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Rose Hill public meetings in 2023

25 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 18, 2023 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on trash hauler and CMB licenses, GAAP waiver, Circle C contract

The Rose Hill City Council will consider approving annual licenses for trash haulers and CMB (cement/concrete mixing?) businesses, a resolution waiving GAAP accounting standards, and an addition to the Circle C contract. The agenda also includes discussion items on parks and the city administrator's report.

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✓ Decided: Rose Hill Council approves $15K extra for Circle C paving repairs

The Rose Hill City Council approved all action items on the agenda, including an additional $15,000 for the Circle C Paving contract to cover sidewalk repairs and street damage from solid waste collection vehicles. The council also approved trash hauler licenses, cereal beverage licenses, a GAAP waiver resolution, and routine items. No items were denied or tabled.

Mon Dec 4, 2023 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider issuing taxable industrial revenue bonds for Viking and Dynamic N/C

The Rose Hill City Council will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions and ordinances to issue taxable industrial revenue bonds for Viking Corporation and Dynamic N/C, likely to finance expansions or improvements. They will also consider purchasing a 2024 police vehicle and approving Flock cameras. The meeting includes routine items like minutes, claims, and reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $9.8M bond for Dynamic N/C expansion

The Rose Hill City Council approved two industrial revenue bond ordinances: one for Viking Corporation and one for Dynamic N/C, with the latter not to exceed $9.8 million. Both bonds are the sole responsibility of the companies, with no financial obligation to the city. The council also gave consensus to begin ordering a 2024 police vehicle, to be formally considered on January 2, 2024. No action was needed on Flock cameras, as the final camera was already installed.

Mon Nov 20, 2023 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to set 2024 wage rates, approve Terra Acres plat, Hometown Christmas street closing

The Rose Hill City Council will vote on a resolution establishing wage rates, approve a preliminary plat for the Terra Acres Addition subdivision, and consider a street closing and donation for the Hometown Christmas event. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes, claims, and an appropriation ordinance, plus reports from the city administrator and staff.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2024 wage rates, street closure, and $750 donation

The Rose Hill City Council approved all agenda items unanimously (5-0), including a street closure and $750 donation for Hometown Christmas, Resolution #673 establishing 2024 wage rates, and the Terra Acres Addition plat. The council also approved the agenda, prior minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #22. No items were denied or tabled.

Mon Nov 6, 2023 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Rose Hill Council to discuss body camera grant and unsafe structure hearing

The City Council will consider a grant for police body cameras and a resolution to set a hearing regarding an unsafe or dangerous structure. The meeting also includes a presentation for the retirement of Police K9 Urlo.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts resolution for hearing on fire-damaged Main St. property

The Rose Hill City Council approved Resolution #672 to set a hearing for the property at 1714 N. Main, which was damaged by fire and deemed unsafe or dangerous. The council also approved a matching grant for police body cameras and recognized the retirement of police K9 Urlo. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

Mon Oct 16, 2023 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to approve animal control agreement with Rose Hill Veterinary Clinic

The Rose Hill City Council will vote on an agreement with Rose Hill Veterinary Clinic for animal control services. The agenda also includes approval of the prior meeting's minutes, an appropriation ordinance for claims, and reports from the city administrator and staff.

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✓ Decided: Council approves animal control contract with vet clinic

The Rose Hill City Council approved a new agreement with the Rose Hill Veterinary Clinic for animal control services, increasing the monthly rate from $825 to $1,100. The council also approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and Ordinance #20 (claims). No other substantive decisions were made.

Mon Oct 2, 2023 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Rose Hill City Council to review appropriation ordinance and staff reports

The Rose Hill City Council is holding a regular meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and claims, including Appropriation Ordinance #19. They will also hear the City Administrator's report, which includes attachments on a City of Emporia news article, Midwest drought, and year-to-date sales tax, along with staff reports from the police department and councilmember updates.

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✓ Decided: Rose Hill Council approves agenda, minutes, and claims ordinance

The Rose Hill City Council held a routine meeting with no public comments and no substantive policy decisions. The council unanimously approved the agenda, the previous meeting's minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #19 for claims. Staff reports covered street repairs, pond stocking, and police updates.

Mon Sep 18, 2023 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to decide on ARPA fund use and subordination agreement

The Rose Hill City Council will consider resolutions authorizing the use of all ARPA funds under the revenue loss category and approving a subordination agreement for Dynamic N/C, LLC. They will also vote on adopting the Uniform Public Offense Code. The meeting includes routine items like minutes, claims, and reports.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts ARPA fund resolution and public offense code

The Rose Hill City Council approved all agenda items unanimously, including Resolution #670 to use all American Rescue Plan Act funds under the revenue loss category, replacing prior resolutions. They also adopted Resolution #671 consenting to subordination of the city's taxable industrial revenue bonds for the Dynamic N/C project, and Ordinance #717 incorporating the Uniform Public Offense Code. All votes were 5-0.

Tue Sep 5, 2023 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on 2024 budget, tax levy exceeding revenue neutral rate

The Rose Hill City Council will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions and ordinances to adopt the 2024 budget, levy a property tax rate exceeding the revenue neutral rate, and set the ad valorem tax. The council will also vote on two rezoning requests: one for 321 N. Rose Hill Road (B-1 to General Business) and one for 1721 & 1729 N. Main St. (Multi-Family to Single Family/Zero Lot Line Residential).

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✓ Decided: Rose Hill adopts 2024 budget with property tax levy above revenue neutral rate

The Rose Hill City Council approved the 2024 budget and a property tax levy exceeding the revenue neutral rate, along with two zoning changes. All votes were 4-0 with one member absent. No public comments were received during the required public hearing on the tax rate.

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Mon Aug 21, 2023 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Rose Hill council to consider traffic ordinance and library board appointment

The Rose Hill City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including a standard traffic ordinance and a library board appointment. They will also hear a presentation on the 2022 audit and receive reports from the city administrator and staff.

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✓ Decided: Rose Hill Council approves 2022 audit, traffic ordinance, library board appointee

The Rose Hill City Council unanimously approved the 2022 city audit presented by Adams Brown CPAs, adopted Ordinance #712 (Standard Traffic Ordinance), and appointed James Tennis to the Library Board. All votes were 5-0. The council also heard reports on upcoming zoning cases, a lifted algae warning, and a police grant for body cameras.

Mon Aug 7, 2023 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider safety policies, water service request

The Rose Hill City Council will consider approving new safety policies for volunteers and confined spaces, and a request for water service. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the agenda, minutes, and claims, as well as reports from the city administrator and staff.

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✓ Decided: Council approves safety policies, water service, and police hires

The Rose Hill City Council approved two safety policies (confined spaces and volunteer), a water service request for a property on SW County Line Road, and the ceremonial swearing-in of two new police personnel. All votes were unanimous (4-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

Mon Jul 17, 2023 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to set mill levy and schedule revenue neutral rate hearing

The Rose Hill City Council will consider setting a mill levy rate and scheduling a public hearing on the revenue neutral rate for the 2024 budget. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and claims, along with reports from the city administrator, staff, and councilmembers.

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✓ Decided: Rose Hill sets 2024 mill rate at 37.000, hearing Sept. 5

The Rose Hill City Council approved a proposed 2024 mill levy rate of 37.000 mills and scheduled a revenue neutral rate public hearing for September 5, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. The rate can be lowered after the hearing but not increased. The council also approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #14, all by 4-0 votes.

Thu Jul 6, 2023 · 19:00

Workshop

Workshop to discuss proposed 2024 city budget

The Rose Hill City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the proposed 2024 city budget. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no other business listed.

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Mon Jul 3, 2023 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Rose Hill Council approves fire code, rezoning, and storage conditional use

The Rose Hill City Council unanimously approved three ordinances: adopting the City of Andover's fire code with revisions, rezoning a property from R-3 Multi-Family Residential to B-1 Local Business District, and granting a conditional use permit for self-storage units using storage containers in a B-1 district. All votes were 5-0. The meeting also included routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #13.

Mon Jun 19, 2023 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council awards $134,004 street work contract with $30K negotiation authority

The Rose Hill City Council awarded a contract for Phase II of the 2023 Street Maintenance Program to Circle C Paving for $134,004, with authority to negotiate up to an additional $30,000 in street work. The council also approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #12, all by 3-0 votes. A presentation on the Kansas Police and Fire retirement program was given, and a budget workshop was scheduled for July 6, 2023. No action was taken on the miniature horse request or the 2024 budget discussion.

Mon Jun 5, 2023 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider alcohol ban exemptions on public property

The Rose Hill City Council will consider an ordinance amending the city code to regulate alcohol consumption on public property, including possible exemptions and penalties. The council will also discuss the 2024 city budget and the library budget, and hear reports from staff and councilmembers.

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✓ Decided: Council approves alcohol consumption ordinance on public property

The Rose Hill City Council approved Ordinance #708, amending the city code to regulate alcohol consumption on public property, with exemptions and penalties. The council also approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #11, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. A citizen petition to allow mini horses as pets was discussed but no action was taken.

Mon May 15, 2023 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves $2,000 for Fall Festival, waives fees

The Rose Hill City Council approved $2,000 in financial support for the Fall Festival, waived Mobile Food Vendor Fees, and allowed a street closure for a dance and alcohol vendor. The council also approved water service requests for two properties outside city limits, reappointed two board members, and approved the consent agenda items including claims and minutes.

Mon May 1, 2023 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to discuss 2024 budget and consider appointments

The Rose Hill City Council is holding its regular meeting with several action and discussion items. They will consider approving annual city appointments and discuss the possibility of hosting a Moving Wall exhibit. The council will also have a preliminary discussion of the 2024 city budget, along with receiving reports from the city administrator and staff.

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✓ Decided: Rose Hill Council approves city appointments, claims National Day of Prayer

The Rose Hill City Council approved all city appointments, including Warren Porter as City Administrator, Taylor Parlier as Chief of Police, Richard Samaniego as City Attorney, Justen Phelps as City Prosecutor, and Fred Johnson as Municipal Judge, all by a 4-0 vote. The council also approved the agenda, minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #9, and proclaimed May 4, 2023 as National Day of Prayer. No action was taken on the Moving Wall discussion, and the 2024 budget was only discussed.

Mon Apr 17, 2023 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to approve ARPA fund use and School Street Pond lighting

The Rose Hill City Council is meeting to handle routine business including minutes, claims, and an appropriation ordinance. Action items include a resolution to use American Rescue Plan Act funds through the loss revenue calculation and a lighting proposal for School Street Pond. The agenda also includes proclamations and reports from city staff and councilmembers.

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✓ Decided: Council approves ARPA fund use and lighting project

The Rose Hill City Council approved several routine items, including the agenda, minutes, and an appropriation ordinance. It adopted Resolution #668 to use American Rescue Plan Act funds through the loss revenue calculation, and allowed the Rose Hill Recreation Commission to proceed with contractors for lighting at School Street Pond. A presentation on The Moving Wall was given, but no decision was made on it.

Mon Apr 3, 2023 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves resolution to acquire private property for drainage project

The Rose Hill City Council approved Resolution #667 declaring the necessity of acquiring private property for drainage and stormwater management, authorizing officials to execute documents and use capital improvement funds. The council also approved a fireworks permit for Rose Hill Christian Church, Appropriation Ordinance #7, and the meeting agenda and minutes. No public comments were made during the citizen forum.

Mon Mar 20, 2023 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves insurance renewal, appointments, and property purchase authority

The Rose Hill City Council approved the agenda, minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #6, all unanimously. They also approved Resolution #665 appointing Marion Futhey to the Planning Commission and renewed property and liability insurance with EMC/Carson Insurance Group with a $10,000 property deductible. In executive session, the council authorized the City Administrator to purchase target property up to the appraised county value.

Mon Mar 6, 2023 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider industrial revenue bonds for Viking expansion

The Rose Hill City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution authorizing taxable industrial revenue bonds to finance an addition to an existing manufacturing facility (Viking). The council will also vote on several other items, including a fiber franchise for Velocity, adoption of the 2012 International Fire Code, a mowing agreement, and pavement markings. Proclamations for Girl Scouts and severe weather awareness are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council approves industrial revenue bonds for Viking Blast expansion

The Rose Hill City Council approved Resolution #664 authorizing taxable industrial revenue bonds for Viking Blast & Wash Systems' facility addition, and approved several other items including a franchise for Velocity communications, adoption of the 2012 International Fire Code, a $750 donation to Project Graduation, a mowing agreement, and a pavement marking contract. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The council also held an executive session on real property acquisition with no binding action taken.

Tue Feb 21, 2023 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider 45-day Flock camera trial, lawn care contract, fireworks, patrol vehicle

The Rose Hill City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including a 45-day trial of Flock cameras, approval of lawn care services with Rich Lawns, a public fireworks exhibition from Rainbow Fireworks, Inc., and authorization to purchase a patrol vehicle. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, claims, and the city administrator's report.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 45-day Flock camera trial, lawn care, fireworks, patrol vehicle

The Rose Hill City Council approved a 45-day trial for five Flock cameras, lawn care services with Rich Lawns, a public fireworks exhibition by Rainbow Fireworks, Inc. for July 4, 2023, and the purchase of a patrol vehicle for $54,509.68. All votes were 4-0. The council also approved the agenda, minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #4.

Mon Feb 6, 2023 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider fire code agreement, skid steer purchase, chip seal bids

The Rose Hill City Council will consider several action items, including an interlocal service agreement with Andover for fire code compliance, the purchase of a skid steer loader for 2023, and proposals for sealing/patching (chip seal) for Phase I. They will also review audit proposals and hear the City Administrator's report, which includes a sales tax update and Kansas legislative update. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes and claims.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $97K paving contract, fire code deal, skid steer purchase

The Rose Hill City Council approved all action items on the agenda, including an inter-local agreement with Andover for fire code compliance, the purchase of a Cat Skid Steer Track Loader for $26,994, a $97,000 paving proposal from Circle C Paving with an additional $8,000 for field adjustments, and a contract with Adams Brown for FY2022 audit services. All votes were unanimous (5-0). No public comments were made, and no items were denied or tabled.

Tue Jan 17, 2023 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on 45-day trial of five Flock license-plate cameras

The Rose Hill City Council will consider approving a 45-day trial of five Flock license-plate cameras, with an option to add more cameras later. The meeting also includes a review of lead and copper rules, approval of the appropriation ordinance for claims, and routine items like minutes and staff reports. Three executive sessions are scheduled for personnel matters of non-elected personnel.

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✓ Decided: Council tables Flock camera trial for 30 days; appoints police chief

The Rose Hill City Council voted 5-0 to table a proposed 45-day trial of five Flock Safety cameras for 30 days to allow further review. The council also voted 5-0 to appoint Taylor Parlier as Chief of Police under Charter Ordinance #12, despite Parlier being a non-resident. Other actions included approving the agenda, minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #2, all by 5-0 votes. No public comments were made during the citizen forum.

Tue Jan 3, 2023 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider tax-exempt bond assignment for Dynamic N/C project

The Rose Hill City Council will consider several action items, including approving a resolution to consent to the assignment of documents related to taxable industrial revenue bonds for the Dynamic N/C project, writing off bad debt for past-due utility accounts through fiscal year 2021, revising the safety manual, and purchasing tasers for the police department. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the agenda, minutes, and claims, as well as reports from the city administrator and staff.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $18,910.78 for five police Tasers

The Rose Hill City Council approved all action items unanimously (5-0), including the purchase of five Tasers for the police department at a cost of $18,910.78. They also approved resolutions consenting to the assignment of industrial revenue bonds for the Dynamic N/C Project and writing off bad debt for past-due utility accounts through fiscal year 2021. The council approved the 2022 and 2023 claims on Appropriation Ordinance #1, safety manual revisions, and the amended December 19th minutes. No public comments were made, and no items were denied or tabled.