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Sterling public meetings in 2023

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

Mon Dec 18, 2023

City Commission

Commission to approve 2023 audit contract, MIH grant for Peace Estates

The Sterling City Commission will consider approving the 2023 audit contract, a MIH grant agreement for Peace Estates, and an assumption agreement related to MIH-Peace Estates. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approval of minutes and accounts payable. The meeting is scheduled for December 18, 2023, at 7 P.M.

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Mon Dec 4, 2023

City Commission

City Commission to decide road pay dispute and Verizon water tower lease

The Sterling City Commission will consider a roadway pay dispute involving E. Cleveland/1st Street and a Verizon water tower lease, both tabled from the November 20 meeting. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, accounts payable of $38,959.51, and cereal malt beverage license applications for Dillons, Casey's, Sterling Bowl, and Double Shot Liquor. Executive sessions are scheduled for economic development and City Manager search discussions.

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Mon Nov 20, 2023

City Commission

Commission to award roadwork bid and discuss Verizon tower lease

The Sterling City Commission will consider awarding a roadwork contract to Holland Paving for $351,749, discuss a Verizon water tower lease, and address a roadwork pay dispute. They will also discuss the Sterling Municipal Pool. The agenda includes routine consent items such as approving minutes and accounts payable totaling $217,984.05.

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Mon Nov 6, 2023

City Commission

Commission to consider new traffic offense codes and phone/internet agreement

The Sterling City Commission will consider adopting Uniform Public Offense Code and Standard Traffic Offense ordinances, review a right-of-way ordinance and application, and discuss renewal of the Mutual Telephone Company phone and internet agreement. The agenda also includes a discussion on Rice County guest tax and approval of routine consent items, including accounts payable totaling $151,473.19.

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Mon Oct 16, 2023

City Commission

Commission to consider library board appointments and ADA swing

The Sterling City Commission will hold its regular meeting on October 16, 2023, at 7 P.M. The agenda includes routine consent items (approval of minutes and accounts payable), appointments to the Library Board, and a new business item for an ADA Combination Swing. The commission will also enter executive session to discuss confidential economic development matters and the Alltel Water Tower Lease, with no action to follow.

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Mon Oct 2, 2023

City Commission

Commission to review library board applicants, water tower lease, and $59,724.77 in payments

The Sterling City Commission will review applications for two vacant Library Board seats, hear a presentation on Rice County economic development programs, discuss a traffic control device on Beth Drive, and consider a water tower lease with Alltel (Verizon). The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and accounts payable totaling $59,724.77. The meeting also includes a recognition of Southern Star's donation to the fire department.

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Mon Sep 18, 2023

City Commission

City Commission to review community profile for city manager search

The Sterling City Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 18, 2023, at 7 P.M. The main item of new business is a review of the community profile for the city manager search. The commission will also consider appointments to the Rice County Council on Aging Board and the RCCF Community Fund Grant Committee, approve the consent agenda including accounts payable of $331,530, and enter executive session to consult with the city attorney regarding ongoing litigation.

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Tue Sep 5, 2023

City Commission

Commission to consider City Manager search proposal and sewer irrigation project

The Sterling City Commission will consider a proposal from the League of Kansas Municipalities to conduct a search for a new City Manager, with staff recommending sole-sourcing the contract. They will also receive updates on the Sterling Chamber of Commerce, the Sewer Irrigation Project, and a Kayak Rental Program at Sterling Lake Park. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and accounts payable totaling $44,191.38.

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✓ Decided: City Commission authorizes contract for City Manager search

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.

Mon Aug 21, 2023

City Commission

City Commission to hold 2024 budget hearing and adopt Revenue Neutral Rate

The Sterling City Commission will hold a public hearing on the Revenue Neutral Rate and consider adopting the 2024 budget. They will also discuss a citizen volunteer boards application and power plant testing services. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, accounts payable of $451,510, and a special event permit for Warrior Fest.

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✓ Decided: Sterling City Commission adopts 2024 budget and approves property tax rate

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.

Mon Aug 7, 2023

City Commission

City Commission to hold budget workshops for 2024 funds

The Sterling City Commission will hold budget workshops for the Street, Small Funds, Electric, and General Funds, and consider several action items including a medical center plumbing project, roadway maintenance bids, and draft resolutions on board appointments and the ALA Bill of Rights. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and accounts payable totaling $188,983. An executive session is scheduled for attorney consultation on economic development, with no action to follow.

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✓ Decided: City Commission approves medical center plumbing project and roadway bid requests

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.

Mon Jul 17, 2023

City Commission

Commission to review sewer budget, HEAL grant, and revenue rate

The Sterling City Commission will hold a sewer budget workshop, consider a HEAL Grant Agreement, and discuss intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate. They will also appoint Lauren Bundy to the Housing Authority Board and approve routine consent agenda items including minutes and accounts payable.

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✓ Decided: Sterling City Commission approves HEAL grant and intent to exceed revenue neutral rate

The City Commission authorized the City Manager to execute a HEAL Grant Agreement with a hold harmless clause. The board also approved notifying the Rice County Clerk of the city's intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate. Additionally, Lauren Bundy was appointed to the Sterling Housing Authority Board.

Wed Jul 5, 2023

City Commission

City Commission to review power plant assessment and 2024 water budget

The Sterling City Commission will discuss the Electric Utility Power Plant System Assessment, an overview of the Peace Park Dog Park amenity, and hold a Water Utility 2024 Budget Workshop. The consent agenda includes approval of June 19, 2023 minutes and accounts payable totaling $158,777.

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✓ Decided: City Commission approves $158,777 in accounts payable

The City Commission approved the June 19 meeting minutes and accounts payable for $158,777. The commission received a power plant facility assessment and tabled a proposal for a dog park at Peace Park.

Mon Jun 19, 2023

City Commission

Pool assessment report presented with three renovation cost options

The Sterling City Commission will hear a presentation on the municipal pool assessment, which outlines three scenarios for addressing aging infrastructure, ranging from $529,146 in repairs to $5,858,358 for a new pool. The commission will also consider renewing property and liability insurance and hold a fire department budget workshop. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and payment of $333,692 in accounts payable.

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✓ Decided: Sterling City Commission approves insurance renewal and pool assessment report

The City Commission approved the 2023-24 property and liability insurance renewal with MPR and Chubb. The board also accepted a swimming pool and bath house assessment report and approved accounts payable totaling $333,692, minus one invoice.

Mon Jun 5, 2023

City Commission

Commission to approve $179,443 in payments, fireworks stands, and executive session

The Sterling City Commission is meeting to approve routine items including minutes, accounts payable totaling $179,443, and special event permits for fireworks stands and a picnic. The commission will also enter an executive session to discuss confidential economic development matters involving KMW Ltd.

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✓ Decided: Sterling City Commission approves accounts payable and fireworks stand applications

The City Commission approved two sets of accounts payable totaling $179,443.00. The board also approved applications for fireworks stands and a company picnic. The commission held an executive session regarding economic development.

Tue May 30, 2023

City Commission

City Commission to hold special meeting with executive session on KMW Ltd. economic development

The Sterling City Commission is holding a special meeting on May 30, 2023, to handle routine business and enter an executive session to discuss confidential data related to the financial affairs or trade secrets of KMW Ltd., a business development and community partnership. The agenda includes approval of minutes from prior meetings, but no other substantive public items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Sterling City Commission approves previous meeting minutes

The Commission approved the minutes from the May 15 and May 22, 2023, meetings. The body entered an executive session to discuss economic development regarding KMW Ltd. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

Mon May 22, 2023

City Commission

Sterling City Commission special meeting; executive session on KMW Ltd. economic development

This is a special meeting of the Sterling City Commission. The agenda is largely procedural, with no items listed under consent agenda, old business, or new business. The main substantive item is an executive session to discuss confidential data related to the financial affairs or trade secrets of KMW Ltd. regarding business development and community partnership.

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✓ Decided: City Commission holds two executive sessions on economic development

The City Commission met for a special session and entered two separate executive sessions to discuss confidential data regarding KMW Ltd. Business Development and Community Partnership. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

Mon May 15, 2023

City Commission

Commission to hear chamber, fire dept. updates; enter closed session on KMW Ltd.

The Sterling City Commission is holding its regular meeting with a routine consent agenda, including approval of minutes and accounts payable totaling $223,962.42. The main business items are quarterly updates from the Chamber of Commerce and the Volunteer Fire Department. The Commission will also enter executive session to discuss confidential data related to economic development with KMW Ltd. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

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✓ Decided: Sterling City Commission approves $223,962.42 in accounts payable

The City Commission approved the May 1, 2023, meeting minutes and accounts payable for April 11, 2023. The commission also held an executive session to discuss economic development regarding KMW Ltd. Business Development and Community Partnership.

Mon May 1, 2023

City Commission

Commission to review 2022 audit, water rates, and equipment purchases

The Sterling City Commission will receive the 2022 audit presentation, consider a water rate analysis and ordinance, and discuss purchases for a wellhouse door, mower, and compact excavator. They will also appoint Mac Stromberg to the Library Board and approve consent agenda items including accounts payable of $217,180.90.

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Mon Apr 17, 2023

City Commission

City Commission to consider health insurance renewal, Flock cameras, power plant catalysts

The Sterling City Commission will meet to consider several new business items, including a health insurance renewal with Blue Cross/Freedom Claims Inc, the installation of Flock Safety cameras, replacement catalysts for the power plant, and a sidewalk and driveway project at the substation. The consent agenda includes approval of the April 3, 2023 meeting minutes and accounts payable totaling $185,039.63. The meeting will also include citizen comments, appointments, and a city manager's report.

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✓ Decided: Sterling City Commission approves health insurance renewal and power plant catalysts

The City Commission approved a health insurance renewal and the purchase of power plant catalysts. The board also authorized a contract for substation sidewalk and driveway work. A proposal to purchase Flock Safety cameras was denied.

Mon Apr 3, 2023

City Commission

Commission to approve $265,929 in bills, including EMS and street project payments

The Sterling City Commission will consider routine items on the consent agenda, including approval of minutes, accounts payable totaling $265,929.09, and a special event permit for the Kids Cove Donut Dash 5K. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss attorney-client privileged matters related to the Sterling Medical Center, with no action to follow.

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✓ Decided: Sterling City Commission approves $265,929.09 in accounts payable

The City Commission approved the consent agenda, which included financial payments and a special event permit. The board also held three executive sessions regarding the Sterling Medical Center, though no actions followed those sessions.

Mon Mar 20, 2023

City Commission

Commission to consider Corwins Corner development agreement for 105 E Main

The Sterling City Commission will consider a development agreement for the Corwins Corner mixed-use redevelopment at 105 E Main, which includes converting the second floor into 8 residential lofts and the main level into a bar and grill. The commission will also discuss purchasing new air-paks for the fire department, applying for a KDOT spring cost share grant, and supporting a Kansas Tourism Attraction grant application. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, accounts payable totaling $208,049.06, and a special event permit for Pots N Pedals.

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✓ Decided: Sterling City Commission approves Corwins Corner development agreement

The City Commission approved a development agreement for the Corwins Corner redevelopment project and authorized the purchase of fire department air packs. The board also approved a KDOT grant application and a letter of support for a Kansas Tourism Attraction grant.

Mon Mar 6, 2023

City Commission

Commission to consider R-1 to B-1 zoning change at 908 N Broadway

The Sterling City Commission will consider a zoning amendment changing the property at 908 N Broadway from R-1 to B-1, and will discuss purchasing water well meter equipment. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, accounts payable totaling $160,112.65, and a special event permit for the Kansas Ethanol 5K. The meeting also includes an appointment to the KMEA Board of Directors.

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✓ Decided: City Commission approves rezoning of 908 N Broadway to General Business

The City Commission approved a zoning amendment for 908 N Broadway and authorized the purchase of water well meter equipment. The board also approved a consent agenda including accounts payable and a special event permit.

Mon Feb 20, 2023

City Commission

✓ Decided: Sterling City Commission approves $56,877 fund transfer

The City Commission approved a one-time transfer of funds between city accounts and appointed a new member to the Library Board. The commission also approved the consent agenda, including accounts payable. No other substantive actions were taken.

Mon Feb 6, 2023

City Commission

Commission to consider updated KDHE consent order and tree trimming budget

The Sterling City Commission will meet to consider several items, including appointing Carol Meins to the Sterling Housing Authority, receiving updates from the Chamber of Commerce and Library Director, executing an updated KDHE consent order, scheduling workshop sessions, and approving a tree trimming budget. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and accounts payable totaling $161,906.57.

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✓ Decided: Sterling City Commission approves power pole purchase and tree trimming budget

The City Commission authorized spending for infrastructure maintenance and approved an amendment to the KDHE Consent Order. The board also appointed a new member to the Sterling Housing Authority Board. A request for additional library funding for the 2024 Budget was discussed but no action was taken.

Tue Jan 17, 2023

City Commission

Commission to consider housing tax credit resolution and meeting time change

The Sterling City Commission will consider a resolution for moderate income housing and the Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credit, an ordinance changing the commission meeting time, a proposal for a governing body retreat, and the Beth Drive lift station. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and accounts payable totaling $316,972.61.

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✓ Decided: City Commission approves Beth Drive lift station and housing resolution

The City Commission authorized spending for a new pump station and installation. The board also approved a resolution supporting moderate income housing applications for the Peace Estates Subdivision.

Tue Jan 3, 2023

City Commission

City Commission to swear in new member, appoint mayor, and consider GAAP waiver

The Sterling City Commission will hold its regular meeting on January 3, 2023, to swear in Brian Inwood, appoint a mayor and vice-mayor, and recognize Drake Koops for service. Under new business, the commission will receive the Fire Chief's annual update, consider a resolution to waive the GAAP accounting requirement for fiscal year 2022, accept the 2022 FY audit, and discuss a personnel policy update with the League of Kansas Municipalities. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and accounts payable totaling $46,650.03.

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✓ Decided: Sterling City Commission elects Mayor and Vice-Mayor

The City Commission elected Bob Boltz as Mayor and Richard L. Jones, Jr. as Vice-Mayor. The board also approved two sets of accounts payable and adopted a resolution waiving the statutory GAAP requirement.