by all present members. The meeting adjourned at 4:02 p.m.

• Approved Resolution #346 allowing alcohol in closed street area for Aug. 3 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:02 p.m. (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will meet at 945 2nd Street to approve the July 1 minutes, July 11 special minutes, and the July appropriation ordinance covering $15,466.04 in bills. The 2025 library budget will also be approved. No substantive policy decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Approve July 1, 2024 council minutes
• Approve July 11, 2024 special minutes
• Approve Appropriation Ordinance #1055-07-24A totaling $15,466.04
• Approve 2025 library budget

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct an executive session. This session is designated to discuss non-elected personnel.

• Executive session regarding non-elected personnel

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss the 2025 Phillipsburg City Library budget proposal, which projects $163,005.00 in revenue and expenses. The meeting also includes the approval of June 17, 2024, minutes and consideration of Appropriation Ordinance #1055-06-24B.

• Review of 2025 Library Budget Proposal ($163,005.00)
• Approval of June 17, 2024, meeting minutes
• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-06-24B

Planning Commission Meeting

The meeting includes the approval of May 3, 2024 minutes and a review of city codes. Specifically, the commission will review Article II regarding the Environmental Code and Article III regarding weeds.

• Review of Article II Environmental Code
• Review of Article III Weeds

City Council Meeting

The council will consider Appropriation Ordinance #1055-06-24A and review financial reports. The agenda also includes a KDOT supplemental agreement and public comments regarding housing costs and mosquito spraying.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-06-24A
• KDOT Supplemental Agreement
• Jones Truck and Trash bids
• Public discussion on mosquito spraying and fogging
• Discussion on housing availability and cost

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council is holding a special meeting for a discussion regarding demolition bids. No specific project details or costs were provided in the agenda.

• Discussion on demolition bids

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will meet to approve recent meeting minutes and Appropriation Ordinance #1055-05-24B. The agenda also includes discussions regarding demolition bids, a budget agreement, and public comments on mosquito spraying and the swimming pool.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-05-24B
• Demolition bids
• Budget agreement
• Public comments regarding mosquito spraying
• Public comments regarding the swimming pool

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss North West Kansas Planning & Housing. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no other business listed.

• Discussion of North West Kansas Planning & Housing

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will consider approving the May 6 and May 15 meeting minutes, an appropriation ordinance for May bills totaling $18,750, and several reports. Key decisions include a $57,000 bid to re-structure the City Office roof and a $14,999 demolition bid for 40 W Ridge Road. The agenda also includes public comments on West F Street maintenance, Fort Bissell road widening, and possible business growth.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-05-24A for May bills totaling $18,750
• Bid approval for demolition of 40 W Ridge Road at $14,999 from Becker Terracing, Inc.
• Bid approval for City Office roof re-structuring at $57,000 from Roofmasters Roofing and Sheet Metal Co.
• Public comment on West F Street maintenance and possible annexation
• Discussion on Fort Bissell road widening options

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council is meeting for a special session whose sole purpose is an executive session to discuss candidates for Aquatic Center Manager and Aquatic Center Assistant Manager. No other business is on the agenda, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after the closed session.

• Executive session to discuss Aquatic Center Manager candidates
• Executive session to discuss Aquatic Center Assistant Manager candidates

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will review and approve minutes from previous meetings, consider appropriation ordinance #1055-04-24B, hear from citizens and planning officials, and discuss items such as a dangerous structure report and an audit agreement. The meeting includes reports from councilmembers and staff, and may involve decisions on planning commission recommendations and other administrative matters.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-04-24B for payments totaling $26,227.04
• Krystal Schamp to discuss spring cleanup at F Street & West Hwy 36
• Randy Hrabe from NWKS Planning to present
• Dangerous structure reports for 415 B Street and 1676 1st Street
• Audit agreement discussion

Board of Zoning Appeals Meetings

The Phillipsburg Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing for Case BZA 24-01. The agenda also includes the election of a Chairman and standard procedural items. No specific details regarding the nature of the zoning request or the outcome are provided in the text.

• Public Hearing Case BZA 24-01
• Election of Chairman

Planning Commission Meeting

The Phillipsburg Planning Commission is meeting to review a preliminary plat for a housing development presented by Northwest Kansas Planning & Housing. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and routine procedural items.

• Preliminary plat review for housing development by Northwest Kansas Planning & Housing
• Approval of April 17, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council is holding a special meeting solely for bid reviews and approval. The agenda contains no other substantive items, only the call to order, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment.

• Bid reviews and approval

Planning Commission Meeting

The Phillipsburg Planning Commission is meeting to hold a public hearing on a zoning change request (PCH 24-01) for a housing development proposed by Northwest Kansas Planning & Housing, represented by Randall Hrabe. The commission will also review a preliminary plat and handle routine items like approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Public hearing on zoning change request PCH 24-01 for housing development
• Preliminary plat review
• Approval of March 19, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will hear from Max & Peggy Campbell about dangerous structure houses, consider bids for demolition, and vote on an appropriation ordinance to pay bills. They will also discuss a motorcycle awareness proclamation and receive reports from the city administrator and clerk.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-04-24A for April bills totaling $51,297.66
• Bids for demolition of dangerous structures
• Motorcycle Awareness Proclamation request
• Section 106 Checklist and NWKP&DC email discussion
• Demolition advertisement and resolution for project cost and map

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will hear public comments on filling committee vacancies, mosquito spraying, concerns about the Jansonius Addition, and code violation follow-up. They will also vote on the March 18 meeting minutes and an appropriation ordinance for bills totaling $13,138.10.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-03-24B for $13,138.10 in bills
• Public comment on mosquito spraying and possible $1 monthly utility fee
• Citizen concerns on Jansonius Addition and Moving Phillipsburg Forward
• Code violation follow-up on camper residence
• Filling empty committee spots

Planning Commission Meeting

The Phillipsburg Planning Commission is meeting to handle routine procedural items and a housing development proposal. The commission will approve the previous meeting's minutes and hear a presentation from Northwest Kansas Planning & Housing on a proposed sketch and narrative for a housing development. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of February 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation by Randall Hrabe of Northwest Kansas Planning & Housing
• Review of proposed housing development sketch and narrative

Public Building Commission

The Public Building Commission will review the September 18, 2023 minutes and recent financial reports. The commission is scheduled to approve a $13,300 transfer from a money market account to checking for a bond interest payment due April 1, 2024.

• $13,300 transfer from money market account to checking
• Approval of $13,300 Series 2020 Bond Interest Payment due April 1, 2024

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will hold a code violation hearing for June and Chris Muir, consider approval of Appropriation Ordinance #1055-03-24A, and discuss insurance renewal, a mosquito proposal, and city-wide cleanup. They will also review a planning commission meeting time change and a northwest planning sketch.

• Code violation hearing for June Muir and Chris Muir
• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-03-24A
• Insurance renewal discussion
• Mosquito proposal
• City-wide cleanup scheduled for April 22-26

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will consider approving the February 19, 2024 minutes and Appropriation Ordinance #1055-02-24B, which covers payroll and vendor payments totaling $19,511.25, plus a $200,000 transfer to the law enforcement fund. The agenda also includes reports from city staff and council members, but no other major policy decisions are listed.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-02-24B: $19,511.25 in payroll and vendor payments
• $200,000 transfer from general fund to law enforcement fund
• Approval of February 19, 2024 council minutes
• Reports: 1223 YTD Year End, 0124 YTD Financial, Cash Balance, Court Report

Planning Commission Meeting

The Phillipsburg Planning Commission is meeting to review the Health and Welfare section of the code, specifically Article 1 on Health Nuisances under the Environmental Code. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• Code review of Health and Welfare Section, Article 1: Health Nuisances
• Approval of January 17, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will consider approving Appropriation Ordinance #1055-02-24A, which covers $48,114.37 in payments including health insurance, payroll withholdings, and various city expenses. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of the February 5, 2024 minutes, and reports from councilmembers and staff. No major policy decisions are listed beyond the routine appropriation approval.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-02-24A totaling $48,114.37
• Health insurance payments to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas: $28,842.20
• Easement payments: $1,500 to Charles E. Turner, $1,500 to Dale Hanchett, $9,262.04 to Chester Farm LLC
• Chlorine gas purchase from Brenntag Southwest: $3,492.46
• Public comment period and approval of February 5, 2024 minutes

City Council Meeting

The council approved several local ordinances regarding public offenses and traffic regulations. Additional actions included appointing a new Planning Commission member and renewing the city's Chamber of Commerce membership.

• Approved Ordinance #1455 regulating public offenses
• Approved Ordinance #1456 regulating traffic
• Appointed Doug Isernhagen to the Planning Commission Board
• Renewed Phillipsburg Chamber membership for $910
• Approved First National Bank and Trust of Phillipsburg as city depository

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will consider approving Appropriation Ordinance #1055-01-24A, which includes a $75,000 transfer from the water fund to bond and interest, a $100,000 transfer from the general fund to the special highway fund, and various other payments. The council will also hear from the Chamber & Main Street, receive public comment, and discuss the 2023 Uniform Public Offense Code and Standard Traffic Ordinance. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and reports.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-01-24A totaling over $280,000, including $75,000 water fund transfer and $100,000 highway fund transfer
• 2023 Uniform Public Offense Code Ordinance discussion
• 2023 Standard Traffic Ordinance discussion
• Official City Newspaper designation
• 2024 GAAP Resolution

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will meet on January 2, 2024, to approve the December 18, 2023 minutes, an appropriation ordinance for paying bills, and a Cereal Malt Beverage license for Family Dollar. The agenda also includes public comment and reports from city officials.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-12-23B totaling $28,833.36 for payroll and vendor payments
• 2024 Cereal Malt Beverage License for Family Dollar
• Public hearing for public comment
• Approval of December 18, 2023 meeting minutes