The Mound City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 2, began with a request from a resident at 614 Main for the city to remove a charge from his water bill left by someone who had previously lived at that address. Following the request, the council agreed to add the discussion to the agenda for the meeting.
Don George, Kansas Wildlife and Parks Fisheries Biologist, spoke to the council and gave a report on fish stocked in the city lake and the number of anglers that had visited it over the last year. George noted that he wished local businesses would advocate fishing and suggested signs such as “Boat Parking available here” to help boost use of the city lake.
The council approved the minutes of the last meeting and then approved the warrant checking in the amount of $162,078.18.
Codes Officer Jacob Bush asked the council their thoughts on allowing shipping containers and brief discussion followed.
City Attorney Burton Harding asked the council to look over the nuisance codes he had written and let him know what they would like changed.
Council then set the agenda for the meeting with two additions; one to discuss the residents request on the removal of charges and one to set a possible workshop or special meeting to review codes.
Council discussed and approved hiring two people for part-time summer help.
Mayor Wade Doering recommended appointments for the city stay the same and the council approved the mayor’s recommendation.
Public Works Superintendent John Bruns told the council a fence around the splash park would cost $14,800. The council approved the expenditure.
Council then discussed a site to use for reserving spots at the campgrounds at the city lake and Doering suggested the city use Firefly Reservations through an application called Camp It Kansas. Doering explained the app charges $3.50 per reservation so in order to get the minimum amount the city wants per spot they simply need to add the charge to the reservation amount and a brief discussion followed. Councilmember Lawrence Forbach moved to go with the reservation program and application and the motion was approved and then amended to add a $15 reservation fee.
Council then turned their attention to Resolution 23-04 on the grant for the sidewalk project. Discussions followed and the council opted not to act on the resolution (See related article in this edition)
In other business the council:
- Approved the renewal of a cereal malt beverage license for Casey’s.
- Agreed to remove a charge owed by a previous resident from a current account at the same address and attempt to collect it from the original debtor.
- Approved the purchase of 10 loads of rock at $150 per load.
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]
More Meetings
- USD 362 SCHOOL BOARD - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
- LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, October 2, 2023
- PLEASANTON CITY COUNCIL - Monday, October 2, 2023
- BLUE MOUND CITY COUNCIL - Monday, October 2, 2023
- 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
Out-of-place footstone bothers La Cygne leaders
La Cygne municipal leaders expressed concerns and sought remedies after hearing of a footstone monument deemed out of place at Oak Lawn Cemetery. During the city facilities standing committee report at last Wednesday’s regular council meeting, Dan Nasalroad, public works... [More]
Tire issue results in bus fire, students evacuated
According to a report filed by the Kansas Highway Patrol on Thursday, Oct. 3, at approximately 2:50 p.m., a Fort Scott USD 234 school bus blew a tire near Louisburg, Kan. and attempted to “limp” the bus to a safe stopping location. Not long after, a fire started... [More]
Mound City looks at possible lease option for former jail
Prior to the October meeting, the Mound City Council met as a group at 6 p.m. to tour the former jail/sheriff’s office facility located at 312 E. Main Street. The council spent approximately 10 minutes touring the jail and then disbanded until 7 p.m. when the meeting... [More]
More News
- USD 362 board struggles to pass revenue neutral budget
- Pleasanton mulls removing stop signs at 6th & Tucker
- La Cygne considers chicken code
- Rave reviews continue for USD 362 food service
- Leaders act on La Cygne chief’s initiatives
- Commissioners given estimate on Devlin Road chip and seal
- Commissioners meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
- Pleasanton to exceed revenue neutral rate
SPORTS
Pleasanton cross country competes at Central Heights
The Pleasanton cross country team traveled to Central Heights on Oct. 3 to compete in the Central Heights Invitational. The Jays did well as they continue to improve through the season. Here are the results for the Jays at the Central Heights Invitational Varsity Boys 5K... [More]
Prairie View football falls to Humboldt on Homecoming night
The Prairie View football team hosted Humboldt in a non-league, non-district game on Oct. 4. It was Homecoming night and the Buffalos could not get past a very good Humboldt team as they lost the game 46-35. If you were a fan of offense, you enjoyed this game as both... [More]
More Sports
- Jayhawk football routs Erie on Homecoming
- Pleasanton cross country competes at Prairie View
- Prairie View volleyball wins Midway tournament
- Prairie View football falls to Wellsville
- Jayhawk volleyball goes 3-0 this past week
- Pleasanton volleyball struggles during a busy week
- Jayhawk cross country has a winning meet at Fort Scott
- Prairie View football runs over Santa Fe Trail