Plainville public meetings in 2024
22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The Plainville City Council approved wage increases for all employees, with varying amounts by position, effective January 2025. They also approved a market assessment agreement, renewed cereal malt beverage licenses, and discussed a dangerous structure declaration and collaboration with Redbud Village.
- Approved wage increases: $0.50/hour for all employees; additional $1.00/hour for Mesecher and Bice; $1.50/hour for Helmuth, Hrabe, Stahl, and McCune; $2.00/hour for Sherraden; $0.50/hour for part-time public works
- Approved Lifeline Market Assessment agreement with Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center
- Renewed Cereal Malt Beverage licenses for Pizza Hut, Mr. K's Foodtown, Plainville Short Stop, and CF Altitude LLC for 2025
- Discussed declaring 308 S Section Line a dangerous structure
- Approved bills totaling $108,517.24
Council
The Plainville City Council met in regular session and approved the consent agenda, including bills totaling $118,234.95 and a mutual aid agreement with Rooks County Health Center. The council also held two executive sessions to discuss non-elected personnel, returning with no action taken. The meeting was otherwise routine, with reports from city staff and officials.
- Approved bills totaling $118,234.95
- Approved Municipal Supply invoice for $2,095.98
- Approved draw down request #5 and EBH invoice for $10,620.00
- Approved mutual aid agreement with Rooks County Health Center
- Held executive sessions on non-elected personnel; no action taken
Council
The Plainville City Council approved several routine items, including a contract with Hometown Grants, an ordinance, building permits, and fire equipment repairs. They also accepted two construction bids for the splash pad. The meeting was largely procedural with no major policy changes.
- Approved consent agenda with bills totaling $150,574.58
- Accepted contract with Hometown Grants for $5,000.00
- Approved Ordinance G-24-04
- Approved fire air pack repairs up to $2,800.00
- Accepted splash pad bids: concrete $12,915.00, metal building $8,305.20
Council
The Plainville City Council approved routine bills, employee bonuses, water and equipment repairs, and discussed a potential pickleball court. They also held three executive sessions on attorney-client privilege, with no action taken. The housing assessment survey is expected to be complete by end of November.
- Approved bills totaling $335,149.00 and APAC invoice of $1,526.31
- Approved seasonal employee bonuses up to $1,600.00
- Approved water well 22 acidization for $13,177.50
- Approved loader repairs up to $4,100.00
- Discussed pickleball court with $25,000 grant and $10,000 donations; council pledged up to $15,000 over two years
Council
The Plainville City Council held a regular meeting, approving the consent agenda including bills totaling $141,527.66 and two building permits. The council also heard informational updates on a proposed swine facility's potential effects and on plans for an abandoned building on Mill Street, but took no action on either.
- Approved bills totaling $141,527.66
- Approved Gorham Communication invoices: $10,585.00 for CIP Water Main Replacement and $1,532.50 for Splash Pad
- Approved building permits B-24015 and B-24016
- Discussed proposed swine facility effects (no action)
- Heard update on abandoned building in 200 block of Mill Street (no action)
Council
The Plainville City Council approved several expenditures, including surveillance cameras for City Park, a fencing quote, and a water supply loan reimbursement. They also approved a liquor license for Cookies Liquor. The meeting was routine, with no major policy changes or public hearings.
- Approved surveillance cameras for City Park, not to exceed $10,000
- Approved $19,250 quote from John's Fencing Service
- Approved Reimbursement Request #3 to Kansas Public Water Supply Loan Fund for $7,000
- Approved liquor license for Cookies Liquor
- Approved bills totaling $83,699.81
Council
The Plainville City Council approved a settlement agreement with Paradise Flats LLC for a duplex at the old hospital site, a building permit, and several repair expenditures. They also discussed a proposed livestock facility, mineral rights interest, and livestreaming meetings, but took no action on those items.
- Approved Settlement Agreement with Paradise Flats LLC for duplex at old hospital site
- Approved building permit P-0014
- Approved fire truck repairs up to $6,600
- Approved playground slide repairs up to $14,000 from Special Park Fund
- Approved bills totaling $104,577.34
Council
The Plainville City Council met in regular session and approved the consent agenda, including bills totaling $161,577.09 and a KDHE loan payment of $15,900. They accepted the 2023 audit with a clean opinion, discussed ballfield lighting without action, and reviewed a proposed facility use agreement with the Recreation Commission. The council also held an executive session on real property acquisition but took no action, and heard reports on hiring, a water office grant, and emergency sirens.
- Approved bills in the amount of $161,577.09
- Approved KDHE Revolving Loan Payment Request #2 for $15,900.00
- Accepted 2023 Audit with clean opinion from Mapes & Miller LLP
- Hired Johnni Hilbrink as finance clerk at $17.00 per hour
- Discussed facility use agreement between City and Plainville Recreation Commission
Council
The Plainville City Council approved the 2025 budget and Resolution 246 to exceed the revenue neutral rate, after public hearings with no comments. They also approved a consent agenda with bills totaling $140,611.13, filled a board vacancy, and authorized hiring a finance clerk at $15-$18 per hour. Department heads reported on various maintenance projects and grants.
- Approved Resolution 246 to exceed revenue neutral rate
- Approved 2025 Budget as presented
- Approved bills totaling $140,611.13
- Authorized hiring finance clerk at $15-$18/hour
- Approved building permit P24-013
Council
The Plainville City Council approved several items, including a $1,000 donation to Rooks County Emergency Management for a drone, a $39,000 air compressor purchase, and Ordinance G-24-03. They also set an August 20, 2024 hearing for the proposed 2025 budget and granted a six-week extension for a code violation remediation. No action was taken on a donation request from Options One.
- Approved $1,000 donation to Rooks County Emergency Management for a new drone
- Approved air compressor purchase not to exceed $39,000 from CIP Fund, funded partly by $10,000 Andreson grant
- Approved Ordinance G-24-03
- Set August 20, 2024 hearing for proposed 2025 budget
- Granted six-week extension for code violation remediation
Council
The Plainville City Council approved several expenditures, including replacing two tornado sirens (not to exceed $20,000) and purchasing oil for street sealing (not to exceed $17,000). They also approved Ordinance G-24-03 and set an August 20, 2024 hearing for the proposed 2025 budget. The meeting included executive sessions on personnel and attorney-client privilege, with no action taken afterward.
- Approved Ordinance G-24-03
- Set August 20, 2024 hearing for proposed 2025 budget
- Approved replacement of two tornado sirens, cost not to exceed $20,000
- Approved purchase of oil for street sealing, cost not to exceed $17,000
- Approved consent agenda including bills of $108,410.20 and Commercial Aquatic invoice of $4,473.32
Council
The Plainville City Council held a regular meeting, approving the consent agenda which included meeting minutes, bills totaling $108,158.83, and building permits. Officials discussed possible budget changes, a police raise request, street sealing, and planning for Phase 2 of water infrastructure, but no formal decisions were made on these items.
- Approved bills in the amount of $108,158.83
- Approved building permits P24-011 and P24-012
- Discussed possible raise for Public Works employees
- Discussed planning for Phase 2 of water infrastructure
- Discussed possible handicap parking area on 200 block of Mill Street
Council
The Plainville City Council approved a consent agenda including bills and invoices, authorized up to $8,500 for a fire truck pump replacement, and rejected a request to reduce a compliance fine. They also discussed street sealing, employee raises, and a tornado whistle replacement, and held two executive sessions on personnel with no action taken.
- Approved consent agenda with bills totaling $97,423.72
- Authorized fire truck 507 pump replacement up to $8,500 from Special Fire Fund
- Rejected motion to reduce compliance fine for Cathy Schaukowitch
- Approved event license for Saddle Club
- Approved building permits P24-009 and P24-010
Council
The Plainville City Council held a brief special meeting and approved Resolution Number 244 as presented. The council also approved an interlocal agreement with USD 270 for the Safe Routes to School program, then adjourned.
- Approved Resolution Number 244
- Approved Interlocal Agreement with USD 270 for Safe Routes to School program
Council
The Plainville City Council approved several items including a water system improvement ordinance, a KDHE revolving loan agreement, and an EBH Engineering agreement. They also appointed a new police chief, approved a police vehicle purchase up to $25,000, and discussed a Safe Routes to School grant request from USD 270, with a special meeting planned for May 14.
- Approved Ordinance G-24-02 and KDHE revolving loan for water system improvements
- Approved EBH Engineering water system improvement agreement
- Appointed Troy Rudman as Chief of Police (Skylar Rudman abstained)
- Approved police vehicle purchase from Rooks County Sheriff's department, not to exceed $25,000
- Approved sewer line extension on North Fourth Street for $12,455.80
Council
The Plainville City Council approved routine bills, a donation, building permits, and several purchases. It also hired a new police officer and adopted a new law enforcement wage schedule after an executive session.
- Approved bills totaling $269,467.97
- Donated $3,000 to Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center
- Hired Michael Enfield as police officer at $20.50/hour
- Set new law enforcement wages from $18.00 to $31.00/hour
- Approved swimming pool chemicals for $5,319.69 and brush truck repair for $1,784.64
Council
The Plainville City Council held a regular meeting, approving the consent agenda, a wage increase for returning lifeguards, a purchase for the fire department, and a contract with Continental Pools. The council also heard reports on utility deposits, a lead and copper survey, and future grant opportunities.
- Approved consent agenda including bills of $126,739.98 and building permits 03-24, 04-24, 05-24
- Approved $0.25/hour wage increase for returning lifeguards, at pool manager's discretion
- Approved purchase of foam injector for fire truck 512 at $1,560.00
- Accepted contract between City and Continental Pools
- Discussed agreement between Plainville Recreation Commission and City
Council
The Plainville City Council approved routine items including a $5,000 donation to the Recreation Commission for ballfield upgrades, a $10,149.48 weed-spraying contract with K-Lawn, a two-year farm lease, and a Memorandum of Understanding with Rooks County Airport. The Council also changed committee assignments and discussed future topics like vacation buy-back policy and a splash pad, but took no action on those items.
- Donated $5,000 to Plainville Recreation Commission for ballfield upgrades
- Approved $10,149.48 weed-spraying contract with K-Lawn
- Approved two-year farm lease to Steve and Ryan Hageman
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Rooks County Airport for AWOS tower
- Approved building permit for 300 S Wyoming
Council
The Plainville City Council approved a two-year farm lease to Steve and Ryan Hageman at $81.51 per acre, increased mayoral compensation from $300 to $600 per month, and rejected a motion to record and broadcast council meetings. They also approved a building permit, discussed a housing study grant, and held executive sessions on personnel.
- Approved two-year farm lease to Steve and Ryan Hageman at $81.51/acre
- Increased mayoral compensation from $300 to $600 per month
- Rejected motion to record and broadcast council meetings (3-2 vote)
- Approved building permit for 208 S Jefferson Street
- Received $1,875 grant for Housing Assessment Tool study
Council
The Plainville City Council approved several routine items, including hiring a public works employee, accepting grant funds for a splash pad and sound system, and donating to local organizations. They also discussed an agricultural lease on city property and held executive sessions on personnel matters.
- Approved hiring Ransym Stahl for public works at $17.00/hour, increasing $0.50 after 90 days
- Donated $5,000 to Heartland Community Foundation's 'Twice as Nice' campaign
- Donated $5,000 from Convention and Tourism Fund to Downtown Plainville Inc.
- Accepted $25,000 grant for splash pad and $4,140 grant for sound system
- Accepted Memorandum of Understanding for 1941 Chevrolet Truck with Fire Department
Council
The Plainville City Council held its regular meeting, approving the consent agenda including bills of $90,479.40 and writing off $13,216.01 in uncollectable debts. The council also approved committee assignments, heard department reports, and discussed future projects like a splash pad and broadcasting meetings.
- Approved bills totaling $90,479.40
- Approved writing off $13,216.01 in uncollectable debts
- Approved committee assignments for council members
- Discussed sending $10,249.71 in overdue debts to collections
- Discussed painting the swimming pool and purchasing a front loader
Council
The Plainville City Council held a regular meeting, approving the consent agenda, a $36,400 estimate for pool painting, and discussing a request to build an ADA-compliant duplex. They also heard public comment on Medicaid Expansion and received updates on grants, water infrastructure, and personnel matters.
- Approved bills totaling $102,867.51
- Approved $36,400 estimate from Ashton Kate Sandblasting for swimming pool painting
- Discussed building an additional duplex to meet ADA guidelines for MIH resources
- Received $5,000 grant for fire air bottles
- Submitted second grant request to Kansas Water Office