Sharon Springs City Council - April 2025

May 13, 2025

The Sharon Springs City Council met in regular session Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Those present were Mayor Verlan Wagoner and Council Members: President of the Council Jay Sharp, Steve Paul, Tim Elder, AB Smith, Dennis Mote, City Attorney Allan Hurlburt, City Clerk Angie Van Allen, Deputy Clerk Allison Mitchell, City Foreman Donald Henderson, Laura Cloyd, Jonna Hill, Jacque Livengood, Raya Wagoner, Holly Schattel and Lissa Sexson.

Mayor Wagoner called the regular meeting for Monday, April 7, 2025 to order at 5:30 p.m.

A building permit submitted by Marc Welsh was reviewed. Mr. Welsh was not present at the meeting. Mr. Henderson has reviewed the permit and inspected the property and has no concerns. Mr. Sharp made a motion to approve the building permit as presented. Mr. Mote seconded the motion, motion approved.

Holly Schattel with Wallace County Recreation Board has requested funds in the amount of $743.83 to be used for snack shack and batting cage improvements at the County ballfield. Raya Wagoner of the Wallace County Recreation Board has requested funds of $6,500.00 for additional equipment (leg press, hex bar, curl bar and bar bells) at the recreation center. Mr. Paul made a motion to approve the request from Holly in the amount of $750.00. Mr. Elder seconded the motion, motion approved. Mr. Sharp made a motion to approve the request from Raya in the amount of $6,500.00. Mr. Paul seconded the motion, motion approved. The total amount to be paid will be $7,250.00.

Laura Cloyd has requested the city’s assistance with equipment and labor when she is ready to install the new flags at the cemetery. Council has agreed to assist.

Jonna Hill of Eklund’s Insurance reviewed the annual insurance policies with the Council. The policy was renewed for the 2025-2026 year.

Lissa Sexson gave some updates on the HEAL grant, the Housing Infrastructure grant, the SRTS (Safe Routes To School) initiative, and the NRP (the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan).

Mr. Sharp made a motion to approve the bid proposal from B & H Paving in the amount of $52,320.00 for chip sealing. Mr. Elder seconded the motion, motion approved.

Council reviewed proposed 5 Year Plans for both Equipment Reserve and Capital Improvement. No action was taken.

The Sharon Springs Housing Board has informed Council that Judd McCurdy has resigned from the board and that the board has accepted new member Shirley Fogarty. Mr. Mote made a motion to approve the appointment of Ms. Fogarty. Mr. Paul seconded the motion, motion approved.

Mr. Sharp moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of March 3, 2025. The

motion was seconded by Mr. Elder, motion approved.

Mr. Smith moved to accept payroll and vouchers as presented: manual checks-#31752-#31771; payroll checks-#31772-#31786; voucher checks-#31787-#31812; ACH’s #710-#711 and #718-#720. Mr. Paul seconded the motion, motion approved.

Requisitions were presented to Council-Van Diest Supply Company in the amount of $4,527.25, Altec Industries in the amount of $1,251.36, Border States Supply in the amount of $2,824.17, Stanion Wholesale Electric in the amount of $814.58 and NW Fire Extinguisher in the amount of $1,230.00, Protective Equipment in the amount of $1,927.00 and from Helena Agri-Ent, LLC in the amount of $804.50. Mr. Sharp made a motion to approve requisitions. The motion was seconded by Mr. Elder, motion approved.

City Superintendent Report: City Foreman Donald Henderson updated council on the inspection of the mosquito fogger that was done in Dodge City and plant generation. Council would like to see Consolidated Communications be billed for any work city employees have to do to maintain downed communication lines. Mr. Henderson states that Adam Allaman is now Class 1 Water certified.

City Attorney Report: Mr. Hurlburt informed the Council that Housing Board members, Alicia Collett and Dennis Sharp are revising their board by-laws. Mr. Hurlburt would like to propose to Council a vendor truck ordinance for their review. At 7:50 pm Mr. Hurlburt requested a 10-minute executive session with the Council for attorney-client privilege. Mr. Elder made the motion, Mr. Paul seconded the motion, motion approved. Clerk Van Allen, Deputy Clerk Mitchell and Mr. Henderson were dismissed. At 8:00 pm Clerk Van Allen and Deputy Clerk Mitchell were invited back in to the meeting.

Council Member Reports: Council would like to see monthly generation at the plant, discretion will be up to the City Foreman on when that will be scheduled. Council would like Mr. Allaman to receive his certification raise as well as his 90-day raise, effective May 1st payroll. Some discussion on the grant funds was discussed. No action taken.

City Clerk Report: Clerk Van Allen informed the Council that two applications have been presented to the office for summer part-time help.

** UPCOMING REMINDERS:

Next Regular Meeting ~ May 5, 2025 ~ 5:30 p.m.

Water usage report for the water wells was included in the council packets.

Mr. Elder moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:13 p.m.; Mr. Paul, seconded the motion, motion approved.

Verlan Wagoner, Mayor

Angie Van Allen, City Clerk