August 3rd, 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., Stephanie Confer, Mary Jane Hoffer, Steve Freeman and Norraine Wingfield were present at roll call. City Attorney Jeff Heiman was also present. Superintendent Ryan Davis and City Clerk Lynley Sanford were absent. Residents or township members present included Nicole Kanaman, Elsie Bahnmaier, Greg Howard and Jamin Nally.
Mary Jane Hoffer motioned to approve the meeting minutes from July 20th, 2026. Troy Clark seconded the motion
Motion passed 5 yeas, 0 nays
Steve Freeman motioned to approve the bills before the council. Stephanie Confer seconded the motion.
Motion passed 5 yeas, 0 nays
Nicole Kanaman updates on CDBG. Water grant has already used majority of funds. Wait until next round and apply early. Moving forward to apply for the facility grant now, which requires a 10% match.
To move forward:
1. Public hearing date: council suggested Monday 8/17/2026 @ 6:45pm
2. Service area needs to be identified to strengthen application (City of Lecompton and Lecompton Township)
3. Engineering firm name and contact: Jimmy will reach out first, then Nicole or Lynley can obtain bids.
4. What is the predicted timeline for completion once the grant has been awarded? Project must be completed within 2 years. Areas the council would like focused on: gutters, bathrooms, floors, windows, HVAC, roofing upgrades, general upgrades.
Explore and confirm public notice requirements for CDBG public hearing about the City moving forward with grant funding.
Jeff Heiman received response from Lecompton Mobile Home Park management. Management said they are willing to work with the city on current repair costs for damages and will proactively work with drivers to prevent future issues. Jeff will look into a form and notification process that delivery companies must submit to city for planned trailer hauls (in or out of the park).
City updates:
– Fire hydrants that were listed as inoperable were found be in operation. Working on 1 or 2 that were operable but did need service work.
– Prepped for KRWA to come in and assess water plant filter media, no meeting has occurred yet.
– Troy Clark asked if a plan of action/timeline to repair drainage sink-hole issue in his yard.
Ryan Davis was not present to provide updates. – No written update was provided to the council – Unknown status on other projects.
Lynley Sanford – Absent at this meeting, but provided the following updates to the Mayor who reported to the council.
– Reminder out of office from 8/3-8/7: Kara Mallonee will be covering
– Reminder Special meeting of the planning commission to review Re-Plat for Historical Society on August 12th at 6p.
Council and Jeff Heiman discussed that once the parcel is created with a deed and new legal description, then a transfer of ownership of the deed/title will need to occur. Jeff can help/do this for the City through the title company
– Ordered things for the gymnasium: water fountain, door kick panels, light switch plates, lights for bathrooms.
– Wait on decision about the old basketball goals from school.
Public Comments:
– Greg Howard: Back to school night was successful, had approximately 100 in attendance. Double from prior year.
Douglas County Community Foundation wellness grant was awarded in the amount of $10,000 to be used for the Lecompton Gymnasium.
Old Business
– Review property concerns: 641 Southcrest; 501 Halderman; 645 E. Second. City council asked to send order of violation letters to each property owner for grass/weed height. The property at 645 E. Second Troy Clark is to take pictures and send to Jeff to create letter to remediate issues w/house.
New Business
– Troy Clark provided a list to the council of other properties that need attention:
– 301 Whitfield – House is in disrepair – fix house
– 649 Whitfield – Lawn has been mowed, monitor for weed/grass nuisance
– Vacant lot next to 218 Halderman – vegetation overgrowth –vacant property needs mowed
– 130 E Woodson Ave. – vehicle in yard, vehicle sticking out of driveway, shed roof falling in
Send letter to address conditions/concerns
– 319 Clark St. – are cars all tagged that are sitting on property? Send letter regarding automobiles
– Job applicants: at the time of the meeting only 1 applicant had submitted information. Council tabled until next council meeting.
– 8/31/2026 Special meeting for strategic planning, what time? Council confirmed 6:00pm would work.
– Response for USD 343 regarding Street congestion during drop off and pickup times at Perry-Lecompton Elementary. Dr. Woodward is up to meet to discuss options, plan to meet Wednesday 8/5
– Fire station driveway washing out, what can be done? Mayor Wilkins will provide councilmember Troy Clark contact information for the Fire Chief to discuss directly with him.
8:00pm Mary Jane Hoffer motioned to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel for 15 minutes. Norraine Wingfield seconded the motion.
Motion passed 5 yeas (Troy Clark, Mary Jane Hoffer, Stephanie Confer, Steve Freeman, Norraine Wingfield) 0 nays,
8:15p Mayor Wilkins brought the meeting back into open session
8:15p Troy Clark motioned to go into executive session to discuss non-elected personnel for 10 minutes. Steve Freeman seconded the motion.
Motion passed 5 yeas (Troy Clark, Mary Jane Hoffer, Stephanie Confer, Steve Freeman, Norraine Wingfield), 0 nays,
8:23 Mayor Wilkins called the City Council meeting back to open session.
8:23pm – Mary Jane Hoffer motioned to adjourn. Steve Freeman seconded the motion.
Motion passed 5 yeas, 0 nays,
/s/ Stephanie Confer, City Council President