City of Troy, Kansas                                  Created Jan 14, 2011

The Troy City Council met in regular session Tuesday March 2, 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, Council members Stan Ruhnke, Cody Miller, Nick Popple, and Micheal Brissett answered roll call.  Council member Tim Hanlan was absent.  Also present were City Clerk Jim Richardson, City Attorney Alan Boeh, Working Supervisor Jim Horner, Chief of Police Doug Duncan, Ambulance Director Matt McKittrick, Assistant Ambulance Director Kyler Oliver, Pat McKernan, Norman Meng and Elizabeth Hale.    

USD 429 School Superintendent Pat McKernan was present to thank the Council for allowing the School District to use the Community Building for quarantining purposes.   

Council member Tim Hanlan arrived at 6:35.   

The Council and Chief of Police Doug Duncan held a hearing on the condition of the of the property at 103 N. 3rd. Elizabeth Hale was present to represent her mother Heather Hale owner of the property.  Discussion followed.   

Motion was made by Tim Hanlan, second by Stan Ruhnke to continue the hearing for the review of the property at 103 N. 3rd to the April 6, 2021, Council meeting.  Vote – unanimous.  Motion carried. 

Motion was made by Stan Ruhnke, second by Tim Hanlan to approve the minutes of the February 16, 2021, council meeting and the February 23, 2021 special council meeting.  Vote – unanimous.  Motion carried. 

The Council reviewed and discussed the bills presented. 

Motion was made by Stan Ruhnke, second by Cody Miller to approve the bills as listed AP check register check number 12337 thru 12370 and 12374.  Vote – unanimous.  Motion carried. 

The Council discussed the following items regarding phase one of the electrical upgrade project.  R/S Electric Utility Service pay request number 3 in the amount of $281,071.97.   

Motion was made by Stan Ruhnke, second by Tim Hanlan to approve R/S Electric Utility Service pay request number 3 in the amount of $281,071.97.  Vote – unanimous.  Motion carried. 

Norman Meng addressed the Council concerning getting electrical service to a property he owns.  Discussion followed.  The Council concurred to look into the matter and get back with Norman Meng.   

The Council discussed the following items with Working Supervisor Jim Horner: Utility line extensions and related fees; replacing a valve on well number three; purchasing a AED unit for the City Shop; Epoxying the floor at the Community Building; and tire bids for the City flatbed truck.   

Motion was made by Micheal Brissett, second by Cody Miller to replace the check valve on well number three at a cost of $900.00.  Vote – unanimous.  Motion carried. 

Motion was made by Micheal Brissett, second by Tim Hanlan to purchase an AED lifepak CR2 defibrillator from Stryker Medical at a cost of $1,887.50.  Vote – unanimous.  Motion carried. 

Motion was made by Stan Ruhnke, second by Micheal Brissett to accept the bid from Froeschl  Floors to epoxy the floor at the Community Building at a cost of $19,278.00.  Vote – unanimous.  Motion carried. 

Motion was made by Micheal Brissett, second by Cody Miller to accept the bid from KansasLand  Tire and Service to purchase four Mastercraft (Cooper) tires at a cost of $662.68 for the flatbed truck.  Vote – unanimous.  Motion carried.   

City Clerk Jim Richardson addressed the Council concerning the KDHE loan agreement for the lagoon project.  Discussion followed.   

Ambulance Director Matt McKittrick requested a 20 - minute executive session for non-elected personnel.   

Motion was made by Stan Ruhnke, second by Cody Miller to go into executive session for 20 minutes for non-elected personnel with Mayor, City Council, City Clerk, Ambulance Director and the Assistant Ambulance Director.  Vote – unanimous.  Motion caried. Executive session started at 8:05 p.m.  The meeting reconvened at 8:25 p.m. with no action taken. 

Motion was made by Micheal Brissett, second by Tim Hanlan to hire Tanner Veach as a full time EMS worker at $40,000.00 per year with no run pay, a minimum of 60 on call hours per week, with full benefits as of March 21, 2021.  Vote – unanimous.  Motion Carried.   

Motion was made by Tim Hanlan, second by Stan Ruhnke to hire Kyler Oliver as a part time EMS worker at $16.00 per hour at a maximum of 30 hours per week, no run pay, and no benefits as of March 14, 2021.  Vote – unanimous. Motion carried.   

There being no further business, motion was made by Tim Hanlan, second by Cody Miller to adjourn the meeting. Vote – unanimous.  Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.  

ATTEST: 

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