February 17, 2026 LECOMPTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
7:00 P.M. Mayor Jimmy Wilkins brought the Lecompton City Council Meeting to order at 327 Elmore St. Lecompton, KS. Council Members Troy Clark, Mary Jane Hoffer, and Waynie Wingfield were present at roll call. Council Member Stephanie Confer and Steve Freeman were absent. City Superintendent Ryan Davis and City Clerk Lynley were also present. Residents or township members present included Elsie Middleton, Jack Oglesby, Kathy Paslay, Rachael & Jeremey Allen, Mark Kasson, Casey Quigley, Chad & Renate Rae.
Troy Clark motioned to approve the meeting minutes from February 2nd, 2026. Mary Jane Hoffer seconded the motion.
Motion passed 3 yeas, 0 nays
Mary Jane Hoffer motioned to approve the bills before the council. Waynie Wingfield seconded the motion.
Motion passed 3 yeas, 0 nays
Kathy Paslay spoke to the council regarding permit requirements for a 6×8 bathroom structure to be put on East side of her brick and mortar building attached to an 8” 8×8 concrete pad. It will be connected to her existing business water/sewer. General consensus of the council is it does not require a permit and she is okay to proceed.
Ryan Davis –
– Provided the following updates to the City Council:
– Complaints on water quality/taste and smell at 335 Halderman and 219 E Woodson. Called and left messages for residents, and dropped off water sampling kits, but has not received any samples or calls back.
– Maintenance at water plant – on RWD 3 for cleanout – washing out settling tank, replacing chemical pump injectors and patched softener tank.
– Men’s restroom radiator leak is not a pinhole, it’s rusting out along the seam. Had looked at total replacement which would cost about $2000.00. Discussed removing just the section that is leaking. Council agreed if Ryan is confident about removing the section and reconnecting to go ahead and do that.
– High Service pump for water plant has been a perpetual hurry up and wait situation. Alliance is still working on repairing. It should be done in a week.
– Request to attend KRWA annual conference in Wichita. To attend all 3 days and take one of the operator exams on the final day. The City to cover conference registration, hotels, fuel and expenses affiliated with the conference. Mary Jane Hoffer seconded the motion.
Motion passed 3 yeas, 0 nays.
Lynley Sanford –
– Updates: Certified letters were sent to address for Cynthia Coffelt, Nick Fergus and the mortgage entity in regards to show-cause hearing in March. One certified return receipt was returned to the City from Nick Fergus.
– Resolution for show cause hearing was published in the LJ World one the same day for two consecutive weeks per our City Code.
– Work in progress from obtaining bids for the gymnasium: Total demolition; selective demolition; roof repair or replacement; more heaters if needed.
– Kansas Water Office Grant award announcements will be made in March
– Sent information to Jason Hoskinson at BG Consultants survey work is in progress.
Public Comment
– Jack Oglesby asked to clarify if the motion last week for gymnasium rental included the ball field? Consensus of the council is yes, the rental fee included use of the ballfield.
– Chad Rae: Spoke to the Council about expanding the commercial bakery at Hillcreek market. Additional space is needed. The additional bakery space would be in the former laundromat space at the apartments. When Council was asked about this before, everyone seemed okay with it, but the council asked for Dg. Co. zoning guidance to ensure residence safety. Dg. Co. has asked for full architectural and mechanical/HVAC plans for the existing apartments. The remodel for the bakery is on the ground floor and would not affect the architectural integrity of the building. The gas stoves would be less of a fire hazard that the gas dryers that were in the former laundromat. Would the council consider talking to Douglas County zoning about waiving this requirement? General consensus of the council is that yes, have Mayor Wilkins speak with Douglas County Zoning about waiving this extraneous request.
Old Business
– City Council reviewed window bids from Ziegler and Free State Homes and Construction. Kan-View and Santa Fe Glass withdrew from bidding on the project.
Mark Kasson from Free State Homes and Construction was present and discussed his findings from inspecting the windows and talked with the council about window replacement options.
The City Council decided on two brand options of Windows for Free States proposal. Mark will update his proposal so the Council can make a decision at the next council meeting.
– Rachael Allen with Lecompton Community Empowerment introduced herself to the council, providing an update on the Natural/Cultural Heritage grant application. The target grant maximum is $60,000. However, the most that has ever been awarded is $45,000. A requirement of the grant is matching funds or in-kind donations. Ideally the grant judges like to see a 50% match. To keep moving forward with the grant application process, a decision on how much the city proposes to match needs to be made.
Troy Clark motioned for the City of Lecompton to pledge $25,000.00 towards the Natural/Cultural Heritage Grant for Windows at the Old Lecompton Rural High-school. This pledge is in addition to any amount that the Lecompton Community Empowerment group can donate. Waynie Wingfield seconded the motion.
Motion passed 3 yeas, 0 nays.
– Letter of Support for the Heritage Grant was provided to Rachael Allen for the Heritage Grant.
Rachael Allen will be meeting Friday February 18th with Katrina Ringler the State Historic Preservation Office Supervisor to discuss the application and process of obtaining a State Historic Designation. Both the City Council and the Lecompton Community Empowerment group had approved moving forward at prior meetings.
Mayor Jimmy Wilkins requested it be noted, he is not in support of moving forward with State designation of the Old Lecompton Rural High School building because this designation can be so restrictive with maintenance and improvement needs.
– City Council reviewed a punch list of improvements needed at the old gymnasium: Former council member and HVAC specialist Owen Mallonee, Mayor Jimmy Wilkins and council woman Stephanie Confer met at the gymnasium to determine building needs. Kevin Confer and Lynley Sanford were also present at the meeting.
Randy Wilson with JB Turner roofing came out to inspect the roof at the gymnasium. The review be provided indicated that overall the roof of the gymnasium is in fairly good shape and with some minor repairs could last another 10 years. Council deliberated in regards to moving forward without having set a decision in whether or not the building is going to be kept.
Troy Clark motioned to move forward with roof repairs totaling $5822.00. this will repair the seam split on the upper half and flashing and wood rot on the lower half. Mary Jane Hoffer seconded the motion.
Waynie Wingfield noted that she is for or against keeping the gymnasium building, but feels like we need more information before making decisions about the building.
Motion passed 2 yeas (Troy Clark, Mary Jane Hoffer); 1 nay (Waynie Wingfield)
New Business
– Request from resident to adopt noise control regulations to be included under chapter 11 public offenses of the City Code. An example from Baldwin City was provided. City Council expressed concern moving forward with adopting a noise control regulations. The City Council asked that Attorney Jeff Heiman look into this further if there is a way to create a very simplified code for noise control and what language for business and event exemptions would need to be included.
9:03pm – Troy Clark motioned to adjourn. Mary Jane Hoffer seconded the motion.
Motion passed 3 yeas, 0 nays.
Lynley Sanford, City Clerk