Sharon Springs City Council - February 2023

March 14, 2023

The Sharon Springs City Council met in regular session Monday evening February 6, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Those present were Mayor Patrick Gibbs, Council Members: Tim Elder, Amber Fischer, Dennis Mote, Jay Sharp, Verlan Wagoner, City Attorney Allan Hurlburt, City Clerk Theresa Hill, City Superintendent Dennis Sharp & Bev Elder.
Mayor Patrick Gibbs called the regular meeting for February 6, 2023 to order at 5:30 p.m. 
City Treasurer Bev Elder provided information to the Council on the current CD interest rates and the Kansas Investment Pool rates. The Council discussed paying a penalty to renew the CD’s to get a higher interest rate.  Mr. Mote moved to renew CD #1239 for 3 months, #1093 renew on February 17 for 1 year, #1055239 wait til interest is paid on March 16 and renew for 6 months, #1027 renew immediately for 18 months and pay the penalty for early withdrawal, seconded by Mr. Wagoner, motion approved.
The Bed Tax Committee had one request from Mistletoe and Moonlight Market for $20.00 for advertising. Motion was made by Mr. Sharp to approve the $20.00 to Mistletoe and Moonlight Market, motion was seconded by Mr. Elder, motion approved.
KMEA has offered a new 3 year agreement for Lineman Services. The new contract would be for $75,000.00 paying $25,000.00 each year for the next 3 years.  Mr. Elder made the motion to enter into a 3 year contract for $75,000.00 with KMEA Lineman Services, Mrs. Fischer seconded the motion, motion approved. 
The 2023 renewal for Blue Cross and Blue Shield was discussed. The renewal had an 11% increase over last year.  Mrs. Fischer moved to approve the BCBS renewal for 2023, Mr. Mote seconded the motion, motion approved.
Mr. Wagoner moved to approve the minutes of the January 3rd regular meeting, Mr. Mote seconded the motion, motion approved.
Mr. Sharp made the motion to approve the special meeting minutes for January 13th, motion seconded by Mr. Elder, motion approved.
Mr. Mote moved to accept the payroll and vouchers as presented:  voucher checks – 30143-30158, manual checks – 30159-30180, ACH #510-511;  payroll checks – 30181-30199, ACH #1,  Mr. Wagoner seconded the motion, motion approved.
Mr. Sharp moved to approve the requisitions as presented, Mr. Wagoner seconded the motion, motion approved.
City Superintendent Report: Superintendent Sharp provided the Council with a quote for another lift station. Mr. Sharp reported that problems continue with the lift stations, KMEA is working on a plan to repair the breakers at the Power Plant and a new electric line will need to be built for KDOT.  A quote for 2 - ZT7000 riding mowers from Bobcat for $16,944.00 was discussed.  This quote includes trading in some equipment and freight. Mr. Sharp moved to purchase 2 Bobcat mowers w/trade ins for $16944.00, motion was seconded by Mr. Elder, motion approved. After discussing the lift station quote, motion was made by Mrs. Fischer to purchase a lift station from Smith & Loveless for $82,147.00, Mr. Elder seconded the motion, motion approved.  City Superintendent Sharp requested a Special Meeting for February 14th at 1:00 p.m. to meet with Salina Supply to discuss replacing water meters.
City Attorney Report: No Report
Council Member Reports:  Mayor Gibbs read a thank-you note from the Wallace County Senior Center thanking the city crew for their hard work during the cold weather.
The City received a bill for a repair, Council decision was not to pay the bill.
City Clerk Report: City Clerk Hill reported the Base Grant for the water lines has been resubmitted.
** UPCOMING REMINDERS: 
Regular Meeting ~ Monday, March 6, 2023 ~ 5:30 p.m.  
 Water usage report for the water wells was included in the council packets.
  Mr. Wagoner moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m.; Mrs. Fischer seconded the motion, motion approved.

Patrick Gibbs, Mayor
Theresa K. Hill, City Clerk