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Sat Aug 1, 2026
2026 of Hearings and Budget Summary
Wakefield proposes 2026 budget with tax rate above revenue neutral rate
The City of Wakefield is holding a public hearing on September 2, 2025, to hear taxpayer objections to the proposed 2026 budget, which sets a tax rate above the revenue neutral rate. The budget includes expenditures for general, debt service, library, employee benefits, and street funds, with a total net expenditure of $1,771,977.
- Proposed 2026 budget total net expenditures: $1,771,977
- General fund proposed expenditures: $860,898
- Debt service fund proposed expenditures: $212,477
- Employee benefits fund proposed expenditures: $112,665
- Public hearing to exceed revenue neutral rate on September 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM at City Hall
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2026
BUDGET SUMMARY
Proposed Budget 2026 Expenditures and Amount of 2025 Ad Valorem Tax establish the maximum limits of the 2026 budget.
Estimated Tax Rate is subject to change depending on the final assessed valuation.
Prior Year Actual for 2024
Current Year Estimate for 2025
Proposed Budget for 2026
FUND
General
586,925
19.162
630,543
18.193
860,898
149,815
20.751
Debt Service
72,706
1.469
106,747
1.469
212,477
13,654
1.891
Library
52,151
6.633
54,970
6.633
57,790
48,896
6.773
Employee Benefits
45,711
6.379
52,000
6.379
112,665
40,968
5.675
Special Street
14,322
0.491
5,000
0.491
8,535
3,544
0.491
Special Highway
36,320
15,000
57,646
Utilities
427,416
503,000
590,781
Special Parks and Recreation
6,613
9,000
16,185
Non-Budgeted Funds-A
610,478
Totals
1,852,642
34.134
1,376,260
33.165
1,916,977
256,877
35.581
34.281
Less: Transfers
100,000
145,000
145,000
Net Expenditure
1,752,642
1,231,260
1,771,977
Total Tax Levied
232,494
247,459
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Assessed
Valuation
6,811,800
7,461,906
7,219,654
Outstanding Indebtedness,
January 1,
2023
2024
2025
G.O. Bonds
250,000
205,000
160,000
Revenue Bonds
0
0
0
Other
313,219
296,348
383,945
Lease Purchase Principal
20,612
14,860
21,679
Total
583,831
516,208
565,624
*Tax rates are expressed in mills
** Revenue Neutral Rate as …
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Mon Jun 1, 2026
June
✓ Decided: Council passes Ordinance #1366 restricting semi-truck and trailer parking
The Wakefield City Council passed Ordinance #1366 regarding semi-truck and trailer parking with a 3-1 vote (Betsy nay). They also approved a $750 donation to WHS Speech & Debate, transferred $2,000 from the General Fund to Special Parks & Rec, purchased Lexipol Policy for $2,382.90, and authorized hiring part-time or PRN police officers. The meeting included two executive sessions for non-elected personnel matters.
- Passed Ordinance #1366 on semi-truck and trailer parking (3-1, Betsy nay)
- Approved $750 donation to WHS Speech & Debate
- Transferred $2,000 from General Fund to Special Parks & Rec, with clerk authority to move $1,000 as needed
- Purchased Lexipol Policy for $2,382.90
- Opened hiring for PT or PRN police officers
- Approved consent agenda
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City of Wakefield
Council Meeting
Monday, June 1, 2026 @6:00pm
Call to Order
Mayor Chryssovergis called the council meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a
Moment of Silence.
Present were Patrick Simon, David O’Dell, Betsy Liebau, Jared Renyer, and Robert Bybee.
Consent Agenda
Rob motioned to approve consent agenda, Jared 2nd, motion carried.
Public Comments
*Cindy Obermeyer resides at 706 Juniper. Ms. Obermeyer shared codes: 2.2-211-212 and added she has
filed numerous complaints about roaming cats that visit her residence. She would like city to address.
*Isa Butler representing WHS Speech & Debate will be going to Nationals. She is trying to raise $1200 for
her expenses and is asking for a donation. Robert motioned to donate $750, Jared 2nd, motion carried.
AGENDA ITEMS
• 2027 Library audit
The Library presented their 2027 Budget.
• WRA
Jared motioned to transfer $2000 from General fund to the Special Parks & Rec and give clerk
additional authority to move $1000 as needed, Rob 2nd, motion carried.
• Lexipol Policy
Rob motioned to purchase Lexipol Policy for $2382.90, David 2nd, motion carried.
• Ordinance #1366 Semi-truck, trailer parking
Rob motioned to pass Ordinance #1366, Jared 2nd, motion passes 3/1 with Betsy nay.
Mayor Chryssovergis as for an executive session to discuss non-elected personnel matters.
Betsy motioned for an executive session to discuss non-elected personnel matters until 6:40pm, Rob 2nd, …
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Mon Jun 1, 2026
2026 Water Quality Report
Wakefield 2025 water quality report shows all contaminants within legal limits
This is the city's annual Consumer Confidence Report for drinking water quality covering calendar year 2025. It lists detected contaminants, all of which are below EPA and state maximum contaminant levels. The report also notes two compliance violations related to the Lead and Copper Rule during the reporting period, but states there are no additional required health effects notices.
- All regulated contaminants (arsenic, barium, chromium, nitrate, selenium) below MCLs
- Lead 90th percentile 4.8 ppb, below action level of 15 ppb
- Two Lead and Copper Rule compliance violations (10/17/2024-8/4/2025 and 7/2/2025)
- Service line inventory available at 609 Grove St., Wakefield, KS 67487
- Water sourced from five groundwater wells (TESTWELL 202201, WELL 01-04)
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WAKEFIELD, CITY OF
Consumer Confidence Report – 2026
Covering Calendar Year – 2025
This brochure is a snapshot of the quality of the water that we provided last year. Included are the details about where your water
comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state standards. We are
committed to providing you with information because informed customers are our best allies. If you would like to observe the
decision-making process that affect drinking water quality, please call JULIE MURPHY at 785-461-5886.
Your water comes from Ground water.
Source Name
Source Water Type
TESTWELL 202201
Ground water
WELL 01
Ground water
WELL 02
Ground water
WELL 03
Ground water
WELL 04
Ground water
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised
persons such as those with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with
HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people
should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the
risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-
4791).
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of som …
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Tue May 19, 2026
May 19
City approves library AC and golf cart purchases
The Wakefield City Council held a special meeting to approve two purchases: a new air conditioning unit for the library and a city golf cart. Both motions were made, seconded, and carried unanimously.
- Approved Flick’s Heating & Cooling for library AC at $5,500
- Approved purchase of a city golf cart for $3,500
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Special Meeting May 19, 2026
Topics:
1. Library AC
Betsy motioned to accept Flick’s Heating & Cooling for $5,500, Rob 2nd, motion carried.
2. City Golf Cart
Rob motioned to purchase golf cart for $3,500, Betsy 2nd, motion carried.
Jared motioned to adjourn, Patrick 2nd, motion carried.
Julie Murphy
City Clerk
Fri May 1, 2026
May
✓ Decided: Council approves 2025 audit, CDBG extension, and park e-transport ordinance
The Wakefield City Council approved the 2025 audit, authorized an 18-month extension for CDBG Project #23PF006, and passed ordinance 1365 regulating electronic transportation in public parks. The council also approved up to $1,200 for new graphics on a police cruiser and voted to close the police department's phone line, routing calls through dispatch. A semi-truck and trailer parking ordinance was tabled to a workshop, and no changes were made to the fireworks ordinance.
- Approved consent agenda
- Approved up to $1,200 for WPD cruiser graphics
- Closed PD phone line, calls patched via dispatch
- Accepted 2025 Audit
- Authorized 18-month extension for CDBG Project #23PF006
- Passed ordinance 1365 on electronic transportation in public parks
- Tabled semi-truck and trailer parking ordinance to workshop
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City of Wakefield
Council Meeting
Monday, May 4, 2026 6:00pm
Call to Order
Mayor Chryssovergis called the council meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance followed
by a Moment of Silence.
Present were Patrick Simon, David O’Dell, Betsy Liebau, Jared Renyer, and Robert Bybee.
Consent Agenda
Rob motioned to approve consent agenda, Patrick 2nd, motion carried.
Public Comments
Wakefield Library had AC go out in the old part. Council will hold a special meeting once bids are
received.
Organizational Reports
*Pride
Scholarships awarded.
Partnering with the city to offer Grab-no-go meals sponsored by Salina YMCA.
*WRA
-balance $1,387.57
-18 less kids registered than previous years.
-AnnMarie shared money concerns. She will come back for workshop and ask for specific amount
of money if needed.
Employee Reports
Police – Clay County Sheriff’s Department & WPD
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Reports given.
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Betsy motioned to approve up to $1200 to change graphics on WPD cruiser, Patrick 2nd,
motion carried.
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Chief Werbin would like to close the PD number and just call Dispatch, and they could
“patch” the calls to duty phone/voicemail. Jared motioned to close PD line, Patrick 2nd,
motion carried.
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Implementation of Lexipol Policy – moved to May workshop
Clerk
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Report given.
Superintendent
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Report given.
AGENDA ITEMS
• 2025 Audit
Betsy motioned to accept 2025 Audit, Patrick 2nd, motion carried.
• CDBG Extension
Patrick motioned to execute a lette …
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Wed Apr 1, 2026
April
✓ Decided: Council tables pedestrian ordinance, approves truck sale and repairs
The Wakefield City Council met on April 6, 2026, with three members present. They approved a consent agenda, accepted a quote for police vehicle repairs, and voted to advertise the 1992 dump truck for sale on PurpleWave. Several items, including the pedestrian traffic ordinance, UTV/golf cart fees, and building upgrades, were tabled to a workshop. The meeting adjourned early due to loss of quorum.
- Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
- Approved KansasLand quote for tires & brakes not to exceed $1,800 (motion carried)
- Tabled Ordinance 1365 (Pedestrian Traffic only on Public Grounds) to workshop
- Approved advertising 1992 dump truck on PurpleWave (motion carried)
- Tabled UTV/golf cart permit annual fee to workshop
- Tabled Tyrell building upgrades to workshop
- Authorized city officials to set date for WWTF construction pre-bid meetings (motion carried)
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City of Wakefield
Council Meeting
Monday, April 6, 2026 6:00pm
Call to Order
Mayor Chryssovergis called the council meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance followed
by a Moment of Silence.
Present were Patrick Simon, David O’Dell, and Jared Renyer. Betsy Liebau and Robert Bybee were
absent.
Consent Agenda
Patrick motioned to approve consent agenda, David 2nd, motion carried.
Public Comments
Jamie Fengel addressed vendor cost for sale of fireworks. Council to discuss further at workshop.
Organizational Reports
*Pride
Easter Egg Hunt was a well-attended event
Gathering info for a Pickleball court at old basketball court
*WRA
-balance $1,517.57
Employee Reports
Police – Clay County Sheriff’s Department
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Report given. Patrick motioned to accept quote from KansasLand to replace tires & brakes
not to exceed $1800, David 2nd, motion carried.
Clerk
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Report given.
Superintendent
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Report given.
AGENDA ITEMS
• Ord 1365 Pedestrian Traffic only on Public Grounds
Council discussed ordinance as written. Ordinance not passed. Tabled to workshop.
• Selling 1992 Dump Truck
Council discussed selling on PurpleWave or doing sealed bids.
David motioned to advertise on PurpleWave, Patrick 2nd, motion carried.
• UTV/Golf cart permit annual fee
Clerk gave council info on other cities fees. Tabled to workshop.
• Tyrell building upgrades
Tabled to workshop.
• WWTF status update
Mayor Chryssovergis updated council. Patrick motioned to a …
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Sun Mar 1, 2026
March
✓ Decided: Council approves donations, alcohol permit for motorcycle group
The council approved several donations, including $500 to the PTO for sound equipment, $1,000 to WHS Prom, and $250 for the Easter Egg Hunt. It also granted The Men motorcycle group permission to use the old basketball court and allow alcohol (no glass) May 1-3. The 2026 insurance renewal was presented but no action was taken.
- Approved $500 donation to PTO for sound equipment (Betsy abstaining)
- Approved $1,000 donation to WHS Prom (David abstaining)
- Approved use of old basketball court and alcohol permission for The Men May 1-3 (no glass)
- Approved $250 donation for Easter Egg Hunt (Betsy abstaining)
- Approved consent agenda
- Held executive session on non-elected personnel matters
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City of Wakefield
Council Meeting
Monday, March 2, 2026 6:00pm
Call to Order
Mayor Chryssovergis called the council meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance followed
by a Moment of Silence.
Present were Patrick Simon, David O’Dell, Betsy Liebau, Jared Renyer, and Robert Bybee.
Consent Agenda
Jared motioned to approve consent agenda, Patrick 2nd, motion carried.
Public Comments
*PTO Betsy representing. Rob motioned to donate $500 to PTO for sound equipment, Patrick 2nd,
motion passes with Betsy abstaining.
*WHS Prom-Jaralyn Rush & Emily Avery asking for a donation. Rob asked for total needed. No set
amount is known, but they shared some of the pricing on large ticket items.
Rob motioned to donate $1000, Betsy 2nd, motion passes with David abstaining.
*Tony Hohman with The Men motorcycle group asking to use old basketball court and permission
to allow alcohol May 1-3. Jared motioned to allow use of old basketball court and permission to
drink alcohol (no glass allowed) the weekend of May 1-3, Patrick 2nd, motion carried.
Organizational Reports
*Pride
-Easter Egg Hunt March 29 @ 2pm. Patrick motioned to donate $250, Jared 2nd, motion passes
with Betsy abstaining.
-March 16 meeting 6pm 609 Grove St.
*WRA
-Spring Soccer with CC Parks & Rec. all teams filled.
-balance $1,117.57
Employee Reports
Police – Clay County Sheriff’s Department
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No Report given. Mayor Chryssovergis updated council on things Mr. Werbin is working on.
Clerk …
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Sun Feb 1, 2026
February
✓ Decided: Council approves $8,850 lift station pump quote
The council approved a $8,850 quote from JCI for lift station pumps, hired a part-time police officer at up to $31/hr, and authorized advertising for a Public Works Maintenance Worker at $20/hr plus benefits. It also approved donations and conference attendance for officials. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved $350 donation for Kingsley Smith 8-man All Star game
- Approved $8,850 JCI quote for lift station pumps
- Hired part-time police officer at up to $31/hr (3-2, mayor breaking tie)
- Approved advertising for Public Works Maintenance Worker at $20/hr plus benefits
- Approved council attendance at leadership academy
- Approved Clerk attendance at CCMFOA and KRWA conferences
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City of Wakefield
Council Meeting
Monday, February 2nd, 2026, 6:00pm
Call to Order
Mayor Chryssovergis called the council meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance followed
by a Moment of Silence.
Present were Patrick Simon, David O’Dell, Jared Renyer, and Robert Bybee. Betsy Liebau was
absent.
Consent Agenda
Jared motioned to approve consent agenda, Patrick 2nd, motion carried.
Public Comments
Rob motioned to donate $350 for Kingsley Smith 8man All Star game, Jared 2nd, motion carried.
Organizational Reports
*Pride
-KDC Community of Excellence application submitted
-will be contacting CC Rec dept getting info about converting old basketball court to a pickle ball
court
*WRA
-PreK-2nd grade BB instructional
-Spring Soccer with CC Parks & Rec. Registration ends Feb 17
-$1,117.57
Employee Reports
Police – Clay County Sheriff’s Department
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Report given. Jared asked if county had a school resource officer. They do not.
Clerk
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Report given.
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Pet clinic scheduled February 7th 1:30-2:30pm.
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David motioned to pay for all council members to attend leadership academy, Robert 2nd,
motion carried.
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David motioned to allow Clerk to attend CCMFOA to include cost of conference, mileage,
hotel stay (3 days), as well as cost for Clerk & Superintendent to attend KRWA conference
to include mileage, hotel stays, Rob 2nd, motion carried.
Superintendent
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Report given. Kyle provided information for controls on JCI sewer pumps.
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Mon Jan 26, 2026
Jan 26
City approves 3-inch WWTF pump port and $10k counteroffer
At a special meeting, the city council discussed and voted on two items related to the Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF). They approved a 3-inch effluent pump discharge port size, which deviates from the KDHE standard of 4 inches, based on a recommendation from Brian Foster of BG. They also accepted a counteroffer of $10,000 from Newell.
- Approved 3-inch WWTF effluent pump discharge port size (KDHE standard is 4 inches)
- Accepted Newell counteroffer of $10,000
- Motion to pass port size carried
- Motion to accept counteroffer carried
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Special Meeting January 26, 2026
Topics:
1. WWTF
Brian Foster with BG shared WWTF Improvements update regarding effluent pump
discharge port size with a 3” (not meeting KDHE standard of 4”). Brian recommends this
port size for efficiency. Rob motioned to pass WWTF port size to 3”, Jared 2nd, motion
carried.
Betsy motioned to accept Newell counteroffer of $10k, Patrick 2nd, motion carried.
Jared motioned to adjourn, Patrick 2nd, motion carried.
Julie Murphy
City Clerk
Thu Jan 1, 2026
January
✓ Decided: Council approves $42,000 Bobcat purchase outright
The council approved the outright purchase of a Bobcat for $42,000, as discussed in the Superintendent's report. They also approved the 2026 appointments, the Library MOU with changes, updated zoning regulations (Ord. 1364), and a GAAP waiver (Res. 268). An executive session was held for legal matters, but no action was taken afterward.
- Approved outright purchase of Bobcat for $42,000
- Approved 2026 appointments (Julie Murphy, Kyle Murphy, John McNish, Richard James, Betsy as Council President)
- Approved Library MOU 2026 with changes
- Adopted updated zoning regulations Ord. 1364
- Passed GAAP Waiver Res. 268
- Held executive session for legal matters; no action taken
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City of Wakefield
Council Meeting
Monday, January 5, 2026 6:00pm
Call to Order
Mayor Chryssovergis called the council meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance followed
by a Moment of Silence.
Present were David O’Dell, Betsy Liebau, Jared Renyer, and Robert Bybee. Patrick Simon was
absent.
Consent Agenda
Clerk to fix December minutes. Betsy motioned to approve consent agenda, David 2nd, motion
carried.
Public Comments
none
Organizational Reports
*Pride
-Angel/Giving Tree gifts report
-Easter Egg Hunt is next event
-KDC Community of Excellence application submitted
*WRA
-BB forms due
-$1,323.77
Employee Reports
Police – Clay County Sheriff’s Department
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Report given. 2/3 of requested shifts taken. Holiday season played role in shifts not taken.
Clerk
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Report given. 4 CMB permits issued.
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CCMFOA Spring Conference
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Pet clinic scheduled February 7th 1:30-2:30pm.
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Robert inquired about a UTV clinic. Nothing decided.
Superintendent
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Report given. Kyle shared a quote for a Bobcat for $42,000. Council discussed financing
options or buying outright. David motioned to purchase outright, the Bobcat for $42k,
Robert 2nd, motion carried.
AGENDA ITEMS
• 2026 Appointments
Mayor Chryssovergis appoints Julie Murphy as City/Court Clerk and Probation Officer, Kyle
Murphy as Superintendent and PZ Administrator, John McNish as Municipal Judge, and
Richard James as City Attorney. Mayor Chryssovergis appoints Betsy as President …
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