Rose Hill public meetings in 2024

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council will consider adopting an amended water fund budget and discuss water rates and issues. The council will also consider approving licenses for solid waste haulers and cereal malt beverage sellers, and set a workshop with the Rose Hill Recreation Commission.

• Adoption of Amended Water Fund budget
• Discussion of water rates and issues
• Approval of Solid Waste Haulers Licenses
• Approval of Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses
• Set workshop with Rose Hill Recreation Commission on Jan. 8, 2025

The Rose Hill City Council approved an amended 2024 Water Fund budget, increasing it from $1,074,265 to $1,170,500 to cover more water breaks and higher water purchase costs from Wichita. The council also approved 2025 licenses for solid waste haulers and cereal malt beverage retailers, and scheduled a workshop with the recreation commission. A discussion on water rates produced a consensus to prepare a resolution for further review at the January 20, 2025 meeting.

• Approved amended 2024 Water Fund budget increase to $1,170,500 (4-0)
• Approved 2025 solid waste hauler licenses for Waste Connections, Waste Management, and Air Capital Waste (4-0)
• Approved 2025 cereal malt beverage licenses for Pizza Hut, Dollar General (North and South), and Casey's General Store (4-0)
• Set workshop with Rose Hill Recreation Commission for Jan 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (4-0)
• Approved agenda, prior minutes, and claims as submitted (4-0 each)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on claims, consider a resolution waiving GAAP accounting standards, and discuss a meeting with the Rose Hill Recreation Commission. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, citizen forum, and staff reports.

• Public hearing and action on Appropriation Ordinance #23 (claims)
• Resolution waiving GAAP accounting standards
• Discussion of a meeting with Rose Hill Recreation Commission
• City Administrator's report including October budget and sales tax YTD
• Police department staff report for November 14-26

The Rose Hill City Council approved the agenda, minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #23, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. It also approved Resolution #689 waiving GAAP accounting standards, also 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of reports and discussion.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes as presented (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #23 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #689 waiving GAAP accounting standards (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council will consider several action items, including a resolution establishing wages and benefits for 2025, a request to establish a public hearing for a budget amendment, and requests from Hometown Christmas. The council will also discuss water information and receive reports from the city administrator and staff.

• Consider a Resolution Establishing Wage and Benefits for 2025
• Consider Establishing a Public Hearing for a Budget Amendment
• Consider Requests from Hometown Christmas
• Appropriation Ordinance #22 (claims)
• Water Information and Discussion

The Rose Hill City Council approved a $750 donation and road closures for Hometown Christmas, set a public hearing for a $1,170,500 water fund budget amendment, and approved Resolution #688 establishing 2025 wage rates. All votes were 5-0. The council also discussed water rate strategies and asked the administrator to bring a proposal in December.

• Approved $750 donation and road closures for Hometown Christmas (5-0)
• Set public hearing for $1,170,500 water fund budget amendment on Dec 16, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #688 establishing 2025 wage rates (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes as presented (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance 22 (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 4, 2024. The agenda includes approving the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and considering claims (including approval of Ordinance #21). The council will also hear a report from the City Administrator, which includes updates on sales tax, the September budget, and water issues, as well as staff and councilmember reports.

• Approval of Ordinance #21 (claims)
• City Administrator's Report with sales tax, budget, and water updates
• Police Department staff notes for October 17-30
• Rose Hill Recreation Commission discussion
• Approval of October 21, 2024 meeting minutes

The Rose Hill City Council held a regular meeting with no citizen comments. The council unanimously approved the agenda, the October 21, 2024 minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #21 for claims. The meeting also included a workshop with the Rose Hill Recreation Commission and staff reports, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved October 21, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #21 for claims (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will review a presentation regarding the USD 394 School Bond. Discussion items include water information, the City Administrator's report, and staff reports.

• USD 394 School Bond presentation
• Water Information discussion
• City Administrator's Report

The Rose Hill City Council held a regular meeting with no substantive decisions beyond routine approvals. The main item was a presentation by USD 394 Superintendent Chuck Lambert on a proposed school bond for safety, storm shelters, playgrounds, and renovations, but no action was taken. The council also discussed water rate history and future challenges, and approved the agenda, minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #20, all unanimously.

• Approved amended agenda to include school bond presentation (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes as presented (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #20 (5-0)
• Adjourned at 8:57 p.m. (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council will consider several action items, including a zoning change for certain property, a right-of-way license agreement for property near Showalter and Morris streets, and a supplemental award for 2024 Phase I street maintenance. The meeting also includes citizen forum, approval of minutes and claims, and reports from the city administrator and staff.

• Ordinance changing zoning district classification of certain property
• Right-of-way license agreement for property north of 120 W. Showalter Street and adjoining east side of S. Morris Street
• Supplemental award to Circle C for 2024 Phase I Street Maintenance
• Approval of claims (App. Ord. #19)
• City administrator's report including sales tax, drought, and water articles

The Rose Hill City Council approved a zoning district change for certain property, a right-of-way license agreement, and a $40,000 supplemental award to Circle C Paving for 2024 Phase I street maintenance. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The council also heard reports on sales tax revenue, drought restrictions, and employee health care costs, and discussed future water rate considerations.

• Approved Ordinance #729 changing zoning district classification (5-0)
• Approved right-of-way license agreement for property north of 120 W. Showalter St. (5-0)
• Awarded $40,000 supplemental to 2024 Phase I Street Maintenance to Circle C Paving (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #19 (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes as presented (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council is meeting to consider adopting the 2024 Kansas Homeland Security Region G Hazard Mitigation Plans as the city's hazard mitigation plan, and to reschedule a joint workshop with the Rose Hill Recreation Commission. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, claims, and a proclamation for Constitution Week, along with reports from the city administrator and staff.

• Resolution adopting 2024 FEMA hazard mitigation plans
• Reschedule RHRC joint workshop to Oct 15, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
• Appropriation Ordinance #18 for claims
• Constitution Week Proclamation
• Douglass Masonic Lodge presentation

The Rose Hill City Council approved Resolution 687 adopting the 2024 Kansas Homeland Security Region G Hazard Mitigation Plan, and approved Appropriation Ordinance #18 for claims. The council also voted to cancel the September 30 joint workshop with the Recreation Commission, but did not set a new date, asking staff to request alternative dates. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Resolution 687 adopting 2024 Region G Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #18 for claims (5-0)
• Cancelled September 30, 2024 joint workshop with Recreation Commission (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council will hold a public hearing on exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate and the proposed 2025 budget, then consider resolutions and ordinances to levy a property tax rate above the RNR, adopt the annual budget, and set the ad valorem tax. The council will also consider adopting a standard traffic ordinance and a uniform public offense code. Additionally, they will discuss a joint meeting with the Recreation Center Board and receive reports from the City Administrator and staff.

• Public hearing on Revenue Neutral Rate and 2025 Budget
• Resolution to levy property tax rate exceeding RNR (Res. #686)
• Ordinance adopting annual budget (Or. #725)
• Ordinance adopting ad valorem tax amount (Or. #726)
• Standard Traffic Ordinance and Uniform Public Offense Code

The Rose Hill City Council unanimously approved the 2025 budget, including a property tax levy exceeding the revenue neutral rate, and adopted related ordinances. The council also approved the standard traffic ordinance and uniform public offense code, and scheduled a joint workshop with the Recreation Center Board. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted Resolution #686 to levy property tax exceeding revenue neutral rate (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #725 approving 2025 budget (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #726 for ad valorem property tax (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #727 standard traffic ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #727 uniform public offense code (5-0)
• Scheduled joint meeting with Recreation Board for Sept 30 at 6:30 p.m. (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #17 (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council will consider accepting the 2023 financial statement with the independent auditor's report, declaring a Stage 3 water emergency with mandatory restrictions, and adopting a noise ordinance. They will also discuss a right-of-way license agreement with the Bates family and receive staff and council reports.

• Acceptance of 2023 financial statement with independent auditor's report
• Resolution declaring a water emergency and imposing Stage 3 mandatory water use restrictions
• Ordinance adding Article 9 (Noise Pollution) to Chapter VIII of the Rose Hill Code
• Discussion of public right-of-way license agreement with Matthew E. Bates and Shelly J. Bates
• Presentation of 2023 City of Rose Hill Audit by Adams Brown

The Rose Hill City Council approved Resolution #685 declaring a water emergency and imposing mandatory Stage 3 water-use restrictions under City Code Chapter 15, Article 4. The council also accepted the 2023 city audit, approved a new noise ordinance, and approved Appropriation Ordinance #16 for claims. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved Resolution #685 declaring water emergency with mandatory Stage 3 restrictions (4-0)
• Accepted 2023 City of Rose Hill financial audit (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance #724 adding Article 9 Noise Control to Chapter VIII (4-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #16 for claims (4-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes as corrected (4-0)
• Gave consensus approval for right-of-way license agreement with Matthew E. and Shelly J. Bates

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council will consider issuing general obligation bonds (Ordinance #723 and Resolution #683), approve alcohol-related waivers for the 2024 Fall Festival, and set a public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget and revenue neutral rate. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, claims, and reports.

• Ordinance #723 authorizing General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024
• Resolution #683 prescribing form and sale of the bonds
• Resolution #684 approving alcoholic liquor application and waiving fees for Fall Festival
• Setting public hearing on proposed 2025 budget and Revenue Neutral Rate increase
• Appropriation Ordinance #15 for claims

The Rose Hill City Council approved financial support for the 2024 Fall Festival, including $2,000, waived mobile food vendor fees, and a street dance, along with a resolution allowing alcohol sales at the event. The council also approved the sale of general obligation bonds, Series 2024, to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc., and adopted the related ordinance and resolution. A public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget and revenue neutral rate was set for September 3, 2024. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved $2,000 Fall Festival support, waived mobile food vendor fees, and approved street dance (4-0)
• Approved bond bid from Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. for Series 2024 general obligation bonds (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance #723 authorizing issuance of Series 2024 general obligation bonds (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #683 prescribing bond sale details (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #684 allowing alcohol sales at Fall Festival, waiving $200 fee and street restrictions (4-0)
• Set public hearing for Sept 3, 2024 on proposed 2025 budget and revenue neutral rate (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to issue taxable industrial revenue bonds to finance a commercial facility for JR Laughlin. They will also set the mill levy rate and schedule a revenue neutral rate hearing. The meeting includes routine items like minutes, claims, and reports.

• Public hearing on taxable industrial revenue bonds for JR Laughlin project
• Resolution to issue bonds for acquisition, construction, and equipping of a commercial facility
• Consider mill levy rate and time/date for revenue neutral rate hearing
• Appropriation Ordinance #14 for claims
• Service award to Reserve Officer Ed Musterer

The Rose Hill City Council approved Resolution #682, determining the advisability of issuing taxable industrial revenue bonds to finance the acquisition, construction, and equipping of a commercial facility for JR Laughlin Investments LLC, which purchased Lot 10 in the Industrial Park. The council also set a public hearing for September 3rd at 7 p.m. to consider a proposed revenue neutral rate of 37.733 mills. All votes were 4-0, with Councilmember Varner absent.

• Approved Resolution #682 for taxable industrial revenue bonds for JR Laughlin project (4-0)
• Set Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. for revenue neutral rate hearing with proposed 37.733 mills (4-0)
• Approved agenda amendment to add service award and remove Fall Festival item (4-0)
• Approved minutes as presented (4-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #14 (4-0)

Workshop

The Rose Hill City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the proposed 2025 city budget. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with the budget document attached for review.

• Discussion of proposed 2025 city budget

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council will consider improvements to traffic signals at S. Rose Hill Road and School Street, including reviewing staff reports and quotes. The council will also discuss the 2025 city budget and be reminded of a budget workshop on July 8, 2024. Other items include approval of the agenda, minutes, and an appropriation ordinance for claims.

• Consider improvements to signals at S. Rose Hill Road and School Street
• Appropriation Ordinance #13 for claims
• Discussion of 2025 City of Rose Hill Budget
• Reminder of Budget Workshop on July 8, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
• Approval of June 16, 2024 minutes

The Rose Hill City Council approved two contracts for traffic control equipment and installation at S. Rose Hill Road and School Street, funded by the Street Sales Tax Fund. The council also approved the agenda, minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #13, all by unanimous 4-0 votes. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational.

• Awarded $35,567 contract to Gades Sales and Service for traffic control equipment (4-0)
• Awarded $19,400 contract to Phillips Southern Electric Co. for installation of traffic control equipment (4-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #13 (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council will hold a public hearing on special assessments for street improvements and consider related ordinances and a bond sale resolution. The council will also consider an appointment to the Recreation Commission, set a date for a budget workshop, and discuss the 2024/2025 city budget.

• Public hearing for special assessments for street improvements
• Consider approval of Assessment Ordinance for Street Improvements
• Consider approval of Bond Sale Resolution for Street Improvements
• Consider appointment to Rose Hill Recreation Commission
• Discussion of 2024/2025 City of Rose Hill Budget

The Rose Hill City Council approved Ordinance #722 levying special assessments for street improvements and Resolution #681 authorizing the sale of general obligation bonds for the projects. The council also re-appointed Wilbur Scott to the Recreation Commission and set a budget workshop for July 8. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved Ordinance #722 levying special assessments for street improvements (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #681 authorizing sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024 (4-0)
• Re-appointed Wilbur Scott to Recreation Commission for 4-year term (4-0)
• Set budget workshop for July 8, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers (4-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #12 (4-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council is holding its regular meeting with routine items like minutes and claims, plus presentations on the proposed 2025 library budget and the police department's 2023 annual report. The council will also discuss the 2024/2025 city budget and receive reports from the city administrator and staff.

• Presentation of Rose Hill Public Library proposed 2025 budget
• Police Department annual report for 2023
• Discussion of 2024/2025 City of Rose Hill budget
• Appropriation Ordinance #11 for claims
• City Administrator's report including sales and use tax update

The Rose Hill City Council approved the agenda, the May 20, 2024 minutes, and the claims as submitted, all by 5-0 votes. Presentations were given on the library's proposed 2024 budget and the police department's 2023 annual report, but no decisions were made on these items. The council discussed the 2024/2025 budget and agreed to consider a workshop on July 8, 2024, at a future meeting.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 20, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved claims as submitted (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including purchasing a Gator utility vehicle for the Park Department, a replat for Sienna Ranch subdivision, financing for body-worn cameras, and approving street assessment costs. They will also discuss the 2024/2025 city budget and receive reports from staff and councilmembers.

• Consider awarding purchase of a Gator utility vehicle for Park Department
• Consider re-plat for Sienna Ranch subdivision
• Consider financing for body worn cameras
• Approve statement of final costs and assessment roll for streets, set public hearing date
• Discuss 2024/2025 City of Rose Hill budget

The Rose Hill City Council approved a two-year financing contract for Axon body-worn cameras, with a $60,000 first payment and $12,004.48 due in fiscal year 2025. It also approved the purchase of a 2024 John Deere Gator utility vehicle for the Parks Department at $10,986.98, with the Rose Hill Recreation Commission sharing the cost, and approved the final plat for Sienna Ranch 6th Addition. The council set a public hearing for June 17, 2024, on street improvement assessments and approved the agenda, minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #10, all by 4-0 votes.

• Approved two-year financing for Axon body-worn cameras (4-0)
• Approved $10,986.98 John Deere Gator for Parks Department (4-0)
• Approved final plat for Sienna Ranch 6th Addition (4-0)
• Set June 17, 2024 public hearing for street improvement assessments (4-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #10 (4-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several action items including a police department grant for body worn cameras and a multijurisdictional crime response agreement. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the 2024/2025 city budget and street maintenance bids.

• Police Department Grant for Body Worn Cameras
• Multijurisdictional Major Crime Response Program and Interagency Assistance Mutual Aid Agreement
• Professional Engineering Consultants (P.E.C.) for E. Showalter Area
• Street Maintenance Bids
• 2024/2025 City of Rose Hill Budget

The Rose Hill City Council approved a $134,000 street maintenance contract with Circle C Paving, authorizing up to an additional $10,000 for field adjustments. They also approved a fireworks permit for Rose Hill Christian Church, annual city appointments, a planning commission appointment, a library board appointment, water service outside city limits for Barry Jones, a mutual aid agreement for a multijurisdictional crime response program, and a $9,500 study for E. Showalter area improvements. The body-worn camera grant item was tabled to consider financing options.

• Approved $134,000 street maintenance bid from Circle C Paving with up to $10,000 in field adjustments (4-0)
• Approved retail fireworks permit for Rose Hill Christian Church (4-0)
• Approved annual appointments: Warren Porter as City Administrator, Taylor Parlier as Chief of Police, Richard Samaniego as City Attorney, Justen Phelps as City Prosecutor, Fred Johnson as Municipal Judge (4-0)
• Approved James Keller to Planning Commission (4-0)
• Approved Jennifer Peloquin to Library Board (4-0)
• Approved water service outside city limits for Barry Jones at 2127 N. Rose Hill Road (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 680 for Butler County Multijurisdictional Major Crime Response Program and Mutual Aid Agreement (4-0)
• Tabled body-worn camera purchase to consider financing options (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council is meeting to consider an ordinance that would change the zoning classification of a property associated with Sunrise, based on a staff report and Planning Commission input. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, claims, and an appropriation ordinance, plus reports from the city administrator and staff.

• Consider approval of ordinance changing zoning district classification for Sunrise property
• Appropriation Ordinance #8 for claims
• 2024 Water Rebate Program discussion
• March Budget Report review
• Citizen Forum and councilmember reports

The Rose Hill City Council approved Ordinance #721, changing the zoning district classification for Lots 22-43 in Block A and Lots 1-14 in Block C of Sunrise Addition from R-1 Single Family Residential to R-2 Single Family/Zero Lot Line Residential. The vote was 4-0. The council also approved the agenda as amended, the previous meeting minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #8, all by 4-0 votes.

• Adopted Ordinance #721 rezoning Sunrise Subdivision lots to R-2 (4-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #8 (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes as presented (4-0)
• Amended agenda by removing item #2 from presentations (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council will consider approving a resolution authorizing the mayor and city clerk to sign a memorandum of understanding with USD 394 for court prosecution services. The council will also discuss engineering services for estimating costs in the E. Showalter area, along with routine items like agenda approval, minutes, and claims.

• Resolution authorizing MOU with USD 394 for court prosecution services
• Discussion on engineering services for cost estimates for E. Showalter area
• Approval of agenda and minutes from March 18, 2024
• Claims approval via App. Ord. #7
• Boy Scout project presentation by Matthew Weber

The Rose Hill City Council approved Resolution #689 authorizing the mayor and city clerk to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with USD 394 for court prosecution services. The council also approved the agenda, minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #7, all by 4-0 votes. A proposal for engineering services to estimate costs for E. Showalter area streets was discussed, with consensus to move forward on a contract not to exceed $9,500. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution #689 authorizing MOU with USD 394 for court prosecution services (4-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #7 (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes as presented (4-0)
• Reached consensus to proceed with engineering services contract for E. Showalter area, not to exceed $9,500

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a petition to de-annex property at 2105 N. Rose Hill Road, along with approving a fireworks exhibition and the 2024 property and liability insurance renewal. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes, claims, and reports.

• Public hearing and ordinance to de-annex 2105 N. Rose Hill Road (Barry and Lisa Jones)
• Approval of public fireworks exhibition
• Approval of 2024 property and liability insurance renewal
• Approval of claims (App. Ord. #6)

The Rose Hill City Council approved Ordinance #720 granting the de-annexation of property owned by Barry and Lisa Jones at 2105 N. Rose Hill Road, following a public hearing. The council also approved the 2024 property and liability insurance renewal with EMC Insurance at $146,516.00, a public fireworks exhibition for July 4, 2024, and the appropriation ordinance. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Ordinance #720 granting de-annexation of property at 2105 N. Rose Hill Road (5-0)
• Approved 2024 property and liability insurance renewal with EMC Insurance at $146,516.00 (5-0)
• Approved public fireworks exhibition for July 4, 2024, from Rose Hill Recreation/Don Meredith, contingent on liability insurance certificate (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #6 (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes as presented (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a resolution to amend the safety manual regarding power tools, ladders, machinery, equipment, and first aid training. The council will also consider approving lawn care service agreements with Rich Lawns and Flint Hills Lawn Care.

• Resolution to amend Safety Manual for power tools, ladders, machinery, and first aid
• Lawn care services with Rich Lawns
• Independent contractor mowing agreement with Flint Hills Lawn Care
• Girl Scout Proclamation
• Severe Weather Proclamation

The Rose Hill City Council approved several routine items, including an amendment to the safety manual covering power tools, ladders, machinery, equipment safety, and employee first aid training. They also approved lawn care service agreements with Rich Lawns and Flint Hills Lawn Care, the latter at $1,980.00 per mow for the 2024 annual contract. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes as presented (4-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #5 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #678 amending Safety Manual for power tools, ladders, machinery, equipment safety, and first aid training (4-0)
• Approved Independent Contractor Work Agreement with Rich Lawns (4-0)
• Awarded 2024 mowing contract to Flint Hills Lawn Care, LLC at $1,980.00 per mow (4-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council will consider several action items, including writing off bad debt for past-due utility accounts, approving a proposed subdivision plat for First Plains, and establishing a public hearing for a de-annexation request. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval, claims, and reports.

• Resolution to write off bad debt for past due utility accounts through FY 2022
• Proposed subdivision plat for First Plains, applicant Q United, Inc., N. Main St.
• Public hearing for de-annexation of property at 2105 N. Rose Hill Road (Barry and Lisa Jones)
• Appropriation Ordinance #4 for claims
• Swearing in ceremony for police personnel

The Rose Hill City Council approved Resolution #677 to write off bad debt for past-due utility accounts through fiscal year 2022, and followed the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve the subdivision plat for First Plains (Case No. S-2024-01). The council also set a public hearing for March 18, 2024, on a de-annexation request for property at 1015 N. Rose Hill Road. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Resolution #677 to write off bad debt for past-due utility accounts through FY 2022 (5-0)
• Approved subdivision plat for First Plains, applicant Q United, Inc., N. Main St. (5-0)
• Set public hearing for March 18, 2024, on de-annexation request for 1015 N. Rose Hill Road (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #4 (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes as presented (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a donation request for Project Graduation and an application for water service. The meeting also includes a presentation on streets and reports from the City Administrator and police department.

• 2024 Project Graduation donation request
• Hong water service application
• Clayton Helms street presentation
• Appropriation Ordinance #3
• City Administrator's budget and sales tax reports

The Rose Hill City Council approved a $850 donation to Project Graduation and approved water service for a property at approximately 501 E. Rosewood. Residents raised concerns about street conditions on East Showalter, Reyer, Sunflower, and Brownie, requesting an engineering study, but no action was taken on that request. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $850 donation to Project Graduation (5-0)
• Approved water service for property at approximately 501 E. Rosewood (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes as presented (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation #3 (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council is meeting to consider a resolution declaring the structure at 1714 N. Main unsafe and ordering its removal or securing. The agenda also includes a street presentation, approval of an appropriation ordinance for claims, and discussion of a water rate increase and sales tax.

• Resolution to remove or secure fire-damaged structure at 1714 N. Main
• Appropriation Ordinance #2 for claims
• Street presentation by Clayton Helms
• Water rate increase discussion
• Sales tax discussion

The Rose Hill City Council approved Resolution #676 declaring the structure at 1714 N. Main (Lot 4, Block D, Fox Brier First Addition) unsafe or dangerous and directing its removal or making the premises safe and secure. The council also approved the agenda as amended (removing a street presentation), the prior meeting minutes, and Appropriation #2 for claims. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Resolution #676 declaring 1714 N. Main unsafe and ordering removal or securing (5-0)
• Approved agenda as amended, removing street presentation (5-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation #2 for claims (5-0)

Regular City Council Meeting

The Rose Hill City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 2, 2024, with action items including the purchase of a police vehicle and the sale of an existing one. A public hearing will be held on a fire-damaged property at 1714 N. Main, with discussion on potential action. The council will also swear in a new member, select a council president, and approve official depositories.

• Consider purchase of police vehicle (PD Truck Purchase Request, SERV Quote)
• Consider sale of police vehicle (Ford Taurus)
• Public hearing on demolition or repair of 1714 N. Main (fire damage)
• Approval of Equity Bank and Vintage Bank Kansas as official depositories
• Swearing in of newly elected council member and selection of council president

The Rose Hill City Council approved the purchase of a 2023 Dodge Ram for the police department at a cost of $48,525.89 and the sale of the 2015 Taurus for $15,000. The council also approved the designation of Equity Bank and Vintage Bank as official depositories, selected Jeanine Schantz as Council President, and swore in Mary Jo Jurey. A public hearing was held on a structure at 1714 N. Main, but no action was taken; the council discussed drafting a resolution to declare the structure unsafe and require repair or removal.

• Approved purchase of 2023 Dodge Ram police vehicle for $48,525.89 (5-0)
• Approved sale of 2015 Taurus police vehicle for $15,000 (5-0)
• Approved designation of Equity Bank and Vintage Bank as official depositories (5-0)
• Selected Jeanine Schantz as Council President for two-year term (5-0)
• Swore in Mary Jo Jurey as new council member
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #1 for claims (5-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes (5-0)