Plainville public meetings in 2022
20 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The Plainville City Council approved consent agenda items, an agreement with Collins Refuse LLC, and Resolutions 236 and 237. Court costs will increase to $100 starting January 1, 2023. The council also changed bank signature authorities and held executive sessions on real estate acquisition, taking no action.
- Approved bills totaling $121,539.72
- Approved agreement with Collins Refuse LLC
- Court costs raised to $100 effective Jan 1, 2023
- Changed bank signature authorities for General and Petty Cash accounts
- Held executive sessions on real estate acquisition, no action taken
Council
The Plainville City Council met in regular session and approved the consent agenda, including bills of $51,334.12. The council approved Christmas bonuses not to exceed $1,700.00 and the purchase of a water telemetry communication system from Innovative Automation Control for a cost not to exceed $5,500.00. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other major items discussed.
- Approved bills totaling $51,334.12
- Approved Christmas bonuses not to exceed $1,700.00
- Approved purchase of water telemetry system from Innovative Automation Control for up to $5,500.00
- Water shop building renovations completed
- Water tower to be filled next week
Council
The Plainville City Council held its regular meeting, approving the consent agenda, a video service agreement with Nex-Tech LLC, a liquor license for Cookies Liquor, and three building permits. Council members and the public discussed restrictions on storage pods in residential areas, but no action was taken; further discussion may occur at the December 20 meeting.
- Approved bills totaling $110,340.80
- Approved Video Service Agreement between Nex-Tech LLC and the City
- Approved liquor license for Cookies Liquor
- Approved building permits for 110 N Jefferson and 501 S Main
- Discussed storage pod restrictions in residential areas; no action taken
Council
The Plainville City Council held a regular meeting, approving the consent agenda, three building permits, and hearing reports from city staff. The library presented exterior renovation plans with no objections, and the council discussed a possible franchise agreement change.
- Approved bills totaling $107,214.05
- Approved building permits for 200 North Jefferson, 505 S Broadway, and 210 S Section Line
- Library presented exterior renovation plans; no objections raised
- Public Works to get estimate for water telemetry system; valve replacement and water tower improvements start Sept 29
- City Attorney suggested changes to Nex-tech franchise agreement
Council
The Plainville City Council approved the 2023 budget and a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate, after holding public hearings with no comments. They also approved several routine items, including bills, a water valve replacement purchase, and a new hire.
- Approved Resolution 235 to exceed revenue neutral rate
- Approved 2023 Budget as presented
- Approved bills totaling $129,373.06
- Approved water valve replacement materials up to $7,000
- Approved hiring Levi Morgan at $16.50/hour with $0.50 raise after 90 days
Council
The Plainville City Council approved spending $93,470 for new siding at the Plainville Housing Authority facility, hired Sandy Ganoung as Finance Clerk and Assistant City Clerk, and authorized consultation with a former employee for training. The council also approved wage increases for three public works employees and held executive sessions on personnel matters with no action taken.
- Approved $93,470 for Plainville Housing Authority siding
- Hired Sandy Ganoung as Finance Clerk at $17.50/hour, with $0.50 raise after 60 days
- Approved Sandy Ganoung as Assistant City Clerk
- Approved $1.50/hour wage increase for Thad Helmuth, Jay Hrabe, and Michal Enfield
- Approved bills totaling $148,479.10
Council
The Plainville City Council approved several expenditures including $29,992 for fire safety equipment, up to $10,000 for vehicle repairs, a $16,785.35 CDBG-CV3 drawdown, and various invoices. They also discussed a potential city code change regarding shipping containers on residential property and held an executive session on non-elected personnel with no action taken. The meeting included routine reports and approvals of minutes and bills.
- Approved $29,992.00 for new fire safety equipment from grant funds with up to $6,000.00 from Special Fire Fund
- Approved fire vehicle repairs not to exceed $10,000.00 from Special Fire Fund
- Approved CDBG-CV3 drawdown #3 of $16,785.35 for Trimmerz, Nichole Carrirer, and Dairy Queen
- Approved $1,000.00 yearly wage increase for school crossing guard
- Approved invoices: $7,119.21 to Clark Well, $3,000.00 to Municipal Pipe Services, and up to $3,000.00 for new fire hydrant from Municipal Supply
Council
The Plainville City Council approved routine bills, authorized a contract for the city's last free lot, and took steps toward the 2023 budget by notifying the county of intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate. They also approved a lab invoice and street repair materials purchase, and held a closed attorney-client session with no action taken.
- Approved bills totaling $83,127.36
- Authorized City Attorney to prepare contract for last free lot requested by Roger and Shannon Meitler
- Voted to notify Rooks County Clerk of intent to exceed Revenue Neutral Rate; RNR and Budget Hearing set for September 6, 2022
- Approved Pace Analytical invoice of $4,292.00
- Approved street repair materials purchase not to exceed $2,200.00 from APAC
Council
The Plainville City Council met in special session and approved the May 17, 2022 minutes and paid bills totaling $115,704.12. Mayor Quentin Meyers recommended appointing Ryan Weltmer to fill the vacant Council seat and serve as Council President; the motion passed and Weltmer was sworn in. The council also approved repairs to Water Well #20 for $31,241.85 and authorized Midco Services to clean the reservoir for up to $3,000.00.
- Approved May 17, 2022 minutes and paid bills of $115,704.12
- Appointed Ryan Weltmer as Councilmember and Council President
- Approved Water Well #20 repairs for $31,241.85
- Authorized Midco Services to clean reservoir for up to $3,000.00
Council
The City Council met to approve previous meeting minutes and various city expenditures. The Council also voted on personnel changes for the police department and public works.
- Approved payment of bills in the amount of $170,698.72
- Approved Bee Reif's Physical Improvement Project application and a $394.80 festival sponsorship
- Hired Daryl Sherraden as Compliance Officer at a starting wage of $16.00 per hour
- Approved a $0.50 wage increase for Class I Water Operator Thad Helmuth
- Authorized $1,655.37 for a pool chlorine injection part and $1,778.85 for street repair materials
Council
The Plainville City Council approved routine bills, a VFW event license, and fire department expenses, and discussed a movie night and welcome signs. The council also held executive sessions on personnel matters, and Councilmember Daryl Sherraden resigned effective immediately.
- Approved bills totaling $161,132.80
- Approved VFW cereal malt beverage license for June 10-12, 2022
- Approved fire house door repairs for $2,259.00
- Approved Hays Fire and Rescue equipment invoice for $37,400.00
- Councilmember Daryl Sherraden resigned
Council
The Plainville City Council approved appointments for police chief, city attorney, municipal judge, and other city positions, and paid bills. It also approved a building permit, two cereal malt beverage licenses, and discussed bleacher repairs and on-call police pay.
- Approved appointments: Troy Rudman as Chief of Police, Michael Baxter as City Attorney, Scott R. Barrows as Municipal Judge, Lee McVey as City Prosecutor, Jim Mesecher as City Administrator/Clerk, and others
- Paid bills in the amount of $88.06.52
- Approved building permit for curb cut at 803 South Broadway
- Approved Cereal Malt Beverage license for Family Dollar (Sherraden voted Nay)
- Approved event license for Plainville Saddle Club June 10-12, 2022 (Sherraden voted Nay)
Council
The City Council approved various expenditures including utility invoices and a furnace replacement estimate for the Judge's chambers. The Council also discussed ARPA fund reclassification and received updates on community grant support.
- Approved $6,892.00 estimate from Werner's Plumbing and Heating for Judge's chambers furnace replacement
- Approved payment of bills totaling $108,317.04
- Approved invoices from Clark Well ($2,934.47), Water Wise ($1,583.00), and Petroleum Equipment ($2,857.50)
- Reclassified Plainville Community Foundation expenditure to use ARPA funds
- Discussed potential discontinuation of noon day whistles pending a social media survey
Council
The Plainville City Council approved routine bills, a donation, and several expenditures including a used truck for public works and pool chemicals. They also discussed utility shutoff procedures with Downtown Plainville and heard reports on finances, a fire department grant, and a furnace replacement estimate.
- Approved bills totaling $178,377.41
- Donated $2,000 to Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center
- Approved fire truck #512 repairs up to $3,000
- Approved purchase of used public works truck up to $35,000
- Approved swimming pool chemical purchase up to $8,000
Council
The Plainville City Council met to approve several financial items including an insurance proposal and utility bills. The Council also authorized repairs for fire truck #508 and the purchase of a weed spraying trailer.
- Accepted 2022-2023 EMC insurance premium proposal for $98,781.00
- Approved payment of city bills totaling $57,804.03
- Authorized repairs for Truck #508 not to exceed $2,200.00
- Approved purchase of a weed spraying trailer not to exceed $3,000.00
- Approved K-Lawn contract for $10,149.48 to spray ball fields and City park
Council
The City Council met to approve February minutes and $90,139.29 in bills. The council also authorized sewer lagoon cleaning for up to $2,700 and set lifeguard wages.
- Approved bill payments totaling $90,139.29
- Authorized sewer lagoon cleaning not to exceed $2,700.00
- Set beginning lifeguard wage at $8.00 per hour with a $0.25 increase for returning staff
- Waived water and sewer tap fees for building permit number 522
- Created a new Municipal Court Bonds fund
Council
The City Council met to approve previous meeting minutes and authorize various expenditures. The session included discussions on property code compliance, utility maintenance, and community foundation contributions.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $346,816.10
- Approved a $5,000.00 contribution to the Heartland Community Foundation 'Twice as Nice' campaign
- Authorized purchase of eight new fire air packs not to exceed $13,000.00
- Police Department donation of $1,500.00 to the County DARE Program
- Planned maintenance on three water wells and sewer lagoon preventive maintenance
Council
The Plainville City Council approved a $140,000 donation from the General Fund to the Plainville Community Foundation to help retain Redbud Village retirement community, with two members voting against. The council also approved routine bills, invoices, purchases, and committee assignments, and discussed various departmental reports.
- Approved $140,000 donation to Plainville Community Foundation for Redbud Village
- Approved bills totaling $174,239.93
- Approved invoices: Downey Drilling $103,173.38, C&E Doors $3,995.00, Werner Heating $3,287.00
- Approved purchase of council table chairs up to $3,200.00
- Approved ordinance G-22-01 allowing yard burning
Council
The Plainville City Council approved several routine items including paying bills, renewing the city's health insurance plan, and accepting a CDBG-CV grant drawdown. They also approved a wage increase for full-time employees and discussed a $140,000 request from Redbud Village, adding it to hold items for future discussion.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $82,822.83
- Approved renewal of grandfathered Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance plan for 2022
- Approved CDBG-CV grant drawdown of $16,281.14
- Approved liquor license for Burgers and Beer (one nay vote)
- Approved wage increases of $0.50/hour for full-time employees, excluding Public Works Supervisor and City Administrator/Clerk
Council
The Plainville City Council met in regular session and approved routine items including the prior meeting minutes, a bill payment of $81,070.94, the 2022 GAAP Waiver, and an audit agreement with Mapes & Miller for $9,500. The council also discussed a possible refunding of general obligation bonds to reduce interest payments, with no objection to a future financing schedule. Several executive sessions were held for attorney-client privilege and personnel matters, with no action taken after returning to open session.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $81,070.94
- Approved 2022 GAAP Waiver
- Approved audit agreement with Mapes & Miller for $9,500
- Discussed refunding general obligation bonds to reduce interest payments
- Held executive sessions for attorney-client privilege and personnel matters