Sharon Springs City Council - October 2025

November 13, 2025

The Sharon Springs City Council met in regular session on Monday, October 6, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Those present were Mayor Yerian Wagoner and Council Members: President of the Council Jay Sharp, Steve Paul, Tim Elder, Dennis Mote, City Attorney Allan Hurlburt, City Clerk Angie Van Allen, Deputy Clerk Allison Mitchell, City Foreman Donald Henderson, Krystal Rodriguez, and Raymond Vanderpool.

Mayor Wagoner called to order the regular monthly meeting for Monday, October 6, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Krystal Rodriguez, Community Advocate from Options Domestic & Sexual Violence Services, spoke with council. Mayor Wagoner read his proclamation to those present and with his signature proclaimed October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

A building permit submitted by Raymond Vanderpool was reviewed. Mr. Sharp made a motion to approve the building permit as presented. Mr. Elder seconded the motion, motion approved.

Lissa Sexson entered the meeting at 5:40 p.m.

Lissa Sexson gave some updates on grants such as KDOT cost share grant, the Kansas Water Office grant, the Water Smart grant and the CDBG grant. Mrs. Sexson mentioned that in the fall Fort Hays TechlNorthwest is hosting a job fair.

Council reviewed the 2025 Emergency Water Supply Plan. Mr. Sharp made a motion to accept the changes as noted. Mr. Paul seconded the motion, motion approved.

Mr. Mote moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of September 2, 2025. The motion was seconded by Mr. Elder, motion approved.

Mr. Sharp moved to accept payroll and vouchers as presented: manual checks­#32096-#32112; payroll checks-#32113 -#32127; voucher checks-#32128-#32160; and ACH #759-#760. Mr. Paul seconded the motion, motion approved.

Requisitions were presented to Council. Mr. Paul made a motion to approve requisitions as presented by Plains Mountain Trucking, Border States, Weis Fire and Protective Equipment Testing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sharp, motion approved.

City Superintendent Report: KMEA will replace a breaker at some point, 2 City employees will attend a training in Colby on 10/08/25 (Johnny and Don), an insurance agent will be doing an inspection at the plant on 10/07 /25.

City Attorney Report: Mr. Hurlburt advised council on some changes made by KOOR in relation to Cereal Malt Beverage applications that became effective September 1, 2025. He proposes a change in ordinance. Mr. Hurlburt mentioned that he and the City Foreman had discussed widths of streets on the south side of town.

Council Member Reports: Mr. Paul made a motion to transfer $250,000.00 from he savings account into a new CD. Mr. Mote seconded the motion, motion approved. At 6:40 p.m. Mr. Elder requested by way of motion to go into a 5-minute executive session to discuss non-elected personnel. Mr. Sharp seconded the motion, motion approved. At 6:45 p.m. the regular meeting resumed.

Mr. Sharp temporarily stepped down from his seat during discussion of an item due to his role as Wallace County Rural Fire #2 Chief.

City Clerk Report: Clerk Van Allen gave an update on software integration for 2026 and inquired on an item on the upcoming election ballot.

** UPCOMING REMINDERS:

Next Regular Meeting- November 3, 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 6:55 p.m.; Mr. Paul, seconded the motion, motion approved.

Verlan Wagoner, Mayor

Angie Van Allen, City Clerk