Caney, KS

City Council

The Caney City Council is holding a special meeting for a budget workshop. The agenda states that no action will be taken at this meeting, indicating it is for discussion only.

• Budget workshop

City Council

The Caney City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, expenses totaling about $141,000, and payroll. New business includes presentations on a bull riding event, water project easements, library budget requests, and tree code enforcement, plus removal of a former city clerk from accounts. No old business is listed.

• Consent agenda: expenses totaling $141,000 including Waste Connections $21,205.08, Kansas State Treasurer $41,114.00, Evergy $12,641.54
• Payroll approval: $54,679.19 plus KPERS $5,688.98 and BCBS $10,648.80
• Presentation on bull riding event on 4th Street by Kyle Sherwood
• Presentation on water project easements and design by Holly Powers
• Discussion of tree codes 13-301 thru 13-307 by Code Enforcement Officer Colt Means

City Council

The Caney City Council will meet on August 3, 2026, to approve routine expenses, discuss a public-private partnership with the Caney Valley Historical Society, and consider adopting the 2026 Uniform Public Offense Code fee schedule. The council will also review a grant application for a new EMS interfacility transport division and hold two executive sessions to discuss confidential matters.

• Approval of expenses totaling $118,169.42, including Waste Connections of Oklahoma ($27,943.33) and Brenntag Southwest ($12,436.90)
• Consideration of Ordinance 2026-13 to adopt the 2026 Uniform Public Offense Code fee schedule
• Police Department grant submission for a KDHE Rural Interfacility Transport Grant to establish a one-year Interfacility Transport Division
• Two executive sessions to discuss confidential information under K.S.A. 75-4319 (12) and (1)
• Approval of minutes from the July 20, 2026, meeting

City Council

The Caney City Council will vote on several items, including a revamped Code of Conduct ordinance, a time extension for a CDBG housing revitalization grant, and a contract change order for the same grant. They will also consider a fair housing proclamation, a renovation agreement for 219 W Fourth Ave, and eliminating water deposit requirements for new accounts. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items such as approving minutes and expenses.

• Ordinance 2026-12 revamping the City's Code of Conduct
• Time extension for CDBG housing revitalization grant and contract change order 3
• Proclamation establishing April as Fair Housing month
• Memorandum of Agreement for renovation of 219 W Fourth Ave with Copperhead Controls, HUD, and Kansas SHPO
• Eliminating water deposit requirements for new water accounts

City Council

The Caney City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and consider setting a ceiling mill levy of 63.084 for fiscal year 2027. If approved, this would authorize signatures on a notice of intent to the county clerk and set a public hearing for September 7, 2026. The agenda includes only this one substantive item, along with routine procedural items.

• Consider setting ceiling mill levy of 63.084 for FY 2027
• Authorize signatures on notice of intent to county clerk
• Set public hearing for September 7, 2026

The Caney City Council approved setting a ceiling mill levy of 63.084 for FY2027, authorizing the necessary signature on the notice of intent to the County Clerk and scheduling a public hearing for September 7, 2026. The motion carried 4-0. The levy includes a revenue neutral rate of 53.084 plus 10 additional mills, generating an estimated $799,912.25 in revenue.

• Approved setting ceiling mill levy of 63.084 for FY2027 (4-0)
• Authorized signature on notice of intent to County Clerk
• Set public hearing for September 7, 2026

City Council

The Caney City Council will consider consent agenda items including approval of minutes, expenses, and payroll, then take up new business. Key actions include appointing a Library Board member, declaring five structures unsafe and dangerous, and authorizing the sale of two Land Bank properties. The meeting also includes a workshop on the Revenue Neutral Rate afterward.

• Resolution 2026-23: 115 N Spring unsafe/dangerous
• Resolution 2026-24: 200 W Taylor unsafe/dangerous
• Resolution 2026-25: 402 N High unsafe/dangerous
• Resolution 2026-26: 404 N Foreman unsafe/dangerous
• Resolution 2026-27: 601 N Fawn unsafe/dangerous

The Caney City Council approved resolutions declaring four properties unsafe and dangerous, authorized the sale of two land bank properties, and passed an RV park ordinance. One unsafe structure item was tabled. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, expenses, and payroll (4-0)
• Tabled resolution for 115 N Spring unsafe structure (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-23 for 200 W Taylor unsafe structure (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-24 for 1102 N High unsafe structure (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-25 for 404 N Foreman unsafe structure (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-26 for 601 N Foreman unsafe structure (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-27 and real estate contract for 1201 and 1207 N Wood land bank sale (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-11 on RV park stay duration and vehicle quality (4-0)

City Council

The Caney City Council will consider several new business items, including a telecommunications franchise agreement with Ideaktek Telcom, a KWO grant agreement, an addendum to the CDBG housing plan, a code of conduct ordinance, and the sale of two Land Bank properties. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, expenses, and payroll. Department reports and council comments are also scheduled.

• Presentation and possible contract franchise for Ideaktek Telcom to build and operate a telecom system
• KWO grant agreement discussion and authorization
• Addendum #1 to CDBG Housing Revitalization plan
• Ordinance 2026-11 establishing a Code of Conduct for employees and elected officials
• Sale of Land Bank properties at 1201 and 1207 N Wood (Resolution 2026-23, real estate contract, MOU)

The Caney City Council approved a letter of support for Ideatek Telcom's grant application to bring fiber internet to the city, authorized signatures on a Kansas Water Office grant agreement for a booster pump, and approved an addendum to the CDBG Housing Revitalization plan increasing temporary housing relocation rates. The council tabled a proposed code of conduct for employees and elected officials pending a workshop, and tabled items related to the sale of landbank properties at 1201 and 1207 N Wood for further review. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved letter of support for Ideatek fiber grant (4-0)
• Authorized signatures on KWO grant agreement for booster pump (4-0)
• Approved CDBG Housing Revitalization Addendum #1 raising relocation daily rate to $150 plus $25 per additional resident (4-0)
• Tabled code of conduct ordinance until workshop (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution 2026-23 for sale of landbank properties at 1201 and 1207 N Wood (4-0)
• Tabled real estate contract for 1201 and 1207 N Wood (4-0)
• Tabled memorandum of understanding for sale of 1201 and 1207 N Wood (4-0)
• Approved updated job descriptions for City Clerk department (4-0)

City Council

The Caney City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 1, 2026, addressing routine consent items and several new business items. Key actions include considering the sale of the Cemetery shop, reviewing bids for the CDBG Housing Revitalization grant, declaring a structure at 100 E Taylor unsafe, and amending water reconnection fees. The agenda also includes presentations from the Caney Saddle Club and Delaware Tribe for community events.

• Consider sale of Cemetery shop and process for sale
• Review and approve/reject bids from CDBG Housing Revitalization Bid Tour #2
• Resolution 2026-22 declaring 100 E Taylor unsafe and ordering repair or demolition
• Ordinance 2026-10 affecting water reconnection fees and after-hours reconnection
• Consent agenda includes expenses: Tyler Technologies $25,943.99, Brenntag Southwest $17,726.55, payroll $48,487.70

City Council

The Caney City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to declare 12 properties unsafe and dangerous, ordering repair or demolition. The council will also discuss a CDBG grant contract amendment for the Coffeyville Supply Line, an ordinance on water reconnection fees, a charter ordinance on Library Board composition, and responses from Coffeyville and Independence on a downtown vacancy ordinance. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, expenses, and personnel expenses.

• Public hearings and resolutions for condemning properties at 100 E Taylor, 115 N Spring, 121 E Howard, 129 N State, 200 W Taylor, 304 N Foreman, 402 N High, 404 N Foreman, 406 N Fawn, 410 S State, 502 N Main, 601 N Foreman
• Expenses: Waste Connections $24,515.94, Evergy $11,917.26, Brenntag $5,802.42, Main Street Auto $245.66
• Personnel expenses: Payroll $48,766.58, KPERS $6,296.91, BCBS $11,380.76
• Discuss contract amendment for CDBG grant for Coffeyville Supply Line
• Ordinance on water reconnection fees and after-hours reconnections

City Council

The Caney City Council will consider filling a vacant council seat, appointing a municipal judge, and amending qualifications for vacant council positions. They will also discuss donating pool passes to Mayfest turtle race winners and receive the Fire Department's Q1 stats. The meeting includes an executive session on personnel matters.

• Appointment of Jesse Hilyard to fill vacant council seat
• Ordinance 2026-09 amending qualifications for filling vacant Council positions
• Appointment of Joslyn Kuziak as Municipal Judge per RFP 2026-03
• Appointment of Roy Shafer to Planning & Zoning Board for 2-year term
• Donating pool passes to Mayfest turtle race winners

City Council

The Caney City Council is holding a special meeting to handle routine approvals and several new business items. Key decisions include authorizing cereal malt beverage sales at two events, discussing KPERS options, and considering the sale of the State Street shop. The council will also approve expenses and payroll, set yard sale dates, and receive a CDBG grant progress report.

• Resolution 2026-17: cereal malt beverage sales at Fourth & Live concert
• Resolution 2026-18: cereal malt beverage sales at Mayfest
• Sale of State Street shop and Resolution 2026-19
• Payment of Invoice 3 to Midwest Engineering
• Expenses: Evergy $7,074.83, Conrad Fire Equipment $38,799.33, Waste Connections $42,424.47, payroll $46,907.71

The Caney City Council approved the sale of the State Street shop for $10,000, with the buyer responsible for demolishing the condemned brick portion. They also authorized signatures for a cereal malt beverage resolution for the Fourth & Live concert, approved a $29,703.69 engineering invoice, set citywide yard sale dates, and approved the release of CDBG funds. A resolution for beer sales at Mayfest was tabled until the May 4 meeting.

• Approved sale of State Street shop for $10,000 (3-0)
• Authorized signatures on Resolution 2026.17 for cereal malt beverage sales at Fourth & Live concert (3-0)
• Tabled Resolution 2026.18 for Mayfest beer sales until May 4 meeting (3-0)
• Approved payment of $29,703.69 to Midwest Engineering for Invoice 3 (3-0)
• Approved citywide yard sale dates May 8-10, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved request for release of CDBG funds for expanded target area (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, expenses, and payroll (3-0)

City Council

The Caney City Council will vote on consent agenda items including minutes, expenses, and payroll, then consider several new business items. Key actions include adopting two ordinances (fee schedule and livestock rules), approving a new Public Works facility purchase, and beginning condemnation proceedings for 14 properties. The council will also discuss CDBG grants, GAAP waivers, and closing a dormant bank account.

• Ordinance 2026-07 adopting 2025 Uniform Public Offense Code fee schedule
• Ordinance 2026-08 allowing certain livestock inside city limits
• Resolution 2026-04 approving purchase of new Public Works facility
• 14 resolutions (2026-05 through 2026-16) to begin condemnation proceedings on specific properties
• Expenses include $13,632.54 to R.E.P. Enterprises and $10,300.00 to G&G Dozer

The Caney City Council approved a series of resolutions to begin condemnation proceedings on 14 properties, set a hearing for May 18, 2026, and adopted ordinances updating the public offense fee schedule and allowing certain livestock within city limits. The council also approved consent agenda items, including expenses and payroll, and accepted Council Member Butts' resignation.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, expenses ($36,114.21), and payroll ($61,103.35) (4-0)
• Approved CDBG Housing Revitalization Environmental Review and authorized signatures (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-07 adopting 2025 Uniform Public Offense Code fee schedule (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-08 updating livestock allowed within city limits (4-0)
• Approved time extension for Coffeyville Supply Line CDBG grant (4-0)
• Approved GAAP waivers for FY2025 and FY2026 (4-0 each)
• Approved resolutions to begin condemnation proceedings on 14 properties (4-0, one 3-0 with abstention)
• Accepted Council Member Butts' resignation (3-0)

City Council

The Caney City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and consider worker's compensation insurance for city staff, following a presentation by Acrisure. The agenda includes old business items and standard procedural matters.

• Presentation by Acrisure
• Discussion and consideration of worker's compensation insurance for city staff

City Council

The Caney City Council is holding its regular meeting on March 16, 2026. The main business items include considering Ordinance 2026-06, which affects industrial water rates and the water protection fee, and selecting a Worker's Compensation provider for the April 1 renewal. The council will also accept a resignation from the Planning & Zoning Board, approve an easement attorney for the Coffeyville Supply Line project, and hold an executive session on personnel matters.

• Consider Ordinance 2026-06 affecting industrial water rates and water protection fee
• Select Worker's Compensation provider for April 1, 2026 renewal
• Accept David Estes's resignation from Planning & Zoning Board
• Approve Sarah Hewitt as easement attorney for Coffeyville Supply Line project
• Approve expenses including $14,156.00 to Alliance (DXP Enterprises) and $46,242.74 payroll

The Caney City Council approved Ordinance 2026-06, codifying industrial water rates at a $46 base charge plus $10 per 1,000 gallons, and a water protection fee. They also selected KMIT as the workers' compensation provider for the April 1 renewal, and accepted Sarah Hewitt as the easement attorney for the Coffeyville supply line project. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, expenses, and payroll (3-0)
• Approved Main Street Auto expenses totaling $649.59 (3-0)
• Accepted David Este's resignation from Planning and Zoning Board (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-06 for industrial water rates and water protection fee (3-0)
• Accepted Sarah Hewitt as easement attorney for Coffeyville supply line project (3-0)
• Selected KMIT as workers' compensation provider (3-0)
• Entered executive session for personnel matters and returned to open session
• Released RFQ for municipal judge position

City Council

The Caney City Council will consider updating sewer and water rates, purchasing a fire department pickup truck, and buying a new river pump for the water plant. They will also discuss demolishing a property at 203 N State and possibly buying a new public works building. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and citizen comments.

• Ordinance 2026-04 updating sewer rates
• Ordinance 2026-05 updating water rates
• Purchase of fire department pickup truck up to $20,000
• Purchase of new river pump for water plant
• Demolition of property at 203 N State

The Caney City Council approved the demolition of the structure at 203 N State, accepting a $10,300 bid from G&G Dozer. They also approved the purchase of a new river pump for the water plant after an emergency, and authorized the mayor to negotiate the purchase of the property at 101 E Fourth Ave for a new Public Works building. Additionally, the council approved ordinances updating sewer and water rate billing language, and approved consent agenda items including expenses and payroll.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, expenses, and payroll (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-04 updating sewer rate billing language (3-0)
• Approved demolition of 203 N State, accepting G&G Dozer bid of $10,300 (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-05 updating water rate billing language (3-0)
• Approved purchase of new river pump for water plant (3-0)
• Authorized negotiation for purchase of 101 E Fourth Ave (3-0)

City Council

The Caney City Council will consider updating sewer rates via Ordinance 2026-04, appoint members to the Planning and Zoning Board, and approve the purchase of a pickup truck for the Fire Department up to $20,000. They will also discuss the condemnation of a property at 103 N State, an expansion of the CDBG Housing Revitalization target area, and an LMI survey. The consent agenda includes approval of expenses totaling $69,981.50 and payroll items.

• Ordinance 2026-04 updating sewer rates
• Purchase of Fire Department pickup truck NTE $20,000 from Police, Fire, and Ambulance Fund
• Appointments to Planning and Zoning Board: Chad Bradford, Gene Vaughan (1-year), David Estes, John Henderson (2-year), Everrett Roper (3-year)
• Expenses: Acrisure LLC $45,989.00, Ransom Financial Group $15,000.00, Brenntag Southwest $8,992.50
• Condemnation update for property at 103 N State

The Caney City Council approved appointments to the Planning and Zoning Board, filling one-, two-, and three-year terms. The council also approved a CDBG target area expansion request, authorized signatures for easement letters, and approved conducting a low-to-moderate income survey. Several items were tabled, including a sewer rate ordinance, a property condemnation discussion, and a fire department truck purchase.

• Appointed Chad Bradford and Gene Vaughan to Planning and Zoning Board for 1-year terms (4-0)
• Appointed David Estes and John Henderson to Planning and Zoning Board for 2-year terms (3-0, Burch abstaining)
• Appointed Everett Roper to Planning and Zoning Board for 3-year term (4-0)
• Approved official request to expand CDBG Housing Revitalization target area (4-0)
• Authorized signatures for easement letters for Coffeyville Supply Line Project (4-0)
• Approved conducting a Low to Moderate Income survey (4-0)
• Tabled condemnation process for property at 103 N State until next meeting (4-0)
• Tabled purchase of pickup truck for Fire Department until next meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Caney City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 2, 2026, at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes consent items (minutes, expenses, personnel), old and new business, and department reports. Key items for discussion or decision include an update on the Coffeyville connection project, a presentation on roles, the Kansas Set Off Program agreement, Ordinance 2026-03 amending the tow ordinance, switching the utility bill format, updated SRF paperwork, issuing CMB licenses, a sewer rate adjustment update, and accepting the 2025 Q4 Treasury Report. The meeting will also include an executive session for personnel matters.

• Approval of expenses including $56,000 to Special Vehicle Source Corp. and $46,009.37 to Caney City Library (pass through)
• Discuss and consider Ordinance 2026-03 amending the city's tow ordinance
• Discuss and consider switching the utility bill format
• Discuss and consider issuing CMB licenses for Pizza Hut, Caseys, and Caney Grocery
• Sewer rate adjustment update

City Council

The Caney City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 20, 2026, covering consent agenda approvals, old and new business, and department reports. Key items include discussing the Tree of Life at Orange and High streets, the Fourth and Live concert series, appointing a city attorney, and considering ordinances on crop damage reimbursement and solid waste pickup rates. The council will also authorize SRF funding drawdowns for the Coffeyville Supply Line and hold an executive session on personnel matters.

• Ordinance 2026-02 updating solid waste pickup rates
• Ordinance 2026-01 for damaged crop reimbursement
• Appointment of Paul Kritz as City Attorney and Will Hoyt as Assistant City Attorney
• Authorize SRF funding drawdown for Coffeyville Supply Line design invoices (10% and 50%)
• Approval of expenses including $22,055.87 to Waste Connections and $25,000.00 to DNA Contracting

The Caney City Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes, expenses, and payroll. They approved the fifth annual Fourth and Live concert series with street closures, appointed Paul Kritz as City Attorney and Will Hoyt as Assistant City Attorney, and passed ordinances for damaged crop reimbursement and updated solid waste pickup rates. They also authorized payments to Midwest Engineering for the Coffeyville supply line design invoices and discussed a $4.4 million water project grant.

• Approved consent agenda items F.1-F.3 (minutes, expenses, payroll) (4-0)
• Approved Main Street Auto expenses (4-0)
• Took no action on the Tree of Life at Orange and High Streets (4-0)
• Approved fifth annual Fourth and Live concert series and street closures (4-0)
• Appointed Paul Kritz as City Attorney and Will Hoyt as Assistant City Attorney (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-01 for damaged crop reimbursement (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-02 updating solid waste pickup rates (4-0)
• Authorized payment of 10% and 50% design invoices to Midwest Engineering (4-0 each)

City Council

The Caney City Council will vote on a time extension for the CDBG Housing Revitalization Grant, reappoint the City Clerk and Police Chief for 2026, and select a CPA firm for the FY2025 audit. They will also nominate a Council President and administer the oath of office for Mayor Elliott's new term.

• Discuss and consider time extension for CDBG Housing Revitalization Grant and SCKEDD contract
• Re-appoint City Clerk and Police Chief for 2026 Fiscal Year
• Accept Jarred, Gilmore, & Phillips as CPA for FY2025 audit
• Approve expenses including Waste Connections $42,630.85 and Core & Main $9,896.38
• Administer oath of office for Mayor Elliott's term beginning January 11

The Caney City Council approved a six-month time extension for the CDBG housing revitalization grant and authorized petitioning the state to expand the target area to include nine new applicants, bringing the total to 20. The council also nominated Council Member Culver as Council President, re-appointed the City Clerk and Chief of Police for 2026, and approved Jarred, Gilmore, & Phillips as the CPA for the FY 2025 audit. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved CDBG housing grant time extension and target area expansion (4-0)
• Nominated Council Member Culver as Council President (4-0)
• Re-appointed City Clerk for Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026 (4-0)
• Re-appointed Chief of Police for Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved Jarred, Gilmore, & Phillips as CPA for FY 2025 audit (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items F.1-F.4 (4-0)
• Approved Main Street Auto expenses invoice #009876 $687.92 (4-0)