ULYSSES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION April 27, Alan Olson, Sarah Britton, Sheila Maxfield, Ruben Flores, and Dave Black,

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1 ULYSSES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION April 27, 2016 PRESENT: Mayor: John Battin Council Members Present: Larry Velasquez, Tim McCauley, John Duran, Warren Devore, Jerry Jo Deckert, and Kenneth Warner Staff Present:, Sarah Britton, Sheila Maxfield, Ruben Flores, and Dave Black, Visitors: Bene Garcia, Jeff Walker, Tim Ochoa, and Tom Vick Mayor Battin called the meeting to order at 5:00pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Battin. Council Member Duran led the room in Opening Prayer. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Council Member Duran, seconded by Council Member Deckert to approve the consent agenda. Council Members Devore, Velasquez, and McCauley voted yea. Those voting nay, none. Visitors: OLD BUSINESS Mayor Battin stated that the agreement between the City and is they will put up the equipment for the WY-FI in exchange for free internet at the clubhouse. Interim City Administrator stated put conduit in the ditch that we dug for the sprinkler system, and they will use some of our facilities to put their hardware on in exchange for free WY-FI. Motion by Council Member Deckert, seconded by Council Member Duran to approve Pioneer Communications to use city facilities to provide WY-FI at Frazier Park. Council Members McCauley, Warner, and Velasquez voted yea. Those voting nay, none.

2 Sanitation Truck Bids DOWNING SEC CHAMPION CHASSIS FREIGHTLINER M-2 DIESEL FREIGHTLINER M-2 DIESEL BRAND TYPE OF 29 CUBIC YARD ROUND REFUSE 30 CUBIC YARD SQUARE REFUSE BODY REFUSE BODY BODY PAK MORE BRAND CHAMPION BRAND CAPACITY 5-6 TONS PER LOAD 7-8 TONS PER LOAD KEEP DRIVER'S ON ALLEYS LONGER PROS FAMILIAR WITH UNITS MORE TONEAGE=FEWER LAND FILL GOOD HISTORY WITH CITY TRIPS WARRANTY 6 MONTHS 6 MONTHS DELIVERY 1 YEAR WEEKS TOTAL COST $155, $161, TRADE $25, $12, FINAL COST $130, $149, Motion by Council Member Devore, seconded by Council Member McCauley to accept the bid from Downing for $130, Council Members Deckert voted yea. Those voting nay, Duran, and Velasquez. Motion carried, 3 yeas. Nays, none. NEW BUSINESS Appointments Mayor Battin made the following appointments: Interim City Administrator Motion by Council Member Deckert, seconded by Council Member Duran to accept as Interim City Administrator. Council Members McCauley, Devore, and Velasquez voted yea. Those voting nay, none. City Clerk Sarah Britton Motion by Council Member McCauley, seconded by Council Member Duran to accept Sarah Britton as City Clerk. Council Members Deckert, Devore, and Velasquez voted yea. Those voting nay, none. City Treasurer Sheila Maxfield Motion by Council Member Deckert, seconded by Council Member Duran to accept Sheila Maxfield as City treasurer. Council Members McCauley, Devore, and Velasquez voted yea. Those voting nay, none. Police Chief Motion by Council Member Velasquez, seconded by Council Member Devore to accept as Police Chief. Council Members McCauley, Deckert, and Duran voted yea. Those voting nay, none.

3 City Attorney Dave Black Motion by Council Member Duran, seconded by Council Member Devore to accept Dave Black as City Attorney. Council Members McCauley, Deckert, and Velasquez voted yea. Those voting nay, none. Municipal Judge Margaret Alford Motion by Council Member Deckert, seconded by Council Member Devore to accept Margaret Alford as Municipal Judge. Council Members McCauley, Duran, and Velasquez voted yea. Those voting nay, none. City Planner City Engineer Official Newspaper Official Newspaper Official Radio Station Official Banks John Riggs Earles Engineering Ulysses News Garden City Telegram KULY Grant County Bank, Bank of Ulysses, and Western State Bank Motion by Council Member Devore, seconded by Council Member Duran to accept the above list. Council Members McCauley, Deckert, and Velasquez voted yea. Those voting nay, none. Motion carried, 5 yeas. Nays, none. Board of Electrical Examiners: Justin Ford, Aron Metcalf, Dave Metcalf, and Kyle Stringham Motion by Council Member Devore, seconded by Council Member Duran to accept the Board of Electrical Examiners. Council Members McCauley, Deckert, and Velasquez voted yea. Those voting nay, none. Plumbing & Mechanical Examiners: Octavio Banuelos, John Crosby, Dexter Peters, and Rafael Esser Motion by Council Member Devore, seconded by Council Member Duran to accept the Board of Plumbing & mechanical Examiners. Council Members McCauley, Deckert, and Velasquez voted yea. Those voting nay, none. Economic Development Corporation: Tammy Oliver Motion by Council Member Deckert, seconded by Council Member Duran to accept Tammy Oliver to the Board of Economic Development Corporation. Council Members McCauley, Devore, and Velasquez voted yea. Those voting nay, none. Motion carried, 5 yeas. Nays, none Golf Board: Randy McCauley, Kendall Metcalf, Terri Cantrell, Jay Annis Motion by Council Member Devore, seconded by Council Member Duran to accept the Golf Board. Council Members McCauley, Deckert, and Velasquez voted yea. Those voting nay, none. Motion carried, 5 yeas. Nays, none Planning Commission: Thomas Ackley Motion by Council Member Duran, seconded by Council Member Deckert to accept Thomas Ackley to the Planning Commission Board. Council Members McCauley, Devore, and Velasquez voted yea. Those voting nay, none. Motion carried, 5 yeas. Nays, none Utilities Board Leroy Rodriguez John Crosby Larry Davis Ruben Flores Richard Banes Tim McCauley Tom Vick Ben Oliver Pioneer Electric Fire Department Pioneer Electric Atmos Energy

4 Motion by Council Member Devore, seconded by Council Member Duran to accept the Utilities Board. Council Members McCauley, Deckert, and Velasquez voted yea. Those voting nay, none. Motion carried, 5 yeas. Nays, none Quarterly Report Interim City Administrator Olson stated that the beginning cash balance on January 1, 2016 was $5,640,695.13, and the ending cash balance for March 31, 2016 is $6,314, Olson also stated that the city has decreased slightly in indebtedness due to a payment to Kansas Public Water Supply Loan. Sales Tax Received From State Of Kansas Treasurer JANUARY $122, FEBRUARY $124, MARCH $135, Interim City Administrator Olson stated that he thinks we need to watch the sales tax, as we are getting ready for next year's budget. STAFF COMMENTS City Clerk Britton stated that Chamber Coffee is Friday April 29, 2016 at City Hall 10:00am. Interim City Administrator Olson stated that he spoke with Greg Newell with Grant County Insurance and he agreed to sell the parking lot behind the insurance building for $1, Olson also stated that he would speak with Grant County Bank to make sure they are ready on their part, and then we will have it surveyed. Motion by Council Member Velasquez, seconded by Council Member Deckert to approve the purchase of the parking lot for $1, Council Members Warner, McCauley, Duran, and Devore voted yea. Those voting nay, none. Motion carried, 6 yeas. Nays, none. Interim City Administrator Olson stated Parks Superintendent Sherrie Olson finished the sprinkler system at Frazier Park. Olson also stated that the Eagle Scout frisbee golf project at Frazier Park is completed. COUNCIL MEMBER S COMMENTS Council Member Warner apologized for being a little bit late. Council Member Duran stated that the city crews are busy, and doing a good job. Council Member Deckert stated that she is looking forward to the summer, and all the pretty flowers. Council Member McCauley thanked Interim City Administrator Olson for helping and working with him on the project. Mayor Battin stated that the city looks well. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Deckert, seconded by Council Member Velasquez to adjourn the meeting at 5:26 p.m. Motion carried, 6 yeas. Nays, none. Mayor John Battin Council Member Jerry Jo Deckert

5 Council Member Tim McCauley Council Member Kenneth Warner Council Member Warren Devore _ Council Member John Duran Council Member Larry Velasquez Interim City Administrator City Clerk Sarah Britton