City of Troy, Kansas                                  Created Jan 14, 2011

 

The Troy City Council met in regular session Tuesday June 15, 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, Nick Popple, and Cody Miller answered roll call.  Council member Tim Hanlan was absent.  Also present were City Clerk Jim Richardson, City Attorney Alan Boeh, and Assistant Ambulance Director Tanner Veach.       

            Motion was made by Nick Popple, second by Micheal Brissett to approve the Council   minutes of the June 1 and June 7, 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 Cody Miller to approve the bills as listed AP check number 12568 thru 12600 in the amount of $181,138.59 and Construction account check # 485 in the amount of $2,007.60.  Vote – unanimous with those Council members present.  Motion carried.

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

City Clerk Jim Richardson presented the Council with building permits 2021-3 from Nancy Mullins to added on a 8’ X 10’ addition to deck at 301 S. Liberty; and 2021-4 from First Option Bank to put a handrail on the stairs in front of the bank at 212 S. Main.  Discussion followed. 

 Motion was made by Stan Ruhnke, second by Cody Miller to approve building permit 2021-3 for Nancy Mullins to added on a 8’ X 10’ addition to deck at 301 S. Liberty.  Vote – unanimous with those Council members present.  Motion carried. 

Motion was made by Stan Ruhnke, second by Cody Miller to approve building permit 2021-4 for First Option Bank to put a handrail on the stairs in front of the bank at 212 S. Main.  Vote – unanimous with those Council members present.  Motion carried.

City Clerk Jim Richardson presented the Council with Wastewater Permit number 2021-1 from David and Merrie Wardlow at 428 West Poplar St.  Discussion followed. 

Motion was made by Cody Miller, second by Nick Popple to approve Wastewater Permit number 2021-1 from David and Merrie Wardlow at 428 West Poplar St.  Vote – unanimous with those Council members present.  Motion carried. 

City Clerk Jim Richardson presented the City Council with proposals for administrative services for the CV Grant from South Central Kansas Economic Development District Inc. for $15,000.00; MO-KAN Regional Council for $15,000.00; Western Consultants DBA GAS for $15,000.00 or 10% of grant award, whichever is less; and Ranson Citycode Financial for $15,000.00.  Discussion followed.    

Motion was made by Stan Ruhnke, second by Micheal Brissett to accept the proposal from Western Consultants DBA Governmental Assistant Services for $15,000.00 or 10% of grant award, whichever is less.  Vote – unanimous with those Council members present.  Motion carried. 

Mayor Sarah J. Boeh-Cerra brought up the matter of putting Doniphan County Pet Rescue on retainer for dog and cat issues in the City.  Discussion followed.

Motion was made by Nick Popple, second by Cody Miller to put Doniphan County Pet Rescue on retainer for dog and cat issues in the City at the rate of $250.00 per month beginning July 1, 2021.  Vote – unanimous with those Council members present.  Motion carried. 

Mayor Sarah J. Boeh-Cerra requested an executive session for legal matters with the City Attorney.

Motion was made by Cody Miller, second by Nick Popple to go into executive session for 10 minutes for legal matters with Mayor, City Council, City Clerk, and City Attorney.   Vote – unanimous.  Motion carried. Executive session started at 7:07 p.m.  The meeting reconvened at 7:14 p.m. with no action taken.

Motion was made by Micheal Brissett, second by Nick Popple to issues a letter to the County that the agreement established by the third addendum for ambulance service shall be terminated and at an end effective December 31, 2021.  Vote – unanimous with those Council members present.  Motion carried.     

            The Council discussed the following matters:  Dangerous structures within the City of Troy; the City’s burning ordinance; City boundaries; and the City’s phase one electric project. 

            There being no further business, motion was made by Stan Ruhnke, second by Nick Popple to adjourn the meeting. Vote – unanimous with those Council members present.  Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.

ATTEST:

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Sarah J.Boeh-Cerra, Mayor                                            James Richardson, City Clerk