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Rose Hill public meetings in 2021

26 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 20, 2021 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Rose Hill Council to review 2020 audit and ARPA budget resolution

The City Council will consider the approval of the 2020 Audit and a 2022 GAAP Waiver. The meeting also includes consideration of a COPS Grant Agreement and a preliminary budget for American Rescue Plan Act funds for 2021-2023.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2020 audit, ARPA budget, COPS grant agreement

The Rose Hill City Council approved the 2020 financial audit, adopted a 2022 GAAP waiver, authorized officials to execute a COPS grant agreement, and adopted a preliminary budget for American Rescue Plan Act funds for 2021-2023. All votes were 4-0. No public comments were made, and no items were denied or tabled.

Mon Dec 6, 2021 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to set 2022 wages, use ARPA funds for essential workers

The Rose Hill City Council will consider approving 2022 licenses for cereal malt beverage (CMB) sellers and trash haulers, and a resolution establishing wage rates and allowing the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for essential workers. The agenda also includes a Fair Housing Proclamation and routine items like minutes, claims, and reports.

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✓ Decided: Rose Hill Council adopts wage resolution using ARPA funds

The Rose Hill City Council approved all agenda items unanimously, including a resolution establishing wage rates for essential employees and allowing the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds. They also approved 2022 cereal malt beverage licenses for Pizza Hut, Casey's General Store, and Dollar General, and 2022 trash hauler licenses for Air Capital Waste, Waste Connections, and Waste Management of Kansas - Wichita. The meeting was procedural with no public comments or substantive discussion.

Mon Nov 15, 2021 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on Hometown Christmas street closure, donation

The Rose Hill City Council is meeting to approve the agenda and prior minutes, and to consider an appropriation ordinance for claims. The main action item is approving a street closure and donation request for the Hometown Christmas event. The council will also hear reports from the city administrator, staff, and councilmembers.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Hometown Christmas street closure and $500 donation

The Rose Hill City Council approved a street closure for the Hometown Christmas parade and a $500 donation to the event organizer. A motion to increase the donation to $750 failed for lack of a second. The council also approved the agenda, prior minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #22, all by 4-0 votes. No other substantive decisions were made; discussion items included a future parks plan and a police officer grant update.

Mon Nov 1, 2021 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Rose Hill City Council to consider KMIT health insurance authorization

The City Council will review authorization to proceed with the KMIT Health Insurance Program. The meeting also includes a report from the City Administrator regarding sales tax and WAMPO.

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✓ Decided: Council approves KMIT health insurance program for city employees

The Rose Hill City Council voted 5-0 to authorize proceeding with the KMIT Health Insurance Program, which Administrator Porter said would provide better insurance with more choice for employees at a lower-than-expected cost. The council also approved the agenda, minutes, and Ordinance #21, all by 5-0 votes. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

Mon Oct 18, 2021 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider trash hauler licensing, street project change order, collections ordinance

The Rose Hill City Council will consider three action items: an ordinance amending trash hauling licensure rules, Change Order #8 for a street project with Kansas Paving, and an ordinance allowing a contracted collection agency to collect delinquent accounts and assess costs. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda, minutes, and an appropriation ordinance for claims, plus reports from the city administrator, police department, and councilmembers.

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✓ Decided: Rose Hill Council approves trash hauling licensure ordinance

The Rose Hill City Council approved Ordinance #695 amending trash hauling licensure rules, Change Order #8 increasing the Kansas Paving street project by $4,265.30, and Ordinance #696 authorizing contracted collection agency services for delinquent accounts. All votes were 5-0. The council also approved the agenda, minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #20, and heard reports on the Wichita Water Break and Fall Festival.

Mon Oct 4, 2021 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider debt collection contract and Old Town change orders

The Rose Hill City Council is meeting to consider two action items: a government collection contract with CBK, Inc., and change orders for the Old Town Street Project with Vogts Parga Construction LLC. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, minutes from the September 20 meeting, and an appropriation ordinance for claims. Presentations and reports from the city administrator, police chief, and councilmembers are scheduled, but no other major decisions are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves collection contract and street project change orders

The Rose Hill City Council unanimously approved a government collection contract with CBK, Inc. and change orders #3, #4, and #5 for the Old Town/CDBG Street Project with Vogts Parga Construction. The council also approved the agenda, prior minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #19, all by 5-0 votes. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

Mon Sep 20, 2021 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider salary schedule, paving change order, tree trimming bid

The Rose Hill City Council will consider several action items, including approving a salary schedule, a change order with Kansas Paving, a bid for tree trimming on Township Road, and banking with Equity Bank. They will also discuss an employee appointment for an interim chief and receive reports from the city administrator and staff.

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✓ Decided: Rose Hill Council appoints interim police chief, approves salary resolution

The Rose Hill City Council approved a salary schedule resolution using ARPA funds, appointed Taylor Parlier as Interim Chief of Police, and approved several contracts including a change order and tree trimming bid. All votes were unanimous with 4-0 or 5-0 tallies.

Tue Sep 7, 2021 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to set 2022 property tax rate and adopt annual budget

The Rose Hill City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to levy a property tax rate exceeding the revenue neutral rate, adopt an ad valorem tax ordinance, and adopt the 2022 annual budget. They will also consider a change order for the Old Town/CDBG Sewer Project and other routine items.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2022 budget with property tax levy above revenue-neutral rate

The Rose Hill City Council approved the 2022 budget and a property tax levy of 47.000 mills, which is lower than the 2021 rate but higher than the revenue-neutral rate, requiring a public hearing and resolution. The council also approved a change order for the Old Town/CDBG sewer project and several routine items. No public comments were made at the two public hearings.

Mon Aug 16, 2021 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Rose Hill Council to consider new traffic and public offense ordinances

The City Council will vote on several resolutions for infrastructure improvements in the Sunrise Addition. The agenda also includes approvals for a trash hauler license and new city ordinances.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Sunrise Addition infrastructure resolutions and contracts

The Rose Hill City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including a trash hauler license, two ordinances, four resolutions for infrastructure improvements in the Sunrise Addition, and an engineering services contract. All votes were 5-0.

Mon Aug 9, 2021 · 18:30

Workshop

✓ Decided: Workshop on animal rules held; no decisions made

The Rose Hill workshop on August 9, 2021, featured a presentation by Christy Fischer, Executive Director of the Wichita Animal Action League, on animal rules and regulations. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the session.

Mon Aug 2, 2021 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Rose Hill Council to consider budget hearing notice and revenue neutral rate

The City Council will consider authorizing the notice for a 2022 budget public hearing and the revenue neutral rate. The meeting also includes presentations for police life saving awards and a budget discussion.

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✓ Decided: Council sets Sept. 7 budget hearing and revenue neutral rate hearing

The Rose Hill City Council approved a motion to hold a Budget Hearing and Revenue Neutral Rate Public Hearing on Monday, September 7th, for the 2022 budget. The council also approved the agenda, minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #15, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were reports and presentations.

Mon Jul 26, 2021 · 18:30

Workshop

Rose Hill workshop to discuss proposed 2022 city budget

The Rose Hill City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the proposed 2022 city budget. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and no specific budget figures are provided in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council discusses proposed 2022 city budget

The workshop was solely a discussion of the proposed 2022 City Budget. No formal decisions were made; the item was for discussion only.

Mon Jul 19, 2021 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to approve street patching bids and set animal rules workshop

The Rose Hill City Council will consider approving street patching bids and establishing a date for a workshop on animal regulations. The agenda also includes a budget discussion and routine items like minutes, claims, and reports.

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✓ Decided: Rose Hill Council awards $43,447.50 street patching contract to APAC-Kansas

The Rose Hill City Council approved the agenda, minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #14, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. The council awarded the street patching contract to APAC-Kansas for $43,447.50, with $40,000 from the Street Sales Tax Fund and $3,447.50 from the General Fund Street Fund, and set a workshop for August 9, 2021, on animal rules with the Wichita Animal Action League. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

Tue Jul 6, 2021 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Rose Hill council to set 2022 tax hearing, ARPA authorization, budget workshop

The Rose Hill City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and set dates for key budget-related items. The council will establish a Revenue Neutral Rate hearing for the 2022 budget, consider authorizing the Mayor to sign American Rescue Plan Act documents, and discuss scheduling a budget workshop.

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✓ Decided: Rose Hill Council sets 47-mill levy, schedules RNR hearing for Sept. 7

The Rose Hill City Council voted unanimously to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate with a proposed mill levy of 47.00 mills and set a Revenue Neutral Rate hearing for September 7 at 7:00 p.m. The council also authorized the Mayor to sign and execute American Rescue Plan Act documents on behalf of the city, with the Council President as backup. A budget workshop was scheduled for July 26 at 6:30 p.m. All votes were 5-0.

Mon Jun 21, 2021 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider street testing, change order, marking award

The Rose Hill City Council will consider several street-related action items, including a proposal for testing services for Old Town streets, approval of a change order for the 2019 street project, and awarding a contract for street marking. The council will also hear presentations from the Butler County Historical Society and Butler Community College, and review a library budget overview. A decision on funding for the Butler County Historical Society is also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council awards street testing, striping contracts and approves $1,500 donation

The Rose Hill City Council approved several contracts and a donation. It awarded a $7,291.65 contract to PEC for material testing on the Old Town Street project, a $12,200 contract to Cillessen & Son for street striping, and a $1,500 donation to the Butler County Historical Society. The council also approved a $6,416.87 credit for Change Order #6 on the 2019 Street Project. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

Mon Jun 7, 2021 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to approve parking lot lease with Rose Hill Christian Church

The Rose Hill City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including a parking lot lease agreement with Rose Hill Christian Church, a hazard mitigation plan resolution, and change orders for the 2019 Street Project. The council will also receive the Police Department's annual report and a budget overview for 2022. The agenda includes standard items like minutes approval and claims.

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✓ Decided: Council approves parking lot lease, hazard plan, street change orders

The Rose Hill City Council unanimously approved a parking lot lease agreement with Rose Hill Christian Church, adopted Resolution #640 for the Hazard Mitigation Plan, and approved multiple change orders for the 2019 Street Project, including one funded by stimulus monies. The council also approved the agenda, minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #11, all by 5-0 votes. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.

Mon May 17, 2021 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on alcohol permit for Fall Festival, fireworks, and shooting ordinance

The Rose Hill City Council will consider several action items, including a resolution to approve an alcoholic liquor application for the Fall Festival, a fireworks exhibition application, and an ordinance amending the city code regarding dangerous weapons on public property. The council will also discuss a parking lot agreement with the Christian Church and receive reports from the city administrator and staff.

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✓ Decided: Council approves liquor, fireworks, weapons ordinance for Fall Festival

The Rose Hill City Council approved Resolution #639 allowing alcoholic liquor in city parks for the Fall Festival, a public fireworks exhibition, and Ordinance #690 permitting shooting sports on public grounds for training. The council also moved forward with a draft parking lot agreement with the Rose Hill Christian Church. All votes were 4-0.

Mon May 3, 2021 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider street sealing, testing services, and annual appointments

The Rose Hill City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 3, 2021, with several action items including annual city appointments, a proposal for street sealing, and a proposal for testing services. The council will also discuss a parking lot agreement with the Christian Church and receive reports from the city administrator and staff. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes and claims.

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✓ Decided: Council awards $88,642.91 street sealing contract to South Central Sealing & Paving

The Rose Hill City Council approved a contract with South Central Sealing & Paving for the 2021 Street Sealing Program at a base price of $88,642.91, with additional patching and base work possible at $76.83 per square yard. The council also approved a $6,095.00 testing services contract with PEC for the N. Morris project. Annual city appointments were approved, including Warren Porter as City Administrator and Nelson Mosley as Police Chief. A proclamation declaring May 15, 2021 as Peace Officers Memorial Day was read.

Mon Apr 19, 2021 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on Wichita water contract

The Rose Hill City Council is meeting to consider approving a water contract with the City of Wichita, along with routine items like minutes, claims, and an appropriation ordinance. The agenda also includes reports from the city administrator and staff, but no other major policy decisions are listed.

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✓ Decided: Rose Hill Council approves Wichita wholesale water agreement

The Rose Hill City Council approved the Agreement for Wholesale Water Services with Wichita, Kansas, by a 4-0 vote. The council also approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #8, all by 4-0 votes. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

Mon Apr 5, 2021 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to approve $1.5M in temporary notes, buy police and utility vehicles

The Rose Hill City Council will consider several action items, including approving a fall festival donation request, authorizing general obligation temporary notes (Resolution #638), and purchasing new vehicles for the police and water/sewer departments. The meeting also includes an executive session for a legal matter and reports from the city administrator and staff.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $2,000 Fall Festival donation, waives vendor fees, allows derby use

The Rose Hill City Council approved a $2,000 donation to the 2021 Fall Festival, waived all vendor fees, and allowed use of city property for the demolition derby. The council also accepted a low-interest bid for $1.69 million in temporary notes, authorized purchase of a new police vehicle and a water/wastewater pickup truck, and approved the claims ordinance. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

Mon Mar 15, 2021 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to review Wichita water contract, approve insurance renewal

The Rose Hill City Council will consider approving an insurance renewal and review the city's wholesale water contract with Wichita. The agenda also includes discussion of a possible animal tethering ordinance and routine reports from staff and councilmembers.

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✓ Decided: Council approves insurance renewal with $1M cyber coverage

The Rose Hill City Council approved renewing its current insurance coverage and adding cyber insurance with a $1 million limit. The council also approved the agenda, minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #6, all by 4-0 votes. A proposed water contract with Wichita was reviewed but no action was taken; it will be considered in April. The council agreed to hold a future workshop on animal tethering.

Mon Mar 1, 2021 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to approve $1.5M street improvement bond sale and insurance renewal

The Rose Hill City Council will consider approving a resolution to sell General Obligation Temporary Notes for street improvements, along with renewing the city's insurance policy through Carson Insurance Group. The meeting also includes ceremonial items, a planning commission appointment, and routine reports from staff and councilmembers.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.5M street improvement bond sale, appoints new member

The Rose Hill City Council approved Resolution #637 for the sale of General Obligation Temporary Notes, Series 2021-1, for street improvements, with a 5-0 vote. The council also appointed James Keller to the planning commission and tabled the city insurance renewal decision until the next meeting. Robert Varner was sworn in to fill a vacant council seat, and two proclamations were read.

Tue Feb 16, 2021 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider appointment, workshop, fireworks permit

The Rose Hill City Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving the agenda, minutes, and claims. Action items include considering a councilmember appointment, setting a workshop for a presentation, and a fireworks permit for Rose Hill Christian Church. Discussion items include reports from the city administrator, staff, and councilmembers.

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✓ Decided: Rose Hill Council appoints Robert Varner to vacant seat

The Rose Hill City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Robert Varner to fill a vacant council position, approved a fireworks permit for Rose Hill Christian Church, and scheduled a March 22 workshop on entrepreneurial government. All votes were 4-0.

Mon Feb 1, 2021 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider appointment, police swearing-in, quiet zones

The Rose Hill City Council will hold its regular meeting with ceremonial swearing-in of a new police officer, consider a councilmember appointment, and discuss quiet zones. The agenda also includes approval of the agenda, minutes, and claims, plus reports from the city administrator and staff.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Robert Varner to fill vacancy

The Rose Hill City Council held its regular meeting on February 1, 2021. Mayor Weaver recommended appointing Robert Varner to fill a council vacancy, but no motion was made, so no appointment occurred. The council approved the agenda, minutes, and Appropriation #3, and discussed a workshop and railroad quiet zones, tabling the latter.

Tue Jan 19, 2021 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to award lawn mowing and care contracts for 2021

The Rose Hill City Council will consider approving bids for two 2021 contracts: one for lawn mowing and one for lawn care services. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda, minutes from the January 4 meeting, and an appropriation ordinance for claims. The council will hear reports from the city administrator, staff, and councilmembers.

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✓ Decided: Council awards 2021 lawn mowing and care contracts

The Rose Hill City Council approved two lawn service contracts for 2021: one for mowing with Flint Hills Lawn Care, LLC at $1,849.11 per mow, and one for lawn care services with Rich Lawns at $14,558.35. Both motions passed unanimously (3-0). The council also approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and Appropriation #2, all by 3-0 votes.

Mon Jan 4, 2021 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to appoint library board member, write off bad debts

The Rose Hill City Council is meeting for its first regular session of 2021. The agenda includes ceremonial items like the swearing-in of the mayor, along with action items to appoint a member to the Rose Hill Library Board and approve a resolution to write off uncollectable utility accounts. The council will also hear reports from the city administrator and staff.

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