Plainville public meetings in 2021
23 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The Plainville City Council approved an ordinance regulating wildlife feeding, authorized repairs to fire truck 508, shifted water well drilling costs to the Capital Improvement Plan, and approved a $70,000 utility fund transfer. It also raised Public Works Supervisor Joe McCune's hourly wage to $24.00 retroactive to November 16, 2021, and held several executive sessions on personnel matters.
- Ordinance G-21-04 regulating wildlife feeding approved
- Fire truck 508 repairs authorized up to $6,000
- Water Well 23 drilling moved from Water Fund to Capital Improvement Plan
- Up to $70,000 transferred from Utility Funds to General Fund
- McCune's hourly wage increased to $24.00 retroactive to Nov 16
Council
The Plainville City Council approved updates to water, sewer, and solid waste fees. The Council also authorized several infrastructure purchases, including a new bulk water system and backhoe tires.
- Approved Ordinance G-21-03 regarding water and sewer rates
- Approved Resolution Number 234 regarding solid waste fees
- Authorized purchase of PV200 bulk water system not to exceed $12,400.00
- Approved handicap parking stall installation near Midwest Pharmacy up to $2,300.00
- Approved backhoe tire replacement not to exceed $2,000.00
Council
The Plainville City Council approved routine minutes and bills, hired a municipal court judge, and promoted a public works supervisor. They also discussed and approved funding for grant-writing services and discussed a request for Redbud Village senior living center.
- Approved bills totaling $58,017.04
- Hired Scott Barrows as Municipal Court Judge at $500/month plus $100/month travel
- Donated $24,000 to Plainville Community Foundation for grant writer
- Promoted Joe McCune to Public Works Supervisor
- Approved $3,941.07 invoice for well repairs
Council
The Plainville City Council met to approve various expenditures, including $321,060.47 in bills and a door replacement for the public works building. The Council also reviewed a $48,000 request from the Plainville Community Foundation for a grant writer.
- Approved $321,060.47 in city bill payments
- Approved hiring Nolan Weiser as police officer at $18.00 to $18.50 per hour
- Approved C&E Doors for public works building door replacement not to exceed $4,000.00
- Approved liquor license for San Juan Mexican Restaurant through November 3, 2023
- Approved $1,775.41 invoice for firetruck number 511
Council
The Plainville City Council approved a $115,590.48 drawdown for the CDBG-CV grant and reopened the application process for two weeks. They also approved paying bills totaling $59,028.88, accepted the employee handbook with changes, and approved a $1,084.19 invoice for Tyler's Automotive. Two executive sessions on personnel matters resulted in no action.
- Approved CDBG-CV grant drawdown of $115,590.48
- Approved payment of bills totaling $59,028.88
- Accepted employee handbook with discussed changes
- Approved Tyler's Automotive invoice for $1,084.19
- Reopened CDBG-CV application process for two weeks
Council
The Plainville City Council held its regular meeting, approving minutes, paying bills totaling $76,342.07, and discussing an updated employee handbook. The council also approved police vehicle repairs up to $1,600 and an invoice for inmate housing from the Rooks County Sheriff's Office. The city prosecutor resigned, and a replacement will be discussed at the next meeting.
- Approved bills in the amount of $76,342.07
- Approved police vehicle repairs not to exceed $1,600.00
- Approved invoice from Rooks County Sheriff's Office for inmate housing in the amount of $1,750.00
- Discussed updated employee handbook; continued discussion at next meeting
- City Prosecutor Danielle Muir resigned; replacement to be researched
Council
The Plainville City Council met in regular session and approved the prior meeting's minutes and bills totaling $60,590.00. They also extended Alan Zimmerman's building permit by 30 days. The council discussed but took no action on a $1,750 invoice from the Rooks County Sheriff and a request to reopen the CBDG-CV grant application cycle. The city attorney presented a yard burning ordinance for consideration, but no decision was made.
- Approved bills in the amount of $60,590.00
- Extended Alan Zimmerman's building permit for 30 days
- Discussed $1,750 invoice from Rooks County Sheriff, no action
- Discussed reopening CBDG-CV grant application cycle, no action
- City attorney presented yard burning ordinance for consideration
Council
The Plainville City Council held public hearings on the Revenue Neutral Rate and the 2022 Budget, then approved both Resolution 233 and the 2022 Budget as presented. The Council also approved a consent order agreement with KDHE, a contract with Downey Drilling, Inc., and a $2,000 cold mix purchase for street repair. Two executive sessions were held regarding non-elected personnel, with no action taken afterward.
- Approved Resolution 233 (Revenue Neutral Rate)
- Approved 2022 Budget as presented
- Approved consent order agreement with KDHE
- Approved agreement with Downey Drilling, Inc. (subject to attorney review)
- Approved cold mix purchase up to $2,000 for street repair
Council
The Plainville City Council met in regular session and approved routine items: minutes, bill payments, street sweeper repair, street patching material, and a police chief's vacation carryover. The council also heard reports on the swimming pool and pool cameras.
- Approved bills totaling $75,019.59
- Authorized street sweeper repair by Key Equipment for $8,601.21
- Approved APAC street patching material purchase for $1,350.28
- Allowed Police Chief Rudman to carry over 32 unused vacation hours
- Noted swimming pool closing date of August 15 and pool manager departure
Council
The Plainville City Council approved routine items including minutes, bill payments, and the 2020 audit. They accepted a bid for drilling water well number 23, approved a street repair contract, and authorized a curb cut. The council also discussed ARPA funds and approved a pay increase for a police officer.
- Approved bills totaling $93,108.30
- Accepted 2020 audit with clean opinion from Mapes & Miller LLP
- Approved $132,131.50 bid from Downey Drilling for water well number 23
- Approved $5,800.00 bid from B&B for intersection repairs on 8th Street
- Approved CDBG-CV3 contract with Kansas Department of Commerce
Council
The Plainville City Council approved minutes and paid bills totaling $152,639.79. They scheduled a Revenue Neutral Rate Public Hearing and a Budget Hearing for September 7, 2021, regarding the 2022 Budget. The police chief reported that the Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved incident, with results to be shared with the Council when complete. The Council held an executive session on non-elected personnel matters, taking no action afterward.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $152,639.79
- Scheduled Revenue Neutral Rate Public Hearing and Budget Hearing for September 7, 2021
- Police chief reported KBI investigation into officer-involved incident
- Held executive session on non-elected personnel; no action taken
Council
The Plainville City Council held its regular meeting, approving bills, fire truck repairs, and a fire house air conditioning replacement. They also discussed a preliminary 2022 budget draft and scheduled a future public hearing date, and approved a lease release with the Public Building Commission.
- Approved bills totaling $73,434.54
- Discussed preliminary 2022 Budget draft; public hearing date to be set later
- Approved fire truck 512 repairs not to exceed $1,400.00
- Approved fire house AC replacement not to exceed $3,600.00
- Approved Release of Leases and Assignment of Interest with Public Building Commission
Council
The Plainville City Council approved routine bills and several expenditures, including replacing City Hall light fixtures, weed spraying, lifeguard certification, firefighter bunker gear, and a new pool sound system. They also heard updates on county economic development and a water quality study.
- Approved bills totaling $86,509.94
- Accepted $2,620.00 estimate from Blaine's Electric for LED light fixture replacement
- Approved $2,345.72 invoice to K-Lawn for weed spraying at ball fields
- Approved $1,425.00 invoice to Ali Hadley for lifeguard certification instruction
- Approved bunker gear purchase not to exceed $50,000.00 and accepted $4,694.94 pool sound system estimate from Horizon Appliance and Electronics
Council
The Plainville City Council held a regular meeting where they approved paying bills, opened and closed a CDBG-CV public hearing with no comments, and passed a resolution to apply for CDBG funds. They also approved funding for the Paradise Creek Festival, an invoice for electrical work, liquor and event licenses, and a hazard mitigation plan.
- Approved Resolution 231: Application for CDBG Funds
- Approved up to $2,500 for Paradise Creek Festival tent rental
- Approved invoice from Don's Electric for $2,038.01
- Approved liquor license for Leo's Liquor (June 1, 2021 – May 31, 2023) and event license for Plainville Saddle Club (June 11–13, 2021)
- Approved Resolution 232: Region B Hazard Mitigation Plan
Council
The Plainville City Council met in regular session and approved routine items including minutes, bill payments, and appointments to city positions. They also discussed a proposed LED lighting retrofit estimate from the Recreation Commission, approved a resolution, and addressed requests related to the Paradise Creek Festival and a rodeo donation.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $85,948.91
- Appointed Troy Rudman as Chief of Police, Michael Baxter as City Attorney, and other city officials
- Discussed proposed estimate for retrofitting lighting fixtures to LED
- Approved Resolution Number 230
- Approved $350.00 donation to the Saddle Club for the upcoming rodeo
Council
The Plainville City Council approved routine bills and invoices, passed Resolution 230, and discussed a traffic counter and walking/biking route request. They also approved pool chemical purchases, hired pool staff, and accepted a fire department grant.
- Approved bills totaling $89,929.95
- Approved Resolution Number 230
- Approved invoices: Hays Fire $1,920.00, Don's Electric $1,136.18, Hickman Environmental $1,232.70
- Approved pool chemical purchase up to $8,000.00
- Hired Hailey Friend as pool assistant manager at $375/week; increased pool manager Hannah Friend's wage to $555/week
Council
The Plainville City Council held a public hearing and declared 413 West Mill Street a dangerous structure. They also approved paying bills totaling $164,468.42, approved a building permit for a curb cut at Astra Bank, and authorized up to $4,500 for water reservoir maintenance. The meeting included routine approvals and an executive session on a personnel matter with no action taken.
- Declared 413 West Mill Street a dangerous structure per Resolution 229
- Approved payment of bills totaling $164,468.42
- Approved building permit for curb cut at Astra Bank
- Authorized up to $4,500 for Midco Diving reservoir maintenance
- Senator Moran's office exploring grant opportunities for 217 & 219 Mill Street
Council
The Plainville City Council approved routine payments and an insurance proposal, and discussed downtown renovation efforts and an upcoming oil well drilling project. They also authorized several equipment purchases and maintenance work, and held an executive session on attorney-client privilege with no action taken.
- Approved 2021-2022 EMC insurance premium of $88,650.00
- Paid bills totaling $60,691.97
- Authorized emergency siren control box replacement up to $2,800.00
- Approved sewer lagoon maintenance by Mayer Specialties for $1,305.00
- Approved new City Park swing purchase up to $2,000.00
Council
The Plainville City Council held its regular meeting, approving minutes, paying bills totaling $70,640.22, and approving an invoice for $1,319.79. They also heard updates on private renovation plans for 217 & 219 Mill Street and on Paradise Flats LLC's building project at the old hospital site.
- Approved payment of bills in the amount of $70,640.22
- Approved invoice from Oil Field Engine Service for $1,319.79
- Heard update on possible private renovation of 217 & 219 Mill Street
- Heard that Paradise Flats LLC plans to build at the old hospital site
- Received revised Physical Improvement Program (PIP) for review
Council
The Plainville City Council approved routine items including minutes, bill payments, a donation to the Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center, an audit agreement, and a grant match for fire department bunker gear. They also heard updates from the advocacy center and fire chief.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $142,734.80
- Donated $2,000 to Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center
- Approved $9,250 audit agreement with Mapes & Miller for FY 2020
- Authorized up to $25,000 match for fire bunker gear grant from Special Fire Fund
- Heard update on fire truck 508 repair and EMC Insurance notification
Council
The Plainville City Council approved routine items including minutes, bill payments, a $5,000 donation to a Heartland Community Foundation campaign, a culvert repair not to exceed $15,000, and a riding mower purchase not to exceed $16,500. They also opened bids for demolition of a building at 217 & 219 Mill Street and agreed to allow up to 90 days for private renovation. A resolution was passed to begin abatement proceedings for a dangerous structure at 413 West Mill Street.
- Bills paid: $100,776.58
- Demolition bids opened for 217 & 219 Mill Street
- Culvert repair on North Meridian Street: $14,470, approved up to $15,000
- Riding mower purchase from Farm Implement and Supply: $16,365, approved up to $16,500
- Resolution 229 passed for hearing on 413 West Mill Street
Council
The Plainville City Council approved routine purchases including a $3,100 billing and licensing software module, police ammunition up to $1,300, and two safety vests up to $1,500. They also held an executive session on attorney-client privilege with no action taken, and discussed a possible fire department grant and welcome signs.
- Approved $3,100 purchase of gWorks billing and licensing module
- Approved police ammunition purchase up to $1,300
- Approved two safety vests up to $1,500
- Held executive session on attorney-client privilege, no action
- Discussed fire department grant for bunker gear and welcome signs
Council
The Plainville City Council met in regular session and approved several routine items, including minutes, bill payments, a health insurance plan renewal, a GAAP waiver, and a nuisance ordinance. Officials also reported on upcoming work such as demolition bidding and oil drilling near sewer lagoons.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $94,035.79
- Renewed grandfathered health insurance plan with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
- Approved 2021 GAAP Waiver
- Passed Ordinance G-20-10 amending nuisance regulations
- Demolition bids to be solicited for dangerous structure on 200 block of Mill Street