In addition to conducting further discussion on proposed city code changes, a report located elsewhere in this edition, La Cygne city leaders also named an interim chief for public safety at the regular council meeting last Wednesday, Aug. 2.

Following two executive sessions totaling 10 minutes for non-elected personnel individual employee’s performance, the council voted 4-0, with Jerome Mitzner not present, to name Jo LeStourgeon, full-time police officer, as interim police chief, interim codes officer/zoning administrator, and interim public health officer at an hourly rate of $24.25 beginning this Friday. 

LeStourgeon will assume the temporary interim posts in the absence of Tina Fenoughty, police chief, who will be on a medical leave.

On business items involving expenditures, the council approved up to $7,900 for 6-foot wood fencing through Wildcat Fencing Company LLC, Overland Park, to fulfill building-permit requirements for privacy fences abutting residential properties at two special projects sites.

Of the total 250 linear feet needed, Dan Nasalroad, public works administrator/fire chief, said approximately 110 would be along the north boundary at the water treatment plant and the rest along the east boundary at the new fire station site. He confirmed that both sites are already surveyed.

As well, the council authorized a $5,000 change order addition per engineer’s specifications at the fire station site, northeast of the corner of South Fourth and Sycamore streets. Nasalroad explained that beginning excavation dirt work there last Wednesday had unearthed an old cistern approximately 6 feet deep and 8-by-8 feet square.

Thomas Capp’s motion included a stipulation that a special meeting be called if more than the $5,000 authorization is necessary as project engineer Zingre & Associates, Fort Scott, said no other progress can occur until the cistern is filled.

Nasalroad noted that a change order last month had reduced the fire station bid award of $911,900 for general contractor Hofer & Hofer & Associates, Inc., Humboldt, by $8,800 for a change in the building’s steel siding from a thickness of 24 gauge to a thinner 26 gauge.

Also relating to the fire station project, the council approved pay application No. 1 of $11,357.10 to Hofer for a 74-day period ending July 21.

During reports of council committees, Jodi Wade, city clerk, requested a workshop of the water and gas committee to review natural gas finances and rates, and Nasalroad asked for a park committee meeting to discuss future park plans, including ideas for the former water slide area. Danny Curtis, council president, suggested that swimming pool companies “come in now” before end-of-season pool draining “to see what problems we might have.”

During the cemetery committee report, Wade recognized the measuring of undocumented lots “in very hot weather” in the newest south section by Connie Gore, city treasurer, and Bruce Snyder, seasonal cemetery caretaker.

In other business before the council:

--During notes and communications to the council, Mayor Debra Wilson highlighted that the city had received an $8,734.58 commercial insurance policy dividend from EMC through the local Truly Insurance agency.

--In her report, Fenoughty noted six citations since the most recent July 5 meeting: two each for animal cruelty and aggressive dog/running at large/tag and one each for insurance and improper backing.

--In her mayor’s comments, Wilson encouraged support of local youth and adults participating in this year’s Linn County Fair and Rodeo at Mound City which concludes Saturday. She also alerted that school is back in session next Wednesday, Aug. 16, and encouraged safety cautions. Fenoughty said that school crossing lights would be activated sometime this week.

MEETINGS

LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, October 23, 2023

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The Linn County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, Oct. 23, and began their weekly meeting with the approval of the minutes of the last meeting followed by the approval of claims in the amount of $272,818.97. Linn County Rural Fire Chief Randy Hegwald presented... [More]

LA CYGNE CITY COUNCIL - Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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Among actions at the regular La Cygne council meeting last Wednesday, Oct. 18, was a split vote in which the city accepts a draft agreement for title search and warranty deed preparation of seven lots at 402 S. Broadway in exchange for absorbing a $16,400 house demolition bill.... [More]

LINN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL - Monday, October 23, 2023

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The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 7:00 PM on Monday, October 23, 2023, with Mayor Cindy Smith presiding and all council members present.    Following approval of the October 9th and October 14th meeting minutes, Mayor Smith opened the floor... [More]

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NEWS

Linn County News website gets new update

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Recently you may have seen our notification on our website or our Facebook page that we were undergoing some changes on our website at www.linncountynews.net. We here at the News are happy to announce those changes are nearly complete. Changes to the website include an easier... [More]

Commissioners vote 1-1 on motion to not exceed revenue neutral

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County now required to cut budget to meet the RNR rate BY $837,000   The Linn County commissioners, with Commissioner Jason Hightower absent, began the revenue neutral hearing on Monday, Aug. 25, by welcoming those in the audience and stating the purpose and objective... [More]

Linn Valley looks at option for fire truck purchase, new vehicles

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The Linn Valley City Council held a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, with Mayor Lew Donelson presiding and all council members present except for John Weers. City Attorney James Brun was also present. The meeting began with a presentation by city’s financial... [More]

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SPORTS

Frog gigging a new ‘old sport’

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It’s another one of those…So…stories. So, last weekend was an adventure. I’ve gotten involved with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Wild Foods Academy (WFA) that is a pilot program designed to educate many ‘left-0ut’ people’s... [More]

Fishing Derby kicks off at Linn County Fair

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The annual Linn County Fair and Rodeo Fishing Derby was held on the morning of Aug. 9.  Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks fish biologist Don George has been heading the derby since 1987 and this year was no different.  The derby was divided into three age... [More]

Linn County Farm Bureau hosts annual pedal pull

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The Linn County Farm Bureau Association hosted the annual kids’ pedal pull on the evening of Aug. 8. Kids 4 to 12 can compete in the event for a chance to earn a spot at the State pedal pull at Hutchinson.  Trophies and a place at the State fair was awarded to the... [More]

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