City of Troy, Kansas                                  Created Jan 14, 2011



The Troy City Council met in regular session Tuesday July 6, 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, Micheal Brissett, and Nick Popple answered roll call. Council members Tim Hanlan and Cody Miller were absent. Also present were City Clerk Jim Richardson, City Attorney Alan Boeh, Assistant Ambulance Director Tanner Veach, Working Supervisor Jim Horner, Curtis Anderson, and Janel Anderson.

Motion was made by Stan Ruhnke, second by Micheal Brissett to approve the Council minutes of the June 15, 2021. Vote – unanimous with those Council members present. Motion carried.

The Council reviewed and discussed the bills presented.

Motion was made by Micheal Brissett, second by Nick Popple to approve the bills as listed AP check number 12601 thru 12631 in the amount of $11,749.33 and Construction account check # 486 in the amount of $3,920.60. Vote – unanimous with those Council members present. Motion carried.

Council member Tim Hanlan arrived at 6:33 p.m.

Mayor Sarah J. Boeh-Cerra presented the Council with change order number 7 on the phase one electrical project. Change Order#7 serves to add: (5) M4 units, (1) M13 unit, (10) M1 secondary spans, (1243') M7 UG Primary conductor, (130’) M6 4" conduit boring/install, (1) M11 double arm removal & install, (1) re-termination of a live front transformer installed to dead front, (1) reduction given for pole A2 due to scope decrease, (1) replacement of Pole M, with a net increase of $1,809.31 to the contract. Discussion followed.

Motion was made by Micheal Brissett, second by Nick Popple to approve change order #7. Vote – unanimous with those Council members present. Motion carried.

The Council discussed the following items with Working Supervisor Jim Horner: Bids to excavate at the Mesquito Creek Lagoon in front of the discharge pipe; weed spraying around the City; and a bid from Doniphan County Diesel for repairs to the City dump truck.

Motion was made by Tim Hanlan, second by Micheal Brissett to accept the bid from Luedke Excavating to excavate in front of the discharge pipe at the Mesquito Creek Lagoon at a cost of $3,000.00. Vote – unanimous with those Council members present. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Stan Ruhnke, second by Micheal Brissett to accept the bid from Doniphan County Diesel for repairs to the City’s dump truck at a cost of $837.98. Vote – unanimous with those Council members present. Motion carried.

Curtis and Janel Anderson addressed the Council concerning the possibility of vacating the alley beside their house at 433 S. Park. Discussion followed.

Motion was made by Stan Ruhnke, second by Micheal Brissett to have the alley between 433 S. Park and 439 S. Park surveyed by Midland Survey per our retainer. Vote – unanimous with those Council members present. Motion carried.

Assistant Ambulance Director Tanner Veach discussed various ambulance department issues with the City Council.

City Attorney Alan Boeh brought up the matter of proceeding with the purchase of the property for the lagoon project at the water plant. Discussion followed.

The Council discussed the following matters: City boundaries.

There being no further business, motion was made by Stan Ruhnke, second by Tim Hanlan to adjourn the meeting. Vote – unanimous with those Council members present. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

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