Rose Hill, KS

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including a pay study contract, a traffic signal replacement, and a water line abandonment. The council will also review claims, a uniform policy, and an estoppel certificate for Viking Blast Systems. The meeting includes discussion of the 2027 budget and various staff reports.

• Consider approval of pay study contract (Total Compensation and Staffing Study Proposal 073126)
• Consider approval of estoppel certificate (bond) for Viking Blast Systems, LLC
• Consider approval of uniform policy and resolution for the Safety Manual
• Consider traffic cabinet replacement at Rose Hill Road & Rosewood, including proposals from Gades Sales and Phillips Southern Electric Company
• Consider North Butler Road water line abandonment and altitude valve relocation

Planning Commission Meeting

The Rose Hill Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two requests for a property at 15163 SW Butler Road: a zoning change from B-1 Local Business to R-1 Single Family Residential on about one acre, and a variance to allow an 8-foot privacy fence. The commission will also approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes, and hear committee and staff reports.

• Public hearing and consideration of Case No. Z-2026-02: zoning change from B-1 to R-1 for ~1 acre at 15163 SW Butler Road
• Public hearing and consideration of Case No. V-2026-1: variance for 8-foot privacy fence at 15163 SW Butler Road
• Approval of agenda and minutes from May 12, 2026 meeting

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council is meeting to act on several items, including approving an 8-inch water meter installation for Dynamic NC, appointing a Park Plan Steering Committee, and approving claims. They will also discuss the 2027 budget, a traffic cabinet replacement at Rose Hill Road and Rosewood, a pay plan, and a trash franchise.

• Approval of 8-inch water meter installation for Dynamic NC
• Consider Park Plan Steering Committee appointments
• Discussion of 2027 budget
• Traffic cabinet replacement at Rose Hill Road & Rosewood
• Trash franchise discussion

The Rose Hill City Council approved an appropriation ordinance, authorized staff to negotiate with Dynamic NC for an 8-inch water meter installation not to exceed $24,000, and approved the mayor's appointments to the Park Master Plan steering committee. The council also discussed the 2027 budget, a traffic cabinet replacement, a pay plan study, and trash franchise proposals, but took no final action on these items.

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #15 (4-0)
• Authorized staff to negotiate with Dynamic NC for water meter installation, not to exceed $24,000 (4-0)
• Approved Mayor's appointments to Park Plan steering committee (4-0)
• Approved August 3, 2026 agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 20, 2026 minutes (4-0)

Butler County Emergency Training and Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council is holding its regular meeting on July 20, 2026, with a mix of routine approvals and substantive discussions. Action items include approving the agenda, minutes, claims, and requests related to Sunlight Children's Services and the Fall Festival. Discussion items cover the 2027 budget, a trash franchise update, and police department programs, including a proposal from Firstgevity.

• Approval of claims (App. Ord. #14)
• Consider approval of Fall Festival 2026 requests
• 2027 Budget discussion (City_2027 State Form)
• Trash Franchise Update
• PD Programs: CPSL Command School, Firstgevity proposal

The Rose Hill City Council approved a $2,000 donation to the 2026 Fall Festival and waived mobile food vendor fees. They also approved the agenda, prior minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #14, all unanimously. No other formal decisions were made; several items were discussed for future action.

• Approved $2,000 donation to Fall Festival 2026 and waived mobile food vendor fees (5-0)
• Approved July 20, 2026 agenda (5-0)
• Approved July 6, 2026 minutes as presented (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #14 (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council will consider accepting the 2025 financial statement with the independent auditor's report, approve a Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2027 proposed budget, and set a public hearing date. They will also discuss a memorandum of understanding with the Rose Hill Recreation Commission for equipment sharing and a proposal for a parks master plan. The meeting includes routine items like minutes, claims, and reports.

• Consider acceptance of 2025 financial statement with independent auditor's report
• Consider approval of Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR) for 2027 proposed budget and set public hearing date
• Consider MOU with Rose Hill Recreation Commission for equipment sharing
• Consider proposal for Rose Hill Master Plan for Parks with Foster Design Associates, LLC
• Trash franchise update and 2027 budget discussion

The Rose Hill City Council approved several items, including a contract with Foster Design Associates for a park master plan (not to exceed $11,200), subject to Recreation Commission approval. They also approved the 2025 financial statement with the independent auditor's report, and authorized notification of intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2027 budget, setting a public hearing for August 17. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #13 (5-0)
• Accepted 2025 Financial Statement with Independent Auditor's Report (5-0)
• Approved RNR notice for 2027 budget and set public hearing for Aug 17 (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Rose Hill Recreation Commission for equipment sharing (5-0)
• Approved park master plan contract with Foster Design, LLC, not to exceed $11,200, subject to Rec Commission approval (5-0)

Workshop

The Rose Hill City Council is holding a budget workshop to review and discuss the proposed 2027 city budget. The agenda includes a staff report, the budget spreadsheet, and the state form as attachments. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Review and discussion of proposed 2027 city budget
• Staff report on budget
• 2027 budget spreadsheet
• City 2027 state form

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 15, 2026, covering routine approvals, a police swearing-in, and a 4th of July proclamation. Key discussion items include scheduling a budget workshop, considering a resolution to decline successor trustee status for certain property, reviewing a park master plan, and discussing the 2027 budget.

• Consider resolution to decline designation as successor trustee for Leis property
• Discussion of 2027 budget and budget workshop date/time/location
• Park Master Plan proposal review
• Swearing-in ceremony for police personnel
• 4th of July proclamation for Semiquincentennial

The Rose Hill City Council approved several routine items, including the agenda, prior minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #12. They also scheduled a budget workshop for June 29, 2026, and approved Resolution #715 to disclaim successor trustee designation for certain property. A new police officer was sworn in, and the council heard a presentation on a proposed park master plan and discussed the 2027 budget.

• Approved June 15, 2026 agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 1, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #12 (5-0)
• Scheduled budget workshop for June 29, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #715 disclaiming successor trustee designation (5-0)
• Swore in Trevon Morrison as new Police Officer

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council will consider approving a conditional use permit for the Merestone Property at 216 W. Rosewood, and will discuss the 2027 budget, including a presentation from the Rose Hill Public Library. The meeting also includes the swearing in of Mark Detter as City Administrator, approval of claims, and routine items such as minutes and the agenda.

• Conditional use permit for Merestone Property (216 W. Rosewood)
• 2027 Budget discussion and library presentation
• Swearing in of Mark Detter as City Administrator
• Approval of claims (App. Ord. #11)
• Resolution declining appointment as successor trustee (Leis Trust)

The Rose Hill City Council approved Ordinance No. 747, granting a conditional use permit for self-storage units with storage containers and covered outdoor storage at 216 W. Rosewood (Merestone property), following Planning Commission recommendations. The council also approved Appropriation Ordinance #11, the amended meeting minutes, and the agenda, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. Mark Detter was ceremonially sworn in as City Administrator. The council reached a consensus not to accept a fiduciary role as successor trustee for the Leis Trust, asking staff to bring a resolution for a formal vote later.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved amended minutes (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #11 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 747 for conditional use permit at 216 W. Rosewood (5-0)
• Reached consensus to decline Leis Trust fiduciary role; resolution to be brought back for vote

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council is holding its regular meeting on May 18, 2026, with action items including approval of a fireworks exhibition, bids for Sunrise Street improvements, and a change order for water improvements in the Sunrise 3rd Addition. The council will also discuss the 2027 budget and receive reports from the city administrator and staff.

• Approval of Public Fireworks Exhibition
• Approval of Sunrise Street bids
• Consider Change Order #1 for Sunrise 3rd Addition Water Improvements
• 2027 Budget Discussion
• Claims approval (App. Ord. #10)

The Rose Hill City Council approved a $380,546.38 contract with APAC-Kansas, Inc. for street construction in the Sunrise 3rd Addition, subject to a letter of credit for 35% of project costs. They also approved a $16,507.24 change order for water improvements, a July 4 fireworks exhibition, and Appropriation Ordinance #10. The meeting was otherwise routine, with no citizen comments and no substantive discussion items beyond a budget preview.

• Approved $380,546.38 contract with APAC-Kansas, Inc. for Sunrise 3rd Addition streets (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 to McCullough Excavation for $16,507.24 water improvements (5-0)
• Approved July 4, 2026 fireworks exhibition by Don Meredith, subject to insurance and license (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #10 (5-0)
• Approved May 18, 2026 agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 4, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned at 7:51 p.m. (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 4, 2026, with several action items including a zoning map amendment, a telecommunications franchise for IdeaTek Telcom, and authorization of an RFP for trash franchising. They will also discuss the 2027 budget and make annual appointments.

• Ordinance amending zoning regulations and official zoning map
• Franchise agreement with IdeaTek Telcom, LLC for telecommunications system
• Authorized RFP for trash franchising
• Approval of Library Board appointment and annual city appointments
• 2027 Budget Discussion

The Rose Hill City Council approved several items, including an ordinance amending the zoning map (Ordinance #745) and a franchise agreement with IdeaTek Telcom for a telecommunications system (Ordinance #746). The council also approved a revised RFP for trash franchising, annual appointments, and a library board appointment. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved agenda and minutes (4-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #9 (4-0)
• Proclaimed May 7, 2026 as National Day of Prayer
• Approved Darcy Hotz to Library Board (4-0)
• Approved annual appointments including Warren Porter as Administrator until 5/31/2026 and Mark Detter as Administrator from 6/1/2026 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance #745 amending zoning map (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance #746 granting IdeaTek Telcom franchise (4-0)
• Approved revised RFP for trash franchising (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council will consider proposals for street repair and patching, street striping, and a fountain at School Street Pond. They will also discuss solid waste franchising, including a draft RFP for trash services, and begin 2027 budget discussions. The meeting includes routine items like minutes, claims, and an Ideatek franchise agreement.

• Consider proposals for street repair and patching
• Consider proposals for street striping
• Consider proposals for fountain at School Street Pond
• Solid waste franchising with draft RFP for trash services
• Ideatek franchise agreement

The Rose Hill City Council approved several action items, including awarding a street patching and repair contract to South Central Paving for up to $95,000, a street striping contract to Cillessen & Sons for up to $15,000, and a fountain purchase for School Street Pond from Aquatic Ecosystems Consultants for $15,253.06, with the Rose Hill Recreation Commission covering 50% of the cost. The council also approved Appropriation Ordinance #8 and discussed but took no action on solid waste franchising and the 2027 budget.

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #8 (5-0)
• Awarded street patching and repair contract to South Central Paving, not to exceed $95,000 (5-0)
• Awarded street striping contract to Cillessen & Sons, Inc., not to exceed $15,000 (5-0)
• Approved fountain purchase from Aquatic Ecosystems Consultants for $15,253.06, with 50% paid by Rose Hill Recreation Commission (5-0)
• Held executive session for consultation with city attorney; no binding action taken

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider adopting the 2024 edition of the International Fire Code and appointing a Fire Code Official. Other items include an agreement regarding city property for a farmers market and discussions on solid waste franchising and the upcoming budget.

• Ordinance adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Fire Code
• Appointment of Fire Code Official
• Agreement on City Property for Farmers' Market
• Contract for City Administrator
• Solid Waste Franchising Discussion

The Rose Hill City Council unanimously approved Ordinance #744 adopting the 2024 International Fire Code, repealing conflicting regulations, and allowing local fire reviews. The council also appointed Mike Roosevelt and Kevin Webster as Fire Code Officials, approved a Farmers' Market agreement for the City Hall parking lot, and approved a City Administrator Employment Agreement effective June 1, 2026. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted Ordinance #744 adopting 2024 International Fire Code (5-0)
• Appointed Mike Roosevelt and Kevin Webster as Fire Code Officials (5-0)
• Approved Farmers' Market agreement for City Hall parking lot (5-0)
• Approved City Administrator Employment Agreement starting June 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #7 (5-0)
• Approved agenda and March 16, 2026 minutes (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council will vote on several action items, including a new police patrol vehicle, firearms purchases, a fireworks permit, and a trash collection proposal. They will also discuss adopting a KORA policy and receive reports from the city administrator and staff.

• Approval of 2026 Retail Fireworks Permit Application - Rose Hill Christian Church
• Purchase of new police patrol vehicle and sale of existing vehicle
• Purchase of firearms with associated equipment changes
• Draft proposal for trash services (Request for Proposal)
• Adoption of KORA policy

The Rose Hill City Council approved the purchase of a new police patrol vehicle and sale of an existing one, the purchase of new firearms with equipment, a retail fireworks permit for Rose Hill Christian Church, and adopted a KORA policy. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The council also discussed a draft trash collection RFP but took no action.

• Approved 2026 Retail Fireworks Permit for Rose Hill Christian Church (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Dodge Durango and sale of existing vehicle, net cost $52,844.05 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of firearms and equipment for $13,914.33 (5-0)
• Adopted KORA Policy (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #6 (5-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council is holding its regular meeting with a public hearing, proclamations, and citizen forum. Action items include approving the 2026 property and liability insurance renewal and considering bids for 2026 street maintenance. The agenda also includes discussion on possible franchising of trash service and a potential executive session on city administrator applicants.

• Consider Approval of 2026 Property and Liability Insurance Renewal
• Consider Bids for 2026 Street Maintenance (Vance Brothers)
• Public Hearing
• Comments from the Public on Possible Franchising of Trash Service
• Proclamations: Girl Scouts Week, Severe Weather Week

The Rose Hill City Council approved the 2026 street maintenance agreement with Vance Brothers at an amount not to exceed $270,000, and accepted the 2026 property and liability insurance renewal for $146,474.00. A public hearing was held on potential trash service franchising, with residents raising questions about pricing and recycling, but no action was taken. The council also authorized drafting an offer for the City Administrator position following executive sessions.

• Approved 2026 street maintenance agreement with Vance Brothers, not to exceed $270,000 (5-0)
• Accepted 2026 Property and Liability Insurance Renewal for $146,474.00 (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation #5 (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor and City Attorney to draft terms and offer for Administrator position (5-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes from February 17, 2026 (5-0)
• Proclaimed March 8-14, 2026 as Girl Scout Week
• Proclaimed March 2-6, 2026 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Special City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council is meeting to discuss and interview candidates for the position of City Administrator. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, and it will be held in executive session, meaning the public is not present. The meeting is expected to adjourn after the discussion.

• Interview City Administrator candidates (executive session)
• Discussion of non-elected personnel

The Rose Hill City Council held a special meeting on February 28, 2026, solely to interview final applicants for the City Administrator position. The council recessed into executive session twice to discuss personnel matters, reconvening briefly to discuss the hiring process. No final decision was made; the meeting adjourned without any formal action on the position.

• Recessed into executive session to interview City Administrator candidates (5-0)
• Reconvened and discussed hiring process (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:35 p.m. (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council will consider issuing general obligation temporary notes for the Sunrise project, appoint a code enforcement officer, and approve lawn care and mowing contracts. They will also discuss a KORA policy and receive reports from staff and the city administrator.

• Resolution authorizing issuance of General Obligation Temporary Notes, Series 2026-1 (Sunrise project)
• Appointment of Kendall Pierce as Code Enforcement Officer
• Lawn care services contract with Getting it Done Enterprises, LLC
• Mowing services contract with Getting It Done Enterprises, LLC
• Discussion of KORA (Kansas Open Records Act) policy

The Rose Hill City Council approved several action items, including a lawn care contract with Getting It Done Enterprises, LLC for $12,900 annually, and adopted Resolution #714 authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Temporary Notes, Series 2026-1, with a low interest rate of 2.625% from First Banker's Banc Securities. The council also appointed Kendell Pierce as Code Enforcement Officer and approved Appropriation Ordinance #4. No action was taken on the KORA policy, which was discussed only.

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #4 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #714 for GO Temporary Notes, Series 2026-1, at 2.625% interest (5-0)
• Appointed Kendell Pierce as Code Enforcement Officer (5-0)
• Approved lawn care services contract with Getting It Done Enterprises, LLC for $12,900 annually (5-0)
• Awarded 2026 annual mowing contract to Getting It Done Enterprises (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Feb 2 and Feb 7, 2026 (5-0)

Special City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss non-elected personnel, specifically to interview candidates for the city administrator position. The agenda includes an executive session and an action item, but no other business is listed.

• Executive session for discussion on non-elected personnel
• Interview city administrator candidates

The Rose Hill City Council held a special meeting on February 7, 2026, to interview candidates for the City Administrator position. The council unanimously voted to enter executive session for the interviews and reconvened without taking any binding action. The meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Held executive session to interview City Administrator candidates (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:36 p.m. (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council is holding its regular meeting with several action items, including approving minutes, claims, a donation request, and a resolution to write off bad debt for past utility accounts. They will also consider a contract with Pro-Compliance for code enforcement services. The meeting includes citizen forum, reports, and other routine business.

• Consider approval of 2026 Project Graduation donation request
• Resolution to write off bad debt for past utility accounts through FY 2024
• Contract with Pro-Compliance for code enforcement
• Approval of minutes from January 20 and January 27 meetings
• Swearing-in of councilmember

The Rose Hill City Council approved a $30,000 annual contract with Professional Code Compliance LLC for code enforcement services, with a 30-day termination clause, by a 5-1 vote. The council also approved a $850 donation to Project Graduation, adopted Resolution No. 713 to write off $4,928.37 in bad debt for past utility accounts, and approved Appropriation Ordinance #3. David Close was sworn in as a new councilmember.

• Approved $30,000 annual contract with Professional Code Compliance LLC (5-1)
• Approved $850 donation to Project Graduation (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 713 writing off $4,928.37 in bad debt for utility accounts (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #3 (4-0)
• Approved February 2, 2026 agenda (4-0)
• Approved January 20, 2026 minutes as presented (4-0)
• Approved January 27, 2026 special meeting minutes with amendment to change votes from 5 to 4 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Special City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and interview candidates for the City Administrator position. The agenda includes an executive session for discussion of non-elected personnel, followed by an action item. No other business is listed.

• Executive session for discussion on non-elected personnel
• Interview for City Administrator position
• Action item following executive session

The Rose Hill City Council held a special meeting solely to interview a candidate for the City Administrator position. The council voted 4-0 to recess into executive session for the interview, then reconvened with no discussion and no binding action taken. The meeting adjourned immediately after.

• Approved executive session to interview city administrator candidate (4-0)
• Adjourned special meeting with no action taken (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council will hold its regular meeting, including the swearing in of Mayor Jeanine Schantz, selection of a Council President, and appointment of a councilmember to fill the vacant seat left by Schantz. The council will also consider library appointments, an ordinance on board appointments, and receive reports from the city administrator and staff. The agenda includes a citizen forum and an executive session on city administrator applications.

• Swearing in of Mayor Jeanine Schantz
• Selection of Council President
• Appointment to fill vacant Council seat of Mayor Schantz
• Consider Library Appointments
• Consider Ordinance for Appointments to Non-Elected Boards, Commissions, and Committees

The Rose Hill City Council approved Appropriation Ordinance #2, appointed David Close to the vacant council seat, and confirmed library board appointments. The council also approved Ordinance #743 to move board appointment times to May. Mayor Jeanine Schantz was sworn in, and the council scheduled special meetings to interview City Administrator candidates.

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #2 (5-0)
• Swore in Jeanine Schantz as Mayor
• Appointed Michelle Bollig as Council President (4-0)
• Confirmed David Close to vacant council seat (4-0)
• Reaffirmed Mayor's appointments of Erika Kinchion and David Hopkins to Library Board (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance #743 setting appointment times for non-elected boards to May (4-0)
• Scheduled special meetings on Jan 26, Jan 27, and Feb 7 to interview City Administrator candidates (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council will hold a public hearing on a 2026 budget amendment and consider approving an amended budget for the Special Street & Highway Fund. They will also consider a resolution to establish an exclusive solid waste collection service, a zoning change for certain property, and several contract change orders. The meeting includes routine items like minutes, claims, and citizen forum.

• Public hearing on 2026 budget amendment
• Consider approval of amended 2026 Special Street & Highway Fund budget
• Resolution to establish exclusive solid waste collection service
• Ordinance changing zoning district classification of certain property
• Final contract change orders for Apex Excavating (sanitary sewer, water) and Pearson Construction (street)

The Rose Hill City Council approved a resolution declaring intent to establish an exclusive solid waste collection service, an amended 2026 budget for the Special Street & Highway Fund, a zoning change at 310 S. Morris, and the sale of general obligation temporary notes. It also approved appropriation ordinances, contract change orders, and held two executive sessions with no binding action.

• Approved Resolution #711 declaring intent to establish exclusive solid waste collection service (5-0)
• Approved amended 2026 Special Street & Highway Fund budget to $274,350 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #742 changing zoning at 310 S. Morris from R-1 to R-2 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #712 authorizing sale of GO Temporary Notes, Series 2026-1 (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #24B and #1 (5-0)
• Approved final change orders for Apex Excavating ($139,875 sewer; $163,070 water) and Pearson Construction ($160,012 street) (5-0)
• Approved minutes as presented (5-0)