City Council - Regular Meeting

Monday, March 23, 2026

The Girard City Council approved several resolutions, including banking and CD authority for a new deputy clerk, and discussed updates on the water project and golf course expenses. The council also addressed public concerns regarding road maintenance and approved a bid for relocation services for the KDOT North K7 project.

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Girard, KS
Meeting Date
March 23, 2026

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Monday, March 23, 2026

23 items on the agenda.

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CONSENT AGENDAItem A

Approval of Appropriations Ordinance 2026-06 $1,880,012.04

- Purchases over $10,000.00 - Priority Power (Solar Project) $1,446,251.54 - Ryan Insurance (20266/2027 Annual Premium) $180,569.00 - KMEA/EMP3 (Operating Account) $78,387.00 - Murphy Tractor (Transmission-Backhoe) $19,770.78 - KMEA Mid States (CAT Generator-Concrete & Mat) $48,010.75 - PWWSD #11 (Gallons Water Purchased) $25,162.90

CONSENT AGENDAItem B

Approve council minutes of March 9, 2026

CONSENT AGENDAItem C

Hire Don Lipasek as part-time compliance mower at $12.50/hour contingent on successful completion of pre-employment paperwork

CONSENT AGENDAItem D

Approve Part-Time Clerk job description with pay scale consistent with utility billing and payroll clerks

CONSENT AGENDAItem E

Approve Jean Nichols reclassification to Part-Time Clerk at $15.67/hour

CONSENT AGENDAItem F

Approve Police Officer I Alex Wilson for $0.50 increase for positive 6-month evaluation

CONSENT AGENDAItem G

Approve Scottie Thomas as Golf Clubhouse Kitchen Manager at $16.00/hour effective March 20, 2026

REGULAR BUSINESSItem A

Bid opening for relocation services for KDOT North K7 project

REGULAR BUSINESSItem B

Water project update and lease agreement format approval

REGULAR BUSINESSItem C

Executive session for contractual to discuss easement negotiation for primary supply line

a. Recommend 10-minute session to include Mayor, City Council, City Administrator, Public Works

REGULAR BUSINESSItem D

Approve Resolution 2026-04 Banking Authority

REGULAR BUSINESSItem E

Approve Resolution 2026-05 CD Authority

REGULAR BUSINESSItem F

Spring Clean-up April 24th 8am to 4pm and April 25th 8am to 12pm

REGULAR BUSINESSItem G

Discuss golf course expenses – HVAC, prep table, pump house

REGULAR BUSINESSItem H

Electric update

REGULAR BUSINESSItem I

Public Works update

REGULAR BUSINESSItem J

Approve Ordinance 1402 KS Gas Franchise agreement

REGULAR BUSINESSItem K

Approve February 2026 judges report showing total collected $3,554.12, with total to city $3,020.95

GOVERNING BODY COMMENTS

Council Member Morgan Johnson

GOVERNING BODY COMMENTS

Council Member Lucas Stansbury

GOVERNING BODY COMMENTS

Council Member John Leigh

GOVERNING BODY COMMENTS

Council President Darrell Westhoff

GOVERNING BODY COMMENTS

Mayor Nick Cheney