In addition to deciding on four separate wastewater rehabilitation project items, a report located elsewhere in this issue, La Cygne city leaders approved up to $2,500 for a bulletin board at Oak Lawn Cemetery.
The 4-0 vote, with Jerome Mitzner not present, followed a presentation by Danny Curtis, council president, who provided photographs of a similar display board at Louisburg's cemetery during the regular council meeting last Wednesday, Sept. 7.
The costs include two enclosed display case cork walls priced at $569 each, construction lumber priced at $655.85 tax exempt, and a 10.5-feet square concrete slab base estimated at $200. The council vote waives building permit fees.
The message board construction will be overseen by Curtis and David Brenneman, the council's cemetery committee. Curtis credited Brenneman with "a lot of the work" and said its construction with volunteers should occur soon.
Most other business before the council was of a routine nature:
--The council approved invoice No. 3980 of $10,640 from Zingre and Associates, P.A., Fort Scott, for a 27-day period of design work through Aug. 30 on the proposed new fire station.
--City leaders were informed of a Prairie View Education Foundation fund drive goal of $500 by collecting 125 bags of clothing and other household textiles at Prairie View home football games this Friday, as well as at homecoming Sept. 30 and senior parent's night Oct. 14.
--Jodi Wade, city clerk, said a stormwater master plan survey is available on the city's website and Facebook page, as well as hard copies at City Hall. She strongly encouraged citizens to fill out and submit the survey--"many have been waiting a long time for this."
--The council approved the hiring of Jo LeStourgeon as a full-time police officer at $20.25 hourly retroactive to Aug. 30. Wade said LeStourgeon is already certified and has completed her pre-employment screenings.
--Wade presented preliminary information for grant opportunities, one regarding Linn County's participation in the Southeast Kansas Regional Planning Commission's pursuit of a Reconnecting Communities grant through the federal infrastructure law, the other the Kansas Department of Commerce's Strategic Economic Expansion and Development grant that will provide between $5,000-$50,000 for towns with populations less than 5,000.
--Debra Wilson signed two mayoral proclamations, one setting Saturday through Sept. 23 as Constitution Week in La Cygne, the other recognizing Direct Support Professionals Week for a seven-day period that began Sunday.
--Wilson officially accepted Brenneman's request to be removed as the council's Park Board liaison.
--Dan Nasalroad, public works superintendent, reported that a seepage test was performed on the reconstructed water treatment plant settling pond last week. He said that pond is nearing completion.
--No public action followed two executive sessions totaling 20 minutes for preliminary discussion of real estate acquisition, the first 10-minute one requested by Allison Fox, permanent part-time codes enforcement officer and zoning administrator, and the second by Nasalroad.
--The council set a workshop to review factory-built home code recommendations for 6 p.m. next Wednesday, Sept. 21, immediately preceding their regular 7 p.m. meeting
MEETINGS
LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, October 23, 2023
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
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
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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- LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, August 28, 2023
- LINN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL - Monday, August 28, 2023
- USD 344 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, August 14, 2023
- USD 346 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, August 14, 2023
NEWS
Commissioners review 900 Road issues with engineer
During the meeting on Monday, Dec. 16, the Linn County Commissioners in attendance spoke with Chad McCullough, a representative of Kaw Valley Engineering, on the issues with the 900 Road project that resulted when a portion of the road caved in following spring flooding. C.... [More]
Emotions flare at ‘spirited’ Parker meeting
Disagreements arise between police force, president pro tem Spirit was high at last Thursday’s monthly Parker council meeting--but not of the Yuletide variety. Emotional disagreements occurred between the municipality’s police department and the two elected... [More]
County Clerk reads statement on discrepancy reported by auditor
Almost at the end of the commissioners meeting on Monday, Dec. 16, commissioners asked County Clerk David Lamb to read into record the statement provided by Mark Hagen in regard to information they were given during the executive session last week. Lamb read, “Last week,... [More]
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SPORTS
Jayhawk Linn girls’ basketball wins Linn County Tournament
The Jayhawk Linn girls’ basketball team traveled to Prairie View on Dec. 10, 12-13 to compete in the annual Linn County Tournament. The Lady Hawks played Pleasanton, Osawatomie and Prairie View during those days and went 3-0 to capture the championship this season. Individual... [More]
Pleasanton boys’ basketball places second at Linn County Tournament
The Pleasanton boys’ basketball team traveled to Prairie View on Dec. 10, 11-12 to compete in the Linn County Tournament. The Jays did well and went 2-1 before falling to Osawatomie in the championship on Dec. 13 to place second overall. Individual stats for Jayhawk and... [More]
More Sports
- Prairie View varsity girls’ wrestling compete at Spring Hill
- Jayhawk varsity girls’ wrestling start season at KanOkla tournament
- Prairie View football sets multiple school and individual records
- Hume teams lose openers at Appleton City
- All County Volleyball team 2024
- Three Rivers League releases 11 man All League football team
- Jayhawk volleyball has a great season and earns four unanimous all league selections
- Prairie View volleyball celebrates record setting season of team and individual accomplishments