Caney public meetings in 2021
21 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Council authorized the issuance of general obligation temporary notes for the Caney Market and passed two ordinances amending solid waste utility codes. Other actions included appointing a new councilmember and updating city utility office hours.
- Approved $739,186.15 in bills and payroll (7-0)
- Renewed Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses for Salsman Oil Co. and Dollar General Retail LLC (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 1405 for refunding of temporary notes for Caney Market (7-0)
- Passed Ordinances 2179 and 2180 amending solid waste utility codes (7-0)
- Appointed Kenith Butts to fill a vacant Ward seat (6-0)
- Accepted nomination of Nick Wood as Fire Chief (7-0)
- Approved conversion of executive session room into police interview room (7-0)
- Changed City Utility Office hours to 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (7-0)
City Council
The Council approved a resolution to assign opioid claims to the Kansas Attorney General and increased the assistant grocery store manager's pay. They also authorized a time extension for Phase II sewer work and scheduled a budget amendment hearing.
- Increased Caney Market assistant manager pay to $15.00 per hour (6-1)
- Approved CDBG time extension for Phase II sewer work (7-0)
- Set 2021 Budget Amendment hearing for December 20, 2021 (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 1404 to assign opioid claims to Kansas Attorney General (7-0)
- Authorized Mayor to sign Agreement to Release and Assign Opioid Claims (7-0)
- Approved seeking bids for General Obligation Temporary Notes Series 2022-1 (7-0)
City Council
The Council approved resolutions for sewer system improvements and the sale of general obligation temporary notes. Other actions included approving a $283,000 engineering agreement amendment and pay increases for two police officers.
- Approved bills and payroll totaling $506,786.30 (6-1)
- Approved Resolution 1402 for sewer system improvement costs (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 1403 for sale of general obligation temporary notes (7-0)
- Approved holiday turkeys and $15.00 Caney Cash certificates for employees (7-0)
- Approved renewal of uniform service contract with United Linen (7-0)
- Approved street closures for the December 2nd Christmas Parade (7-0)
- Approved pay raises for Officer Joe Elliott ($19.35) and Officer Gavin Williams ($18.50) (7-0)
- Approved $283,000 Amendment No. 2 to Phase II Sewer Work engineering agreement (7-0)
City Council
The City Council approved the 2022 budget and a $9,900 audit contract. The council voted against mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for city employees and passed Ordinance No. 2178. Several service contracts and an encroachment agreement were also approved.
- Approved 2022 Budget (6-0)
- Voted not to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for city employees (5-1)
- Passed Ordinance No. 2178 amending Chapter XI of the City Code (6-0)
- Approved $592,594.38 in bills and payroll (6-0)
- Approved 2021 Audit Contract with Jarred, Gilmore and Phillips for $9,900.00 (6-0)
- Approved 2022 Hach annual service contract renewal for $9,154.00 (6-0)
- Approved encroachment agreement for property at Harveys Add (6-0)
- Directed attorney to revise residency requirements for emergency services (6-0)
City Council
The City Council authorized the Mayor to sign USDA documents for a $398,000 grant and a $668,000 loan for the Phase II Sewer Project. Additionally, the council officially closed the CDBG CV grant program and voted to support the Caney Valley Agape Network's expansion plans. A proposed ordinance regarding public offenses was tabled, and the council moved to develop a new policy for community event funding requests.
- Approved $654,502.90 in bills and payroll (6-0)
- Authorized Mayor to sign USDA loan/grant documents (6-0)
- Closed CDBG CV grant program (6-0)
- Supported Caney Valley Agape Network expansion (5-1)
- Tabled public offenses ordinance (6-0)
- Approved development of community event funding policy (6-0)
- Adopted non-mandated Covid policy for employees (4-1)
City Council
The City Council adopted an ordinance to annex property and passed a resolution declaring city boundary lines. Council also approved a time extension for the Phase II Sewer Project and a temporary beverage permit for a saddle club event.
- Approved temporary cereal malt beverage license for Caney Saddle Club (7-0)
- Passed Resolution 1400 for beverage consumption at Caney Recreation Sports Complex
- Authorized mayor to sign six-month time extension and scope change for Phase II Sewer Project (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2177 annexing property into the city (7-0)
- Passed Resolution 1401 declaring city boundary lines and limits (7-0)
- Approved request for local scout to paint gazebo and clean bushes in Wark Park (7-0)
City Council
The Caney City Council held a special meeting on August 26, 2021. The council approved a $250.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those damaging Sunnyside Cemetery, and approved five individual salary adjustments for city employees, each by a 7-0 vote. The council took no action on a proposed food pantry redevelopment plan, a proposed city salary schedule, the revenue neutral rate, or a possible cereal malt beverage license for the Caney Saddle Club; those items were left for later meetings. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm.
- Approved $250.00 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction in Sunnyside Cemetery damage (7-0)
- Approved $2.00 per hour increase for Sonny Pearson (7-0)
- Approved increase for Jesse Cross from $15.00 to $19.00 per hour, with pro-rated back pay to last payroll (7-0)
- Approved increase for Brian Orender from $14.00 to $16.00 per hour (7-0)
- Approved increase for Mike Conard from $15.85 to $17.25 per hour (7-0)
- Approved increase for Doug Larkin from $15.35 to $17.00 per hour (7-0)
- Approved the agenda as written (6-0)
- No action taken on food pantry redevelopment plan, proposed salary schedule, revenue neutral rate, or possible cereal malt beverage license
City Council
The Caney City Council met August 16, 2021 with all seven members present and approved its consent agenda, including bills and payroll totaling $332,464.78. Council awarded alley concrete work behind the apartments by the Caney Pool to Linzle Stephens at $4,370.00 over a $6,686.00 bid from Goins Concrete & Construction. Council approved arrangements for the September 10-11 100 Mile Sale, including porta potties in Wark Park and vendor setup along Hooker St., and agreed to pay $500.00 for rack card printing from the Tourism Fund. Council also approved Resolution No. 1398 allowing cereal malt beverage consumption on city streets during a downtown concert, a special event CMB license for the August 27 4th and Live event, and the appointment of Delbert Randell to the Caney Recreation Commission.
- Approved agenda as written (7-0)
- Opened and closed Pool CDBG close-out hearing, Grant #19-NC-004 (7-0 each)
- Approved consent agenda: July 19, 2021 minutes and bills/payroll of $332,464.78 (7-0)
- No action taken on American Rescue Plan funds discussion
- Set CDBG-V program close-out public hearing for September 20, 2021 (7-0)
- Approved 100 Mile Sale setup: porta potties in Wark Park, vendors along Hooker St., no vendors on 4th Ave (6-1, Davis)
- Approved $500.00 rack card printing from Tourism Fund (6-1, Davis)
- Awarded alley concrete bid to Linzle Stephens at $4,370.00 (7-0)
City Council
The Caney City Council approved hiring Bajillion Agency for $7,900 to create a city brand and logo, and voted to rezone property at 201 N. Wood from R2 to B1 for a drive-thru coffee and donut shop. The council also authorized alley and street repair quotes, approved Cereal Malt Beverage licenses and a temporary consumption permit for an event, voted to exceed the revenue neutral rate for budget purposes, and approved pay increases for specific personnel.
- Approved agenda with changes (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including bills and payroll of $606,149.45 (7-0)
- Approved Bajillion Agency to work on city brand and logo for $7,900 (5-2)
- Authorized administrator to get quotes for alley and street repairs (7-0)
- Approved Cereal Malt Beverage License for 4th and Live Event (7-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 1398 for temporary permit for cereal malt beverages on city streets (7-0)
- Voted to exceed the revenue neutral rate for budget purposes (7-0)
- Approved rezoning 201 N. Wood from R2 to B1 (7-0)
City Council
The Caney City Council met in special session on June 28, 2021, for the sole purpose of an executive session to discuss privileged information under the attorney-client relationship. The council went into closed session and returned to regular session at 6:32 p.m. with no action taken. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. No substantive decisions were made.
- Entered executive session for attorney-client privilege (7-0)
- Returned to regular meeting with no action taken (7-0)
- Adjourned meeting (7-0)
City Council
The City Council appointed a new manager for the Caney Market and increased the Chief of Police's salary. The council also approved nearly $1 million in bills and payroll, updated ambulance service rates, and authorized the pursuit of American Rescue Plan funding.
- Approved bills and payroll totaling $994,186.02 (7-0)
- Approved sewer system hookup for Greggs Place (7-0)
- Passed Ordinance No. 217 amending ambulance and advanced life support rates (7-0)
- Adopted Kansas Homeland Security Region H Hazard Mitigation Plan (7-0)
- Approved Cereal Malt Beverage license for 4th and Live Event and temporary permit for downtown concert (7-0)
- Authorized establishment of a new bond debt fund (7-0)
- Approved $2,561.00 purchase of receiving equipment and shelf image system for Caney Market (7-0)
- Appointed Mylenda Trabuc as Caney Market Manager at $45,000.00 salary and increased Chief of Police salary to $60,000.00 (7-0)
City Council
The Caney City Council met in special session on June 2, 2021, and went into closed executive session to discuss non-elected personnel and employee actions while at work. Council members returned to regular session at 6:50 p.m. with no vote taken. The meeting was then adjourned; the minutes record no substantive decisions.
- Entered executive session on non-elected personnel/employee actions (6-0)
- Returned to executive session at 6:30 p.m. (no vote recorded)
- Returned to regular session at 6:50 p.m. with no vote taken
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
City Council
The City Council authorized the administrator to apply for additional funding for Phase II Wastewater Collection System Renovation. The council also approved over $439,000 in bills and payroll and passed a resolution for temporary alcohol consumption during a local event.
- Approved bills and payroll totaling $439,348.08 (6-0)
- Authorized administrator to apply for $1,066,000.00 in additional funding for Phase II Sewer Work (6-0)
- Passed Resolution No. 1394 allowing temporary consumption of cereal malt beverages on city streets for the 2021 Mayfest Kickoff Concert
City Council
The Caney City Council held a special meeting on May 3, 2021, approving several event requests including street closures for Mayfest and summer concerts, swim passes for turtle races, and a beer garden. The council also authorized the purchase of safe work zone signs for $3,106.88 and a replacement city trailer with an out-of-pocket cost of approximately $3,299.00. Additionally, the council discussed the Caney 150th celebration agenda, a highway ribbon cutting, grocery store equipment, and potential cost increases for the Phase II Sewer Project.
- Authorized City Administrator to work with committees to block streets for Mayfest (6-0)
- Directed City Clerk to prepare swim passes for Turtle Races first place winners (6-0)
- Approved beer garden and street closure for concert requested by Jared Daniels (6-0)
- Authorized moving forward with four Friday concert events during the summer (6-0)
- Approved purchase of safe work zone signs from Rice Signs for $3,106.88 from Fund 19 (6-0)
- Approved purchase of a replacement city trailer with an estimated out-of-pocket cost of $3,299.00 (6-0)
City Council
In a special session on April 28, 2021, the Caney City Council discussed a letter of support for the Caney Valley AGAPE Network, Inc.'s tax credit application to secure additional facilities. The Network is considering buying Gary Gorby's Museum to relocate the food pantry, and the council raised concerns about the narrow 6th Street entrance and exit. The council voted 4-2, with Wood and Johnston opposed, to authorize Mayor Burk to sign the letter. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
- Authorized Mayor Burk to sign a letter of support for Caney Valley AGAPE Network, Inc.'s tax credit application (4-2, Wood and Johnston opposed)
- Adjourned the special meeting (6-0)
City Council
The City Council approved $856,335.27 in bills and payroll and authorized a $13,760 increase for the Phase II Sewer Project. The council also renewed employee health, liability, and workers' compensation insurance and expanded the Police Chief's contract to include ambulance service management.
- Approved bills and payroll totaling $856,335.27 (6-0)
- Approved $13,760 increase for Phase II Sewer Project Change Order #1 (6-0)
- Renewed health insurance with BlueCross BlueShield of Kansas at 100% city-paid premium (6-0)
- Renewed liability and workers' compensation insurance with EMC (6-0)
- Approved contract placing Police Chief in charge of ambulance department (6-0)
- Approved creating payment plans for residents with high water bills from February freeze (6-0)
- Approved installation of a stop sign at 10th and High (6-0)
- Approved $300 city sponsorship for the car show (6-0)
City Council
The Caney City Council met in special session on March 29, 2021, and went into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel and employment contracts. After resuming open session, the council voted 7-0 to hire Dale Melton as City Superintendent and 7-0 to hire Linda Scott as Manager for the Caney Market. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
- Hired Dale Melton as City Superintendent (7-0)
- Hired Linda Scott as Manager for the Caney Market (7-0)
- Adjourned the meeting (7-0)
City Council
The Caney City Council voted 7-0 to proceed with a CR Grant for police vehicles that includes getting a third vehicle, after a public hearing on the grant. Council also approved a water extension contract and restrictive covenant on property on CR 1500, two cereal malt beverage licenses (Casey's General Store and Forastero's Mexican Restaurant), and several fire department equipment purchases. Councilmember Ralph Anthony resigned for health reasons, and the city will advertise the open seat. The council held two executive sessions on a potential non-elected employee and took no action.
- Approved agenda with additions: Anthony resignation, lightning strike at water plant, extra executive session (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda: Feb 22 minutes, bills and payroll, financial reports (6-0)
- Approved water extension contract and restrictive covenant on CR 1500 property (6-0)
- Voted to proceed with CR Grant for police vehicles including a third vehicle (7-0)
- Approved cereal malt beverage license for new Casey's General Store (7-0)
- Approved cereal malt beverage license for Forastero's Mexican Restaurant (7-0)
- Declared 2010 Crown Vic as surplus property for $500 trade-in to Emergency Vehicle Resources LLC (7-0)
- Approved $1,109.88 Conrad Fire Equipment service contract for fire department extraction equipment (7-0)
City Council
The City Council approved over $793,000 in expenditures and payroll. Other actions included approving a cemetery mowing contract, a water plant analysis, and a sewer project extension.
- Approved bills and payroll totaling $793,108.46 (6-0)
- Authorized Mayor Burk to sign police car grant application (6-0)
- Accepted bi-weekly cemetery mowing proposal with 14 mowing minimum (6-0)
- Approved hiring John Briggs to analyze water treatment plant at no charge (6-0)
- Renewed Eagle View contract for $793.00 per year (6-0)
- Approved Phase II Sewer Project completion date extension to September 15, 2021 (6-0)
City Council
The Caney City Council held a special meeting on February 1, 2021 and approved five items: drawing down $10,184.59 in CDBG-CV grant funds for a food program, authorizing signatures on a levee operation and emergency evacuation plan, requesting a $50,000 USDA CF Grant for three police vehicles, authorizing staff to proceed with an EPA redevelopment assistance program, and accepting a $2,715.00 bid for a swimming pool sidewalk. All votes were unanimous among members present. A proposal to amend city code residency requirements for employees was tabled until the next meeting, and the council entered executive session to discuss non-elected personnel with no action to follow.
- Approved drawdown of $10,184.59 in CDBG-CV grant funds for the Grant Food Program (6-0)
- Authorized signatures on Carey Levee Operation & Maintenance and Emergency Evacuation Plan (7-0)
- Approved $50,000 USDA CF Grant request for three police replacement vehicles (7-0)
- Authorized staff to move forward with EPA redevelopment assistance program (7-0)
- Accepted $2,715.00 bid from Linzle Stephens for swimming pool sidewalk (7-0)
- Tabled amendment to city code residency requirements for city employees until next meeting
City Council
The Caney City Council re-elected Patterson as council president and approved the mayor's appointments of Debbie Morrison as city clerk, Paul Kritz as city attorney and John Horst as city judge, all 8-0. It passed three resolutions: No. 1391 exempting the city from certain fixed asset records and accounting provisions of K.S.A. 75-1120a(a), No. 1392 naming Community National Bank & Trust as depository with the mayor, city administrator, city clerk and treasurer as authorized signors, and No. 1393 designating the Montgomery County Chronicle as official newspaper. A motion to keep one regular meeting a month (third Monday) tied 4-4 and was carried by Mayor Burk's tie-breaking vote; four council members preferred two meetings a month. The council also authorized buying two used police vehicles at $15,000 each (6-2) and let the administrator seek bids for an 8-inch water line from Taylor to Bullpup Blvd.
- Re-elected Patterson as council president (8-0)
- Approved Debbie Morrison as city clerk (8-0)
- Approved Paul Kritz as city attorney (8-0)
- Approved John Horst as city judge (8-0)
- Passed Resolution 1391 exempting the city from K.S.A. 75-1120a(a) fixed asset records and accounting provisions (8-0)
- Passed Resolution 1392 designating Community National Bank & Trust as depository and the mayor, city administrator, city clerk and treasurer as authorized signors (8-0)
- Passed Resolution 1393 designating the Montgomery County Chronicle as official newspaper (8-0)
- Kept one regular meeting a month (third Monday), carried by Mayor Burk's tie-breaking vote after a 4-4 tie