First order of business following the flag salute at the city of Pleasanton council meeting was for Mayor Mike Frisbie to appoint Kimberly Herring to fill the fifth seat as a council member.

Herring will be sworn in next week.

Prior to her being sworn in, Councilman Jake Mattingley said, “We have a lot of issues with the Sheriff; we bump heads. You working with him – you’ll have to recuse yourself.”

Herring said she did not expect it to be a problem and said she can separate work from the council.

The council next heard an almost hour long discussion concerning the need for an upgrade to the city’s computers, software, website and more. The entire package submitted was $25, 511. Discussion was tabled until next week.

Dianna Smith and Rose Troth asked for $1,100 in funding for General Pleasonton parade prizes. After discussion of past funding, the council approved the $1,100. Events this year will be held at Dunlap Park.

Teresa Miller spoke to the council concerning the status of the meeting with the engineer for infrastructure, rainwater standing in ditches and possible health issues, dogs running loose in the city, the Community Center not being done and the possibility of a live feed of the council meetings.

City Administrator Teresa Whitaker said the new computer system could possibly help with live feed, though more equipment would be necessary.

The city is waiting for a counter offer on use of the Community Center from County Counselor Gary Thompson.

The pet clinic has been scheduled for April 20, 2023; the citywide garage sale is April 29 and the citywide cleanup if May 1.

Whitaker mentioned a grant available to help businesses to upgrade facades and other issues in their businesses. A business plan and matching funds are required.

An application for a full-time codes/animal control officer was received; the position is part-time. Whitaker discussed with the council that they could possibly hire full-time and use the other 20 hours in another department.

The council approved a conditional use permit for Kenny Johnson for family to live in an RV in city limits; a holding tank will be added that they pump when necessary. The RV is for a short-term living arrangement for parents.

A 10-minute executive session for trade secrets to discuss a potential business opening was held; no action was taken.

A five-minute executive session for legal purposes to discuss possible litigation was held with no action taken.

The council will rule on the disposition of the former MeeMaw’s building. Whitaker mentioned it could possibly be used for a senior meals location.

Police Chief Tristan Snyder reported 13-14 arrests the first few weeks of February; 40 more cases than the same time last year.

He mentioned the dogs-at-large problem was getting out of hand; the council is currently looking at a problem dog ordinance.

Snyder addressed that the city has not hired any deputies from the county; squelching talk that the city has hired deputies away from the county.

Whitaker said the Planning and Zoning Committee is reviewing Main Street codes.

Public Works Director Joey Morrisey said the city received a TOC violation that has nothing to do with water quality. He is comparing two different testing sites to see if another location could alleviate the problem with violations.

He said plans for the Stegge Lake dock are being worked on.

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

Former Zoning Administrator explains KORA requests

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During the weekly meeting on Monday, Oct. 20, the Linn County Commissioners heard from former county employee Darin Wilson who served previously as the Planning and Zoning Administrator. Wilson told commissioners that the KORA (Kansas Open Records Act) requests he had made were... [More]

Pleasanton Council overrides mayor veto on firefighter appointments

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The Pleasanton Council met at their regularly scheduled meeting Monday and Councilman Aaron Portmann immediately read a prepared statement concerning Ordinance 2065 that Mayor Mathew Young vetoed that tried to take appointment of firefighters from the mayor and put it on the... [More]

Snyder appointed Linn County Register of Deeds

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Following the retirement of long-time Linn County Register of Deeds Kristy Schmitz, the Linn County Republican Central Committee held a convention Sunday to appoint a new Register of Deeds. Central Committee Chair Becky Johnson held the role call of committee people and 20... [More]

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SPORTS

Prairie View football stays on top of their district with big win over Girard

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The Prairie View Buffalos are in 3A District 2 and currently hold the number one seed in that district. The Buffalos 49-20 win over Girard gave them a great chance to be District champions. This week the Buffalos travel to Iola for their final district game and will seal the... [More]

Prairie View volleyball finishes season at Girard

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The Prairie View volleyball team finished their regular season games at Iola this past week as they had a Pioneer League triangular against Iola and Osawatomie. They were in the 3A Regional quad at Girard on Oct. 20 and finished their season there going 1-2. To see the full... [More]

Jays lock in league runner up spot at Uniontown

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Just as the week before, Pleasanton turned first-half takeaways into touchdowns and won at Uniontown last Friday night, 45-12, in a Three Rivers League and Class 1-A, District 1 matchup. The win assures the Blu-Jays of at least their third consecutive second-place finish in... [More]

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