Bonner Springs public meetings in 2021
9 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will consider budget amendments and a KDOT funding agreement for the 138th Street Improvement Project. The agenda also includes rezoning requests, audit contracts, and updates to city fees and personnel policies.
- $3,140,000 KDOT funding agreement for 138th Street Improvement Project
- Rezoning request for Sandstone Townhomes at 546 N. 130th Street
- Special Use Permit for 231/233 W. Insley Avenue
- Audit contracts with GordonCPA for $18,850 and $19,420
- COVID hazard pay up to $1,000 and vaccine incentive up to $500
The Bonner Springs City Council approved a $3.14 million KDOT funding agreement for the 138th Street Improvement Project, along with the 2021 budget amendments, a rezoning, a special use permit, and several other items. All votes were unanimous. The council also approved a one-time COVID hazard payment of up to $1,000 and a vaccine incentive of up to $500 for full-time employees.
- Approved $3,140,000 KDOT grant agreement for 138th Street Improvement Project (unanimous)
- Approved 2021 Budget Amendments (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning BSRZ-02-21 at 546 N. 130th St. (Ordinance 2522, unanimous)
- Approved Special Use Permit SUP-05-21 at 231/233 W. Insley Ave. (Ordinance 2521, unanimous)
- Approved Right-of-Way Use Agreement for Welcome and Gateway Signage (unanimous)
- Approved two-year audit contract with GordanCPA ($18,850 for 2021, $19,420 for 2022) (unanimous)
- Approved five-year OTIS Elevator service agreement (unanimous)
- Approved one-time COVID hazard pay up to $1,000 and vaccine incentive up to $500 for full-time employees (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will consider 2021 budget amendments and the use of ARPA funds for a water treatment plant project. The agenda also includes a $96,928 amendment for water well site investigation. Additionally, council members will review pay rates for new Fire/EMS positions.
- Public hearing notice and schedule for 2021 budget amendments
- Use of ARPA funds for the Water Treatment Plant Project
- $96,928 amendment for water well site investigation with Burns & McDonnell/CAS Constructors
- Establishment of pay rates for new Fire/EMS positions
- Agreement with Kansas Department of Children & Families for utility assistance
The Bonner Springs City Council unanimously approved using 2021 American Rescue Plan Act funds plus interest for part of the Water Treatment Plant project, and established pay rates for new Fire/EMS positions. They also approved a public use request for the Holiday Light and Magic event, scheduled a public hearing for 2021 budget amendments, entered an agreement with the Kansas Department of Children and Families for utility assistance, and set 2022 meeting dates and holidays. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved consent agenda items 1-3 (minutes, claims, Candy Cane Christmas and Mayor's Tree Lighting public use request)
- Approved public use request for Holiday Light and Magic event
- Approved notice and scheduled public hearing for 2021 budget amendments
- Approved use of 2021 ARPA funds plus interest for Water Treatment Plant project
- Approved pay rates for new Fire/EMS positions
- Approved agreement with Kansas Department of Children and Families for utility assistance
- Approved 2022 City Council meeting dates and holidays (Option 1, including Juneteenth)
Library Board
The Library Board will discuss the strategic plan, an emergency manual, and several policy updates. The meeting also includes a review of 2022 calendars and late fee policies.
- Strategic Plan review
- GAAP Waiver approval
- Emergency Manual discussion
- Service Policy - Parental Consent update
- Late Fee Policy review
The Bonner Springs City Library Board approved the 2022-2024 Strategic Plan, the 2022 meeting and holiday calendars, a floating holiday for staff, an amendment to the Personnel Policy Handbook, a GAAP waiver, an Emergency Manual, a Service Policy amendment on parental consent, and a policy to eliminate most overdue fees. The board also approved a $23,316.92 purchase for new security cameras and a $50 gift card for each staff member for a Christmas party.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is reviewing a rezoning request for 546 N. 130th Street and a special use permit for duplexes at 231 and 233 West Insley Avenue. The meeting also includes discussions regarding proposed regulations for accessory structures and dwelling units.
- Rezoning from A-1 to R-3 at 546 N. 130th Street
- Special Use Permit for two duplex units at 231 and 233 West Insley Avenue
- Lot split proposal for the Keith L. Roberts Revocable Trust property
- Proposed changes to accessory structure size limitations
City Council
The City Council will consider the 2022-26 Capital Improvement Plan and a franchise agreement with AT&T Kansas. The agenda also includes an ordinance for a new stop sign at West Insley Avenue and Bluegrass Drive and commission appointments.
- Ordinance for a four-way stop at West Insley Avenue and Bluegrass Drive
- Approval of the 2022-26 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
- Franchise agreement with AT&T Kansas
- Appointment of Jason Cruse to the Planning Commission
- FY 2022 Special Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) sub-award agreement
The Bonner Springs City Council voted 3-4 against an ordinance to add a stop sign at West Insley Avenue and Bluegrass Drive, which would have made the intersection a four-way stop. The council unanimously approved the FY 2022 Special Traffic Enforcement Program agreement, the 2022-26 Capital Improvement Plan, a franchise agreement with AT&T Kansas, and the fourth amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement. All consent agenda items were approved unanimously.
- Rejected ordinance adding stop sign at W. Insley & Bluegrass (3-4)
- Approved FY 2022 STEP agreement (unanimous)
- Approved 2022-26 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
- Approved AT&T Kansas franchise agreement, Ordinance No. 2518 (unanimous)
- Approved Fourth Amendment to City Manager employment agreement, Ordinance No. 2519 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, financial reports, appointments (unanimous)
City Council
The Bonner Springs City Council will review the 2020 audit and a resolution regarding financial reporting standards. The council will also consider new traffic and public offense ordinances, as well as a franchise agreement for Unite Private Networks, LLC.
- Adoption of Standard Traffic Ordinance 2021 Edition
- Adoption of Uniform Public Offense Code 2021 Edition
- Franchise agreement for Unite Private Networks, LLC
- Intergovernmental Service Agreement with Lenexa and Olathe
- Change orders 29, 30, and 31 for the Government Services Center Project
The Bonner Springs City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda, accepted the 2020 audit, and adopted several ordinances including a franchise agreement with Unite Private Networks, the 2021 Standard Traffic Ordinance, and the 2021 Uniform Public Offense Code. The council also approved change orders and authorized substantial completion of the Government Services Center project.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes and claims (unanimous)
- Accepted 2020 audit and single audit (unanimous)
- Approved GAAP waiver resolution No. 2021-11 (unanimous)
- Adopted franchise ordinance No. 2516 with Unite Private Networks (unanimous)
- Approved intergovernmental service agreement with Lenexa and Olathe (unanimous)
- Adopted Standard Traffic Ordinance 2021 Edition, Ordinance No. 2515 (unanimous)
- Adopted Uniform Public Offense Code 2021 Edition, Ordinance No. 2514 (unanimous)
- Approved Change Orders 29, 30, 31 and authorized substantial completion of Government Services Center (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a work session to review proposed changes to accessory structure regulations and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The commission will also discuss the potential adoption of architectural design standards from the Comprehensive Plan. No final actions are scheduled for this meeting, as staff recommends proceeding with adoption at the December 14, 2021, meeting.
- Review of accessory structure regulations
- Discussion of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Potential adoption of Architectural Design Standards from the Comprehensive Plan
City Council
The City Council will consider a special use permit for Mission Trucks, LLC at 4119 Bonner Industrial Drive. The agenda also includes a contract for the Unified Development Ordinance and amendments to traffic ordinances regarding city parking lots.
- Special Use Permit for Mission Trucks, LLC at 4119 Bonner Industrial Drive
- Contract with Freese-Nichols, Inc. up to $45,000 for UDO Phase I
- Acceptance of a sanitary sewer easement at 611 W. 2nd Street
- Ordinance amendment regarding City-owned parking lots
- Public use request for a mobile pet vaccination clinic at the Farmer's Market
The Bonner Springs City Council approved a special use permit for Mission Trucks, LLC at 4119 Bonner Industrial Drive, assigned Ordinance No. 2513. They also accepted a sanitary sewer easement at 611 West Second Street, approved a $45,000 contract with Freese and Nichols for Phase I of the Uniform Development Ordinance, and adopted an ordinance amending traffic code Section 15-110. All decisions were unanimous.
- Approved special use permit for Mission Trucks, LLC at 4119 Bonner Industrial Drive (unanimous)
- Accepted public sanitary sewer easement at 611 West Second Street (unanimous)
- Approved $45,000 contract with Freese and Nichols for UDO Phase I (unanimous)
- Adopted ordinance amending Chapter XV, Traffic, Section 15-110 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including claims and appointments (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Use Permit for commercial vehicle sales and maintenance at 4119 Bonner Industrial Drive. The commission will also consider a site and landscape plan for Lot 2 of the Compass 70 Logistics Center. Additionally, staff has requested a work session for October to discuss topics such as short-term rentals and accessory buildings.
- Public hearing for Special Use Permit SUP-04-21 at 4119 Bonner Industrial Drive
- Site and landscape plan review for Lot 2 of Compass 70 Logistics Center
- Proposed work session regarding accessory buildings, fences, and short-term rentals