Coffeyville commission approves water‑right purchase, sewer relocation contract, street design and multiple equipment purchases; tables hospital ordinance

The Coffeyville City Commission approved a series of infrastructure contracts, equipment purchases and an appointment at its regular meeting, and again tabled a home‑rule ordinance concerning the local medical center.

Commissioners voted unanimously to approve Resolution R‑25‑31, authorizing purchase of a parcel atop Big Hill just west of the city—s water treatment plant to provide right‑of‑way for an upgraded water main and to allow construction of two 24‑inch mains intended to improve isolation and repair access. Jim Wright, the executive director of public works, explained the purchase would replace five closely routed lines and asked the commission to approve a negotiated sale because the property owner preferred selling the parcel rather than granting an easement.

The commission also approved Resolution R‑25‑32, awarding a construction contract to Ursham Construction LLC to relocate a sanitary sewer main in conjunction with Evergy—s new substation. Wright said Evergy will pay the relocation costs; four bids were received and the city—s engineering firm recommended the low bidder.

Commissioners granted Resolution R‑25‑33 to award design services to BG Consultants for an Eighth Street mill‑and‑overlay cost‑share project. Wright said the city received a 2026 cost‑share grant for an estimated total project cost of about $1.3 million, including engineering, inspection and construction; Alger/Algier/Algar Martin and Associates (transcript uses multiple spellings) is designing the waterline relocation related to the project.

The commission approved two public‑works equipment purchases. Resolution R‑25‑34 authorized buying two mini excavators and attachments (staff recommended John Deere units as the closest match to specifications) with an approved total of $222,410 including optional five‑year warranties. Resolution R‑25‑35 authorized a compact track loader and attachments, with the recommended bid and an optional extended warranty bringing the purchase to $113,260.

The electric utility requested and won approval for Resolution R‑25‑36 to buy a 300 kVA and a 500 kVA transformer to maintain a spare inventory; staff explained quicker delivery times and rising costs prompted the purchase and that one existing spare will be deployed to serve a new local development.

On appointments and ordinances, the commission appointed Ronald Coffey to the seven‑member Planning Commission for an unexpired term ending Jan. 1, 2028. The commission again tabled Ordinance S‑25‑02, a home‑rule ordinance related to Coffeyville Regional Medical Center; city staff said hospital administrators and attorneys are still working on the specifics.

Votes at a glance - Consent agenda (items 1 & 2): approved (motion by Commissioner Faulkner; second Mayor Maples). Recorded vote: Vice Mayor Van Oster Aye; Commissioner Popner Aye; Mayor Maples Aye; Commissioner Edwards Aye; Commissioner Faulkner Aye. - Ordinance S‑25‑02 (second reading): motion to table (mover: Vice Mayor Van Oster; second: Commissioner Edwards); motion carried (recorded as unanimous Aye). Outcome: tabled. - Appointment of Ronald Coffey to Planning Commission (term exp. 2028‑01‑01): motion carried (mover: Vice Mayor Van Oster; second: Mayor Maples). Outcome: approved. - Resolution R‑25‑31 (real‑estate contract — Big Hill water‑main corridor): approved (mover: Vice Mayor Van Oster; second: Commissioner Faulkner). Outcome: approved. - Resolution R‑25‑32 (sanitary sewer relocation contract — Ursham Construction LLC; costs paid by Evergy): approved (mover: Mayor Maples; second: Commissioner Edwards). Outcome: approved. - Resolution R‑25‑33 (design contract — BG Consultants for Eighth Street cost‑share): approved (mover: Vice Mayor Van Oster; second: Commissioner Edwards). Outcome: approved. - Resolution R‑25‑34 (purchase: two mini excavators and accessories — John Deere recommended): approved (mover: Commissioner Edwards; second: Vice Mayor Van Oster). Outcome: approved. - Resolution R‑25‑35 (purchase: compact track loader and attachments — John Deere recommended): approved (mover: Commissioner Edwards; second: Mayor Maples). Outcome: approved. - Resolution R‑25‑36 (purchase: 300 kVA and 500 kVA transformers for electric utility): approved (mover: Vice Mayor Van Oster; second: Commissioner Edwards). Outcome: approved.

City staff also announced an open‑house meeting for residents about a street project in the neighborhood north and west of Coffeyville Regional Medical Center (First, Second, Third streets between Buckeye and Poplar; Poplar and Wilkie), and reported a separate mill‑and‑overlay and water‑line relocation on Eighth Street tied to the cost‑share grant. During the city manager—s report staff said the railroad had been inspected and the railroad owner committed to repairs: First Street crossing repairs will begin the day after the meeting, Fourth Street crossing repairs are expected in June, and the Willow Street crossing rebuild is also expected about June. No formal actions were taken on those staff briefings during the meeting.

No motions in this meeting record failed; motions recorded in the transcript carried as described above.