Sterling public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The Commission approved a contract with the League of Kansas Municipalities to conduct a search for a new City Manager. The board also agreed to collect half of the liquidated damages accrued by Multicon. No action was taken on a proposed kayak rental program at Sterling Lake.
- Authorized mayor to execute City Manager search contract with League of Kansas Municipalities (5-0)
- Approved August 21, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes
- Approved 8-30-2023 Accounts Payable for $20,633.17
- Approved 8-31-2023 Accounts Payable for $23,558.21
- Decided to collect one-half of $12,000 in liquidated damages from Multicon
- Tabled proposal for self-service kayaks at Sterling Lake
City Commission
The City Commission adopted the 2024 Budget and approved Resolution No. 879, which sets a property tax rate exceeding the revenue neutral rate. The board also approved accounts payable and contracted for power plant testing services.
- Approved 8-8-2023 Accounts Payable for $451,510
- Approved Resolution No. 879 for a property tax rate exceeding the revenue neutral rate (5-0)
- Adopted the 2024 Budget (5-0)
- Approved hiring KMEA Mid States for power plant testing services (5-0)
- Approved implementing the Citizen Board Appointment Requirement Checklist for new and current board members (5-0)
- Approved August 7, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes
City Commission
The City Commission approved a plumbing project for the medical center and authorized staff to seek bids for roadway projects. The board also held budget workshops for the 2024 Street, Small, Electric, and General funds. No action was taken on draft resolutions regarding board appointments or the American Library Association Bill of Rights.
- Approved July 17, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes
- Approved 7-19-2023 Accounts Payable for $188,983
- Approved $26,372 estimate from Walton’s Plumbing plus $2,500 for contingencies (5-0)
- Authorized City Staff to release Request for Proposals for roadway projects (5-0)
- Entered executive session for economic development consultation (5-0)
- Entered second executive session for economic development consultation (5-0)