The city of Pleasanton council opened their meeting hearing from STARS welding instructor Shane Kern requesting use of the Community Building for a “turn-out” party. He said juniors enrolled in the trade school will host a cook-out for the seniors and asked the city to donate the room for Friday, May 12 at 6 p.m.

The council approved Kern’s request.

Multiple executive sessions were held including a 10-minute session for personnel for the purpose of employee performance. Following that, the council approved a list of city appointments with the only change being approving attorney John Purvis for the city judge position; he will replace Doug Barlet.

The next session for five-minutes was for legal; after which the council approved surplusing the 2014 Ford Taurus and donating it to the city of Parker Police Department.

A 10-minute session was called for trade secrets for preliminary acquisition of real estate; following that the council found they could not go into executive session for multiple reasons and waited for 10 minutes to resume their meeting.

A 10-minute executive session was called for data relating to trade secrets and included Wayne Ellis. Another 10-minute session was called for trade secrets with no action taken.

The last 10-minute executive session was called for preliminary acquisition of real estate. No action was taken.

During council comments, Councilman Jake Mattingley read a post concerning a bus accident and comments from USD 346 patrons praying for kids, hoping for a good outcome, etc. He commented that he did not think such positive comments would have come if the bus accident had occurred in Pleasanton. He said the negativity they face in Pleasanton is “pretty stark” with a big difference in attitude between Mound City and Pleasanton.

City Administrator Teresa Whitaker explained the Soldiers for Jesus motorcycle jump and said the jump will run north to south from the Community Center to the bank. The rider of the Harley will jump the bike into an air bag at the end; it will not be allowed to careen into the crowd with use of an air bag and crowd control barriers.

She said the jump opens for many monster truck rallies and said emergency personnel have heard of the safety precautions and are working with the city on the jump.

Whitaker commented on a vicious dog picked up and said five different city employees have taken care of the dog and it seems not to be vicious. She said new Codes/Animal Control Administrator Candy Houtman has started her new job and already has picked up a dog.

Public Works Administrator Joey Morrisey thanked the PHS community service workers for all of the help at the water plant and elsewhere cleaning up.

He said he is watching manganese levels in the East Lake and said the level could go up with the rain event coming this weekend.

Morrisey said they fixed several water leaks in lines and picked up a load of cold-patch road material to fill potholes.

He also said James Beltz starts June 1 helping the city mow.

The council approved one-half of Charles Stokes’ bonus for completing police academy at $500 and a $1 per hour raise.

They also approved $1,000 to the Pleasanton Fire Department to help pay volunteers to shoot off fireworks July 1.

The city audit by Diehl, Banwort and Bolton was approved for 2022.

Police Chief Tristan Snyder said they’ve made seven arrests and new officer Stokes is doing a great job.

Council woman Kimberly Herring asked that the police patrol 13th Street in front of the Annex more as she witnessed kids almost get hit by cars and mentioned kids walking in the street. Snyder said they’d post police there as their working schedule allowed.

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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