Phillipsburg public meetings in 2025

City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to review financial reports and consider Appropriation Ordinance #1055-12-25A. The meeting includes the reading and approval of minutes from the December 1, 2025, session.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-12-25A for various city expenditures
• Payment of $6,500.00 to Alfred Benesch & Company for professional services
• Payment of $2,860.00 to Computer Pro for equipment and email hosting
• Payment of $2,352.50 to Clean Air Solutions for a 3 phase motor
• Payment of $1,656.51 to Coomes, Inc for steering gear and flex pipe

The council voted unanimously to approve a mutual agreement ending City Administrator Tim Driggs' employment effective Jan. 9, 2026. It also approved ordinance #1055‑12‑25A with a $21,506.06 addition for Prairieland, a change order to raise a fire hydrant on 7th St, and authorized the mayor to sign the 2026 law‑enforcement contract. The council decided to proceed with trading the old trash truck rather than offering it to the county.

• Approved Dec. 1, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Approved ordinance #1055‑12‑25A with $21,506.06 addition for Prairieland (all ayes)
• Authorized trade of old trash truck rather than offering to county (consensus)
• Approved change order to raise fire hydrant on 7th St (all ayes)
• Authorized mayor to sign 2026 law‑enforcement contract for county approval (all ayes)
• Approved mutual agreement to part ways with City Administrator Tim Driggs, effective Jan. 9, 2026 (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:37 p.m. (all ayes)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses for six local businesses. The body will also review Appropriation Ordinance #1055-11-25B and hear public comment regarding communication with councilmembers.

• Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses for Love’s Travel Stops, White’s Foodliner, Casey’s, Dollar General, Alta, and Pizza Hut
• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-11-25B
• Public comment from Jason Dibble regarding communication with councilmembers

The council unanimously approved the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes and ordinance #1055-11-25B to pay the bills. It also approved putting the fire station roof replacement, estimated at $110,000, out for bid. Additionally, the council approved several Cereal Malt Beverage licenses and recessed into executive session for a personnel matter before adjourning.

• Approved November 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance #1055-11-25B to pay the bills (unanimous)
• Moved forward with fire station roof replacement bid, estimate $110,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Cereal Malt Beverage licenses for listed businesses (unanimous)
• Recessed into executive session to discuss personnel matter (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:32 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council approved the lowest bid to paint the water tower, accepted a $99,868 design services agreement for an FAA‑funded fuel farm project, and adopted two appropriation ordinances to pay city bills. The meeting also approved the November 3 minutes and heard public comment on Ordinance 1424 and Resolution 280. A grant of $763,728 from the FAA for the airport fuel farm was noted, with the city responsible for 10% of the cost.

• Accepted Utilities Services Company bid of $299,800 to paint the water tower
• Approved design services agreement for FAA fuel farm grant, costing $99,868
• Adopted Appropriation Ordinance #1055-11-25A and #1055-10-25B to pay city bills
• Recorded FAA grant of $763,728 for airport fuel farm replacement (city pays 10%)
• Public comment on Ordinance 1424 and Resolution 280

The council adopted the 2026 Phillipsburg Airport Master Plan with a 4‑1 vote. It also approved ordinance #1055-11-25A to pay city bills and granted each employee a $50 bonus, both unanimously. The council voted 3‑2 to follow state law for the start date of officials under Resolution #280, and agreed by consensus to continue watering the CVB planters.

• Adopt 2026 Phillipsburg Airport Master Plan (4‑1)
• Approve ordinance #1055-11-25A to pay bills (unanimous)
• Approve November 3, 2025 minutes as written (unanimous)
• Grant each employee $50 bonus bucks (unanimous)
• Vote 3‑2 to follow state statute for Resolution #280 start date
• Continue watering CVB planters (consensus)
• Adjourn council meeting at 7:00 pm (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The council approved the October 6, 2025 minutes and adopted Ordinance #1055-10-25A to pay the city’s bills. Members discussed the 7th Street water line replacement, noting a delay while a fire hydrant is on back‑order. They also heard a question about who will water planters next year, agreed to form a committee to review fee schedules, recessed into executive session for a personnel matter, and approved the city administrator’s vacation carry‑over.

• Approval of Ordinance #1055-10-25A to pay city bills
• Discussion of 7th Street water line replacement delay due to back‑ordered fire hydrant
• CVB inquiry on responsibility for watering planters next year
• Decision to set up a committee to review all city fees before the next meeting
• Executive session recessed to discuss a personnel matter under K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1)

The council approved the October 20, 2025 minutes and ordinance #1055-10-25B to pay bills. It accepted the lowest water‑tower painting bid from Utilities Services Company at $299,800. The city also approved a $99,868 design‑services agreement for an FAA grant to replace the airport fuel farm. No decision was made on the firehouse roof replacement, pending estimates.

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance #1055-10-25B to pay bills (unanimous)
• Approved water tower painting bid $299,800 from Utilities Services Company (unanimous)
• Approved FAA grant design‑services agreement $99,868 (unanimous)
• Recessed into executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:31 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The council approved the purchase of a new trash truck costing $200,703 and authorized a $150,000 transfer from the Solid Waste fund to the Solid Waste Equipment Reserve to fund it. Council members also approved the payoff of the Quanz Reservoir KDHE loan in the amount of $379,485.25. Ordinances #1459 and #1460, covering public offenses and traffic regulations, were adopted, and Resolution #357 updating open‑records request fees was approved.

• Purchase of new trash truck – $200,703
• $150,000 transfer from Solid Waste fund to Solid Waste Equipment Reserve
• Payoff of Quanz Reservoir KDHE loan – $379,485.25
• Adoption of Ordinance #1459 (public offenses code)
• Adoption of Ordinance #1460 (traffic code)

The Phillipsburg City Council unanimously approved the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes and ordinance #1055-10-25A to pay the bills. Council members also voted to allow the City Administrator to carry over his vacation hours to the next year. The council recessed into an executive session to discuss a personnel matter and then adjourned.

• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance #1055-10-25A to pay the bills (unanimous)
• Recessed into executive session for personnel matter (unanimous)
• Allowed City Administrator to carry over vacation hours to next year (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Consensused to set up committee meetings this week to discuss all fees

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will consider approving an appropriation ordinance to pay bills and will discuss the 2025 Uniform Public Offense Code and Standard Traffic Ordinance. The council will also hear a public comment and a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

• Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation
• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-09-25B (pay bills)
• 2025 Uniform Public Offense Code Ordinance
• 2025 Standard Traffic Ordinance
• KORA Resolution

The council approved the purchase of a new trash truck for $200,703 and voted to pay off the Quanz Reservoir KDHE loan of $379,485.25. It also approved two $150,000 fund transfers, one from the Solid Waste fund and one from the Aquatic Center fund, to their respective equipment reserve accounts. Ordinances #1459 and #1460, covering public offenses and traffic, were adopted, and Resolution #357 updating Open Records request fees was approved. The 2025 Personnel Policy was also approved.

• Approved purchase of new trash truck for $200,703 (all aye)
• Approved payoff of Quanz Reservoir KDHE loan $379,485.25 (all aye)
• Approved $150,000 transfer from Solid Waste fund to Solid Waste Equipment Reserve (all aye)
• Approved $150,000 transfer from Aquatic Center fund to Aquatic Center Equipment Reserve (all aye)
• Adopted Ordinance #1459 regulating public offenses (all aye)
• Adopted Ordinance #1460 regulating traffic (all aye)
• Approved Resolution #357 updating Open Records request fees (all aye)
• Approved 2025 Personnel Policy (all aye)

Public Building Commission

The Public Building Commission will vote to move $211,350 from its money‑market account to its checking account. It will also approve the October 1, 2025 Series 2020 bond interest payment of $211,350, consisting of $200,000 principal and $11,350 interest. The meeting includes routine approval of the March 17, 2025 minutes and review of recent profit‑and‑loss and balance‑sheet reports.

• Approve $211,350 transfer from money‑market account to checking
• Approve Series 2020 bond interest payment of $211,350 (principal $200,000, interest $11,350)
• Read and approve March 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review profit‑and‑loss detail (08/31/2025)
• Review balance sheet (08/31/2025)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to consider Appropriation Ordinance #1055-09-25A and review financial, cash balance, and court reports. The meeting also includes a review of the Governing Body Manual.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-09-25A
• Review of 0825 Financial Report and Cash Balance
• Review of 0825 Court Report
• Governing Body Manual discussion

The council approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes and ordinance #1055-09-25A to pay city bills, both unanimously. It voted unanimously to decline taking over recycling services. The council also authorized Attorney Sage to attend the LKM conference and adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance #1055-09-25A to pay city bills (unanimous)
• Rejected city takeover of recycling (unanimous)
• Sent Governing Body manual back to staff for corrections (consensus)
• Authorized City Attorney S. Scott Sage to attend LKM conference (unanimous)
• Clerk Brandi Spray to post Fall cleanup flyer on Facebook and website (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2026 Revenue Neutral Rate and discuss the 2026 Budget. The meeting includes a review of the draft Governing Body Manual and a public comment session on bid procedures.

• 2026 Revenue Neutral Rate Public Hearing
• Discussion of the 2026 Budget
• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-08-25B
• Review of draft Governing Body Manual
• Public comment from Joseph Jones regarding bid procedures

The council approved the August 18, 2025 minutes and ordinance #1055-08-25B to pay the bills. It authorized a $22,621 purchase of a new plow for the Sterling truck. The council voted not to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate, adopted the 2026 budget, recessed into executive session for a personnel matter, and then adjourned.

• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (All Aye)
• Approved ordinance #1055-08-25B to pay the bills (All Aye)
• Authorized purchase of new plow for $22,621 (All Aye)
• Motion to not exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate carried (All Aye)
• Adopted the 2026 budget (All Aye)
• Recessed into executive session for personnel matter (All Aye)
• Adjourned the meeting (All Aye)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss grant opportunities with Friday Otuya of Nextech and consider Appropriation Ordinance #1055-08-25A. The meeting includes public comments regarding community expectations and guidelines, as well as financial and court reports.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-08-25A including $27,974.01 for Alfred Benesch & Company Master Plan #14
• Payment of $32,652.72 to Phillips County Treasurer for law enforcement
• Payment of $18,558.37 to Phillipsburg Public Building Commission for pool lease
• Payment of $10,569.60 to Phillips County Landfill for July contract
• Payment of $7,102.52 to Municipal Supply, Inc for equipment repair and a gate valve

The council approved the August 5 minutes and ordinance #1055-08-25A to pay bills. It unanimously awarded the demolition bid for 161 W Walnut Street to Baxter Bros for $14,760. The council also approved a city‑wide cleanup to be held Oct 27‑31, 2025. All actions were passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved August 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance #1055-08-25A to pay bills (unanimous)
• Allowed an additional 6 months for dangerous‑structure work (unanimous)
• Approved placement of dead‑end sign at West B Street and Evergreen Drive (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of a new mower (unanimous)
• Awarded demolition contract for 161 W Walnut St to Baxter Bros for $14,760 (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor and finance committee to sign Project Programming Request for State St & 2nd St mill‑and‑overlay project (unanimous)
• Scheduled city‑wide cleanup Oct 27‑31, 2025 with prior guidelines (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to approve the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes and consider Appropriation Ordinance #1055-07-25B. The meeting includes a public comment period regarding KORA and the livestreaming of meetings.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-07-25B
• Public comment from Jason Dibble regarding KORA and livestreaming meetings
• Payment of $42,802.26 to Kansas Department of Health Environment for water loans
• Payment of $13,510.90 to APAC-Kansas, Inc. for cold patch asphalt
• Payment of $3,647.00 to EMC Insurance Company for insurance audits

The Phillipsburg City Council approved the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes and ordinance #1055-07-25B to pay city bills, both unanimously. It also voted unanimously to grant a six‑month extension for work on a dangerous structure, approving two identical motions. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance #1055-07-25B to pay bills (unanimous)
• Approved 6‑month extension for dangerous structure work (motion by James, unanimous)
• Approved 6‑month extension for dangerous structure work (motion by Shrader, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will discuss a request to close a street and allow alcohol in that area. The body will also review the library budget and an appropriation ordinance.

• Request from Kyle Bauer to close street and allow alcohol in street
• Library Budget presentation by Kim Bui
• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-07-25A
• Rodeo Proclamation
• Public comments regarding water aerobics and city projects

The council approved the 2026 library budget. It approved Resolution #356, allowing alcohol on G Street between 3rd and 4th Street on August 2 and closing the street for Black Sheep Tap House. The council also approved Ordinance #1055-07-25A to pay the bills and authorized the design contract for the sidewalk replacement project. Additional approvals included the rodeo proclamation, moving to an executive session, and adjournment.

• Approved 2026 library budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #356 allowing alcohol on G Street Aug 2 and closing the street (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #1055-07-25A to pay the bills (unanimous)
• Authorized Driggs and mayor/president to sign sidewalk replacement design contract (unanimous)
• Approved 96th Anniversary Kansas Biggest Rodeo Proclamation (unanimous)
• Moved council into executive session for attorney‑client consultation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:38 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hear from Penco Engineering regarding Jansonius Development. The body is also scheduled to consider Appropriation Ordinance #1055-06-25B and approve minutes from three previous June meetings.

• Presentation by Jordan Dettmer of Penco Engineering regarding Jansonius Development
• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-06-25B
• Approval of June 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of June 18, 2025 special meeting minutes
• Approval of June 26, 2025 special meeting minutes

The council unanimously approved the June 16, 2025 minutes, the June 18 and June 26 special meeting minutes, and ordinance #1055-06-25B to pay the bills. It also approved a $25,000 bid from Johnson Controls for east lift station repairs and sent an intent to exceed the revenue‑neutral rate to the county clerk.

• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 18, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 26, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance #1055-06-25B to pay the bills (unanimous)
• Sent intent to exceed revenue‑neutral rate to county clerk (unanimous)
• Approved Johnson Controls bid for east lift station repairs at $25,000 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:11 PM (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting for a special session. The purpose of the meeting is to enter an executive session to discuss personnel actions.

• Executive session regarding personnel actions

The council voted unanimously to enter executive session twice to discuss personnel matters, first at 5:30 p.m. and again at 5:51 p.m. Both recesses were approved with all ayes and no opposition. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:06 p.m. No substantive personnel decisions were recorded.

• Recessed into executive session at 5:30 p.m. – all ayes
• Recessed into executive session at 5:51 p.m. – all ayes
• Adjourned meeting at 6:06 p.m. – all ayes

City Council Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Jansonius addition. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding the Jansonius addition

The council voted to recess into an executive session for privileged consultation, with all members voting aye. After returning, the council voted to adjourn the meeting, also unanimously. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made.

• Recessed into executive session (vote: all aye, none opposed)
• Adjourned meeting (vote: all aye, none opposed)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss sewer taps for Jansonius Development and review an appropriation ordinance. The meeting includes financial reports and public comment regarding water aerobics.

• Sewer taps for Jansonius Development (NWKS Housing)
• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-06-25A
• Public comment from Shirley Mendoza regarding water aerobics

The council unanimously approved ordinance #1055-06-25A with an added $2,775.58 for Blue Cross Blue Shield. It also authorized the city to pay for supplies so council members can repair the Fort Bissell column themselves, and voted to suspend live‑streaming of meetings. The Planning Commission schedule was changed to meet quarterly, and a motion to relocate the tree blocking the State Street radar and speed‑limit signs was approved. All actions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved ordinance #1055-06-25A with $2,775.58 addition for Blue Cross Blue Shield (unanimous)
• Authorized city to cover supplies for council members to fix Fort Bissell column (unanimous)
• Suspended live‑streaming of council meetings (unanimous)
• Changed Planning Commission meetings to quarterly instead of third Wednesday each month (unanimous)
• Approved relocating the tree blocking the State Street radar and speed‑limit signs (unanimous)
• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes as written (unanimous)
• Recessed into executive session twice for attorney‑client privileged discussion (unanimous each time)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:51 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to consider a budget agreement and make appointments to the Library Board. The agenda also includes a review of Appropriation Ordinance #1055-05-25B and requests regarding water aerobics and firework sales.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-05-25B
• Library Board Appointments
• Budget Agreement
• Firework sales request from Danielle Bohl
• Water aerobics requests from Janice Wilson and Joan Shields

The council approved a $25 fee for renting the pool for water‑aerobics without requiring a season or daily pass. It also authorized road closures for the June 8 Party in the Park, appointed two members to the Library Board, and moved a flashing speed sign pending state verification. Several executive‑session recesses were approved and the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

• Approved road closures for Party in the Park and added sand to volleyball pit (vote: all ayes, none opposed)
• Approved ordinance #1055-05-25B to pay the bills (vote: all ayes, none opposed)
• Moved flashing speed sign to 5th & State and speed limit sign to next pole, pending state verification (ayes: Shrader, Roberts, Weinert, Harris; opposed: James)
• Appointed Stacye Redinger to the Library Board (vote: all ayes, none opposed)
• Appointed Diane Frantz to the Library Board (vote: all ayes, none opposed)
• Changed aquatic center policy to charge $25 for pool rental for water aerobics, no season/daily pass required (vote: all ayes, none opposed)
• Recessed into executive session for personnel matter (vote: all ayes, none opposed)
• Recessed into executive session for attorney‑client consultation (vote: all ayes, none opposed)

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council met on May 19, 2025, to conduct routine business including approving minutes, paying bills, and discussing infrastructure and community needs. No major policy decisions were listed on the agenda.

• Approval of Appropriation Ordinance #1055-05-25A for routine bill payments
• Replacement of community building doors quoted at $12,240
• Inspection of 161 Walnut Street approved at $1,400
• Sewer cleaning update for 10th Street
• Motorcycle Awareness Month proclamation signed

The council unanimously approved closing the ARPA bank account at First National Bank and Trust. It also approved a $16,500 contract for Kansas Crop Care to spray for mosquitoes and an $8,000 contract with American Legal to update city codes. The May 5, 2025 minutes and ordinance #1055-05-25A to pay the bills were approved without opposition, while the personnel policy was tabled for the next meeting.

• Closed ARPA bank account at First National Bank and Trust (Aye: ALL, Opposed: NONE)
• Approved $16,500 Kansas Crop Care mosquito‑spraying contract (Aye: ALL, Opposed: NONE)
• Approved approx. $8,000 contract with American Legal to update city codes (Aye: ALL, Opposed: NONE)
• Approved ordinance #1055-05-25A to pay the bills (Aye: ALL, Opposed: NONE)
• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes with corrections (Aye: ALL, Opposed: NONE)
• Tabled Personnel Policy discussion until next meeting (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:56 p.m. (Aye: ALL, Opposed: NONE)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss an appropriation ordinance and the waiving of vendor fees. The meeting includes a review of the April 21, 2025 minutes and a presentation on the bid process and vendor permits.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-04-25B covering expenditures totaling $87,536.78
• Payment of $11,233.00 to Alfred Benesch & Company for Master Plan #10
• Payment of $17,250.00 to Phillips Co Rural Fire Dist.#1 for vehicle and fire equipment
• Payment of $10,714.14 to Clean Air Solutions for a mini split at UV room
• Payment of $3,250.00 to Lance Munyon for an easement

The council approved the April 21, 2025 minutes and ordinance #1055-04-25B to pay bills. It authorized the mayor to sign a proclamation for May Motorcycle Awareness month, kept Farmers Market and Chamber vendor rules unchanged, and approved a $12,240 contract to replace the community building doors. The council also approved an inspection at 161 Walnut Street, recessed into executive session for a personnel matter, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance #1055-04-25B to pay bills (unanimous)
• Approved mayor signing Motorcycle Awareness month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved keeping Farmers Market and Chamber vendor rules unchanged (unanimous)
• Approved $12,240 contract to replace community building doors (unanimous)
• Approved $1,400 inspection at 161 Walnut Street (unanimous)
• Approved recess into executive session for personnel matter (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of meeting at 7:09 pm (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

This meeting is largely procedural. The council will approve the minutes from April 7 and Appropriation Ordinance #1055-04-25A to pay bills. Mayor Bret Miles will bring forward the Phillipsburg Chamber's request to waive vendor fees for rodeo Saturday and hang seasonal banners, which was deferred from the previous meeting. The council will also receive March 2025 financial reports.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-04-25A to pay bills
• Phillipsburg Chamber request to waive vendor fees for rodeo Saturday and hang banners
• Approval of April 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• March 2025 financial report, cash balance, YTD, court report, and CDs reports

The council unanimously approved contracts for crack sealing, street sealing, waterline replacement, and concrete replacement projects. It also approved an ordinance to pay the bills and kept city crews handling banner duties as before. Discussion of the vendor‑fee ordinance was postponed to the next meeting, and the council recessed into an executive session for a personnel matter.

• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance #1055-04-25A to pay the bills (unanimous)
• Approved city crews continue banner duties as before (unanimous)
• Awarded crack sealing contract to Sweeney’s Pavement Maintenance $78,325 (unanimous)
• Awarded street sealing contract to Circle C Paving $85,750 (unanimous)
• Awarded waterline replacement contract to Garibay Siteworks $343,195 (unanimous)
• Awarded concrete replacement contract to APAC‑Kansas Inc. $374,550 (unanimous)
• Postponed vendor‑fee ordinance discussion to next meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review Appropriation Ordinance #1055-03-25B covering expenses from March 18 to March 31, 2025. The meeting also includes reports from the Chamber of Commerce and the Phillipsburg County Sheriff's Office.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-03-25B for $49,822.72
• Payment of $15,233.00 to Alfred Benesch & Company for Master Plan #8
• Payment of $12,031.76 to Mississippi Lime Company for quicklime
• Payment of $5,061.04 to Hydro Optimization & Automation for booster station billing
• Payment of $4,338.50 to Robinson Lawn Care, Inc for various city sites

The council unanimously waived the community‑building fee for the Ladies Night Out event, approved ordinance #1055‑03‑25B to pay city bills, and adopted new Shade Tree Commission and aquatic‑center policies. It also authorized a $6,400 payment for a storm‑damaged window, donated three aquatic‑center passes for a charity auction, and decided small trash carts will be distributed case‑by‑case. The council recessed into executive session before adjourning.

• Waived community building fee for Ladies Night Out (All Aye)
• Approved ordinance #1055-03-25B to pay bills (All Aye)
• Donated 3 aquatic center family passes to Never Flinch auction (All Aye)
• Authorized $6,400 payment for window repair without insurance (All Aye)
• Approved new Shade Tree Commission Policy (All Aye)
• Approved new aquatic center policies (All Aye)
• Distributed 5 small trash carts on a case‑by‑case basis (consensus)
• Recessed into executive session for personnel matter (All Aye)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet to approve the March 3, 2025 minutes and consider Appropriation Ordinance #1055-03-25A. The agenda also includes a presentation by Jason Dibble regarding civility and Senate Bill No. 70.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-03-25A
• Payment of $32,652.72 to Phillips County Treasurer for law enforcement
• Payment of $10,763.12 to Mississippi Lime Company for quicklime
• Payment of $7,146.40 to Phillips County Landfill for February contract
• Payment of $2,500.00 to Kibbee's Repair & Towing for trailer removal

The Phillipsburg City Council approved a street closure for the annual car show on September 20th, with all members voting in favor. They also approved the March 3, 2025 minutes and ordinance #1055-03-25A to pay bills. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were discussions about storm drainage, a pothole, park swings, and public comment on civility and Senate Bill No. 70.

• Approved street closure for annual car show on September 20 (5-0)
• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes as written (5-0)
• Approved ordinance #1055-03-25A to pay bills (5-0)

Public Building Commission

The Phillipsburg Public Building Commission will consider approving a transfer of $11,350 from a money market account to checking and authorizing the Series 2020 Bond Interest Payment for the same amount due April 1, 2025. The meeting also includes reading minutes from September 2024 and financial reports.

• Approval of $11,350 transfer from money market account to checking
• Approval of Series 2020 Bond Interest Payment totaling $11,350 due 4/1/25
• Reading and approval of September 16, 2024 minutes

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings, pass an appropriation ordinance covering payroll and capital expenses, make appointments to the Housing Authority Board, and hear a presentation from Jason Dibble on civility and Senate Bill No. 70.

• Approval of February 17, 2025 regular minutes and February 26, 2025 special minutes
• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-02-25B includes $31,253.41 in payroll and benefit payments, $41,120.95 for booster station upgrade, and other vendor payments
• Mayor to make Housing Authority Board appointments
• Jason Dibble presentation on civility & Senate Bill No. 70

The Phillipsburg City Council approved a $783,000 KDOT Transportation Alternatives sidewalk grant agreement, fully funded by KDOT, for sidewalk replacement from 2nd and State Street south to 2nd and Nebraska Street. The council also approved the 2025 Spring Cleanup for April 21-25, re-appointed two Housing Authority Board members, and approved a donation of three Aquatic Center family passes to a Hospice fundraiser.

• Approved ordinance #1055-02-25B to pay bills (5-0)
• Re-appointed Chris Hugunin as Housing Authority Board Chairman (5-0)
• Re-appointed Karin Patton to Housing Authority Board (5-0)
• Approved donation of 3 Aquatic Center family passes for Hospice fundraiser (5-0)
• Approved Tim Driggs as voting delegate for KRWA conference, Kent Footh as backup (5-0)
• Approved Spring Cleanup April 21-25 with flier change (5-0)
• Approved mayor signing KDOT TA sidewalk grant agreement of $783,000 (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council is holding a special meeting on February 26, 2025, solely to discuss possible legal action concerning South Village Estates. No other business is scheduled.

• Discussion of possible legal action at South Village Estates

The Phillipsburg City Council met in special session to discuss possible legal action at South Village Estates. The council unanimously approved two executive sessions under the attorney-client privilege exception, first with only city officials, then including Kevin and Crystal O'Rouke. No formal decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the closed discussions.

• Approved executive session for attorney consultation (5:30-5:50 PM) (unanimous)
• Approved executive session with Kevin and Crystal O'Rouke present (5:50-6:11 PM) (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:12 PM (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will meet on February 17, 2025, at 945 2nd Street. The main action is the approval of Appropriation Ordinance #1055-02-25A totaling $39,430.17 to pay city bills, including payroll taxes, insurance, and vendor invoices. The Council will also vote on the minutes from the February 3 meeting and hear reports from councilmembers and staff.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-02-25A for $39,430.17 to pay city bills
• Approval of February 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of previous minutes that included chamber membership renewal for $910 and listing an old fire truck and two city vehicles on Purple Wave Auction

The Phillipsburg City Council approved the February 3, 2025 minutes and ordinance #1055-02-25A to pay bills, both unanimously. Councilmember Shrader reported that the dangerous structure at 67 Imperial has not been removed despite a February 1 deadline, and asked the city administrator to contact the owners. The council also discussed sanding intersections, appreciated crews for snow removal, and noted memorial donations for the aquatic center to fund swim lesson scholarships.

• Approved February 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance #1055-02-25A to pay bills (unanimous)
• Discussed dangerous structure at 67 Imperial; asked for update
• Noted memorial donations for aquatic center for swim lesson scholarships

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will meet to consider approving the January 20, 2025 minutes and pass Appropriation Ordinance #1055-01-25B to pay city bills. They will also hear a presentation from the Phillipsburg Chamber & Main Street on membership, discuss Polykarts at City Park, and receive reports from councilmembers and city officials.

• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-01-25B to pay city bills (invoice register included)
• Discussion of Polykarts at City Park, introduced by Councilmember Lauren Weinert
• Presentation from Jordan Imel of Phillipsburg Chamber & Main Street on chamber membership
• Reports from councilmembers, city attorney, mayor, city administrator, and city clerk
• Leadership presentation by Jason Dibble

The Phillipsburg City Council met on February 3, 2025, and approved the payment of bills via ordinance #1055-01-25B, renewed the city's Phillipsburg Chamber membership for $910, and approved listing an old fire truck and two city vehicles on Purple Wave Auction. All votes were unanimous. The council also discussed water plant maintenance and trash receptacles at the city park, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved ordinance #1055-01-25B to pay bills (unanimous)
• Renewed Phillipsburg Chamber membership for $910 (unanimous)
• Approved listing an old fire truck on Purple Wave Auction (unanimous)
• Approved listing two city vehicles on Purple Wave Auction (unanimous)
• Approved January 20, 2025 minutes as written (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will vote on appointing a City Attorney and Municipal Court Judge, approve Appropriation Ordinance #1055-01-25A for payment of bills, and consider a 2025 GAAP resolution. They will also hear from the Chamber & Main Street and discuss public comment live-streaming.

• Appointment of City Attorney and Municipal Court Judge
• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-01-25A for payment of bills covering payroll taxes and benefits
• 2025 GAAP Resolution
• Selection of Official City Newspaper and Council President
• Public Comment Live-streaming discussion

The Phillipsburg City Council approved the 2025 Law Enforcement Contract, a wastewater system cleaning contract with Johnson Service Company, and allowed R-Torrey Construction to repaint the outdoor pool in Fall 2025. They also approved a 5% raise for the City Administrator after a satisfactory evaluation, with Councilmember Roberts opposed. Other actions included approving minutes, paying bills, appointing officials, and passing Resolution #355.

• Approved January 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance #1055-01-25A to pay bills (unanimous)
• Directed staff to install handicap ramp and lighting in City Office parking lot (unanimous)
• Appointed Phillips County Review as official newspaper (unanimous)
• Elected Mike James as council president (unanimous)
• Reappointed S. Scott Sage as City Attorney and Bonnie Leidig as Municipal Court Judge (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Law Enforcement Contract (unanimous)
• Approved Johnson Service Company to video, clean, and record wastewater system (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The Phillipsburg City Council will convene on January 6, 2025, to approve minutes from the previous meeting, consider Appropriation Ordinance #1055-12-24B totaling $26,743.20, and vote on a cereal malt beverage license for Black Sheep Tap House. Council members will also receive reports on certificates of deposit and may discuss other city business.

• Approval of December 16, 2024 minutes
• Appropriation Ordinance #1055-12-24B ($26,743.20 in payments)
• Cereal Malt Beverage License – Black Sheep Tap House
• Reports on CDs (certificates of deposit)

The Phillipsburg City Council approved the payment of bills via ordinance #1055-12-24B, appointed Arliss Hatcher to finish a Housing Authority Board term, reappointed Kelly Wolters to the board, and approved a Cereal Malt Beverage License for Black Sheep Tap House. The council also voted to end the live-stream before public comment while recording audio of public comment. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included discussion on solid waste policy and snow removal, and two executive sessions.

• Approved ordinance #1055-12-24B to pay bills (all in favor)
• Appointed Arliss Hatcher to finish Michael Mascarenas's term on Housing Authority Board (all in favor)
• Reappointed Kelly Wolters to Housing Authority Board (all in favor)
• Approved Cereal Malt Beverage License for Black Sheep Tap House (all in favor)
• Voted to end live-stream before public comment, with audio recording of public comment (3-1, Roberts opposed)