Caney public meetings in 2022
27 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Caney City Council approved the 2022 budget amendments, several ordinances including court cost increases, water leak adjustments, holiday schedules, and a collection agency contract. The council also set a condemnation hearing for a property and approved a $25 Christmas bonus for employees.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, appropriations, and Dollar General license (6-0)
- Approved 2022 budget amendments (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2195 raising court costs to $100 and adding $25 drug test fee (5-1)
- Approved Ordinance 2196 allowing water leak adjustments with proof of repair (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2197 setting 2023 holiday schedule (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2198 setting Caney Market holiday schedule (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 1424 setting condemnation hearing for 211 W 4th (6-0)
- Approved contract with CBK for collections (6-0)
City Council
The Caney City Council voted 5-3 against Ordinance No. 2195, which would have increased water base and usage rates by 5%. The council approved the consent agenda (6-2), a CMB license for Saisman Oil Co., a purchase for Main Street Auto & Tire, Resolution 1421 (boundary declaration for Family Dollar property), Resolution 1422 (GAAP waiver), a security camera quote, closing City Hall on Dec. 30, and ambulance bay upgrades. A code enforcement case regarding chickens was tabled for a January workshop.
- Rejected water rate increase ordinance (5-3)
- Approved consent agenda including appropriations and payroll (6-2)
- Approved CMB license for Saisman Oil Co. (8-0)
- Approved purchase for Main Street Auto & Tire (7-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved Resolution 1421 boundary declaration (8-0)
- Approved Resolution 1422 GAAP waiver (8-0)
- Approved security camera quote from TelStar (8-0)
- Approved closing City Hall on Dec. 30 and ambulance bay upgrades (8-0)
City Council
The Caney City Council approved Ordinance No. 2194 establishing the Caney Land Bank (5-1), approved a $46,500 engineering agreement with Midwest Engineering for a water system report (4-2), and approved a 36-month Cox Communications contract to increase internet speeds (6-0). A proposed 5% water rate increase (Ordinance No. 2195) was tabled to the December 5, 2022 meeting (5-1). The council also approved the consent agenda, including appropriations of $119,466.58 and a liquor license for Bootlegger's.
- Approved consent agenda including appropriations $119,466.58 and Bootlegger's liquor license (6-0)
- Approved City Hall landscaping project funded by private donation (6-0)
- Approved billboard update with Hope Runs Wild Moto using tourism funds (6-1)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2194 establishing Caney Land Bank (5-1)
- Approved 36-month Cox Communications contract for increased internet speeds (6-0)
- Approved road closures and electricity use for Christmas Parade (6-0)
- Tabled Ordinance No. 2195 water rate increase to Dec 5 meeting (5-1)
- Approved Midwest Engineering PER agreement at $46,500 (4-2)
City Council
The City Council approved a consent agenda including payroll and vehicle purchases. The council also approved the Fourth and Live concert for May 26, 2023. Three executive sessions were held regarding non-elected personnel, but no action was taken.
- Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (7-1)
- Approved Appropriations and Payroll Ord No. 10-28-2022 for $179,686.57 (8-0)
- Approved $22,000.00 purchase for PD Vehicle from Kevin Kitterman (8-0)
- Approved $28,000.00 purchase for PD Vehicle from Chicago Motors Inc (8-0)
- Approved $7,625.00 payment to Allgeier, Martin & Ass Engineer (8-0)
- Approved Fourth and Live Concert for May 26, 2023 (8-0)
City Council
The City Council held a special meeting to discuss the implementation of Ordinance 2191. The council voted to not approve the implementation process for this ordinance.
- Implementation process of Ordinance 2191 not approved (7-0)
City Council
The City Council adopted several ordinances, including a mill levy to fund emergency services and an increase in water rates. The council also established a new employee handbook and designated Ridgeway Street as a one-way street with parking.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2189 establishing the City Employee Handbook (7-0)
- Adopted Charter Ordinance No. 1(B) setting regular monthly meetings at 6:30 p.m. (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2190 mill levy to increase funding for Police, Fire & Ambulance (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2191 increasing water rates (5-2)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2192 establishing a one-way street with parking on Ridgeway Street (7-0)
- Approved adding Melynda Trabuc as an authorized signer for bank accounts (6-1)
- Approved signing up for Flock Safety (7-0)
- Approved the Health Insurance Plan as presented (7-0)
City Council
The Caney City Council adopted ordinances setting the 2022 holiday schedule and utility reconnection fees and hours, while tabling the employee handbook for a workshop. The council also approved expenses for log-jam removal and dry pit pumps, selected a homecoming parade route, and held an executive session for personnel matters.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2187 for the 2022 Holiday Schedule (6-1)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2188 establishing reconnection fees and hours (6-1)
- Tabled Proposed Ordinance No. 2189 establishing the City of Caney Employee Handbook Edition 9/2022 for a workshop
- Approved the expense to remove the log-jam (7-0)
- Approved Route 2 for the Homecoming parade and pep rally (7-0)
- Approved the expense of $66,492.00 for the installation of dry pit pumps (7-0)
City Council
The Caney City Council adopted the 2023 city budget and Resolution No. 1417 exceeding the revenue neutral rate. The council also approved the 2021 annual audit, multiple new ordinances and charter ordinances, and several administrative fees and purchases. Several items including the employee handbook edition and a Family Dollar CMB license were tabled.
- Adopted Resolution No. 1417 exceeding the revenue neutral rate (7-0)
- Adopted the 2023 City Budget (7-0)
- Approved the 2021 Annual Audit, Adjustment and Management Letter (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2183 regarding House Numbers (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2184 regarding UAV Drones (7-0)
- Tabled Ordinance No. 2185 for 2022 Holiday Schedule and Ordinance No. 2186 for Reconnection Fees & Hours
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2185 adopting the Codification of the City Code (6-1)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2186 establishing officer and employee compensation (7-0)
City Council
The City Council approved a resolution declaring a water emergency. The council also voted to hire Kelley Zellner as the City Administrator.
- Approved Resolution declaring water emergency (6-0)
- Approved hiring Kelley Zellner as City Administrator (5-1)
- Approved recess into executive session for personnel matters (6-0)
City Council
The City Council approved a new procurement policy and a $1,500 agreement for budget advice. The council also authorized publication for an upcoming budget hearing and changed the Deli Assistant Manager's status to salary.
- Approved publication for Budget Hearing and Hearing to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate (5-0)
- Approved $1,500 agreement for Jarred, Gilmore and Phillips Budget Advise (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 1415 establishing a Procurement Policy (5-0)
- Approved status change of Deli Assistant Manager from hourly to salary (5-0)
City Council
The City Council held a public hearing regarding a USDA Police Vehicle Grant. Following the hearing, the council authorized the mayor to sign all documents related to the grant.
- Opened public hearing for USDA Police Vehicle Grant (6-0)
- Closed public hearing for USDA Police Vehicle Grant (6-0)
- Approved mayor to sign all USDA grant related documents for police vehicles (6-0)
City Council
The City Council held a public hearing regarding a USDA Police Vehicle Grant with no public comments. Following the hearing, the council authorized the mayor to sign all documents related to the grant.
- Opened public hearing for USDA Police Vehicle Grant (6-0)
- Closed public hearing for USDA Police Vehicle Grant (6-0)
- Approved mayor to sign USDA grant documents for police vehicles (6-0)
City Council
The City Council approved the addition of an SRO/DARE officer for January 2023 with costs split 50/50 between the city and school. Council also declared a water conservation warning and approved several service contracts. A request for $70,000 in high-speed internet matching funds was denied.
- Approved SRO/DARE officer starting January 2023 (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 1414 declaring a water conservation warning (7-0)
- Denied $70,000 contribution for Kwikom High Speed Internet
- Approved 1-year contract for Nelson Systems software (7-0)
- Approved contract for Jarred, Gilmore and Phillips 2022 audit (7-0)
- Approved Cintas contract pending a 30-day clause (7-0)
- Approved Wendie Powell and Brandy Egan to the City Library Board (7-0)
- Denied $862.55 tourism funding request for garage sale flyer (6-1)
City Council
The City Council approved the issuance of General Obligation Bonds Series 2022-A and 2022-B and authorized the Mayor to sign related documents. The council also hired Amber Dean as the new City Clerk and approved several infrastructure and department requests.
- Approved General Obligation Bonds Series 2022-A and 2022-B (7-0)
- Hired Amber Dean as City Clerk at $50,000 per year (6-1)
- Authorized $45,500 engineering contract for 12-inch water line project (7-0)
- Approved 2023 Budget Revenue Neutral Rate at 59.899 Levy Mills (7-0)
- Approved Resolution of Condemnation for 302 S. Spring and house at 7th and Pine (7-0)
- Approved $395 annual fire department reporting system (7-0)
- Authorized Fire Department to apply for Kansas Firefighter Safety Grant (7-0)
- Approved Resolution for Neighborhood Revitalization (7-0)
City Council
The Council approved downtown light pole scheduling, water improvement designs for Caney Heights, and new job descriptions. Members also accepted the City Clerk's resignation and voted not to extend the City Administrator's contract in September.
- Approved downtown light pole installation scheduling (7-0)
- Approved design plans for Caney Heights water improvements (6-1)
- Approved part-time city treasurer job description (7-0)
- Accepted City Clerk resignation effective July 29, 2022 (6-1)
- Approved Caney Market job descriptions (7-0)
- Approved acquisition of real estate for utility right of way (7-0)
- Voted not to extend City Administrator's contract in September (6-2)
City Council
The Caney City Council approved two USDA loan resolutions totaling $1,245,000 for Phase II sewer work, granted a right of way to Evergy for poles serving a new Family Dollar, and approved a pay increase to $18.00 per hour for employee Matt Childers. The council also approved sending two employees to AEMT school, allowed vendors at the 100 Mile Yard Sale in Wark Park, and agreed to pay the remaining $1,334.06 tire disposal balance from the city-wide cleanup. All votes were 6-0.
- Approved right of way for Evergy to set poles for new Family Dollar (6-0)
- Approved USDA loan resolution No. 1410 for $668,000 for Phase II sewer work (6-0)
- Approved USDA loan resolution No. 1411 for $577,000 for Phase II sewer work (6-0)
- Approved AEMT School attendance for Amanda Childers and Kathryn Williams plus CPR Instructor Certification (6-0)
- Approved pay increase for Matt Childers to $18.00 per hour effective immediately (6-0)
- Approved 100 Mile Yard Sale vendor setup in Wark Park Sept 9-10 (6-0)
- Approved city payment of remaining $1,334.06 tire disposal balance (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including bills and payroll of $576,720.43 (6-0)
City Council
The Caney City Council met in special session on May 31, 2022 to discuss the possibility of purchasing a vac trailer for the city crew. No action was taken on the purchase. The council voted 7-0 to adjourn at 7:07 p.m. Councilmember Butts was absent.
- No action taken on purchasing a vac trailer for city crew
- Adjourned meeting (7-0)
City Council
The council approved pay increases for the volunteer fire department and the hiring of an additional full-time city crew member. Other decisions included selecting a health insurance provider and authorizing the sale of surplus market equipment and a fire truck.
- Approved pay increase for volunteer fire department (7-0)
- Selected BlueCross BlueShield of Kansas for employee health insurance (7-0)
- Approved hiring one additional full-time city crew employee (7-0)
- Approved purchase of two t-shirts and aprons for each Caney Market employee (7-0)
- Approved listing meat saw, two saws, meat grinder, and two sets of scales as surplus for liquidation (7-0)
- Approved allowing store manager to work on getting pizza at the store (7-0)
- Approved spraying for mosquitos (6-1)
- Approved listing yellow fire truck on Purple Wave (7-0)
City Council
Council authorized the Mayor to sign a USDA Letter of Conditions for the Phase II Sewer Project. The board approved $366,969.58 in bills and payroll, a law enforcement policy agreement, and a Cereal Malt Beverage application for Pizza Hut.
- Approved $366,969.58 in bills and payroll (various votes)
- Authorized Mayor to sign USDA Letter of Conditions for Phase II Sewer Project (8-0)
- Approved LTE Backup and net assurance for Cox Internet plan (8-0)
- Approved Lexipol Law Enforcement Policy Manual agreement for $3,119.28 (8-0)
- Approved Cereal Malt Beverage Application for Caney Pizza Hut (8-0)
- Approved road closures for Mayfest and Annual Car Show (8-0)
- Approved application for USDA Grant for a police vehicle (8-0)
- Approved removal of awning and front wall of burnt building on 4th Ave (8-0)
City Council
The Caney City Council met in special session on April 21, 2022. The council closed the public hearing for the 019-PF-012 CDBG grant and authorized the mayor to sign the grant's closing documents, both by 7-0 votes. The council voted 8-0 to hire Robert Graham as Caney Market Manager at the same wage paid to the previous manager. No action was taken on a pump for Caney Heights.
- Closed public hearing for 019-PF-012 CDBG grant (7-0)
- Authorized mayor to sign CDBG grant closing documents (7-0)
- Hired Robert Graham as Caney Market Manager at the previous manager's wage (8-0)
- No action taken on a pump for Caney Heights
- Adjourned meeting (7-0)
City Council
The Caney City Council approved a series of purchases and licenses at its April 18, 2022 meeting, including a $12,067 skid unit for the fire department, a $13,124 air compressor for the water plant, and a $2,310 cemetery mowing contract. The council approved three cereal malt beverage licenses and voted 6-2 to hire Robert Graham as the new Caney Market Manager pending a background check. The council also approved placing a Lifepak 15 as surplus, installing a street light on E. 3rd, enrolling an employee in a KRWA apprenticeship program, and setting a hearing date for a property condemnation on N. State. A decision on upgrading Cox internet service was tabled until the next meeting.
- Approved bills and payroll totaling $385,134.16 (various votes, 7-0 to 8-0)
- Approved three cereal malt beverage licenses: Forasteros, Canebrake Collective LLC, and a special event May concert (8-0 each)
- Approved cemetery mowing contract with Phillip Sweeney for $2,310.00 (8-0)
- Approved purchase of 265-gallon skid unit from Feld Fire for $12,067.00 plus up to $915.00 if needed (8-0)
- Approved placing Lifepak 15 as surplus (8-0)
- Approved installing street light on E. 3rd (8-0)
- Approved purchase of new air compressor for water plant for $13,124.00 (8-0)
- Approved enrolling Matt Childers in KRWA apprenticeship program (8-0)
City Council
The Caney City Council met in special session on March 25, 2022 to discuss property taxes paid in 2016 and 2017 for property at 100 N. Ridgeway. The city learned in early 2022 that Kenny and Reba George paid taxes on the property while it was owned by the city, and that county-level confusion sent the tax statements to Kopco for payment. The council voted 6-0 to reimburse the Georges $2,965.34, then voted 6-0 to adjourn at 6:35 p.m.
- Approved paying Kenny and Reba George $2,965.34 for 2016-2017 property taxes paid at 100 N. Ridgeway (6-0)
- Adjourned the special meeting (6-0)
City Council
The Caney City Council approved bills and payroll, authorized police department camera and microphone purchases, and approved a banner program for military veterans on wooden poles. The council also appointed Molly Rains to the Recreation Commission, approved a CMB license renewal for Forasteros Mexican Restaurant, and agreed to apply for additional USDA funding for Phase II sewer work. A request to continue paying utility bills for the Caney Food Pantry at its new location failed.
- Accepted agenda with additions (8-0)
- Approved meeting minutes and bills/payroll totaling $329,028.90 (Main Street Auto expenditures 7-1 with Elliott abstaining; remaining expenditures and payroll passed 8-0)
- Denied Caney Food Pantry utility bill payment request (2-6)
- Approved Caney Market job description (8-0)
- Tabled Champs App
- Approved Caney Betterment Group military veteran banners on wooden 4th Street poles (8-0)
- Appointed Brandon Higday to Recreation Commission (2-6, failed)
- Appointed Molly Rains to Recreation Commission (6-2)
City Council
The Caney City Council accepted a $671,000 State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund grant under the American Rescue Plan Act and approved transferring $652,955.40 from the Capital Projects Fund, splitting it between the Caney Market and the general fund for pool costs. The council also approved a new city logo and branding, a cereal malt beverage license renewal for Casey's, and authorized submitting grant applications for up to $1.5 million in matching-funds projects. Several items were tabled, including a store manager job description, a Caney Market meat department decision, AWG ads, and downtown street light pole replacement.
- Accepted $671,000 State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund grant (8-0)
- Approved transferring $652,955.40 from Capital Projects Fund #81 (8-0)
- Approved new City of Caney logo and branding (8-0)
- Renewed cereal malt beverage license for Casey's (8-0)
- Authorized grant applications for up to $1.5 million in matching-funds projects (8-0)
- Approved subdivision request on city property near Dollar General (8-0)
- Approved industrial park water line, water tower, street overlay and sign project request (8-0)
- Tabled store manager job description, Caney Market meat department, AWG ads, and downtown street light pole replacement
City Council
The City Council approved the hiring of a K9 Officer and a full-time police officer. Council also authorized specific overtime hours for the interim grocery store manager.
- Approved hiring Jason Goza as K9 Officer at $20.00 per hour (7-0)
- Approved hiring Christopher Furr as full-time police officer at $18.50 per hour (7-0)
- Authorized Kate Mitchell to work 12 to 20 overtime hours per pay period (consensus)
- Recessed into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel (7-0)
- Recessed into executive session to discuss K9 Officer application (7-0)
City Council
The Council approved the purchase of two replacement sewer pumps for the wastewater treatment plant pending verification of details. Additionally, the Council accepted the resignation of the store manager and appointed Kate Mitchell as the interim manager. Discussion regarding the Pathways to Healthy Food pledge and the purchase of light towers was tabled for further information.
- Approved purchase of two sewer pumps for $40,054 plus freight (8-0)
- Tabled Pathways to Healthy Food pledge discussion (no action)
- Authorized investigation into light tower costs (no action)
- Accepted resignation of store manager (8-0)
- Appointed Kate Mitchell as interim manager (8-0)
City Council
The Caney City Council approved Ordinance No. 2181 regarding municipal court costs and reappointed several city officers. The council also approved the consent agenda, including $389,820.19 in bills and payroll, and authorized a new sign for Howard Park.
- Approved $389,820.19 in bills and payroll (8-0)
- Elected Patterson as Council President (8-0)
- Reappointed Debbie Morrison as City Clerk (8-0)
- Reappointed Paul Kritz as City Attorney (8-0)
- Reappointed John Horst as Municipal Judge (8-0)
- Passed Ordinance No. 2181 regarding court costs (8-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 1409 for Kansas Pride 2022 (8-0)
- Approved sign for Howard Park (8-0)