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Rose Hill public meetings in 2020

20 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 21, 2020 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider temporary mayor absence and CDBG grant closeout

The Rose Hill City Council will hold a public hearing on the CDBG-CV grant performance for businesses impacted by COVID-19, then consider action items including declaring a temporary mayoral absence, electing a temporary council president, authorizing CDBG forms, approving the CDBG-CV closeout, a 2021 CMB license, and a street improvement bid. Discussion items include the city administrator's report and staff reports.

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✓ Decided: Rose Hill Council awards $524,283 street project, declares mayor absent

The Rose Hill City Council unanimously approved a $524,283.91 street improvement contract for Old Town to Vogts Parga Construction, and declared a temporary absence of the mayor, making Council President Gary Weaver acting mayor. The council also approved the CDBG-CV grant closeout, a 2021 CMB license for Las Fuentes Mexican Restaurant, and several routine items. All votes were 5-0.

Mon Dec 7, 2020 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to approve 2021 licenses, pay raises, and GAAP waiver

The Rose Hill City Council will vote on several routine 2021 items, including licenses for convenience stores and trash haulers, a GAAP waiver, and a cost-of-living/merit pay increase. The agenda also includes approval of the prior meeting's minutes and an appropriation ordinance for claims.

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Mon Nov 16, 2020 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to issue bonds, rezone vacant lot on Reyer

The Rose Hill City Council will consider issuing general obligation refunding and improvement bonds, Series 2020, and approving related resolutions. They will also vote on rezoning a vacant lot on Reyer from R-1 to R-2. The meeting includes routine items like minutes, claims, and reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approves bond issuance and rezoning; all votes 5-0

The Rose Hill City Council approved all action items on the agenda by unanimous 5-0 votes. This included accepting a bid from Country Club Bank and adopting Ordinance #688 for General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2020, plus Resolution #635 detailing the bond sale. The council also adopted Ordinance #689 rezoning property from R-1 to R-2. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.

Mon Nov 2, 2020 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on rezoning, street improvement contracts

The Rose Hill City Council will vote on rezoning property from R-1 to C-1, approve a contract for Old Town/CDBG street improvements, and approve a design contract for 2019 street improvements on North Morris, Berlin, and Munson. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, claims, and reports. No other major policy decisions are listed.

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✓ Decided: Rose Hill Council approves rezoning, street contracts, claims

The Rose Hill City Council unanimously approved all action items, including rezoning property from R-1 to C-1, a $57,500 contract for Old Town/CDBG street improvements, a $112,310 supplemental agreement for design work on 2019 street improvements, and Appropriation Ordinance #21 for claims. No public comments were made, and no items were denied or tabled.

Mon Oct 19, 2020 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Rose Hill council to approve 2019 audit and employee uniform policy

The Rose Hill City Council will review the 2019 financial audit presented by George, Bowerman & Noel and vote to approve it. The body will also adopt a resolution establishing a uniform policy for city employees. Additionally, the council will process claims via Appropriation Ordinance #20 and hear standard staff and administrator reports.

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Mon Oct 5, 2020 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Rose Hill council to vote on street closure, CMB license, green waste project

The Rose Hill City Council will consider several action items, including approving a street closure for HomeTown Christmas, a cereal malt beverage license for Las Fuentes, a CARES/SPARKS green waste project, and a CDBG-CV grant. The meeting also includes reports from the city administrator and staff.

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Tue Sep 8, 2020 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to approve sewer and street bond refunding resolutions

The Rose Hill City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including resolutions authorizing refunding bond sales for sewer and street projects through KDHE and KDOT, a resolution for the sale of general obligation bonds, approval of street maintenance work, and the purchase of two storage units. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Constitution Week and standard items like minutes and claims.

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Mon Aug 17, 2020 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on sewer loan refunding and CDBG-CV contract

The Rose Hill City Council will consider two action items: approving a charter ordinance for sewer loan refunding and approving a CDBG-CV contract with Ranson Financial Group. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes, claims, and reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approves sewer loan refunding and CDBG-CV contract

The Rose Hill City Council unanimously approved Charter Ordinance #16 to issue general obligation bonds for sewer refinancing and approved a contract with Ranson Financial Group for administrative services under the CDBG-CV program. All votes were 5-0. The meeting was procedural with no public comments or other substantive decisions.

Mon Jul 20, 2020 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on K9 vehicle purchase and CARES funding resolution

The Rose Hill City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including approving the purchase of a K9 vehicle and passing a resolution for CARES/SPARKS funding. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the agenda, minutes, and claims, as well as reports from city staff and councilmembers.

✓ Decided: Council approves $39,255 for new K-9 vehicle and conversion

The Rose Hill City Council approved the purchase of a 2020 Dodge Durango Pursuit for $34,150.02 and a K-9 conversion for $5,105.00, totaling $39,255.02, to replace the current K-9 vehicle. The council also approved Resolution #630 for COVID-19 expense reimbursement, set a budget hearing for August 3, 2020, and approved routine items like the agenda, minutes, and Appropriation #14. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

Mon Jul 6, 2020 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to approve alcohol permits for Fall Festival and out-of-city water service

The Rose Hill City Council will vote on a resolution to approve an alcoholic liquor application for the Fall Festival, including fee waivers and restrictions in city parks. The body will also consider a request to provide water service to a customer located outside the city limits. Additionally, the council will discuss utility shut-offs for delinquent accounts and review the City Administrator's report on June sales tax and occupancy permits.

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Mon Jun 15, 2020 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to approve 2021 library budget, fall festival items, fireworks, cell policy

The Rose Hill City Council will vote on several action items, including the 2021 library budget, a fall festival donation, fee waivers for mobile food vendors, the July 4th fireworks exhibition, a cell phone policy resolution, annual appointments, and an amended fireworks sale permit. They will also discuss the 2021 city budget and hold an executive session on land acquisition.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2021 library budget, Fall Festival donation, fireworks permits

The Rose Hill City Council approved the 2021 library budget, a $1,500 donation to the Fall Festival, waived food vendor fees, and extended the First Christian Church fireworks permit to June 27–July 5. It also approved a cell phone policy resolution and annual city appointments. All votes were 5-0.

Mon Jun 1, 2020 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves CDBG-CV application and Derby code adoption

The Rose Hill City Council unanimously approved a resolution and related documents to apply for a CDBG-CV grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce, including the applicant disclosure report, assurances and certifications, and a residential anti-displacement plan. The council also adopted Ordinance #681, which adopts the City of Derby codes as amended. All votes were 5-0. The council reached consensus not to shut off water customers for non-payment in June and to have staff return in July with a payment plan.

Mon May 18, 2020 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Rose Hill council adopts pedestrian plan, appoints planning member

The Rose Hill City Council approved Resolution #625 adopting the Rose Hill Pedestrian Study, and approved the mayor's appointment of Matthew Gouldsmith to the Planning Commission. The council also approved Appropriation Ordinance #10 for claims and the meeting agenda and prior minutes. No action was taken on a nuisance complaint request, and the city administrator was asked to research questions on subdivision authority and WAMPO funds for the pedestrian study.

Mon May 4, 2020 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to adopt revised city map, waive utility late fees

The Rose Hill City Council is meeting to consider two action items: adopting an ordinance that amends the official city zoning map, and passing a resolution to waive late fees on water and sewer utility bills. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the agenda, minutes, and claims, along with reports from the city administrator, staff, and councilmembers. Due to the statewide shelter-in-place order, the meeting will be held at City Hall and via conference call.

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✓ Decided: Rose Hill Council adopts revised city map, waives utility late fees

The Rose Hill City Council approved Ordinance #680 adopting the revised city map and Resolution #624 waiving late fees on utility bills, both by 5-0 votes. The council also approved the agenda, the April 20, 2020 minutes, and Appropriation #9 for claims. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.

Mon Apr 20, 2020 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Rose Hill council to consider emergency claims payment, garage sale date change

The Rose Hill City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 20, 2020, at 7:00 pm, with a remote option due to the statewide shelter-in-place order. Action items include approving an ordinance for emergency claims payments and a resolution to move the garage sale date. The council will also discuss utility delinquencies and receive the City Administrator's report.

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✓ Decided: Council approves moving city-wide garage sale to June 13

The Rose Hill City Council approved several routine items, including the agenda, prior minutes, and an appropriation ordinance. It also approved Ordinance #679 for emergency claims payments and Resolution #623 moving the city-wide garage sale to June 13 with an alternate date of June 27. Discussion was held on utility late fees, with consensus to consider a future resolution waiving them, but no decision was made.

Mon Apr 6, 2020 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Rose Hill Council meets remotely amid shelter-in-place order

The Rose Hill City Council is holding its regular meeting via conference call due to the statewide shelter-in-place order. The agenda includes routine items: approving the agenda, minutes from March 16, and an appropriation ordinance for claims. The City Administrator's report covers staff updates and a draft appropriation ordinance, with sales tax year-to-date figures attached.

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✓ Decided: Rose Hill council approves agenda, minutes, and appropriation ordinance

The Rose Hill City Council held a routine meeting with no public comments. It unanimously approved the agenda, the previous meeting's minutes, and Appropriation Ordinance #7 for claims. The city administrator reported that parks would close that week due to COVID-19. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these approvals.

Mon Mar 16, 2020 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Rose Hill council to vote on insurance renewal, fireworks permits, plat

The Rose Hill City Council will consider several action items, including renewing the city's property and liability insurance, approving donation requests for Project Graduation 2020, and issuing fireworks permits to the Rose Hill Christian Church and the Rose Hill Historical Society. The council will also vote on a city council appointment and the Heritage Homes plat. A presentation on the insurance renewal from Carson Insurance Group is scheduled.

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Mon Mar 2, 2020 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider rezoning from R1 to R3 and adopt civil rights policy

The Rose Hill City Council will vote on adopting a Civil Rights/Fair Housing Policy, approving a vehicle repair, and changing a zoning classification from R1 (Single Family Residential) to R3 (Multi-Family Residential). The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, claims, and reports.

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✓ Decided: Rose Hill Council rezoned property to multi-family, approved repairs

The Rose Hill City Council approved a zoning change from R-1 to R-3 for a property, adopted a Civil Rights/Fair Housing Policy, and authorized $5,855.72 in repairs to a 2006 Ford truck. All votes were unanimous (4-0). The meeting also included a proclamation for Girl Scout Week and routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, and claims.

Tue Feb 18, 2020 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Rose Hill council to vote on fingerprint system, roundabout detour, CDBG grant

The Rose Hill City Council will consider several action items, including a Live Scan fingerprinting system, a detour route for the SW Butler Rd and SW 150th roundabout project, and a Community Development Block Grant agreement. The agenda also includes a severe weather proclamation and a planning commission appointment. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 7:00 pm.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $13,061 fingerprint system and other items

The Rose Hill City Council unanimously approved the Live Scan Fingerprinting System for $13,061.24 plus $400 in maintenance fees, the SW Butler and SW 150th detour route, a Community Development Block Grant agreement authorization, and the appointment of Ed Templin to the Planning Commission. All votes were 5-0. The meeting also included presentations on the fingerprint system and road project detours, and a citizen raised concerns about fireworks stand tents.

Mon Feb 3, 2020 · 19:00

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to approve 2018 audit and Old Town Street design changes

The Rose Hill City Council will vote to approve the 2018 financial audit and a fireworks application from Rose Hill Christian Church. The meeting includes a presentation on Old Town Street design changes by Professional Engineering Consultants. The agenda also covers the approval of Appropriation Ordinance #3 for claims and a leave of absence request.

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✓ Decided: Rose Hill Council approves 2018 audit, tables fireworks permit

The Rose Hill City Council approved the 2018 financial audit and tabled a fireworks permit request from Rose Hill Christian Church pending more information. A 60-day leave of absence was extended for an unnamed employee. The council also directed staff to create a communication plan about curb and guttering changes for the Old Town Street Project.