Unofficial Minutes Written by City Clerk Pam McNemee
The Troy City Council met in regular session on November 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Troy City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Micheal Brissett. Council members, Duane Weishaar, Kohlbe King, and Darren Clary answered roll call. Council member Tim Hanlan and Cody Miller were absent. Working Supervisor Jim Horner, City Attorney Alan Boeh, Assistant City Clerk Pam McNemee, Tammy Resler, Clint Peden, Kim Whitsell, Katie King, Kyle Culp, Nicole Stanton, Alexandra Stanton, John Peden, Shane Stanton, Garrett Nordstrom, and Tammy Reseler were also present.
The consent agenda was submitted consisting of the council meeting minutes of October 15, 2025; bills as listed AP checks 127407 thru 127422 in the amount of $38,642.38; AP checks 127441 thru 127447 in the amount of $3,233.40.
Motion was made by Duane Weishaar, second by Darren Clary to approve the consent agenda as submitted. Vote unanimous with those Council members present. Motion carried.
Mayor Micheal Brissett open the Variance Hearing for Miles Gibson at 106 S. 4th. Miles Gibson is requesting a variance on a filed building permit for a 20’ by 40’ for a garage. The variance is for the south side setback reducing it from 5’ to less than 1’ due to the lay of the sloping yard. Discussion followed.
Motion was made by Darren Clary, second by Kohlbe King to close the Variance Hearing for Miles Gibson at 106 S. 4th. Vote unanimous with those Council members present. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Darren Clary, second by Kohlbe King to approve the variance for Miles Gibson at 106 S. 4th Street for the south side setback reducing it from 5’ to less than 1’ due to the lay of the sloping yard. Vote unanimous with those Council members present. Motion carried.
Kim Whitsell addressed the Council concerning her water meter at 1134 Mineral Point Road. Discussion followed.
Nicole Stanton addressed the Council concerning expanding liquor store hours to include holidays. Discussion followed. Council concurred to have the City Attorney draft an ordinance to expand sales to holidays.
Resolutions of finding reviews were held for resolution 2024-34, 311 S. Main Street, Tammy Resler; resolution 2024-35, 323 S. Main Street, Clint Paden; resolution 2024-37, 223 E. Chestnut Street, Joseph Orcutt; resolution 2025-04, 336 N. Main Street, Kyle Culp, and Kate King; Lonnie Schooler and Dorothy Schoolerer, resolution 2025-23, 431 N. 2nd Street. Discussion followed with the City Council, and property owners.
Motion was made by Duane Weishaar, second by Kohlbe King to give a 30-day extension to resolution No. 2024-34, 311 S. Main Street, Tammy Resler to bring property into compliance, will review at the December 17, 2025 Council meeting. Vote unanimous with those Council members present. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Duane Weishaar, second by Kohlbe King to give a 30-day extension to resolution 2024-35, 323 S. Main Street, Clint Peden to bring property into compliance, will review at the December 17, 2025 Council meeting. Vote unanimous with those Council members present. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Duane Weishaar, second by Kohlbe King to give a 30-day extension to resolution 2024-37, 223 E. Chestnut Street, Joseph Orcutt to bring property into compliance, will review at the December 17, 2025 Council meeting. Vote unanimous with those Council members present. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Duane Weishaar, second by Kohlbe King to give a 30-day extension to resolution 2025-04, 336 N. Main Street, Kyle Culp and Kate King to bring property into compliance, will review at the December 17, 2025 Council meeting. Vote unanimous with those Council members present. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Duane Weishaar, second by Kohlbe King to table resolution 2025-23, 431 N. 2nd Street, Lonnie & Dorothy Schooler. Vote unanimous with those Council members present. Motion carried.
Kyle Culp addressed the Council concerning parking issues. Discussion followed.
Clint Peden addressed the Council concerning public notices. Discussion followed.
Joe Etherton addressed the Council concerning improving a portion of Elm Street that is currently unimproved. Discussion followed.
The Council went into recess for five minutes at 7:05 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:10.
Garrett Nordstrom from Governmental Assistant Services addressed the Council concerning passing Resolution 2025-24 a resolution certifying legal authority to apply for the 2025 Kansas Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program from the Kansas Department of Commerce and authorizing Mayor Micheal Brissett to sign and submit such an application. Discussion followed concerning the grant and the established impact area.
Motion was made by Duane Weishaar, second by Kohlbe King to approve Resolution 2025-24 and authorize Mayor Micheal Brissett to sign all related paperwork regarding the grant. Vote unanimous with those Council members present. Motion carried.
The Council discussed the following items with Working Supervisor Jim Horner: Proposal for a SL 1000 portable parallel analyzer – portable colorimeter with USB for the Water Plant; curb project; starting Christmas decoration for the city; bucket truck fuel pump problems; salt and sand for the winter; water plant; and sale of excess equipment.
Motion was made by Duane Weishaar, second by Darren Clary to purchase a SL 1000 portable parallel analyzer – portable colorimeter with USB for the Water Plant at a cost of $5,257.00. Vote unanimous with those Council members present. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Duane Weishaar, second by Kohlbe King to go into executive session for 5 minutes for non-elected personnel with Mayor, City Council, City Attorney, Assistant City Clerk and the Working Maintenance Supervisor. Vote unanimous with those Council members present. Motion carried. Executive session started at 7:42 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:47 p.m. with no action taken.
Motion was made by Duane Weishaar, second by Kohlbe King to offer Robert Mucil a position in the City Maintenance Department at $18.00 dollars an hour with full benefits to be review at 6 months. Vote unanimous with those Council members present. Montion carried.
City Attorney Alan Boeh presented the Council with Resolution number 2025-25 a resolution of the City of Troy creating a youth advisory Committee. Discussion followed.
Motion was made by Duane Weishaar, second by Kohlbe King to approve Resolution number 2025-25 a resolution of the City of Troy creating a youth advisory Committee. Vote unanimous with those Council members present. Motion carried.
Motion was made by Duane Weishaar, second by Kohlbe King to appoint the following to the Youth Advisory Committee, Seniors: Kennadee Christopher and Aiden Rathert; Juniors: Cheyenne Gallagher and AnnaMaria Root; Sophomores: Charli Rush and Jace Johnson; Freshmen: Jaxton Fuemmeler and Leena Wiedmer. Vote unanimous with those Council members present. Motion carried.
The Council discussed the following items with Assistant City Clerk Pam McNemee: Demolition Bids to remove the trailer and cellar at 323 W. Poplar Street. Fischer Ranch for $11,450.00; and Chris Gaither $5,000.00.
Motion was made by Duane Weishaar, second by Kohlbe King to accept the bid from Chris Gaither to remove the trailer house and cellar at 323 W. Poplar at a cost of $5,000.00. Vote unanimous with those Council members present. Motion carried.
There being no further business, motion was made by Duane Weishaar, second by Darren Clary to adjourn the meeting. Vote unanimous with those Council members present. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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Micheal Brissett, Mayor Pam McNemee, Assistant City Clerk