Plainville public meetings in 2023
22 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The Plainville City Council met in regular session and approved the consent agenda, which included bills totaling $72,725.26 and an invoice for Downey Drilling. They also approved renewing the city's grandfathered health insurance plan with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, an invoice for Horizon Appliance, a building permit, and the purchase of air bottles for the fire department. The meeting was brief and focused on routine administrative approvals.
- Approved consent agenda with bills totaling $72,725.26
- Approved renewal of grandfathered health insurance plan with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
- Approved invoice for Horizon Appliance in the amount of $4,140.00
- Approved building permit for 210 North Washington
- Approved purchase of air bottles for fire department, with $5,000 grant covering part of the $15,719.00 cost
Council
The Plainville City Council approved a 6% wage increase for all full and part-time employees and Christmas bonuses not to exceed $1,550.00. The body also approved a technical assistance agreement for housing assessment and a mutual aid agreement with the Rooks County Health Center. Additionally, the council authorized purchases for street crack sealing and police radio upgrades.
- Approved 6% wage increase for all full and part-time employees
- Approved Christmas bonuses not to exceed $1,550.00
- Approved agreement with Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center for Housing Assessment Tool and Rural Housing Incentive District
- Approved mutual aid agreement with Rooks County Health Center
- Approved purchase of street crack sealing rubber not to exceed $3,000.00 and police radio upgrades not to exceed $5,000.00
Council
The Plainville City Council approved several items, including an $8,000 donation to the Plainville Community Foundation for a grant writer, a building permit for 425 S Commercial, a two-year liquor license for San Juan Restaurant, and the purchase of bunker gear for $6,733.80. The council also discussed water and sewer grant opportunities, a housing assessment tool, and held executive sessions on non-elected personnel matters with no action taken.
- Donated $8,000 to Plainville Community Foundation for grant writer retention
- Approved building permit for 425 S Commercial
- Approved two-year liquor license for San Juan Restaurant
- Purchased bunker gear for $6,733.80
- Approved bills totaling $78,580.52
Council
The Plainville City Council met to review department reports, approve building permits, and discuss various city maintenance items. The council also addressed a request for grant writing funds and reviewed legal concerns regarding loan guarantees.
- Approved $3,822.00 quote from Oak Grove Construction to replace city building rear doors
- Approved purchase of street sealing chat not to exceed $31,000.00 from the Special Highway Fund
- Approved building permits for 406 N Broadway and 400 SW 5th Street
- Reviewed Plainville Community Foundation request for $24,000.00 for a grant writer
- Approved consent agenda including bills totaling $132,786.05
Council
The Plainville City Council held a regular meeting, approving the consent agenda including bills of $295,949.67 and building permits for two properties. They discussed a possible insurance change (no interest), noted an increase in the monthly contribution to Rooks County Transportation Service, and held two executive sessions on non-elected personnel with no action taken.
- Approved bills totaling $295,949.67
- Approved building permits for 610 South Jefferson and 503 South Meriden
- Monthly contribution to Rooks County Transportation Service to increase from $1,388.66 to $1,528.31
- Purchased a used dump truck; booster station pump replacement planned
- Two executive sessions on non-elected personnel, no action taken
Council
The City Council approved updates to the Capital Improvement Plan, including water system upgrades and adding a fire department air compressor. The Council also authorized an agreement with Rooks County for a weather tower placement at the airport.
- Approved weather tower placement at Rooks County Airport pending a City-County agreement
- Approved Capital Improvement Plan changes including water system upgrades and a dump truck substitution
- Approved two-year liquor license for Handlebar Tavern and Eatery
- Approved Resolution 2D2 adopting a Public Comments Policy
- Added a fire department air compressor to the Capital Improvement Plan
Council
The Plainville City Council approved a termination of a real estate agreement, a new real estate agreement, and a warranty deed with Paradise Flats LLC, plus a first addendum to a moderate income housing grant agreement with the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation. The council also discussed a proposed weather tower location near a city waterline easement, a potential Rural Housing Incentive District, and a grant application for a pickleball court. Several routine items were approved, including bills, a liquor license, and a building permit.
- Approved bills totaling $64,572.52
- Accepted termination of real estate agreement, new real estate agreement, and warranty deed with Paradise Flats LLC
- Approved First Addendum to Moderate Income Housing Grant Agreement with Kansas Housing Resources Corporation
- Approved Cereal Malt Beverage license for Handlebar Tavern and Eatery
- Approved building permit for 409 SW 5th Street
Council
The City Council approved the 2024 Budget and Resolution 241 to exceed the revenue neutral rate. The meeting also included updates on a moderate-income housing duplex project and a new water supply loan.
- Approval of 2024 Budget
- Approval of Resolution 241 to exceed the revenue neutral rate
- Approval of bills totaling $122,943.35
- Approval of building permit for 203 N. Cooper
- Selection for a Public Water Supply Loan Fund loan from KDHE
Council
The Plainville City Council approved routine items including bills, a building permit, and several expenditures. They also hired a new police officer and discussed potential annexation and rezoning, but took no action on that discussion.
- Approved bills totaling $164,231.29
- Approved building permit for 606 S. Madison
- Approved up to $15,000 for street sealing oil from Special Highway Fund
- Approved up to $4,000 for electric connections at water wells 3, 4, and 5
- Hired Paul Potocnik as police officer at $20.28 per hour
Council
The Plainville City Council held a regular meeting, approving the consent agenda including bills of $91,117.11 and a $20,000 oil purchase for street sealing from the Special Highway Fund. They also discussed a business contamination spill (with no action due to KDHE involvement), potential annexation and rezoning, and the possibility of removing stone benches for a splash pad at City Park. An executive session on non-elected personnel was held with no action taken.
- Approved consent agenda including bills totaling $91,117.11
- Approved purchase of oil not to exceed $20,000.00 from Special Highway Fund for street sealing
- Discussed business contamination spill; no action due to KDHE involvement
- Discussed potential annexation and rezoning of certain land
- Discussed removing stone benches and adding a splash pad at City Park
Council
The City Council reviewed the 2022 Audit presented by Mapes & Miller LLP, which received a clean opinion. The council also discussed upcoming water system improvements and potential funding from the Kansas Public Water Supply Loan Fund.
- Accepted the 2022 Audit with a clean opinion
- Approved bills totaling $216,568.79
- Approved Michael Todd Company invoice for $1,541.40
- Approved Werner's Plumbing and Heating invoice for $1,842.02
- Authorized purchase of culvert tubes not to exceed $2,000.00
Council
The Plainville City Council approved several routine items, including meeting minutes and bills, and took action on a new city prosecutor agreement, a paid time off authorization, a truck transmission replacement, and a notice to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2024 budget. The council also received updates on a duplex construction, grant advertising, and a welcome sign project.
- Approved bills totaling $141,429.57
- Retained Jacob Gayer as City Prosecutor
- Authorized Levi Morgan to accrue 12 weeks paid personal time retroactive to June 6, 2023
- Approved truck transmission replacement up to $5,000
- Set RNR and budget hearing for September 5, 2023
Council
The Plainville City Council held its regular meeting, approving a consent agenda, a water tap fee waiver for 317 W Mill Street, pool camera replacement up to $6,000, two building permits, event licenses, fire tanker tires, and a seasonal hire. The council also received updates on library exterior changes, county economic development, the annual audit, and the Commercial Street water project, and held executive sessions with no action taken.
- Waived water tap fee for 317 W Mill Street
- Approved pool video camera replacement not to exceed $6,000.00
- Approved building permits for 311 S Cochran and 210 S Jefferson
- Approved event licenses for VFW and Plainville Saddle Club for June 9-11
- Approved fire tanker tire purchase from Bosselman Energy for $4,325.08
Council
The Plainville City Council approved routine consent items, including bills of $84,298.05, and took several specific actions. They authorized up to $5,500 for a water telemetry communication system, allowed sick-time transfer to an employee, and approved negotiating a $1,500-per-month retainer for a new city prosecutor. The meeting included two executive sessions for non-elected personnel matters.
- Approved bills totaling $84,298.05
- Authorized water telemetry system purchase not to exceed $5,500.00
- Approved transfer of sick time to Levi Morgan's balance
- Approved negotiating with Jacob Gayer for City Prosecutor at $1,500.00/month retainer
- Held executive sessions for non-elected personnel discussions
Council
The Council approved several municipal appointments including a new City Attorney and Police Chief. The meeting also included a public hearing regarding a proposed loan from the Kansas Public Water Supply Loan Fund.
- Approved Resolution 240 to complete a loan application with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment
- Appointed Michael Baxter as City Attorney and Troy Rudman as Chief of Police
- Approved a $4,000.00 donation from the Convention and Tourism Fund to Downtown Plainville Incorporated
- Authorized the purchase of new hard drives for the swimming pool security system for $1,860.00
- Approved a liquor license for Leo’s Liquor effective June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2025
Council
The Plainville City Council met to approve several financial items, including utility project estimates and a donation. The meeting also included public hearings regarding blighted conditions at two properties.
- Approved $3,000.00 donation to Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center
- Approved $5,000.00 demolition estimate for 604 South Madison Street
- Approved $17,000.00 B&B Readymix estimate for curb and gutter replacement
- Approved $28,000.00 Gorham Telephone Company estimate for Commercial Street water main project
- Approved purchase of pool vacuum not to exceed $4,000.00
Council
The Plainville City Council met to approve the March 21, 2023, meeting minutes and a series of bills totaling $170,796.56. The Council also appointed Jake Hillard to fill a vacancy on the Library Board.
- Approved bills in the amount of $170,796.56
- Appointed Jake Hillard to the Plainville Library Board
- Approved building permit for 501 S Main Street
Council
The City Council approved a $109,722.00 insurance premium proposal and authorized several equipment purchases for water services. The Council also discussed operational options for Redbud Village Court without taking action.
- Accepted 2023-2024 EMC insurance premium proposal for $109,722.00
- Authorized purchase of a new water reservoir generator from Don's Electric for $61,170.00
- Authorized purchase of a new water meter reader not to exceed $12,000.00
- Approved hiring Peggy Axelson and Ben Hansen as swimming pool managers at $500.00 per week each
- Authorized purchase of a new City entrance sign not to exceed $3,000.00
Council
The Plainville City Council held its regular meeting, approving the consent agenda, a farm lease, and two building permits. The council also discussed a possible water release from the sewer lagoon and heard concerns about the nursing home, but made no formal decisions on those topics.
- Approved consent agenda including bills of $82,736.39 and Downing Drilling invoices of $9,226.94
- Approved farm lease for Bill McCune
- Approved building permit for Dakota Yost
- Approved building permit for 315 W Mill Street
- Discussed possible water release from sewer lagoon
Council
The City Council approved several farm leases and Resolution 238. The council also authorized a purchase of water line materials for repairs on Commercial Street.
- Approved farm leases for Doug Jones, Steve Hageman, and Joel Collins
- Authorized purchase of up to $5,000.00 in water line materials for Commercial Street
- Approved bills totaling $216,236.93
- Fire Chief proposed a grant application for a compressor costing up to $35,000.00
- Passed Resolution 238
Council
The Plainville City Council held a regular meeting, approving the consent agenda, a dumpster purchase not to exceed $5,500, and a building permit for 622 S Plainville. They also discussed removing Article 8 of the City Code (regulating massage establishments, bath houses, and modeling/body painting studios) and heard updates on a voluntary employee benefit plan, emergency management, and farm lease updates. An executive session on non-elected personnel resulted in no action.
- Approved bills totaling $68,872.02
- Approved dumpster purchase up to $5,500
- Approved building permit for 622 S Plainville
- Discussed removing Article 8 of City Code
- Heard update on voluntary employee benefit plan from Legal Shield
Council
The Plainville City Council met in regular session and approved several routine items, including the consent agenda with bills of $52,796.99, a health insurance plan renewal, a GAAP waiver, and a Neighborhood Revitalization Plan agreement. The council also received updates on Redbug Village changes and nuisance properties.
- Approved consent agenda including bills totaling $52,796.99
- Approved renewal of grandfathered health insurance plan presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
- Approved 2023 GAAP Waiver
- Approved and adopted Neighborhood Revitalization Plan agreement
- Discussed dangerous and/or nuisance properties