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Coffeyville commission approves appropriations, adopts charter ordinance and authorizes two resolutions
Summary
At its Aug. 27 meeting Coffeyville commissioners approved a $5.25 million appropriation ordinance, adopted a charter ordinance changing library board composition, authorized a CDBG grant for the York Building and approved a change order for electric engineering services.
The Coffeyville City Commission on Aug. 27 approved multiple budget and policy items, including a $5,254,035.27 appropriation ordinance, a charter ordinance adjusting library board membership, and two resolutions authorizing a CDBG commercial rehabilitation grant and a change order for electric engineering services.
The commission approved the consent agenda — minutes from Aug. 13, an authorization to enter the Southern Star Gas Pipeline Transportation Service Agreement (FTS, 11/1/2024–3/31/2025) and the appropriation ordinance amounting to $5,254,035.27. Vendor payments highlighted in the ordinance included a $3,023,526.59 payment to the Grand River Dam Authority, $855,230.42 to Southwest Power Pool, $109,102.28 for emergency response vehicles (from ARPA), and payroll of $554,686.66. Commissioners recorded no objections during the review and the consent motion passed.
On a separate consent item the commission approved appropriation ordinance AO-24-16a (listed purchases in the record) after Mayor Hendricks moved and Commissioner Edwards seconded; Commissioner Banister recorded an abstention while the remaining members voted aye.
During old business the commission adopted Charter Ordinance No. 30, exempting the city from KSA 12-1222 and replacing the statute’s provisions governing library board composition; the ordinance reduces the board from seven to five members and expands the eligible appointment area within USD 445. Mayor Hendricks moved and Vice Mayor Faulkner seconded the second reading; commissioners voted to adopt.
In new business the commission authorized Resolution R-24-65, accepting a Kansas Department of Commerce CDBG commercial rehabilitation grant of $142,499 for work on the York Building and approving related documents (grant agreement, Yorks’ matching-fund and repayment agreements, environmental review, request for release of funds, and an engineering agreement with BG Consultants). Amber Dean, Director of Community Development, told the commission the city will manage bidding and engineering design and that the Yorks will provide matching funds and be liable if they default on repayment terms.
The commission also approved Resolution R-24-66 to add Change Order #1 to an existing engineering services agreement with Olson for continued electrical engineering, substation maintenance, testing and support services, not to exceed $60,000. Deputy Director of Electric Services Kevin Mersberg explained that additional testing (including a required six‑year PRC/NERC test), failed relays and PLC replacements prompted the need for extra contractor work.
Actions at a glance: - Consent agenda (items 1–3) — approved (motion: Commissioner Banister; second: Commissioner Maples) — vote: ayes recorded. - AO-24-16a (item 4) — approved (motion: Mayor Hendricks; second: Commissioner Edwards) — Commissioner Banister abstained. - Charter Ordinance No. 30 (second reading) — adopted (motion: Mayor Hendricks; second: Vice Mayor Faulkner) — vote: ayes recorded. - Resolution R-24-65 (CDBG York Building grant) — approved (motion: Commissioner Edwards; second: Commissioner Maples) — vote: ayes recorded. - Resolution R-24-66 (Olson change order, not to exceed $60,000) — approved (motion: Commissioner Banister; second: Mayor Hendricks) — vote: ayes recorded.
The meeting closed after introductions of two new executive directors and brief public comment on property assessments and local road closures.
