Plainville public meetings in 2020
18 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The Plainville City Council met in regular session and approved a $109,044.96 bill payment, adopted Ordinance G-20-10 changing local nuisance regulations, and raised wages for all full- and part-time employees by $0.50 per hour starting in January. The council also discussed a postponed public hearing due to COVID-19, received reports on a credit rating affirmation, vehicle auction sales, a grant for Christmas decorations, and held an executive session on personnel matters.
- Approved bills totaling $109,044.96
- Adopted Ordinance G-20-10 on nuisance regulations
- Raised wages for all employees by $0.50/hour
- Received $4,440 grant for Christmas decorations
- Postponed public hearing (Resolution 226) due to COVID-19
Council
The Plainville City Council approved Ordinance G-20-09 changing utility deposits and payment times, and paid bills totaling $87,934.64. They also renewed cereal malt beverage licenses for six businesses, increased a police officer's pay temporarily, and discussed the transfer of the swimming pool from the Public Building Commission to the City. No action was taken on a county face mask resolution.
- Approved Ordinance G-20-09 (utility deposits and payment times)
- Paid bills in the amount of $87,934.64
- Renewed CMB licenses for Pizza Hut, Mr. K's Foodtown, Plainville Short Stop, Pester Marketing, CF Altitude LLC, and San Juan Mexican Restaurant Inc.
- Increased Officer Cordell Stover's hourly wage by $1 until Officer Lee Vogel returns to duty
- Approved $3,250.00 in chamber bucks for employees and fire department
Council
The Plainville City Council approved a $22,500 contract for a water system preliminary engineering report, adopted new fiscal policies, and allowed $100,000 in fund transfers. They also approved a mutual aid agreement, police vehicle repairs, and began the abatement process for a dangerous structure.
- Approved EBH Engineering contract for Water System Preliminary Engineering Report, $22,500
- Adopted Resolution 227 (General Fund Cash Carryover Policy) and Resolution 228 (Debt Management Policy)
- Allowed $50,000 transfers from Water Fund and $50,000 from Sewer Fund to General Fund
- Approved mutual aid agreement with Rooks County Health Center
- Authorized police vehicle 103 repairs up to $1,500 and Resolution 226 for hearing on dangerous structure at 413 West Mill Street
Council
The Plainville City Council approved several routine items, including the 2019 audit, a contract for water well number 19, an invoice for test drilling, and an ordinance regulating chickens. They also heard reports on code enforcement and public works. The meeting was largely procedural with no major policy debates.
- Approved contract with EBH Engineering for water well number 19, cost not to exceed $14,500
- Approved invoice from Clark Well for test drilling of water well number 19, $2,825
- Approved Ordinance G-20-07 regulating keeping of chickens within city limits
- Approved payment of bills totaling $82,715.35
- Accepted 2019 Audit with clean opinion from Mapes & Miller LLP
Council
The Plainville City Council held a regular meeting, approving the previous minutes, paying bills totaling $447,773.16, and passing Ordinance G-20-06 after a public hearing with no comments. They also approved a $8,387.20 invoice for firetruck repairs and allowed up to $4,500 for new downtown Christmas decorations from the Convention and Tourism Fund. Two residents addressed the Council about violation letters and agreed to return with progress updates.
- Approved Ordinance G-20-06
- Paid bills totaling $447,773.16
- Approved $8,387.20 invoice to Tyler's Automotive for firetruck repair
- Authorized up to $4,500 for Christmas decorations from Convention and Tourism Fund
- Public hearing for Resolution 221 held with no comments
Council
The Plainville City Council approved deeding 4 acres of city property to Crossroads Meats, a proposed meat processing facility, and raised hourly wages for several police officers. The council also approved a resolution declaring a structure at 620 S Commercial Avenue unsafe, approved a $1,966.64 chat purchase, and authorized a resolution to put a sales tax continuation question to voters.
- Deeded 4 acres of city property to Crossroads Meats
- Increased hourly wages for Officers Davis, Vogel, Potocnick, and Rogers by $1.00
- Additional $0.50/hour raise for Officer Davis retroactive to May 2020
- Approved Resolution 222 declaring 620 S Commercial Avenue unsafe
- Approved Resolution 223 to submit sales tax continuation to voters
Council
The Plainville City Council approved paying bills, ordered the abatement of a dangerous structure at 620 S Commercial Avenue by September 1, 2020, and approved spending up to $60,000 for street sealing and $36,000 for firehouse repairs. They also heard public comments on daycare and senior housing, and vacated a portion of SE First Street.
- Approved bills totaling $97,660.04
- Set Sept 1, 2020 deadline to abate dangerous structure at 620 S Commercial Ave
- Authorized up to $60,000 for street sealing with Circle C Paving
- Authorized up to $36,000 for firehouse repairs by Roofmasters Roofing
- Approved Resolution 221 vacating part of SE First Street
Council
The Plainville City Council held a regular meeting, adopting the 2021 budget as presented after a public hearing with no comments. They approved bills totaling $148,400.39, plus invoices for Foley Equipment and Axon Taser, and passed a resolution for a hearing on unsafe structures. The council also approved a one-day cereal malt beverage permit and an ordinance on storage/shipping containers, and discussed future code changes.
- Adopted 2021 Budget as presented
- Approved bills totaling $148,400.39
- Approved Foley Equipment invoice for $1,306.48 and Axon Taser invoice for $1,113.00
- Passed Resolution 220 for hearing on condemning unsafe structures
- Approved Ordinance G-20-04 revising use of storage/shipping containers
Council
The Plainville City Council approved routine items including minutes, bill payments, and an agreement with The Animal Hospital. They also authorized spending for fire station parking lot millings and water well maintenance, and approved a resolution to put a retailers' sales tax continuation before voters.
- Approved bills totaling $137,515.91
- Approved agreement with The Animal Hospital
- Authorized up to $7,500 for asphalt millings at fire station parking lot
- Authorized up to $9,000 for water well #19 acidization by Clark Well
- Approved Resolution 218 to submit retailers' sales tax continuation to voters
Council
The Plainville City Council approved ordinances establishing a Capital Improvement Plan and Fund, and a resolution to place a retailers' sales tax continuation question on the August 4, 2020 ballot. The council also approved several expenditures, including donations, infrastructure repairs, and equipment purchases, and discussed various city code changes and property issues.
- Approved Ordinance G-20-03 establishing a Capital Improvement Plan and Fund
- Approved Resolution 217 to submit a retailers' sales tax continuation question to voters on August 4, 2020
- Approved donations totaling $2,200 to Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center
- Approved $5,000 for curb and gutter replacement on Cardinal Avenue
- Approved $6,900 for a new 3-point tractor mower
Council
The Plainville City Council held four public hearings to address unsafe structures, resulting in the passage of resolutions directing repairs or removals at four specific addresses. The council also voted to appoint a new slate of city officials, including the Chief of Police and City Attorney, and approved a $68,263.88 bill payment. Additionally, the council authorized a repair for the bulk water station and approved a building permit for curb replacement.
- Approved Resolutions 213-216 directing repair or removal of unsafe structures at 219 W Mill, 217 W Mill, 322 W Mill, and 603 S Plainville Ave
- Appointed Troy Rudman as Chief of Police and Michael Baxter as City Attorney
- Approved payment of bills totaling $68,263.88
- Authorized purchase of parts for bulk water station repair from Core & Main not to exceed $2,800.00
- Approved building permit for curb replacement at 710 South Jefferson
Council
The Plainville City Council met in regular session and approved several routine items, including paying bills, accepting a bid for fire hydrant installation, appointing a new library board member, and passing an ordinance to expand alcohol sales hours. The council also discussed emergency siren repairs, park maintenance, and ambulance coverage concerns.
- Approved bills totaling $71,711.08
- Approved invoices from Key Equipment ($1,240.56) and Paradise Valley K-Lawn ($2,345.72)
- Accepted M & D Excavating bid of $4,300.00 for fire hydrant and valve installation
- Appointed Curtis Johnson to the Plainville Library board
- Approved Ordinance G-20-01 expanding hours and days of alcoholic liquor sales
Council
The Plainville City Council approved routine payments totaling $193,806.54 and specific service invoices. The body decided not to assess late fees on overdue utility bills for April. Additionally, the council accepted bids for fire hydrant installation and fire truck tire replacements.
- Approved payment of bills in the amount of $193,806.54
- Approved invoices from B & B Redimix ($1,200.00) and Don's Electric ($1,984.04)
- Accepted bid from M & D Excavating for fire hydrant and valve installation ($2,310.00)
- Approved tire purchase for fire truck 507 from Bosselman’s ($1,990.00)
- Approved tire purchase for fire truck 508 from Tyler's Auto ($1,020.75)
Council
The Plainville City Council approved several expenditures, including an insurance premium, a police vehicle purchase, online utility payment software, and a lease for a new rescue truck chassis. They also discussed water quality concerns, a proposed oil well near sewer lagoons, and COVID-19-related utility disconnection rules.
- Approved EMC insurance premium of $85,375.00
- Approved purchase of used police vehicle for $21,795.00
- Approved online utility payment software not to exceed $2,500.00
- Approved lease agreement for rescue truck chassis with Hays Fire Equipment for $67,647.01
- Discussed COVID-19 executive order on utility disconnections
Council
The Plainville City Council approved a three-year farm lease to Steve and Ryan Hageman at $56.25 per acre and hired Blake Rogers as a police officer with a starting wage of $15.50 per hour. The body also approved four resolutions scheduling public hearings to determine if specific structures should be condemned or demolished as dangerous. Additionally, the council voted to pay $68,606.87 in bills and discussed updating the name of NW 7th Street to Keith's Lane in emergency databases.
- Approved 3-year farm lease to Steve and Ryan Hageman at $56.25 per acre
- Hired Blake Rogers as police officer at $15.50/hour, increasing to $16.00/hour after 60 days
- Approved Resolutions 209-212 to schedule hearings on dangerous structures for potential demolition
- Approved payment of $68,606.87 in bills
- Discussed updating NW 7th Street name to Keith's Lane in emergency response databases
Council
The Plainville City Council approved an agreement and deed for a low-income home at 100 South Meridian, and heard proposals for moderate-income housing at the old hospital site and a senior living center. The council also approved bills, a library board appointment, concrete work, and an equipment invoice, and held two executive sessions with no action taken.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $97,923.94
- Approved Carson LeMarr to fill vacant library board position
- Approved agreement and deed for low-income home at 100 South Meridian
- Discussed (no action) six moderate-income homes at old hospital site and senior living center south of Rooks County Health Center
- Approved B&B Redimix concrete repair near Fire House for up to $5,100.00
Council
The Plainville City Council approved several expenditures and discussed potential land sales for housing. They authorized up to $5,000 for a new tower and antenna on the old water tower to improve emergency signals, and approved a $5,000 donation to a Heartland Community Foundation campaign. The council also discussed acquiring city-owned property for low- and moderate-income housing, with no formal action taken yet.
- Approved tower and antenna installation on old water tower, cost not to exceed $5,000
- Approved $5,000 contribution to Heartland Community Foundation's 'Twice as Nice' campaign
- Renewed liquor license for Burgers and Beer LLC through February 2, 2022 (Sherraden voted nay)
- Approved office furniture purchase from Tri-Central Office Supply, cost not to exceed $4,000
- Discussed selling city property for low- and moderate-income housing; documents to be prepared for next meeting
Council
The Plainville City Council met in special session solely to administer oaths of office to the mayor and councilmembers. The meeting was called to order, oaths were taken, and the council adjourned four minutes later. No other business was discussed or decided.
- Oath of office administered to Mayor Quentin Meyers
- Oath of office administered to Councilmembers Daryl Sherraden, Deb Meyers, and Colton Wise
- Councilmember Shelly Haas absent
- Meeting adjourned at 7:04 PM