Hays public meetings in 2022
8 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The City Commission appointed Alaina Cunningham to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner Michael Berges, who vacated his seat after being elected to the Ellis County Commission. The commission also updated city boundary lines and approved the November 2022 financial report.
- Appointed Alaina Cunningham to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner Michael Berges (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-017 redefining city boundaries to include 3100 East 9th Street and 1732 West 41st Street (5-0)
- Approved November 2022 Financial Report (5-0)
- Approved minutes from December 8, 2022 meeting
City Commission
The City Commission approved a $48,890.12 reimbursement for 2022 pool losses and passed three ordinances to clarify the appointment and duties of city officials. The Commission also voted to adjust the mayoral term schedule following Vice-Mayor Berges' upcoming departure.
- Approved $48,890.12 pool reimbursement to Hays Recreation Commission (5-0)
- Approved Charter Ordinance No. 30 exempting city from K.S.A. 14-1501, 14-1502, 14-1503, and 14-1504 (5-0)
- Approved Charter Ordinance No. 31 exempting city from K.S.A. 12-1040 (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 4022 amending City Code regarding City Manager powers and City Attorney review process (5-0)
- Approved extension of Mayor Ruder's term and subsequent mayoral terms by four months to adjust schedule (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved 2023 Cereal Malt Beverage License renewals (5-0)
- Confirmed appointment of Cindy Elliott to CARE Council (5-0)
- Confirmed appointment of Joseph Boeckner to Hays Area Planning Commission (5-0)
City Commission
The Commission held a joint meeting with the Hays Recreation Commission to review facility performance. No financial approvals were made during this work session, though a pool reimbursement request was scheduled for a future meeting.
- Approved November 17, 2022 work session minutes
- Entered executive session at 4:26 p.m. for attorney-client privilege
- Entered second executive session at 4:56 p.m. for attorney-client privilege
- No action taken within executive sessions
City Commission
The City Commission authorized a contract for the construction of Fire Station #3 and the remodeling of Fire Station #1. The commission also approved the October financial report and a member appointment to the CARE Council.
- Approved $5,388,000 contract with Paul-Wertenberger Construction, Inc. for Fire Station #3 and Fire Station #1 remodel (5-0)
- Approved October 2022 Financial Report (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Amy Schaffer to CARE Council (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-016 to move meeting start times from 6:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (3-2)
- Reached consensus to move Work Session start times from 6:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
City Commission
The Commission reviewed a construction bid for Fire Station #3 and a remodel of Fire Station #1. A proposal to move meeting start times from 6:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. was also discussed. No final votes on these items were taken during this work session.
- Approved November 3, 2022 work session minutes as presented
- Reviewed low bid of $5,388,000 from Paul-Wertenberger Construction, Inc. for Fire Station #3 and Fire Station #1 remodel
- Discussed moving meeting times from 6:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. starting December 1, 2022
- Held three executive sessions regarding attorney-client privilege; no action taken
City Commission
The Commission authorized a contract for water main replacements and fire hydrant installations. It also approved fee increases for the municipal golf course and aquatic park, and granted a $45,000 funding request to the Hays Chamber of Commerce.
- Approved $629,573.54 contract with J Corp, Inc. for 2023 Waterline Improvements (5-0)
- Approved 2023 rate increases and biennial future increases for Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course (5-0)
- Approved flat fee rates and season pass rates for 2023 swim season at Wilson Pool and Hays Aquatic Park, with future increases starting in 2025 (5-0)
- Approved $45,000 funding request from the Hays Chamber of Commerce from Commission Capital Reserves (3-1-1)
- Tabled request for $15,000 in matching funds for Child Care Awareness Campaign until December 8, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including proposed appointment of Amy Schaffer to CARE Council (5-0)
City Commission
The Commission held a work session to review a $629,573.54 bid for waterline improvements and proposed fee increases for the municipal golf course and aquatic facilities. No final votes were taken; items were scheduled for a formal vote at the November 10, 2022 meeting.
- Approved October 20, 2022 work session minutes
- Proposed $629,573.54 waterline contract with J Corp, Inc. (pending Nov 10 vote)
- Proposed 2023-2029 golf course fee increases (pending Nov 10 vote)
- Proposed 2023-2029 aquatic park and Wilson Pool fee increases (pending Nov 10 vote)
City Commission
The City Commission approved the 2023 health insurance renewal with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas and adopted an ordinance modifying the extraterritorial jurisdiction boundary. The commission also approved the September 2022 financial report.
- Approved 2023 health insurance renewal with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas and employer HSA match up to $2,500 (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 4021 modifying the extraterritorial jurisdiction boundary (5-0)
- Approved September 2022 Financial Report (5-0)
- Approved minutes from September 22, 2022 meeting (5-0)