April 18, 2022 Commission Meeting Minutes

GOODLAND CITY COMMISSION

Regular Meeting

April 18, 2022                                                                                                                       5:00 P.M.

Mayor Aaron Thompson called the meeting to order with Vice-Mayor J. J. Howard, Commissioner Jason Showalter, Commissioner Ann Myers and Commissioner Brook Redlin responding to roll call. 

Also present were Joshua Jordan – IT Director, Kenton Keith – Director of Streets and Facilities, Neal Thornburg – Director of Water and Wastewater, Danny Krayca – Director of Parks, Mary Volk – City Clerk, Jake Kling – City Attorney and Kent Brown – City Manager.

Mayor Thompson led Pledge of Allegiance

PUBLIC COMMENT

PRESENTATIONS & PROCLAMATIONS

1. Arbor Day Proclamation – Mayor Thompson proclaimed April 29, 2022 as Arbor Day in the City of Goodland.  Danny stated, the year we purchased ten trees for both the cemetery and parks.  The celebration for Arbor Day is on April 29^th at 1:30 p.m. at the southeast corner of Steever Park around the Suzanne McClure Memorial to plant two trees. 

CONSENT AGENDA

1. 04/04/22 Commission Meeting Minutes
2. 04/11/22 Joint City/County Commission Meeting Minutes
3. Appropriation Ordinances: 2021-08, 2021-08A, and 2021-P08

ON A MOTION by Commissioner Showalter to approve Consent Agenda seconded by Commissioner Redlin.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 5-0. 

FORMAL ACTIONS

1. Ordinance 1747: Mobile Food Vendor – Kent stated, Commission recommendations are included in the ordinance.  Mayor Thompson asked, it appears penalty section is missing information?  Kent stated, it appears to have been deleted in error.  Consensus of Commission is table review of ordinance until next meeting to review penalty section. 
2. Ordinance 1748: Repealing and Amending Section 4-211 of the Building Code pertaining to contractor license examinations – Kent stated, recommendation by Construction Board of Trades/Appeals is to remove item (a) for contractor license examinations under current code which no longer applies to the City.  ON A MOTION by Commissioner Showalter to approve Ordinance 1748: Repealing and Amending Section 4-211 of the Building Code pertaining to contractor license examinations seconded by Commissioner Myers.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 5-0.
3. Ordinance 1749: Amending Section 4-215 of the Building Code pertaining to contractor license certificates – Kent stated, the Construction Board of Trades/Appeals recommended allowing contractors have a certificate rather than carrying a card for license.  Commissioner Myers asked, what is the reason for a card instead of certificate?  Kent stated, the only time contractor needs card is when OSHA shows up, but certificate works as well.  ON A MOTION by Vice-Mayor Howard to approve Ordinance 1749: Amending Section 4-215 of the Building Code pertaining to contractor license certificatesseconded by Commissioner Redlin.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 5-0.
4. Chip Rock Delivery Bids – Kenton stated, we received three bids and recommend low bid of $13.33/ton from Heartland Carriers for total cost of $11,997.  They delivered rock last year for $11.50/ton.  Material is delivered from Lamar, CO.  ON A MOTION by Commissioner Redlin to approve chip rock delivery bid from Heartland Carriers in the amount of $13.33 per ton,  for a total bid amount of $11,997.00 seconded by Vice-Mayor Howard.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 5-0.  
5. Renewal of Airport Board Appointments: Johathon Collet and John Topliff – Kent stated, both members are active on the board.  ON A MOTION by Commissioner Showalter to approve the reappointment of Jonathon Collet and John Topliff to the Airport Board for a three year term seconded by Commissioner Redlin.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 5-0. 

DISCUSSION

1. Review of ordinance requirements for Trailer parking on streets – Kent stated, a citizen requested Commission review trailer parking code.  Current code lumps all trailers together.  The Police Chief and I discussed ordinance, he does not have as much concern with utility trailers except for visual markings.  The bigger concern is larger trailers and RV’s where issue is visual or pedestrians walking out from behind trailer.  Utility trailers could probably be parked longer without problems.  Mayor Thompson asked, how do you determine what is a utility trailer?  Kent stated, you have a definition.  Vice-Mayor Howard stated, you have many different trailers and where do you draw the line?  Some utility trailers can be twenty-five feet long.  Kent stated, have to have a good definition to enforce.  Vice-Mayor Howard stated, enforcement is difficult.  Mayor Thompson asked, did citizen have reason for change?  Kent stated, the only communication I received was the two hour time limit.  The biggest concern is trailers hauling mowers.  Vice-Mayor Howard stated, if trailer is attached to vehicle there is no problem unless it is a semi-trailer.  Kent stated, correct, the street is public property but sometimes neighbors do not like the trailer parked in street.  Commissioner Myers asked, how do you monitor two hour limit?  Kent stated, it is complaint based and if officer drives by and sees trailer, they follow up later on trailer parked.  Commissioner Showalter stated, I feel ordinance is properly written unless someone comes forth with specific reason for change.  Commissioner Redlin stated, I am interested in what other communities enforce.  I agree with Commissioner Showalter that ordinance is adequate.  Consensus of Commission is that ordinance is adequate as written, unless someone makes specific request.    
2. Kansas Fire & Rescue Training: Rent/lease on office space in the Wolak Building – Kent stated, Sherman County Clerk received request from Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute to rent office space in Wolak Building.  According to current lease with County, the City Commission must approve sub-lease for the County to sub-lease property.  Chief James did not have an issue leasing an office.  Matt Breininger stated, I was hired as the Western Regional Training Coordinator to promote training in western Kansas.  This will bring benefits to Goodland and the region.  I will continue using the office I am using now.  Jake stated, if Commission is interested, approval should be pending approval of formal lease agreement to comply with agreement between City and County.  Consensus is that the Commission is interested pending approval of formal lease agreement. 

REPORTS

1. City Manager – 1.  City cleanup is April 28^th and 29^th.  City crews will pick items up from curb.  I met with County Commission and requested they waive fees at landfill for all residents of County to encourage disposal of waste.  2.  17^th Street project has been delayed because contractor is delayed by wind at current project.  Later this week signs will start going up and probably start next Monday with completion by June 15^th.  3. Airport runway project is proceeding.  They have removed asphalt, except for the portion in the main runway.  They will start putting milling back to build base next week.  4. Did not receive quit claim deed from property owner as of yet to complete demolition.  5. Housing committee is meeting tomorrow to discuss housing proposals that will be brought before City and County Commissions.  6.  City has not reviewed pool and firework stand fees recently.  Pool fees were last discussed in 2019 without change.  We are lower than neighboring communities.  The fee for firework stands is $50 which is one of the lowest fees in state.  Are these something Commission wants to discuss?  Mayor Thompson asked, what is average fee for fireworks stands?  Kent stated, a low average is $150.  It is not a money maker, but we are very low.  We issue two to three a year.  Mayor Thompson stated, no more than we issue, I do not see reason to address.  Consensus of Commission is in agreement.  Mayor Thompson asked, what is expectation for pool fees to pay?  Kent stated, the pool is a community amenity but when discussed in 2019 Goodland was lower than other communities.  Is this something the Commission would like to discuss?  Current rates are $4 daily, $55 individual pass and $100 family pass.  Mayor Thompson stated, with the cost of everything going up, including cost to maintain pool and pay employees, I feel it is in our best interest to look at fees.  7. City staff is preparing to paint pool beginning of May.  8. We are working with senior center to redo parking area.  City will complete gutters on south and east side, they will do parking areas.  Estimated cost to City is $5,000.  They need to complete project before June 30^th.  9.  Neal informed me the company has not arrived to pull pump on well 3, so still waiting to get this done. 
2. City Commissioners

Vice-Mayor Howard – 1.  No Report 

Commissioner Showalter – 1.  Alumni Association is asking for class party locations.  If they ask for parks what do I need to tell them?  Dan stated, just let me know so I am aware. 

Commissioner Myers – 1.  No Report 

Commissioner Redlin – 1.  No Report 

• Mayor Thompson– 1.  When do we want to continue work sessions with list of priorities?  Do we want to schedule a time with department heads to continue discussion?  Consensus of Commission is to add item to next meeting for discussion.  Kent stated, we will have our regular meeting, followed by a work session to discuss priorities. 

ADJOURNMENT WAS HAD ON A MOTION BY Commissioner Redlin seconded by Commissioner Showalter.  Motion carried by unanimous VOTE, meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.  Next meeting is scheduled for May 2, 2022. 

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ATTEST:                                                                               Aaron Thompson, Mayor

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Mary P. Volk, City Clerk