City of Troy, Kansas                                  Created Jan 14, 2011

The Troy City Council met in regular session Tuesday August 3, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. at the Troy City Hall.  The meeting was called to order by Mayor Sarah J. Boeh-Cerra.  Mayor Sarah J. Boeh-Cerra and Council members Stan Ruhnke, Cody Miller, Micheal Brissett, Tim Hanlan and Nick Popple answered roll call.  Also present were City Clerk Jim Richardson, City Attorney Alan Boeh, Working Supervisor Jim Horner, Beth Hanlan and Barb Greaser.      

Motion was made by Stan Ruhnke, second by Nick Popple to approve the Council   minutes of the July 20, 2021.  Vote – unanimous.  Motion carried. 

The Council reviewed and discussed the bills presented. 

Motion was made by Tim Hanlan, second by Micheal Brissett to approve the bills as listed AP check number 12668 thru 12695 in the amount of $10,872.38.  Vote – unanimous.  Motion carried. 

Mayor Sarah J. Boeh-Cerra opened the hearings for properties served notice for existing nuisances.  Beth Hanlan and Barb Greaser from the Troy Recreation Commission were present to addressed the Council concerning the pool property at 105 S. Boder Street.  Discussion followed with the Council. 

Motion was made by Tim Hanlan, second by Micheal Brissett to continue the Troy Recreation Commission hearing on the pool property at 105 S. Boder Street until the August 17, 2021 Council Meeting.  Vote – unanimous.  Motion carried.   

 Mayor Sarah J. Boeh-Cerra presented the Council a letter from Corey Kostman regarding the nuisance letter he received on his property at 101 S. Main Street due to several broken windows and his response for correcting the problem.  Discussion followed.   

Motion was made by Stan Ruhnke, second by Tim Hanlan to continue the hearing for the property at 101 S. Main for 90 days to allow Corey Kostman to board up the windows with painted black plywood and he will also be required to clean up the broken glass on the sidewalk and will need to repair the hole in the roof on the tin addition at the back of the building.  Vote – 4 Yes, 1 abstain (Brissett).  Motion carried.    

The Council discussed the following items with Working Supervisor Jim Horner: Oil & Chat to be done in the City; City lagoon issues; drainage tube issues in town, and bids for the John Deere 320D to replace the hydraulic control valve.      

Motion was made by Tim Hanlan, second by Stan Ruhnke, to accept the bid from Doniphan County Diesel to replace the hydraulic control valve on the John Deere 320D.  Vote – 4 Yes, 1 No (Popple).  Motion carried.    

City Clerk Jim Richardson brought up the matter of authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the CDBG-CV3 grant agreement and all other related paperwork.  Discussion followed.    

Motion was made by Stan Ruhnke, second by Micheal Brissett to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the CDBG-CV3 grant agreement and all other related paperwork.   Vote – unanimous.  Motion carried.   

Mayor Sarah J. Boeh-Cerra requested a 10 minute executive session for non-elected personnel.   

Motion was made by Nick Popple, second by Tim Hanlan to go into executive session for 10 minutes for non-elected personnel with Mayor, City Council, City Clerk, and the City Attorney.  Vote – unanimous.  Motion carried. Executive session started at 7:28 p.m.  The meeting reconvened at 7:38 p.m. with no action taken. 

 There being no further business, motion was made by Tim Hanlan, second by Micheal Brissett to adjourn the meeting. Vote – unanimous with those Council members present.  Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.