Lyndon public meetings in 2022

Council

The Lyndon City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 19, 2022, addressing unfinished business on sewer plant repairs and the community center project timeline. New business includes setting 2023 cereal malt beverage license fees, planning and zoning fees, and records request fees. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and bills, plus an executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Sewer Plant Repair update
• Community Center Project Timeline discussion
• 2023 Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses
• 2023 Planning and Zoning Fees
• 2023 Records Request Fees

The Lyndon City Council approved up to $14,500 for sewer headworks pump repairs, adopted a timeline for the Community Center project, and authorized 2023 cereal malt beverage licenses for Buzzard's Pizza and Casey's General Store. The council tabled decisions on 2023 planning and zoning fees and records request fees. In executive session, the council appointed Randy Gregory as interim Maintenance Supervisor through January 3.

• Approved up to $14,500 for sewer plant pump repairs (unanimous)
• Adopted Community Center project timeline and authorized publishing notice to bidders (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign 2023 cereal malt beverage licenses for Buzzard's Pizza and Casey's General Store (unanimous)
• Tabled 2023 planning and zoning fee schedule
• Tabled 2023 records request fees to January 3 meeting
• Appointed Randy Gregory as interim Maintenance Supervisor effective December 19 through January 3 (unanimous)

Council

The Lyndon City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 5, 2022, to address unfinished business including amending the 2023 budget, finalizing the Jackson Street project, and reviewing bids for bridge planks and ballfield costs. New business includes bank signature cards and renewal of accounting software. The agenda also includes an executive session for personnel and attorney-client matters.

• Amending 2023 Budget
• Finalizing Jackson Street Project
• 10th Street Bridge and Bridge Plank Bids
• Ballfield Project Costs
• Cougar Software Assurance – Accounting System Renewal

The Lyndon City Council approved finalizing the Jackson Street project and releasing the remaining $10,000 in project retainage. They also approved paying $6,500 for the 10th Street bridge work after a $1,000 reduction, accepted a $201 bid for bridge planks, and approved additional heater repair costs of $604.75. In executive session, the council accepted a resignation, promoted a utility clerk to city treasurer, and authorized advertising for a new utility clerk.

• Approved finalizing Jackson Street project and releasing $10,000 retainage (motion carried)
• Approved $6,500 payment for 10th Street bridge work after $1,000 reduction (motion carried)
• Accepted high bid of $201 for bridge planks (motion carried)
• Approved additional $604.75 for water plant heater repair, total $1,465.75 (motion carried)
• Approved LKM dues renewal at $734.73 after reducing journal subscriptions (motion carried)
• Added Council President Lynn Atchison as bank signature (motion carried)
• Approved Cougar Mountain Software renewal for $1,294 (motion carried)
• Accepted resignation of Amanda Croucher; promoted Hannah Small to City Treasurer with $0.50/hour raise (motions carried)

Council

The Lyndon City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 21, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes unfinished business on amending the 2023 budget and timeline, the softball and baseball field project, and a downtown sound system discussion. New business includes proposals for electric service for city events, heater repair at the water plant, and quotes for maintenance rain gear. The meeting will also include an executive session for non-elected personnel and attorney-client privilege matters.

• Amending 2023 Budget & Timeline
• Softball and Baseball Field Project
• Downtown Sound System Discussion
• CH Electric proposal for installation of electric service for City Events
• Modern Air Proposal for repair of heater at Water Plant

The council approved paying one-third of the softball and baseball field improvement costs ($6,852.67) from the Parks Fund and one-third of watering costs. They also approved $861 for a heater repair at the water plant and tabled a proposal for electric service installation at the historical building pending a second quote. No action was taken on amending the 2023 budget.

• Approved $6,852.67 for field improvements from Parks Fund and 1/3 of watering costs (motion carried)
• Approved $861 for water plant heater repair (motion carried)
• Tabled CH Electric proposal for event electric service until December 5 meeting
• Consensus to proceed with testing cable pull for downtown sound system
• Consensus for maintenance supervisor to purchase rain gear within spending limit

Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss the Community Center project, including design discussions and approval to advertise for bids. They will also consider new business items like economic development proposals, office equipment, and the 2023 holiday schedule. Consent agenda includes bill approvals, and the meeting will end with an executive session.

• Community Center design discussions and approval to advertise for bid
• Amanda Kohlman, Osage County Economic Development – MIH & RHID presentation
• Approval of office equipment for Utility Accounts Desk
• 2023 Holiday Schedule
• Executive session for non-elected personnel and attorney-client privilege

The council voted to advertise for bids on the community center project and selected design options including canyon stone, iron frost gray paint, and a 125-inch projector screen. In executive session, they denied a resident's request for medical bill assistance, hired Hannah Small as utility clerk at $14/hour, and gave City Treasurer Amanda Croucher a $0.50/hour raise retroactive to November 1. No action was taken on moderate-income housing programs discussed.

• Approved publishing Notice to Bidders for Community Center project (motion carried)
• Selected community center design: canyon stone, iron frost gray paint, 25cu French door refrigerator, 125-inch projector screen
• Denied Ms. Jones' request for financial assistance with medical bills (motion carried)
• Hired Hannah Small as utility clerk at $14.00/hour starting Nov. 9, 2022 (motion carried)
• Approved $0.50/hour pay raise for City Treasurer Amanda Croucher retroactive to Nov. 1, 2022 (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of check scanner for $527.60 (motion carried)
• Approved 2023 holiday schedule (motion carried)
• Passed on spending taxpayer money for KOFO Sports football playoff advertising (consensus)

Council

The Lyndon City Council is meeting to handle routine business and several substantive items. They will consider a demolition application and a related ordinance establishing requirements for demolition and site clearance, review end-of-quarter financials, and discuss cleaning services. New business includes a USD 421 baseball/softball field project, a Kansas Down Payment Assistance Program cooperation agreement and resolution, and a purchase of ammunition for the police department.

• Demolition Application and Agreement
• Ordinance No. 851 – Establishing Requirements for Demolition and Site Clearance
• USD 421 Baseball/Softball Field Project
• Kansas Down Payment Assistance Program Cooperation Agreement and Resolution 2022-04
• Purchase of Ammo for PD

The Lyndon City Council approved a demolition application and agreement, adopted Ordinance 851 establishing demolition and site clearance requirements, and appointed Monte Stevicks as enforcement officer. The council also approved cleaning services, a down payment assistance program, and ammunition purchase, while tabling a joint baseball/softball field project with USD 421 until November.

• Approved demolition application and agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 851 for demolition and site clearance (unanimous)
• Appointed Monte Stevicks as enforcement officer for Ordinance 851 (unanimous)
• Hired Russell Jones for cleaning services at $45 (city hall) and $20 (community center) per cleaning (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to sign Kansas Down Payment Assistance Program cooperation agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-04 for the down payment assistance program (unanimous)
• Approved $1,428.30 purchase of training ammunition for police department (unanimous)
• Tabled USD 421 baseball/softball field project until November 21 meeting

Council

The Lyndon City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and several unfinished business items. They will consider a demolition application and agreement, a proposed ordinance establishing demolition and site clearance requirements, and geotechnical services for the Community Center project. The council will also discuss repealing Resolution 20-02 and a command school for the Chief of Police, followed by an executive session.

• Demolition Application and Agreement
• Ordinance No. 851 – Establishing Requirements for Demolition and Site Clearance
• Geotechnical Services – Community Center Project
• Repealing of Resolution 20-02
• Command School for Chief of Police

The council approved a $4,760 geotechnical engineering contract with GSI Engineering for the community center project. They tabled updates to the demolition application agreement and a related ordinance until the next meeting. The council also repealed the COVID-19 emergency resolution and approved police chief training with a county cost-share.

• Approved $4,760 geotechnical services contract with GSI Engineering for community center
• Tabled demolition application agreement changes to October 17 meeting
• Tabled Ordinance No. 851 on demolition requirements to October 17 meeting
• Repealed Resolution 20-02 declaring COVID-19 state of emergency
• Approved $3,900 police chief training at KU Law Enforcement Academy with county cost-share
• Approved advertising for utility clerk position until filled
• Accepted resignation of Susan Stevicks

Council

The Lyndon City Council is holding its regular meeting with routine approvals and several new business items. They will discuss concrete pads for the disc golf course, trash and bathroom services for the Fall Festival, a proclamation for Strides for Diabetes Awareness, a quote for a police vest for a part-time officer, and a quote for water utility repair supplies. The agenda also includes an executive session for non-elected personnel and attorney-client privilege.

• Concrete pads for Disc Golf
• Trash Services and Bathroom Facilities for Fall Festival
• Strides for Diabetes Awareness Proclamation submitted by Lyndon Lions Club
• Quote for PD Vest for Part-Time Officer
• Quote to purchase water utility repair supplies

The Lyndon City Council denied a request from Planning and Zoning Commissioner Debra Rasmusson to have the city finance her litigation against the Board of Zoning Appeals and the City of Lyndon. The council also approved up to $2,300 for concrete tee pads at Jones Park disc golf course, authorized up to $1,000 for bathroom facilities for Fall Festival, and purchased a ballistic vest for a part-time officer for $1,510.20.

• Denied request to fund legal counsel for board member suing city (5-0)
• Approved up to $2,300 for disc golf concrete pads from Parks Fund (5-0)
• Approved up to $1,000 for bathroom facilities for Fall Festival (5-0)
• Authorized mayor to sign diabetes awareness proclamation (5-0)
• Approved $1,510.20 for ballistic vest from GT Distributors (5-0)
• Approved $603.05 for water utility repair couplings (5-0)
• Approved closing 100 block of East 7th and 8th Streets for Fall Festival (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 6, 2022 as amended (5-0)

Council

The Lyndon City Council will discuss unfinished business including a draft demolition application and agreement, Ordinance No. 851 on demolition and site clearance requirements, cleaning bids, and a quote to fix the grit chamber motor. New business includes training for the city clerk and treasurer, and proposals for direct deposit, utility checking account debits, and a customer web portal for utility billing. The meeting includes an executive session for non-elected personnel and attorney-client privilege.

• Draft Ordinance No. 851 – Establishing Requirements for Demolition and Site Clearance
• Cleaning bids
• Quote to fix Grit Chamber Motor
• Payroll Direct Deposit/Utility Checking Account Debits
• JUS Email Billing / Paperless Billing

The Lyndon City Council approved a $506.68 expense to repair the grit chamber motor at the sewer headworks plant. They tabled a draft demolition application and agreement, as well as a related ordinance, for further review. The council also approved training costs for the city clerk and treasurer, and authorized new payroll direct deposit and utility bill auto-debit systems at $120 per year.

• Approved $506.68 for grit chamber motor repair (motion carried)
• Tabled draft demolition application and agreement for further review
• Tabled Ordinance No. 851 on demolition and site clearance
• Approved $190 registration and $398.05 lodging for city clerk KAPIO training (motion carried)
• Approved up to $969.75 for city treasurer clerk institute training (motion carried)
• Approved $120/year for payroll direct deposit and utility auto-debit systems (motion carried)
• Approved $712.50 for email/paperless billing setup (motion carried)
• No action taken on customer web portal for utility billing

Council

The Lyndon City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2023 budget and consider its approval. The council will also take up unfinished business including cleaning bids, a KDOC fund release for the Community Center Project, maintenance equipment purchase, adoption of the 2022 Police Department Policy Handbook, unsafe structures, and the Blighted Housing Program. New business includes a fall city-wide cleanup date, two ordinances (Uniform Public Offense Code and Standard Traffic Ordinance), police equipment purchase, and a utility bill issue.

• Public hearing and approval of 2023 budget
• Resolution 2022-03 – Adoption of 2022 Police Department Policy Handbook
• Ordinance No. 849 – 2022 Uniform Public Offense Code
• Ordinance No. 850 – 2022 Standard Traffic Ordinance
• KDOC – Request for Release of Funds – Community Center Project

The Lyndon City Council approved the 2023 budget, hired Monte Stevicks as Ordinance Enforcement Officer at $20/hour, and hired Hank Ford for a full-time maintenance position at $15/hour. They also approved cleaning bids, equipment purchases, and adopted several ordinances. The blighted housing program was tabled for further revisions.

• Approved 2023 budget (motion carried)
• Approved cleaning bid from L. Dunn at $357/month for City Hall and Community Center
• Authorized Mayor to sign request for release of CDBG funds for community center project
• Approved purchase of NorthStar plate compactor ($1,399.99) and Makita concrete hammer ($1,989.00)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-03 for 2022 Police Department Policy Handbook
• Hired Monte Stevicks as Ordinance Enforcement Officer at $20/hour
• Tabled blighted housing program for revisions
• Adopted Ordinance No. 849 (UPOC) and No. 850 (STO)

Council

The Lyndon City Council will hold its regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several unfinished business items, including the 2023 budget review, purchase of a police patrol vehicle, and the 10th Street Bridge replacement. New business includes renewing a Sensus annual subscription, a CAD system, and a Field Training Officer program. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and bills, plus an executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• 2023 Budget Review
• Purchase of PD Patrol Vehicle
• Agreement with resident at 219 E 6th
• Quote to repair 3rd Street Lift Station
• 10th Street Bridge Replacement

The Lyndon City Council set a public hearing for the 2023 budget on August 15, 2022, and approved several expenditures including a $29,600 patrol vehicle, a $29,415.20 pay application for the Jackson Street project, a $3,305 used circuit board for the 34th Street lift station, and a $12,362.40 bridge replacement on 10th Street. The council also authorized an agreement with a resident at 219 East 6th Street for bridge removal and tabled police department policies and the CAD system decision.

• Set 2023 budget hearing for Aug. 15, 2022 at 7 p.m. (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of 2020 Dodge Durango patrol vehicle for $29,600 (motion carried)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Certificate of Substantial Completion for Jackson Street project (motion carried)
• Approved Smoky Hill Pay Application #4 for $29,415.20 for Jackson Street project (motion carried)
• Approved agreement with Jay Biggs for bridge removal at 219 East 6th Street (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of slightly used circuit board for 34th Street lift station for $3,305 (motion carried)
• Tabled police department policies; resolution to be prepared for next meeting
• Approved 10th Street bridge replacement with aluminum culvert, not to exceed $15,000 (motion carried)

Council

The Lyndon City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 18, 2022, covering unfinished business such as the 2023 budget presentation, Christmas lighting, and a property agreement, plus new business including sewer equipment quotes and a parking extension. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and bills, and ends with an executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• 2023 Budget Discussion/Presentation by Mike Peroo, CPA
• Agreement with property owner at 219 E 6th
• Quote to repair 3rd Street Lift Station
• Extend No Parking on Cedar South to 4th Street
• Equipment for Part-Time Officers

The Lyndon City Council voted to stay revenue neutral for the 2023 budget at 56.093 mills after a presentation by CPA Mike Peroo. They also accepted a donation of Christmas lighting and a downtown sound system from Lyndon Pride, approved a $169,400 invoice from Maguire Iron for water tower drive repairs, and hired two part-time police officers. The council tabled an agreement with a property owner at 219 E 6th Street regarding bridge and sidewalk removal.

• Approved 2023 budget staying revenue neutral at 56.093 mills
• Accepted donation of Christmas lighting and sound system from Lyndon Pride
• Approved and paid Maguire Iron invoice of $169,400 for water tower drive repair
• Approved mayor's appointment of George Stutzman to Planning and Zoning Commission
• Approved purchase of sewer camera trailer from Jim's Trailer Sales for $6,000
• Approved ASC quote of $630 for sewer lift station repair at 34th and Washington
• Approved Central Power Systems invoice of $1,161.18 for generator service
• Extended no parking on west side of Cedar Street from 5th to 4th Street

Council

The Lyndon City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 5, 2022, to address unfinished business, including an agreement with a property owner at 219 E 6th and approval of a Maguire Iron expense. New business includes a quote from Core & Main for additional water meters, the 2022 Street Project on 6th Street, and a draft of the 2022 Police Department Policies and Procedures. The council will also approve minutes, bills, and may enter executive session for non-elected personnel and attorney-client privileged matters.

• Agreement with property owner at 219 E 6th
• Maguire Iron expense approval
• Quote from Core & Main for additional water meters
• 2022 Street Project – 6th Street
• 2022 Police Department Policies and Procedures Draft

The Lyndon City Council approved bids for the 2022 street project, including asphalt from Killough Construction and curb/gutter work from Quality Built Construction. It also approved the purchase of water meters, paid a water tower invoice less damages, and hired Randall Gregory for a maintenance position. Several items were tabled, including an agreement with a resident and police department policies.

• Approved asphalt bid from Killough Construction for $13,960.38
• Approved curb/gutter bid from Quality Built Construction for $95,841
• Approved purchase of 12 water meters from Core & Main for $1,752.00
• Approved payment of water tower contract less billed damages to avoid late fee
• Hired Randall Gregory for full-time maintenance at $15.25/hour
• Tabled agreement with resident at 219 East 6th Street
• Tabled 2022 Police Department Policies and Procedures

Council

The Lyndon City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a mayoral appointment to fill a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission. The agenda includes only this appointment item, along with routine approval of the agenda itself. The meeting is scheduled for Friday, June 24, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at the Lyndon Community Center.

• Mayoral appointment to fill vacancy on Planning and Zoning Commission

The Lyndon City Council held a special meeting and approved the special agenda. Mayor Morrison appointed Travis Brown to fill a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the council approved the appointment unanimously. The meeting adjourned to the next regular meeting on July 5, 2022.

• Approved special meeting agenda (motion by Shepard, seconded by Heit)
• Approved appointment of Travis Brown to Planning and Zoning Commission (motion by Schmitt, seconded by Heit)

Council

The Lyndon City Council is holding a regular meeting to address unfinished business, including the Story Walk at Jones Park, the Jackson Street Project, and water tower expenses, as well as new business such as the Bailey House use policy, cleaning service bids, a fireworks donation request, and Ordinance No. 825. Staff reports from the City Clerk, Public Works, and Police Department are also scheduled.

• Story Walk at Jones Park
• Jackson Street Project
• Water Tower Expense Approval
• Bids for Cleaning Services
• Ordinance No. 825

The Lyndon City Council tabled approval of a $174,400 water tower painting invoice pending itemized surcharge details, approved $2,000 for gravel on Jackson Street, and declined a fireworks donation request. They also discussed the Jackson Street project retainage and set summer maintenance hours.

• Tabled water tower painting invoice of $174,400 pending itemized surcharge details
• Approved $2,000 for gravel on Jackson Street (motion carried)
• Declined fireworks donation request for Lamont Hill show
• Consensus to hold $10,000 retainage on Jackson Street project until completion
• Consensus to put out bids for cleaning services
• Approved summer maintenance hours (6-12, 1-3) with no lessened services
• Approved minutes of June 6, 2022 as amended
• Approved bills as set forth

Council

The Lyndon City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 6, 2022, covering unfinished business such as an emerald ash borer detection update and tree ordinance, the 2021 audit, a community center design meeting, and a demolition reimbursement program. New business includes downtown flowers, utility infrastructure analysis by BG Consultants for the LEC project, sewer abatement, and ditch/drainage issues at 219 E 6th. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, consent agenda for bills, and staff reports, plus an executive session for non-elected personnel and attorney-client privilege.

• Emerald Ash Borer detection and tree ordinance update
• 2021 audit presentation by Mike Peroo
• Community Center design meeting with BG Consultants
• Demolition Reimbursement Program discussion
• Utility infrastructure analysis by BG Consultants for LEC project

The Lyndon City Council approved the purchase of 12 downtown flower planters for about $1,135.80, granted a sewer abatement of $19.54, and tabled the demolition reimbursement program and a utility infrastructure analysis for the proposed law enforcement center. The council also agreed to form a committee for the community center design and to allow removal of a bridge and sidewalk at 219 East 6th Street, pending an agreement. No binding action was taken on the emerald ash borer update or the 2021 audit presentation.

• Approved purchase of 12 downtown flower planters for $1,135.80
• Granted sewer abatement of $19.54 to Hazel Atchison
• Tabled demolition reimbursement program
• Tabled hiring on-call engineer for utility infrastructure analysis
• Consensus to form committee for community center design
• Consensus to allow removal of bridge and sidewalk at 219 East 6th Street
• Approved minutes of May 16, 2022 as amended
• Approved bills as set forth

Council

The Council will address the resignation and appointment of a Council Member. The meeting also includes discussions on unfinished business regarding solid waste ordinances and various city service quotes.

• Resignation and appointment of a Council Member
• Solid Waste Ordinance No. 848
• Story Walk at Jones Park
• Quotes for pest control, maintenance, and server battery backup
• 2022 Pool Season Hours & Summer Programming

The Lyndon City Council accepted Councilmember Eric Ramey's resignation and appointed Dominic Crook to fill the vacancy. They approved Ordinance No. 848 raising the monthly trash rate from $14 to $15, effective June 1, 2022, due to increased costs from Osage County Solid Waste. The council also approved several purchases and repairs, including pest control, HVAC maintenance, and a police vehicle repair, and set the 2022 pool hours and rates.

• Accepted resignation of Councilmember Eric Ramey
• Appointed Dominic Crook to fill vacant council seat
• Approved Ordinance No. 848 raising trash rate to $15/month (effective June 1)
• Approved 2022 City Pool hours and rates
• Approved Miller Pest Control quote for termite treatment at $875
• Approved purchase of LED bulbs for downtown lights at $1,199.78
• Approved HVAC maintenance for City Hall at $637
• Approved repair of 2013 Dodge Charger at $1,052.36

Council

The Lyndon City Council held a special meeting on May 11, 2022, and adopted Ordinance No. 847, an updated floodplain management ordinance, after a public hearing. The council also approved a KDOT application for a highway access for Chris Reno on 75 Highway. Both actions were approved unanimously by the members present.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 847, Floodplain Management Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved KDOT application for highway access for Chris Reno on 75 Highway (unanimous)

Council

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Osage County Neighborhood Revitalization Program. The meeting also includes discussions on unfinished business such as the Jackson Street Project and new business involving multiple service quotes.

• Public hearing: Osage County Neighborhood Revitalization Program
• Quotes for playground fiber at Jones Park/City Park
• Quotes for Police Department firearms
• Quotes for crosswalk systems
• Quotes for pool season chlorine supplies

The Lyndon City Council approved the interlocal agreement with Osage County for the Neighborhood Revitalization Program, which becomes effective June 1, 2022. They also approved several purchases, including playground fiber, pool supplies, and new police shotguns, and made personnel decisions. The council declined to sign the Connecting Links Agreement and tabled a crosswalk system quote.

• Approved interlocal agreement with Osage County for Neighborhood Revitalization Program
• Approved $2,142.00 quote from K&K Environmental for Cultural Resources Study
• Approved $4,105.00 purchase of playground fiber and swing mats for City Park
• Approved purchase of two Benelli shotguns for $591.00 total
• Tabled quote for RRFB Pedestrian Systems crosswalks
• Approved $3,068.88 purchase of chlorine supplies for pool season
• Declined signing Connecting Links Agreement with Osage County
• Approved sewer abatement for Dena Ackors ($28.73), denied for Sheila Guyle

Council

The April 18, 2022 regular meeting of the Lyndon City Council is cancelled due to lack of quorum. The agenda lists items that would have been discussed, including unfinished business on the Osage County Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, a trash rate increase, summer hiring, and a FEMA floodplain map public hearing, plus new business on playground fiber, citywide cleanup, and quotes for police firearms and crosswalk systems.

• Trash rate increase
• FEMA floodplain map public hearing and adoption by ordinance
• Quote for playground fiber for Jones Park/City Park
• Citywide cleanup on June 25
• Quote for PD firearms

The Lyndon City Council did not hold its regularly scheduled meeting on April 18, 2022, because there was not a quorum. No decisions were made or items discussed.

Council

The Lyndon City Council is holding a special meeting for a joint work session with the Planning and Zoning Commission. The session will focus on reviewing zoning and subdivision regulations.

• Joint Work Session with Planning and Zoning Commission regarding zoning and subdivision regulations review

The Lyndon City Council met jointly with the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss updating zoning and subdivision regulations. No formal decisions were made; the group agreed to compile concerns and meet with consultant Mr. Ewy, with a follow-up work session planned.

• Approved special meeting agenda (motion by Schmitt, second by Heit)
• Agreed to compile zoning concerns for Mr. Ewy by April 18
• Adjourned to regular meeting on April 18, 2022

Council

The Lyndon City Council is holding its regular meeting with several unfinished business items, including the Osage County Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, a police radio system, a trash rate increase, and a joint work session with Planning and Zoning. New business includes a downtown lights and sound system proposal, proclamations for Fair Housing Month and Arbor Day, and a letter of interest for a Tree Board position. The meeting also includes routine approvals, staff reports, and an executive session.

• Trash rate increase discussion
• Police radio system discussion
• Downtown lights and sound system proposal
• 2022 Fair Housing Month Proclamation
• 2022 Arbor Day Proclamation

The Lyndon City Council approved hiring Susan Stevicks as Utility Clerk at $12.00/hour and Darrel Manning as part-time Maintenance at $8.50/hour. The council agreed to participate in the Osage County Neighborhood Revitalization Program and scheduled a public hearing. A trash rate increase was tabled, and the council approved proclamations and a tree board appointment.

• Hired Susan Stevicks as Utility Clerk at $12.00/hour (motion carried)
• Hired Darrel Manning as part-time Maintenance at $8.50/hour, transferring from part-time officer (motion carried)
• Agreed to participate in Neighborhood Revitalization Program and scheduled public hearing (motion carried)
• Tabled trash rate increase discussion
• Approved 2022 Fair Housing Month proclamation (motion carried)
• Approved 2022 Arbor Day proclamation (motion carried)
• Appointed Bill Patterson to tree board (motion carried)
• Approved minutes and bills (motions carried)

Council

The Lyndon City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 21, 2022, addressing unfinished business including a proposed rate increase from Ottawa Sanitation, a notice to proceed for BG Consultants on the Community Center, and a work session with Planning and Zoning. New business includes purchasing a new PC and MS Office upgrade, the annual Jones Park assurance statement, a letter of interest for the Tree Board, and annual insurance renewal. The meeting will also include staff reports and an executive session for non-elected personnel and attorney-client privilege.

• Ottawa Sanitation proposed rate increase
• Notice to proceed for BG Consultants on Community Center
• Purchase of new PC and MS Office upgrade
• Annual Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Jones Park assurance statement
• Annual insurance renewal

The Lyndon City Council approved a $1.00 per-pickup rate increase for trash service with Ottawa Sanitation, raising the fee from $12.50 to $13.50. The council also authorized the mayor to sign the Notice to Proceed for the Community Center project, approved a new PC purchase, and renewed the city's annual insurance policy. Several other routine items were approved, including the appointment of a Tree Board member and the KDWPT assurance statement.

• Approved $1.00 per-pickup trash rate increase with Ottawa Sanitation (motion carried)
• Authorized mayor to sign Notice to Proceed for Community Center project (motion carried)
• Approved $1,905.00 purchase of new PC with Advantage Computer (motion carried)
• Authorized mayor to sign annual KDWPT assurance agreement (motion carried)
• Approved appointment of Jessica Dillard to Tree Board (motion carried)
• Approved $67,468.00 annual insurance renewal with EMC/Bolz Insurance (motion carried)
• Approved bills as set forth (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of March 7, 2022 as amended (motion carried)

Council

The Lyndon City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 7, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes unfinished business on a consulting services contract with Russ Ewy of Baughman Co., a CDBG grant agreement (22-PF-009), and quotes for American Rescue Plan Act grant administration. New business includes purchasing a repair gearbox for the Headworks plant, sewer abatements, and annual flood insurance. The meeting will also include approval of minutes and bills, staff reports, and an executive session.

• Contract for Consulting Services – Russ Ewy, Baughman Co.
• CDBG Grant Agreement 22-PF-009
• Quotes for American Rescue Plan Act Grant Admin
• Purchase of repair gearbox for Headworks plant
• Sewer Abatements

The Lyndon City Council approved several contracts and purchases, including a $501,111 CDBG grant agreement for the community center, a $4,000 consulting contract for land use review, and a $7,500 ARPA grant administration agreement with Ranson Financial. They also approved a new gearbox for the headworks plant, two sewer abatements, and flood insurance for the community center. The council gave consensus to proceed with a school-proposed softball fence relocation and to hire a new cleaning person for city buildings.

• Approved $501,111 CDBG grant agreement for community center (motion carried)
• Approved $4,000 consulting contract with Russ Ewy for land use review (motion carried)
• Approved $7,500 ARPA grant administration agreement with Ranson Financial (motion carried)
• Approved $3,052.60 purchase of gearbox from Haynes Equipment (motion carried)
• Approved sewer abatements: $42.41 for Sheila Guyle, $66.34 for Kevin Parker (motion carried)
• Approved Option A flood insurance for community center at $2,166 (motion carried)
• Consensus to proceed with school's softball fence relocation at no cost to city
• Consensus to hire recruited person for cleaning services at same pay rate

Council

The City Council will address unfinished business regarding the Jackson Street Project, CDBG Grant, and water tower painting. New business items include discussions on a sidewalk at 311 Ash, sewer abatements, and equipment repairs for the headworks plant.

• Water Tower Painting
• Jackson Street Project
• Sidewalk at 311 Ash
• Fuel Gauge for Headworks Plant Generator
• Gantry Crane Purchase/Rental

The Lyndon City Council approved the water tower paint scheme (Tnemic white base, pond blue lettering, daffodil yellow sun, black/orange school logo), denied a sidewalk removal request at 311 Ash but approved a concrete path addition, and approved sewer abatements for two residents. The council also approved purchasing a gantry crane and repairing the Huber bar screen bearing at the sewer headworks plant.

• Approved water tower colors: Tnemic white base, pond blue lettering, daffodil yellow sun, black/orange school logo.
• Denied removal of sidewalk at 311 Ash; approved adding a concrete path from existing sidewalk to curb.
• Approved sewer abatements: $640.91 for Brian Drake and $954.26 for Charlotte Manning; allowed payment plans.
• Approved purchase of one-ton gantry crane from Northern Equipment for $1,179.97.
• Approved bearing repair on Huber bar screen for $4,959.65 from the Sewer Fund.
• Approved bills as presented.
• Approved minutes of February 7, 2022 meeting as written.
• Consensus to provide 50 pool passes for the 2022 Easter Egg Hunt.

Council

The Council will address several maintenance items including meter pit parts, pool pump repair, and a pump station operating kit. The meeting also includes discussions on AED/CPR training for employees and sewer abatements.

• Repair parts for meter pit at 421 E 6th
• Pool Pump repair
• Vapex Pump Station Operating Kit
• Sewer Abatements
• AED/CPR Training for Employees

The Lyndon City Council approved several expenditures, including $2,306.50 for a meter pit repair, $4,111.97 for a pool pump repair, $1,575.00 for a Vapex pump station kit, and $600.00 for tires. They also granted two sewer abatements and discussed updating zoning regulations, but took no binding action on zoning. The meeting included an executive session with no action taken.

• Approved $2,306.50 meter pit repair (motion carried)
• Approved $4,111.97 pool pump repair (motion carried)
• Approved $1,575.00 Vapex pump station operating kit (motion carried)
• Granted sewer abatements: $88.92 to Terry's Service, $71.13 to Sarah Boley (motion carried)
• Approved $600.00 tire purchase for 2013 Charger (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of January 18, 2022 as amended (motion carried)
• Approved bills as set forth (motion carried)
• Consensus to obtain cost estimate for zoning regulation update (no formal vote)

Council

The Lyndon City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 18, 2022, to address unfinished business including a contract with Maguire Iron for water tower painting, year-end budget balances, and the purchase of AEDs. New business includes software renewals, resolutions for fund transfers and GAAP waiver, and repairs to a 1997 Ford and electrical work at the water plant. The meeting will also include an executive session for non-elected personnel and attorney-client privilege matters.

• Maguire Iron Contract for Water Tower Painting
• Purchase of AEDs
• Resolution 2021-04 Annual Transfer from Special Highway Fund to Special Machinery Fund
• Resolution 2022-01 GAAP Waiver for 2022 Financials
• Repair of 1997 Ford and Electrical Work at Water Plant

The Lyndon City Council approved a $169,400 contract with Maguire Iron for water tower painting, including city and school logos. They also approved purchases of six AED machines, software renewals, a truck repair, and electrical work at the water plant. Two executive sessions were held with no binding action taken.

• Approved Maguire Iron water tower painting contract for $169,400
• Approved purchase of six AED machines for $7,710
• Approved software renewals with Jayhawk for $1,496
• Approved Resolution 2021-04 transferring $6,900 from highway to machinery fund
• Approved Resolution 2022-01 GAAP waiver for 2022 financials
• Approved repair of 1997 Ford truck for $1,944.20
• Approved electrical work at water plant with CH Electric for $1,387.81
• Approved sending Russell Jones and Kenny Miner to KRWA conference

Council

The regular meeting scheduled for January 3, 2022, was canceled because a quorum was not present. The agenda included discussions regarding a water tower logo contract and property at 1336 Adams.

• Water Tower Logo / Contract – Maguire Iron
• Discussion regarding property at 1336 Adams

The Lyndon City Council did not hold its regular meeting on January 3, 2022, because there was no quorum. No decisions were made or items discussed. The minutes were later approved by the governing body.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Minutes approved by governing body