Caney public meetings in 2023
29 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Coffeyville for an 8-inch water line. Council also approved a KRAFT grant submission and matching funds for ambulance equipment. A payment to Main Street Auto was authorized.
- Approved Consent Agenda A-B (8-0)
- Approved $804.46 payment to Main Street Auto (7-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved KRAFT grant submission and $16,674.52 match pending award and funding
- Approved MOU with City of Coffeyville for 8-inch water line (8-0)
- Entered executive session regarding non-elected personnel; no action taken (8-0)
City Council
The Caney City Council approved a resolution for the Caney Market bond sale, new holiday and speed limit ordinances, and a $50,000 transfer from the General Fund to the Grocery Store Fund. They also approved payments for Main Street Auto and Aria Filters, authorized selling city vehicles on Purple Wave, and enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program. An emergency connectivity item was tabled to January 2024.
- Approved Consent Agenda A-D (6-0)
- Approved Main Street Auto payment of $2,236.05 (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Tabled emergency connectivity with Chautauqua 4 to January 2024
- Approved Resolution 2023-26 for Caney Market bond sale (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2023-08 for holiday schedule (4-2)
- Approved Ordinance 2023-09 for Caney Market holiday schedule with 8 floating holidays (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2023-10 for school and park speed limits (5-1)
- Approved Employee Assistance Program enrollment (6-0)
City Council
The City Council approved a $7,740 purchase for fire department nozzles and hoses and authorized engineering for emergency water connectivity with Montgomery Consolidated Rural Water 1. The council also updated the NSF policy and adopted a Landbank Policy. A proposal for connectivity with Chautauqua 2 was tabled.
- Approved Consent Agenda A-B (5-0)
- Approved NSF Policy Change (5-0)
- Approved $7,740 quote for Fire Department nozzles/hoses from Casco Industries, Inc (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-25 Landbank Policy regarding the Pathways (5-0)
- Approved engineering and development of emergency connectivity with Montgomery Consolidated Rural Water 1 (5-0)
- Tabled emergency connectivity with Chautauqua 2 until December 4, 2023
City Council
The Caney City Council approved several contracts and grants, including a $21,095.94 water plant tank replacement and a $70,270.00 sewer plant grinder purchase, both funded by County ARPA funds. They also approved a 12-month postal machine contract with Quadient, authorized submission of an EPA drinking water grant, and voted to end the Champs Chicken contract at Caney Market. Additionally, the council approved a $7,000.00 plus interest payment to The Hoards following an executive session.
- Approved consent agenda A-B (5-0)
- Approved $941.17 payment to Main Street Auto (4-0, Elliott abstained)
- Approved 12-month Quadient postal machine contract for $395.40 (5-0)
- Approved $21,095.94 Trojan Technologies quote for water plant tank replacement using County ARPA funds (5-0)
- Approved $70,270.00 Alliance Pumps quote for sewer plant grinders using County ARPA funds (5-0)
- Approved submission of Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability EPA Grant (5-0)
- Approved ending Champs Chicken contract at Caney Market (5-0)
- Approved $7,000.00 plus interest payment to The Hoards (5-0)
City Council
The council discussed water management usages, restrictions, and procedures. Meter reads are scheduled for November 6 and 7, 2023, with a follow-up workshop on November 13, 2023, to discuss high-reads.
- Scheduled water meter reads for November 6 and 7, 2023
- Scheduled water high-reads workshop for November 13, 2023
- Adjourned meeting at 6:14 p.m. (7-0)
City Council
The Caney City Council approved the Fourth and Live concert to be held Friday, May 24, 2024, in Downtown Caney. The council also approved the consent agenda and a payment of $371.16 to Main Street Auto. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved Fourth and Live concert for May 24, 2024 (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda A-B (7-0)
- Approved payment of $371.16 to Main Street Auto (6-0, Elliott abstained)
City Council
The Caney City Council approved the Fourth and Live concert for May 24, 2024, in Downtown Caney with a 7-0 vote. The council also passed a consent agenda and authorized a $371.16 payment to Main Street Auto. A resident expressed concerns about the Caney Valley Recreation Commission during public comments.
- Approved Fourth and Live concert for May 24, 2024 (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda A-B (7-0)
- Approved $371.16 payment to Main Street Auto (6-0, 1 abstention)
City Council
The City Council approved several documents and a resolution to apply for a CDBG Housing Grant. The council also authorized a technology upgrade using ARPA funds and approved a zoning variance for a new house construction.
- Approved CDBG Grant documents and Resolution 2023-22 (7-0)
- Approved contract with South Central Kansas Economic Development District for housing services (7-0)
- Approved zoning variance for 311 E 3rd square foot requirements (7-0)
- Approved progress agreement with Carl Hempel for 311 E 3rd (7-0)
- Approved $25,099 for new server, switches, and backup services using ARPA funds (7-0)
- Approved Water Emergency Plan (7-0)
- Approved payment to Main Street Auto for $1,923.66 (6-0)
- Approved proposed EMS/Dispatch Schedule (7-0)
City Council
The City Council awarded a five-year solid waste contract to Waste Connection and approved several property abatement resolutions. The council also increased the City Administrator's salary and scheduled two public hearings for October and September.
- Awarded 5-year Solid Waste Contract to Waste Connection (6-0)
- Approved salary increase for Kelley Zellner to $90,000 and 2 additional vacation weeks (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-15 for Land Bank Policy without using Tourism Funds (6-0)
- Approved 2023 Audit Service Agreement with Jarred, Gilmore and Phillips, PA (6-0)
- Approved abatement of conditions at 416 N Wood, 1201 N Wood, and 1207 N Wood (5-1 each)
- Approved abatement of conditions at 410 Foreman, 108 N Fawn, and 200 E Braden (4-2 each)
- Approved adding 4 handicap parking spots at the football stadium (6-0)
- Appointed Anthony Camper to the Caney Valley Rec Board (6-0)
City Council
The City Council adopted the 2024 budget as presented and approved the purchase of two additional Flock cameras. The council also scheduled a public hearing for a CDBG housing grant and approved the homecoming parade.
- Adopted 2024 Budget (8-0)
- Approved $4,234.10 payment to Main Street Auto (7-0)
- Approved purchase of 2 Flock cameras and 5-year contract: $8,800 initial cost and $7,500 annually (8-0)
- Set CDBG Public Hearing for Housing Grant for September 5, 2023 (8-0)
- Approved homecoming parade (8-0)
- Tabled Resolution 2023-15 regarding Land Bank Policy for Pathways until September 5, 2023 (8-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda A-B (8-0)
City Council
The Caney City Council voted 5-0 to award the Maple Ave Project contract to Horseshoe Construction. The decision followed presentations on the bidding process, financials, and the overall water project. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Awarded Maple Ave Project contract to Horseshoe Construction (5-0)
City Council
The Caney City Council tabled the Maple Ave project bid after concerns about bid differences, adopted two ordinances updating traffic and public offense codes, and approved the 2022 audit. A request to donate a lot at 3 and Ridgeway was tabled until August 21.
- Approved consent agenda A-C (7-0)
- Approved payment to Main Street Auto for $2,717.69 (6-0, Elliott abstained)
- Approved 2022 Audit Management Representation Letter (7-0)
- Tabled lot donation at 3 and Ridgeway until Aug 21 for variance application
- Motion to award Maple Ave project to Horseshoe Construction failed (3-4)
- Motion to have engineer present bid details to council carried (5-2)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-06 Standard Traffic Ordinance (6-1)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-07 Uniform Public Offense Code (6-1)
City Council
The Caney City Council approved Resolution 23-14, declaring a water emergency, with a unanimous 5-0 vote. The meeting was brief and included only this substantive action before adjournment.
- Approved Resolution 23-14 declaring a water emergency (5-0)
City Council
The City Council approved the purchase of an MF System Module Replacement. The purchase will be funded using ARPA Funds and Fund 17.
- Approved purchase of MF System Module Replacement for $121,073.79 (6-0)
City Council
The City Council passed four resolutions designating specific properties as unsafe. The council also approved funding for downtown and billboard signage using the tourism fund and scheduled a public hearing for the 2024 budget.
- Approved Resolution 23-10: 410 S State St as Unsafe (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 23-11: 302 S Spring St as Unsafe (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 23-12: 502 N Main St as Unsafe (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 23-13: 100 E Taylor St as Unsafe (7-0)
- Approved $1,395 downtown sign and $2,255 billboard sign via tourism fund (7-0)
- Set 2024 Budget public hearing for August 21, 2023 (7-0)
- Approved $1,726.45 payment to Main Street Auto (7-0)
- Approved $5,407.11 Project Navigator invoice (7-0)
City Council
The Caney City Council approved the Consent Agenda excluding a tourism fund request, which was denied. The council also approved a USDA preplanning development grant, authorized bidding for trash services ahead of the December contract expiration, approved getting quotes for swimming pool cameras, and authorized using the Caney Market van as an employee training and travel vehicle.
- Approved Consent Agenda items A-C (6-0)
- Denied Tourism Fund Request (6-0)
- Approved payment of $402.50 to Main Street Auto (6-0)
- Approved USDA Letter of Conditions, Request for Obligation of Funds, and Letter of Intent (6-0)
- Approved Trash Service Bid Packet and set deadline for September 1, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. (6-0)
- Approved getting a quote for swimming pool cameras and requirements (6-0)
- Approved use of the Caney Market van as an employee training and travel vehicle (6-0)
City Council
The Caney City Council approved an ordinance allowing chickens (4-1), purchased new police uniforms and vests for $13,465.35, accepted a hay production bid from VINA Farms (4-1), and approved the Maple Ave pipe bursting plans with a cost estimate of $257,510. The council also adopted four resolutions declaring structures unsafe or dangerous and approved several financial items, including the consent agenda and an audit engagement letter.
- Approved Ordinance 2023-04 on keeping chickens (4-1)
- Approved $13,465.35 for police uniforms and vests (5-0)
- Accepted VINA Farms bid for hay production (4-1)
- Adopted Resolution 23-06 for 410 S. State (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 23-07 for 302 S Spring (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 23-08 for 100 E Taylor (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 23-09 for 502 N Main (5-0)
- Approved Maple Ave pipe bursting plans, $257,510 estimate (5-0)
City Council
The City Council approved a series of payroll and operational expenditures totaling $187,979.26. The council also authorized the City Administrator to proceed with the condemnation process for select housing and voted to open the city pool as usual.
- Approved Consent Agenda including $187,979.26 in appropriations and payroll (6-0)
- Approved $1,040.62 payment to Main Street Auto and Tire (5-0)
- Approved opening the city pool as usual (6-0)
- Approved street closures for Mayfest (6-0)
- Approved City Administrator to move forward with condemnation process on select housing (6-0)
- Approved recess into executive session to discuss financial affairs (6-0)
City Council
The Caney City Council approved a $10 increase to the water base rate via Ordinance 2023-04 (5-2), tabled the chicken-keeping ordinance (2023-04) for further workshop discussion (6-1), and approved the consent agenda including $358,300.67 in appropriations and payroll. The pool opening decision was tabled until the May 15 meeting.
- Approved $10 water base rate increase (5-2)
- Tabled chicken-keeping ordinance to workshop (6-1)
- Approved consent agenda including $358,300.67 appropriations (7-0)
- Approved Main Street Auto and Tire payment of $2,348.11 (6-0, one abstention)
- Tabled city pool opening decision until May 15
City Council
The City Council accepted the winning bid from Solid Rock Excavation, LLC to demolish the property at 211 West Fourth Avenue for $16,000. The motion was made by Council Member Ellison and seconded by Council Member Elliott, passing unanimously 6-0. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
- Approved $16,000 demolition bid for 211 West Fourth Ave from Solid Rock Excavation, LLC (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:35 p.m. (6-0)
City Council
The Caney City Council approved the consent agenda, accepted a mowing bid for Sunnyside Cemetery, and approved several other items including a hunter safety course access, front door design, treasurer report publication, Maple Ave service agreement, and KOPCO easement. They tabled the hay production bid, walking trail request, and demolition bid for 211 West Fourth Ave. The council also appointed Ike Dye as Police Chief on a 2-year contract at $60,000 per year.
- Approved consent agenda including appropriations of $131,835.52 (6-0)
- Approved Main Street Auto and Tire payment of $268.84 (5-0, Elliott abstained)
- Tabled hay production bid until May 15, 2023
- Accepted MTB Lawn and Garden Services bid for Sunnyside Cemetery mowing at $23,730 (5-1)
- Approved Kansas Wildlife and Parks access for hunter safety course (6-0)
- Tabled walking trail on Old Highway 75 until May 1, 2023
- Approved front door design for City Hall (6-0)
- Approved 1st Quarter Treasurer Report for publication (6-0)
City Council
The Caney City Council approved a sewer rate ordinance (6-1) to fund sewer bond debt, and approved the annexation of Spears Manufacturing's south plant for industrial expansion (7-0). The council also approved a Firehouse Subs grant application for SCBA equipment, approved Caney Market signage, and tabled the pool opening decision until the next meeting. A bid for Sunnyside Cemetery mowing was not accepted due to lack of a second, and the bid period for hay production was extended.
- Approved sewer rate ordinance 2023-03 (6-1)
- Approved annexation ordinance for Spears Manufacturing south plant (7-0)
- Approved Firehouse Subs grant application for SCBA equipment (6-0)
- Approved Caney Market signage improvements (7-0)
- Tabled pool opening decision until next meeting
- Extended hay production bid period to April 17, 2023
- Mowing bid for Sunnyside Cemetery not accepted (motion died, lack of second)
- Approved consent agenda including appropriations of $105,771.89 (7-0)
City Council
The City Council accepted the resignation of Police Chief Kevin Kitterman and approved a demolition bid for 411 N. State. The council also authorized payroll and appropriations and scheduled a public hearing for a demolition grant.
- Approved Appropriations and Payroll Ord No. 03-17-2023 for $185,590.16 (6-0)
- Approved Main Street Auto and Tire payment of $944.02 (5-0)
- Set next workshop for March 27, 2023 (6-0)
- Accepted Solid Rock bid for demolition of 411 N. State (5-1)
- Set public hearing for 2023 CDBG Demolition Grant for April 3, 2023 (5-1)
- Accepted resignation of Chief Kevin Kitterman effective May 1, 2023 (6-0)
City Council
The council approved the demolition of a burned building at 411 N State Street using insurance proceeds. Other actions included approving a land bank policy, updating Caney Market store hours, and authorizing several equipment purchases and repairs.
- Approved demolition of 411 N State Street using insurance proceeds (7-1)
- Approved Land Bank Policy (7-1)
- Approved $113,535.74 for Appropriations and Payroll (8-0)
- Approved new Caney Market hours starting March 12, 2023 (8-0)
- Approved $15,427.60 for sewer plant drywell pump repair via Alliance Pump and Mechanical Services (8-0)
- Approved $5,500.00 purchase of 72” Brush Mower attachment from Skid Pro (8-0)
- Approved requests for bids for hay production and Sunnyside Cemetery mowing (8-0)
- Tabled Water and Sewer rate ordinances until March 20, 2023 (8-0)
City Council
The City Council approved a consent agenda including payroll, various vendor payments, and CMB licenses. A proposed contract for Incode timesheet entry was tabled for further discussion.
- Approved February 6, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved Appropriations and Payroll Ord No. 02-17-2023 for $214,920.88 (6-0)
- Approved Casey’s CMB License (6-0)
- Approved Pizza Hut’s CMB License (6-0)
- Tabled $6,351.00 Incode Contract until March 6, 2023
City Council
The Caney City Council approved the consent agenda, appropriations, and payroll totaling $218,190.25, and adopted Resolution 23-04 declaring 211 W 4th St unsafe. The council also held a public hearing and adopted Resolution 23-05 for the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan along with its interlocal agreement. Additionally, the council approved a body-worn camera grant application for the police department, accepted a sewer CCTV and repair bid from Mayer Specialties, and approved the 4th Quarter Treasurer's Report.
- Approved consent agenda and appropriations/payroll of $218,190.25 (7-0)
- Approved Main Street Auto & Tire payment of $2,915.81 (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 23-04 establishing 211 W 4th as unsafe (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 23-05 Neighborhood Revitalization Plan and interlocal agreement (7-0)
- Approved Pathways to a Healthy Community Pledge Land Bank Package (7-0)
- Approved police department application for Small Rural Tribal Body Worn Camera Grant (7-0)
- Approved 4th Quarter Treasurer Report for publication (7-0)
- Accepted Mayer Specialties bid for South Interceptor Line CCTV and repairs (7-0)
City Council
The City Council approved a residency requirement stating personnel must live within 30 miles of city limits unless authorized. The council also voted to delete the city's Facebook and YouTube pages, end the live streaming of council meetings, and approve a cereal malt beverage license for El Charro pending payment. An unnumbered item regarding Deanna Hazen was tabled until the February 6, 2023 meeting.
- Approved Ordinance 2023-01 requiring personnel to live within 30 miles of city limits unless authorized (5-2)
- Approved deleting the City of Caney Facebook and YouTube pages (4-3)
- Approved ending live streaming of City Council meetings on social media platforms (4-3)
- Approved El Charro's CMB License pending payment (7-0)
- Tabled Deanna Hazen's item until February 6, 2023 meeting
- Approved adjournment at 6:49 p.m. (7-0)
City Council
The Caney City Council approved Ordinance 2023-01 establishing residency requirements for city personnel, initially setting 15 miles for emergency and 20 miles for non-emergency personnel, then later amending it to 20 miles for both, with department head or council authorization allowed. The council also approved the consent agenda, removed Kyla Robinett from city bank accounts, changed Caney Market hours, approved a utility ACH fee, and authorized the sale of two vehicles. Several items were tabled or removed from discussion.
- Approved consent agenda including appropriations and payroll Ord No. 01-06-2023 ($102,894.55) (8-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2023-01 with residency requirements, later amended to 20 miles for all personnel (6-1)
- Removed Kyla Robinett from all city bank accounts (6-1)
- Approved Caney Market hours: Mon-Sat 9am-6:30pm, Sun 10am-5:30pm effective Feb 1 (7-0)
- Approved $0.10 per month Utility ACH Fee (7-0)
- Approved sale of 2006 John Deere 301G and 1993 Ford F150 on Purple Wave (7-0)
- Tabled LaForge Insurance update until Feb 6 meeting
- Removed Phazzer Enforcer purchase from discussion
City Council
The Caney City Council approved resolutions to adopt a Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, submit an RD Apply grant, and waive GAAP fixed-asset requirements. It denied holding a special election for a 2-mill levy increase for Police, Fire, and Ambulance, opting to revisit later. The council also approved a $5,000 raise for the City Clerk and reappointed officials.
- Approved consent agenda Item A (minutes) 6-0
- Approved consent agenda Item B (appropriations $210,940.74) 6-0
- Approved consent agenda Item C (purchases over $5,000) 5-0 (Elliott abstained)
- Approved Resolution 23-01 (NRP intent, public hearing Feb 6) 6-0
- Approved Resolution 23-02 (RD Apply grant submission) 6-0
- Approved Resolution 23-03 (GAAP waiver) 6-0
- Denied special election for 2-mill levy, revisit later 6-0
- Approved $5,000 raise for City Clerk 6-0