Kechi public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will administer the oath of office to Kendra Baldridge and Paul Dwyer and recognize outgoing members. The body will also discuss personnel benefits, a new fee resolution, and a support letter for a county emergency shelter initiative.

• Oath of office for Kendra Baldridge and Paul Dwyer
• Fee Resolution regarding Schedule of Service, License, and Permit Fees
• Personnel Policy discussion on Benefits and KPERS457
• Letter of Support for Sedgwick County Emergency Shelter Unhoused Initiative
• Honorary Mayor for a day program

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider two public hearing requests. These involve a setback reduction and a structure placement request.

• BZA-V-2023-03: Request to reduce rear yard setback at 212 N Commanche DR
• CU-2023-04: Request to allow structure over adjacent lot lines at 800 E Block of Venture CT

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a side yard setback reduction. The body will also address commission membership and the election of a chairperson.

• Public hearing for BZA-V-2023-02 regarding side yard setback reduction at 601 Creek Trail CIR
• Reappointment of Luke Harber and Mark Bradbury to the commission
• Election of Chairperson

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially act on Ordinance 1824-23. This ordinance addresses stormwater management, including erosion control and drainage systems.

• Ordinance 1824-23: Stormwater Ordinance covering erosion, sediment control, and drainage systems
• Resolution 23-757: 2024 Holiday Observance Dates

City Council

The City Council will meet to approve and accept the contract for a City Administrator. The meeting also includes the administration of the Oath of Office for this position.

• Appointment of City Administrator
• Approval and acceptance of City Administrator contract
• Oath of Office for City Administrator

City Council

The Kechi City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss two items: a gas line relocation project at Kechi Road and Oliver, and a closed executive session regarding non-elected personnel. The agenda is otherwise limited to routine procedural items.

• Kechi Road and Oliver gas line relocation
• Executive session on non-elected personnel

City Council

The Kechi City Council will consider Ordinance #1823-23 authorizing Main Trafficway improvements and issuing $950,000 in general obligation bonds to fund them. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items, a presentation on the 69th & Oliver development project, and a public forum.

• Ordinance #1823-23: $950,000 bond for Main Trafficway improvements
• Reappointment of Planning Commission members Luke Harber and Mark Bradbury
• 69th & Oliver Development Project presentation by Bob Janzen
• September 2023 appropriation report
• Public forum for resident comments

City Council

The Kechi City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: an executive session regarding non-elected personnel. No other business is listed, and the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Executive session on non-elected personnel

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting with one public hearing. The only substantive item is a variance request to reduce the side yard setback at 601 Creek Trail Cir. The rest of the agenda is procedural, with no other business or public communications listed.

• Public hearing: BZA-V-2023-02 – Edwards & Dixon – 601 Creek Trail CIR – Reduce Side Yard Setback

City Council

The Kechi City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 28, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes a consent agenda with routine items, a public forum, and several new business items, including a sewer rehabilitation agreement, an ordinance on city elections, a resolution on term commencement, a conditional use request, and a rezoning application.

• PEC agreement for Kechi sanitary sewer rehabilitation (Project No. 35-237003-003-4319)
• Ordinance #1822-23 amending Chapter VI, Article 1 of the city code regarding city elections
• Resolution #23-756 establishing commencement of terms for mayor and city council
• Conditional use request CU-2023-03 for a workshop exceeding gross floor area at 531 Chippewa CT
• Rezoning request Z-2023-01 for 200 N Oliver ST to R-2 District

City Council

The Kechi City Council will hold public hearings on the Revenue Neutral Rate and the recommended 2024 City Budget, then vote to adopt the budget and the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan. They will also discuss a business license ordinance and a WAMPO TIP fee. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and a public forum.

• Public hearing on Revenue Neutral Rate for 2024 budget
• Public hearing and adoption of 2024 City Budget and 2024-2028 CIP
• Business License Ordinance 1819-23 (old business)
• WAMPO TIP fee discussion
• Consent agenda: approval of August 24, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting with two public hearings: a conditional use application for a workshop exceeding gross floor area at 531 Chippewa CT, and a request to rezone 200 N Oliver ST to R-2 District. No other business is listed.

• Public hearing CU-2023-03 – Johnson – 531 Chippewa CT – workshop exceeding gross floor area
• Public hearing Z-2023-01 – Englert/Branch – 200 N Oliver ST – rezone to R-2 District

City Council

The Kechi City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 24, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. The main items include a budget discussion, a proposed ordinance and resolution to allow alcohol sales at the Shellebrate Fall 2023 event, a business license process review, and adoption of updated traffic and public offense ordinances. The agenda also includes approval of a notice for a public hearing on the budget and revenue neutral rate.

• Ordinance #1816-23: Allow alcohol consumption on public property during approved special events
• Resolution 23-754: Authorize alcohol sale/service at Shellebrate Fall 2023 on city property
• Notice of hearing to exceed revenue neutral rate and budget hearing on Sept 14, 2023
• Ordinance 1817-23: Adopt Standard Traffic Ordinance for Kansas Cities (50th Edition)
• Ordinance 1818-23: Adopt Uniform Public Offense Code for Kansas Cities (39th Edition)

The City Council approved ordinances allowing alcohol consumption at approved special events and adopted updated standard traffic and public offense codes. The council also scheduled a budget hearing for September 14, 2024, following public testimony regarding mill levy increases.

• Approved Ordinance 1816-23 allowing alcohol consumption on public property during approved special events (5-0-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 23-754 authorizing alcohol sale and service for ShellEbrate Fall 2023 (5-0-0)
• Approved Notice of Hearing for budget and revenue neutral rate hearing on Sept 14, 2024 (5-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1817-23 incorporating the Standard Traffic Ordinance for Kansas Cities (5-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1818-23 incorporating the Uniform Public Offense Code for Kansas Cities (5-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Aug 10 workshop and meeting minutes (5-0-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will hold its regular meeting, starting with a consent agenda for routine approvals. The main new business items are a permit for a fair fall event and a discussion on painting the water tower. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Sedgwick County budget.

• Fair Fall Event Permit
• Water Tower Painting
• Sedgwick County Budget Presentation
• July 2023 Appropriations Report

The council approved a contract with VIKING to sandblast and paint the city water tower and granted a permit for the Shellebrate Fall fair. A budget workshop was held to discuss police staffing, infrastructure capacity, and mill levy options.

• Approved contract with VIKING to paint city water tower for $227,000 (4-0-0)
• Approved Shellebrate Fall Fair Permit (4-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several updates. The main action item is a new business item regarding a KDOT agreement (KA-5554-01) for a road project. The council will also receive updates from the police department, on city parks, economic development incentives, and 2024 budget development.

• KDOT Agreement KA-5554-01 (346-21) for consideration
• Police department update
• City park update
• Economic development incentives discussion
• 2024 budget development discussion

The council approved a KDOT agreement for turn lanes from Highway K-254 onto Rock Road with no financial impact on the city. Council members also agreed to have staff research economic development incentive options, including Rural Housing Incentive Districts.

• Approved KDOT Agreement KA-5554-01 (346-21) for turn lanes (4-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda and meeting minutes of July 13, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0-0)
• Agreed to have staff research economic development incentive ideas
• Approved motion to enter executive session for non-elected personnel (4-0-0)
• Approved motion to recess until August 10, 2023, for a Budget Workshop (4-0-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will hold its regular meeting, including a consent agenda with routine items and a public forum. New business includes considering a bond ordinance and resolution for General Obligation Bonds Series A, 2023, related to Young Industrial 3rd, and a 2024 budget item on intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate.

• Bond Ordinance #1815-23 – General Obligation Bonds Series A, 2023 – Young Industrial 3rd
• Bond Resolution #23-752 – General Obligation Bonds Series A, 2023 – Young Industrial 3rd
• 2024 Budget – Intent to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate
• Appointment & Oath of New Councilmember
• Consent agenda: June 2023 Appropriations Report, June 22 minutes, KMGA Director Appointment

The City Council held a workshop to review the Kechi Water & Sewer System Master Plan presented by PEC. City Administrator Kamme Sroufe discussed the limitations of current sewer infrastructure regarding future growth. No formal votes on the plan were taken.

• Adjourned workshop (3-0-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 22, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. The main items are two conditional use permit requests: one for a greenhouse at 302 E Cheyenne and another for an Airbnb at 7200 E Millstream Rd. The council will also accept a resignation, approve minutes, and review the May appropriation report.

• CU-2023-01 Gearhart-302 E Cheyenne-Greenhouse
• CU-2023-02-Evans-7200 E Millstream RD- Air BNB
• Accept resignation of Councilmember Rachel Trumbull
• Approve minutes of May 25, 2023 Council Meeting
• May 2023 Appropriation Report

The City Council approved a conditional use permit for a greenhouse at 302 E. Cheyenne Street. However, the council denied a request to operate a Bed & Breakfast (Air BNB) at 7200 E. Millstream Road. The council also accepted the resignation of Councilmember Rachel Trumbull.

• Approved CU-2023-01 and Ordinance #1813-23 for a greenhouse at 302 E. Cheyenne Street (3-0-0)
• Denied CU-2023-02 and Ordinance #1814-23 for an Air BNB at 7200 E. Millstream Road (3-0-0)
• Accepted resignation of Councilmember Rachel Trumbull (3-0-0)
• Approved May 25, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved May 2023 Appropriation Report (3-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on three requests: a side-yard setback variance, a greenhouse conditional use, and an Airbnb conditional use. The commission will also consider reappointments and elect a chairperson. No preliminary or final plats are on the agenda.

• BZA-V-2023-01: Reduce side yard setback at 302 E Cheyenne
• CU-2023-01: Greenhouse at 302 E Cheyenne
• CU-2023-02: Airbnb at 7200 E Millstream Rd
• Reappointment of Britt Hooper, Lucas Harbor, and Mark Bradbury
• Election of chairperson

The Planning Commission recommended the denial of a conditional use permit for a bed and breakfast. The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a setback variance for a greenhouse, and the Commission recommended approval for the greenhouse's conditional use.

• Approved variance to reduce side yard setback from 8 feet to 2 feet 6 inches at 302 E Cheyenne (4-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use for a greenhouse at 302 E Cheyenne (5-0)
• Recommended denial of conditional use for a bed and breakfast (Air BNB) at 7200 E Millstream (3-0)
• Tabled reappointment of members and election of chairperson

City Council

The Kechi City Council is meeting for its regular session. The agenda includes routine consent items, presentations on a mini MPA certificate and a fentanyl awareness event, and new business on a cyber insurance policy, a backflow device testing ordinance, and a Wichita water contract. No decisions are detailed in the agenda text.

• Ordinance #1812-23 on backflow device testing
• Cyber insurance policy discussion
• Wichita water contract discussion
• Personnel policy revisions on vacation and pay grade
• Fentanyl presentation by Sheriff Easter on June 6, 2023

The City Council approved a contract to continue purchasing water from the City of Wichita and adopted Ordinance #181-23 regarding backflow testing requirements. The council also approved a cyber insurance policy and personnel policy revisions.

• Approved CFC cyber insurance policy for $4,505 (5-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #181-23 requiring annual backflow testing and five-year device rebuilds (5-0-0)
• Approved Wichita Water Contract for continued water purchases (5-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 11 meeting minutes and personnel policy revisions for vacation and pay grades (5-0-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will hold its regular meeting, primarily addressing consent agenda items including approval of minutes, the April appropriation report, and the mayor's annual appointments of city officials. Under new business, the council will consider Ordinance #1811-23 and Resolution 23-751 related to the GO Bond 2023, which likely involve special assessments and public sales. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approve annual appointments: City Administrator Kamme Sroufe, Chief of Police Braden Moore, City Attorney Andrew Kovar, and others
• Ordinance #1811-23: Special Assessment Ordinance GO Bond 2023
• Resolution 23-751: Public Sales Resolution GO Bond 2023
• Approve April 2023 appropriation report
• Approve April 27, 2023 meeting minutes

The City Council approved an ordinance to levy special assessment taxes for water, sewer, paving, and gas improvements at Young Industrial Phase 3. Council also authorized the public sale of general obligation bonds totaling approximately $1,260,000.

• Approved Ordinance #1811-23 for Young Industrial Phase 3 special assessments (3-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-751 for the sale of approximately $1,260,000 in general obligation bonds (3-0-0)
• Approved April 27, 2023, meeting minutes (3-0-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the purchase of a new police patrol vehicle and an agreement for the K-254 Corridor Study. The council also approved the Kechi Fair event application and waived its fee.

• Approved April 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved Kechi Fair Event application and waived application fee (5-0-0)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Dodge Charger for $45,246.89 (5-0-0)
• Approved Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for K-254 Study and $7,400 obligation (5-0-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will hold its regular meeting, starting with routine consent agenda items (minutes, community room rental, appropriation report). The main new business is deciding on two contracts with PEC: one for the Kechi & Oliver redesign and one for a strategic plan.

• Contract with PEC for Kechi & Oliver redesign
• Contract with PEC for strategic plan
• Consent agenda: March 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Consent agenda: Arts Council Community Room Rental
• Consent agenda: March 2023 Appropriation Report

The City Council approved contracts for a road redesign and the first phase of a new Strategic Plan. The council also released a Letter of Credit for Eden Properties LLC and scheduled a public hearing for special assessments.

• Approved $137,100 PEC contract for Kechi Rd and Oliver Project Redesign (4-0-0)
• Allocated $50,000 from project funds and remainder from fund balance for road redesign (4-0-0)
• Approved $12,000 PEC contract for Strategic Plan Phase 1 (4-0-0)
• Approved release of Letter of Credit for Eden Properties LLC (4-0-0)
• Authorized signing of Certification of Total Final Costs for Young Industrial Phase 3 Improvements (4-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-750 to hold Public Hearing on May 11, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda including March 23 minutes (4-0-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda with minutes and appointments, and discussing several contracts and an IT upgrade. New business items include an insurance renewal, a contract for grant application services, a managed IT services contract, and a computer server upgrade.

• Appointment of City Clerk
• Appointment of Chief of Police
• EMC Insurance renewal
• Contract with PEC for PHMSA grant application services
• Managed IT services contract and computer server upgrade

The City Council approved the 2023-2024 EMC insurance renewal and a managed IT services agreement with DOS. Council also authorized a contract for federal grant application services and approved a hybrid computer server upgrade.

• Approved 2023-2024 EMC Insurance renewal for $91,799 (5-0-0)
• Approved contract with PEC for PHMSA Grant Application services not to exceed $35,000 (5-0-0)
• Approved managed services agreement with DOS for an annual cost of $36,452 (5-0-0)
• Approved hybrid computer server upgrade (Option #2) for $10,530.40 (5-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda including March 9 minutes and appointments of City Clerk and Chief of Police (5-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings or plats on the agenda. The main item is a presentation by Matt from PEC on proposed amendments to the Kechi Zoning Regulations regarding screening fences, the distinction between garages and storage sheds or structures, and the distinction between duplexes and garden homes. The commission will also receive training from PEC.

• Presentation of amendments to Kechi Zoning Regulations on screening fences
• Proposed distinction between garages and storage sheds or structures
• Proposed distinction between duplexes and garden homes
• Training session for planning commission and staff

The commission discussed proposed amendments to zoning regulations regarding screening fences, storage structures, and the distinction between duplexes and garden homes. No formal decisions were made on these amendments; the commission requested the Director of Public Works attend the next meeting to answer questions.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved 11/8/22 Planning Commission Minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council is holding its regular meeting, where it will consider a resolution to transfer the police department from the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) to the Kansas Police and Firemen's Retirement System (KP&F). The council will also discuss a gas prepay agreement, including an ordinance and participation agreement. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and a public forum.

• Resolution to transfer police department from KPERS to KP&F
• Gas prepay agreement ordinance and participation agreement
• February 2023 appropriations report
• February 23, 2023 meeting minutes
• Executive session on non-elected personnel

The City Council approved a resolution to join the Kansas Police and Firemen’s Retirement System and adopted an ordinance for a natural gas prepay agreement. The gas agreement is estimated to save the city $9,000 per year.

• Approved Resolution 23-749 to apply for the Kansas Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (4-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1810-23 authorizing a Natural Gas Prepay Participation Agreement (4-0-0)
• Approved February 23, 2023 meeting minutes and February 2023 Appropriations Report (4-0-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council is holding its regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a sales tax ordinance, a sanitary sewer contract with Acepipe, and a gas prepay agreement. The agenda also includes routine consent items like a cost of living adjustment and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Sales tax ordinance
• Acepipe sanitary sewer contract
• Gas prepay agreement and ordinance
• Cost of living adjustment to pay scale
• February 9, 2023 meeting minutes

The council approved a new retail sales tax and a contract for sewer line sonar services. A 6.5% cost-of-living adjustment for the pay plan was approved following a tie-breaking vote by the mayor.

• Adopted Ordinance 1809-23 levying a 1.0% Retailer’s Sales Tax effective July 1, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Approved $23,670 contract with Ace Pipe for sewer assessment on Huffman Dr (4-0-0)
• Approved 2023 annual market adjustments to pay plan based on 6.5% CPI (3-2-0)
• Tabled Gas Pre-pay Agreement until March
• Approved payment of up to 277 hours of accrued vacation to Chief Woodrow upon resignation (4-0-0)
• Approved February 9, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 9, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes routine consent items (minutes and appropriation report) and a police department update regarding a Cordico agreement. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Approval of January 26, 2023 council meeting minutes
• January 2023 appropriation report
• Police department Cordico agreement update

The City Council approved the January 26 meeting minutes and the January 2023 Appropriation Report. Council discussed the unofficial results of a sales tax referendum and the process for levying the tax. No binding action was taken during the executive session.

• Approved consent agenda including Jan 26 minutes and Jan 2023 Appropriation Report (5-0-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0-0)
• Entered executive session for non-elected personnel (5-0-0); no binding action taken

City Council

The Kechi City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda and several contract renewals. They will consider renewing the USDI annual contract, approving a franchise agreement with Ideatek, and renewing 2023 health and dental benefits.

• USDI annual contract renewal
• Ordinance #1808-23 Ideatek franchise agreement
• 2023 health and dental benefits annual renewal

The council approved a telecommunications franchise agreement with Ideatek and renewed a gas system services contract with USDI. Council also approved the 2023 health and dental benefits renewal and re-appointed Matt Brewer as Council President.

• Approved January 12, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Re-appointed Matt Brewer as Council President (4-0-0)
• Approved USDI annual contract renewal for gas system services (4-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1808-23 granting a franchise agreement to Ideatek Telecom, LLC (4-0-0)
• Approved BCBS Health and Dental Benefits renewal and Grandfathered Attestation (4-0-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council is holding its regular meeting, where the main item is a presentation of the community survey. The council will also approve the consent agenda, which includes routine items like meeting minutes, appropriation reports, and job description updates. An executive session for attorney/client privilege is scheduled.

• Community survey presentation
• Approve consent agenda: minutes, appropriation reports (Oct-Dec 2022), job description updates
• Executive session: attorney/client privilege
• Public forum for resident comments
• Sales tax workshop scheduled for January 26, 2023

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including previous meeting minutes and appropriation reports. No binding actions were taken during two executive sessions. The council recessed to meet on January 26, 2023, for a Sales Tax Referendum Workshop.

• Approved consent agenda including Dec 8 minutes and Oct-Dec 2022 appropriation reports (4-0-0)
• Approved job description updates for City Clerk and Finance/HR Director (4-0-0)
• Approved agenda with additions for executive sessions (4-0-0)
• Entered executive session for non-elected personnel; no binding action taken (4-0-0)
• Entered executive session for attorney-client privilege; no binding action taken (4-0-0)
• Approved recess until January 26, 2023, for Sales Tax Referendum Workshop (4-0-0)