In addition to hiring a surveying firm, a report located elsewhere in this issue, Parker city leaders endorsed a pay raise for their police chief at a special meeting Monday.

On a 3-0 vote, with Kandice Higgins and Jerry Summers not present, the council raised the hourly wages for Craig Haley from $16 to $20 after Mayor Ashley Balthazor voiced that the increase was necessary.

“He could go to McDonald’s and make what he’s making from us right now,” Balthazor said, with Jason Webber, council president, motioning for the increase and Jody Bloodgood seconding.

A reverse motion--Bloodgood followed by Webber and a 3-0 vote--also approved $250 Christmas bonuses to the four city employees: Kathy Harrison, treasurer; Rodney Hetzer, maintenance and compactor operator; Carrie Sewell, city clerk; and Haley.

As reported in the treasurer’s report by Sewell in Harrison’s absence, November general fund revenue was $7,213.35 with expenses of $9,880.28, capital outlay revenue was $4,345.18, water fund revenue was $5,384.13 with expenses of $4,218.30, and sewer fund revenue was $2,544 with expenses of $985.66. Neither the street nor park/lake funds showed any November activity.

The council approved bill payments totaling $10,545.10.

During his police/codes report, Haley indicated that he anticipates two properties nearing notification and condemnation proceedings and said he would bring those up at the monthly 7 p.m. meeting Jan. 12 when Burton Harding, city attorney, would be available for assistance.

Monday’s special meeting had been scheduled a month ago to conduct business because of an anticipated lack of quorum for last Thursday’s regular monthly meeting.

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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