City of Troy, Kansas                                  Created Jan 14, 2011

 

The Troy City Council met in regular session Tuesday January 19, 2021 Monday, at 6:30 p.m. at the Troy City Hall.  The meeting was called to order by Mayor Sarah Boeh-Cerra.  Mayor Sarah Boeh-Cerra, Council members Stan Ruhnke, Cody Miller, Tim Hanlan, and Michael Brissett answered roll call.  Council member Nick Popple was absent.  Also present were Assistant City Clerk Jim Richardson, Working Supervisor Jim Horner, Chief of Police Doug Duncan, and Assistant Ambulance Director Kyler Oliver.  

 Motion was made by Stan Ruhnke, second by Michael Brissett to approve the minutes of the January 5, 2021, council meeting.  Vote – unanimous with those Council members present.  Motion carried.

The Council reviewed and discussed the bills presented.

Motion was made by Cody Miller, second by Stan Ruhnke to approve the bills as listed UB check register 12248 void and 12278 issued, and AP check register check number 12249 thru 12277.  Vote – unanimous with those Council members present.  Motion carried.

Council member Nick Popple arrived at 6:35 p.m.  

The Council discussed the following items regarding phase one of the electrical upgrade project.  Pay request number two from R/S Electric Utility Service in the amount of $66,711.45, and project change order number two which serves to add the replacement of 19 distribution poles to the contract.  7 of these poles were listed in the contract under unit M8.  The labor for the remaining 12 poles and material cost for all 19 poles addressed in the change order have been priced by the Contractor.  The change order totals $81,400.75.  

Motion was made by Mike Brissett, second by Tim Hanlan to approve pay request number two in the amount of $66,711.45 to R/S Electric Utility Service.  Vote – unanimous.  Motion carried.

Motion was made by Michael Brissett, second by Stan Ruhnke to approve change order number two for phase one of the electrical upgrade project.  Vote – unanimous.  Motion carried. 

The Council discussion the following items with Working Supervisor Jim Horner:  Buying two used steer tires for the digger truck; Centurylink not following through with removing or changing over their equipment from old to new poles; and Altec service estimate on repairs to the cities TA37M Bucket Truck.  

Motion was made by Tim Hanlan, second by Cody Miller to purchase two steer tires from Braden Grossman, for $200.00.  Vote – unanimous.  Motion carried. 

Motion was made by Stan Ruhnke, second by Tim Hanlan to have Altec repair the cities TA37M Bucket Truck according to estimate number 506290 in the amount of $4,651.85.  Vote – unanimous.  Motion carried. 

City Attorney Alan Boeh arrived at the meeting and discussion continued on the Centurylink pole problem that working supervisor Jim Horner is having.  City Attorney Alan Boeh and City Clerk Jim Richardson will review the pole agreement with Centurylink to resolve the problems the City is experiencing. 

The Council discussed the following items with Chief of Police Doug Duncan: The upcoming review of the property at 103 N. 3^rd at the February 5, 2021 Council meeting. 

Assistant Ambulance Director Kyler Oliver addressed the Council concerning the following items:  Ambulance building bathroom remodeling bid; Pediatric Emergency Standards being implemented; personnel receiving covid shots; and Radio bids for the APX 8000 series all band radios.  Discussion followed.  The council concurred to have Assistant Ambulance Director Kyler Oliver get additional bids for upgrading the ambulance building bathroom.

City Clerk Jim Richardson addressed the Council concerning the City’s electrical system, water system, and having bank signature cards updated.  Discussion followed.  The Council concurred to have City Clerk Jim Richardson to continue to look into matters regarding city utilities.

Motion was made by Michael Brissett, second by Stan Ruhnke to have Exchange Bank signature cards change to have Mayor Sarah Boeh-Cerra, Council President Tim Hanlan, City Clerk James Richardson, Assistant City Clerk Pam McNamee, and City Treasurer Jane Boeh on account 38.  On account number 4065676 and all City CD accounts will have Mayor Sarah Boeh-Cerra, Council President Tim Hanlan, City Clerk James Richardson, and Assistant City Clerk Pam McNamee.     

             There being no further business, motion was made by Stan Ruhnke, second by Tim Hanlan to adjourn the meeting. Vote – unanimous.  Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m.

ATTEST:

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Sarah Boeh-Cerra, Mayor                                               James Richardson, City Clerk