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May 5, 2025 Commission Minutes

GOODLAND CITY COMMISSION

Regular Meeting

May 5, 2025                                                                                                                         5:00 P.M.

Mayor Jason Showalter called the meeting to order with Vice-Mayor J. J. Howard and Commissioner Sarah Artzer responding to roll call.  Commissioner Ann Myers and Commissioner Brook Redlin were reported absent.

Also present were Dustin Bedore – Director of Electric Utilities, Joshua Jordan – IT Director, Kenton Keith – Director of Streets and Facilities, Danny Krayca – Director of Parks, Zach Hildebrand – Code Enforcement/Building Official, Jake Kling – City Attorney, Shauna Johnson – Deputy City Clerk, Mary Volk – City Clerk and Kent Brown – City Manager.

Mayor Showalter led Pledge of Allegiance

PUBLIC COMMENT

PROCLAMATIONS AN PRESENTATIONS

  1.  National Police Week Proclamation – Mayor Showalter proclaimed the week of May 11-17, 2025 as National Police week. Mayor Showalter stated, I will be reading the proclamation at the police department on Thursday, May 8th at 4:00 p.m.
  2. National Building Safety Month Proclamation – Mayor Showalter proclaimed the month of May 2025 as Building Safety Month. Mayor Showalter stated, I would like to thank Zach for all the hard work he does. Zach stated, it is multiple city departments that come together as a team for the safety of the community.

CONSENT AGENDA

  1. 04/21/2025 Commission Meeting Minutes
  2. Appropriation Ordinances: 2025-09, 2025-09A and 2025-P09

ON A MOTION by Vice Mayor Howard to approve Consent Agenda seconded by Commissioner Artzer.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 3-0. 

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

  1. Resolution 2025-14: A Resolution providing for the authorizing the placement of stop signs at the intersection of 13th St. and Sherman Ave. – Kent stated, this is per a request received to review the traffic control signage at 13th St. and Sherman Ave. Staff did review and agree this would be needed with traffic generators at intersection. Commissioner Artzer asked, is there was a reason the stop signs are being put on the North and South instead of the East and West.  Kent informed the commission there are stop signs close to proximity of the east and west streets. Mayor Showalter asked, what is thought process to decide on placement of the signs.  Kent stated, staff looks at traffic generators in the area.  Kenton added, history of traffic accidents on the corner is considered also.  ON A MOTION by Mayor Showalter to approve Resolution 2025-14 allowing for the placement of stop signs seconded by Vice-Mayor Howard.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 3-0. 

FORMAL ACTIONS

  1. IFB 2025-0501 Bid Award – 1615 Center Ave- Zach stated, city received two bids, Goody’s $6500.00 completion time of 30 days and S&M Repair $8000.00 completion time of 20 days. Staff recommendation is to accept the bid from S&M due to the inoperable vehicle on the property.  Vice-Mayor Howard stated, I believe the difference of $1500 is a lot for vehicle removal.  Kent stated, the concern for staff was the time of completion for both properties.  Mayor Showalter asked, is staff suggesting to pick one for each of the properties because of the time frame? Zach stated, yes.  ON A MOTION by Mayor Showalter to approve the demolition bid from S&M Repair for 1615 Center Avenue in the amount of $8000.00 seconded by Commissioner Artzer.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 3-0. 
  2. IFB 2025-0503 Bid Award – 302 W 15th St – Zach stated, the city received two bids, Goody’s for $6500.00 completion time of 30 days and S&M for $8500.00 with completion time of 20 days.  ON A MOTION by Commissioner Artzer to approve the demolition bid from Goody’s for 302 W. 15th Street in the amount of $6500.00 seconded by Vice-Mayor Howard.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 3-0. 
  3. Contract Moving Bid Award – Zach stated, the city received one bid from Damon Rickard in the mount of $44.00 per hour. Staff looked into getting mower and equipment for the city to mow but the cost for equipment is higher than what was billed in 2024. ON A MOTION by Mayor Showalter to approve the bid for contract mowing from Damon Rickard in the amount of $44.00 per hour seconded by Vice-Mayor Howard.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 3-0. 
  4. Contract to evaluate Power Supply contract Offers by Midwest Municipal Solutions, LLC. – Kent stated, this contract is with Midwest Municipal Solutions, Inc to evaluate the energy contract proposals with Sunflower Electric and Kansas Municipal Energy Agency (KMEA) in the amount of $3,975. ON A MOTION by Mayor Showalter to approve the contract with Midwest Municipal Solutions, Inc to evaluate the energy contract proposals with Sunflower Electric and KMEA in the amount of $3,975 seconded by Commissioner Artzer.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 3-0. 
  5. Revision to Water Tower Inspection Contract – Kent stated, the original contract with Viking provided inspection, cleaning, sampling of water and accumulated sediment, conducting a condition assessment report detailing observations and deficiencies on water towers every two years.  There were major repairs done on the tank at the power plant in 2024 and scheduled repairs for the north water tank in 2025.  Viking is proposing a reduction in the contract for the inspection in 2025 because of the recent projects.  The contract would change from $15,180.00 to $3900.00. ON A MOTION by Mayor Showalter to approve the revised project contract for 2025 with Viking in the amount of $3,900 seconded by Commissioner Artzer.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 3-0. 

DISCUSSION

  1. Topics for Joint Meeting with County Commission – Kent asked commission for possible topics to be discussed during a joint meeting.  One topic that could be discussed is the backup generator at the Police Department for 911 Dispatch.  There are grants available but would likely be a 75/25 grant requiring 25 percent to come from the city or possibly shared by the county.  Mayor Showalter asked, could we invite the new Sherman County Sheriff to hear about his department and any upcoming projects.  It was suggested to try and schedule a joint meeting right before a City Commission meeting.  It was decided to try for the first meeting in June.
  2. Planning Work Session – A meeting date was set for May 27th at 5:00 p.m.

REPORTS

  1. City Manager – 1. Manager memo is in the packet. 2.  EMC Dividend check was received by the city. 3. April month end financial report was included in packet. 4. Transportation Van Grant for FY26 was received.  The amount is a little less than last year, but its nice to still have the service. 5. Citywide cleanup was another successful year.  Kenton was unable to get numbers at this time, but would receive soon.  Mayor Showalter asked, is it possible to issue a press release when the numbers do come in? 6. Financial system software change is still ongoing with staff reviewing possibilities. 7. Reminder of LKM City forum June 4th at City Hall.    

 City Commissioners

Vice-Mayor Howard – 1.  Thanked all employees for the Spring Clean-up.

Commissioner Artzer – 1.  No Report

Commissioner Myers – 1.  Absent, No Report

Commissioner Redlin – 1.  Absent, No Report 

ADJOURNMENT WAS HAD ON A MOTION BY Vice-Mayor Howard seconded by Commissioner Artzer.  Motion carried by unanimous VOTE, meeting adjourned at 5:38 p.m.  Next meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2025.

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ATTEST:                                                                                Jason Showalter, Mayor

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Shauna Johnson, Deputy City Clerk

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