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Rose Hill public meetings in 2022

25 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 19, 2022 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider $2.5M industrial revenue bonds for Dynamic N/C project

The Rose Hill City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a budget amendment for the 2022 Street Sales Tax Fund, and vote on issuing taxable industrial revenue bonds for the Dynamic N/C project. They will also consider resolutions on GAAP accounting, wage rates for city employees, and licenses for CMB and trash haulers.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.2M street sales tax budget amendment

The Rose Hill City Council unanimously approved a budget amendment for the 2022 Street Sales Tax Fund, along with several other routine items. All votes were 5-0. The council also authorized the issuance of taxable industrial revenue bonds for the Dynamic N/C project and approved resolutions on accounting practices, employee wage rates, and licenses.

Mon Dec 5, 2022 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider new industrial revenue bonds for Dynamic N/C expansion

The Rose Hill City Council will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions to redeem existing industrial revenue bonds for Dynamic N/C, LLC and issue new taxable bonds to finance acquisition and expansion of a manufacturing facility. The council will also vote on 2023 licenses for cereal malt beverage (CMB) sellers and trash haulers, and a change order for wheelchair ramp construction.

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✓ Decided: Council approves bond resolutions for Dynamic N/C expansion

The Rose Hill City Council approved two resolutions related to Dynamic N/C, LLC: Resolution #658 authorizing redemption of Series 2016 taxable industrial revenue bonds and property conveyance, and Resolution #659 supporting new taxable industrial revenue bonds to finance acquisition and expansion of a manufacturing facility. The council also approved 2023 CMB and trash hauler licenses, a $2,000 change order for wheelchair ramps, and the appropriation ordinance. All votes were 4-0.

Mon Nov 21, 2022 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider creating risk management reserve fund

The Rose Hill City Council is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and an appropriation ordinance, and to consider a resolution establishing a risk management reserve fund. The council will also hear reports from the city administrator, staff, and councilmembers. The meeting includes a citizen forum for public input.

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✓ Decided: Rose Hill Council adopts risk management reserve fund

The Rose Hill City Council approved all agenda items unanimously, including the adoption of Resolution #657 establishing a Risk Management Reserve Fund to save on insurance premiums by raising deductibles. The council also approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #22 for claims. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were discussed.

Mon Nov 7, 2022 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider Hometown Christmas requests and police radio purchase

The Rose Hill City Council is meeting to consider action items including requests for the Hometown Christmas event (an MOU, street closure, and financial request) and a radio purchase request from the police department. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, claims, and staff reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $105K grant for new police radios

The Rose Hill City Council approved moving forward with the purchase of Motorola radios and authorized a contract with SERV for installation, funded by a $105,000 federal grant. The council also approved the Hometown Christmas MOU, street closure, and increased the event contribution to $750. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

Mon Oct 17, 2022 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider change orders for Sunrise utilities contract

The Rose Hill City Council will consider two change orders for the Sunrise Underground Utilities contract with Mies Construction, Inc., and will also review and potentially approve the appropriation ordinance for claims. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, minutes, and reports from the city administrator and staff.

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✓ Decided: Council approves two change orders for Sunrise utility projects

The Rose Hill City Council approved two change orders for the Sunrise underground utilities contract with Mies Construction, Inc. Change Order #1 for the water project was approved at $3,609.38, and Change Order #2 for the stormwater project was approved at $1,633.20. The council also approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #20, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. No public comments were made during the citizen forum.

Mon Oct 3, 2022 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider fireworks display at Fall Festival

The Rose Hill City Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving the agenda, minutes, and an appropriation ordinance for claims. The main action item is a request for a fireworks display during the Fall Festival, with supporting documents including a permit and insurance certificate. The meeting also includes ceremonial swearing in of a police officer, recognition of another officer, and reports from the city administrator and staff.

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✓ Decided: Council approves fireworks display for Fall Festival

The Rose Hill City Council approved a request for a fireworks display during the Fall Festival Party at the Pond, with a unanimous 5-0 vote. The council also approved the agenda, minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #19, all by 5-0 votes. No public comments were made, and the meeting included ceremonial recognition of a new part-time police officer and a 5-year service award. The council entered executive session for confidential contractual negotiations but took no binding action.

Mon Sep 19, 2022 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to approve Sunrise temporary notes, testing contract, and right-of-way ordinance

The Rose Hill City Council will consider several action items, including approving bids and a resolution for Sunrise General Obligation Temporary Notes, a testing services contract with PEC for the Sunrise Addition, an ordinance adding public right-of-way regulations, and a right-of-way use agreement. The council will also hold the first reading of a franchise agreement with Clearwave Fiber. The meeting includes routine items like minutes, claims, and reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Sunrise financing, right-of-way rules

The Rose Hill City Council approved financing for the Sunrise Addition, including accepting a bid from Commerce Bank for temporary notes and approving Resolution #657 for the notes. It also awarded a $6,435 contract to PEC for material testing on the Sunrise project, approved Ordinance #704 regulating public right-of-way, and approved a right-of-way use agreement with Kerr. The Clearwave Fiber franchise agreement was discussed but no action was taken, pending negotiations.

Tue Sep 6, 2022 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Rose Hill Council to set 2023 budget, tax rate, and consider rezoning

The Rose Hill City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to exceed the revenue neutral rate, levy ad valorem tax, and adopt the 2023 budget. The council will also consider a rezoning request for 103-109 N. Reyer from R-1 to R-3, a right-of-way license, and a contract franchise with Clearwave Fiber. Action items include replacing water booster station pumps and approving appropriation ordinance #17.

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✓ Decided: Rose Hill approves 2023 budget with property tax rate above revenue neutral

The Rose Hill City Council approved the 2023 budget and a property tax levy of 43.000 mills, exceeding the revenue neutral rate of 41.425 mills, after holding public hearings with no citizen comments. The council also approved a rezoning request, authorized water booster station pump replacements, and tabled a right-of-way license request.

Mon Aug 15, 2022 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to sell temporary notes, approve Dollar General beer license

The Rose Hill City Council will consider authorizing the sale of general obligation temporary notes and approving a cereal malt beverage license for Dollar General. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the agenda, minutes, and claims, along with reports from the city administrator and staff.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.2M GO notes for Sunrise Addition Phase II

The Rose Hill City Council approved Resolution #654 authorizing the sale of General Obligation Temporary Notes Series 2022-1 to finance Phase II improvements in the Sunrise Addition. The council also approved a cereal malt beverage license for Dollar General, contingent on fire department requirements, and approved Appropriation Ordinance #16 for claims. All votes were 4-0.

Mon Aug 1, 2022 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to award sewer, water, stormwater, and street contracts for Sunrise Addition Phase 2

The Rose Hill City Council will consider awarding construction contracts for the Sunrise Addition Phase 2 project, covering sanitary sewer, water distribution, stormwater improvements, and street paving. The council will also vote on a police chief residency request and approve an appropriation ordinance for claims. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and reports.

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✓ Decided: Council awards $948K in Sunrise Addition infrastructure contracts

The Rose Hill City Council approved two construction contracts for the Sunrise Addition-Phase 2 project: a $681,737.50 base bid to Mies Construction for sanitary sewer, water, and stormwater improvements, and a $266,808.32 bid to Pearson Construction for street paving. The council also extended the police chief's residency requirement by six months. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

Mon Jul 18, 2022 · 00:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to hold NRP public hearing, consider resolution

The Rose Hill City Council is meeting to hold a public hearing on the Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) and consider a resolution related to it. They will also consider setting a date for a public hearing on RNR rates. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes, claims, and an appropriation ordinance, plus reports from staff and councilmembers.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Neighborhood Revitalization Plan resolution

The Rose Hill City Council unanimously approved Resolution #653, adopting the Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP), and set a public hearing for September 6 to consider a related RNR (Rural Neighborhood Revitalization) with a proposed mill levy of at least 43.000 mills. The council also approved the agenda, prior minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #14, all by 5-0 votes. No public comments were made, and an executive session was held with no binding action taken.

Thu Jul 14, 2022 · 19:00

Workshop

City workshop discusses 2023 budget

The Rose Hill City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the 2023 budget. This is a discussion item only, with no formal action scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council discusses 2023 budget at workshop, no votes taken

The Rose Hill City Council held a workshop on July 14, 2022, to discuss the 2023 budget. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were made during the meeting; it was a discussion-only session.

Tue Jul 5, 2022 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on traffic, offense codes; discuss NRP, budget

The Rose Hill City Council will consider adopting two ordinances—a Standard Traffic Ordinance and a Uniform Public Offense Code—that regulate traffic and public offenses within city limits. They will also vote on a resolution to approve a temporary alcoholic liquor application for the Fall Festival, waiving fees and park restrictions. Discussion items include the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan and the 2023 budget, with a budget workshop scheduled for July 14.

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✓ Decided: Council approves traffic and public offense ordinances

The Rose Hill City Council approved two ordinances: the Standard Traffic Ordinance (#699) and the Uniform Public Offense Code (#700), both by 5-0 votes. It also approved Resolution #652 supporting a temporary alcoholic liquor permit for the Fall Festival, subject to state approval. The council reached consensus to proceed with renewing the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan and discussed the 2023 budget, including a proposed 10.12% mill levy reduction.

Mon Jun 20, 2022 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Rose Hill Council to consider insurance, budget, licenses

The Rose Hill City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and several action items, including an insurance proposal, a license for Kountry Kitchen Cafe, a revised agreement with the Fall Festival, and a vehicle safety resolution. They will also discuss the 2023 budget and hear presentations on the 9/11 Memorial Project and the library's budget request.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $308,201 slurry seal project, supports 9/11 memorial

The Rose Hill City Council approved the final slurry seal/patching project cost of $308,201.26, a 2.2% increase from the original contract, and approved several routine items including the CMB license for Kountry Kitchen Cafe and a revised MOU with the Fall Festival. The council also expressed support for a proposed 9/11 memorial at the Rose Hill Pond grounds and decided not to switch insurance providers, keeping EMC/Carson. A budget workshop was scheduled for July 14 to discuss the 2023 budget and a potential Revenue Neutral Rate hearing.

Mon Jun 6, 2022 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider taxable IRBs for manufacturing expansion, patrol car purchase

The Rose Hill City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution on issuing taxable industrial revenue bonds to finance an addition to a manufacturing facility. The council will also decide on a Fall Festival donation request, a mobile food vendor fee waiver, and authorization to start acquiring a patrol car. A 2023 budget discussion and the police department's annual report are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $16M industrial revenue bond for Dynamics expansion

The Rose Hill City Council approved Resolution 650 authorizing up to $16,000,000 in taxable industrial revenue bonds for Dynamics, N/C, to finance a 125,000-square-foot expansion and equipment, including a ten-year tax abatement and sales tax exemption. The council also approved a $2,000 donation to the Fall Festival, waived mobile food vendor fees for the event, and authorized the purchase of a 2022 Dodge Durango and outfitting of two police vehicles. The MPR insurance quote discussion was tabled to the next meeting.

Mon May 16, 2022 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to close out 2020 CDBG Old Town Street Project and consider right-of-way permit

The Rose Hill City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving the close-out of the 2020 CDBG Old Town Street Project, authorizing final documents. The council will also discuss and consider a right-of-way permit for property at Reyer Street and north of E. Berry Street, along with routine items like minutes, claims, and staff reports.

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✓ Decided: Council closes out 2020 CDBG Old Town Street project, authorizes final documents

The Rose Hill City Council approved closing out the 2020 CDBG Old Town Street project and authorized the mayor and staff to execute final documents (5-0). The council also approved the agenda after removing all Fall Festival items, approved the minutes, and passed Appropriation Ordinance #10, all by 5-0 votes. A right-of-way permit for property on Reyer Street was discussed but not voted on; the council reached consensus to consider it based on a concept. No public comments were made, and the CDBG public hearing had no speakers.

Mon May 2, 2022 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to approve appointments, fireworks permit, claims

The Rose Hill City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including mayoral appointments to the Library Board and Planning Commission, approval of a public fireworks exhibition by Rainbow Fireworks, Inc., and approval of Appropriation Ordinance #9 for claims. The agenda also includes discussion items such as the City Administrator's report on sales tax receipts and staff reports from the police department.

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✓ Decided: Council approves library and planning commission appointments

The Rose Hill City Council approved mayoral appointments to the Library Board and Planning Commission, and authorized a public fireworks exhibition. All votes were 4-0 except the Planning Commission appointments, which passed 4-1. The meeting also included routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, and an appropriation ordinance.

Mon Apr 18, 2022 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider ARPA budget, patrol vehicle purchase, and donations

The Rose Hill City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 18, 2022, covering routine approvals, proclamations, and several action items. Key decisions include a resolution for the preliminary budget of ARPA funds, authorizing an insurance program review, and starting the acquisition process for a patrol vehicle. The council will also consider a donation for Project Graduation and swear in police officers.

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✓ Decided: Council approves ARPA budget resolution and $750 Project Graduation donation

The Rose Hill City Council approved a $750 donation to Project Graduation and adopted Resolution #649 for the preliminary budget of ARPA funds. The council also authorized receiving an insurance program review quote from Midwest Public Risk of Kansas and discussed starting the acquisition process for a patrol vehicle. All votes were 4-0, with Councilmember Robert Varner absent.

Mon Apr 4, 2022 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on rezoning 228 E. Waitt St. and animal control ordinance

The Rose Hill City Council will consider several action items, including a rezoning request for 228 E. Waitt St. from R-1 to R-2, a resolution amending the official zoning map, approval of GovBuilt software, and an ordinance amending animal control regulations. The meeting also includes annual city appointments and a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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✓ Decided: Rose Hill Council denies rezoning, approves appointments and software

The Rose Hill City Council denied a rezoning request for 228 E. Waitt St. from R-1 to R-2, following the Planning Commission's recommendation. The council also approved annual city appointments, a zoning map amendment, new permitting software, and an animal control ordinance, all by unanimous 4-0 votes. A citizen request for help with a church's tax foreclosure was discussed but no action was taken.

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Mon Mar 21, 2022 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Rose Hill Council to review street maintenance and planning appointments

The City Council will meet to consider the 2022 Street Maintenance plan and approve a Planning Commission appointment. The agenda also includes reviewing claims via Appropriation Ordinance #6 and receiving reports from the City Administrator.

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✓ Decided: Rose Hill awards $301,471 street maintenance contract

The Rose Hill City Council approved a $301,471.26 contract with South Central Sealing & Paving for 2022 street maintenance, and appointed Marion Futhey to the Planning Commission. All votes were unanimous (4-0). The council also approved the agenda, prior minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #6.

Mon Mar 7, 2022 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Rose Hill City Council to discuss dog tethering ordinance

The City Council will review a draft ordinance regarding dog tethering and consider several proclamations. The meeting also includes the presentation of Appropriation Ordinance #5 and various staff reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approves minutes, claims, and proclamations; discusses dog tethering

The Rose Hill City Council approved the meeting minutes, Appropriation Ordinance #5, and the agenda, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. Mayor Weaver presented proclamations for Girl Scout Week and Severe Weather Preparedness Week. The council discussed a draft dog tethering ordinance but took no action, deferring further consideration to the April 4, 2022 meeting.

Tue Feb 22, 2022 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to appoint police chief, renew insurance, amend water service rules

The Rose Hill City Council will vote on appointing a Chief of Police, approving the 2022 insurance renewal with Carson Insurance Group, and adopting an ordinance amending water service outside city limits. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, claims, and the city administrator's report.

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✓ Decided: Rose Hill Council approves Parlier as police chief, insurance renewal, water ordinance

The Rose Hill City Council unanimously approved Mayor Weaver's appointment of Taylor Parlier as Chief of Police, the 2022-23 property and liability insurance renewal through Carson Insurance Group, and Ordinance #649 amending water service rules outside city limits. All votes were 5-0. The council also approved the agenda, prior minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #4. No public comments were made.

Mon Feb 7, 2022 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider fireworks permit, street change order, lawn mowing contracts

The Rose Hill City Council will vote on several action items, including a fireworks permit for Rose Hill Christian Church, a change order for the 2020 Old Town street improvements, and contracts for lawn mowing and water services. They will also discuss dog tethering regulations and receive reports from the city administrator and staff.

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✓ Decided: Council approves fireworks permit, contracts, and water service agreements

The Rose Hill City Council unanimously approved all action items, including a fireworks permit for Rose Hill Christian Church, a $9,773.95 deduction change order for the Old Town Street Project, lawn care contracts with Flint Hills Lawn Care and Rich Lawns, a water service agreement with Butler County Rural Water District #5, and a $55,105 water line relocation contract with McCullough Construction. The council also directed staff to draft a dog tethering ordinance and to apply for WAMPO funding for a pedestrian/bike path project.

Tue Jan 18, 2022 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to approve audit contract, write off uncollectable utility accounts

The Rose Hill City Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving the agenda and minutes, paying claims, and swearing in a new police officer. Action items include writing off uncollectable utility accounts and approving an audit services contract with GBN, P.A. The council will also receive reports from the city administrator, staff, and councilmembers, and hold an executive session on personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves utility write-off, audit contract, new officer

The Rose Hill City Council approved all action items unanimously, including writing off $6,162.56 in uncollectable utility accounts, authorizing the mayor to sign the 2021 audit contract with GBN, P.A., and conducting the ceremonial swearing-in of new Police Officer Daniel Harshbarger. The council also held three executive sessions on personnel matters but took no binding action. Discussion items included the state's Use Tax increase, water rate concerns, and a possible future dog tethering ordinance.

Mon Jan 3, 2022 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Rose Hill council to pick president, approve bank depositories

The Rose Hill City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 3, 2022, with action items including selecting a council president for a two-year term and approving three banks as official city depositories. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving the agenda, minutes, and an appropriation ordinance for claims, plus reports from the city administrator and staff.

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✓ Decided: Council elects Ed Musterer as president, approves bank depositories

The Rose Hill City Council unanimously approved the agenda, prior minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #1. Ed Musterer was elected Council President for a two-year term. The council also designated Equity Bank, Vintage Bank Kansas, and Emprise Bank as official city depositories. No public comments were made, and no substantive policy decisions were taken beyond these routine approvals.