The Mound City Council met in regular session on Monday, Aug. 1, with the first order of business being a budget hearing to review and approve the budget as presented.

The council then approved the minutes of the last regular meeting as well as the minutes of a special meeting held by phone on July 20.

Council member Fanchion Shadden moved to approve the warrant checking in the amount of $59,794.09. The motion was seconded and approved on a 4-0 vote.

Police Chief Paul McKee reported that the digital radios are in limbo and mentioned the need for a second taser.

McKee then thanked the council for allowing his department a full-time officer.

Public Works Superintendent John Bruns then stated that the department has passed the 300 mark on new meter installations and that the metal for the awning at the Splash Park is in.

Jacob Bush reported that he had given City Attorney Jess Randall the paperwork on a property to be deemed unsafe and asked council their thoughts on fining another that is at their time limit and not finished with cleanup.

Randall stated they could either fine them or clean it and add the cost of doing so to the property’s tax rolls.

Randall then presented a resolution regarding another property which the council reviewed. City Clerk Shelby Murray noted the number for the resolution would be 2022-06 and council agreed to add it to the agenda.

Council then briefly discussed the bid for asphalt totaling $99,744 and Mayor Wade Doering noted that $100,000 had been set aside for it. Following the discussion, the council voted to approve it.

Council then approved Resolution 2022-06 on a 4-0 vote.

Council approved adding the new full-time officer to the city health insurance.

The council held a brief discussion on a request for setting an institutional rate for the Justice Center rather than the commercial rate. No decision was made and the matter was tabled.

Council agreed to a pre-buy agreement with Heartland Propane for 1,700 gallons of propane at a cost of $2.29 per gallon.

Council then entered into an executive session for ten minutes to discuss personnel matters.

Upon resuming regular session, a brief discussion was held regarding hiring someone for the compactor once the summer help is gone. No decision was made.

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

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of La Cygne, Linn County

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TOPEKA –The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of LaCygne public water supply system located in Linn County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute... [More]

Pleasanton PD makes drug arrest during domestic call

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  On July 24 officers with the Pleasanton Police Department responded to a call for an ongoing domestic issue at 605 E. 5th Street in Cabin 3 with the assistance of the Linn County Sheriff’s Office. During the ensuing investigation, it was found that the... [More]

Commissioners review departmental budgets

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SEKMHC budget cut   During the July 28 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners reviewed several departmental budgets. Discussions began with Linn County Sheriff James Akes. Sheriff Akes explained to commissioners that initially he had budgeted extra hours to cover... [More]

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SPORTS

Pleasanton trapshooting team shows grit at National Championship

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Eight members of the Pleasanton Trapshooting Team traveled to Mason, Mich., last week to compete in the USA Clay Target League National Championship. Five members participated in the team event, and all eight competed individually. The team was among 264 qualified teams competing... [More]

Blue Mound softball earns second place at Crest

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The Blue Mound girls’ coach pitch team 1 places second at the TRL girls’ coach pitch tournament at Colony. The tournament took place from July 7 to July 9.

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