City of Troy, Kansas                                  Created Jan 14, 2011

The Troy City Council met inregular session onMay 3, 2022, at6:30 p.m. at the Troy City Hall.  The meeting was called to order byMayor Sarah J. Boeh-Cerra.  Mayor Sarah J. Boeh-Cerra and Councilmembers Tim Hanlan, Stan Ruhnke, Cody Miller, Duane Weishaar, and Micheal Brissettanswered roll call.  Also present were City Clerk Jim Richardson, Working Supervisor Jim Horner,City Attorney Alan Boeh, and Kevin McConnaughey.   

Motion was made by Duane Weishaar, second by Cody Miller to approve the Council meetingminutes of April 19, 2022.  Vote unanimous.  Motion carried. 

The Council reviewed and discussed the bills presented. 

Motion was made by Tim Hanlan, second by Duane Weishaarto approve the bills as listed UB Deposit Refund check number 13222 in the amount of $100.17 and AP check number 13222 thru 13250 in the amount of $23,137.15.  Voteunanimous.  Motion carried. 

The Council discussed the following items with Working Supervisor Jim Horner:  Drainage tube bids for Boder Street and 3rd & Elm; an estimate for fixing a rotting timber in the electrical substation; Kansasland Tire bid for3 tires for the police truck; Summer Help; and properties in town that are in need of repair.           

Motion was made by Micheal Brissett second by Tim Hanlanto accept the estimation from KMEA to replace the rotting timber in the Cities electrical substation at a cost of $2,660.00.  Vote unanimous.  Motion carried. 

Motion was made by Tim Hanlan, second by Cody Miller to purchase 60’ of 24” drainage tube from Engemann Drainage at a cost of $1,350.00 for Boder Street.  Vote unanimous.  Motion carried.     

Motion was made by Tim Hanlan, second by Stan Ruhnketo purchase 60’ of 18” drainage tube from Engemann Drainage at a cost of $825.00.  Vote unanimous.  Motion carried. 

Motion was made by Duane Weishaar, second by Tim Hanlan to purchase 3 tires for the Truck use by the Police Department at a cost of $545.91 from Kansasland Tire.  Vote unanimous.  Motion carried.  

The Council concurred to advertise for Summer Help.   

Kevin McConnaughey addressed the Council concerning his property at 608 E. Walnut.  Kevin McConnaughey stated to the Council that his property was classified agricultural and he would like to raise two to three cows on the property.  Discussion followed.   

City Attorney Alan Boeh informed the Council that the land purchase for the lagoon project at the Cities water plant was ready to move forward as soon as the Council authorized the issuance of a check in the amount of $10,000.00 to Jerry and Jane Johnson. 

Motion was made by Tim Hanlan, second by Duane Weishaar to authorize the issuance of a check in the amount of $10,000.00 to Jerry and Jane Johnson for the purchase of land for the lagoon project at the Cities water plant.  Vote unanimous.  Motion carried.   

City Clerk Jim Richardson presented the Council with building permit number 2022-5 for Pat Slater to put in a fence at 219 N. Liberty Street; andbuilding permit number 2022-6 for Micheal Jones to build a 30’ x 45’ garage at 505 E. Myrtle.  

Motion was made by Cody Miller, second by Tim Hanlan to approve building permit number 2022-5 for Pat Slater to put in a fence at 219 N. Liberty Street.  Vote unanimous.  Motion carried.   

Motion was made by Tim Hanlan, second by Cody Miller to approve building permit number 2022-6 for Micheal Jones to build a 30’ x 45’ garage at 505 E. Myrtle.  Vote unanimous.  Motion carried.   

City Clerk Jim Richardson presented the Council with additional paper work for CDBG CV Grant 21-CV-142.  Discussion followed.   

Motion was made by Cody Miller, second by Tim Hanlan to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Determination of Level of Review form and Request for Payment of CDBG Funds #2 form for CDBG CV Grant 21-CV-142.  Vote unanimous.  Motion carried.   

Mayor Sarah J. Boeh-Cerra informed the Council that they needed to elect a Council President.  Discussion followed.   

Motion was made by Stan Ruhnke, second by Cody Miller to elect Tim Hanlan as Council President.  Vote unanimous.  Motion carried.   

Mayor Sarah J. Boeh-Cerra made the following City appointments:City Attorney Alan Boeh, City Clerk James Richardson, Municipal Judge Laura Johnson-McNish and City Treasurer Jane Boeh.   

Motion was made by Micheal Brissett, second by Tim Hanlan to ratify the Mayors appointments of City Attorney Alan Boeh, City Clerk James Richardson, Municipal Judge Laura Johnson-McNish and City Treasurer Jane Boeh.  Vote unanimous.  Motion carried.   

Mayor Sarah J. Boeh-Cerra informed the Council she was appointing Jim Horner to the Troy Recreation Board.   

Motion was made by Tim Hanlan, second by Duane Weishaar to ratify the Mayors appointment of Jim Horner to Troy Recreation Board.  Vote unanimous.  Motion carried.     

Mayor Sarah J. Boeh-Cerra made the following appointments to various committees and boards:   

Council Committees:  

Finance: Sarah Boeh-Cerra, Tim Hanlan, Micheal Brissett, Jim Richardson. 

Street & Alley: Stan Ruhnke, Cody Miller, Sarah Boeh-Cerra, Jim Horner, Jim Richardson. 

Emergency Services: Duane Weishaar, Micheal Brissett, Sarah Boeh-Cerra, Doug Duncan, Matt McKittrick.  

Utility Committee: Stan Ruhnke, Micheal Brissett, Sarah Boeh – Cerra, Jim Horner, Jim Richardson. 

Building & Equipment: Tim Hanlan, Duane Weishaar, Sarah Boeh-Cerra, Jim Horner, Jim Richardson. 

Parks & Recreation: Tim Hanlan, Cody Miller, Sarah Boeh-Cerra, Jim Richardson. 

Community Center Development Committee: Sarah Boeh-Cerra, Tim Hanlan, Duane Weishaar, Jim Richardson. 

Personnel Committee: Tim Hanlan, Duane Weishaar, Sarah Boeh-Cerra, Jim Richardson.   

Commissioners of Housing Authority:    

Tim Hanlan, Cody Miller, Michael Brissett - Vice-President of Housing, William Stanley Ruhnke- President of Housing, Duane Weishaar – Secretary of Housing.   

KMEA Board of Directors Appointments: 

William S. Ruhnke-term ends 4-30-23 (Director 1). 

Tim Hanlan-term ends 4-30-23 (Director 2). 

Sarah Boeh-Cerra (Alternate).  

Tree Board: 

Lyle M. Rockey Jr., Jim Horner, Pam McNemee, Tim Hanlan, Cody Miller. 

Park Board:  

 Mary Winder, Betsy Hinds, Donald Harter, Mike Estes, Andrea Campbell, Jennifer Whetstine, Jana Dominguez-Peuker. 

Joint Recreation Board City of Troy / USD#429:  

City Appointments: Barb Greaser, Jim Horner.  

Doniphan County Strategic Planning (Leah Johnson): 

Michael Brissett. 

Troy’s appointment to the Doniphan County Regional Planning Commission:  

William S. Ruhnke. 

Community Economic Growth Committee: 

Sarah Boeh-Cerra, Tim Hanlan, Jim Richardson, Peggy Franken, Jennifer Luedke, Annika Franken, Nathan Geiger, Robin Sutton, Katie Kostman. 

Motion was made by Duane Weishaar,second by Micheal Brissett to ratify the Mayors appointments to various committees and boards.  Vote unanimous.  Motion Carried.   

Mayor Sarah J. Boeh-Cerra requested a 15 minute executive session for non-elected personnel.   

Motion was made by Cody Miller, second by Micheal Brissett, to go into executive session for 15 minutes for non-elected personnel with Mayor, City Council, City Attorney, and the City Clerk.  Vote unanimous.  Motion carried. Executive session started at 7:15 p.m.  The meeting reconvened at 7:30 p.m. with no action taken. 

Motion was made by Micheal Brissett, second by Cody Miller to grant up to a 6 month leave of absent without pay and benefits to Doug Duncan upon depletion of personal, sick, and vacation leave.  Vote unanimous.  Motion carried.     

The Council concurred to advertise for a second full time Police Officer.   

Council member Duane Weishaar updated the Council on the Town Hall meeting held by Kansas State Representative John Eplee.  Discussion followed.   

Council member Micheal Brissett updated the Council on the Ambulance Committee.  Discussion followed.  

The Council discussed the following items:  Developing a new city website; and having text caster for the City of Troy.    

There being no further business, motion was made by Stan Ruhnke, second by Tim Hanlanto adjourn the meeting. Voteunanimous.  Motion carried.  The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.  

ATTEST: 

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Sarah J.Boeh-Cerra, Mayor