Monday’s meeting of the Prescott City Council opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Karen Springer gave the food pantry report. There was neither Harvesters nor Commodities food in the month of June; Springer was very grateful for all the food that was donated: 23 dozen eggs by Curt and Dusty Laderer and 575 pounds of food, most of it coming straight from the gardens of several families. Springer also mentioned that sometimes when the truck from the Kansas Food Bank comes in, an extra 60 boxes of produce will be sent with it. The pantry does not have refrigerator storage space for that many boxes, so they like to give them out on the same day. 

In old business, progress has been made on tidying up the ugly properties in town, but the next court date remains July 25th.

Tuesday 9 a.m., Kathy Wood, Todd Mead and Nick Ingram met with the new water meter representatives to be shown how the whole system works. The plan is that the July bills (due in August), will all be from the new computer signal system, instead of each cover needing to be lifted manually so the meters can be read on the spot.

Clerk Wood said the city has paid for all the installation fees, but these were a little less than expected because the meters and signaling devices were not installed on every single one of the 120 lots in town because a few houses are empty and some of the lots have no houses on them, they are just grassy areas. The city did buy extra meters in case anyone ever gets around to building on the empty lots.

In new business, Dakota Harris from Globe Life gave a presentation on the benefits of the insurance they provide. Clerk Wood said she would give him contact information after the meeting.

Council Member Zach Gillis made a motion that a 15-minute executive session be taken to discuss applications for the job of helping Todd Mead and Nick Ingram with work for the city. 

When the city council reconvened, a motion was made and seconded to hire Josh Cougill to help catch the city up with their needs, particularly mowing grass. The motion passed, but one council member was opposed to it. There was a short discussion on how many days a week he should be asked to work. The final decision was that since he will only be temporary, this late in the year he would never work more than 1,200 hours, he might be asked to work up to five days a week until the work is caught up. A list will need to be made of all that he might do, including tree trimming or helping to get the street gutter on Highway 239 cleared out. Gillis said that when the gutter is cleared, he will find out if a fire truck could be used to wash it truly clean.

Mayor Kevin Wood said he had talked to Jerry Whitley who has the equipment that would be needed to cut down unwanted “weed” trees at the lake. Gillis said he would like Whitley to come in and talk to the council about it. Mayor Wood thought there was plenty of time to ask him to do that.

Clerk Wood reminded the council it is time for the annual payment for the renewal of the Jayhawk Software contract. A motion was made and passed unanimously to pay them.

There were a number of ideas about Prescott Day. Mayor Wood thinks it is time to put regular notices in the paper. Clerk Wood does not know who does bouncy houses any more. Since Hume owns their own, perhaps she could make arrangements with them. It was unknown if the planned parade could go over the railroad tracks or not. The railroad will have to be contacted and so will police. It would be fun if children could ride bicycles in the parade. 

For City Superintendent report, Kathy Wood said some mowing has been done, but also they are waiting for a part for the sewer lift station to arrive.

Clerk Wood said the county budget meeting is on Thursday at 2:30. Mayor Wood pointed out that anything that might be needed will be budgeted, but that doesn’t mean an obligation to spend the money if later on the decision is made that that item is not needed after all. 

A motion was made, and passed unanimously, to take the budget as presented to the council members over to Mound City on Thursday.

Next, a motion was made and passed unanimously to give Nick Ingram a raise to $15 per hour.

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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