CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 11, 2020
5:15 P.M.
The city council met in regular session with the following present: Mayor Jack E. Rowden; Councilmen Dean Banker, Brad Niehues, Jason Teeter, and Frankie Thomas. Absent: Councilman Dan Corpening
Others present were City Clerk Carrie L. Baeza, Electric and Park Systems Supervisor Logan Frederick, City Inspector Josh Grubbs, Chief of Police Courtney Leslie, Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke, City Attorney Wayne Tate, Economic Director Jan Leonard, Rob Schladetzky, Jackson Sheets, Alvin Riley, and Ruthie Wingett
Mayor Jack E. Rowden presided.
Motion by Councilman Dean Banker, seconded by Councilman Brad Niehues, to approve the minutes of April 6, 2020 as sent. Motion carried.
Each member of the governing body was provided a copy of Municipal Judge Paula Sosa’s report for the month of March, showing 12 new cases brought before the court and $1,857.00 remitted to the city. Motion by Councilman Frankie Thomas, seconded by Councilman Jason Teeter, to accept the report. Motion carried.
CITY INSPECTOR
City Inspector Josh Grubbs presented his monthly activities report.
GOLF COURSE
Golf Board President Alvin Riley presented the council with the plan to reopen the clubhouse at Fore Winds Golf Course and plans to allow for cart rental. The board will continue to review the situation and inform the council of any further changes.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Jan Leonard, Economic Development Director, came before the council to request a variance on Recreational Vehicles in residential areas to fill a need when construction begins at Seaboard Energy. Motion by Councilman Jason Teeter, seconded by Councilman Brad Niehues, that the city waive the permit fees, age limitations, skirting and tie-down requirements of “Section 4-203, Section 16—218(2), Section 16-218(3.b-k(, Section 16-253(1) and Section 16-254(17) of the Code of the City of Hugoton, Kansas” for recreational vehicles going into mobile home spaces for a period of two years. It is also a requirement that existing full hookups be already installed for use. A meter deposit or connection fee will be charged at time of utility service request. Motion carried.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Jan Leonard introduced Rob Schladetzky with Fagin, Inc. as the project manager of the Seaboard Energy construction project.
CONVENTION & TOURISM
Mayor Jack Rowden recommended the appointments of Jason Teeter and Royit Bombaywala to the Convention & Tourism board with term expiring in 2024. Motion by Councilman Frankie Thomas, seconded by Councilman Brad Niehues, to approve the appointments of Jason Teeter and Royit Bombaywala to the Convention & Tourism Board. Motion carried. Abstain: Jason Teeter.
BIDS
Bids were opened to apply spray foam to the old Beaver Shed that will now be used by the Electric Department.
A-K Roofing & Const Aqua Shield Roofing
Spray Foam Price $16,092.00 $17,000.00
Warranty 3 years 5 years
After discussion with Aqua Shield representative Jackson Sheets and the needs of the electric department with Logan Frederick, motion by Councilman Dean Banker, seconded by Councilman Frankie Thomas, to award the bid to Aqua Shield Roofing with a 5-year warranty for the price of $17,000.00. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL
Motion by Councilman Brad Niehues, seconded by Councilman Frankie Thomas, that Councilman Dan Corpening be elected “President of the Council”. Motion carried.
MEDIA
Motion by Councilman Dean Banker, seconded by Council Frankie Thomas, to designate the Hugoton Hermes as the official city paper. Motion carried.
FINANCE
Motion by Councilman Jason Teeter, seconded by Councilman Brad Niehues, to designate Citizens State Bank and Equity Bank as official depositories for the city. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL
Mayor Jack Rowden announced the appointment of the following city officials.
City Clerk Carrie L. Baeza
City Inspector Josh Grubbs
Chief of Police Courtney Leslie
Outside Utilities Supervisor Paul Nordyke
Electric & Park Systems Supervisor Logan Frederick
City Treasurer Lucila Santillan
Municipal Judge Paula Sosa
City Attorney Wayne R. Tate
Motion by Councilman Frankie Thomas, seconded by Councilman Dean Banker, to confirm the appointments. Motion carried.
Claims against the city were presented and audited. Motion by Councilman Dean Banker, seconded by Councilman Frankie Thomas, that Appropriation Ordinances No. 2149 & 2150 be passed. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Dean Banker, seconded by Councilman Frankie Thomas, that the meeting go into executive session for personnel under K.S.A 75-4319 (1). Mayor Rowden called the meeting into executive session at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting to reconvene in open session at 6:45 p.m.
The meeting reconvened in open session at 6:45 p.m.
Motion by Councilman Jason Teeter, seconded by Councilman Dean Banker, that the meeting go into executive session for personnel under K.S.A 75-4319 (1). Mayor Rowden called the meeting into executive session at 6:45 p.m. with the meeting to reconvene in open session at 6:55 p.m.
The meeting reconvened in open session at 6:55 p.m.
Motion by Councilman Frankie Thomas, seconded by Councilman Dean Banker, to give Detective Matt Lamatsch a raise of $2.00 per hour, and Sargent Francisco Fedelin a raise of $1.00 per hour. Motion carried.
Motion by Councilman Jason Teeter, seconded by Councilman Brad Niehues, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried.