May 15, 2006

May 15, 2006 Lecompton City Council Minutes

7:00 P.M. Mayor Roy Paslay opened the Lecompton City Council Meeting. Council President Tim McNish and Council Members Mark Tunstall, Chuck Folks, Ed Smith and Bruce Liese were present. City Superintendent Justin VanWinkle, City Treasurer Georgia Wingfield, and City Clerk Sandy Nichols were present. Part time employee Richard Wingfield was also present.

Chuck folks made a motion to approve the minutes of May 1 and May 8. Ed Smith seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

Mark Tunstall made a motion to approve the bills. Chuck seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

Richard Wingfield was present for employee pay raise discussions.
7:10 Ed made a motion to recess to a 15 minute executive session to discuss non-elective personnel pay. Tim seconded the motion. 7:25 Ed made a motion to extend the executive session for 10 minutes. Chuck seconded the motion. 7:35 returned to open session.

Ed made a motion to increase Justin VanWinkle and Sandra Nichols pay by 2 1/5% and Richard Wingfield’s to $11.00 per hour. Tim seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. It was stated that Georgia Wingfield had received an increase when her probation time was over.

Mark made a motion to give an extension for Owen Mallonee’s building permit #122. Ed seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

Ed made a motion to approve a deck and garage building permit for Sandra Nichols. Chuck seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

There was discussion regarding rezoning request from Chuck Nehrbass. The Planning Commission had recommended the rezoning request. The property owner has not complied with an agreement to have a 3 to 1 slope on the property. No action was taken.
Mark made a motion to notify Mr. Nehrbass to mow the property. Ed seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

Mayor Paslay appointed Cindy Stansell, Roger Bartels, and Nancy Howard to the BZA. Ed made a motion to accept the mayor’s appointments of Cindy Stansell, Roger Bartels, and Nancy Howard to the BZA. Tim seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

Mark made a motion to send a notice to the Chapel @ Lecompton regarding grass height violation. Chuck seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

Mark made a motion to send a notice to the Lecompton Elementary School regarding grass height violation in the ditch area. Chuck seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

Mark made a motion to send a notice to Ron Ricley properties on Whitfield regarding grass height violation in the ditch area. Chuck seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

Chuck made a motion to send BA Green Construction a letter regarding silt filling the ditches on Whitfield Ave at the LES location. Mark seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

(OVER)

Mayor Paslay appointed Kim Richter to the Lecompton Planning Commission. Ed made a motion to accept the mayor’s appointment of Kim Richter to the Lecompton Planning Commission. Chuck seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

Mayor Paslay made the following appointments: Trash, Bruce Liese; Parks/Recreation, Mark Tunstall; Streets, Tim McNish; Water, Ed Smith; Sewer, Chuck Folks; Ed made a motion to accept the appointments for Trash, Bruce Liese; Parks/Recreation, Mark Tunstall; Streets, Tim McNish; Water, Ed Smith; Sewer, Chuck Folks. Chuck seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

A written request for extension on his utility payment was presented for Paul Abbey. There was discussion that Mr. Abbey is requesting in advance and he has followed through with his request in the past. Ed made a motion to accept Mr. Abbey request to pay what he can each month and to have the bill paid in full in three months. Mark seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

It was noted that a rezoning request for some property on Eisenhower Drive has been submitted to PC. Bruce shared an email he had sent to PC members.

Justin reported he will be doing ditch cleaning on Clark Street.

It was requested that Justin talk to Tim Rue regarding the use of un-metered water. There is also concern of a hazardous condition with the pit being left open. Because the City has to account for unused water it is suggested the Mr. Rue use water from Constitution hall or the faucet at the City Office.

Justin will talk to Mr. Howard regarding a tube at his location.

Cammie Braden requested the fee be waived for use of the Community Building for PAT gathering June 15. Chuck Folks shared knowledge he had of the group. The fee is waived for the June 15 use.

Discussion regarding the dogs at 130 E Woodson was tabled until the City Attorney will be present.

A zoning fee discussion is tabled until the City Attorney is present.

Further effort toward a City Slogan is tabled until school starts in the fall.

Mark reported they will be using new brick as far as they can on the sidewalk and then use the salvaged bricks to finish the project on the walk south of the park.

Bruce would like to have a Volunteer Team meeting at his house Friday May 26th at 7:00 P.M. Food will be served.

Chuck made a motion to adjourn to Friday May 26, 7:00 P.M. at Bruce Liese residence. Ed seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

Sandy Nichols, City Clerk