Plainville, KS
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
Council
Council approves bills, water project change order, license, ordinance
The Plainville City Council approved the consent agenda, including bills totaling $220,789.42 and a $17,792.95 change order for the Phase I Water Project. They also approved a cereal malt beverage license for SGS Holdings and Ordinance G-26-03. The council held several executive sessions on attorney/client and personnel matters, with no action taken after returning to open session.
- Approved bills totaling $220,789.42
- Approved change order #3 for Phase I Water Project at $17,792.95
- Approved cereal malt beverage license for SGS Holdings
- Approved Ordinance G-26-03
- Held executive sessions on attorney/client privilege and non-elected personnel
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222 West Mill Street | Plainville, Kansas 67663 | 785-434-2841 | www.plainvilleks.com Tuesday Jul 21, 2026, 7:00 PM
The City Council of the City of Plainville met in regular session at the City Hall with Mayor Tom
Nuckols presiding. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. Council Members present were Frank
Austin, Ryan Weltmer, Matt Whitney, Skylar Rudman, and Travis Dixon.
All stood for the flag salute.
Whitney moved to approve the consent agenda consisting of:
e June 7, 2026, regular meeting minutes
© Bills in the amount of $220,789.42
e Change order #3 for the Phase | Water Project $17,792.95
Weltmer seconded the motion. The motion passed.
City Administrator/Clerk Jim Mesecher reported:
e A Ceral Malt Beverage license for SGS Holdings was presented for approval.
@ Rudman moved to approve the license as presented. Austin seconded the motion.
The motion passed.
e Ordnance G-26-03 was presented for approval.
@ Weltmer moved to approve the ordinance as presented. Austin seconded the
motion. The motion passed.
Public Works Supervisor Joe McCune reported:
e Has begun working with USD270 on the Safe Routes to Schools project.
e Some of the fire hydrants that are to be replaced in the water project will be changed.
e Would like an attorney/client executive session.
¢@ Weltmer moved to recess into executive session with the Governing Body, City
Attorney Michael Baxter, Public Works Supervisor Joe McCune, an …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026
Council
Council approves bills, licenses, and wage increase; discusses water project change order
The Plainville City Council held a regular meeting, approving the consent agenda, a special event license, and a wage increase. They also entered executive sessions to discuss attorney/client privileged matters, and noted a change order is expected for the Phase I water project near Highway 18 and 3rd Street.
- Approved bills totaling $375,121.39
- Approved KDHE drawdown of $178,270.00
- Approved EEBH invoice of $27,718.00 and APAC invoice of $150,552.00
- Approved special event license for library on July 17
- Increased Dalton Belzer's hourly wage by $0.50
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222 West Mill Street | Plainville, Kansas 67663 | 785-434-2841 | www.plainvilleks.com Tuesday Jul 7, 2026, 7:00 PM
The City Council of the City of Plainville met in regular session at the City Hall with Mayor Tom
Nuckols presiding. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. Council Members present were Frank
Austin, Ryan Weltmer, Matt Whitney, and Travis Dixon. Skylar Rudman was absent.
All stood for the flag salute.
Whitney moved to approve the consent agenda consisting of:
e June 16, 2026, regular meeting minutes
e Bills in the amount of $375,121.39
e KDHE drawdown number 24, $178,270.00
@ EEBH invoice $27,718.00
@ APAC invoice $150,552.00
Dixon seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Mayor Tom Nuckolus reported:
e The fourth of July celebration at the library went well.
City Administrator/Clerk Jim Mesecher reported:
e A July 17" special event license for the library was presented for approval.
@ Weltmer moved to approve the license as presented. Austin seconded the
motion. The motion passed.
Police Chief Troy Rudman reported:
e Awarning siren has been struck by lightning. Repair estimates are being gathered.
Public Works Supervisor Joe McCune reported:
e Would like an attorney/client executive session.
@ Weltmer moved to recess into executive session with the Governing Body, City
Attorney Michael Baxter, Public Works Supervisor Joe McCune, and Jay Hrabe to
discuss matters relating to attorney/c …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026
Council
Council approves ordinance, extends abatement, discusses pool hours
The Plainville City Council held its regular meeting, approving the consent agenda, Ordinance G-26-02, and a motion to extend the abatement date for properties in Resolution 254 to December 2, 2026. They also discussed the swimming pool hours, a new ambulance facility, and the Safe Routes to School Project. The council approved up to $5,000 for additional pool chemicals and heard reports on the 2027 budget and e-bike enforcement.
- Approved bills totaling $138,153.14 and a Municipal Supply invoice of $2,026.64
- Approved Ordinance G-26-02
- Extended abatement date for Resolution 254 properties to December 2, 2026
- No objection to waiving city utility tap fees for new ambulance facility
- Approved pool chemical purchase up to $5,000
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222 West Mill Street | Plainville, Kansas 67663 | 785-434-2841 | www.plainvilleks.com Tuesday Jun 16, 2026, 7:00 PM
The City Council of the City of Plainville met in regular session at the City Hall with Mayor Tom
Nuckols presiding. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. Council Members present were Frank
Austin, Skylar Rudman, Matt Whitney, and Travis Dixon. Ryan Weltmer was absent.
All stood for the flag salute.
Rudman moved to approve the consent agenda consisting of:
e June 2, 2026, regular meeting minutes
© Bills in the amount of $138,153.14
e Municipal Supply invoice $2,026.64
Dixon seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Two residents gave public comments regarding their concern with the hours of operation at the
swimming pool and addressing council members’ interactions with the public.
The public hearing regarding Resolution 257 was opened at 7:08 PM for comments. There were no
public comments. The public hearing was closed at 7:09 PM.
Ordinance G-26-02 was presented for approval.
e Rudman moved to approve Ordinance G-26-02 as presented. Austin seconded the motion.
The motion passed.
Colin Comeau addressed the Council regarding the properties listed in Resolution 254 and the
possible plans for the building. After discussion:
e Rudman moved to extend the date of abatement to December 2, 2026. Whitney
seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Adam Comeau with Rooks County EMS informed the Council of …
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Tue Jun 2, 2026
Council
Council approves bills, donations, and fire house gas line estimate
The Plainville City Council approved the consent agenda including bills and payments, made donations to local organizations, approved a special event license, and approved a natural gas line estimate for the fire house. A resolution discussion was postponed to the next meeting.
- Approved bills totaling $285,638.99
- Donated $3,000 to Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center
- Donated $350 to the Library for America 250 celebration
- Approved $4,114.97 natural gas line estimate from Werner Heating for fire house
- Set Western Coop franchise fee at six percent
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222 West Mill Street | Plainville, Kansas 67663 | 785-434-2841 | www.plainvilleks.com Tuesday Jun 2, 2026, 7:00 PM
The City Council of the City of Plainville met in regular session at the City Hall with Mayor Tom
Nuckols presiding. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. Council Members present were Frank
Austin, Skylar Rudman, Matt Whitney, and Travis Dixon. Ryan Weltmer was absent.
All stood for the flag salute.
Whitney moved to approve the consent agenda consisting of:
e May 19, 2026, regular meeting minutes
© Bills in the amount of $285,638.99
e KDHE drawdown #23 - $263,216.10
@ EBH invoice $19,920.00
@ APAC pay estimate $243,296.10
Austin seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Don Rivera from Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center updated the Council as to the services
rendered throughout their territory for the year 2025.
e Rudman moved to donate $3,000.00 to the Western Child Advocacy Center. Whitney
seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Discussion regarding Resolution 254 was postponed until the regular June 16 meeting.
Mayor Tom Nuckolus reported:
e = Inquired about a donation to the Library that would be used for the America 250
celebration.
¢ Austin moved to donate $350.00 to the Library. Rudman seconded the motion.
The motion passed.
City Administrator/Clerk Jim Mesecher reported:
e A June 13" special event license for Downtown Plainville Inc. needs approval.
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Tue May 19, 2026
Council
Council approves bills, special event, and wage increase
The Plainville City Council met in regular session, approving the consent agenda including bills of $103,128.41 and Resolution 258 for a special event. They also approved a $0.25 per hour wage increase for Payton Thummel. The meeting included reports on pool readiness, library events, and housing opportunities, and ended with an executive session on attorney-client privilege with no action taken.
- Approved bills totaling $103,128.41
- Approved Resolution 258 for a special event application
- Approved $0.25 per hour wage increase for Payton Thummel
- Discussed swimming pool and splash pad opening
- Held executive session for attorney-client privilege, no action taken
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222 West Mill Street | Plainville, Kansas 67663 | 785-434-2841 | www.plainvilleks.com Tuesday May 19, 2026, 7:00 PM
The City Council of the City of Plainville met in regular session at the City Hall with Mayor Tom
Nuckols presiding. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. Council Members present were Ryan
Weltmer, Frank Austin, and Matt Whitney. Travis Dixon and Skylar Rudman were absent.
All stood for the flag salute.
Whitney moved to approve the consent agenda consisting of:
e May 5, 2026, regular meeting minutes
© Bills in the amount of $103,128.41
Austin seconded the motion. The motion passed.
A concerned citizen expressed his concern regarding the of motorized scooters by the children in town.
Jamie Dewey with the Plainville Public Library updated the Council as to the various planned upcorning
events and projects.
Caden Pfeifer with the Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center detailed the opportunities for
increased housing within the City.
City Administrator/Clerk Jim Mesecher reported:
e Presented Resolution 258 approving a special event application.
¢ Austin moved to approve Resolution 258 as presented. Weltmer seconded the
motion. The motion passed.
Public Works Supervisor Joe McCune reported:
e The swimming pool and splash are ready to open.
e Will be getting mulch for the playground area.
Fire Chief Craig Wise reported:
e Will investigate the possibility of a multiple county mutual …
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Tue Apr 21, 2026
Council
Plainville Council approves $8,000 pool chemical purchase, discusses alley vacation
The Plainville City Council held a regular meeting, approving the consent agenda including bills of $153,667.97 and a pool chemical purchase not to exceed $8,000. They discussed a new police ordinance, a resolution to vacate a portion of an alley (no action taken), and held multiple executive sessions on non-elected personnel matters with no action taken. The meeting also included reports on a county cleanup proposal, a new water tap for the hospital, and the dissolution of Rooks County's relationship with Redbud Village.
- Approved bills totaling $153,667.97
- Approved pool chemical purchase not to exceed $8,000
- Resolution 257 to vacate a portion of an alley presented, no action taken
- Police chief reported new ordinance to be presented at next meeting
- County commissioners expressed interest in city-wide cleanup every other odd year
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222 West Mill Street | Plainville, Kansas 67663 | 785-434-2841 | www.plainvilleks.com Tuesday Apr 21, 2026, 7:00 PM
The City Council of the City of Plainville met in regular session at the City Hall with Mayor Tom
Nuckols presiding. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. Council Members present were Ryan
Weltmer, Travis Dixon, Skylar Rudman, Matt Whitney, and Frank Austin.
All stood for the flag salute.
Whitney moved to approve the consent agenda consisting of:
e April 7, 2026, regular meeting minutes
e Bills in the amount of $153,667.97
Austin seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Mayor Tom Nuckolus reported:
e The County Commissioners expressed interest in supporting a city-wide cleanup every other
year in the odd numbered years.
e Will invite Northwest Kansas Planning and Development and the Northwest Kansas
Innovation Center for the May 19" meeting.
Police Chief Troy Rudman reported:
e Anew ordinance should be ready for presentation at the next meeting.
Public Works Supervisor Joe McCune reported:
e Would like to order chemicals for the swimming pool for a cost not to exceed $8,000.00.
@ Rudman moved to approve the purchase for a cost not to exceed $8,000.00.
Whitney seconded the motion. The motion passed.
e Chat for sealing the streets has been delivered.
e Hospital will be getting a new water tap.
e Areas of the swimming pool deck will need repaired in the future.
City Attorney Michael Baxter repo …
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Tue Mar 17, 2026
Council
Council approves $129,775 insurance premium and $10,054 park spraying
The Plainville City Council approved the 2026-2027 EMC insurance premium of $129,775 and a park and ballfield spraying contract not to exceed $10,054.52. They also approved a utility easement for Midwest Energy and discussed raising township fire protection rates. The meeting included an executive session on non-elected personnel with no action taken.
- Approved EMC insurance premium of $129,775 for 2026-2027
- Approved park and ballfield spraying up to $10,054.52 from K-Lawn
- Approved utility easement for Midwest Energy natural gas service
- Discussed raising township fire protection rates
- Approved consent agenda including bills of $77,472.82
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222 West Mill Street | Plainville, Kansas 67663 | 785-434-2841 | www.plainvilleks.com Tuesday Mar 17, 2026, 7:00 PM
The City Council of the City of Plainville met in regular session at the City Hall with Mayor Tom
Nuckols presiding. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. Council Members present were Ryan
Weltmer, Travis Dixon, Skylar Rudman, and Frank Austin. Matt Whitney was absent.
All stood for the flag salute.
Weltmer moved to approve the consent agenda consisting of:
e March 3, 2026, regular meeting minutes
© Bills in the amount of $77,472.82
Austin seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Paul Gross with Iron Insurance Agency presented the proposed 2026-2027 EMC insurance premium.
e Weltmer moved to accept the proposal as presented in the amount of $129,775. Dixon
seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Roger Hrabe with Rooks County Economic Development introduced Jeanine McKenna who will be
taking his place as the Rooks County Economic Development Director upon his retirement. He also
updated the Council as to the various past, present, and future activities within the Rooks County.
City Administrator/Clerk Jim Mesecher reported:
e Midwest Energy has requested a utility easement to provide natural gas service to a
homeowner. After discussion:
@ Weltmer moved to approve the easement as presented. Rudman seconded the
motion. The motion passed.
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Tue Feb 17, 2026
Council
Council adds three paid holidays, updates bank signatures, water projects ongoing
The Plainville City Council approved routine items, added Presidents Day, Columbus Day, and Juneteenth as paid holidays, and updated bank signature authorities. They also discussed a nuisance property, water project progress, and potential new LMI study, with several items to be revisited.
- Approved bills totaling $99,264.91
- Added Presidents Day, Columbus Day, and Juneteenth as paid holidays
- Updated bank signature cards to include Jim Mesecher, Tom Nuckols, Cassandra Nuckols, Travis Dixon, and Ryan Weltmer
- Heard update on Phase I water project construction and Phase II preliminary engineering
- Discussed nuisance letter for 402 S Main Street; revisit next meeting
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222 West Mill Street | Plainville, Kansas 67663 | 785-434-2841 | www.plainvilleks.com Tuesday Feb 17, 2026, 7:00 PM
The City Council of the City of Plainville met in regular session at the City Hall with Mayor Tom
Nuckols presiding. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. Council Members present were Ryan
Weltmer, Travis Dixon, Skylar Rudman, Matt Whitney, and Frank Austin
All stood for the flag salute.
Whitney moved to approve the consent agenda consisting of:
e February 3, 2026, regular meeting minutes
© Bills in the amount of $99,264.91
Rudman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Colin Comeau addressed the Council stating he will be improving the property at 401 S Main.
Matt Cramer with EBH Engineering updated the Council regarding the water projects. Phase | has been
started and the preliminary engineering report for phase Il is being worked on.
A hearing was held with Stephen Mattia regarding a nuisance letter for 402 $ Main Street. Stephen
stated he had attempted but was unable to retain an attorney. Compliance Officer Mardi Gutierrez
informed the Council as to the contents of the nuisance letter. City Attorney Michael Baxter directed
several questions to Mattia. Mattia agreed to meet with Police Chief Troy Rudman and Compliance
Officer Mardi Gutierrez before the next regular meeting. After discussion the Council would like to revisit
the issue at the next regular meeting.
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Tue Jan 6, 2026
Council
Plainville Council approves bills, permits, GAAP waiver
The Plainville City Council met in regular session and approved the consent agenda, which included the December 18, 2025 meeting minutes, bills totaling $101,383.16, and a KDHE Drawdown #19 and EBH invoice of $25,901.00. The council also approved the 2026 GAAP Waiver, a building permit for 602 N Jefferson, and a special event permit for the library for January 8. Public Works reported fixing water leaks and plans to get estimates for chat.
- Approved bills totaling $101,383.16
- Approved KDHE Drawdown #19 and EBH invoice of $25,901.00
- Approved 2026 GAAP Waiver
- Approved building permit for 602 N Jefferson
- Approved special event permit for library on January 8
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222 West Mill Street | Plainville, Kansas 67663 | 785-434-2841 | www.plainvilleks.com Tuesday Jan 6, 2026, 7:00 PM
The City Council of the City of Plainville met in regular session at the City Hall with Council President
Ryan Weltmer presiding. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. Council Members present were
James Balthazor, Matt Whitney, Skylar Rudman, and Frank Austin. Mayor Quentin Meyers was absent.
All stood for the flag salute.
Balthazor moved to approve the consent agenda consisting of.
e December 18, 2025, regular meeting minutes
e Bills in the amount of $101,383.16
e KDHE Drawdown #19 and EBH invoice $25,901.00
Rudman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Bart Hamilton with the Sentinel-Times gave a statement to the Council. The Plainville Times newspaper
has now been merged with the Stockton Sentinel. They look forward to working with the City of
Plainville.
The 2026 GAAP Waiver was presented for approval.
e Rudman moved to approve the 2026 GAAP Waiver. Austin seconded the motion. The
motion passed.
City Administrator/Clerk Jim Mesecher reported:
e A building permit for 602 N Jefferson was presented.
@ Rudman moved to approve the permit as presented. Austin seconded the motion.
The motion passed.
e A January 8" special event permit for the library was presented.
@ Rudman moved to approve the permit as presented. Balthazor seconded the
motion. The motion passed.
Public Works Supervisor Joe Mc …
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