Plainville public meetings in 2025
20 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The Plainville City Council held a regular meeting, approving the consent agenda, dismissing a nuisance letter, and authorizing ballfield maintenance and contract signing for the Phase I Water Project. Reports were given on street repairs, sewer lift station parts, fire equipment, and possible city code changes.
- Approved consent agenda including bills of $86,282.36 and KDHE drawdown #16 and EBH invoice $11,655.00
- Dismissed nuisance violation letter regarding vehicles
- Approved ballfield maintenance not to exceed $3,000.00
- Authorized City Administrator/Clerk to sign all contract documents for Phase I Water Project
- Discussed building at 217 and 219 W Mill Street with potential new owner
Council
The Plainville City Council approved a consent agenda, funded two business improvement grants, passed an ordinance, and authorized a street replacement project. They also heard updates on the water project, new equipment, and a potential downtown building plan.
- Approved bills totaling $426,230.36
- Approved $2,500 grant and $7,500 loan from Industrial Development Fund for Tyler's Automotive and Paradise Flats Gifts and Florals
- Passed Ordinance G-25-01
- Approved North 4th Street replacement not to exceed $56,000
- Discussed potential plan for 217 and 219 W Mill Street
Council
The Plainville City Council approved several purchases, including a new loader and snowplow totaling $189,000, and approved a resolution declaring adverse conditions for a downtown building. They also approved liquor licenses and discussed a possible city code change regarding low-hanging trees.
- Approved purchase of new loader and snowplow for total $189,000
- Approved Resolution 251 for adverse conditions at 217 and 219 West Mill Street
- Approved liquor license for Handlebar & Tavern
- Approved Cereal Malt Beverage license for Casey's Retail Company #4610
- Approved police vehicle repairs not to exceed $3,600
Council
The Plainville City Council approved the consent agenda including bills of $112,858.64, approved offering a vacant Compliance position at $17.00 per hour, and held executive sessions on attorney-client privilege. They also heard reports on street sealing, park winterization, and an Eagle Scout flag project.
- Approved bills totaling $112,858.64
- Approved offering Compliance position at $17.00/hour
- Eagle Scout project to place flag poles at Max Malin ball fields
- Executive sessions on attorney-client privilege (no action taken)
- Public Works completed street sealing, plans chat purchase
Council
The Plainville City Council approved the 2025 budget and a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate, which allows the city to raise property taxes above the state-mandated neutral level. The council also approved a capital improvement plan addition for computer equipment and discussed a business incentive program.
- Approved Resolution 250 to exceed revenue neutral rate
- Approved 2025 Budget
- Approved $20,791 CK Technologies quote for computer equipment and installation
- Approved $25,000 Capital Improvement Plan addition
- Discussed accepting applications for Physical Improvement Program
Council
The Plainville City Council approved a capital lease agreement to finance a new Rosenbauer pumper truck from Hays Fire and Rescue for $528,997, with a $210,000 down payment from the Equipment Reserve Fund. They also approved a consent agenda including bills of $163,393.46 and authorized up to $40,000 for oil to seal streets. Fire Chief Craig Wise and Police Chief Troy Rudman gave brief reports.
- Approved $528,997 Rosenbauer pumper truck purchase from Hays Fire and Rescue
- Authorized $210,000 down payment from Equipment Reserve Fund for fire truck lease
- Approved bills totaling $163,393.46
- Authorized oil purchase for street sealing up to $40,000
- Discussed future fire school and compliance letters
Council
The Plainville City Council approved the 2024 audit, several expenditures including housing assistance and vehicle/well repairs, and authorized compliance enforcement. They also discussed an abandoned building and rescheduled a survey.
- Approved 2024 audit with clean opinion from Mapes & Miller LLP
- Approved $4,108.05 for fill gravel and mailbox for Plainville Housing Authority
- Approved police vehicle AC repairs up to $2,500
- Approved Downey Drilling well #18 repairs up to $5,000
- Authorized Police Chief and City Administrator to address code compliance issues
Council
The Plainville City Council approved routine bills, an event license for the library, building permits, a low-to-moderate income survey contract, and personnel actions including a wage increase and vacation use for a terminated employee. They also discussed banner designs and housing authority assistance.
- Approved bills totaling $95,107.22
- Approved $6,480 contract with Governmental Assistance Services for income survey
- Approved event license for Plainville Library for July 30
- Approved building permits B25-014 and B25-015
- Increased City Treasurer's wage by $50 per month
Council
The Plainville City Council approved a $24,790 repair for water well #18 and discussed the 2026 budget, including intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate. The council also approved a library event license, heard citizen questions about water rates and pool costs, and held an executive session on personnel with no action taken.
- Approved $24,790 water well #18 repair by Downey Drilling
- Approved $144,190.64 in bills and $2,250.50 Gorham Communications invoice
- Discussed 2026 budget; will notify County Clerk of intent to exceed Revenue Neutral Rate
- Approved Plainville Library event license for July 10
- Considered $6,480 proposal for LMI study
Council
The Plainville City Council approved routine consent items, a $46,420.30 drawdown for the first MIH home contingent on a pre-construction meeting, and payment of a higher-than-quoted electric invoice. They also approved a new school crossing guard and two building permits. The meeting included status reports on the Phase I water project, 2026 budget, and annual audit.
- Approved bills totaling $136,934.27
- Approved MIH funds drawdown of $46,420.30 for Red Mountain Construction
- Approved payment of $17,199.60 to Keller Electric (invoice $8,428.40 over quote)
- Approved Jerry Hageman as school crossing guard with no change in compensation
- Approved building permits B25-012 and B25-013
Council
The Plainville City Council approved routine consent items, a $3,000 donation to the Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center, payment for park cameras, a special event permit, a building permit, and lifeguard pay increases. They also discussed a nuisance property and opened bids for two vehicles that were not accepted.
- Approved $3,000 donation to Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center
- Approved park camera installation payment not to exceed $4,950.00
- Approved lifeguard pay increases: $0.50 for six named lifeguards, $0.25 for other returning lifeguards
- Approved special event permit for Plainville Saddle Club June 13-14
- Rejected bids of $100 each for a Chevy Blazer and 1998 Chevy Truck; vehicles to be auctioned online
Council
The Plainville City Council approved the consent agenda, an addendum to a housing grant agreement, two building permits, a liquor license, two event permits, and authorized up to $14,000 for well acidization. The meeting also included reports on ballfield lights, splash pad testing, and a possible stop sign.
- Bills approved totaling $137,929.37
- Moderate-Income Housing grant agreement addendum approved
- Building permits B-25008 and B-25010 approved
- Leo's Liquor license approved for July 1, 2025–June 30, 2027
- Downey Drilling authorized for well acidization, cost not to exceed $14,000
Council
The Plainville City Council approved routine consent items, appointed city officials including a new police chief, and authorized several agreements and purchases. Key actions included approving a $50,600 municipal software purchase, a Safe Routes to School agreement with USD 270, and a real estate agreement with Red Mountain Construction. The council also held an executive session on personnel with no action taken.
- Approved bills totaling $210,750.08 and KDHE drawdown #10/EBH invoice $7,538.00
- Appointed Troy Rudman as Chief of Police (Skylar Rudman abstained)
- Approved $50,600 municipal software purchase from Edmonds GovTech
- Approved Safe Routes to School agreement with USD 270 and Secretary of Transportation
- Approved real estate agreement amendment with Red Mountain Construction
Council
The Plainville City Council approved the consent agenda including bills totaling $141,807.78, and authorized several expenditures: ballfield lighting installation ($8,771.20), street sealing chat (up to $18,000), a 2021 Chevrolet pickup (up to $30,000), and a fire truck water pump repair ($1,556.64). They also approved three building permits and discussed a library insurance change and a USD 270/KDOT agreement.
- Approved bills totaling $141,807.78
- Approved Keller Electric estimate for $8,771.20 for ballfield lights
- Approved purchase of chat for street sealing up to $18,000
- Approved purchase of 2021 Chevrolet pickup from Keller Motors up to $30,000
- Approved fire truck water pump repair for $1,556.64
Council
The Plainville City Council met in regular session and approved the consent agenda, including bills of $240,502.30 and a KDHE drawdown invoice. They also approved repairs to a public works truck and the purchase of benches for the splash pad area. The police chief reported that the Animal Hospital is canceling the impound agreement, and the city will explore options for impounded animals.
- Approved bills totaling $240,502.30
- Approved KDHE drawdown #9 and EBH invoice for $9,864.00
- Approved public works truck repairs not to exceed $3,000.00
- Approved splash pad benches quoted at $7,579.90
- Police chief to seek new impound options as Animal Hospital cancels agreement
Council
The Plainville City Council approved several expenditures, including a $131,220 insurance premium, up to $5,000 for dumpsters, up to $4,000 for reservoir cleaning, and up to $7,000 for a water slide pump. They also discussed a community branding concept and approved an event license for the public library. The meeting included an executive session on non-elected personnel with no action taken.
- Approved 2025-2026 EMC insurance premium of $131,220.00
- Approved purchase of five three-yard dumpsters from Collins Refuse, cost not to exceed $5,000.00
- Approved reservoir cleaning by Midco Diving, cost not to exceed $4,000.00
- Approved replacement of water slide pump, cost not to exceed $7,000.00
- Approved event license for public library
Council
The Plainville City Council approved a consent agenda, a dangerous structure resolution, building permits, a $10,000 donation to Downtown Plainville Inc, a real estate agreement for four homes, a wage increase, a water engineering contract, weed spraying, and a sewer lift station replacement. All items were approved as presented or amended.
- Approved bills totaling $245,242.83
- Donated $10,000 to Downtown Plainville Inc for 2025
- Approved real estate agreement with Red Mountain Construction for four homes on Colorado and Wyoming Streets
- Approved EBH Engineering contract for Phase 2 water system improvements
- Increased sewer lift station replacement budget from $75,000 to $200,000
Council
The Plainville City Council approved routine items including minutes, bills totaling $93,455.48, and a KDHE drawdown invoice. They also authorized negotiations for a housing development, approved a lease with the Recreation Commission, accepted an audit agreement, and approved building permits. A request from Downtown Plainville Inc for $10,000 was deferred for further review.
- Approved bills totaling $93,455.48
- Authorized city attorney to negotiate with Red Mountain Construction for housing development
- Deferred Downtown Plainville Inc's $10,000 funding request to next meeting
- Approved lease agreement with Plainville Recreation Commission
- Approved hiring Dalton Belzer at $20.00/hour, increasing $1.00 after 90 days
Council
The Plainville City Council approved routine consent items, a $5,000 donation to a community foundation, and appointed members to the Public Building Commission for a new facility. They also approved a lawn mower purchase and held a closed attorney-client session with no action taken.
- Approved bills totaling $105,677.55
- Contributed $5,000 to Heartland Community Foundation's 'Twice as Nice' campaign
- Appointed six individuals to the Public Building Commission for Redbud Village facility
- Approved riding lawn mower purchase up to $12,500
- Held executive session for attorney-client discussion; no action taken
Council
The Plainville City Council approved routine consent items, a $2,500 donation for a health center recruitment video, the 2025 GAAP waiver, renewal of the city's health insurance plan, a dangerous structure resolution, and several vendor payments. It also discussed the free lot program, a new snowplow, and a water well telemetry system.
- $2,500 donation from Industrial Development Fund to Rooks County Health Center for recruitment video
- Approved Harris Mobile loader invoice for $7,148.34
- Approved overhead door repairs up to $4,000.00 from C & E Doors LLC
- Renewed CMB licenses for Pizza Hut, Mr. K's Foodtown, Plainville Short Stop, CF Altitude LLC
- Approved Resolution 247 on a dangerous structure