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Regular Business Meeting January 3, 2023
Regular Business Meeting
JANUARY 3, 2023
Mayor Rob Lessen opened the meeting at 6:30 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was stated by all present. Roll was taken and Howard Camp was absent. The minutes were presented to the City Council. Gary Pommier made the motion to approve the minutes. Carma Burns seconds the motion. The motion was approved. Rob presented the evenings agenda. Under Unfinished Business Item G) Dr. Streeter - Tennis Courts and Item H) New Council member was added. Under New Business Item C) Ad for Police Chief position as added. Gary Pommier made the motion to approve the revised agenda. Richard Kerley seconds the motion. The motion was approved.
REPORTS
POLICE CHIEF: John Austin handed out his monthly report to the City Council.
SUPERINTENDENT: Tom Gorman handed out his written report and went over the details with the Council.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
EMPLOYEE EVALUATIONS
Mayor requested this topic to be tabled until a full council was present. Gary Pommier made the motion to table until the next meeting. Richard Kerley seconds the motion. The motion was approved.
FULL TIME PUBLIC WORKS POSITION
Tom Gorman brought up the topic to hire a person who is currently collecting KPERS as retirement. Gary Pommier made the motion to go into executive session for 10 minutes with the Mayor, Council, Attorney, Clerk and Superintendent to consult with the City Attorney. Carma Burns seconds the motion. The motion was approved at 6:51 p.m.
Carma Burns made the motion to go back into regular session at 7:00 p.m. Richard Kerley seconds the motion. The motion was approved. Gary Pommier made the motion to table this topic until the next meeting. Carma Burns seconds the motion. The motion was approved.
ORDINANCE 638 RAISING CHICKENS
Gary Pommier made the motion to table this topic until the full council was present. Richard Kerley seconds the motion. The motion was approved.
SILVERSTREAM ASST MGMT. PROGRAM
Tom Gorman reviewed with the City Council about what Silverstream can do for Arma with the underground utilities. Rob Lessen stated that he agreed with Tom's proposal. Richard Kerley made the motion to approve this project. Carma Burns seconds the motion. The motion was approved.
OPEN BURNING REGULATIONS
Justin Turner was present to answer any questions that the Council might have dealing with his revisions on Article 3 in the City Code manual. Discussion was held on a few issues, but the council chose to wait to the next meeting to take any action.
WESTLAND ACERS ROAD/UTILITIES
Tom Gorman stated that he would like to hold a Special Meeting on January 23rd to discuss the development of the east side of Westland Acers. Gary Pommier made the motion to hold the special meeting on Jan 23rd at 6:30. Carma Burns seconds the motion. The motion was approved.
STREETER; TENNIS/PICKLE BALL COURTS
Dr. Streeter went over the paperwork that the Council received from the 2 bids that the school board got on improvements/renovations to the current tennis courts. Dr. Streeter stated that the school board would be discussing these bids and he will return to the Council at their next meeting with updates.
NEW COUNCIL MEMBER
The mayor opened discussion on the open Council position. Council agreed that anyone interested in the position should submit their resume and letter of interest to the City Clerk by the 13th for the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC WORKS CELL PHONE
Tom Gorman brought up that his cell phone is very old a I-7 and he would like to investigate purchasing a newer phone. Tom also brought up the Police cell phone that could be updated. Ob Lessen recommended the Tom get the new phone/plan. Gary Pommier made the motion to allow the upgrade. Richard Kerley seconds the motion. The motion was approved.
YEARLY LANDBANK REPORT
City Clerk Bette Lessen reported to the City Council that they currently have 3 properties in Arma that are in the City's landbank. 201 W. Perry, 316 S Pine and 506 S. 4th.
AD FOR POLICE CHIEF POSITION
City Council discussed the open position and how to go about advertising. Gary Pommier felt that the ad should be in the Morning Sun, the Girard Press, and the Ft Scott Tribune. Bette and John Austin will work on the ad and get it published. Gary Pommier made the motion to follow the recommendation above. Richard Kerley seconds the motion. The motion was approved.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Rob Lessen announced the 8 winners in this year's Christmas Light Contest.
Gary Pommier would like to see the City's Christmas decorations revamped. Carma Burns felt a Special Meeting in March should be held to discuss the City's lights.
COMMUINCATIONS
None were presented.
PURCHASE REQUEST
John Austin requested new tires for one of the vehicles for $663.32. Richard Kerley made the motion to allow the purchase. Carma Burns seconds the motion. The motion was approved.
Carma Burns made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Gary Pommier seconds the motion. The motion was approved.
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Bette Lessen, City Clerk