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Goodland City Commission approves consent agenda, property transfers, airport lease and equipment purchases
Summary
The Goodland City Commission unanimously approved several routine and project items including the consent agenda, a public-hearing resolution for 517 Sherman (environmental code), a warranty deed transfer for Topside Manor, an airport office lease ($250/month), a Unit 10 PLC/Orion upgrade, purchase of a new K‑9 vehicle, and transfer of 321 Broadway to USD 352.
The Goodland City Commission approved a package of routine and project items during its meeting, including minutes and appropriation ordinances, several property actions, an airport lease and equipment purchases.
The meeting approved the consent agenda (minutes from Jan. 20, 2026, and appropriation ordinances in the 2026-03 series) following a motion by Commissioner Redland and a second by Commissioner Artzer; the item passed by roll call.
Commissioners set a public hearing under the city’s environmental code for 517 Sherman Avenue by adopting Resolution 2026-01. Building inspector Zach described exterior nuisance conditions at the property—nonoperable vehicles, scattered tools, a collapsed accessory structure and standing water in a pool—and said the resolution would start the code-enforcement hearing process focused on exterior cleanup. Zach said the environmental-code process addresses exterior nuisance abatement only and does not require vacating a dwelling unless a structure is declared unfit for human habitation.
The commission approved a warranty deed transferring a described portion of property near the Topside Manor to Sherman County so the county can assume responsibility for that parcel. Staff said the legal description was finalized after prior joint meeting discussion.
The body approved a lease for airport terminal office space (to be used as a barbershop) at $250 per month. City staff noted utilities (water and sewer) require a separate agreement and the restaurant area will be addressed at a subsequent meeting.
Public-power director Dustin Bedor presented an Orion/PLC upgrade to restore communications between the tie substation and the power plant control room, including Unit 10. Staff said money had been set aside for the project (Mary said $25,000 was reserved); commissioners moved and approved the upgrade. Project cost references in the meeting transcript were inconsistent; staff reported bids came in lower than expected and the upgrade will restore full control and monitoring.
Police Chief Jay Fairheart requested approval to buy a new K‑9 vehicle from the municipal equipment reserve fund, citing recurring air-conditioning and equipment failures in the current canine vehicle and the need for specialty kennel and temperature-monitoring gear. The commission approved the purchase and delegated equipment outfitting to vendors; staff warned vendor backlogs could delay completion into late summer.
The commission also authorized the transfer of 321 Broadway to USD 352, following prior discussion with the superintendent. The motion passed by roll call.
All motions were carried by roll call vote as recorded at the meeting. Where specific vote tallies by individual commissioner are not unambiguously recorded in the transcript, the actions above are reported as approved by roll call.
